Glass harp-Toccata and fugue in D minor-Bach-BWV 565

[@kjamison5951]

There’s nothing like a nice bit of glassical music…

[@WobblesandBean]

That pun was crystal clear.

[@silverfeigner]

That was a ringing endorsement right there.

[@Billbillr]

That performance made me thirsty. Amazing though. 👍😊

[@Billbillr]

Good one. 😎

[@judyfrohlich1659]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@annwilliams6438]

The sound is crystal clear! A really glass act....

[@terrynorton8868]

You're cracking me up.

[@erzherzogalbrecht8504]

Ba-dum pssssssss

[@Fluke_Starbucker]

👍😂😂😂👈😁YEP!

[@grantjohnston5817]

A glassic.Stemmed some clever puns.I always go for baroque!

[@magnusm4]

The comedy shine through.

[@JoaoVitor-vp8ck]

The sheet music says: This one, that one, now that one.

[@omerozel4716]

😂

[@nineyearold2648]

xd

[@user-sh3po1qp3v]

XD

[@jacob1931]

Lmao

[@TvonToby3254]

And every 2 hours top up with water.

[@jonathanparchmont5576]

The glass is always half full with this guy.

[@10karamel37]

XD

[@ertuchertuch2233]

Actually half empty

[@futhamucka]

I mean it's like varying degrees of half full or empty

[@AeolethNionian]

Just spent the whole video liking every glass pun I found because I couldn't come up with one myself. So many glassics out there.

[@georgealderson4424]

I wonder if there are anymore comments on tumblr?

[@K7DFA]

If he used pickling brine, instead of water, would it become "Vlassical" music?

[@Oddigan]

Oh sweet, an instrument that can actually play better in front of an audience when you're nervous! Sweaty fingers means you won't have to dip them in water as much.

[@msDanielp369]

and the shakiness brings a nice vibrancy effect o’ the oscillation of the sound waves and makes them louder

[@luisilloportillo]

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[@deanc9453]

+

[@captainwithers]

i dont think it works if you have sweaty hands because you have to clean your hands very thoroughly before playing but im not really sure still funny though

[@Oddigan]

@@captainwithers I spent the last five years teaching myself how to play the glass harp and was just about to go on stage for my first live performance when I got a ding on my phone notifying me of your comment. Can you imagine how embarassing it would've been to find that out on stage? I immediately canceled the show and repurposed the harp for my new hobby of chucking wine glasses at complete strangers on the street while shouting incoherently about the time I wasted. You saved my life!

[@janicedenique3819]

I could bet money that someone who only heard the audio of this video would never guess what the music was being played on. It sounds so elegant and not just in tune, he keeps the tone soft unlike others who get that sheer sound. This guy is probably the best at it. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@RadicalCaveman]

This is a really nice instrument, not just a gimmick. Maybe they should add some fishbowls for bass notes!

[@kurumi394]

I'm imagining aquariums being used as sub woofers lmfao

[@marioristovski1152]

Not sure if that's how it works with that logic you could use a bathtub

[@WobblesandBean]

Unfortunately you need high quality leaded crystal for this to work, a fishbowl won't cut it.

[@duncangrant4580]

How on earth can anyone dislike this? Not only is it fantastically skillful playing, it also sounds wonderful too.

[@user-lk4bp9le5h]

no

[@chrispza]

Just envision these stunted little egos crouched over their computers in their mothers’ basements, one hand continually shuttling to their maw whatever dreck is their Walmart gorge of choice, while the other clicks through a video every five seconds, demonstrating their innate superiority to mere talent by frenziedly clicking on the Dislike icon

[@xxxm0ris]

Because not everyone likes the same things, and some people would rather not be associated with someone like needle noodle over here

[@ulrichkalber9039]

hard to imagine anyone disliking this, but imagine if someone is Hearing badly in the upper notes, this must Sound HORRIBLE. But then they would know the Problem was on their side. so Needle Noddle-noo is probably right.

[@thadsatheivam1301]

haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate

[@FortisKnight]

An almost angelic stream of pure notes issue forth...and the skill with which to create such ethereal vibrations; the resonance created enhances the music flowing out this instrument. An instrument truly of man and element.

[@Erkki1000]

My God this is incredible. I can only imagine how long it must have taken him to practice this...Infinite respect to Roberto for such a wonderful rendition of this. Thank you.

[@TampaDave]

And to the MASTER that composed it!

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

I have such an uplifting feeling during the high notes, it's like butterflies.

[@alcahallic4526]

This guy is a musical genius. Should go on 'America's Got Glass'

[@MarvinDarwin3]

+Alan Rossi Lol

[@josielpontocom]

He is English-Italian

[@alcahallic4526]

Josiel. It was humor...laugh laugh

[@josielpontocom]

Ok LOL

[@joeroganofficial5433]

Josiel de Assis woooooooosh

[@DK_Son]

I am mesmerised. Those powerful intro chords at 0:22. Spine chilling!

[@kingsxkids]

This is the most amazing skill I can imagine. This is nuts to play on my guitar. Robert does not merely touch each glass- as of a piano key. He must glide over some segment of the glass circumference as the duration of contact controls quarter, half or whole notes. I cannot imagine how this is possible- yet I see with mine own eyes. " for the Glory of God " as Bach himself would say.

[@xaraxania]

practice

[@K7DFA]

And more practice . . . .and after that . . . . still more practice!

[@olenfersoi8887]

Not to mention the length of time it must take to "tune" each glass of different sizes with different amounts of water. It's not as if he can pack his instrument up once tuned properly! I presume he must have a record of how many milliliters of water in each glass will cause it to issue a particular note!

[@Надежда-и1р7ф]

Это невозможно! Но как же это прекрасно! Чистейшие звуки, неземное звучание, ангельское... Хоть я и не слышала ангелов... Здоровья, счастья, благополучия, творческих успехов... Благодарю за подаренный праздник души...

[@nickrobinson2023]

It's incredible to see how much potential the human being has and how creative it can be. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing... Bach sounds spectacular. Well done!

[@joeloverti672]

A musical genius plays another musical genius’ masterpiece. Truly amazing !!

[@bunkyman8097]

How hauntingly beautiful! Bach is a genius.

[@JasonJason210]

Made me appreciate the technicality of this piece in a new way. Bach's music is fantastic.

[@marioristovski1152]

WHO YOU CALLING A BACH?

[@licksnkicks]

This is one of the most amazing musical performances ever!

[@palko52]

@ roberttiso thank You so much for this wonderful listening experience !

[@kengoto5]

This is unbelievable. Who ever thought wine glasses could be a musical instrument. Just heavenly.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

This really gives the seminal Toccata and Fugue an eerie quality, which is what listeners have always felt when listening to the piece. An innovative performance, proving how relevant and versatile Bach is for every age.

[@npc6817]

25% Great job, so talented! 35% WHO DISLIKED THIS? 40% THIS IS HEAVENLY MUSIC PRAISE THE LORD ANG GET THIS MAN IN A CHURCH.

[@madlove1581]

Haunting minor scale symphonic movement. The attack, bell tone the crystal makes is truly titillating. And, the low, deep resonance and incredible sustain the crystal creates with water ~ is utterly entrancing........

[@sailledruid]

Thinking of the setup alone for this... making sure each individual glass is tuned correctly... then all the practice to memorize where each note is. Then having a steady enough hand to unerringly get each and every note on the first try. Very impressive!

[@Topmember]

Very!

[@LLShiningOtter]

The human race is an amazing thing,Some individuals like this man just clearly demonstrate that, just amazing

[@sonricssss]

His face at the end is like "What have i done?" haha, but anyways, his performance was superb. gave me the chills :D

[@finnhaverkamp]

Yes, I'd like to speak with the manager. The waiter had his hands all over my glass.

[@andrewjfarrington]

And we all seem to have different amounts of drink.

[@Drybones898]

Andrew Farrington And we all get different glass sizes.

[@Zephirus10]

Finn Haverkamp on the plus side the DJ is amazing!

[@albireotheredguard1599]

Zephirus10 I'd love to hear him play "Amazing Grace."

[@goapet]

beste

[@walterkovacs4069]

i can't even play this on the Armonica. ): This guy is an absolute *master* \m/ Not sure if the playing wine glasses fad was around in Bach's time, but i gotta believe even he would be blown away and mesmerized by this.

[@ileavazan7693]

Crystal Glasses have been invented in 1673 by George Ravenscroft, but regular glasses were used for making music since the Middle Ages. The first musical instrument made of upright wine glasses was called the glass harp and was invented around 1750, around same time of Bach . About 10 years later, Benjamin Franklin invented a mechanical version of the glass harp, called the glass harmonica.

[@littlefishbigmountain]

Ilea Vazan 1750 is the year J.S. Bach died

[@yzaki62]

This guy has an extraordinary gift great respect to him

[@HowardEllisonUKVoice]

Bach magic - written for mighty organ yet still enchanting on this delicate instrument. Homage to our great composers and interpreters!

[@vickesparza7760]

why in hell dislike? what is to dislike? bunch of jerks!!! this is a masterpiece!!!

[@DianaJ01]

Found it again!! Toccata and fuge in D minor played in glasses :3 Even though the song has an eerie and misterious feeling, this preformance makes me feel very happy x3

[@karenbouachour6994]

Me too.beautiful

[@rickkinney2544]

Holy cow, this is amazing! It gives me goose bumps it's so good.

[@davidmurphy8364]

This is one of the most impressive things I've seen, great fucking job man!

[@Hansondiandian]

David Murphy great hand job too

[@aionzeta]

I love this piece & it's beautiful with the glass harp.

[@AprilTee]

My roommate: Where are all the glasses? I just washed them! Me:

[@user-sh3po1qp3v]

Lol

[@itsiwhatitsi]

Underrated comment

[@magicsantos2681]

Woow!Well done! AMAZING GOOD MUSIC! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🎶🎵🎶🎵👌👍😉💖💞💖

[@karlkutac1800]

Wow...just...wow. How amazing is his skill!

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Amazing musicianship. Benjamin Franklin invented a musical instrument with rotating glass disks of varying diameter and thickness to achieve different pitches. Franklin called his instrument the glass harmonica. There are,a few dozen glass harmonica performers and the performances are ewually amazing.

[@joermnyc]

Robert Schlesinger The Franklin Institute in Philly has one of his originals, still works but only some of the employees know how to play it.

[@robertschlesinger1342]

@@joermnyc I'm originally from Philadelphia and in my youth took physics courses at the Franklin Institute. Next time I get back to Philly and the Franklin Institute, I'll take a look at the instrument. By the way, during the 1830s, the Franklin Institute printed their own currency that could be used in commerce. I have one in the strange denomination of 12.5 cents. Thank you for your interesting and useful comment.

[@ManuelMartinez-pd9sj]

Beautiful. My favorite classical piece.

[@SkyeMpuremagic]

my favorite as well! :)

[@RicardoBaptista33]

Manuel Martinez This is not Classical music is music Baroque :)

[@ivanalejandroguajardolopez9878]

Luis Santos gb. V gd

[@arviddeusenberg7450]

Luis Santos It has been common and customary for many years to refer to music from the late Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods as "classical music." If you find this displeasing, you might sent a threatening letter to your local classical music radio station, which plays music from all periods.

[@RicardoBaptista33]

Arvid Deusenberg And not only is that all kinds of music from the Baroque down falls of Ancient Music so it is completely wrong to call Classical Music. Here in my country, Portugal, know well distinguish the types of music.

[@philoshaughnessy906]

Exquisite! You can't just listen to this. You have to watch as well. Half the joy of this "instrument" is to watch it being played. Bravo!

[@garlantfrancky397]

THIS is what modern art should be.

[@stephenrencher4534]

the original wasn't hard enough...

[@PiwoszJR]

Stephen Rench This song is actually suprisingly easy to play

[@sadiejayne3930]

Amen to that!

[@thereyougoagain1280]

piwoszjr the toccata is definitely easier than it looks, but the fugue is fairly difficult.

[@marinettedelossantos7389]

Until you see his third hand

[@libertatus]

Came back for another listen. Stunningly beautiful. As always.

[@danielmoser8814]

Ehmmm....speechles! A true master at work and what a pleasure to listen. Who can dislike this?

[@CrismaFire]

Can't understand how this song got any dislikes. He did a great job and it was excellent song. I would like to see just one who didn't like it play as well as he did.

[@mellyr701]

There's negative people in this world. That's just how it is...

[@ThePearsch]

The left half of his table (the High Notes) play Sharp as opposed to the Low notes. It hurts my ears to listen to it. His mastery of the 'keyboard' is good, but the notes need to be in tune to each other.

[@VictorEkekrantz]

Oh, glassical music is so beautiful!

[@batuhanmusaoglu9409]

Me too

[@DarthRevan42]

+Victor Ekekrantz that part must have taken him ages to master

[@CrimsonFox36]

Guitarist: *Gets a lady* Pianist: *Gets more ladies* Glass Harpist: *Doesnt leave any ladies for the rest of us*

[@laSimp1icite]

Drummer: Ask all your moms who your real daddy is

[@srinivasanr.a7035]

Even Bach would not have believed that this is possible and made possible by the artist. Mesmarising and simply great.

[@pylgrym]

Enchanting and magical!

[@stralien51]

Just an idea: This would be excellent as the background music for a "Phantom of the Opera" adaptation in animation somewhat akin to Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas".

[@bunnie187]

stralien51 Dang it, now I want that.

[@The_Jimplication]

Burton gets way too much credit for that movie.

[@PC4USE1]

When The Phantom of the Opera is finished with a night on the town,this is what he does with his empties.

[@canaldefelipecastro]

Beautiful, amazing and incredibly delicate work. Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertKarlBerta]

I play this on organ and synthesizer. This is an amazing performance. Did you know ta this is the only American invented instrument....Ben Franklin invented it! While you don't hear it as much today, it was very popular with classical orchestras years ago.

[@thereyougoagain1280]

Benjamin Franklin invented the glass harmonica, not the glass harp.

[@lelonfurr4583]

dont overlook the MOOG sunthsizer in amercian inventions i think

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

Amazing! This is the first time I've heard Toccata and Fugue in D minor and liked it. The first time I heard this was we played it in my high school band. I was 14 and of course, had limited knowledge in music, but it was also a blessing, because I heard more from Bach and found out that I like most of Bach.

[@kathleenralston2192]

I'm glad KZbin recommended this channel to me.

[@falves]

One of the best things I saw in the internet. Thanks for this masterpiece.

[@theresahall1490]

monsieur thanks you took the words out of my mouth, how could anyone not admire this genius in his field - superb talent

[@grantsinclair4278]

Speechless. Peace

[@antonioabayte3473]

bravissimo. sei un grande..numero 1

[@pinodomenico5520]

I am IMPRESSED ! - what incredible sound and virtuosity ! ♥

[@josepescribano8031]

La mas mágica interpretación de Bach, insuperable sensibilidad, Bravo !

[@adaulight9470]

Très très bon!!! Fantastique!😮

[@sonyahannah]

Although I find this hauntingly beautiful -- it makes me envision old "horror" movies -- some of the higher tones actually hurt my ears with their piercing resonance. Love it!

[@vincentrobinette1507]

I agree; I'm impressed with the attack, being able to sound the notes so quickly. When I've tried this, it takes me some time, to get the glass to produce a solid sound. I could never get a glass to start to sound quickly enough, to play a complex piece like this.

[@WCM1945]

I would never have imagined this would be even possible. Incredible!!

[@heidiw3615]

Omg I have never heard of this instrument. This is truly amazing

[@bifeldman]

Seeing and hearing is not necessarily believing. Just amazing.

[@etiennebideau9663]

Damn... That's actually pretty impressively well done even if not perfect

[@jes5918]

I didn't expect to watch the whole thing but it's mesmerizing

[@grantpaisley9012]

How can anyone not like this?!

[@bobfreestone1752]

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou ! This is beautiful.

[@grampton]

**accidentally trips on one glass**

[@Metacrepas]

In the distance: sirens

[@crystalprice7858]

I would never have believed something so sublime could come from touching glasses if I hadn’t just seen it with my own eyes.

[@waynestewart1919]

Masterful! I've not seen this prior. And WOW!

[@tankgirl2501]

Now THERE is a glassical piece of music... Love it!

[@Svetnesumiru]

Душа развернулась и пппоооёёёттттт!!!

[@merlinjones6485]

The touch and timing are remarkable...and the sound was pure magic. Uncountable hours of practice and the focus of a genius paid off beautifully on what was accomplished here. My ears thank you for this.

[@RSTAR2009]

Amazing!

[@TheLellefix]

This sound is so amazing! :)

[@theunforbiddenfruit2527]

LoL, Who would not like this? This is amazing!!!

[@Kittkid5]

Absolutely Fantastic!

[@ellewood519]

This was awesome!!! for the people who disliked it you are not normal it should have been all likes just saying!

[@ethericboy]

Did you see any dislikes? Cause I did"nt

[@montythepython7614]

Anyone who dislikes this can kiss my glass. ..

[@sharonjohnson2965]

Isn't that weird. So many thumbs down. This guy is amazing

[@alviilmie1869]

Monty the Python 🤣

[@montythepython7614]

Classical glass .

[@montythepython7614]

Please don't forget John Lennon's Glass onion...please...

[@montythepython7614]

George the fifth... finally get it...hair on my glass. Thanks for the response...

[@MetalHand85]

i don't even want to know how many hours of practice this took

[@judydeangelo8885]

Wow, this was phenomenal! My absolute favorite Bach piece of all time and performed so beautifully. Awesome.

[@AndySaenz]

J.S. Bach is in Heaven like “Bravo, sir! You are magnificent! Why didn’t I think of this? 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼”

[@Phoenixspin]

Should be called a glass organ.

[@Immoskyl]

Cristal Organ

[@eferrom]

Orgasm

[@Zorojuro4869]

+Enzo Ferro Martioro jajajaja you got me dying xD

[@nickbal5486]

Orglassm

[@FirstNameLastName-oz5ij]

Squidward: No Patrick, glass cups are not an instrument. Robert Tiso: Hold my water.

[@thomasfarr7934]

I presume the "dislikes" are from people who would prefer to hear it done with a damp hand in an armpit...

[@TheGribblesnitch]

I wanna hear that tho

[@cjstar01jones17]

That would be very cool though

[@TentoesMe]

THEY just didn't put their headphones on to listen.

[@ebayerr]

Thomas Farr : Actually,I prefer to hear the pipe organ version done by Professor Tom Harmon at Royce hall at UCLA.

[@TentoesMe]

@@ebayerr Well, after enjoying it much, I watch Xaver Varnus play it on a pipe organ.

[@pasqualeparente9776]

All I want to say, is that this is ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT AND A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF MUSIC BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED.....

[@gailhowes9398]

I want to fined all your classical music, it is so delightful!!

[@ericharrison7]

So delightful. Hi. How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?

[@fepablo1]

amazind and wonderfull :3

[@principe.borodin]

Greate skill, congrats.

[@relwoodmusic3630]

This is way better than I expected! Astounding musicianship and beautiful resonance.

[@lpsfoxytv914]

EEEEEEEEEEEKK!!!! I CANT SAY ANYTHING,... ITS JUST SOO,.. SOO... SOO WOOOOOOOW!!!!

[@applebloom4582]

WOW...

[@monsieur8793]

Who dislike that seriously ? And why ?

[@mikebike3047]

roberttiso I guess some people are the glass half empty kind. ;)

[@TheHommosapiens]

Nabil RouanePeople stupid certainly

[@adestikomalasari7199]

Nabil Rouane They can play it better perhaps...

[@IIGrayfoxII]

+Nabil Rouane The reason is you are not female and naked like some of todays singers or you do not get someone else to make the music for you and you just sing it.

[@maurizioantonello8456]

+Nabil Rouane - Who puts do not like, you do not understand anything about music.

[@alexabadi7458]

I knew alcoholism could have a positive side. :o)

[@blakitarm]

Alex Abadi LOL you made my da y =')

[@byrysh]

That note is a little sharp better take a sip. Crap now I have done it and drank too much its all gone flat...D-flat that is.

[@cerulean22b69]

byrysh better pour your self another ;)

[@thetezz0001]

duuuuuuude

[@miguelgranieri6916]

Ha! You bet. Salute from Argentina

[@greatsewing6061]

Listening to all your videos in sequence. Extremely serene, a wonderful selection and as always, impeccable performances.