J. S. Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (from Cantata 147) @Per-Olov Kindgren guitar

[@csumaliexport]

this piece exudes the joy of emotion, my spirit could not hold back my tears of joy of salvation in Christ. God Save the World

[@csumaliexport]

Bach is my favorite composer of Christian music. Praise be to God. Alleluia!!! God Save the World

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

This is why music is the most magical of all the arts. Bach represents the best that humans can do when they are supremely talented, masterfully trained, and diligent. This piece is goodness and mercy in rhythms and pitches. And, of course, no instrument is more personal than a guitar because you cradle it in your arms.

[@yoyoto1963]

Wow

[@justinjohnson368]

In my opinion, this is the most beautiful piece of music ever written.

[@stephanieperdue1419]

This is so amazing! There shouldn't be a dislike button.

[@Spyder1246]

I prefer to call it the 'envious' button xD

[@karenhoare3716]

I think that if they hit the dislike button they should have to give a reason!!

[@yamahonkawazuki]

I think they thought dislike was dis I like

[@i3ignorantidelweb43]

I know, it’s a beautiful melody

[@jacqueslefave4296]

The dislikes are probably angry atheists 👹

[@Max-dr6rz]

Today I went into Guitar Center and tested out a few guitars. A while later I went to the acoustic room and tried a classical guitar. I grabbed the guitar and sat down. I played Malagueña on the guitar and at the end a man in the room complimented me and said I was really good. I thanked him and we talked about classical guitar for a while and it was cool. He said that when he was a child he loved classical guitar and one of his favorite pieces was "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". That's what brought me here, I actually recognize this melody. I've been trying to find this song for so long, and the day has come. Anyways, excellent playing! :D

[@carlostejada1479]

can you help me with this Bach piece I'm looking for?? it's a very popular one. ok, if it's in D major, would be like this: bars~> // it's on 4/4 (up = ⬆️ down=⬇️) A//A⬆️DE F# F# E G F# ⬇️A//G F#DE ⬇️G F# C# D// repeats and A.... GF#EDEDC#BA..BC#//DEF#EGF#EDF#..E..//.⬇️A ⬆️F# G A D~ //.. B ⬆️ G# A B E~// etc... this is an ornament ~ up' n down on that note.. I'm sure you've heard this piece.

[@dmpatel7026]

@@carlostejada1479 new feature in Google, Humm or sing it, or play it, in the search for song option, and you'll probably find, I know it is sometime really annoying when you are unable to find things on the internet, but try it because I have also found some pieces I knew the melody and not the name, Guess that would be helpful, Thanks 😊

[@guitarsid713]

Como é maravilhoso ouvir esse clássico de Bach. e como ficou interessante ouvi-lo no violão. Parabéns ao solista.

[@susanesquer1520]

I'm speechless ! How does one comment on perfection ? Bravo sir , well done !

[@angeltorres2393]

I know none of you know this, but this song in particular, was one of the 1st songs I ever heard in my life. I never knew the name, so I looked for it for a while. Then, I came across this talented musician and fell in love with every movement that he does. The precise movement of his eyes, the way his hands shift and the way he feels as he plays. Wow...he deserves to be recognized as an amazing performer!!

[@byOldHand]

Years ago today... J.S.Bach died on 28 July 1750. Best way to remember him is listening this beautiful performans. Thank you Mr. Kindgren. Stay safe and cheers 🥃

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear friend and Gentleman. I know! And I am surprised you knew this date! Great! I am honored you listen to me. Cheers to Bach, creativity and talent!! Per-Olov

[@Fregward]

This is a really lovely piece played by an obviously skilled and dexterous guitarist. So beautiful!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much! Appreciated.

[@resolutestct]

Happy, sad, or, contemplative...I seek out this piece of music...And, it is always your version I turn to. Thank you.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too! I am honored that you chose my version. Kindly, Per-Olov

[@pazoopapa8161]

No matter when you listen it is a wonderful song. It is my very favorite song. Thank you. いつ聞いても素晴らしい曲です。 僕のとても好きな曲です。ありがとう。

[@kennichkuga8514]

This guitar song is the most tenderest I've ever heard. How warm... I'm really comfortable.

[@chriswelcome8102]

No matter what instrument(s) this song is played on it's always beautiful This is no exception

[@haejinkim2900]

My daughter 6 started her first lesson last week after listening to your music. She listens everyday in the car 💖 hope she continues and get to play the music you play. Thank you for posting

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Hi! That sounds awesome! Thank you for telling me! I really hope she will keep playing! Next to love, music is the best! Give her a hug from me! Per-Olov

[@jaimeacosta950]

Extraordinaria la obra de Johann Sebastián Bach, "Jesús, la alegría de los hombres", permite elevar la guitarra a otro nivel de calidad. Magnífico

[@endodouble6691]

His tone is absolutely beautiful! Hope I'll be this good one day.

[@pedroheberle6665]

I became acquainted with this rendering of “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desire” through a friend in 2016. It is thanks to this friend, and Mr Per-Olov Kindgren, that I took this year my old iron-string (yes) acoustic guitar off its shelf and began studying Mr Kindgren’s fingers- of which the music I never really stopped listening to these past three years-and some tabs here and there, until I reached the point (I think) where I can safely say what follows: that I can now play one of my all-time favorite pieces of music myself. I am still working on it quite a bit, though. For these lines, these heavenly lines, and chord progressions, and harmonies, they are just so indescribably smart, and sound so miraculous, I underestimated exactly how hard for an amateur musician (how indescribably hard, as now I must say) they could be to play gracefully. I was naïve enough to believe, just by watching you play, sir, that it simply could not be that hard it seemed so perfectly logical (it was logical, all right - it is the "perfect" I am currently having trouble with). But, that is what he was about, isn't it? Seeming simplicity, heavenly sound, and mathematical rigor - and an ensemble so glorious, and right, and good, it is of him I think about whenever I hear or read that which is probably my favorite quote of all time, by Nietzsche, that "without music, life would be a mistake." Well, it follows it isn’t. Per-Olov (as your signed in the description), your reverence to Bach in the end is my reverence to you. Thank you, Mr Kindgren!, for inspiring me with such virtuous and passionate dedication. Thank you, Bach!, for reassuring the faith of us all in the human spirit and the Divine alike-and are they not one and the same?-; and for making your case so eloquently through the ages that there would be beauty, and it would all be worth it.

[@chuckcaines8691]

Took my cap off because it’s so perfect. Absolute inspiration, thanks for the song.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

This music always brings a tear to my eye.

[@karlwalther4182]

Per-Olov Kindgren is one of the best performers of Bach. I enjoy listening him.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Karl. I am honored you think so. Kindly, Per-Olov

[@jlpclevas]

So beautiful! I had a guitarist play this song at my wedding so I'm always a sucker for this song played on an acoustic guitar.

[@shirektft6055]

10 years , amazing, I still love it

[@LibertyWines]

As amazing as ever! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas from the United States & thank you! Your music & talent is a perpetual gift for the ages ~ grazie molto!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much! Happy holidays and a happy 2025 to you and your loved ones. Per-Olov

[@gerwolfemusic]

Thank you Per-Olov Kindgren, so truly beautiful.

[@MarcWilliams-v9w]

Part of what makes this special is both the guitar itself as well as the quality and slight hollowing of the recording space. Kindgren's playing is, of course, luminous.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks a lot!

[@omagnifico520]

I'm brazilian and I love your videos. Congratulations for the beautiful talent

[@sophlemuth]

my dad used to play this to me every night before i’d go to bed, you play beautifully!

[@Antonpacz]

My mother love this along with joy of mans desiring. I miss her so much.

[@markhoare8921]

This is such a beautiful piece, always put your videos on when I need to take a step back and relax

[@richardm5540]

I’ve always had a fondness for church music.

[@joiamed8544]

It's one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard

[@omarinezzang]

한국에서 감동을 전합니다. 아름다운 바흐의 음악 감사합니다.

[@charlesrackley6541]

God bless you sir. Amazing. And yes Danke schon Herr J. S. Bach.

[@haybob2527]

Music gives a soul to the Universe.Wings to the wind..Flight to the Imagination and Life to everything..Plato. I could listen to Per-Olov Kindgren play Guitar all day long..Thank you

[@matteomaresso]

Compliments! The beauty of Bach is the fact of being able to play on any instrument without losing substance. This is because the Bach's music is pure music. Thank you!

[@leighanelson6689]

As a young guitarist, you are such an inspiration to me.

[@spinningbackfist1]

You're truly inspiring, sir. It's been almost ten years that I haven't taken classical guitar seriously as I used to, and I have found inspiration to go back to it and practice it thanks to you.

[@mmorgan3768]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for using your God-given gifts to inspire others and glorify His Holy Name!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much!

[@naffsharpe]

I have probably commented before but still one of the two renditions that I go to for music to calm me down. The other is by Sissell and the choir. Both are beautiful . Thank you.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much for listening to my version... again. :-)

[@jeshpaul7385]

Mr.Per- Olov,You sir are an absolute master.This rendition of one of the most melodic Bach compositions by you caused me to smile and also be mesmerized at the same time at the sight of your unbelievable command of the instrument. If anyone actually sees my comment please look at his right hand.During the beginning of the song he plays it very mellow and sweet by placing his right hand as close as possible to the neck but at the same time every note is Crystal clear... During the middle he intensifies the melody by moving his right hand closer to the bridge and finally finishes the performance by bringing it full circle (back to the neck)...The dynamics left me awestruck

[@dodoohha9589]

He is a master guitarist at work!

[@karenmichel7797]

Saludos desde México. Siempre quise estudiar música de niña. Por el destino no pude lograrlo. Hoy a mis 34 años y con artritis no dejo de amar la música que ha sido mi salvación muchas veces, en estos días de cuarentena estoy retomando mi guitarra y justo estoy con esta hermosa pieza que me da esperanzas. Gracias por compartir su talento y esfuerzo.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Muchas gracias Karen! Saludos desde Dinamarca. Per-Olov

[@MariaHernandez-mg7kh]

Beautiful. All praise to God, our creator.

[@RuthFridaBrucklacher]

Diese Interpretation gibt mir großen Frieden- tausend Dank!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Vielen Dank!

[@NoelBorgesdeCarvalho]

Thank you so much, Mr. Kindgren. That truly is a heavenly performance.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Muchas gracias!

[@francisstock7725]

@@Per-Olovkindgren a+

[@angelopilotto3323]

This fills up my spirit. My mom and I love this song so much, and you performed it so gorgeously. Thank you for the video!

[@Iluminacion32]

Absolutely divine. !!! The expression, the musicality. The sound. Just beautiful!!! Thanks so much.

[@34Magana]

So many different languages in the comments. Music brings the world together. Music is a universal language

[@chiefsosa3348]

One of the most beautiful melodies ever composed.

[@williamhooper1219]

1685, a great year. Bach, Handel and Scarlatti were born into this world.

[@jmorra]

Those gorgeous dynamics! Wonderful, sensitive playing...you have the touch of a true artist. You use the whole orchestra, as Segovia said!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you very much!

[@caronpotocnik9851]

I always think that a person's soul speaks through the feeling conveyed in their music - and you must have an incredibly beautiful soul

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Lovely. Thank you for playing this. God bless you.

[@JayJay-ty2rf]

It gives me so much relief upon hearing this music by Bach

[@cleverlycass6253]

I’m walking down the aisle tomorrow to your recording 👰🏻 ⛪️ 🤵🏻‍♂️. My future husband is a fan and even suggested this arrangement.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Congratulations Cleverly! I wish you and your partner all the best together. I am honored to be there when you say "Yes, I do". :-) Per-Olov

[@cleverlycass6253]

@@Per-Olovkindgren Thank you! 😊

[@jacqueslefave4296]

All wishes for future happiness!

[@herbaltonic]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@noproblem9792]

I think you're a really good player, and you have probably worked hard for many years to get to this level. That's why I hate when people say "you got talent" "god gave you ect...". It's almost an insult to all the hard work you have done.

[@williamearl4774]

Psalm 138:1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

[@GrzegorzNowacki]

Wonderful Bach guitar music ♪ ♩ ♫ A big round of applause ( :

[@michaelwright3351]

I will never tire of hearing the beauty of this work

[@CristiSax]

I listen to this when I am so angry and everything is alright. Thanks Maestro

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

:-) That's good to know. But please don't be angry! :-)

[@kimhana21]

👍13년 전 아름다운 연주를 이제 들어보네요

[@markvanderplank6904]

Absolutely amazing , remember when as a youngster I was having piano lessons at a convent & in the next room I heard one of the nuns playing this piece on piano , it absolutely blew me away .

[@FadingRosesBluesTristeza]

thank you Maestro for both the performance and the writen music !

[@kareyannefoster]

Poetic in its beauty, amazing in it's simplicity. Stirring emotions in one's soul of the pure joy of knowing, one's Salvation through Christ Jesus.

[@eccololo]

Great performance and piece. God, I love J.S.Bach music so much :-).

[@dartme18]

I can't decide whether "God" is inflammatory here! ;-) At first I thought you were going to thank God for J.S. Bach's music, but on second read, it sounds like you're using the divine appellation for emphasis.

[@nakashimatsukio9471]

My favourite composer with wonderful partiture〰💕💞😳 I never bored to listening this music❕😍💕💞

[@stp11235]

Well Played, Sir. Also, your instrument has a really beautiful tone! Its marvelous and you play it really well. cent per cent!

[@erik-frankorschel2438]

Danke für die schöne, gute und klare Darbietung. DANKE ;-)

[@LouSassle3l1t3]

Breathtaking, this performance made my night. Cheers to ten years!

[@nina1522]

Beautiful. This is one of my favorite classical music pieces, especially played on the guitar.

[@user-lg4zm5nj8t]

So well done. Truly one of the best songs ever wrote.

[@saskiajohn1897]

My dad used to play that beautiful piece of music on his guitar when I was a child and it's been my favorite ever since... Really well done, a great childhood memory captivating and yet soothing! Thank you so much for this enrichment. I wish I could play this classic on the guitar as well as you do, let alone play the guitar at all :-/ So once again kudos to you on this excellent job!!! This is one of the many reasons why classical music will never die: thanks to amazing artists like you and based on its extremely brilliant sound and ways of composing. Keep up the good work! ;-)

[@carolvota8619]

Bravo love and peace to you - i used to play this on my classical guitar! Hallelujah Mahalo Nui Per-Olov

[@viendoalinvisible623]

Tan hermoso, me hace pensar en Jesús profundamente.Gracias!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Muchas gracias! Saludos desde Dinamarca.

[@Blackout0O0]

I played this piece (a lot slower) to my guitar professor and his eyes lit up as it brought him back to his younger college days. I study Bach on my own as its a challenge though I really love black/death metal, I think Bach is best as theres a lota cool math and variations on themes. Whenever I wana hear a master play this piece: I go to this video. Hopefully, I can play it that fast soon! Im struggling on a steel string as my nylon is in repair right now. Thanks

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for your story! I hope you'll get your nylon guitar back soon. Happy playing!

[@Blackout0O0]

@Per-Olovkindgren you are a supernatural force: guitar got fixed literally the next day. Wow. Now I got no excuse! Thanks again man whatever you're doing: don't stop!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

@@Blackout0O0 YAY! That's great news! Yes, no more excuses to play it. :-) And I hope you will enjoy it even if it sometimes is hard and difficult. But in the end, it will always bring you joy and happiness! To comment your last words: Likewise! 🙂 Happy playing. Per-Olov

[@OVERHERE-OVERHERE]

Beautiful,one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever played And Or written...

[@mitchellbrown475]

I am new to classical guitar and this is one of the first pieces I've worked on. Your playing is an inspiration and I often watch this video to learn from your playing....so pure and sincere...thank you

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Awesome, thank you!

[@SamTahbou]

It's always astounding to me how emotional expression is understood through music across hundreds of years, I might not understand a word from a book written almost 300 years ago, but I can understand emotions through a piece of music. It's fascinating.

[@wizsorcer]

Your interpretation is so beautiful and I feel moved every time I listen. Thank you.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too!

[@JMNTLRDRX]

No matter how many versions of this piece I listen. I always come back and hear yours. It's gorgeous... ¡Saludos maestro!

[@Itangalo]

Beautiful arrangement, and beautifully performed. I've been listening to a number of version of this song on KZbin, and none is better than this. This must be the twentieth time I listen to it. Thank you.

[@yakubekartawidjaja]

Its so wonderful, your transcription is very good! Thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful music...

[@n.catherine9715]

i absolutely _adore_ this and just keep on coming back.

[@joelkeller7910]

J.S Bach...beautiful and masterful on any instrument.

[@oiante]

Thanks for bringing the remembrance of the sweet sound of Jesus through this wonderful piece.

[@AO3ALPHA]

My one time favourite, rejoice rejoice in our Lord God Almighty our Christ Jesus Amen. Great interpretation by this respective performer . Thank you 🙏🏽

[@canecorsodude1224]

Amen! Glory to God!

[@Lasse3]

Wonderful pacing and superb dynamics, no one has ever quite captured the beauty of this piece like you achieved here sir. 30 minutes into learning this, .. The scope of it just dawned on me, my god this is impossible😭

[@colebro]

so beautiful. i love how you move your right hand up near the frets... gives it a beautiful, angelic sound. amazing job!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much 😀

[@germanarturotorres9118]

Un gran maestro me encanta como acaricia la guitarra mis respetos y muchas gracias por compartir su gran música felicidades

[@jimi025]

My favorite piece to perform when I still studied classical guitar. I miss it and watching this amazing performance brings back memories. Thank you!

[@mysteriousstranger9496]

This is a wonderful rendition. Thank you for this upload!

[@A1010-h5x]

Your performance is always lovely magnificent. Thank you for healing me with your wonderful sound.

[@Yankees121205]

It's the subtleties of his playing that separate from the best. Articulation is key and it shows the difference between pure chops and musicality, he presents the best in musicality. Well done Sir

[@clivemilson2372]

Bach was always so melodic. In my mind way ahead of his time. Beautifully played . thank you.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too!

[@paulgriffinpencil]

I'm learning this after recently teaching myself to read music. You play this so beautifully and every single note is crisp and exact. Thank you for sharing. Well done, Sir.

[@marthahammond8532]

Another favorite of Bach. Thanks again for playing.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks again!

[@박수인-m1z]

Wonderful! Thank you for playing.

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

I could listen to this over and over on a continuous loop. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@stephaniebrown2360]

I love your version this was the piece of music that the bridesmaids walked down to at my wedding

[@ArgaAnders]

Du är oslagbar när det gäller Bach!! 147 med alla stämmor dessutom! Du är grym Per-Olov!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

:-) Tack Anders. Glad för att du tycker det! Trevlig Helg.

[@ArgaAnders]

@@Per-Olovkindgren Det samma! Allt gott till dig!