Emily Hopkins Explores the Harp Through Pedals and Pick-Ups

Harpist Emily Hopkins and her partner Russ talk about their experimental approach to the harp and their soundtrack work, which they document on their popular YouTube channel.

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In this episode of Doing Music, Emily Hopkins talks to Craig Schuftan about breaking her life-long relationship with the harp out of its traditional classical setting. Alongside her partner and sound engineer Russ, Emily documents her exploration of her instrument on a popular YouTube channel and applies her distinctive approach to high-profile soundtracks. As they reveal throughout the conversation, Emily and Russ are true advocates for curiosity in music, relishing in running harps through effects pedals and railing against the assumptions people make about such a sonically rich instrument.

Keep up with Emily Hopkins on YouTube, Instagram and via her website.