In complete contrast, Satyagraha has me spellbound: tears streaming down my silly face.... it is so-o-o moving, I shall have to go back in time and see what I missed in those earlier operas ;-)
Glass is the master of the hook...and his hooks are so good that they can be repeated without becoming boring. I love this excerpt, the drinkers look a dodgy bunch in those clothes. Amazing running on the "beam" by Ghandi singer considering he's looking up all the time. Very interesting choreography...would have been great to see this live!
This is from Bhagavat Gita. Very complex, arising from simplicity - how do we transcend the self of desire. It is the source of all failings of human beings. Period.
@thewritingwriterof89 It's the content South African whites bragging (in the pub) about their power while Gandhi develops his ideas of passive resistance during his stay in SA. I'm not making this up, you know.
I'm not sure ... but if you like baritone, I'm sure you'd enjoy John Adams's wonderful modern opera, "Nixon in China", parts of which are available on Youtube
These guys are pretty happy about the fact they got a seat at the bar... it must be dollar draft night...
kakashi76767 2 months ago
3:35 it's Tobias from Arrested Development!
kakashi76767 2 months ago
OMFW wow.
I liked Linkin Park then Eminem
I liked Rammstein then Marylin Manson
I like Bring me The horizon then Heaven shall burn.
I watched (the) watchmen then I liked Phillip Glass
now I only like Phillip Glass
random1peter 2 months ago
this one was quite nice, but i liked more the met live performance. A very powerful opera
BBalarinMusic 3 months ago
Every opera I ever heard/saw said nothing to me.
In complete contrast, Satyagraha has me spellbound: tears streaming down my silly face.... it is so-o-o moving, I shall have to go back in time and see what I missed in those earlier operas ;-)
MrAutobuildit 3 months ago
Guaaaauuu, this part is incredible, Philipe Glass with amazing music from this new century, totally avant garde.....
00AMARCORD00 3 months ago
Total bull! For the brain dead only.
nativenooyawkuh 4 months ago
@nativenooyawkuh
No. Making stupid comments on YouTube videos of music you don't understand is "for the brain dead only."
colourfulwithaU 3 months ago
Glass is the master of the hook...and his hooks are so good that they can be repeated without becoming boring. I love this excerpt, the drinkers look a dodgy bunch in those clothes. Amazing running on the "beam" by Ghandi singer considering he's looking up all the time. Very interesting choreography...would have been great to see this live!
ukdavepianoman 5 months ago
poor little person
tweek763 5 months ago
This is from Bhagavat Gita. Very complex, arising from simplicity - how do we transcend the self of desire. It is the source of all failings of human beings. Period.
rigelmajor 1 year ago
The chorus (as in the libretto):
"This I have gained today, this whim I’ll satisfy;
this wealth is mine and much more too will be
mine as time goes on. He was an enemy of mine,
I’ve killed him, and many another I’ll kill. I am
master here. I take my pleasure as I will; I am
strong and happy and successful. I’m rich and of
good family. Who else can match himself with
me?"
To those who thought this couldn't be any more beautiful :)
gamenorus 1 year ago
@gamenorus its certainly not beautiful but the libretto is meaningful to setup the context of inequality.
khaderach19 1 year ago
@khaderach19 Tragically beautiful if you will. Its content may not be pleasant, but the way it's presented speaks to the heart. That is beauty to me!
gamenorus 1 year ago
C'est vraiment quelque chose !!!
zarbithechti 1 year ago
The mugs of beer are surely of some significance, but im just not getting it...
thewritingwriterof89 1 year ago
@thewritingwriterof89
it keeps is bound and drunk and unwilling to cooperate with non cooperation with the PTB
God4Dunoon 1 year ago
@thewritingwriterof89 It's the content South African whites bragging (in the pub) about their power while Gandhi develops his ideas of passive resistance during his stay in SA. I'm not making this up, you know.
BlueCougar 11 months ago
Philip Glass is the man. Got much of his music and Satyagraha is one of my favorite. I ve been a faithful fan for over 30 years now.
stalkerstalker1 2 years ago
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Trudetenor 2 years ago
The dancer playing Gandhiji is in amazingly good shape! He runs in place for five minutes straight!
operadood 2 years ago
This is amazing. Jah blessings for the composer and musicians.
RTVP 2 years ago
Damn you cut it off at my favorite bit.
egapnala65 2 years ago 4
* go to video,google,com
* search for 4189724368192097977
* or search for Satyagraha
* click the longest video, 2:45:38
* play
* have fun! #k.
Kand1nSky 2 years ago 6
I first heard this opera 20 years ago in college and I am so happy to be able to hear it again on Utube.
WillsonFamily65 2 years ago
Very weird production, but a great opera.
JeeRant 2 years ago
wow
This is the "Music of the week" at my daughter's school (1st grade) so I googled it. Never thought I liked the Opera but this is powerful stuff
bagginsatwelldotcom 2 years ago
oh wow, that`s really hip!
kevinm4435 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this, I heard this opera a year ago on radio and have been searching ever since.. Thank you!
Psychic2012 3 years ago
Do glass made some opera for Baritone solist?
Phonologie 3 years ago
I'm not sure ... but if you like baritone, I'm sure you'd enjoy John Adams's wonderful modern opera, "Nixon in China", parts of which are available on Youtube
fringelily 2 years ago