While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles); Daniel Estrem, baroque lute
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- 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
"Whilst my lute doth gently weep", circa 17th century, traditional
That has a nice ring to it...
colorized
Verily sirrah.
^ (lachrimae)
Very clever
I can't help but think George Harrison would have absolutely loved this. Beautifully done, bravo.
Thank You! that's a noble thought...he's one of my music heroes / daniel
Perhaps George is listening. Well done! Makes me want to get a lute.
He would have flipped out I'm 100% certain
George would have bought a lute the day after hearing this.
Yas yes he would have. So beautiful.
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
Thanks for the comment Chaplin!
@@danbluedeer How many strings? Looks like 15.
@@julier.1902 I think it has 17 strings.
"If a lute-player has lived eighty years, he has surely spent sixty years tuning." - Johann Mattheson, 1713
Then add the fact that he is using gut strings, which are notorious for loosing tune much faster then any other stings...
So accurate that he even got Clapton's noodlings throughout the song thrown in. Amazing piece of work.
Thanks Alice!
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed but I’m glad it did. This is beautiful.
Thank You! glad you like / daniel
Could not agree more!
Me too - I think UA-cam has me worked out as "music - eclectic", but I'm not sorry - really enjoyed this.
Me too. Amazing
I could see him doing some Led Zeppelin too
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.
Thanks Jason! I appreciate your comment
Jason Doust All of The Beatles music stands the test of being played by a Classical Orchestra.
Exactly right ♥️
The lute in the past, the present and still a great future for the lute. Fantastic musician!
Thanks John!
Your beautiful rendition of "As My Guitar Gently Weeps" made me weep. *George Harrison* stands in ovation.
Thank You!
I don't see no weeping here, just pure outright joy!
Thanks for the comment! / daniel
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.
Thanks Lohit! keep playing
Bravo sir! I know in my heart George would have appreciated this played by you. Absolutely amazing and moving.
Thank You!
This is a vastly enjoyable composition! For sure one of my favorite songs, and on what a beautiful instrument!
Thanks Hunter! glad you like it / daniel
Finally UA-cam recommendations is doing a good job again. This is amazing!
Thanks Duck!
While my lute gently weeps
I suppose some lute purists were weeping when they clicked on this....
It's the nature of the lute. Semper Dowland semper dolens. Dowland always sad by his own admission.
@@TheCompleteGuitarist It's said that Dowland was actually kind of a happy guy who cultivated a persona that portrayed himself as dour and doleful
@@danbluedeer Probably, melancholoy was the 'cool' mode in those days.
@@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".
I love that people still dedicate their time to keeping the Old Arts alive a well!
Thank You! there are some great pieces from the past
@@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!
Ye olde arts
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.
Guitars aren’t that new either...
“M’lord he has playethed the Tritone! Send him to the rack!”
I've always been afraid someone might hear that....
I heard a rumor that the tritone was once forbidden.
While my Lute gently SINS
Tritones are the devil's work gosh darn it
Please explain the technical reference to a tritone.
@@pip5528 Same as what they said about Rock 70 years ago.
This is the sort of quality content that UA-cam needs more of!
Thanks Graeme! I appreciate the comment / daniel
Amazing instrument, amazing musician! Shows the timelessness of a melody...
Thank you! I appreciate your comment / daniel
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.
thanks!
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!
Thank You Miss Sofija! I appreciate the kind words of encouragement... it keeps me wanting to do more / Daniel
Oh wow. That sounds amazing! It's giving me chills.
Thanks Diana!
i love that it sounds even more minimalist than the original. great job!
Thanks! you're referring to George's initial audition tape for the band? -- I love that stripped down version...
A very late reply, but yes i did ^^
Beautifull, nothing else can COMPARE with such a majestic AROURA of emotions. "THANK YOU"!!! Magnificently performed.
Thanks Sean!
One of my favorite Beatles songs.
me too! / daniel
I love how you still replied to all of the comments here
thanks -- that's nice to hear
What a beautiful and enjoyable interpretation. Thank You.
Thanks for listening
My son has requested that you 'please leave some women for the rest of us.' Most excellent work, absolutely lovely.
Thanks for listening!
Thank you Maestro for your hard work and sharing the marriage of a timeless song with a timeless instrument. BRAVO !!!!!!
Thanks Andres! glad you like it
Great. Now I want a lute! Sounding killer!
Thanks Eddie! I'll warn you--lutes are addictive....buyer beware.
Daniel
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.
Harrison would be proud. Excellent job!
Thank You! I appreciate the comment / daniel
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!
Thanks Ava!
Bravo! Beautiful beautiful rendition! Played it for my wife and children as well!
Wow, thank you!
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!
Glad you enjoy it!
Love watching his face as he moves through the song. Beautifully done, indeed.
Thanks! I never know what my face is doing until I post the video
Made me tear up with joy! This is music in its purest most beautiful form. Thank you, sir!
Kara -Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent rendition of a George Harrison classic!! The mastery of the lute is super, thank you very much.
Thanks!
Now I want to hear more songs on the baroque lute. Many more! Thank you🙂
Thanks jane! I'm working on a new one..just need to get it up to tempo / daniel
enjoyed this so very much, thank you. George would have loved this!!!
Lawrence -Thanks for listening!
Who are the jack-wagons that could ever give a thumbs down on this? This is amazing!
Thanks!
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.
Thanks! I appreciate the comment
From a classical guitarist to a luthier: hats off for a stunning performance! So beautiful! Thank you for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice version of this beautiful song ... Bravo!
Good week.
Danielle
Thank You Danielle!
Really lovely, thank you dan Bluedeer. Keep playing!
Thank You!
Awesome. Just the music. No flourishes. Beautiful.
Gary - Thanks for listening I appreciate the comment
You played beautifully. Just being honest.
My feelings: 0:23 “I can do that easily...”. 1:45 “oh shoot nevermind!” 😆 you are great, kind sir!
Thanks Angelo!
This is amazing, your channel deserves more recognition!
Thanks Plorx! I'll keep at it regardless. Daniel
Watching this during covid19 lockdown on a Sunday morning beats any sermon. Thank you for sharing.
Utu --Thanks for listening
@@danbluedeer thank you for sharing your gift at such a time as this.
Best rendition of this song ever, Thank you!
Thanks Aldo!
Wonderful arrangement and performance. I think you are one of the most solid lutenists/guitarists on UA-cam, especially with all those original arrangements!
Thanks Ido! Your comments are inspiring. Daniel
Awesome!!! I absolutely love it!!! So glad to find you!!!
Thanks Linda!
Indescribably beautiful- I'm blown away! Thank you for sharing your gift!
Thanks Liz! / daniel
Thank you for doing a beautiful song such honor and beautiful execution. You're placing your light on a lovely lampstand! 💕🕯️
Thank You! I appreciate the comment / daniel
Já sou louca por essa música....e tocada assim, dessa forma... maravilhoso!!!! Muitos likes!!!
Thanks Simone! / daniel
I've always gotta stop and listen every time I hear this song played!!😢
It's a great tune, by George
Love the harp-like sound of a Lute.
Such a beautiful instrument, and a beautiful tune. 🎵
Thanks Val! I appreciate your comment
Soooo beautiful! One of my favourite songs! Your rendition is fantastic. Thank you very much for sharing.
Thanks for listening
Lovely tribute to a wonderful artist, George Harrison of the Beatles (the greatest band that ever lived).
Thanks Joaquim! your right about the band
This is beautiful.
Thank You Tom! / daniel
Such a song ...so wonderful no matter what kind of instrument is played.
it's quite versatile
Wow! That is just beautiful and a thrill to watch too. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks Bill!
Amazing!!!
Thanks Richard! / daniel
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!
Thanks for the sub! glad you like... / daniel
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 ^_^
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.
I love the lute. Thanks for bringing this venerable instrument to us.
Glad you enjoy it!
Incredibly amazing. Even I am Weeping by the beauty of your Performance.
Thanks for listening!
this is amazing! like george was born two hundred years ago :)
especially i liked the solo, what a masterpiece
Thanks! it's a great song to play around with. / daniel
It’s great when you can laugh at yourself. I thought you were going to play a sad song when I saw the title.☮️💕
I love a good sad song that brings the tears
Thanks... wow wow wow beautiful. I wish George was still around to see and hear you.. just amazing.. thanks again
Thanks Possum!
Thank you for that, Daniel! God bless you, Daniel!!!
Jefferson --Thanks for listening
Can someone tell me exactly what style lute this is and the tuning of the strings? thank you. i find this instrument fascinating.
this is an 11-course baroque lute---check out wikipedia for tuning
Not bad for a musician that never looks at his fretting hand 😂
thanks! bad habit of mine
It’s called muscle memory... try practising in the dark.
Awesome job on my favorite Beatles song! So beautiful!
Thanks!
Astonishing. Breathtaking. Marvellous.
Thanks Sebastian! glad you like
I kept hearing pieces of Time In A Bottle. Interestingly strange.
...now there's an idea
All the "new" multi-string electric guitars are lute inspired.
Take a look on UA-cam at 18 string electric guitars.
"What was shall be again, for there is nothing new under the sun".
Ain't it the truth?
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!
Thanks Eric! I tend to ignore the thumbs downers
Kvothe we all know it's you!
you sniffed me out... good detective work
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.
This is awesome. Sadly if you'd been female you could have added 3 zeros to the end of your like count.
hmmm....i didn't realize that. maybe I'll look into having an operation. / daniel
@@danbluedeer I'm kidding obviously but you see videos of people struming a few chords with an outrageous number of likes.
That was amazing, sir. Great performance.
Thanks for listening!
It's not too often I smile constantly while watching a music video.
This was one.
It's good you weren't weeping gently.....thanks!
I could listen to this all day
Glad you like!
~~~ *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.
James -Thank you very much!
Sooo very cool. Wonderful job Mr. Daniel Estrem.
Thanks Weston! glad you like it
I have been playing for over 50 years and greatly appreciate what it must take to master such an instrument. I don't how I would ever start to tune that instrument. I'd like try though. God bless you brother.
Thanks Dave! replacing the friction pegs with mechanical pegs helps, but it's still a challenge.
When you play a lute that wonderfully, the words don't matter. Beautiful!
Thanks!
Outstanding, thank you so much, for sharing your talent with us.
Wonderful rendition
Joseph --Thanks for listening!
Found this in among the suggestions. It is wonderful! and worth every second spent listening to a masterfully played and faithful rendition of the original. Bravo!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Here is yet another example of the joy the Beatles' music has brought, and is continuing to bring to all of us in so many varied, masterful and innovative renderings. Bravo!
Thanks for listening
This brought me a renewed appreciation for this song. Brilliant!
Thanks! glad you like
I love this for so many reasons. Of course, the playing is beautiful, the articulation is perfect, and the arrangement is stunningly true to the original with nuanced adjustments made to the melody to better suit the instrument. But even beyond that, I think this showcases the universality of truly great music. Who cares what instrument it's being played on? The style matters not -- classic melodies are classic melodies, regardless of instrumentation or style, and this showcases that the greatest songwriters of all-time, from Harrison to Simon to Dylan to Young, have a special magic to their tunes that allow them to go beyond their original recording. Just like the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Haydn, and others, I think the Beatles (and, in particular, George's contributions) will live forever more because of the simplistic and infectious nature of their composition. Thank you for this, Daniel.
Thanks Hayden! I appreciate what you wrote....
Beautiful! I didn't expect the lute to sound this good!
Thanks chris!
Just what I needed today. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Andy --So glad! thanks
Amazing song beautifully done. Thank you.
Thank You!
I welled up with emotion trying to sing along. Beautifully played.
Thanks Derek!
Thank you so much! This was AWESOME!!! WONDERFUL!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Thank You! / daniel
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.🙏💜🏔️
Glad you enjoyed it
A tremendous accomplishment, no mere cover, clearly a result of deeply studying the recording and solving a myriad of problems to pull this off. Bravo.
Thanks Ken! I appreciate your comment / daniel
Absolutely wonderful and atmospheric
thanks terence! glad you like it / daniel
I'm in awe of this man's skill
Thanks for listening!