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this song has crossed from being a just a song to a living being touch the listener's soul with its emotions....i was intimidated and in awe of this piece
You have done something not many composers can do. You put a story to music without the music itself being the story. It's incredible. I will forever place you with the many rest of the great composers of history.
@@VideoMask93 Huh, I've never heard of program music but when I look it up, I was under the impression that all music was program music. But I suppose most classical pieces really were just ballroom dance stuff, with no meaning beyond the sounds.
@@hansomekim1219 To be honest, the term still confuses me on occasion-my personal definition would be that "program music" is any music that, through music (not lyrics), evokes some image. For instance, Iron Maiden songs like The Trooper evoke horse gallops with their galloping basslines. The 1812 overture shows the conflict between France and Russia by contrasting La Marseillaise with Russian sacred and folk songs, culminating in God Save the Tsar during the famous finale. This is how I rationalize that pop songs are otherwise all program music-if a song is just meant to be listened to for its melody and lyrics in itself, then that doesn't seem programmatic to me. YMMV.
@@VideoMask93 Hey, I don't know if you'll see this comment, but I really appreciate that you brought up program music. Something I have circled around, but never explored directly. Thanks a bunch!
I just find it really really amazing how a single piece of music can bring someone to tears. The ability of a good piece of music, combined with a good pianist, will never fail to amaze me. Simply having a good piece of music is not enough, nor is only having a good pianist good enough. It needs both.
They were awesome! I like it! The captions were the perfect speed for me. It was an great story! It really fit the music! Great playing too! How's the sheet music for Rebel Without a Cause coming?
For some 25 years or so, Pachelbel's Canon in D has probably been my most loved and favorite piece of music in any genre, ever! It took me until today, 3 years after you composed this, to find your version. I have to say you did and amazing and fantastic job. I have never heard a remix/alternate version so powerfully done then this one. It took me back to when I would listen to Pachelbel's Canon in D cranked so loud I couldn't hear anything else but that, over and over again. So beautifully and emotionally done. Thank You!
This is honestly one of the best improvised Canon in D I have ever heard. Not only because there is a story behind it, but also because how you transformed a piece of music that was supposed to calm and peaceful to something out of the era. This improvised version is truly beautiful. Thank you so much for making this version, we all love it. And you should write out a sheet music of this, and publish it as "Pachelbel's Nightmare". I am sure lots of people will love it.
Me listening without caption: This is beautiful, is this an interpretation of life?? Me finally realizing there's caption: Hold up, is this a...fan-fiction?
"The two spring at each other, arms flailing, claws gleaming. Furious, they start punching each other with the force of two guys who clearly have no training." lol probably my favorite part of this story
The RU-vid algorithm does indeed occasionally send one a gem - today it gave us this! We laughed, we cried and we subscribed - you were not lying when you called it "epic!"
Shadow: I'm actually a pretty big fan of yours, I like your style better than Bach Pachelbel: Really?! Besides my Canon in D, which other pieces do you like?" Shadow: uhhhhh...... I don't remember... wait, you wrote other pieces?
This piece has changed me in ways I never knew. From tough times at work I remember that this piece and its feelings were always there for me. From being one of the first ones to come online when the live stream started, I can tell that just watching this piece from when it was released was just yesterday, even though now, it has been over a year. Keep inspiring people with your music, you are awesome!
I seriously did not except myself to sit in front of my iPad and listen to someone play Canon in D for 12 minutes. But every single note here is nothing short of beautiful
☝🏻me too! thank u @musicalbasics! ur story and piece was really good! "...sometimes the RU-vid algorithm can find gems in the most unsuspecting places..." INdEEd!! I just stumbled onto ur page while searching moonlight sonata... 😂
This song, in many variations, speaks to me and this version is utterly amazing I can’t tell you how many times, in the last 2 years, I have listened to it… great work!
Finally we reached 100k subscribers! Thank you guys so much for subscribing and for watching, and I appreciate all your support! I read every comment! Like 👍 this video if you enjoyed :)
Hey Lionel Great playing in that video loved, but I wanted to ask you about the sheet music from one of the songs you played in an older video of yours (its called „rebel without a cause“) and I can’t find it in your store 🙁. Please Tell me if and where I can get it (I really want to learn that Peace myself 😭)!
@@freezmode1417 a few months ago I asked him about it too and I'm pretty sure he is working on the sheets. I really want to learn it too. I've learned some of it by ear but it's really hard and slow learning by ear.
I believe (could be wrong) it's named Pachelbel's Nightmare in reference to Kepler's Somnium (1634), believed to be one of the earliest science fiction stories. I haven't read Somnium, but I have read Galileo's Dream by Kim Stanley Robinson and there are clear parallels between Pachelbel's and Galileo's respective stories.
Without subtitles: one of the most epic and emotional pieces of music I will ever hear With subtitles: a short film which deserves at least 3 Oscars (Best OST, Best Script and Best Actor)
I've only discovered your channel a few days ago, totally head over heels and I have little interest in hearing other pianists, regardless of how good they may be, I find a deeper connection with your gift, it not only speaks, it deeply sings to my soul.
Congratulations! It’s so great to see someone who put their soul in the music. You’re the best example of people like that. I sure that one day more and more people will be interested in your music. Thank you for goosebumps
I wasn't expecting anything other than slightly different pachelbel's nightmare but WOW this is good. The story as well 👀👀👀. Really outdone yourself this time!!
I'm a bit late to this video, but I love it. I don't know if you'll ever see this but I want you to know that I've been viewing your channel since you posted the AMA on Reddit. Your channel has grown so much and so has your music. You put emotion into every note, turning everything into a story (in this video, literally!) Your style of music speaks to me and I really connect with the specific way that you play. I never learned how to play the piano nicely, since it's not my passion, but I can see myself in your pieces and it really amazes me how you can use simple combinations of notes in order to paint such a nice picture. Thanks for playing.
thanks so much! I've been obsessed with playing piano this way for the past 10+ years. I've always believed that performance should be played with 100% of one's heart and soul, and I'm glad you were able to observe this.
I love how symbolic this is, the subtitles are amazing and the story fits extremely well with the piece, especially when the tonality changes to major near the ending. So deep and nice.
I just can't get over this lovely masterpiece! Such an amazing work you have done, my man. I am blessed to hear this. No matter How bad I feel, This just changes my mood and saves my day. Love ya xx.
Lionel, please do a epic version of La Campanella. That (or maybe a mashup of it and some other Liszt piece) would be the most virtuosic and epic piece ever to be created. That would just make my life complete. Please, I beg you, do this for us. Like if you agree! 👇🏼
I just realized there is a story with this. I am glad I noticed it. You are very bright and talented, among many other qualities. I like that you included some of your own insecurities, because in doing so you are, building a lighthouse (for lack of better words) for those behind you in their paths, helping encourage and assuring they aren't alone. I so fully am grateful for you and what you have created and shared with us. Words will never express the joy and range of emotions that I have gotten to experience. Thank you so much
Me: I'm going to learn the basics of piano " goes to musical basics" Me: judging by the channel name this should be the perfect channel. " watches video" Me: well if these are the basics than I'm never gonna learn.
I even bought the sheet music for my sister (pianist) thinking maybe she could tackle it over the coming winter months. She did play the first section but said 'This is concert pianist stuff. Way beyond me'... I suggested 'Maybe play each hand separately to start with?' (I'm no pianist). This piece in indeed truly EPIC... Takes my breath away... And I've listened to it several times now... Good luck with your piano playing!
Watched the premiere and watching it again.... it has all your fabulous essences and I love the arranged parts of Canon and your own music in between as well as the dramatic parts and the tender parts. This really hit my heart ❤️ Awesome, true genius work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊👍🏼
This is absolutely amazing. You're precision in hitting the scales, repeatedly at that, and your expressiveness into the piece leave me without words. Superb job. 👏👏👏
I would call this brilliant,, but that would be too big an understatement. Genius doesn't even cover it. It would have been brilliant without the storied caption, but the story accompanying the music puts it on a whole new level. Pachelbel's Canon is easily in my top 5 pieces of classical music, and you have certainly done it justice. And as an added bonus, I learned a bit of musical history as well. I am going to subscribe to your channel and check out some of your other music as well. BRAVO!
The secret to become immortal in a field of work of innovation and creativity is to be just yourself and delve into the passion and the love of your work. The culmination of your passion, your love towards that work, your hard work and determination will surely produce something that will engrave your name for timeless periods on the golden pages of history. I love those arpeggios tho.
"Just one more arpeggio." Love IT! LOVE YOUR STORIES! You have a gift for storytelling as well as mad skills and a gift for music. Keep up with your playing. Keep following your heart and your dreams. 💜🖤
NO I AM NOT CRYING!!! It's from not blinking for 12 minutes straight trying to focus on reading and looking at the beauty! AND understanding this deep relationship Johann has with his inner self ... ok... maybe I was teary by the end.
This is one of the coolest, funniest things I've ever heard/seen. Its artistical but the comedy is perfect. And yes, you do use a lot if arpeggios. I, personally, love arpeggios. Thanks for the laugh. I've been pretty down lately. You combined two of my favourite things.
I always make up stories to accompany any instrumental song I hear. I can’t help it. So as a connoisseur of mental musical narratives, I can say you’ve done an amazing job. Thank you for sharing it with us.
This is true art. The story behind this piece really brings the whole thing together. I really can't describe how much I was geeking out at it. The thought of Pachelbel complaining about how he doesn't have notation software and being completely mystified about what a "youtuber" is had me grinning wildly. I also appreciate you giving us a small glimpse into yourself through this story. I'm glad I found your channel. The youtube algorithm finally did something right.
The pen on paper writes not only the narrative but the score, and the score mirrors deep of a pen writing a narrative Great music comes from great stories, and from great music come great stories
A prime example of how music, when applied to it's fullest potential, reaches into the depths of the Human spirit and in turn enriches and uplifts it closer to the divine.
Congratulations on 100k once again! (Yu deserve at least two Billion more) It sure was entertaining seeing Pachelbel fight Yo Yo Ma's demon with epicness playing in the background. Good job!
I cryed to. Very moving and emotional. The best version of pachelbel's Canon I've ever heard. I've always wanted to play the piano especially this song but in its normal fashion this was beyond normal it was absolutely amazing
The story that goes with this fabulous piece absolutely glorious! as the story says , I think this would truly be Pachelbel's Nightmare! But no doubt this the one of the best variations on Canon in D I have ever heard! Very well done for writing such a great pice :)
I will never hear this piece the same way again! Thank you, this is beautiful. You have an amazing talent, and I am so privileged to live in a time where someone like you can put together a visually engaging and breathtaking new way to take in some of the most beautiful music ever written for someone like me. And man, those stories are incredible. This and one other so far have made me cry. Do you write them yourself? They are amazing, and as a musician, journalist, and published poet - you make me want to challenge myself to do write alongside a piece of music history myself. That, and more than anything, this production made me want to stop my playlist and seek out your original compositions. Subliminal advertising meets shameless self-promotion, wrapped up in acid-laced classical music fanfiction. Who knew? And yes, you can totally caption a video with that phrase ;) But whatever you do, please don't stop making these videos! I needz them in meh lifes!
I've played the accordion since I was 6.. went onto most brass instruments in school and then guitar..im musically gifted...but...pianists always made me jealous... their hands are pure magic..I tried to learn piano...it's one instrument that will forever elude me
This is probably the best self-insert fanfic I've read in my entire life. The music fits so well with the story. It conveys every emotion expressed in the story.
I like how you use classical pieces to add story to the respective composer. You earned yourself a subscriber. (I’ve only heard Canon so far but I can guarantee Pachelbel is great)
I usually don't like when people do this because usually the story sucks, but you have great story telling and it' s amazing! If you ever wrote a book or any type of story I would definitely read it.
I cannot comprehend how amazing this is, from the storyline and the fact that someone could play this is incredibly amazing (here for my monthly watch since 2020) 💖
I literally hear this amazing song when I study, It doesn't abstract me, it is so...I dont have words to say, keep up the absolutely *PERFECT* Job :)👍♥️👌
Unglaublich ❤️ Eine wirklich großartige Weiterentwicklung, düster, hoffnungsvoll, lebendig und stellenweise geradezu liebreizend! When music makes you cry it‘s perfect ❤️
That was absolutely beautiful! The story just simply added to the wonder that is this song. You took one of my favorite songs of all time and gave it even more depth. Truly amazing! 👏🤙
