Marcin Dylla plays Music of Memory by Nicholas Maw at Wawel Royal Castle

[CarlosEduGuitar]

Fact, Deed (Removido)

[sir1920]

@CourtneyHiltonnnnnnn listen to this. /watch?v=FtkvILl1Sn0

[sir1920]

@CourtneyHiltonnnnnnn

this modern music is great and i love it!. but it lacks the inspiration of composers like berlioz or schubert. i think its because times were different then. people were more romantic because of the hardships of life. it was in rarity for people during the romantic era to live past thirty. they knew the imminence of death. they knew the value of time. and they did not wait to do what they really wanted. you can here it in the music. its timeless. Schubert - Die Sterne D684

[sir1920]

@CourtneyHiltonnnnnnn hhahaha jk its not so bad. i have met marcin many times. hes a great player. he also told me he didnt like this piece and was playing it only for a competition. its one of the most virtuosic works written for guitar. but i cant judge this piece. i dont know enough about the composer. from this piece i hear that he chose to put this piece on an instrument that would not bring out its glory. i say he should have used maybe a piano. not guitar.

[sir1920]

@CourtneyHiltonnnnnnn

hey buddy. youur wrong! this piece sucks!!!!!!!ssssszzzzzzzuuuuuu­uuuggggghhh!

[jacobcs]

does anyone know what kind of guitar he uses? its got an incredible tone, not to mention how beautiful it is. what an amazing player.

[WelcomeToZomboCom]

awesome piece!

[FeelTheFight]

I hate this guy... Do you know why? Because I know that I never will be as good as him.

[HatanoD]

I don't blame anyone just watched this video and decided it's crap. This part is almost at the end (if I remember correctly) and sounds random if you don't know the entire piece. I like the piece and reason is the feeling I get when it comes back to the theme (mendelssohn's). It's like after the long suffering you finally meet your family. You can almost hear at 1:00~. I almost cried when I first listen to it. Give it a chance if you have spare time and money. His CD is about 10$(?) on Naxos.

[what567]

Yes, the return to the theme in context is nothing short of amazing.

[fingersmccoy]

dhammawitt, what exactly does 'been there done that' mean? Some actual information as to your musical background might help people to understand your viewpoint.

What's particular confusing about your argument is that this piece is no more 'mathematically' constructed than the works of most of the composers you cited.

It's a variations on a theme. Have you heard the whole piece? it has a clear, accessible deep structure.

And I personally think it's soulful.

[Dhammawitt]

In fact, i'm far past any 'musical knowledge' you can't think of. i've been there done that, and i'm tired of this arrogance that these idiots put out and defend as his they have some authority over music and their opinion matters more than others. Modern music cannot be excused with "cultural references". You can argue that if you want, but look how foolish it makes you look. This utter nonsensical noise you're defending called intellectual?

[Dhammawitt]

I'd like you to ask yourself, "how can music be over someones head", also, how do you know its over someones head? because they don't agree with you? How do you know what i've been exposed to? What if this piece does not have any worthy musical qualities to it and simply offers an arrogant mathematical approach to notes, not music. What if music snobs, who studied so much they don't even know what a melody sounds like anymore, reviews this piece and cannot tolerate any dissent of this piece?

[Dhammawitt]

"I'm from an exclusive university that teaches the highest form of melodies only to be published by the most worthy of composers, you probably haven't even heard of it its so rare. You're understanding of this music is far inferior to that of our peers so you probably don't even fathom my lecture. I gave an allocution once of the intricacies of this piece and why its so exquisite that no one can appreciate it, nor my oration itself."

[Dhammawitt]

"one of the most important pieces for guitar"??

Perhaps it shows an example of the importance of developing musical theory into usable compositions.

As for real compositions, compare the musicality of this with music of Barrios, Albeniz, Tarrega, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Paco de Lucia, Villa Lobos. Theres a vast difference beyond the dissonance of music writings with a soul than those without. This piece is logical, mathmetical in idea, and LISTEN, it doesnt work in music.

[Dhammawitt]

The fact that you think people have to 'study' or train like zoo animals to understand music tells me that you're nothing but an intellectual idiot. The fact that you thought Paco de Lucia isn't a composer, and a damn fine one, tells me that you're nothing but a STUPID intellectual idiot. No hope for you at all.

[gcapeletti]

@patattack587 "Paco de Lucia, NOTHING of a composer." Congratulations, this is the stupidest comment I've ever read.

[javierespinos]

oohh, uufff..que temazo...

5 stars

[Dhammawitt]

Forgive me! Had I seen this utter nonsense we like to call music LIVE I would've realized the precious intrincacies behind this expression of love!!

ehh, or maybe its just the utter nonsense the pretentious side of us like to call music

[ImperialK2]

shut up and stop listening to it then

[Dhammawitt]

facist much?

[orphan567]

what has the modern age done to music?!?!

[Dhammawitt]

Music is not mathematics people. You don't formulate music. Its not calculated. If it is, you get 'music' like this. And worse, you get some people to like it like below...

[Dhammawitt]

does this piece make you feel anything?

[rolandpalm]

Low tension strings?

[Aranjuezartserv]

nope, high

[Dhammawitt]

Its too symetrical, even, 'trying to make sense". Music isn't linear like this, it flows, it incorporates melodies, it makes a point. Its not mathematical..etc.

If you want to see something extreme like this but still be musical watch Koshkins Usher Watlz. Totally bizarre, tons of variations, brings the reality of schizophrenia to musical life. Im not saying all of this because this piece is 'ugly'. Im saying it because it lacks what music demands. UshWltz will show a piece thats ugly, but real

[Dhammawitt]

so lets go through this. 1st Obviously to any non-guitar music listener this must sound like crap. 2nd But then guitarists/musicians learn the intention of the piece and grow respect for it since it makes sense in musical "theory". 3rdly You will eventually see past 'intentions' of music of the and whats left will subside. Finally the "music" will be all your left with. No intentions, no theories. If that music isnt built with gold, it wont last. Thats the point im making. This isnt music folks

[sully88]

"This isn't music folks" ....wow....

[bcohen111]

I love this piece and I am very glad you posted it. It is exciting. It would be a highlight of my life to see M. Dylla play this piece live in a castle.

[pistiick]

kokoti

[Dhammawitt]

This is what happens when people let their so called intellect override common sense. Can you imagine a crowd anticipating a performance and THIS came out?

You cant write nonsense down and THEN say, oh it represents my idea of pain and suffering and the daily battles of smoking. You must first experience pain and suffering before playing it! How can a 20 year old truly express life's emotions on a guitar when he's only just began noticing them? It takes a lifetime. even harder to compose...

[Dhammawitt]

Isnt that like calling a pile of shit "fragrant"? Of course it smells but is it Beautiful? The lame ole "ignorant, closed minded...." excuses kinda get old, theres no substance there, you cant just name call during a discussion and expect a point to be made. Quite "ignorant" to do. So once again, how can life expressions be displayed in such a young player jamming to some music devoid progressions? some will defend a player to the death rather than admit their ignorance?

[Dhammawitt]

relative? k from now on, any piece of music that makes a scale progression sound like better music that itself therefore BLOWS. If you don't like that rayz, then suck it. Are you seriously trying to tell me that I cannot dislike this load of s*#& coming through the speakers?? I DONT CARE what the composer intended it cannot justify the piece! If you're so foolish as to appreciate this just because you read an insert thats 'cool', then it shows ur intellect. ITs NOT MUSIC. Its guitar playing.

[Ricnovais]

Don´t take it bad people, his mom spanked him.

He´s angry and hungry.

buuuuuuuuuuuu

[hswatnik]

RIP Nicholas Maw-

[Dhammawitt]

more testosterone filled, music devoid nonsense. and i have an open mind :)

Music IS expression of the soul. What the hell was that piece saying!?

That, music is NOT an expression of the soul. The fact that many agree with this piece tells me the guitar is in decline. Go back to what works, music.

[Artistwolf1993]

Well i like the piece, but of course everyone can have own opinion.

I just ask, did u listen to full version of this piece or only of this fragment?

[Dhammawitt]

Im not a constant youtubing criticizer like you may take me for, I have plenty of praise for videos that display honest simple music as well as advanced fast playing but still shows a massive amount of passion in the playing. But pieces like this is nothing more than proof to make mathematics out of music! Math has + but it has never brought out music from the soul. We cannot calculate why music sounds good, nor can we ever. Id recommend the ceasing of all attempts like this. It lacks music!

[Fallaji]

youre just not getting it. i think its meant to represent chaos, that is almost organized, but not really.

[Dhammawitt]

wow. your comment was more chaotic, I think. but not really.

How does a piece represent Chaos? And why couldnt it be written in a musical way? (Usher Waltz by Koshkin)

Real chaos couldnt compose a piece of music, this is certainly composed.

Dont try to reason with the music to like it, music comes natural, this sounds like a horrible jazzy attempt to prove a point. But by all means.....tell people how amazing it is, I think they'll figure out the musical worthiness of it.

[ImperialK2]

The piece is about trying to remember a theme (a Mendehlsonn string quartet). There are two themes which fight throughout the entire piece: one which represents the memory (the Mendehlsonn theme) and one which represents the darkness of a forgetful mind. The latter is presented in full and, throughout a twenty-minute work, is gradually beaten out by the Mendehlsonn theme which is presented in full at the very end.

That is inquisitive, groundebreaking and thoroughly musical work.

[Dhammawitt]

But sir may I point out that people have to dig for the musicalness of this piece AFTERWARDS? Upon hearing the piece I hear nothing, but only afterwards do you try to 'justify' the piece with some knowledge. But I must remind you, music is a DIRECT relation to the soul, so any quirky fact you bring up afterwards is only a distraction from what we just heard! IOW, its like selling coal to someone interested in jewels but explaining the coal to be the most wonderful shade of black ever seen.

[ImperialK2]

"Upon hearing this piece I hear nothing."

There is a reason for introductions to pieces when they are being performed.

Had you seen this live, as I did on his tour, you would have heard that and this conversation would not have happened, because the musicality (musicalness?) of this piece would have been pointed out beforehand.

Now shut the f__k up.

[Dhammawitt]

This is exactly the type of thinking that has flooded the stupidity of music schools, Why should something like a verbal 'introduction' have any influence on the music? STOP listening to words, listen to the 'music'! Its irrelevant what the composer INTENDED, all that matters is what he writes. Some of you are so easily persuaded by words its sickening.

[kevDee3]

Music is intellectual, not physical. It doesn't mean anything to us until we can make sense of it. Sometimes the most enjoyable music doesn't mean anything to us until we're guided through it, just as a poem in a foreign language doesn't make sense to us until it's translated. But that doesn't mean it isn't beautiful. Give it a shot, and if you don't like it, respect that there are some of us who do and there is nothing you can do about it.

[orphan567]

it's hard to listen to the music if the music is just a bunch of senseless dissonance

[RandomMocker]

@Dhammawitt You only need to "dig" for it if you're slow and can't realise what's happening at the time. Fair enough, you don't like the piece, okay I have no problem with you saying that. But saying it's not music? That's just stupid. I enjoyed this piece, or at least this fragment because I read comments telling me of the context of it, when I hear the full piece, I will enjoy it all the more so.

[rayzguitar]

i have a better idea...

people like you should just get the fuck over it and stop trying to be so stuck up. Music is music, and can express different things. This piece represents whatever the composer intended it to represent, and it represents what other people want it to represent for themselves. Its cool that you don't like it, but if it represents chaos to someone... then it does to them, its not your job to tell them what it represents. So, people, its just music, get the fuck over it.

[rayzguitar]

Music CAN be an expression of soul, but who says it CAN'T be something other than that??

Maybe some people don't like random displays of chops, but was there ever a rule that said that it absolutely cannot be that??

some people probably hate Paganini's caprices, but its still music. are you going to say that his caprices... more like "show off excercises," are nonsense? it makes sense to paganini, and it makes sense to the performers for their own reasons... thats all that matters.same deal here

[kuan12345]

More please!

[ShiffronLandren]

It certainly looks difficult, but I don't think it quite requires near the same touch and agility involved in playing, say, anything by Bach, including, for example, presto en vivo BWV 1001, which contains exceedingly intricate counterpoint. Here we have a piece which consists of simply barring the frets up and down the fretboard with one finger at a fast pace while playing an odd, atonal bassline.

[DeepSeaSeamus]

the bassline is not atonal

[ShiffronLandren]

And how would you describe it?

[fingersmccoy]

it's tonal, just chromatic

atonality is a very specific effect of a kind of total chromaticism, it's not just melodic or harmonic material which doesn't easily fall into a single key

[inlays85]

I saw him play this live a week ago. This part is rather unbelieveble to see done in front of you. Ive seen him play this twice in fact. The first time was when he won the GFA in 2007.

It was just as impressive the second time around.

[0zania0]

pięknie

[karol92ol]

its unbelieveble

[pxs109]

Great! even though it's a small fragment, it's still great!