How to Sound Like Scriabin

[@TomCL-vb6xc]

It’s no coincidence that almost everyone who likes Scriabin truly *loves* Scriabin. I am currently still in this obsessive phase with his music; I’ve listened to everything one can find on the internet and adore all of it. He could orchestrate better than anyone and his piano work is up there with the masters like Chopin and Beethoven.

[@diegobuitragocamargo.7525]

Completely relate

[@alisonduffy6206]

Me too. Thank you so much, Nahre

[@cultofscriabin9547]

See the name of my youtube account

[@DihelsonMendonca]

I agree with you

[@dawarrior32]

I’ve been obsessed with his music for a year and a half now and i still never get tired of it. Truly a musical genius

[@MusicalBasics]

Props for taking on such a difficult composer... wow

[@llacrymossa]

Oh wow, even MusicalBasics is here!

[@MikeyOnKeys]

Hello there :)

[@tteerabeats9116]

Nice

[@Tizohip]

look to my channel, thanks, i have much music, waltzes and symphony

[@KaasIsLekker]

How to sound like Lionel Yu ;)

[@suryavabhattacharya249]

Lol if Ravel is difficult to follow the style of, Scriabin is beyond next level! His style shifts and evolves so much through his life! This video is amazing!

[@NahreSol]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@yashbspianoandcompositions1042]

Ravel is difficult in his own way. Every composer is unique the way they composed their music. Every composer evolves in his or her pieces throughout their life.

[@suryavabhattacharya249]

@@yashbspianoandcompositions1042 of course but Scriabin changes all throughout his life significantly. Ravel's style stays consistent at least from around 1905. Sure it evolves in terms of technique but the overall style doesn't significantly change... Late Scriabin is significantly different stylistically to early Scriabin and even middle Scriabin deviates a lot from early Scriabin

[@yashbspianoandcompositions1042]

@@NahreSol you truly are an inspiring composer for all of us Nahre Sol. Keep it up!

[@yashbspianoandcompositions1042]

@@suryavabhattacharya249 Ravel first was impressionistic but then during the early 20th century he started experimenting and getting a little diverse putting jazz elements in his music like his piano concerto. He started to experiment in his later years. His style definitely changed.

[@hugod327]

My mans skrjabin too underrated

[@samuelmincarelli5051]

He was the most influential composer of the 20th century. Stravinsky stated he was influenced my Scriabin greatly. Also many mystics followed him, however they never became too popular, considering they mostly lived in the Soviet Union. Composers such as Feinberg, Sabyneyeev, Roslavets, Ornstien, and Obukov.

[@ilinniartoq]

he really is

[@roberacevedo8232]

Compared to Beethoven or Mozart, every else is “underrated”. But not really, many people perform Scriabin. It’s not hard at all to find a Scriabin performance. Underrated composers would be Field, Rautavaara or zelenka. That’s underrated, not a guy that literally everyone wants to learn his famous etude.

[@hugod327]

@@roberacevedo8232 it is hard to find a scriabin performance in Germany

[@AsrielKujo]

@@hugod327 maybe you are going to the wrong performances ;)

I love this video. Thanks so much for taking Scriabin!

[@VocalEdgeTV]

Yes! Scriabin is my guy.

[@--Free_man--]

the dog blinked, it's definitely alive

[@NahreSol]

😅

[@Bloolish]

I'm pretty sure the dog analyzes music better than me.

[@HarperGamble]

I was checking after a while too

[@-Muzikalite-]

i dont like dogs

[@leif1075]

@@NahreSol Hey Nahre I hope yiu can please finally respond to my message about how you come up with musical ideas especially melodies when you can. Thanks.

[@jf2602]

I still remember seeing the first episode of your “how to sound like” series. It was a 5 min miniature with a handful of straightforward Chopin concepts. Now I am watching a documentary about Scriabin. The series has developed so much! keep up the good work!

[@on-the-spot9467]

I was just watching about Scriabin's compositions when this video popped out. What a coincidence!

[@NahreSol]

Very cool!!

[@on-the-spot9467]

@@NahreSol Indeed! I have learned a lot from you Nahre. . Thanks to your hardwork and artistry. 😊❤️

[@kyokusei]

@@on-the-spot9467 same here woah

[@MGPL_]

no coincidence is this, young padawan. One who has returned from the nether world of the force, reaching out to you it is... Scriabin

[@on-the-spot9467]

@@MGPL_ Beautiful!

[@SoundFieldPBS]

Nahre is consistently giving me a new appreciation for composers. Thank you! "evaporating molasses"

[@L.M1792]

Evaporating Molasses indeed. It's all getting a bit Charlies Parker round here regards track titles. Pretty Juicy on the desert Island disks. Wooo Hooo Interestingly Scandalous

[@p-y8210]

I can't even imagine how much work went into this. Analysing, dissecting and then explaining it so we can understand it. Playing it. Then editing it.

[@CPez]

My next Bumper Sticker: “Scriabin was Crazy.” - Vladamir Horowitz

[@qalaphyll]

lmao

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16❤😊❤❤

[@unknownportalmusic]

Thank you! I will have to look up that Vlad character.

[@unknownportalmusic]

​@@christianweatherbroadcasting I will not be depreciating myself that way. That mentality turns one into a self-destructive and abberated individual by way of subconscious infiltration. Always have the conscious mind be the watchman at the gate of the subconscious mind to be very careful to allow what gets into it.

[@esteban.r11]

come for the music stay for that S T A C H E

[@scottlamm_]

I grew up as a jazz musician for 10 years, but when I heard Scriabin for the first time I immediately fell in love and learned pretty much everything in his repertoire. He influenced my decision to become a composer and eventually study at a conservatory (lifetimes ago..)

[@macumbeiro_xx]

That sounded like how my birthday went on 2020, overwhelmingly purple

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

😂😅🤭😝😁🙂😌🙌🏻😎🌞🤗💜👍🏻

[@aidanm.1683]

Synesthesia right?

[@joeraciti]

So dang good.

[@aram285]

OH MY GOD THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

[@NahreSol]

😁

[@AsrielKujo]

@@NahreSol NOW WE NEED KAPUSTIN AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@truecuckoo]

I love this. You wrote some seriously great music in there too. Made it your own. ✨

[@objectobjectobject4707]

CUCKOO BRO JUST WATCHED MODEL SAMPLES VIDEO ITS AWESOME

[@prairievoices9204]

Wonderful presentation! Scriabin is one of my favorites, and I am fortunate to own one of his handwritten letters and one of his concert programs!

[@TimothyChiangPianist]

Bravo!!! Scriabin is possibly my favourite composer😀Great video on Scriabin’s style, personality, influences, and loved the happy birthday preludes👏; like it was subtly inserted into his music

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!!

[@lucasfmhomem]

Scriabin is just too good. He was one of the reasons I fell in love with classical music.

[@leonardoross8133]

I watched the process of this video on your instagram, and can't do but aplaud and be inmensly thankful for the time and effort you take on making these videos, amazing work nahre

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!!

[@Besdonaz]

To be honest, while I played some of Scriabin, I never was as interested in his music, as now. Thanks!

[@TastyChevelle]

I get tired thinking about the effort that was put into making this video

[@anteb.k.8396]

This is a great exercise and proves that you can try to copy but you can't really copy anyone, you somehow always find something that is your own. Great practice for composers!

[@danielzaytsev820]

I am more than just impressed

[@farrukhgulamaliyev9948]

I think everyone would just love to see you analysing complex pieces for hours. We appreciate you so much! Thank you!

[@palbrekke9455]

So glad to see you're back, Nahre! Was just thinking about you a couple of hours ago, worrying that we hadn't seen any sign of life since the new year, but now the world is right again! :) Loved the "error message" sound when Bobby tried to eat one of the characters on the wall panel behind you - made me laugh :-D And watching you demonstrate and discuss the elements of your checklist was great! Thank you so much for yet another inspiring, entertaining and educational video! And happy new year!! :-)

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!! Sorry to be MIA, there's just been a lot going on. Very glad to be back with a new video though! Happy 2021 and hope all is well!!

[@joravadamee6646]

My favourite composer! Been excited for this one ever since you announced it. Those two preludes absolutely encapsulate his style so incredibly (especially that second one!) Amazing work as usual Nahre, so lovely to see Scriabin recreated so faithfully like this!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!!

[@na-kun2136]

AIIIIII AWWWW MY FAVOURUTE COMPOSER. YOU ARE AMAZING. I CANT EVEN SAY HOW IM APPRECIATE YOU. THANKS

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@NagagaNajajka]

Probably most underrated composer of all times.

[@DumblyDorr]

❤️❤️ Another "How to Sound Like"-video ❤️❤️ Those brought me to your channel in the first place - you're really doing *excellent* work here. Thank you! :)

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!!!

[@Azian2DaMax]

I would love to see the "How to Sound Like" series as a live recital/lecture series! I think it would be a real hit for classical piano lovers and music theory nerds all over the world. I'd pay good money to see all the other "How to Sound Like" videos in this format in a live setting. The dissection of so many different passages is wonderfully entertaining, informative, and high quality content and is truly hypnotizing to watch.

[@petecapri4054]

Scriabin is one of the most underrated composers out there. All it takes is a little time and his music will grow on you.

[@BrassicaRappa]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS I'M SO EXCITED

[@NahreSol]

Thank you thank you!!

[@MikeN275]

I just love how fast the annotations are in the second piece of the set. That's REALLY what listening to Scriabin feels like. 😅

[@yikes7607]

Something's so special about this one, what an enigma to crack! I love your videos, this channel is pure gold. By the way your dog is so impossibly adorable, it's almost distracting XD

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!!

[@alexs1504]

Wow, I didn't expect that, but that makes me very happy

[@NahreSol]

Thank you !!

[@yubinp1791]

Once you put out the metaphor “evaporating molasses” and then I can suddenly taste music in my mind! it’s tastes like slightly burnt caramel that’s bittersweet... You’re truly a genius at describing music Nahre, love this video as always

[@Serniys]

I guess, Scriabin's music get further away not only from traditional western harmony, but from all classic harmony of that period, including Russian classical musiс (which has its own harmonic style and should impact Scriabin). It is amazing how he got his own kind of music language. Thank you for the video, its great!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kyokusei]

IVE WANTED YOU TO DO THIS FOR SO LONG THANK YOUU

[@NahreSol]

Thank you back!! :))

[@mdhebert]

I love everything about this video [& video style], from the little dog to touching on history, theory, and compositional process. Thanks. :)

[@brucewhitcomb8700]

Very accessible in-depth analysis of style. Equally a great pianist and teacher, you have not only done countless hours playing and becoming intimately involved with Scriabin's musical style, you have reached further into the whys and wherefores of many intricate moments and have explained your thoughts on them extremely well. Happy Birthday was stylistically spot on- hidden well enough that anyone listening without knowledge of your goal would never have guessed it. You're a formidable musician in all senses of the word.

[@tarikeld11]

22:25 There's no way this is not written by Scriabin himself! This is just stunning...

[@caioxavier8561]

Incredible video: very well produced, informative, deep and beautiful

[@NahreSol]

Thank you very much!!

[@Qujntus]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST MUSIC EDUCATION VIDEO IVE SEEN THANK YOU!!!

[@CyberGene]

My favorite composer! And you did so well, it’s absolutely mind blowing! Thank you so much for bringing Scriabin to a wider audience in such a noble way 👏🏻

[@DaveKurtKris]

The dreamlike sense of scriabin's compositions is something that we desperately need in these times. I've forgotten the strange feels of his music, and your video got me right back to it ! Thank you so much for picturing his ideas so well !

[@steverichardson7971]

You’re such a lovely talented and knowledgeable but humble girl, I love everything about the video and yourself. Please keep exploring and sharing your experience with us!

[@bernibockenheim]

It's so funny that a video like this even generates 7 thumbs down. How's that possible? It's a kingdom of well sorted, witty explanations, exiting and paired with high professionalism on the piano. A dream

[@crohno]

I love this series!!!!! Although I wish each video was longer, so entertaining and educational!

[@kasperbruunkristensen9522]

Love from Scandinavia :) as a pianist i love these videos!

[@francoisrossignol7961]

Amazing! Best one so far! Certainly my favorite along the Steve Reich.

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!!!

[@JP-ku5hw]

You certainly deserves more subs. I’ve never seen before a professional pianist who understands so good the harmony world. That’s astonishing.

[@escapiststupor]

Omg this is a difficult one

[@NahreSol]

Scriabin 🙃

[@escapiststupor]

@@NahreSol wait why is your piano surrounded by calligraphy of 妙法蓮華經妙音菩薩品...

[@rakeshkrishna7792]

There's so much detail anybody who'd watch this would get their minds blown

[@scriabinismydog2439]

FINALLYY!

[@NahreSol]

🙌😁

[@GUILLOM]

h

[@ValzainLumivix]

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[@wagneric222]

I seem to wake up every Saturday morning with Scriabin in my head (Piano Concerto or Etude Op. 8 No. 12), so this was great timing. Amazing video throughout; I love how Horowitz just "got" Scriabin. Thanks so much!

[@francobenavides]

Wow ... After hearing the name "Scriabin" for a long time, I finally knew who this eminence of music was and got a glimpse of the magnitude of his wit. I love these videos! 😄 I'll wait patiently for the "How to sound like Gabriel Fauré" !!!!!!

[@diegobuitragocamargo.7525]

Fauré!! ❤️

[@ronl7131]

You’ve got a great touch on the keys...Nahre , no matter what type of music you are playing , you seem to get the “heart” of piano....💥

[@tropicjam7343]

It's a long long time i ve been waiting for a lecture about Scriabine.I wish there would be one about french composer Alain too.

[@owendubs]

The compositional processes in all these happy birthday videos are always so inspiring to hear dotted out with notes and a checklist. When it gets around to the endings where the song plays and all those notes show in time with the music there's just this dopamine rush any time I see one I recognize that's *chef's kiss*

[@jackminto7062]

We gotta wait till September for Shosty's birthday. Hopefully Nahre makes one for my favourite composer.

[@lunar.6091]

That is something I am looking forward to. Shostakovich is also one of my favorite composers

[@ddgyt50]

This is my new favorite "How to Sound Like... " video. I love Scriabin's music and your ability to clarify the elements of compositional style is much appreciated.

[@CristianMunoz-wb3rv]

Thank you Nahre, I love waking up in the morning to a new video you've posted. This composer seemed especially challenging, and I appreciate all the work you put into this series. The Mystic Chord was also a conversation-starter as well! 🧐 I have a request: Would you be able to do a another video in this series on Philip Glass? His birthday is on January 31st, hopefully that gives you enough time. I think he would be an interesting addition to this diverse series you've worked on. Thanks again, Nahre for your work. 😁

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!! Maybe Philip Glass in the future... I won't have time for it this month though 😬😅

[@segalanicolas5608]

I think this is the third time I've watched this video. It's so good it makes me want to cry tears of joy.

[@segalanicolas5608]

Wow I got really dramatic didn't I

Love this series, hope to see Rautavaara's one day o/

[@VocalEdgeTV]

The captions were precious! You truly bring a lot of light into my less than bright world. Love from afar. Hope you are well.

[@nasosp.3117]

This series of videos gets better and better, i would love to see one on Godowsky.

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!!!

[@matteomunerati4674]

Love where the "how to sound like" series have come to, but please redo the early ones in this same documentary style.

[@FreakieFan]

I love how this video series has transformed from basically a list of a composer's writing traits, to a detailed documentary about the composer.

[@christopherchino7706]

Wow I loved this video so much, Scriabin has been my favorite composer for the longest time. It’s clear that you put tons of time and effort into it. Tysm!!!

[@bryankeidel7864]

My humble request for your next study: Federico Mompou. Although much lesser known, and not really considered among the general canon of western composers, his work is definitely worthy of close analysis. Any other Mompou fans here? If you’ve never heard of him before, I promise you won’t regret giving his music a chance

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

You made me curious. Going to put my ear to work then.

[@bryankeidel7864]

@@alexandrugheorghe5610 I recommend starting with his Canciones y Danzas. They were composed over a span of several decades, so you can get a sense of how his music evolved throughout his lifetime

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

Nice. Thank you for the tip. Meanwhile I listened to kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWkh5WEeadshZY (passages) and have to say that I love it. I'll add him to my repertoire. Next to on my list is your recommendation. 👌🏻👍🏻

[@diegobuitragocamargo.7525]

Wow, Mompou, what a great composer! I'd love to see that!

[@LouieTaylorMusic]

I love when your little cute doggie makes an appearance. Great video, Nahre! I love your inclusion of the great Vladimir Ashkenazy too, he's one of the best pianists of all time and has such a fantastic outlook and insight. Not enough people quote him or appreciate him these days. Thank you!!!

[@chaos-fb5nk]

This video should have been you taking acid and reading nietzsche, an essentiality in the scriabin process

[@fatherindia4810]

I have waited for this for so long, I am so happy its finally here :D

[@depressed6444]

Hype!!!!!!

[@fred8097]

So glad there are people making this kind of content. This is so, so brilliant and enlightening.

[@muhammadsadiq8659]

Now we need “how to sound like Charles Valentin Alkan”

[@leonardobastos1945]

Incredible video! Scriabin's music has been present in my life at several special moments. It's pure transcendence...

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

We need Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Brahms, Ravel and Tchaikovskyy

[@NahreSol]

I did one on Ravel already! :)

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

@@NahreSol Yessss i Just watched it! It was 😍😍 as always!!!

[@Jusbamaan]

Yes do Shostakovich please!

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Who have Scriabin doesn't need anything. Scriabin is the greatest composer of all time. Perhaps if you study him for decades, you'll notice it also.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Excellent. I think Scriabin would love. It's perfectly his musical style.

[@verslaflamme666]

As a lifelong Scriabin and Ravel stan ur content is everything I could ever ask for!!! u r so talented and ur vids always blow my mind!!!

[@Eutrofication]

Hey I’ve heard of a gesamtkunswerk, my boy bdg told us all about it

[@nihil8471]

bdg and nahre collab when

[@JeiShian]

The final piece was spot on!

[@lisamerrittjohn]

Have you considered Theodor Adorno's musical applications? And can his influence upon "The Beatles" be analyzed?

[@maxiapalucci2511]

Yes!!!!!!! Another Nahre tutorial!!! My day has been made!

[@Bloolish]

You are my biggest inspiration, thank you for the video! Question: do you research language characteristic, or something similar to add to the process? I was imagining how happy birthday in Russian sounds like :P

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!! I didn't research on the specific language characteristics, but I did listen to some Russian in passing :))

[@etepeteseat7424]

LOVE Scriabin. One of the coolest of these you've done, and they're all almost unspeakably excellent.

[@aidanm.1683]

"Bro wtf is happening" -me trying to digest any scriabin piece

[@unnamed_boi]

the earlier ones are more digestible, the later ones are s p i c e . (edit: _i love spice)_

[@qalaphyll]

@@unnamed_boi *e*

[@unnamed_boi]

@@qalaphyll nice

[@qalaphyll]

@@unnamed_boi _e_

[@AmandaKaymusic]

Nice to have the creating steps for your composition broken down into simpler, easy to see steps. I appreciate you and look forward to the next exciting release.

[@TomCL-vb6xc]

I’d recommend anyone who is intrigued by Scriabin’s later works to check out the pieces for piano written (at least most people believe were written) by his son Julian Scriabin - who sadly drowned before even reaching his teenage years. Its not music that any child could ever conjure unless exposed to the genius of Scriabin.

[@jeanlucchapelon]

I have a cd of the pianist Setrak playing Scriabine and two pieces of his son Julian;it’s astonishing ! What a loss

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Yeah, and check out Roslavets works.

[@V1DE0DR0ME]

An amazing reconstruction of HBD in style of Scriabin. I'm currently learning / playing his Etude #12 and Prelude #11 for fun.

[@N4m43]

Yeah you guys, consider subscriabin to the channel...

[@keky2778]

I love you

[@N4m43]

@@keky2778 Oh... That was easy!

[@a11pu1poj]

The quality here is so high. Thanks for putting this one together Nahre, I learned a lot. :)

[@giuseppeagresta1425]

Nobody: Scriabin: I pAyD fOr ThE wHoLe PiAnO- (overused joke, ik)

[@mathieutissandier9769]

Big fan of Scriabin, your work is simply amazing, detailed and you offer nice tribute to this composer, always a pleasure to watch your videos, your work is pure inspiration! Bravo, I hope one day I could compose with the same accuracy and the same passion!

[@eriksatieofficiel]

Oh Scriabin.

[@leonardoross8133]

Yo satie, what are your thoughts on adam neely playing a popular musical phrase for 5 hours as a rendition of your piece "vexations"?

[@eriksatieofficiel]

@@leonardoross8133 Neely? More like Needy. He's a plagiarist!

[@webmonkeymon]

I am thankful for your patron supporters as well!

[@sammy8749]

Man every time I come to this channel I just forget how much I appreciate music youtubers like you. Its clear you put so much effort and passion into your work and what you do, and it is not only immensely fascinating for me to watch, but I can't help but begin to appreciate music in a lot of new ways because of you. I have such a great love for classical and modern composition thanks to your work, again, thanks so much for what you do here on this channel! I love your content :)

[@speedcartooning9526]

This is brilliant. How to wish someone an ecstatic birthday..

[@Poeme340]

Brilliant tutorial and composition! Thank you so much for your thoughtful treatment of my favorite composer.👍☮️