J. S. Bach: Air (Classical guitar) - Per-Olov Kindgren

The famous "Air on a G-string" from Bach's Suite for Orchestra no. 3.
I hope you will enjoy it.
Kindly,
Per-Olov Kindgren

[@LaSantaBlanca]

The fact that you're still answering comments 15 years later made my day !

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

;-) Thank you.

[@LaSantaBlanca]

@@Per-Olovkindgren haha 🙂🎸

[@xavi.herznadz]

Sorry I'm 15 years late

[@patrikberglund5717]

fantastic

[@guitargirlutube]

Any tab for this magnificent piece? Beautiful playing!!!! )

[@criisp6240]

Damn he posted this over a decade ago and he is still liking comments posted hours ago

[@Itemtotem]

Yep he liked mine from yesterday

[@timothywhitington7421]

Bet he won't like that one. But you know we're all scabs in the alley

[@pdnmmdmnblHwbd]

He’s a true legend of the KZbin classical guitar scene. Been enjoying his performances since I was 14.

[@pdnmmdmnblHwbd]

@@timothywhitington7421Can’t tell if that was AI gen’ed, or if it’s bizarreness comes from your gloomy outlook on life and people.

[@liveyourbestlife1513]

Hard to believe that somebody wrote this music. Amazing.

[@juanbadilla2232]

It was written by Bach 🤦‍♂️🙄

[@sebaba001]

@@juanbadilla2232 He knows that. He meant it is so good and beautiful its hard to believe a normal human wrote it.

[@kurtrueckel1254]

@@sebaba001 Bach we'rent no normal human being. 😉

[@ThefrenchFranz]

@@kurtrueckel1254 He always wrote a footnote on his musical sheets, saying : « To God only be the glory »

[@endikoa7928]

@@juanbadilla2232 omg, what's wrong with you dude 😂😂😂

[@arizalaris952]

For years i keep coming back, just to hear you playing this again and again.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for doing that.

[@aeg1617]

Me too. Mr. Per-Olov Kindgren is Maestro of classical guitar as well as this music of J.S.Bach

[@DeniedByFate]

You play each note with such feeling and precision it's like a blacksmith forging his creation with a hammer. Your skill is truly amazing.

[@gastito7]

A Harmonious Blacksmith, perhaps. *pun intended ;)

[@andrewpeterson6098]

You made a 26 year old man cry like a little girl. Thank you. One of the most beautiful things I've ever experienced

[@marie-helenepadovani2440]

@@andrewpeterson6098 ❤

[@kai-ke4uh]

Hello. I'm a second year Japanese high school student. I love classical music. I want to play this song like you. I'll do my best until I can play. Thank you.

[@kakablee]

you need to teach me "how to do my best". Seriously.

[@anabels923]

it gives me a moment of peace. thank you - from a patient who has severe depression and bipolar disorder.

[@garrettturner436]

Good morning today same

[@sorenmurphy-carlson2393]

Three years ago my guitar teacher played this piece for me when I first met him. It was the first time I ever heard classical guitar and I didn’t know music such as this could be played. Today, I just finished learning your transcription of Air, and in August I’m off to music school to continue studying the guitar. Thank you Mr. Kindgren for your inspiration

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

That is so nice to hear Soren! Thank you for your support by ordering the sheet music from me! Appreciated. Happy playing and keep it up! Per-Olov

[@Itemtotem]

Sir, since I know you will read this, I must tell you: words fail me to describe this performance and arrangement. It is ineffable. You have taken a perfect piece of music for several instruments and arranged it beautifully for one without, somehow, sacrificing anything. Your expression is clear without being overly sentimental, your playing is very clean, and I hear all the voices, and the nuance. I assure you, my friend: Bach himself smiles when this plays. God Bless You

[@officialkyunghakim]

Everytime i hear you playing air, i can find myself crying in tears.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you. Please smile! I am. :-)

[@whispersp]

I visited this video many years after the first time I saw it, Back then I realized I forgot to leave a thumbs up, now it's done.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks for the thumbs up! :-)

[@ysj980505]

THE BEST CLASSICAL GUITAR VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN

[@strahnbrad3979]

I am a pianist and when I saw this video 10 years ago, it inspired me to pick up the guitar to try to learn fingerstyle. I am still learning to play it unfortunately, but it's this video that keeps motivating me to learn and not give up

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

:-) Great to hear! Please don't give up! :-)

[@johnliebenthal]

Very steady, musical, and heartfelt.

[@johnliebenthal]

Love the trill at 1:13 / 1:14 !

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much.

[@phitrinhduong9048]

Very nice sir. I always use your soundtrack for my harmonica cover. Thank you so much

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

So nice of you

[@haruotakayama5426]

何より音が美しい、ハートフルな音楽が流れている。　自分の解釈で個性的でありながら自然である。　素晴らしい音楽だ！！！

[@haruotakayama5426]

この有名なバッハのアリアも、フーガとともに今取り組んでいます。バッハには、とても抵抗できない深く高く神秘的魅力があります。

[@cristobalvelascosanchez9593]

Haruo Takayama La traducción es pésima, pero arigatô gozaimas...

[@anandreas8593]

I really love the work of JS Bach, we all know how beautiful this song is, and i think of all the acoustic versions of this song the most beautiful one was played by you, the passage is full of soul and i can't stop hearing it 🥲

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so very much! I am honored. Per-Olov

[@BCRSIX]

I purchased the transcription to this in 2013. It took me about 3 years to learn to play it, and commit it to memory. I played it at my Mom's funeral in 2017, and have never played it since. I tried to play it the other day, and there's no way, not even remotely possible. I searched for the transcription and could not find it. There are other versions available for sale online, but none as good as this one. Finally, I found it last night on an old external hard drive. I'm so happy; I can't wait to re-learn it. I have the first few bars back, but have a long way to go.

[@emicor9187]

So softly, comfy and relaxing. My respect, sir!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you kindly!

[@henryneil8085]

How quietly and gently beautiful

[@rafiwij]

ohh god, if you close ya eyes and inhaling the fresh air in the open nature ....

[@ЭльдарШувалов-й1о]

Rafi Wijaya оо

[@DATrB15]

Mr. Kindgren, i've been watching your videos for a long time, im from Costa Rica, and when i had to write an essay on the most inspiring and influential classical musicians for me, i wrote about you and this piece in specific, i learned your arrangement of this song about a year ago, and it inspires me a lot, you are certainly a huge influence on my playing, i remember watching your videos and wondering if i could play like you some day, im getting better, it's been around 6 years since i picked up a guitar for the first time. I just want to say thank you, this performance of air melts my heart and makes fall in love with music every time, thank you for being such a huge inspiration, and i will always remember you master Kindgren!, i hope you are doing good, greetings from Costa Rica.

[@Th3Alfisti]

17 years ago, this is crazy how long ago it was... I had now a short reminder in Facebook, that I have posted it in my profile 13 years ago! Very beautiful played, thanks!! :)

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GibsonLesPaul2273]

Great touch, something 99.999999999999999% of all guitarists overlook/incapable of.

[@aaronthoming8192]

I've come back to this video every now and again over the past 10 years to listen again and appreciate the beautiful playing.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Wow, thank you!

[@sjahien]

i really don't understand those who did dislike this beautiful performance. with all due respect for them.

[@MisterManguaco]

Jealousy, envy, covetousness; resentment, resentfulness, bitterness, etc.

[@majid198740]

sjahien true 👍

[@scottlupus7837]

FYI - 'dislikes' help jam google tracking of a user's preferences. Often they aren't meant how they are taken (as disliking the video). google coerce uploaders to promote the 'like' button because google wants to track user/viewer preferences (eg 'viewers who like (x video) also like (y video)'). so, viewers who wish to achieve more anonymity will disrupt that data link by selecting 'dislike' instead of 'like'. Because you are obviously right - these performances are wonderful !

[@clarotulaganjr9339]

This video is the one that introduced me to the Guitar about 15 years ago and since then i was Fascinated to the instrument. Now i’m a guitarist myself and this video is one of the reasons that i picked up the guitar. Thank you Sir for this beautiful performance

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Very cool! I'm happy to know my music could inspire you to start playing! That's very nice to know. Keep playing! Per-Olov

[@marisouzaarte]

it's make me remember my dad when i was 9 years old. He used to play that song and anothers classical music everyday...

[@jfb0818]

You inspired me to play classical guitar 10 years ago.. currently playing to my church as part of music ministry... Thank you so much

[@marisa-yu4oz]

Love the subtle changes in timbre by moving further away from the bridge and the changing the attack on the strings, great control

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Marisa! Appreciated.

[@rolandohong8012]

Simply put, sublime. Johann Sebastian Bach would have been proud of you. Thank you. ❤

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too! I hope you are right.

[@arthurivex2298]

This is the moment, when music goes from a sheet of paper and hours of practice; into someone's soul and is executed beautifully. Thank you...

[@OlliesSpace]

The calmness with which you play and the gentle dynamics are something else.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks a lot!

[@ernestinkiriwang8152]

To me, this is the most romantic Air i ever heard. Looks simple but beautiful. A lot of soul.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! Appreciated.

[@director2bob]

Hello old friend.... I decided to pickup guitar after a long hiatus due to health issues which led to severe depression which is why I am back on this page because playing guitar always made me happy so going to start playing after many years off. Specifically classical even though I am a blues and metal guy. Going to learn this song and relearn Bouree. I have the sheet music I purchased from you years ago and wanted to hear you play first to get motivated and first thing I noticed your replied to someone just hours ago. That means you are still alive & well and still doing what you love. Awesome to see you still chatting with your friends. That alone lifts my spirits. Your sheet music in tabs was amazing and I kid you not after I bought it like 8 years ago a month later I played Bouree note-for-note from just your tabs and your video. Your transcriptions were spot on. Gonna take at least a month to get that muscle memory back but so what. Keeps me sane and in the moment and it's hard to worry about sh*t when I stay focused. Learning this new song will bring me some much needed serenity . Thanks again for the video. Makes learning this music using your tabs easy at least for me. This song is so beautiful and peaceful. I highly suggest any of your fans & friends reading this buy Per's tabs if you are willing to put the time in to learn it. And once you learn a song play it everyday for life or as often as needed to stay in muscle/brain memory. I will post again once I learn this with a link of me playing on YT. Be the first video I uploaded with guitar. Now I am being held accountable because I put this out to Universe. Bye for now🙏

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear Bob. I am glad to hear you are recovering and that you start playing again! Please stay this way! Yup, you just committed yourself in public! No way back now! :-) Play again. Next to love, music is the best! All the best and stay safe! Per-Olov

[@herupurnama3306]

I am 11 years old, this video was uploaded before I was born. and this composition makes me lost in emotion. Muchas gracias.

[@aliyafuady8032]

Indonesia ya?

[@herupurnama3306]

@@aliyafuady8032 iya kaa

[@sherylparakkal3638]

The most beautiful song ever

[@Soulfly169]

+Sheryl Parakkal Joaquín Rodrigo - Aranjuez -

[@marie-helenepadovani2440]

Merci beaucoup pour ce moment majestueux et sensible

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Merci bien!!

[@NaufalArPharazon-c1n]

This channel feels like an old friend , This channel may be old, but it still holds a special place. Hoping the creator stays healthy.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you. Yes, I’m well and healthy. I will soon post more videos after a long pause. Please keep listening to me. Per-Olov

[@tajanaphilips2913]

Dear Per, your playing is filled with the Holy Spirit, such beauty and peace...

[@tintintb1980]

I just love that video is over a decade old and the poster is still interactive in the comments section. That's dedication.

[@user-dq2dn1ek9c]

end of the year 2019 , and still listening to this video. Superb !!

[@chuckmacnorris9613]

Solid playing , You and Ritchey/Jonesig are the most solid classical players on KZbin. Thanks

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! Appreciated.

[@abosalti4642]

My man still liking comments after 13 years, very tranquilizing performance, plan on learning this arrangement soon.

[@ariakashaylo1810]

13 years ago but still one of the best & most iconic guitar version of air on G string..

[@wharfedalewildlifetv]

That is THE most sensitive rendition I have ever heard - life was held in suspension for 3' 36". I love how you vary where each note is played relative to the sound hole.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much. I am happy you think so!

[@fathuriadypurnama179]

I watched this video like 10 years ago (?), when i was in middle school.. and now i come back here again.. i'm getting married soon how fast time flies

[@facundob.f8606]

me too! i was like 13 when i first watched this and now im 24 i still love bach, this tribute and still play music ....

[@herlambangprasetyo5018]

This is a masterpiece!

[@alfiwirdiyan5556]

hello sir, I'm back again after 8 months. I'm listening to your guitar with serenity and this song for some reason has a place in my heart. I'm struggling with my mental state right now. I'm not doing well, and I've been physically ill for 1 year and maybe mentally ill for 2 years. I've been on medication more than 10 times but it's not getting better. I saw the expensive medical costs and the financial condition of my parents worsened since the pandemic, I began to endure this pain alone. I endured this pain alone and I cried alone. I only tell what I feel to other people, but I don't tell why I am like this, what is the problem. I thought if I told them they would laugh at what I said and I'm so scared of it. I thought "maybe I'm just dramatic", then I thought if I'm dramatic why does this wound hurt so much. sometimes I hate other people, if I tell them they will say "everyone loves and cares for you", but the truth is I feel like I have no one. even to my nearest and dearest people, I feel they are far from me and I am alone. I know that all this is not my fault, but I always repeat something that they says is not my fault. and why am I talking here because this song, this song is like telling my little heart to be patient and believe that everything will be fine. several times I feel sad when I listen to this song, but this song calms me down in difficult situations. I don't know if you read my comment, but at least I just want to say that your guitar playing is very good and thank you for calming my heart in this very difficult situation. Thanks again sir if you see this ❤ .

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Hi Alfi, I always read my listeners comments. But I don't always reply. (I have to practise my guitar too... ) :-) I am sorry you have health issues both physically and mentally but I am sure no one is laughing at you if you tell them. I hope you will get better very soon. Meanwhile music is a great "healer"! When I'm feeling sad or bad, music helps me a lot. I hope it can help you too. All the best! Per-Olov

[@FaizelH]

GO STRONG!

[@warrenmusic]

I’ve tried playing this so many times. As a guitar teacher it is so humbling to hear and see this performed by a master, without flaw and with such incredible depth.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Warren. I'm honored. Per-Olov

[@jamessurnamepending1239]

you can see how much this piece influenced the beatles. a masterful track and a masterful adaptation

[@bigroom6937]

makes me cry

[@bigroom6937]

+sergio avalos when music stop

[@SherinChibi]

Masterpiece. Best 240p video out here

[@rjohnson7074]

I have listened to other versions of this beautiful piece. You play with sincerity & passion. I love this. Thank you .

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too!

[@ghosttimm420]

This is the best guitar cover of Bach’s “Air” I’ve seen! Great job!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

*Thank you*

[@outtamykk1874]

OMGGG My graduation walk in song. When I get a guitar this is the 1st thing I'm going to learn!!!!

[@meghannachtiean3830]

This is beautiful, I could lay outside and listen to this for hours .

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Meghan! Hopefully indoor too! :-)

[@colbyjcobain8282]

Beautiful... Absolutely tear inducing. I'm a huge Metalhead but classical music is what i listen to every night before i sleep and this my friend hit a spot in me old heart

[@K85mtk]

He doesn’t play the guitar. He cried it… respect 👏

[@rickarroyo]

I've been listening to your rendition for years, it's the best. It's a prayer for me. thank you very much

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for listening to me through the years. Appreciated. Per-Olov

[@Doom-k8h]

Come back to watch this video because I'm stressed right now 💔😖 this video relieves my stress 😊

[@카피바라TV-h4e]

I'm still here 2023.03.26❤

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Good! Me too! :-)

[@bandeirante8597]

There are no words in my vocabulary that can describe the beauty of this

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Vinicius. Bach's music is beautiful!

[@alexandrenicolichi7709]

8 years... and I still come back to hear this masterpiece, ty for the memories.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

You’re welcome Alexandre.

[@dylanp914]

I feel so happy to be alive right now. Thank you so much

[@tamedlyneldog8210]

I remember using this music to calm myself down in plane rides This brings me back 😢

[@kml8732]

Learned from this video 15 years ago, now youtube have kindly reminded me of this video again. I just went back 15 years. Ive watched it 100 times then to catch the moves.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Great!

[@htunlynn7702]

Breathless……. From Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you!

[@garlicbad]

This is the best playing I've ever seen on youtube. Though I'm novice in playing classic guitar, this will be my primary goal! Thanks for playing!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

You can do it!

[@MarkoRamius14]

Под такое исполнение хорошо сидеть в дождливый вечер в ресторане, потягивать вино и молча наслаждаться) Чин-чин! Лехаим! На здоровье!

[@phananh101010]

I can't remember when I first heard this video, it could be 10 years ago. How time has changed us. I decided to leave this comment, so that many years later, I could remember this moment. Thanks for the song!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Welcome back! :-) And thanks for listening and commenting! See you in... 10 years? :-)

[@andriesscheper2022]

Brings shivers down my arms, ribs and spine... Leaves me speechless. Gonna look if Andrew York also performs this piece...

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you. No, I don't think Andrew plays this. Not my (this) arrangement anyways...

[@sausannabilah7887]

THIS IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL, I WANNA CRY OMG😭😭❤️

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much! Appreciated.

[@eadghe]

I'm not a believer, but when it comes to Bach (and other famous composers) I have the impression there is god inside those notes. The way it draws pictures inside your mind and the feeling in your heart - it's sorta magical.

[@newssal3867]

That was.. Pure beauty.. thanks and my respect for answering all of these comments after so many years. You are a great person.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

I appreciate that!

[@parrishsteve]

Of all the things I've seen on the internet, this is the most valuable.

[@thisisebo]

Watched this not long after you posted it, and now I'm back to watch it again after 15 years.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for listening again! Welcome back.

[@dzee127]

And you wouldn't be alone :)

[@pakumbo]

I’m a fan since 2009, the sound of pure emotion as I say 🫡 kudos from the Philippines🫡

[@javisouza6831]

My favourite melody on guitar, I play it almost everyday. I hope one day being an old man and still playing it.

[@stevenadler9174]

In a world of pain, to listen to this when waking... It is quite soothing. My appreciation

[@aleksejevsergej6413]

Music from the past is the present and future of our civilization..

[@rains1055]

Well said! Completely agree! Across cultures, civilizations and nationalities...the music from the past is the present and future!

[@saparuddinrambe1001]

Great music bravo

[@Josminard]

Mr Kindgred, I have been playing guitar for more than 40 years. Self taught and played a few gigs.. strumming along.. I just started taking theory lessons recently and I chose Air as a piece to apply the lessons to. Specifically, your rendition is broken down by the beat. I can not thank you enough for this wonderful video. It has helped me in so many ways ..Thank you

[@김의준-o1h]

As I listen to your performance, I feel that the whole world is at peace, even for a moment. Thank you for leaving such a great video.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for your ind words!

[@richards777]

I wish my playing was that smooth and uniform. It’s like water!

[@nickyounger1368]

Best performance for guitar that I can find. Thank you Per Olav

[@MeFareLaugh]

I can not help come back to this video. You enlighten our souls playing with soul and not in a technical way as today many does. Thank you and you are very kind to answer our comments. 🙏

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Wow, thank you!

[@Lasse3]

This is a performance I've been revisiting on occasion during the last decade, and I have to say.. During this period, I haven't been able to find another rendition that captures the level of musicallity, delicately gentle dynamics and wonderful pacing present on this recording. In essence, a master delivering a masterpiece, thank you for sharing this treat Per!

[@salildeshpande7]

I just learned Prelude in D Major in my electric guitar class 😄. So excited to explore more Bach.

[@mrart4276]

good luck

[@salildeshpande7]

@@mrart4276 thank you. You too!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! And sinse Bach is my favorite composer, I am sure you will have many great days with his music in the future!

[@박승열-v3v]

I'm happy that you dont' have any advertisement! God bless you!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! I have been offered a lot of money from KZbin but I HATE ads so I have declined every time. Glad you appreciate it!

[@Kay17265]

Omg this video was made 15 years ago! Your account has been here since the beginning of KZbin. Amazing song btw sir.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Yes! Thank you! :-)

[@markmark8545]

your soul/spirit/essence shines through your music...thank you. One of the questions we will be asked when we meet The One, will be " And what did you learn to do with your hands?"...you will be able to show.. :)

[@veyyazel5042]

This is the most beautiful arrangement of my favourite piece in the world!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you!

[@Bmanczak]

I think your interpretation keeps the integrity of the strings version, and I find it very calming and reflective, like most of Bach's songs they have a devotional feel

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

I’m happy for your kind words. Thank you.

[@oper8tiondiamon8tion25]

He really did that on a guitar!?, damn. One of my favorite cuts.

[@faisaldahlan6458]

At least, people play this song with heart, good job sir, no one better than yours!

[@wyg2935]

Wishing you a good day and a very good life ahead of you, Mr. Kindgren. Thank you for this beautiful rendition

[@uweschreiber8226]

I can't hide my tears when I heared this, it moves my soul.

[@Jesusdiscipledude]

I’m performing this arrangement at a wedding on Saturday. A beautiful piece.

[@jpalma200]

Danand Pearson tell them congrats for me lol