Stanley Myers - Cavatina (Theme from The Deer Hunter) Piano Solo

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • I recorded this piano arrangement (Cecil Bolton) of Cavatina by Stanley Myers in memory of my mum, nan & grandad who all loved this piece. The John Williams arrangement was famously used in the film The Deer Hunter which is a true classic. I thoroughly recommend you have a watch if you haven't already! But be warned, it is mighty sad.
    As always, comment below if you'd like me to record a particular piece or make an arrangement (or if you just enjoyed the recording).

Комментарии • 76

  • @tex24
    @tex24 6 месяцев назад +3

    This brings back so many memories. I played the exact same arrangement back in the 80s (that's the 1980s for you generation alphas out there). Thank you for playing this so beautifully!

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  5 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks! I'm glad the piece is still appreciated after all these years. 👍

  • @GeorgeMeszaros
    @GeorgeMeszaros Год назад +3

    thank you , great job

  • @jaredmoore657
    @jaredmoore657 Год назад +3

    Amazing dynamic!!!!

  • @joejoejoejoejoejoe4391
    @joejoejoejoejoejoe4391 3 года назад +5

    I first listened to a few seconds of someone else having a go, didn't like it, tried this one, listened all the way through, thinking THIS is how it should be played. Thank you.
    I think I'll have a second listen now.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  3 года назад +1

      You're too kind! Thanks for giving it another listen. :)

  • @robertgainer2783
    @robertgainer2783 Год назад +2

    This sets the standard for this piece on the RUclips. 👏 👏 👏

  • @JacquelineTHarty-kf1vj
    @JacquelineTHarty-kf1vj 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is just such a beautiful beautiful song and you do it justice. Many thanks. Many thanks.

  • @jaytsecan
    @jaytsecan Год назад +4

    Beautiful! I could listen to this all day. Thank you for sharing.

  • @rebeccahooper7968
    @rebeccahooper7968 5 лет назад +4

    it is one of the most enjoyable pieces of music coming from The Deer Hunter ......................

  • @BawlmuhrBoy
    @BawlmuhrBoy 3 года назад +6

    Alan, absolutely flawless performance with perfect tempo and dynamics. The lovely lady at the end would be very touched. Thank you for sharing this beautiful rendition.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  3 года назад +1

      I'm very glad that you liked it. Thank you for your kind words.

  • @larrysteimle2004
    @larrysteimle2004 Год назад +1

    Add me to the list who find this inspiring, relaxing, therapeutic. Thank you.

  • @andydavies8763
    @andydavies8763 5 лет назад +16

    Beautiful playing. My favourite piano performance of this piece by far. The dynamics and feeling are spot on for me, and evoke the same emotions as listening to John Williams playing it on classical guitar. Thank you for sharing :-)

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Andy! I'm not sure I could've asked for a better compliment than that! I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

    • @alisonmarshall2001
      @alisonmarshall2001 Год назад

      I
      T th
      Oh v l

    • @jackx4311
      @jackx4311 Год назад +2

      @andydavies8763 - I couldn't agree more; this rendition of such a beautiful piece is balm to the soul. Thank you, AFM.

  • @mariarosariobuban9546
    @mariarosariobuban9546 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautifully played. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words. :)

  • @joeflanagan354
    @joeflanagan354 6 лет назад +4

    Just beautiful to listen to and a big thank you.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  6 лет назад +1

      So glad you like it. Thanks for your lovely comment! 🙂

  • @conradinhawaii7856
    @conradinhawaii7856 6 лет назад +6

    Very, Very nice. Spot on. The tempo, your arrangement, and the emotion you have put into playing it. I've listened to your performance of it several times, and it's just lovely every time. Thanks, and Aloha nui...

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much! Really glad you like it. Wonderful to see some love from Hawaii!

    • @conradinhawaii7856
      @conradinhawaii7856 6 лет назад +2

      Alan Fowler Music :
      You're very welcome, Alan. Your music reaches far and wide! We have a wonderful musical culture here in Hawai'i nei... a great symphony, opera company, concert hall, jazz and blues musicians and clubs, local "Hawai'ian slack key" musicians and singers, of course, and much more.
      I have loved Stanley Meyers' "Cavatina" since I first heard it decades ago, played by John Williams on guitar, of course. As an amateur pianist, I have learned it pretty well that way, but now I have started to learn your arrangement. Just beautiful.
      I'm glad that I was at home, rather than in a public place, the first time I watched your video, because the tribute to your Mom and her lovely photo brought tears to my eyes. My own mother was a classically-trained concert pianist and nightclub pianist and singer, and she was my piano teacher. Long gone, now. Memories... 💖🌹

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  6 лет назад +1

      This is such a touching message. Thank you. It's great to hear of the musical culture over there, and perhaps I'll have the chance to experience it first hand one day! If you find the time to share any recordings of your piano playing, I'd love to hear it. Best Wishes, Alan

  • @TheZeplinfan
    @TheZeplinfan Год назад +2

    love it

  • @obviousrichy7632
    @obviousrichy7632 5 лет назад +3

    Beautifully played

  • @ingridcarmonarodriguez1273
    @ingridcarmonarodriguez1273 3 года назад +3

    Maravilloso!!!

  • @AcademicIsraeli
    @AcademicIsraeli Месяц назад

    Beautiful!

  • @yanezvictor
    @yanezvictor 5 лет назад +2

    Great! no words. Thanks

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you Victor! I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it. :)

  • @eduardoselaznog2333
    @eduardoselaznog2333 2 года назад +3

    Such a beautiful version. I love your playing. I hope you could put a link on how to get the sheet music. Thank you.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much! I used the Cecil Bolton arrangement. It should be available at most online sheet music stores.

  • @angalafan
    @angalafan 6 лет назад +3

    Beautiful interpretation. I appreciate the reserve of your playing rendering very well the melancholic atmosphere of this piece. Moving sweetness of the right hand after 1'38" ! Thank you very much.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  6 лет назад

      Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it. Feel free to let me know if you have any requests.

  • @Skyman7500
    @Skyman7500 5 лет назад +3

    Perfectly played!

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Skyman! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

  • @Skyman7500
    @Skyman7500 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent!

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks again, Skyman!

  • @brandnew5678
    @brandnew5678 7 лет назад +2

    Very good. This piece makes me think of life and death.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  7 лет назад +1

      Thanks! It's such an emotive piece. Please subscribe to my channel for future piano arrangements. Many more coming this Summer!

  • @Archer335
    @Archer335 3 года назад +2

    Nicely done.

  • @ljs5025
    @ljs5025 3 года назад +1

    Good 👍😍

  • @nittmo40
    @nittmo40 4 года назад +4

    This is THE best version of the song that I ever. No doubt.
    Do you have any more music posted? I want to listen to whatever you have. I really need some good music; going through an extremely difficult time.
    Thank you.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for this heartwarming comment! There are lots of music videos on my channel that you can listen to. The styles are rather varied, but I hope they help to give you some sense of peace. The more emotive pieces are Band of Brothers, Aerith's Theme, To Zanarkand, and the covers from Shenmue. I wish you all the best!

  • @NoobFriendlyZone
    @NoobFriendlyZone 6 лет назад +2

    I love your channel!

  • @carmenabellan9830
    @carmenabellan9830 3 года назад +1

    Qué belleza por favor

  • @antek916
    @antek916 3 года назад +4

    Great song !
    Is there opportunity to get sheet music ?

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  3 года назад +4

      Yes, you can buy it online by searching for 'Cavatina adapted for piano by Cecil Bolton'. I hope you enjoy learning it! :)

  • @ginawright4447
    @ginawright4447 7 лет назад +2

    Outstanding! Can you do the theme to Call the Midwife?

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  7 лет назад +2

      Cheers Gina! Will see if I can get it done this week.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  7 лет назад +2

      It's done. :)

  • @lourdestalaveravaldivia9748
    @lourdestalaveravaldivia9748 4 года назад +2

    😍♥️

  • @ewhyte8059
    @ewhyte8059 4 года назад +4

    Absolutely no disrespect as it is beautifully played but I would like to hear you render this at a slower tempo as on piano the sentiment is more fully appreciated and received at a gentler cadence.Thank you🙏🏽

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for your comment. No disrespect taken at all. You have a point regarding the tempo. It certainly wouldn't harm the piece for it to be performed a little slower. :)

    • @ewhyte8059
      @ewhyte8059 4 года назад +1

      Alan Fowler Music 👀🙂

    • @jackx4311
      @jackx4311 Год назад +1

      @ewhyte8059 - in my opinion, the tempo as played here is perfect, as is the entire interpretation from start to finish.

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  Год назад

      Thank you for the lovely comments. Very much appreciated!

  • @townnet
    @townnet 5 лет назад +2

    Piano model?

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  5 лет назад +1

      Yamaha YDP-131. She's an oldie. The sounds in the video are from virtual instrument software though. I use PianoTeq.

  • @Gary223i
    @Gary223i 5 лет назад +1

    Where can I buy this?

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  5 лет назад

      Cheers for listening, Gary. As yet, this can't be purchased as I don't have the mechanical license to make it available outside of RUclips (you may be able to download it from here using an mp3 downloader). If this changes in future, I can let you know. My BandCamp page is likely the place that it would appear if so. It's here: alanfowler.bandcamp.com/releases. So far it only has the Phantasy Star Piano Collections available, but I will be adding to this throughout the year!

  • @ksportz66
    @ksportz66 6 лет назад +2

    played with genuine feeling . perfect tempo. i dont want to judge but i guess you play by ear as the score is not Cavatina...

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  6 лет назад

      Thanks so much! Sometimes I do play by ear but in this instance, the score that I played from was the Cecil Bolton piano arrangement.

    • @rebeccahooper7968
      @rebeccahooper7968 5 лет назад +1

      excuse me what world you living in ....

  • @TheSkyline5467
    @TheSkyline5467 3 года назад +1

    Who else is here from Savagegeese !?!?

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  3 года назад

      Has savagegeese been sending people to my channel again? XD

    • @TheSkyline5467
      @TheSkyline5467 3 года назад +1

      @@AFMusique can you clue me into what song that outro is from? Freaking love it

    • @AFMusique
      @AFMusique  3 года назад

      @@TheSkyline5467 I'm pretty sure it's the shop theme from my Phantasy Star piano arrangements. You can find the playlist on my channel. :)

  • @tmt_tr
    @tmt_tr Год назад

    Lies