Clair de Lune - Debussy

Clair de Lune, from the Suite Bergamasque by Claude Debussy, performed by pianist Marnie Laird of Brooklyn Duo.
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Since Patrick is away on tour with his OTHER group (Break of Reality) for a month, we were forced to dig into our archives for a video to post while he's away! We had a little extra time during our very first BD studio session last spring, so Marnie took to the piano and we caught her in the act. Don't worry though, cello lovers, because we have some awesome DUO videos planned for when Patrick gets back! As always, thanks for watching. :)
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[@MarkerInTheSand]

I honestly think this is the most beautiful piece of music ever written.

[@Anonymous-re9fd]

MarkerInTheSand same here, no doubt!

[@Anonymous-re9fd]

MarkerInTheSand especially 2:01

[@davidd6218]

that's a very big statement, maybe it's true :)

[@TheJazzMemoir]

Try Bach prelude N.1

[@igorjanoti]

I Think too!

[@sesfeir]

If this is not the most beautiful music ever created, I don’t know what is

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

Everything sad and beautiful about being alive was captured in this song forever. I tear up every time I hear it. No joke.

[@Saptobn21]

can you describe why you can feel that in this song. thanks

[@Apples4244]

I think I was 22yo when I first heard this song, would’ve been sometime in 1989. (I’m 56 now) My roommate had a CD of various piano artist and I played it on a whim on our CD player, a new technology at the time. Very clean and noiseless. I remember becoming so emotional while listening to it and on about the third or fourth replay I began to cry, it was so longing and beautiful. As a young man I felt silly crying over a song, so I changed the CD to something else, probably rock. It wasn’t the last time I’ve been moved to tears by a song, but definitely the first. I love remembering that experience. So, yeah, if Debussy had only ever composed one song, ever… Thank you, Mr. Debussy.

[@tnoender]

Books and a piano , this would be my favorite room

[@noyonikabagchi9824]

Honestly I can't choose what I like more.. The music, the people or that BEAUTIFUL ROOM HOME TO ALL THOSE LOVELY BOOKS

[@parkedawn]

Noyonika Bagchi All of it is perfection.

[@michelrodrigues110]

Loved the floors. Simple plywood gave texture, softness and great looking.

[@marklilley589]

You can never have too many books.

[@joseabnerdelgiudice8880]

Si, hermoso lugar para tocar el Claro de Luna.

[@tria6638]

You don't know what those books are about. They could suck ass. They could be those novels about gay werewolves and vampires making out. You don't know.

[@ChristianGorm]

This is possibly the best ever version of Clair de Lune I have ever heard - and I have heard a lot. This is utter perfection: the pace, the softness yet firm as well... Thank you!

[@BrooklynDuo]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mojita8815]

I think so too!!! This is very very close to perfection...right speed, right intention, right dynamics, right feeling, right interpretation, right approach, right sensibility. Stunning, amazing!!! Greetings from an Italian oboist :D

[@narumarcus]

I totally agree!!! This interpretation it's the best i ever heard, thanks soo much!!!

[@janicefeny2223]

I AGREE...I was actually moved to tears💕🎵🎶!!!

[@ayokay123]

Paul Barton's is quite excellent as well. Look it up.

[@samturner3242]

Absolutely the best performance of Claire de Lune I have seen! Tempo and emotion is just perfect.

[@paulandkat314]

This performance is extraordinary and so is the sound of the piano, the tuning and the microphone choice and microphone placement. Best I've ever heard... Only in my dreams could I play this Debussy masterpiece as well as Marnie Laird. Bravo!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Agree , the effort to record a piano accurately is very difficult , they nail it over and over.

[@nheelaannora5273]

totally agree this performance is just extraordinary and what also really impressed me was the rhythm she could keep through the whole song. Plus the quality of the piano's rec.

[@eugabgomes]

''Music is the silence between the notes.''

[@khainiennguyen9774]

cages 4'33 ;)

[@Tube-yo9tj]

Is this shade

[@CaneFumatore]

In a world without light control there are no stars to see.

[@LuminousIris]

it's an literal quote from Debussy

[@GrzlyBeard]

"music is the silence between notes" 🤔 Listened to a few covers and often times they play too fast. Messing with the tempo of this beautiful piece seems to take away from it's enchantment. You're definitely onto something there.

[@maizainatunnufusmohdjaffar3025]

This music whispered to me, " hey love, don't give up, life has its ups and downs and the storm shall pass. "

[@frankesposito2182]

Well Said !!!

[@thenakedsingularity]

No matter how many times you hear this piece, it's never enough. Debussy was such a genius.

[@tinkahal6547]

Debussy was way ahead of his time, this rendition is just perfection. Never gets old ❤❤❤

[@irene4733]

My Dad has always said that it takes a good player to learn this song, but someone with sheer musical talent to play it with the expression that was intended. And you certainly have captured that expression. Absolutely beautiful!

[@natalis6586]

ΕΧΑCTLY. I feel like most other versions on youtube are just plain wrong.

[@howardchasnoff208]

It is not a song. That is a term developed by iTunes that represents any selection of recorded music.It is a movement of a suite. It is a piece of music. Debussy wrote songs. This is not a song

[@peterwinterton4342]

ITS NOT A SONG!

[@Michaelas10sk8]

@@howardchasnoff208 Or, more generally, it is a composition.

[@liliagois974]

Uma música maravilhosa. Meu pai me ensinou a ouví-la.

[@scottferris6309]

Without a doubt, the finest version of Clair de Lune I have ever heard! Simply exquisite!

[@jonahpaz.]

When I listen to this I feel like someone broke my heart and put the pieces over a bed of roses.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

「Clair de Lune 」 is the culmination of Debussy's aesthetics . I just am intoxicated with her incomparable performance and this Debussy's aesthetics called 「 Clair de Lune 」 . From chaotic Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun .

[@sinner272]

Beautifully written

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@sinner272 Thank-you so much to your heartfelt comments Tokyo is raining and cool and sorrow , lonely and melancholy after Olympics Someday please come to Japan of spring The cherry blossoms in full bloom and immeasurable cherry petals falling like a blizzard of spring wait for you Good luck ！

[@jjg12654]

That was the best I have ever heard anyone play Clair de Lune. Fantastic job.

[@BrooklynDuo]

I'm so flattered! Thank you so much, John!

[@zeroireland]

Brooklyn Duo Ohh Nuke Dat Burrito approves guys! To be serious though, well done. Very impressive.

[@tefosemanate9514]

It was indeed solid, but some parts where too fast for me.

[@thesky4eva]

This would've made Debussy proud. Phenomenal skill paired with such a beautiful, classic piece is absolutely heavenly. Love! Love! Love!

[@BrooklynDuo]

Thank you for the lovely compliment, Karen!

[@40milesoneway]

One more thing contributes to this spectacular rendition. The Piano. What a magnificent instrument. Can't see the label by my guess is Steinway. Debussy's creation, Marnie's uncommon talent and this beautiful instrument have combined to fulfilled Claude's vision. We are blessed to have shared this.

[@JONESSTI01]

I'm a 30 year old lad into house, bassline, d&b and any genre apart from thrash metal, and genuinely I could sit on that carpet behind her piano and happily watch her play these excerpts all day long without thinking about it! To the musican, such a talent and well done 👏

[@joemulgrew]

You might like Andrew Copland Common Man

[@joby7165]

This has been my favourite piece before I knew what a piece was. 9 years old, flipping through the channels, all three of them one day after school and from the beauty that is PBS I heard moonlight for the first time. To say I was a deer in the headlights would diminish the experience. My dear I'm 51 years old and I've heard everyone's "version" of this classic, all I can say is thank you.

[@annakleinmusic]

oh my gosh, this is absolutely wonderful!

[@izumimiyamura6901]

annaklein hola

[@cvalero61]

That has been the best interpretation I have ever heard in my life. Congratulations and keep going.

[@danthibeault40]

Skill alone will not interpret this piece, it requires a deep soul. You have it.

[@kl1121k]

Song reminds me of my loving grandma. RIP Rose. Thanks for posting your talent!

[@agnespark2539]

So beautiful!! really this is just perfect... the most beautiful de lune i ever heared i come here every night before i sleep and play this

[@agnespark2539]

you make my day happier!! sorry about my english

[@BrooklynDuo]

That is so nice! Thank you, Agnes! :)

[@danielroshaidie872]

Same! It's a great way to end the day :) beautiful song and it never bores me 😀

[@TulemarBeach]

my thoughts exactly. love this!

[@cathlic2007]

Agnes Park same here!

[@joben9760]

Imagine a lake in, say Switzerland, and you're walking along its margin and, over the lake, a gorgeous full moon rising in the sky. Can you see it reflected on the lake's ripples? That's what I think when I listen to this song.

[@tibetter101]

Hi, I don't know if you have seen this...Fantasia Clair de Lune "Deleted Sequence". I thought of this after reading your description. Enjoy, as I have enjoyed the wonderful performance by this young lady! :-)

[@31Alden]

Everything about this is perfection: Marnie Laird’s performance, the grand piano, the books, and last but not least, arguably the most beautiful piece of music ever written. And the gates of Heaven swung open to welcome you home..

[@Foxtrot1967]

Your performance of this masterpiece is as beautiful as the day is long

[@AbigailPoirier]

That was exactly what I needed to hear on this rainy Sunday morning. Absolutely beautiful, thanks for posting!

[@BrooklynDuo]

Thank you Abigail!

[@sirenia1241]

How about a snowy day?

[@shivan4219]

Tears in my eyes... Why is this so beautiful... I will one day play this. Maybe not as good as you are. You are so blessed. Thank you for this cover. Debussy would have been proud. You have superb technique. Every soul touches something within my soul.

[@BrooklynDuo]

Thanks so much, Shivan!

[@dane.ted.]

Shivan Mavalal I agree with most of the comments except for one. Many may disagree, but I just feel that saying that someone is "blessed" with the ability to do something is slightly insulting. I understand that it is a compliment that comes only with the best intent, but people practice for years and even decades to do things like what you see in this video; I'm sure you're not stupid though, so you probably know that. I suppose saying someone is blessed could be referring to the ambition to practice for great lengths of time for the sake of the talent, and some people are more naturally gifted than others at some things, but talent is generally nothing more than a pursued interest, and chalking that talent down to a blessing which is essentially out of one's control is demeaning to the person and the beautiful work he or she puts into the world. Sorry for the novel, and please don't take this to be a mean comment. I honestly mean this in the most polite way possible. I didn't mean to sound like a dick.

[@flex_sa]

The best scenes in Hollywood movies always have this in the background. An absolute beauty

[@oliviacasino8888]

Just caught this tonight and it is absolutely, unequivocally the best with a big B version of Clair De Lune that I’ve ever heard! And I’m 79 years old and have a lot of Clair De Lune’s under my belt! Ultimate perfection; will listen often before sleep now that I’ve found it. Bless you and your gifts.

[@ninovladovic2937]

Se soltanto la gente ascoltasse questa meraviglia una volta ogni tanto, non ci sarebbero piu guerre né ingiustizie, ma solo amore per il prossimo e felicità.

[@mattrusso8426]

The neighbors threw rocks through my window to hear this better

[@Jivje0is0pr0]

Ha!

[@aidzy5643]

Matt Russo haha stuff that never happened is funny

[@urospeteh2637]

Matt Russo best joke ever!

[@pankourlaut]

Throw rocks back to make it even clearer for her. Gotta help her, y'know.

[@mansnotfat3357]

Wtf haha!😂 i liked

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Debussy's this masterpiece touches our heartstrings . While listening to her exquisite performance , I see the moon being effulgent to image of Debussy in the night sky of chaotic Tokyo

[@amberiris538]

Marnie does to a piano what a ballet does to a stage. The way she moves in between transitions made me think that it was slowed down for dramatic effect, but after seeing other videos, I just realized it was all her. Beautiful!

[@davidd6218]

Listen carefully and you can see how beautiful she is.

[@tbrown965]

Best performance of this song I have ever heard. Bravo!

[@philldwyer5221]

Beautifully played, always play the tempo as you feel it at that particular time. It gives it new life.

[@felipe1876]

I feel this music touchs my soul like blow of most golden brighted dust, in a so gentle way that my words fails to explain.

[@charlesr22]

I believe you have truly defined the way this should be played. So many people are heavy-handed with many of the softer passages, yet you are not afraid to barely touch the keys. I loved hearing this selection!

[@chloeboylan679]

That was hands down the best cover of Clair de moon I have ever heard. Absolutely nailed it. That was perfection.

[@aprildudko3981]

Hands down the most beautiful and moving performance of this piece I've ever heard. A thousand thank yous for this.

[@chzx1996]

an elegant, soothing piece

[@amandafagundes9376]

The most beautiful song I’ve been heard

[@nahuie]

This is my favorite version of the piece. Stunning. Heard it a few years back and I'm so glad I found it back.

[@caseyjasongriffin6339]

This is an amazing and beautiful rendition of "Clair de Lune". So much emotion is conveyed through Ms. Marnie Laird's flawless performance. Very moving. I must admit, I feel rather embarrassed with my own rendition of "Clair de Lune" on KZbin which I had recorded over thirty years ago when I was a young man. However, Ms. Laird is truly a gifted artist.

[@Perktube1]

So rich and warm, and such depth in that setting. Makes me imagine a couple from the 'twenties' putting on their ritzy evening clothes, he in top hat and tails, she in small tiara and furs, and they take a romantic Valentine's night tour of the city, go to the grand ballroom party at the hotel by the shore, then step out together onto the lonely veranda to admire the full moonlight and twinkling stars looking at their shimmering reflections in the bay.

[@atguimaraes6758]

Debussy was not a human when write this song , but a really angel . A music to lissen only in the heaven , or to imagine in the heaven .

[@VLP465]

Many thanks. No one could do it better than you. Fascinating. What a beauty! How lucky to play the best instrument in the world so well. This music always makes me think. Absolute beauty.

[@majatadic549]

This piece of music makes me feel sad and happy at the same time.....

[@simoncoxall290]

perfect rendition...in the quiet of the evening 50 years ago my father would play this ,,,thankyou

[@wajedfahed1281]

Omg can’t imagine how he wrote this magical notes 🤍

[@ghettomist1575]

If I was listening live I would have probably cried. My music teacher played this for me and my eyes started watering. Thank this u snapped out of it.

[@Dan-ul1sf]

How can someone be that good

[@TheDarkness2146]

dplwhu7 Check out Valentina Lisitsa, she plays the most hardest piano pieces and she is amazing!

[@mahmoudmohie1624]

She can

[@jojo-qx8vo]

practice!

[@davidd6218]

years of pain

[@kushagramishra1579]

Practice can make anyone perfect!

[@camilafelsky4967]

Thank you for such an amazing experience 🌻

[@perrocalle5533]

OH,HOWMANY PEACE FOR MY SOUL, THANKS MARNIE , YOU MAKE ME BEAUTIFULL DREAM

[@mrticka]

OMG. I've got tears in my eyes. The best interpretation I've head so far. Bravo!

[@JorgeSaintts]

I listen to this every night and it doesn't fail to save me every time. Best version I ever heard. Thank you, Marnie Laird.

[@NicolasSchaII]

I know this video is old and thousand people said this before, but this is honestly pure gold

[@Ben_D.]

Marnie.... no words. Just wow.

[@RandomActs58]

This is perfection. Best version I have ever heard. She gets it. Thank you for this gift.

[@TALGAlll]

I cry ... because the music is wonderful, soulful

[@garymiguel9602]

This was a melody on my now 14 yr old son's crib music box....It takes me back to sweet baby naps and the pure joy of being a new dad. I can't listen to it without tearing up. No other version triggers my emotions like Brooklyn Duo...absolutely love it!

[@kellerrobert80]

Now that he's older, try this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3vYlIWwbdCMpZI

[@slavicabajkic2880]

Debussy was a brilliant pianist. Moving from the late romantic style, he worked schorter and approaching the form of musical works, modern music that will influence the aesthetic sensibility of his works. Clair de lunr one of his most famous musical works. This piece of music is wonderfully and movingly perfomed. Thank You, Marnie Laird! 🎶🌹

[@wetmarket153]

Speechless

[@40milesoneway]

A beautiful rendition indeed. Until I heard this, I thought the Kathia Buniatishvili performance was my favorite, but the clarity of this particular performance lets each note shine as brightly as the "lune" itself. Love this tempo, this feeling.

[@brycezoeller]

one of the most beautiful songs and Marie's playing of it is equally beautiful...such emotion. its perfect.

[@Agile27]

You know, every time I hear this, I feel like I hear the piano talking to me. Telling me to go to sleep, to drift into a world of dreams. A world where I can be free to do whatever I want. A world, where anything is possible. A world where only pure love and peace exists. Thank you for so beautifully allowing the piano to express these emotions and let others experience it.

[@lilith7247]

I have heard so many versions from this on youtube and although many have the technique down, they can't bring in the feeling that this piece requires. I love how you gradually build up the sound from 1:11 to 1:50. You just play it so beautiful. And then the fast part which feels like raindrops falling to earth. It sounds like a dream of a far away land, something that has long passed.

[@PrDrAbbud]

Miss Laird could feel all the magnificence of this that is, in my standpoint, one of the most representatives of Debussy. It is a clair de lune/moonshine in our hearts

[@jubsteevee8440]

I love the ambience of this room. A baby grand, dim light, and surrounded by books. 😍😍😍😍

[@ccarmencavallaro46]

What music, what a talent, what a room. Brilliant. Thank you.❤️❤️

[@tomaimard8974]

This piece is sad when I’m sad, and happy when I’m happy.

[@itstinymc]

Debussy would of been so enlightened by this. Beautiful cover.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Your sadness permeates my soul depth , and I can not even cry . 🍎

[@cassandraoreilly1570]

When I think of love, I instantly hear this song in my head.

[@Okimyhome]

I always thought Victor Borge playing Clair de Lune was the best until I heard you. You are the best! Incredible!! Beautiful!! I found myself holding my breath as you played each note. I felt a lump growing in my throat. So much emotion can only be expressed by those who are truly gifted. Thank you for sharing.

[@dapro2848]

I found this channel a few weeks ago and have been trying to watch most of their videos. This performance has convinced me Marnie has the feel and timing with her playing that is as good as anything I have ever heard. When I say my prayers tonight I will remember to thank God for you and your husband.

[@dvldog_]

I literally can't say enough good things about this! I am awestruck......

[@annelucy8658]

This is the beauty of music

[@LucasVieira_luksamuk]

Looked for versions of this song everywhere on KZbin, and yours is the only one that made me actually feel something. Thank you for playing with your heart.

[@gixelz]

5 years late. but i agree with you completely.

[@MC-iw6nv]

This melancholy composition echoes the deep sentiment that represents this somber world and the many lives that were loss during this plandemic, and continue to.

[@mathiaskoch8712]

The best piano piece i've ever heard. That give every movie an emotional end.

[@sethyboy30]

This is my favorite performance of Clair de Lune. There are lots of them out there because it’s a beautiful song, but yours makes me feel things the others don’t. Thank you.

[@richardspencer6191]

The Most Beautiful version of De Lune EVER!! Thank you SO much

[@jacobrosoman1712]

Honestly, the best rendition of Claire de lune that I have every had the pleasure of listening too

[@cunjoz]

What about Paul Barton?

[@wildlilly]

This moved me to tears. Thank you.

[@rezaas1589]

Everything is amazing in this video

[@albionplace1556]

This is absolutely beautiful. I have heard this played many many times and have been disappointed to find that far too many play this stunning piece of music too quickly. This is absolutely perfect. The feeling you put into this also, is so apparent. Just lovely. Thank you, you ought be be so very proud of yourself.

[@amandali8748]

I remember playing this once. Didn't sound half as good as this. Like what even. Love you guys!

[@renatocalma8458]

This was a very refreshing perfor ance. No rush. Very touching performance. Rene Calma

[@ruxandrapop]

I listened to this like 50 times. This is amazing, beautiful!! ❤️

[@tomaimard8974]

This is what you have when you arrive in heaven

[@swf4841]

Or maybe it’s what you have to do to get in.

[@darbydont]

Oh, goodness, what a beautiful thought.

[@milkcartonmagic6316]

This is , by far, one of the best versions on KZbin. Some musicians clatter the keys but this version is so soft and measured. Parabens.

[@gregturner2363]

Bravo Bravo - makes me want to cry. Wonderful performance !!!

[@soonerboy9831]

Listening to this masterpiece while driving my family over the Maryland Bay Bridge Into a perfectly magnificent summer sunset could not have been more sublime.

[@mmeibos]

I am so glad I learned the name of this song. I heard a version of it in the "oceans eleven" movie, but it didn't do this song any justice. I can say without shame that this music brought tears to my eyes, thank you for that

[@WagyuYeti]

04:29 and on is my favorite part. It just makes me feel like I'm in a perfect summer dream. This has to be the most beautiful version I've ever heard. I love the timing you put on this. Sometimes this piece seems rushed by others, perfect!!!!

[@mantorodjosir8905]

Beautiful song with a sad-spiritual soul in it....alone during long long way...

[@_mentalista]

in my opinion, this is the best vídeo of clair de lune ever