Yo-Yo Ma - Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude (Official Video)

[@johannbach3253]

Well done. This is how my music was always intended to be played

[@PJBJr]

Johann Bach sprech Deutsch

[@johannbach3253]

@@PJBJr Ja ich spreche deutsch

[@gsamsa]

By being a commercialist sellout?

[@nubmaster696]

Bach, please bless ne

[@solomisscannonminiononly4173]

Notice me senpai

[@dogski2822]

This is living proof that cellos are underrated and overlooked. I’m a violin player and I always love it when a song draws attention to the cellos. So beautiful.

[@DahBengu]

Dogski28 what about violas?

[@devanshusenpandey345]

Benji Garcia ooff

[@xxwolfieclubxxmeme3599]

so beautiful it made me cry😭

[@yanchen9796]

And no attention to violas? Oh im a violinist I’ll get out.

[@illeana2001]

Brendan Alfonso you been underrated?

[@Hugelag]

Thank you for being the first result for "That one cello song."

[@marshollygarden8693]

EXACTLY what I googled too!

[@randominded5683]

The cello music that always plays in my head, and I can't google it 😂

[@messianic.mt.pianist]

Brilliant comment!! ~and delightfully true ☺️🤎🎻✨️

[@roobeedooo]

exactly what i googled lmfao

[@RicardoHernández-g9i]

We are blessed by the grace of Uncle KZbin's algorithm

[@oscizod]

When I was born the first thing my father did was play me this piece. It's beautiful.

[@jenniferwalker-to7oi]

That’s awsome

[@Lisapisa555]

I think that’s the most beautiful comment I’ve ever read❤

[@emoshawtyonline]

my husband played this song for my son when i was pregnant and now after he was born he still does

[@calvinw8470]

Frig off. You don't remember that.

[@el_greco001]

You are lucky❤❤❤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@robinmadden688]

the fact that I can look up "that one cello song" and find exactly what I'm looking for just shows how amazing this piece is

[@Jivvi]

That's pretty funny considering it was written for the violin and isn't a song.

[@theorganism7941]

@@Jivvi No. It was written for cello. This is the prelude for the first of the six Cello Suites written by Johann Sebastian Bach for unaccompanied cello. You're correct that it isn't technically a song, but in everyday language, that correction is a bit pedantic imo.

[@doryjustdory6602]

lol I typed what I heard, Box sweet g and here I am

[@danielpece2826]

Hahah beautiful!! I did not remember the name of the song. I remembered this comment. Did the same search ("that cello song"), and found the song. Beautiful!!😂

[@deanajoyy]

LMAO I JUST DID THIS

[@Thatdontsurpriseme]

I wonder if Bach ever thought that this would still be being played after 300 years

[@StainsAndGrains]

anthony thomas I wonder things like that too. I’m an artist and wonder if my work will be known for generations....doubtful

[@andrer9074]

@@StainsAndGrains well there are many old art pieces that are well known so dont give up😊

[@CoolDrifty]

Stains And Grains Anything you write or draw can be immortalized forever on the internet

[@jotcw81]

CoolDrify That notion is very wrong. We might (idk) still habe original handwritings of JS Bach - good luck trying to store digitale data for more than 20 years without changing medium.

[@andrer9074]

@@jotcw81 I think he was trying to say that bach never thought that his pieces would stay relevant for this long

[@unclefreedom213]

Quite literally one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@Michelino_M5]

And if it's Uncle Freedom Valley Tactics and Defense that tells ya, ya know the song indeed has great appeal.

[@Plastarnnonprofit]

This and air in g string are may favorites!

[@trevorsports9093]

It’s either got to be this or first day out by tee grizzly

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@trevorsports9093 No, it's many different things to many different people. There's no _greatest piece of music ever written._ That's impossible

[@bewitched6479]

Beautiful performance ❤ Music, this wonderful universal link for connecting people !

[@radiationplayz503]

It really hit me hard when he said, “la tidotedolatidotedolatidoodedoolatidotedoo”. Truly inspiring words.

[@scarrlette8859]

0:58

[@nodrvgs]

omg 🤣🤣

[@Some-q1]

lmao

[@ThomasOConnor-lp6kl]

Right there with you...🤔 ... 🤣😂

[@utredsinister597]

I actually understood that....😅

[@1bcordell]

No wonder Bach has more music on the Golden Record, on Voyager in space, than any other musician. This piece really speaks to me. Just lovely.

[@Unknown-el1jy]

What is it saying to you

[@olivergaither]

I heard this song in a PS3 game (Noby Noby Boy) Before that I heard it in a American Express commercial in the 90s

[@then00brathalos]

Imagine aliens travelled across the galaxy to us to listen to Bach in person just to realize he died 273 years ago

[@seva7500]

La do do do la do do la do do do

[@martinw.1085]

​@@then00brathalos If they find Justin Bieber instead of Bach they would find US and blow our planet into pieces.

[@Subxenox15]

The meaning of life is somewhere in this masterpiece

[@segmentsAndCurves]

The masterpiece's harmony. That's it.

[@canyounotcanyounot5909]

There is no standard meaning to life, it is subjective to each and every individual

[@segmentsAndCurves]

@@canyounotcanyounot5909 No, it's the harmony. jk

[@segmentsAndCurves]

@Barry Allen I don't know who is the attention seeker. I guess both of you are (and me, of course).

[@segmentsAndCurves]

@Mat Stan That doesn't work. Edit: wait, I think that work.

[@betancour]

I've been playing the cello since I was 7 years old. My grandma insisted that I practice this instrument, and whenever I mastered this piece, she would always ask me to play it for her while she sat and sipped her tea. back then, I resented it, but now that she's gone, I miss her dearly, and I wish I could play that piece for her many times more. Love you Eden wherever you are.

[@omotenashienterprises1076]

i once got to sit in a small room with Yo Yo Ma while he warmed up for the concert to come. Just me. And him. In a small room. In a Bangkok auditorium. Stunning!

[@sharonh2991]

That’s a story to tell your grandchildren about.

[@Rafael-oq9vu]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@somedude3819]

Rafael lol

[@somedude3819]

What else happened 😉😉😉😉😉🤪

[@CristinaAshley8]

I'm so very jealous. I think just meeting him I would faint, let alone be in a room as he warms up 💞

[@Aisyen]

This makes me wanna learn cello Edit: thank you for everyone's support and advices! Sadly, I don't have the money and time to learn it.. But I'll keep listening to cello pieces! This is edited a year after I commented this and my how time flies..

[@kayjajones6762]

Go for it!

[@dennisius4806]

Such Ling Ling

[@Aisyen]

@@dennisius4806 but I only practice 39 hours a day

[@stormerthe2nd]

Canon in d on the cello is the toughest, Remember that

[@NCSUFutbol]

String Luthier here! Better have car down payments' worth of cash on hand for a quality cello:) the cheapest cello I would recommend is the Eastman 100. Anything cheaper then that is more of a toy/display piece then a real cello

[@rviolinfiddle55]

When we've all felt an emotion together, we have accomplished something extraordinary.

[@MadlenJae-en3kd]

So true!

[@joshdelsignore251]

Let us consider how lucky we are to live in this world and that KZbin exists and we can marvel at this masterpiece centuries after its creation due to Masters like Yo-Yo Ma. Thank you Larry Page, Google and Mr Ma!

[@thedevine1628]

Probably the most beautiful piece of music ever written. The beginning is so calming and before you know it you’re on a roller coaster of emotions propelled by one lone cellist. The end always hits me the hardest- mirroring the intro, but elevated with wisdom and emotion. It’s amazing how this song has a life of its own and says so much without a single word

[@yoyoma8797]

Thanks for your love and support.kindly tell me where you are streaming from.

[@nF_Rhythm]

That key change at the end after the upward movement on the melody will never cease to give me chills.

[@robcotnam47]

It's been said that J.S. Bach's music never goes more than 2 consecutive bars without at least a tiny surprise for the listener.

[@happysmith6666]

Best comment on the whole web. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥂

[@joetursi9573]

No, not the most beautiful. Just very beautiful.

[@TheDacapo1]

I never tire of this. I still get goose bumps and tears well up. This music reminds us all of what humans are capable of creating.

[@jameslucaswilliam]

Your words made me smile. I just love his songs that makes the mind to travel in awe while being entertained. Have you been to his concert before?

[@yoyoma325]

💓

[@lancegallardo3437]

i was looking for a comment like this. the sounds are overwhelming me & making me tear up. i never experienced this

[@alexalvarez6351]

Settle down son, it’s just a good melody

[@SpookyJohnathan]

A starfish created this.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Nearly 300k views in a week! Great to see there's still so much love for Bach.

[@SamBankman-Fried]

Saw your badge and had a listen to your own music. You're a very talented man and I look forward to hearing more from you. Best of luck with your New Year's resolution! R.

[@EctothermalPuppy]

You mean there are actually people that don't love Bach? Impossible! :)

[@lilypan6803]

Or Yo yo ma

[@LukeFaulkner]

@@lilypan6803 Haha, valid point!

[@1006kelsey]

Of course, bach is fundamental to a beautiful life

[@havocmangawip]

I'm happy that my Dad had Yoyo. I play flute. Played the cd for Dad. Bought new flute for Xmas.

[@FredFox-fw3ev]

I watched him live last night in the Disney Concert Hall and he is without question, the best Cello player in the world. Incredible.

[@joshrb3242]

Just a reminder that Bach prayed every day that he might write the music of heaven.

[@josephbogart6604]

And instead most of his kids died before he did😞

[@AJanae.]

That’s beautiful :) I’ve never heard that

[@kadavrexqis]

Hmmm... Heaven

[@malte291]

@@kadavrexqis To obtain it, you must remember a certain set of words...

[@Jen-Yueh_Hu]

@@josephbogart6604 That's just a testimony that God wanted him to live longer to write more music.

[@vorples4886]

No matter your race, religion, skin color, beliefs, gender, nationality, we will always have one thing in common, music brings us all together and forever will.

[@Brass_Buckle]

Except some people hate music Signed -guy who ruins tender momments

[@vorples4886]

@@Brass_Buckle i should expect nothing less than the Arstotzka Government 😔

[@Brass_Buckle]

@@vorples4886 It be like that comrade

[@lilacdoe7945]

Except for the fuckarwi inidans, they're just trying to figure out where they are 😉

[@fridasophia5356]

@@lilacdoe7945 and jews...

[@adhith3723]

Hello, I’m a cellist that just started playing 3 years ago because of Yo-yo-Ma I just performed at Rady Shell. Cello Music really brings my spirit out of my body and is truly one the greatest things a human can feel. 🎶

[@CT--tm2zm]

LETS GOOOOOOOO YOU MADE IT HOW DO YOU FEEL? That’s a REALLY good spot

[@adhith3723]

great@@CT--tm2zm

[@cornsyruptrucker]

I played cello years ago as a kid and then stuck with woodwinds and percussion since strings confused me. I want to learn cello just to play this

[@cornsyruptrucker]

@@CT--tm2zmcalma

[@matthewk2175]

You know... we humans really are something special. It’s easy to get caught up in all the negativity- but it’s nice to be able to step back and appreciate all the really cool and beautiful things we’re able to do and create.

[@thescrewarchive5283]

Man this really opened my third eye 😔

[@truthsings7]

@@thescrewarchive5283 I'm sure you're joking but pls don't actually do that! (lol) ... srsly tho, guard your soul🙏. Despite what you might've been told/heard, opening the "third eye" may lead to a perceived "power," but it is false/counterfeit one and is all part of the deception.. This way, you essentially open a path for demons into your mind directly and willingly, it's rly very serious stuff mah dude, but yeah.. - Best, a stranger on the internet ! Oh, BTW! Steven Bancarz, Doreen Virtue, and Melissa Dougherty are all ex-New Ager practitioners, and are much better resources on this stuff than me, ha..😅!

[@thelasthour4898]

That magnificent creativity comes from the Lord God Creator of the universe. He placed that magnificent creativity in us.

[@NinjaofApathy]

Beautiful and true sentiment. We humans are capable of so much precious beauty in so many different ways.

[@huntercadden9469]

I wonder how did instruments like the cello even get invented and how the hell do they compose these masterpieces?

[@moxyblackfiddler]

It all started with the human voice and mankind's attempt to mimic it. All instruments come from that.

[@TheVirIngens]

@@moxyblackfiddler bold statement, I'm sure there have always been instrument makers who did not try to imitate the human voice. In the renaissance, the viola da gamba was praised for its voicelike sound, and it's quite similar to the modern day cello. However, there were of course lots of other instruments, which wouldn't all sound like human voices - that would have been a bit boring wouldn't it? The range of a trombone and cello might be similar to a human voice, but that's not really enough to "mimic" it in my opinion - any instrument can be made in different sizes to fit certain ranges. The human voice is unique in that it can drastically vary the tone colour (by saying different vowels), which only few instruments can, like the digeridoo and the jew's harp, both of which only play one note. Other instruments can vary tone colour to a degree, brass instruments with embouchure and different mutes, string instruments with the string on which the note is played and where it is bowed/plucked along the string. But besides very niche instruments, like the digeridoo, none come close to imitating vowels in speech, perhaps a trumpet with a plunger mute comes closest.

[@thebenevolentsun6575]

@@TheVirIngens He isn't saying they are literally are attempting to mimic the human voice hes saying that all instruments are essentially based on the human voice. The first music ever produced was almost certainly with the voice.

[@Metrion77]

There's no single answer. Music like birdsong is an example of pitch and volume and harmony being an effective communication method. Drums, horns, and other instruments may have started as ways to communicate over long distances. From there, the human ear had the most to say about the development of pleasure in music. The ear registers sound using small hairs known as stereocilia. As sound passes down the sensory organ, the stereocilia respond to different pitches, going from high to low. The issue is that neighboring regions of the ear can interfere with each other, so playing two notes at the same time with a slight difference in pitch can lead to the ear being confused by what note is playing and can lead to an unpleasant sensation known as "beating". This is why dissonant sounds (a C and D or a C and B played together) are unpleasant, and harmonies (a C and E, F, G, or A) are pleasant. But, we humans are conflict driven. Dissonance makes harmony even more pleasant, the same way an unpleasant villain makes us cheer the hero's victory, and how spice or vinegar improves the flavors of sugar and fat. The cello was developed in the 1500s as the renaissance hit with full force, and humans began seeking pleasure through art and explored the pleasures of dissonance and harmony. In the 1700s, with 200 years of cello music as inspiration, Bach revolutionized (although some would argue "perfected") the use of cello and harmony to produce pleasurable sounds in the human brain.

[@ferce889]

Evolution

[@SpyKid527]

my grandfather used to play this to warm up. his cello had strings that were very special, and the sound was amazing. each day he would play it. its warm tones would reverberate through the house. i miss him so much. thank you yo-yo ma, for giving me a little bit of my grandfather back edit: spelling

[@jacobskigriffalo9259]

​@enrique amaya bro what is wrong with u

[@the_m_original]

@enrique amaya regret of what? that he loved his grandfather? that he was happy to listen to this? nahhh man you be following satan bro 💀

[@cristhianmlr]

Did you grandpa also tried to kill you?

[@JatPhenshllem]

@enrique amaya Screw off, man

[@customerguy8581]

Awesome. I also am here because of my grandfather, but my story isn't nearly so interesting. He simply was a fan. Called him "Yo-Yo Mas" lol. Was an interesting guy though - 9th grade education because he lied to get into the Marines at around 16 to fight in WWII. Fought in the Pacific, including Guadalcanal, then came home, started his own construction business, and moved deep into the woods with his wife. Lived a pretty self-sufficient life on a beautiful piece of land. Didn't really ever talk about the war if he could help it. Sorry for ranting under your comment, I just thought it was neat we're both here because of our grandfathers, and I got to reminiscing.

[@marcocortes9968]

“Soli Deo Gloria” Was what Bach would write at the end of most of his compositions. I think that explains why his work is so phenomenal.

[@ariabaily7315]

Not only does he play beautifully, but he does it with a smile on his face.

[@ariabaily7315]

@Yo-Yo Ma I am watching from America

[@Ghostmanetx]

Let me paint your face with my kids

[@alessandromontresoro3687]

I almost brings me to tears.

[@laurel1854]

@@ariabaily7315 yeah, he is on a CERTAIN LIST...

[@megakaren2160]

This is what passion looks like.

[@hauntedbedsheet]

Literally searched “that one cello song” and found it. Great song and wonderful playing!

[@andrew-l1s1y]

Lol

[@maitu1241]

I knew the name of the piece just tried to see what it will give me and here I am

[@shortmochi]

hahah me too😂✌

[@robertaraccagni8900]

SONG? DUUDE!

[@samuelherrera7462]

math is bad

[@mikhailakippenbrock3833]

As a cellist myself, the sound of his hands hitting the fingerboard is so damn satisfying ❤️❤️

[@jcellist2765]

Me to be never understood why?

[@mikhailakippenbrock3833]

@@jcellist2765 I'm not sure why either but dn it just adds to the music in the right way

[@stevenneville6467]

I was just thinking about something like that while practicing the other day. Part of the sound of the cello, moreso than the other members of the violin family, is the percussion of the left hand on the fingerboard. Different fingering patterns and different levels of intensity as you press down the strings make such a difference to the sound, but it's not something that we talk about much. None of my teachers ever mentioned the sound of the left hand at work, at least that I can recall.

[@fathippo9877]

bro, I totally agree. (me a cellist toooooo) (insert cello emoji)

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@stevenneville6467 I think most players only focus on the notes being played. I play guitar and I barely notice the string sliding sound anymore unless I'm listening to a recording and then I actually like how it adds a bit of humanity to it because it's not perfect and I think that's what you're talking about here. Those sounds are unique to the player because we all have a different touch on the instrument.

[@spartacus3246]

Transcendent art. Will be played for hundreds of years.

[@anvay13]

I feel like cooking an omlette and eating alone looking at a wall Edit: Thank you for the likes #bringdaredevilback

[@jacktheripper629]

Mr fisk 😂

[@anitanita5875]

I'm tired of cooking omelettes and eating alone looking at walls

[@lmaothewolf2426]

Lol

[@jbtechcon7434]

Like Captain America, I understood that reference.

[@vishwasugumaran2360]

@@jacktheripper629 we dont say his name.

[@luisbautista8807]

“The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” J. S. Bach

[@feel.s1304]

No thanks

[@luisbautista8807]

@@feel.s1304 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)

[@nikhilsilva5244]

Amen

[@lalsangzualichhakchhuak7175]

True... All for His glory

[@christopherwetherspoon5844]

Amen

[@JohnnyTanC]

This guy is such a legend he can teleport while playing the cello

[@RalphDavis-qk2xy]

The cello is in tune with the human heart, especially when Yo-Yo Ma is playing.

[@marycornwell2818]

my teacher played this at the begunning of the day today, it was very nice and calming. most of my classmates were saying something along the lines of how lame it was we were listening to classical music and questioning just how old my teacher was. you really don't need to be old and wrinkly to understand and recognize beauty like this

[@kerinac1909]

That breaks my heart. I play this song quite a lot in our house. My kids love it.

[@marycornwell2818]

@@kerinac1909 i love that so much! if i ever have kids, i will definitely have them listen to classical music early on

[@azreele8669]

Truly uncultured for them not to understand the beauty in this piece, and as a side note, it's Baroque, not Classical. Ling Ling does NOT approve.

[@marycornwell2818]

@@azreele8669 yeah, I know that it's baroque, but whenever i try to explain that to any of my peers, they simplay can't understand. smh. also, have you practiced 40 hours today?

[@azreele8669]

@@marycornwell2818 Of course I have practiced 40 hours today. If only it could be 50... :*(

[@MrBenHaynes]

From 2:10 to 2:33 ALWAYS hits me so hard that I tear up. Ever since I heard this song played on saxophone in the 2001 asian movie "Stereo Future", I have been madly in love with this piece. It slowly builds, and a feeling of euphoria washes over me every time. Best heard on Cello, so thank you Yo-Yo!

[@DaleDan-Tony]

I had never heard this piece before and it brought tears to my eyes just now. I don’t know what just happened. Simply Amazing.

[@alexbabcock1880]

Same.

[@undefined3333]

that’s Bach for u

[@e.b.]

this part of Prelude literally gets me EVERY. TIME.

[@CoughSyrup365]

how

[@scaper8]

One of the greatest cellists of all time performing one of the greatest cello pieces of all time. Simply beautiful.

[@JoelBilbao-yk2te]

Ladies and gents, the musical piece that will outlive the solar system.

[@MarieClaude]

Yo-yo Ma inspires me to be better. The energy when he plays is so welcoming and warm. He seems like a wonderful person.

[@that_girlwithwings]

This masterpiece makes you wanna learn Cello ❤️

[@rileygreen2807]

Hello You seem so amazing thanks for being a friend here on KZbin. I was actually so amazed to see your profile photo, you remind me of an old friend. Normally, I don't text on KZbin though it's my official KZbin for chatting. How're you? And hope you're enjoying your day.

[@Sublimefan]

I just learned the beginning of this song

[@erikalee478]

@@Sublimefan same with me!

[@respecttheduels7868]

I have been practicing this now on my violin and some on my friends cello and it’s truly amazing how good it feels to play correctly. I did it right and it sounded correct when I was in my living room and I stopped and just gaped at my own hands and instrument. I am 14 years old and it is so amazing how music like this can be developed.

[@MelodyChebrellan]

I am continually impressed by Yo Yo Ma's unique and creative ways of fusing old and new; classical and modern; high culture and so called low culture; and his ability to reach into our guts and touch that which connects us all as creatures of the world through music. Thank you for your diligence and for sharing your gift!

[@seejayjames]

@ relax

[@linkpaivichit7651]

Thank you, Yo-Yo, your music defined mine and my wife’s early relationship! And 20 years later, it’s still blossoming!

[@derp4coffee]

This music is such a SLAP Definitely the best OF his works I think that even GOD would enjoy this performance

[@hollow9414]

Heh I see what you did there

[@stillanlean8842]

This is why we love Nicolas Cage

[@HyDro_Neko]

Lol

[@casev799]

I'm bored Mort

[@OneBBc]

And it truly doesn't taste like a gusher

[@BUD1970]

It begins as a gentle whisper and keeps growing on you, finally ending with a huge mountain of emotion. It just doesn't get any better than this.

[@chai4029]

My teacher once met Yo-Yo Ma. She tells me how gentle and wise he was. Filled with advice and discipline. Follow your heart my friends, you never know where it might take you.

[@lazycele]

This piece is literally one of the most peaceful and soothing songs. I love listening to this when I need to destress. Thank for you this Yo-Yo Ma!

[@DavidCook1981]

Who in the everloving world would downvote this? Yo-Yo Ma is a legend and this song is so beautiful.

[@Dawson5773]

you mean dislike? i think your confusing reddit with youtube. or youtube with reddit. i cant tell.... but still

[@rileygreen2807]

Hello

[@NellieKAdaba]

I 👍agree, he's one of the best 👌❤.

[@rileygreen2807]

@@NellieKAdaba Thanks so much for your love and support from onset, it's a thing of joy that am blessed with the best fans, thank you so much, I do appreciate you and everyone out there.

[@murphymurph8282]

My father bought me my first album of you ten years ago. That was the first time I was touched by Cellos. Thank you, sir.

[@Jacob_of_Rivia]

On the doll show me where they touched you.

[@murphymurph8282]

@@Jacob_of_Rivia when there comes something you may not sure, just ask your mom

[@weeksweeks9552]

Sorry to hear your experience. I have a friend who was also touched by a Cello but they caught him i think he got a few months in jail. Take care

[@2war2bray]

2:17 One of the great highlights of classical music.

[@sydneydileo]

One note can be surprisingly powerful

[@MasDouc]

It's because we finally came home to that G note that we started off with at the start of the song. It's so triumphant.

[@SneakyNinja-el5bn]

literally had a bodily reaction to that landing. Like shivers everywhere, teared up, a chill down my spine. all the cliches. Mental dude. it's insane. What a masterpiece

[@jackcolson4745]

Hate to be that guy but this is technically a baroque piece. Though I get what you're saying.

[@americancitizen4259]

I have been a lover of music my whole life and have a rather eclectic taste. My cousin was born deaf and recently at 24 yrs old got cochlear implants so he can now hear. Knowing I sing and have played he asked me to introduce him to music. Taking a historical approach I started with classical and this was the first song he's ever heard having been completely deaf. We didn't film as it was a private experience but this song moved him to tears.

[@basiccheese8031]

You’re fucking lying, I know you’re a faker because all Americans are skanks and cheats.

[@robertscaife2361]

My wife told me this is god speaking .. She told me bach wrote beautiful pieces just for his wife ..i wish i could compose music like this. Or .any piece What a gift bach had

[@joelrue11]

If you really look at it, there's something incredibly beautiful about this piece of music in conjunction with the visuals of the white lines. The piece, beginning with a sort of disjointed dance between G and D, feels very composed and methodical. Moving toward a goal, an endgame, it feels ready and willing to meet any challenge. But then it begins to sway, to move, to shift and shake. It feels as if the piece has lost its way, in a meandering, piecemeal way; it isn't bad, just off on its own way. But then, finally, the piece climbs and climbs, bit by tiny bit, until we reach a sudden peak and we find ourselves back around at the start of it all. Take all of that, and add to it the video and the lines. The lines, when near someone doing something (Ma playing the cello, the girl on ice, the kids in the alley, the ballerina, etc...), shake and move rapidly. But when they get away from someone, they effects of the people are muted, so that the lines flow smoothly on. And don't take that as me saying that there is effect; on the contrary, everyone always moves the lines the tiniest bit for us all, as process goes. When you frame it in that regard, then all of a sudden each person contributes in their own way and to their own effect. As if to say, "Look, we're all connected by this force, this energy, this effect, and we all have an immediate impact; but if you want to shake the lines around others, it's really going to take some effort, something spectacular." And when you combine this meandering journey of beauty and mystery that finally circles back to its powerful and authoritative starting point with the notion that we are all connected and all exist on the same flowing force, but we only have small effects, think about it: Yo-Yo Ma is trying to paint a picture of what he says at the beginning: Just some thoughts. Brilliant piece of music, Mr. Ma absolutely nails it. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, it's been a long year and I hope whoever reads this finds joy for themselves.

[@charliesaunders1271]

lung cancer

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Thank you, and best wishes to you too

[@pieceofshitzu2]

This was beautiful. Thank u and may 2022 be great for all of us :)

[@arnaucamps8909]

I'll love it how everyone can give different meaning to the strings. The meaning i give to them are that everyone has its own beat, its own vibration, but at the end all strings are connected, so with every different vibration, we end up making the music of humanity. It can be beatiful or horrendous, but we make it. love the idea, seriously

[@shinook430]

For some undiscovered reason, my 20 month old daughter watched this video about 200 times. Now I can automaticaly hum the entire song. I know nothing about classic, but now I have some hint of why we call it CLASSIC.

[@froggobaggins3328]

"the tragedy is not to die , but to be wasted"- a man with good taste in music and gastronomy

[@giggs9848]

This has to be by far the best music video I have ever seen. Yo-Yo Ma, You are a legend.

[@judahjohnson5826]

So beautiful. Who's watching to remind themselves how beautiful life is during this coronavirus breakout.

[@fury9903]

Me

[@shushburger1013]

@@fury9903 hehehe me 2

[@jiaduan8240]

🙏

[@solace5322]

Me

[@tupi7meses]

me too!

[@gizmonics9]

Almost 50 years ago, I won All State as a High School senior playin this on Baritone Sax. Still makes me cry today hearin it. It was almost impossible to play, but so beautiful. ❤ An awesome professional tuba player who was also my band teacher used to play it. That's how I found out. Go, band teachers! 💥

[@rebeccarosenft]

I am crying tears of joy! So honored to have contributed to this (0:59 min mark), I can’t even put my thoughts into words right now! Thank you so much Maestro Yo-Yo Ma and the #cultureconnectsus team for this exemplary display of unity. ❤️

[@nsjohn130]

Awesome Rebecca :) beautiful song to be a part of!

[@akalilthrombosis]

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[@andrewacornwell8678]

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[@KnockKnack]

The piece that plays as an unfamiliar power wells up in the palm of hand, about to be delivered.

[@erikalee478]

This song is so beautiful. Every time I watch this video it reminds of the importance of life. The importance of life is to be happy and healthy. The song almost makes me cry. This song has a very powerful meaning to it. I’m only 11 years old and I love how much music brings happiness. Especially because Yo Yo Ma presents the songs so well. Great job Yo Yo Ma! Keep it up! Also my life goal is just to be like you and I bet there’s so much other people out there that wants to be just like you too. You are amazing!

[@racingkensei6419]

if you appreciate him so much then why arent you practicing?

[@erikalee478]

Wdym? I am practicing..

[@epicaunleashed8764]

Song? Really nigga?

[@iameternalsunshine]

everyone is missing the important and beauty of life 🌿 live and let live

[@iameternalsunshine]

don't mind the malice in other people's hearts, keep seeking meaning :)

[@elisabethshaefer8849]

O LOVE J,SBACH MY FAVORITE COMPOSER AND OF COURSE THE VERY FAMOUS YO YO MA

[@fernandocardenas8094]

I loved Yo-Yo Ma's performance, but the video is a piece of art itself because of the combination of images of everyday scenes all around the world, it also means for me that in some way each has it own part on this orchestra called life. Personally as Latinoamerican I feel identified with the boys riding the bike. Greetings from Cuernavaca México.

[@Frau.Z.]

Thank you very much,,,,you took the words right off my heart!,,,, agree agree agree, exactly how i feel about this Bach prelude, yo yo ma and this wonderful video de artes

[@danlourenco]

Beautiful comment

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

I've been to Cobo San Lucas a couple of times. An old family friend used to have a beach house there. The sunset was gorgeous.

[@parobun5087]

This song truly makes me forget the problems in my life. It makes my fear and anxiety melt away.This is true art.

[@Deborahblacoe]

What a lovely way to start a Monday morning. Thank you. X❤️🙏

[@yolandeprefontaine4810]

Oui c’est tellement bon de partager ce moment et ce bonheur

[@chevalfoufou2001]

funny enough, my fayher used to play this every sunday morning, not every monday

[@calebmatthews2026]

Agreed. Popped up on suggested 8am mon. Feb 11. Delightfully emosh. No one does it like Yo-yo.

[@randomspecificity5334]

Uh..really? Like seriously it is Friday lady. Get a calendar😋

[@AlmxghtyDrew]

I met him!

[@wotal]

Yo-Yo Ma strikes again! The GOAT is once again playing us some lively tunes! We love to see it Mr. Ma! Love from all over the world :3

[@AngrySanta]

The greatest piece of music ever written performed on an instrument of the absolute finest quality, performed by arguably the greatest Cello player who ever lived. Sublime.

[@AngrySanta]

@enriqueamaya3883 Please blow jesus out of your ass

[@davidrowlands5041]

This song has been my inspiration for playing cello. My cousin let me play her cello and she showed me this melody when I was just 8 years old. I wanted to play thw song so bad that so my family and I bought a cello. It has kept me going but when I finally learned it I realised that I didnt have anything to work towards anymore. So you know what I did? I stopped playing the song for a few months just so I could learn how to play it again! I still relearn it today all the time and I just want to that my cousin and Yo Yo Ma because I never would have seen its beauty if I never watched this video. Thank you so much for bringing me to this beautiful instrument! I'll keep learning new songs along the way!

[@MatthewCWeiss]

The other movements are fun

[@nilen]

And you call it a song...

[@davidrowlands5041]

@@nilen lol you're right it's way more

[@repregistered4641]

@@davidrowlands5041 it's not a song at all

[@ArtamStudio]

lighten up you all - he says song you say piece, he says tomayto you say tomahto

[@marksmith5063]

2:10-2:33 probably one of the most recognizable sounds of music

[@deborahmagana5039]

My mom loved the Cello, she played in middle school. Thank you for the great gift.

[@poncho1976]

Im a classical musician and at my school a lot of cellist performs this piece! I can see why a lot of cellist learn this beautiful piece by Bach

[@jrwst]

I’m Gonna Take Your Kiddies oh yeah yeah

[@jongregory7057]

I’m a grunge music kinda guy, but this music takes me to the most peaceful place I’ve ever been. This music captures you with its beauty and will not let you lose focus from it.

[@ThisUsernameSystemF-ckingSucks]

@enrique amaya Yeah it will. Religion is bred from indoctrination as a child and has no foundation beyond a fairy tale book.

[@yaryardank]

I really recommend “suite 6 allemande”

[@MorganWasHere3]

@enriqueamaya3883what do you mean “regrets”? What did he do wrong?

[@jsonjsoff]

There's a reason nirvana frequently featured a cellist

[@DJ-ls4vy]

Anyone else notice that the scene changes every time he plays open g?

[@chadmcromwell]

So, you're saying... The editor is editing sul G?

[@kaitlingrace6176]

OMG ur right lol how did I not notice that

[@johannsebastianbach8930]

Interesting...

[@chadmcromwell]

InTeReStInG!

[@calculusantienjoyer254]

incorrect, it changes every full measure

[@annab3182]

Maestro Bravo, your gift to play this Bach piece touches my heart. Two great masters knitted together by one masterpiece from 2 different times! Thank you Sir!

[@ScootsFromNewCastle]

First time I heard this piece it was played by Yo Yo Ma on The West Wing and I have loved it and him ever since.

[@tsaitichen8564]

It's so beautiful that I cry while listening to it. The words "Culture connects us" resonate and are so powerful. While some are doing everything they can to connect people, some are trying to divide us and reaping benefits from the division. Stay connected to strong!

[@Uwek212]

This gave me goosebumps

[@pickysloth9313]

same

[@Dragzoiax..]

At the end

[@UAF1966]

I love love love love love love love how Yo yo Ma consistently is THE number one choice when searching this song. One day I’m going to learn to play it exactly as he is and sound like him.

[@stewiestalented]

I suffer from debilitating migraines. I am on the train trying to take attention away from my nausea and just listened to this. Before the end of this my migraine has stopped. I think i found my therapy

[@hollyl5702]

Also if you ever just need to cry, some music is so good for that too

[@runa9306]

Glad to hear that! Always always always listen to music helps with EVERYTHING no matter WHAT you go through

[@sirennem.6890]

try yoga

[@charliesaunders1271]

hodgkins limphoma

[@jackcolson4745]

Try listening to all six suites by Mischa Maisky on the Bachology KZbin channel. Bach wrote so much that you'll never get old of the suites.

[@rolandparenteau7590]

That's the most inspired rendition of this piece I've ever heard. Thank you, anyone who was involved in producing it!

[@charliesaunders1271]

Giacomo

[@robcotnam47]

It is the reference edition of this piece.

[@gasard]

Listen Ophélie Gaillard version. Trust me it sound more baroq

[@ryanpitz]

This music *SLAPS* majestically.

[@Bloodshotistic]

Normally it takes the lyrics in a song to make me cry because of the direct or implied meanings behind what the word's emotion was trying to convey. This piece was one that I've been looking for a while. I've heard this song in so many commercials but to hear it in its entirety is different. First time in a while that a melody alone was enough to bring tears to my eyes. The music evoked to my mind's eye a forbidden love's waltz where the couple is dancing together but they can never truly be together. A moment of bittersweetness that journeys through their lives together and all the wonderful moments and ends with two loves departing with a spotlight between them.

[@DiamondIngot.]

This slap like a god

[@mvarick1]

PTSD help. FYI - This piece is being used by medical professionals to help those with PTSD as a daily means to 'regulate' their emotions when a 'spike' in anxiety occurs. /kind of cool!

[@DarcyHawkes]

I love your playing technique, Yo-Yo Ma, you truly are one of the greats!

[@DarcyHawkes]

@Yo-yomaofficial Im good thanks! How about you?🙂

[@DarcyHawkes]

@Yo-yomaofficial i think im bordering on 40 years old and im only 12, but i think that music is in the ears of the people.

[@kathenry7904]

Man, singing Mozart's Lacrymosa and seeing our orchestra perform this piece in Israel in 2000 is still the best experience of my life. I will need get over it.

[@erikdj2012]

This is how art can be present in each life, and it can be represented in everything, from ride a bicycle to compose a symphony. The white lines, for me, represent the influence of art in our lives, the perfect lines of our destiny, and our expressions, that can be represented in ART, that can be motivated by ART.

[@tetsukokitayamahamaguchi7177]

overwhelmingly happy to be included in the video as a citizen of the globe!

[@mohitrahaman]

I saw your name in the credits!

[@薯芋]

Citizen of the globe, good saying

[@rileygreen2807]

Hello You seem so amazing thanks for being a friend here on KZbin. I was actually so amazed to see your profile photo, you remind me of an old friend. Normally, I don't text on KZbin though it's my official KZbin for chatting. How're you? And hope you're enjoying your day.

[@nickiadawson6676]

Not only was this performance amazing, but the video was great as well. Humans are awesome! I am forever grateful that music like this is easily accessible to me

[@yoyoma8797]

Thanks for your love and support.kindly tell me where you are streaming from.

[@darlanribeiro4692]

He is almost as good as Inbal Segev

[@papagrenadier7209]

my god..... yo yo ma is the most wholeom most awesome most like the best asian like is just so good and the CCP must be proud. this is so awesome, truthful, like I love it so much.

[@FortDetroit]

This comment is so wholesome and truthful and honest :)

[@Sum1sMom]

My 2 year old loves the cello. The music is beautiful. Thank you

[@johnmayer6533]

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

[@dustymiller65]

This piece always reminds me that time can never go backwards but "flows" constantly forward, always. I've heard this as a child, teenager, adult, and elder, and it still has the same constant, youthful, energetic, melifluous beauty--and it reminds me that it is only I that has changed and become old. 🎼🎶⏳

[@johnmayer6533]

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here

[@chichimus]

One of my favourite pieces of music. It represents what we are capable of.

[@ikaps]

Thats right

[@eulaliabentaieb5897]

Mr Ma quel talent . Bach une merveille à la merveille de votre art. ❤❤❤

[@anushahanu27]

This is the most beautiful piece I have heard till now! It's fantastic!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@teresaorourke3083]

This song played on the cello always makes me cry it’s just so beautiful thank you

[@walternicolas1734]

Hello pretty 💝

[@idk9637]

@@walternicolas1734 hey man, thanks for letting me borrow your Lamborghini the other day. Also, I never told you how cool of you it was to save those children in the burning orphanage.

[@Chonkyboar]

It's called a piece, not a song.

[@robthomas5196]

You have such a profound impact on my carrier that even the biggest thank you text would fall short to express my gratitude. Thanks for your support ❤️❤️❤️

[@charliesaunders1271]

You have one arm

[@joeybean9132]

that was beautiful. breathtaking. the shivers i felt go down my arms the tears that welled in my eyes that was one hell of a rollercoaster. oh my goodness i couldn't take my eyes of the screen that was absolutely magnificent. holy crap i aaaaaa

[@JaneDoe-uv2tp]

Unerwartet feines Video zu dem wundervoll interpretierten Stück ! Klasse , danke !