Me playing Itzhak Perlman's rendition of Gardel's "Por Una Cabeza"

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The original tango was written by Gardel and was performed by Itzhak Perlman and John Williams for multiple films, including "Schindler's List" (which I believe is where we get this particular recording from).

Dah, too hard for me to get perfect in just one day, so I'll post what I've got so far and maybe make a better renditon. The original video can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWRzQBwPT-c

Lemme tell ya, Itzhak Perlman has some serious skillz. This is something you come to know much better when you attempt one of his renditions- they're replete with nuances and ornamentation. Great stuff, though!

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If I get enough good feedback, I'll even post the messy, somewhat convoluted transcription of this piece!

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[pentiumradeon]

i love this piece you play it pretty good, id love to see a transcription for this from ya! i definately dont have the time to make one, i just play it by ear every once in a blue moon, when i actually grab my violin :P

and hell ya perlman has skillz ha!

[BenChanViolin]

I popped a transcription in the Downloads section of my personal website- have a gander! You just have to register (mostly a formality).

[katrakk]

you will can tie de notes , this tango is more sweet ,piazzola uses more staccato ,this tango talks about the love , the end of your version is like is out context

let go!!!

your are brillant!!

but this tango is more sentimental

sorry my english ,i talk spanish

from Chile

bye

=)

[BenChanViolin]

"This tango talks about the love, the end of your version is like is out of context"

Care to explain a bit more in the context of actual violin playing? A suggestion remains merely a suggestion unless backed up with things that will actually help me understand what you mean playing-wise, as everything you've mentioned is abstract and without any relevance to me until you've explained the techniques involved. Thanks for the effort, but this isn't helpful to me.

[gnrtacos]

As katrakk said, this song is about love, passion. Tango is very passionate. When you play tango, you don't need to care about any techniques, or sheets or arrangements... "everything you've mentioned is abstract"; LOVE and PASSION are abstract. Feel the song! think of it as if you're playing it for you girlfriend or wife. I'm your fan, you play really awesome! But please, try to get the original Gardel recording, and you'll presence the REAL tango.

[BenChanViolin]

Care to demonstrate your personal take on this through a YouTube video? That actually would help me understand these abstract concepts, rather than trying to explain an abstract idea in words.

[777mrpiano777]

That is perfect. u are a legend way to go man!!!!

[uncreativemind]

you have no idea how much i love that you transcribe your stuff on your website and post on here for us to play along with.

[sanmattia]

bravo, you are amazing Ben. LOVE you

[zhuzhela]

u just made want to practise more on volin!!!thanks and I LOVE UR MUSIC

[19daydreamer93]

ahhh 1:38

makes me wanna melt...and reminds me of cartoons :D

[beauapple]

Amazing! :O

[DemolisherZamorak]

Soo pro!

[vanganini]

Very Nice! It was nice to listen to you from Puerto Rico!!

[vlhere]

muah!!!! youre SOOOOO goood!!!

[midnightfiddler]

That is not true. Ten years befor the movie Tango Proyect made the arrengement that they played in the scene where Al Pacino dance. John Williams has nothing to do in this case, beside I love his arrengement.