How to Sound Like Franz Liszt
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2019
- How to Sound Like Franz Liszt (born Oct 22, 1811-1886), a video where I breakdown elements of his piano compositions and present to you an original arrangement of "Happy Birthday in the Style of Franz Liszt."
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When How to Sound Like Scarlatti. When,
Nahre Sol??? :D
@@marc-io Probably on his birthday
Hi Nahre Sol,
Are there sheets of all your previous videos of "How to sound like..." available for Patreon supporters? I don't have Patreon yet but might consider it. Love your TH-cam channel!
how to sound like rachmaninoff , please do it
Did the "Happy Birthday" composer(s) come calling for royalties yet?
Waiting for the "How to Sound Like Nahre Sol" Vid
😀😂
@@NahreSol That would be META :)
You'd have to bring back Horowitz from beyond the grave...
Kkkkkkkk lol
@@NahreSol Does that mean you will make the video?
When arranging a song "in the style" of a composer, a lot of people just take a song the composer already wrote and add the theme they want to it and change the harmony a bit, but you actually make it seem as if you had asked Franz Liszt himself to make a completely new original piece based off of that melody, and I really love that.
You totally nailed it! As a mega Liszt fan, I can confirm, it sounds just like him.
My thoughts exactly! While entertaining sometimes, such attempts come off to me as "corny" lol. I'm more interested seeing improvisations (or arrangements) that sound like the composer's style in earnest and not just ripping off popular tunes from that composer.
What’s your favorite Liszt piece?
@@samthepianoman As a Liszt 'Expert" I figured I would throw my opinion into the mix.
th-cam.com/video/fsXZsiJaKXM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the support!
Happy belated birthday Liszt!
Thanks !
@@FranzLisztOfficial Happy belated birthday Liszt! Again!
Dude super late he died like a hundred years ago
"third hand illusion" that got me mind blown 8:55
Yeah, i see her hands keep moving and moving, but I hear a note its like there is another hand playing the piano too
And funny enough Liszt used to say that the third hand illusion was little more than a party trick, but he eventually made use of it in pieces such as Un Sospiro and Mazeppa
Thalberg's third hand effect
Thanks Elias Parish Alvars.
So glad I Lisztened to this today
Good one!!! 😂🙏🙏🙏
I'm really trying to be Haydn from all these puns. Guess I can't
Nisze punsz.
alright, you're gonna have to take a step bach
yeah youre reich
So great! You are brilliant Nahre✨✨✨✨
Cool, hi rick
Hi rick
Bro 1 year and only 2 replies?
probably nahre when she was young:
dad: hey it's your mom's birthday! im going to bring the cake then surprise her by playing happy birthday on the piano
nahre: started to do theme and variations with different composer in the variations
Of all the composers, I've listened to Liszt the most. I guess his style just resonates with me (even if I struggle to play most of his music). Would be fun to make insane arrangements in his style eventually, that idea often pops into my head quite often. Leaps are a nightmare though, and double thirds chromatics are impossible for me. ...Please do Cziffra at 1M subs hehehe!
Im 3 minutes in and her handwork is mindblowing
🙏🙏🙏
I was gonna say the same thing lol
Ok.
im surprised nobody has made a "thats what she said" joke after a month that this comment was posted
ThatOneBlueGuy maybe u cant think of memes when ur brain is busy being amazed of her hands’ artwork...
People often are mistaking Liszt as a virtuoso that was only playing the piano as a way to show off. Hopefully, this way of seeing him will change, as he was not only the best pianist of his age [and possibly our age], but also one of the best composers that has ever existed. His music has always been full of emotions [and not just full of techniques] and intense passion. I started playing the piano after hearing his Transcendental Etudes. Never in my whole life have I felt the way I did sitting through Daniil Trifonov's playing of these Études. It is now a dream for me to be able to play his pieces, especially some of his Etudes, Bénediction de Dieu dans la solitude, Vallée d'Obermann, and so much more !
If anyone wants to discover, please, check out these pieces: his Transcendental Etudes [especially played by Daniil Trifonov], Mephisto Waltz no.1, Un sospiro, Bénediction de Dieu dans la solitude, En rêve, Romance S.169, Vallée d'Obermann, Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi sonata, his Consolations, and of course his sonata in B minor. They are all great pieces showing how Liszt was not just a show-off, but a passionate pianist with extreme virtuosity and feelings. Also, he was not only a romantic pianist, as he wrote some of the firsts impressionist pieces that inspired Debussy, Ravel and many more of the big composers.
Sorry that my comment ended up being this long, I just really like Liszt and felt like jumping of joy when I saw this video in my feed hehe
Liszt is probably the pinnacle of Romantic music.
@@soyoltoi In some ways, I like to think that all of the well-known composers of the Romantic era were part of the pinnacle, including post-romantism, if it makes sense to you. They are all so different that it is difficult to compare, but I'd have to agree to say that him and Chopin were maybe the "most romantics" of that era !
@@ILyel I say that because not only was he a great Romantic composer like Chopin but he also took the Romantic project to its limit and then a little bit beyond, especially with his later works-a precursor to what is to come, similar to Satie-whereas Chopin stayed relatively firmly in the Romantic period.
Liszt came from the „trend“ of the „salon music“ in his time, which sometimes saw the virtuosos almost as piano artists, like circus artists. These musical salon events really were social events, where the masters of the piano showed off. But Liszt definitely transcended this trend, in his artfull playing, as in his compositins. In my research on popular music of his epoche, I found several piano books on how to play virtuous, but not necessarily musical. 😋 The virtuous way to play standard figures really reminded me of that.
I totally agree. If there is one composer that is truly underrated than it is him. His influence on other composers was huge, the progress he made in piano technique, and especially the stark late phase that is like someone serving icy cold mountain water after turning away from champagne.
People scoff at his over the top virtuosity and call his music hollow. That is because they don't listen.
There is a reason why he stopped giving public concerts as a pianist. He was tired of being seen as a party trick.
I’m actually sobbing over this piece. Your playing is so beautiful it’s ludicrous to me. At first I was baffled simply by your speed, then I realized for as fast as you were playing, your velocities were on point for every note. And then it hit me. What truly made your playing breathtaking wasn’t just the performance itself: your composition is flawless. Each note is perfect: you took into account the harmonic relations to the other notes, rhythm, and even velocity for every note of the overwhelming amount in your arrangement.
Thank you, Nahre, for this experience.
I don't know if you realize this, but the way your "how to sound like" -videos break down the preffered building blocks of these composers gives us mortal music lovers and musicians an incredible insight that we wouldn't get, or maybe even understand without your graphics and way of telling it so simply. Only thing that comes close for me are Leonard Bernstein's lecture series. Please never, ever stop doing these videos! ♥️
I consider liszt to be incredibly underrated. Obviously he is a well known composer, but his influence on music to come is terribly understated. His years of pilgrimage and symphonic poems are amazing
Yes!!
His later works are very good, especially his consolations, (dedicated to Chopin). His very early works were very virtuosic, but not as good as his later works as it is with many composers. In his early life he thought the piano was just a percussive instrument, and so he felt there was nothing wrong with loud passages and frolicking around the keys with no point, instead of building a melody and writing something that people would want to listen to. Most of his music is virtuous, but there is more melody in his later works I feel. I might be wrong though lol.
A visionary indeed. I was mindblown when I heard "Les jeux d'eaux à la villa d'Este". It is basicly Debussy's whole career resumed in one piece lol
Oto Kage noooooooo. Maybe early debussy. But middle and late debussy sounds very very very different. If anything it sounds more like Ravel
Joseph Alvarez Music that’s big facts
The piano inspiring Liszt:
Piano: How much virtuosity do you want?
Liszt: Yes
Could this be enough research for a PhD degree in music? What effort! Absolutely amazing!
Great video and analysis as always Nahre Sol!
I highly recommend anyone's who interested in Liszt to listen to his Sonata in B minor. It'll blow your mind.
Halcyon hi 🤣
Hi halcyon! I played your arrangement of laputa castle in the sky!
YES! Yundi Li's version is my favourite of all concert pianists, and if you want you're mind blown even more I would recommend Mephisto Waltz No.1 played by Andre Laplante, yet there are 100's more which are just as incredible. Liszt is literally the most underrated genius of any trade, ever!
How to sound like me: press some random white and black keys
😂
Jazz artists be like "that's a G#7dim3aug4 chord"
@@oneperson9708 you just somehow overcomplicated the diminished chord by just throwing random extensions and alterations. now that's a big brain move, well done.
My favorite is only using black keys.
@@AndrossUT op 10 no 5?
Very nice
Like always
Thank you!!!
Nahre you are one of the few rare souls that actually UNDERSTANDS and has the ESSENCE of the composer in turm that just says how briliant of a musician you are yourself. God bless you
I’d love to see one of these done for Scriabin. I feel like most people who listen to enough classical music eventually grow to adore him and his music ( particularly his understanding of harmony and style of composition ) is very unique - a lot like his general persona.
Maybe a video on "how to sound like Scriabin" is coming soon!
Nice :D you predicted the future
Quite virtuosic. You used the word that I most associate with Liszt : sparkling. (His buddy Chopin would sparkle at him of course.) Really, your little demo piece isn't so far from the Welte recordings of Liszt material on "Legendary Masters of the Piano". Your video production is very pro also. Thanks for your efforts on our behalf.
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Nahre Sol is such a beautiful human being!
🙏🙏🙏
As a rock guitarist who never spent serious time on listening to classical music but sometimes plays a little bit of chopin, bach and schuhmann on piano for fun this blew my mind.
You are soo talented and I thank you so much for breaking down something what i never would be able to understand if i haven't YOU.
And Liszt! Wooow! This is jaw dropping. Pure genius. (sidenote: shame on me, i m from Austria, but as mentioned before i ve never listened seriously to classical music and their composers.)
Until this point Chopin was my favourite but know i have to listen to some liszt.
Big,big thanx to you
....and sorry for my bad english
"I bought the whole piano and I'm gonna use the whole damn piano!"
All on his own he advanced piano manufacture and design by 50 years.
Hahaha
Be creative on your comment
@@gogbordpro765 ok
Right
So many piano puns I can’t Liszt them all...
Thanks
Guess I couldn't Händel them anyway...
@@stefan1024 Bach off.
@@stefan1024 Any more puns and I'll be Haydn under my bed.
wow ur Chopin-e
"Liszt"
me: *stress intensifies*
Same here 😂
okay... no one asked?
@@orsemcore no one ask you to reply either
Rather, "blood boils, nostrils inflate".
"... after dozens of takes, here is happy birthday in the style of Franz Liszt" then an ad popped up from TH-cam🤦.
Longest 5 secs of my life
Last time i was this early beethoven still had his hearing
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You mean to say he was still able to Liztsen?
@@MoonAlongMyHead oof
but I lol'd
@@MoonAlongMyHead*liszten
Omg you’re playing is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you!!! 🙏🎵🙏
WOW! I am self taught and I’m currently attempting to learn Hungarian Rhapsody No 2. It’s not the best, but I think I’m getting the hang of at least the part I’ve learned. I absolutely love when you do arpeggios on both hands while giving an illusion of a third hand. It’s absolutely flawless.
Waited for this so long, thank you
"Third-Hand Illusion". Awesome!
Nahre, you have an amazing talent for distilling essence of any music and visualising it clearly and beautifly at the same time. I'm just a beginner, but I don't feel that way watching your videos, because you make them effortless to enjoy. Thank you for that
Thank you!!!
I never understood what made his pieces stand out to me but it’s the staggering! My favorite of his, Hungarian rhapsody no. 2 (the Tom and Jerry one) that ascending and descending line is the melody quickly sliding to its next not a half step up or down and it gives this clumsy feeling and it’s so unique
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Hahahaha
Indeed, her compositions are so unique and personal
Out of all the really famous composers, Franz Liszt has the closest Birthday to me, mine is October 20th, his is October 22nd, thank you for making this video! Was really fun to watch
Happy belated birthday!!!
Oh boy, thought Christmas is in like 2 months.
😂🙏🙏🙏
@@NahreSol your music/teaching is definitely a gift!
This series is amazing. Thanks Nahre
Can we petition you to play a full concert of the kinds of pieces you really feel connected to? Whenever I watch you explain the styles of various players and demonstrate their work with such insight, fluidity and expression, it's really entrancing and I kinda want more. I could listen to you play for hours!
Wow! This genuinely sounded exactly like Liszt! Incredible job!
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
When she hit the e flat and the higher e flat i legit thought she was about to play La Campanella
At 3:12
Lmao same
I'm glad I wasn't the only one lol
Your playing is so magical.
Love all your videos. I learn so much from them. Thanks.
If Listz could somehow listen bto that, he would be giving you a standing ovation!! Brilliant!
I can hear Liszt influences on Koji Kondo, composer from the Mario games.
koji kondo was not classicaly schooled
@@pianogram7280 can still be inspired by the greats.
Yes! The Legend of Zelda’s Great Fairy Fountain.
💯 had the same thoughts. Music is so dope
In complete awe at the 8:50 mark, like you channeled Liszt himself.
you make it all look so easy
"in recent months" you've been learning about (and doing excellent presentations on) more different composers and music styles that I can count. It's amazing. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing! This is the most wonderful "Franz Liszt" style composition I've heard recently! 💗
I love how clear and dense with material your videos are. It’s really stimulating to watch this and I’m inspired to keep working on my technique. 🤘
I LOVE your videos. I have learned so much watching them. Thank you!
Nahre Sol: "...but for me physicality doesn't mean complexity"
Nahre Sol at the end of this video:
6:52 happy birthday in the style of franz liszt
The visuals are really good it really helps with the understanding
Absolutely incredible video!!
I've been looking forward to this!
I still get goosebumps on how good this is.
Stunning! Incredible skills at work!
I love the visual descriptions that really help me get the definition for a beginner like me. Thanks.
My musical goal:
"How To Sound Like Nahre Sol"
3:03 - 3:09 Woah that sounds so good
also 5:06 - 5:19 and 5:57 - 6:03
the final result is also just so amazing!
Yes, I've been waiting for this!!!
Awesome as always.
Awesome video! I love all of your “in the style of” videos
Thank you!!!
Nice I’m going to go shopping and take my Chopin Liszt
😂
What will you bring Bach?
Get a Handel on yourself!
A door Handel
Wow this is amazing, thanks for creating.
You are so thoughtful and inspirational; I admire your ability to not only make amazing content but share with us your learning experience with so much authenticity.
While virtuosic playing is often associated with "just being flashy", I've always had a liking for these kinds of techniques. I feel that they provide more of an "atmosphere", and feel more like an orchestra. Some of the first pieces I listened to which inspired me to take up classical piano were by Liszt -- Hungarian Rhapsody no 2 (of course lol), Gnomenreigen, Transcendental Etude 10, ... There's something quite special about his compositions which captures the imagination.
Listening to Cziffra playing Liszt, as well as improvising in the style made me really "get it", and I've never looked back.
Your most engaging happy b-day yet...loved it!!
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Wonderful playing. Enjoyed it very much.
Great demonstration! Thanks a lot!
That lyrical and romantic section at 5:20 gave me chills, Liszt blows my mind with his musical genius and your ability to decipher it may be even more mind blowing
what piece is this from?? did she write this or was this liszt
@@anthonyc6017 she wrote it
Thanks for making this video! A lot of pianists tend to misunderstand Liszt’s technique and pianistic style but your video educated me on what Liszt is actually capable of. Good job 🙌🏻
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Great video. Gave me LOTS of inspiration for a piece i will make!
Ok, this was really awesome! Such lovely complexity!
I would reaaaaally love a Rautavaara's video. Gorgeous playing as always, thanks for the break down on his style :) Rautavaaras Piano Concerto No 1 is one of my favorite pieces of music
When Franz Lizst writes his pieces, at the beginning, he makes its pretty easy and then makes it hard.
No.
Feux follets
David Liang Hmmm not always.
No
No
You have such a beautiful understanding of the things!
To play all these hard pieces is one thing, but you are fully internalising the essence. It's simply amazing.
Absolutely incredible! I love these types of videos from you
amazing video
So I could listen to this all day! I don’t know if you write this all out note by note but even if not the hours of work that went into this video are so evident! Currently learning the lovely “Love Dream” :)
Bravo!! I'll be watching this over and over today.
Brilliantly done
I would kill to have such a clean touch like that.
Really? I would practise. :)
@@bretone9673 I know. I hate when people say that.
So EMPTY.
If you WANTED it, you'd GET IT.
@@chezchezchezchez I've been trying for 14 years and still nowhere near T-T
Now I understand what the Dutch pianist Wibi Soerjadi did some 20 years ago when he played improvisations on common songs in his concerts. Very well played Nahre!
I love this type of videos: analyses as well done as you do are just super interesting and sound sounds cool ^^
Well done. Very entertaining and informative video. Love your arpeggio btw. Amazing clarify and speed.
"better off played by talented twelve year old prodigies." Oof, rough! LOL I'm glad your views have evolved / are evolving. Brava!
it be like that though
@@tteerabeats9116 who's a suitable composer for an adult?
@@williamclark4840 i would say Schumann, Beethoven(mostly for a moonlight sonata) , and maybe chopin for one of his prelude and maybe one of his nocturnes
@@tteerabeats9116 why do you think that? Not trying to snottily challenge you btw, just wondering. Is Liszt all flash no substance?? I'm not really a piano player but that seems to be a popularly held belief even though it seems more like a misconception to me.
@@williamclark4840 ay man u asked whats a good a composer for young adults (franz Schubert is another good one) but Franz liszt Is a Brilliant composer, there so much layer in his harmony esspically with his works with less virtuosity in it.
Great video. Liszt is my favorite composer and something of a personal hero of mine. It always annoys me to see him dismissed as a flashy virtuoso. Apart from showing complete mastery of his instrument, his compositions are amazingly evocative and emotional. His harmonies, especially late in life, are astonishingly adventurous, and Wagner even cribbed the famous Tristan chord from him. His solo piano arrangements of orchestral works are breathtaking in their texture and detail, managing to cram an entire orchestra into two hands. He invented the piano recital and the tone poem. He was also a kind and generous man more humble than his skills would suggest, and he spent a huge amount of time and effort championing the works of other composers, even ones we would consider minor figures today.
Very good Video Nahre Sol!👍🏽
That's awesome! Thanks, Nahre :)
Estou impressionado com esse canal! Isso é um dom que dá pra ver de longe.
6:51 This is what classical musicians play when they're having a not-so-happy birthday.
This was incredibly fantastic!
Fantastic. Thank you so much for this lesson.
how to scare a pianist 101:
Step one: Mention Franz Liszt
Step two: Profit
what if the pianist says "Oh, I love Franz Liszt!" who should be scared then?
@@norwegiancrazygamer9706 you
I personally love to play Liszt music even though I often fail
@@norwegiancrazygamer9706 then mention alkan
@@solarean Yeah now I'm just gonna wait to see your comment get 20k likesand I only have the one like I got lmao
-valse impromptu
-liebestraum no. 3
-romance in e minor
-etude ricordanza
-sonetto 104
thought I would leave a few pieces that are "easier" to listen.. Liszt can be hard to appreciate
That was so great, Nahre. It's hard to overstate how accessibly you describe and convey the art of creating music to someone (me) who might-on a good day-know what a chord is, but would struggle beyond that. Loved your arrangement.
Amazing!!! I love all your work!:)