Every Breath You Take But It's In 7/8

[@StephanieJones]

Hi everyone! It has been pointed out to me that the title of the piece is somewhat incorrect. To reflect the collaboration between Sting and Bogdanovic, it is actually called "Every Breath You Take (Prelude)" by Sting-Bogdanovic and shouldn't be considered "just" an arrangement. Sorry, Dušan! 🎶

[@pyth2ooo]

Please, play more, breathtaking one.

[@HarperJayMichaels]

I Love this! Thank you for sharing

[@costaliberta5969]

that makes sense! not.

[@kyllinglove9357]

you can change the video title btw

[@lyndafaye6748]

Nobody cares what it's titled anymore, ha , it's GREAT! Call it "I'll Be Watching You?!" perhaps ? Now Stephanie, you must work with Dusan and give Adriano a call, and talk about an arrangement to "Enhance the Variation on the Arrangement of an old standard by Willie Nelson. arrangement he did for me on "I Fall to Pieces with a Touch of Class.!" Try to take a moment to hear what he did with just the melody solo, as I wanted to get it out of that old Patsy Cline, "One four five" chord sequence the bands ( they used to hire back then just to give their buddies a job ?) Adriano did a great job of "magically-creating" or "adapting" his arranging "around, over, and in between" my acapella voice renditions of other oldies too; Fine with me if the lyrics are more distinguishable as well as "different" and some of the harmonies made the solo melody "sound" to even be a different song. WOULD YOU PLEASE LISTEN And let me know if I could pay you and Adriano to DUET on one of MY songs? My classical training began and ended with violin, and playing in a few symphony orchestras through the years, so Adrian has to keep correcting my spelling-but we are getting quite a few originals finished. I'm self-taught on guitar, and if you'd go look at "One Enchanted Evening, with Anne Murray" you'll see I don't "pick strings", except perhaps on a country-folk song, but pull up on them (the opposite of normal "strumming." just doing what I had to do to accompany myself. This is the melody Ana Marie Ceuca is singing in her Italian rendition . I found Adriano on SoundCloud two years ago, but when I accidentally discovered YOU, and your videos about a year later, after skipping through the many other female guitarists videos (Ha, including Charo?) I immediately felt that what you were doing, would be such a "complement to" what Adriano has been doing..I had the "distinct feeling" that you and he could make the "perfect duo?" When I mentioned your name and copy pasted your video , Adriano (suprisingly said!) Ah, I know her! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES, that out of the thousands of other female guitarists out there on You Tube, I'd selected YOU? I'd been accused of being psychic years ago, and became the connector of allot of people, but I thought THIS connection seemed somehow predestined ?? The song that comes to me AS a guitar duet; and not like the "duling banjos" btw, but sort of classical/blues , crossover, titled "What is this Thing Called Love?" Think Adriano calls those "fusions ?" not sure. Sincerely Would Love to Hear From You, My Dear! [e-mail]

[@roberthunt1540]

The opening phrase sounds like the prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1.

[@isleboy7]

I thought so too. :)

[@caseykittel]

I just watched a sting interview with rick beato. sting said he listens to bach a lot.

[@upliftmofoify]

and Horizons by Hackett

[@RobManser77]

I play the cello and guitar and am intrigued, so worked this out. For starters they’re both in the same key, Gmaj. The famous opening arpeggio in BCS#1 goes G, D, B, A, B, D, B, D and then progresses the pattern to other chords. EBYT starts with B, D, G, D, B, A, G, A and also progresses the pattern (more about that progression later). In those riffs, in the first three notes Bach jumps a fifth (G D), then a fifth plus a tone (D B). Sting jumps a third (B D), then a third plus a tone (D G); so yes, the third and the fifth are the two harmonic intervals that sound good to the human ear and in this sense the two songs are very similar, one just uses thirds and the other fifths. Because of this, the way the intervals are related, and the fact they use the same key, they end up using exactly the same four notes (A, B, D and G), just in a different order. The riffs then diverge, but looking at Sting’s riff, two notes later he ends the riff with A G A, which is of course the same sequence as Bach uses after his rising triad, just a tone lower; so really the divergence is just a flourish on Sting’s part, only to return to the Bach motif. Looking further forward to the chord progressions, Bach goes Gmaj (I), Cmaj (IV), Csus4 (Cmaj with a fourth, an F); whereas Sting goes Gmaj (I), Em (the relative minor, Emaj with a flattened 3rd, a G), then C (IV). So pretty similar there too.

[@setmason1510]

@@caseykittel so? Sting didn't come up with the guitar riff, the guitarist did

[@rodrigodias9184]

Sounds like Cello Suite no 1 by J.S Bach and i love it

[@rickf6375]

Looks?

[@gduke25]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Hellraiserzzz]

Sounds*

[@rodrigodias9184]

@@Hellraiserzzz thx

[@gustavocortesmunizaga814]

D’accord

[@Vollkornreistoast]

Wow, I see so many talented musicians in the internet. Finally I found a talented musician, that wants to be original! Thx for that beutiful peace.

[@rrrosecarbinela]

I love watching you play... beautiful music from a beautiful soul.

[@salimsosaesqueff4826]

Impecable...muy buen arreglo y una limpia y hermosa interpretación...

[@Gary.Holmes]

I'm just starting to study music theory after 30 years of messing about with keyboards, synths and music production. I love the sound of this 7/8... so relaxed yet it seems to be pushing the rhythm along. And also beautiful playing skills. Thank you.

[@taouinche]

Beautiful, like each and every one of your performances. I'm sure Sting will love this arrangement of his iconic pop song. I look forward to the day I can enjoy one of your concerts.

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Rick Beato just interviewed him. You should check it out. 👍😎

[@taouinche]

@@eddierayvanlynch6133 I've seen it yesterday ! Sting and Dominic are incredibly talented musicians.

[@Dan-sc7us]

Always love to hear your latest pieces!! Your gorgeous tone and technique never disappoint!! And I love your hair, Steph!!

[@marcelinocalazans1935]

Lindo arranjo e formidável interpretação. Parabéns Obrigado

[@douglasfrankel9566]

You get better every day. Congratulations. It's beautiful !

[@capstan50g]

This was just beautiful. Your playing is so skillful and the arrangement is a delight. Please keep playing; you're a force for good in this world.

[@davcox100]

Stunning arrangement and beautifully played.

[@Wizardofgosz]

Holy cow. I've been a fan of Dušan's for a couple decades. Ever since I heard bits of his Mysterious Habitats CD on National Public Radio here in the US in the late 90s. I immediately went out and ordered it, and have a bunch of his CDs. Fantastic.

[@photopicker]

Dusan comes from the land of the broken Abacus. His sound is like no other. And he gives you the recipe if you are up for the challenge.

[@undefined6947]

I'm liking this trend of playing songs in 7/8, it's super fun and most of the time you get great stuff like this. Great job :)

[@cszrwi]

Rare gifts and rare fleeting moments. To be a witness to the breathing of life and the human spirit into such works of art, is a great privilege. To add yourself too them is a blessing that gives life meaning. Know how precious these moments are and gaze in wonder. In an endless, uncaring universe these are bright diamonds of glorious beauty.

[@PrivasGuitar]

Your playing is always impeccable, and this arrangement was lovely. Thank you for the upload.

[@pauldncn1]

I have a friend who says if you feel smug it’s jazz if you feel happy or satisfied it’s rock but truthfully just amazing playing Thanks for sharing xx👍

[@hendrir]

Can you ask your friend how I'm supposed to feel when listening jazzrock?

[@pauldncn1]

@@hendrir Obvious Particularly if it’s Brand X, Happily ,smugly content !

[@INFINITYREALM]

Lovely, Dusan is the best. I used to have private lessons in exchange for yard work for him on the Big Island of Hawaii ten years ago. Pleasantly surprised to see this arrangement. Wonderfully played!

[@JorgeBarnet]

I'm without words! Too much intelligence and beauty in this music. I don't know if Sting have heard it but Bach would have loved it. Blessings Stephanie!

[@benjaminkenobi21]

Admirable skill! I really enjoy seeing women that can play classical guitar for some reason.

[@nomansland5113]

Awesome. Love the "skipping" sound of 7/8

[@eriktempelman2097]

Effortless effort... this sort of music is a LOT harder than she makes it seem. Pure mastery on six strings!

[@GamenightwithMatt]

Yeah. The really hard part about something like this is not playing it like how you know it sounds and sticking to the written music.

[@moscubagrum5027]

Sometimes I wish you would post more often. When you do post I appreciate the wait! Oh my how your right hand gracefully floats over the strings as the left dances like a ballerina.

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

beautifully arranged and beautifully played...

[@travisnorman]

Fantastic performance of this arrangement!

[@michaelshea5165]

A very cool arrangement! Thank you.

[@henrysuryanaga5924]

Superb performance on a fresh arrangement, resulted in an entire new mood of the song. Very nice to hear.

[@larrywangerow4703]

Beautiful Stephanie, love your contemporary version , Simon Garfunkel Beatles dazzling Dylan blown in the wind, I especially got mesmerized by fields of gold but as this says, I'll be watching you with every breath you take , until I can take no more breaths.. superlative, I envy your world... 💜 ❤️ 🎸 I dream.. you cause them..of course not intentionally, or do you..? the pied Piper of all time.. your passion drives not just you, but , me as well to listen.. more and more ..

[@homelesslaika2607]

You play so clean so clear..

[@michaelyukich8109]

So refreshing to see you again! Lovely! ❤️💫

[@fallenangelmusica]

Very cool arrangement ... love the 7/8!

[@mytaichicourse6191]

Love Dusan's Mysterious Habitats. You can totally hear Sting-Bogdanovic here in this video. Wonderfully played!

[@timchalmers1700]

Wow! Beautifully played !

[@robbabcock_]

What a wonderful surprise for this to show up in my notifications! Beautiful!🎸🎼🎵❤️

[@wilfriedhilbig7581]

Wundervoll, grandios. Dein eigener Stil auf so hohem Level.

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

That. Was. Awesome, Stephanie!!! Merry Christmas 🎄 and ♥️ from the USofA🇺🇸

[@angrytedtalks]

Reminiscent of Steve Hackett's "Horizons". Beautifully played.

[@donaldanderson6604]

Steve's piece has a lot in common with the Bach, but is a lot easier to play.

[@mysticcynic9718]

Super high level playing and awesome arrangement.

[@lawcch]

Awesome playing popular song. Rarely I seen any classical guitarists play popular songs and oldies songs in a guitar recital.

[@Rory99M]

Amazing, what an interesting effect changing the time signature has, subscribed

[@KeniAlquist]

Truly gorgeous piece! ^^

[@karenprior3435]

Beautiful playing.

[@fernandoalegria8812]

Muy bien Felicitaciones y gracias por tan linda melodia éxitos.

[@russelljackman1413]

Simply beautiful! Thank you, Stephanie!

[@KarstenJohansson]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I thought it was going to be one of those novel-but-not-good compositions, but this was a thing of beauty.

[@toast_on_toast1270]

Love the tone on that guitar!

[@pablostraub]

You take a simple, beautiful song and make it a sofisticated, beautiful song. 👍

[@peterhale1349]

Glorious sound, superb playing.

[@jeannekoh9544]

Whatever you want to call this is ok, it's very beautiful all the same! Bravo!

[@moscubagrum5027]

I had to listen again: wonderful, thank you

[@farrex0]

This was great, as a prog fan, I would love to see more songs originally written in 4/4 or 3/4, arranged and performed in odd time signatures.

[@Danieltoritomayor]

Que refrescante version. Gracias.

[@joaoalbertocaracas3907]

Beautifull. Without words

[@lightsaber10001]

Very well played! Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent!

[@JJHurst]

Lovely , really clean and a very nice feel..

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Sssweet rendition that's skillfully shows of your musicianship which inspires me as a guitarist since you make the music so refreshing and artful w/ an alluring tone!

[@vaclav_fejt]

I don't usually listen to classical guitar, but when I do, it's one of my favourite pop songs with a rhythm that keeps me on my toes.

[@gardnep]

Great atmospheric playing, thanks.

[@fabiangarcia1178]

Excellent! Super play! Best song ever!. Every time you play, I’ll be watching you 🤗

[@jsalazarmaya]

Sounds so sweet.

[@stefanfilipov7254]

I am from Bulgaria and we are quite familiar to uneven beats since they are part of our folklore. The 7/8 and it's variants is particularly most popular amongst our songs and it is said that is because it the beat that resembles the beat of a hearth.

[@josephodmoors4623]

Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing

[@darrenvegamusic]

It just randomly popped in my feed and got so curious. Am not disappointed. Imma subscribe now.

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Now this what breathing new fresh air feels like.* ❤

[@HeidiBWert]

You are so right! Well put!

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@MrCalicious]

I never would have guessed the song. Crazy how one little change impacts the song so much.

[@zenesis2k]

Lovely Arr. and Playing !

[@davidwright1665]

Beautiful as always.

[@joh22293]

Beautifully played.

[@vontommy900]

So beautiful music。Just like it。

[@taowalker777]

Haven't heard from you for a while! You SHOULD post more ofter because your playing makes this world more beautiful place to live :) This piece of music looks quite complex to me but you did it so effortlessly! Perfect job! Happy Birthday to your friend:)

[@jessilopes]

Interesting arrangement.. and beautifully played as always 👌

[@Morganstudios]

Dayum!!! Masterfully done!!!!

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

This is the kind of music that makes you feel like you've been deaf all your life in terms of music ., and for the first time you hear something go straight from your ears directly into your soul ., and your heart understands every second of it

[@PhilipKampf1]

Hi Stephanie, was waiting on your next release.. absolutly wonderful. Can't wait for the next one.. Merry Christmas!

[@javi9038]

Bellísimo arregló 👏👏👏👏

[@malc121]

Beautiful,merry Christmas 👏🏻🌲❤️

[@crea1337]

amazing!!

[@burnabyguitar]

Great variation of the BWV1007 Prelude

[@therealzilch]

Very nice. And seven is of course boss. cheers from another fan of seven (and eleven, and thirteen...) in Vienna, Scott

[@davesmith8286]

Stephanie Im a big fan of yours as well as Sting so this arrangement was like a Reeses cup wrapped in 7/8. 1-6-2-5 never sounded better. All the Best, Dave

[@josennesterenko8252]

Чарівна дівчина! Казково грає! 🤩

[@ryanbouska7884]

Sounds incredible

[@vontommy900]

Just beautiful music！

[@musicbyfabien6263]

Very creative. Well done.

[@ZipplyZane]

It's interesting how this is in 7/8, but I still feel that steady quarter note pulse. It just feels like it syncopates on every other measure.

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

Beautiful and very well composed and played. Like someone mentioned rather a prelude from Bach then jazz, at least in my ear. Let's not categorize it, just splendid music, congratulations.

[@marianosalas6509]

Very beautiful arrangement and interpretation! Congratulations, maestra Stephanie!

[@alvarop.guitarra6824]

Excellent... excellent I loved it

[@tomaszgebel9038]

Pretty & graceful.

[@rogeliohikurito]

Excelente arreglo!!

[@rudolfhynar6045]

Hezké. Pěkně se to poslouchá. Takové zámecké a katedrální. Bylo by to hezké zahrát na zvučných místech - náměstích, v katedrálach, zámcích, kostelích atd. V tvém provedení mě to k tomu přijde.

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

Lovely!

[@RichErmlick]

Beautifully done!! Bravo!

[@GuitarChoi]

awesome arrange

[@alurve3349]

Increíble Estefany, eres un amor ❤️💖🌹

[@mikemclenison8200]

Beautiful job!

[@pablopablos1334]

wow so beautiful

[@DibutilFtalat]

What an elaborate sound! real ear-candy :)

[@bobhowell8055]

Beautiful