5 Composers 1 Singer ft. Adam Neely, Aimee Nolte, 8-bit Music Theory, Ben Levin

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David Bruce Composer

David Bruce Composer

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@pheasantlogie6791
@pheasantlogie6791 3 жыл бұрын
5 COMPOSERS 1 MARIACHI BAND
@DBruce
@DBruce 3 жыл бұрын
Now that I would love - do you know any? :-)
@pheasantlogie6791
@pheasantlogie6791 3 жыл бұрын
@@DBruce unfortunately no! Haha
@fullerdiscontents8050
@fullerdiscontents8050 3 жыл бұрын
@@DBruce The only ones I have head live in Europe is "Mariachi Fiesta México" in Stockholm, but googling "Mariachi" and "London" brings several results. I suspect just picking a convenient time zone and go trough the bigger cities will give you an ample list to choose from. A first scan of the London results results is that "Mariachi Las Adelitas UK" seem good and having a complete lineup of the main instruments, with most others being smaller and usually lacking the Guitarrón. Both these bands seem still active and have youtube channels you can check out. You can of course consider bands outside of Europe, but then your question is basically equivalent to asking if someone knows any rock bands, you're probably better off narrowing it down. You can try asking on twitter if anyone knows a Mariachi with some members either teaching or having studied in a conservatory, that ought to yield a reasonable list.
@jayphonic9244
@jayphonic9244 3 жыл бұрын
But do they write the drill too? Who does the guard work?
@tompw3141
@tompw3141 3 жыл бұрын
Also: 5 MARIACHI BANDS 1 COMPOSER
@AdamNeely
@AdamNeely 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, Mary and Eleanor sound so damn good! Thanks for having me!
@benthepen3336
@benthepen3336 3 жыл бұрын
Good Job, Adam👍
@DBruce
@DBruce 3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna be scared of you whenever you start speaking softly from now on :-)
@persaporto2603
@persaporto2603 3 жыл бұрын
They are lucky that they had the chance to attend this amazing project! And your music was so good!
@drekfletch
@drekfletch 3 жыл бұрын
If you’re interested in soprano and harp and have not heard it before, I recommend Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. The Interlude for solo harp is especially moving.
@bazzfromthebackground3696
@bazzfromthebackground3696 3 жыл бұрын
Shoulda gave David the extra sauce. Only use 4 of the 5 pentatonic notes, your choice of which, but you're locked into those 4.
@BenLevin
@BenLevin 3 жыл бұрын
Sweeties? *check* Cuties? *check* Gorgeous Music? *check* Form complete, I'm calling my mom and bragging. Thank you David for this bright light!!!!
@DBruce
@DBruce 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my bioluminescent buddy.
@rockyliamscott01
@rockyliamscott01 3 жыл бұрын
You did such an amazing job with this challenge Ben!
@gsauss
@gsauss 3 жыл бұрын
Your song made me tear up. The empathy behind your music is absolutely thicc.
@episodicstudiosllc
@episodicstudiosllc 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, your song got me crying over here. Amazing.
@beyshore_
@beyshore_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@episodicstudiosllc Currently crying.
@AimeeNolte
@AimeeNolte 3 жыл бұрын
THE ERUPTION QUOTE IS THE VERY FIRST THING THAT THE HARP PLAYS. 😂🙃
@LoveMostHigh
@LoveMostHigh 3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping it would be in the vocal
@ArianSadrayi
@ArianSadrayi 3 жыл бұрын
Well masked!
@gabrielcayer2705
@gabrielcayer2705 3 жыл бұрын
Quoting Eruption quoting Kreutzer études
@richarddoan9172
@richarddoan9172 3 жыл бұрын
ngl, I was waiting for the tapped arpeggios the whole time.
@PrinceWesterburg
@PrinceWesterburg 3 жыл бұрын
I could feel something familiar in there, thanks for locating it though! :D Great piece!
@8bitMusicTheory
@8bitMusicTheory 3 жыл бұрын
This was so fun to be a part of! Thanks so much for having me, David!!
@persaporto2603
@persaporto2603 3 жыл бұрын
Well done! :) It was amazing!
@TedMackey
@TedMackey 3 жыл бұрын
Very Britten like writing!
@SamStrane
@SamStrane 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Huge fan =]
@sergejnekrasov7688
@sergejnekrasov7688 3 жыл бұрын
You look like I always imagined you to look like!
@user-jv3cy7bq6s
@user-jv3cy7bq6s 3 жыл бұрын
it was amazing :^)
@wurree
@wurree 3 жыл бұрын
She made two cups of tea and only took one. So simple in it's storytelling yet so captivating. God that song was beautiful.
@agnesarellano6033
@agnesarellano6033 3 жыл бұрын
god i just realised that :c
@expilectakunai
@expilectakunai 3 жыл бұрын
great... now that I realized that I'm crying even harder, dang bruh *:c*
@andrewstump6138
@andrewstump6138 2 жыл бұрын
I knowww😭, it's so beautiful yet so heart-wrenching, wow I love it
@fikradas
@fikradas 3 жыл бұрын
The climax "I miss you in so many ways" line was absolutely breathtaking. Ben always provides for quirky and whimsical music, but man does his sensitive side deliver. I'm stunned.
@interstellish
@interstellish 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I teared up.
@khalylehagood3222
@khalylehagood3222 3 жыл бұрын
I am here because drunk Neely said it was gonna be good.
@khalylehagood3222
@khalylehagood3222 3 жыл бұрын
Also wow Aimee and 8 Bit, rad grabs.
@harbar20
@harbar20 3 жыл бұрын
Wait WHAT
@WesCAddle90
@WesCAddle90 3 жыл бұрын
Tell us more man, where did you see drunk Neely?
@khalylehagood3222
@khalylehagood3222 3 жыл бұрын
@@WesCAddle90 Twitter
@Tabu11211
@Tabu11211 3 жыл бұрын
Dam I need to sub his patrion again
@huhneat1076
@huhneat1076 3 жыл бұрын
Adam neely realizing that 8-bit couldn't repeat or legitimize _sweating_
@nitrozeus951
@nitrozeus951 3 жыл бұрын
Adam with tears in his eyes: "But.... i always thought.... i always believed repetition legitimizes" *goes on to have a full mental breakdown
@yuvalne
@yuvalne 3 жыл бұрын
"Music makes you feel feelings, lyrics make you think thoughts, songs make you feel thoughts." ~Ben Levin
@therealmrfishpaste
@therealmrfishpaste 3 жыл бұрын
...EY Harburg
@aidanfoley5627
@aidanfoley5627 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking to see if anybody else put that, 22:24 if you’re wondering
@sgnosymfoemos
@sgnosymfoemos 3 жыл бұрын
A great quote
@alicec1533
@alicec1533 3 жыл бұрын
It's not Ben's quote, but it is a favourite of Ben's
@danepher
@danepher 3 жыл бұрын
Yip Harburg said that 70 years ago.
@itsschwarbage6303
@itsschwarbage6303 3 жыл бұрын
"Soprano makes tea and breaks my stupid little heart."
@AimeeNolte
@AimeeNolte 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing experience all-around, David. Thank you to you and the performers!
@DBruce
@DBruce 3 жыл бұрын
You're the best Aimee! Thanks for being such a great part of this one. You definitely had the most challenging text!
@edskodevries
@edskodevries 3 жыл бұрын
The poem you read brought a tear to my eye. Beautifully written and quite emotional.
@persaporto2603
@persaporto2603 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could join this challenge as well! ;) I loved your music so much! Thank you :)
@rickwoods5274
@rickwoods5274 3 жыл бұрын
Has she heard this? It's such a stunning rendition!
@Tr1sh4Lynn
@Tr1sh4Lynn 3 жыл бұрын
Your piece felt like a Celtic air. And for some reason, I also feel like I’m being introduced to something. I liked this a lot.
@joafus
@joafus 3 жыл бұрын
"I'm dying to be restricted!" Oh ben you naughty little boy
@Accordeonaire
@Accordeonaire 3 жыл бұрын
The "Lydia" piece wrecked the hell out of me.
@mesastreatexit
@mesastreatexit 3 жыл бұрын
"Please sing as if you are singing to yourself while doing a mundane task that reminds you of someone you" is the best direction ever
@tmzFRM
@tmzFRM 3 жыл бұрын
yes! Ben always kills with directions that seem vague at first glance but end up being actually perfect.
@koolkid00gman
@koolkid00gman 3 жыл бұрын
This sounds like the music of an Opera where a cat called Lydia is travelling to Pompeii aboard a ship called the 'Billy o' Tea' and ends up getting killed by a medic and it finishes with the owner singing the O'Lydia poem! Such amazing work as always!
@mortisCZ
@mortisCZ 3 жыл бұрын
It makes roughly the same sense as most operas but it's bloody beautiful and full of emotions.:-)
@yuvalne
@yuvalne 3 жыл бұрын
Aimee getting more and more frightened as 8-bit Music Theory reads the text @14:22 is hilarious
@HughResnick
@HughResnick 3 жыл бұрын
And let it not go unremarked that Mary and Eleanor did a wonderful job with the different sets and camera angles.
@auldthymer
@auldthymer 3 жыл бұрын
And staging! Was not expecting staging -- understated and evocative. A very nice embellishment
@samuel_excels
@samuel_excels 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I did enjoy the changes to the staging and camera angles which just added to the different feel of each piece.
@lachiripiolca
@lachiripiolca 3 жыл бұрын
That was such a nice detail
@thejameslehman
@thejameslehman 3 жыл бұрын
I see you remark and raise you a replied remark.
@HughResnick
@HughResnick 3 жыл бұрын
@@thejameslehman aha! A veritable hit! Touché!
@elliottmanley5182
@elliottmanley5182 3 жыл бұрын
Of all the composers in the world, I never imagined Ben Levin would move me to tears.
@petervanderwaart1138
@petervanderwaart1138 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's videos are so out there, it catches you by surprise to find he has such a deft hand with melody. It's apparent in othe 5 Composers compositions, too.
@FreakieFan
@FreakieFan 3 жыл бұрын
He really put his heart and soul into that piece. You can see it by his reaction while listening to them perform his piece.
@metalsalsa
@metalsalsa 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of his music can make me pretty emotional
@findtheearth
@findtheearth 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I put off watching his videos because I find them a little too intensely emotional. Gotta wait for the right mood.
@alvarezblanco
@alvarezblanco 3 жыл бұрын
Ben can touch the right fibers
@luanocarroll9021
@luanocarroll9021 3 жыл бұрын
When Ben's piece didn't resolve, that spoke to me so much...
@dominikkurowski3145
@dominikkurowski3145 3 жыл бұрын
wow
@_BearKeeper
@_BearKeeper 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's pieces in these videos almost always make me cry and I'm not sure how he does it
@jibster5903
@jibster5903 3 жыл бұрын
I disagree, it resolved on the teaspoon, a weird resolve, but it felt like one, strong ending. (in my humble opinion ofc lmao, everyone experiences it differently, but i like thinking about it this way)
@WhatAreDrums729
@WhatAreDrums729 3 жыл бұрын
"I just want the boxes to be empty again" is too good a line for a cat book.
@ianmsutherland
@ianmsutherland 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could see the faces on everyone who experiences Ben Levin here for the first time, then goes to visit his channel.
@dundy96
@dundy96 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. As I read this I had just finished Ben's piece lol. You should've seen my face then haha
@taco_engineer
@taco_engineer 3 жыл бұрын
David's felt like he had so much familiarity with the 2 instruments that he could take them to places the others wouldn't be able to. However, Adam's also brought significant maturity. Sometimes it's fun to see what people can accomplish when they are significantly out of their element (not just being safe) and sometimes it's fun to see a master at work. This video brought both.
@StrongBadger
@StrongBadger 3 жыл бұрын
"Music makes you feel feelings, Lyrics make you think thoughts, songs make you FEEL THOUGHTS, and that's what's going on today, baby!" -Ben Levin
@alicec1533
@alicec1533 3 жыл бұрын
I love Ben's compositions so much. the power of "I'm coming home" not resolving to a 'home' chord. She's coming home, but she's not there yet... I love it, so powerful.
@xBUMSKIx
@xBUMSKIx 3 жыл бұрын
“..read various shirts from the people who stormed the capitol.” hahahaha - that idea has legs
@artemlyubchenko3022
@artemlyubchenko3022 3 жыл бұрын
Ben missed the opportunity to write "Oh, Lydia" in Lydian.
@gunterbunt
@gunterbunt 3 жыл бұрын
i guess missing lydian implies to not have it
@yuvalne
@yuvalne 3 жыл бұрын
This comment caught me off-guard
@liamthelitlord5738
@liamthelitlord5738 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it offended me
@tenorman1971
@tenorman1971 3 жыл бұрын
Fauré quotes the Lydian mode in his song Lydia.
@resourceress7
@resourceress7 3 жыл бұрын
Well maybe that was part of the point. Lydia is, in fact, conspicuously absent in the poet's life.
@AMTunLimited
@AMTunLimited 3 жыл бұрын
At first I thought it was a nice touch that Ben instructed them to make two cups of tea, the I realize THE PERFORMER MADE THAT CHOICE AND IT WAS PERFECT. AHHHHHHHHH
@qwertyTRiG
@qwertyTRiG 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's actual instruction was to sing as if to oneself while doing a mundane task. It's perfect. And yes, making two cups of tea and then taking only one was probably the performer's decision, and it worked so well.
@Just-Michael
@Just-Michael 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's piece did bring a tear to my eye. We suddenly lost a family member last night.
@LemonMeringue4
@LemonMeringue4 3 жыл бұрын
I’m very sorry for your loss and I hope you and your family are doing well
@theelectricant98
@theelectricant98 3 жыл бұрын
same
@falpsdsqglthnsac
@falpsdsqglthnsac 3 жыл бұрын
I was completely unprepared for a song that starts with “that moment when”
@MattyPanda
@MattyPanda 3 жыл бұрын
You could say Adam made you use the catatonic scale
@jpizzleforizzle
@jpizzleforizzle 3 жыл бұрын
I was searching for this exact comment. Thank you.
@brianstephens8337
@brianstephens8337 3 жыл бұрын
Ben setting text: achingly beautiful song perfectly suited to the themes of loss & grief that he has been presented with Ben choosing text: here are a few of my favorite Tweetes
@SpringBeeLH
@SpringBeeLH 3 жыл бұрын
Poor Adam had to wake up early for his meeting with Bruce lol
@sierra3644
@sierra3644 3 жыл бұрын
loll
@RogLichKing
@RogLichKing 3 жыл бұрын
I cried my ass off listening to "Lydia, oh Lydia", thanks Ben and Aimee's mom :')
@druganovam
@druganovam 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t expected that Ben Levin’s piece would be so heart-touching. I literally cried💔 and I really loved it
@PabloEmanuel96
@PabloEmanuel96 3 жыл бұрын
Man the second made me cry The soprano sang it incredibly and the acting with the tea was compelling And the poem was just beautiful
@mikerupsch7918
@mikerupsch7918 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you Ben Levin, for “Lydia, Oh Lydia”. It brought me to tears for the loss of my dear mother. Thank you for your sweet and tender rendering of the text.
@AlessandroSistiMusic
@AlessandroSistiMusic 3 жыл бұрын
00:00 - Introduction 02:18 - 8-bit Music Theory (intro) 03:11 - The Wellerman (performance) Text: Wellerman Restriction: Do not repeat any phrases 07:35 - Ben Levin (intro) 10:24 - Lydia, Oh Lydia (performance) Text: "Lydia: A Song" (poem by Nolte's mother-in-law) Restriction: Use only one non-diatonic chord 14:11 - Aimee Nolte (intro) 15:17 - The Last Days of Pompeii (performance) 18:48 - alternative ending to The Last Days of Pompeii Text: Movie poster from "The Last Days of Pompeii" (1935) Restriction: Quote "Eruption" by Van Halen at least once 19:23 - Adam Neely (intro) 20:55 - That Moment (performance) Text: Tweet by @matthewgoldin on 2020-10-22, "That moment when … " Restriction: At least 40 seconds of the 60-second piece must be pianissimo 24:23 - David Bruce (intro) 25:35 - Moving to California (performance) Text: "Cleo's" story from Felines of New York Restriction: Use only pentatonic scales (in any key) 31:26 - Final thoughts and outro
@julianhaupt1480
@julianhaupt1480 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you internet stranger!
@AlessandroSistiMusic
@AlessandroSistiMusic 3 жыл бұрын
@@julianhaupt1480 you're most welcome :)
@Tabu11211
@Tabu11211 3 жыл бұрын
Mvp
@sierra3644
@sierra3644 3 жыл бұрын
thanks!!
@lilac_hem
@lilac_hem 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much ahdjfjf
@coachsteve.
@coachsteve. 3 жыл бұрын
Aimee's song sounds like it should be a heartfelt moment in a Broadway show just before the eruption.
@milesdavisahead
@milesdavisahead 3 жыл бұрын
Do a five composers challenge with brass quintet
@redundantqwail9088
@redundantqwail9088 3 жыл бұрын
Boost this, what a good idea!
@ethanepperly5645
@ethanepperly5645 3 жыл бұрын
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@noviatoria2436
@noviatoria2436 3 жыл бұрын
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@falpsdsqglthnsac
@falpsdsqglthnsac 3 жыл бұрын
+
@dziwic
@dziwic 3 жыл бұрын
I love how the soprano makes the her best acting it all out. The last one especially, but the face at Adam Neely's end was precious too.
@iancallen7418
@iancallen7418 Жыл бұрын
My eyes actually welled up with tears during Ben's "Lydia" song. Wow.
@Antilles1974
@Antilles1974 3 жыл бұрын
First Five Composers Adam Neely: "Why aren't we all writing for button accordion?" Latest Five Composers Adam Neely: "More people should write for soprano voice and harp!"
@GARMkidd
@GARMkidd 3 жыл бұрын
God the players are SO GOOD, incredible. The subtlety in their performances OH!
@Gio_Panda
@Gio_Panda 2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't ready to hear Ben Levin talk about his lost doggy. That gentle soul hit me too hard.
@NotJonJost
@NotJonJost 3 жыл бұрын
8Bit: Britten folk-song deconstruct. Nolte: Sarcastic epic film score. Levin: DISARMING SINCERITY. Neely: Ives!!! Bruce: Joanna Newsom writes an opera. Just damn lovely to hear how each composer gave each harp-lied a real sense of dramatic movement in different ways.
@hrlarson
@hrlarson 3 жыл бұрын
These videos always brings me to tears. Like Aimee said, it’s like little plays. The human touch. Nothing like it.
@spacelevator
@spacelevator 3 жыл бұрын
10:23 - leaving a time stamp for Ben’s piece so I can find it quickly when I need to cry again
@spacelevator
@spacelevator 3 жыл бұрын
It worked
@qwertyTRiG
@qwertyTRiG 3 жыл бұрын
@@spacelevator It always works, yes.
@edcrypt
@edcrypt 3 жыл бұрын
Next one: 5 composers, 1 recorder ensemble. Should be an interesting challenge
@clemensscholtysik9096
@clemensscholtysik9096 3 жыл бұрын
I'd absolutely love this. Great idea!
@ChiefFalque
@ChiefFalque 3 жыл бұрын
Recorders are so underrated
@YanickFM
@YanickFM 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's "HEEHEEHEE" when he hears the tweet in a song
@leeceero
@leeceero 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man. I see David bruce ft. Adam Neely, 8-bit Music Theory, Aimee Nolte & Ben Levin, I click
@anton8064
@anton8064 3 жыл бұрын
from now on when I tell someone off, I'll just say "ben, that's jazz" in a disappointed tone
@BraindeadCRY
@BraindeadCRY 3 жыл бұрын
Ben being unable to sit still because he's so excited by that pedal buzz from the harp in Adams piece is incredibly relatable. I've jumped up and laughed like a maniac in front of my PC screen on many an occasion.
@flavianomanfis
@flavianomanfis 3 жыл бұрын
Oh that moment she leaves behind the teacup that she just prepared... so moving
@whatdoyousuppose
@whatdoyousuppose 3 жыл бұрын
this is INCREDIBLE! I’m a soprano and really want to sing this little song cycle you’ve all created! ❤️
@maximo.7240
@maximo.7240 3 жыл бұрын
I saw this on Adam Neely's story and I literally bolted upstairs to my computer to watch this. Hooray!!!!
@FullOvellas
@FullOvellas 3 жыл бұрын
It gave me the chills when the non diatonic chord hit in Ben's piece, he is just so great at evoking emotion.
@alvarezblanco
@alvarezblanco 3 жыл бұрын
Comment might get buried along. Every time these 5 composers videos come out they make me shed some tears of joy (this time also chuckles) and remind me why I love music so much. Thanks to everyone involved for this moment of cherish.
@oldvlognewtricks
@oldvlognewtricks 3 жыл бұрын
More lied should be sung while making a cup of tea.
@oldvlognewtricks
@oldvlognewtricks 3 жыл бұрын
And David’s whole world in a song should be expanded to a whole evening. Someone get the theatrical rights to Felines of New York?
@DBruce
@DBruce 3 жыл бұрын
@@oldvlognewtricks crossed my mind :-)
@oldvlognewtricks
@oldvlognewtricks 3 жыл бұрын
@@DBruce Can I pre-order a ticket/sheet music? 😍
@qwertyTRiG
@qwertyTRiG 3 жыл бұрын
She's a good actor as well as a singer, isn't she? I imagine that the staging of that was her own choice.
@WouterDmusic
@WouterDmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Unreal, every 5 composer project I see I get emotional. Is it because the composers are musical geniuses that surprise me everytime or the absolute amazingly positive feedback all the artists give to each other. It's quiet wholesome and beautiful to watch!
@arthinox3317
@arthinox3317 3 жыл бұрын
Ben Levin's composition is unironically one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
@TedMackey
@TedMackey 3 жыл бұрын
8 bit music theory’s piece and how it’s written reminds me a lot of Britten’s vocal writing, it has that dream-like quality reminiscent of Turn of the Screw (not to mention the nautical theme of Peter Grimes 😅) [snap, David - I posted this before I got to the commentary section]
@tfpp1
@tfpp1 3 жыл бұрын
I like how the Lydia and the cat song were kinda like music videos, with the singer "acting" more. I especially appreciated how she was simply making her tea while singing Lydia.
@qwertyTRiG
@qwertyTRiG 3 жыл бұрын
She made two cups of tea and took only one. That was a very nice touch.
@fearitselfpinball8912
@fearitselfpinball8912 2 жыл бұрын
So validating to see 8-bit Music on here. I’m in total agreement with David-his content is very high-level, insightful and binge-worthy (via video game music). He totally belongs here. Nice job to everyone.
@SukoSeiti
@SukoSeiti 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's song was just breathtaking.
@stellarsoular
@stellarsoular 3 жыл бұрын
This absolutely made my morning! Art song is so very dear to my heart. Would that I could add all of these to my rep. But alas I am stuck being a jealous mezzo. :’) Some comments: 8-bit’s was a WONDERFUL example (maybe even a textbook example) of word-painting. He did such a great job conveying the story through the notes alone. Ben’s was gorgeous! It brought me to tears. He did justice to the beautiful text, the emotion and passion and tenderness were clearly evident. Aimee’s was so funny to me. It was absolutely not the tone I expected it to be, given the text, but the grand ballad-y approach was pleasantly surprising and I think it worked super well! (And the harp gliss gave me shivers.) Adam’s was so fun. (As we all know, limitations breed creativity.) I love the way he writes for harp, that trembling texture was so exciting and the crescendo was amazing. But David’s was by far my favorite. I love how cat-like it is- the harp sounds like a kitten running around and the long drawn out vocal lines were perfectly meow-y. He used the pentatonic scales to such great effect. And the ending- the ending was PERFECT. Don’t know how else to put it, it was just so right. Awesome job everyone!!!
@be3ho7nm
@be3ho7nm 3 жыл бұрын
So much creativity in all of them on all levels: when composing, when performing, even when creating tasks.
@ericistired9767
@ericistired9767 2 жыл бұрын
Ben's song brought me to tears; such a heartfelt choice of melody for the lyric.
@johannesbrahms1655
@johannesbrahms1655 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's piece actually made me tear up.
@jakehendriksen2841
@jakehendriksen2841 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, that poem and Ben's piece made me cry. I didn't expect that when I started this video.
@EtienneCharlier
@EtienneCharlier Жыл бұрын
The Lydia song makes me cry every time I listen to it. So many times
@seasideman
@seasideman 3 жыл бұрын
That was terrific, I really enjoyed all the pieces, and the singer and harpist were both absolutely terrific! I was also pleased that Adam mentioned Alice Coltrane, who did some stunning jazz harp work. So yes please: more music for harp and soprano and if it's jazzy, great! Classical great too.
@kidjecl
@kidjecl 3 жыл бұрын
"Music makes you feel feelings. Lyrics make you think thoughts. Songs make you feel thoughts" Levin does it once again. And it also makes it sound like a commercial slogan.
@Liskafm352
@Liskafm352 2 жыл бұрын
I think the quote is originally by Yip Harburg
@pianoonparade
@pianoonparade 2 жыл бұрын
I never knew the harp could have so many different textures! Absolutely loved these
@expilectakunai
@expilectakunai 3 жыл бұрын
God... I was just so emotionally struck when I heard Ben Levin's melody. That was absolutely beautiful and legit made me cry, such a simple yet effective melody and an achingly beautiful communicator for telling a heartbreaking poem. Just gorgeous.
@andy25piano
@andy25piano 3 жыл бұрын
I bet that Mary and Eleanor had a really fun time recording that. I agree with all the composers: harp + soprano is a great combo and it´s way more versatile than one would imagine.
@craigstephenson7676
@craigstephenson7676 3 жыл бұрын
I would have totally made someone go through the ordeal of writing a soprano and harp piece to the lyrics of What’s my Age Again by blink-182
@Cyssane
@Cyssane 3 жыл бұрын
I love this idea way too much, lol!
@sigmaclass
@sigmaclass 3 жыл бұрын
Oh that poem. It hit me in a totally unexpected way. Thank you so, so much.
@sigmaclass
@sigmaclass 3 жыл бұрын
I cried 3 times during that performance. Absolutely inspired.
@qwertyTRiG
@qwertyTRiG 3 жыл бұрын
@@sigmaclass The staging and acting (make two cups of tea, and then take only one) helped too.
@matheustiengo3687
@matheustiengo3687 3 жыл бұрын
Ok imma need that ben levin piece on spotify or something ASAP
@luanocarroll9021
@luanocarroll9021 3 жыл бұрын
27:35-27:54, I love this clip with all my heart
@DBruce
@DBruce 3 жыл бұрын
not as much as me :-) Ben later emailed me and said we'd probably both just be sitting on the boat feeling sad for how much we miss our wives :-)
@beigecosmiclatte5969
@beigecosmiclatte5969 3 жыл бұрын
oh, man. I love this. I LOVE THE MEOW.
@whatdoyousuppose
@whatdoyousuppose 3 жыл бұрын
is it a coincidence my cat started meowing wildly when listening to “Moving to California” 😹❤️🎶
@Richard_Jones
@Richard_Jones 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not. Even I started meowing whilst listening to "Moving To California."
@MzRedDear
@MzRedDear 2 жыл бұрын
oh my, congratulation on a stunning collection of spellbinding musical collaborations. Lydia is such a timeless love song / lament. A concert including these collaborations would be an absolute joy and treasure .
@decameter
@decameter 3 жыл бұрын
The second hits me hard, the way it leaves off on this leading kind of note, where its said I'm coming home, but it never resolves to home. It hits in that discomfort, it's stuck. The way Grief lingers, and you don't know where home is anymore. So beautiful in her full rich voice. Absolutely stunning, wonderful work Ben! And truly powerful words in that poem!
@sebastiandjupsjobacka3987
@sebastiandjupsjobacka3987 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve enjoyed all the 5 composers videos so far, but this one is something special! My expectations were admittedly quite high when I saw that Mary Bevan and Eleanor Turner would be performing these compositions, and I was definitely not let down. Great compositions, performed absolutely wonderfully! Thank you and please continue making these!
@christopherbartlett4285
@christopherbartlett4285 2 жыл бұрын
These are so much fun. I've had occasion to show them to non-classical music fans as a gateway into more appreciation for the art. And Ben is right, you always seem to have spectacular performers. Thanks for this.
@ListeningIn
@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting to watch this for a while (I really wanted to focus on it, instead of just watching in the background). This was amazing, David and co. Mary and Eleanor are astonishing. This might be my favourite 5 composers to date. Also, why do I always feel harp + voice sounds like Britten!?
@dabeamer42
@dabeamer42 3 жыл бұрын
That soprano was soooo good. Bringing all these texts to life.
@wiesorix
@wiesorix 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, another amazing one in the series. As always, the musicians are great and yet again a surprising concept. Some thoughts on the pieces: 3:12 The most surprising one to me: I've heard the wellerman so many times as a shanty that it was impossible to imagine it as anything else, but 8-bit really pulled it off. I love how the music represents elements in the story, reminds me of Shubert's lieder. 10:23 To me, this piece is such an upgrade to the poem. When Aimee read it, I was not a big fan, but Ben's take completely changed my mind. The contemplative mood works really well with the lyrics. 15:17 Oh yeah, the grotesque text became a great piece feeling like a heroic epos... something medieval with slaying dragons and stuff. I prefer the original ending, with the little pause before the last chord, very dramatic, perfect ending for the piece. 20:54 Again turning silly lyrics into a great song, nice textures, but I'm mostly blown away by the soprano. In the beginning I was like, "this is not really pianissimo"... boy was I wrong. 25:36 And of course a great final piece by the master, with the most interesting harp part in my opinion. I also love the long repeated notes at the start of the vocal part, gives me a real uninterested cat vibe. And of course, the most important thing: none of the restrictions were obvious in the pieces. Thank you all for making my day!
@e.j.leonard2379
@e.j.leonard2379 3 жыл бұрын
Good thoughts. You think good
@deadSalesman_GD
@deadSalesman_GD 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely cried because of Ben’s composition
@teaseab
@teaseab 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Bruce, you continue to surprise me and expand my appreciation for all styles of music. My understanding of composition deepens. And my respect for talented performers grows. As a voice in a crowd, please extend my admiration and appreciation to yourself and all you work with. This series is a treasure and we are all better for experiencing it. Thank you, all of you.
@helenemelon
@helenemelon 2 жыл бұрын
those are all amazing but the 'last days of pompeii' one is my fav. it sounds like a legit musical theater number and i love it
@carlgreder1422
@carlgreder1422 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely as always. Your channel is such a font of inspiration:) While the composer seemed more interested in the harp (who wouldn't) it was really interesting to hear everyone writing for a singer. The absolute dream would be to have the 5 composers write for a barbershop quartet:) But I'll be eagerly awaiting whatever you choose. Thanks for being brilliant in these non-brilliant times, you've just got yourself a new patreon sub:)
@Josh_Fredman
@Josh_Fredman 3 жыл бұрын
So happy you invited Aimee on, and so happy you keep inviting Ben back, because these things would just not be the same without him!
@Kavukamari
@Kavukamari 3 жыл бұрын
Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:42 - The Composers 2:14 - 8-Bit Music Theory Interview 3:11 - The Wellerman 4:39 - The Wellerman Reactions 7:34 - Ben Levin Interview 10:22 - Lydia, Oh Lydia 12:03 - Lydia, Oh Lydia Reactions 14:10 - Aimee Nolte Interview 15:17 - The Last Days of Pompeii 16:23 - TLDoP Reactions 19:22 - Adam Neely Interview 20:53 - That Moment 22:18 - That Moment Reactions 24:21 - David Bruce Interview 25:35 - Moving to California 27:30 - MtC Reactions 30:58 - Outro 1: Recap Thoughts 32:16 - Outro 2: Special Thanks
@macalmy6750
@macalmy6750 3 жыл бұрын
I love all of these 5 composer projects. You set such interesting challenges and everyone you find to participate (including your own good self) is just so incredible. Beautiful stuff.
@ViewtifulSam
@ViewtifulSam 3 жыл бұрын
I startled my own cats with my laughter when David had Mary meow.
@weslieberman4009
@weslieberman4009 3 жыл бұрын
My jaw physically dropped when this video appeared on my feed. This is the greatest series!
@Boldstrummer
@Boldstrummer 3 жыл бұрын
Mary Bevan's voice made me cry . . . just so beautiful.
@8varium5
@8varium5 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the composers... But the performers! It’s such a level... Thank you so much for sharing...
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