I've 30+ year's experience playing in a rather good German symphony orchestra, but I've never heard anything like this. Your arrangement, musicality, intonation, tempi, accelerandos, dynamics and style are all true to Schosty's intentions. You sir, are a genius.
@@ebeneyres2169 to a certain extent it depends on who's conducting, yes it is faster then when i played it, but i've seen various different takes on the ending from many different orchestras, so i don't know if it does matter too much. he did rit at the end though. i'm no expert so idrk
I'm a long-time fan of Shostakovich, and always said his music was the "Heavy Metal" of the classical world. I still love the original, of course, and always will. But what you have done here is quite wonderful!
That heavy theme that starts it off and recurs throughout is meant to represent Stalin... which means “steel”. So this is the perfect instrument to play it on.
I first played Shosti 5 as a 14-year old in my youth orchestra, and it changed my life. You did awesome work, and I hope you keep it up. Future generations of young musicians will see what you did, and it will affect them in a similar way. You are making the world a better place.
There is not a single thing my classical/rock obsessed self does not love about this It is a creative ingenious and i'm sure Shosty would have a party whilst listening to this
That is really one of the best things about it, that it's not at all wrong but is so right and spot on, and that Shostakovich with his sense of humor might actually really appreciate this recording.
Connor, you nailed it, Bro. I know every damn note of that symphony ; been listening to it for over 40yrs. I love your youthful focus and energy, and honestly, I think Dmitri would give you a big damn smile for this !!
Every now and then I come back to listen to this cover and, let me tell you, you are a genius, this video deserves 100x times more views and likes than it currently have
PLEASE!!! You MUST try a Metal version of the "II Movement: Allegro (The 9th of January) from the 11th Symphony - It's simply one of the MOST EXTREME MUSIC ever made!!!!!
Wow! i´m really impressed, Dude! i used to play long Time ago Guitar in a Metal Band and have playing professionally the double bass in an Symphony Orchestra. i´ve never heard anything so well made!!!
AWESOME!!! Shostakovich is my all-time favorite composer and this was an incredible (and unique) interpretation of my favorite piece of all time! Bravo!
Oh my giddy aunt! This is absolutely superb! Faithful to Shozzie and to metal. And the concept of Bozo and Whorks having the copyright to Shozzie is like the publisher of a dictionary owning words, and stopping poetry or literature.
indeed an excellent idea and performance:) one can really feel the music even in such different skin :) hope to hear more from you ...symphony #4 fugue segment comes to mind ... :)
This is one of the coolest things I've heard in a long time! Thanks for sharing this! Shostakovitch is awesome and it's just as awesome being played by an electric guitar.
Absolutely brilliant! this must have taken you hours!! Having played this many times I really appreciate your take. Keep the good work up. May be hard core for some listeners but then ye can't please everyone.
What a performance! I've loved Shostakovich's music for a long time and I think you captured the essence and power of this piece. I think he would have been impressed.
So-called "canada" is an illegitimate genocidal settler colonial state (something I ridiculously only noticed after moving here, blame deliberately shitty colonial education systems)... But yeah i agree, Shostakovich was way ahead of the curve with fat dissonant chunky riffs
Your work on this, the scherzo of the Tenth and the second movement of the Eighth String Quartet, is phenomenal. And what a lot, alas, that copyright statement reveals about greed. Boosey's know their time is night with the coming out of copyright of Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Strauss..
This is spectacular! First off, kudos to you for the arrangement and performance! And thank you for re-posting. I'll be using this with my high school band students! I hope you post more!
My favourite composer, my favourite "classical" music ever and played on my favourite guitar (that I own), the faded brown Gibson SG. Plus multiple guitar parts so it also reminds me of Brian May, my favourite guitarist.
Ive learned this for me set works in Music A level for my exam on Monday, this is all it's gonna sound like in my head when writing the essay 😂 btw this is awesome!!
I love Shostakovich and his music and am a bit of a purist but this works, there's a hint of Mike Oldfield in the transcription but it truly is well done. Bravo !
I am big fan of Shostakovich and this is just amazing! Would you take a look of Shostakovich Piano Trio #2 Op.67, last movement to see if it is a good candidate for the Metal conversion? Thanks!
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I've 30+ year's experience playing in a rather good German symphony orchestra, but I've never heard anything like this. Your arrangement, musicality, intonation, tempi, accelerandos, dynamics and style are all true to Schosty's intentions. You sir, are a genius.
I too have had 30+ years in Symphony Orchestras. Played this symphony many times.
And I'm impressed!
Tempi? This is about 3 times the proper speed at the end
@@ebeneyres2169 to a certain extent it depends on who's conducting, yes it is faster then when i played it, but i've seen various different takes on the ending from many different orchestras, so i don't know if it does matter too much. he did rit at the end though. i'm no expert so idrk
@@daisy-lk1lt true, bernstein did take the end pretty fast, but personally i think slower (as written by schosty) is better, though fast works fine
that said, this is still amazing
I bet Shostakovich would like this
I don't.
@@rickwilliams967Nobody asked you
Why is this how I hear Shostakovich 5 already lol
I KNOW RIGHT ??? I looked up "shosta rock'n roll" because playing this symphony today I was like "this is 100% rock'n roll"
I'm a long-time fan of Shostakovich, and always said his music was the "Heavy Metal" of the classical world. I still love the original, of course, and always will. But what you have done here is quite wonderful!
I think Bartok might contest that title but I do prefer Shostakovich and he's still very metal
O dear dem bartok pizz - it's like slap bass before slap bass lolol
This guy does the entire thing better on his
guitar than I do the cello part on my cello
Thought the same 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (violin here)
the way you handled the horn interlude was genius
Thank you!
As a horn player who has that solo I wholeheartedly agree with you. It was glorious
Member of The Philadelphia Orchestra first violin section... know all those licks :)
You’re amazing! Major major props for so many reasons!!!
Violonist here as well 👐
That heavy theme that starts it off and recurs throughout is meant to represent Stalin... which means “steel”. So this is the perfect instrument to play it on.
I first played Shosti 5 as a 14-year old in my youth orchestra, and it changed my life. You did awesome work, and I hope you keep it up. Future generations of young musicians will see what you did, and it will affect them in a similar way. You are making the world a better place.
Ha ha, wonder if we were in the same orchestra!
There is not a single thing my classical/rock obsessed self does not love about this
It is a creative ingenious and i'm sure Shosty would have a party whilst listening to this
That is really one of the best things about it, that it's not at all wrong but is so right and spot on, and that Shostakovich with his sense of humor might actually really appreciate this recording.
Connor, you nailed it, Bro. I know every damn note of that symphony ; been listening to it for over 40yrs.
I love your youthful focus and energy, and honestly, I think Dmitri would give you a big damn smile for this !!
Every now and then I come back to listen to this cover and, let me tell you, you are a genius, this video deserves 100x times more views and likes than it currently have
A prime example of how to increase interest in this intensely amazing music.
This performance approves that genre is only a thin layer on the surface of music.
I love this, best thing I've seen on the internet today.
This is so perfect and brilliant it moved me to actual tears.
Still one of my favorite things on the Internet!
Парень, ты большой молодец.
PLEASE!!! You MUST try a Metal version of the "II Movement: Allegro (The 9th of January) from the 11th Symphony - It's simply one of the MOST EXTREME MUSIC ever made!!!!!
I agree!!
DUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUN DUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUUUUUUUUUN
Rodrigo Pineda he just did it 😬
Fantastic. A tribute to Dimitri Shostakovitch, through the last mov. of the best symphony of the XXth century. Congratulations.
Wow! i´m really impressed, Dude!
i used to play long Time ago Guitar in a Metal Band and have playing professionally the double bass in an Symphony Orchestra.
i´ve never heard anything so well made!!!
+ssabchris I also play double bass in a Symphony Orchestra! Thank you for your kind comments :)
AWESOME!!! Shostakovich is my all-time favorite composer and this was an incredible (and unique) interpretation of my favorite piece of all time! Bravo!
rare to see a your tube guitarist playing from sheet music, Very well done, a great arrangement
Great work, amazing
give this man a medal
Dear Sir Gallagher! I hope you are fine and will delight us with more of your outstanding adaptation of classical music. Very well done.
This is so cool. Great work! Thanks for sharing! I hope you do more; I'd love to hear whatever you come up with.
Superb stuff! Love it!!
Just outstanding!
'GENIUS' Connor!
Both 'You' and 'Shostakovich'!
Brilliant! Great Work Connor.
please never delete this... One of the best videos I;'ve never seen
You are absolutely crazy! It's great! I love Shostakovich and I like your covers of his symphonies! Thanks!
This is brilliant. I love 5th symphony and your cover is great. Cheers
so good. Thank YOU!
THIS IS AWESOME!!! I love shostakovich and this song
Congratulations Sir! Very skilled. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
dude, this is awesome!
I don’t know how I ended up here, but I certainly do not regret it. Awesome!
This has got to be one of the most creative things I've seen on TH-cam in a while. Great job!
what you have created here is beauty and I would like to admire it for as long as I can
absolutely brilliant conner, happy you are doing so well
This is GLORIOUS!
Nuts to Boosey and Hawkes. You put an insane amount of original creative work into this.
Oh my giddy aunt! This is absolutely superb! Faithful to Shozzie and to metal. And the concept of Bozo and Whorks having the copyright to Shozzie is like the publisher of a dictionary owning words, and stopping poetry or literature.
Shosty. Not Shozzie lol
Very interesting! And nice arrangement. I like it!
I forgott what a breathtaking piece of music this is. Great Cover.
this is great! thank you!
indeed an excellent idea and performance:) one can really feel the music even in such different skin :) hope to hear more from you ...symphony #4 fugue segment comes to mind ... :)
Sir, again, I can only repeat, you are obviously a genius. I certainly encourage you continuing on this creative path.
You have my gratitude.
This is one of the coolest things I've heard in a long time! Thanks for sharing this! Shostakovitch is awesome and it's just as awesome being played by an electric guitar.
You are without a doubt one of the most talented guitarists I have ever seen! Also, your arrangements are just mindblowing. Wooow!
Absolutely brilliant! this must have taken you hours!! Having played this many times I really appreciate your take. Keep the good work up. May be hard core for some listeners but then ye can't please everyone.
What a performance! I've loved Shostakovich's music for a long time and I think you captured the essence and power of this piece. I think he would have been impressed.
I have seen some astonishing bridges in my life, but none so astonishing as this!!!
This is spot on.
Brilliant!
Amazing!!
Shostakovich would definitely be proud of this interpretation.
Excellent.
Superb!
You are truly an excellent musician and smart arranger :)
Amazing
Shostakovich would be pleased with your interpretation. Really an interpretation!
You know your metal when you aren't even trying to be metal, yet people perceive you as metal and make metal renditions
So-called "canada" is an illegitimate genocidal settler colonial state (something I ridiculously only noticed after moving here, blame deliberately shitty colonial education systems)... But yeah i agree, Shostakovich was way ahead of the curve with fat dissonant chunky riffs
@@fakepapertiger528 um.... I'm native Canadian bub
awesome!
This is great!
Just played shosty 5, this is awesome!!
What!?!?
I love this!!
really impressed!!! nicely done, man :D
Well done!!
This is honestly the best
nice time signature transition!
Astonishing!
Your work on this, the scherzo of the Tenth and the second movement of the Eighth String Quartet, is phenomenal. And what a lot, alas, that copyright statement reveals about greed. Boosey's know their time is night with the coming out of copyright of Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Strauss..
Hahahaha that was great. Never thought I’d hear a version like this. That’s awesome
DUDE YOU ARE CRAZY hahahah good job!
Great choice of classical composer. The best.
Bravo!
I adore this
This totally makes sense. Thank you for the experience🤟🤘🤟
This = 70s King Crimson + 80s Metallica = Awesome
q.e.d.
and then you get dream theater🙂
One of the best musicians on TH-cam. SO excited to see more! I think you'd do a good job of Beethoven's 9th, 2nd movement.
Good Lord! Love it!
Fantastic! I have played this symphony (violin) and yes sir, this really sums up what happens when you play it in an 80 to 100-pax orchestra.
This is spectacular! First off, kudos to you for the arrangement and performance! And thank you for re-posting. I'll be using this with my high school band students! I hope you post more!
WOW man...WOW!
I feel like this is where Uematsu got the inspiration for "Dancing Mad"
My favourite composer, my favourite "classical" music ever and played on my favourite guitar (that I own), the faded brown Gibson SG. Plus multiple guitar parts so it also reminds me of Brian May, my favourite guitarist.
5 years later : still great !
OMFG So goooooooooood!
3:29 to 7:33 is outstanding.
Ive learned this for me set works in Music A level for my exam on Monday, this is all it's gonna sound like in my head when writing the essay 😂 btw this is awesome!!
Horas y horas de trabajo que te habra llevado hacer esto... para que el resultado haya valido tanto la pena! Magnifico!!!
Great!!!!!
I love Shostakovich and his music and am a bit of a purist but this works, there's a hint of Mike Oldfield in the transcription but it truly is well done. Bravo !
Iconic
I am big fan of Shostakovich and this is just amazing! Would you take a look of Shostakovich Piano Trio #2 Op.67, last movement to see if it is a good candidate for the Metal conversion? Thanks!
Ahora por favor la 5ta de Mahler
Ojalá leas este comentario, me encantó todo, estoy tocando esto actualmente en una orquesta y has cambiado mi forma de percibir a Shostakovich, porfavor haz más cosas como estas :"D
I would love to have decently studio recorded album of your work.You are a fucking genius.