Norwegian wood 

When you’re winding down, scrolling along, thinking about the ups and the downs of the day, and you stop to take a chance on a video by a musician whom you’ve never heard of, and you discover a performance that’s captivatingly beautiful. You make note of the name, Angela Lancieri, and you write it out so you don’t forget this particular artist, because for a moment you were transported, so you say thank you to this gifted person for sharing their gift because you realize that whatever kind of day you were having just became brighter, better, and more peaceful.

One of the true pleasures of RU-vid is “stumbling” upon a musician like Angela Lancieri, who just knocks you off your chair. Beautiful playing!

This makes me realize that we were caught up so much in the personalities of the Beatles that we forgot sometimes to just listen to the music.

I'm 68 and I grew up with The Beatles. That is an excellent rendition of the tune, Bravo!

Ya gotta love anyone who takes the time to figure out how to fingerpick a 12-string. Always delightful.

This rendition flows effortlessly through my Rubber Soul.

She’s got that natural harmonics thing down pat. Lovely!

My Mum and Dad loved the song

This is not only someone who so skillfully wields an instrument but also someone who can arrange an already beautiful song and melody into something ethereal

Here I am, a year later, enjoying this beautiful guitar playing again! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

I can't imagine how many hours were spent practicing this to be able to pick that smoothly . I pray that when I die, wherever I go, there is music. And music like this. What a gift.

Marvelous! I'm 78 yr old, can play that on several instruments, and I enjoyed that immensely! 🤠

Boy, does that take me back a whole lot of decades. Very peaceful and relaxing.

Wow… As a Musician I have to not only say that is impressive but pretty darn delightful and masterfully talented and super melodically executed..!! Thank you Ms. Lancieri for uploading this Gem.

That was the best dam Norwegian Wood I have heard. Smooth and brilliant.

wow...sempre più brava...grandissima Angela👏👏👏👏👏👏

I'm a classical guitar player always fascinated about the sound of 12 strings guitar. She makes it so easy to pluck and fret. ☺

The Beatles sure do have staying power, especially when talented young people interpret their music as beautifully as this.

Absolutely gorgeous. Sounds like two people playing. Amazing.

OUTSTANDING and that 12 string sounds GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGEOUS.

You have impeccable touch. I listened with my eyes closed at the end. All the notes rang true. The algorithm was kind this evening.

Through wonderful artists like this lovely lady, The Beatles shall live in perpetuity. More like this please.

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. You gently caressed the song and gave it all the love of a newborn.

Played this in a rock band when I was a kid. My father who didn't like rock & roll could hardly believe this was a Beatle song. This was a beautiful rendition, brought tears to my eyes: Bravo!!!

I love it when I hear today's musicians doing covers of Beatles' tunes. Back in the early sixties, I never thought they would last forever, but it looks like they will.

I’m a huge Beatles’ fan! When I play “Norwegian Wood” on my 6 or 12 string without making a mistake (to my ears), I’m quite pleased with myself. When I saw Angela confidently embracing her 12 string guitar, about to play one of my favourite Beatles’ songs, I was immediately interested. Then Angela played the song’s introduction using harmonics! At that point, I knew that I was in for an amazing musical treat. What followed was spectacular and unique. I sat mesmerized by Angela’s deft touch with her right hand. Wow and with harmonics throughout, like subtle brushstrokes on a canvas. I’ve heard this song hundreds of times, but watching Angela’s 2 minute masterful performance, it was like I was hearing “Norwegian Wood” for the first time. I am truly amazed. One of the things that always impresses me is how incredibly talented musicians, regardless of the instrument being played, interpret and transform the rich melodies of The Beatles, and make the song an expression of their own artistry, skill, and intuitive selves. Angela’s stunningly beautiful performance of “Norwegian Wood” is a perfect example of what I’m trying to express. The song is a Lennon & McCartney composition, but Angela breathed life into it, and made it her very own. Yes, she has wonderful skill and technique, but Angela didn’t merely intellectualize the song, she gave the song another entirely different dimension or soul. As an artist, Angela recreated a Beatles’ classic. Not many musicians can make that claim. Thank you, Angela.

Beautifully transporting...childhood memories as life goes on...from John Lennon to Haruki Murakami.

Awesome, it took me back, I'm 67 listened to it twice.

Not humanly possible! Your harmonic notes were perfect. That is cleanest fingers the playing on a 12 string that I have ever heard. Bravo, kid! Bravo!

She does that musical composition justice , very talented guitarist.

This transports me to age 4. (1965) My mom would throw Beatle parties for my sisters and the kids in the neighborhood who would come to dance, snack, and trade cards from our gum packs, in order to complete one of the Fabulous Four’s Faces. It’s all been recorded. The exhilaration on our faces is palpable. Norwegian Wood elicits a strange feeling and probably bc it was one of my first memories of their songs.. Thanks mom! I Love You for such a great life❣️😘💃🏻🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️

It's quite apparent to me Norwegian Wood runs through your veins as well as your spirit! Absolutely gorgeous soulful rendition. Emotionally palpable and profoundly stirring. Thank you for sharing your gift and I'm more than delighted to hit the subscribe button 💜

Lost my 12-string (a cedar Lowden) in the Hermits Peak Fire and had just about decided not to bother getting a replacement. You changed my mind with this beautiful arrangement played so well. Thank you.

The 12-string guitar is a very under rated acoustic instrument. Extremely well done here👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Love the string harmonics .

My 2nd most favorite Beatles song

My band, late 60s early 70s, I played my 12 string. Nothing like this, young lady. Absolutely fine rendition and especially your interpretation. Wonderful

I am in awe. The mastery of her playing is amazing. The guitar is incredible too with such a strong bass but wonderful, clear upper end.

Love your fingerpicking & the sound of your Martin 12-string!

Really beautiful. A 12 string was hard for me to play. You do it effortlessly. 👏

The 6-string is truly an AMAZING instrument !!! The 12-string takes it to an entirely different level !!! TRULY AMAZING !!!

Angela took that song to places even the Beatles didn't go. What a beautiful rendition. Lovely.

A 12-string Martin. That must cost a fortune. What a beauty! Great playing, great song, great guitar! Thank you for sharing

This sounds so ethereal. Didn't expect the harmonics at the end, quite a unique twist. Lovely.

never forget the first time I heard this song and what it felt like in my young life. any rendition is appreciated like echoes of feelings.

Every time I hear her play that gets better and better beautiful girl with a beautiful song thanks again

All I can say is THANK YOU ANGELA!

I've played 12strings all my life. This is admirable and outstanding. I'm 70.

OMG..this made me cry. total mastery of the 12 string by this gorgeous woman. I love the 12 string been playing Acoustic and electric 12 strings for over 30 years.. never heard anyone play the 12 string with as much feel,and command as this woman. Love the stunning use of the harmonics!

The harmonics !!! Unreal.

Hi Angela…I bought a twelve string guitar very long ago when I was a puppy because of its beautiful sound. It’s still my most favorite guitar to play out of the other two six string guitars I own. BTW…I love how you play your 12 string guitar. You definitely have a good ear for playing music and your skill is fantastic and very pleasing to my ears as well. As a player myself, I don’t take your skills and talent lightly because I know for us to hear you play openly, you spent countless hours and months practicing behind the scenes for the perfection you’ve acquired. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your amazing performance !! I will be looking forward to hearing many more beautiful performances from you in the future…🙏❤️ Your new fan…

The integration of harmonics was beautifully done!

Not only does she do the Beatles proud but she plays the Martin guitar like a master, definitely enjoyed it , thank you.

Beautiful. Encore! Encore! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

One of the best covers I’ve ever heard.

The dynamics make it, the thumbwork, and never overdoing it with the harmonics and effects. Terrific.

Probably the most beautiful song ever written … and Angela does it …. my arms are waving and a tear in my eye. Wonderful.

How has this amazing musician only got 16 thousand subscribers??

Outstanding! Love guitar music and especially the 12 string❣❣

I’ve been playing a 12 string for 50 years. I used to think I was pretty good. Tremendous talent and performance!

Absolutely beautiful playing. Angela is a master guitarist. Well done

I recently acquired a second 12-string and decided to tune it to DADGAD. Noodling around one day I stumbled into "Norwegian Wood." A-HA! I said. Now I find this lovely arrangement. More fun....

Those mid-string accents are particularly nice.

Love your use of harmonics to make it your own.

One of my favourite songs Angela. you certainly didn't disappoint. Beautifully played, Thank you.

Wow, well done. I loved it! Very refreshing on this afternoon, thank you. :)

This just shimmers. Well done.

John is smiling and bowing to this. Brilliant rendition. It doesn't need anything else. The 12 string has it all encumbered.

The best hands and fingers i've ever seen on a 12 string

Stellar. Style, and what a right hand. A touch that is precise yet with flowing dynamics. Light sweep on one string while hitting another with purpose all accenting the melody and baseline. Just stellar.

We love it more because we know the words. ....from Ireland.

Your delicate, precise way of playing this song, is nothing short of Lovely!

Superba interpretazione, dopo tutti questi anni mi dà ancora i brividi... mi chiedo quanti giovani d'oggi sentono la bellezza di questa musica immortale.

One of my favorite Beatles songs. Thank you.

Such a treat! Thank you for the spell you cast: the rendition of this song, enchanting

Absolutely gorgeous,......the harmonics were on a level I have never heard in my own 40+ years of playing guitar myself.

Can't beat the sound of a 12 string guitar, especially when played like this. 👌

What a breathtaking performance. Excellent.

Still beautiful almost a year later!! 🎸🎸

The great George Harrison would be honored your honoring him. One of his many finest.

The 12 string adds another dimension to this already beautiful song. Angela, you are an extremely talented musician. I would love to hear more if you would be so kind.

E' un grandissimo piacere guardarti ed ascoltarti !!!!

who needs accompaniment. your 12 string does it all. Bravo!

The sustain on the last note played is amazing!!!! Its still ringing in my head!!!!

This is played on a 12 string and they are notoriously difficult to play. The way Angela uses different techniques such as chords, melody and harmonics is truly amazing.

In the right hands, a 12 strings guitar is magical.

Just wow! She owns it.

I had goosebumps throughout the whole song!!! Absolutely incredible!!!

Bravo. I've been playing since I was nine years old (now 61) and I can truly appreciate this marvelous performance!

Beautiful that's the second best arrangement I've ever heard.

Best instrumental arrangement I've ever heard!

I love how big and loud this is. You always expect people to play it all soft and like a lullaby. Well done!

Wow, I came across this video by chance and what an amazing arrangement. You completely made it your own and your skill is extraordinary. 🙏🙏

Love her talent and LOVE her natural beauty… Not tattooed up, no nose rings, tongue ring, lip rings, rings galore.

Absolutely Precious Angela 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

Wow, such a beautiful rendition of a favorite song. I’m almost in tears, hearing this angelic music! Thank you, beautiful lady! You made my day!!!

I am mesmerized by the sound of the 12-string guitar, going all the way back to the 60s when bands like the Byrds and the Seekers featured it. The complexity of the chorus of strings being played simultaneously is very powerful, and very enriching.

That was very nice. Loved it.Stay frosty my friend 🤘🏼🤘🏼

The overtone-based melody parts are good. Good job, convincing

Beautiful sounds played by a gifted musician