“Canon in D” on two Chapman Sticks by Cascade

[@darbydupree4056]

I have never heard of this instrument but it is so, so beautiful. Love this!!!!!

[@Cascademelodies]

There is still only 8000 Chapman sticks in the world and only 2000-3000 players. I’m so glad you enjoy our music 🎶

[@effiemooney8477]

Dear God, TY and bless you, sooo beautiful!!! Good days with your endevors!!! ❤❤❤

[@patb9463]

Hearing the separation and merging of the two equisite melodies touched me deeply ! 🤍

[@nerolsalguod4649]

Wow , wow , wow ! I can listen to you two all day and never get tired of it. Thank You !

[@psoidonym2389]

Never seen or heard these Chapman Sticks. But this is beautiful, magnetic music. Unbelievable that this instrument has not gathered more attention. Sounds a bit like Cembalo.

[@Cascademelodies]

The Chapman stick has only been around since the 70s and so far only about 8000 have been made. They have never really made it into mainstream music and therefore are very unknown. But the potential is there, they are wonderful instruments.:)

[@darbydupree4056]

@@Cascademelodiesyou are such wonderful musicians.

[@leomarshall4059]

This blows away all of the guitar arrangements I've heard over the years.

[@Cascademelodies]

Really glad you enjoyed it:)

[@brucetidwell7715]

Beautiful! 🥰😍💖💖💖

[@Starlight-iu7nt]

This is one of my favourite pieces of music and I this is the first time I have heard it played on these instruments. Absolutely magical!

[@madbrowndog4887]

One Chapman Stick sounds like a symphony. Two Chapman Sticks is a symphony squared!

[@Cascademelodies]

Four hands at the same time can create a lot of music, we sometimes have to be careful to not make it sound cluttered😁

[@arseniomata182]

A music made in Heaven... the best version.Thank you so much.GOD BLESS.

[@sorellman]

I did not know about the Chapman Sticks before I found your channel by the grace of the algorithm. So, the same algorithm brought to me a video made by Emmet Chapman himself some 15 years ago, explaining how he create the Stick and how it works. He put actually a lot of thinking into it, especially when it comes to tuning, and confessed that playing it is a real mental challenge. That explains why not a lot of musicians or bands are using it, even though is sounds amazing. You two seem to have no problems playing it. I see you have a 12-string, the darker wood, and a 10-string. I believe it also comes in an 8-string version.

[@Cascademelodies]

The Chapman stick is still very unknown, but it is such a beautiful instrument. You are right, not many musicians take on the challenge of learning the Chapman stick. I think one of the problems is that there is hardly any teachers, or online courses and learning material available for the Chapman stick. that’s why we just posted our first beginners tutorial video. we are working on creating an online course to help people get started on the Chapman stick. We both play the 12-string Grand Stick. The wood is just for looks and doesn’t make a difference in the sound. 😁 we prefer the grand in matched reciprocal tuning, it’s nice having those extra two strings.

[@sorellman]

@@Cascademelodies Thank you both for all your work and dedication. Sound, vibration frequency is the common language of the universe and has healing properties. I know musicians and I will recommend the Chapman stick and your videos.

[@hotminapurba2391]

​@@CascademelodiesThank you both. GOD bless You

[@keithbond9423]

@@Cascademelodies In addition to limited resources to learn the instrument, I think the other main obstacle is that there are no inexpensive entry level options. The instrument is too expensive for someone who is merely curious to give it a try. They have to be committed and serious about learning it. Yes, I know there are a few builders (ie. Krappy Guitars) who are less expensive than Chapman, but even they aren't quite low enough in price for a lot of the curious potential buyers who just want to give it a try. As for your performance, it was absolutely beautiful. You two did a great job. I first discovered the instrument about 5 or so years ago. I see it show up here and there, but it is definitely largely unknown. I spent a little bit of time in Lindau about 35 years ago. Beautiful place.

[@blackbarfitnessinc3235]

Truly beautiful and beautifully done together.

[@Cascademelodies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevedolesch9241]

Awesome! The Canon in D is by far my all time hit! This version is awesome!

[@Cascademelodies]

So glad you enjoyed our version:)

[@stevedolesch9241]

@@Cascademelodies Steffi and Mark, Sound of Silence just popped up and agaiin YEP! 😀

[@williamhershey9713]

Major goosebumps listening to this!

[@sorethumb07]

Bravo 👏 👏 👏 Thank you!!

[@Cascademelodies]

Our pleasure!

[@LorettaWilliams-op3nx]

This song is enchanting regardless what it is played on, but on these instruments...wow!

[@Cascademelodies]

I’m glad you feel that way:)

[@ninabarnard5866]

Never heard or seen this instrument but what an incredible sound. You do it justice.

[@Cascademelodies]

It’s called a chapman stick:) you can find out more about it on our website markwhitelive.com

[@VickiBowers]

I SO LOVE the sound of the Chapman Stick, and WOW, what these guys did with it here - Heavenly sounds!

[@victorquincanon4933]

You got a couple tears out of me.

[@Cascademelodies]

That’s the desired effect😁

[@jacquelinelinfoot7501]

This piece suits the 2 Chapman Sticks so well 😁

[@salhanas1029]

Beautiful...

[@blickfang3751]

The shots of Steffi with the sky as the background are beyond epic

[@Cascademelodies]

It was a good camera angle ☺️

[@d.b.4321]

I know it takes a lot of time and work & love! But you both have a gift from God.. ✌️❤️🙏🙏Thankyou very much

[@Cascademelodies]

It definitely takes a lot of work and discipline. Thank you for your compliment. I’m so glad you enjoyed this video.

[@ReinhardWolff-zu4jb]

Nun habt Ihr bereits vor 2 Jahren in Lindau gespielt und heute sehe ich Euch als Duo bei einem Feiertagsausflug wieder am Lindauer Hafen. Die Klänge Eurer Musik zogen sanft und anmutig über den gesamten Hafenvorplatz und haben die Zuhörer angelockt. Zarte und eindrucksvolle Musikstücke, meisterhaft mit diesen grandiosen Instrumenten, die ich hier das erste Mal betrachten konnte. - Und zwei junge Leute, die diese Instrumente mit Liebe spielen und durch den ihnen innenwohnenden Ausdruck der Musik in den Zuhörer eindringen. Einfach toll und ich musste mir einfach direkt vor Ort eine solche Musik-CD kaufen. Romantische Musik, die man auch noch im Alter von nunmehr 75 Jahren gern hört und die nur zu empfehlen ist. - Ich war der Allgäuer, der nur "Sächsisch, aber nicht Angelsächsisch sprechen kann" und bin wirklich begeistert. Macht weiter so, auch wenn die täglichen Dinge in der Darbietung Eurer Musik sozusagen "a capella" vor eher zufällig vorbeikommendem Publikum, viel Mut, aber auch Ausdauer und Gewissenhaftigkeit in der Umsetzung erfordern. - Schon toll, dass es in unserer heutigen Welt solche jungen Menschen mit Ideen, musikalischem Können, Ausdauer und wirklicher Ausstrahlungskraft gibt. All das gibt auch mir wieder Mut, das Leben positiv zu betrachten. Danke dafür

[@winstonfox4457]

Brilliant

[@Cascademelodies]

Thanks!

[@AliciaButcherEhrhardt]

Ethereal and perfectly rendered.

[@deniserb4754]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@rosachacin6194]

Bellísimo Gracias 🙏

[@geried.]

Prima, Danke.

[@ericrathbun1779]

This is the most beautiful music ever!

[@Cascademelodies]

What a nice compliment. Thank you ☺️

[@mwblackbelt]

So beautiful, guys!!!

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you!☺️

[@mwblackbelt]

@Cascademelodies I have shared this video with several people. The arrangement and playing are truly amazing!

[@dooglemcfrugal7307]

First time I have ever seen this instrument and WOW !

[@Cascademelodies]

There is still only about 8000 that exist in the world, so they are not very common:)

[@sophsdtr]

I am curious if the other 7998 are in museums? You both are amazing. ❤

[@anniewagner9111]

This calms my heart so much!! You have been blessed by God with the soul of music! I hope you see Him in it!❤

[@stellifriends7785]

astonishing how full and complex the sound of just two instruments.

[@masterninjahda]

Absolutely amazing. That was our wedding song almost 29 years ago. I've heard some beautiful versions. But this....thanks....I'm now need tissues lol. Such a beautiful rendition. I will have to show this to my wife. Thank you so much for making me smile!

[@Cascademelodies]

Thanks for listening:) I played mini weddings with this song. Very beautiful one to walk down the aisle to. Really glad you enjoyed it:)

[@lindabentleygrantham5930]

I'm swept away... beautiful

[@nunogomes5281]

Greetings from Timor leste 🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱

[@davidperkins9020]

WORDS FAIL ME

[@garypriestley3886]

My thoughts exactly!!! 🙌

[@Hoebusch1]

Einfach nur schön! Ich denke, Johann Pachelbel wäre begeistert gewesen ...

[@taniasotolongo2390]

Beautiful 😍🥰. God bless you 🙏😘❤️👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹

[@johnjenkins2315]

Sublime. There’s something magical about the Chapman Sticks 😊. Greetings from New Zealand.

[@suzanneanderson6921]

Good morning from Portland Texas!

[@jerediashka]

Very beautiful! Bravo!

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you very much!

[@lpeterman]

Cool breezes and stiff fingers notwithstanding, that was beautifully played. Pachelbel would be proud. Well done.

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you very much!

[@jimmystewart3288]

Just came across your music, very, very nice......Thank You.

[@YippeePlopFork]

Just finished watching your rendition of Hotel California and KZbin got it right (for a change) and brought me here. I play cello and guitar but this sound is so much more interesting (and beautiful) to me! Well done ❤️ Subscribed!

[@ivanswan2346]

So beautiful, thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful music 🎶 God bless you both, safe travels

[@Cascademelodies]

Thanks for listening

[@DebbieCleveland-l3o]

Still my favorite. I just love it.

[@carldori6172]

Well Played, thank you.

[@krishnamahadevan9944]

Utterly beautiful! A lovely duet. x

[@andrewpalmer6821]

I first heard the Stick from a busker in Bournemouth, England 35 years ago. I was captivated and never forgot. This is a beautiful take on a classic, the Stick plays it so well. Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is my all time favourite classic. I play it on the piano and would love to hear it on the Stick.

[@Cascademelodies]

Very pretty please:) so glad you enjoyed our Canon in D:)

[@andrewpalmer6821]

I'm learning to play this on the piano. I've just played along with you. I still need lots of practice!

[@jennyreif1108]

Lovely..💕

[@randalbuhler9042]

You're truly an inspiration and have enlightened me in musical possibilities, which drives me even more to go back to my music that I gave up over 40 years ago!😢😮 Play the music in your soul never stop playing and keep inspiring the world 🤟🤔😍💯‼️

[@Cascademelodies]

A lot of my friends are right I’m glad we could inspire you a little bit. Music is our therapy. ♥️

[@randalbuhler9042]

@@Cascademelodies With the instrument that you play, I'm curious if you can shred since you play something different in the instrument world, then what is normally considered an accepted😳🤔⁉️

[@MrKevinsalins]

Enjoyed the music.thanks

[@Cascademelodies]

Thanks for listening:)

[@peteranderson6295]

Pachelbels wunderbarer Canon in D Dur vor so traumhafter Kulisse in Szene gesetzt, einfach zum dahin schmelzen😊

[@Cascademelodies]

Really glad you enjoyed our rendition:)

[@noddytiddlywinks6873]

STUNNING .BEAUTIFUL

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you! 😊

[@sanfelipeTXapl02]

Beautiful!

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oanelloanell7314]

Merci beaucoup pour votre belle interprétation dans le froid... Elle est magique et magnifique 🤗... Et Merci Merci pour la nature avec tous ces arbres plantés 🌱... Notre belle terre en a tant besoin !🙏 Les arbres sont le poumon de notre planète !... 🌿 Merci pour votre talent et pour vos actions... 💓☘️

[@steffenriedel2022]

My daughter and granddaughter were also listening in Lindau today. It's a pity I wasn't there.

[@Cascademelodies]

Next time;) happy to play for you:)

[@barbarareder5167]

Wunderschönes Lied,nettes Paar und so jung und so verliebt möchte ich auch noch Mal sein !❤❤

[@johnduffy6546]

WOW! That was beautiful

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@paulweston3461]

Simply beautiful

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you! 😊

[@per-axelstenstrom1886]

So heavenly beautiful!!!

[@75child17]

Majestic to say the least!!!.... Bravo!!!!

[@mariefrancine9192]

🌹❣️🤩👍🌟Un immense merci pour ce partage....ça fait un bien fou

[@johnlegge254]

Beautifully done!

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you very much!

[@johnsanner8388]

One of my favorite classical pieces that.

[@rediofavetta2880]

Hi 🖐️ I just saw you on Facebook playing Canon in D. You are amazing 🤩 🤩 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Congratulations. Your music 🎶 excites me so much. Keep it up. Of course I subscribed.

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you so much!!

[@LattiLatteyer]

Weiter so , ihr seit super !!! Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland von einem Musikerkollegen.

[@philgoulding5219]

Absolutely Fantastic Presentation!!! Love the Canon and the way you two play is such a treat!! Thank you!!!

[@Cascademelodies]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulg.pollakpanske4229]

Exceptional

[@irenemona]

Impressiive and inspiring ❤

[@NicoleBaillie-kl4it]

Les sonorités sont merveilleusement envoûtantes

[@Cascademelodies]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, thank you:)

[@emilyswank6621]

Perfect

[@juliehouser9361]

so beautiful

[@tracyjohnson3891]

So absolutely beautiful...I am moved to tears.

[@Cascademelodies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariefrancine9192]

👏bravissimo !!

[@BlackNed51]

I used to love listening to this by my grandson on the piano, now I have started trying to learn the harp so thank you for the inspiration.

[@Cascademelodies]

You're very welcome! Keep on playing;)

[@lloyd4land]

Lovely tune and great location with the gum trees and birds tweeting.

[@Cascademelodies]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adrianmatteri]

Thankyou!!! Gracias!!!

[@Cascademelodies]

You're welcome!😉

[@ronaldomadrebien7045]

Met you in the Grassmarket a few weeks ago, lovely sound, glad I got your details 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Cascademelodies]

That was such a fun time in Edinburgh. Really glad you enjoyed the music. Stay in touch:)

[@dorisvogt4672]

Heute habe ich Euch an diesem Platz in Lindau gelauscht..ihr seid fantastische Künstler. Vielen Dank für Eure bezaubernde Musik

[@Cascademelodies]

Vielen Dank:) das freut mich so sehr.

[@FRIENDLYNEIGHBORHOODWRITERMAN]

Such a wonderful rendition. Keep up the great work.

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

Thanks for planting the trees and thanks for your incredible music... never seen your instruments before.

[@Cascademelodies]

Glad you like it!:) thanks for watching

[@bryanborough3260]

Lovely performance and rendition - so soothing to listen to with wake-up factor.

[@calvinbass1839]

Well played. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you! You too!

[@TravellingGull]

Absolutely magical, stunning adaptation of a beautiful piece of music

[@valeriefitzgerald5888]

Beautiful music well played on unusual instruments!

[@Cascademelodies]

Thanks for listening

[@junarwertz4819]

😊 awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@head5616]

Very Nice - Thanks

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you too!

[@ladislavmatejka4581]

Simply divine 👍❤️

[@billcook7483]

After watching your stunning performance of Hotel California earlier today I had to dig out more of your vids for a listen. Found this and wi-fi'd it through my hi fi system and played it LOUD . Have to tell you that my neighbour called round complaining , he said it wasn't loud enough and would I turn it up and play it again ! I did, it sounds truly awesome . We'd never heard of a Chapman Stick before, I think you've just acquired a new fan base in my neighborhood. Compliments from England 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@AugustusTitus]

Great performance!

[@johnwalker6460]

My favourite song of all time and played magnificently.

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you, always a classic :)

[@chuper28]

Congratulations! Beautifully performed! I love Chapman stick and happened to spend a couple of weeks in Lindau in 2015!

[@Tiger804]

❤Beautiful peaceful and tranquility sounding from the Canon Suite, that you play so well and one of my favourites in the classical music lists.👌👍👏👏👏👏🌹 🌹

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SharonSnyder-t9x]

One of my favorite songs and you play it so beautifully. Thank you!

[@Cascademelodies]

Thank you very much!

[@peteranderson6295]

Musik verbindet einfach ohne Worte soooo wunderschön. Kann euch stundenlang lauschen.❤

[@Cascademelodies]

Freut uns dass es dir gefällt, danke 😁

[@omrarnc6061]

So good

[@tideofamoleculeweonceknew5935]

3 chapman sticks would be a great bundle if theyd be able to be in harmony. Great work you two.

[@Cascademelodies]

Wow, I have enough of a hard time arranging 4 hands without getting in each others way. 😅

[@billcook7483]

After watching your stunning performance of Hotel California earlier today I had to dig out more of your vids for a listen. Found this and wi-fi'd it through my hi fi system and played it LOUD . Have to tell you that my neighbour called round complaining , he said it wasn't loud enough and would I turn it up and play it again ! I did, it sounds truly awesome . We'd never heard of a Chapman Stick before, I think you've just acquired a new fan base in my neighborhood. Compliments from England 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@Cascademelodies]

That just made my day! 😁 Thank you so much for sharing this little story with us! We’ll keep the music coming ♥️

[@thomasjoseph4718]

Agree it has to be played loud.

[@jerediashka]

Очень красиво! Браво!

[@Cascademelodies]

Glad you enjoyed it :)