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Steven Banks
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 ก.ค. 2010
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.
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
มุมมอง 5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 2.1K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 7K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 10K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 3.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 23K3 ปีที่แล้ว
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 8684 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 5584 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
มุมมอง 7054 ปีที่แล้ว
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 4754 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 with BW Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Highlights from Solace: A Lyric Concerto by Joel Love
มุมมอง 2.3K5 ปีที่แล้ว
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
มุมมอง 21K6 ปีที่แล้ว
Steven Bryant: Concerto for Alto Saxophone | Steven Banks with Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement III for Baritone Saxophone
มุมมอง 24K7 ปีที่แล้ว
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement III for Baritone Saxophone
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement I for Baritone Saxophone
มุมมอง 29K7 ปีที่แล้ว
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement I for Baritone Saxophone
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement IV for Baritone Saxophone
มุมมอง 83K7 ปีที่แล้ว
Sergei Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, Op. 19 Movement IV for Baritone Saxophone
Lee Hyla: We Speak Etruscan for Baritone Saxophone and Bass Clarinet
มุมมอง 40K7 ปีที่แล้ว
Lee Hyla: We Speak Etruscan for Baritone Saxophone and Bass Clarinet
Mozart Oboe Quartet in F Major - Steven Banks
มุมมอง 7K9 ปีที่แล้ว
Mozart Oboe Quartet in F Major - Steven Banks
There are times when I could think it's an oboe. Superb playing on your soprano sax.
Such a rich and centered tone I love!
Where can I find this music??
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
Your music is so beautifull...
So beautiful, what an incredible performance! Steven, you're the man!
Thanks so much, Jacob :)
Ahh yes, my two favourite low reeds :D
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.
And as you can see this is why the Bar Sx stays in jazz/marching bands & the Bs Clr stays in concert/symphonic bands.
As soon as I listened to your "As I Am" arrangement, I knew I had to listen to more, this was amazing 👏
Unpopular opinion: Bari sax sounds better than cello and can do it's repertoire more beautifully.
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…
HERMOSO. LLORABLE.
Great performance!! Congratulations!
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
Beautiful
Dude rips. Please keep producing content!
Steven Banks is the total authority for classical baritone playing no questions
Both of Adolph’s sax’s inventions!
It's soooo good, I wanna play it on my clarinet 😂 - not a saxophonist
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 👏 🔥🔥
magnifico concierto e interpretación. Congratulations
Baritone Saxophone And Bass Clarinet My Favorite Low Instruments
wonderful composition and performance 😀
Gorgeous!
Somehow it feels like two guys engaging in some hilarious banter haha. Brilliant performance!
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!
apparently you gave my band teacher an informal masterclass, now i can see why he says you’re so amazing 😭
Something about the way a Bari sounds in that upoer register is just so charming and sweet
O Concerto com a Filarmônica de Minas Gerais foi fabuloso! Congratulações!
Bravo Sire, beautiful tone.
My music teachers favorite person is you. Also he has the same saxaphone or however you spell it
the only reason i know you exist is beacause of music class.
Very nice...Beethoven!
Hey Steven! What happened to you on Instagram? Great piece btw
Thanks! And I just got rid of it to focus on other things!
Great piece!
Thank you! 🙏🏾
@@sbanks590how can i contact you?
A fantastic performance, and a truly breathtaking composition. Congratulations, SB!
Thanks, Tim!!
Steven is such an inspiration.
Stellar!
Always beautiful, passionate and inspiring. Thank you .
Stunning.
I have played the alto, tenor and baritone saxophones and am impressed by your tone!
You sound great!
Such an amazing piece and such an amazing performance! Congratulations!
amei cara😼😼😼
beautiful
Beautiful performance! Bravo!!!
The tone !!! ❤
Incredibly beautiful ✨
Monstrueux!