JOHN WILLIAMS PLAYS SATIE
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@kofianonym Well said... The sense of solitude you speak of must surley have permiated Saties work - in that he was so unappreciated in his time. Ah, that old chestnut. The lonely genius, left to navigate the world of creation alone - judged harshley by peers who failed to recognise his wonderful grasp of this beautiful gift we call music.
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Totally great!
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@Gigzfin i have heard guitars and mandolins, and brass istruments, especially the french horn, that sounded nicer than pianos. don't be so defeatist
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@Gigzfin..Yeah...makes about as much sense as your spelling.
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@troikagirl Yes, the piano sounds soo much nicer to carry with one hand, tune it up in a minute and sit on ones lap to play. Comparing the piano to the guitar makes about as much sence.
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I know Williams is a gifted player, but the piano sounds much nicer than the guitar.
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Perfect in every note... Amazing.
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I am fascinated with how that guitar responds.. you really get a sense for the subtle differences in Williams' technique/force of hand.
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Any list of great guitarists should have John Williams in...............
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@kofianonym - yes I always knew that these pieces would be beautifully translated to the guitar. Williams has showed me the way here. His clean, clear, not-overly-romantic playing that caters to Satie so well. I wonder what it would sound like completely internalized by him.
there are not many guitar versions of Gnosienne 2 on youtube, so cherish this one. I think this master captures the atmosphere perfectly. Somehow the guitar gives this piece a sense of solitude that is fitting for the composition.
kofianonym 1 year ago 8
In these contemplative pieces by Erik Satie John Williams demonstrates yet again that the guitar can be the most eloquent and expressive of instruments.
PeterInglisGuitar 1 year ago 8