That was beautiful. Effortlessly moving from his full voice to almost a whisper. All without waivering on a single note. The only thing missing was hearing the velvety tones of Brandon's speaking voice as an introduction or outro.
I was taught that this kind of singing has nothing to do with control. It's the letting go that matters. "Control" implies a determination and muscular engagement to achieve a predetermined goal.
@@aaron756 I could not disagree more. I've been a vocal pedagogue for fifty years. You learn the skill sets required so absolutely that you don't control, but allow it to happen. The learning will have become habit and the habit will give you the performance. Any attempt to control the voice is anathema to good singing. Unfortunately, there's quite a lot of very bad singing out there.
@@martyheresniak5203 I’ll put it this way, if I don’t make my voice work then it won’t. I know how to sing and I can sing pretty well, even if I do say so myself. If I don’t take deep breaths and think about what notes I want to hit and where the vibrato needs to go then it will never happen. If I don’t make my voice do that then it never will. Maybe singing is more effortless for some but for me I have to tell my voice what to do. Idk how you sing.
Wow! Nicholas Phan is amazing. At the same time a very sweet and masculine voice. One of my favorite male singers. I was listening to his album A Painted Tale earlier today and now this... This will be epic!
Brings me back to college days. You surprised me with Purcell. I enjoy his art song but I never thought about lute accompaniment for some reason. Really cool guys
Beautiful. I have been listening to the works of Silvius Leopold Weiss performed by Robert Barto. The vocalist is wonderful to hear with your beautiful Baroque Theorbo accompanient.👍❤
They didn't used to interrupt songs. UA-cam is becoming a hostile environment. If they could make you pay for blocking ads in your dreams, they would do it if they could.
Can't believe I only found this today. With the Theorbo's tuning it's probably a pipe dream but if it were possible I'd love to hear you and Nicholas do an arrangement of one of the Finzi songs. There's already a great arrangement of Britten's folk songs for guitar and voice but the fantasy of showing off the Theorbo's dynamics on some other 20th century art songs is pretty compelling - perhaps because it'd be so damn hard.
Brandon, beautifully done. What is your nail status on this? I got a starter lute, but cannot bring myself to cut off my nails (filing them short, however).
Thank you! In this recording I had nails on my fingers but not the thumb. I would definitely recommend filing them pretty short and trying to see if you can use flesh on the thumb. However you can indeed play lute with nails. Nothing wrong with it.
Why not put the links in the description? Unless they are there, which would mean I have a very specific form of blindness. Edit: Loved the recital. The melancholy in these songs is very sweet. Like a memory of lost love.
I was waiting for a Barroque version of Gimme the loot by Notorious BIG. Wasn't disappointed anyway. So beautiful
not what you wanted but you asked nicely so... ua-cam.com/video/F7XSGdSjkLg/v-deo.html
Well played sir!
LOL
That was beautiful. Effortlessly moving from his full voice to almost a whisper. All without waivering on a single note. The only thing missing was hearing the velvety tones of Brandon's speaking voice as an introduction or outro.
The control of his voice is absolutely amazing!
Right?!
I was taught that this kind of singing has nothing to do with control. It's the letting go that matters. "Control" implies a determination and muscular engagement to achieve a predetermined goal.
@@martyheresniak5203You literally need control over your voice to sing.
@@aaron756 I could not disagree more. I've been a vocal pedagogue for fifty years. You learn the skill sets required so absolutely that you don't control, but allow it to happen. The learning will have become habit and the habit will give you the performance. Any attempt to control the voice is anathema to good singing. Unfortunately, there's quite a lot of very bad singing out there.
@@martyheresniak5203 I’ll put it this way, if I don’t make my voice work then it won’t. I know how to sing and I can sing pretty well, even if I do say so myself. If I don’t take deep breaths and think about what notes I want to hit and where the vibrato needs to go then it will never happen. If I don’t make my voice do that then it never will. Maybe singing is more effortless for some but for me I have to tell my voice what to do. Idk how you sing.
Sometimes the youtube algorithm blesses you, this is so beautiful. Thank you.
I can't get over how beautiful the music on this channel is.
Its heart wrenchingly soulful whatever is being played/sung. Quite incredible.
👍this dude is amazing right...Hes always selling guitar lessons and stuff..he should just play live concerts and Songs. He has the gift.
Nicholas sings smoothly he makes it so easy.
Wow! Nicholas Phan is amazing. At the same time a very sweet and masculine voice. One of my favorite male singers. I was listening to his album A Painted Tale earlier today and now this... This will be epic!
Many thanks for the very kind words!
@@NicholasPhantenor Thank you for the amazing music you offer us!!!!! One more baroque album, please...
yes, I love his voice too... power and sweetness at the same time!
@@odisseu9149 it is on the wish-list for me, too!
@@triorubino-michakoeppen9105 Many thanks!
The emotional range of Nicolas’ voice is amazing. The combination of this duo is yet another complete success.
UA-cam needs more lute songs line this, with lute and voice.
That is my kind of duo... Theorbo master Brandon paired with best tenor voices I lately heard. Very well done !!!
this is something i couldnt imagine recorded
to see it live is absolutely mindblowing
This recording is an absolute treasure
This deserves millions of views.
Just exquisite! Bravo Nicholas and Brandon! I was especially happy to listen to the Purcell. Thank you for sharing this treasury. (Kirin)
Wow what a great singer! Cant forget my man killing it on the theorbo though.
Indeed, a gifted duo! Excellent.
"One day I'll play the lute like that"
--Me, eating Taco Bell in my underwear at my desk
Truly beautiful.
No it is in 3days time goodness I thought it was an already uploaded video
Simply incredible. So much emotion and skill ❤
Brings me back to college days. You surprised me with Purcell. I enjoy his art song but I never thought about lute accompaniment for some reason. Really cool guys
Beautiful. I have been listening to the works of Silvius Leopold Weiss performed by Robert Barto. The vocalist is wonderful to hear with your beautiful Baroque Theorbo accompanient.👍❤
Stunning music. Thanks for putting this out.
A fabulous presentation, most enjoyable! That includes the great performance, but also the recording quality for both vice and instrument.
Beautiful set Brandon, love it! I featured it on This is Classical Guitar.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the feature :) you're doing such great educational work on your channel.
@@brandonacker Thanks! We'll have to collaborate in the future!
Thank you for a wonderful performance.
Just found my Christmas music channel. Thank you, Brandon.
Che bella voce, signore !!! Bravissimo. Bravissimi entrambi
Beautiful
Ragazzi, siete meravigliosi!!! Bravissimi!!!
Some chord changes remind me of Hackett/Gabriel era Genesis... beautiful stuff!
Enchantingly beautiful. Thank you so much.
sublime
Superb Interpretations and performances. Bravo.
A beautiful recital. As good as any classic recording of this repertoire by an English Ensemble
That beautiful passacaille style
Perfect pairing of voice and instrument. Lovely😊
Very beautiful songs and an absolutely fantastic interpretation, lovely !
How can UA-cam interrupt such beautiful music with a tasteless add it’s beyond me!
On purpose. They want you to buy UA-cam Premium.
They didn't used to interrupt songs. UA-cam is becoming a hostile environment. If they could make you pay for blocking ads in your dreams, they would do it if they could.
It’s about the buck! $$$
This is beautiful... Thank you
Really, really, beautiful singing
Incredible. Wish I could give more for such a performance.
So beautiful! ❤
I love the text painting - the 'humble' theorbo bass
Bravo!
Beautiful performance! That man has a gorgeous voice.
That was incredible!
Какое удовольствие Вас слушать...
Beautiful voice
So beautiful
Amazing
Brandon knows more instruments than I know songs...
Can't believe I only found this today. With the Theorbo's tuning it's probably a pipe dream but if it were possible I'd love to hear you and Nicholas do an arrangement of one of the Finzi songs. There's already a great arrangement of Britten's folk songs for guitar and voice but the fantasy of showing off the Theorbo's dynamics on some other 20th century art songs is pretty compelling - perhaps because it'd be so damn hard.
Ahhh! great.
That was excellent, I enjoyed the bassiness (? ignorant layman talk) of the first song. So easy to listen to. Thanks for keeping the genre going.
Magnific!!!!
Hi friends, while we wait for the premiere, check out Nick's UA-cam channel here: ua-cam.com/users/grecchinois01
Beautiful ❤️
Nicely done! Bravo!
Magnifique ❤
Con la cara que tiene Nicholas es como si le dijera: ya we dame mi laúd.
More from you guys please🙏👍🌿🌟😁
Very nice. :)
Ottima voce 👏🏼
Superb!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Maravilhoso , emocionante!!😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful!
Give him the goddamn lute already!
Beautiful.... I oukd love to know the names of these songs.
Wow.
👏
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💥💥👌
Brandon, beautifully done. What is your nail status on this? I got a starter lute, but cannot bring myself to cut off my nails (filing them short, however).
Thank you! In this recording I had nails on my fingers but not the thumb. I would definitely recommend filing them pretty short and trying to see if you can use flesh on the thumb. However you can indeed play lute with nails. Nothing wrong with it.
Why not put the links in the description? Unless they are there, which would mean I have a very specific form of blindness.
Edit: Loved the recital. The melancholy in these songs is very sweet. Like a memory of lost love.
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Hello 👋
🌈😻🤙👏🥇
is it a Farouz song?
what do we gotta do to know what the songs are lol
Lemme see, this or Taylor Swift.