Mackey: Some treasures are heavy with human tears

[@garrethumann]

I saw this at Baylor performed by the Baylor Wind Symphony and my jaw was on the floor the entire time. A couple of days later, I got to play Sacred Spaces (and I'm a horn player!) Such an experience. Neither of which I'll ever forget!

[@Steveiegaming]

Beautiful! Reminds me of mvmt 2 of wind dark sea at times

[@mr.caseymusic4292]

I had this same thought hearing it in concert tonight.

[@kwabzycomposer]

Damn it John you are such a gift to this Earth…

[@gallafia3771]

The muted trumpet sounds amazing

[@valentino_1786]

4:18 always gives me goosebumps ahhh I love it I almost cried.

[@bryansalva8810]

imagine playing this piece for your local ensemble. Hits even harder when you do.

[@godemojiman]

@@bryansalva8810 completely agreed

[@Fuzzy._.l]

I physically broke down crying when I played this piece.

[@CodyWeinmannComposer]

This is so dazzling and beautiful. I see color when I hear pitches. it's weird, but since this piece is in a G centered tonality, I see blue. Just saying. Very nice work!!

[@alexplayspiano94]

I also see blue whenever I hear G!!!

[@Musicisair715]

Synesthesia

[@gavinpeavy4312]

Incredibly interesting G has always been a orange-red for me.

[@seymour_as2498]

@@gavinpeavy4312probably feels more blue because of the context

[@jacksongoldy6042]

after reading the description of this, and seeing it live, you’re a genius mackey

[@_nichrye]

aah! incredible!! this glisses are unreal

[@deadpeng1]

yet another beautiful piece by john mackey

[@wreckfish3198]

Shivers down my spine

[@CherryBlossomL]

I saw this piece performed by an awesome high school band. Sadly, I can’t remember the school name. But they did this so beautifully… it brought me to tears just hearing this in an auditorium live! You could feel the vibrations in your feet and it was absolutely breathtaking!

[@hoverpan9042]

Yknow my highschool wind ensemble played this around the time you posted this comment. Any chance you might’ve heard my school. One word, Washington?

[@alexfoxlover238]

My band place 1st at KMEA with this peice and I cried at every bit especially at the reason this peice was created

[@dumbpunk1165]

uh, hello columbus commenter?? insane if this is a fellow titan LMAO

[@brallenwill]

Cannot wait until TU plays this masterpiece!

[@roheryn43]

Another beautiful composition!!!! I love it!!

[@benjamintaylor2263]

County Band 2022 Tap in😎

[@andrewanderson7137]

Which one? 😂

[@benjamintaylor2263]

@@andrewanderson7137 Anderson SC

[@andrewanderson7137]

@@benjamintaylor2263 same

[@johnpcomposer]

His colors are amazing. Does anybody write for band quite like this? His handling of consonance and dissonance is so exciting.

[@TKdappi]

It sounds like something from a cinematic film showing a character fighting as he is slowing weakening until he can barely fight and as it ends he won but he slowly succumbs to his wounds

[@Froggifrog]

We played this at state, I almost cried when playing it lol

[@Froggifrog]

Correction, I did cry while playing jt

[@TobleroneFudgebar]

My band instructor chose this as our song for our concert! So worried about messing it up lol

[@aaronmilam2290]

1:50 gives me strong Skyrim vibes... beautiful music, John.

[@The_Lilac_Flute]

😍

[@TKdappi]

Where do I get crystal glasses

[@braxenb6251]

i want this man’s software

[@10ison]

It's just finale with Vienna

[@braxenb6251]

@@10ison i did not know thank you though

[@gingerwithglasses6793]

performed this with my wind ensemble at competition, this song is so fucking cool