Vivaldi, Winter, Four Seasons (Allegro), with animated score

[123lukalove]

Excelente canción!!

[Malgessa]

Classical music will forever live ON !!

[TheKubove]

beautiful bravo! this video I can watch all the time! you have the best videos across youtube!!

[MultiIrishlass]

It's probably amazing to hear but I listen to Korn, s.o.a.d., etc. and Ilove classical music also. The experience of beautiful music isn't to judged.

[AlphaDogGinny]

It's actually Allegro non Molto but like you said, it is the first movement of Winter. The third is just Allegro.

[elisekuijpers]

Can you please PLEASE tell me from which cd you got this piece? It's by far the best version I ever heard! It's so in sync with me ><' if that makes any sense! other versions are too slow.. Thanks! Waiting for your reply!

[smalin]

@elisekuijpers I didn't get it from a CD, but off the web --- I don't remember where, but I'm sure you can find it.

[ascott51088]

@elisekuijpers check your inbox

[LeonShepard]

@elisekuijpers Did you find it?

[ilovestareon]

Unfortunately my mind has linked certain parts of this piece with advertising. It's irritating how adverts can poison our minds and taint such wonderful pieces to compare with, quite frankly, shitty products.

[supemcpc]

im 15, i started to listen to this beutiful song, nothing comes to my mind.

BUT suddenly i remember this song from a comercial back when i was 6. its incredible how i remember

[2003cater]

Look also this, execution for BAYAN:Winter ( allegro non molto ) - A. Vivaldi

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[MusicMaestro152]

winter and summer are by far, my favorites :)

[BuckyBadgerNB]

My computer is laaaaagggiinngggg

[zeyro666]

It's time for homework!!!

You won't find better songs to listen to than classical music!

[iloveSE7EN]

I //LOVE// this song. And I miss my crusty old rental violin! (not that I could've played this, but I'd have screeched your ears off trying. :3)

[sidoney101]

Pure ecstacy!

[barrypothead]

so unbelievably touching, i wish mainstream music was this beautiful, we have lost our way in what music really is and i hope orchestral music gets the recognition it deserves in the future, i feel alone when it comes to taste in music.

[Bojl95]

@barrypothead mainstream music can't be compared to classical music. They are on completely different spectrums, and serve to invoke different reactions; mainstream music isn't bad, it's just different. And by mainstream music i mean modern music, not your typical radio pop.

[Belgarath314]

such a great way of presenting a piece of music. very useful.

[phr4nk3rd00d13]

little red cherries :s

[cotoocho]

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[JuanBejarano92]

Im amazed for the quality of your videos.

Is there anywhere I can download this piece?

[smalin]

@JuanBejarano92 Download the piece? In what form? Score? Audio? Animation?

[JuanBejarano92]

@smalin The piece... :D!

[smalin]

@JuanBejarano92 "The piece" itself only exists in the mind, and cannot be downloaded.

[TheDogan96]

@smalin how about audio only? is it avaiable?

[NickolaiVolkov]

@TheDogan96 you can always go to listentoyoutube. com, though I'm not sure how 'safe' that site is anymore. I only use it when audio is not available for commercial purchase ANYWHERE. Surely you can nab an mp3 of this song via Amazon or iTunes.

[br10016364]

@smalin Do you make these by yourself? If so, incredible job Smalin. It is very a very beautiful way to represent beautiful music.

[smalin]

@br10016364 I don't always do the performances myself (since I am just a pianist), but the graphical scores are always completely done by me.

[giratina280]

awesome animated score

what are the circles? i'm just curious

[smalin]

@giratina280  The solo violin.

[giratina280]

@smalin yeah, i can get that much, but what are they for? when the notes hit it, it disappears--what does it represent?

[smalin]

@giratina280 I'm not sure it represents anything, but if you like, you can imagine that each note in the score exists as "potential," and that when the note sounds, that potential is "spent," used up.

[TheDogan96]

@smalin they represent the ' vibratos' , in violin they happen when you vibrate your hand, its time and speed changes acording to the note and style of the artist. I know it because I play violin.

[monkeypaw09]

haha im so posting this to my facebook hahahaha

[ppcuevas30]

hermoso

[monkeypaw09]

@ppcuevas30 seguro! =)



[weareact]

How those the guy play that REALLY FAST Thrill?

[flicieflicie]

it sadens me to know that this is only 3min 37secs long

[Narupriest]

I've been coming back just to hear it again, for days, weeks. Sometimes, it's the only reason I open my browser. Music like this is timeless, beauty immemorial captured by my ear. No modern artist compares to this divine collection of sounds, placed carefully and gently until it became perfection. I wish more people of my age could appreciate such wonderful music. I'm only 22 years old and enjoy many genres, but this one is definitely is superior. Thanks for uploading.

[monkeypaw09]

@Narupriest your not alone, i share the same type of passion for the classics as you do my friend! remember their called classics for a reason =)

[fube432]

Damn awesome

[grafkevin]

is this recorded from a live session? it sounds and looks so perfect. :D

[gsbdrums]

Was there someone else who stared at the white dot like an idiot for 3:37 min ?!

[coneroc]

@gsbdrums yep, i did.

[gsbdrums]

@coneroc me too =D

[Slith333]

@gsbdrums YES!!! haha.

[gsbdrums]

@Slith333 haha what kind of sorcery is this !!

[mlini76]

No man may indeed become wise before he has had his share of winters in this world's kingdom. --The Wanderer.

[EverettLefebvre]

I love Vivaldi.

[Nomaanches]

Obra maestra!

[TheSare015]

E' bellissimo!



[levaslevas]

whats the name of the instrument playing at the very beggining, before violin?

[smalin]

@levaslevas The opening is played by the "continuo group" which has a 'cello and harpsichord in it (it's the Baroque equivalent of the "rhythm section" in a jazz band).

[Reptile61]

@levaslevas a harpsichord

[ThirstyDad65]

i visualize something like this in my head already, but without the colors. am i synesthetic? it seems like a natural thing to do.

[HardHouseMusic4Me]

@ThirstyDad65 No, I don't think you are. If I'm not mistaken, synesthetes can actually see the colors and shapes floating in space in front of them, it's not a closed eye, mental projection type of thing. Also, synesthetes actually associate certain notes with certain colors, it's not just a pattern recognition type of thing. Although you might be right to assume that associating musical phrases with some sort of visual pattern might not be so uncommon.

[EnLugal]

@ThirstyDad65 that's not normal.

[Kronimiciad]

@ThirstyDad65 I often visualize things like that in my head, every single thought has a visualization/label.  Though when I do visualize music like this, it is never very clear.

The thing to remember is that it is normal not to be normal. Every last thing and person is different, therefore there cannot be a norm.

[SoundboyEric]

If one were bound to the concept of fitting a certain niche in a personality spectrum I'd be one of those whom are musically inclined..and I've always been able to predict how a song I've never heard would play out as it went along, this was never the case with classical music

[lunagata]

Ah, Vivaldi <3

[smalin]

@lukey123MW  No.

[lukey123MW]

@smalin Why not?

[Balgig]

where's the harpsichord?

[smalin]

@Balgig Read the FAQ.

[deviltom25]

this is my favorite piece so far, besides debussys' arabesque, which is amazing. i dont know much about this music besides the fact that i love it :D keep the vids coming

[OfficeKitten2012]

This is rather epic.

[kerkganger02]

Hiya. I love your work! you also do techno? it would damn rock seein these graphics on a wall while party'n!

keep doing what you do, its mesmarizing

[smalin]

@kerkganger02 You should probably check out my software; maybe you can find MIDI files for some techno, and do it yourself.

[Doze67]

@smalin

great job ;)

[BiaDiva1]

Great Video, my favorite piece from the 4 seasons collection!, however just to tell you this is "Allegro non molto" not "Allegro"

[wintypes]

cembalo is missing in your midi file.

[smalin]

@wintypes It's missing in Vivaldi's score, too (which is why I left it out of the animation).

[burnout920]

Is it just me or does it look like a B-17 bomber dropping bombs at 3:03?

[zt76831]

@burnout920

I dare say that it is just you.

[pabloulaify]

aqui no Brasil tem bastante violinistas bom

[MarryMeLancel]

oh wow this is amazing!!

[catluvahxoxo]

Your work is so wonderful! It helps me hear things in the music I would never have heard otherwise. I've always wanted someone to visualize music in a creative way, and you have done just that. Thank you!

[ApChap1vers19]

Euh et le tempo ? Trop rapide.

[Kuckooracha]

@ApChap1vers19 Comme le dit l'auteur de la vidéo, il faut voir ça avec la force aérienne américaine (c'est ici l’interprétation de leur orchestre). Je préfère ce tempo-ci, comme on préfère chevaucher une plaine enneigée plutôt que la ramper. : )

[RoyStewart]

1:12 my favourite

[WoundedEgo]

This was my mother's favorite piece of music, and now I know why...

[PooStupidPoo]

@Niberial i have the music at home u wanna get it?

[PooStupidPoo]

good...very good...extremely good...brillant...perfect!

[Niberial]

im not "in tune" with classical music but this has easily blown my mind, im 21 years old and this is.... incredible to say the least i honsestly wish to learn this unbleivable peice of music. that you sooo much smailn for thsi incredible upload

[rleb09]

@Niberial Congratulations for your deviation from the norm.

[supersmashermeta]

I looooove how the bass cuts through!

[PianoMaster221]

I'll bet George Handel wouldn't like the beginning.

[nannymac47]

Saving this one too for embroidery as some parts are wonderful. Embroidered music.  Neat huh?

[cristiansenmillus]

Gostaria muito de ouvir ao vivo.

[wladosu]

its like i m in super mario final level, trying to save the princes from nasty dragon...

[PianoDude1011]

can you please upload flight of the bumblebee? i'd love to see how crazy it would look on the MAM.

[smalin]

@PianoDude1011 It's on my DVD, so I probably won't put a version on YouTube until I sell the last of those (about 100 copies to go, out of a run of 1000).

[CurryCobra]

@smalin whats on the DVD?

[smalin]

@CurryCobra You can see it on my web site.

[crayonoir]

@smalin What's the audio quality of your DVDs?

[smalin]

@crayonoir Poor. The DVD is a reissue of the VHS videos I released in the 1990s. They are nothing like the quality you get on YouTube. The reasons you'd want to get one are: (a) because there are pieces on them that you won't find on my YouTube channels, or (b) you want to support my work.

[pabloulaify]

@PianoDude1011 Hello from Brazil and we admire them enough violinists

[LIDLJUGEND]

@ikidney314

I've seen the US Air Force Band performing this live and this is actually exactly how they look. It creeped me out.

[OMFGSayThisNameIs]

This is what I want to hear before I die.

[redshark618]

I don't think it's too fast. After all the youtube versions, this one seems just perfect. If you want fast, go listen to the version from Oldboy OST

[oksanavy7]

where are the other seasons??????? any ways from the one's i have heard winter is the best

[spartacus117BC]

@smalin, its too fast

[smalin]

@spartacus117BC You'll have to take that up with the US Air Force.

[pAcO42146]

@spartacus117BC It's the US Air Force Band ;)

[ThomasLeGuitariste]

I looked at this video, but I think it miss the track of the harpsichord

Well, that doesn't prevent I love this song :D

[oksanavy7]

love it!!!!!!!!

[cristobal314]

Claps to vivaldi

[nohwone]

sounds like castlevania :D

[MrBangyou2]

do more four seasons



[eforgarg]

I love your videos, but in this one the notes seem a little crammed. It is difficult for me to follow the red line with the eyes. I think it would look better without the circles, or with larger squares and more space.

Could you someday make a different version of this?

[Th3Gam31z0va]

Love studying this in music class. Thanks for uploading it!

[NAWABRA]

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi - genius work

[HymH2011]

It's very clear.

[glitchyyy]

That was sweet!

[NAWABRA]

@glitchyyy not only a sweet ... it is stunning

[InfiniteMind12]

Always knocking them out of the park, eh, Smalin? :) I LOVE IT!

[AdamDaughterson]

I like how you represent legato with an animated circle and lines between notes. Good stuff!

[GovernerOfBurningHam]

the visuals make it easier to air play the instruments... cuz I know what to expect!

[ez45]

amazing lead line. 

[CollettaV2]

I used to be able to play music this well...but then I took an arrow to the knee.

[salracing]

Outstanding ... simply fantastic ... thank you

[lafenchellz]

this is incredible!!!!

[DanCarq]

songs like this make me confident that people were bio-engineered by extraterrestrials for the sole purpose of making music, like that's our place in the universe. if not, i'd love to hear what other kind of crazy stuff exists out there

[PineapplePanda1]

The song is of winter, yet it sets my soul aflame.

[naes1192]

This is the coolest thing i've ever seen! Great song choices as well!

[headbangaboogie1]

this is beautiful just made a short classical playlist for studying.... now to study aha

[pacifiedfools]

@headbangaboogie1 to fast to study to.

[slusszpassz]

(::)

[andrewmpll]

3:10 my favorite fragment, I can listen it again and again...

[PrPirtply]

Ah what a blessing.... I truly truly love your work and uploads.

Winter third is my favorite Vivaldi piece. And you, dear artist have addicted me... I am on a verge of just yelling at you "Please just Inject this into my veins!!!"... I am hoping for winter III

[forrestfire1012]

Are you in any Orchestra or Compose in any type of Performance By seeing the Faces of your audiences instead of Blue highlighted names?

[smalin]

@forrestfire1012 I sometimes perform and display my videos for friends.

[merdacalcio]

@forrestfire1012 If art is beautiful, doesn't it serve people to see that beauty in each way that they can? If there is less of a chance to perform in front of people nowadays, it's not the guy's fault. Besides, with almost a million views, the video has obviously opened the mind of some people to the beautiful art that is out there. Maybe instead of using youtube like a pew in which to complain about the end of times, one should just do what he/she wants and let others be.

[forrestfire1012]

@merdacalcio I think your at the wrong guy.

[StirFriedPikeFungi]

i like the bubbles better

[xjtyu]

@magnusagatha He's clearly biased and ignorant. He, for some reason, thought this genuine recording was synthesized and denounced it as such. A great example of how much prejudice there is against anything digital.

[vadzer]

love it

[thejudgedandweakened]

it's 1:23 that just makes the song... <3

[antonioaugustogurgel]

This So makes me wanna learn how to play the violin

[MimiixTuraan]

@antonioaugustogurgel Me too :D

[mercurius0]

It's the National Bank theme!

[11011011011100110]

If Vivaldi live in our times. He must be a drug dealer. In sware some items seems to be drugs in my mind. That why i use stereo headphones. use stereo headphones and listen dna awakening .

[x5492]

i didn't even know what this song was but the thumbnail brought me here because it looked interesting, i was on Bachs' Tocatta and Fugue and was interested. at 1:17 i thought, wow i reconise this. really glad i rediscovered this.

[billyhotrod7]

This thing is "cool", but that stress me. This is music , amazing music, not an old video game... I bet i look really idiot looking that shit on my screen instead of just listening.

[rabbitmonster2]

thank you for increasing the overall happiness of the world

[Lance01011]

oohh great

[MsDancer1203]

@RaitoDenki he's talking about the animated score. not the song. I dont mind but everyone has their own opinion

[maxproxyDotTK]

at first I was like pfft lame.. but then.. O.O

[IntoMusic432KB]

I love this song, so catching and intense.

[Dougydugdug]

Omg i just came

[ilikenirvana2]

orchestra of the US Air Force Band :(

[222domika]

Nice animation! 

[net20002]

i almost cry with this song... i fucking love this awesome song...

en verdad es de lo mas precioso que puedan escuchar en su vida...

thanks for the upload and great vid

[maluse227]

he must have hated that violinist

[Devantium]

theres a coffee comercial in my country using this song so this is very special to me :)

[TMFX619]

i swear, the violinist's fingers must've been bleeding! those were freakin 36'th count notes! i'm used to 16'th notes, 32'nd beat notes is rather crazy, even for flute. i swear, i think i heard one of each instrument on there, if not, then that orchestra is very swell making each note sound like one voice. besides that, this is fairly well made.

[brianlovesfootball]

@TMFX619 36th notes? those dont exist...

[lolturtle13]

@brianlovesfootball Yes they do. They are the one's with 3 bars.

[brianlovesfootball]

@lolturtle13 Those are 32nd notes, not 36th.

[lolturtle13]

@brianlovesfootball lol. My bad. 

[Lothgarful]

I'm really impressed by your work, it's just... hypnotic ! ^^

[mynamesvlad]

o wow. I went to a musician school for 7 years. and I can't do it just by ear! great job!

[mynamesvlad]

what app do u use?

[smalin]

@mynamesvlad Something I wrote myself.

[thecam4444]

@smalin Will you release the source code at all? I'm curious to see how complex it is. Maybe even a snip it?

[smalin]

@thecam4444 Probably not; I'm working with some other people now, with possible plans to commercialize it. But I can tell you: it's not very complex. Anybody with a background in the relevant areas (programming for MIDI, graphics, etc.) could write it easily. When professional programmers look at it, their response is usually "oh, that's trivial."

[thecam4444]

@smalin I'm only just breaking into the area of programming (high school) so that's why I feel it would be complex. Thanks for the quick reply.

[MrSnapply]

@mynamesvlad welcome to the 21st century

[mynamesvlad]

nice composition! do you make the animation yourself?

[smalin]

@mynamesvlad Yes.

[chessmeister]

the soloist has... expressive intonation...