John Williams: Isaac Albeniz - Asturias (Leyenda) Part 7/9

[@wocomoMUSIC]

Watch the playlist of the full concert here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDRYa2soZWrZrs

[@wocomoMUSIC]

We also recommend to watch and listen to the performance of John Williams' teacher, Prof. Andrés Segovia, the grand master of classical guitar himself, also recorded in the Alcázar Palace in Sevilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHuleoZ3nrx_jrc

[@ld8337]

My teacher’s teacher’s teacher’s teacher’s teacher was actually Segovia…

[@anirbanc88]

thank you so much!

[@scottstatham3983]

@@CristinayNala Yeah, but was flamenko guitarist and Segovia, Classical master

[@davidallen346]

I have this concert on VHS 📼

[@anaroca-cerminara6427]

My 93 years old mother who has some dementia heard this performance and broke into tears.

[@farajminaAllah]

la musique ne s oublie jamais . puisse Dieu venir en aide à votre maman

[@monsvague4825]

It's not THAT bad.

[@florionchiu6413]

This piece of music surely brings back some of her memories 😅

[@AyoWallace]

top 10 things that never never happened

[@makyhsmakyhs6766]

God bless your mum and may alleviate a lot of her illness 🙏🌹 best wishes from Egypt

[@10laws2liveby]

A person isn't just born with a talent like this. Can you imagine the dedication to develop it, though? That is I admire.

[@randomisedbeing]

Talents makes the start easier. Passion makes the journey enjoyable. Hard Work makes the result totally worth it!

[@rickmarr9634]

A lot of people say “you have a natural gift” and I’m like “you know how much time I’ve spent practicing, rather than going out or watching tv?”

[@rickmarr9634]

@@chrisdavies5199 You know what i'm talking about. There's a quote from the movie August Rush and it's by Robin William's character, he said " you got to love Music more than food"

[@markbeaudry6916]

His mother was a music teacher.

[@danielaguilera474]

You have good insight. I play the same style. This is the culmination of years of dedication detail and passion.

[@d23bw]

Simply the finest rendition I've heard. Even some masters sound a bit rushed at times. Not John Williams. Perfection.

[@ludgert.balkenhol152]

The best version i have ever listened to. Hats off for John Williams.

[@Fritz_Haarmann]

What do you mean by rushed? Wouldn't a little rushed just be rubato?

[@itopal63]

@@Fritz_Haarmann No. Rushed = not clear even tempo that is ahead of the beat. John Williams back in the day, I am dating myself (lol), was accused of lacking emotion and was "too" mechanical. Which was an absurd criticism.

[@dougl5000]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard

[@annechristinehobeica5359]

Me too

[@susanagordillopereira3284]

Sin duda!👍

[@patabendita5073]

Really? It’s not a big deal

[@asdfomfglol]

Absolutely the best rendition of this song, from a spaniard's heart.

[@ms.annthrope415]

Andre Segovia, Julian Bream, John Williams are all beyond compare in their mastery of the guitar. What an excellent performance.

[@patricksmith1319]

also try younger Stephanie Jones

[@andresromercazorla1603]

Then you have to look for Paco de Lucía.

[@samwababoon]

Paco Pena...

[@nonamehere9149]

I was going to type Adreas and Pacos as well.

[@jasonblack8106]

Yes...but you missed the Real master of giutar...ALIRIO DIAZ

[@TautologyTechSystems]

It's incredible that this exists. Glad I didn't die without hearing it.

[@davidrobertooliverosborrer9302]

This piece by Isaac Albeniz; It is the expression of the maximum Inspiration. This piece feeds my soul, my body and my spirit..Supremely great....!!!

[@HerePiggyPiggy]

Relax....its a nice interpretion.....it not compelling or moves me to start feeling on myself....also genius he made a mistake on the 25th bar it is not a harmonic....so in short he ruined it....FOH.

[@Joe-bn9fz]

I bet you've never picked up a guitar in your life, and here you are criticising a maestro.@@HerePiggyPiggy

[@ignaziocabula5320]

Semplicemente perfetto, criticare wylliams e come criticare la perfezione vivente ,il crescendo della seconda parte è bestemmiare fatevene una ragione è il migliore di tutti e di sempre ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@albertchailleux9719]

Oui ça nourrit l'esprit, l'acoustique en guitare c'est magique pour ceux qui savent apprécier les performances.

[@ladiva7466]

Sinmplemente majestuoso

[@RanjitMarathay]

Imagine composing such a masterpiece!! And of course John Williams performance is phenomenal!

[@manalzerqali]

I REMEMBER THIIIISSSS IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOR ETERNITYYYY OMG OMGGGG😢😢😢😢😢😢❤ i remember this one bcs my father used to play it when i was young and i rmemeber the rythm and everything but the name omg. And i finally i found it on a ytb recommandatiom😢😢😢

[@nelsonx5326]

Very good. KZbin has been clearing up a lot of mysteries for me. If your dad could play this then he was great. Check out other classical guitar songs performed by John Williams, I bet you will recognize a few your dad played.

[@juliannamulligan8516]

my dad used to play this for us when I was younger too. I remembered the rhythm and everything too and not the name 😂😂

[@TheSturgoenfish]

Same, my grandpa could play this song beautifully until the day he died.

[@joseluisbarrosseijas3913]

Congratulatons!!

[@albertocurielc9592]

Don't stain Asturias in a classic 5:50

[@lovernotfighter]

I've Listened to so many artists play this piece but In my opinion John Williams is the best. Perfect Tempo, everything comes together perfectly. Fantastic Playing. A dedicated Artist.

[@asdzt123]

Agree, this tempo is perfect imo. It's usually played too fast to show off and the feeling in the melody is lost somewhat.

[@pikiwiki]

a man who worked to perfect his skill, indeed

[@abderrazzakbarhoumi8909]

This is a modern interpretation of Isaac Albeniz's Asturias(Leyenda) !! Simply fantastic!!!

[@stevenmcc6052]

Best acoustic recording ive heard in my 57yrs. I would like thank (but cant) the people who diligently did the sound, the person who set the guitar up, the composer, and john of course who i was aware of before his time with SKY band. This is beyond masterclass and sets the bar at a historic high for any virtuoso

[@fadlezzeddine8523]

Listen to the version of farid al-atrach

[@infinidominion]

Forlorn in Silence is up there

[@fernandodiaz5827]

Link plz​@@fadlezzeddine8523

[@slaventotbagi9045]

And that hallway acoustic tho,shout-out to the architect

[@RandyH524]

Don't forget about the sound engineer who cleaned up the recording! We never get credit but were the guys who can turn a track into something crisp clean and magical!

[@BasedGNellz]

One of my FAVORITE masterpieces of ALL TIME. Right up there with Bach.

[@raysgr]

John Williams a favourite son and pride of Melbourne. Love this version.

[@dnkarch]

Thought he was British?

[@julianrandall2824]

​@@dnkarchBorn in Melbourne then moved to England.

[@MiramichierA1]

This is one of the perfect jewels in my vault of life treasures! I love Williams’s clean, crisp sound.

[@A-G-F-]

While this is not my favorite interpretation of this song, i agree with you, Williams's always plays to perfection, crisp, defined, and clean notes.

[@Gabriel-kf2qn]

Este hombre toca como los ángeles...magnífico.

[@_esme_5505]

After almost 10 Years, I finally found it! My Guitar teacher used to always play this song, and i was always fascinated because she would play it when i would get frustrated about not changing chords fast enough or always having to look at my hand and she played that song, with her eyes closed and told me that for her to be able to do so she had to practice for years. I hope she's doung well ❤

[@__GDS__]

Can u please tell me if he s playing a Classic or acoustic guitar?

[@miguelalejandrogasca78]

@@__GDS__he is playing classical, he is one of the most renowned players in the world

[@stepno]

​@__GDS__ He is playing a classical guitar, which is an acoustic (non-electric) guitar with nylon strings, as opposed to the steel string acoustic guitar and the steel string Electric guitar.

[@alefabbri9889]

Simply unreachable, unreal. A technique out of this world. Perfection in every slightest sound.

[@missourijersey9404]

No, not unreachable. Practice. Practice with feeling - and not this automaton crap. “Ooh I play fast.” So what? Capture the emotion. Let it flow through you. Leave them in awe.

[@andysmith8902]

Check out some Paco de Lucia videos here at YT. You’ll understand everything about this instrument.

[@shirleyk376]

Qy

[@peymannorouzi4165]

He is a maestro, but check out Asturias by Ana Vidovic, you will notice the difference.

[@ceder4696]

This piece is really easy its like old mac donald with the flamenco guitar

[@dferl]

There is more to this performance than its absolute flawlessness... When this piece was composed, it was meant to be played EXACTLY this way. That's why we can call it perfection...

[@pepmasters-999]

Perfection would be using "its" and not "it's".

[@dferl]

I'm french Canadian... I corrected it@@pepmasters-999

[@patriciasalinasgalvez920]

❤ una caricia para el alma !

[@thealexanderbond]

Not exactly. It was actually composed by a pianist to be played on the piano.

[@TheBoomermikey]

I think they're saying Tárrega composed this for piano, but with the guitar in mind. It's convoluted, but I think that is the case

[@giorgiburchuladze384]

The maestro plays superbly. The best performance of this work that has ever been performed. my deepest respect.

[@reybarreto7979]

An absolutely breathtaking performance. To say it’s beautiful is an understatement. It’s not just beautiful, it is perfection.

[@NormanMartinez-v7c]

It's not perfection.. The right hand is poorly played. It is the wrist that must move. Pianists have recognized a good adaptation to the guitar because of the wrist technique. Here, this technique is absent. Which is a major fault in this theme.

[@Yktog]

I heard this once on a late night months ago and haven't been able to find it. Today is the day I have relocated this gem and can die in peace ❤️

[@hole2997]

قمة الأداء، جميل جداً و هذا يذكرني في الأيام الجميلة التي كانت تعيشها الأندلس حيث كان هناك زرياب و كانت كل الحضارات تتعايش باحترام و كان الفن قد وصل إلى أوج الإبداع و العطاء.

[@onanonainoyole]

Los días de esplendor de Andalucía y de España llegaron cuando huyeron los musulmanes.

[@ahmedkareem7306]

andalus ترجمة نص باستخدام الكاميرا Gracias a Andalucía y a los musulmanes No había civilización en Europa. Ellos entendieron el motivo y sus monumentos, libros y poemas aún dan testimonio de su conocimiento y arte que Europa transfirió de la civilización de los musulmanes andaluces.

[@joaquindiaz7818]

Esto es Asturias donde no estuvieron los musulmanes

[@larsbjarnenielsen6169]

A stunning performance where John Williams superbe technique brings the music to life. To me this is THE recording of Asturias.

[@Stoyo_Dzhenkov]

I have never heard a better rendition of Asturias than John Williams!

[@s2s2s1s1]

but he plays bar 37-39 not in the original way

[@Rookblunder]

@@s2s2s1s1 The original is on piano.....

[@florionchiu6413]

Agree ！

[@sammysouth8372]

He makes that guitar sound like a quartet. Compliments to him and the composer.

[@lukegalvin6498]

When you know how to play the guitar it has every instrument in an orchestra -Segovia

[@katherinegarcia2127]

Mi favorita de Isaac Albeniz, verdadera música que se siente en el alma.

[@simoneprimavera551]

Few men could fill a room like that with a guitar. Majestic

[@sanjay2644]

This is an unforgettable masterpiece

[@김에녹-t7p]

고딩때 이웃집대학생언니가 이곡을 늘연습한곡이라 눈물나도록 가고픈그시절 그리운 곡이다 아스투리아스 전설 이라는 한국명 뭔가 고성의 비밀이 가득한느낌 역사적 발걸음을 걷게하는곡처럼 들린다 엔틱한 크레식 명곡에 특히 이분의 연주를 사랑한다!!!

[@normanmarin5573]

Estas melodias las escuchaba en radio. Andres. Bello radio que hace años dejo sus trasmiciones como tantas en. Chile❤❤❤octubte 10. 024

[@yaasaayaasaa1961]

Es ist so schön Tränen laufen.....

[@kcb6551]

One of the best scores ever composed.

[@waelabi-haydar9386]

The most fluid and neat performance ever! Wow! Timing is at microseconds precision!

[@stephenbarnett1394]

Amazing, sounds like a whole orchestra!

[@paceva]

His timing is impeccable 👏🏽

[@haraldkiebist111]

John Williams.... the best Guitareplayer ever... what a Performance...

[@mariskaverschoor5238]

Passionate and subdued at the same time. One of the best guitar performances ever.

[@markshapiro9013]

71 years young and I dabble, (very enjoyably!) on my classical guitar, for 50 years now, purely for my own entertainment...First time I'm hearing this absolute master!...👍😊❤️

[@metalsmuthers404]

I watched his masterclass many years ago in a very small theater on the isle of wight. The guy is a legend.

[@vesselsfirst8200]

As a metal guitarist I admire this guy and his style of playing

[@craigblock138]

Around the middle end of his career he joined (or created) a band..blues etc….. was named top 5 guitarists ….

[@מיכאלזיידמן]

I play classical guitar and jazz piano most of my life the two diffrent styls only complete each other in many ways both require endless dedication you never stop learning ,i,m 77 years old...

[@juandanielaguilarlopez2016]

Congratulations, most people have to be with you, open minded about other styles. Like kiko Loureiro of Megadeath

[@ChrisM541]

@@craigblock138 Than band was called Sky and they released 6 albums with John Williams. I still have all of these albums I purchased waay back in the 80's. There are a few KZbin clips showing them playing for folks to check out (searching "sky band" returns some). T-Rex's Herbie Flowers was also a member.

[@cliffwheeler7357]

@@ChrisM541 Herbie Flowers as a band member before his tenure with Sky, is mostly associated with Blue Mink who had a no.3 hit single “Melting Pot”. As a session musician he played with so many big names of the seventies and eighties, but probably his most notable, some say legendary session, was Lou Reed’s album “Transformer” which featured “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

[@NigelFoster1969]

I'm no expert but when I hear John play I hear a different class of guitarist. Total command, with such warmth and expression - and he makes it look so effortless.

[@markmuldoon805]

My favorite piece, played by my favorite artist, and done superbly.

[@MrProsecutorxx]

The precision and clarity is remarkable.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Born with musical talent - perfect pitch and extreme dexterity and excellent memory . John Williams

[@samogx86]

I had Asturias by John Williams on VHS, I replayed it so much that it broke after some time. Thank you for uploading it.

[@longfeiye9433]

Salute from Indonesia for Jhon Williams...great achievement

[@josemartinsanchez2669]

Miel para el corazón. Ejecucion magistral.

[@rogerkiethsyd]

I've seen John live front row. It's breathtaking.

[@coreyzimmerman9782]

Me, too! You never forget it!

[@rubendariomartin728]

De nuevo, una hermosa obra y un artista de gran talento.

[@lyndoncochrane7282]

The ultimate guitar player. Note perfect.

[@drinaivelic3944]

Meraviglioso, sono tornata 40 ani Indiettro. Grazie mastro

[@jrqc6166]

La mejor versión de esta pieza musical en la guitarra de John Williams, simplemente ¡ INSUPERABLE !

[@populustremulus228]

It sounds perfectly like España. I can see its streets, pueblos, roads through Castilla la Mancha. Que me falta, Dio! This country has a soul, so unique and beautiful, you can even sense it in its great music. Viva la Grande España, y Bravissimo Maestro!! Thank you to give such a powerful hommage, and to bring such beloved souvenirs in my memory.

[@Makumazahn77]

John is in a league of his own! It really is that simple!

[@juancallejo221]

Muy buen programa 🇯🇪🇯🇪🇯🇪☦️

[@Robert-oz9fy]

No one dead or alive can own that piece better than Maestro Williams..sorry if I hurt anyones feelings but it’s true.

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

In fact this whole film of him in playing in Seville is quite incredible.

[@josepaulinogarciaperez7955]

🌹

[@NylonStrings83]

Now go and listen to David Russell newest video of Asturias he has he has actually played it better than Williams but John is superb

[@nikjames2965]

It's not a competition... !!!

[@Robert-oz9fy]

@@NylonStrings83 Russell definitely played it brilliantly. The acoustics in the room that Russell played in sounded better than Johns.

[@kalis9951]

Qué belleza, maravillosa pieza ❤

[@timsrensen3542]

Asturias...Have You ever been there ? Very hardy and very good people, living at the wild coast...This is a homage to these people !

[@ElMataBiehas]

Im spanish, and yes..also, they are the original spaniards who started reconquering spanish territory from the moors

[@cristinafernandez6613]

I am from Asturias. This music is just like we are

[@tomassawyer1790]

​@@cristinafernandez6613me encanta Asturias y su gente, pero sabemos que está pieza se llama así de casualidad...😅

[@davefitzgerald5334]

Both the right hand and the left are amazing . Such coordination !

[@TheGigmiester101]

His performance is absolutely stunning!!

[@FLAMENCO961]

the natural reverb used here and the performance altogether is amazing

[@garymcaleer6112]

A masterpiece performed by a master. Every trade has their masters, and John best represents his trade.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

As a fellow Melburnian, I have nothing by praise for John Williams. He is my inspiration. John Williams performed this piece many times, on many different guitars. Here he is playing a different classical guitar design, by Smallman, which has a very fast reacting top. I think it suits his idea of classical performing. He is using it to play in the impeccable higher tempo with less effort. It's not everyone's style, taste, or ability, but he makes it sound impressive and he is the best in that type of faster tempi adaptations. He is so precise, that you can tune your metronome using his playing. He also changed some fingering and some chords, so that he doesn't need to slide over 6-7 frets in a fast-paced tempo and destroy cohesion of the movement. In the middle section of the piece, too, he makes the theme feel more like a dance, etc. so he understands the subtleties of each part and delivers them cohesively. John thinks in terms of different themes within the same piece, and he audibly adjusts the mood in each, then transitions between them impeccably, as in best storytelling. It is not easy to play an impeccable tone, impeccable higher tempo, deliver all those nuances etc.

[@samaelcoral7297]

Not easy at all! Mr.Williams is a monster!

[@flacarrubba]

Here in Paraguay we are very grateful to him, because he recorded a full LP of Agustín Barrios songs. He visit us in 1994, he played in San Juan Catedral, were Mangore was born

[@vinsgraphics]

@@qwargy Born in Melbourne, Australia, 1941. That makes him Australian. He moved with his family to London in 1952, when he was 11. He’s been back many times. I was born in Perth, 1966. Moved to the US in 1986, at 20. I still have my accent, my Aus citizenship. I still consider myself 100% Australian, perhaps John does too. PS. Enjoy the music.

[@tedcabana]

Whenever I look up a piece of guitar music to hear it played at the utmost level of perfection. I always stop and listen to John Williams. As a student of the great Maestro, Segovia. I know this is how to play it right, always. Segovia is smiling down on John, as he carries on his legacey.

[@khurramwadiwalla4922]

His fingers glides over the strings like the notes floating around your soul

[@JorgePetraglia2009]

I know it sounds silly, but I truly believe that Albeniz wrote this for John Williams to interpret it many, many years after. It is my hope that this version will be played in my funeral and I'm no even been born in Spain. Greetings from Toronto.

[@tomowenpianochannel]

Albeniz's original is for piano solo. It's challenging, but manageable with two hands. I agree with you in that John Williams was born to play this on the guitar however. The phrasing, the variety of colours, the technical perfection are unmatched! And it's one of the recordings I remember from my earliest childhood. Made an impact then, remains as impactful as ever decades later.

[@charlottenilsson3820]

A very, very beautiful song and an amazing interpretation. Might be hard to beat! The theme comes back in wonderful Spanish Caravan with The Doors

[@H011Y-2x2]

What is this. Created from that place of heaven on earth born through passion, love........ No words cause words cant describe.

[@Joe-qw6il]

I think this might be the best rendition of Asturias

[@luisfernandes2522]

Check out Ana Vidovic version !

[@O6i]

@@luisfernandes2522 i prefer johns personally but she is great

[@beratavc7558]

Pablo sainz asturias

[@danguee1]

@@luisfernandes2522 I love Ana's version - especially her strums (which sound more openly than John's). But, really, the skill levels are very different. John's is on a different level. Ana's is more pop for the masses (though brilliant pop!!)

[@Joe-qw6il]

I’ve seen many other renditions by other great guitar players….and I have to agree with you that this is the best!

[@jx3529]

BOOSTING FOR THE ALGORITHM BECAUSE THIS SONG DESERVES MORE APPRECIATION!!!!!!

[@charliebowen5071]

Sensei in the truest sense.. pouring every emotion through his strings

[@roselinabatistadosreis454]

Simplesmente *Sensacional* !! Perfeito!! ❤

[@madsolsen9184]

Best and most clean execution of this piece ever. And i have heard alot of different attempts.

[@bond7459]

Yes,110 %.

[@RaspK]

John Williams is amazingly masterful.

[@Waltzhybrid92]

Hmm what other versions do you recommend that sit alongside this one?

[@dearlydeparted2175]

Agreed.

[@oldergeologist]

Agree completely, amazingly strong, clean and pure sound.

[@mss1116]

La mejor interpretación de Asturias que se puede escuchar. Con sus pianos y sus fuertes que solo este hombre hace y con su limpieza pasando los dedos por las cuerdas sin escuchar un solo chirrido. Veloz cuando toca y tranquilo cuando toca. El único que le pone sentimiento a esta obra maestra de Albéniz.

[@Northwind.]

I love the way John plays this,with the intensity it deserves

[@Dakoda-td7uy]

Amazing job my friend he would be proud

[@madlau2207]

tout simplement beau, et magnifique impterprétation,je suis fan absolument. grand monsieur

[@bertiwan]

Tariq thank you! Your dynamic control and modulation is unreal you tell a story with every note, bravo!

[@robertsantamaria1318]

Una esecuzione fantastica da parte di un grande chitarrista e una delle più' belle Suites di Albeniz.

[@farnygenevieve1000]

Extraordinaire ! magnifique ! Merci .

[@tioninao1031]

Magnífico, que música, que som, que violão, que maestro, que perfeição contagiante! Parabéns e muito obrigado.

[@simulacrua]

epic level of the hall: 100 epic level of the guitarist: 999+

[@pedrovictorc]

Em minha humilde opinião, uma das mais belas peças musicais da Espanha.

[@marieboutin9054]

très très beau. C'est le summum de la musique Espagnole.

[@dnor16]

An HD version of a recording of this piece that was completely blurry. Thanks you!

[@samcac]

sure

[@bird100yearsago2]

This sounds muted

[@smiler693]

love this melody and the guitar playing by one of the best clasical guitarists in the world

[@ВладимирМокаев]

Восхитительно, свыше всяких похвал. Браво маэстро, класс!

[@besserschreiben9481]

I recognised the Alcazar at the first glance. Definitely worth a visit, if not a journey.

[@TheMg49]

Beautiful music, masterfully played.

[@Gabriel-kf2qn]

maravillosa interpretación. John Williams un maestro de la guitarra

[@nikjames2965]

Masterful... beautiful... thank you Mr Williams

[@spotc9928]

Classical guitar look so easy when i see J. Williams or A. Segovia videos 😮 So beautiful to listen and listen again.❤

[@العازفعلىآلةالكلاشنكوف]

Una verdadera obra de arte

[@dianapoveda3343]

Viva España. Greetings from Latinamerica.

[@trebor2360]

Esta pieza de alta dificultad en su ejecución, en las manos de John Williams se transforma en algo bello y sublime

[@user-ur8ju8uv8y]

Been around for as long as I can remember John Williams & Julian Bream

[@МаксимВиговский]

Шикарное исполнение! Записал автора в свой список, на кого нужно равняться при разучивании этой композиции, спасибо!

[@drohegda]

Incredible ❤ thank You, I'm dumbstruck when I see the Archetecture of the Moor's, such Beauty.

[@anuski_ana]

Moorish architecture? Hahahahaha, find out more because the Muslims never reached Asturias. In fact, the Asturians/Astures were the ones who started the reconquest of Spain.

[@angelflores-fe8wy]

We are proud of the moorish legacy but there is nothing of it in this scene 😅