While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles); Daniel Estrem, baroque lute

Daniel Estrem playing While My Guitar Gently Weeps (1968)
by George Harrison (Beatles)-arranged for baroque lute by Daniel Estrem
explore Daniel's other channel of 831 tracks from his Magnatune albums at Daniel Estrem - Topic

[@Slashco]

"Whilst my lute doth gently weep", circa 17th century, traditional

[@danbluedeer]

That has a nice ring to it...

[@temps1959]

colorized

[@matbroomfield]

Verily sirrah.

[@aarondminnick]

^ (lachrimae)

[@RobCLynch]

Very clever

[@JRDickens20]

I can't help but think George Harrison would have absolutely loved this. Beautifully done, bravo.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You! that's a noble thought...he's one of my music heroes / daniel

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Perhaps George is listening. Well done! Makes me want to get a lute.

[@ikigai47]

He would have flipped out I'm 100% certain

[@clasvirhodes4969]

George would have bought a lute the day after hearing this.

[@skol8847]

Yas yes he would have. So beautiful.

[@aliceblack4704]

So accurate that he even got Clapton's noodlings throughout the song thrown in. Amazing piece of work.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Alice!

[@ikigai47]

I will never complain about the chore of changing strings and re-tuning my 6 string guitar ever again. Good Lord the thought of doing that to a lute feels like repainting the house. Beautiful performance of a beautiful song, thank you for sharing and keeping the lute alive

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for the comment Chaplin!

[@julier.1902]

@@danbluedeer How many strings? Looks like 15.

[@turndownforbutt3670]

@@julier.1902 I think it has 17 strings.

[@mr.m-2327]

"If a lute-player has lived eighty years, he has surely spent sixty years tuning." - Johann Mattheson, 1713

[@arnaudmenard5114]

Then add the fact that he is using gut strings, which are notorious for loosing tune much faster then any other stings...

[@Mjohnson409]

I don’t know how this ended up in my feed but I’m glad it did. This is beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You! glad you like / daniel

[@bobafetting6373]

Could not agree more!

[@adolforodolfo6929]

Me too - I think TH-cam has me worked out as "music - eclectic", but I'm not sorry - really enjoyed this.

[@matthewseitz9995]

Me too. Amazing

[@matthewseitz9995]

I could see him doing some Led Zeppelin too

[@lukeperry5050]

While my lute gently weeps

[@danbluedeer]

I suppose some lute purists were weeping when they clicked on this....

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

It's the nature of the lute. Semper Dowland semper dolens. Dowland always sad by his own admission.

[@danbluedeer]

@@TheCompleteGuitarist It's said that Dowland was actually kind of a happy guy who cultivated a persona that portrayed himself as dour and doleful

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

@@danbluedeer Probably, melancholoy was the 'cool' mode in those days.

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

@@danbluedeer While the purists may complain, the act of playing contemporary tunes on such instruments is a good way to spark interest. If people are not interested, the instrument will just "lay in the corner".

[@jasondoust4935]

Still my favourite Beatles track. And playing it on a single ancient instrument demonstrates what a truly fine piece of music it is. Great interpretation, masterfully executed.
Thank you.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Jason! I appreciate your comment

[@johnhardwick8771]

Jason Doust All of The Beatles music stands the test of being played by a Classical Orchestra.

[@skywatcherdennis415]

Exactly right ♥️

[@johnkramer2866]

The lute in the past, the present and still a great future for the lute. Fantastic musician!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks John!

[@rjw203]

“M’lord he has playethed the Tritone! Send him to the rack!”

[@danbluedeer]

I've always been afraid someone might hear that....

[@pip5528]

I heard a rumor that the tritone was once forbidden.

[@squabbbb]

While my Lute gently SINS
Tritones are the devil's work gosh darn it

[@TheGconrad]

Please explain the technical reference to a tritone.

[@robinbaylor2672]

@@pip5528 Same as what they said about Rock 70 years ago.

[@Paulkuriansunny]

I don't see no weeping here, just pure outright joy!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for the comment! / daniel

[@thedesertwarrior7447]

Your beautiful rendition of "As My Guitar Gently Weeps" made me weep. *George Harrison* stands in ovation.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@lohitnagar5700]

I have been finger-picking this song on my classical for about 8 months now, and I must say sir, it's nowhere as beautiful as this. Absolutely loved it sir. Thank you for sharing it.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Lohit! keep playing

[@ChicagoBeaver]

Bravo sir! I know in my heart George would have appreciated this played by you. Absolutely amazing and moving.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@sirdickmccockneyiii5134]

Finally TH-cam recommendations is doing a good job again. This is amazing!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Duck!

[@bootlebeats6331]

I was skeptical at first but it converted me to what a lute is capable of. Beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! glad to have a convert...

[@georgelennon3618]

I’m a true George Harrison freak (note my user name) and this is my favorite composition from him and this arrangement just makes me cry.

[@danbluedeer]

thanks!

[@misssofija6760]

You're so talented, Daniel. What a blessing that you choose to share your playing with others. I came across you playing Bach on ukelele and have been enchanted by you since! Thank you for sharing. It is inspiring to see someone play in the way that you do. Hope you have a happy holiday season!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You Miss Sofija! I appreciate the kind words of encouragement... it keeps me wanting to do more / Daniel

[@Plorxium]

This is amazing, your channel deserves more recognition!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Plorx! I'll keep at it regardless. Daniel

[@bas8792]

I love how you still replied to all of the comments here

[@danbluedeer]

thanks -- that's nice to hear

[@notredonsnek]

This is a vastly enjoyable composition! For sure one of my favorite songs, and on what a beautiful instrument!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Hunter! glad you like it / daniel

[@Shkunk1]

One of my favorite Beatles songs.

[@danbluedeer]

me too! / daniel

[@chie1709]

My feelings: 0:23 “I can do that easily...”. 1:45 “oh shoot nevermind!” 😆 you are great, kind sir!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Angelo!

[@jimoffutt9156]

A master playing Harrison with an ancient instrument - some measures in there are the sweetest sounds I've ever heard.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! glad you like it

[@seansweeney7009]

Beautifull, nothing else can COMPARE with such a majestic AROURA of emotions. "THANK YOU"!!! Magnificently performed.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Sean!

[@montagnemain4510]

I love that people still dedicate their time to keeping the Old Arts alive a well!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You! there are some great pieces from the past

[@montagnemain4510]

@@danbluedeer I think it's awesome that you engage your audience as well. You just earned yourself a Sub and a fan! Cant wait to see more of your work!

[@rickbangkok]

Ye olde arts

[@walterkoziol3822]

If something is really worth saving it will be carried throughout the centuries. Then there are stuff that was very likable but didn't become memorable enough to keep going so people only get to know the history of it instead instead of seeing or hearing it for the first time. Just glad to see & hear a lot of the really old classical instruments have survived time.
Very memorable thank you.

[@kaypee1972]

Guitars aren’t that new either...

[@graemestephens5062]

This is the sort of quality content that TH-cam needs more of!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Graeme! I appreciate the comment / daniel

[@marijntenbrinke2440]

i love that it sounds even more minimalist than the original. great job!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! you're referring to George's initial audition tape for the band? -- I love that stripped down version...

[@marijntenbrinke2440]

A very late reply, but yes i did ^^

[@1rwjwith]

Amazing instrument, amazing musician! Shows the timelessness of a melody...

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment / daniel

[@sunlightpictures8367]

Harrison would be proud. Excellent job!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You! I appreciate the comment / daniel

[@dianabass5759]

Oh wow. That sounds amazing! It's giving me chills.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Diana!

[@andrescarrasco2384]

Thank you Maestro for your hard work and sharing the marriage of a timeless song with a timeless instrument. BRAVO !!!!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Andres! glad you like it

[@avacatherine5646]

I clicked on this unsure of what this would sound like and was not only surprised but actually found myself really appreciating how much time it must take to master an ancient instrument and then to transcribe a song. Thank you for sharing such a gift with the world!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Ava!

[@reeseed95]

Great. Now I want a lute! Sounding killer!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Eddie! I'll warn you--lutes are addictive....buyer beware.
Daniel

[@glennlopez6772]

Hello!
Just looking at the lute and listening to the sounds can be captivating. So also for the guitar.
With this piece you have appreciated besides what you have said in your replies, is the arrangement of the piece; like an orchestra.
You have done a good job and I think there could be an arranger in you!
You could be forgiven for not using the other stings as guitars and lutes have built in spreading of harmony.
I can say this because I am as old as the hills.
Hope your musical interests compensate for the harsh realities if life!
Thanks for the video.

[@saigonotsuki]

That’s so beautiful and impressive. I love this song, and after a time without listening to it, the experience of listening the song with this arrangement was really special. Thanks for the video, you are very talented!

[@danbluedeer]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jeffreysharkey8448]

Who are the jack-wagons that could ever give a thumbs down on this? This is amazing!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks!

[@lyook23]

Made me tear up with joy! This is music in its purest most beautiful form. Thank you, sir!

[@danbluedeer]

Kara -Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annhutcheson5770]

Love watching his face as he moves through the song. Beautifully done, indeed.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! I never know what my face is doing until I post the video

[@ido9988]

Wonderful arrangement and performance. I think you are one of the most solid lutenists/guitarists on TH-cam, especially with all those original arrangements!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Ido! Your comments are inspiring. Daniel

[@danasumova6581]

Skvělé aranžmá, úplně to změnilo dojem z původní písně, ale stále ještě je tam vzadu k rozpoznání stopa Beatles. Barokní loutna - no to je něco! Bezvadný sound. Děkuji a zdravím z Čech.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment

[@whos1st]

What a beautiful and enjoyable interpretation. Thank You.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening

[@lawrencesmith1227]

enjoyed this so very much, thank you. George would have loved this!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Lawrence -Thanks for listening!

[@michaelwheeler3782]

I could listen to this all day

[@danbluedeer]

Glad you like!

[@gk6993]

Awesome. Just the music. No flourishes. Beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Gary - Thanks for listening I appreciate the comment

[@gk6993]

You played beautifully. Just being honest.

[@janeE011]

Now I want to hear more songs on the baroque lute. Many more! Thank you🙂

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks jane! I'm working on a new one..just need to get it up to tempo / daniel

[@mangamaniaciam]

I've always gotta stop and listen every time I hear this song played!!😢

[@danbluedeer]

It's a great tune, by George

[@ericpetersen6312]

As of the time of this comment there are 130 thumbs down...to each their own but how can you not appreciate the complexity of playing this song on this instrument? Well done Dainel!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Eric! I tend to ignore the thumbs downers

[@vals74]

Love the harp-like sound of a Lute.
Such a beautiful instrument, and a beautiful tune. 🎵

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Val! I appreciate your comment

[@jods1]

Lovely tribute to a wonderful artist, George Harrison of the Beatles (the greatest band that ever lived).

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Joaquim! your right about the band

[@teuvokanerva9868]

From a classical guitarist to a luthier: hats off for a stunning performance! So beautiful! Thank you for posting!

[@danbluedeer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@openhueblue6661]

I'm in awe of this man's skill

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@jaycorwin1625]

This is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to record this and share it. I posted it on facebook for friends to take their minds off of death and disease. God bless you.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Jay! music can give comfort in these dark times

[@jaycorwin1625]

@@danbluedeer Yes it can. Thank you again for your beautiful playing.

[@MrGuitar50]

Amazing!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Richard! / daniel

[@lindafoster2141]

Awesome!!! I absolutely love it!!! So glad to find you!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Linda!

[@alappattjacobantony]

Those harmonics were gorgeous :)

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Jacob!

[@DaFlyingStrawberry]

Astonishing. Breathtaking. Marvellous.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Sebastian! glad you like

[@simoneleal4923]

Já sou louca por essa música....e tocada assim, dessa forma... maravilhoso!!!! Muitos likes!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Simone! / daniel

Nice version of this beautiful song ... Bravo!
Good week.
Danielle

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You Danielle!

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

Dan is in his own little world....wish I was there to enjoy it as much as him! Rock that lute, brother!

[@danbluedeer]

you're right--my studio is my own little world these days...I love it!

[@nrivera4380]

Beautiful!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tomallison5029]

This is beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You Tom! / daniel

[@scumbad7953]

Came here to listen to some lute covers for DnD. Looked at more songs played cause I was introduced to them through JoJo. Gonna have to sub now!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for the sub! glad you like... / daniel

[@0xception]

One of my D&D games I have a lighting rail hobo goblin bard who plays a baroque lute (it's actually just a broke lute). This makes me happy ^_^

[@timmorris8932]

I have a Bard named Procol Harum who has long since retired and runs a tavern. He regularly has music like this playing when the new generation of PCs wander in.

[@jefsantosc7]

Thank you for that, Daniel! God bless you, Daniel!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Jefferson --Thanks for listening

[@spowell4321]

My son has requested that you 'please leave some women for the rest of us.' Most excellent work, absolutely lovely.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@michaelkokadii5827]

this is amazing! like george was born two hundred years ago :)
especially i liked the solo, what a masterpiece

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! it's a great song to play around with. / daniel

[@peacelove7872]

It’s great when you can laugh at yourself. I thought you were going to play a sad song when I saw the title.☮️💕

[@danbluedeer]

I love a good sad song that brings the tears

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You! / daniel

[@cjr6564]

The wonder of TH-cam. I happened across this by pure serendipity. I will now explore lute music a little more and have a sneak through you channel. Well done sir!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! glad you like so far / daniel

[@DigitalBirdie]

Not bad for a musician that never looks at his fretting hand 😂

[@danbluedeer]

thanks! bad habit of mine

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

It’s called muscle memory... try practising in the dark.

[@mauricehodgdon1885]

I kept hearing pieces of Time In A Bottle. Interestingly strange.

[@danbluedeer]

...now there's an idea

[@shayanm.t2333]

Incredibly amazing. Even I am Weeping by the beauty of your Performance.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@earnestthompson5136]

Such a song ...so wonderful no matter what kind of instrument is played.

[@danbluedeer]

it's quite versatile

[@villeklaas1443]

Can someone tell me exactly what style lute this is and the tuning of the strings? thank you. i find this instrument fascinating.

[@danbluedeer]

this is an 11-course baroque lute---check out wikipedia for tuning

[@coryroberts7519]

Kvothe we all know it's you!

[@danbluedeer]

you sniffed me out... good detective work

[@icebullet1216]

I also found this guy's channel after reading about Kvothe playing his Lute in Name of the Wind. Such an incredible story, and this guy is such an incredible musician. I love it when art helps me discover more art.

[@merlinjones6485]

When you play a lute that wonderfully, the words don't matter. Beautiful!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks!

[@utulangi6078]

Watching this during covid19 lockdown on a Sunday morning beats any sermon. Thank you for sharing.

[@danbluedeer]

Utu --Thanks for listening

[@utulangi6078]

@@danbluedeer thank you for sharing your gift at such a time as this.

[@gybx4094]

All the "new" multi-string electric guitars are lute inspired.
Take a look on TH-cam at 18 string electric guitars.
"What was shall be again, for there is nothing new under the sun".

[@danbluedeer]

Ain't it the truth?

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

This is awesome. Sadly if you'd been female you could have added 3 zeros to the end of your like count.

[@danbluedeer]

hmmm....i didn't realize that. maybe I'll look into having an operation. / daniel

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

@@danbluedeer I'm kidding obviously but you see videos of people struming a few chords with an outrageous number of likes.

[@Cheggley45]

Excellent rendition of a George Harrison classic!! The mastery of the lute is super, thank you very much.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks!

[@Blaketbailey]

Gave me chills man! This is incredible.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening, Blake

[@michaelleigh6228]

Beautiful

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vladyslavsyniohub8373]

That was amazing, sir. Great performance.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@freeto9139]

Thank you for doing a beautiful song such honor and beautiful execution. You're placing your light on a lovely lampstand! 💕🕯️

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You! I appreciate the comment / daniel

[@jamespuleo3269]

~~~ *Great job, thanks for posting !!* ~~~
Beautifully played, and a fantastic arrangement weaving together four musician's parts.
Your sensitivity to minute timing syncopations invokes the original seamlessly.
Your time during the Covid Year was well-spent.

[@danbluedeer]

James -Thank you very much!

[@bakevv6967]

Beautiful song
Beautiful lute
Beautiful playing

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You !

[@andymcquade]

Just what I needed today. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Andy --So glad! thanks

[@DBLDoG]

TALENT is always worth watching !

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@richardhyman6981]

Bravo! Beautiful beautiful rendition! Played it for my wife and children as well!

[@danbluedeer]

Wow, thank you!

[@mschooberific]

A true artist. Hats off to you!!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! I appreciate that

[@josephwhite9628]

Thank you
Such calm in a crazy world
Utterly distracted by your brilliance

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Joseph! it is kind of crazy out there

[@tngrrl73]

Indescribably beautiful- I'm blown away! Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Liz! / daniel

[@belzabub5359]

Oh man not enough of Beatles love in bardcore. Your version is gorgeous! And i can't believe how perfect this song fits with the instrument! It's like George Harrison astrally projected back in time to the 1300s and came back to 68' with this

[@danbluedeer]

thanks! sometimes certain songs seem to tailor made for an instrument

[@terencebarrett2897]

Absolutely wonderful and atmospheric

[@danbluedeer]

thanks terence! glad you like it / daniel

[@Jungleland33]

It's not too often I smile constantly while watching a music video.
This was one.

[@danbluedeer]

It's good you weren't weeping gently.....thanks!

[@TheOzarkExplorer]

Wow! That is just beautiful and a thrill to watch too. Thank you for sharing this!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Bill!

[@josephwhite9628]

Outstanding, thank you so much, for sharing your talent with us.
Wonderful rendition

[@danbluedeer]

Joseph --Thanks for listening!

[@trinitytwo14992]

Really lovely, thank you dan Bluedeer. Keep playing!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@h.p.734]

Beautiful! I didn't expect the lute to sound this good!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks chris!

[@possumwilliams2940]

Thanks... wow wow wow beautiful. I wish George was still around to see and hear you.. just amazing.. thanks again

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Possum!

[@Tron-Jockey]

Timeless beauty..........on any instrument.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Chuck!

[@OneManParade]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down. Probably his lute playing rivals.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Mr. Tibbs! I tend not to focus much on the negatives. You might be right about some of my "colleagues"