Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565

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  • Опубліковано 24 бер 2009
  • Bach toccata and fugue played on the chapman stick by Bob Culbertson. The chapman Stick invented by emmett Chapman is a 12 string touchboard. Tapping the strings into the frets creates enough vibration to be amplified. See my site stickmusic.com and Emmett;s site www.stick.com for more information about the Stick. and the music.

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  • @retskni
    @retskni 11 років тому +35

    You do have to admire the 39 people who gave this a 'thumbs down.' To let the world know how ignorant they are of genius and mastery is pretty ballsy. This music was written by a musical genius and rendered here most artfully by a master. Thank you, "Dr" Bob, for sharing your magic. You inspire.

    • @user-xv4up6oo3p
      @user-xv4up6oo3p 5 місяців тому +1

      To the thumb downers,first...
      Have you ever even seen aChapman Stick B4?
      Second,you 40 or so....your taste is in your ass...
      Well done Maestro!

    • @ayooooo541
      @ayooooo541 5 місяців тому +2

      What a nice time it was back then to see dislikes

    • @austinthornton3407
      @austinthornton3407 2 місяці тому

      39 out of 8.4k is probably the error rate, ie pressing the wrong button.

    • @DavidBostock-ti2fv
      @DavidBostock-ti2fv 2 місяці тому

      ​@@austinthornton3407
      That's just 8.4 thousand who don't know Bach's Tocatta And Fuge is not a jazz composition.

  • @burraldo
    @burraldo 2 місяці тому +2

    Bravissimo!!! You are the best chap-stick I've ever watched! Congratulations, man! ❤👍👍🎸🎸🍻🍻

  • @Gene63
    @Gene63 10 років тому +84

    As an organist, I find this a wonderful version of one of my favorite pieces to play!!! Thank you for this video. I am amazed at what you do with your fingers and some strings. It took me 3 keyboards and pedals to achieve this!!!

  • @KaplaBen
    @KaplaBen 7 років тому +102

    Bach: organs look weird in 2017

  • @smf2914
    @smf2914 10 років тому +4

    I'm blown away. Really, bravo. I've never seen the stick played like that. I just did a search for Chapman Stick and I was intrigued by your entry. Watched the whole thing. Simply amazing. Thanks, you made my day. Peace. Scott Fitzgerald, Quincy, IL

  • @jpfitness
    @jpfitness 12 років тому +2

    Very night... I have never heard of a "Chapman Stick" before clicking on this link and I am glad I did. Great fugue!

  • @DharmaMidget
    @DharmaMidget 7 років тому +70

    This is the kind of video that deserves millions of views.
    Just beautiful.

    • @Salafrance
      @Salafrance 7 років тому +2

      The wishful thinking of a sad little guy who gets his jollies from being a (very small) cock on the internets.

    • @DharmaMidget
      @DharmaMidget 7 років тому +4

      Dildo Shwaggins Thus isn't Grinder. I'm not interested in your micropenis.

    • @TheRocknrollmaniac
      @TheRocknrollmaniac 7 років тому

      come on people its dildo schwagins he never was a good troll

  • @jonah3936
    @jonah3936 2 роки тому +3

    this came up when i was searching for baliset music (you know, like from Dune) and honestly this is exactly what i picture when reading. cool stuff.

  • @jimbarrofficial
    @jimbarrofficial 4 роки тому +23

    I know this has been around for a while, but it's an amazing rendition. Sounds almost harpsichord-like due to the string percussion and timbre.

  • @kylewoodard5347
    @kylewoodard5347 3 дні тому

    This piece often gets a strange wrap but you have to remember it was written as a love song. Both this instrument and the wonderful rendition help to bring this piece out of the "creepy organ song" context and highlight the love that was put into it. Wonderfully done

  • @randymarkley5634
    @randymarkley5634 5 місяців тому +1

    I just imagine JSB seeing this performance. The unusual instrument, the interpretation, I can’t image he’d not be fascinated and very pleased.

  • @jockojohn3294
    @jockojohn3294 6 років тому +1

    I like his version of the pieces. Lots of people are sticklers for playing exactly what's on a page, but I like the player to put his spin on it, because it make the piece come alive. Nice.

  • @blueyedboymrdeath
    @blueyedboymrdeath 9 років тому +26

    A person who has raised the level of artistry on a relatively new instrument like this is worthy of a Macarthur fellowship, IMHO & FWIW.

  • @curbowman
    @curbowman 15 років тому +1

    I do agree that Mr. Culbertson is one of the greatest stick players out there. He is the kind of person who extends the boundaries of what can be done and open new paths to the rest. Way to go!

  • @nikolatesla248
    @nikolatesla248 10 років тому +18

    Very Nice!
    Classical Music truly is the best!

    • @Whitefox-pc7lp
      @Whitefox-pc7lp 6 років тому +2

      I'm sorry about what Westinghouse and the government did with your work.

  • @bananadogs5
    @bananadogs5 6 років тому +1

    This is AMAZING!!! I love Bach! I am 69, am getting ready to buy my first Chapman Stick. I live in a small town in Central Texas and will have to teach myself. I taught myself to play guitar when I was 16 on an $8 guitar I bought in Juarez by listening to Peter Paul and Mary 78 & 1/3 long playing vinyl records....

  • @_datacorrupted-3750
    @_datacorrupted-3750 6 років тому +8

    My mind can't find a logical reason why anyone would dislike this.

    • @jorgemartin5093
      @jorgemartin5093 5 років тому

      They are deaf RIcky Martin fans...what you can expect from them???

    • @jacobsargent6183
      @jacobsargent6183 3 роки тому

      Australians trying to like.

  • @Flemmingdoerken
    @Flemmingdoerken 15 років тому +1

    Truly outstanding Bob.

  • @Anonymoose
    @Anonymoose 15 років тому +1

    Magnificent! You always amaze me, Bob, with the music that you and the Chapman Stick can produce.

  • @johncharlillo5538
    @johncharlillo5538 10 років тому +3

    Masterful! Beautiful! Made me cry. Great rendition of this BAROQUE classic.

  • @U2WB
    @U2WB 5 місяців тому

    This is so brilliant that it’s staggering. I am totally in awe. I have been playing guitar for 58 years and have been considering trying a Chapman Stick, but the learning curve seems daunting. Watching you, Sir, has me wondering whether I could ever hope to master this instrument. Your performance on it is as far away for me as guitar once was when I was 8 years old.

  • @iwatchsomevideos
    @iwatchsomevideos 4 роки тому +1

    One of the best and simplest yet expressive tones used to cover this song, imo. Bravo

  • @retskni
    @retskni 11 років тому +5

    Eddie Van who?!! Mr Bob you rock!! Thank you for morphing this work of a musical genius into something truly extraordinary. You have skills. Wow. Now, please excuse me while I pick my jaw up from the floor.

    • @alunepps4272
      @alunepps4272 2 роки тому

      I was just thinking similar. EVH and thus man. THAT would be something to get me a doctor about!

  • @sariellemederholm8858
    @sariellemederholm8858 8 років тому +8

    Wonderful preformance and interpretation by Mr Cullbertson. I have never heard of this instrument before and it has a Wonderful tone that reminds of both the citar, cembalo, lute and elctrical guitar. I hope to hear more Bach from Mr Cullbertson in the future.

  • @andybrown2006
    @andybrown2006 Рік тому

    I remember seeing you when I used to sell tie-dyes at festivals. I saw you a few times at the show in Occoquan, VA. We talked about the chapman stick and music in general. I still have some of your CD's. Glad to see you still playing. Such a fantastic talent on a remarkable instrument

  • @mandopiano
    @mandopiano 14 років тому +2

    Bob, another amazing performance! If Bach had a Stick, I think he would've performed this piece on it, given his love for the clavichord. Thanks for another great creation!

  • @freemancrouch
    @freemancrouch 10 років тому +12

    Have been listening to your Beatles tunes, and been thinking that the Stick was like a baroque instrument, and I'd love to hear some Bach... and this just popped up! So, thank you for doing this. It seems to lay so well on the instrument. I hope you had fun with it. Bach and the stick seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly!

  • @SteveV74
    @SteveV74 11 місяців тому

    I never get tired of watching this

  • @JohnNepovietz
    @JohnNepovietz 8 років тому +3

    Bob, that was just incredible.

  • @Cooliefuse28
    @Cooliefuse28 8 років тому +4

    Classical Music on a Chapman Stick? This is awesome.

  • @tboysrocknroll9252
    @tboysrocknroll9252 8 років тому

    I could listen to this all day...

  • @rineric3214
    @rineric3214 10 років тому +1

    Yes, I have ALWAYS been flabbergasted by your skill, but my special thanks for doing the Toccata And Fugue in Dm!

  • @harmonkeyfokker
    @harmonkeyfokker 14 років тому +1

    Ahhhhhh Bach!!!
    Good God what have I been missing?
    It was just yesterday that I discovered you ( and the Chapman stick). Today I am a devotee! Spanish style, Bach, Little Wing or Blues it doesn't matter -- your virtuosity is apparent and awe inspiring. And I can see why someone with your talent would be drawn to such a wonderful axe. 10 stars! ( 5 for each hand)

  • @animalityyy
    @animalityyy 15 років тому +1

    Amazing instrument, amazing performance...
    !!!!!!!!!

  • @gotbass33727
    @gotbass33727 13 років тому

    You are the best Stick player on youtube, other than Rob's One Cloud. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you for posting them.

  • @eightieslou
    @eightieslou 11 років тому

    I stood in front of you for about 1/2 hr watching you play at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. If I could have stayed all day, I would have. Amazing is not even adequate enough to describe your talent.

  • @dunderola
    @dunderola 15 років тому +1

    Awesome as always, Bob ! Outstanding performance.

  • @psychotikpaisano
    @psychotikpaisano Рік тому

    After the years I keep coming back to this masterpiece on strings, thanks for sharing this with us Robert!

  • @jameswcollett
    @jameswcollett 8 років тому +2

    So precise and sensitive. Wonderful!

  • @lonely270
    @lonely270 12 років тому +9

    Its amazing how your interpretation sir makes this sound so jazzy sometimes. I'm totally mind-blown.

  • @raptureorbust
    @raptureorbust 14 років тому

    i've never heard of a chapman stick before, but the musical community and you tube are now richer because of it. thanks for posting.

  • @dekewave
    @dekewave 2 роки тому

    Wow, just totally wonderful Bob.

  • @christopherkerns639
    @christopherkerns639 2 роки тому

    This is perhaps the finest versions of this masterpiece I have ever had the privilidge of hearing!
    A true treat for the ear and a joy to the heart! Thank you! Keep the classics alive!

  • @marthy995
    @marthy995 9 років тому +1

    This is so extremly great. All star-master level. Love the instument. Gretings from Sweden.

  • @chronicmonkey
    @chronicmonkey 5 років тому

    I'm just lost for words. It's been an extremely long time since I've this piece has brought me to tears.
    That's was beyond beautiful. Thank you so very much! ♥

  • @dc4019
    @dc4019 8 років тому

    The fugue piece was all was my favourite classical price. Robert really gave it life with the chapman stick. BRAVO!

  • @saillesimonetti6094
    @saillesimonetti6094 9 років тому

    As a guitarist, I'm flabbergasted. Bravissimo to Bob Culbertson! Thank you for posting all of these; I can't get enough of your music! It's official--I'm in love with the chapman stick. *sighhhhhhhhhhh* :)

  • @YaxisX
    @YaxisX 4 роки тому

    That is so beautifully done Bob Culbertson. I am happy to see you performing.

  • @gmarkroberts2649
    @gmarkroberts2649 9 років тому

    Beautiful, simply beautiful.

  • @tonyanthony550
    @tonyanthony550 7 років тому

    Amazing work! Truly mesmerising.

  • @dweb823
    @dweb823 6 років тому

    I've loved this Bach masterpiece ever since my college roommate, a music major and incredible organist played it over and over on the campus organ. I've heard it played on the organ at the Cathedral of Lund, Sweden and by orchestras, but have to admit this rendition is right up there with the best of them. Had never heard of a Chapman Stick until now. Great platform for this magnificent Bach composition.

  • @TheFolksinger
    @TheFolksinger 15 років тому

    Wonderful music and wonderful performance. We are all enriched and encouraged. Five stars is all we can give?

  • @MrMarwanKhalifa
    @MrMarwanKhalifa 9 років тому +1

    thank you very much for sharing. Great playing. I dont know this instrument but like the sound. Much respect to you and all your beloved ones. Merry christmas.

  • @fireiron123
    @fireiron123 14 років тому

    i appreciate the people that take time to learn these types of instruments.

  • @lughlongarm76
    @lughlongarm76 12 років тому +1

    This is so excellent it makes me think Bach wrote it for the Chapman Stick. It just sounds... right. I love it.

  • @abella33
    @abella33 10 років тому +6

    Genial interpretación. Mis mas sinceras felicitaciones.

  • @stone9.098
    @stone9.098 5 років тому

    Best Chapman Stick player alive! You, Bob Culbertson are The Master!

  • @brentenglish2592
    @brentenglish2592 Рік тому

    I think I first heard this recording 13 years ago and it still makes my eyes damp.

  • @johneck4639
    @johneck4639 7 років тому

    Beautiful and super-impressive! Thank you

  • @stefanwessel6092
    @stefanwessel6092 2 роки тому

    Womderful. What a well spent 8 Minutes. I can only imagine the practice time that you had to put in this adaption. Marvelous! Greetings from Vienna!

  • @JamesIreland
    @JamesIreland 11 років тому

    It starts out absolutely remarkable and just gets better and better. OMFG

  • @Raulenriquedd
    @Raulenriquedd 3 роки тому

    Amazing! beautiful tone, beautiful entonation, feeling, everithing!! congratulations!!!!!

  • @doughsnakes
    @doughsnakes 9 років тому +1

    Really nice. I have always been intrigued by the stick. This makes we want one.

  • @markberto9648
    @markberto9648 7 років тому

    Beautiful interpretation! Loved the renditions....

  • @asmodevsluxuria
    @asmodevsluxuria 9 років тому +1

    Amazing, simply amazing. specially the fugue

  • @Anymodal
    @Anymodal 9 років тому +3

    This is ridiculously good!!!! Amazing!!

  • @MichaelBLevi
    @MichaelBLevi 8 років тому

    That was incredible Bob.

  • @robertnewman668
    @robertnewman668 10 років тому

    Fascinating to listen to and watch, brilliant,.thank you

  • @justintuttle1133
    @justintuttle1133 6 років тому

    What an amazing performance. Well done. My God!

  • @Gorbyrev
    @Gorbyrev 12 років тому

    Beautiful and wonderful - many many thanks.

  • @mrmemr9845
    @mrmemr9845 8 місяців тому

    Wow amazing bob, great to meet you!

  • @SuperGuitarjim
    @SuperGuitarjim 12 років тому

    I saw Bob and his Stickband play in Ca. back in the 80's.
    He rocked the stick back then. He had some very interesting guitars;-)
    The guy is amazing!

  • @bc78260
    @bc78260 Рік тому

    So very beautiful. Thank you, Mr.Culbertson.🙂

  • @DSizzle7
    @DSizzle7 13 років тому

    Excellent... A fine show of both musical talent...

  • @rungej
    @rungej 11 років тому

    I saw you in San Francisco earlier this month playing out in front of the hard rock cafe. I was visiting there from South Dakota. You're such an inspiration man.. Amazing sounds come out of those fingers!!

  • @ianskeggs5294
    @ianskeggs5294 6 років тому

    The skill and the tanisity is musical, Thankyou

  • @brianja1821
    @brianja1821 4 роки тому

    Just amazing... thank you Bob!

  • @mikkiflynn7510
    @mikkiflynn7510 8 років тому

    I got to meet you when you played at my college. DeAnza college in CA. 1992. It was a pleasure to meet you and I have been in love with the Stick ever since then. Amazing instrument.

  • @marcelogregoriollanos7587
    @marcelogregoriollanos7587 6 років тому

    Asombroso, extraordinariamente Musical!!!. Gracias por vuestro Arte!!!

  • @sergeleblanc804
    @sergeleblanc804 11 років тому

    Can't imagine the amount of work this took! My hat is off to you, Sir!!!

  • @donalddodson7365
    @donalddodson7365 3 роки тому

    Fantastic! Creative use of a truly new instrument (circa 1971) and a truly classic Bach piece (~1704~1750). Well performed. Thank you!

  • @quinxx12
    @quinxx12 10 років тому +13

    First time seeing this awesome instrument and suddenly flabergasted by your skill, master :)

    • @nailujh
      @nailujh 10 років тому +3

      Look for Guillermo Cides if you like

    • @andres-iz4zq
      @andres-iz4zq 6 років тому

      guillermo are so great, tony levin too but diferent

  • @wetigaz
    @wetigaz 12 років тому

    I love that sound. beautiful acoustics too

  • @seandaniels7319
    @seandaniels7319 6 років тому

    Amazing music my brother. Simply amazing

  • @MajorMeowmers
    @MajorMeowmers 5 років тому

    Saw him play at Pier 39 in SF this weekend, this guy is an absolute total complete Beast! Super nice guy and probably one of the best musicians if not the best musician I've seen with my own two eyes! Such a huge repertoire and he played it all day long flawlessly!

  • @WolfOverdrive
    @WolfOverdrive 15 років тому

    Wow, that is amazing! This, in my opinion is an amazing guitar song! But especially for the STICK. I love that instrument and song! Great job!

  • @mattaustin4
    @mattaustin4 10 років тому

    My favorite pipe organ peice that absolute brilliant justice was done to..........Thank you...........

  • @Thisisparadoxalstudios
    @Thisisparadoxalstudios 6 років тому

    First time I actually danced to Bach's music ! Soul touching :)

  • @passivepuppy
    @passivepuppy 15 років тому

    Thank you so much for posting this. It's very inspiring.

  • @TheABYSSCINIAN
    @TheABYSSCINIAN 10 років тому

    Beautiful playing of a classic piece of classical

  • @THEtimguitartaylor
    @THEtimguitartaylor Рік тому

    Bob is a national treasure. His skills are as developed as they get. When Emmet Chapman himself acknowledges Bob as the best there is…fwiw, his guitar chops would leave most accomplished maestros take notice.

  • @CrimsonFox36
    @CrimsonFox36 10 років тому

    Absolutely Beautiful!

  • @jkeigh
    @jkeigh 12 років тому

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @tonyennis3008
    @tonyennis3008 5 років тому

    Best thing I have heard on a Chapman.

  • @TheKichupa
    @TheKichupa 13 років тому

    a great piece of art !
    Thanks to this good mood you give me for the whole day :D !

  • @ContemporaryDulcimer
    @ContemporaryDulcimer 9 років тому

    That is a GREAT piece of arranging!

  • @chrono0097
    @chrono0097 10 років тому +1

    These músics should be considered genius.. They are genius... Simply amazing

  • @KurtStoffer
    @KurtStoffer 6 років тому

    Wow ! Mesmerizing ! That's Awesome !

  • @37MrToxic
    @37MrToxic 11 років тому

    Great performance where skill becomes art. I love it!

  • @JamesDziezynski
    @JamesDziezynski 8 років тому

    Amazing work here, great job!