While I've spent a large chunk of this year working on my OoT album, I know that some of you have been wanting me to post another classical piece, and I did get some comments specifically asking for this one, so let it be known that I haven't forgotten you, classical music fans! Although it was published in 1888, I think this Gymnopedie really transcended its era - still one of the most recognised pieces of classical music out there, its simplicity is timeless, and of course it has been adapted and covered regularly by all kinds of artists across the musical spectrum (my first experience of the piece was as a child listening the version on the 1979 Sky album, featuring John Williams, on my parents record player!). The simplicity of building a whole piece around two initial chords is equally maddening and intriguing. While preparing to record and film this, I had this thought about the piece: it sounds as though, when you reach the end, you could start again from the beginning and let the piece continue to play, forever. And what if the piece was always playing, somewhere, by someone...? A never ending cycle, always returning to Gmaj7, Dmaj7...
Amy, as a child in the US--Toledo, Ohio--I heard this piece used as background music in at least one public service message. I liked it but had no clue as to what it was. I do not believe I learned the name of it until I was a young adult and heard it on Detroit radio station WJR, on "Adventures In Good Music" w/ Karl Haas.
I would not regard Gymnopédies as classical music nor would it's creator, Erik Satie. He referred to it as "furnishing music" as it was meant to played in the background of specific events such as when guests enter a party. He eventually abandoned the project due to the frustrating experience that people would focus on the music rather than letting it play in the background as he hoped they would experience it as one would architecture or a serene landscape. Lovely rendition, your playing is beautiful.
My mother who sadly died in 2005 was a piano teacher, this particular tune was something she played, so it has a deep meaning for me. Thankyou for such an enchanting rendition Amy. Love from Bristol. Take care.
Je viens de découvrir cette harpiste que je ne connaissais pas avant . Mes yeux et mes oreilles sont remplis de larmes de bonheur et d'émotion . Mais quel culot de reprendre Satie à la harpe . Et pourtant , c'est aussi beau que mille étoiles dans le ciel qui se posent sur mon oreille . Merci Amy pour le bonheur musical que tu me donne et je t'embrasse de tout mon cœur . NOEBERT .
Unless I'm missing something about the harp/piano relationship, I believe this and most of these classical works were made for piano. How then do you make it sound like all of these were made for the harp? It's amazing.
A harp is basically a piano on its side without the keys. A piano works when you press the keys which lower a hammer on to a string. Harps are basically just the strings inside a piano
Yeah, like kyle was saying, essentially any piano piece can be used for harp- but fingerings are a little different (Piano uses 5 fingers, harp uses 4 [we don't use the pinky]) and harps can't sometimes do some stuff pianos do, and vice versa. So yep!
Amy, the first time I heard you was Toccata and Fugue in D minor, subscribed as soon as I got my breath again, have listened to almost everything you have released, became a patron and I have loved to watch your performances, another Splendid video! Brava!!!
i am very stressed because of family problems and I began to listen to this and it instantly calmed me. Thank you so much for your beautiful playing. You reach people everywhere.
RU-vid recommended you and I am glad they did. I've been checking out much of your music and I love everything I have heard. I have loved this piece for years and there is something about the harp that makes it special.
I know you play a lot of LoZ stuff (which is also incredible), but this is a true song of healing for me. When you played those first two chords my stress started melting away. Many thanks for recording these beauties for the world to see.
The genius of you comes shining through in the utter execution of this masterpiece of simplicity. Amy, you are TRULY the 9th wonder of the world ! I am fortunate to have found you in my lifetime !
This is the supreme masterpiece of Satie's aesthetics . This is her supreme performance . I am just intoxicated with her effulgent performance . From chaotic and invincible Tokyo of the Land of Rising Sun .
Very slow but it kind of works at this speed on harp. I've got to say your recording preparation is absolutely immaculate. The sound is just stunning, and as a bonus your harp is just about perfectly in tune, which is quite rare! Lovely playing, as usual.
What a lovely thought - Satie playing in the background of the world somewhere, forever. This is one of my favorite pieces; its simplicity is the best part of its loveliness, I think (which is not to say that I'm assuming it's easy to play!). Thank you so much for sharing it.
Amy, I just found your channel, and I am in complete awe at the sheer talent and dedication it takes to master what I know to be a very difficult instrument! Thank you for sharing your beautiful music with the world. I am an instant fan!
This truly is a match made in Heaven. Someone incredibly beautiful playing the harp and such a beautiful piece. Can it get any better than this? Me: Well of course it can! Amy Turk never fails to disappoint.
You have the best interpretation on all your pieces. Whenever I learn these classics on piano I use your recordings as reference. You're ears are golden
@@amyturkharp Hi Amy, about "painful', I have had a couple of beers at this point of the evening and am feeling no pain! Nice performance of one of my favorite compositions.
@@amyturkharp Exactly the way Eric Satie intended it to be played, and the exact tempo that my mother insisted I play it when she taught it to me on piano when I was a boy. Beautifully done, Amy. 💖
It is indeed slow. This piece has you imagining that you are taking a walk in the Bois de Boulogne, in early morning, after an assignation of questionable sobriety but maximal emotion the night before. How do you feel?
Your sound speaks to my heart. From discovering Toccata, to convincing you to do some Final Fantasy music on top of all that Zelda stuff. You are the reason I like the harp. Plus you're easy on the eyes as you are to listen to...
Unrelated but i really hope she'll do a 'once upon a dream' cover one day. It's such a beautiful piece that seems so suitable for the harp but i can't seem to find any decent sheet music for it
This is the type of musicians that should get fame and recognition, not tik tokers moving their lips or getting naked, or reggaeton artists that have no voice, actual music and talent and art is what we need:(.
