This prelude was my friend's favourite. He often played it for me, and told me this story: allegedly, Chopin wrote it while waiting for a boat (?) and thinking about a special lady. Unsure if she loved him too... those doubts reverberate in the piece. Great story, especially if it is true.
Great interpretation. Alan, your versatility is amazing: I) classic guitarist; II) troubadour (Yes The Raven); & III) Rocker (Airspace), all such musical phases in the highest quality. This is an extremely rare gift!!! It’s as if Bo Jackson had also been an ice hockey star. Receive my applause!!
This piece has such a juxtaposition of sadness and hope it it. You did a wonderful job expressing those emotions as you played. I am so grateful you shared this with us.
From the previous comments, you demonstrated that you've captured Chopin's compelling essence and that we all understood. Ephemeral art that connects us. Well done!
Masterful. I don't know that it's because of the familiarity, as I have played this on the piano since childhood, but your arrangement seems to bring out even more out of Chopin's genius. I think Chopin wrote it for the guitar and didn't realize it. Thank you.
You're such a master Alan, as others said - amazing dynamics, feeling, expression... This piece in particular really captivated me, with such an array of unique sounds you extract from the instrument. I'd love to bring you and Chopin together through time so we could get his comments on how you interpreted his music, even more I'd like Bach's impression on how you express his
Wow. Another amazing performance. You might be my favorite guitarist, and I'm not even a classical fan. I put you up there with Clapton and Beck and Van Halen.
Beautiful performance and arrangement. Thank you Alan for putting in the love and hard work. Your sense dynamics and rhythmic interpretation is sublime. Chopin would approve🙂
I had just been wondering if you would ever do this one. Brilliant arrangement, masterfully executed. Also, that is one gorgeous instrument, both visually and aurally.
Una maravilla. Absolutamente fiel al estilo de Chopin. Muchas gracias, Sr. Mearns. Y tiene usted una guitarra que es una verdadera obra de arte; ¿de qué luthier es? Un saludo afectuoso desde Madrid.
Fantastic as ever, I appreciate this piece especially so, I'd be grateful if you'd arrange one of Schubert's lieder something along the lines of Erlkönig, Ständchen, Auf dem Wasser zu singen, or maybe Der Tod und das Mädchen, That last one would be interesting I'm not to sure how one would go about arranging it. Either way, whatever you do I will appreciate and show whatever thanks I can. Please, have a nice day.
Exquisite and intense in places. Your guitar sounds and looks beautiful as well. What are the frets made of? The perfect music for Sunday after church. God bless you and yours sir!
Alan, Will you be releasing the sheet music for this arrangement? I would like to buy and play it. I haven't come across another arrangement that sounds as good as this one. Thank you for your work. This is beautiful.
I am enjoying these wee tunes Alan, I suppose I'm a heretic for that and your the devil for rearranging the masters. Still I thought that was great even though nay wee budgie. 🏴👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.
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I am grateful every day that Rick Beato introduced me to this. I never otherwise would have learned of Alan. This is really just wonderful.
Thanks Phillip
Beautiful arrangement. Amazing performance
Thank you very much!
This prelude was my friend's favourite. He often played it for me, and told me this story: allegedly, Chopin wrote it while waiting for a boat (?) and thinking about a special lady. Unsure if she loved him too... those doubts reverberate in the piece. Great story, especially if it is true.
I think there’s a few wee stories floating about
Arranging Chopin for guitar must be difficult, with all the high and low notes, and you have done it so faithfully. Absolutely beautiful playing.
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You have captured the fragile beauty that I believe Chopin intended. Almost as if I am there in his time and place.
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Great interpretation. Alan, your versatility is amazing: I) classic guitarist; II) troubadour (Yes The Raven); & III) Rocker (Airspace), all such musical phases in the highest quality. This is an extremely rare gift!!! It’s as if Bo Jackson had also been an ice hockey star.
Receive my applause!!
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Absolutely wonderful. You're a master and you are, in my opinion, second to none. BRAVO!
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just watched today awesome thankyou for sharing
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Around 1:42 it get's heavy, like classical Black Sabbath or something... love it!
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This piece has such a juxtaposition of sadness and hope it it. You did a wonderful job expressing those emotions as you played. I am so grateful you shared this with us.
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Nice Playing...I could hear the sound of rain dripping. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for listening 🙏
It's always a delight to see a new performance from you pop up in my subscriptions. Lovely.
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All of the Preludes are great, but this is arguably the best - possibly due to where it sits in the sequence. You hit it outta the park, beautiful!
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Stunning in every aspect, and expressed with such love. Not sure how you could top this, but I think it’s a safe bet that you will.
For the win!
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Beautiful pre-Super Bowl calmdown! 🙂
Deep breaths!
Very musically impressive! BRAVO!
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Both your arrangements and your performances are superb. 🙂
Thanks a lot 😊
Masterful clear dynamics with multiple voices. Thank you!
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Masterful arrangment, exquisite and even muscular performance. Chopin as metal. You've done it.
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From the previous comments, you demonstrated that you've captured Chopin's compelling essence and that we all understood. Ephemeral art that connects us. Well done!
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Mesmerising
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You nailed it.
Thanks for the bringing this piece to the guitar, Alan. It's a beauty. And extra marks for the video presentation as well.
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Masterful. I don't know that it's because of the familiarity, as I have played this on the piano since childhood, but your arrangement seems to bring out even more out of Chopin's genius. I think Chopin wrote it for the guitar and didn't realize it. Thank you.
Thanks 🙏 that’s very kind
Always an inspiration. Thanks.
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bravo! powerful performance!
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Powerful and moving. And magnificently shot!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great artixts always make it look so simple and easy! Sublime oh yes and a beautiful instrument.
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Sublime performance and transcription.
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Awesome! Thank you. Love Chopin (#2 behind Tchaikovsky) and your rendition accentuated interesting high and low pitches in thispiece. Thanks.
Bravo ! My favourite piece of music, translated to my favourite instrument
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You're such a master Alan, as others said - amazing dynamics, feeling, expression... This piece in particular really captivated me, with such an array of unique sounds you extract from the instrument. I'd love to bring you and Chopin together through time so we could get his comments on how you interpreted his music, even more I'd like Bach's impression on how you express his
Thanks 🙏
I love the dynamics there the varying colume of the notes like swelling and backing down .. hypnotic and lovely
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Stunning, I'm so moved by this, Thank you Alan!
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Beautiful phrasing throughout. Wonderful.
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Je me méfie toujours de Chopin à la guitare, mais votre interprétation est si forte en émotion que je ne puis que dire BRAVISSIMO!
Merci beaucoup!
Amazing
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Euphonious and melodious, with many beautiful voicings. A complete joy. Thank you, Alan!
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Beautiful als always...
Alan you are a true Master...
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@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven Man, you are such a gifted artist , it's a real pleasure...
Good bless you
Wow, absolutely stunning. Thank you
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Bravo, Maestro.........And thank you......
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Great, masterful and above all moving. Thank you!
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Fantastic as always....
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Beautifully played as usual and what an exquisite tone you draw from that beautiful guitar 🙂
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Well played and nicely done, Alan!
From the execution of the music to the starkness of the setting and videography.
Thank you 🙏🏻🤍💛
Cheers
Superb, period.
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Wow. Another amazing performance. You might be my favorite guitarist, and I'm not even a classical fan. I put you up there with Clapton and Beck and Van Halen.
Wow, thank you!
I can see (and hear) why you give the luthier credit in the title. Beautiful.
Amazing guitar!! Her name is Ana
Thanks Alan! I really loved the bass notes in this one. I don’t know classical music that well but this was beautiful. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love Chopin👏👏
Me too!
Beautiful performance and arrangement. Thank you Alan for putting in the love and hard work. Your sense dynamics and rhythmic interpretation is sublime. Chopin would approve🙂
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@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven What was your mic set up for this? Very well balanced.
Just two little Neumann
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Really nice.... your technique is flawless...it appears effortless when you play.
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The arrangement sounds soo good in your hands. Thank you!
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Beautiful! Nice camerawork too. ❤
The camera woman was expensive and very difficult to work with but very competent!
You get what you pay for and pay for what you get.
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beautful recording. I love your dynamics.
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Amazing the expression you achieve while giving such a technically difficult performance. Just beautiful. The arrangement is incredible. Thanks, Alan.
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Beautiful piece! You touch the guitar quite nicely, as always.
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I had just been wondering if you would ever do this one. Brilliant arrangement, masterfully executed. Also, that is one gorgeous instrument, both visually and aurally.
Yes, Zeb’s guitars are incredible and still “relatively” affordable. I’m sure they’ll be twice the price in a year or two!
Thanks!
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If you're making these arrangements yourself, you should seriously consider releasing a book of them all together in one place. I'd buy it on day one.
Yes. It’ll be available individually and as part of a book soon enough. If you sign up at AlanMearns.com you’ll be notified of any new releases.
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Thanks to rose-engine for bringing me to this wonderful music
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Una maravilla. Absolutamente fiel al estilo de Chopin. Muchas gracias, Sr. Mearns. Y tiene usted una guitarra que es una verdadera obra de arte; ¿de qué luthier es? Un saludo afectuoso desde Madrid.
Gracias 🙏 amigo
The guitar is made by Zebulon Turrentine
zebulonturrentine.com/handmade-classical-guitars/
@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven Thank you very much again.
Fantastic as ever, I appreciate this piece especially so, I'd be grateful if you'd arrange one of Schubert's lieder something along the lines of Erlkönig, Ständchen, Auf dem Wasser zu singen, or maybe Der Tod und das Mädchen, That last one would be interesting I'm not to sure how one would go about arranging it. Either way, whatever you do I will appreciate and show whatever thanks I can. Please, have a nice day.
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Exquisite and intense in places. Your guitar sounds and looks beautiful as well. What are the frets made of? The perfect music for Sunday after church.
God bless you and yours sir!
Some kind of metal 😂
@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven you know……that very thought had crossed my mind. They have a nice glow.
What brand of support are you using or is that a custom made one? I’d like to try that out. I never liked the foot stool too uncomfortable for me
Thank you.
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Gorgeous! An amazing sound too. How do you avoid the sound of the fingers sliding on the strings?
Polished basses
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This arregement is better than Tarrega's. Bravo, Maestro!
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I N C R E D I B L E
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Wow! This was wonderful. What tuning are you using here?
Normal with the 5th string tuned down.
Alan,
Will you be releasing the sheet music for this arrangement? I would like to buy and play it. I haven't come across another arrangement that sounds as good as this one.
Thank you for your work. This is beautiful.
If you subscribe to the website AlanMearns.com you’ll get an announcement when it’s published 👍🏻🙏
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Hey Alan, scope out the new Fender tone master pro
Hi Alan is this score available to buy? It sounds so beautiful on guitar!
Not yet Sam. Will be though 👍🏻
❤I’m running low on superlatives here❤
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it looks baroque, and it's chopin
I am enjoying these wee tunes Alan, I suppose I'm a heretic for that and your the devil for rearranging the masters. Still I thought that was great even though nay wee budgie. 🏴👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.
Cheers!