I have to love his panache and romanticism. He has loads of technique but he doesn't let it dominate his musical sensiblilities. I think he's just tremendous. He also seems to be a really warm and pleasant individual in the interviews I've seen. I understand he was a huge Django Reinhardt fan in his youth and it shows big time.
super talented guitarist. he is the best of the best.no one can compete with it.i adore him.the nine persons who dislike his playing in this video, do not understand the music. they must not make any comment to any guitarist.
The J Williams, the Barruecos, the Russells, and all the others just miss the greatest guitarist in History. Still a chance, Mr Bream still alive! Please go and learn how to do Music in the guitar, hurry up.....
@ davehshs Could u be any more of a wanker lol Ure an idiot to try an conclude anything, as it does happen to be that i am black. How does this fit into ure belief of the world?lol U need to take that fat head out of your arse an wise up u imbecile .
i wish this style in playing would come back. Nowdays is just technical crap. The music is second to the technique. There is a demise in the guitar now. If you dont believe me type in Yamashita and just look at what people are listening to!
Has anyone ever noticed that his left hand 3rd finger looks weird? Kind of clubbed and flat? Has there ever been any discussion anywhere about it? It looks like he uses the pad instead of the tip.
@smoothie66 Yes, most peoples noticed. But if you look at his younger vid, he uses finger tip (text book style). I guess when he gets older he decided to play in a more "relax" same as Segovia..the string noise driving me crazy at time.
The colors of the guitar, that Bream can achieve, (especially on this composition), are ones that no one till now, and probably for a much longer time, can achieve.
This is the best version of this composition, it is very sad that you can't actually hear the whole melody.
Li Jie cannot convey the feeling that bream does in this song. Typical slant eyed mother fucker lol Probably used to get beat and not fed til she played it properley
@ScouseFolky I assume you're white. Most racists are. It would be easy to conclude from this fact that whites are less intelligent and more prone to bigotry than other races. (I'm white, btw.) If I were as stupid as the average racist, I probably would draw this absurd conclusion, rather than look at other more likely factors to explain this sad fact.
tiene razon compadre... yo aparte de interpretar musica clasica escucho metal y rock, el buen metal tiene una muy buena calidad musical, y me da pena ver a la gente escuchando reggaeton y esas pendejadas...
yo creo que escuchar reggaeton es una ignorancia en musica jajaja
La voz que se escucha es justamente la del maestro Bream,una leyenda en la guitarra.Este es un documental en el que el muestra la belleza de una pieza compuesta para piano y magistralmente transcrita para guitarra.
Oggi abbiamo tanti chitarristi tecnicamente super perfetti che eseguono brani dall'inizio alla fine. Julian Bream "Suonava". Il più grande del XX secolo insieme a Barrios.
bream it's the best player for plays classics composers like sor,aguado,carulli etc etc and the best for the spain composers like grandos turina tarrega malats
like this is the way this music is supposed to be played... rather unfortunate that I'm looking to be a guitarist as well. Kind of this great icon to look up to but at the same time I can never see myself above julian bream. Just saying that is blasphemy in itself.
jeez... listen to something really classical... like motorhead.. motherfuckers... their music rips shit through your fucking grandpa guitars... ever heard of DIMEBAG... god damn.. you should grow some balls and listen to real music.... motherfuckers.. i have a doctorate in music at harvard university so dont fuck with me motherfuckers.. the reason the motherfucker keeps fucking talking over the music is coz he knos he nowhere near as good as motorhead.. yeah thats right LEMMY RULES motherfuckers
haha, doctorate in music at harvard eh? You think they study motorhead and dimebag at harvard? Fucking idiot georgetoheat. You will never play anything that is a fraction of julian bream's playing, in a billion lifetimes.
God, what talent! Hearing him play this piece, you'd never now it was intended for piano. The slides, vibrati and trills he uses cuold never be done on a piano. Well maybe the trills but not the glisandi and the vibrati. I love it!
I'm not sure about Barrios being better then Segovia because he composed. True Segovia didn't write much music but he did compose and he created many studies and technical exercises played daily my many players globally. He also transcribed an astounding number of works and undoubtedly without him and even more so Tarrega, guitar would not have the following it does today and definately would not have the repoirtoire
@christianos666 Who done more tfor the guitar doesn't necessarily mean the person is better. I think it's safe to say nobody done more for the guitar than Segovia, so for that he has my respect. Musically though, I don't like him that much, whereas I much prefer Julian Bream.
I like watching Bream. His movements and facial expression add something to the flavor of the piece. You don't feel like you are watching somebody pull their pant down like you do when watching Andre Watts or Lang Lang or other agonyandecstasy exhibitonists.
Never mind with Bream's face expersions, Just listen to him. The man is a genius! I think he would never feel in the mood to play Barrios.I cannot even imagine such a scene: Barrios is artificial, superfluos. Just good for a warm up!
When Segovia first meet Barrios and listened to him, he almost felt of his chair about Barrios playing. He couldn't believe that there is someone who plays equal or better than him, and also was a composer. You know, Segovia and Bream are under Barrios, for the simple fact that Barrios played better than both, and also compose music that was new in harmony meanings. He is near to Francisco Tárrega in greatness for the guitar!
Segovia might be more virtuoso in a sense that he plays easier (look at Bream's face when he plays, he is really working whereas Segovia can play while sleeping) and could play faster. Bream in my opinion is far, far more musical and therefor a much more complete guitar player
I would say that Segovia is also extreamly musical, just as bream, but in a much more subtle and complex way. Its harder to find/hear it for most people i think.
As a side note, and this isn't an absolute truth, so don't worry: Considering the period Segovia played in means that his style would be seen as more traditional. This aspect is merely emphasized by the fact that much of the pedagogy we have comes from Segovia, as well.
Haha yeah yeah, what are you talking about man. Firstly, how am i full of myself, for saying that segovia is musical? haha shit. And that cute little side note of yours, has nothing to do with the discussion of segovia beeing musicaly in his playing or not. Of course segovia, one of, if not the best guitar player of all time, is verry much musicaly in his playing.
You ascribe Segovia a subtlety and complexity that he did not necessarily have.
As far as talent goes, he was definitely good, but Julian Bream is as good, if not better, than Segovia.
And my side note is relevant due to your comments about Segovia's playing (subtle and complex). He was staunchly traditional, which tends to forgo the Romanticism subtlety you're giving him. I'm not saying he's not "musicaly", as you put it. Just not in the sense that you say he is.
For me, Julian Bream is after Segovia the greatest guitar player ever, his interpretations and the colors within are simply great. Thank you very much for posting this video about such a great master! Saludos desde Mexico ;);)
i agree wholly. He is broader than russell in my opinion though I enjoy Russell for his technical perfection and the color he produces by not using any rest strokes which is unique and gives his playing a precise feeling.
It's disappointing to see comments comparing different guitarists both of great gifts. It is not a competition...that's the arena of talent contests. Bream is superb at squeezing every drop of musicality out of any piece he plays. His tone variation is probably without equal and his facial expressions are just a natural response, not a message of technical difficulties. He's always played like this, and it makes a good change from a poker face or uninvolved body language. Lovely performance.
Julian Bream, I believe, has not been in the best of health but I also believe he is working on 2 books. I wish the man good health and hope he is able to enjoy his retirement and publish the books - I look forward to them!
Don't say something bad on other guitar players when watching julian bream,he does play from heart
Not only li jie,but also john williams looks boring and without emotion,but when john williams and julian bream come together,we have the best duet ever
right on BRO... could not get it more right.. music from ther heart.. all other guitarist are good or even better than bream.. but his unique style allows him to share the true escense of the piece. all transmitted through his performances. my favorite ever..
But i am gonna ask kaori muraji to marry me.. lol
Oh-my-goodness... Julian Bream is BY FAR my all-time favorite guitarist... What passion in his playing! If I could even have 1/4 of his technique, let alone his incredible expressiveness, I would be considered a gifted and extremely talented musician in my own right. Julian Bream is a master among masters!!! Thank goodness for all of his recordings - his memory is preserved, and cherished.
Li Jie is NOWHERE near Julian Bream, nowhere. He plays from his heart, he plays with spirit, and as his movements while playing dictate, he FEELS the music, he's a different level of guitarist, all Li Jie knows is the notes in the piece not how its supposed to feel. For God sakes Julian went to Spain. So please do not compare the two, it is a senseless comparison
I agree that Bream's obvious passion and backdrop of Spain make his videos a joy to watch and Li Jie's boring in comparison. But I think comparing is still valid. Li Jie is from China, with a culture low on personal expression, so it's hard to say what she is feeling as she plays. I think her playing, if not her expressions, are good enough that just listening, we can feel the music. That said, I do adore Bream.
Li Jie is NOWHERE near Julian Bream, nowhere. He plays from his heart, he plays with spirit, and as his movements while playing dictate, he FEELS the music, he's a different level of guitarist, all Li Jie knows is the notes in the piece not how its supposed to feel. For God sakes Julian went to Spain. So please do not compare the two, it is a senseless comparison
Playing above the sound hole is difficult because the strings vibrate more and last longer thus you need to do more muting. Julian Bream is a master like no other. My rating is = Segovia no 1, Bream no 2, Williams no 3.
The first great guitarist I was exposed to as a kid, about 12 years old, 40 years ago. I still have the record and it still moves me. Thank you Mr. Bream for a lifetime of musical and spiritual enrichment.
My gosh filmed right at the Generalife overlooking the Alhambra!!!! I always thought this piece was made for the guitar... I can't imagine a piano doing it justice. Thank you camofox for this treasure.....
why people who dont play any instrument has to talk or whrite any coments,if you people dont play please shut up....I play the guitar you can look at my videos and coment only for people who kwnos music, and have respet 4 it.
Beam is a virtuoso - no argument there - but his facial antics convey the message: this piece of music is almost beyond my extraordinary capabilities. Li Jie plays it as if it were a piece of cake. She manages to make look very easy something which is very difficult. And that, my dear friends, is one of the main characteristics of truly great artists.
Most advanced guitarists, especially in formal competions, play like "a piece of cake". Judges must listen beyond the novelty of clean technique. If you listen to enough variety you will hear subtle differences and hidden gems. Many green ears, perceiving music as an olympic event, succumb to the illusion that older masters had less to offer. The technical quality for which you listen (time and tune) eventually becomes a small tree in the forest as you study further.
Actually, temifv, I'm saddened that the only quality so many people hear in a musical performance is technical clarity. Bream here had mastered technique long ago (in his late teens I believe) and is offering an original interpretation with poetic depth. Li Jie's interpretation is actually a lot more basic in it's overall meaning and depth. Of course listening to music is a subjective matter. I'll shut up now.
Bream was a child prodigy. He already performed in concerts at 13 years. There is nothing in guitar he hasn't played/recorded. He also mastered the lute. Many famous modern composers composed works specifically for Bream. Technique is no longer the issue with Bream, all is concerned with, obviously, is to let his heart speak through his hands, his body, his face. Some people make the mistake of assuming their discomfort is due to Bream, instead of something in their own personality.
im sry but holy crap what are you talking about julian bream is one of the great masters of the guitar he is one of the most creative musicains with useage of colours and had wonderful articulation of every note
thats your opinion. i think it's painful to watch this man play what with all the facial contortions and twitching. considering his age and how long he's been playing these same songs over and over he'd better be good at it....Li Jie makes this song look easy and plays it better and after only having been playing classical guitar for 2 years at the age of 14 in her video. but then again you're british and you'd like to see fellow brits be the best at stuff.
... First of all, Nutpunchedmyself, let's take a look at Bream... Ask any musician and he will tell you that Bream is one of the most authoritative figures, whose work has been and always will be a huge source of reference for guitarists. Li Jie? Don't make me laugh. It's so funny how you say "she makes this song look easy." First of all, it's not a song, and second, she sounds like crap. You're comparing a timeless legend to a half-assed Asian girl.
i dislike the way he tries to sell his music even further in these videos with the picturesque backgrounds and how he writhes with every emotionally dripping note like it pains him so. you're right, this isn't a song it's a "piece" of shit when bream is squeezing it out. ha, im just kidding, he's a virtuoso in his own right but i'd rather not watch him play. i'll bet there's at least 100 people now that can play as good as Bream and half of them are asian! women, small hands, great dexterity
Bream is an artist, not an athlete or a porno actor. Yes there are some great young prodigies out there, but apparently the only thing that makes classical guitar special eludes your entire mentality about music. Listen again to Bream's anecdote about sonority, you might learn something.
Una ejemplar version, para las futuras generaciones, en la version de uno de los mas destacados intérpretes de la guitarra en este momento.
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I have to love his panache and romanticism. He has loads of technique but he doesn't let it dominate his musical sensiblilities. I think he's just tremendous. He also seems to be a really warm and pleasant individual in the interviews I've seen. I understand he was a huge Django Reinhardt fan in his youth and it shows big time.
Biggus63 2 months ago
super talented guitarist. he is the best of the best.no one can compete with it.i adore him.the nine persons who dislike his playing in this video, do not understand the music. they must not make any comment to any guitarist.
raffi719 3 months ago
I am not qualified to say who is the greatest guitarist, but I can say that no one sounds as good to my ears as Julian Bream
Michajeru 4 months ago
@Michajeru i agree
cdavidaa 3 months ago
He is so right about the guitar. Truly a well rounded musician and brilliant guitarist to be admired.
GyveTurckee 5 months ago
Ahh, maestro Bream. You have ruined this piece for me as I can not listen to any other version than yours....perfection.
osdon 6 months ago 4
donde puedo donseguir la partitura que alguin me diga por faaaaaaaa.........
Papazuky8 6 months ago
My maestro......great!!!
Liantotjahjoputro 8 months ago
@ewusie very well said.
banjorol 8 months ago
Julian Bream = Genius.
plexiseagull 9 months ago
I write this because it's not enough to say I like this piece or him in general. Bream is to be venerated.
unikatnoime 9 months ago
Great master!!
Ruoronin 1 year ago
Bream playing Tarrega, some of the finest music you will ever hear.
NorthernComfort 1 year ago
Why ruin a great performance with talking? Here's a hint: NEVER talk over music. Do that either before or after,
ScottSeverance 1 year ago
From 0:38-0:50 I half expected the background to start moving and Bream suddenly starts floating in the air. XD What genius character
rawrgDX 1 year ago 3
The ultimate interpretation of this piece.
goph999 1 year ago
The J Williams, the Barruecos, the Russells, and all the others just miss the greatest guitarist in History. Still a chance, Mr Bream still alive! Please go and learn how to do Music in the guitar, hurry up.....
zonson 1 year ago
nice piece..havent heard this one before -just learned it from this clip..(very melodic and easy to learn and play) thanks for posting it!
newislandguitar 1 year ago
2:10
halehale100 1 year ago
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giap9100 1 year ago
@giap9100 ko biết viết tiếng Anh hoặc làm biếng quá thì đừng viết, nhìn phản cảm lắm
MrTatthang 1 year ago
@giap9100
MrTatthang 1 year ago
@ davehshs Could u be any more of a wanker lol Ure an idiot to try an conclude anything, as it does happen to be that i am black. How does this fit into ure belief of the world?lol U need to take that fat head out of your arse an wise up u imbecile .
ScouseFolky 1 year ago
thats enjoy the music =) look his face
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SteveBrownOfficial 1 year ago
I've always loved Bream's face expressions that show how much he enjoys playing his guitar.It's like he's dancing with a beautiful woman..
amnaki 1 year ago
@amnaki Are you trying to say something smarty pants
hesgoneman 1 year ago
Действительно, Таррега...
pondeflouers 1 year ago
this dude is INCREDIBLE : ]
722erodz 1 year ago
the rare combination of masterful technique with extraordinary feel.
tomitstube 1 year ago
qu'est-ce qui dit?
99999999999999994041 1 year ago
i wish this style in playing would come back. Nowdays is just technical crap. The music is second to the technique. There is a demise in the guitar now. If you dont believe me type in Yamashita and just look at what people are listening to!
sir1920 1 year ago 2
@sir1920 ??
hesgoneman 1 year ago
A great master.. also his voice frightened me a smidge when it came in so abruptly
EmptyUtopia 1 year ago
nice
chambs42 1 year ago
very nicely interpreted!!
TJ52009 1 year ago
este tio es un marciano...
¿como puede tocar asi?
se saltan las lagrimas al oir esto
willy1986tralara 1 year ago
Has anyone ever noticed that his left hand 3rd finger looks weird? Kind of clubbed and flat? Has there ever been any discussion anywhere about it? It looks like he uses the pad instead of the tip.
smoothie66 1 year ago
@smoothie66 Yes, most peoples noticed. But if you look at his younger vid, he uses finger tip (text book style). I guess when he gets older he decided to play in a more "relax" same as Segovia..the string noise driving me crazy at time.
st91bp7t 1 year ago
Is Bream the Steve Vai of classical guitar, or Steve Vai the Bream of electric guitar?
otharennaur 1 year ago
@otharennaur they are both bad A's in their genre.
gamergeek3000 1 year ago
one of the greatest players id like to see slash play music like this classical guitar is the most affluent and complex music for the guitar
Itscaj 1 year ago
smooth is all u need to know
19Gui86 1 year ago
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guitarreclasique 1 year ago
The colors of the guitar, that Bream can achieve, (especially on this composition), are ones that no one till now, and probably for a much longer time, can achieve.
This is the best version of this composition, it is very sad that you can't actually hear the whole melody.
guitarreclasique 1 year ago 14
Best guitarist ever.
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Li Jie cannot convey the feeling that bream does in this song. Typical slant eyed mother fucker lol Probably used to get beat and not fed til she played it properley
ScouseFolky 1 year ago
@ScouseFolky I assume you're white. Most racists are. It would be easy to conclude from this fact that whites are less intelligent and more prone to bigotry than other races. (I'm white, btw.) If I were as stupid as the average racist, I probably would draw this absurd conclusion, rather than look at other more likely factors to explain this sad fact.
davehshs 1 year ago
@davehshs
"I assume you're white. Most racists are."
Good news: you are not as stupid as the average racist. Bad news: you're just stupid.
xHarry2112x 1 year ago
The most amazing shit ever. i looove it
meeetthh 2 years ago 2
all these li jie or w/e fans... fucking bream.
lumbajack707 2 years ago
reggaeton se oye como "cagaraton"
comanchehotspot 2 years ago
ESTO SI ES MUSICA NO COMO LA MIERDA QUE ESCUCHA LA MAYORIA DE LA GENTE xD
janzelot 2 years ago 5
tiene razon compadre... yo aparte de interpretar musica clasica escucho metal y rock, el buen metal tiene una muy buena calidad musical, y me da pena ver a la gente escuchando reggaeton y esas pendejadas...
yo creo que escuchar reggaeton es una ignorancia en musica jajaja
ITheTrooperI 2 years ago 2
deacuerdo
danielxism 2 years ago
La voz que se escucha es justamente la del maestro Bream,una leyenda en la guitarra.Este es un documental en el que el muestra la belleza de una pieza compuesta para piano y magistralmente transcrita para guitarra.
kadasapa 2 years ago 2
esecuzione superlativa,grazie camofox
atfed1 2 years ago
Julian Bream lleva en su corazon la esencia del arte andaluz
miglage 2 years ago 4
donde consigo este documental o que es estoy en México, en canal 22 hace tiempo lo pasaron porfavor me podrias decir gracias. es excelente
tsorodelbacho 2 years ago
amazing
meeetthh 2 years ago
puta que la caga la voz que sale entremedio
detenidogp 2 years ago 3
Siempre excelentes las interpretaciones del Maestro Julian Bream!
adrianarossino 2 years ago 3
Oggi abbiamo tanti chitarristi tecnicamente super perfetti che eseguono brani dall'inizio alla fine. Julian Bream "Suonava". Il più grande del XX secolo insieme a Barrios.
alesbugl 2 years ago
Brilliant interpretation, always musical, and very informative too, for all the up and coming 'wannabe's!
Just delightful really, with the backcloth of the Sierra Nevada adding to the atmosphere.
Thanks for sharing.
groovedarete 2 years ago 2
for expression he was such a master!
tomophirwedge 2 years ago
I wonder if he sits on a wall at Alhambra - sure looks like it.
simonshusse 2 years ago
That's how a guitar is supposed to sound.
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this takes a hot steamy diarrhea on li jies's version.
mucho mucho more musical
kumitetom 2 years ago
That's harsh kumi, you are comparing an old master to a 14 year old.
I bet Li Jie takes a hot steamy diarrhea on your version.
mrsunday810 2 years ago 41
kumitetom, Bream would be very much embarrassed by your comment, you owe him an apology.
drivehybrid 2 years ago 23
her version is to differint to compare
34headsonastick 2 years ago
Incredibly disrespectful. You have embarassed yourself in the eyes of thousands.
sufenta67 2 years ago 8
Grow up kid.
WarRangerV 2 years ago
Whe I watch this video two thoughts go trhough my mind.
1. What an awesome musician whose playing is a constant inspiration
2. Jesus he must be hot wearing a suit and tie in the sun like that
gextvedde 2 years ago 4
the brits conquered the world wearing ties, why wouldn't he?
don't spam me, its a joke, I <3 GB, I truly do.
simonshusse 2 years ago
What great guitarist duo's !!!
manmuzik 2 years ago
ole!
muy muy bueno
willy1986tralara 2 years ago 2
man i love his playing,
joejoepassthemilk 2 years ago
in interpretation ,there is no similar ...
nikosz66 2 years ago
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not so sure! what about li jies's?
piquedard 2 years ago
well, h a v e you heard both ? who gives the spanish f e e l i n g better ?
Bream is no doubt T H E guitar master!!
nikosz66 2 years ago 4
shut the fuck up both of you and enjoy the amazing music.
Thuringen 2 years ago 2
PWNED!
Cannotmakevideos 2 years ago
bream it's the best player for plays classics composers like sor,aguado,carulli etc etc and the best for the spain composers like grandos turina tarrega malats
zeitboy24 2 years ago
beautiful!!
haislas 2 years ago
mamadas...
alizzefans 2 years ago
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deteugma 2 years ago
in a way i guess..
when he plays its the music you hear at its purest form, like... an orchestra in a way...
metranon 2 years ago
like this is the way this music is supposed to be played... rather unfortunate that I'm looking to be a guitarist as well. Kind of this great icon to look up to but at the same time I can never see myself above julian bream. Just saying that is blasphemy in itself.
thejugglenaut91 2 years ago
very true.. but then again... before bream there were always people better then him, gotta realize at one point.. he started at nothing...
so never lose hope
metranon 2 years ago 4
What a pity they put the comments while he's performing! Here JBream is simply magnificent!
piquedard 2 years ago 2
If you liked this, definitely get the Guitarra! DVD by Bream (in fact this is from the DVD) 3 straight hours of Spanish guitar heaven.
lim5269 2 years ago
bream is so good, prob my fav classical guitarist,
bumice911 3 years ago
The master of interpretation!
MrLandale 3 years ago 2
haha what a consistently engaging and exciting interpretation
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jeez... listen to something really classical... like motorhead.. motherfuckers... their music rips shit through your fucking grandpa guitars... ever heard of DIMEBAG... god damn.. you should grow some balls and listen to real music.... motherfuckers.. i have a doctorate in music at harvard university so dont fuck with me motherfuckers.. the reason the motherfucker keeps fucking talking over the music is coz he knos he nowhere near as good as motorhead.. yeah thats right LEMMY RULES motherfuckers
georgetoheat 3 years ago
haha, doctorate in music at harvard eh? You think they study motorhead and dimebag at harvard? Fucking idiot georgetoheat. You will never play anything that is a fraction of julian bream's playing, in a billion lifetimes.
thejugglenaut91 3 years ago
Don't feed the troll; it's just some idiot Aussie with the brain of a kangaroo.
Rexicano 3 years ago 5
God, what talent! Hearing him play this piece, you'd never now it was intended for piano. The slides, vibrati and trills he uses cuold never be done on a piano. Well maybe the trills but not the glisandi and the vibrati. I love it!
philomelodia 3 years ago 5
Tarrega comes to life when Bream plays his music. That is the way that Tarrega probably wanted his pieces to sound like.
cheechee1111 3 years ago 5
Yes. But this piece is by Malats. The arrangement, true is by Tarrega.
echever7 3 years ago 2
I'm not sure about Barrios being better then Segovia because he composed. True Segovia didn't write much music but he did compose and he created many studies and technical exercises played daily my many players globally. He also transcribed an astounding number of works and undoubtedly without him and even more so Tarrega, guitar would not have the following it does today and definately would not have the repoirtoire
christianos666 3 years ago 4
@christianos666 Who done more tfor the guitar doesn't necessarily mean the person is better. I think it's safe to say nobody done more for the guitar than Segovia, so for that he has my respect. Musically though, I don't like him that much, whereas I much prefer Julian Bream.
RandomMocker 5 months ago
I like watching Bream. His movements and facial expression add something to the flavor of the piece. You don't feel like you are watching somebody pull their pant down like you do when watching Andre Watts or Lang Lang or other agonyandecstasy exhibitonists.
jesuisravi 3 years ago 3
Couldn't they have waited until the playing was finished to run the interview segments and the voice-over?
toddbillingsleyguitr 3 years ago 6
That has bugged me hugely as well. The music is great enough that I watch it regularly anyway though.
tsumabiken 3 years ago
THE COLORS!
ILikeClassicalGuitar 3 years ago 3
what can say i wish i could play like that
mrdislexic 3 years ago 3
he's always got the dynamics SPOT ON. I am unbearably jealous.
thegreatestbak 3 years ago 5
Precioso tema...
MaryRead666 3 years ago 3
Never mind with Bream's face expersions, Just listen to him. The man is a genius! I think he would never feel in the mood to play Barrios.I cannot even imagine such a scene: Barrios is artificial, superfluos. Just good for a warm up!
mramosribeiro 3 years ago
barrios is wonderfull
just bucause you cant give to his pieces the real mean and beauty
try to play barrios with soul
istuarti 3 years ago
When Segovia first meet Barrios and listened to him, he almost felt of his chair about Barrios playing. He couldn't believe that there is someone who plays equal or better than him, and also was a composer. You know, Segovia and Bream are under Barrios, for the simple fact that Barrios played better than both, and also compose music that was new in harmony meanings. He is near to Francisco Tárrega in greatness for the guitar!
raulrolonguitar 3 years ago
Dream , my friend, dream! If it makes you feel better, have a nice time...
mramosribeiro 3 years ago
Segovia might be more virtuoso in a sense that he plays easier (look at Bream's face when he plays, he is really working whereas Segovia can play while sleeping) and could play faster. Bream in my opinion is far, far more musical and therefor a much more complete guitar player
scapa123 3 years ago
I would say that Segovia is also extreamly musical, just as bream, but in a much more subtle and complex way. Its harder to find/hear it for most people i think.
meeetthh 2 years ago 2
Sounds like you are rather full of yourself.
As a side note, and this isn't an absolute truth, so don't worry: Considering the period Segovia played in means that his style would be seen as more traditional. This aspect is merely emphasized by the fact that much of the pedagogy we have comes from Segovia, as well.
VoiceAmongMany 2 years ago
Haha yeah yeah, what are you talking about man. Firstly, how am i full of myself, for saying that segovia is musical? haha shit. And that cute little side note of yours, has nothing to do with the discussion of segovia beeing musicaly in his playing or not. Of course segovia, one of, if not the best guitar player of all time, is verry much musicaly in his playing.
meeetthh 2 years ago
You ascribe Segovia a subtlety and complexity that he did not necessarily have.
As far as talent goes, he was definitely good, but Julian Bream is as good, if not better, than Segovia.
And my side note is relevant due to your comments about Segovia's playing (subtle and complex). He was staunchly traditional, which tends to forgo the Romanticism subtlety you're giving him. I'm not saying he's not "musicaly", as you put it. Just not in the sense that you say he is.
VoiceAmongMany 2 years ago
amen
thejugglenaut91 2 years ago 2
For me, Julian Bream is after Segovia the greatest guitar player ever, his interpretations and the colors within are simply great. Thank you very much for posting this video about such a great master! Saludos desde Mexico ;);)
ZabArabZarak 3 years ago
i agree wholly. He is broader than russell in my opinion though I enjoy Russell for his technical perfection and the color he produces by not using any rest strokes which is unique and gives his playing a precise feeling.
thegreatestbak 3 years ago
I was lucky enough to see him play live a few times.
janjop31 3 years ago
*can't.
Why Bream never plays Barrios?
EsuMuzikalus 3 years ago
He has got spanish sound.
I can imagine how Bream could play Barrios...
EsuMuzikalus 3 years ago
It's disappointing to see comments comparing different guitarists both of great gifts. It is not a competition...that's the arena of talent contests. Bream is superb at squeezing every drop of musicality out of any piece he plays. His tone variation is probably without equal and his facial expressions are just a natural response, not a message of technical difficulties. He's always played like this, and it makes a good change from a poker face or uninvolved body language. Lovely performance.
fingerhorn4 3 years ago 3
fingerhorn4 well said
jdelcjr 2 years ago
Julian Bream, I believe, has not been in the best of health but I also believe he is working on 2 books. I wish the man good health and hope he is able to enjoy his retirement and publish the books - I look forward to them!
chirpybee 3 years ago 2
Don't say something bad on other guitar players when watching julian bream,he does play from heart
Not only li jie,but also john williams looks boring and without emotion,but when john williams and julian bream come together,we have the best duet ever
LeopoldGoenitz 3 years ago 2
right on BRO... could not get it more right.. music from ther heart.. all other guitarist are good or even better than bream.. but his unique style allows him to share the true escense of the piece. all transmitted through his performances. my favorite ever..
But i am gonna ask kaori muraji to marry me.. lol
rudyrg64 3 years ago
I wonder if I could go to Bream before he dies, let him put his hand on my head and bless me.
eirinikos 3 years ago 2
art
tedbratton 3 years ago
Oh-my-goodness... Julian Bream is BY FAR my all-time favorite guitarist... What passion in his playing! If I could even have 1/4 of his technique, let alone his incredible expressiveness, I would be considered a gifted and extremely talented musician in my own right. Julian Bream is a master among masters!!! Thank goodness for all of his recordings - his memory is preserved, and cherished.
Lockheed000o 3 years ago
I can write for you any sheet music
musictranscription 3 years ago
Superb! Bravo! TY
paulostroff99 3 years ago
thank you for all the videos you send me, paulostroff, so beautiful ! kisses !!
lasultanica 3 years ago
My pleasure Maria! Glad that you enjoyed them!
paulostroff99 3 years ago
Li Jie is NOWHERE near Julian Bream, nowhere. He plays from his heart, he plays with spirit, and as his movements while playing dictate, he FEELS the music, he's a different level of guitarist, all Li Jie knows is the notes in the piece not how its supposed to feel. For God sakes Julian went to Spain. So please do not compare the two, it is a senseless comparison
ninjaguy3 3 years ago 2
I agree that Bream's obvious passion and backdrop of Spain make his videos a joy to watch and Li Jie's boring in comparison. But I think comparing is still valid. Li Jie is from China, with a culture low on personal expression, so it's hard to say what she is feeling as she plays. I think her playing, if not her expressions, are good enough that just listening, we can feel the music. That said, I do adore Bream.
davidklausa 3 years ago
Li Jie is NOWHERE near Julian Bream, nowhere. He plays from his heart, he plays with spirit, and as his movements while playing dictate, he FEELS the music, he's a different level of guitarist, all Li Jie knows is the notes in the piece not how its supposed to feel. For God sakes Julian went to Spain. So please do not compare the two, it is a senseless comparison
ninjaguy3 3 years ago 2
awesome video!
thanks!!
JesseGuitar07 3 years ago
Playing above the sound hole is difficult because the strings vibrate more and last longer thus you need to do more muting. Julian Bream is a master like no other. My rating is = Segovia no 1, Bream no 2, Williams no 3.
arbibiashoy 3 years ago
What I like about Julian Bream is that he tends to play with his right hand directly above the sound hole thus getting a more mellow tone.
arbibiashoy 3 years ago
Li Jie is more technical, Julian plays with his hart...like a lover...
The guitar in his hands is just another part of Julian, you can't put in any other way.
Magnificent.
roninjaune 4 years ago 3
Every single piece that he plays, he owns it!
Always superb!
AlborzZagros 4 years ago
Wow! I think i like his version better than li Jie. Un be wev able
drewgetboy 4 years ago
The first great guitarist I was exposed to as a kid, about 12 years old, 40 years ago. I still have the record and it still moves me. Thank you Mr. Bream for a lifetime of musical and spiritual enrichment.
Gminor7 4 years ago 5
england is very lucky to have had this great musician and guitarist. I have seen nothing comparable from S America or indeed Australia
petersuki 4 years ago 2
I confer.
31041955 4 years ago
John Williams was actually born in Australia, although he didn't grow up there.
And Tommy Emmanuel from Australia ;) Although he isn't classical, he's a magnificent fingerpicker!!
macmanue 4 years ago
My gosh filmed right at the Generalife overlooking the Alhambra!!!! I always thought this piece was made for the guitar... I can't imagine a piano doing it justice. Thank you camofox for this treasure.....
bhaub 4 years ago
Brilliant! His fast yet clear arpegios are great and although his playing is kind of casual, it does sound great - it's a folk music in the end!
rustem100 4 years ago
why people who dont play any instrument has to talk or whrite any coments,if you people dont play please shut up....I play the guitar you can look at my videos and coment only for people who kwnos music, and have respet 4 it.
thebestguitarist92 4 years ago
Beam is a virtuoso - no argument there - but his facial antics convey the message: this piece of music is almost beyond my extraordinary capabilities. Li Jie plays it as if it were a piece of cake. She manages to make look very easy something which is very difficult. And that, my dear friends, is one of the main characteristics of truly great artists.
poldewaetere 4 years ago
Most advanced guitarists, especially in formal competions, play like "a piece of cake". Judges must listen beyond the novelty of clean technique. If you listen to enough variety you will hear subtle differences and hidden gems. Many green ears, perceiving music as an olympic event, succumb to the illusion that older masters had less to offer. The technical quality for which you listen (time and tune) eventually becomes a small tree in the forest as you study further.
LittleCR 4 years ago
shut up!
temifv 4 years ago
Actually, temifv, I'm saddened that the only quality so many people hear in a musical performance is technical clarity. Bream here had mastered technique long ago (in his late teens I believe) and is offering an original interpretation with poetic depth. Li Jie's interpretation is actually a lot more basic in it's overall meaning and depth. Of course listening to music is a subjective matter. I'll shut up now.
LittleCR 4 years ago 4
Bream was a child prodigy. He already performed in concerts at 13 years. There is nothing in guitar he hasn't played/recorded. He also mastered the lute. Many famous modern composers composed works specifically for Bream. Technique is no longer the issue with Bream, all is concerned with, obviously, is to let his heart speak through his hands, his body, his face. Some people make the mistake of assuming their discomfort is due to Bream, instead of something in their own personality.
BruceMenigh 4 years ago
Thank you. Bream's fame didn't come through a conspiracy of history, and I really encourage anyone interested in classical guitar to study his work.
LittleCR 4 years ago
Ha, playing it like a piece of cake means you're a great artist. That's hilarious.
dhgtrane 4 years ago
im sry but holy crap what are you talking about julian bream is one of the great masters of the guitar he is one of the most creative musicains with useage of colours and had wonderful articulation of every note
dwarvengiant 4 years ago
this guy is almost half as good as li jie
alinabill71 4 years ago
this guy, in my opinion, is the preeminent authority of classical guitar ever. certainly better than li jie.
thecritiquevirtuoso 4 years ago
thats your opinion. i think it's painful to watch this man play what with all the facial contortions and twitching. considering his age and how long he's been playing these same songs over and over he'd better be good at it....Li Jie makes this song look easy and plays it better and after only having been playing classical guitar for 2 years at the age of 14 in her video. but then again you're british and you'd like to see fellow brits be the best at stuff.
NutpuncherMcGee 4 years ago
... First of all, Nutpunchedmyself, let's take a look at Bream... Ask any musician and he will tell you that Bream is one of the most authoritative figures, whose work has been and always will be a huge source of reference for guitarists. Li Jie? Don't make me laugh. It's so funny how you say "she makes this song look easy." First of all, it's not a song, and second, she sounds like crap. You're comparing a timeless legend to a half-assed Asian girl.
sab3156 4 years ago
i dislike the way he tries to sell his music even further in these videos with the picturesque backgrounds and how he writhes with every emotionally dripping note like it pains him so. you're right, this isn't a song it's a "piece" of shit when bream is squeezing it out. ha, im just kidding, he's a virtuoso in his own right but i'd rather not watch him play. i'll bet there's at least 100 people now that can play as good as Bream and half of them are asian! women, small hands, great dexterity
NutpuncherMcGee 4 years ago
Wrong again, little man. Grow up and develop some rational thinking abilities.
sab3156 4 years ago
Bream is an artist, not an athlete or a porno actor. Yes there are some great young prodigies out there, but apparently the only thing that makes classical guitar special eludes your entire mentality about music. Listen again to Bream's anecdote about sonority, you might learn something.
LittleCR 4 years ago
@NutpuncherMcGee Your clueless about musicality. Music is bigger than all of us , including technique.
banjorol 8 months ago
Why even compare people.
Please dont do that.
Karduchoi 4 years ago
BEYOND COMPARE!
ONUR YAZGAN.
SecondSpace 4 years ago
Thats filmed in the gardens around la Alhambra in Granada unless I'm mistaken - it must have been great fun to have been there and heard him play.
igneouscarl 4 years ago
this piece is from malats, not from tarrega !
fruscia123 4 years ago
Como dice la voz en el video, es de Malats, y fue transcripta por Tarrega.
Silviancr 4 years ago
The video never says it is from tarrega..
Tocinator 4 years ago