Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy - Randy George, theremin
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- Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune - performed on theremin by Randy George
Originally published on January 31, 2010. Remastered on Mar 3, 2013. Republished on October 9, 2014. download it here (111.4MB): bit.ly/cdlRGM - เพลง
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Could you please make a comeback I would love to see one of your videos in my feed one day.
Hauntingly lovely!! 🙍🏻♀️💕
Who else came from the Daft Punk cover that was recommended to you and checked out another video?
x2
Me!!!
Same
same in france
Salzie me!
I've never heard a theremin sound so good. Usually they are a bit too whiny.
jus' needs the right electronics tech to adj is all
Clara Rockmore IMO has the best tone on the theremin - full and beautiful not whiny at all. KATICA ILLÉNYI also has a gorgeous rich tone.
Having spot-on pitch helps a lot too. This guy's is the best of any theremin player I've heard.
@@urpgag2 That tone is not really down to the electronics but his vibrato and intonation
@@MelloCello7 This man's artistry is equal to his technique.
This sounds like the end of some brilliant civilization being taken over by nature over time trees growing from fallen skyscrapers and a general calm freeze like a balance is finally there
That or the everlasting flirt of mankind with space.
go outside bro lol
I like that idea. Humans going away peacefully.
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. This video is a remaster of the original version in 2010 with significantly improved video and sound. There are new things coming soon, though. Stay tuned.
+ooo6 Legacy YAY!
We need more!
Soon?!?! When is soon?!?!?!
Bruh it’s been 3 years
Randy George I’m 100!
I just realized that he not only has to memorize the entire song in sync with the piano track, but he has to memorize the exact pitches, hand movements and rhythms of both hands at the same time. He could literally play with his eyes closed if he wanted. That amazes me to no end, being a guitar player, and never knowing the true complexity of learning such a haunting and beautiful instrument.
from what I've heard about the theremin, learning the notes is a lot like learning chord shapes. It's about what shape your hand makes and where on (or i suppose in this case in) the instrument you place it. While it's undoubtedly more difficult than guitar the principle of practice makes perfect still applies. I can Play Blackbird while led in bed while half asleep because i know where my fingers go from one shape to the next, that being said I have the gift of a fretboard this is something else
Playing by ear is less about memorizing a lot of things and more about it “clicking” in your brain and simply knowing. Once it happens, you can play anything.
@@SpriteWild He's playing by ear? I thought for sure this was heavily rehearsed
Oh I’m actually not sure. But if it was played by ear, I meant, it would be less “memorizing” everything like a robot and more simply knowing where all the tones go.
@@Jack93885 Im only starting, but with guitar you can quickly play something that resembles actual music. Not so with a theremin! Its maddening, and the sound haunts your sleep and infuriates the neighbors who don't know what the hell is going on. ( headphone help) . With hard work and daily practice, in a few months you might be able to play a sloppy scale! This is my experience. I can tell you this gentleman is an extraordinary virtuoso- and this is the result of many hour,months and years of determination.
A properly-tuned Theremin for any given artist I think sounds somewhere between an operatic soprano vocalist, and a viola. And it's pretty amazing when played well...
Just like this.
Still the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard to this day
I think you're the best theremin player I've seen so far ; that track in particular sounds really smooth. Great job !
Mangouffe Clara Rockmore
Mangouffe check out something about, theremin. Should show a person with a metal helmet like daft punk
A lot of other players use vibrato, which I guess is a personal choice, but it’s nice to hear a smoother sound sometimes
I believe that theramin he is using is a really nice one that gives a good sound. I love how it almost sounds like a woman singing ❤️ he is also really good but I feel like a lot of other theramin players out there are very good. I love this guy the most probably because of how nice his theramin sounds
Me encantaría que tú interpretación estuviese en Spotify
Es mi versión favorita de esta canción
Randy Goerge, the theremin maestro! We met some 10 years ago and he has improved dramatically since. He was the best theremin player then, he is a theremin god now!
I literally almost passed out from how good it sounds because it's late and because in my pre school the teacher played this song for the students to sleep so it's now by instinct
I cry every time I hear you play this. So moving and with lots of feeling. Thank you!
Thank you.. umm.. BTW, are you familiar with Thomas Grillo? We used to email each other.. and I haven't for quite awhile.. Is he still around.. or? I have a Moog Etherwave standard with Thierry Frankel's mod.. and starting to learn. You are such a master Thereminist!
His incomparable arrangement of 「 Clair de Lune 」 fascinates me .
「Clair de Lune 」 is the culmination of Debussy's aesthetics .
I am only intoxicated with his supreme arrangement's performance and Debussy's aesthetics called 「 Clair de Lune 」 .
From chaotic Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun .
No matter how many times I watch this I get full body chills everytime, your playing is perfection and the tone of your instrument is truly ethereal. I'll never forget when you visited my college and I had the honor of being able to play your theremin; it's still a goal of mine to get one some day!
As a trained, educated and seasoned professional trumpet player of almost 40 years, I can confidently say that this is wonderful! Bravo! Bravissimo!!
+Joel Gibson Thank you! Although I appreciate compliments from everyone, it means a lot more coming from other professionals, folks who know exactly what it means to be dedicated to the craft of instrumental performance.
what does he do if his nose gets itchy
+Vlad Honyanyy The same thing a concert pianist does.
+ReneeMontoya12 which is....?
+Shafi Mukhtar Ignore it until the piece is over.
+Shafi Mukhtar smash face onto the nearest surface
He puts his left hand down onto the bar making the instrument silent
Still amazing, haven't seen this in years. Beautiful
Oh my gosh this was literal perfection. 😍😍
Wow. Beautiful man inside and out, and absolutely gifted 😍 I went to heaven and back!
Exalted level of playing!
Thank you, Quiet Mind. I originally recorded this version in 2010. If you would like to watch an updated version of this piece that I recorded recently (2017) please visit this link: th-cam.com/video/7-nadGpvUiI/w-d-xo.html
The 2017 version, while played more nuanced, has many more tonal inconsistencies than the 2010 version. Given the incredible difficulty of staying perfectly in tune, could one assume the 2010 version was tone-corrected?
Eros Nicolau In the 2013 remaster of the 2010 video, I applied pitch correction. I have the original 2010 video without pitch correction on my channel, but it is unlisted. I'll add a link to it if you're interested in listening to it. Perhaps it's better to compare apples to apples.
I see! This clears things up for me! Yes, I'd love to hear the 2010 original!
Hi Eros, here is the original video from 2010. th-cam.com/video/Ptq_N-gjEpI/w-d-xo.html
You are BRILLIANT. And your long fingers add much to the beauty of the presentation. My soul is stirred that I am watching a master on a previously unknown (tom me) and rapturous instrument. Sublime, simply sublime. I wish you well and a good life, young man.
+scotishcovenanters Thank you!
This is so beautiful. I've been listening to it on repeat ever since I was shown it by a friend.
An Angel flying in a blue sky !!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is one of the most beautiful theremin's ive ever heard. You are a master at this! Very beautiful love it so much, Ive been coming back to this for years.
I've watched this video 200 times in a span of 4 years
I like the way he controls the vibrato so well.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just found this - wonderful.
Amazing! So emotive, absolutely loved this
In my opinion, you're the best thereminist in history. I want more videos!
words can't describe what I am hearing and feeling. the only word that comes close to describing it is "beauty."
Just thank you, very much.
Truly sublime, I have never heard anything quite like this
Amazing control
Wow this is beautiful.
I love the Theremin, beautiful playing
Why does this not have more views. This is incredible. To do something like this on arguably the most difficult instrument even created is just remarkable.
+The Great Gyrofluff
Why would it be difficult?
Seems like it would just...take a different...language. It doesnt sing the same way...or rather, it cant play, it can only sing...if that makes sense.
actuatedgear It's hard to understand quite what you're trying to say but it's a very difficult instrument mostly because it requires you to be 100% aware of every motion of your body at once when you plan. It also has no definite location for any note so it has to be a memorized position of you hands in space that you have to move from and back to with no markers.
I suppose I would compare it to playing a guitar with thick gloves so you can't feel the cords or strings while you have to keep you body as still as possible.
The Great Gyrofluff
What instruments do you play and do you play by feel, ear, or notation?
actuatedgear Ukulele, Base and a little pan flute. Mostly by ear a little feel and notation. I can't exactly read sheet music though.
The Great Gyrofluff
When you play does it ever feel like you're singing? For instance you are playing a rather involved and emotional piece and you might need to add some vocals but its too much of a brain strain? Like singing two voices at the same time?
Of all the theremin + piano interpretations I've listened to... it's one of the best blends... they complement each other really well... thank you!
Who are the 12 that disliked the video, even if your not a fan of the song or style of song, you should still be able to appreciate how well he played the song.
Masterful and gorgeous Randy. Thank you for posting this video.
Thanks, Abbie!
theremins kind of sound like an electronic erhu
I love this so much, and come back to it once in a while to get lost in the music. Thank you
I had no idea the theremin could sound so good
Wow absolutely beautiful
Nice phrasing. expressive and tasteful vibrato
Thank you TH-cam algorithm you helped me both find a cool channel and remember a songs name
Wouah ! Magnifique
Beautiful tune played beautifully
a true vision and feeling of the music. Gracias
hermano que hermosa pieza saludos desde México
Perfect intonation. Wow!
Me enamoré ...muy hermoso ....cuánto talento
Your playing has the clarity of crystal, both figuratively and literally, as through the majority of this beautiful example of mastery, it truly sounds as if you are playing fine crystal glasses, and not a theremin, which may or may not come out as a compliment, but it comes from the bottom of my heart, and is intended with the highest of praise and regard. Bravo
I was introduced to this video today. I never knew someone could play this so precisely as so. Beautiful work.
Great job Randy! That really was exquisite .
This is the most tasteful and flawless theremin performance of a classical piece I have ever seen!
Flawless! What perfect intonation and expressive interpretation. I've just started playing Theremin this week, though I've been a sax/flute player (professional) for more decades than I'll admit. I look to players like yourself for inspiration. thank you!
Beautiful! Listening to that brought me genuine joy!
I was hypnotized the entire time... Jesus H. Christ, you're amazing!!!
Amazing. I don't know why I didn't watch more of your videos before. I've loved your cover of Crazy for years!
It's amazing that theremines were around so long ago. They were so ahead of their time. Your performance is so in tune. It's not an easy instrument for sure. I have tried one at a store. I like the sliding sound of it, a really individual sound. It would also be hard to pitch bend all the notes like that with an actual keyboard.
Sounds very good and clear. Really moved my heart. Keep up the good work, you are a virtuoso in your discipline. Long, prosperous and peaceful life are my blessing to you. Thanks a lot and greetings from Santa Marta, North Coast of Colombia, South America.
This in unbelievably cool
just beautiful!
This is strait from Heaven ! I did not know that this perfection could exist .Like my father ( i have "perfect pitch ") Thank you !
Very nice performance. Glad to see you back in action on youtube. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful.
Best theremin player on youtube, dont at me
Best song I’ve heard on a theremin so far. Thanks!
Increible!!!!
Top tier bruv! Such a beautiful and underrated instrument.
this is so beautifully played ...amazing
So crisp! You’re amazing
So great.
Having played around with a theremin myself, and knowing just how difficult it is to co-ordinate movement to make it expressive, yet keep on pitch, I'm thoroughly impressed by this performance.
That was absolutely beautiful. you are amazing!
Stunning!!!!
i want to learn to play this instrument..it´s so amazing
My Theremini Theremin is arriving sometime today... really hard to track one down in the UK at present.
Very excited - just got to learn how to play it now... have some basics already from all the YT videos I’ve been watching...
Hermoso! es verdad, haces que suene como si fuera humano, como si fuera voz! 👌
Pensé que era porque andaba bien marihuano, pero si, llega a sonar como una voz de ópera xd
@@gorgeluis jajajajajaja me hiciste el dia 😂😂😂
Amazing... You are the best thereminist i've ever heard. Thanks for your music!
Fantastic as always
Oh my gosh, loved it!!
beautiful
Just found out about theremins and omg this is amazing. Sounds like an alien violin to me
My god, this instrument gives me chills
Finally an air guitar that lets other people hear the music
Welcome back. hope you keep at it. love your stuff. I rock some of your songs and covers while i drive.
Really interesting and amazing
This is fantastic
I'M IN LOVE
Me recuerda tomita. Muy emocionante esta pieza
Ahhh Randy... So dreamy. Thank you for sharing!
You are the best theremin player I've seen on TH-cam. Please post more songs!
This was truly a spectacular performance. Literally the only thing that could have made it any more enjoyable would be to bring the piano out in the mix.
October 9, 2014? Did I travel back to the wrong year again? hee hee :D
This is lovely! I think the original was the first video I saw from you.
Wonderful !!
so beautiful... thank you so much for doing this
simply brilliant!!!!!! perfect pitch!!!