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0:04 the cursed harpist welcome to the heart of mandala a mixture of vibrant sights sounds a true Symphony for the senses the marketplace throbbed with life vendors Hawkers silver Smiths at work under a giant ban tree theas drummed his harp his fingers danced across the strings weaving a melody that knit its way through the bustling crowd that music was like liquid gold Son thank you very [Music]
0:55 much who is playing that music it is the most beautiful sound I've heard in years sir that's theha the orphan boy who plays harp by the banan tree they say his music could charm even the grumpiest soul [Music] [Applause] [Music] can I help you sir I haven't seen you
1:40 here before you haven't helped me yet young man but your music it carries a soulfulness that has moved me deeply thank you I learned from my grandfather may he rest in peace ah family of musicians I see you must be the product child but where is your family now I don't have any family I live alone the old man's heart achd for the young man I'm terribly sorry to hear that son that's quite all right sir would you come with me though I might have something to offer a gifted musician like you what do you mean let's just say your music deserves a grander
2:27 stage than an old ban tree the old man led the way where are we going Master a to meet a man who can help you take your music to the next [Music] level Master schway I've brought you someone special so this is the boy with a silver tongue on his harp I wouldn't say that sir don't be shy boy master SCH is the best musician in all of mandala he can make you famous don't be so sure a young not everybody can
3:13 handle it play something for me boy [Music] he has potential but Talent alone is not enough it takes discipline dedication and the confidence to play in front of a crowd I'm willing to work hard master I won't let you down interesting there's a spark there but we shall find out I knew you'd see it Master good come back tomorrow thank you master a this is a
3:59 big opport opportunity don't thank me yet young one the is a demanding Mentor I can take it I'm ready to learn everything I can heard you getting a big break from the veteran himself lucky you excuse me young man what did you say ow no just congratulating the new Prodigy on his Big Break don't worry I won't hold it against you if you never make it who are you that was rude young man you should show some respect to your elders whatever come on guys let's go
4:45 get some real practice who was that that sounded like Donnie the's son a talented musician but miss excited he dreams of becoming a maestro but his father pushes him too hard it soured his love for music he seems arrogant don't let him get to you theha focus on your harp and let your passion guide you and over the next few days theha not only held his own but became a local celebrity people flocked to see him play they clapped rapturously and were captivated by his musical skill [Music]
5:37 how could he surpass me a mere boy stealing the spotlight that should be mine perhaps there's another way a darker Melody to be [Music] played consumed by jealousy theway delved into forbidden magic seeking a way to be SMG the ah meanwhile theha was getting fidgety about basking in his New Found Glory master theha your music is a gift from the heavens thank you kind lady Master a was right Fame can be a double-edged sword Sho Fly
6:24 Away something's not right ah theha ready nervous a little Master aong this is a big night master has been acting distant H son Remember music comes from the heart Master SCH will come around thank you master Aang I just have a nagging feeling just give me a minute sure all the best tonight son spirits of envy hear my plea let Thea's Beauty and fame be stripped from thee let his skin turn gray his fingers
7:09 Decay until a princess calls him my asro one day but I know you'll never be good enough to be that a burst of dark magic erupted from the orb and shot across the City and struck deha he winced in pain as he was tuning his heart backstage what is happening to me no please stop theha glanced at his hideous [Music] hand fear and shame flooded his heart
7:55 consumed by fear and shame theha fled from the only life knew seeking refuge in the Solitude of the forest what have I become ashamed and disfigured theha continued to play his harp finding solace in the music and the company of the forest creatures his once graceful fingers now crooked and disfigured played a melancholic Melody on his harp one day Prince yii a beautiful and spirited young woman was exploring the forest with her friends did you guys hear that it's the most beautiful music
8:41 it seems to be coming from over there let's go let's [Music] go Thea stopped playing and slowly turned around he pulled his hood lower who are you I'm I'm nobody important that music it's magical you must teach me how to play the harp I I can't what are you hiding under that hood Stand Down Soldier this man has a gift to share sorry your majesty my gift is cursed nonsense your music spoke to my soul
9:27 that says volumes about the beauty within you and I yearn to learn that language too it doesn't matter how you look what matters is the beauty you create will you teach me he sensed the sincerity in her tone a flicker of Hope ignited in him perhaps under one condition anything I can teach you but I must remain hidden as you wish but mandala will know of your talent you deserve to be heard thank you your highness welcome harpist I am princess [Music]
10:14 Yi thank you princess it is an honor to be here so when do we start how about now days turned into weeks then months remember princess let the music guide your fingers Don't Force the notes but I mean theha it still feels awkward practice and patience your highness think of the melody as a story tell it with [Music] [Applause] [Music] feeling though hidden behind a Garb of
11:00 Shame Thea's heart began to heal as he found new purpose in teaching the eager princess your scales are improving princess but don't neglect your posture proper form is crucial to sustained playing right right no [Music] hunching princess though music is an ocean I have taught you everything I could thank you theha your guidance has has been invaluable do you think I'm ready ready for what your highness traditionally the king would have chosen a Suitor for yi however the princess armed with her Newfound musical prowess took control of her future with
11:46 a bold competition princess YY of mandala will address the Grand Ballroom welcome esteemed guests and Noble suitors today I challenge each of you to a harp contest he who can outplay me shall win my hand in [Music] marriage I accept your challenge princess prepare to be amazed your music is well known but today I shall surpass it take it away jents the princess listened with a confident
12:31 smile knowing her own skills very well my [Music] turn with every perfect note Yi's self assurance flowered her music approved to her own skills filled the hall surpassing the efforts of any Suitor who competed just as Princess yii finishes the Grand Ballroom is stunned into silence captivated by her music a cloaked and hooded figure stepped forward princess may I have the honor of course gentlemen show us your
13:19 [Music] skill princess yiyi's eyes widened in amazement as she recognized the style and skill of this mysterious figure my harest is you princess it has always been an honor to teach you but today I played for my own heart Maestro You've Won Maestro you've won my heart and my hand as the crowd erupted in Applause a golden light began to emanate from the harp theha held the light intensified enveloping him in a sparkling Aura what's happening through the power of love and music The Curse was lifted transforming Thea back into
14:08 his true beautiful form the crowd recognized the once orphan harpist by the ban [Music] treea my harest my Maestro you're you're transformed it's all thanks to you princess you showed me kindness at a time when I couldn't even look at myself Bravo your music is truly special theha myastro theha I need to apologize my father's actions brought so much pain upon you please forgive us Donnie you're not him and I forgive you I would be honored to take you under my wing as my
14:57 understudy together thean princess Yi's Love and Music United the people of mandala and they all lived happily ever after [Music]
