Chaconne - BWV 1004 - Bach/Mearns, Alan Mearns - Guitar - Link to score in description ⬇️

[@sergioassad]

I haven't been nicely surprised as this for many many years! What an achievement! I heard it a couple of times already. There is so much in there that the surprises can't be absorbed with just one listening.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Is this THE Sergio Assad? 😳

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

What an honor that you’ve listened ❤️🙏

[@alward5678]

Amen

[@eriktempelman2097]

Wow, that's the best compliment yet! For all of you outside this particular loop: Sergio Assad, together with his brother Odair, is guitar royalty. In fact, both are genuine guitar deities. Check out their amazing recordings! Also, Sergio is an accomplished arranger. So, praise from the guitar god himself.

[@jeremyhickersonsalem]

was thinking as I listened how much the very creative trills ringing over across adjacent strings reminded me of an Assad recording.

[@RickBeato]

Absolutely stunning achievement my friend 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 Rick. You’re a true friend ❤️

[@steelframe]

Thanks, Rick for sending me here. . . Yes, I am stunned.

[@ryantheiron4191]

Here n subbed cos of Rick. Stunning work,You're a true artist,Alan. Wtf would we do without great music in our lives.

[@bettorup_]

Thank you for bringing me here today. WOW.

[@PepeGilSanchez]

Great arrangement for guitar! And this beautiful video reminds me to the film "tous les matins du mond" when Sainte Colombe plays viola da gamba for the spirit of his wife.

[@jessehumphrey4273]

I can't begin to explain what this version of Chaconne does to my mind. I've studied and played the Segovia version for many years, and it's become very much a part of me. This is an incredible arrangement, and it's so nice to hear the parts that I didn't even know should be there! My God man what made you do this? What a monumental task. Bach is smiling down on this one, well done sir.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

It just kind of happened ❤️

[@MikeFowlerguitars]

@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven Rick Beato brought me here. This version kept me here .. And smiling.

[@jayrussell26]

@@MikeFowlerguitars same

[@sluggo3slug]

Yes it truly is incredible. What a musician.

[@jayrussell26]

@@sluggo3slug kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp6pgpd9nadpldk He’s got a great instruction video here as well - brilliant description of why we should move fingers at the larger knuckle joint

[@giovannibuffa7858]

This guy is a genius. I am speechless.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@nicholasalexander3234]

Brahms on Bach: "On one stave, for a small instrument, the man writes a whole world of the deepest thoughts and most powerful feelings" Bach's sorrow and hope, ever honest and profound, a genius beyond compare, played and arranged by a master. Thank you.

[@seanoflynn5180]

I’m another one signposted here by Rick B. Mother of God! Classical isn’t really my thing but the artistry here is amazing and apparent to anyone with ears. Just in case any of us thought we had some game on the guitar, thanks for setting us straight, Alan.

[@FatherAntox]

Me too

[@musicmangm7572]

Awesome comment 😂

[@guitargirl7452]

Well said Sean. This is the difference of playing with such passion and skill and dedication vs loving music but having neither the time or technical ability to achieve this. If I had my time over again I sure would have dedicated more time to playing and music in general. This is Art. No question. Beautiful.

[@GoosePlaysGuitar]

That's what I meant to say in my post! 😀

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks, it means much more when someone who doesn’t listen to classical music enjoys something like this. Not all classical music is great but there are the great composers like Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy etc that are like The Beatles, Radiohead, The Strokes, The Pixies, Bob Dylan etc…you just gotta look for the good stuff 🙏❤️

[@editorjuno]

This is beyond any words I could possibly use to describe it, other to say that at nearly 75 I'm so grateful to have lived long enough to hear it. Thank you, sir, from the bottom of my Bach-loving heart!

[@fredrodriguez3913]

What an inspiring sentiment! To know the treasure of great music is among the greatest of life’s blessings.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Wow, thank you!

[@daalfemc]

I studied classic guitar and have a bachelors degree on it. Believe me fellows Alan is an amazing guitar player, Congrats Alan and thanks for sharing your art

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you Dan 🙏

[@gabebcn]

The world is definitely full of amazing classical guitarists… but this is ONE OF A KIND.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Gabriel

[@wearetemporary]

Phenomenal playing. The lightness and precision of your technique are just extraordinary. There’s so little tension in your playing, it’s all agility and control. Those cross string trills and campanella lines alone are just gorgeous.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 so much

[@HUnatuurkunde]

Agree! Alan's technique is impeccable

[@samswank]

I tried to have this in the background when I'm working in my shop but it' doesn't work. I can't focus on anything else, this music demands total attention. Absolutely breathtaking. 🙏🏻

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 for listening

[@robertoalexandre4250]

A very unique and original arrangement: Mr. Mearns has brought something brilliant and creative to the tradition of Chaconne arrangements such as those of Busoni, Segovia and more recently Paul Galbraight's phenomenal interpretation for his 8-string guitar. Conceptually sound and coherent and displaying a wide range of musical resources (from ornamentation, unique fingerings and harmonic enrichments) that reveal the performer's own deep musical cognition in tandem with Bach's original score. The issue here is not fidelity but a musical fusion between Mr. Mearns and Bach (a daunting task at the very least): this is a new Chaconne with its own beauty and pathos. The rendition should be heard as something very distinct from the many other fine Chaconne interpretations out there and without any preconceived ideas of historicity or "appropriate" approaches (i.e. people who disdain arrangements of Bach in lieu of the original) toward Bach on the guitar: Mr. Mearns has achieved a great musical result here, something as great (and even more unique) as what Busoni attempted with his own arrangement. Sure, one may perform just the notes in the score, but Bach's music (specifically the violin suites/partitas and cello suites) also allows this. Whatever one's preferences, this arrangement is awesome in all its aspects. All I can say is that he has pulled it off masterfully: both as a "co-composer" (recasting the original score) and as a performer in the pure spirit of the piece. An outstanding achievement in the history of the guitar.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you Roberto for your kind and thoughtful words! ❤️🙏

[@bjornlangoren3002]

I prefer this guitar arrangement to the piano performances I have heard, though.Every note is given respect, the dynamic range is measured and controlled, and we can focus on what we hear more than the athleticism of the piano prodigy.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@bjornlangoren3002 thank you 🙏

[@zbroyc11]

I’m still coming back to this after your posting it a year ago. Such a spectacular and moving interpretation. Mille Grazie Alan.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@AngelaGreben]

At the 15 second mark you know your in for a visual treat you're not used to.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@mojogaucho]

There's guitar playing and then there's this. On another level. You deserve ever ounce of success which I hope is coming your way. A big thankyou to Rick Beato for shining a light on this master.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@DaveCorsello]

This is now my favorite version of this piece. I'll try to explain a few of the reasons why. Everything is amazingly under control. Your tone is so even and pleasing throughout. There's absolutely no straining to get a big sound, and yet the sound gets very big (I understand that the instrument contributes to this, but over the years, even the greats on great instruments seem to me to have forcibly pushed this piece, whereas you have not needed to resort to that). Every line is utterly fluid. The right hand trills are absolutely astounding, inserted in places that seem impossible with beautiful phrasing. When I studied guitar in college in the 80s, Bream, Williams, Fisk, Boyd and Yamashita seemed millions of miles away. Now, through social media, I learned about you yesterday through Rick Beato, and here I am today leaving you a message. I'm grateful.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it Dave🙏

[@StevenBornfeld]

This ain't your daddy's Chaconne. What an achievement--bravo!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@SonicArtist313]

Can’t stop listening to this. Incredible!!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@franzferdinand5810]

Got sent by the BeatoMaster, stayed for the banger tunes!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks Franz!

[@robparisien]

Captures the essence of the chaconne perfectly in every way. Fascinating and hauntingly beautiful interpretation. If Bach could hear this… he would say “yes, that’s what I meant”. Thank you

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for your kind words Rob 🙏

[@talk2troy]

Im a Fan, just got here from Rick's video. SUBSCRIBED!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@yuyiya]

Likewise!

[@edwinsamuel7625]

You have made my 15.44 minutes of my life beautiful by listening to this music by great J.S Bach. Thank you ❤🙏🌹

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@TheSilentP-PfahlertCreative]

I was here before Rick Beato blew you up! Beautiful my friend!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for all your help and support Matt! ❤️

[@yuyiya]

Well, I'm guessing that anyone who listens to a 20-second sample is likely to hear something from the first three and a half minutes, and may be unconvinced this is music that _they_ want to hear. 😞 That would be their loss! At first, I was wondering "What is Rick Beato so excited about?", since the playing seemed workmanlike but not particularly impressive. (But that might just be the inadequate sound of this mid-price mobile phone.) Then the skies opened, the sun 🌞 came out and the angels sang! That totally dependable fingerwork never faltered as the dynamics swelled, roared and whispered. The inner voices were all audible, at any level. This is masterful execution _and_ arrangement! You clearly bring years of experience in building your skills, knowledge and musicality to this work. 👏 And yet nothing seems effortful or forced - it's still all _playing_ music. What 😊 joy! When I listen to this again, I'll look for what I missed the first three times. (Yes, today, straight after Rick Beato invited us here.) And I'm going to see see what I can steal from you, Alan Mearns, when playing this on keyboards, piano yes, but more particularly harpsichord. Still, I can't help but pity all those listeners who lost interest during the quiet, steady beginning of the piece!

[@stephenjohnson2006]

Incredible execution of a complex masterpiece. You must have the mind of a thousand bear traps.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Stephen

[@toohuman2]

This has become my favorite version of the Chaconne. Gorgeously played, with a very intimate and touching middle section. I'm currently learning Brahm's arrangement for the left hand on piano, but this is the version I listen to for a vision of the emotional arc of the piece.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much and best of luck as you enter the labyrinth! ❤️🙏

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

I’d thought about putting the arrangement in g minor for keyboard players.

[@toohuman2]

@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven If you get around to it, keyboard sheet music would be much appreciated! 🙏

[@toohuman2]

​@@AlanMearns-YesTheRavenHonestly I'll probably buy the guitar music just so I can see all the counterpoint you added 😅

[@fredrodriguez3913]

As a violinist, and awe-struck admirer of this masterwork, this is the most tasteful and musically faithful modern transcription that I believe I’ve ever heard. Mr. Mearns is truly a virtuoso instrumentalist, arranger and composer.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Aww that means a lot Fred. Cheers. And sorry for tinkering with your music! ❤️

[@yuyiya]

Tell us more, @Alan Mearns

[@yuyiya]

Please, where can we find your arrangements of Fred's music?

[@DocTommy1972]

Here because of Rick Beato. Staying. It contains everything I love about Bach.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Roger!

[@stevea7614]

I found John Williams in the 70’s and thanks to Rick Beato I’ve now found Alan Mearns. Simply beautiful!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks Steve! 🙏

[@neilsimmonds3831]

So I'm in Penang, Malaysia - feeling frazzled after a day of travel. I lay down and listened to this - breathing is deep and constant, heartbeat slow and strong, mind calm and focused. This is medicine isn't it? Superb. Bravo. 👏🙏

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@neilsimmonds3831 ❤️🙏

[@fredrodriguez3913]

Ok, I confess that I have listened to Alan’s Chaconne almost daily for the past month. I’m a lifetime classical music fan, and former orchestra violinist, and I am so delighted to to experience a whole new dimension of this masterwork, thanks to Alan’s brilliant atrangement and performance. I nominate this for “Best Original Adaptation Arrangement/Transcription of Baroque Music for 2022”

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@gabebcn]

Dear Alan, your performance of the Chaconne leaves me dumbfounded, marvelling at your fingers and your musicianship , every time I listen to it! Thank you so much for such a work of art, that honours the greatest musician who ever lived! 🙏

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

🙏🙏❤️

[@picksalot1]

Not since Segovia's transcription of the the Bach Chaconne, which is heavily influenced and inspired by Ferruccio Busoni's keyboard version of the piece, have I heard such a beautiful version of the Chaconne. The choice to use a Capo on the 2nd fret and finger the piece in E minor, worked very well. It seems to have leant itself very well to using Harp-style legato fingering for the fast passages that most guitarists struggle with to find a suitable solution. The expanded melodic voices and tasteful use of double-string trills also added a freshness to the piece that was a welcome surprise. Kudos for the lovely version and performance. 👍😎

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Kudos for noticing all those things!❤️

[@davidventura83]

I couldn't understand 95% of what you said, but my God you're right!

[@michaelfoxbrass]

What an interesting and insightful comment - to learn how a capo can be used to a piece’s advantage - especially to those of us who don’t play guitar.

[@LFUFMNX]

It sounds amazing in E minor with the capo. One question - does 3=f#?

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

That's amazing...she poured that liquid without it making a single sound. In all seriousness though, one of the best versions of this incredible piece I have ever heard, bravo.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

😂

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

She’s a ghost. That’s ghost-water!

[@FrankWarnerWords]

Rick sent me. Lovely, thank you.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@sideshowlol]

Like that! 👏👏👏 😎

[@BestBassTabs]

Each phrase is more beautiful than the last. So rich and emotive. Amazing dynamics, tone n articulation. Perfection.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Mark

[@erict1917]

I love the use of open strings in this arrangement to produce a harp-like effect in this wonderful performance.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@erict1917 🙏❤️

[@scottgray493]

I wish I had the words to express how grateful I am to have heard such a moving, emotional passionate, rendition of this piece. I'm absolutely floored with how beautiful and magical I was taken away and escaped where I was. Thank you so much.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@Deepspace_Music]

Around the 5.18 minute mark onward, answers and revelations start coming from the music. This guy is unbelievable. I listened to the John Williams version after this, just to check reality and I was left a bit cold. I've listened to this version multiple times now. Just wow.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@realbser1956]

Rick Beato asked us to subscribe so I have. Your playing is beautiful.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for taking time to listen!🙏

[@karelneelis7667]

Beautiful new arrangement of this J.S. Bach masterpiece ! The way this piece can be played, is in progress again !

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@downtowndaveshedd4686]

Thank you Rick Beato for recommending this artist. I just purchased Alan Mearns CD of Bach…..what a phenomenal guitarist and arranger. I hope your promotion of Mr. Mearns brings him the recognition and acclaim he deserves.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Dave!

[@_Michiel_]

Every time I see you I am amazed by your technique. It doesn't come closer to perfection than this. Almost imperceptible movement of the right hand while the left hand expresses rest and ease. I can only imagine the dedication it took to attain this level. Deep, deep bow to you!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@kennywood6434]

As a pianist, I must admit that I've never heard the chaconne played on guitar. It's a beast isn't it? Busoni transcribed it for piano, as you may be aware and it's insanely difficult, but one of my favorite pieces to play... especially when I want to lose myself elsewhere for a bit. Then again, Bach, in general, is always a favorite get away (and one of my passions). Your playing is, absolutely, brilliant, sir. The way, for example, you let things breathe (and sing) with the variation beginning at 10:19 all the way to 11:45 (and then the fall into the next variation!) ... simply gorgeous! This is a beautiful recording. Bravo, Mr. Mearns!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 Kenny

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

(For your thoughtful, observations) yes Bach has been a cathedral I’ve claimed “sanctuary” in these past few years!

[@grantleighton5346]

Rick said GO...and he's not wrong.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@WilliamCHyland]

A big part of the magic of this piece is the way you play such intricate passages with such a casual air. No wasted motion, no body histrionics, just beautiful music.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@conallmckayguitar]

Remarkable arrangement and performance. This is to the guitar what Busoni's is to the piano. I admire the fact that you have not suffered from the usual fear of instrumentalists to effectively re-compose parts of this work by adding new voices (real or implied) and treating the arpeggio sections in a more adventurous and previously unheard of way rather than do what many do: play the violin version with an additional bass note here & there. You should sell this arrangement as by Bach-Mearns: I'm sure there are many guitarists who would love to try it.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@Pawdee]

Rick Beato sent me, subscribed!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@neilstewart.acousticguitar1313]

Beautiful. Like others, as a practitioner, Segovia's nine pages have articulated the whole gamut of my life's emotions from early teens to now. Beautiful arrangement, the video illustrating the central part that love, beauty, tenderness, passion, loss play in the three chapters of this Song to Living. Only Paul Galbraith's transcription and performance ( for Brahms guitar ) has equalled this for originality.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@ianmitchell6]

Alan, I know the music and some great composers consider it to be the greatest piece ever written; originally for solo violin. You’ve done something beautiful by exercising the freedom this music invites. I was moved to tears and thank you for your courage to make it art and bring something deeper to us.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much Ian 🙏

[@tobiaslarsson9013]

The Chaconne! The best piece of music ever written for a solo intrument! This version is very refreshing. I like the added voices and deharmonisations :). Maybe not true to the original, but whatever.....

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@paavojumppanen914]

what I find particularly noticeable in your playing is how well you bring out the individual voices and the balance you have between them. Also the way in which you effortlessly shift focus from one voice to another when required.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening attentively 🙏❤️

[@ldang1510]

Thank you so much for sharing your guitar performance in this Chaconne classical guitar. I’ve heard lots of performance and yours is one of the BEST. It moved people heart and soul with your playing. ❤️🎻🎹🎼🎸❤️

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening ❤️🙏

[@ldang1510]

I just saw your classical books and CDs. I would like to order them very soon. Thank you so much!🙏❤️🎹🎸🎼🎻

[@ldang1510]

I’ve placed the order of your Classical book arrangement and your CD. Thank you so much and have a great day, Alan🎼🎻🎸🎹❤️

[@AlexandreLuiz-ph8ns]

This is beyond incredible sir.😮😳 Thank you so much for this arrangement

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening ❤️🙏

[@enamulhoque227]

Rick brought me here. Outstanding.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@sevkirsaliyesi]

I unsuccessfully try to play this piece for years, here is this guy not just only nails the technique, dynamics and phrasing but also he dares to make alterations to the greatest composer ever lived. scariest part is these alterations are so nice that you can't even remotely protest the changes he made. if you are a guitarist and you want your ego crashed, this is the video

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening 🙏

[@Heo_Kyeon]

The arrangement I've been dreaming of for a long time has become a reality. This is a testament to what would have happened if Bach had arranged an unaccompanied violin piece on the keyboard. The active use of ornaments (which mostly replace dynamics), which are not used in violins but are frequently used in keyboards, suspended notes and acciaccatura, and rearrangement of voices are evidence of this. I'm not sure what he used the capotasto for, but it adds a polyphonic effect by making the guitar sound even more distinct. I think this presents an important paradigm in guitar arrangement for baroque music.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 so much for your thoughtful words ❤️

[@teemlee51]

Segovia, Ted Williams..."thanks I'll keep my beer in hand, thank you'. 3500 subs in the last 2 hours. So well deserved!!!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@Katatopianos]

So beautiful!!! How he manages to create that harp like quality of his tone is beyond me. It’s so clean, so clear. What an absolutely amazing guitarist!!!!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Wow, thank you!

[@deniswastaken]

Wow !! your guitar playing is really amazing. I am one of the subscriber of Rick Beato. He posted a video about you today from where I found you. I just wanted to say that you have some very great skills and your guitar playing technique is really very great.

[@institutfurtiefenwahrheit]

Me too.

[@空小人物]

Me three

[@indigdesign]

Ditto

[@thegoodlightllc4093]

Bravo

[@GizzyDillespee]

Charlie Delta Foxtrot

[@luisgpr1]

Rick Beato brought me here. Amazing musicianship made me a fan.

[@luisgpr1]

Just watching this is a masterclass of how to play guitar without finger tension whatsoever.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@brookeaday9423]

The Chaconne is a true masterpiece work of Bach, stolen and made better by the guitar (originally for the violin). Great job with your Cap II version. I do like the rumble of the low E to capture the full range of the guitar and the range of emotions this piece takes you. 7:48 mark is kind of the reflective/acceptance stage of the piece. All elements of life/loss are captured in this 15 minutes of brilliance. Listen for it: bargain, depression, denial, anger, acceptance. Real players work on this piece for years..... and play it for a lifetime. yeah, i'm a big fan of this piece!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks Brooke, you’re right!

[@jamesturner519]

You deserve every accolade in the world. This is unreal musicianship. And that Bottelli guitar is one of the most lovely I've ever heard.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 sir

[@benjaminniemczyk]

A stirring and brilliant arrangement. Everything is there: the notes, the ornaments, the expression. But there is something else, something mysterious and wonderful that Mr. Mearns brings to this enriching work. The inner beauty, the eternal thoughts and emotions of the composer. I believe Bach would love this authentic, true and probing take on his masterpiece.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 for your kind words

[@eriktempelman2097]

Seconded. Bach would share the tears of joy we all shed when listening to this incredible achievement.

[@davidsinger809]

No words … it won’t get any better ….for all who suffer from losses …it gives a waving hand of love 🙏

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤️🙏

[@jamestonini2967]

Thanks to Rick Beato for the invitation to witness a true Master at his craft! Dear Alan, your performance of the Chaconne is second to none, absolutely brilliant. While listening, I felt tears welling up in my eyes, I can only imagine that the Maestro (Bach) himself would weep with joy at hearing your performance of his masterpiece! BRAVO my friend. 🙏🏻🙌🏻 ❤️

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks James 🙏❤️

[@davidperezmarin8865]

Bach is the evidence of the existence of God. Amazing.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤

[@nucemgd]

Rick Beato sent me here...subscribed

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@MartinRew]

I absolutely love this interpretation of the Chaconne. I have never heard it played like this. You truly make the piece sing, in a truly melodic manner. Martin

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@MartinRew ❤️🙏

[@squeakeththewheel]

If stranded on an island with only one person's music, it has to be Bach, even though I'm not a big classical fan. He transcends all. And if I had only one instrument it has to be guitar, though I'm not a big fan of classical guitar. This recording puts it all together.

[@bernios3446]

"If stranded on an island with only one person's music, it has to be Bach, even though I'm not a big classical fan. He transcends all. " Ha, I could have said that, word by word :-)

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks so much🙏you’re very kind!

[@squeakeththewheel]

@@bernios3446 Sweet!

[@lagunaboy2006]

Absolutely breathtaking performance! I've never heard this transcription of Bach's Chaconne before, and it's truly captivating. The addition of the video flashbacks deepens the emotional impact, making this Bach masterpiece feel even more sentimental and profound.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@lagunaboy2006 I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏❤️

[@tomgilletteLeftRightYoga]

Crying and tears just keep coming. So moving, tender and brilliant. I very deep bow to you Alan for keeping the faith all these years. What a teaching that is! Thank you Rick.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Tom

[@Deepspace_Music]

This human is incredible. I love the emotion that comes from his playing. I'm an experienced musician, and i've rarely been moved this much.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@maritntaylor2442]

as someone who cannot possibly overstate my love for Bach's Chaconne, this is such a different arrangement from the few standard that are out there. Incredible execution from both arrangement and playing. I cannot thank you enough for posting this.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@Prissypants_itsAFamilyNameOkay]

Beato sent me! Bravo!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏 Michael

[@Onemanband410899]

I don't usually comment on KZbin videos, but I am in complete awe of everything you've done in this video. What a joy to my ears! The dynamics, the timbre changes with your picking hand, the flawless navigation of moving melodies and bass lines, the double string trills, and that STUNNINGLY beautiful harp-like run at 14:41... AMAZING!!! So incredibly tasteful. Thank you for all of the hard work you put into this performance. I can't fathom how your creative mind came up with this arrangement, but it truly is a gift to us all! 🙏

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 Michael for your kind and thoughtful words. ❤️

[@MosleyHarmless]

I can only hope to listen to you play live one day. This is beyond any praise I can think of.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@IndieRockerForever]

Rick Beato sent me hear

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

❤

[@paavopietarila3390]

I'm as drunk as a skunk but I have to say that this is the bestest most emotion-shitting version of this dance that I never heard. Thank you, sir. You truly know your shit.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@paavopietarila3390 😂

[@torbjornsvedberg3486]

Yes, Beato sent me too. I am so glad he did. You performance is stunning, organic and lovely. Thanks.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you Torbjorn!

[@johanngeorge9185]

Rick beato sent me here great work

[@rudiverhoeven1670]

Bravo !!! Soul stirring. Such depth of feeling and perfection. Such great gifts from the Master himself continuing to flow, through your hands, advancing the Original right here and now.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 Rudi!

[@2kanchoo]

There's technical ability and emotive ability. When someone comes along that can perfectly and expertly combined both so that we mere plebs can hear and feel the music as it was intended. That's truly something special. Beautiful work.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 for your kind words

[@oscarmiller6041]

Hi Alan Mearns. Your playing is exquisitely beautiful. I can only imagine the hard work and joy that you experienced in composing this arrangement. You are very gifted and an inspiration to musicians worldwide.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@user-vxymoqm]

諸君、帽子を脱ぎ給え 彼こそ天才だ シュウマンの言葉に ふさわしい演奏です。 唯一無二のシャコンヌです。アランさんのような演奏は煌く奇跡を感じます。ありがとうございました。心に届いてます。 令和５年７吉日　 　　　　　　　　ただし

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

🙏

[@user-vxymoqm]

こちらこそ感謝してます。２回目の返信 アランさんありがとう。

[@ferdberfle5069]

Beautifully played sir! Beato was right, you are a gem. Hope his video on you brings you many more subscribers!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks Ferd 🙏

[@HansWurst-eg8xm]

When I heard your interpretation of the Chaconne the first time I sticked to it for weeks, but finally came back to enjoy the closer to original interpretations. With a little distance now I must say, your work is fantastic. I specially enjoy the extra counterpoint a little more over the ornamentation. For me it is another piece than the one Bach wrote - but I think, he may have enjoyed yours too. Your connection to and understanding of the Chaconne seems genuinly intimate to me, which is, what this masterpiece deserves. Love it ❤

[@lanreb920]

Almost moved to tears listening to this awesome rendition of this magnificent piece of music. Thanks Rick Beato for the hint, this is such a precious gem... Greetings from Sri Lanka 💕

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Greetings 🙏

[@theobenjamin]

Absolutely stunned to hear your fantastic transcription of this masterpiece! Shoutout to Rick Beato for bringing this genius to notice 🙌

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening

[@ivanrojasreischel]

Saludos y admiración desde Santiago de Chile. Llegue aquí por la recomendación de Rick Beato. Perdón que le escriba en español pero necesitaba expresar mejor la emoción que me produjo el video de Rick y tu increíble arreglo e interpretación. Tantos artistas maravillosos que permanecen ocultos por un mercado sin visión. De verdad le deseo lo mejor y gracias por perseverar. Un abrazo fraterno.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Gracias 🙏 Ivan

[@annon5901]

I wept tears of pure joy. That's it.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏

[@ibji]

I'm giving this a thumbs up after 20 seconds in, I'm sure the rest will be just as good.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@delvemusic2524]

Loved every second of it. Your interpretation is very inventive and technically dynamic but my favourite thing is that in one reply, you said, 'it just happened'! Bravo and thank you!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks for listening 🙏

[@valleyforgeaudio8618]

Dear God, I feel like cutting my own hands off lol. That was the cleanest, most accurate, AND most musical classical guitar piece I've ever heard. I mean Bach is always such an intense listen, but this is interpreted and performed so 'right' I don't even have words! Bravo, sir.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Glad you liked it!

[@filipenevescurral]

This is simply mind-blowing...! Your playing and arranging is out of this world. The concept of the video is equally awesome, so closely aligned with the story from the piece and how it’s connected to Bach’s wife… very moving. Thank you so much. 🙏🏼

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

@@filipenevescurral ❤️🙏

[@blundgrenviolin]

The honor and grace you bring in your guitar arrangement both well suits the instrument and its voices, and pays honest homage to the violin and Bach's original composition. Something to behold. Thank you for this gem.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏

[@MoPomer]

Staggeringly great. And I've been listening to this piece for decades.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you 🙏 for listening

[@PhilipReevesMusic]

Superb! Wonderful playing. I am here thanks to Rick Beato.

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks Philip 🙏

[@wallace870]

Rick Beato… brought me here & I’m setting up a tent ⛺️ and campfire 🔥. Planning on being here for awhile 🤩. Such beautiful 🎸 playing 😊

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thanks 🙏