"Spartacus" Love Theme - Nardis - Bill Evans Solo

Bill Evans The Solo Sessions, Vol. 1
Bill Evans (pf)
Recorded at NYC, January 10, 1963
Milestone M 9170

[@pacrimco]

Bill is trapped inside this piece, trying to get out. Sadly, he never quite made it. Most of will never fully comprehend his genius. May he rest in peace and live on forever through his unique talent

[@ZeranZeran]

What does this comment mean? I feel like I understand what you mean, but I might just be putting my own feelings into it.. It's beautiful words, in any case. RIP Bill Evans. His music opened my world to so much more.

[@ZeranZeran]

@@1998XBOX Oh damn. I don't like how much I can relate to this comment, except I have little to none of his talents lol. Thank you for explaining!

[@ZeranZeran]

It seems very fitting that the way I found this song, was through a beat entitled "The Final View" , by Nujabes I feel lucky to have found this music. RIP to all those good souls gone too soon, may they rest in peace. Eternal.

[@1998XBOX]

@@ZeranZeran agreed. eyy nujabes and Bill evans for life✌️

[@andrewdoggette4494]

@@1998XBOX You know nothing about his personal life. So shut up

[@Cvarier-channel]

This is one of the greatest pieces of music I've ever heard in my life. Bill Evans manipulates time and space so effectively that it makes you feel you're living the experience of someone deeply in love.

[@TheirIAre]

❤

[@PaterEcstaticus888]

♥

[@jeffreycabanellas8113]

When a song draws this many comments it is almost obvious that a work so deep has touched many hearts.

[@tiffsaver]

I had a friend who was a classical pianist who didn't know a single thing about jazz. So I decided to acquaint him with 10 of the greatest jazz players of all time-from Art Tatum, to Dave Brubeck, to Monk. After he'd listened to them all, I asked him, "Who was your favorite?" He replied that he was in awe of Tatum's amazing technique, then he suddenly stopped, and just said, "Bill Evans. By all means, BILL EVANS. He's so far ahead of everyone else that I can't properly describe it." He didn't realize it, but he just did. P.S. When my old friend passed away, he left me the pages of "Waltz For Debbie" that he had a music transcriber write for him. I guess that Bill left an impression on him like nobody else.

[@tanapatpeemanee1230]

So......glad to know this... proudly as i have been listening his works .... for nearly 40 years .... love Bill

[@tiffsaver]

@@tanapatpeemanee1230 40 GREAT years, my friend.

[@JoannaRRios1]

And as a singer, I am very blessed to have a pianist who sounds and thinks like Bill Evans--the dearest to my musical heart of musicians.

[@ZeranZeran]

It's the feeling it gives off. Your friend has great taste.

[@tiffsaver]

@@ZeranZeran The most interesting thing to me was seeing the entirely new emotions that listening to these great jazz players had on my friend's face. I'll never forget it. He was a diehard Evans fan for the rest of his life. Fred passed away in 2018.

[@michaelcorenzwit6860]

Very few musicians have ever been able to capture something in my soul. Bill Evans, Miles Davis, John Coltrane et al. This is one of my favorite performances.

[@StripeRich]

If every chord is the perfect color, and every riff, the perfect narrative, it has to be Bill Evans.

[@llaoll]

when he recorded the solo sessions, Bill Evans was somewhat miserable. He wanted to record cause he needed the money for heroin, but he was in a bad shape during the takes. Orrin Keepnews, the producer, was less than impressed with what he saw as a flimsy approach and refused to release. It was only after the death in 1980, going through the archive of Evans, that he came over them again and discovered what emotions are captured in this perhaps most deepfelt playing by Bill Evans ever recorded

[@alkmi2754]

That's heartbreaking. I never knew Bill was addicted to heroine. Poor guy.

[@IntrepidFox94]

Re: person I knew

[@neovssmith19]

Man that's so heavy man

[@antonettegibbons7960]

Genius no matter

[@BayardAugust]

Cocaine was his preferred drug of choice I have read.

[@guidovndr]

Nothing seems to go as you wish. Then you put on this tune and you feel like someone is understanding you, thank you Mr. Bill Evans

[@theneutralplatform4834]

I share your emotion.

[@johnkelly4926]

Exactly, put on Bill and all is right with the world.....................in spite of everything. I am a new convert, been missing him all my life

[@BernieHollandMusic]

What a great comment ! You are a genius my friend !

[@MrRickywallace]

Bill Evans, The Chopin Of Jazz Piano!

[@ZeranZeran]

Amen.

[@ClarkKant1]

Jagged, melancholy, difficult, beautiful, exhilarating, pensive, complex, heartbreaking. Just like love itself.

[@antonio8904100]

Could not agree more. Meravigliosamente detto!

[@hxee5545]

also spartacuz the tv show caused war in syria

[@rommilazzo7823]

@@hxee5545 stupid comment!!!!

[@bjornjanlert1013]

You say .. exakt .. precis - just we say in Sweden ! .. braavo ..

[@1rjbrjb]

Lapidary. Wonder about "pensive" but a bagatelle.

[@michaelcorenzwit6860]

This is a true classic performance. Bill Evans was a creative genius.

[@ginomorales8989]

It sounds like if Bill is reasoning with his heart, not trying to impress anyone with his knowledge or experience, but to understand the ineffable rythms from his soul, with no audience, perfectly alone.

[@ZeranZeran]

Beautifully said. This is playing straight from the soul, to release, to feel. Not for anyone, not to perform. This is raw emotion captured in the playing of an instrument. I wish I could say I played anywhere near this good, but when I am at my best, it reminds me of the way Bill Evans plays, and sometimes I even impress myself unexpectedly. Thank god for Piano.

[@uneedtherapy42]

it always amazes me that with a few chords Bill Evans can explain to you your entire emotional life... that could never really be put into words but with music he can get you there

[@arnekorpen3143]

I always knew that Bill Evans is a master of melancholy, but this composition is depression at its finest.

[@Bogancharisma]

> < try: central park west, or naima-John Coltrane (I don't need to explain)

[@arnekorpen3143]

@@Bogancharisma heard those, they're fine

[@BayardAugust]

That minor key tonality just tugs so hard on my heart strings...

[@brucekuehn4031]

Spartacus - a motion picture that deserves it’s reputation. And now the great Kirk Douglas has passed on at the amazing age of 103. One of the last of a great age in Hollywood

[@kristine8338]

Bruce Kuehn, ⭐️🤴🏼❣️✨👸🏻⭐️

[@phyllispetras2181]

I am watching the film now. Stunning.

[@renecezarinichavarria1444]

Rest In Power, Bill Evans .

[@tyroneholt6835]

This rendition has to be the most absolute best ever recorded. indescribable beauty.

[@musiconlyplease98]

even though it sounds like a cascade from the heavens it is just Bill and his piano

[@hkalsa7200]

I’ve never ‘liked’ so many comments for one video before. Beautiful piece, wonderful comments. Thank you.

[@user-gp5bi4zc5j]

It's more beautiful than silence

[@LilliamCastillo]

国道キアン 🙏💙

[@oleggusser3172]

@Sterling Pound The greatnees of all music has been hidden in the pauses (IMHO?)

[@tiptopthai]

Nothing is more beautiful than silence...

[@oleggusser3172]

@@tiptopthai Or: best sounds are hidden in those pauses :)

[@billshmenson3964]

shut the fuck up

[@badlt.8029]

Bill Evans was a genius when creating beautiful melodies from the ether. He’ll be remembered as one of the greatest.

[@benboyd1362]

The most beautiful and haunting melody I've ever heard.

[@manuelebaron]

this song moves me no matter whose rendition holds it up to my ears. Haunting to the heart, passionate to its pulses. When music like this is penned one cannot help but see the truth in the phrase that 'Music is the One Gift from God that Man can take back to Heaven".

[@Crayton10]

Beautifully said

[@Milayinyang]

This is beyond beautiful. Just mesmerizing divine. Thank you for sharing. But please notice, the songwriter is not only Miles Davis, it' a medley and the song "Spartacus love Theme" is composed by Alex North

[@TheirIAre]

simply the greatest music I've ever listened to.

[@stevieedwards7769]

I was on a flight from Charlotte NC to Atlanta GA in 1992 and who sat right beside me on his way home from Tokyo [connecting flight]? Bill Evans Jr...... we talked about his dad, who died when he was young... he was surprised that I knew of him... I said, "are you kidding"?? "I'm a jazz FREAK"... all the greats. he gave me his card and I still have it. Treasured moment in time... in 2006 I saw a tribute to Bill at Churchill Grounds in Atlanta by a Japanese woman who played him to a T w/ a bass player and drummer.

[@bradmontchar8645]

Stevie Edwards Evan Evans, Bills son.

[@markbridwell8972]

what an absolutely great story. wish I had the info. from that card. God bless !

[@antonio8904100]

Lo adoro!

[@Afrobluee]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. A touching moment in your life (and his I might add - given his humility), that is now a part of mine - because you shared it with us - just like Bill shared his music. Personal. By the way, I live in Charlotte, NC

[@Cookerab]

Amazing. You are so lucky.

[@torch1108]

Bill Evans does more with this arrangement....I'm blown away. GENIUS PERSONIFIED!!!!

[@CITYTER1156]

THIS PIECE, IS SO PROFOUND, HIS BEST, THE PIANO EXISTS LIKE A GUITAR, ITS A VERVE, BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED, BILL EVANS TRANSCENDED, WHAT WE WOULD CALL DARK DAYS, THIS PIECE IS A LIVING MANS DREAM, I SIMPLY MISS BILL EVANS

[@scottrayford871]

I would watch my dad play with that passion. And just wondering what he was thinking while playing. His chords and rythem patterns were awesome. He and Bill are alike. Miss you so much. We donated his piano so others could cherish what we had our whole lives.

[@SuperBajafresh]

WOW! This song took me places., That was so amazing.

[@ShermanKyle]

Two of my favorite Bill Evans pieces, overjoyed to stumble upon this beautiful rendition that combined them. E: wow, Bill was such a master, sublime phrasing and peerless emotion. I’ve heard Nardis a thousand times but the poignancy he evokes never diminishes.

[@renepythoud1565]

ein mühsames spiel von Bill Evans, es stockt dauernd unangenehm

[@hansvangrol2829]

Wie in seinem Leben.

[@Jiggelmeister]

This is the loneliest song I have ever heard

[@kimparish1982]

Jiggelmeister. music for a lonely gladiator.

[@ArisGerontakis]

Change the “n” to “v” and I agree!

[@antonio8904100]

Il dolore e bellezza!

[@musiconlyplease98]

And yet joy

[@DaStoneboat]

Try Chet Baker, If I Should Lose You.

[@janeough45]

Evans above this is utter joy .....Spartacus deserves the best love theme xx

[@cheri238]

BILL EVANS WAS THE SILENCE IN BETWEEN THE NOTES FLOATING EFFORTLESSLY 🎼🎹🎵🎶🥁🎵🎶❤💋August 12, 2022

[@chyenfemyzikangela3703]

This guy knows how to break the silence with science. Thumbs up.

[@tyroneholt6835]

Such an expression of Love and Passion!

[@RonMoyers46]

I was raised on the Yusef Lateef rendition but both of them are quite sublime and possibly one of the most haunting melodies of all time.

[@f.innegan9265]

I liked his version but it was always a bit startling when he came in sharp on his oboe...and stayed there.

[@susankennedy5739]

Me too! My modern dance teacher used the Lateef recording in our classes in 1972, it was fabulous to move to, very different that Evans'. The contrast is wonderful.

[@michaelsinger2693]

Incidentally, Yusef Lateef's childhood name was Bill Evans.

[@meninagreen5704]

Yes on the Yusef Lateef rendering. Both are lovely.

[@sofiasabogalolarte8703]

Esta canción la siento en cada parte de mi ser.

[@peterashford7855]

surely one of the piano's greatest players who had so much creativity. RIP Bill

[@mimusisica]

Where does perfection start and end? It starts with the first note in this tune and end when the music stops. This is so touching that once you start listening, you've simply got to stop and listen.

[@johnhoward8567]

Touch,tone and such feeling must be hard to stop playing when it’s this great

[@fernandoberoiz5083]

Musical notes floating in the space in a cascade of emotions...

[@michaelvaladez6570]

As stated before a true genius.

[@vientoritmico4775]

Mr Bill and Nujabes chilling in heaven just listening to this with the Allmighty

[@franciscosolian178]

Midnight in my town . I am listening this song . Wonderfull music.

[@s.9065]

Listening to Bill again and again....always spellbound. Always. I close my eyes and my heart follows Bill wherever he wants to take me. I love you Bill Evans. Thank you for all you gave us before you flew away to another sphere. By God we are forever changed and more complete thanks to you. Wherever you are Bill, I hope you know that.

[@drummerable1996]

Just absolutely remarkable... I can feel my sadness pouring out...

[@DoctorWu23]

This was the song I always attributed to my last relationship, even when it was going good. When we were together it sounded wistful to me, like a sort of sleepy daze. Now its taken on a different meaning, and I'm sure as the hurt fades it will take on a different meaning still.

[@annacottage4536]

Having only recently discovered this Gentleman much to my shame, what a pure genius I just cannot listen enough to his work, just pure genius. Thank you, Anna.

[@fullmoon7192]

It's never too late dear Anna... No need to be ashamed... Just enjoy it... 🐳 ♫♫ ❀(~‿~)❀ ♫♫ 🐳

[@hank1519]

I too feel bad when I discover a great artist only after he or she has gone, but we probably shouldn't feel that way.

[@MrRickywallace]

Anna Cottage Listen to all of Bill, from the 1950s until he passed in 1980. I have since 1970, when I discovered his “Town Hall” concert in a cutout LP bin at my university bookstore in Columbia,SC!

[@krule274]

@Richard Wallace Town Hall is an underrated masterpiece. That solo as a proto Turn Out the Stars is so sweet. The whole session carries that raw but tender brilliance that accompanies all of Bill's playing, but with such coherence as a live performance. Every tune feels just right between the others its next to. And Chuck Israels is slept on, too; he was great there.

[@ZeranZeran]

It's like seeing someone's thought patterns on a scan.. except you hear them in real time, through his playing. You can feel what he felt. Does that sound crazy? I have never felt more connected to a musician than when I close my eyes to Bill Evans playing. His music speaks for itself, and it says something different, yet similar, to everyone who hears it.

[@paulh9277]

As exquisite as it gets. Ah Bill...you were the best.

[@fr397]

i hear the first piano phrase, and a sublime relaxing spell falls upon me; and I am learning to suspect it is Bill Evans

[@yellowshirting]

it hits my heart so hard. i really love bill and his playing.

[@yellowshirting]

I just heard/understood what he's doing with each separate hand. amazing.

[@bulletsmichael]

❤❤❤❤ Just wow. Moved to tears

[@furtherstudies]

3:20 Brilliant. Really shows how a song can change when played with a different emotion at a different time.

[@Cvarier-channel]

Brilliant how he uses modes to convey these different emotions. He uses the phyrgian mode in a thematic way throughout this piece (in tandem with all those beautiful chord substitutions) to bring out the atmosphere of the Mediterranean setting.

[@phyllispetras2181]

Will watch Spartacus today. Medley: Spartacus Love Theme/Nardis by Bill Evans was written by Miles Davis and Alex North and was first recorded and released by Julian Adderley Quintet ...

[@Diego_Plays_Piano]

Cleaning up the house with this masterpiece

[@antonettegibbons7960]

Yes he was some human who heard percussion in a familiar way for all. So sorry that his addiction sent him to the end

[@a_perfect_human_being]

Coming back to this all the time. Many times it sounds like a soliloquy. Like a realized cry for help. Or a deep-seated something coming forth. Carefully, thoughtfully choosing each word, but sometimes streaming out. Reigning back in. I’ve had many of these conversations in my life. You have, too. This is the spirit of deep, poignant words sounded off, it seems, maybe aimlessly into open air. To no one, but with hope, someone.

[@carolrandazzo4713]

A weaver of dreams he is, in and out of two beautiful melodies with Bill's finesse. He was a remarkable soulful musician.

[@savariaxa]

Best version of the love theme incredible Bill Evans nails it here 😉

[@vannigio27]

Arriva direttamente al cuore. E anche alla testa. È questo il fascino di Bill Evans. Grazie ancora Bill, mi sento meno solo.

[@Mr223P]

Bill Evans music is a perfect but sometimes dangerous mix of beauty and pain. Can make or break your heart...

[@gabriele180159]

Meraviglioso Bill

[@vincentv998]

Wonderful, really tenderly wonderful. Thank you so much for making your transcription freely available.

[@phyllispetras2181]

This is beyond splendid.

[@tildenbenette3962]

A very lovely Spartacus with a fitting Nardis encore. This is how I learned both tunes. A fine introduction to real jazz.

[@tomm_katz]

It's also Emily in there. Truly a lovely medley

[@frankatcheson5019]

I bow in humility, such great tonal touches! The beginning leaves you hanging for the next beat/note!

[@marcostefanoboietti7757]

Sogni indicibili erano l'orgoglio la solitudine che circondava l'agnello ansioso di svanire in quello che non era conosciuto 🌿

[@giovannagrassicolonna2914]

I simply love the music of Bill Evans, his melancholy and impressionist tune

[@petekdemircioglu]

Best feeling ever. Reminds me of someone.

[@bystander1345]

I have the same feeling. Something deep inside you. You have an intuitive feeling, but you're not able to describe that

[@jillkjv3816]

Jean Simmons. 😊

[@PaterEcstaticus888]

So beautiful. 1:46

[@annasullivan2136]

Yes he had a deep soul.

[@robj3256]

Yowie my first exposure to his renditions. A style of his own which reminds me of Johnny Pearson's breakthru in the 60s with 'Cast your fate to the wind'

[@03011947V]

MARAVILHOSO...A SENSIBILIDADE DO TOQUE DO PIANO NUMA MUSICA TÃO LINDA...FEZ COM QUE ATINJAMOS NÍVEIS DE VIBRAÇÕES DIVINAS....

[@lunchmind]

I don't want to get preachy on everybody, but how can anyone who loves music not like this?

[@elsafreitas5981]

Music that speakes to your soul....

[@claudiaantoni6676]

Wonderful! .... reminds of Eric Satie (left Hand)

[@afonsosousa2684]

Reluctant segue into Nardis. Interesting recording. Bill always treated the Spartacus theme brilliantly.

[@brucealston3532]

The cat can flat out play.

[@jonathanstorey6094]

I'm playing this song and looking at photos of someone I will never have. It hurts, but strangely in a good way. To me this performance tells me, "Life is painful. But the bliss of a single moment washes the pain away". You just gotta have faith things will be okay.

[@ColonelSaito]

There are many ways to play this song... But this is definitely one of the best

[@bralingii1635]

Lovely.

[@badmann7783]

That very subtle chord at 0:44, that sounds so amazing in that progression.

[@conradblakeman419]

Yo

[@badmann7783]

@@conradblakeman419 It's so good, feels so defined, determined... like a cold steak slapping your cheeks.

[@nilu83f]

Breathtaking.

[@brianbradley769]

Bill just goes insane on this song, my goodness!

[@andreamar6044]

Remarkable- resonating.....

[@toddsaedify]

to Kirk Douglas, gets a little weepy hearing this, do not realize how much was added to your life until they are gone often, tears of gratitude

[@GregoryGuay]

accidentally listening to this...love it!

[@vb9677]

There's a song by the late, great, Japanese DJ Nujabes where he samples this song.... I can't remember the name of the song, but it's awesome. So cool to hear the song in its original context.

[@Noul_]

nujabes - The Final View

[@johnhoward8567]

Sadness,and joy this is sublime stop what you are doing and feel every note

[@micheledeleon1680]

I love Bill Evans.

[@asterion9583]

A discovery, impressive, human, beauty, tears....

[@norakat]

What a great piano sound and recording

[@NicolasEjzenberg]

I love Bill Evans. Marvellous pianist.

[@keithrjackson]

Bill never ceases to amaze me.

[@LuisGonzalez22]

4th time in a row.... this is one of the most profound performances by Bil... a true genius thanks so much soedwards777

[@JoeSmith-kx4zx]

2:10-3:15 pulls on my heart strings

[@Jiggelmeister]

+Joe Smith this entire song pulls on my heart strings

[@maggiessong]

Pulls mine OUT.

[@antonio8904100]

@@Jiggelmeister Concordato

[@jcrossi56]

Joe Smith Roger that Joe

[@ricardodehollanda4915]

Rara sensibilidade. Profunda e sofisticada. Bill Evans é único!!! Ricardo de Hollanda

[@andrewkiminhwan]

two of my favorite melodies mashed

[@Saydiil]

+andrew kim which ones? sorry