Debussy: Clair de lune, L. 75 (Tariq Harb, guitar)
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- Guitarist Tariq Harb performs the famous "Clair de lune" by Claude Debussy (1862-1918).
This is essentially an arrangement for solo guitar by guitarist James Edwards, edited and rearranged with the original piano score as reference by Tariq Harb.
Clair de lune, (French: Moonlight) the third piece in Suite bergamasque, a four-movement composition for piano by the French composer, begun in 1890 and revised and published in 1905. One of Debussy’s early compositions, it is the most readily recognizable segment of his works.
The title of the movement refers to a folk song that was the conventional accompaniment of scenes of the love-sick Pierrot (Piedrolino) in the French pantomime. Set in the larger composition’s reference to Bergamo, Italy -- a city traditionally considered the home of Harlequin, a standard figure of the commedia dell’arte -- the piece shows Debussy’s connections with the circus spirit prevalent in early 20th-century compositions.
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Here are a few paragraph's about "Clair de lune" by E. Robert Schmitz, author of the book "The Piano Works of Claude Debussy":
"The extraordinary popularity obtained by this composition should not induce the musician to underrate its importance. After all, not all that is popular is trivial. Humanity still raves at the beauty of sunsets, or of dawn, and of the moon rising. And yet their magnificence endures, unaltered by popular appreciation. Furthermore, this "Clair de lune" is one of the most frequent "dramas" of the musical scene - its utter simplicity of texture, containing true glory of subtleties, perhaps is the reason.
Filled with delicate, romantic feeling, it conveys through its precious the silvery atmosphere of the moonlight. Its elusive before-the-beat and after-the-beat yearnings spirit us away from the matter-of-fact reality of noontide and its vertically blazing light.
The impression of the landscape in the opalescent light takes precedence in Debussy's estimation over the romance on Earth. Nothing here can better convey the atmosphere than what Debussy writes about music in a more general way, in saying: "It is inscribed in Nature. It must be in intimate accord with the scenery."
Debussy could harbor a love for the beauty of nature quite comparable in intensity to that bestowed by the greatest lovers in history upon the most entrancing women! But such love for nature is humble and religious in quality. Its reward is in its expression of beauty bequeathed to the world."
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Performance: Tariq Harb
Transcription: James Edwards
Guitar: Martin Blackwell, cedar double-top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides, 2019
Strings: Savarez, CR 540
Guitar support: Woodside
Audio and video: Drew Henderson
Location: Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto.
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Thank you for your kind and heartfelt comments everyone! Your support means a lot to me and keeps me going. I was thinking that even though I am primarily a solo musician, a video like this is a result of many, sometimes overlooked collaborations: the original arrangement by James Edwards, the guitar by Martin Blackwell, the strings by Savarez, the guitar support by Woodside, the audio and video work by Drew Henderson and all the equipment that he is using, and obviously the timeless composition by Claude Debussy -- so it is in fact a team effort! I am grateful for everyone and everything that helped make this and other videos possible.
Thanks again, and I look forward to share more content with you soon!
you play beautifully Tariq.
@@avg1500 Thank you, I appreciate it!
La guitarra en buenas manos produce magia.
@@fernandocorado3547 muchas gracias!
Your playing is moonlight itself ... simply magical ...
Thank you இڿڰۣ-ڰۣ-
If Mr Debussy could hear this coming from the guitar he would probably say " Yes that´s how I imagined Clair de lune should sound "
Wouldn’t that be amazing?!! Thank you Kurt!
@@TeeHarb This instantly became one of my favourite performances of all time. I'm not a huge fan of piano arrangements for guitar, but what you did with this piece was truly remarkable, your musicianship and technical skill are awe-inspiring. Congratulations!
@@no-rq7fp I am honoured, Abraham, thank you. So glad to hear that you enjoyed this performance!
Kurt-Olof Sundström
Il le dirait dans la langue de Voltaire et de Molière ;-)
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Only a few guitarists are able to play and retain the essence of this piece. I didn't even believe it was possible until I heard your performance. Thank you.
Julian Bream once told a story that Miguel Llobet was invited by Debussy to come to his home and demonstrate the possibilities of the guitar in that Debussy wanted to write some music for guitar. Some original music. Llobet was so intimidated by Debussy's fame that he never went. Listening to this piece I can't help but dream if Llobet would have gone the pieces Debussy may have written for the instrument would have been stunning. Debussy understood tone color perhaps better than any composer ever and would have exploited colors on the guitar in a way that would have been incredible.
Such an interesting anecdote. Thank you for sharing!
Tariq: So achingly lovely. Even the pauses are full of soul, as though your guitar were breathing on its own.
Thank you, Dinah! I'm so glad you also enjoyed the pauses in between the notes. :)
I'm crying like a child, everytime I hear You, playing this wonderful masterpiece ...
Mr. Tariq, I'm Brazilian and Claire de Lune is my favorite song. I know the original for piano, but the guitar is the instrument I like most and play a little. Well, I've never seen anyone play this song like you!!! Execution is extremely difficult. My sincere congratulations and admiration.
Played as serenely and soothingly as the moonlit night.
*I love how classical music can be both calming and invigorating. Whether it's a soothing Chopin nocturne or a fiery Beethoven symphony, it always touches the soul. 🌟🎹*
This Guitar has the perfect sound for this piece.
Exquisite tone, left hand transitions deftly performed. The musicality, the technique, the recording… all top tier. A performance by a virtuoso of the highest quality, Tariq continues to display grace and God given talent! Bravo!
So glad you enjoyed this one, Rob. Thank you for your kind words and feedback!
way to diminish this dude's hard work. nothing is given.
es ist eine Reise nach Innen, so entspannend.
Erstaunlich was man mit einer Gitarre für großartiges leisten kann.
Ho 92 anni e le mani non mi permettono più di suonare; ma ascoltare te, maestro è un piacere immenso. Grande,grande, grande maestro Tariq!
What a wonderful performance. I also love the rich sonorous tones from a guitar with a cedar wood top
I can only imagine how much practice it must have taken to nail a piece like this. Masterfully played Mr. Harb. Bravo!
Achingly beautiful. I love the way you put your head down by the fretboard, as if you were cradling a baby.
I’m a classical pianist and love playing clair de lune. But I have to acknowledge how beautiful it sounds on the guitar. Makes me want to learn
This is the best guitar version
Articulate, expressive, emotional - wow, just perfect!
Thanks, you guys! And thanks for the amazing guitar support!
I love how classical music can get your attention in an instant. It's like the feeling of watching a movie, hearing someone's story, or witnessing a very beautiful sunset. I'm 24 and I Iisten to all types of genre, but classical music will always have a special place in my heart and it speaks to me even without using words.
This is the best performance of this timeless piece that I have ever heard. Absolutely stunning.
I used to have this song play every night on a random unlabled childrens music cd... I dont think ive heard it since, nor have I been able to find this masterpiece again... Thank you for your breathtaking ability ❤
Luminous, delicate, subtle timing
Thank master Tariq , Tremendous gift that you give us, thank you very much
.... revisiting,...man , you're a great guitarist,who were your early inspirations,and your teachers,what comments did they say about you?.
OK. I admit I delayed listening because I thought, "Oh great. ANOTHER Clair de lune." Again you prove me wrong. Such integrity! Movingly expressive, yet as always with you, it is about the core vitality of the music and not sentimental dribble imposed over it. I never will be able to thank you enough for the beauty you share. I just pray one day I will be able to hear you in a live performance.
Thanks so much, Ted! I'm so glad you enjoyed this interpretation. Hopefully I'll be able to perform near your town sometime soon! I'm including this piece in my program for this season and for the 2021-2022 season as well.
Premieres in 6 days? Officially already hyped.
Yes exactly! Thank you man, I hope you'll enjoy it!
Wow
Can't even tell it was originally a piano piece. Fantastic playing and wonderful arrangement skill!
Thank you, Scott! And thanks to James Edwards for the arrangement, and to Drew Henderson for the audio/video!
This one and the electric guitar one are my favourite versions of this besides the original piano one
Truly a 'miniature orchestra' in Tariq's control...
I would send you blessings but you seem to bless yourself well enough on your own..just kidding, beautiful, beautiful playing, blessings to you!
Wow. That was incredibly amazing! Absolutely superb technique and arrangement.
nICE PIECE INTERPRETATION WITH LOVE AND PASSION, tHANK YOU VERY MUCH iINO YOU ARE MAESTRO GUITARIST AND YOUR RPERTOIRE CLASSICAL HIS TOUCH me all time .BERNARD QUEBEC cANADA
So glad you enjoyed it, Bernard. Thank you very much!
I can hear echos of how Segovia might have played this. I like this at a tempo that moves it along like waves on the ocean. This is my favorite rendition (so far).
Damn! This is the most spectacular version I've heard of Clair de Lune.
That’s stunning
ايه الجمال ده ديبوسي لو كان عايش و سامع أدائك ليها مكانش اتراجع ف انه يألف مقطوعات للجيتار، انت اديت بُعد تاني ليها و الله تدخل القلب ❤️
Habibi Omar kollak zou2, shokran 🙏
In a word: Exquisite! I definitely prefer this gorgeous tune played on a classical guitar more than on a piano.
Absolutely fantastic! More please please please with a Torres on top 😊
quelle harmonie quel toucher , magnifique bravo
Лунный свет.
Сказка звуков, эмоций и мечты.❤️
Clair de Lune de Debussy est l'un des rares morceaux de piano que j'apprécie, joué à la guitare c'est pour le moins original, c'est une belle performance, merci pour ce partage mélodique Tariq Harb.
Great music, sensitivity and tone combined with hard work. It is always a pleasure to listen to you sir. Big hug from Turkey.
no other piece of music touches this one if you ask me. it is absolute perfection. every single time i listen i am just sitting in wonder of it and it never gets old. some comment nailed it when they said "with Debussy, the next note is always exactly the note you want it to be"
wait `Audio and Video by Drew Henderson` like the amazing guitarist Drew Henderson or some random dude behind the camera ?!
The amazing guitarist Drew Henderson is behind the camera! He’s not just an incredible guitarist!
Everytime I listen to Clair de lune on any instrument, I just melt😢
Perfection
Love your channel!
Beautiful, as always
Mr. Tariq. Tour sensibility is wonderfull and ofer buquet of marvelous colors!!!
Corretion: Your sensibility...
Amazing work Tariq!
As expected, wonderful
Looking forward. Thank you Tariq.
beautiful !
Absolutely wonderful!!!
So beautiful. Thank you.
Sublime! Now more words is needed!
Amazing!
So brilliant, thank you.
Gorgeous! So much magic in your playing! One of the best versions on youtube!
Excellent, Mr. Harb! Excellent!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful music!
incredibly beautiful!
Masterful playing - just stunning!
Spectacular!
Absolutely serene and incredible
Very beautiful thank you
Masterful playing. Love the arrangement.
Masterful.... beautifully done.
Your music-making leaves no room for words...thank you!
Magnifique ! 🌜
Technique.. Subtle.. Sweet. And what a sound!!! 🙏🙏
Thank you kindly!
Glorious! Absolutely stunning.
Stunning
Amazing, the tones, your one of the best
That was splendid Tariq.
Wow, i am amazed by the extraordinary clarity you produce in the piece
Perfect. Thank you.
Beautiful. You must continue to create such inspiring interpretations. A memorable performance. Bravo!
Beautiful 😍 😍😍 Thank you so much 😊
Bravo , c'est vraiment magnifique ♥
That was a thing of beauty! Very heartfelt! Bravo! Thank You!
Very beautiful 👏👏👏
Phenomenal. Bravo!
Magnifique !!!!
Absolutely magnificent.
Colorful, airy, subtle, suspended... FANTASTIC
This is so beautiful! I felt in love with this version.
So beautiful & Amazing 😍
Thank you, that was beautiful. 😊❤️
Absolutely beautiful.
I'm in tears, my friend. Debussy is my favorite composer, and you did an absolutely perfect job. Debussy himself would be cheering you on.
As always excellent phrasing and touch, THANK YOU !!!!!👏👏👏
Beautiful
Wow! This is the best acoustic version I have ever heard. Beautiful. Perfect. Thank You!
Absolutely exquisite ❤
Superb, Tariq!
Wow! Beautiful piece of music. Fantastic musician
This is an absolutely masterful arrangement and performance. Omg, many 🤘
Flawless. Bravo ! Superb interpretation.