Nice I love his works, indeed glory to God alone;)
for all u non chistians no u don't have to be a Christian to apreciate his works, what is this buzz all about? Jezz who said u HAVE to be one or that we use Bach to prove God's existence? Lol
There is often hostility towards Christianity. It often stands in the way of the New World Order, and the banking cartel. Who do you think controls the media (etc)? Most people accept their propaganda. Bach was very, very devout. He had a passion for God. Notice his music is not arrogant. I am sure his Christian faith, had a profound effect on his music.
And, of course, as a "non-theists" (I would use the word "atheist", but this still seems like a stigma to some people - ignorantly so - and it's silly to define your beliefs... by a non-belief... anyhow...) I can say that I'm jealous, because we "non-believers" don't have a composer such as Bach to "ornate" and corroborate our convictions, or great cathedrals dedicated to science and secularism and such ;-) But we ARE all men and women living on the same planets, and THAT CAN BE SEEN :-)
As far as Bach's music not being arrogant, I first quickly agree, but then I thought about it a little more... being convinced that you are right without a shred of evidence supporting your views (not your personally), is nothing else BUT arrogant and pretentious. Bach was a very proud man, humble before God, but not so much before his fellow human beings. He might have had a good point in music, but not on his religious beliefs. Anyway, I though I'd mentioned it..
I don't understand the hostility toward Christians honoring one of their own. Obviously, to appreciate Bach does not require one to convert to Christianity, but it does require , in the very least, an acknowledgement that Bach was inspired by his devotion to Jesus, and that his faith in Christ did not diminish his genius.
3) Bach's genius is no proof of the existence of God, just his own
4) His genius is not diminished neither augmented by his faith
5) The "hostility" comes in whenever religious people hold Bach as the the proof of the validity of their faith, a most erroneous, non-sequitur conclusion, whereas a superior intellect, hard work and history are all is needed for an explanation of his great music
Good points. J.S. Bach was a man, a man of faith devoted to Jesus, and a man defined by hard work, genius and superior intellect. It is impossible to quantify the impact his faith had on the depth of his genius, but it obviously had a tremendous impact on the expression of that genius. Christians are rightly proud of the accomplishments of one of their own, but clearly one can embrace or reject his work for whatever reasons they choose.
So, people CAN appreciate Bach INTELLECTUAL & ARTISTIC OPERATION UPON HIS FAITH ... without WE a non-Christian having to SUBSCRIBE to the faith itself.
Otherwise, next time you wonder about the Chinese Great Wall then you become a Chinese? Enjoying a pyramid will make you start bowing at the Sun? Enjoying Bush make you marvel the Force behind him?
I play Bach A LOT .. and I also like Ancient Egyptian magnificent technology A LOT. Now tell me, as I admire the marvel of the pyramid, should I then CONVERT TO RA? Worshiping the Sun? Didn't "that God" INSPIRE them to "achieve that genius"?
The most amazing summary you could squeeze into less than a half hour! The guests Christoph Wolff and Robin Leaver are top-flight Bach scholars. Guitarist Christopher Parkening is good as a musician sensitive to the spirituality of Bach's music, but his retelling of the story of Bach dictating the music on his deathbed might be more of a pious legend (nice story, though, and at least it's consistent with Bach's piety).
Thanks..... and five years on . . . Happy New Year . . back to you
Yesquiet 1 month ago
The narrator is a cutie-pie.
beakt 7 months ago
J.s Bach the last person who was sended by God to Earth
thegoddescomposer 10 months ago
so now i give the glory to God alone, and thank him for giving us such wonderfull music through Bach
stargirlsusan 1 year ago 3
Bach is the best man
JohannnSebastianBach 1 year ago
Nice I love his works, indeed glory to God alone;)
for all u non chistians no u don't have to be a Christian to apreciate his works, what is this buzz all about? Jezz who said u HAVE to be one or that we use Bach to prove God's existence? Lol
stargirlsusan 2 years ago
7:19 is Toccata in F Major
Biff947 2 years ago
There is often hostility towards Christianity. It often stands in the way of the New World Order, and the banking cartel. Who do you think controls the media (etc)? Most people accept their propaganda. Bach was very, very devout. He had a passion for God. Notice his music is not arrogant. I am sure his Christian faith, had a profound effect on his music.
howdydoodytoyouall 2 years ago 8
who controls the media? is it the jews?
thedaddy9000 2 years ago
Yes. I agree that Bach's faith had a profound, defining influence on his motivation and inspiration.
bersa888 2 years ago
And, of course, as a "non-theists" (I would use the word "atheist", but this still seems like a stigma to some people - ignorantly so - and it's silly to define your beliefs... by a non-belief... anyhow...) I can say that I'm jealous, because we "non-believers" don't have a composer such as Bach to "ornate" and corroborate our convictions, or great cathedrals dedicated to science and secularism and such ;-) But we ARE all men and women living on the same planets, and THAT CAN BE SEEN :-)
bersa888 2 years ago
Sorry, I keep writing more...
As far as Bach's music not being arrogant, I first quickly agree, but then I thought about it a little more... being convinced that you are right without a shred of evidence supporting your views (not your personally), is nothing else BUT arrogant and pretentious. Bach was a very proud man, humble before God, but not so much before his fellow human beings. He might have had a good point in music, but not on his religious beliefs. Anyway, I though I'd mentioned it..
bersa888 2 years ago
I don't understand the hostility toward Christians honoring one of their own. Obviously, to appreciate Bach does not require one to convert to Christianity, but it does require , in the very least, an acknowledgement that Bach was inspired by his devotion to Jesus, and that his faith in Christ did not diminish his genius.
HamiltonMill 3 years ago 9
1) Before being Christian, Bach was a man
2) Bach was inspired by his faith
3) Bach's genius is no proof of the existence of God, just his own
4) His genius is not diminished neither augmented by his faith
5) The "hostility" comes in whenever religious people hold Bach as the the proof of the validity of their faith, a most erroneous, non-sequitur conclusion, whereas a superior intellect, hard work and history are all is needed for an explanation of his great music
bersa888 2 years ago
Good points. J.S. Bach was a man, a man of faith devoted to Jesus, and a man defined by hard work, genius and superior intellect. It is impossible to quantify the impact his faith had on the depth of his genius, but it obviously had a tremendous impact on the expression of that genius. Christians are rightly proud of the accomplishments of one of their own, but clearly one can embrace or reject his work for whatever reasons they choose.
HamiltonMill 2 years ago
Both an arrogant and an irrelevant agenda.
dolofonos 3 years ago
Köthen 4 ever!
alsi884 3 years ago
So, people CAN appreciate Bach INTELLECTUAL & ARTISTIC OPERATION UPON HIS FAITH ... without WE a non-Christian having to SUBSCRIBE to the faith itself.
Otherwise, next time you wonder about the Chinese Great Wall then you become a Chinese? Enjoying a pyramid will make you start bowing at the Sun? Enjoying Bush make you marvel the Force behind him?
C'mon CHRISTIANS!!!
filsuf 3 years ago
I play Bach A LOT .. and I also like Ancient Egyptian magnificent technology A LOT. Now tell me, as I admire the marvel of the pyramid, should I then CONVERT TO RA? Worshiping the Sun? Didn't "that God" INSPIRE them to "achieve that genius"?
As you implied with Bach too, right!?
filsuf 3 years ago
nice vid.
does anyone know the piece from 16:30 to 16:50??
i think its wonderfull calm music.
I would love to know where its from.
kann mir wer sagen woher das stück von minute 16:30 bis 16:50 kommt?
1337Jogi 3 years ago
That's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" performed on a guitar.
kelsiejackson 3 years ago
Thanks a lot!
I searched long for this.
Best whishes my fiend
1337Jogi 3 years ago
The most amazing summary you could squeeze into less than a half hour! The guests Christoph Wolff and Robin Leaver are top-flight Bach scholars. Guitarist Christopher Parkening is good as a musician sensitive to the spirituality of Bach's music, but his retelling of the story of Bach dictating the music on his deathbed might be more of a pious legend (nice story, though, and at least it's consistent with Bach's piety).
horsebassoon 4 years ago
Glory to God; indeed. Thank you for this treasure.
Myron090251 4 years ago
Hallo! Das ist Thüringen, da wohn ich. Ohrdruf
Planer1981 4 years ago
Thank you so much to posted the video!!
flute1982 4 years ago
This is wonderful and very informing for myself,a novice when it comes to classical music!!
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arielle4superchic 4 years ago
THANKS for posting.
phatcrayonz 4 years ago
Amazing video, truly great. But, does anyone know the piece on 19.30min? Thanks!
kornmad15 5 years ago
Dear Kornmad15,
The music at 19:30 is Christopher Parkening perfoming "Sleepers Awake." Cantata BWV 140
Happy new year!
ELCAVideo 5 years ago
THE PIECE ON 19.30 MIN IS "BWV 49 Ich geh' und suche mit Verlangen - Aria "
mausca 4 years ago
sorry I was wrong: it is BWV 140
mausca 4 years ago