Prelude, Fugue and Allegro Lute suite Sheldon talks about Bach, get's sidetracked into the greater universe and consciousness and eventually plays some-a bit
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Prelude 998 - Fugue & Allegro was one of the masterpieces that i played before 20 years to take my diploma on my classical guitar examinations. It took me more than 1 year to prepare it (6 hours per day / 7 days per week ) to be ready for presentation - especially the Allegro is unbelievable hard-. After so hard effort i could have say that i hate it , but it happened exactly the opposite , i loved it . I have to say a lot about this piece and they will be not enough. I remember that i analysed the chord progressions and i amazed . It's full of 9th and sus4 chords as a jazz piece. Its melody flows like a poem. Keep on!
Wow, a philosophical discussion about JSB. Very interesting. I'm not a musician, but after my retirement bought a piano, and now have a ukulele also. The first song I learned on the ukulele was by Bach. For my keyboard skills I'm using Bach Chorales. I took your lecture to heart and will approach them differently. BTW I'm not an osteopath, but was a Chiropractor that suffered a shoulder injury. I learned to work with a FURS syndrome, and became quite the specialist for shoulders, arms and hands. I have a video on my exercises for the low back but also for the upper extremity. Oh My Aching Bach.
So important to recognize all that is and surround music. The eye brings you to the world, the ears bring the world to you. The roll the instrument, the author, the interpreter as well as the performer and finally the listener brings to the experience. Music never dies.
I don't trust musicians who don't get Bach. And don't get me started on the 'Bach is just mathematics' nonsense. People saying that have either never listened to Bach, or they don't get music at all. As I said, if that comes from musicians, then I question why they have chosen music. Maybe pottery or gardening would have been a better pastime.
the whole point of the video is that I love Bach! I make the point that I don’t see it as dry and mathematical and I don’t find the ‘pure mathematics’ thing helpful
@@LosPompadores ah! So we are in agreement then :) I was thinking of making a video of me actually playing this piece properly- this title has annoyed a few people!
@@ecosticks Well, it's TH-cam. Many people seem to live to get annoyed here! Enjoy learning the piece. I just watched one of Russell's performances. No pressure! :)
Woops! Probably human error- as in me! I wasn’t focusing too much on playing. I’m glad you liked the tone- I’ll be happier with some new strings, a proper mic and a lot of practice!
So true, that’s what I was hoping to convey in the video. His music was such a struggle to practice as a child and is such a source of joy and wonder now
Yes it was a silly choice of title but I am trying to make the point that Bach was a genius. I’m attempting to share my journey from a child struggling with endless notes to an adult swimming in the endless beauty of Bach’s music.
hmm, that's an interesting talk, I would say discussion but that doesn't really apply. It's fascinating to hear your thoughts, though the question of Bach's music being soulless maths is fairly easy to refute and needs no words, just a link th-cam.com/video/4iYv_n6MI8g/w-d-xo.html. There's a reason everyone knows the name, and it's not a name discussed by mathemeticians, that's clearly not where his genius lay. But I agree people do have a certain idea of Bach being too structured. His genius was what he was able to do within the structure. People are quick to judge the structured nature of many of his works, but to write something that arrests the soul within a rigid structure is possibly more impressive than to achieve that with no constraints. So really I'm just saying I agree with you. Nice video.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Prelude 998 - Fugue & Allegro was one of the masterpieces that i played before 20 years to take my diploma on my classical guitar examinations. It took me more than 1 year to prepare it (6 hours per day / 7 days per week ) to be ready for presentation - especially the Allegro is unbelievable hard-. After so hard effort i could have say that i hate it , but it happened exactly the opposite , i loved it . I have to say a lot about this piece and they will be not enough. I remember that i analysed the chord progressions and i amazed . It's full of 9th and sus4 chords as a jazz piece. Its melody flows like a poem. Keep on!
thank you- yes that Allegro has some challenges- but it is stunning music, which is what I am trying to say in the video
Wow, a philosophical discussion about JSB. Very interesting. I'm not a musician, but after my retirement bought a piano, and now have a ukulele also. The first song I learned on the ukulele was by Bach.
For my keyboard skills I'm using Bach Chorales. I took your lecture to heart and will approach them differently.
BTW I'm not an osteopath, but was a Chiropractor that suffered a shoulder injury. I learned to work with a FURS syndrome, and became quite the specialist for shoulders, arms and hands. I have a video on my exercises for the low back but also for the upper extremity.
Oh My Aching Bach.
thank you Lawrence-I'm trying to imagine Bach on a Ukulele! I'll check out your video..
So important to recognize all that is and surround music. The eye brings you to the world, the ears bring the world to you. The roll the instrument, the author, the interpreter as well as the performer and finally the listener brings to the experience. Music never dies.
Thank you. Yes you have said in a few words what I was trying to convey in this video. Ultimately learning to love Bach has been a journey!
I don't trust musicians who don't get Bach. And don't get me started on the 'Bach is just mathematics' nonsense. People saying that have either never listened to Bach, or they don't get music at all. As I said, if that comes from musicians, then I question why they have chosen music. Maybe pottery or gardening would have been a better pastime.
the whole point of the video is that I love Bach!
I make the point that I don’t see it as dry and mathematical and I don’t find the ‘pure mathematics’ thing helpful
@@ecosticks Don't worry, I got that :) I was referring to the musicians who do feel like that or say things like that
@@LosPompadores ah! So we are in agreement then :) I was thinking of making a video of me actually playing this piece properly- this title has annoyed a few people!
@@ecosticks Well, it's TH-cam. Many people seem to live to get annoyed here! Enjoy learning the piece. I just watched one of Russell's performances. No pressure! :)
@@LosPompadores ha ha thanks I'll do my best!
My favorite piece of music.
Bach is the greatest musician in history. All western music is influenced by him. One must be tuned into the divine to understand him.
What kind of guitar are you playing? Brand and model?
This is an Admira guitar the model is called ‘Elena’
C natural at 0:35? lovely tone, btw. I’m sure that C# is a misprint or something though…
Woops! Probably human error- as in me! I wasn’t focusing too much on playing. I’m glad you liked the tone- I’ll be happier with some new strings, a proper mic and a lot of practice!
@@ecosticks Are you playing without nails? I cut mine off recently.
@@isaacbeen2087 hi there, no I still play with nails but I keep them quite short so I can use a lot of flesh when necessary
Bach's works are so vast, if you haven't found many things you love - you haven't looked hard enough. J.S. Bach - there is no substitute. 😉
So true, that’s what I was hoping to convey in the video. His music was such a struggle to practice as a child and is such a source of joy and wonder now
Very interesting thanks you !!
thanks Jules
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Lost me at “hated”. :b
All good
Bach was genius
Yes it was a silly choice of title but I am trying to make the point that Bach was a genius. I’m attempting to share my journey from a child struggling with endless notes to an adult swimming in the endless beauty of Bach’s music.
love bites?
birth marks sadly!
hmm, that's an interesting talk, I would say discussion but that doesn't really apply. It's fascinating to hear your thoughts, though the question of Bach's music being soulless maths is fairly easy to refute and needs no words, just a link th-cam.com/video/4iYv_n6MI8g/w-d-xo.html. There's a reason everyone knows the name, and it's not a name discussed by mathemeticians, that's clearly not where his genius lay. But I agree people do have a certain idea of Bach being too structured. His genius was what he was able to do within the structure. People are quick to judge the structured nature of many of his works, but to write something that arrests the soul within a rigid structure is possibly more impressive than to achieve that with no constraints. So really I'm just saying I agree with you. Nice video.
Thank you for your well thought out comment. I'll check out that link. Thanks
Bro you "hated Bach"
The title alone is worth a disslike true or not
I don’t hate Bach! Did you watch the video?
The whole point is that I love Bach and I deal with common preconceptions about his music
@@ecosticks my point is that the title is terible man. There is clickbait and there is just something that makes you not watch