@StrivetobeDust As far as I know, the earliest recorded version is found in 'Analog' (that's and interesting one, by the way). A later organ version is in 'Glass Organ Works', played by Donald Joyce.
@kaphilable Well I am 30 and I smoke weed pure not with tabaco, I started smoking weed since my 18th when I was diagnost for cancer, I said no to chemo treatment and just whent smoking weed everyday and after a small month whent back for some tests and I was cured :) my life was changed and then started to like and see music from a whole different level. You should also listen to Yann Tiersen, Samuel Barber, claude Debussy, André Rieu, Alexandre Desplat, Wibi Soerjadi!!! enjoy :)
@HirXeBomb !!!!!!!!!!Hollander!!!!!!! adreé Rieu vindt ik er niet tussen horen. Je hebt namelijk een rij van pianisten en andre is dirigent en violist. samuel en alexandre ken ik niet en van Wibi nooit veel gehoord maar ik zal zeker gaan zoeken want ik ben ook fan van Yann,Claude en deze knakker.
@kaphilable That is so cool that you are sixteen, a boy, smoke weed, love this stuff, and don't care what your peers think is cool. You are so cool. That is so cool.
This is why I love music so very much because it has a heart a feeling and movement that I hope everyone gets somehow. I hear this all I can do is happy cry it is so beautiful.
This is why I love music so very much because it has a heart a feeling and movement that I hope everyone gets somehow. I hear this all I can do is happy cry it is so beautiful.
@malgucken08 I really really really needed to read that comment. I know so many music majors who are completely ignorant to certain styles of musicianship...and your comment sums it up perfectly.
@malgucken08 Did you quote that? I'm gonna write it down. Thanks if you did, thanks if you didn't but posted it. A lot of musicians should know about this.
I have a couple Philip Glass CDs, of orchestra music... I didn't realize he played piano like this, but am not surprised and wonder if this is how he composes. It was very inspirational.
In a bit of a rush ironically so cannot respond specifically to people but I've read a few comments and can see the relevance in almost all of them (the respectful ones at least)... I'm not classically trained but am a self taught musician.. See if you can FEEL the music. And pay attention to the description "a play between wrathful and peaceful deities"... parts may seem repetitive but it is the nature of the dance he is portraying.. repetitive or without regard for time??Just food 4 thought :)
Yeah, I know most people will point out that he is a quite clumsy pianist and gets a few things wrong. But, all in all, it is always pretty nice to hear how the one who created something interprets it.
shut ur eyes and listen to this. and when the song is over, you open your eyes and forget where you are. when you come to realize where you are, go downstairs make some hot tea and smoke a cigar.
Granted these pieces conjure emotions, they do not have melodies that you can delineate from the chordal harmonies and rhythm. I am trying to think of adjectives to capture what differentiates this from other forms of music without being rude or disrespectful.
It seems like the composer did not sit down with his emotions and try to craft them into a piece but rather set about finger-painting.
@keyman6788 really? I couldn't disagree more, he does not write traditionally, but his work is masterful. i don't mean technically but artistically, he is able to convey exactly what he intends. I can hear exactly what he means to say through his music, it's an acknowledgment of the tragedy of modern society. To equate that to finger painting seems quite cynical. He opens a world with a piano, it's surprising that you can't hear it.
@MikeyRGuitar I agree, and it is pretty technical; quaver triplets over straight quavers is tricky to keep in time. Regardless of whether the music has a melody it can still tell a story.
People who do not like minimalist music think with minimalistic minds! A very narrow mind does not see the simplistic yet complex view to his music. I enjoy this type of music for it is unique and can expand your mind without the use of outside negative chemical influences. If I were to write a movie and need a soundtrack, Philip Glass would be the first person I would call.
@PauloCorrea01 GO FOR IT! I would talk to your teacher about what Glass is really about, show them that Glass, though given the title and almost poster-boy status of Minimalist artist, is not entirely minimalist. Even here you can hear that he is using the same triplet over the two pattern, whilst the two pattern does move, the triplet also moves creating moving tension and ever changing timbre and overtone ranges. Or just show more minimalist like Reich, Adams, or Cage.
If you have a bad comment about him, you are just an angry person. This is so beautiful. I could dream to this. It makes me think of an old man looking back at his life :)
Glass, ou le compositeur le plus pauvre de l'histoire de la musique...
Je comprends vraiment ceux qui trouvent ça indigent. Ce n'est pas qu'ici que ça ne vaut rien, à l'opéra, dans le symphonique aussi, les mêmes recettes minimalistes qui n'ont guère de projets, sauf celui de son dogme : être minimal.
Quant à Morgun, qui peut prétendre maintenant que les musiques de films sont de la musique sérieuse ?
The 1st time I listened to Mad Rush I actually felt the carm and the storm and listening to his explanation re-iterated how the song felt the 1st (and everytime) I hear it. At 3:45 I am lifted to another plane, seriously good pianomanship.
Why not comment and criticize? Why would anybody want a critique free environment? Critique or doubt are the things that enable us to exceed ourself. Otherwise everything would just stagnate.
@keinenamenverfuegbar You're right. The Internet allows for freedom of expression and I shouldn't go against that. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and that makes this experience more interesting. I just love this music. I would rather criticism were put elsewhere, because there are many worse videos out there. But so be it. Let the dialogue continue.
Beautiful. Why watch this video if you don't like Glass? Why comment and criticize? You know what you're getting with him, even though each creation is unique and lovely in its own way.
Si les commentaires de youtube doivent se limiter à l'éloge, je ne vois vraiment pas l'intérêt.
Vous avez le droit d'aimer mais vous ne pouvez même pas dire que c'est bien face à Reich ou Adams (hors, leur génie à eux-aussi est douteux). Glass, c'est la création musicale du pauvre. Point final!
@Erismena Hai ragione. Ho esaggerato a dire che uno deve solo lodare questa musica stupenda. Un puo' dire quello che vuole. Come no? L'Internet funziona cosi', ed io dovrei accettarlo senza obbiezioni. Mi sembrava strano criticare una performance cosi' bella, cosi' ammirevole. Perche' non criticare tanti altri video banali, di cui ce ne sono moltissimi. Non aveva molto senso, ma non importa. Grazie per le tue opinioni. Hai proprio ragione.
@Erismena PS Anche Reich e Adams sono bravissimi. Adams, soprattutto. Ma te lo devo dire, io non potrei scegliere chi e' il piu' genio tra di loro. E' difficile misurare la bellezza delle loro idee musicali senza che non ci si riveli di essere, in fin dei conti, solo degli umomini fieri e fatti di opinioni arbitrarie.
Comme je vous le dis, vous avez le droit d'aimer. C'est très bien même. Reich et Adams ont écrit des choses potables (sans génie mais acceptables). Glass par contre, il n'y a rien selon moi. C'est du vent!
Et puis quand on a eu des compatriotes contemporains géniaux comme Luigi Dallapiccola ou Luciano Berio... je trouve simplement dommage d'admirer un homme qui a pondu une musique de 10 minutes autour d'un seul motif de 4 mesures!
@Erismena Mi piacciono anche Berio e Dallapiccola. La loro music e' molto emozionante ma certo in un modo diversissimo dai Minimalists. Quindi, la cosa importante secondo me non e' la complessita' per se', che non rappresenta una criteria sufficiente per dare un giudizio perentorio dicendo che lui e' un genio ma lui, no. Ovviamente, Berio e' brillante non solo perche' la sua musica si svolge con una base piu' grande di solo "4 mesures."
@Erismena La cosa che mi importa invece e' che la musica mi commuove e mi trasporta. Bach, Mozart, Debussy e molti altri lo fanno. Allora, lo stesso vale per Reich, Adams e senz'altro Glass. Quindi, ora purtroppo noi non possiamo risolvere questa discussione; siamo pochi e siamo piccoli. Quello che conta invece e' la storia. Chi durera' piu' a lungo? Chi ha qualcosa da dire e chi e' soltanto di moda? Vediamo con il passare del tempo.
PS Ne sono d'accordo! Magari se potessi parlare francese...
Vous avez raison. C'est bien là l'essentiel. C'est pour ça que j'aime d'autres musiques comme la chanson francophone (Béranger, Nadaud, Trenet, Brassens...) et même le cantautore (enfin, je connais surtout Fabrizio de André... mais j'aimerais en connaître plus!! Tiziano Ferro, c'en est ?).
Mais, je ne classe pas ça dans la musique savante tout comme Glass (sauf que lui, je m'y ennuie vraiment en plus).
@Erismena Glass a composé bien plus de choses qui dépassent ta petite culture je pense. Que tu n'aimes pas soit, mais tu ne peux pas te limiter à "une" musique, puisque glass compose également des orchestres pour des films... Bien loin du "motif à 4 mesures" dont tu parles.
I find improvisations around slow chord sequences a bit boring - sorry!
I thought we might get a contrasting section at 5'08" but no: More of the same!
6'40" to 8'04" builds with some subtle variations but still the same chords!
8'13" Melody!!! I don't like the D flat at 9'12" though. It doesn't really seem to fit the accompanying chord passage in what is actually quite a beautiful ending.
No need to apologize. Some day, if you keep at it, you will find your path in listening to and understanding this kind of music. Searching for clear-cut melody and contrast, I suspect, is not necessarily what to focus on with Glass.
@Mrphilharmonic completely agree. I do like a lot of Glass but this one is so repetitive. It would probably be nice in a soundtrack, where repetition isn't as big of a deal. But as a song, I think it's boring and uncreative... especially for a live performance.
Philip Glass is a Buddhist........why would he want to mention Jesus, like on a footnote "I've always been a supporter of the Dalai Lama, and Jesus is great too" Not being anti-Christian, anti-Bible, or whatever you wanna call me.
Its one of the most incredible pieces I've ever heard. Thanks also for not clipping out the bit where he introduces it. It was nice to see and hear him talk and try and get a sense of him.
If you listened to Mr Glass's speech on Ghandi as being the innovator of social change through nonviolence. Jesus was and is the originator of this philosophy of social change. I was not referring to the music which I like very much!!
hippitybippitybop, How do you know that "Jesus was and is the originator of this philosophy of social change"? Oh wait, I know, because the bible told you so? I'm afraid not. Logic and common sense dictates that the bible is a work of fiction.
Use your logic and common sense and explain creation. I will bet you have never even read the Bible and if you did you would understand my statement. Good Luck!!!!!!!!
The fact that the earth and the universe exists is not in any way proof of the existence of god. It's merely the default answer religious people give to atheists. It proves absolutely nothing. The onus is on you to prove that god exists, not for me to prove that it doesn't. Believe me, I know enough about the bible to know that 98% of it is ridiculous.
I don't need to prove that the "Creator" exists because I already know he does! Try reading the Bible again and you may discover that it is the most truthful and most beautiful book ever written (King James version that is). May you discover the mysteries contained therein and the "Truth shall set you free"!!!!!!!!!!
You say that "the "Creator " exists because I already know he does!" What if I told you that I am the greatest guitarist who ever lived. At some point I'm going to be asked to prove it. Of course I will not be able to, so I'll just tell you to blindly accept what I tell you. Would you? I'll bet that you wouldn't. Also, what's wrong with the old testament? Isn't that supposed to be the original word of god? What gave man the right to change it? Too much death, slavery, suffering and horror?
I read the Old Testament all the time. Since the Cherub Lucifer is in charge of the Earth until the return of Jesus this is why there are wars and suffering! If you say there is no Creator that makes you and me less than nothing! We are less than a speck of dust in the Universe anyway!
shut up... you and TIMOTHYSAARINEN are as bad as eachother. if you 2 wanna argue, take it somewhere else cause we dont wanna see your pathetic argument. i've seen thousands of naïve religious arguments like yours and it really annoys a lot of people so if you wanna act like a 70 IQ'd retard, then do so in people's inboxes.
Since I don't belong to any religion I would suggest that you read the Bible as it is the ONLY Source of TRUTH on the planet! Religions are created by Man not our Creator and are a prime source of division amongst mankind!!!
Uh, if your only source of truth is the Bible, you'd be a Christian. That's a broad category of religion, but a religion just the same. I'm not point fingers, just making a point. Mankind is certainly corrupt and can use as much goodness and guidance as we can get.
I used to think that they would simply exit the television to stop any evil doer whom happened to be after me! I also used to think my insides consisted of 'magic' colours circulating thanks to the Power Rangers, but a science education quickly stamped out both ridiculous notions.
The facts are always more interesting but I do believe that Lord Z will return.
shut up... you and hippitybippitybop are as bad as eachother. if you 2 wanna argue, take it somewhere else cause we dont wanna see your pathetic argument. i've seen thousands of naïve religious arguments like yours and it really annoys a lot of people so if you wanna act like a 70 IQ'd retard, then do so in people's inboxes.
@thelolpanther, Why so upset with me? hippitybippitybop was offended that Philip Glass didn't praise jesus before performing the piece of music. I simply asked why he would, considering that it has nothing to do with jesus. hbb proceeded to bombard me with BS about the bible. Being an atheist, I was just defending myself and my beliefs. Do not take this comment as me caring what you think. I do not. As for you calling me a retard, go fuck yourself!
I'm a Christian, but he is dumb if he things he is encouraging anyone that way. You can't bang someones head against the wall until the accept religion, that basically with just strengthen your atheist views. So basically, excuse my retarded friend. He doesn't know any better.
@link77741, Hello, Thank you for having an open mind regarding your faith and the way many religious people try to jam their views down the throats of those who who do not believe, have other religious views, or those who just don't care one way or another. I do not hate or even dislike religious people merely by default. I'm not bad or evil or satanic. I have ethics and and morals. I just do not believe in god. I just wish to be respected and it would be nice not to be judged. Thanks and Peace.
well your an even bigger retard because anyone would know hes just another religious extremist and that its pointless to argue with them. dont try put the blame n him because its not like you didn't have a choice on whether or not to continue arguing.
I think he's a master in hes performances , i really do not get the negative comments at all. I love bach , motzart and other great componists thrue history. I think every one has a unique way of bringing emotions down to a piano , keyboard , guitar or violin.
Its most narrow minded to bring this mans work down. You can criticise it , maybe even dislike it , but people have lost there respect to one another somehow.
Difficile d'arguer que cette musique est intéressante... C'est la même chose pendant 10 minutes, et le motif unique est en lui-même très basique!!
Que ça procure des émotions, peut-être mais Michael Jackson, la techno, le rock en procure aussi selon certains et personne ne place ça en musique savante.
C'est le fait que Glass soit considéré comme un compositeur qui est scandaleux. Un des plus grande blague du siècle dernier...
Ce n'est pas une histoire de respect... mais de classification!
Glass est tout aussi respectable que Michael Jackson ou David Guetta. Ce n'est seulement pas de la musique savante... Pas comparable à Bach ni même à Mozart (que je n'aime pas beaucoup d'ailleurs).
@yourmanphillip the music is called minimalism for a reason! I think personally it has to do with reaching that silent place in ones head. Repetition says something about the world as much as variation. Philip Glass has one of the best ways of expressing that 'place' in ones mind that is free of all external concerns. IMHO he is a genius of sorts.
now that he explains waht the piece was originally written for, simply a time passer until the Dalai Lama showed up, it makes complete sense why and what he wrote
Well he will by visiting my town of Middelburg (The Netherlands) on the 26th of september this month. I am a fan, not a huge fan, but this one, like "opening", "forgetting" and "symphony for eight" are just fantastic...Whatever he is going to play, I am quite sure I will like it very much!
To answer your question. You've heard this piece in movies like the Truman Show and The Hours, and others; Glass reuses his own patterns over and over again.
Can anyone tell me what this has been featured in. I know I have heard the piece (especially around the 4:00 mark) in a commercial/movie. It's driving me insane!
EPIC
random1peter 17 hours ago
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random1peter 17 hours ago
The guy on the far left looks a little like Steve Jobs :)
vilxan 6 days ago
SO good.
mrswolgangamozart 1 month ago
his name is glass because you hear his liking for a glass of wine before playing the piano, agree?
BuddhaMaster84 2 months ago
Horray i listened to the whole thing didnt even take a picture humans what can you do.
joebstarsurfer 2 months ago
Glass...I love you...but you look ROUGH. PLEASE take more care of yourself so you can live longer and produce music forever
Love your works lol
fanofjapanandmusic 2 months ago
before listening: the guy is ugly...
after listening: OMG THIS GUY IS GORGEOUS
DoraThaNinjaGirl 2 months ago
@DoraThaNinjaGirl you should hear me play
demonheadtakano 3 weeks ago
cute, thanks. I mean that in a non-trite way.
osinquefield 3 months ago
He mentions that the piece was originally written for organ. Has anyone a recording of it played on an organ?
StrivetobeDust 3 months ago
@StrivetobeDust I actually do, somewhere. I'll check.
coosoorlog 3 months ago
@StrivetobeDust As far as I know, the earliest recorded version is found in 'Analog' (that's and interesting one, by the way). A later organ version is in 'Glass Organ Works', played by Donald Joyce.
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bilofab 3 months ago
just shut up and play!
TanzaniteHayley 3 months ago
@TanzaniteHayley just shut up and listen!
SrNutritivo 3 months ago
Music begins at 2:28
eukaryotebag 4 months ago 11
Saying Philip Glass is too repetitive is like saying Haydn's string quartets don't have enough piano.
kamatsu8 4 months ago 8
Awesome
mortsde 5 months ago
After all these years still moving and so emotional...
Altheriol 6 months ago
Decent sound recording, atrocious video, but the piece is really nice.
bacanright 6 months ago
This is real music greeting from Chile
FilitosCDM 6 months ago
Philip Glass must have forearms of steel.
CastleMysterio 7 months ago 2
@CastleMysterio Lol, I tried playing Mad Rush. My arms got so tired.
dalejrfan800 7 months ago
The art of dialogue with psyche. Thank you my friend.
911nanothermite 7 months ago
I am 13 and it's not that difficult after playing some of his other pieces....I think Philip plays it a little too fast....but it's still excellent
exoticawesomeness 8 months ago
im sixteen, a boy, i smoke weed, and i love this stuff... i dont care what my peers think is cool. i like this stuff
kaphilable 8 months ago 25
@kaphilable Well I am 30 and I smoke weed pure not with tabaco, I started smoking weed since my 18th when I was diagnost for cancer, I said no to chemo treatment and just whent smoking weed everyday and after a small month whent back for some tests and I was cured :) my life was changed and then started to like and see music from a whole different level. You should also listen to Yann Tiersen, Samuel Barber, claude Debussy, André Rieu, Alexandre Desplat, Wibi Soerjadi!!! enjoy :)
HirXeBomb 8 months ago
@HirXeBomb !!!!!!!!!!Hollander!!!!!!! adreé Rieu vindt ik er niet tussen horen. Je hebt namelijk een rij van pianisten en andre is dirigent en violist. samuel en alexandre ken ik niet en van Wibi nooit veel gehoord maar ik zal zeker gaan zoeken want ik ben ook fan van Yann,Claude en deze knakker.
achilles367 7 months ago
@kaphilable atta a fuckin' boy. your individuality is what makes us who we are, so you do you!
mmooreglfprt 5 months ago
@kaphilable amen
Krytoss 5 months ago
@kaphilable
Well, your peers will become nothing. And you, sir, are on your way to becoming a fantastic glimpse towards future generations.
StreetlightBeam 5 months ago
@kaphilable
Yeah you and the millions of other kids posting comments JUST LIKE THIS ONE on videos all over youtube. You're all so special.
WillyPlaidPants 5 months ago
@kaphilable Good lad ;-)
666FrankBooth666 4 months ago
@kaphilable no mate
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@kaphilable If you don't care then why the hell are you telling us?
Drunkenmo 3 months ago
@kaphilable That is so cool that you are sixteen, a boy, smoke weed, love this stuff, and don't care what your peers think is cool. You are so cool. That is so cool.
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This is why I love music so very much because it has a heart a feeling and movement that I hope everyone gets somehow. I hear this all I can do is happy cry it is so beautiful.
cajuntigger15 9 months ago
This is why I love music so very much because it has a heart a feeling and movement that I hope everyone gets somehow. I hear this all I can do is happy cry it is so beautiful.
cajuntigger15 9 months ago
Just awesome!!!
Sneacker101 9 months ago
One of the great composers of our time. Gorgeous!
utibay 9 months ago
@Toecutter81 im with you a 100%
CodfleshPaw 10 months ago
At 3:50 I just wanted to cry. breathtaking
XxXwhyshouldicareXxX 10 months ago
I have the sheet music for this- I have no idea how long it will take before I can even attempt this. ^^"
meganbear141 11 months ago
Negative commenters - he went to Juilliard. Get over yourselves.
nirvanadaze 1 year ago 2
Feeling is more important than technique
malgucken08 1 year ago 49
@malgucken08 I really really really needed to read that comment. I know so many music majors who are completely ignorant to certain styles of musicianship...and your comment sums it up perfectly.
ericmsandoval 8 months ago
@malgucken08
agreed
guitar19904 2 months ago
@malgucken08 Did you quote that? I'm gonna write it down. Thanks if you did, thanks if you didn't but posted it. A lot of musicians should know about this.
erfansvideos 1 month ago
I have a couple Philip Glass CDs, of orchestra music... I didn't realize he played piano like this, but am not surprised and wonder if this is how he composes. It was very inspirational.
jamesyoun 1 year ago
In a bit of a rush ironically so cannot respond specifically to people but I've read a few comments and can see the relevance in almost all of them (the respectful ones at least)... I'm not classically trained but am a self taught musician.. See if you can FEEL the music. And pay attention to the description "a play between wrathful and peaceful deities"... parts may seem repetitive but it is the nature of the dance he is portraying.. repetitive or without regard for time??Just food 4 thought :)
sayshwan 1 year ago 2
Yeah, I know most people will point out that he is a quite clumsy pianist and gets a few things wrong. But, all in all, it is always pretty nice to hear how the one who created something interprets it.
playingmusiconmars 1 year ago
@playingmusiconmars This is why I love him. He isn't clumsy, He is sloppy. And not by accident.
bmx3r101 1 year ago 2
I found it interesting that he started playing immediately after sitting down, he didn't even have his composure ,or the seating right, lol
MeckelBot 1 year ago 4
Philip Glass is a Genius...
silverstartrucker 1 year ago 4
Superbissim!
greenaadinaa 1 year ago
shut ur eyes and listen to this. and when the song is over, you open your eyes and forget where you are. when you come to realize where you are, go downstairs make some hot tea and smoke a cigar.
ajxegg 1 year ago 4
@ajxegg i dont smoke, though the tea will be just perfect ;)
MeckelBot 1 year ago 2
@MeckelBot u should start. its good for you
ajxegg 1 year ago
Granted these pieces conjure emotions, they do not have melodies that you can delineate from the chordal harmonies and rhythm. I am trying to think of adjectives to capture what differentiates this from other forms of music without being rude or disrespectful.
It seems like the composer did not sit down with his emotions and try to craft them into a piece but rather set about finger-painting.
Just my 2 cents.
keyman6788 1 year ago
@keyman6788 really? I couldn't disagree more, he does not write traditionally, but his work is masterful. i don't mean technically but artistically, he is able to convey exactly what he intends. I can hear exactly what he means to say through his music, it's an acknowledgment of the tragedy of modern society. To equate that to finger painting seems quite cynical. He opens a world with a piano, it's surprising that you can't hear it.
MikeyRGuitar 1 year ago
@MikeyRGuitar I agree, and it is pretty technical; quaver triplets over straight quavers is tricky to keep in time. Regardless of whether the music has a melody it can still tell a story.
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keyman6788 1 year ago
People who do not like minimalist music think with minimalistic minds! A very narrow mind does not see the simplistic yet complex view to his music. I enjoy this type of music for it is unique and can expand your mind without the use of outside negative chemical influences. If I were to write a movie and need a soundtrack, Philip Glass would be the first person I would call.
crdom12the 1 year ago
Ok Glass...I wanna play this piece too xD
Even thought my teacher hates mininamalist music -...- I just can't stop listening to Glass!
PauloCorrea01 1 year ago 2
@PauloCorrea01 GO FOR IT! I would talk to your teacher about what Glass is really about, show them that Glass, though given the title and almost poster-boy status of Minimalist artist, is not entirely minimalist. Even here you can hear that he is using the same triplet over the two pattern, whilst the two pattern does move, the triplet also moves creating moving tension and ever changing timbre and overtone ranges. Or just show more minimalist like Reich, Adams, or Cage.
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guidolinarnaldo 8 months ago
I'm so glad i don't need a movie acompanying this to love this...
MiAmMiJah 1 year ago
If you have a bad comment about him, you are just an angry person. This is so beautiful. I could dream to this. It makes me think of an old man looking back at his life :)
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suseeification 1 year ago
Philip Glass. ¡Que maravilla!.
QUANAXH 1 year ago
The people there didn't deserve to listen such a great composer. And here we are, watching the video :( So unfair.
fabian5002 1 year ago 3
Oh la música de Philip Glass compañamiento Ideal para donde me apetece estar.
uano21 1 year ago
I <3 Mad Rush,
s0z1n 1 year ago
Glass, ou le compositeur le plus pauvre de l'histoire de la musique...
Je comprends vraiment ceux qui trouvent ça indigent. Ce n'est pas qu'ici que ça ne vaut rien, à l'opéra, dans le symphonique aussi, les mêmes recettes minimalistes qui n'ont guère de projets, sauf celui de son dogme : être minimal.
Quant à Morgun, qui peut prétendre maintenant que les musiques de films sont de la musique sérieuse ?
TAMdeGledel 1 year ago
The 1st time I listened to Mad Rush I actually felt the carm and the storm and listening to his explanation re-iterated how the song felt the 1st (and everytime) I hear it. At 3:45 I am lifted to another plane, seriously good pianomanship.
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itchimbia 1 year ago
I love this song so much--it's simply gorgeous the way the melody intertwines. Thanks so much for posting it!
adriftmusic 1 year ago
The black guy at 1,17 it's sleeping, someone wake him up
lesengir 1 year ago
@lesengir He's probably bored.
rumpwrestler 1 year ago
I WOULD LOOOOOVE TO HAD BEEN THERE.
ander2365 1 year ago
I adore the music from Philipp Glass so much. Thank you for the wonderful video.
Nibelungenfrau 1 year ago 3
he's kinda awkward but i love it <3
dez10e 1 year ago 2
master!
SrNutritivo 1 year ago
Why not comment and criticize? Why would anybody want a critique free environment? Critique or doubt are the things that enable us to exceed ourself. Otherwise everything would just stagnate.
keinenamenverfuegbar 1 year ago
@keinenamenverfuegbar You're right. The Internet allows for freedom of expression and I shouldn't go against that. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and that makes this experience more interesting. I just love this music. I would rather criticism were put elsewhere, because there are many worse videos out there. But so be it. Let the dialogue continue.
Coreypiano 1 year ago
Beautiful. Why watch this video if you don't like Glass? Why comment and criticize? You know what you're getting with him, even though each creation is unique and lovely in its own way.
Coreypiano 1 year ago
@Coreypiano
Si les commentaires de youtube doivent se limiter à l'éloge, je ne vois vraiment pas l'intérêt.
Vous avez le droit d'aimer mais vous ne pouvez même pas dire que c'est bien face à Reich ou Adams (hors, leur génie à eux-aussi est douteux). Glass, c'est la création musicale du pauvre. Point final!
Erismena 1 year ago
@Erismena Hai ragione. Ho esaggerato a dire che uno deve solo lodare questa musica stupenda. Un puo' dire quello che vuole. Come no? L'Internet funziona cosi', ed io dovrei accettarlo senza obbiezioni. Mi sembrava strano criticare una performance cosi' bella, cosi' ammirevole. Perche' non criticare tanti altri video banali, di cui ce ne sono moltissimi. Non aveva molto senso, ma non importa. Grazie per le tue opinioni. Hai proprio ragione.
Coreypiano 1 year ago
@Erismena PS Anche Reich e Adams sono bravissimi. Adams, soprattutto. Ma te lo devo dire, io non potrei scegliere chi e' il piu' genio tra di loro. E' difficile misurare la bellezza delle loro idee musicali senza che non ci si riveli di essere, in fin dei conti, solo degli umomini fieri e fatti di opinioni arbitrarie.
Coreypiano 1 year ago
@Coreypiano
Comme je vous le dis, vous avez le droit d'aimer. C'est très bien même. Reich et Adams ont écrit des choses potables (sans génie mais acceptables). Glass par contre, il n'y a rien selon moi. C'est du vent!
Et puis quand on a eu des compatriotes contemporains géniaux comme Luigi Dallapiccola ou Luciano Berio... je trouve simplement dommage d'admirer un homme qui a pondu une musique de 10 minutes autour d'un seul motif de 4 mesures!
P.S. Ça m'a fait plaisir de lire de l'italien!!
Erismena 1 year ago
@Erismena Mi piacciono anche Berio e Dallapiccola. La loro music e' molto emozionante ma certo in un modo diversissimo dai Minimalists. Quindi, la cosa importante secondo me non e' la complessita' per se', che non rappresenta una criteria sufficiente per dare un giudizio perentorio dicendo che lui e' un genio ma lui, no. Ovviamente, Berio e' brillante non solo perche' la sua musica si svolge con una base piu' grande di solo "4 mesures."
Coreypiano 1 year ago
@Erismena La cosa che mi importa invece e' che la musica mi commuove e mi trasporta. Bach, Mozart, Debussy e molti altri lo fanno. Allora, lo stesso vale per Reich, Adams e senz'altro Glass. Quindi, ora purtroppo noi non possiamo risolvere questa discussione; siamo pochi e siamo piccoli. Quello che conta invece e' la storia. Chi durera' piu' a lungo? Chi ha qualcosa da dire e chi e' soltanto di moda? Vediamo con il passare del tempo.
PS Ne sono d'accordo! Magari se potessi parlare francese...
Coreypiano 1 year ago
@Coreypiano
Vous avez raison. C'est bien là l'essentiel. C'est pour ça que j'aime d'autres musiques comme la chanson francophone (Béranger, Nadaud, Trenet, Brassens...) et même le cantautore (enfin, je connais surtout Fabrizio de André... mais j'aimerais en connaître plus!! Tiziano Ferro, c'en est ?).
Mais, je ne classe pas ça dans la musique savante tout comme Glass (sauf que lui, je m'y ennuie vraiment en plus).
Au plaisir!
Erismena 1 year ago
@Erismena Sia cosi'. Ciao!
Coreypiano 1 year ago
@Erismena Glass a composé bien plus de choses qui dépassent ta petite culture je pense. Que tu n'aimes pas soit, mais tu ne peux pas te limiter à "une" musique, puisque glass compose également des orchestres pour des films... Bien loin du "motif à 4 mesures" dont tu parles.
morgun1911 1 year ago
I find improvisations around slow chord sequences a bit boring - sorry!
I thought we might get a contrasting section at 5'08" but no: More of the same!
6'40" to 8'04" builds with some subtle variations but still the same chords!
8'13" Melody!!! I don't like the D flat at 9'12" though. It doesn't really seem to fit the accompanying chord passage in what is actually quite a beautiful ending.
Mrphilharmonic 1 year ago
@Mrphilharmonic
No need to apologize. Some day, if you keep at it, you will find your path in listening to and understanding this kind of music. Searching for clear-cut melody and contrast, I suspect, is not necessarily what to focus on with Glass.
faville 1 year ago
@Mrphilharmonic completely agree. I do like a lot of Glass but this one is so repetitive. It would probably be nice in a soundtrack, where repetition isn't as big of a deal. But as a song, I think it's boring and uncreative... especially for a live performance.
jeffmia 1 year ago
@jeffmia I think you are right, is a bit repetitive, just like sex [/sarcasm]
AstDerek 1 year ago
@AstDerek Your reaction would have been genius without the "[/sarcasm]" part.
FreekDVL 1 year ago
@jeffmia if repetition is all you see, your ears are good for nothing. perhaps your not musically inclined or smart... at all.
istewartbinks 1 year ago
Philip Glass is a Buddhist........why would he want to mention Jesus, like on a footnote "I've always been a supporter of the Dalai Lama, and Jesus is great too" Not being anti-Christian, anti-Bible, or whatever you wanna call me.
vilxan 1 year ago
"Mr Glass? We'd like to put it on Youtube so could you possibly keep it under ten minutes?" *wink*
beeble2003 1 year ago
Its one of the most incredible pieces I've ever heard. Thanks also for not clipping out the bit where he introduces it. It was nice to see and hear him talk and try and get a sense of him.
tonyirwin50 1 year ago 4
we have much to learn
pawnmusic 1 year ago
Creator, god ... blah blah blah
CikisHelyzet 1 year ago 6
CikisHelyzet, You and I are in agreement!
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
Dear Phil: You forgot to mention Jesus who is the "PRINCE OF PEACE"!!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
Stop forcing your religion on other people.
McPfoot 1 year ago
Jesus is not a religion and nothing was forced upon anybody!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
hippitybippitybop, Why would he mention Jesus? This piece of music has nothing to do with him.
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
If you listened to Mr Glass's speech on Ghandi as being the innovator of social change through nonviolence. Jesus was and is the originator of this philosophy of social change. I was not referring to the music which I like very much!!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
hippitybippitybop, How do you know that "Jesus was and is the originator of this philosophy of social change"? Oh wait, I know, because the bible told you so? I'm afraid not. Logic and common sense dictates that the bible is a work of fiction.
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
Use your logic and common sense and explain creation. I will bet you have never even read the Bible and if you did you would understand my statement. Good Luck!!!!!!!!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
The fact that the earth and the universe exists is not in any way proof of the existence of god. It's merely the default answer religious people give to atheists. It proves absolutely nothing. The onus is on you to prove that god exists, not for me to prove that it doesn't. Believe me, I know enough about the bible to know that 98% of it is ridiculous.
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
I don't need to prove that the "Creator" exists because I already know he does! Try reading the Bible again and you may discover that it is the most truthful and most beautiful book ever written (King James version that is). May you discover the mysteries contained therein and the "Truth shall set you free"!!!!!!!!!!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
You say that "the "Creator " exists because I already know he does!" What if I told you that I am the greatest guitarist who ever lived. At some point I'm going to be asked to prove it. Of course I will not be able to, so I'll just tell you to blindly accept what I tell you. Would you? I'll bet that you wouldn't. Also, what's wrong with the old testament? Isn't that supposed to be the original word of god? What gave man the right to change it? Too much death, slavery, suffering and horror?
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
I read the Old Testament all the time. Since the Cherub Lucifer is in charge of the Earth until the return of Jesus this is why there are wars and suffering! If you say there is no Creator that makes you and me less than nothing! We are less than a speck of dust in the Universe anyway!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
shut up... you and TIMOTHYSAARINEN are as bad as eachother. if you 2 wanna argue, take it somewhere else cause we dont wanna see your pathetic argument. i've seen thousands of naïve religious arguments like yours and it really annoys a lot of people so if you wanna act like a 70 IQ'd retard, then do so in people's inboxes.
thelolpanther 1 year ago
Since I don't belong to any religion I would suggest that you read the Bible as it is the ONLY Source of TRUTH on the planet! Religions are created by Man not our Creator and are a prime source of division amongst mankind!!!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
Uh, if your only source of truth is the Bible, you'd be a Christian. That's a broad category of religion, but a religion just the same. I'm not point fingers, just making a point. Mankind is certainly corrupt and can use as much goodness and guidance as we can get.
Lexicologist71 1 year ago
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@Lexicologist71
I am a follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. True liberty is with Jesus!
hippitybippitybop 1 year ago
Faith and belief in the bible says otherwise.
biggeorge1977 1 year ago
@biggeorge1977, That's all well and good for you, but I do not have faith and I do not believe in the bible, so there we go.
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
Faith and belief in Fairies or Unicorns or Power Rangers says otherwise too.
cheekymonkey1979 1 year ago
Well I wouldn't put my faith or belief in fairies or unicorns,etc., to save me in dark and troubled times.....................
biggeorge1977 1 year ago
I did with Power Rangers as a child.
I used to think that they would simply exit the television to stop any evil doer whom happened to be after me! I also used to think my insides consisted of 'magic' colours circulating thanks to the Power Rangers, but a science education quickly stamped out both ridiculous notions.
The facts are always more interesting but I do believe that Lord Z will return.
DeityAnxiety 1 year ago 3
shut up... you and hippitybippitybop are as bad as eachother. if you 2 wanna argue, take it somewhere else cause we dont wanna see your pathetic argument. i've seen thousands of naïve religious arguments like yours and it really annoys a lot of people so if you wanna act like a 70 IQ'd retard, then do so in people's inboxes.
thelolpanther 1 year ago
@thelolpanther, Why so upset with me? hippitybippitybop was offended that Philip Glass didn't praise jesus before performing the piece of music. I simply asked why he would, considering that it has nothing to do with jesus. hbb proceeded to bombard me with BS about the bible. Being an atheist, I was just defending myself and my beliefs. Do not take this comment as me caring what you think. I do not. As for you calling me a retard, go fuck yourself!
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
I'm a Christian, but he is dumb if he things he is encouraging anyone that way. You can't bang someones head against the wall until the accept religion, that basically with just strengthen your atheist views. So basically, excuse my retarded friend. He doesn't know any better.
link77741 1 year ago
@link77741, Hello, Thank you for having an open mind regarding your faith and the way many religious people try to jam their views down the throats of those who who do not believe, have other religious views, or those who just don't care one way or another. I do not hate or even dislike religious people merely by default. I'm not bad or evil or satanic. I have ethics and and morals. I just do not believe in god. I just wish to be respected and it would be nice not to be judged. Thanks and Peace.
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
well your an even bigger retard because anyone would know hes just another religious extremist and that its pointless to argue with them. dont try put the blame n him because its not like you didn't have a choice on whether or not to continue arguing.
you americans make me think...
thelolpanther 1 year ago
@thelolpanther , We Americans make you think what, exactly?
TIMOTHYSAARINEN 1 year ago
listening to this brings peace to my mind,body and soul!
rossithefruit 1 year ago
I think he's a master in hes performances , i really do not get the negative comments at all. I love bach , motzart and other great componists thrue history. I think every one has a unique way of bringing emotions down to a piano , keyboard , guitar or violin.
Its most narrow minded to bring this mans work down. You can criticise it , maybe even dislike it , but people have lost there respect to one another somehow.
greetz from belgium
Toecutter81 2 years ago 88
That is one of the most sensible things I've read on youtube...
...especially from a toecutter : )
RaRaLandEQ 2 years ago 12
@Toecutter81
Difficile d'arguer que cette musique est intéressante... C'est la même chose pendant 10 minutes, et le motif unique est en lui-même très basique!!
Que ça procure des émotions, peut-être mais Michael Jackson, la techno, le rock en procure aussi selon certains et personne ne place ça en musique savante.
C'est le fait que Glass soit considéré comme un compositeur qui est scandaleux. Un des plus grande blague du siècle dernier...
Erismena 1 year ago
@Erismena en fait je m'étais limité à lire un seul de tes messages mais en poursuivant c'est de pire en pire.
morgun1911 1 year ago
@Toecutter81
@Toecutter81
Ce n'est pas une histoire de respect... mais de classification!
Glass est tout aussi respectable que Michael Jackson ou David Guetta. Ce n'est seulement pas de la musique savante... Pas comparable à Bach ni même à Mozart (que je n'aime pas beaucoup d'ailleurs).
Erismena 1 year ago
thanks for posting this :) it's great to hear a little historical perspective from the proverbial horse's mouth!
tigerfishgirl 2 years ago
Jesus what a piece of melody!!
very classy!
JURADOSCORP 2 years ago 5
If YouTube isn't in Heaven, count me out.
PennnSmith 2 years ago 6
Wouldn't you rather Philip Glass be in heaven than Youtube per se?
zim129 2 years ago
i love him so so so much
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why he pick only 3 chords for a sond 7 minutes long????
yourmanphillip 2 years ago
why not?
tranzenic 2 years ago 15
@yourmanphillip the music is called minimalism for a reason! I think personally it has to do with reaching that silent place in ones head. Repetition says something about the world as much as variation. Philip Glass has one of the best ways of expressing that 'place' in ones mind that is free of all external concerns. IMHO he is a genius of sorts.
ZombieJesusBrainz 2 years ago 12
not minimalism, classicism. ask The Mighty Wikipedia...:D yes he is most definitley a genius
x0legenddddx0 2 years ago
u clearly dont know philip glass then
dummy222 2 years ago
@yourmanphillip 'cause he's amazing
dapivimu 1 year ago
Just amazing, I love music in twelve parts so much
theemceemurdah 2 years ago 3
now that he explains waht the piece was originally written for, simply a time passer until the Dalai Lama showed up, it makes complete sense why and what he wrote
fluidicmethod 2 years ago
absolutely beautiful, is it my imagination or is the guy on the far right wearing a white hat keep dozing off lol?
hazzagooner 2 years ago
Beautiful.
ahikernamedgq 2 years ago
Well he will by visiting my town of Middelburg (The Netherlands) on the 26th of september this month. I am a fan, not a huge fan, but this one, like "opening", "forgetting" and "symphony for eight" are just fantastic...Whatever he is going to play, I am quite sure I will like it very much!
govpavlicek 2 years ago
He's just too damned good. *****
JAYASEKERA 2 years ago 2
That's true music, true feelings, true love and true passion... my god...
Is an expolsion of souls...
OperaJes 2 years ago 5
the music speaks for it self :) and I love it!
tradogg3 2 years ago 3
To answer your question. You've heard this piece in movies like the Truman Show and The Hours, and others; Glass reuses his own patterns over and over again.
cpanati 2 years ago 2
I wonder if it ever showed up on sesame street, as some of his stuff did!
crackprods 2 years ago
my god amazing...
frankiemcwyer 2 years ago 3
Thanks very much to the poster of this video. It's a privilege to be able to watch Philip Glass himself playing this beautiful piece. Historic.
henriqueschucman 2 years ago 4
how inspiring is this?! Wow!
ahauswal 2 years ago 3
He's awesome don't know any other composers but he's awesome
Moerakski 2 years ago 2
Can anyone tell me what this has been featured in. I know I have heard the piece (especially around the 4:00 mark) in a commercial/movie. It's driving me insane!
tjcanale8 2 years ago
Perhaps you are referring to "The thin blue line", a documentary directed by Erol Morris.
Stasi78 2 years ago
Truman Show
jkearsey7 2 years ago
genius on the act
singuralka 2 years ago 3
where's philip glass from?
StealthSneak28 2 years ago
Hello, he's from Baltimore, Maryland(USA)
Thome90 2 years ago
ahhh, thankyou :)
StealthSneak28 2 years ago
You're welcome :-)
Thome90 2 years ago
He has been living and working in New York since the 70's. Baltimore is where he was born. He then went to university in Chicago.
robachev 2 years ago