This is incredibly moving and one of my favorite pieces I have ever heard, but I have one problem with it: I can’t figure out how to stop listening to it…
Thank you, Matthew, for this nice note! That is really something that I strive for, so it’s nice to know that it comes through for you. All the best to you.
I’ve listened to this 150+ times and I’m still awestruck. Best tenor tone I’ve heard and this piece is just so beautiful. Definitely an inspiration for all saxophonist.
Beautiful sound on soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. And also composer, this is one the best saxophonists and musicians in the world!!! Congratulations professor Steven Banks!!! You are one of my inspirations.
Truly stunning. This has the makings of a new standard classic for the saxophone repertoire, and more importantly even as such a classic piece that it would be transcribed for other instruments in the future by faithful admirers just as the Rachmaninov cello concerto was so transcendental that it warranted transcription for baritone saxophone. I was already moved by your baritone performance of Opus 19, particularly the altissimo notes. I was holding back and then couldn't anymore and had to let out quite a few tears after reading your compositional story for Come As You Are while listening to it. Thank you for this gift. You are truly a force to be reckoned with and deserve to be brought to the forefront of contemporary classical music interpreters and composers. And I love your beautiful African shirt.
Thanks to you all for your support! The score and saxophone part for Come As You Are are now available! www.murphymusicpress.com/search?query=come%20as%20you%20are
Alejandro!! This is too kind - thank you so much, my friend. I hope you are well. I REALLY love your videos. They put a smile on my face frequently. ☺️
What an epic work! What a pleasure to listen to - I can’t wait for an opportunity to also experience this live. Congratulations, and thank you for pouring so much of yourself into this composition and performance!
The composition and the performance have a great balance of refinement and exuberance. From what I can tell, you definitely achieved the goals of the program note.
Mr. Banks, I just want to say, this piece was absolutely gorgeous. I swear every song you play just has so much meaning to it. I love your Baritone Solo Op. 19 one so much, and this new one has become my favorite!!! My favorite part is 1:35 when you guys are lined up perfectly. Do you ever to have this for sale, because I would instantly buy. Keep up the great work man!!!!!
Kevin, thank you so much! I will, indeed, be selling the score. I have to make some adjustments to the score before making it available, but it will be sold through my website, steven-banks.com.
The piano is too loud and too percussive. Maybe close down the lid, and throw a wool blanket over it? It would soften the noise coming out of it, and the saxophone would have a better time.
This is incredibly moving and one of my favorite pieces I have ever heard, but I have one problem with it: I can’t figure out how to stop listening to it…
Its amazing how no matter what saxophone Steven plays, his characteristic tone shines through. You always know it's him
Thank you, Matthew, for this nice note! That is really something that I strive for, so it’s nice to know that it comes through for you. All the best to you.
That's normal not amazing
Which is not to say overall it's not amazing
As well as the shirt
I’ve listened to this 150+ times and I’m still awestruck. Best tenor tone I’ve heard and this piece is just so beautiful. Definitely an inspiration for all saxophonist.
Beautiful sound on soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. And also composer, this is one the best saxophonists and musicians in the world!!! Congratulations professor Steven Banks!!!
You are one of my inspirations.
Bernardo, thank you so much for these super kind words. I’ll hope that we get to connect in person one of these days!
Bought this piece a few months ago! Excited to program it at my senior recital this fall at CMU :)
Truly stunning. This has the makings of a new standard classic for the saxophone repertoire, and more importantly even as such a classic piece that it would be transcribed for other instruments in the future by faithful admirers just as the Rachmaninov cello concerto was so transcendental that it warranted transcription for baritone saxophone. I was already moved by your baritone performance of Opus 19, particularly the altissimo notes. I was holding back and then couldn't anymore and had to let out quite a few tears after reading your compositional story for Come As You Are while listening to it.
Thank you for this gift. You are truly a force to be reckoned with and deserve to be brought to the forefront of contemporary classical music interpreters and composers.
And I love your beautiful African shirt.
Thanks to you all for your support! The score and saxophone part for Come As You Are are now available! www.murphymusicpress.com/search?query=come%20as%20you%20are
This man is on the forefront of music - what a treat. Also, Xak's socks 👍🏼
Alejandro!! This is too kind - thank you so much, my friend. I hope you are well. I REALLY love your videos. They put a smile on my face frequently. ☺️
@@sbanks590 Thank you! Much love and respect 🙌🏼
As soon as I listened to your "As I Am" arrangement, I knew I had to listen to more, this was amazing 👏
O Concerto com a Filarmônica de Minas Gerais foi fabuloso! Congratulações!
What an epic work! What a pleasure to listen to - I can’t wait for an opportunity to also experience this live. Congratulations, and thank you for pouring so much of yourself into this composition and performance!
خیلی زیبا و آرامش بخش و روح نواز...بینهایت ممنونم 😍
One could only imagine the time you could've put in to this piece. An unbelievable feat with such class in its execution. Truly a master of the craft.
Jacob, thank you so much! I can honestly say that it did take a lot of time and effort, but I’m glad that it connected with you and others!
Always beautiful, passionate and inspiring. Thank you .
Bravo! Beautiful composition, performance, musicality and musicianship, and your duet with Hak, Steven!
This was wonderful! This really blessed me! Continue to blaze the trail
WOW!!!!!
What a wonderful sound and beauty on this music!
Congratulations Steven 🙏
The composition and the performance have a great balance of refinement and exuberance. From what I can tell, you definitely achieved the goals of the program note.
Eliah, thanks so much. I really appreciate your comment and am thankful that you enjoyed it! All the best.
Congratulations! So spiritual and colourful !
Thank you, Aris! I’m so glad you enjoyed and connected with this!
Great piece and stunning playing! 🙏 Congratulations and warmest greetings from New Zealand. 😊
Thanks so much, Michael!
Always an inspiration! Steven Banks moves us all.
Amazing performance. Holy chops....
Phenomenal man! Hope you are well :) you should write a euphonium piece ;)
Thanks, Grant! It’s been too long. We should get in touch again soon! I’ll try to shoot you a message sometime soon. Hope all is well.
BRAVO!!!!!!
Great job! You're glowing in this piece and it's beautiful to experience
Thank you, Alvin!
It's soooo good, I wanna play it on my clarinet 😂 - not a saxophonist
Truly enchanting - bravo!!
Jennie, thank you so much! Wishing you the best.
Fantastic Steven ! Very inspiring 🙏
Thank you, Jerome!!
Mr. Banks, I just want to say, this piece was absolutely gorgeous. I swear every song you play just has so much meaning to it. I love your Baritone Solo Op. 19 one so much, and this new one has become my favorite!!! My favorite part is 1:35 when you guys are lined up perfectly. Do you ever to have this for sale, because I would instantly buy. Keep up the great work man!!!!!
the only reason i know you exist is beacause of music class.
Beautiful! Is the score being sold anywhere?
Kevin, thank you so much! I will, indeed, be selling the score. I have to make some adjustments to the score before making it available, but it will be sold through my website, steven-banks.com.
@@sbanks590 Thank you so much! You are an absolutely amazing composer and player. You are truly a gift to this world my friend.
The piano is too loud and too percussive. Maybe close down the lid, and throw a wool blanket over it?
It would soften the noise coming out of it, and the saxophone would have a better time.