How to Sound Like Scriabin

How to Sound Like Scriabin -- a video where I'm analyzing the life and musical style of Alexander Scriabin, and reconstructing my notes to create an arrangement of "Happy Birthday" in the style of the composer.
00:00 Life and overview
02:36 Breakdown of Scriabin's music
13:49 Further insights in prep for the arrangement
16:21 Reconstruction of Scriabin's style into an arrangement
21:01 "Happy Birthday in the Style of Scriabin"
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[@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

[@--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.

[@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.

[@CPez]

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

[@qalaphyll]

lmao

[@christianweatherbroadcasti3491]

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[@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!

[@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 ;)

[@esteban.r11]

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

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

[@VocalEdgeTV]

Yes! Scriabin is my guy.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@lucasfmhomem]

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

[@joeraciti]

So dang good.

[@aram285]

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

[@NahreSol]

😁

[@AsrielKujo]

@@NahreSol NOW WE NEED KAPUSTIN AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@farrukhgulamaliyev9948]

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

[@TastyChevelle]

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

[@Besdonaz]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@danielzaytsev820]

I am more than just impressed

[@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!!

[@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. 😅

[@tarikeld11]

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

[@scriabinismydog2439]

FINALLYY!

[@NahreSol]

🙌😁

[@GUILLOM]

h

[@ValzainLumivix]

h

[@na-kun2136]

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

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@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 !

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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!!!

[@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!!!

[@Blutzen]

My goodness Nahre, I love your editing so much, the little popups and highlights when you play are perfect and wonderful.

[@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!! ❤️

[@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

[@space_dog_beats9240]

I can't thank you enough Nahre, was so excited to see this video; Scriabin's one of my favourites! Excellent work as always! 👍

[@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*

[@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.

[@klausmaia]

Wow, Nahre, so good. Loved how you chose to take us on this journey of exploration and wonder into Scriabin's work. Thanks so much.

[@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.

[@fatherindia4810]

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

[@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.

[@fred8097]

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

[@MasterRancisis]

aww Nahre I've missed your videos so much. This was really enlightening and inspiring. The happy birthday arrangement was my favourite of these yet !

[@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 👏🏻

[@crohno]

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

[@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!!!

[@emmacandland9755]

I love these videos so much! You clearly put so much time and effort into them and they really help characterize and understand composers at a glance. You always have the perfect analogy for understanding musical ideas or composing processes. ❤️

[@sergiosolispinson6058]

This is just fantastic 🤩🤩 great video! Good to have you back!!

[@jurriepurrie]

I really love the extra information you've added by telling something about the composer and its style of composing!!

[@riesenradler6539]

This was so incredibly useful!! Scriabin is a composer I never were able to wrap my head around and you helped me to a lot of insights here! Thanks for putting so much effort into your productions, instant sub!

[@etepeteseat7424]

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

[@michaelbinder9518]

Great video! Really enjoy your insights in the music of Scriabin!!

[@mateusvahl5072]

Love this video & format, great content ❤️

[@rudyloredo5498]

I loved the way you developed this video! Thank you very much!!!

[@leonardobastos1945]

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

[@nicholastovarek6534]

My favorite of this series so far. Thank you.

[@jarodkashkin]

Masterful and comprehensive analysis of so many aspects of himself, his approach, and works! Ideal reference points 🙏🏼 Such honor shown 💜

[@mdhebert]

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

[@izzyhzzy]

As always, above and beyond. Nice work Nahre

[@Poeme340]

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

[@chicoaria]

Awesome video! I love the way you assimilate the word of a composer to understand his musical language. I’m sure only the first step, getting the main elements of their music is such a demanding work! Every single second of this video is so catchy and elaborate! You are definitely one of my favorites on KZbin!

[@a11pu1poj]

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

[@SakuyaIzaYee]

Yes! Been waiting for the next installment of this amazing series!

[@Qujntus]

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

[@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!

[@pooooeee]

Fab video as always! Just started to learn my first ever Scriabin and this comes up! This really help me to understand the deeper layers underneath all them in resolving accidentals thank u! 🥰

[@sudaknot]

I freaking love your analyses of different composers. They're so interesting.

[@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 :)

[@turbofreddy]

Thank you so much for all the work you put in! You're the real deal. A true, learned musician with a passion, overture, endless curiosity and generosity!

[@jasonliu1281]

Your performances are always so much more enjoyable because by letting us understand what's going on in the music it's far more engaging and interactive. Thank you for the beautiful insight, love your videos!

[@glennlacey6852]

Outstanding, you not only captured his sound but you wrote 2 beautiful pieces.

[@BrassicaRappa]

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

[@NahreSol]

Thank you thank you!!

[@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...

[@zachheilman784]

I always love these vids, and the comments section on this channel is always wonderfully supportive.

[@maxiapalucci2511]

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

[@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!

[@cristiansantisa.k.a.multic4760]

Love your video! You made an in-depth research of his life and musical style, very clerly explained and then composed two beatiful Scriabinesque preludes ... your knowledge and musicality turns this video into a master class on Scriabin and musical analysis. Makes me want to know more about his music. Congratulations and thank you for your work!

[@markustoyfl]

dear nahre, thank you so much for all the research, enthusiasm and work you put into your videos. It‘s more than a delightful pleasure to follow your expeditions into the most colourful world of music. All those little thoughtful details and sparks of humor in your presentation fulfill me with joy and pleasure.

[@nicholas72611]

YESSSSS! I distinctly remember asking if you were making a Scriabin video months ago and I thought it wouldn't happen. Can't wait to watch this when I have the time.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jazzgal5631]

Superb, Nahre. I'm going to watch this at least 50 times to understand Scriabin better. 😊Thank you for sharing your hard work and sensational talent. And have to say; as someone who has followed you and your videos for some time, so glad to see Bobby sitting on your lap again.

[@seldaruiz5306]

Gotta say that I've been watching your videos for a while and I really appreciate that you've taken the time to improve your editing skills.

[@KN-ck2kd]

This video was class. Absolute class. Thank you!

[@florianroeseler2404]

Very interesting content. This series is amazing!

[@muhammadsadiq8659]

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

[@ichdiewurst6153]

Please keep making these Nahre. We need you!!!

[@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!!

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Fantastic! Thanks for the effort that you put in to take these videos to the next level! Your playing is great, too!

[@kyokusei]

IVE WANTED YOU TO DO THIS FOR SO LONG THANK YOUU

[@NahreSol]

Thank you back!! :))

[@rogierdailly1608]

A very enlightening video and a couragious yet respectful attempt to reach out to the master. I watched breathlessly, and hope and trust the dog loves Scriabin as much as we do!

[@BryanWLepore]

The thing with these videos is they show how little I knew, so much in so little time but still at an easy pace - well done!

[@denise2169]

I studied music and am still learning so much from you! You have such a gift for analysing composers’ styles and infusing this into new compositions! Bravo and thank you!

[@TimothyGondola]

This is so cool!! Scriabin is one of my favorite composers :) thanks so much for doing this.

[@EduardoVillalobosPiano]

I really enjoy this kind of content. Thank you!