During the 30 year civil war in Sri Lanka in the 90's we had no TV, no electricity and no food. But as kids, we used to collect old batteries and operate a small radio and would wait till they played this song at 9.55pm everynight before the local news. The war is now over and the country is peaceful; but nothing can takeaway the memories this song brings. I never knew the name of the song, neither the name of the composer and nether did I know the song was 400 years old. When the batteries run out of power, we leave it in the sun to charge, as we couldn't afford to buy. Listening to this song, was our only happiness during the war. Our tummies were empty, but our hearts were full.
When my grandad was in hospice, I offered to play this music at his funeral. He said " if you manage it your a better man than I am". I done it . I played it with all my soul and heart on the keyboard. I love him and miss him VERY much. I believe I will see him again one day.
My wife passed away 11 years ago, my daughters have been married, my father in law has passed, my grandchildren born. An endless progression of beginnings and endings. This song is the sound of my life. Thank you!
Like a Romanian poet wrote - "and I hear the Earth, moving towards the stars, pushed by the beats of my heart". Be strong and continue, you are needed in the life of everyone.
I've heard this song many years ago and couldn't find what it was until 3 years or so. Upon rehearing it over and over it gave me thought that this must be the sound of love and life how it passes us by in all good and sad moments. While this performance by Nippon New Philharmonic Orchestra is amazing on its own, for me it's illustrated perfectly in this Japanese commercial: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XnOWGVCUJw8.html Hope you'll like it and all the best from Poland! P.S.: In the comment there is description of what they say though these words no matter the language express same.
This piece of music had a profound effect on my life. I was going through a very turmoiling time in my life where I cried non stop for a week and I wouldn't sleep because I was afraid to die. Then my music teacher played this song for me and it was as if God was saying don't be afraid I have set a place for you. I suddenly stopped crying and I am no longer afraid. This piece of music is a gift from God through the most amazing composer in history.
I heard recently that studies has been done about this piece of music, it's truly amazing : this music specificly "activate" the 8 fondamentals amino acids in our body. It's like the Goldberg variations of JS Bach : a mathematical architecture trough music...
Even as a young child from a tough upbringing I found great comfort in this song, both audibly and spiritually. At 58 years old I appreciate it more than ever I've listened to this over and over as it helped me through very tough times. This version by this group of very talented artists is one of the most beautiful versions that I can remember.
You are right. It is one of the best versions I have heard. Like you, it is very emotional for me. I am walking down the aisle more than 30 years ago, a fairy tale wedding of epic proportion. And I am remembering it falling apart two years later, remembering the violence. But I was blessed even then, blessed to have my son, who has been the sun, the moon, and the stars in my sky. A gift like no other.
Vous avez exactement la même réflexion que moi au sujet de cette musique 🎶 🎶 Cet orchestre La musique m' a toujours aidé à surmonter mes souffrances et trouver la joie et la force de continuer le chemin avec optimisme .
Good luck buddy :) I believe you can do it One simple tip: switch to cello or double bass, and loop play the 8 notes until the piece ends. It’ll be easier :>
Pachelbel can give a room peace for a few moments, Jesus can give someone peace for an eternity. Trust in Jesus my friend. This is a reality for the Christian “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - Romans 5:1 Grace and peace
Did you know, that Pechebel’s canon in D was an obscure, unknown composition found in a German church from the 1690’s? That was 300 years ago. It was discovered by accident in the 1900s and slowly gained popularity. Legend says this tune was originally composed as a wedding march for the composer’s wife or the wife of a friend. The reason why it is so beautiful is because the composer was in love when he made the tune. And it comes across in the music. You feel what true love is.
This tune was probably made for the wedding of Johann Christoph Bach in 1694, he was the older brother of Johann Sebastian Bach, in my opinion the greatest composer of all times.
That's not true. The original composition was made for chamber music, not orchestal music and it's tempo was much faster. In the 60's Francois Palliard made the slow version we know now. The original version even doesn't have its characteristic arpeggios. They were added on the Palliard version because some parts of the composition were borign while playing slow. Most of your comment is a fucking lie. Stop lying on the internet.
I'm 26 year old male. from London, UK and this music bring tears to my eyes heavily. Because it healed my depression when I was suicidal 8 years ago. Thank you for healing me whatever it was. 💓
You might want to rent/stream the classic movie from 1980 called "Ordinary People" which was centered around a family that suffered a suicide and financial repression. The movie featured Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore, two prominent actors of that era. Interestingly, the theme music of that movie was this very piece of music -- Pachelbel's Canon! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordinary_People
I'm 49 and just now really starting to appreciate classical music. I've always liked a song or two here or there, but I'm slowly learning composers, songs. It's all so beautiful. Before this I mainly listened to Rock and Country music and I still do. I'm just expanding my appreciation, I guess.
No. This song has 8 chords. Each chord can have up to 8 notes - on this piece, i can hear at least three notes per chord. Then each chord can have different order of notes - on this piece, I can hear many inversions. Then when the chords are played, there are many variations from one chord set to the next. It it was 8 notes over and over, it would be “un-listenable”
This orchestra plays the piece so gentle and sensitive. I listen this every day and still gives me a tear in my eyes. They play it like is was supposed to be played from my point of view .Greetings from the Netherlands.
This is the best rendition because they actually have the proper timing and tones. You wouldn't believe how many other recordings simply do not have that iconic "UMPH", I'm saying.
every time I listen to this music my mind bring up an unforgettable moment of my life. Summer 1970, I was 18, sitting in San Marco square Venice along with my girlfriend, looking at the stars when the see breeze brought this music and in that moment I felt myself in peace. 50 years passed by and I still remember how good I felt.
I got married in 1972 , in a romanesque church and this was the music being played when my wife entered the aisle . I still ask myself : where was the magic ? My wife or the music ? They both are still in the golden memory of that sunny May
Johann Pachelbel (born on 11 September in Nuremberg, Germany, and died there on 3 March 1706) was a German composer of the Baroque period. He worked as an organist in Vienna, Eisenach, Erfurt, Stuttgart, Gotha and from 1695 at the Sebalduskirche in Nuremberg.
When, such music, is played so beautifully, its just the most delightful thing to hear, an orchestra playing in unison. Thank You For Your Magnificent Skills, You All Behold So Beautifully.
I watched this played by a class of children with special needs, and they did it perfectly (Nakayoshi class). It made me want to cry then. Their music teacher was, in my mind, a complete genius.
@@andyc9979 Thank you Andrew. Our family does not die from cancer but he is a heavy smoker and is only 53. Lung, pancreatic and bone cancer. Thank you for your prayers.
Wow. This song reminds me of loss: the loss my brave and beautiful daughter, the loss of youth, of dreams, of failed relationships. It also reminds me of hope, resilience, and our ability to love deeply and persevere until the end. RIP and fly with the angels sweetheart!
Sending my most heartfelt condolences to yourself & your family. May your daughter be remembered in the most beautiful of fashions, never forgotten & loved still, no matter how hard. X
This piece was played at mine and my wife's wedding...…….she walked down the aisle of our church to this. It was her choice and it brings me to happy tears every time I listen. I love it and I love her.
Every comment I read here lifts my heart and brings a tear to my eye as I realise the magic of this piece not only touches my soul but thousands of others too. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and lifting the vibration of this beautiful planet we all share 🕊❤
I listen to Canon everyday, sometimes multiple times and it never fails to lift my soul up into the highest realms. Johann Pachelbel you sir were a genius 🙏
This is the most beautiful version I know of. Not only does it lift my soul, but it renews my faith. Weird that it takes music from centuries ago, to restore a soul and bring us back to the things that really matter in life.
I first heard this when I was in a Duty Free store at an airport.. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out what it was as I never listened to classical. This completely changed how I look at classical and to this day, I still listen to this piece over and over. It will be my absolute favourite piece till I am gone. Also there are a lot of versions out there as we know, and many played by different countries and by different orchestra company. This is one of the absolute best by far. More composed/together and sounds better. Well done to the Japanese for playing it so well.
When I hear this- it reminds me of everything in my life. The laughs, the family losses- the changes that come no matter what. Time moves on and room is made for the next generation to hear and enjoy. It touches my soul. This to me is true music. I pray it’s on a continual loop when I go back to my real home.
It really is, what in my earthly mind, I would want to hear in heaven. Because of this song I began listening to classical music.... and oh, my Lord, what a difference in my attitude, and general outlook on things. We all have a God shaped hole in us that we are looking to fill. This song does that. Just let your memories be the song, and you'll understand so easily.
A very beautiful piece of music that I chose for My Father’s funeral. I felt it reflected His laid back & calm nature. It’s timeless & emotional- simply beautiful to the Ear.
CHE'RE YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL ADORABLE SEDUCTIVE RAVISHING SEXY CAPTIVATING AND PASSIONATE YOUR BEAUTY IS PHENOMENAL 💗IF PACHELBEL WERE ALIVE TODAY YOU WOULD BE HIS MUSE
Tonetwisters every time I hear this, it brings tears to my eyes. Don’t know why it affects me so much, guess it’s just a masterpiece which touches me very deep
I couldn't disagree more. While the song is nice... it's just nice. It has a trite sounds to it, one that makes my think about living a very mediocre life and has a bland melody (although the fact that Pachelbel wrote the piece as a gift just for Bach's wedding is impressive).
When my second boy was born I loved to listen to this piece and it was so soothing and it seemed that he enjoyed it too, little did I know that he would be diagnosed with autism at age 3 and every time I listen to this it only brings me to tears because there was nothing that could prepare me for that, he is now 15 and he is such a great kid but he is non-verbal and goes to special education but out of any type of music he loves classic music as much as I do.
I have high functioning autism and have been listening to this song, played by various artists, everyday for a few months now. I know it from before, I played it on a violin as a kid, but it has become one of my obsessions now. Together with Departures by Joe Hisaishi.
Ho appena letto il tuo commento e ho saputo che hai un ragazzo autistico. So che è una patologia davvero complicata, difficile da gestire e da supportare. Ho letto di persone geniali che hanno la sindrome di Asperger, ma non tutti sono in questa condizione e comunque hanno una personalità difficile. Chissà cosa gli è successo... È davvero un mistero. Un caro abbraccio...a proposito, io sono italiana,ho 77 anni e mi farebbe piacere se mi rispondessi. 💕🙏💥
@@severinacappelletti8364 grazie per aver dedicato del tempo a scrivere tali parole di supporto, Dall'altra parte dell'oceano in America, ma il calore delle tue parole può essere sentito nel mio cuore. grazie mille 😇🙏
Kaum ein anderes Musikstück lässt mich sowohl lächeln, wenn ich heller Stimmung bin, als auch in Tränen ausbrechen, wenn die Melancholie zu Besuch ist. Und ich habe bislang keine schönere Version des Canons gehört als diese hier, meinen tiefsten Dank! ❤️
well said . it touches emotions that our vocabulary lacks the words to describe . its beauty . sad . happy. young. old and the rest as i say has no words
If I am listening to this music, I am comfortable and happy this music is the best I have ever listened to - Thank you for reading my poor english comment!
German composer of the Baroque era Johann Pachelbel is best known for his Canon in D, a popular piece of classical music that has become one of the most recognized and frequently performed compositions in the world. 1:01 [Hello Music Theory]
When and where Pachelbel's Canon originated, and why exactly he composed it, is largely a mystery to music historians. It dates to the late-17th or early 18th century, and there's speculation that it was written as a gift for the wedding of Johann Sebastian Bach's older brother, who studied with Pachelbel. [The New York Times]
The word “canon” comes from the Greek kanṓn, for “rule” or “standard.” In canons, the general rule is this: one voice plays the melody, and after some interval of time, the second voice plays the same melody, then the third voice, and so on. In Pachelbel’s score, while the three upper voices play lofty melodies, the bass voice, typically performed on the cello, is stuck playing a pattern of just eight notes over and over, and over, for 27 repetitions in total. 2:02 [WQXR]
Baroque musical genres include both vocals and instrumentals, with the only difference being they were quite larger in number of categories than those of in the renaissance era.
It was in the Baroque era - roughly 1600-1750 - that the notion of the orchestra really came into its own, and composers started to layer instruments up in complex polyphony - different musical parts - and harmony. [Classic FM]
Today was my aunts wedding and a friend's dad introduced us to this song. I'm only nine years old and I will try play this exact song the rest of my life and will never stop ❤.
🥲 Black Watch is a Tartan and a Scottish Highland Regiment. I play the pipes and to hear your orchestra play this tune is more than moving. What a beautiful rendition, thank you so much. domo arigatogozaimasu BW Australia
If this was the last piece of music i ever heard then i could die a happy man this is human emotion at the highest level, this is a gift from one man to mankind which will last for ever, this particular variation is just stunning thank you guys so appreciated well done
I think this might be the most beautiful music ever composed. The orchestra does a superb performance. This music radiates peace and calm. It make me think of the goodness of God and being safe in His arms.
Mis felicitaciones, todas las noches los escucho, esta pieza anestesia mi corazón adolorido por la muerte reciente de mi padre, saludos a todos los miembros de la orquesta porque son un ejemplo de profesionalismo y dedicación, envío mi reconocimiento al señor Takashi Ueno...
Toquei está música sempre durante minha adolescência e depois por muitos anos. Agora com 70 sempre me lembro do meu filho falecido aos 22 anos que também amava o Cannon. Em homenagem a ele tocamos ela no casamento da minha filha… sempre choramos quando a ouvimos… musica maravilhosa que enche o coração e dá paz a alma!!❤
I am pretty sure that those who listen to this music and love this music know or will get to know the value of life😀❤️❤️ . Think how much it had taken pachellbell to create something pure as this😍
This version and one played by the British Royal Orchestra for a wedding between nobles about ten years ago, are in my opinion the best versions I've ever heard.
