Arabesque, Debussy (guitare)

[@roxanelfasci]

My full album "Hommage à Debussy" will be available next week, Friday 17th ! Pre-save it here : lnk.to/HommageDebussy Thank you so much for your support ! ♥

[@eliaseduardo109]

Anywhere to access/purchase the sheet music for my study?

[@davejw628]

Love you!

[@NatureEllaJ]

You are a GEM 🌹💖

[@JF-zv4oc]

I really like that this isn't soaked in reverb and post production. It's nice to hear the natural decay of our instrument!

[@saadjamil9123]

It definitely has a good amount of post production. But it's done very tastefully and is transparent - as it should be in such works.

[@saadjamil9123]

@Anthony Lopez Sorry, I assumed it meant audio post production since it spoke of terms like "reverb" and "natural decay". I simply meant to clarify that this recording definitely went through the regular steps of micing properly, eqing, compression, etc etc that comes with any decent audio production.

[@saadjamil9123]

@Anthony Lopez Well, since the engineers for this recording were savvy enough to do a three mic setup with one condenser mic and two mics for an additional xy mic setup I'd say that it's quite easy to assume that incredibly basic things like eqing definitely did happen. Not sure why it's seen as a mar against the artist. A recording engineer not bothering to eq properly is akin to a musician not bothering to properly tune their instrument. It's an incredibly basic skill to have since without it you would have a lot of issues in the recording. The aim of any audio production is to allow the listener to get the best listening experience and judging by how great this recording is, I'd say that they succeeded.

[@loiseaunoir1021]

I don't think there's a lot of eq and if there is any compression at all, it must be very small. What we hear comes mostly from the center mic.

[@fartzerelli1385]

It's also far more revealing of the players "chops".

[@roxanelfasci]

I am very excited to tell you all that I am now in the process of recording my debut solo album for release later this year. To start with I will be releasing my live performance of Clair de Lune on all music platforms worldwide on May 7th. You can enjoy it here: lnk.to/RECDL Best !

[@gsheppard2729]

Awesome thank you!!

[@Jack-oy9eg]

❤️❤️❤️

[@joaocarlosg.m.9507]

Já tinha ouvido falar dessa música, mas a primeira vez que a ouvi, foi com vc, e vc deu uma interpretação tão íntima pra ela( ñ desmerecendo Debussy) que parece composição sua. Lindo!

[@pizzaboomcake]

Its about time!!! :)

[@danielmccarthy1982]

Please keep me posted on this! I would love to have your album - long overdue Roxanne!

[@richpiano8395]

So difficult so underrated. Her clair de lune cover was absolutely amazing.

[@paulcrosby3664]

Yes, both are works of art. Debussy would be very proud.

[@JaMzNetwork]

Facts

[@joaquinodriozola4963]

Cover?

[@salena6681]

@@joaquinodriozola4963 as long as the comment appreciated the beauty of the piece ♡

[@marckg6950]

Yes we are spoiled to have this.

[@rlustemberg]

It's not just that the playing is magnificent. The transcription for guitar is a truly work of art.

[@MarcoWriedt]

Absolutely

[@michaelrwhelan2669]

Heavenly.

[@unaviatore]

and those harmonics!@@michaelrwhelan2669

[@matrags]

This is a masterpiece. Makes the piece seem like it was written for guitar.

[@СергейЛебедев-д3я]

🎸💓

[@chitochu]

Totalmente

[@juanjosesanchezramirez3893]

Tienes razon, suena como una pieza hecha especialmente para guitarra

[@wivvix]

My ear is so conditioned to hearing this on piano, this rendition on guitar is a gift, and played so beautifully. At first I was utterly speechless. The more I analyze, the more I'm in awe.

[@ron88303]

As a guitarist of many years, it is quite humbling to watch this. But also inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@soulvaccination8679]

yup..im going to throw my guitar in the dumpster now.

[@fademusic1980]

there is nothing like watching a master at work.

[@adamwarlock5286]

But can she play "little guitars" ?

[@firsargentum5920]

@@adamwarlock5286 She can play anything she wants ... incl. the horn

[@ShadovvV]

If you count the video splicing every time the camera zooms in or out..

[@stupor_mundi]

@@ShadovvV The sound of the hanging notes carry from one shot to the next seamlessly so try harder. Better yet close your eyes and open your ears.

[@ShadovvV]

@@stupor_mundi - Easy to seamlessly splice in a video editor. I've done it many times, especially if there's a a quarter rest every time, which there is in this video. Open your own ears. Educate yourself first though.

[@stubbsd]

In these surreal times, there are few things more soothing to the soul than Roxane's guitar. What an unexpected delight... thank you for sharing.

[@marckg6950]

I expect guitar delight from this artist.

[@giovannitombolato6505]

Ammirevole è la caparbietà di questa artista nell’affrontare opere di Debussy sulla chitarra.

[@arjuhama]

It's so hard to imagine a good arrangement of the Arabesque for guitar but this is so astoundingly beautiful and just as how I imagined it to sound like! And that tremolo at the end was a really pleasant surprise! I love it! I love you!

[@brnclds]

Eu consigo até amar a humanidade ouvindo isso.

[@thepropolys]

Mario Parodi has a good transcript

[@norronlee4945]

So intense, so lovely. Would love to see 👀her smile.

[@strangulator42]

That... honestly that may be one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard...

[@gillestemprement2060]

Extraordinaire interprétation de cette arabesque...Quelle paix dans cette musique..Aucun bruit parasite...Les notes harmoniques sont de toute beauté..

[@edwilliams9914]

Like your Clair de lune, I was astonished all the way through, but I'm not sure I remembered to even breath for the last 3 minutes.

[@marcodelao9148]

There is nothing more attractive than a musician that plays it sweetly. Thank you.

[@roxanelfasci]

🌞 My first EP will be released on August 20th ! To stay tuned, click on this link : lnk.to/arabesque

[@davidjuncos3758]

There's so much skill in this performance, you could seriously write a dissertation on it

[@robbabcock_]

In a better world Ms. Elfasci would be very famous! Amazing performance.

[@riccichang2004]

Clicked the video, give it a thumb up before the music started, then listen alone with headphone...replay a couple more times. Thank you, you had just made my day.

[@mv11000]

It must be such a joy to be able to play like this, after having put so many hours of practicing into it - and so frustrating, to not be able to show your skills in front of an audience. All the best and thank you for posting!

[@BarneysBullit]

here i go... another guitar in the wood chipper! incredible! bravo!!

[@luizavanco4943]

It's so worth waiting for your videos. Many thanks for filling our hearts and minds with sublime music in these hard times.

[@stevejewett3650]

Spellbound and bewitched, all other activity ceased. There was only the performer and the listener in a captivating moment. Simply riveting.

[@Martin000-45]

A masterpiece played by a master guitarist... thanks for sharing😍🙏👍

[@ShadovvV]

Sure, if you count the video splicing every time the camera zoom in or out.

[@ShadovvV]

@EpsilonGoods - That's what I'm saying. This wasn't a fluid performance.

[@ShadovvV]

@EpsilonGoods - Well, I grew up being deceived by mainstream musicians lip syncing and air guitaring, so honestly, it just really irks me when I see or hear musicians using contrived devices to receive praise from the public. I'm not doubting she has talent, I just want to see the entire thing, uninterrupted. Until then, I will automatically have a lower opinion.

[@jellis9618]

When my eyes weren’t closed they were fixed on your left hand. Truly masterful performance. Your use of harmonics in this piece was exquisite.

[@giovannitombolato6505]

Admirable is the stubbornnessof of this artist in dealing with Debussy’s works on the Guitar. Congratulations and thanks on your hard work.

[@rikspector]

You are a wonderful, emotional guitarist. I hope you have a great career. You don't just play, you make music!!! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@pakachakawaka]

I love watching classical guitarists play. I love watching every one of their fervent movements: from their fingers to their arms and elbows, to their head movements and their facial expressions. There's much to enjoy from that and without all of these things (and more that words cannot describe) is only a portion of the whole experience.

[@viniciusceccon7755]

After watching your Clair de Lune interpretation quite a lot of times, and having learned the arrangement myself, I always wondered if you would do Arabesque, as it is incredibly challenge to adapt for guitar. The beauty of those subtle notes is marvelous, bravo!

[@josephjohnherbert]

Lol, humble brag

[@daedrmr2dae]

@@josephjohnherbert Not sure where he bragged. I guess because he said he learned her arrangement? Good on him IMO. I think he's allowed to say that.

[@frankorusso]

Bravissima!!! 👏👏👏 1:36 - In the back, some birds are singing with Claude and You... I Love that! ❤

[@Velles_canto-Meli_melo]

More birds (and less Claude!) listening to "Rue Saint-Vincent" :)

[@joelchong7336]

This is literally the only thing that got me excited to open the KZbin app upon the notification

[@jezebel324]

Reminds me of long bright afternoons as grandpa plucked away his 12 string in the living room while i played on the porch. Can still feel the sun on my neck, feel the breeze, hear him playing like he’s just in the other room. That’s a real gift. God bless. Thank you for the music

[@poemsandplaypieces]

Breathtaking. That was absolutely sublime. Played with such technical mastery, sensitivity and musicality. Yes that tremolo at the end was just mesmerising. I'll be listening to this a lot.

[@jimkidwell4855]

This is my favorite work from Debussy. I have listened to it many times in piano but this is the first time by guitar. Such a lovely piece of music.

[@lancehightower4276]

Such a great piece of music, and such a wonderful guitar player blesses us with her amazing talent. The finest is really wonderful, isn't it?

[@hiro2005zep]

演奏の素晴らしさはもちろん、ギターという楽器の可能性を探るようなアレンジ、楽曲の深い理解と何よりもドビュッシーの作品への深い愛情を感じる素晴らしい演奏だと思います。

[@ckokomo808]

The tone of her playing is absolutely fantastic- So tender yet confident. What a beautiful piece played so beautifully! Thank you for sharing.

[@martinryan8101]

Oh my. The definition of sublime. So much emotion: so much texture. Wow.

[@willortiz3547]

This is one of the beautiful gifts given to us by the musical genius of Claude Debussy! Roxane, your performance is equally beautiful and excellent! Bravo! Best regards, Will Ortiz

[@ps200306]

Utterly majestic. This is balm for the soul. I am a piano fan, but I could listen to Roxane all day long. Delighted to see that in spite of only a handful of youtube vids she is deservedly heading for 50k subscribers, me included.

[@jaykarimi7123]

As a fellow guitar player, i must say WOW.....beautifully played. Most perhaps don't realize this is a very difficult and intricate piece. My hat goes off to you. You not only played it beautifully but even more importantly i felt every single note. Thank you.

[@zedethic9398]

Quel incommensurable BONHEUR de retrouver votre finesse de jeu à nouveau sur du Debussy!!! MERCI!!

[@genepozniak]

WOW! FIRST time I ever seen this done on guitar! Beautiful!

[@madonbarma2531]

Truly underrated..... She deserves more attention to her beautiful art.....

[@ironeagle7458]

What a lovely transcription. The warm, glowing setting and intimate recording is all a beautiful escape. The tremelo and harmonics make me think of angel wings fluttering away after leaving this wonderful gift behind. A toast to Roxane! And to Claude Debussy too!

[@Celtokee]

There are very, very few artists, in the truest sense of the word, left in the world. Roxanne is one.

[@lajolla200]

Wow...another difficult piece, executed with extraordinary feeling and fluidity.

[@shamsedinmokhber5165]

incredible! one of the best classic player ever!!!!!!

[@renehoussay6592]

Magnifique interprétation un doigté "ciselé" d'une rare précision une émotion et une sensibilité musicale d'un bout à l'autre du morceau Bravo !

[@kenedwards655]

She is one of the greatest. Makes the guitar come to life. Forever fan.

[@ramiah1]

Merci beaucoup Roxane. Beau, beau et encore... beau.

[@contemporarypsychoanalysis]

The true magician delivers the magical melody written by the mystic...

[@stan4now]

Thank You for taking us to Heaven and letting us stay a while. This is another wonderful blessing from the Muse and you, Roxane. The gently falling snow adds to the beauty of Debussey's Arabesque you play beautifully well. A most difficult composition at that.

[@andymelendez9757]

Absolutely enthralling

[@rocketpost1]

Absolutely beautiful. Roxane's playing is perfect, it just seems to flow from her. I have never seen such facility and those stretches look impossible but they are played with ease. May the sun always shine on Roxane.

[@laidbackseventy4910]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music and playing that i've ever experienced. The world is in shambles, but the human spirit isn't.

[@David-po7ot]

Quelle agréable surprise ce vendredi soir... Merci pour cette magnifique interprétation

[@PLA5207]

Technical brilliance which then lends to her exquisite interpretations and emotion. MAGNIFICENT. Brava! Doc

[@uptopmikep7065]

I love this piece. As a child I would lie under the piano while my father would play it. I love most of the music by Debussy for that matter. Lovely rendition Roxanne! Cheers!!!

[@azzajohnson2123]

Thank you for making me appreciate that I'm alive to hear this. It has completely made my day.

[@GoDrex]

one of my favorites, played beautifully ♥️

[@jerrysalvador8721]

I always wanted to learn how to play guitar, but after watching this l can be very happy just member of the audience. This is real, nothing fake about this, wow wow what a talent bravo bravo bravo

[@sebastiankreck]

Wow, beautiful! One of my favorite composers. Sounds amazing. Thank you, Sebastian.

[@luke3753]

It's unbelievable what have done here. I didn't think this could be performed on the guitar. Colour me impressed ❤

[@miro.polacek.official]

Brava! L'interpretation est magnifique et on a vraiment impression que la pièce a été composée pour la guitare.

[@ReasonablyLate]

It's beautiful to hear your guitar playing. Thank you

[@chrismeif7961]

I wish she would publish more of these. An antidote for the times..

[@geoaffleck]

Amazing. Such dexterity

[@terryadal731]

Vous êtes unique et magnifique dans votre façon de jouer Un immense bravo pour votre talent

[@sutherndudetx]

I like the cafe setting she recorded in. Very much fitting the piece and the guitar 😺 I can see the cafe full of people having coffee, tea, or cocktails, enjoying listening to her performance.

[@darksyde3000]

Absolutely magical! The paintings in the background make for such fantastic ambience for an incredible rendition. Debussy's music is timeless and this was fantastically done.

[@lucjorre9069]

The best living French guitarist. Thank you so much!

[@OmerVexler]

I'm speechless, it's so beautifully done!

[@andymelendez9757]

Hoping you can tour soon! Beautiful and magical music

[@RodericSpode]

Fantastic arrangement and performance. Sounds great on the guitar. The room was pretty cool too. Very nice location for Debussy.

[@AspartameBoy]

My favorite guitarist playing my favorite song.. takes me to the edge of the universe

[@ClassicRockLivesOn]

I want to sit in the corner of this lounge and sip absinthe while you play, admiring the art on the walls.

[@DBZIncorporated]

Bravo 👏! Excellent. This is favorite Claude Debussy piece. Great!

[@PeWeHH]

Just great! The sound of the guitar, the ambience, the piece and of course the technical mastery. A musical jewel! Thank you.

[@timblackwood1531]

The harmonics were absolutely brilliant and the tone and flow of the notes took me to Paris in 1880s. Thank you so much 💕❤️🙏

[@EddieAedipus]

So beautiful. What a sound you express from the guitar, thanks for this masterpiece.

[@rcrightchoice876]

Wow!!! Bravo beautiful young lady

[@Paul_W_Tudor]

Such beautiful playing, thank you for uploading this 😃

[@y.u.doodat9133]

The way you’ve played this piece has reduced me to tears. One of my all-time favorites!

[@riomabbayad6796]

And inside a restaurant or cafe in the Art Nouveau style... a whole vibe

[@wmStubblefield]

A beautiful transcription for guitar, stunningly performed. Thank you for this gift.

[@MisterDavidBell]

What a gorgeous performance. I've just started playing guitar myself, so I can really appreciate how amazing this is

[@MrLeftfootlouie]

Ms Elfasci's love for Debussy is so clearly evident.Thank you Roxane Elfasci for sharing that with us .

[@danieldavinoof4773]

Isso é tão lindo, que chega a tirar lágrimas 😍🇧🇷

[@jcb6407]

Really Exquisite!! A nice Richness and as a Modern Dance Artist I couldn't stop seeing Movement and Imagery in my Spirit as I hear this.

[@johndglynn]

This is what Debussy meant when he said: “Music is the arithmetic of sounds as optics is the geometry of light.”

[@richardsimplon8772]

I did not know this aphorism, "Music is the silence between the notes" is another good one by Debussy.

[@Niekoue]

Mathematicly speaking, wavefunctions form a vector space, and thus sound does in some ways behave like numbers.

[@richardcarew4708]

ahhh.. the mathematics of music... it's the mathematics of the Universe.. and the 92 + elements of the periodic table I am not alone.. far out man

[@robertocrudo1967]

funny thing I began in 1986 to study mathematics at university shortly after having composed (completely without knowing what I was doing :-D as I went to conservatory some years later) 2 homages to Debussy for guitar (1983 and 1985, this latter is also on my yt channel)... anyway she's a great artist, fantastic performer and I bet also a wonderful person

[@MrDannyg77]

Beautiful and talented woman beautiful setting and beautiful music. It can’t get any better than this.

[@flashtheoriginal]

Gulp. Tender, yet strong, structured yet free. That WAS, IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE, emotional

[@GlenGarcia1961]

Tears in my eyes. Thank you.

[@morenopessoa]

que sucessão mais tênue e doce de harmônicos. ahhh, a leveza!

[@Auridian]

Eu concordo plenamente.

[@morenopessoa]

@@Auridian, né? 🎵🎶

[@chrisandersen5635]

This feels like stepping back in time. The light, the setting. Most of all the music. You make Debussy sit so naturally across the guitar. Amazing.

[@jamesmalcolmcobb4160]

this is greatest arrangement ever done for solo guitar. Astounding in it's completeness on the smallest of polyphonic instruments. Hard to believe how all the voices are there... even though I'm watching it right in front of my eyes. Roxane has gone beyond her incredible technique and conveyed the exquisite beauty of this piece. Ya can't ask for more than that. Debussy would be proud...

[@ScottKeagy]

I love the spirit of taking beautiful pieces that seem impossible (or at least monstrously difficult) on guitar and then making them sound good. The finger spans, the arpeggios and chords with artificial harmonics (plucked with other fingers while thumb is busy on lower strings)... using them by necessity and not as a parlor trick. Folks who don’t play guitar can’t appreciate how difficult this is. I‘m going through a life phase of listening to very little classical guitar, but I get excited to see these performances. I hope your passion and life path enable you to keep making these wonderful works. Thank you for sharing them with the world.

[@netterstyl]

1. Great setting - the glassware just sparkles. 2. She really hangs herself out on a limb with this stuff...and lives to tell about it. One false move...and bam! - the whole piece is ruined. One just can't afford to mess this up in the slightest. She's got guts. Even given her incredible talent, this piece still takes a good amount of a steely constitution. 3. Don't burn your guitar and give up - be inspired by things like this. Be the best _you_ can be. Just practice - there's no excuse for failing to do that. If you do, I guarantee you - you'll discover you're better than you think you are.

[@chanmix51]

Madame, ces œuvres de Debussy se magnifient entre vos mains. Merci. Beaucoup.