Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso The Commander In Chief & Craig Ogden (2015)

[@thecommanderinchief1]

I have been asked about the sheet music and arrangements for this lovely piece. When we recorded it I did not know how to read music. I had the 18 pages (!) of sheet music in front of me and it was all greek to me, since I play by ear. I had to write down the name of each note on the sheet music, and find a way to memorise section by section, until I had memorised each note of the entire piece. We made the arrangements based on the decision that I would do all the crazy runs in the piece on my guitar. The "intro to the outro" towards the end was so challenging to play on an electric guitar that I wasn't sure until I was in the recording studio if it was humanly possible to actually play it, and make it sound good. It took 5 months of practice, many hours a day, to prepare for the recording. I also memorised Paganini's Caprice 24 at the same time, and all the other songs on that album. I had already done the "Zigeunerweisen Op. 20" recording, which was my first classical piece. That one took 6 months to memorise and rehearse. So no, I do not have any sheet music or arrangements to share. If you saw my notes on the sheet music you would just laugh and shake your heads:)

[@josee2593]

thanks for your music are you planning to learn reading or its ok for you playing by ear?

[@sidneybarrett8941]

You're an inspiration for all us self-taught musicians who struggle with the "golf clubs," as a jazz buddy of mine calls them.

[@bebereyes5514]

Not to be too forward, don't you think about learning how to read sheet music? It would open up a whole new horizon of music for you and not tie you down for months memorizing each note of a new piece.

[@tiar2276]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@seizod]

What fun. Love the choice of music and practice it must have taken.

[@maxtew6521]

Hearing Saint-Saens played well by musicians on other instruments like this really illustrates how Romantic-era composers like him birthed the modern music we know today. Well done.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso arranged for electric & classical guitar for the first time :) Please watch & share this video!

[@LarryWilsonIII]

thecommanderinchief1​ amazing, the two you sound great. Thanks for sharing! ! !

[@gaboshunt8508]

thecommanderinchief1 you're awesome (y)

[@LeoPrAn]

thecommanderinchief1 Sweet goose bumps! Play Beethoven's Violin Sonata 9 "Kreutzer" first movement please!!!

[@jokehim]

+thecommanderinchief1 I know a doctor she is called Dr Elizebeth Ogden this is still incredible.

[@johnhickey2032]

+thecommanderinchief1 i went to Oslo to see the location This video and virtuoso music has no compare I am begging for tango music ! !

[@DirkRadloff]

Very refreshing to see somebody playing neo-classical in a different way, standing ovation

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks! :)

[@ELITE4ALFA]

Woman and Man, Electric and Acoustic... Perfection Ying Yang of Art and Music. Beautiful place. Gorgeous interpretation.

[@photofan6254]

I've spent so long listening to thrash metal I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed classical guitar music! Nice to watch too !

[@GordonHeaney]

You're going to hate me for saying this, but you are so much better at this kind of stuff than the metal stuff. Sorry, but I think your playing here is way beyond what I have seen you play on any of your metal tracks. And that is a compliment!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

+Gordon Heaney thanks a lot :) I agree \m/

[@berndhappel3639]

WOW, absolutely great music

[@jjohnson9009]

I keep coming back to this video because it's such an excellent example of dynamics that you just don't get to see in her heavier work. Not only technicality but dynamics... not bending a string, but making it cry. Not sweeping the arpeggio, but spitting in your eye.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Classical is all about dynamics in the fingers, as opposed to metal, where it is all about layers of guitars. It is two completely different worlds, when it comes to that.

[@ME-dg5np]

A lot of years looking ytube but CChief is unique for her poetry and style... A true dream. A real rare pearl. Many many many many thanks for this magic, do not stop this magic. 🐱🐱🐱⭐⭐⭐🤸🤸😘

[@heddyshriahimsaputra769]

I do not know to say...after watching your video...it's all just beyond my imagination...!!!...I have no words to describe what I feel and my thoughts about human being...I think the way you play is just beyond human capacity..!!...also your ability to memorize the notes....I think I am very lucky when I click your picture..and then saw how you play your guitar...its' just unbelievable...!! Congratulations for all your achievements....!!...warm greetings from Java, Indonesia...

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks a lot for your sweet comment!

[@allenquartermane6134]

It's day two of my viewing your videos, and I am completely blown away by both of you! As a retired session drummer for the top studios in NYC, NJ, Boston, and Bay Area of California back in the 70's. I wish I could have done percussion work for you both. As I listen, I automatically write parts for various drums and percussion and enjoy so much both your expertise . You are a very handsome couple to boot! I hope for a very long journey for you both in music to take away the stress of our crazy world. You have for me, and I thank you so much.

[@anatolelewan2590]

Brilliant performance all round:acting and playing-Craig's cheeky deadpan look-her's sassy and commanding! Gripping performance-technique impeccable-perfect blending of sounds-has the traditionalist fraternity in a spin. Music is about entertainment and this is as good as it gets. He smokes up the 6 string classic guitar-and just for fun, The Commander plays frenetic- blitzkrieg runs on her 7 string lectric guitar- she steers the piece to the top of KZbin in quality sound, performance and entertainment. Well done!!!!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you :)

[@rodrigogarces2254]

Very harmonous musician couple. Sounds beautiful!

[@michaelyork4554]

You Two are Incredible, I love the mixture of acoustic and electric, I go back and forth myself all the time. Beautiful Playing Thank Both of You

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Back again. Loveing it. From minnesota.usa

[@slavetofireofficial3045]

Amazing example of not just technicality but finness and style.Great job!

[@FlamencoPlus1]

The Commander in Chief rules!! Cut to that last 30 second sequence it is mind blowing. Craig's fantastic guitar skills complete a fantastic rendition of this piece. Well done!!!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

thanks! If you play the guitar too, then I would highly recommend joining my FREE Guitar challenge: virtuosomusicgroup.com/freeguitarchallenge/

[@Aaronfurious]

In love with this duo.

[@xaviercrepin2930]

Brillant and elegant ! And the background décor is fantastic too, at the image of your both musical virtuosity !

[@woodstoney]

Outstanding! It's hard to believe the level of skill required to play this piece!

[@ruzzpittz4526]

RuZZ Very good I like every piece .. Wonderful job. . EXCELLENT stunning performance. !!

[@masoudsayar]

Dear the commander in chief! I looked at this video without voice and only the film and then I could see how fast you move your fingers!!! WOW!

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

I think you are really brave and one of the most innovative electric players around to simply play complex music like that without hiding behind a mound of overdrive and effects. To play with such a clean tone and to play with high level classical players like Craig Ogden is a real testament to your talent and ability. I would be worried about messing up the timing and dynamics to go anywhere near that! Though from your latest album, the biggest surprise was your voice: a great singing voice, surprisingly high, but ethereal and very beautiful. Looking forward to hearing more - a new fan! :)

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you!!! :)

[@tarekmustafa8625]

OMG .. the synergy .. the music .. the vertuosity .. Amazing!! makes me want to pick up my guitar again and go back to playing .. thanks for the video.

[@luckylion2657]

Amazing and you play by ear your awesome. From New Zealand.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you! Yes. I know my craft 💪🏻

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Wonderful pairing of electric and Classical acoustic, and in a spectacular Oslo setting, too!

[@PedroAlmeidaOMestre]

That's a brilliant performance. Bravo!

[@trexdinosaur1096]

How can a video with such great production value and talent have only 80k views. Yet any Justin Bitchber song is in the 100s of millions?

[@mariannesolito8005]

#thecommanderinchief1 its very wonderful, please make more videos like this. Love it so much

[@BlueMoon-er6on]

Love everything you both make

[@MagicThys]

the world stops when I hear Berit play, thankyou thankyou thankyou

[@johnnyjustice3350]

Some of the best guitar playing I heard Cool playing

[@MrEngineeral]

Simply stunning once again, many thanks

[@JupiterRock1]

Bravo!!!! Just wow. Fom one guitarist to another. Superb my lady superb.

[@mattlempert3809]

Wow, that was amazing. Guitar work, videography, everything.

[@NelGomez]

Está súper! Felicidades! Un saludo desde Colombia!

[@santosmedina6641]

Truly amazing!... now show us the actual recording please!

[@CMSGuitar]

Now every time I hear the Saint-Saëns theme I remember you guys version. That's nice and funny situation :)

[@thecommanderinchief1]

That's awesome!

[@CMSGuitar]

@@thecommanderinchief1 You're so smart ;)))

[@ruzzpittz4526]

Stunning captivating well done Bravo !!!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks a million! 💕

[@geoff3725]

Great music from both C In C and Craig Ogden.I just bought his latest CD "Craig and Friends" 17 beautiful tracks.

[@Tharg]

Several layers of awesomeness

[@alivaezi4623]

very nice music ,very good video , amazing location and musician wonderful work ,thank you

[@yogurth666]

i'm in love with you and that way you play the guitar! congrats! I hope you play more songs like this.

[@ParkHS-h2b]

이쁘고 아주 훌륭한 연주 입니다.

[@pablolejarraga]

This is opening new possibilities for the instrument.

[@Xzendren]

Gorgeous music video. Holy geez.

[@tboughnerjr]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@diegojuanvillagra3952]

Una interpretación original y excelente, ambos con un talento extraordinario para los instrumentos. Ojalá sigan por ese camino- De Paraná. Entre Ríos, Argentina.

[@barrios5caprice]

BRAVOOOOOO ... Best Regards From Brazil.

[@InGodsCompany01]

That was a joy to listen too. thanks for sharing.

[@thGory1]

I could watch and listen to you all day ( errr......in fact thats what Ive been doing ) Encore !!!

[@ArashAhmadiGuitar]

Works perfectly, bravo!

[@abdelrahmanyasser7885]

You two are so talented and skilled it's beautifully arranged too

[@lovelyflower2762]

this is beautiful

[@탑_ACE]

우와 very good~!!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you!

[@seizod]

I always thought this piece sounded like it was written for electric guitar before they were invented. Saint-Saens was way before his time. Great job with the interpretation!

[@Grigeral]

Nah dude, can't agree there. It's impressively done and performed amazingly. But I can't help but feel the piece loses its soul without the violin's bow.

[@rodrigoterrasanta5966]

you thought what

[@SplinteredCompany]

10 minutes of flawlessly playing! That must have taken you guys so long to learn!! Amazing job!!

[@omarguevara9790]

So fantastic !!!

[@Curasy]

Impressive performance, you´re on my radar now!

[@vdoundakov]

Very, very nice!!! I had some reservations (the original violin and piano was playing in my head while listening to this guitars version) but the passage that starts at 8'18" won me over. Regardless: great job, both of you are amazing!!

[@Liantotjahjoputro]

Very interesting..........great idea play introduction & rondo capriccio.....

[@JohnLovelady]

Spectacular!

[@brainpanzer361]

strikingly beautiful! the musik was good too! I played along but I could not focus, for obvious reasons! BRAVO!

[@HugomanoMusic]

Absolutely spectacular!

[@madbaldscotsman]

Masterfully done!

[@BrendaEllis]

Absolutely LOVE This! More Please!!

[@kolynnsinclair8834]

Brilliant.

[@Rakkhun369]

Meanwhile I'm struggling just to get my floating bridge intonated. Brilliant playing from both of you, and awesome outfit and setting.

[@Rakkhun369]

My first guitar has a tune-o-matic, but I prefer the floyd now that I figured it out. Having a floyd forced me to figure out how the whole guitar works, so I'm happy I ended up with it. Also the Tune-o-matic doesn't handle heavy gauge strings very well.

[@Rakkhun369]

Nah, the bridge itself is fine. It's just the combination of the pegged tailpiece. Too much tension and they'll start to pop out, which is an easy fix; but eventually the damage will accumulate inside the peg holes.

[@jokehim]

Totally incredible I think I like this.

[@ME-dg5np]

Many thanks guys fantastic !! 🤹🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️🤹🤹🐈

[@DomainObject]

Bravo! Beyond great.

[@ВладимирСосин-б5ю]

Fantastic!

[@maxia5]

Very good job.

[@kidderminsterbro]

hi cic how refreshing to hear this played with a clean sound on the electric guitar. what a grand pairing of musical talents on display here. this really has made my day. peace, rich

[@mENFISs222]

You did it again. Well done. Both the music and the video are great. Thank you guys for your work. It is very inspiring.

[@leandrocastellano1954]

BESTIAL...DIVINO....PRECIOSO....

[@40turati]

Congratulatios from México. Chiapas. WONDERFUL...MUSIC...WONDERFUL INTERPRETERS.

[@bluesyace9564]

1:18 just noticed, that is a recurring phrase in bohemian rhapsody. edit: those two phrase

[@j.grimes4420]

You would be surprised how much influence the classical world has in pop music. The most recent example is Maroon 5's "Memories", which uses the structure of Pacabel's Canon in D. It is not a bad thing, but as a classical fan, it can feel annoying that the authors of these works are not credited. It is not a legal thing here so much as an ethical standard that I hope will be applied one day.

[@tonywright8294]

You can’t stop listening 👏👏👏👏

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you!

[@b-sideplank]

This is the best composition/arrangement they did. I watched 2 other videos, they were interesting but not anything extraordinary. This one is really nice, also very innovative and fresh.

[@gmbarete7520]

When I listen to this i feel like if I was on an interstellar vessel flying at light speed through the infinity of the universe... Or something like that, it's hard to describe.

[@ymirssons]

Captain Future, in the past.

[@Khobbyhobs]

This is fantastic! I will be obsessed with this for the rest of my life now lol

[@michaelhermiston]

brilliant !! such a fantastic concept and gorgeous sound and arrangement… vastly impressed !! huge enjoy!!!

[@steelcitysound2294]

incredible playing..love it!!

[@martianshoes]

Exquisite. And badly needed....

[@michaelking42]

Guys that was spectacular! Thank you!

[@NicolasCanalMusic]

You're the best commander, cheers from colombia

[@kaeelthaz]

q hermosa canción y me encanta como suena en guitarra

[@popeguitar]

You really are amazing, very talented. I love this clean sound way better than when you use distortion... Come do a show in Québec, we'd love to have you here... I'll buy you a poutine!!Cheers!

[@zebulonswearingen1593]

Excellent performance & rendition, interesting, beautiful setting & I have never seen strings like that before. I've bought black ones but those colors are so cool. I'm glad I subscribed.

[@seanantley1965]

Amazing as always!!! Love the last 1:30 on out!!! Fantastic!!!

[@antoniopezoa9234]

amazing !!! ..... as with the lyric, the "interpretations" of the work done are just that ...... interpretations! (usually from someone who wants to pigeonhole everything in beautiful molds) ... if beethoven had yielded to the "molds" ..... the ninth symphony, the sonata apassionata would not have been written ... humble congratulations ..... from an unknown lover of music ...

[@GraemeJagRoadTrips]

Out-fucking-standing! Love the sweeps at the end!! Would you do a gig in scotland?

[@dariusblacky968]

me inclino ante ellos. son muy buenos y también muy buenos sonos de guitarra tanto eléctrica como clásica :D

[@BlueInk912]

I love it😊soo exciting and just gorgeous cool tittlating.. Wow what ride 💖😎😇 brilliantmusicianship and duo de lux 💕lovefm Cp town south africa🇿🇦❤️

[@FXDUBOIS]

Fantastic work!

[@briankubarycz296]

Hey, that was lots of fun, not at all pretentious. I especially enjoy the clean tone on the electric. It really makes the piece.

[@jmgmarcus808]

Crew in shot far left screen 3:05.

[@alanmatthew5713]

AWESOME!!!!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks!!

[@alanmatthew5713]

@@thecommanderinchief1 compared to YOUR virtuosity, I play like a werewolf would.

[@philvogel3270]

awesome ♫