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Steven Banks: Fantasy on Recurring Daydreams (World Premiere) | Zhu Wang, piano
Fantasy on Recurring Daydreams
Commissioned by Young Concert Artists
Performed by Zhu Wang, piano
Live at the Morgan Library and Museum, NYC
Recorded by Skillman Music
Sheet music can be found here:
murphymusicpress.com/search?query=Daydreams
Program Note:
I am generally fascinated with the natural processes of the mind. Of particular interest to me are the unusual and abstract images and stories that the freely associative mind creates in the space between wakeful consciousness and subconscious states. They have always struck me as being very musical.
As a composer, I often find myself daydreaming about musical ideas or ways that music might potentially connect with the world around me. These ideas usually come back day after day for months, or even years at a time. Most of the musical ideas in Fantasy on Recurring Daydreams have been rattling around in my mind for several years.
Fantasy on Recurring Daydreams is a musical sketch that depicts the process of slipping into a daydream, being swept away by an abstract subconscious journey, and awakening to the beauty of waking life that is right in front of us if we choose to see it.
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Cadenza for Jacques Ibert's Concertino da Camera for Alto Saxophone - written by Steven Banks
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Please enjoy this informal recording of my cadenza for Jacques Ibert's iconic saxophone concerto. Downloadable sheet music coming soon!
Saad Haddad: A Sonata for When Time Stands Still | Steven Banks, saxophone and Xak Bjerken, piano
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Steven Banks, saxophone Xak Bjerken, piano Recorded by Skillman Music PROGRAM NOTE This work is scored for soprano saxophone and piano, and is organized into three movements: I. Largo, II. Vivace, and III. Pesante. In this work, I sought to compose a work in the Western sonata form structure byway of the use of materials extracted from the Arabic music traditional playing technique. Writing for...
R. Schumann: Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73: III. Quick and with Fire | Steven Banks and Xak Bjerken
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Steven Banks, saxophone Xak Bjerken, piano Recorded by Skillman Music
W.A. Mozart: Oboe Quartet in F Major | Steven Banks, saxophone and members of the Zorá Quartet
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Steven Banks, saxophone Dechopol Kowintaweewat, violin Julian Sawhill, viola Zizai Ning, cello I. Allegro (0:00) II. Adagio (7:00) III. Rondeau (10:56) Recorded by Skillman Music
Carlos Simon: hear them (World Premiere) | Steven Banks, saxophone and Xak Bjerken, piano
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Steven Banks, baritone saxophone Xak Bjerken, piano Poetry Reading (00:00) Performance (00:27) Recorded by Skillman Music I have been constantly aware of the presence of my ancestors in my life. This piece is inspired by the poem by Nayyirah Waheed. - Carlos Simon if you can not hear them. ask the ancestors to speak louder. they only whisper so as not to frighten you. they know they have been c...
Steven Banks: Come As You Are (World Premiere) | Steven Banks, saxophone and Xak Bjerken, piano
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Steven Banks, tenor saxophone Xak Bjerken, piano Recorded by Skillman Music I. Lift My Eyes (0:00) II. Times of the Storm (5:27) III. Strength of My Life (8:52) IV. Lift My Hands (13:32) PROGRAM NOTE: For several years, I have wanted to write a piece that was dedicated to my immediate family (my mother and three sisters) and the influence of my upbringing on my understanding of music and life i...
Cadenza for Alexander Glazunov's Concerto in Eb Major for Alto Saxophone - written by Steven Banks
มุมมอง 6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Please enjoy this informal recording of my cadenza for Alexander Glazunov's iconic saxophone concerto. If you are interested in downloading the sheet music, just click the link below! steven-banks.com/free-downloads
The Butterfly by Lori Laitman performed by Steven Banks, Sydney Anderson, and Laura Dearman
มุมมอง 8754 ปีที่แล้ว
Saxophonist Steven Banks and soprano Sydney Anderson perform Lori Laitman’s “The Butterfly” from her song cycle “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” Dancer Laura Dearman performs her own choreography to support and enhance this beautiful work. This collaboration was created for the “Lean On Me: American Song” virtual concert that was curated by the OmniArts Foundation.
Steven Banks and Anthony Trionfo perform Trois Pieces by Eugene Bozza
มุมมอง 1.3K4 ปีที่แล้ว
From Episode 1 of Curious Dyads, Steven and Anthony perform Trois Pieces by Eugene Bozza. Like what you hear? Listen to the full episode here: th-cam.com/video/Y1kMuwkQ8Sc/w-d-xo.html #saxophone #flute #curiousdyads #anthonytrionfo #stevenbanks #quarantine #collaboration
Steven Banks and Bella Hristova play Shopska Rachenitsa
มุมมอง 5644 ปีที่แล้ว
From Episode 2 of Curious Dyads, Steven and Bella perform Ivan Hadzhiyski’s Shopska Rachenitsa. Like what you hear? Listen to the full episode here: th-cam.com/video/IC8Edo5kTeA/w-d-xo.html #saxophone #violin #curiousdyads #bellahristova #stevenbanks #quarantine #collaboration
Steven Banks presents Curious Dyads | Episode 2 with violinist Bella Hristova | Shopska Rachenitsa
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Episode Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:29 - Bucket List Challenge 5:52 - Steven talks about working with composers and collaboration with Carlos Simon 9:45 - Dealing with the quarantine as an artist 16:03 - Realizing that you could truly be a concert artist 18:23 - Touring 21:13 - Programming 25:15 - Introduction to Shopska Rachenitsa 30:07 - Performance of Shopska Rachenitsa ABOUT CURIOUS DY...
Steven Banks presents Curious Dyads | Episode 1 with flutist Anthony Trionfo | Bozza - Trois Pieces
มุมมอง 1.1K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Episode Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:36 - Bucket List Challenge 5:30 - What captivates/motivates you about music? 8:45 - Are you staying motivated? 12:44 - Transition to being a professional 16:43 - Practicing/planning as a professional 21:31 - Introduction of the collaboration/piece 30:00 - Performance: Eugene Bozza's Trois Pieces Curious Dyads, hosted by Steven Banks, is a cross between a...
Take My Hand, Precious Lord - Tribute to Victims of COVID-19 Pandemic | Steven Banks, saxophone
มุมมอง 4774 ปีที่แล้ว
This version of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" is dedicated to those who have passed on as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and their families. Please see the lyrics below. Lyrics: Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, let me stand I am tired, I am weak, I am worn Through the storm, through the night Lead me on to the light Take my hand, precious Lord Lead me home
Steven Banks and Christine Fuoco play Astor Piazzolla's Milonga del Angel
มุมมอง 1.9K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Please enjoy this live performance of Astor Piazzolla's Milonga del Angel from a recital at the Music from the Western Reserve Concert Series. Steven Banks, saxophone Christine Fuoco, piano
Steven Banks, saxophone
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Steven Banks, saxophone
David Maslanka: Song Book II. Lost
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David Maslanka: Song Book II. Lost
Steven Banks with BW Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Highlights from Solace: A Lyric Concerto by Joel Love
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Steven Banks with BW Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Highlights from Solace: A Lyric Concerto by Joel Love
Steven Bryant: Concerto for Alto Saxophone | Steven Banks with Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble
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Steven Bryant: Concerto for Alto Saxophone | Steven Banks with Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement III for Baritone Saxophone
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Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement III for Baritone Saxophone
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement I for Baritone Saxophone
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Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement I for Baritone Saxophone
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement IV for Baritone Saxophone
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Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement IV for Baritone Saxophone
Lee Hyla: We Speak Etruscan for Baritone Saxophone and Bass Clarinet
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Lee Hyla: We Speak Etruscan for Baritone Saxophone and Bass Clarinet
Mozart Oboe Quartet in F Major - Steven Banks
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Mozart Oboe Quartet in F Major - Steven Banks

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  • @markcresswell-x2o
    @markcresswell-x2o วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm not a musician and can only marvel at the skill. I love this piece though and know it well. What strikes me is that the emotional narative seems different from the cello. It's not as raw and sad but smoother, more accepting of suffering. I'd love to see him interpret the Brahms cello sonatas on the sax.

  • @zvonimirtosic6171
    @zvonimirtosic6171 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The piano is too loud and too percussive. Maybe close down the lid, and throw a wool blanket over it? It would soften the noise coming out of it, and the saxophone would have a better time.

  • @artQ-w6k
    @artQ-w6k 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm a cello player (non-professional), but this performance just catched me and took me away from our unperfect world - and bring me into as if heavenly highests... Thank you so much, Maestro! God bless you more and more!

  • @jenejames3963
    @jenejames3963 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There are times when I could think it's an oboe. Superb playing on your soprano sax.

  • @jenejames3963
    @jenejames3963 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a rich and centered tone I love!

  • @jonathonupward7345
    @jonathonupward7345 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where can I find this music??

  • @yo-my1yo
    @yo-my1yo หลายเดือนก่อน

    自分用 A 0:24 B 0:42 C 1:03 D 1:48 E 2:24 F 2:55 G 3:05 H 3:33 I 4:01 J 4:26 K 5:00 L 5:30 M 6:01 N 6:19 O 6:42 P 6:59 Q 7:22 R 8:06 S 8:45 T 9:31 U 10:38 11:15

  • @yudzuruvn
    @yudzuruvn หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your music is so beautifull...

  • @jacobmccoycomposer
    @jacobmccoycomposer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So beautiful, what an incredible performance! Steven, you're the man!

    • @sbanks590
      @sbanks590 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much, Jacob :)

  • @Maibandclarinet
    @Maibandclarinet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahh yes, my two favourite low reeds :D

  • @TimothyGeiger-ip2rs
    @TimothyGeiger-ip2rs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve listened to this 150+ times and I’m still awestruck. Best tenor tone I’ve heard and this piece is just so beautiful. Definitely an inspiration for all saxophonist.

  • @Skyisthelimit4me
    @Skyisthelimit4me 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And as you can see this is why the Bar Sx stays in jazz/marching bands & the Bs Clr stays in concert/symphonic bands.

  • @No.way.hosey0
    @No.way.hosey0 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As soon as I listened to your "As I Am" arrangement, I knew I had to listen to more, this was amazing 👏

  • @rlrihards948
    @rlrihards948 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unpopular opinion: Bari sax sounds better than cello and can do it's repertoire more beautifully.

  • @evankershaw2372
    @evankershaw2372 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is incredibly moving and one of my favorite pieces I have ever heard, but I have one problem with it: I can’t figure out how to stop listening to it…

  • @megalomaniacko1
    @megalomaniacko1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HERMOSO. LLORABLE.

  • @bundicz
    @bundicz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great performance!! Congratulations!

  • @alexanderjohnson8250
    @alexanderjohnson8250 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Steven! I love you and miss you man! I'll never forget our time in school together. Keep working hard and playing your heart out. We're all so proud of you! Peaches the Panda <3

  • @cellokid5104
    @cellokid5104 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

  • @YoungWilliamO
    @YoungWilliamO 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude rips. Please keep producing content!

  • @gracebertram8977
    @gracebertram8977 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Steven Banks is the total authority for classical baritone playing no questions

  • @vacuumlover1
    @vacuumlover1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both of Adolph’s sax’s inventions!

  • @jasonmarquez5010
    @jasonmarquez5010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's soooo good, I wanna play it on my clarinet 😂 - not a saxophonist

  • @dmar0527
    @dmar0527 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your playing is amazing! Your tone is warm, the vibrato is perfection, and your phrasing is exquisite! Your performance was truly a delight to listen to! Bravo 👏 🔥🔥

  • @josefranciscolopezsanchez6500
    @josefranciscolopezsanchez6500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    magnifico concierto e interpretación. Congratulations

  • @LaZeriousWilliams-uf9ki
    @LaZeriousWilliams-uf9ki 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Baritone Saxophone And Bass Clarinet My Favorite Low Instruments

  • @lazycat724
    @lazycat724 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wonderful composition and performance 😀

  • @SusanFancher
    @SusanFancher 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous!

  • @TectonicBadger
    @TectonicBadger 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Somehow it feels like two guys engaging in some hilarious banter haha. Brilliant performance!

  • @suavAerials
    @suavAerials 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just saw you perform at the BSO this past week (infact, I sat in front of you during your Saturday night performance after the intermission). The saxophone is so underrepresented in this space, and you are a fantastic example for others to follow. I will follow you closely from here on out!

  • @imauz1127
    @imauz1127 ปีที่แล้ว

    apparently you gave my band teacher an informal masterclass, now i can see why he says you’re so amazing 😭

  • @oreodog
    @oreodog ปีที่แล้ว

    Something about the way a Bari sounds in that upoer register is just so charming and sweet

  • @ritamarques7714
    @ritamarques7714 ปีที่แล้ว

    O Concerto com a Filarmônica de Minas Gerais foi fabuloso! Congratulações!

  • @Saxymancan
    @Saxymancan ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Sire, beautiful tone.

  • @AnteaterVR
    @AnteaterVR ปีที่แล้ว

    My music teachers favorite person is you. Also he has the same saxaphone or however you spell it

  • @AnteaterVR
    @AnteaterVR ปีที่แล้ว

    the only reason i know you exist is beacause of music class.

  • @smarandagrigorian7307
    @smarandagrigorian7307 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice...Beethoven!

  • @Xenon_the_wizLard
    @Xenon_the_wizLard ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Steven! What happened to you on Instagram? Great piece btw

    • @sbanks590
      @sbanks590 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! And I just got rid of it to focus on other things!

  • @willcwhite
    @willcwhite ปีที่แล้ว

    Great piece!

    • @sbanks590
      @sbanks590 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🙏🏾

    • @manulouzao1290
      @manulouzao1290 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠​⁠@@sbanks590how can i contact you?

  • @timothycoene4202
    @timothycoene4202 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fantastic performance, and a truly breathtaking composition. Congratulations, SB!

    • @sbanks590
      @sbanks590 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Tim!!

  • @zangsax
    @zangsax ปีที่แล้ว

    Steven is such an inspiration.

  • @DarwinsChihuahua
    @DarwinsChihuahua ปีที่แล้ว

    Stellar!

  • @zangsax
    @zangsax ปีที่แล้ว

    Always beautiful, passionate and inspiring. Thank you .

  • @ginahamilton7555
    @ginahamilton7555 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning.

  • @VisionScientist
    @VisionScientist ปีที่แล้ว

    I have played the alto, tenor and baritone saxophones and am impressed by your tone!

  • @bloodyscalp94
    @bloodyscalp94 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sound great!

  • @juansebastiancardonaospina3707
    @juansebastiancardonaospina3707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an amazing piece and such an amazing performance! Congratulations!

  • @miguelflecha3570
    @miguelflecha3570 ปีที่แล้ว

    amei cara😼😼😼

  • @miguelflecha3570
    @miguelflecha3570 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful