Yes, at the end we are all lonely. We can only make the journey to the spiritual world alone. Maybe you don't understand things like this. But you understand it when your time is also coming. What you need to learn is humility. That is more important than passing judgment on another human being. For me, hence the discussion is closed.
A very informative documentary, which I much enjoyed, despite the fact that I think the title "the MADNESS of genius" is rather rude, unfair, and just plain misleading for the content of the documentary. Yeah, Gould was troubled, but "mad" has very dark connotations; and moreover I think the focus of this documentary is Glenn's secret life, especially love life. Something like "The secret life of GG" would have been more fitting. But in all, I found the doc. to be respectful and sincere.
As a concert music composer, I've worked with a lot of virtuosos - all I can say is that the number of genius musicians I've worked with who are completely sane, likable, and reasonable people far outweigh those who have serious personality disorders. And also many many people of no creative bent whatsoever who are nuts!
A truly extraordinary man. Sadly, I never got to know him in his own lifetime - I was born nearly a decade after his death...But I absolutely adore him, and this documentary broke my heart into a thousand pieces.
This guy was a good boy I would have love to have him as my Alumnus - nevermind he plays my music toooooooo quickly - also auf Deutch und klar - mein lieber Glenn you got into that strange habit of thinking that I was in a hurry or what when composing and so my scores must be played at least 30 percent faster than I wanted to - why??? Not unlike Mr Koppman - na gut Ihr JSB Cantor zu Leipzig
Thank you so much for posting this. I am in tears. :')
I think people can really relate to him, in the sense that there is always a fraction of ourselves teetering on the very edge of everything. The edge of sanity, the edge of emotion, the edge of brilliance. And we all want to give in and satisfy that part of ourselves struggling to grip on, yet the majority of us don't dare for one reason or another.
The polar bear wasn't feeling it either
starksalex 5 days ago
The elephants were like STFU!
starksalex 5 days ago
@ididete ВЫ ПРАВЫ НА 100 %
vapetrow 2 weeks ago
@ididete
Yes, at the end we are all lonely. We can only make the journey to the spiritual world alone. Maybe you don't understand things like this. But you understand it when your time is also coming. What you need to learn is humility. That is more important than passing judgment on another human being. For me, hence the discussion is closed.
3parsifal 3 weeks ago
@ididete
Are you God that you justice this woman?
3parsifal 3 weeks ago
What is the name of the piece at 3:10 ?
SVG4ever 3 weeks ago
@SVG4ever
The singer tells you at 3.27
3parsifal 3 weeks ago
Glenn Gould is the ultimate spaz when it comes to JS Bach + Beethoven. This guy is a joke! I've heard better by amateurs!
For some reason everyone thinks he's kool, playing pieces messily as fast as he can with no expression or grace.
Corrupt5358 1 month ago
A very informative documentary, which I much enjoyed, despite the fact that I think the title "the MADNESS of genius" is rather rude, unfair, and just plain misleading for the content of the documentary. Yeah, Gould was troubled, but "mad" has very dark connotations; and moreover I think the focus of this documentary is Glenn's secret life, especially love life. Something like "The secret life of GG" would have been more fitting. But in all, I found the doc. to be respectful and sincere.
hymntonight 1 month ago
As a concert music composer, I've worked with a lot of virtuosos - all I can say is that the number of genius musicians I've worked with who are completely sane, likable, and reasonable people far outweigh those who have serious personality disorders. And also many many people of no creative bent whatsoever who are nuts!
OrchestrationOnline 1 month ago
There is genius in madness and madness in genius.
VirtuosicElevator 2 months ago
Thank you.
KLINGSOR11 2 months ago
Hello ... what's the piece being played at the beginning?
KLINGSOR11 2 months ago
@KLINGSOR11 Prokofiev Piano Sonata no. 7 in B-flat (the Stalingrad) movement 1 "Allegro Inqueito". Fantastic piece!
remsan03 2 months ago
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1Thompsonmusic 2 months ago
perhaps he is playing his on grave songs for his dying day
30inventionman 3 months ago
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A truly extraordinary man. Sadly, I never got to know him in his own lifetime - I was born nearly a decade after his death...But I absolutely adore him, and this documentary broke my heart into a thousand pieces.
JacobRudduck 3 months ago
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JacobRudduck 3 months ago
great, touching.
yuhungHuang 3 months ago
Could someone tell me the name of the piece right before the end credit? (which is his own "So you want to write a fugue?")
juemon 3 months ago
@juemon
The last music is the closing part of Goulds transcription of Richard Wagners "Siegfried Idyll".
3parsifal 3 months ago 2
This guy was a good boy I would have love to have him as my Alumnus - nevermind he plays my music toooooooo quickly - also auf Deutch und klar - mein lieber Glenn you got into that strange habit of thinking that I was in a hurry or what when composing and so my scores must be played at least 30 percent faster than I wanted to - why??? Not unlike Mr Koppman - na gut Ihr JSB Cantor zu Leipzig
Mrababab121212 4 months ago
Thank you very much for your posting.....He is unique...
egozgul 4 months ago
So touching...
TripleRhu 4 months ago
Glenn Gould the greatest pianist and bach player ever
thegoddescomposer 7 months ago
Thank you so much for posting this. I am in tears. :')
I think people can really relate to him, in the sense that there is always a fraction of ourselves teetering on the very edge of everything. The edge of sanity, the edge of emotion, the edge of brilliance. And we all want to give in and satisfy that part of ourselves struggling to grip on, yet the majority of us don't dare for one reason or another.
VamLoveAndKisses 1 year ago 10
@VamLoveAndKisses
beautifully put...thkyou
pickasomangoes 4 months ago