Probably my favorite arrangement of this piece. The bass note ornamentation is not at all excessive (Segovia's) but conversely enhances the mood and sentiment of the piece itself. A perfect complement. Thank you Julian.
Of course Julian Bream had no idea they were filming just his face, but the camera director who chose to spend over half the video zoomed in on just the face? That is just nuts. Most videos of a guitar player focus on the guitar. It made the video seem like Bream was just projecting the music with his mind or something. It seems like the director wasn't actually watching a live monitor of what was being filmed at the time.
What would happen if you saw Julian Bream's hands? Isn't it enough to hear sounds that have no color harmony during transitions? If it is Bach, it means there is a perfect composition. The perfect composition must be played perfectly; Because they believed in a perfect God. Barrueco is a very good interpreter of Bach. good luck......
If you could see his hands your brain would explode out of your ears from all of the unfiltered awesome, be glad the cameraman saved you from such a fate
@jsnauwaert "not very good"? are you kidding,, hes got such a big reputation because he's one of the most expressive guitarists of our time. if you "dont understand" why he has that reputation one has to wonder if you understand classical guitar???
@mcj3691 Know what you mean, I like to see the guitar playing and not just the face. Still, wonderful music. A sincere thanks to the one who posted this.
A football writer said about Pelé: "Was he the greatest footbal player ever? Every time \i watched him I was convinced he was, only to later be racked with doubts" Similarly, I often think about how technically proficient so many guitarist are, then I switch on YT and watch a video like this. There is still simply noone to compare with Julian Bream
MarkAntony Many thanks from Lima, Perú. I have a cassette with splendid Mr. Bream's versions of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, Britten's Courtly dances from 'Gloriana' and Vivaldi's Concert for Guitar. Its a souvenir of my youth, thanks again.
I gotta say, I really liked it... but yeah, the camera needed a shot of his left hand for us guitarists. Just a shot of his face gets a bit uncomfortable.
Its just a very old recording that seems to have had problems even when it was initally recorded and broadcasted. This is Bream! :) I think its almost silly to think otherwise. I definitely like the part where we meets eyes with whomever in the audience and gives them a nod. Probably a somewhat strange moment for the audience member, but hes almost looking at the camera and its about as close as ill ever get to meeting this legend! haha
This is merely two masters communicating across more than 200 years... JS simply whispers.. 'with feeling Julian'.... and Bream scrunches up his face and plays, and whispers back.... 'yes master....'
@belinox I wonder if Bream just happened to get in their 1st & establish that niche. Since there have been hundreds classical guitarists equally as brilliant as Bream but he's got it all sown up market wise so they don't really get a look in CD sales wise.
lol the video says prelude in G while the text says 1007 ... look this is cello suit 1 bwv 1007 and it starts in C By the way , brilliant performance and worthy of my stamp of approval.
audio quality sucks though and its in D, infact you retune the E string on the guitar to a D in order to play Breams arrangement. Saw the great man once at the Royal Scottish Academy of music and drama Glasgow, was 2awesome.
@pobinr lots of classical guitarists are composers too, and a lot of the guitarists that don't compose will still rewrite, rearrange, and obviously reinterpret great music.
Hi Mark Anthony, don't have he patience to look thru 188 comments to find out if this Prelude is in the key of D or G, I'm sure there must be at least one comment asking this? And the camera man filmed half the piece showing Julian's face, which we love to see, but many of us also want to see his hands!
it is I (many people think it is better than me but the complete sentence would be "he's a lot better than I am" thus "than I") I learned it from an SAT study guide :P
i mean that his version of this concert piece has the 6th tune in D. Whereas other version don't. This master piece is in the key of G major not Dmajor.
@mcj3691 hahahah I love your comment its so funny one thinks that Julian is about to explode , but you are right , i dont see why the camera is not on his hands
I wish the camera would have caught more of the left hand fingering ---seems like every guitarist that plays this it a little differently---would have liked to see what Juliann's fingering was from start to finish.
@bobbyismysuperdog I myself am a Classical Guitar Player but im going to have to disagree despite the bias i commonly have when listening to music. There is truly no comparison in the color and dynamics of the guitar. There is also no comparison to the volume, stability, and range of the piano, and there is no comparison with the passion, vibrato, and sound of the typical orchestral instruments (cello, viola, & violin).
@jsnauwaert it's not julian bream playing ! how can you think that bream plays like that ?? it's a joke of course !! bream is on the video, but not in the audio !
It would be foolish to try and replicate Vieuxtemps and Camille Saint-Saens brilliance on the guitar, it would be ridiculous to try and gain the beauty and uniqueness of Chopin, Beethoven, and Listz on the guitar, and it would be ridiculously foolish to try and replicate true guitar pieces on any other instruments. Each instrument has its incredible aspect, and it is impossible to uphold one and exclude the others as a true Classical Music appreciator.
A great classical player but he was also a great jazz guitarist in the early days...could've rolled with Almeida, Byrd,,Mattola.. likewise they couldve easily chosen the classical path. Interesting though they all had each others albums.
This is from a time when recordings weren't so good as they are today. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but the most of the nonsensical comments on here show what a vile brain some people have. Can you lot do any better?
Probably my favorite arrangement of this piece. The bass note ornamentation is not at all excessive (Segovia's) but conversely enhances the mood and sentiment of the piece itself. A perfect complement. Thank you Julian.
is amazin and he is one of the greatest but personally :
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I love the ending, and the place, audience, suite, and mood.
i wish those days were back. when classical guitarists got media time :(
Bream's facial expressions are with no doubt an important part of his playing, but not THAT IMPORTANT. Come on! I want to see his hands.
Of course Julian Bream had no idea they were filming just his face, but the camera director who chose to spend over half the video zoomed in on just the face? That is just nuts. Most videos of a guitar player focus on the guitar. It made the video seem like Bream was just projecting the music with his mind or something. It seems like the director wasn't actually watching a live monitor of what was being filmed at the time.
What would happen if you saw Julian Bream's hands? Isn't it enough to hear sounds that have no color harmony during transitions? If it is Bach, it means there is a perfect composition. The perfect composition must be played perfectly; Because they believed in a perfect God. Barrueco is a very good interpreter of Bach. good luck......
Best recital of this piece ever.
Very well played Bach's Prelude! 🎶🎸🎼🎵
If you could see his hands your brain would explode out of your ears from all of the unfiltered awesome, be glad the cameraman saved you from such a fate
Classical guitar has and always will be the best.
a pioneer in both baroque interpretation and comb overs! JB rocks!!
Mucho pelo en flequillo, ceja y patilla, y poco en la coronilla.
I am saddened by the negative comments. I am glad to hear the maestro play this.
@jsnauwaert "not very good"? are you kidding,, hes got such a big reputation because he's one of the most expressive guitarists of our time. if you "dont understand" why he has that reputation one has to wonder if you understand classical guitar???
one of the best music pieces in history of men
I am glad to have the opportunity to see the Bream videos you post.
Tim
The Maestros comb-over is flawless!
@mcj3691 Know what you mean, I like to see the guitar playing and not just the face. Still, wonderful music. A sincere thanks to the one who posted this.
The original was in G, the guitar transcriptis in D major.
A football writer said about Pelé: "Was he the greatest footbal player ever? Every time \i watched him I was convinced he was, only to later be racked with doubts"
Similarly, I often think about how technically proficient so many guitarist are, then I switch on YT and watch a video like this. There is still simply noone to compare with Julian Bream
Segovia is double of this man
@@paolouta4926 😂
Julian Bream a genius of the guitar.
MarkAntony Many thanks from Lima, Perú. I have a cassette with splendid Mr. Bream's versions of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, Britten's Courtly dances from 'Gloriana' and Vivaldi's Concert for Guitar. Its a souvenir of my youth, thanks again.
MY FAVORITE VERSION
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I asked my uncle who I should learn from and he said Bream or Williams. Sad to find out Bream had passed. What a G.
Because many people can play this, but only few can compose such masterpieces
how is this insightful in ANY way??? that is the most obvious conclusion every single human being would come to
Rest in peace jullian bream
Fantastico y Hermoso! Alb Cal 2016 ajc
El más grande guitarrista. Así de simple.
I gotta say, I really liked it...
but yeah, the camera needed a shot of his left hand for us guitarists. Just a shot of his face gets a bit uncomfortable.
Wonderful! Thank you so much!
Its just a very old recording that seems to have had problems even when it was initally recorded and broadcasted. This is Bream! :) I think its almost silly to think otherwise. I definitely like the part where we meets eyes with whomever in the audience and gives them a nod. Probably a somewhat strange moment for the audience member, but hes almost looking at the camera and its about as close as ill ever get to meeting this legend! haha
This has just made my day :)
thank goodness for the change of shot at 1:20- I'm sure a few viewers thought he was pulling his pud for the first part...
This is merely two masters communicating across more than 200 years... JS simply whispers.. 'with feeling Julian'.... and Bream scrunches up his face and plays, and whispers back.... 'yes master....'
¡¡Grandioso Bream!!
when bream makes the O face you know its gonna be good
This is brilliant!
why is everyone saying its not bream? its clearly his sound and a pretty decent performance
Bravo Maestro...Oh ...I don't mind that I can't see his hands..I only use my ears. Bravo Maestro!!!
@belinox I wonder if Bream just happened to get in their 1st & establish that niche. Since there have been hundreds classical guitarists equally as brilliant as Bream but he's got it all sown up market wise so they don't really get a look in CD sales wise.
explendido !
Magnific !
Just an amazing song! 5 *
now i remember you ollie! ... elementary school, you really havent changed at all
@ishymuu1 yes, you're right, it's Bream playing , but if you look at his face at the end.... i think he was sick that day... nobody is perfect...
lol the video says prelude in G while the text says 1007 ...
look this is cello suit 1 bwv 1007 and it starts in C
By the way , brilliant performance and worthy of my stamp of approval.
Epic comb over!
Amazing!
excellent!
Muy lindo, me trae Paz y Armonía.
audio quality sucks though and its in D, infact you retune the E string on the guitar to a D in order to play Breams arrangement. Saw the great man once at the Royal Scottish Academy of music and drama Glasgow, was 2awesome.
@pobinr lots of classical guitarists are composers too, and a lot of the guitarists that don't compose will still rewrite, rearrange, and obviously reinterpret great music.
Hi Mark Anthony, don't have he patience to look thru 188 comments to find out if this Prelude is in the key of D or G, I'm sure there must be at least one comment asking this? And the camera man filmed half the piece showing Julian's face, which we love to see, but many of us also want to see his hands!
can't everybody just listen instead of talking about seeing his hands?
No
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
it is I
(many people think it is better than me but the complete sentence would be "he's a lot better than I am" thus "than I")
I learned it from an SAT study guide :P
brilliant
Something funny happened at 1:50-1:55.
That was quite normal in the old time video era
is because the church where he play is build over an ancient pagan temple
On mute it's like two minutes of constipated bream
@MucusFelidae Agreed!
The original was in G major. And his transcription was in D Major. So, he actually had it right.
Like the little bass thingie around 0:43
@ownzjo0 It's the Orgasmic feeling that one gets when playing such piece.
@maurobgoode
I agree, but what about the best music pieces in history of rabbits?
Camera man, on point.
i mean that his version of this concert piece has the 6th tune in D. Whereas other version don't. This master piece is in the key of G major not Dmajor.
u can't see his hands but look at how relaxed his shoulders are.
@ownzjo0 Perhaps you should try closing your eyes and keeping the sound on, in that case.
nice playing.
@mcj3691 hahahah I love your comment its so funny
one thinks that Julian is about to explode , but you are right , i dont see why the camera is not on his hands
凄い。最後の低音、どうやって弾いているんだろう
this malfunction at 1:54 sounds strangely fascinating.
@eirinikos:
it's quite silly to write something like this but actually you're right. ^^
@mcj3691 haha yes though the face shot can clearly show how the music affected him, which can be beneficial in a different less direct way.
I wish the camera would have caught more of the left hand fingering ---seems like every guitarist that plays this it a little differently---would have liked to see what Juliann's fingering was from start to finish.
cool brows
@bobbyismysuperdog I myself am a Classical Guitar Player but im going to have to disagree despite the bias i commonly have when listening to music. There is truly no comparison in the color and dynamics of the guitar. There is also no comparison to the volume, stability, and range of the piano, and there is no comparison with the passion, vibrato, and sound of the typical orchestral instruments (cello, viola, & violin).
@jsnauwaert it's not julian bream playing ! how can you think that bream plays like that ??
it's a joke of course !! bream is on the video, but not in the audio !
hence the song in D
Thats right, he's so good his colon could play Bach better than most.
Eitherway, it'd be funny if at the start of the video it zoomed out and he was playing an xbox or something :P
censorship at 0:28, a note they don't want us to hear. but why?
@leonthebaker Yes. I want to respond, but words are so inadequate.
@pobinr he felt in love with his face :D
@ToXin88 you think thats bad, you should watch slava gregorian play! his whole body moves with his face!
Which BWV is that??
1007.
Lol what kind of username is that
@@collette6531 yeah he should have chosen a cool username like Vhjjcchhvhh
It would be foolish to try and replicate Vieuxtemps and Camille Saint-Saens brilliance on the guitar, it would be ridiculous to try and gain the beauty and uniqueness of Chopin, Beethoven, and Listz on the guitar, and it would be ridiculously foolish to try and replicate true guitar pieces on any other instruments. Each instrument has its incredible aspect, and it is impossible to uphold one and exclude the others as a true Classical Music appreciator.
this is the cello suite in g, not prelude in d...
It's the prelude from the G maj cello suite but transposed to D for guitar.
Clueless
protip; when Bach wrote this piece moderns guitar dont exists.
Is he blind? I noticed he was closing his eyes alot. Very good.
@ownzjo0 To be fair, it's only 1:20 - but man, does he work up a sweat.
@pobinr He has no hands. He does his job by foots
comments pages is pure hell on Earth!
ditto
pure and hell?
A great classical player but he was also a great jazz guitarist in the early days...could've rolled with Almeida, Byrd,,Mattola.. likewise they couldve easily chosen the classical path. Interesting though they all had each others albums.
the cameraman was reading hes face lol
He has the 6th in D.
In the zone......
no where close to Segovia's version. But REALLY good :D
This is from a time when recordings weren't so good as they are today. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but the most of the nonsensical comments on here show what a vile brain some people have. Can you lot do any better?
@mcj3691 agreed
It was the F note.
Suite nº 1 in G...
Bream nails BWV 997, but no one plays 1007 as Segovia!
He looks concerned, too...
show me the guitar!
@mcj3691 me too!
i think mr Julian Bream was playing piano, until i saw the guitar on this video