Edward Hopper

[JanMarie1007]

Well done...

[cscdigitalgraphics]

Wow, nice video about Edward Hopper. Great music selection too.

[aznmn83]

Thank you for posting this, I saw many works of his that I haven't seen before thanks to your video...

[lafilledamoureux]

@1:11 I love that one, what's the title?

[natstar091]

brillaint !

[Yellothar4]

Hopper paintings drag you in and narrate themselves.

[mmbmbmbmb]

EXCELLENT video!

Love Edward Hopper's pictures

Love Benny Goodman's "sing sing"

What a superb combination! And the poetry along with it makes this presentation outstanding for my taste!!! ☆☆☆☆☆

[NewsDenizen]

I love Hopper. The scenes are so orderly and even idyllic yet convey a profound human loneliness and longing. Sehnsucht is the German word that comes to mind.

[opheliaroxs17]

edward hopper is my favorite painter

[jtab4994]

Great slide show, and good choice of musical accompaniment. Would have been nice to see Early Sunday Monring, though. I remember stumbling upon that painting at the Whitney when I was a lad of about 16. I was stunned by the sharp angle of the sunlight against the facade and the color almost jumping off the canvas. I dragged my kids to the Whitney this past summer but all the Hoppers were put away! They were being prepared for a retrospective which sadly we missed.

[Blooddrunkk]

song ?

[JackieP1978]

Like the vid,its very well done.I would like to know what more of his paintings are called.

[arkady714]

No one smiles and no one seems to be able to look each other in the eye in Hopper's paintings. The realism of his paintings, the colorful and beautiful yet cold and stark way that he protrays this most individualistic and harshest of societies...known as the United States...is truly a cautionary tale told in frighteningly accurate realism. Nyack is a lovely place. But to see it after seeing Hopper can be a bit unnerving. Thanks for the vid. It was good fun.

[zman672]

Very nice job Brenda! Hopper is my all time fav. Good music choice.Thanks for putting it together.

[xRockaJoJox]

One of My favourite artist next to Magritte. For some reason I love the sense of loneliness in his paintings. Whenever I look at one of his paintings I can really feel the emotion as if I'm really there.

[carmaj156]

@xRockaJoJox I love his paintings. I don't feel lonelines, but solitude. It's like a comfortable loneliness, when you're in a common place and the day, or night is calm, and you're relaxed, and nobody's disturbing you, and you feel peace. But at the same time this paintings give you a sensation of desolation. I think that is, peace, beauty and desolation. As if those people aren't real, they're made out of wax, and you're alone in the city.

[xRockaJoJox]

@carmaj156 Yes "solitude" that's the word. I like it!

[lift2live1]

first time i saw "night hawk" i fall in love with hopper, when i discovered the rest of his art i got hooked for life.

[chainbluelightning1]

The House By The Railroad at 6:10. Powerful image. What strikes me is the height of the house, rising up from the flat plain around it like a gigantic, decked out wedding cake, as if it was waiting for some special ceremony to take place within its walls, or on the grounds outside. The curved roof, pillars out front, the grand tower above the front door, it all kind of screams "love me." That house looks like it brushed its teeth, fixed its makeup and is hoping for a special boy to notice.

[cha5]

@chainbluelightning1 Silly question here, but I just wonder if Hopper's painting The House By The Railroad was at least one source for the Bates mansion in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho?

[chainbluelightning1]

@cha5 Hitchcock did indeed see Hopper's painting and it inspired him to craft the Bates house accordingly. Also there are elements of other Hopper paintings in Psycho, such as his 1927 work The City, which has buildings similar to the ones in the aerial shot of Phoenix at the beginning of the film. Apparently Hitchcock and Perkins talked about how if the character of Norman Bates was a painting, he would most likely be painted by Hopper.

[cha5]

@chainbluelightning1 Thanks for answering my question, I just knew that had to be the case when I first saw that painting.

[joye25]

Magnificent video!

[rorihamilton]

What a fantastic compilation! Mr. Hirsch is himself an outstanding artist! His choices, editing, brilliant matching of Goodman's equally moving, rousing, Sing, Sing, Sing with Hopper's marvelous work and insightful commentary is nothing short of brilliant! What a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable experience! Better than many I have in many a museum exhibit! Ahhh...I think I shall play this over and over and over again...

[matrags]

Enjoyed very much. Thanks for posting.

[brendafohio]

Urban architecture and cityscapes were also major subjects for Hopper. He was fascinated with the American urban scene, our native architecture with its hideous beauty, its fantastic roofs, pseudo-gothic, French Mansard, Colonial, mongrel or what not, with eye-searing color or delicate harmonies of faded paint, shouldering one another along interminable streets that taper off into swamps or dump heaps.

[chiachia79]

I also want to come back one morning during the week... less people, much more time ;) Hope that my boss will give me half - day off!

[chiachia79]

Wonderful! I'm seeing Hopper's exibitions tomorrow in Roma, I'm Italian and I've ever linked America with him... I envy an artist like that! Thanks for sharing :)

[sabina421]

Sono Americano e..... Saw it at the Fonndazione Roma Museo yesterday. Have to go back for more!

[sprayart94]

i afraid i dont think hed like it very much do you?

[BlissStudio]

Well done! This has given me a ne perspective of Hopper. It makes me feel like Tom Waits words becoming a visual. Love it.

[vanillafluffy]

Wow, this was wonderful! I've adored Hopper for ages, and there were quite a few images here that I'd never seen before. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

[Bgm026]

I must say I was a little bit surprised by the music.

[oceanblues70]

fantastic video! Hopper is simply genial.

thanks for sharing

[czarnooczka]

kocham Edwarda Hoppera !!! :))

[parkplatzbizon]

theres a film about the great artist ed hopper, narrated by steve martin i think, produced by the national gallery of art .. the picture secuences in this vid remind me of that film .. coincidence?

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anyways : i like it a lot^^

[parkplatzbizon]

(btw: great film! id recommend it!)

[brendafohio]

Never seen it, but would love to. The sequence of the images here is very much of my choosing. Glad you enjoyed it.

[eecortese]

Brilliant use of music as juxtaposition; similar idea to Scorsese's use of Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" in "Raging Bull" only in opposite way. In RB the visual was violent, here "Sing, Sing, Sing" is the frenetic counterpoint Hopper's lonely, melancholy paintings..

[crooner62]

You did a masterful job of letting Hopper's work speak for him - excellent images & editing and surprisingly right music (I'd never have thought of the combination, but it works powerfully). Thank You so very much...

[meesterschilders]

placed into my playlist of Hopper, thanks

[CrunchyEggs]

Ive just completed an a level project inspired by his work and really enjoyed studing Hopper.

His style is incredibly simple and beautiful, I love it! xxxx

[monjiou]

I made a bronze portrait sculpture of Hopper at 17 years of age. He parted his hair down the middle and was handsome. I exhibited the sculpture at a gallery.

[melookingatyou]

That was great! Thanks a lot.

[minutegongcoughs]

I'm sure Alfred Hitchcock was aware (being a painter himself) of Edward Hopper's work because there are some themes he uses in his films.

[SisiAyu]

lovely video :).

[shalindriaharam]

one of my faves, thanks for posting

[deepdivestudios]

C'est excellente sampular de la Hoppage. Da musik too ich be gootent.

[YtLena]

really well-made vid!!

[Coyotegordon]

love the soundtrack. It really fits the video.

[heimdallhinfrode]

No one does people, rooms and windows like Hopper!

[Chickenhawk9932]

The art and music capture much more than an era.

[KingOfBohemians]

Brenda..., Beautiful compilation, thank you. You're going to hate me though-How did you come up with 'Sing Sing Sing'? So wonderfully raucous whereas Hopper is more stoic conteplative I think. Artie Shaw's 'Summertime' or 'Gloomy Sunday' spring to mind right off. nonetheless a wonderful clip and thanks again. Regards, Egon

[electriclance]

Great concept! Especially if one (like me) is a fan of Edward Hopper and The King of Swing.

Thank you

[AAMLfan]

Another song I personally find suits Edward Hopper's paintings is 'Sister Moon'. It's got that lonely, stark and abandoned feeling.

[gracejijiji]

Thanks so much for posting!

I am not American but am a big fan of Edward Hopper's work. Just love it.

I loved this video!

[sudhirpv]

You don't have to be American to enjoy Hopper's work. They r so universal..

[MrPogle]

This is just wonderful, thanks. The music belies the melancholy and loneliness of his paintings, but I really love the choice. Great American Art + Great American Music, thanks.

[55Rossi]

I've never found Hopper's paintings to be melancholic or lonely, perhaps these are subjective interpretations.. I've always found his work to be really relaxing and peaceful.. and very existential.. more so than any of the surrealists to me anyway.

[sjtom57]

Outstanding video!

[dodiese09]

beau boulot, excellente musique et beau montage ! bravo

[omnivos]

Thanks for the nice little video

[diligentlyseekhim]

Love it, thank you!

[Madeinthesixties]

This is a fabulous combination of music and art. Thank you! You can see where Hitchcock got his inspiration from. I was lucky enough to visit the Hopper exhibition at Tate Modern (London) in 2004 or 2005 (can't remember exact year). It was fantastic. First time his work had been exhibited in UK for 40 years I believe.

[tytytytyffrdtdf]

beautiful paintings and nice music.Great combo!

[princessjoots]

if you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint xx

[ann03071874]

I love this. I have always been a fan of Edward Hopper, and the music is a great touch.

[putchkiss100]

I really enjoyed the juxtaposition of Edward Hopper's artwork and the swing of Benny Goodman. I am a fan of both their art.

Thanks

[Smokey395]

Loved this Brenda thank you, I played it for Beny Goodman and fell for Edward Hopper's work, not met him before, loved the poem, scrolled back for the house. Fantastic!

[brendafohio]

Ohh yeaaaah, love that swingin' sound! This is one of my favs of all that I have made. The poem makes it, I think.

Peace.

[nnekase]

I had to watch this with the sound off - and I needed to backtrack to the house after the end... but the images were great.

Thanks for putting this up.

[mason104]

I came back and watched this again. If my guess is right, you did not just toss this together. It seems choreographed between images and music. Another thing, I wondered what music closest decribes the body of Hopper's work. In truth, no matter how I try, this level of art is not easily representational across mediums. That said, I think you knocked this one out of the park. Gets under your skin!

[pippyshortstocking]

Loved the show & great backing track! it really suits the era of his work.

[severefabriks]

You have done a fantastic job on this! I love Edward Hopper and it is so nice to have this "museum" on my laptop. Thanks!

[giulianopietra]

bello, hai reso molto l'atmosfera di questo artista, la musica è ideale. ciao

Beautiful, you have made the atmosphere much of this artist, the music is ideal. Hello

[gulomb]

I can't play this just once. If I hear it once, I have to hear it three or four times running...

[brendafohio]

Lol it's one of those tunes I call a "brain borer". Glad you like it.

[NGS712]

This may very well be the masterpiece of all your videos so far.

[brendafohio]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

Peace.

[primobaritono]

This is one of the best vids I've seen on youtube so far. Great job !

[brendafohio]

Thank you very much primobaritono! I appreciate that tremendously!

[TeachESL]

I want to thank you also brenda!

[brendafohio]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. :D

[beadam31]

magnifique Hopper + Goodman

[TheFamOh]

merci beaucoup beadam31

[gosinka555]

great vid, excellent music and fantastic paintings :)))

[brendafohio]

Thank you gosinka! Wasn't Hopper fabulous? Peace.

[Lobojack57]

Excellent ! Paintings and music fit very well together

[brendafohio]

Thank you!

[Thiago1950]

as time passes by I realize how difficult is to produce an intire and consistent body of work and to mantain an artistic vision. Everything in the reallity conspire against, and disperse our goal.

Hopper, of course, keept the integrity of his art. The emotional appeal of his paintings is allways strong in each work, never weaks.

[brendafohio]

Good insights! Thank you for your comment.

[oldgreypoet]

Stunning presentation -- thanks!

[brendafohio]

Thank you very much. Thanks for watching.

[christ8700]

love his work thanks allot

good choice of song

[brendafohio]

Thank you for your compliment and your comment. Gotta love the drum solo! :D

[Haruthgar1234]

What is the name of the soundtrack?

Loved the vidio

[brendafohio]

The song is "Sing, Sing, Sing", it is big band music that's about as good as it gets!

[boopblue]

Oh!

Thanks for this!

[brendafohio]

I'm glad you liked it.

[ryyannon]

Nice video - I'm using it in the context of a course on American artists in Paris, France!

[brendafohio]

Ohhhh that is fantastique! Makes me do the happy dance! Teach awayyyyy! I love to know I have contributed to the spread of the knowledge of fine art! Thank you ever so much for using it and for your compliment!

[katscriv]

Thanks for this!

[brendafohio]

You are very welcome my dear! Hopper is a favorite of mine because he painted women so often and so well.

[zluvu4ever]

I love the pictures at 3:06 and 3:16!

[jilehan]

My FAV' American Classic ! for what i know...

...just, well, i woudn't have put that music,

takes all over what is shown... ( no, but ...but me ! )

Thank you for making that tribute and sharing it here !

[leslieness]

Genius! Fantastic musical choice. That beat, beat, beat of the drum, the individual heartbeat alone in a swinging society. The jazz and the alienation that was/is the American experience. Use of quotes, story, it's all good. Keep 'em coming!

[Eddddiiiieeeeee]

I'm better than him.

[densaner77]

Excellent video, Excellent Art & Music!

[brendafohio]

Thank you very much!

[PetitBourgeois]

mtfssjr2 your video has some goooood muzik too

[mtfssjr2]

Just simply FANSTASTIC watch my own video version posted earlier with a Glenn Miller soundtrack?

Mine is shorter but yours has so many more paintings to look at!

Thank you

John Ryan

[mtgmedia]

Extraordinary! Thanks for bringing this underrated master back into focus. Can you do one on James McNeil Whistler?

[brendafohio]

TY! I will take a look and see how many images of his I can find on the web, if there are enough (very large ones, because small ones don't stratch out good on the full screen) I will make a Whistler vid.

[brendafohio]

strEtch

[lilamagritte]

Excelente trabajo, buena edición, ritmo y música. Realizado sin alterar la obra de Hopper. Muy bueno.

[brendafohio]

TYVM!

[crawlinblind]

Bravo !

[paddysboy]

i agree 2 the above theyre all good of course

[ozzyfuddjr]

best video you ever done