Rachmaninoff, Vocalise - Live in Brussels - Grégoire Blanc, Thérémin

Grégoire Blanc performing Rachmaninoff's Vocalise live at BOZAR, August 2018.
Conductor : Laurent Beeckmans
Orchestra : Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles

[@Mlackakao]

I missed this guy so much! Glad to hear he’s still playing for all the aliens in the world.

[@atrain4291]

So real

[@sisyarinifridayulia8166]

Surreal...

[@2salzig2spucknapp]

this is so mean lol

[@lucacontarino4882]

I believe we all agree that he is the best theremin user on *this* planet.

[@ernestmoney7252]

Check out Katica Illényi's performance of the soprano aria "O Mio Babbino Caro". kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZmXdoR8i6Z4ZpY

[@GordieEggleston]

The only two people on earth today who have mastered it are Grégoire Blanc and Katica Illényi, but I suspect that if the two of them were to meet in a theremin face-off, Katica would be declared the world champion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJfLZ4irf9qIY7c

[@hectorpye8913]

Clara Rockmore was one of the pioneers of that instrument

[@DavidBoycePiano]

@@hectorpye8913 Really, Clara Rockmore was THE pioneer, along with Lev Theremin himself. Things have moved on, however, and M. Grégoire Blank, with today's technology of Theremin, has, I think, left Ms Rockmore behind......

[@lowkeyswe2260]

Let's not forget about Carolina Eyck

[@brad5286]

0:54 - That is a human voice. Like, wtf. I can't even wrap my head around how amazing this sounds.

[@Baummann1]

Do people just not realise that a human voice is just sound waves and is a frequency, like this isn’t that amazing.

[@yourgameisstupid]

@@Baummann1 That is one of the most idiotic things I've ever read in my life, even from a KZbinr; do you have any idea how *complex* the human voice is? I don't know why I'm asking because the answer is clearly no.

[@AntoinePelissier]

@@yourgameisstupid You sir are actually the dumb one, even if the human voice is complex, it's still frequency and sound, so it's not THAT amazing if an instrument can replicate that.

[@yourgameisstupid]

@@AntoinePelissier That doesn't even make sense. Next time you feel the need to say something, educate yourself on the topic and actually think about what you're talking about before trying to talk about it. KZbin may have hundreds of petabytes of storage, but your post is still a waste.

[@AntoinePelissier]

@@yourgameisstupid So if human voice is not a frequency, thus a sound, tell me what is it?

[@wpark1991]

This piece is originally written for soprano and orchestra.... yet you achieved a woman singing out of that instrument!! Totally mesmerized bravo!!! 😱😍👏👏

[@hughvane]

Also how Gregoire changed register from true soprano to mezzo, then alto, even tenor. Extraordinary skill.

[@lbrandaovieira5]

Never tought this instrument could achieve such level of emotion. I'm glad I'm wrong. It's simply beautiful, congratulations!

[@hyenaballerina6094]

MY BOI IS BACK

[@Cereal008]

hyenaballerina, Oh how I’ve waited for this glorious moment

[@Lulu-pj4xp]

I'm still in love 😍

[@gblanctheremin]

Well well well… understandable. Who wouldn’t fell in love with such a handsome musician haha

[@narimancharkie2633]

@@gblanctheremin a very reasonable question, your attractiveness is from "out of this world" 😉

[@jamien.5528]

Grégoire Blanc lmao

[@luolin3289]

@@gblanctheremin he's getting out of hand

[@pacojunior88]

6:47 look at that violinist face !! he is almost scared / stunned how is that sound is coming out of this contraption !! UNREAL !!

[@sonuslapidis]

Für mich jetzt schon der größte Thereminist der Jetztzeit. Großartig.

[@orion9456]

For me, he's already the best in history.

[@kipora]

Congratulations for the effort to achieve this level of skill! Beautiful music

[@polina5918]

This piece transcripted for theremin is something magical. I mean when you listen it at some moment you start to believe that it is a real human voice. You hold you breath with the music because the melody is pure beauty, triste, sad beauty, and then you start to realise that this 'voice' sings without taking breath, all this long-long phrases. Sublime!

[@samanthazink4420]

A beautiful man who plays for the aliens, and humans who are lucky enough to find him.

[@schrm]

an angel makes angelic music...

[@StressedElmo]

In some parts it sounds like someone’s crying their heart out.

[@dubumang]

@6:30 amazing . Exactly replicates the human voice cracking at an octave change. Majestic precision. I wonder if your arm hurts when holding it for so long.

[@ahumanmerelybeing]

That's my favorite moment in this whole piece! It's such a small thing but it's stunning.

[@cornyTEEN]

His music is otherworldly mesmerising. But he also looks very tall standing, poised, elegant and sophisticated.

[@evanstoid]

Methinks...he might have marfans syndrome...someone was commenting on his extra long fingers in another video

[@heberccruz]

That's because if he moves his feet while playing the theremin the sound will change and he will have to calibrate it again

[@edcamilo459]

I agree, there is something princely about him. I wouldn't be surprised if he's descendant of an aristocratic or royal family

[@Ukie88]

He’s French. Suave

[@TJP-tq4np]

I sing this piece, and Miss Theramin does a beautiful job and never has to take a breath!

[@cakedupjake8942]

3:54 omg

[@nailju28]

Omg, what a virtuoso. Perfect pitch and performance. Bravo.

[@user-qt8lj3ls8n]

Гениальное исполнение!И здесь прослеживаются два наших соотечественника-Лев Термен и Сергей Рахманинов!

[@Ukie88]

Russia can create, the kremlin can only destroy.

[@thomascrandallmusic]

I think Rachmaninoff would've smiled at this!

[@thelastcube.]

Damn he's smooth

[@solar_co]

My favorite comment on this vid ^^^^^ I'm choking

[@nicolasbuximerle5357]

Cela fait un petit moment que je regarde ses vidéos, et je n'en démord pas : pour moi c'est un des meilleurs théréministe du moment.

[@ddoyle11]

It sounds like a beautiful woman singing along with the orchestra.

[@albertcombrink3717]

This is still one of the most beautiful renditions of this I have ever heard

[@emilliapeachrose5692]

I amazed how the sound resembles human resonance.... 😳

[@PhillipLWilcher]

I am moved to tears in the most beautiful of ways, and it is all because of you, Grégoire. You! That you can achieve such beauty offers hope for a world which of late has known of the sorrows of an unnecessary pain. There is prophecy here, and of a greater truth, that everything lived within the source of Life itself as a measure of Love is all we need to survive. I will never forget this moment. Thank you so much!

[@yurkew]

I admire he looks up to the conductor as well ~

[@lynndabomb]

You're brilliant, my friend

[@laetaniabelaidjandam158]

ur amazing. the instrument is amazing. this is all just amazing.

[@wolfeb.5859]

All the vocaloid’s wigs are SNATCHED

[@jalbiindolcheey2049]

Touched my heart.

[@user-nr5wz3cz7f]

Merveilleux ! Le son du thérémin est magique. Merci pour ce moment. Bravo ! Il faut nous montrer encore plus de ton art Grégoire. J’éspere de pouvoir te regader dans un concert comme celui ci, et te féliciter d’une façon personnelle. Salutations du Mexique. Manuel.

[@garypippenger202]

Oh, my god! I have not heard a theremin performance in years. This was beautiful, eerie and magical. And, better than any other performance of Vocalise I've ever heard. (Apologies to Renee Fleming and others.) Wow.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

You can also find a Theremin recording of this piece played on a genuine Theremin Theremin, played by Clara Rockmore.

[@marojeda786]

does anyone else ever feel like the theremin sounds like a human voice? especially when he holds a note longer than two seconds [I am not trained in music at all so idk if saying holding a note is the correct terminology here] but like, if you ignore the obvious electronic vibration whenever he lowers a note it does sound like a human and I love it

[@WH40KHero]

It really matches the timbre quite well, especially in the higher sections.

[@xatnu]

Fantastique, une de mes chansons préférées :) Si t'as le temps, on veut plus de vidéos!! Des duos de scie et thérémine, sa serait géniale!

[@gblanctheremin]

Je ferai mon possible pour satisfaire la demande, c'est promis ;)

[@Jon-xw9om]

If I didn't know better, I would say that this was sampled. But this guy IS THAT GOOD!! Perhaps the most 'human' version ever?

[@junojeong5012]

I'm new to this alien musical instrument and fall in love with it.... It definitely has somewhat melancholy power.... Also, I am so glad to know someone who can fully show the power of the instrument!

[@brumbybailey6599]

Finally! Something modern that is beautiful.

[@aguilacoco7652]

HE IS SO BIG NOOWW

[@JIROYOSHIOKA]

Oh my god this is so beautiful..

[@rogerredford4010]

Beautiful. Very inspiring.. you are extremely talented! I'm getting a theremin of my own which will no doubt sound like a dying cat and drive my wife crazy. No doubt it will be very frustrating and there are sure to be times I'll feel like tossing the thing out the window. Guess you've gone through that too at some point hu?

[@gblanctheremin]

Oh I’m sorry for your wife haha… Sure, I think all musicians have to endure what you are describing ! There’s always something to be frustrated about when you try to make music whatever the level. At the beginning you hate yourself for not being able to make a nice sound, then it’s about being on pitch, and then about musicality and expression… Keep going ! Don’t give up, playing the theremin is such a wonderful challenge ! And have fun :)

[@rogerredford4010]

Hi Grégoire, thank you for your reply and words of encouragement! I am looking forward to the challenge of the theremin when it arrives. Lucky for the rest of the house there is an earphone jack :-) Cheers from Oz

[@temporality_]

@@gblanctheremin how do you learn these? Do they have sheet music for such an instrument?

[@clairey6407]

I hope you are still playing your theremin, Roger! Good luck 😃

[@smebly357]

It's amazing it sounds like a person singing

[@lucentekids6805]

I had no idea a Theremin could display so much expression! Really neat!

[@alishareyes7220]

I want to be like you. Thanks for the inspiration. Bless you

[@darthgay]

I 've just fallen in love with you and your instrument...xD

[@sasha42196]

Sorry for the CAPS, but this is AMAZING. You are a master of your instrument.

[@Chi-np2lz]

I haven't watched this guy in 6 years and now he's got a beard and a live orchestra behind him holy fuck

[@tamrajkilvish5781]

Wow

[@erickleonardo46]

El teremin es hermoso si se toca bien tiene personalidad y es hermoso épico y suena relajante

[@arturoalonso9174]

So beautifull..

[@VelasquezWilliam]

Merveilleux ❤ Gratitude 🙏🥰

[@palomaf.2150]

So beautiful 😌 the Theramin evokes emotion in me. He is very talented 🎶

[@FishermanZakaria-zp1df]

Great performane

[@Seaman1010]

What don't they show you more? You're the soloist after all!

[@HegemonWiggi]

One of the most interesting instruments to watch, excellent job, and most of the video is his back, wideshots, or cello players, especially on the more interesting parts. Thanks.

[@fabriciogastro]

Hey! Do you know the name of this instrument?? Or is something totally unknown?

[@dubumang]

Amazing and uncanny resemblance to human voice. And you are a giant

[@paulgreen9792]

This brings to mind Richard Smallwood’s Gospel arrangement of this ethereal piece; haunting and also rousing. It’s titled “The Resurrection”. Extremely well suited to the theme of Smallwood’s song. PWG

[@garywait3231]

Love this version, The theremim is beautifully adapted to this composition.

[@RamkrishanYT]

God bless the thermine in the background

[@gblanctheremin]

What do you mean ?

[@giovanniluisbarrantesl9563]

Epic. Oh my gosh!

[@PharoahJardin]

Really enjoy this each and every time

[@pamibeau]

Cher Grégoire, bien content de voir que tu as su persévérer avec cet instrument exceptionnel. Tu as l'oreille précise et l'émotion vive. Tu as toute mon admiration. Lev Sergey Termen serait fier de toi! Un beau bonjour du Québec! §:c) (Joues-tu encore de la scie ?)

[@mcgdoc9546]

Haunting...

[@user-iz7np9hz1u]

Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephan.scharf]

unbelievable, unbelievable ... what a wonderful instrument and unique theremin artist.

[@marie-claudeleblanc5923]

Enfin une recommandation KZbin qui vaut le détour et l’abonnement! Ton travail est magique!

[@martinegottigny9443]

Je découvre. J'adore. Très touchant.

[@houtblazer]

Mesmerising

[@JeanClaudeWelche]

Un grand BRAVO, Grégoire !!! et en +, c'est "chez moi " ! ;-) Je reconnais plein de musiciens dans l'orchestre, dans ce cher Palais des Bozar que j'ai tant fréquenté...

[@lynseyb1]

Gorgeous x

[@seahorse1474]

It was my first experience of theremin. So i thought everybody can play like this man. I was wrong.

[@albertcombrink3717]

Astonishing musicality

[@blanchedesnoyers-alphonse3779]

C'est très beau, d'une grande maîtrise, je ne m'en lasse pas.

[@netoxxo]

I am in love

[@gblanctheremin]

♥️

[@bernardtapie1092]

t'es trop fort mec , tu mérite d'être une star internationale !

[@chtoffy]

Félicitations ! Quelle beauté ! Bravo Bravo !

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Listening again. You have touched my heart more deeply than you will ever know. The music I will come to write for you will serve as testament to that.

[@mirepral]

Grégoire est de retour, en plus avec le chef-d’œuvre de Rachmaninoff ! Que demander de plus !

[@natalialecce7111]

Hauntingly beautiful 😍

[@macchaon]

Incroyable ! Et dire que je suis de Bruxelles et que j'ai manqué ça... J'espère que l'occasion se représentera.

[@gblanctheremin]

Merci ! Je vous tiendrai au courant : c'est à confirmer, mais a priori je donnerai un concert avec le septuor Alba en décembre prochain :)

[@viacheslavnovikov1657]

This is amazing... I have no more words.

[@mateusdinata4500]

This is amazing, best theremin player

[@aka3166]

あなたの音が大好きです！！！！聞いているととても幸せになります。

[@h4z33]

I totally expect him to answer everything with "I am groot", in a deep growling voice.

[@naiatheloser]

came here to meme around but left with blessed ears.

[@Dodecatone]

this is beautiful! would love to hear you try more vocalises, in particular messiaen's vocalise-etude...

[@gblanctheremin]

Definitely! Messiaen's Vocalise-Étude is a favorite, I had the opportunity to perform it live many times, and I should probably make a proper recording someday...

[@evanstoid]

The best theremin player ever.

[@coralie.ehinger]

Superbe, bravo Grégoire!

[@Tabascofanatikerin]

Amazing! All of them...but it is not too often that you see a theremin player with an orchestra playing. ^^

[@hana-qs3xj]

!!!!! thought he disappeared for a while, so glad he's uploading again!!

[@pianodon]

I think he had to go through puberty and then reappear.

[@grzegorzsmieja1960]

Theremin brzmi jak anielski chór , niesamowite wrażenie. Gregoire dziękuję Ci za powiew Raju.... w tej muzyce.

[@floralintermission4546]

Absolutely stunning. Never fails to amaze me

[@shirleyhare6177]

Sublimely beautiful, what instrument is it please, only just discovered this man, because of Schindlers list, wow, he’s awesome , more please, 👏👏👏👏👏🌹Australian

[@MonsiHB]

Only one word: Beautiful!!!

[@Amy-cw6qs]

If you had performed this one month earlier I could have attended lol 😭 I was in brussles

[@alexmge9182]

The Master **

[@mandrewhannaford1755]

this is so beautiful

[@SallySparks]

Bravo Gregoire!

[@firminjondot8047]

A ce glas qui vibre dans la tempête... Au-delà de l'homme, la légende... Qu'il est noble l'émoi qui envahit mon âme lorsqu'il ne fait qu'un avec son instrument. Son talent n'a de pareil que la pureté de son foie! Pure est sa classe, haute est sa discrétion, timide est ma pilo-éréction.

[@gblanctheremin]

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