I am disabled, and also very ill, but due to a compromised immune system, my doctor does not want me to go to a hospital. You cannot imagine how much joy you have given me in a very difficult time. Thank you so very much.
I want to never take for granted the ability to enjoy the craft of a truly great musician like Drew because I can access it with the tap of a screen. Long ago, performances of this quality would likely have not have been available to one like me. Calming, inspiring. Many thanks!
I can't even put into words the amount of time, patience, practice and skill it takes to play something as intricate as that piece is...and then to play it all from memory. Mindblowing.
+David C. Theiss thank you! I really appreciate the support. I’ve been playing this piece on and off since university (a long time ago). This is definitely one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever had to memorize. Thanks for watching!
Rick Graham I am seriously anticipating for you to lead the way with classical performances on the electric guitar. I reckon tele is a good starting point, or perhaps a chambered kiesel. If anyone can do it it's you.
The precision of a well trained classical player is almost as beautiful as the music itself. I am forever in awe at the determined work ethic required to play like this.
Michael Jamieson . In both of these pieces you see the unique symbiotic relationship between musician, instrument and material as Drew detaches himself from his dimensional world and enters another realm where he channels Bach from the grave directly to our ears. It is a magical performance.
This is just incredibly beautiful and precise. I've played guitar for 55 years and never approached this level of technique. There is no better way to hear much of Bach's music than nylon strings and ten fingers dancing all over them. Thankyou Drew for your dedication to this instrument.
This is truly a superb performance. The Bach fugues are not easy to bring together at this level. So much perfection in your playing Drew. I think Bach would have big smile on listening to this.
Holy Hannah My dear brother Drew. Julian Bream is in musical heaven, probably wondering why he didn't record on an 8 string. It's lovely, it's beautiful, and you play deeply beautifully, and it helps make the world a better place than how we found it. Which was Bach's whole point. How many subjects and Ideas come together to create truth, beauty, and meaning, to help make existence worthwhile. Thanks for your gifts and sharing them with us. Ronnie
Indeed ! Of course, Drew is maybe the best classical guitar player, but, in addition, the sound of his guitar is the most beautiful never heard. He is very good with Michael Kolk
I fell in love with the classical guitar when I would listen to buskers in San Francisco as a young teen. My mother got a guitarist to give me private lessons, but with an old acoustic guitar, it was very difficult. Even though I never learned to play well, at 63, I still love to listen to those who have mastered it.
My wife is a really incredible guitarist and can memorize pieces on the instrument very quickly... So once, when we were teens, I had had a particularly bad day and couldn't sleep that night. So, knowing how much I love classical music, she learned this piece and sat next to my bed playing it all night until I fell asleep. I can't listen to it without getting a little teary-eyed now.
Shame on you guys! Tom has opened his heart and shared a loving story about his wife and all you can say is "OK Boomer". Thank you Tom for a beautiful story.
@@CookieMasterRBLX Hi, I am a professional sleep identifier and I can confirm he is indeed asleep. Truly remarkable that he did this while sleeping. Great work, Drew.
Drew's ability to emphasize the fugue's motif from beginning to end, to articulate the voicing, keeping each voice distinct while maintaining perfect tone and technique both amazes and inspires me. José Tomás, who made the 8-string guitar a concert instrument, would be blown away by Drew's talent. I heard him play this same Adagio and Fugue decades ago in Alicante.
As an average hobbie guitarist I deeply admire an incredible excellence of a performance like this. The adoration goes to both, Genius composer and great interpret alike
That 8-string guitar is like an extension of his own body...perfectly executed. A perfect balance of technique & emotion, his intonation and timbre is flawless. 302 tone-deaf haters.
Wow! An amazing performance - somehow the extra bass strings give the piece even more dimension. Wonderful interpretation and so cool to hear Bach played on an 8-string guitar.
An ASTONISHING performance! Clapping! Made my cry. You really pulled off an entire large Bach fugue on a GUITAR and did it with exquisite musicality and panache. I love you man. Wow.
I m from Russia. I m watching this video many times. It s amazing! I began to play guitar 15 years ago, but I m cant imagine HOW? This is high level! Thank you very much! I will see all your video and will enjoy your magic performance!
I can barely play a basic composition on guitar for two minutes without making a mistake. Here, Drew is playing a very complex composition for almost 12 minutes without a single error - and it's played very passionately. Wow! I'm very impressed. Great job.
After listening to this I am unsure if I should resume my guitar studies or simply retire. MANY thanks for sharing. It is grand to know what the music I am struggling with is supposed to be.
Nice to see another musician who actually understands Bach with their heart rather than head. I don't find too many musicians who get to the depth of Bach as you do in this performance. Great work.
I've seen this videos over a hundred times over the years, and yet, every time I come back I'm blown away all over again! Drew, my goodness, your talent is immense.
The great things about the music of Bach is that it can be transposed and interpreted by artists in so many ways and yet still retain its appeal to purists who appreciate his musical genius.
So beautiful and almost nobody watching. This video should have millions of hits and LIKES. When i see this, my guitar sits in the corner for a few days.
You are a magician Drew, everything you play is amazing. I also love your duos with Michael, you and he seem to be "as one" when playing together, almost like it is ONE person playing. Thank you for all you share with us here.
This is truly one of the most inspiring guitar performances, the way you have used this instrument, particularly in the fuga, is just crystalline. You, sir, are in a class of your own. I also just want to say that your performance with Michael Kolk of Bach's Dm concerto is one I return to over and over. Please keep it up!
Bach's music always draws pictures for me. If it comes to pick either Mozart or Bach, many people pick Mozart. I'd pick Bach. I never understood why he is well know, but at the same time does not get the same recognition as Mozart. Of course it is a matter of taste, but is one really able to dislike Bach? Just listen at the colors of his music. It has so much life in it. Bach speaks to me. He is my spirit animal! Sometimes it amazes me that this was written hundreds of years ago. Bach isn't just music. Sometimes I like to believe there is god in it. That's how amazing it sounds to me. Great performance, Mr. Henderson! You did Bach justice!
Sometimes....there might be a God behind Bach's music. Well question answered There is! (But every one who makes positive music gets that too from God) Without God there is no music, not art. No life. Silence in hell. Music in heaven . I know where I want to go. Even if might cost me everything.
Who forced you to pick Bach or Mozart?? No disrespect, but this way of thinking about art is a bit idiotic, it's not a competition and it's certainly not a question of who you pick - because that will change a thousand times during your life. Apropos there was a time in my life that I didn't like Bach that much. I understood his greatness in terms of compositional ability, but it didn't appeal to me aesthetically. I had to become 40 to appreciate what this is all about.
Good heavens! It takes true mastery of not only the piece, but the instrument, to be able to close your eyes and feel it. I've been trying to focus on that more lately in my own playing. This is beautiful in every way!
The thumbs down just means the idiot is not going to get anything like this recommend. His/her loss. It does nothing to the artist's rating which should be absolutely exceptional. Quality, purity and soul. Kudos!
After years and years of watching all types of amazing guitarists playing various genres on RUclips you kind of get desensitized and very hard to impress. But once in a blue moon you come across one of these videos that makes you go "god damn" again. Extremely clean playing. The definition of a smooth operator.
I am disabled, and also very ill, but due to a compromised immune system, my doctor does not want me to go to a hospital. You cannot imagine how much joy you have given me in a very difficult time. Thank you so very much.
The best of wishes to you.
wishes of luck and good healt to you, mate.
Wish you well....
Hello Nick ... Here is Francisco. Be strong, man.
Me also, same scenario really
My deaf son (with coclear implant) loves this performance. Thank you!
I want to never take for granted the ability to enjoy the craft of a truly great musician like Drew because I can access it with the tap of a screen. Long ago, performances of this quality would likely have not have been available to one like me. Calming, inspiring. Many thanks!
Bach transcribes so well to nylon string guitar...this man is amazing.
I can't even put into words the amount of time, patience, practice and skill it takes to play something as intricate as that piece is...and then to play it all from memory. Mindblowing.
+David C. Theiss thank you! I really appreciate the support. I’ve been playing this piece on and off since university (a long time ago). This is definitely one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever had to memorize. Thanks for watching!
Drew Henderson Thank you Drew for such a wonderful experience!! You have gained another faithful follower! Cheers! Kevin.
Drew Henderson : Wonderful performance!
Do you only play on 8 string or do you alternate with a 6 string?
Am i wrong or wouldnt it be harder to play it from reading with out all the muscle memory of playing it without reading
I agree with you, Kenbo Jones. You really have to be a master musician to play such a difficult piece lake that.
ONE OF THE MOST MUSICAL , CULTURED & CLEANEST GUITAR PERFORMERS OF TODAY !
What a wonderful performance. Inspiring.
I was gonna tag you in this! hahaha!
I LOVE YOU RICK
Thanks Rick! I checked out your channel, really really amazing!
The master hath spoken.
Rick Graham I am seriously anticipating for you to lead the way with classical performances on the electric guitar. I reckon tele is a good starting point, or perhaps a chambered kiesel. If anyone can do it it's you.
Requires repeated listening to fully appreciate the depth of this performance.... humbling beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful work-the playing, the sound, the camera angles. You let Bach do the talking, and that takes mastery.
The precision of a well trained classical player is almost as beautiful as the music itself. I am forever in awe at the determined work ethic required to play like this.
Michael Jamieson . In both of these pieces you see the unique symbiotic relationship between musician, instrument and material as Drew detaches himself from his dimensional world and enters another realm where he channels Bach from the grave directly to our ears. It is a magical performance.
The fugue is like the flow of water in a river. You carry the spirit of Bach inside of you. It is very important to play Bach's music.
the name matters...😊
@@sparky6Bach is a state of mind.
@@enricomadrigal9168 bach means brook in German...
This is just incredibly beautiful and precise. I've played guitar for 55 years and never approached this level of technique. There is no better way to hear much of Bach's music than nylon strings and ten fingers dancing all over them. Thankyou Drew for your dedication to this instrument.
This is truly a superb performance. The Bach fugues are not easy to bring together at this level. So much perfection in your playing Drew. I think Bach would have big smile on listening to this.
Holy Hannah My dear brother Drew.
Julian Bream is in musical heaven, probably wondering why he didn't record on an 8 string.
It's lovely, it's beautiful, and you play deeply beautifully, and it helps make the world a better place than how we found it. Which was Bach's whole point.
How many subjects and Ideas come together to create truth, beauty, and meaning, to help make existence worthwhile.
Thanks for your gifts and sharing them with us.
Ronnie
Very nice sound of 8 string guitar.
The performance is wonderfull.
Thank you so much.
Indeed ! Of course, Drew is maybe the best classical guitar player, but, in addition, the sound of his guitar is the most beautiful never heard. He is very good with Michael Kolk
I fell in love with the classical guitar when I would listen to buskers in San Francisco as a young teen. My mother got a guitarist to give me private lessons, but with an old acoustic guitar, it was very difficult. Even though I never learned to play well, at 63, I still love to listen to those who have mastered it.
My wife is a really incredible guitarist and can memorize pieces on the
instrument very quickly... So once, when we were teens, I had had a
particularly bad day and couldn't sleep that night. So, knowing how much
I love classical music, she learned this piece and sat next to my bed
playing it all night until I fell asleep. I can't listen to it without
getting a little teary-eyed now.
thats cute
Ok boomer
Wow. That's nice.
Ok boomer
Shame on you guys! Tom has opened his heart and shared a loving story about his wife and all you can say is "OK Boomer". Thank you Tom for a beautiful story.
ありがとうございます！
And to think he did that in his sleep
haha
He’s not asleep he’s closing his eyes ur an I d dot
@@CookieMasterRBLX No, he's definitely asleep. I even heard a snore at one point
@@CookieMasterRBLX Hi, I am a professional sleep identifier and I can confirm he is indeed asleep. Truly remarkable that he did this while sleeping. Great work, Drew.
@@CookieMasterRBLX if you look close hes actually playing this while dead
Drew's ability to emphasize the fugue's motif from beginning to end, to articulate the voicing, keeping each voice distinct while maintaining perfect tone and technique both amazes and inspires me. José Tomás, who made the 8-string guitar a concert instrument, would be blown away by Drew's talent. I heard him play this same Adagio and Fugue decades ago in Alicante.
Absolutely beautifully preformed..🎶🙏🎶
Or even “performed”.
As an average hobbie guitarist I deeply admire an incredible excellence of a performance like this. The adoration goes to both, Genius composer and great interpret alike
That 8-string guitar is like an extension of his own body...perfectly executed. A perfect balance of technique & emotion, his intonation and timbre is flawless. 302 tone-deaf haters.
5:29 wow that bass string I love it! Excellent performance thank you Drew!
That was excellent. The people who gave it a thumbs down are truly joyless individuals.
Thanks!
Thank you Hani! Your generosity is much appreciated!
Mr. Hendersen, you do both the guitar and JS Bach justice. Thank you for sharing your talent. Bravo!!!!!
Gorgeous! Flawless performance, soulful interpretation, wonderful setting, beautiful instrument.
I Liked your comment! Greetings from musical Italy
@@mariangelacroci881 Ed i miei saluti dalla città musicale di Boston!
Italiana dalla città della Scala, Milano... Musicalmente grazie!
Fantastic! Bach is a Master, but Henderson is more than up to the task!
Wow! An amazing performance - somehow the extra bass strings give the piece even more dimension. Wonderful interpretation and so cool to hear Bach played on an 8-string guitar.
The artist gives the music all the tenderness and passion it deserves and of course Bach deserves a lot.
Love listening to Bach on the classical guitar, and the 8-string guitar is a nice touch
Haunting beautiful tone.The fugue was awesome.
I would kill for an 8 string classical guitar. Essentially a piano in guitar form. Absolutely beautiful playing btw.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the positivity 😊
A very majestic performance that suits this composition of Bach ...
The Adagio is absolutely wonderful.
Thank you! I love slow Bach.
@@DrewHendersonGuitar Me to and especially when you are playing
An ASTONISHING performance! Clapping! Made my cry. You really pulled off an entire large Bach fugue on a GUITAR and did it with exquisite musicality and panache. I love you man. Wow.
I m from Russia. I m watching this video many times. It s amazing! I began to play guitar 15 years ago, but I m cant imagine HOW? This is high level! Thank you very much! I will see all your video and will enjoy your magic performance!
Total perfection comes as standard!
Fabulous!!👏👏👏👏👏
I can barely play a basic composition on guitar for two minutes without making a mistake. Here, Drew is playing a very complex composition for almost 12 minutes without a single error - and it's played very passionately. Wow! I'm very impressed. Great job.
After listening to this I am unsure if I should resume my guitar studies or simply retire. MANY thanks for sharing. It is grand to know what the music I am struggling with is supposed to be.
Never give up. It’s within us all!
Nice to see another musician who actually understands Bach with their heart rather than head. I don't find too many musicians who get to the depth of Bach as you do in this performance. Great work.
Браво!!!! Спасибо
Who would give this a thumbs down? Wonderful playing!
I get lost in music like this, especially when the performance focuses on bringing out the best from the score. Bravo.
leaves me speechless and in tears! so wonderful !!!!
Oh Man this is divine what you play, and all by heart, Bech, amazing colours amazing tones, simplicity, beauty, color, would listen and liten.
Wow the 8 strings sound so different... great playing
This is the perfect control, coordination and relaxation of mind and body in action that I am envy so much about. Great arrangement and performance !
Incredible! I've honestly never heard that fugue sound so good. Thanks for sharing this .
Completely lost for words. Amazingly accurate and beautiful.
Absolutely stunning performance and arrangement. Thank you Drew!
Che suono pulito, preciso, sicuro...... Si! Mi piace! Bravo Maestro!
I've seen this videos over a hundred times over the years, and yet, every time I come back I'm blown away all over again! Drew, my goodness, your talent is immense.
not a note out of place, incredible.
The mastery of Bach on display.
Beautiful performance. Full of virtuosity and talent. Thank you very much.
Wow, that guitar has a beautiful tone. It almost sounds like a piano.
"The piano is a beast that screams when you touch its teeth.", Andres Segovia
what makes you think that comparing the sound of the guitar with a piano makes any sense at all??
@@datdang9113 I asked the same question. Two totally distinct sounds, even to the untrained ear. Both gorgeous in their own glory, though.
@@rabokarabekian409 Thank you for this. The sentence was in my heart but never uttered.
@@forbidinjustice You have a trained ear? Ha.
Wow! The guitar sounds great, very big soulful sound.
The great things about the music of Bach is that it can be transposed and interpreted by artists in so many ways and yet still retain its appeal to purists who appreciate his musical genius.
This is absolutely divine.
Extraordinary! Your performance is the envy of most violinists!
So beautiful and almost nobody watching. This video should have millions of hits and LIKES. When i see this, my guitar sits in the corner for a few days.
Great playing, fantastic interpretation!
Simply, a giant artist.
You make me cry every time I hear this perfect in every way i feel bad for jhon wlliams bream and Segovia cause you got them whooped 😊
This guitar sounds exceptionally well. Great playing.
Beautiful ! Congratulations too, towards the luthier.
Dude is an amazing guitarist.
On reste sans voix devant tant d'éloquence musicale, tant de virtuosité!
You are a magician Drew, everything you play is amazing. I also love your duos with Michael, you and he seem to be "as one" when playing together, almost like it is ONE person playing.
Thank you for all you share with us here.
Bravo, bravo!! Da una italiana che ha sentito la sua bella interpretaziine
This is truly one of the most inspiring guitar performances, the way you have used this instrument, particularly in the fuga, is just crystalline. You, sir, are in a class of your own. I also just want to say that your performance with Michael Kolk of Bach's Dm concerto is one I return to over and over. Please keep it up!
You are without a doubt, the best guitarist I have ever seen or heard.
Bach's music always draws pictures for me.
If it comes to pick either Mozart or Bach, many people pick Mozart. I'd pick Bach. I never understood why he is well know, but at the same time does not get the same recognition as Mozart. Of course it is a matter of taste, but is one really able to dislike Bach? Just listen at the colors of his music. It has so much life in it. Bach speaks to me. He is my spirit animal! Sometimes it amazes me that this was written hundreds of years ago. Bach isn't just music. Sometimes I like to believe there is god in it. That's how amazing it sounds to me. Great performance, Mr. Henderson! You did Bach justice!
Sometimes....there might be a God behind Bach's music. Well question answered
There is! (But every one who makes positive music gets that too from God) Without God there is no music, not art. No life. Silence in hell. Music in heaven . I know where I want to go. Even if might cost me everything.
@@predicationst405cp Your words are TRUE and profound my friend! God Bless you :)
Sometimes Bach just wants to shred as well, like any 80's heavy metal lead guitarist.
Who forced you to pick Bach or Mozart?? No disrespect, but this way of thinking about art is a bit idiotic, it's not a competition and it's certainly not a question of who you pick - because that will change a thousand times during your life.
Apropos there was a time in my life that I didn't like Bach that much. I understood his greatness in terms of compositional ability, but it didn't appeal to me aesthetically. I had to become 40 to appreciate what this is all about.
Very talented professional,on an 8 string lute! Magnifico classical!
Absolutely exquisite! What beautiful expressive playing. I hope there will be much for us to listen to.
This guy is a magic machine! He plays so good. And I mean: SO GOOD! Thank you.
Standing ovation, bravo, bravo, bravo.
Good heavens! It takes true mastery of not only the piece, but the instrument, to be able to close your eyes and feel it. I've been trying to focus on that more lately in my own playing. This is beautiful in every way!
Absolutely beautiful tone, space, time, composition. As nearly flawless as humanly possible. Great Music, Great musician.
This performance is soul-drenching!
Spellbinding. I needed this today. Thank you.
Brilliant! Great sound, phrasing, sonority, certainly moved me!
The best. Period. The Fuga is one of my favs and this is flawless. How anyone could give a thumbs-down is beyond me.
The thumbs down just means the idiot is not going to get anything like this recommend. His/her loss. It does nothing to the artist's rating which should be absolutely exceptional. Quality, purity and soul. Kudos!
Most beautiful performance. The ressonance is phenonminal! Bravo!!!
This guitar's sound is perfectly enhanced by the room's accoustics. Simply magnificent!
Amazing performance, every note was so clean and the emotion is just unreal.
Absolutely impressive! Tone, phrasing, fluency...everything. Wonderful playing!
After years and years of watching all types of amazing guitarists playing various genres on RUclips you kind of get desensitized and very hard to impress. But once in a blue moon you come across one of these videos that makes you go "god damn" again. Extremely clean playing. The definition of a smooth operator.
I only discovered you yesterday and am blown away by the sound you make. Glorious! Thank you Drew.
Exceptional, you and Fabio Lima are my two guitar heroes from the new generation.
Wow, thank you so much! The kindness and enthusiasm of people such as yourself drive me to make more videos. Thanks for the support.
I'm in awe, the command, the phrasing, its just on another level entirely; I'm so humbled by your performance. Thank you.
I always think playing fugue on a guitar is extremely difficult as your left hand must be very flexible,quick and accurate.You absolutely nailed it👍
Adágio 0:00
Fuga 4:22
Поринув у щось світле та прекрасне.
Дякую за чари, пане музикант.
Wonderful performance!
This is crystal sound, divine music and supreme performance! What else :)?
Too bad I can't like this video multiple times. Awesome stuff, Drew!!
haha thanks buddy. I need to try that new guitar of yours!
For sure man! Next time I see I will have it with me.
It would be great if you two did a duet.
Tariq, one time also counts! Your performance at Bach is also excellent
Enchating performance! One more reason for me to go on watching your vídeos with ny Reyes closes, always! Thank you so very, Maestro! Congrats!
Your fugue is a real treat to listen to! Bravo