It is so tragic that this video has so few views. Your playing is excellent. You deserve to have at least 50 times the views you have if not 100. I love listening to this.
My dear late older Brother would play this song on his 12 string Ovation almost as well as Mr. Chapdelaine does. It was a joy to listen to his guitar playing. He's been gone 25 years and I still miss him completely.
Leo Kottke made an arrangement of this song for his for the 12-string guitar. His version differed significantly from from the original composition, yet it was nice and easy to listen to.
One of the many incredible bach songs that fit the beautiful instrument of classical guitar. Its even better when its played by someone who puts incredible passion and love into it. Thank you Michael for revitalizing the grounds of classical guitar!
Interestingly, this is not s classical guitar, but rather a flattop with steel strings. Michael is one of the few guitarists who (masterfully) play classical pieces on steel strings, which is very fitting especially for baroque music.
I remember Chris Parkening saying that this arrangement of Jesu by Rick Foster was one of the most difficult pieces in his repertoire. Bravo on your flawless performance--on steel string, no less!
Jesu, joy of man's desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned, With the fire of life impassioned, Striving still to truth unknown, Soaring, dying round Thy throne.
Not what I expected. Better! That's really making that piece your own. Your own interpretation that is. It really sparked my artistic alert so unexpectedly. Homerun.
Simply GORGEOUS - both the playing and the guitar. Congratulations to all three of you. Michael - will you be offering the tab and music for this song? I went to your site and did not see it - hopefully yet?
Chris Parkening uses this arrangement also. He comments that it is one of the most difficult pieces in classic guitar literature. I don't know about that. The "development" section is tough. This is lovely performance
I am searching videos using acoustic guitar to play classical music. Why this one is titled Classical Guitar? I am pretty sure you are using a acoustic guitar.
If I may comment on your point, you're right since, strictly speaking, classical guitar, as an instrument, is of a different shape and with nylon (or gut) strings. However, I would accept the concept of "Classical Guitar" when a guitar (regardless of its shape, construction and even steel strings) is used to play classical music, which is this case. By the way, I hope you already discovered that Michael Chapdelaine has several videos with acoustic guitar playing classical music. There are several good guitarists out there (say in TH-cam) but If I had to say just one name, Michael Chapdelaine would be that one, the best, IMHO...;-)
Playing a piece on a Standard Western Guitar (Barialto Tuned) You Fingerstyle Guitarists Are playing Classical Pieces on Western Guitars Like My Cousin Josiah Killen That is a Classical Repretoir
I have not claimed to have an alternative rendition. The problem is not with the player, but, rather with the design of the guitar. Guitars are great for playing harmony, since they are designed to play chords. But they have problems playing counterpoint because they are not designed to play two or more melodic lines simultaneously. To do that well, one needs a keyboard instrument or a harp.
+Roland Respectfully, please elucidate, Mr. Buck. To me this is a very musical adaptation of an orchestral piece on a humble instrument, an instrument which has been respected since the days of Tarrega. I fear you may be 'throwing out the tones of a very beautiful instrument with your orchestral bathwater'. Listen again for intimacy and sensitivity. And if not the talented Mr. Chapdelaine, how about Segovia or Williams, elst Ye be tone-deaf my good man.
+Blaine Aitkens The guitar is a great instrument. But it is designed to play one single melody at a time, with a lot of harmony enriching the single melody. But this work is in counterpoint. It has more than one melody going at the same time, and the guitar is not designed to do that. That is not a denigration of the guitar. The violin is also a great instrument, and it cannot do it either. This works great with two guitars.
+Roland Buck It is good that we agree that that the humble guitar is a great instrument. And I agree it does has some limitations as a polyphonic instrument in terms of how some pieces must be arranged to accommodate it. However I can't, for the life of me, understand how you can deny that the guitar can played effectively contrapuntally. It has hundreds of years of history doing so, with countless beautiful pieces, played many masters. Either I must be missing something, or you are. I guess we agree to disagree, my friend. Too bad though - your dismissiveness means you miss out on an extremely rich world of music.
R.I.P. Mr. Chapdelaine. Thank you for the music (and for the one time you got up the G.O.A.T.'s goat!)
It is so tragic that this video has so few views. Your playing is excellent. You deserve to have at least 50 times the views you have if not 100. I love listening to this.
It's absolutely the most well played version I have ever heard!!
Beautiful.. simple beautiful. I have tears listening such a wonderful rendition of a classic masterpiece. Bravo.. bravo..
My dear late older Brother would play this song on his 12 string Ovation almost as well as Mr. Chapdelaine does. It was a joy to listen to his guitar playing. He's been gone 25 years and I still miss him completely.
Leo Kottke made an arrangement of this song for his for the 12-string guitar. His version differed significantly from from the original composition, yet it was nice and easy to listen to.
one of the best arrangements iIve heard , and played beautifully
Cantata 147.
Fabulous guitaring.
This blew me away.
Wonderful, man and guitar in perfect harmony.
Wow… I don't know if I've ever heard anyone do ornamentation like that on the classical guitar. Really impressive and tasteful. Bravo!
Brilliant. ..Michael. .
simply wonderful Eliane and Marcio from Brazil
One of the many incredible bach songs that fit the beautiful instrument of classical guitar. Its even better when its played by someone who puts incredible passion and love into it. Thank you Michael for revitalizing the grounds of classical guitar!
Interestingly, this is not s classical guitar, but rather a flattop with steel strings. Michael is one of the few guitarists who (masterfully) play classical pieces on steel strings, which is very fitting especially for baroque music.
This is absolutely a kick ass version of this composition. The guitar has such rich tones and the interpretation is flawless. Thank you for sharing.
Sounds great your playing always is. What a guitar !
I remember Chris Parkening saying that this arrangement of Jesu by Rick Foster was one of the most difficult pieces in his repertoire. Bravo on your flawless performance--on steel string, no less!
Très Bien!
BREATHTAKING !
Stunning.
" Gifted, and Dedicated to it . . . God Bless . . . and many thanks . . ."
I've never heard it played with these types of voicings before, but I love the way you play it! Beautiful interpretation!
Hey Michael! What a wonderful sounding guitar, and always, great playing!!
disfruté mucho este video
rich sound right here
Love the song, words and music alike
Bach was a genius!
Bravo
Beautiful! Thank you!
Beautiful !!!
Wonderful transcription for solo guitar. .......rich sound............
Loved the way you played! The acoustic guitar sound completely floored me
Wow!
Jesu, joy of man's desiring,
Holy wisdom, love most bright;
Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring
Soar to uncreated light.
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned,
With the fire of life impassioned,
Striving still to truth unknown,
Soaring, dying round Thy throne.
Not what I expected. Better! That's really making that piece your own. Your own interpretation that is. It really sparked my artistic alert so unexpectedly. Homerun.
Beautiful, excellent.
Excellent.
Thank you Michael Chapdelaine
Excellent, très belle interprétation, merci pour tout.
This is wonderfull!
Well done Michael.... so cute it. I love it the resonanse's steel... best regards.... Sorry my english
Excelente...
very nice
Expertly played and wonderfully interpreted.
Beautiful!
beautiful
Bravo!
Amazing feeling Michael !
Simply GORGEOUS - both the playing and the guitar. Congratulations to all three of you.
Michael - will you be offering the tab and music for this song? I went to your site and did not see it - hopefully yet?
sounds gorgeous Michael!
i love it
So nice to hear it! Awesome!
MC This is rock! It's Bach rock!! And he's up there rockin' ;)
Just ordered the appropriate book. Thank you so much for your quick response. Again, your version of this song is simply amazing!
Chris Parkening uses this arrangement also. He comments that it is one of the most difficult pieces in classic guitar literature. I don't know about that. The "development" section is tough. This is lovely performance
This is a lovely tune good version!
I like the character of the steel string, great playing!
wonderful palyin' !!! // I love mcknight minimac guitar~ sounds awesome !!! mid-sized but, very deep & resonance !!!
Wonderfuul :')
Very Fine Arrangement, my Friend! You have really Sensibility!
Very Beautiful.
playing your video at a wedding today for the main processional
wow, metal strings!
Formidable.
Wow. #CerifiedAwesome
well played (y)
I play this song on 'A' key w/ capo on 2nd or 3d fret, little bit faster than his tempo.. still wonderful.. at least on my ear.. 😃😃 ..
that guitar just sings
😍
Beautifully done!
Also, check out Leo Kottke's version for a slightly different arrangement in the bass line.
Very cool! By any chance are you doing "In the Garden?" It's my favorite hymn. It's not Bach but it means a lot to me....
Hey great job. I just did a video of this too! Great bass. really comes through
Beautiful, Michael. Thank you. And what a gorgeous guitar.
Is it your own arrangement?
Nice arrangement, nice pickin', Hombre! No, I don't think I'll try this--couple a scary stretches in there!
Is this transcription in C#? It sounds very smoothly played
At the key change. That trill sounds as if played on a harpsichord.
some of them making this in the key of standard G...but Steve Morse and U and others a few did it in a key of C please teach us master...
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Is this your arrangement? Available online? Beautiful!
I like your tone very much! - what gauge strings are you using here (I'm thinking of making the transition from light gauge to medium)? Cheers.
Question, why the key of C? It sounds wonderful, I have always loved this piece. Its originally in G correct?
Fosters arrangement with some of the fingerings changed
He always changes the fingerings! Thats why Segovia kicked his ass out of class! And why does anyone like the sound of this guitar? It's horrible!
guitar pro tab? :D
CAn you send me tha tablature or partiture?
I am searching videos using acoustic guitar to play classical music. Why this one is titled Classical Guitar? I am pretty sure you are using a acoustic guitar.
If I may comment on your point, you're right since, strictly speaking, classical guitar, as an instrument, is of a different shape and with nylon (or gut) strings.
However, I would accept the concept of "Classical Guitar" when a guitar (regardless of its shape, construction and even steel strings) is used to play classical music, which is this case.
By the way, I hope you already discovered that Michael Chapdelaine has several videos with acoustic guitar playing classical music.
There are several good guitarists out there (say in TH-cam) but If I had to say just one name, Michael Chapdelaine would be that one, the best, IMHO...;-)
Parkening says this is a very difficult arrangement to play.
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That is not a classical guitar though. That's a steel string acoustic guitar.
Bach wrote this piece for choir and orchestra, not guitar, in 1723. The "classical guitar" did not exist yet.
@@MichaelChapdelaineofficial Ok, that explains it. Thank you.
:')
this is a simpler arrangement than chris'
Playing a piece on a Standard Western Guitar (Barialto Tuned)
You Fingerstyle Guitarists Are playing Classical Pieces on Western Guitars
Like My Cousin Josiah Killen
That is a Classical Repretoir
Guitar players seem to have a hard time playing this work properly, as this video demonstrates.
+Roland Buck Care to share your rendition?
I have not claimed to have an alternative rendition. The problem is not with the player, but, rather with the design of the guitar. Guitars are great for playing harmony, since they are designed to play chords. But they have problems playing counterpoint because they are not designed to play two or more melodic lines simultaneously. To do that well, one needs a keyboard instrument or a harp.
+Roland Respectfully, please elucidate, Mr. Buck.
To me this is a very musical adaptation of an orchestral piece on a humble instrument, an instrument which has been respected since the days of Tarrega. I fear you may be 'throwing out the tones of a very beautiful instrument with your orchestral bathwater'. Listen again for intimacy and sensitivity. And if not the talented Mr. Chapdelaine, how about Segovia or Williams, elst Ye be tone-deaf my good man.
+Blaine Aitkens The guitar is a great instrument. But it is designed to play one single melody at a time, with a lot of harmony enriching the single melody. But this work is in counterpoint. It has more than one melody going at the same time, and the guitar is not designed to do that. That is not a denigration of the guitar. The violin is also a great instrument, and it cannot do it either. This works great with two guitars.
+Roland Buck It is good that we agree that that the humble guitar is a great instrument. And I agree it does has some limitations as a polyphonic instrument in terms of how some pieces must be arranged to accommodate it. However I can't, for the life of me, understand how you can deny that the guitar can played effectively contrapuntally. It has hundreds of years of history doing so, with countless beautiful pieces, played many masters. Either I must be missing something, or you are. I guess we agree to disagree, my friend. Too bad though - your dismissiveness means you miss out on an extremely rich world of music.
wow soo beautiful!