Oskar Merikanto "Valse lente"

[Honopena]

I really hate you! Every time I search for some song in youtube, your version will be the first recommended video! Somereason I still couldn´t press the "dislike"-button...

[Aynyah]

I never thought I would hear this piece played on guitar! I learned to play it on the piano when I was young about 50 years ago. You play it very nice and gently just as it should be. Thank you! Aynya

[AndanteLargo]

:-) Thank you! I am honored.

Please keep listening to me!

Per-Olov

[AhaBach4Life]

Thank you! Keep up the good work.

[26utara]

sesuatu yang indah terdapat dalam nada ini, indah yang menyakitkan...

[lellona2008]

Andante Largo...*hmm* Om jag skulle en dag igen till prästen, skulle jag säga" andante largo, non troppo" Jag minns inte att vi har här i Finland varit so´nt kompositörer(sorry) So lungt o´roande (?) Härligt sovkammar musik! Tänk på!! =o) Allså Tack!

[lellona2008]

Andante Largo...*hmm* Om jag skulle en dag igen till prästen, skulle jag säga" andante largo, non troppo" Jag mins inte att vi har här i Finland varit so´nt kompositörer(sorry) So lungt o´roande (?) Härligt sovkammar musik! Tänk på!! =o) Allså Tack!

[SiT1986]

How much would you charge for this arrangement? It's a nice piece - I think having to do with something about spring.

[AndanteLargo]

Hi! Thanks a lot!

I have this for sale at my web shop. Please go to per-olovkindgren. com and look under arrangements.

I hope you will like playing it.

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[SiT1986]

@AndanteLargo Thanks. I really enjoy your videos. When did you start out playing guitar and other music?

[eddyjacobsensongs]

Clever man; - I gave up classical guitar, but still play some bits and pieces, Cavatina, Bourre and others..

Merikanto got to my knowledge through Bjørkarna susa, and that is such a fabulous tune

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[atpanula]

This is absolutely beautiful adaptation for a guitar. Very nice.

[vox63]

Brilliant!!!

[raunistula]

I never thought the beautiful piece could sound so nice (also) with guitar! Good job! Would like to hear more interpretations like this.

- Bra(vo)! Tack för den fina upplevelsen, eller helt enkelt: Kiitos!

[doelman]

Very nice! Actually I'm playing this song on piano, but on guitar it sounds also awesome (and hard).

[humpster89]

Where can I find this version of sheet music? I am playing this piece in G right now, but it appears you are in E. I like the depth more.

You have excellent tone and control. Keep Posting!!

[AndanteLargo]

Hi there! thank you! I am happy you like my version.

I have it on my web shop at

per-olovkindgren. com Please look under Arrangements: V

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[TiruaL]

Excellent performance! Sounds fresh on guitar though it is quite over used on piano.

[shishirth]

very nice

[MrEscargo]

Måste bara säga att wow. Jag började den här på pianot förra veckan, försökt hitta olika piano versioner, men den här vinner alla klart.

PS. Ursäkta för den dåliga svenskan, är från finland. Fortsätt med det fina jobbet :)

[AndanteLargo]

Hej. Tack ska du ha. (din Svenska är bra!). Det är roligt att du tycker om min version på gitarr.

Tack. Lycka till med din version på piano.

Per-Olov

[pinokosiro]

It is a very wonderful performance though it is difficult to express this tune with the guitar.

I played this tune with the piano.

I think that it is a wonderful tune.

[rrrullgardina]

Väldigt vackert spelat, kompis :)

[AndanteLargo]

Tack min vän!

Per-Olov

Thanks a lot! Appreciated.

Per-Olov

[MarrasBiti]

ihanaa<33

[abider80]

my Wedding vals....well played...greetings from finland =)

erittäin hyvin soitettu =)

[darkon123]

I've never before heard the piano version (until I searched it out after hearing this). But I wish I could play like this. Thank you.

[veteau]

I've loved this song since I heard it for the first time over 20 years ago. Always by piano, but this guitar version was eveb more incredible. Thanks!

[timaritabox]

This is beautiful, thank you for sharing. I like this even more than the original version.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you! You do? Well, thanks a lot! That is nice to know!

Please keep listening to me.

Per-Olov

[Chordwayze]

Thank you Peo.

Relaxing and soothing. Makes me forget my arthritis! Regards

John

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you John,

I am happy if I can make you forget your pain for only one second... :-/

Take care... and smile.

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[bastherrien]

Mr. Kindgren,

Congratulations on this beautiful and soothing rendition. Beautiful phrasing too. Can I ask you what key you play this in?

I found a version in G (arr. K. Minami). What key is the original piano version written in?

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you. This is in D-major. The original score is in Bb.

I play with drop D tuning.

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[AndanteLargo]

No, I am sorry, I don't have TAB for this...

Sorry,

Per-Olov

[thehoff123]

Hey Per, what has happened to the video?

It loads it for a while and then says "We're sorry, this video is no longer available." It would be a sad thing to loose one of the best music pieces in youtube.

I hope it's just a temporary thing...

[AndanteLargo]

Hi there. I was afraid something had happened to it but it shows fine on my screen... I think that was a temporary thing!

Thank God. And thank YOU! :-)

Yours,

Per-Olov

[eatingutube]

You are wonderful, magical and mesmerizing!

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you! Not many people listen to Mericanto! I am happy you do!

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[AriTorp]

Sounds great! Do you play in D major and do you use drop D (DADGBE) tuning? Sorry for this kind of trivial question but I am just a beginner and I want to understand your fingering...

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you!

Yes, it's in D and I play in the tuning you mentioned. You are right on everything! :-)

Kindly,

Per-OLov

[Tiiwy]

It went OK. i think so.. :S ;D

[AndanteLargo]

Great to hear! Congratulations!!

Keep playing!

Per-Olov

[Tiiwy]

Beautiful :> I have to play this song to Consert tomorrow... :S

[AndanteLargo]

Good luck! Let me hear how it went!

Per-Olov

[hellureimie]

great!! tosi hieno biisi ja hyvä soittaja.

[joboba1]

Heja Peo, verkligen bra, slutet är superbt! Finns ditt arr att köpa nånstans eller har du det gömt i din skrivbordslåda? Får mej att längta efter den finska sommaren!

H. Johan

[AndanteLargo]

Hej Johan,

Det finns bara i min skrivbordslåda... sorry. Kommer nog aldrig ut. Och jag ger inte bort det... :-/

Tack för att du lyssnar!

H.

Per-Olov

[Kontioinen]

Very beautiful. I didn't know Merikanto's compositions were known abroad (outside Finland that is).. Oh well, well played though!

[AndanteLargo]

Hej,

Thanks a lot. I love Merikanto's music! If I can spread the knowledge of him, I will be happy!

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[AndanteLargo]

Hej,

Thanks a lot. I love Merikanto's music! If I can spread the knowledge of him, I will be happy!

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[Hana05]

Very beautiful piece.. I can play it, too but on the piano.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you very much!!

Appreciated!

Per-Olov

[miffokarnevalen]

I've listened to many of your posts, over a period of time (I have not commented before though). I cannot help to think that you are a wonderful guitar player. You might not be the fastest, nor the most technical player I've seen, but you are definitely amongst them who bring out the feelings and emotions in the best possible way, and that's what music is all about.

May I ask if you know a good recording of this piece on piano. I'd like to hear it on piano, if possible as nice as your version.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you. I tihnkin you are right in all your thoughts. To me that is the best critics I can get! Thanks.

I am sorry, but I don't know a good recording on the piano :-( I only have the sheets for piano, I never heard it really...

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[Djinnfinity]

I am glad to have found this. A friend of mine used to play this on a piano when I was younger. The song is very sentimental and your playing is superb. Thank you.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you! I am happy you "found" me. Please keep listening. I love this music!

Kindly,

Per

[merezi]

Hi! Great arrangement of this romantic piano piece. Could you be able to do an arrangement of Merikantos romance -piece? I'd be very thankful!

- regards from Finland!

[M4rt1n8]

Merikanto is great! So as this song. I think Merikanto is really a composer who made songs without any "extras", very natural music to me.

[nonexponential]

Hi Per! I am very gald I discovered this

video. The music is very sublime - it

reminds me of Schubert - your transcription

for the guitar is great and the playing

is expressive and definitive as always!

I have also posted a second small video

myself. Thanks for your continued musicality!

- Athan

[AndanteLargo]

Hi Athan! Thanks! You are really one of my true listeners... :) I have been in the studio all day finishing my CD for production. I am happy with the result!

I will look at your vidoe now!!

Keep well,

Per

[davewallbridge]

Brilliant piece that I've never heard of before, I've also not copme across other music by the same composer but will now investigate this further. Thanks for expanding my knowledge.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you. Merikanto was a great composer, pianist. I am happy that I made you aware of him!

Thank you!

Per

[kirbyman1kanden7pf]

i just read in my music book for my english class in school that this song lead to conjugal infidelity, man wtf where they smoking this song is very very good.

[norsende]

Really good.. Used to play this a lot on piano and it was one of my favourites.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you! Yes it's beautiful music.

Kind regards,

Peo

[AndanteLargo]

Thanks a lot!! I am happy you listen to all my videos!!

Kindly

Peo

[Jive51]

Marvelous melody, lovely played.

I already said it, and I'll write it one more time for the prupose to make you be sure that I really think it: you have reached the perfection! For me, you are the best guitar player that I have ever heard, and one the most talented composer. And your "ATEOAPD" is a true masterpiece!

[AndanteLargo]

Hi Jean,

Thank you so much. Well, you have heard many good guitarists here on YT! So have I. Amazing when you think about it: how many fine musicians there is in the world. You are one of them!!

Thank you for your comment on ATEOPD! :-)

Hope you are well,

Peo

[1cleandude]

Wow, Peo!! first time to see this one. that was wonderful. great job as usual.:D

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you so much for listening to me today!!

Glad you like it!

Per-Olov

[Indicolite]

Fanntasutic!! It's beautiful.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you! Yes the music is great!

Kindly,

Per-Olov

[Surdrider]

Very nice playing :)

[musicadict3]

You're such a fine player. I'm wondering if you have your own compositions. Because it is obvious that you can play anything, try your own stuff.

[AndanteLargo]

LOL. Then you haven't seen all my videos... Maybe 40% is my own compositions. I am recording a CD with mainly my own stuff.

Pelle

[IpA]

I like this song :) Thank you. Well played, Peo! Greetings from Finland.

Ipa

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you Ipa! I like it too!

Great music!

Peo

[stume618]

Excellent piece, VERY, very well performed.

Sounds very nice indeed.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you!

Kind regards,

Peo

[kedonsiemen]

great performance, emotionally very nice and the sound is really well made too. gave me the chills! thank you.

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you! I'm honoured you like it! I love the music!

Kind regards,

Peo

[indez32]

wow you can surely inspire many players around thankyou!

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you! I hope so. That is my idea by being here...

Kind regards

Peo

[clubsandwedge]

You are doing a fine job, so

[AndanteLargo]

Thank you, so... :)

Oei

[stevieplays]

Thank you once again Peo. How do you manage to get the richness of tone in your recordings? Are you using specialist recording equipment?

[classicaussie]

As a classical Guitar student, I love to watch, hear and learn from your videos. You inspire to me to keep learning as I'm sure you do for others as well. Many thanks...Brent

[AndanteLargo]

Thanks Brent! I'm really glad you like my music. And if I can inspire others; well, then I've reached my goals.

Sincerely

Peo

[RedoranGuard]

I've just seen the movie 'Munich' from Steven Spielberg and the soundtrack from John Williams reminded me of this song ... its so beatiful. i'll try to play it on saxophon right now.

[AndanteLargo]

saxophon!? Wow! Dear RedoranGuard, please share it with us! Start your camcorder, NOW! :-)

Thanks,

Peo

[ihnasio]

Gracias por este video.

[jonavon]

Do you have cd's available? Especially with this tune on it.

[RedoranGuard]

wow this sounds so beatiful ! like hate and love together

[troubleclef]

you never cease to enthrall with your muy espressivo playing. top notch as always. Now I gotta find that piece. Isn't there a similar classical guitar waltz out there? Did Ponce also arrange this or someone?

[AndanteLargo]

Actually I think I'm the first to arrange this beautiful finnish music... I found it at the local libyary and thought it would sound good on the guitar. Maybe it sounds a bit like Barrios...?

[johnlacr]

Barrios, a bit. Also a bit like Granados - I'm thinking of the Poetic Waltzes in particular.

I really like your phrasing.

[silbers]

you play many beautiful songs. Thanks for all your vids.

[Mod74]

Very nice!

[prf83]

Great!

Your guitar play so good! Who made it???

[AndanteLargo]

prf83: if you mean who built my guitar it is from the frenchspeaking part of Switzerland by a luthier called Philippe Jean-Mairet. It's a dream to play on! If you visit my homepage peo-kindgren dot com, you can see some pictures of it...

[thastankanator]

expressive and overall very good playing. Only criticism: lift up when you shift with your left hand. We shouldn't be able to hear your shifts. :)

[Guitarwizard]

The shifts wouldnt be heard in a concert hall. It is the imperfection of the recording medium, not of the guitarist. Just my opinion. I do see what you're saying. cheers..

[AndanteLargo]

you are so right! I will practise even more! But guitarwizard is right too; the recording amplifies the sound...

[superstaralain]

pff.. Another joker here.. Get out of town man!!! Fkin negative ppl everywhere.. LOL

[gutplucker]

This is really professional standard.  Stunning.

[grodob]

I keep playing it because it is so beautiful,

well done!

[Gigigioconda]

I learned to play classical guitar more than 20 yrs ago; watching you play beautifully make me feel like picking up my guitar and practice again...thank you.

[wwelti]

Oh wow. I admire your expressive playing. I began playing guitar 3 years ago, but i'm not good at it :(

How long did it take you to become that good? As i see you posted zillions of beautiful pieces. Thank you :)

[brianeec]

Beautiful!