Michael Nyman - Chasing Sheep is Best Left to Shepherds

[@chrispollitt4644]

I had this at my wedding g 25 years ago.. you couldn’t t buy the sheet music at the time and Mr Nyman via his agent was kind enough to write several pages of it for me to give to the organist.. and she nicked it!!😡very un Christian frankly and I was utterly gutted! It was tremendous of him to do that for us .. never ever forget that.. love it still and so my children..

[@mohicannoir]

Get the Purcell's partition then

[@PaulTheOrganist]

I feel obliged, on behalf of the organ-playing community, to right that wrong that was done to you 25 years ago! So you might be interested to hear this amazing music on a pipe organ once again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bEYWVnoKejjMU Apologies for blowing my own Diapason, but I think I'm the only person playing it on the organ, at least online. Hope it brings back a memory of your fantastic day ...

[@Yvette5432]

@@williampage3952 Why ? He's looking for a fight?

[@Yvette5432]

Me, I'm a soldier, don't let him want to piss on my stripes, or my medals, because in that case, maestro or not, he'll see what it's like to provoke the Great Mute , the Army, if he prefers.

[@Yvette5432]

Since he absolutely insists on having valuable men and women massacred for nothing, on one side or the other (police and army), this killing does not bother me at all, and could even be interesting. And this is neither a threat nor insulting remarks, but an ultimatum from a peaceful plenipotentiary.

[@mahlstadt]

I want this played at my wedding AND funeral

[@adrianwandering2675]

Funeral definitely, though I prefer the messy youtube version of this with the guy on the base with floppy hair!

[@adamjohnson1934]

If you have them both on the same day, you’ll only have to pay the orchestra once!

[@tomofmiller]

@@adrianwandering2675 do you have a link?

[@adrianwandering2675]

@@tomofmiller kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYHPYYSPfLund7c

[@amaiag1887]

I chosed it for my wedding, 16 years ago.

[@davedogge2280]

Nyman is an underrated genious and he should have had musical Oscars thrown at him already. I salute you sir, you are a wonderful composer.

[@theeternalguardian4185]

One of the greatest versions I ve ever heard ...This is definitely Nyman's most wonderful work !By far....It's sounds so magical that makes me tremble from excitement ...It's baroque style brings to life past and brighter and greater eras ...It's a magnificent piece of art nothing more nothing less ...💯👌😭💯👌😭💯👌

[@ramuner2816]

Nyman's Memorial Requiem is even better!

[@theeternalguardian4185]

@@ramuner2816 Yes,I get what you mean. It's also one of my favourites. But I think it takes for it quite long to escalate, and that makes it a bit more difficult for you to keep your attention to it. Plus, I have quite a preference for the baroque sound in general,so how you'll find that in "chasing sheep is best left to shepherds"just maks it feel more right to my ear.This is also the reason why "The draughtsman's contract" ost,is my favourite of his scores in general.

[@phjones01]

OMG this is what I've been trying to decode from one my favorite Pet Shop Boys tracks! Love is a Bourgeois Construct... Beautiful piece of music!!!

[@rhianjaques9997]

I was in a North Carolina based professional modern dance company for over a decade starting in the 1990s. The Jan Van Dance Group was based out of the University of Greensboro (UNCG). Jan (artistic director) described her style as Merce Cunningham progression. She choreographed a piece called “Five Short Forms” using all Nymam music. In my tenure with the JVDDG I was lucky enough to be cast in this (now repertoire) piece. The final section was set to this. I loved every minute of this experience and the music was the icing. Thank you Michael Nymam. TY for letting me share this experience.👯‍♀️ #RIPJVD

[@abc67]

Michael Nymam's music really moves me. He is an absolute genius and these are brilliant musicians. I had the privilege to watch him and his orchestra live in Lisbon. Unforgettable.

[@michaelwestgate2124]

One of the most uplifting pieces of music ever written.

[@Stormrider-surfcamp]

I first heard it while watching "The Draftsman Contract" in the early 80ties on a small, 70ties black&white TV. I do love this song since then. Part of the "Soundtrack of my life"

[@angelofrenia7213]

Thank you very much from Russia! It's divine music!

[@cebean]

¡Acelera, Broncano!

[@Gobothechairman]

Con el patinete a 25km/h.

[@carlosandresramirezserna7867]

Gracias a esos 3, esta canción sonó en mi boda

[@miroslavvykoupil9070]

When I listen to Nyman, my ears really enjoy themselves

[@alanrobertandrews6493]

I love Michael nymans Music its so exhilarating, through these troubled times it gets me through, Bye for now love Alan

[@theav2000]

The most joy I have ever felt in my life all put together is in this!

[@Sharpodiplomat]

Exactly that. I can't explain why, but I cried and was euphoric at the same time when I heard this piece the first time when I was 18. And I still do sometimes. It's larger than life!

[@Timo-15]

Another brilliant piece by Michael Nyman. A lovely pastoral 'vision' of England....with a rhythm & blues emphasis in mezzo. *Bravo!*

[@sticksman1979]

Nyman: Now, we play the Shepherds song. Violinists: FFS Michael.

[@valerieedwards8593]

the first time you hear this you know you will never tire of it.what a hook.genius.

[@vilhelmhammershoi3871]

you do not know who Johann Sebastian Bach..... nor.. Georg Friedrich Handel are.

[@valerieedwards8593]

What an odd reply.Why mention Bach or Handel?

[@vilhelmhammershoi3871]

@@valerieedwards8593 I know, I wasn't in all my senses. Apologies. And your comment is true.

[@markwilliams5240]

This music makes me so happy,I'm glad that I was born with ears!

[@Grail_Quest]

This could be the soundtrack to my professional life. Run, run, run until you catch the wind and you start to soar. But don't forget to soak up the beauty of friends and family, and count loves victories along the way!

[@hyperborean72]

These fantastic musicians work really VERY HARD

[@MarkALong64]

Lovely to see so many Saxophones in an orchestral context.

[@chkcnl]

Miramé, miramé!

[@davidr.4552]

Masterpiece !!! The musicians are amazing !!!

[@LJGSG]

This has to be one of the most uplifting, energizing music of all times! I can't gen enough of listening!

[@heavenlymilano]

I discovered this piece by a total coincidence. I ended up falling in love with it.

[@mariakristiina08]

The same ❤

[@heavenlymilano]

@@mariakristiina08 I appreciate your reply. For you, I had a chance to listen it again after a long while.

[@voilavoila8075]

Le genre de raout qui n'arrive qu'une fois par siècle et qui nous laisse face à une vraie alternative : la transe ou l'extase... For-mi-da-ble! Unique, aussi et bien sûr! Merci aux musiciens (et avant même ce fadingue de Nyman) et salutations à toutes et tous les autres! Bonne continuation! VV.

[@rak2332]

I first heard this back in 2012 when I was at my spiritual best. This piece always unites me to that mystical encounter, and connects me to the days I lived cut off from 'the world'.

[@cesarbugarini499]

I could not possibly describe this as anything less than the words of God 🙌Mr Nyman is a genius 🙏 and we get to enjoy this😍

[@simone-zt6jj]

Hear this once and it stays with you forever.

[@cmb2934]

There is something distinctly British not just in the music but in how it is performed. Old, traditional British. The kind we have lost somewhere along the way. Nostalgia.

[@TimHollingworth]

Brilliant, love this piece. For some reason it makes me quite emotional.

[@Yvette5432]

I heard this work on a website: it served as a sound illustration for a nostalgic coach driver: it was the S53 Saviem or the 53-seater Saviem, this legendary vehicle, with lower consumption, truly tireless , and which for nearly forty years has served our cities and our countryside in France!!! Michael Nyman's work reflects the quality of this legendary coach!! The site is called Saviem S45/S48/S53: a story, a know-how.

[@eileenvannooijen7195]

Fucking brilliant. Timeless and perfect. Thank you Michael Nyman.

[@PapiElric]

Thank you from France.

[@juanjillo27mayas]

Gora Moderdonia ✊🏻

[@chrischandler7578]

Brilliant.. And has caused wet eyes! Stunning 🐝🐝🐝

[@nunosousa4689]

this is a beautiful arrangement.. very uplifting.. well done michael

[@mikewright4574]

Quite simply the best composer alive today.

[@sticksman1979]

Nyman is a genius.

[@dukeofnyc68]

Le emozioni percepite quando ascolti un orchestra sinfonica dal vivo sono indimenticabili. Ho assistito la Nyman band all'Auditorium del Lingotto di Torino. Un esperienza unica e straordinaria.

[@luhram]

Extraordinary!! Nyman is a truly genius!!

[@mataform]

OMG How utterly brilliant is this! I love The Draughtsmans Contract and seeing how hard the whole orchestra has to work to play this is amazing. A great workout for bingo wings for the lovely female violinists! Who don't have them I hasten to add. Thank you for posting. Made my day!

[@dukeofnyc68]

Ho visto decine di volte i film di Peter Greenaway solo ed esclusivamente per ascoltare le colonne sonore di Nyman e Mertens. A distanza di molti anni ho scoperto che anche le immagini e le storie dei film erano e sono degni della musica.

[@Mafrunebolo]

Aquí por LVM.

[@pasqualetamborino2698]

musica che commuove l'anima!!!superba......

[@valeriewanless6605]

Absolutely adore it loved the film

[@MrRobbyvent]

this piece feels so fun and also serious at the same time, can't explain better!

[@miguelcarriegosvieira2701]

This is THE VERSION of the masterpiece.

[@darrenholes7080]

I'm having this played at my wedding next month. I cannot wait! ❤

[@linabernardi622]

Uno dei brani più suggestivi mai sentiti.

[@Mclovinmilfsthatsforsure]

I heard this from a Gucci ad 😭😭 I love Michael Nyman now🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯

[@angelodiragusa4770]

Worth listening to the original upon which it is based, the prelude to Act III, Scene 2 of Henry Purcell’s opera 'King Arthur'.

[@user-lc3if6zk6h]

Нереально восхитительно!!! Этого не может быть!!! Слов просто нет от распирания чувств и эмоций!!! Великолепие оркестра, маэстро и ... публики! Что то невероятное!!!

[@patriziafaloni5005]

I m lost for words....just fantastic

[@ManishLamport]

The baroque incentive is represented extremely well on this piece!

[@ichithekiller5]

Este hombre es un inspirador de Almas. Gracias por compartir 🙏💙

[@raquelmar1976]

Con esta obra maravillosa entré yo por el pasillo del Teatro Cortés, en España, a mi boda. Me falta la respiración cuando la oigo y lo que pasa a partir del minuto 3:11 me hace volar. Impresionante el efecto que produce en mí está pieza. Solo puedo decir esto: GRACIAS ❤

[@15962357852]

Está música es para mí maravilla, cuanto más la escucho más ganas me dan de volverla a escuchar. Michael Nyman, te felicito.👍👍👍

[@annamorphose]

Toujours aussi jouissif...quelle fougue! Du son, des violons et un méga sax soprano! J'aimerais beaucoup le jouer...

[@fernandomazarro2551]

A masterpiece! Nyman is the Master of Masters.

[@mpenzy]

merci pour cette publication. J'adore ce morceau :)

[@herrbatong]

The best. Ever.

[@robertofinamonti7547]

Stupendo, mirabile! Thanks.

[@vojtaluvak5836]

Nasrat a rozmazat! Tohle je geniální pecka

[@Summer-El_Fenomeno]

IMPRESIONANTE MICHAEL NYMAN BAND .....THE BEST

[@giusycauglia1836]

Stupenda È UN CAPOLAVORO ASSOLUTO!! HO LA PELLE D'OCA 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@oliveroshea5765]

Unbelievably brilliant

[@carloscala1452]

Gracias por mostrarme cosas tan bellas.

[@peterfischer5276]

Immer wieder ein Genuss!

[@MrInterestingthings]

Nyman is wonderful !

[@keithnaylor1981]

WOW INCREDIBLE!

[@dm4022]

Timeless ❤️🙏🏻

[@darrenholes7080]

Sublime!

[@victoriaguarinoalemany4281]

BRUTAL 🏆🌹🌹🌹🌹💃

[@colinrixen-grandpop8697]

Absolutely love this. Awesome piece of work.

[@simone-zt6jj]

Mike Tyson would be proud of that hook.An instant classic.

[@Chazcharchata]

Always cutting edge!

[@ameliawright6947]

I had this playing completely by accident while starting up Cyberpunk. It fit really, really well.

[@jill46]

Brilliant.....still love this ..

[@REDBULLHEADiphone]

Just arrived here from Professor Russell Foster, professor of circadian neuroscience's Desert Island Discs. I'd be pleasantly surprised if anyone else did.

[@michaelwthomas]

Hello, Sam, yes, I did. Nearly had to stop the car and just listen.

[@janematthews3441]

I did! I'd heard it many times and never caught the title till I heard it on DID. It's magnificent.

[@antonytselios497]

This is what pop music should sound like

[@alejandrolenin93]

I agree. The future of music, as Alex Ross states at the closing of his wonderful "The Rest is Noise", will be the merging of both pop and classical esthetics.

[@felixgeorge9285]

check out 'love is bourgeois construct' by pet shop boys!

[@giulionicotra6420]

Stunning!

[@Lucy-ey6xl]

With this piece I feel whole. 🥰🎄🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@giovannilorini577]

Genio, puro genio !

[@johnmcglinchey]

Come back Michael Nyman - wherever you are

[@ernestguinovart1651]

Not only you need to be a great violinist to play it but be really fit !

[@user-cl3lt2lo3x]

BRAVO MASTER!

[@cassandrafaulkner4115]

Brilliant!

[@kalandracas69]

Impresionante pieza, no hay palabras para describir lo que se siente al escucharla.

[@VictorHernandez-wo1vn]

Bravisimo. Gracias Nyman. Please come to Madrid!

[@Yvette5432]

The nostalgia of this former machinist allowed me to know the work of Michael Nyman "Chasing Sheep is Best Left to Shepherds" which illustrates well his site SAVIEM S45 / S48 / S53 which dates from July 2009. Indeed, these are legendary coaches, which marked my childhood, and which prove to be so tireless, that private individuals buy them in order to transform them into motorhomes: they thus experience a second life rather than sending them to scrap or reselling them in Maghreb or Eastern countries.

[@HaquinusDeGothia]

Today I know that love really IS a bourgeoisie construct...

[@Grazylimaaa]

Liiindoooss!!!! Ammeiii! Parabéns a todos...

[@TerriPotoczna]

LOVE, just LOVE this!

[@JavierMoyanoTV]

¡Moderno!

[@e.g.3209]

Magníficos violines...

[@CO2-emissions]

this is inmense, majestic

[@serenellamercantini5421]

Musica celestiale , un capolavoro 😢

[@lutzderlurch7877]

His whole soundtrack for „The Draughtsmans Contract“ is oddly enough sounding utterly 1980s but at the same time baroque. I wonder how baroque it would get with only minor changes.

[@CeciLee1]

Gracias a la Davi !!! ❤Bronacano y sus gustos.

[@carmenvaldivia8651]

Superbe!!!