John Feeley - Cello suite no.1 in D by J.S. Bach

[@akiology]

Before you put thumbs down to this performance, please show us what you can do. I am a jazz guitarist and I always keep this Pat Martino quote in mind when I play. This applies to any kind of music. "True Music, like all true Art, is an experience to be shared, not judged, for praise cannot make it better, as blame cannot make it worse"

[@matthobby4523]

You have no problem with thumbs up?

[@楊瑞福-j5e]

Totally agree!

[@majorpayne8373]

Or, as Howard Roberts said, "If I swing then it's worth it! So what's to get uptight about?"

[@jikoyguitarer6758]

The one who thumbs down on this masterpiece knows nothing about music

[@이현권-s1w]

@@楊瑞福-j5e 00

[@clownpocket]

Feely's tone and technique is unsurpassed. So clean, every note rings out. A true master!

[@raulreyes2378]

Love how he wore dark colors to keep the guitar as the primary image. Incredibly clear recording quality. Memorized the entire piece. And the playing is masterful.

[@michaeldavidrubin3964]

Good insight - into John's high taste as a performer. These classical music videos are, in effect, a new, intimate art form in performance, where visual/videographic impact can augment the music, more personally than in a concert hall.

[@slithergore]

I can’t believe that people actually dislike these performances. They are so inspiring and beautiful.

[@macsamuel9278]

You are so correct by this kind of action they demotivate the Artists so Sad such a great effort we really admire you Bro 🙏👍👍👍👍

[@misterree1443]

Its absurd!!! "I don't like the smell of flowers or the wind and while we're at it I hate the Sun".

[@DR-nh6oo]

Projection is rife!

[@DR-nh6oo]

Mac samuel unfortunately why they probably disliked?

[@jacquelinecleroux4383]

I agree and I'm amazed and happy that the compositions of a very talented man named J.S. Bach have come to us now through artists such as John Feeley who are playing these exactly as they were meant to be, imparting to me such peacefulness. I wish someone would produce a movie where famous musicians from the past come back in 2021 and react to today's music, culture, infrastructure & environment.

[@jerrygraserable]

As guitarists we’ve heard this suite a lot … but the phrasing and musicality of the performance makes it a delight to listen to again. Thank you Sir, for this lovely recording!

[@rykehuss3435]

Exactly. There's so much more to playing than just hitting all the notes at the right tempo. I could play the first few mins of this peace no problem, but to make it sound like John here, absolutely no chance without decades more of practicing.

[@tomgreene1843]

@@rykehuss3435 Well said.

[@mumzpoet4626]

Agree completely

[@mumzpoet4626]

​@@rykehuss3435 absolutely well said and couldn't agree with you more. I can't get past prelude and allemande😅

[@吳樂華-k5m]

At the lowest point in my life, Bach gave me the will to live on

[@estebanm.traslavina986]

gambareo! bach fix our souls

[@chrishammerton1812]

Me too. That and SLAYER!!!!

[@alanacamille9510]

Seek God, he’s the reason I still have a will to live

[@tritone3284]

The same here!

[@wakkowarner4288]

Bach does that to us all. In the darkest depths, you hear this... and you lift. Can't be helped.

[@metalsamurai03]

I keep coming back and listening to this over and over. It may possibly be the most sublime recording I've ever heard/experienced. From a fellow musician, thank you Mr. Feeley. I am in awe. This transcends and reminds me what WE are capable of.

[@fingerhorn4]

Agreed. His performance is magnificent.

[@johnagacki5796]

I’ve heard this piece since I was a kid by many different guitarists (aside from the original cello version) and nobody plays it so refreshingly new as John Feeley. What an original! Beautiful dynamics and wonderful sound ornamentation.

[@elliecollis4845]

John Feeley is certainly amongst the best classical guitarists in the world. His playing is technically perfect. I have nothing but total admiration for his performances.

[@spiritofatlantis8739]

Over 19 minutes… wow. I can’t think of any other piece longer on classical guitar. Its not just memory. Its training the hands to naturally and unconsciously play what they are supposed to and when, without having to think about it. Then its played effortlessly. That is true mastery, what you see here!

[@kstomps]

Yes! This is amazing. But not just the hands, as much as the ear. I wish I had the ability to hear music like this. It’s something I have to work at very diligently, where as some people are just gifted

[@nicolasceresoli9121]

@@kstomps the ones who succeeded are the hard workers. People with talents sometimes fall into a comfort zone that allows the hard workers to pass over them. Its the old story of the turtle beating the rabbit in a race because the rabbit was over confident.

[@photopicker]

You have to know every single note and deliver it with precision. No small task. John is extremely consistent and very musical.

[@spiritofatlantis8739]

@@nicolasceresoli9121 That is very true. Complacency can be very detrimental!

[@dd52161]

@@photopicker although this is heavily edited..

[@josephandersen6112]

I don't remember of ever hearing a classic guitar sound so full, warm, expressive. Amazing!

[@kendeuce2]

You have me in tears Sir. Tears of joy to hear this played as the way it was truly meant for my ears to hear. This is a song that plays like several tense moments of my life. I thank you for being true to yourself. I thank God for this sound and our life. Cheers.

[@lukeboyle695]

As a cellist, i have to say this is very enjoyable to listen to...almost as enjoyable as the cello

[@gregorhuyskens1874]

As a listener: Change to the guitar! 😃

[@obeliant5025]

Let's not forget about Bach himself. He was the Genius who felt all this wonderous music in his heart.

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

no - I think we should forget about Bach. :)

[@obeliant5025]

@@militaryandemergencyservic3286 ok lets

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

@@obeliant5025 lets what?

[@josephfilipow]

As a jazz guitarist, I love watching classical guitar masters! Fantastic!

[@jonlennon3348]

Done so beautifully I almost cried. What a master John really is compared to some who have reached a status that cant be broken, move over guys this player knows how to make a guitar sing perfectly.

[@jsguitargeek1432]

What utterly amazing playing... extremely clean, effortless - and wonderful musicality. This guy deserves a higher position in the pantheon of classical players.

[@halley7023]

We should be grateful. We only need to click once and spend a few minutes to enjoy those masters' efforts of years.

[@tulsatombob2769]

Mr. Feeley's performance was incredible along with a beautiful guitar tone. I can imagine if J.S.Bach were in the audience listening, he would stand up and cheer.

[@GroundBeef1]

Apart from the wonderful playing, these audio engineers really know what they're doing. Sounds so good!

[@diegov9799]

I hope this beautiful music persist all the ages and the times.

[@alexandr2201]

Дякую виконавцю, що так майсетрно і чуттєво доніс до нас музику, колись створену генієм...

[@whathappenedtomusicpodcast4211]

0:13 - Prelude 2:50 - Allemande 7:39 - Courante 10:15 - Sarabande 14:09 - Menuets - (Menuet II starts at 15:34) 17:42 - Gigue

[@bgbraker]

What Happened to Music? Podcast

[@martinmoller5591]

Thank you

[@alejandropinzon8593]

Martin Möller

[@75jdwest]

Good of you. Thank you.

[@tornado2783]

thank you

[@franciscomendoza5322]

John Feeley and John Williams, both are greatest guitar players.

[@ceili]

When it comes to Bach in the guitar john is hands down one of the best players on the planet. Absolutely stunning!

[@You-Got-Served]

ceili kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipaZf5aLmtN6aNU Dave has also done Bach - Prelude: Suite No.1, and in my opinion a better rendition. (Not to take anything away from Paul. This is exquisite!) Unfortunately, it was on his myspace profile & he is yet to upload it to KZbin. I will continue to pester him for it.

[@FrancisRupertLeggeWorldC2700]

I agree...

[@jangowan5742]

He simply is one of the best.i bought his book for beginners yrs ago,and thought myself to play..now im just wondering if that book is still in print?..it was called "easy pieces for Classical guitar",but i cant find it anywhere

[@ceili]

@@You-Got-Served Who's Paul?

[@jangowan5742]

Also wondering if his arrangements of o'Carolann is available ?

[@barlerautoworks4972]

I really enjoy the way Feeley gets out of the way and lets the "Bach" shine through, rather than imposing himself on the composition. It sounds like Bach himself would play it on lute. An orgasm for the ears and brain!

[@kellmerWF52]

Bach only played keyboard instuments, but wrote for almost all insruments, not to mention his choral work

[@elevationwestdesigns9095]

He makes it look effortless.

[@hermanhelmich]

All true masters do

[@awalk5177]

John Feeley, the touch and timing is so good. I just wish I could be even close to that good a player. Absolutely superb.

[@maireaddefaoite8885]

IONTACH MAIREAD

[@michaeloleary202]

A wonderful performance by an incredible player. For those of you who have been asking this is an O'Leary Guitar (Spruce Top) Exclusive Series. One that we made for John a few years ago.

[@OneThirdBird]

Beautiful guitar! Nice work Michael.

[@safenders]

Beautiful tone

[@michaeldavidrubin3964]

Superb instrument - worthy of John Feely, & of the great Master Composer.

[@mrdadelus]

I wish I could appreciate the differences in the sound of one acoustic guitar versus another. Still, so beautiful and the music/musician/instrument really achieve something here.

[@MRRIFF567]

Beautiful Instrument!!

[@respekt200]

That's how it has to be done, probobly. It's not just "clean notes", but there are plenty of images, story with different characters and their dialogues and so on. And this would be indication of very high quality of this performance. Bravo!

[@soniameh]

What a player. Hats off.... he inspired me to play the first prelude and Its by far the most beautiful piece in my repertoire now

[@babayaga66]

Flawless artistry and deep insight into the music. Never heard Bach played on the guitar by a "storyteller" quite like this one!

[@grcentre1920]

I love your expression. It's exactly like a beautiful story. I play only the prelude and allemande. Not an easy story to tell😂❤

[@吳樂華-k5m]

Playing this suite on guitar acttualy made a subtle difference to the piece. It allowed this piece to be played in multiple voices

[@davefitzgerald5334]

He's an artist for sure. Heaven's music by angels!

[@bledarcela9058]

I can't stop listening these suites, everyday, bravo John, in everything,

[@MarceloSotomayormusic]

Mr Feeley is a Bach Master! congratsss...explendid.

[@XaviousStudios]

the fact that he stood up and acknowledged the applause track and tried to make it look like that wasn't a studio performance makes this excellent video even better. But for real I'm glad someone like this guy takes the time to transfer all this beautiful music to the guitar.

[@finnbar004]

How's life 7 years later

[@lawrence1960]

He’s not alone in that....check out Michael lorimer transcriptions

[@cliffjamesmusic]

I enjoy playing guitar but I'm also glad that there are people who really can! Thanks for uploading this video of John Feeley's wonderful playing.

[@higherresolution4490]

Brilliant! Such articulation of voicies, ornamentation. The best interpretation I've heard since listening to this transcription back in the late 1960's. Freele owns this piece on the guitar.

[@wailani3263]

OMG! You interpret Bach like a real human being! Skill, empathy, heart and understanding ... I love it!!!!! Thank you for being!

[@roylawsoncello]

I play this on the cello. This guy is amazing! Fenomenal performance.

[@Anonkontello]

RJayBadAzz True but it’s spelled phenomenal, yes people will still correct your spelling after 2 years.

[@phaturtha216]

@@Anonkontello Sure of that?

[@Anonkontello]

@@phaturtha216 Yes?

[@younggod2319]

you mean Fenomenal ferpormance

[@davidjames9626]

Who could not be a lover of the great Bach, however I've never heard this on guitar ! superb..thank you

[@alfonsocaro7221]

I usually listen to metal music, but i'm getting into classical guitar music , and wow i love the huge wall of sound that only one guitar makes

[@MDebou]

This is so fantastic! Being a blues and rock guitarist myself it has been blowing me away seeing/hearing these amazing classical guitarists. So much more complex than the music I play

[@guitargod6997]

Beautiful performance by John Feeley on a gorgeous sounding instrument! As a teenager inspired by the great Julian Bream and John Williams, learning to play the cello suites no. 1 and 3 for classical guitar was so thrilling. They never cease to touch me profoundly - the magic of Bach channeled here through the artistry of John Feeley.

[@bobwatt8282]

Yes, John Williams' version was so good. I like this - but it differs from JW - less 'dark' - a 'brighter' texture - like them both

[@jamesm6576]

Beautifully played with expertly perfect trill technique and dynamics. A blessing of a performance!

[@emmawebber9438]

I wonder why there are 62 thumbs down for this exquisite performance? Personally I was delighted, and it has only made myself more resolute to practice harder and reach a similar standard of playing. Many thanks for the upload :-)

[@Evilinge]

+Emma Webber Honestly, i think there are people who generally thumb things down, to boost their own little ego or whatever that drives them.. In this case, read his Bio, this guy doesn't have to proove anything. People who thumb this down, only show their lack of knowledge about music. I cant take this 62 serious.

[@Marklaramous]

+Emma Webber It's 62 "This is made for cello only." snobs. This is an amazing rendition of an even more amazing piece of timeless art.

[@jackhousman6637]

+Marklaramous There are wonderful performances of all six suites on viola da gamba. here on YT. Recommended.

[@wgeorge1602]

+Emma Webber not everyone can understand God's voice, if there is a God.

[@St.Garoosh]

+w George Bach understood it. In fact he humbly said, "I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music."

[@brandoncalloway8779]

Good lord man. That is impressively beautiful.

[@donizetigabrieldossantos6063]

Simplesmente maravilhoso, lindíssimo; parabéns a Jhon Feeley e saudações a todos que apreciam essas maravilhas!

[@ИринаКсенофонтовнаКрасильников]

Музыку великого Баха в таком прекрасном исполнении можно слушать бесконечно...

[@estherwillison3874]

So beautiful. I loved it. Thank you , John Feeley, for the unique pleasure of your guitar playing.Powerful. Esther Willison

[@musicalchuck]

From a classical guitarist to another. Just amazing and beautiful!

[@TheArrycool]

It must take hours, years of dedication, sacrifice just to master some of it and you have it all! I wish, I didn't have to pursue engineering but I love both.

[@KibatsuMusic]

I also gave up music for engineering. Join the party wooooo...

[@SimonPiano42]

we could fill many parties with our kind. Oh well, we can still enjoy music in our free time, for which we should be grateful.

[@aayush3377]

not me I started while I was doing my engineering and now I can play this not as good as him but with time I will

[@georgefuller8434]

aayush gupta that’s the way

[@reyhang8608]

The grass is always greener on the other side.

[@mrgregcat]

Gorgeous playing--crisp, clean, with a lot of soul!

[@cielbleu0619]

Quel beau son ♬〜 La la la〜♬ My morning coffee goes very well his matured play, his music :) Wow, lovely.

[@wizardofp]

The guitar really brings a new dimension to this piece. On the cello it is wonderful, on the guitar it is wonderful in a new language.

[@henrikmat]

Very smooth and elegant played, one of the best versions i have heard!

[@JeevesReturns]

I'm in awe and at peace in the same moment.

[@luigidirauso]

Bellissima esecuzione .Questa suite trasmette un'intensa emozione che arriva fino alla giuntura delle ossa.BRAVISSIMO John!

[@122Music1]

Perfect voicings, finger pressure, articulation and accuracy with soul,and feeling. Difficult to find this day and age. Thank you for your effort and passion. Bob

[@RudyCarrera]

This was absolutely sublime to listen to!

[@dfailsthemost]

I was more engrossed by this than I ever really was before listening to Bach. Thank you.

[@jimyneutron4237]

BACH,ES MI COMPOSITOR FAVORITO.SU MUSICA ES TAN UNICA,TAN PARTICULAR,LLENA DE ESPIRITUALIDAD.ESTA HA SIDO UNA INTERPRETACIÓN MARAVILLOSA,LLENA DE LA MAGIA,QUE TIENE LA MÚSICA DE BACH.

[@goborbobor4851]

Incredible performance…. Thank you so much for sharing your art with us mere mortals!!

[@bleesal]

An incredible performance by John, as they all are. The 'thumbs down' here are meaningless, relative to those who love these works - while some are accidental, others are from those who simply do not understand the world of Classical music, and these interpretations.

[@eddyabacka8403]

Great Performance & Great Sounding Guitar!! .. Congrats!! .. 🤩

[@jacquelinecleroux4383]

Bach would, of course, approve wholeheartedly. You play his compositions with great understanding and thus you are imparting the spirit and meaning of his works. Your music is divine and so beneficial as there are no repetitions with bach and no great spikes of emotion but, when there is one I can see you are so pleased with it and I can't help but smile at your pleasure.

[@nicolasmt9216]

Through performers like John Feeley, music moves us.

[@russellmcgrevey6446]

Never get tired of this. It's just beautiful.

[@arnolfocollina6240]

Esecuzione splendida, interpretazione di supremo nitore espressivo, comunicazione totale, formidabile impianto tecnico..... sostanzialmente una delle letture più belle che abbia ascoltato da svariati anni in qua!

[@dadwhitsett]

I am ashamed to say that I have not heard Mr. Feeley previously. Outstanding interpretation/ arrrangement and technique. Also, his guitar [Kwakkel] is extremely timbrous and a joy to the ears. Thank you for this performance.

[@amigodaverdade4448]

Less than 1.68% of viewers have given "thumbs down" to this superb, impeccable performance by this consummate artist. It's intriguing WHY they reacted that way to the work of a genius like J.S. Bach and of this fine, masterful guitarist.

[@naradmisir3596]

Maybe they accidentally hit the Thumbs Down button when going for the Share button. ( I've discovered that I have done that at least twice , when going back to videos I have enjoyed and shared ...oops ☹)

[@michaeldavidrubin3964]

Perfect technique, for perfect phrasing, & so, for total, disciplined & complete scope of emotional expression. One imagines Bach enjoying & approving; also, Casals, Rostropovich, Yo Yo Ma... Stunning.

[@thomasbradshaw110]

Ditto!

[@AlbertSellaman]

yes

[@giuseppefortunato3900]

E' tra le esecuzioni più belle e perfette che io abbia sentito fino ad ora. I miei più vivissimi complimenti

[@gpisterna1]

Feeley sin dudas uno de los mejores interpretes de bach en la guitarra.Mis respetos.

[@thorstentopp3824]

One of the best guitar players I ever heard.

[@ΠετροςΣτρατιωτης-ο5μ]

@Rowan Deputy Slash can't play Bach that way

[@johnbrothers8226]

John Freely has created quality presentations of classical guitar playing. I hope that more are coming.

[@vmbrown]

I got to meet Julian Bream when I was ten years old and I asked him to sign a book of his arrangements. He thumbed through the book for a few minutes then signed the 'Prelude' from this suite. It took me a long time to learn it but it was worth it. Your arrangement is not too different from his and just as wonderful. A real pleasure to listen to. Thank you.

[@Mrfabby1972]

Bream and Feeley are of a kind. Precise yet emotive and tone wizards to boot.

[@manfredwilhelmy7634]

Estuve antes escuchando la versión original para cello, y pensé que en guitarra no sonaría tan bien - me he llevado una grande y grata sorpresa con este gran arreglo de John Feeley - magistral ! Está todo lo que nos dice Bach, con su enorme riqueza de temas y voces !

[@jacobskidmore8801]

As a fingerstyle guitarist of 10 yrs who has just started learning classical guitar this is awesome to me. Stellar performance sir

[@tximpong5244]

Impresionante, sublime, la mejor versión con guitarra que he escuchado!!!

[@rejeancote6640]

John Feely. Gifted artist. Has mastered his instrument. Has approached Bach's genius, and made it available to us. Thank you so much !

[@mkilpatr03]

What a treat to hear and see such beautiful music played so well.

[@aficionado473]

Dear John, thank you very much for your beautiful play ! It was a real pleasure to meet you in London Guitar Studio and chat with you about Flamenco guitars. I really loved to listen your play there ❤ Greetings from Geneva, Christian

[@TheAtheist22]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@neidateresinha5531]

Gaúcho da fronteira

[@joebegly733]

This guy is just awesome! The whole package -- tone, technique, and musicality.

[@larrysteimle2004]

So beautiful and beautifully done that it brings tears to my eyes. Evidence that we are God's children. Thank you.

[@umovilac]

Hermosa ejecución del señor Feeley, una de las mejores que he escuchado...a mi parecer. Me gusta todo, sonido, técnica, sentimiento, tempo...TODO. Gracias Mr. Feeley por el arte y gracias a mihaicucu78 por compartirlo.

[@robreg2990]

admirable: precise and CLEAN tones, this is how classical guitar has to be played, a great example

[@gailbevilacqua4627]

Beautiful! So impressed by, not just the musicality here, but also the endurance and memory work. Wow!

[@sahilagrawal4255]

The people disliking it are jealous because they can't play even close to this well... Every other person is the one hitting the thumbs up. Such an amazing piece!

[@jeanpierresantini9364]

Merveilleuse interprétation de jean Sébastien Bach j’adore c’est un enchantement ❤️❤️

[@simondavies6270]

An incredible performance that to me seemed to get better as it went along BRAVO!

[@justintrites1699]

Hairs on the back of my neck standing up..check..goosebumps..check..eyes welling up with joy/melancholy..check. Utterly exquisite.

[@dr.a.995]

Bach is the best. Bach played on guitar -divine music, a prayer of musical notes written by an uber-genius and offered to us by maestro Feeley. Thank you!

[@jedarodrjedarodr7542]

Sublime, and impeccable fingerwork.

[@pinetree1616]

I've listened to Feeley's prelude here a gazillion times over the last few years. Masterful.

[@zackjackson5562]

The absolute struggle this man went through to learn all of this is has to be unreal. You don't get that good without dedicating your life to it. I hear those high end music schools can be cut throat.

[@gregorhuyskens1874]

He had one big help and comfort: The beauty of Bach's work ❤

[@henkema22]

bar 17 - simple and elegant - thanks for showing me that!

[@edkawalec3360]

A true virtuoso.... I am inspired, gotta go practice!

[@naiyalexic]

Same! :-)

[@oliverleslie7382]

@@naiyalexic Practice? I'm going to sell my guitar now... :(