J. S. Bach: "Sleepers Awake" BWV 645 (Per-Olov Kindgren)

I heard David Russell play this and was amazed how he could play it in D-Major. (Brilliant performance!) I decided to make it in the original key of Eb-Major. This is achieved by playing it in C-Major and adding a Capo in 3rd fret. It is a lot easier than in D-Major, (but far from easy), and sounds pretty nice, I think. I hope you enjoy this beautiful music by Bach!
Love & Peace!
Per-Olov

[@soyouwantobein8372]

Without any attempt at showing flash, fancy or over-fast playing, Mr. Kindgren instead provides his powerful, poetic and masterful command of the instrument and a deep understanding of J.S. Bach. Mesmerizing for the ears and eyes. Voicing!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for your kind comment! Per-Olov

[@omarjaradat5358]

This must be the best arrangement of this piece. Its so peacefully arranged and performed. Just Beautiful.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you very much Omar. Appreciated. Per-Olov

[@trondgunnarmyklevold7294]

One of the most beautiful pices Bach composed. A hopeful piece.. I lost my wife to cancer a year ago, and this piece was my farewell to my love.❤.. I still listen to this with love and hope.. Thank you, Per Olov for this ecuisit verson💞

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Takk Trond Gunnar. I am sorry for your loss. I also find music, as especially Bach, as a great comforter in griefs. All the best from Copenhagen, Per-Olov

[@trondgunnarmyklevold7294]

@@Per-Olovkindgren 💞🎶

[@fabricito]

Your music is perfect for going to sleep, for breaking or going to sleep, for weddings, partys or every nice ocasion, sorry for my english

[@mcnoided]

Sounds wonderful

[@KarM908]

Per , I wanted to thank you for your videos, I had a personal melt down this weekend and have been marathon watching your channel on our home T.V. youtube . You have resorted my sanity .

[@user-yg9wc6gr6m]

音と表現力の魔術師ですね。

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Arigato! ありがと Per-Olov

[@user-rw4bk9qc4h]

何回でも聞いていられる。 美しい。 丸い音が丸い音で奏でられていて、メリハリもあって、でも柔らかく優しい音でまとめられていて、ずーっと聞いていられる。大好き。

[@nycyabber7103]

the quiet music room, sunbeams strkinig the face. a great setting for such a piece.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

:-) Thank you!

[@Irishharper]

Absolutely beautiful... one of my favourite Bach pieces...

[@barbaramcelhiney5934]

I have never really liked Bach or maybe I didn't understand him. This piece though touches my soul.

[@bobdonovan3465]

Two years later, I still love listening to your playing. God Bless you in everything you do!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks for listening :-)

[@julianllew]

Gorgeous.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! 😊

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

Thanks for this moment of pure pleasure and musicality, a very good interpretation of the genius of Bach, muchas gracias mi Amigo !!!

[@divymodi7207]

the articulation in your playing is divine sir. Thank you for this video😇

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

So nice of you! Thank you!

[@verified139]

Thanks for taking us to such a beautiful realm.

[@marnin1960]

Excellent interpretation. Both thumbs up! Thanks a lot, Per Olov!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

thank god above bach was born into this world .

[@waterkingdavid]

And those who interpret him too. Without them we wouldn't hear his music. And also the instrument makers and those who support them too. The list goes on and on. Perhaps we should just say thank God for everything and everyone and thanks for existence itself. It's the latter sentiment that I think Bach was trying to convey through his music. Thanks for your comment. It inspired me! All good things!

[@wolsch3435]

wunderschön und zu Tränen rührend. Bin durch den Film: "Call me by your name" darauf gestoßen. Bach ist der Größte und Herr Kindgren spielt wundervoll.

[@tigerhunter8878]

Beautifully played sir. Bach is and always will be the master of melody his insight into melody writing and emotion is incredible.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! You are absolutely correct!

[@peepsieD]

there is everything to love in this performance and video. The music, the beautiful light in the room, how shadows on the wall move, and the beautiful movements of the musician

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks David! Appreciated. Per-Olov

[@TheZstudios]

Beautifully played!

[@almccallie4314]

When you play so beautiful, you move people…

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Al. When you comment like this, I get moved too.

[@BerrysJSRD]

Your a treasure away from the noise and scream of contemporary life. I'm a morning person, never miss a sunrise if possible. Joshua Tree, CA.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Joshua! appreciated.

[@strohberg]

This song is THE song that got me into classical music. It is my most favorite piece of all time. And that performance was just magnificent.

[@strohberg]

I actually went and bought the tabs from your shop, so I can learn to play it as well. Tank you for making this stuff. You're awesome.

[@arcynic5404]

I have tears in my eyes listening to this… there is really no one like Bach

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

I agree with your last statement 100 %

[@lirianlemos.2]

Bach was a genius, and I could clearly feel it in your performance, which was wonderful. Thank you for giving us the pleasure of listening to this beautiful melody. Congratulations!

[@SJ-ik2xw]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you

[@marthahammond8532]

YES! Bach is my favorite composer. Have thoroughly enjoyed your expertise in presenting these very fine pieces of great music.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Many thanks! Bach is my favorite composer too. :-)

[@wesmac3349]

Incredible. thanks for sharing this with us. Your touch is fantastic! best performance of this on KZbin by far.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Glad you enjoyed it! Per-Olov

[@MrJoeyBoombotz]

AbsoLUTEly beautiful.

[@esfera886]

Perfect twice, thank you

[@richardluton5703]

beautiful Mr Kindgren

[@yusri31]

This is beautiful. Music to my ears.

[@theunfamousmusician]

This song really speaks to my immortal soul. You made a beautiful interpretation, precise, soft and amazing.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks a lot! i appreciate it!

[@franielee38]

So beautiful!! Congratulations on those great milestones! With your sensational playing there is no wonder!! Thank you for giving you listeners such joy!!

[@KarlheinzFey]

Dear Per-Olov! Congrats! I like this piece very much. Wonderful arrangement and guitar-playing! I love it. All thumbs up and best regards, also congrats to your success and best regards, Karlheinz:)

[@tmeiskin6449]

Wunderschoene Melodie! Es gibt die Bachs Musik und alle andere Musik.

[@KainzMusic]

Every performance, an absolute masterpiece!

[@alonsoLujan]

Beautiful arrangement and performance!

[@aidanguitarshamiwhatever]

Really, really great. Thank you!

[@StuartSafford]

I like this in the original key. "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" is a great piece. It may be my personal life's theme.

[@user-sj6zu9dv5b]

I've been listening to this version since 2020. Thanks for keep posting your wonderful musics.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks a lot!!

[@theglobol]

What a great arrangement and performance. I'm definitely going to learn this one.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately my web shop is closed until January so my arrangement is not available now. It will be in a few months...

[@theglobol]

@@Per-Olovkindgren Oh, I understand. I can't wait until January!

[@user-sj6zu9dv5b]

I’ve listened your guitar version more than original one. Love your play. It makes my heart so warm. Send love from Korea🇰🇷

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for listening to me and for your kind words.

[@viniciuspessoa3872]

No playing fast or with any kind of mannerism. You Sir are a Master. I feel honoured to be able to see your playing and hear your music.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for your kind words. Music should be in focus: not the player... :-) All the best, Per-Olov

[@todd7416ify]

Just beautiful!

[@gareth9383]

Sounds fantastic.

[@Liranm89]

Thank you, Peo!! It's great

[@eccololo]

When I hear this song I just feel calm and in peace. Thank you :-).

[@johnnykarlitch]

Superb!!! Dear friendly master, I'm proud to know you. Still writing and waiting to be published :) All the best best!

[@frankg3rd1]

His trills are to die for !

[@meirenc]

So beautiful!!!

[@chance1986]

Just wonderful. Flawless.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you kindly!

[@Agreenyoyo]

며칠전 라디오에서 들은 후 계속 반복해서 듣고 있습니다. 따스한 봄볕에서 듣기 좋아요.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you!

[@highphlyer]

Viva Bach! I have enjoyed this beautiful piece for 60 years, and you have added to my enjoyment greatly, Per_Olov.

[@emilyho3028]

Somehow this clip popped up in my feeds randomly. But I fall in love with the sound immediately. So beautiful and otherworldly (in a very very positive way

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Glad you like it!

[@monelleny]

So beautiful, thank you!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too!

[@vercingetorixorix6963]

So wunderschön und gefühlvoll. So beautiful and emotional. Kindgren is a very good guitarist. I love B A C H. Thank You.

[@thomasmann7505]

Bravo!

[@Oliy92466]

The excellent performance of great tunes! BRAVO! Regards and best wishes of Olga.

[@MinhNguyen76]

I feel calm and peaceful! it s such elegant piece.

[@mrmustard1633]

outrageous technique

[@user-fy3jj3hk5x]

I'm your fan living in Japan. It is very wonderful! (I'm sorry for poor English...😢)

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! Arigato-san!

[@yukineswan]

My favorite song by Bach.

[@kaputasri]

lovely music and I love the setting. That gentle sunlight falling across the green walls while you play gently, suits spring.

[@Alexandr375]

Super sounds!

[@sunaJH]

Wonderful solo arrangement Per-Olov:)

[@modularteapotdefender8921]

I’ve been searching for a good arrangement of this, and this is definitely one of the best, which is why I bought myself a copy for Christmas! I’m struggling with some of the trills and twiddly bits but love the subtle variations in counterpoint and I’m really enjoying learning it. It’s so helpful to have something to aspire to and you play it so beautifully. Thank you! 😊

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Wow, thank you for your support (by buying the score from me)! Appreciated. I hope you will have fun playing it. The music is worth it anyways! Happy playing! Per-Olov

[@TheShredfest89]

Amazing thank you. Beautifully done

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks for listening

[@Yanhauff]

Une merveille. Merci.

[@pinball1970]

I have been looking for this for years!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

I’m happy you found me! ;-) Thank you.

[@JayKeller]

The God of music smiles down on you. Thank you for devoting your self to be able to play this for us.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks Jay. And thanks for listening to me! Per-Olov

[@PeterTerpstra7]

Such a beautiful piece of Music! Thank you so much!

[@fragallo34]

Peaceful and sweet. Thank you.

[@jacquesbrouyer8687]

Great interprétation of this awesome tune . Right tempo for a réal awaking .. Thanks for sharing Greetings from Normandie

[@RobMichael]

Beautiful tone and feel.

[@jeconomides]

As usual.... a simply spectacular rendition by Per Olov. I'm working on your Adagio e Dolce arrangement right now.

[@gdj6298]

That just soothes the soul.

[@frankg3rd1]

Wonderful transcription ! There comes a point where I have to allow my fingers to just dance on their own......each melody parts are so strong.....the ear just gets in the way !

[@suleehs]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@RickLord1]

Wonderful arrangement Per-Olov. You're playing is consistently musical with a broad range of color, judicious use of cross string trills, and even balance of voices -- very inspiring to us all! Many thanks.

[@user-cq5qd8it5p]

Great! Thank you...

[@ngy3441]

Amazing!! My favorite song.. 2 years ago I heard "Sleepers Awake" played as a pipe organ in St.Peter's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. 감사합니다.

[@zinhobrazilian3430]

You made me cry. Thanks

[@FabioLuizBraggio]

Such a sublime piece, like everything from Bach! Thank you for sharing this beautifully played piece, congrats!!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Many thanks!

[@billkeville373]

Very good and playable arrangement. PDF sheet music is good value and works well on 6 string and is also easily adaptable to 7 strings. Many thanks Per-Olov.

[@gregryu2782]

Holy music ! Thanks for beautiful play !

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks for listening

[@mikesmusicmeddlings1366]

absolutely beautiful

Magically transports you back to medieval times. Can imagine this being played on the harpsichord.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks a lot!

Beautiful music and great interpretation!

[@LaurenKellyPianoLessons]

This is just so peaceful :)

[@sergekorshunov607]

Perfection

[@tolearnfear3467]

Very cool

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks!

[@steppenchimera]

Oh I had a lot of time without listen to this prelude. Thank you so much Per-Olov it made me feel better!

[@sorashin6047]

Amazing.... this is the most beautiful version of bach. I love it so much.

[@cristipotas]

Gracias. Maestro.

[@christopherd6399]

Always perfectly balanced. Tempo, interpretation, tambor. Such a joy to listen.

[@cristopheridlc]

Timbre

[@bobdonovan3465]

I especially like this playing of "sleepers awake" it's so slow and deliberative. Keep on playing, Per-Olov, may you have a long and healthy life. The guitar playing will help keep you younger longer!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks bob! I hope you are right regarding the last sentence... :)

[@bobdonovan3465]

@@Per-Olovkindgren God Bless You

[@stevonico]

So very beautiful, thank you for sharing