after 4 years I guess, I finally found the title of this piece so overwhelmed right now!!! I'm so happy right now I can listen to this over and over again
It inspires me in life, how firstly, from what I understand from some youtube comment which I sadly cannot find anymore, Myra kept playing during the bombing of London, and so helped keep the citizens' spirit up, wonderful thing. And how because of this, a soldier may be found, perhaps unknowingly, whistling a hymn to the glory of Jesus Christ. And when I had newly come to faith, I found this song the closest match to describing the ever upwards flowing peace and joy of God's Holy Spirit's presence. Of course no music ever can really describe it, just like there are no words that can describe it. There are also no words to properly describe the horror of being about to die in one's sins. Which is why, I guess, so many people don't care about the suffering around us, because they haven't experienced intense pain themselves? -------------------------------------------------------------- During the Second World War when, with all concert halls blacked out at night to avoid being targeted by German bombers, Myra Hess organised what would turn out to be almost 2,000 lunchtime concerts spanning a period of six years, starting during The Blitz bombing of London. The concerts were held at the National Gallery, in Trafalgar Square. Hess began her lunchtime concerts a few weeks after the start of the war. They were presented on Monday to Friday, for six-and-a-half years without fail. If London was being bombed, the concert was moved to a smaller, safer room. Every artist was paid five guineas, no matter who they were. - Wikipedia. --------------------------------------------------------------- Myra Hess's (1890-1965) perofrmance of her very famous arrangement of Bach's Chorale "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". Her favourite anecdote relating to "Jesu, Joy" concerned a British soldier who whistled it on a train during the war. "Are you interested in Bach?", the soldier was asked by a journalist. "No", he answered. "But you are whistling a Bach composition", the newsman insisted. "That's no Bach", he replied indignantly. "That's Myra Hess." (From Marian McKenna's "Myra Hess -- A Portrait")
Amen! This is exactly why I always start this piece first in practicing piano before all other music as a declaration to Jesus that all my piano playing/ practicing/music is for His glory alone as He is the Chief Musician!🙏✝️
A spiritually wonderful piece by Bach that almost makes me want to become religious, a beautiful arrangement by Myra Hess, and a amazing performance by Mr. Barton.
I sat with my family on the stage during Dame Myra Hess's farewell concert in New York decades ago: the theatre was completely sold out so they sold tickets for some long-time subscribers to sit on the stage! She played this - of course - her signature piece. Paul Barton here does a superb job with this beautiful music!
I like the way it's mostly a 1 to 3 ratio in terms of bass and melody. Makes it sound like effortless movement. Like a group of angels made it for the sheer joy of it.
In 1954 I bought my first record player together with a record (78 rev.). It was Jesu Joy of Man's Desire, played by Myra Hess. It made such an impression on me that each time I hear this, the same emotions of the first time are again there. Wonderful, with the high notes flying like butterflies around the theme.
@@tomkelly4336 Thank you for your suggestion! I did listen to Dinu Lipatti's version and it is played with great expressiveness!! I do like the slower version of this piece!
You made me miss my dad. Thanks for sharing! Nice playing, didn't just play the notes but got the emotion in there as well! My dad played like you as well. Nice memories.
This was played at my aunt’s wedding last summer. I didn’t know it was Bach at the time, but I definitely found it beautiful and now I mainly relate this music to sadness and beauty
It's really awesome you can hear how baroque era music expresses beauty, since they couldn't use dynamics they had to be very creative and that's very unique to baroque
@@AK47_414 I'm 47 and have been playing piano for 4 months (one hour a day, starting from scratch...). My teacher gave me a simpler version ( in the key of C) of this song, which I'm trying to learn. Someday I'll be able to play even the version of the video, but for now, I'd be happy if I could play the easier one. Maybe I'm not very gifted, but I don't care: I play as a hobby and know I'll never become very good at it, as I practice in the evenings, after a whole day of work etc...
@@marcodonati572 Hi. I hope you’ve continued practicing the piano. I was about your age when i decided to tackle the violin, and it’s been the most gratifying life endeavor. I encourage you to stick with it, you’ll be glad you did. Blessings.
@@BA-ue8lh thank you for your encouragement. I had to stop for almost one year due to various problem, but now I restarted practising. It's sooo difficult, but also rewarding when you manage to play something. I hope I will be able to continue practising until I live.
It's my favorite piece from among all the works of J.S. Bach. It's so inspiring and it touches my heart every time I hear it. This particular arrangement even brought tears to my eyes.
Bravo. Absolutely perfect. I don't hear a single missed note. I listen to this weekly. Thank you for your time, dedication to your craft, and this masterpiece of a video. Also a gorgeous piano. Just gorgeous
Paul, Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with all of us, your interpretation belongs in the company of Gould and Schiff, and of course Tureck. I find when you are able to hear well-played Bach it is transcendent and opens up being one with our Lord.
This is the most sublime interpretation of this piece I have ever heard, in arrangement and performance. If I were a pianist I would be thrilled for you to be my teacher. You are richly gifted emotionally, musically, in painting, and who knows what else. Abundant thanks for sharing. I wish you and your family wonderful lives.
Wonderful.....you play with wonderful, phrasing, like breathing and meditation.....I can play this piece, but need to practice presentation more. It’s hard to think of how others “hear your playing”.....thank you....senior in 🇨🇦
Esta musica verdaderamente hace honor su nombre, provoca una inmensa alegría que traspasa lo mas profundo del alma. Muchas pero muchisimas gracias por regalarnos tan hermosa pieza musical
Although Elgar was a legendary composer, he is not generally as highly regarded as other composers, but he did write the single greatest piece of music ever written in human history, greater than any single piece of music ever produced by any musician ever...and this is it.
Essa música é muito nostalgica para mim. Ela tocava em um joguinho da barbie de vestir a boneca para o natal; o cenário era de neve. Jogava em meados de 2012/2013 quando tinha 7 anos. Saudades do tempinho bom que não volta mais, agora eu me dei conta!
I do it a little differently. I believe the bass notes should be extremely regular, not hit early. So all the middle notes I play w the right hand, hitting them early so as to keep the flow of the triplets even as well. This also serves to slightly emphasize the middle voices, which are the soul of the piece
It's beautiful beyond words, Paul. It makes me want to practice piano again after good ten years or so. (Not that I ever was very good at it.) Thank You!
Apparently this arrangement is now available on IMSLP. I found it while looking for various solo piano arrangements. Also there are arrangements by Harold Bauer and Frederick Hall (Fifield).
I am an Hindu, so obviously I don't know the theological context of the piece. But I don't know why this music gives me the same divine joy that I feel while I hear Sanskrit Chants. May be it is a far-fetched comparison, but I just shared my feelings.
Thank you very much for both your tutorial video and this beautiful performance! This piece made me start playing the piano again. It took me quite some months to be able to "play" this transcription. If it wasn't for your help it would have taken me much longer. Thanks again!
I am thinking about my Dad as I listen to this. He is now sadly terminally ill, but used to play this all the time on our piano when I was growing up
god bless you and your family! your father is a great man!
My dad passed on in 1994 and this was the song he played all the time before meeting his Maker.
Imagine Bach playing this melody at Heaven, forever and ever.
Glorious.
He does....
It would get quite boring by like the fifth time
Well he's probably capable of much more amazing music in heaven!
How you gonna play or hear anything without a body? 🤨
He must be playing cause Bach owns heaven, lets face it he is god
after 4 years I guess, I finally found the title of this piece so overwhelmed right now!!! I'm so happy right now I can listen to this over and over again
Anna '96 same
Same here!
You're fortunate to have found it at four. Try ten years and you'll find out how insane you can go.
Same I used Shanzam
I heard it first in the 90s from Young Indiana Jones series in the congo episode and now I'm here.
Noone can meld joy, hope and pain into one sweet, almost heavenly expression like Bach. To me, he is the pinnacle of western classical music.
Pinnacle of music period.
It inspires me in life, how firstly, from what I understand from some youtube comment which I sadly cannot find anymore, Myra kept playing during the bombing of London, and so helped keep the citizens' spirit up, wonderful thing. And how because of this, a soldier may be found, perhaps unknowingly, whistling a hymn to the glory of Jesus Christ.
And when I had newly come to faith, I found this song the closest match to describing the ever upwards flowing peace and joy of God's Holy Spirit's presence. Of course no music ever can really describe it, just like there are no words that can describe it. There are also no words to properly describe the horror of being about to die in one's sins. Which is why, I guess, so many people don't care about the suffering around us, because they haven't experienced intense pain themselves?
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During the Second World War when, with all concert halls blacked out at night to avoid being targeted by German bombers, Myra Hess organised what would turn out to be almost 2,000 lunchtime concerts spanning a period of six years, starting during The Blitz bombing of London. The concerts were held at the National Gallery, in Trafalgar Square. Hess began her lunchtime concerts a few weeks after the start of the war. They were presented on Monday to Friday, for six-and-a-half years without fail. If London was being bombed, the concert was moved to a smaller, safer room. Every artist was paid five guineas, no matter who they were. - Wikipedia.
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Myra Hess's (1890-1965) perofrmance of her very famous arrangement of Bach's Chorale "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring".
Her favourite anecdote relating to "Jesu, Joy" concerned a British soldier who whistled it on a train during the war.
"Are you interested in Bach?", the soldier was asked by a journalist.
"No", he answered.
"But you are whistling a Bach composition", the newsman insisted.
"That's no Bach", he replied indignantly. "That's Myra Hess."
(From Marian McKenna's "Myra Hess -- A Portrait")
Amen! This is exactly why I always start this piece first in practicing piano before all other music as a declaration to Jesus that all my piano playing/ practicing/music is for His glory alone as He is the Chief Musician!🙏✝️
The way your hands softly move over the keyboard is amazing.
A spiritually wonderful piece by Bach that almost makes me want to become religious, a beautiful arrangement by Myra Hess, and a amazing performance by Mr. Barton.
Maybe its a sign. :)
Yeah, maybe it‘s a sign :)
I sat with my family on the stage during Dame Myra Hess's farewell concert in New York
decades ago: the theatre was completely sold out so they sold tickets for some long-time subscribers to sit on the stage! She played this - of course - her signature piece. Paul Barton here does a superb job with this beautiful music!
I listen to this almost every night to quiet my spirit so I can sleep. Thank you.
I like the way it's mostly a 1 to 3 ratio in terms of bass and melody. Makes it sound like effortless movement. Like a group of angels made it for the sheer joy of it.
In 1954 I bought my first record player together with a record (78 rev.). It was Jesu Joy of Man's Desire, played by Myra Hess. It made such an impression on me that each time I hear this, the same emotions of the first time are again there. Wonderful, with the high notes flying like butterflies around the theme.
What a beautiful description. :)
You might like hearing pianist Alon Goldstein's interpretation. It's my favorite.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful history with the world
@@adelasussman3838 You should also give a listen to Dinu Lipatti's version than again it is Bach so it's all sublime.
@@tomkelly4336 Thank you for your suggestion! I did listen to Dinu Lipatti's version and it is played with great expressiveness!! I do like the slower version of this piece!
Life is good when God is in your life no matter what. This music brings positive, uplifting moments.
I never get tired of hearing this song it’s so glorious - I never get tired of playing it too
Every time I listen to this piece I get emotional... Beautiful.
P. Barton you are a true piano teacher. I thank the Lord that I met you !
You made me miss my dad. Thanks for sharing! Nice playing, didn't just play the notes but got the emotion in there as well! My dad played like you as well. Nice memories.
This was played at my aunt’s wedding last summer. I didn’t know it was Bach at the time, but I definitely found it beautiful and now I mainly relate this music to sadness and beauty
The only thing bad about this song is that it ends.
Well said
👏👏👏👏👏
S O N G
wHaT?
brian nugroho Cantata
*piece
This is so sweet. Words can't describe it. It is heavenly...
Thanks Paul!!
You just did
Can't put to words the emotions... Joy ecstasy .. bliss.. melancholy.. all together and all of it at once
Just so peaceful. My favorite piece to play on the piano.
It's really awesome you can hear how baroque era music expresses beauty, since they couldn't use dynamics they had to be very creative and that's very unique to baroque
Not easy, but soo beautiful.
This music gives me peace.
Splendid performance!
It's not that hard wym
@@AK47_414 I'm 47 and have been playing piano for 4 months (one hour a day, starting from scratch...).
My teacher gave me a simpler version ( in the key of C) of this song, which I'm trying to learn.
Someday I'll be able to play even the version of the video, but for now, I'd be happy if I could play the easier one.
Maybe I'm not very gifted, but I don't care: I play as a hobby and know I'll never become very good at it, as I practice in the evenings, after a whole day of work etc...
@@marcodonati572 Hi. I hope you’ve continued practicing the piano. I was about your age when i decided to tackle the violin, and it’s been the most gratifying life endeavor. I encourage you to stick with it, you’ll be glad you did. Blessings.
@@BA-ue8lh thank you for your encouragement.
I had to stop for almost one year due to various problem, but now I restarted practising.
It's sooo difficult, but also rewarding when you manage to play something.
I hope I will be able to continue practising until I live.
BEAUTIFUL interpretation! Fabulous phrasing! Superb attention to melody v harmony! Splendid sense of time. Clear articulation. EXCELLENT!
The best pianist playing the best music...
It's my favorite piece from among all the works of J.S. Bach. It's so inspiring and it touches my heart every time I hear it. This particular arrangement even brought tears to my eyes.
The sheer joy of loving what you are doing and the melody portrays this so well.
Bravo.
Absolutely perfect. I don't hear a single missed note. I listen to this weekly. Thank you for your time, dedication to your craft, and this masterpiece of a video.
Also a gorgeous piano. Just gorgeous
My all time favorite classical piano music. I've played it on piano since I was a teenager. 🥰
How can 87 people gave thumb down on this beautiful masterpiece?
Nahun Colindres Many people are scum.
I played a simple version of this song when I was young and I love it because to me it reminds me of what my childhood was like in one song.
I want this played for my wedding!
Essa música me lembra a nixonverse mas a melodia é simplesmente bela e calma, uma otima música
Richard Nixon - Man of Steel
Essa composição traz um sentimento tão agradável e confortante! Jesus, a alegria dos homens! 🙏
This music is blessed.❤
The most beautiful thing I've ever heard! STUNNING!
Jesus bleibet meine Freude ❤️ This is the best one from Bach
Paul, Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with all of us, your interpretation belongs in the company of Gould and Schiff, and of course Tureck. I find when you are able to hear well-played Bach it is transcendent and opens up being one with our Lord.
Walked down the aisle to this beautiful piece ❤️🎶
Amazing articulations! This is among the most beautiful music!
This is the most sublime interpretation of this piece I have ever heard, in arrangement and performance. If I were a pianist I would be thrilled for you to be my teacher. You are richly gifted emotionally, musically, in painting, and who knows what else. Abundant thanks for sharing. I wish you and your family wonderful lives.
well played Paul, i love listening to this music and it is a joy watching you perform, Thank you, Blessings
Wonderful.....you play with wonderful, phrasing, like breathing and meditation.....I can play this piece, but need to practice presentation more. It’s hard to think of how others “hear your playing”.....thank you....senior in 🇨🇦
I’m so glad I found the name of this. My first exposure was the first set of Credits in Gran Turismo 3. Makes me happy hearing it
Thank you! you're interpretation is very transparent yet not lacking expression and emotion!
The Adventures of Ed Dwight.
Of course this is Bach. It's so beautiful.
I love this piece but it doesn't sound very baroque to me! It sounds quite contemporary, but maybe that speaks to the timelessness and genius of Bach.
Esta musica verdaderamente hace honor su nombre, provoca una inmensa alegría que traspasa lo mas profundo del alma. Muchas pero muchisimas gracias por regalarnos tan hermosa pieza musical
Beautiful work, beautifully performed!
Although Elgar was a legendary composer, he is not generally as highly regarded as other composers, but he did write the single greatest piece of music ever written in human history, greater than any single piece of music ever produced by any musician ever...and this is it.
Remember kids,
THERE IS NO PROPHESY
THERE IS ONLY *ME*
ALCATRAZ CHECKMATE BOI
Proceeds to destroy every lunariar cloud-ship
Essa música é muito nostalgica para mim. Ela tocava em um joguinho da barbie de vestir a boneca para o natal; o cenário era de neve. Jogava em meados de 2012/2013 quando tinha 7 anos. Saudades do tempinho bom que não volta mais, agora eu me dei conta!
I do it a little differently. I believe the bass notes should be extremely regular, not hit early. So all the middle notes I play w the right hand, hitting them early so as to keep the flow of the triplets even as well. This also serves to slightly emphasize the middle voices, which are the soul of the piece
I'm playing this piece it helps me so much u r a great pianoest
I am sorry how a person who plays the piano is a pianist not a pianoest. No big deal but I thought I would let you know
Lovely piece and equally lovely playing.
This is my favourite video of Paul Barton's.
This is my favourite in the world
It has been a favorite of mine for the longest time😍
It's beautiful beyond words, Paul. It makes me want to practice piano again after good ten years or so. (Not that I ever was very good at it.) Thank You!
Wonderful!!!! So beautiful!!!
Thanks, Paul. That was just beautiful. Looking forward to your tutorial on it.
Fantastic! Simply beautiful.
I remember always listening to this tune on calming kids show. Good days
Wonderful!!!!!!! So sweet and gentle!
Holy shit its Ed Dwight
Peace, It brings me peace.
One more final: I need you.
aaay
big sad
Ay this was before that point
Take care of yourself
God bless you all ✨✝️
In the name of Nixon, I shalt accept the blessing.
Love it !❤
Such a beast of an arrangement, well done for even attempting it let alone posting it.
I felt peace and touching in this amazing piece. Enjoyed!
I found Myra Hess' version online. Thank you. Beautifully playing.
Apparently this arrangement is now available on IMSLP. I found it while looking for various solo piano arrangements. Also there are arrangements by Harold Bauer and Frederick Hall (Fifield).
I love this piece so much!! Btw you are playing it so lightly it looks like you aren’t playing it at all wow💕
It is absolutely a wonderful performance
This is a beatiful performance
Thank you so much for playing this song. You always play so beautifully I wish I can someday be like you.
Wonderful performance!
Beautiful interpretation, fantastic technique. I searched around for my Dame Myra Hess score and I’m learning it again.
Hi can you share the score? I have being looking for de Myra Hess arr with no luck.Thanks
Simply divine.
Dude, solid performance. Seriously.
I am an Hindu, so obviously I don't know the theological context of the piece. But I don't know why this music gives me the same divine joy that I feel while I hear Sanskrit Chants. May be it is a far-fetched comparison, but I just shared my feelings.
Don’t be so worried about what other people think - say what you want to say and ignore haters
This is perfection.
MAN OF STEEL RICHARD NIXON
Sabia que ia ter alguma referência a nixonverse kskskksks tá que nem Jojo reference
So beautiful and moving.
Bravo!!! So beautiful!
“God, of course, is the greatest philosopher of all.”
- Richard M. Nixon
This is amazing... Paul! Thank you very much!
Richard Nixon - Man of Steel
Meraviglioso!
Wonderful rendition! Thanks for posting
Soberba interpretação. Myra Hess e Dinu Lipati também interpretam.essa música de forma excepcional. Tocam a alma...
Imagine seeing Nixon on the moon
This arrangement sounds almost haunting !
absolute tranquillity
Que pieza tan hermosa!!!!!! El arreglo es hermoso! y bien ejecutado
:-) The inner voices and the rich bass is amazing and very beautiful played!!!
Beautiful.Dame Myra Hindley's transcription me thinks??
Sublime señor Paul, tenga su like y una suscripción
Thank you very much for both your tutorial video and this beautiful performance! This piece made me start playing the piano again. It took me quite some months to be able to "play" this transcription. If it wasn't for your help it would have taken me much longer. Thanks again!