Nooooooooooo!!! at 1:30 in this song. Someone please tell me that my ear is flawed and that John Williams doesn't make mistakes!! No but really, John Williams plays flawlessly and this is the FIRST instance where my ear feels that he mad a mistake by accidentally plucking the open G string. O and to CodyHernek94, I will say that ugliness, beauty, good and evil is a matter of personal perception that has been influenced by our environment and experiences. There is a deeply rooted sense of
right and wrong in all of us as well as a morality based of our society or environment. To one man. something is beautiful and the next it is ugly, who is correct? Both men have equal rights to their perception, and in order to be truly intellectually honest with ourselves we must take in what we can see and test rather than having blind faith in a universal truth.
I have never been religious or spiritual (there simply isn't enough proof or evidence) yet I cannot say with certainty that it doesn't exist. I live a life without good and evil.
JW plays this fine (unlike Segovia who butchers it), but for the life of me I will never understand why anyone would play this thing to begin with. It's just an unspeakably bad piece of music. Villa Lobos wrote some fine tunes; this is not one of them.
@gmdinformation unspeakably bad? do you mean Villa-Lobos challenged the tonal standards and you dislike that?¨let's see what you wrote, seriously, send them over
@gmdinformation hahaha I wrote more comments because I decided I should try to get through to you instead of just stating the obvious fact that you're insane. You're an ass wipe. I'm sure what ever your messed up view on god is wouldn't be happy with you attempting to insult people. Cutie pie.
@gmdinformation hahaha "upper half of the IQ spectrum". You're the exact type of person with a low IQ, any one who feels as if they need to bring their IQ into an argument that has nothing to do with IQ has to be pretty desperate to convince themselves and others.
@CodyHernek94 I only come here to listen to Williams play, but I'd be lying if I said this composition wasn't crap. It's almost unlistenable. As to good and evil, I think anything that is beautiful must have something of God in it and therefore be good. That said, the opposite must also be true I think.
@CodyHernek94 We're talking about art and people's perceptions. An ugly person is an ugly person and should be reconized as such by EVERYONE. An evil person might not even recognize the INHERENT beauty in Niagra Falls, nor the ugliness in Ma Kettle. It's not the object being looked upon that is good or evil in appearance. It's the spiritual state of the viewer that's often amiss. Also, I must say that calling someone "insane" for disagreeing with you will hardly win any arguments.
@rogers53108 So if I disagree with someone who calls them self a poached egg I shouldn't call them insane? I wasn't trying to win, I was trying to get through. Okay, If evil has nothing to do with looks than what does it have to do with sound? Everything is art including the way humans look, so when you say "were talking about art..." that doesn't nullify my statement about you thinking ugly people are evil as well.
@rogers53108 I think music can convey an evil message just as words can. Are negative words themselves evil though? No, words aren't evil. The only things that can be truly evil are actions.
@CodyHernek94 I agree. Music inspires emotion in people both positively and negatively. I actually quit playing guitar for a long time because I started off playing thrash metal and at one of my gigs, people were tearing the place apart. Ripping urinals off of walls, breaking windows and other such stuff and I did not want to be responsible for that. Now I only play "responsibly." And am much happier for it.
@GuitarSlinger2112 amen to that, I played in a death metal band last year named her name in stone. You can probably find some of our music online actually. I quit because our drummer said the most blasphemous things I've ever heard so now I play classical guitar prominently.
@gmdinformation also, I just watched some of your channel videos. If you can't trust your ability to know the difference between being the in real world and dreaming I don't suggest you should trust your opinions on religion so much.
I truly dont think villa lobos wouldve wanted much more out of this piece. While should be interpretive, respect must be given to the composer and if you listen to villa lobos actually playing youll understand
One of my long time favorite pieces, and played at a very nice tempo here as well.
It's good to see that John Williams is actually human (little slip up at 1:29 hitting that open g string) I was beginning to think he was actually a robot programed by Segovia.
He's just saying that in the past, music was pure and great, whereas nowadays, it's corrupted by fashion and image. Which is total bollocks but a lot of classical fans are elitist twats so it got voted up.
This is technically excellently executed. There is some feeling to it, but it still seems a bit clinical to me. I know - who am I to criticize John Williams. John Williams is a hero to me.
Perfection and greatness are two different things... Even if there was a mistake, this performance is still greatness. I don't think we should ever strive for "perfection", I don't think it's possible.
0:57... After the G# in the G string, wouldn't that be a A? He repeats that until he reaches the B, when he follows again my music sheet... Is that just another interpretation, or my music sheet is wrong?
@Venomancer86 Okay okay, I've removed my comment. I should have realized this is youtube. I was simply listening to the song and heard the mistake. Yes, obviously this is a master at work, but it is sometimes nice to know that even the masters make mistakes because it lets us know they are human. Now, if I really wanted to illicit response, I would have to say that I think Steve Vai is a better guitarist than John Williams... ; )
@pencap23 Indeed Steve Vai is a better clown and a better show man, but the stiles of both Vai and Williams are so different that you can't compare them anyhow! Take Vai to play some of Barrios masterpieces and you will see how poor actually he is ;) and vice versa ;)
@Venomancer86 actually vai is not a poor classical player at all, in the 1986 movie crossroads, steve vai played music (not in full, but enough for ability to show) such as mozarts rondo alla turca, and even paganini's 5th caprici. vai is a master of very many genres, and just because the spotlight is not shown on him for all these kinds of music, does not mean he is anything less than a fantastic musician. it isnt wise to judge a player simply on what theyre most well known for.
to those who say he doesn't feel the music, i can certainly say you are mistaken. i had the honor (i say honor because he's my favourite classical guitarist) to see him live a week ago and he opened with this piece. from the moment he played the first note i was drawn in by his warm and beautiful playing. words can't even begin to describe the feelings i felt throughout the entire performance. this man is a master and if anyone ever gets a chance to catch him live, i strongly recommend it.
Well, the playing is great (though it's nice to know that even the great JW makes mistakes) and this is the nicest sounding Smallman I've ever heard, though you really can't hear it properly through the video wur, so the nasal quality (that I hate so much) doesn't show. .
@cicodelanga Ah come on, you must be kidding. He plays it cool and controlled, but it doesn't mean without corazón and passion. I'm not a real fan of mister J., but I think he plays it beautifull.
Classical guitar is about "subtlety " Voicing. Definition. To say one of the greatest living (or for that matter- ever) players "doesn't feel the music" is just absurdly moronic. John Williams will be remembered 100 years from now as one of the top players of our age. And.. some of the greatest guitar playing of all time have been the duets records by Misters Bream and Williams. Very different styles - perfect compliment for each other.
He doesn't make enough stupid faces and looks at the guitar to closely Hows that do i make a good moron Lol i really like John's Boree in E he repeats certain themes this is the samr guy who wrote the STAR WARs theme BTW Lol
@McMinnManiac You don't really believe this is the same John Williams who conducted Boston Pops... Wrote Star Wars.. etc do you ? They are two completely different humans - pure coincidence they have the same name.
John Williams is one of the Greatest Classical Guitarists along with Julian Bream, Andres Segovia, Alirio Diaz, Christopher Parkening and Kazuhito Yamashita. In my lowly opinion, these Great Virtuosos are the most copied/listened to since the last 40 years I have been fanatically following the Classical Guitar progress.
@rhl959 I disagree, I hear feeling, passion, and expression in John's playing, he is just more subtle about it than others. I've heard many people make this comment about JW but imo it is really just a matter of degree, not a total lack of feeling. You don't have to make funny faces or light your guitar on fire to play good music.
This prelude is not that difficult to play, I used to use it as one of my show pieces!
Better than that, it's fun to perform it, and everyone loves it!
Thank you for taking me back to the good ol days, I have not played in years, and its great to hear and see a master I listened to in the late 1960 perform again...THANK YOU!
guuys.. just cuz he doesnt jump and move like a hyperactive moron with his guitar while playing he doenst feel the music?? xD
haha.. then you dont understand about sound and interpretation.. john has his own style which is very academic and straight.. if youre plaing guitar as well too you will see that john creates a much better sound and musicality than all the others show making guitarists.. so please shut up..
@jabba987654321 Not being a fantastic guitarist and technical genius isn't good enough? There's plenty of musical passion there really. What do they want Headbanging too?
John doesnt need to make show at all. He shows his passion by playing not by moving while playing..
there are much guitarists that havent that good technique but make show like hell. Its nice to see how they move then.. but i dont understand the people saying john is a bader guitarist just cuz hes quiet :)
@jabba987654321 No No..We had a mis-communication....I'm agreeing with you!
You notice I said What do they want? They! Not you! Sorry for not making myself clear.
I think JW is one of the best. I really can't understand comments made that he has no emotion. That was the point. I agree with you and think you're right. That's it!
@jabba987654321 You are 100% correct in saying his style is very "academic and straight" and he creates a beautiful tone. But that's where it ends, anyone could teach themselves (assuming they had the will to do so properly) to create a beautiful tone, but not everyone can learn to be musical or "feel the music" if you will. It is quite obvious that John Williams is one of those people, study his technique because it's perfect, dont study his musicality because it is sub-par.
@dedog2003 I don't need you to decide who's a good musician and who isn't, and neither does anyone else. If you don't like it, perhaps you could direct me to an interpretation that you prefer, and we might even discuss the relative merits of each. However, I'll thank you not to try and tell me about the strength of his "musicality".
@arsenalca I do not remember telling anyone who is or isn't good, I simply stated my opinion on his playing. I've searched youtube to find a decent version of this and was unsuccessful, however the closest to a decent interpretation is the video of Julian Bream playing preludes 3&4. If you take his musicality, and maybe have him keep a little tighter time, you have a very musical interpretation of this piece. No technique talk about Breams either pls, we all know his technique is odd.
@dedog2003 um sir...this is the man who created the music for star wars, e.t., harry potter,, indiana jones, etc. i dont think you know what youre talking about.
@iwuvpanda13 Sorry dude, way off base. This John Williams is NOT the Star Wars guy. Google John Williams composer. Then, perhaps when you find a subject about which you actually know something, you may cast aspersions.
@Karmkane Whoah sir...retract your claws. I've talked to Mr. Williams about his writing and seen him conduct Star Wars several times, but thanks for the effort.
@iwuvpanda13 Clearly you should have actually opened your eyes when you saw John Williams conduct Star Wars several times. I'll retract my talons if you'll search for "John Williams composer" on google, and check out t photosof the composer. If you still believe him to be the same John Williams as on this video, I'll just pray for better vision for you.
@Karmkane Oh, I know this isn't the same John Williams. Is this what got you so worked up over? Chill out. I thought you said that John WIlliams didn't compose Star Wars. Which, you technically did.
@iwuvpanda13 Many men are named John Williams. The composer is not the same man as this guitarist: See John Williams (disambiguation). There is a long list....
@jabba987654321 lol I just read your original comment i responded to months ago about his academic approach, then read your response to my reply... lol STAR WARS, oh wait...
@jabba987654321 it totaly agree. musical emotion isnt about how you physicaly present yourself, it can be, but in most cases, especialy with guitar, the tone you produce and the individual musicality you give each note is what really comes through in what the people hear.
@jabba987654321 I also play guitar, and I like to think that I have my own way of playing like every single guitarist has his own and unique way of preforming. I completely agree with you. I mean if everybody would play the same way, it would be just stupid... Everybody express and enjoy in music in his own way. And yeah, sometimes people play too fast, you are right when you said hyperactive moron, lol!
@jabba987654321 Exactly... Some accuse him of emotionlessness... I say, he can most of the time 'get' the exact emotion needed for a piece to sound just perfect... His performances border flawless.
@tarquin161234 I know right? What you want him to do? Jump up off his seat and do the hoola while he's at it??? People, this refers to the saying, "Think before you post."
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Nooooooooooo!!! at 1:30 in this song. Someone please tell me that my ear is flawed and that John Williams doesn't make mistakes!! No but really, John Williams plays flawlessly and this is the FIRST instance where my ear feels that he mad a mistake by accidentally plucking the open G string. O and to CodyHernek94, I will say that ugliness, beauty, good and evil is a matter of personal perception that has been influenced by our environment and experiences. There is a deeply rooted sense of
MrGranitealchemist 1 week ago
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right and wrong in all of us as well as a morality based of our society or environment. To one man. something is beautiful and the next it is ugly, who is correct? Both men have equal rights to their perception, and in order to be truly intellectually honest with ourselves we must take in what we can see and test rather than having blind faith in a universal truth.
MrGranitealchemist 1 week ago
I have never been religious or spiritual (there simply isn't enough proof or evidence) yet I cannot say with certainty that it doesn't exist. I live a life without good and evil.
(it helps being a sociopath though ) =p
MrGranitealchemist 1 week ago
@MrGranitealchemist why say that on a guitar video?
InsaneaTann 2 days ago
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MrGranitealchemist 1 week ago
I play that to I. Is so good number, but lol at 1:28:D
SuperWorldofwar 1 month ago
Thanks for the upload!
REV 18
goscott4 1 month ago
The dislikes were probably all due to the poor quality of the video. What is there to dislike about JW's playing?
fsr42 2 months ago
It's a hard piece to play and to make it sound nice, but JW does it..
moopsypoo 2 months ago
It's great
MickyPage98 2 months ago
JW plays this fine (unlike Segovia who butchers it), but for the life of me I will never understand why anyone would play this thing to begin with. It's just an unspeakably bad piece of music. Villa Lobos wrote some fine tunes; this is not one of them.
gmdinformation 2 months ago
@gmdinformation unspeakably bad? do you mean Villa-Lobos challenged the tonal standards and you dislike that?¨let's see what you wrote, seriously, send them over
josemontenegro777 1 month ago
@josemontenegro777 No, I mean Villa Lobos challenged God's standard of beauty with this one and obviously lost miserably.
gmdinformation 1 month ago
@gmdinformation now tell me the tritone is evil, medieval age is gone
josemontenegro777 1 month ago
@josemontenegro777 It's a shame stupidity isn't.
gmdinformation 1 month ago
@gmdinformation Don't be ridiculous brother. I'm religious too, but arguments like this are liable to give us a bad name.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@CodyHernek94 If you had anything of the numinous within you, you would recognize this trite nonsense for what it is.
gmdinformation 2 weeks ago
@gmdinformation You're certifiably insane.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@CodyHernek94 I'll tell you what's certifiably insane--leaving three messages on the idiotnet because you can't get a basic thought across in one.
gmdinformation 2 weeks ago
@gmdinformation It's music. It isn't evil just because it's written a certain way. It's just vibrations. take a deeeeep breath and relax.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@CodyHernek94 It's stupid, and anyone in the upper half of the IQ spectrum understands as such. Take a nap. You're boring me.
gmdinformation 2 weeks ago
@gmdinformation hahaha I wrote more comments because I decided I should try to get through to you instead of just stating the obvious fact that you're insane. You're an ass wipe. I'm sure what ever your messed up view on god is wouldn't be happy with you attempting to insult people. Cutie pie.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@gmdinformation hahaha "upper half of the IQ spectrum". You're the exact type of person with a low IQ, any one who feels as if they need to bring their IQ into an argument that has nothing to do with IQ has to be pretty desperate to convince themselves and others.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@CodyHernek94 I only come here to listen to Williams play, but I'd be lying if I said this composition wasn't crap. It's almost unlistenable. As to good and evil, I think anything that is beautiful must have something of God in it and therefore be good. That said, the opposite must also be true I think.
rogers53108 2 weeks ago
@rogers53108 Different people see different things as beautiful. How would you explain that then?
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@CodyHernek94 Evil people have a skewed view of everything.
rogers53108 2 weeks ago
@rogers53108 Okay, well I think this song is great. I read the bible daily and go to church on sundays. I would hope I'm not evil...?
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@rogers53108 And how about ugly people? Are they too evil?
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@CodyHernek94 We're talking about art and people's perceptions. An ugly person is an ugly person and should be reconized as such by EVERYONE. An evil person might not even recognize the INHERENT beauty in Niagra Falls, nor the ugliness in Ma Kettle. It's not the object being looked upon that is good or evil in appearance. It's the spiritual state of the viewer that's often amiss. Also, I must say that calling someone "insane" for disagreeing with you will hardly win any arguments.
rogers53108 2 weeks ago
@rogers53108 So if I disagree with someone who calls them self a poached egg I shouldn't call them insane? I wasn't trying to win, I was trying to get through. Okay, If evil has nothing to do with looks than what does it have to do with sound? Everything is art including the way humans look, so when you say "were talking about art..." that doesn't nullify my statement about you thinking ugly people are evil as well.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@rogers53108 I think music can convey an evil message just as words can. Are negative words themselves evil though? No, words aren't evil. The only things that can be truly evil are actions.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@CodyHernek94 I agree. Music inspires emotion in people both positively and negatively. I actually quit playing guitar for a long time because I started off playing thrash metal and at one of my gigs, people were tearing the place apart. Ripping urinals off of walls, breaking windows and other such stuff and I did not want to be responsible for that. Now I only play "responsibly." And am much happier for it.
GuitarSlinger2112 6 days ago
@GuitarSlinger2112 amen to that, I played in a death metal band last year named her name in stone. You can probably find some of our music online actually. I quit because our drummer said the most blasphemous things I've ever heard so now I play classical guitar prominently.
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@gmdinformation also, I just watched some of your channel videos. If you can't trust your ability to know the difference between being the in real world and dreaming I don't suggest you should trust your opinions on religion so much.
CodyHernek94 2 weeks ago
@gmdinformation that's an opinion..
AdamDonoval 1 month ago
@AdamDonoval And a darn good one.
gmdinformation 2 weeks ago
WAO, FANTASTIC.... ♥
SophiaLaiho 2 months ago
goo
youji63 3 months ago
This is inspirational...
TheILLchild 3 months ago
the master.
cjamo9 3 months ago
que hermosuura...
estoy en 5º curso de guitarra, y con 14 años, se me hara dificil tocar esta hermosa obra, pero se que lo conseguire...por que es muy linda...
transmite pasion, alegria, emocion a los oyentes..
hermosa obra, y hermosa interpertacion...saludos de URUGUAY!
facundoman1 3 months ago
how the fuck does he play it that fast?
HardyWiz 4 months ago
iron34ify εσύ είσαι μαλάκας. Ο John Williams παίζει φοβερά. Hey guys iron34ify says tha John Williams is an asswhole.
guitarhero3701 4 months ago
I truly dont think villa lobos wouldve wanted much more out of this piece. While should be interpretive, respect must be given to the composer and if you listen to villa lobos actually playing youll understand
porchmonkey401k 4 months ago
One of my long time favorite pieces, and played at a very nice tempo here as well.
It's good to see that John Williams is actually human (little slip up at 1:29 hitting that open g string) I was beginning to think he was actually a robot programed by Segovia.
nateandguitar 4 months ago 5
@nateandguitar That was the only thing giving me hope lol
KingZerxst 4 months ago
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@nateandguitar That was the only thing giving me hope lol
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MrGranitealchemist 1 week ago
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@nateandguitar I didn't see your comment about the open G before I posted. "doh"
Yes I have wondered about him being a robot myself =p
MrGranitealchemist 1 week ago
I apreciate his passionate style, like he do in the oder pieces. Congratulations!
kaisersosi 5 months ago
This is my porn.
guitaryoder1 5 months ago 45
παλιο μαλακα!!κολογερε
iron34ify 5 months ago
@iron34ify elpizw bebaia na mhn apeu8unesai ston terastio Williams
link1nparkEEEwarrock 5 months ago
anyone can explain me what @JamieSOA is talking about please ?
steloose 5 months ago
@steloose
He's just saying that in the past, music was pure and great, whereas nowadays, it's corrupted by fashion and image. Which is total bollocks but a lot of classical fans are elitist twats so it got voted up.
Mordain607 5 months ago
@Mordain607 ah thanks i thought "image' was technical word
steloose 5 months ago
This is technically excellently executed. There is some feeling to it, but it still seems a bit clinical to me. I know - who am I to criticize John Williams. John Williams is a hero to me.
MrCrayztrain 6 months ago
This brings tears to my eyes.
slncRking 6 months ago
Perfection and greatness are two different things... Even if there was a mistake, this performance is still greatness. I don't think we should ever strive for "perfection", I don't think it's possible.
spicbuddha 6 months ago
@spicbuddha It's not possible, but should nonetheless always be striven for.
mightyafrowhitey 5 months ago
that prelude is pure genius.. it always had moved me, always will !
Flamencanta 7 months ago
0:57... After the G# in the G string, wouldn't that be a A? He repeats that until he reaches the B, when he follows again my music sheet... Is that just another interpretation, or my music sheet is wrong?
pedrooskk 7 months ago
aha, il oublie un accord la mi sol si do sol à 2:25 :p.
Sinon bravo ^^
StaaaRzXD 7 months ago
Someone know what guitar does he play?
Ginorevenge 7 months ago
@Ginorevenge He is playing a Greg Smallman guitar here.
dpg25 6 months ago
@dpg25 Thanks
Ginorevenge 6 months ago
Someone know what guitar does he play?
Ginorevenge 7 months ago
1:28 he made a mistake xD
arthasbr 7 months ago
this is one of my favorite pieces. And this is a great interpertation.
xois2 7 months ago
Hi lessane, (btw williams is the master, shouldve seen his picture when he was younger)
yuepon13 8 months ago
legend
shadowninja969 8 months ago
i hate the crappy quality of the camera, in other words great playing
igotsmoshedify 8 months ago
The dynamics here are so rich that it is hard to believe this was recorded live! Awesome.
WoundedEgo 9 months ago
52 people liked this so much that they pressed the wrong button.
SuscriptorJusticiero 9 months ago 37
@SuscriptorJusticiero Now that is the wittiest dislike count comment I have ever seen.
spudw2k 6 months ago
@SuscriptorJusticiero no at least 56
Deerse 3 months ago in playlist John Williams
@SuscriptorJusticiero I think those people dislike guitar music.
vaibach 3 months ago
viva a música brasileira! Villa-Lobos é épico.
dradlok 9 months ago
2:28 he plays 2 chords insteed of 3
I think....
MrArtemios 9 months ago
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pencap23 9 months ago
@pencap23 I've had front row tickets to see twice him and that's the first time I've ever heard him make a mistake.
therookie93 9 months ago
@pencap23 you will fuck up from 0:00 to 4:08 so we don't care what you are saying..... just saying ;)
Venomancer86 9 months ago
@Venomancer86 Okay okay, I've removed my comment. I should have realized this is youtube. I was simply listening to the song and heard the mistake. Yes, obviously this is a master at work, but it is sometimes nice to know that even the masters make mistakes because it lets us know they are human. Now, if I really wanted to illicit response, I would have to say that I think Steve Vai is a better guitarist than John Williams... ; )
pencap23 9 months ago
@pencap23 Indeed Steve Vai is a better clown and a better show man, but the stiles of both Vai and Williams are so different that you can't compare them anyhow! Take Vai to play some of Barrios masterpieces and you will see how poor actually he is ;) and vice versa ;)
Venomancer86 9 months ago
@Venomancer86 actually vai is not a poor classical player at all, in the 1986 movie crossroads, steve vai played music (not in full, but enough for ability to show) such as mozarts rondo alla turca, and even paganini's 5th caprici. vai is a master of very many genres, and just because the spotlight is not shown on him for all these kinds of music, does not mean he is anything less than a fantastic musician. it isnt wise to judge a player simply on what theyre most well known for.
tico7464 8 months ago
@THBRASIL gracias amigo, mira Tarega Francisco y Issac Albeniz tambien.
Komenfla 10 months ago
to those who say he doesn't feel the music, i can certainly say you are mistaken. i had the honor (i say honor because he's my favourite classical guitarist) to see him live a week ago and he opened with this piece. from the moment he played the first note i was drawn in by his warm and beautiful playing. words can't even begin to describe the feelings i felt throughout the entire performance. this man is a master and if anyone ever gets a chance to catch him live, i strongly recommend it.
mugen404 10 months ago
VIAVA LA MUSICA ESPANOLA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Komenfla 10 months ago
@Komenfla adoro a musica espanhola, mas nesse caso trata-se de um compositor brasileiro, Heitor Villa Lobos
THMBBRASIL 10 months ago
@Komenfla ESPANOLA? lol, this is villa-lobos! BRAZILIAN MUSIC
AhhFreshMeat 9 months ago
The bad audio makes it sound weird
soullessSiIence 10 months ago
how is this song called?
uffale 10 months ago
@uffale Preludio N°1 "Dedicado al Pueblo de Brasil" de Heitor Villa-Lobos
danielapirate 10 months ago
Well, the playing is great (though it's nice to know that even the great JW makes mistakes) and this is the nicest sounding Smallman I've ever heard, though you really can't hear it properly through the video wur, so the nasal quality (that I hate so much) doesn't show. .
skingaz 11 months ago
I think it's funny to hear the random vibrato due to the old video quality xD
jkshoujk 11 months ago
1:30 is proof that he is a human being
link1nparkEEEwarrock 1 year ago
@link1nparkEEEwarrock LOL
banjorol 9 months ago
falando sério /watch?v=o2cNdXkwnDE&feature=related Raphael rabello
123jeferson123 1 year ago
whata heell?
you can see in his face that he's feeling the music.
wonderfull exhibition.
afbdreds 1 year ago
what a sound
pizzazzip12 1 year ago
which musical grade should try this
tariqkhundakji 1 year ago
Great feel, and wonderful execution. Simply masterful.
brandonleespitler 1 year ago
recording has squelches and other sound problems. Can't listen to it, sorry.
mhdozier 1 year ago
no love, like a machine. in this case, bad exhibition.
too much fast, too much insensitive.
great guitarist, but not in this case...
cicodelanga 1 year ago
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@cicodelanga Ah come on, you must be kidding. He plays it cool and controlled, but it doesn't mean without corazón and passion. I'm not a real fan of mister J., but I think he plays it beautifull.
HoundDogTail 1 year ago
@cicodelanga are you deaf?
ronjazz1 1 year ago
incredible maestro thank you divine beauty , composer and performer both!
dlevita 1 year ago
If that man can play Villa-Lobos he is one in the much that can't.
if one of you guys can, say something, but never putting John down.
John plays very weel, he is one of the greats in our generation.
You, morons, shut up!
henriquepazetbem 1 year ago
@henriquepazetbem All good guitarist can do that , It should only work a lot
noutchang 1 year ago
How can you not like John Williams?!
kildahorde 1 year ago
48 ppl are idiots!! >:(
WriXdanDeth666 1 year ago
he is brilliant but playing this piece I preferred listening to Segovia playing it.The King and the Prince of classical guitarists.
txikibi1 1 year ago
Wow, this is just great. I hear nothing but passion and delicacy here. Thanks for posting
clovis2012 1 year ago
need a guitar that has this sound...the pure shit
MyNegr0 1 year ago
omg dno what to say :p
Nielsmeire 1 year ago
now, THAT'S good brazilian music.... viva Heitor Villa-Lobos!
LuizaCard 1 year ago 3
To Moucon Wikipedia says John T is the Composer Conductor, John C is the Guitar player . Thanks for clearing that up for me .
ChaoticRealm7771 1 year ago
@ChaoticRealm7771 This John Williams also composes. Just putting that out there haha.
GuitaristConnor 1 year ago
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Williams is a genius :). Check out my videos! :)
hstrath93 1 year ago
Classical guitar is about "subtlety " Voicing. Definition. To say one of the greatest living (or for that matter- ever) players "doesn't feel the music" is just absurdly moronic. John Williams will be remembered 100 years from now as one of the top players of our age. And.. some of the greatest guitar playing of all time have been the duets records by Misters Bream and Williams. Very different styles - perfect compliment for each other.
moucon 1 year ago
He doesn't make enough stupid faces and looks at the guitar to closely Hows that do i make a good moron Lol i really like John's Boree in E he repeats certain themes this is the samr guy who wrote the STAR WARs theme BTW Lol
McMinnManiac 1 year ago
@McMinnManiac You don't really believe this is the same John Williams who conducted Boston Pops... Wrote Star Wars.. etc do you ? They are two completely different humans - pure coincidence they have the same name.
moucon 1 year ago
@moucon I was under the impression John Williams the Classical Guitarist ,was also a composer who did movie sound tracks .
ChaoticRealm7771 1 year ago
With Williams, If you listen to this on a good HI-fi or quality earphones you will appreciate it. Watching him play is detracting from the music.
Might as well watch paint dry.. Better LISTEN to this, critics.
allan2098 1 year ago
before the "image" it was the actual music that moved people, this is a great example of that
JamieSOA 1 year ago 13
1.28 ??
Tpgough 1 year ago
@Tpgough
just an interpretation by williams, right?:-)
karaczurin 1 year ago
he had played here a little bit too dynamic for my tastes, I love playing this more slow and melancholic.
sarelle500gr 1 year ago
great job buddie, it's so awesome to listen to u
fussbodenmissgeburt 1 year ago
ovaj nije normalan
123maxcan 1 year ago
What an awesome piece, and awesome performance!
OpenCadence78 1 year ago
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awesome. but i'd like it just a tip faster.
renosjer 1 year ago
audio sucks :(
MinGophers 1 year ago
John Williams is one of the Greatest Classical Guitarists along with Julian Bream, Andres Segovia, Alirio Diaz, Christopher Parkening and Kazuhito Yamashita. In my lowly opinion, these Great Virtuosos are the most copied/listened to since the last 40 years I have been fanatically following the Classical Guitar progress.
LAPUbutsekikMAG 1 year ago 2
@LAPUbutsekikMAG Hey! you did forgot David Russel, which is certainly part of the mentioned team.
regards!
gabrigol11 1 year ago
Je vais devoir le jouer. Ca m'en met déjà dans l'ambiance.
VietnamAirForce 1 year ago
@rhl959 I disagree, I hear feeling, passion, and expression in John's playing, he is just more subtle about it than others. I've heard many people make this comment about JW but imo it is really just a matter of degree, not a total lack of feeling. You don't have to make funny faces or light your guitar on fire to play good music.
jazzadellic 1 year ago 2
@jazzadellic i like your sarcasm! =) made me laughed a little
rhonin93 1 year ago
I wish I'd seen this video in 2006 when I was learning this piece. I performed it for my A-level music exam.
I got a "D".
Ricardo72 1 year ago
This prelude is not that difficult to play, I used to use it as one of my show pieces!
Better than that, it's fun to perform it, and everyone loves it!
Thank you for taking me back to the good ol days, I have not played in years, and its great to hear and see a master I listened to in the late 1960 perform again...THANK YOU!
4goscott 1 year ago
guuys.. just cuz he doesnt jump and move like a hyperactive moron with his guitar while playing he doenst feel the music?? xD
haha.. then you dont understand about sound and interpretation.. john has his own style which is very academic and straight.. if youre plaing guitar as well too you will see that john creates a much better sound and musicality than all the others show making guitarists.. so please shut up..
jabba987654321 1 year ago 121
@jabba987654321 Not being a fantastic guitarist and technical genius isn't good enough? There's plenty of musical passion there really. What do they want Headbanging too?
lflarry1 1 year ago
@lflarry1 what? O.o
dont understand you.. did you understand me bro?
John doesnt need to make show at all. He shows his passion by playing not by moving while playing..
there are much guitarists that havent that good technique but make show like hell. Its nice to see how they move then.. but i dont understand the people saying john is a bader guitarist just cuz hes quiet :)
jabba987654321 1 year ago
@jabba987654321 No No..We had a mis-communication....I'm agreeing with you!
You notice I said What do they want? They! Not you! Sorry for not making myself clear.
I think JW is one of the best. I really can't understand comments made that he has no emotion. That was the point. I agree with you and think you're right. That's it!
lflarry1 1 year ago
@lflarry1 ah ok :D
i was confused sorry ^.^
nice to see that youtube has still some decent members haha :D
jabba987654321 1 year ago
@jabba987654321 You are 100% correct in saying his style is very "academic and straight" and he creates a beautiful tone. But that's where it ends, anyone could teach themselves (assuming they had the will to do so properly) to create a beautiful tone, but not everyone can learn to be musical or "feel the music" if you will. It is quite obvious that John Williams is one of those people, study his technique because it's perfect, dont study his musicality because it is sub-par.
dedog2003 1 year ago
@dedog2003 I don't need you to decide who's a good musician and who isn't, and neither does anyone else. If you don't like it, perhaps you could direct me to an interpretation that you prefer, and we might even discuss the relative merits of each. However, I'll thank you not to try and tell me about the strength of his "musicality".
arsenalca 1 year ago
@arsenalca I do not remember telling anyone who is or isn't good, I simply stated my opinion on his playing. I've searched youtube to find a decent version of this and was unsuccessful, however the closest to a decent interpretation is the video of Julian Bream playing preludes 3&4. If you take his musicality, and maybe have him keep a little tighter time, you have a very musical interpretation of this piece. No technique talk about Breams either pls, we all know his technique is odd.
dedog2003 1 year ago
@dedog2003 um sir...this is the man who created the music for star wars, e.t., harry potter,, indiana jones, etc. i dont think you know what youre talking about.
iwuvpanda13 1 year ago
@iwuvpanda13 Sorry dude, way off base. This John Williams is NOT the Star Wars guy. Google John Williams composer. Then, perhaps when you find a subject about which you actually know something, you may cast aspersions.
Karmkane 1 year ago
@Karmkane Whoah sir...retract your claws. I've talked to Mr. Williams about his writing and seen him conduct Star Wars several times, but thanks for the effort.
iwuvpanda13 1 year ago
@iwuvpanda13 Clearly you should have actually opened your eyes when you saw John Williams conduct Star Wars several times. I'll retract my talons if you'll search for "John Williams composer" on google, and check out t photosof the composer. If you still believe him to be the same John Williams as on this video, I'll just pray for better vision for you.
Karmkane 1 year ago
@Karmkane Oh, I know this isn't the same John Williams. Is this what got you so worked up over? Chill out. I thought you said that John WIlliams didn't compose Star Wars. Which, you technically did.
iwuvpanda13 1 year ago
@iwuvpanda13 Many men are named John Williams. The composer is not the same man as this guitarist: See John Williams (disambiguation). There is a long list....
dangervich 1 year ago
@jabba987654321 I''m learning this particular piece now, my concert is in 7 months so I should be able to cope. Brilliant performance!
anonymous668 1 year ago
@jabba987654321
Yah,i just can't find any soul or expression in rock music or pop..except anger(extreme loud screaming).
ArmorKingRulez 1 year ago
@jabba987654321 lol I just read your original comment i responded to months ago about his academic approach, then read your response to my reply... lol STAR WARS, oh wait...
dedog2003 1 year ago
@dedog2003 what are you talkin about?
jabba987654321 1 year ago
@jabba987654321 it totaly agree. musical emotion isnt about how you physicaly present yourself, it can be, but in most cases, especialy with guitar, the tone you produce and the individual musicality you give each note is what really comes through in what the people hear.
jacobcs 1 year ago
@jabba987654321 I also play guitar, and I like to think that I have my own way of playing like every single guitarist has his own and unique way of preforming. I completely agree with you. I mean if everybody would play the same way, it would be just stupid... Everybody express and enjoy in music in his own way. And yeah, sometimes people play too fast, you are right when you said hyperactive moron, lol!
SneakingFox 11 months ago
@jabba987654321 Exactly... Some accuse him of emotionlessness... I say, he can most of the time 'get' the exact emotion needed for a piece to sound just perfect... His performances border flawless.
Blanke94 11 months ago
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MrGayItUp 11 months ago 4
@MrGayItUp Yeah, I agree
Blanke94 11 months ago
@jabba987654321 yes.. I LIKE IT, VERY ACADEMIC AND STRAIGHT...
MsAzz12345 7 months ago
He doesn't feel the music, that's a silly comment.
There's plenty of emotion, rubato, emphasis of notes etc
tarquin161234 1 year ago 47
@tarquin161234 I do agree with you. Though he is quite straight to the point
anonymous668 1 year ago
@tarquin161234 I know right? What you want him to do? Jump up off his seat and do the hoola while he's at it??? People, this refers to the saying, "Think before you post."
Destroysall 1 year ago
@tarquin161234 I have no idea what you talk about, but I have a clue and agree with you. clean sound
bucetapussy 10 months ago
@rhl959 Everyone says Williams does not feel his music, but maybe it is all the people who do not understand the music of Williams
fusa1290 1 year ago 2
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kaarchangelarielba 1 year ago
布勞艾：安魂協奏曲 (提獻給福田進一) *亞洲首演
Leo Brouwer(1939- )：Concerto da Requiem, in Memoriam T.Takemitsu II (dedicated to Shin-ichi Fukuda,2005-6) *Asian Premiere /Taiwan
genesisguitar1 1 year ago
didn't let him finish?! the E is still ringing before when the video ends. WEAK!
9Momen 1 year ago
Mein gott!
What was that G string at 1:29??
FatherWarhol 1 year ago
@FatherWarhol hahahahha xD