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Nice interview, Brandon & Jason! Especially loved hearing the buff stop on the Bach A minor. Hope to play music with you both again soon -- and Jason I'm ready to help with harpsichord transportation anytime 😊
Love this!!! I'm a harpsichordist myself (with my own channel about early music) and it's so great to see a beautifully done video that gives accurate information about the harpsichord--there aren't very many such videos on RUclips currently! Thank you for all that you do for the early music world through your videos!
I worked support for the International Organ Festival many years ago (basically moving instruments and gack around the city for performances) and had to move a harpsichord. It was a reproduction of a 17th century instrument that the owners were very concerned about. After a week of moving heavy ass organs and pianos in and out of trucks it was a wonder to discover how light a harpsichord actually is. If it wasn't for its size, I could have easily carried it myself.
Organs have metal pipes. Pianos have a cast iron frame. Harpsichords are entirely made of wood, save the strings and ivory keys. Saves a lot of weight.
@@judahbgameshd4849 if he didn't write it I would be reading your comment RN.i needed to understand why it's so light. As a certified professional amateur bodybuilder.
My favorite instrument!!!! I am looking forward to this video happening in... [checks time] 13 hours! I hope that there will be some mention or demonstration of the buff stop... I'm sure that you would love the buff stop. EDIT: Ok, I am ALIVE with joy! What a wonderful video! For those that were curious, Mr. Moy's introduction of the buff stop is at about 14:00. I also was happy to see the discussion about temperaments and especially that shout-out to the archicembalo. The harpsichord has been around for around 623 years, and it's still going very strong! Thank you for the video, Brandon Acker and Jason Moy!
Thank you Brandon. Musicians like you revive early music and ensure instruments such as the lute and harpsichord remain relevant, as it should be. Thank you sir!
My favourite classical guitarist checking out my least favourite keyboard instrument. This post made by a piano tuner who has helped assemble a harpsichord
@@agnidas5816 But you can hear the difference between digital and acoustic piano, blind testing has been done on RoomieOfficials channel with Marcus Veltri, Daniel Thrasher and Joe Jenkins. If you just don't like the digital sound (or like the acoustic better) that is not an option
@@bela5976 the tech is getting closer though. There's now digital pianos that have piano soundboards with speakers attached to them that create an emulation of the projection of an acoustic piano. I do not think It's fair to say the digital piano will ever truly replace acoustic instruments, but It's becoming a more and more viable option
I'm so happy that Brandon talks about these types of instruments. I've always been fascinated by the instruments used during the barbeque period and before and the same goes for the music so being able to get an introduction on them is amazing! Thank you Brandon!😄
Beautiful job, guys. Amazing that you could cover so much material succinctly, yet clearly and accurately, in such a short time. Video editing is top-notch as well.
Absolutely perfect Mr. Moy! (So vivid that I feel a corset in my ribs) The end startled me and made me smile! Three lovable musicians, thank you, Brandon!
@@Robobagpiper Yes, Rob lives in Scotland. However, with modern electronic methodology (Skype or Zoom) the distance might not be a deal breaker in either case.
I've always loved the sound of this instrument but had never realized how complex they can be. I was in awe as Jason took us through the 'bells and whistles'.
Jason Moy is AMAZING. So great to hear him again! Thanks for doing these Introducing videos. (Craig's home and instrument-and there he is! Delightful surprise ending.) Sounds like Jason is becoming a one-man continuo group. [JASON'S SOCKS. There, I mentioned them.] Just amazing how early the roots go historically from this instrument. By the way, I really appreciated the excellent camera work, and the editing. I taught at a school that had a harpsichord made by Willard Martin (based on a French double), and it was tuned to mean-tone temperament. Playing that really took me by surprise, especially when I tried Bach's WTC F minor prelude. Crunch! Speaking of continuo, would you be willing to go one step farther, temporarily leaving the "pluckies" and looking at the portative organ? Also I hope you will introduce us to the early harps. Thank you for all of this, Brandon.
Brandon Acker and rob scallon have done so much in terms of musical instrument education. I’ve learned about so many cool instruments from these videos
Very cool! Thank you for sharing. That answered many of the questions I have had for years about the harpsichord. Maybe when all this pandemic stuff is over I can road trip down for a live performance. Thank you again for sharing your friends and your expertise.
I know we all figured out the Brandon is a Vampire; but who's to say that Mr. Moy isn't one also? I have no doubts that this wonderful man was around when the harpsichord was invented.
I hope so too! They're definitely not common, but I love them. Here is an informal recording I made a couple years ago of some Bach played on an exquisite 'upright lute-harpsichord': ruclips.net/video/dKPRHeOqKvY/видео.html
Thanks! I love examining the evolutionary aspects of musical instruments. Years ago, I would listen to D. Scarlotti's harpsichord compositions. BTW random trivia, D. Scarlotti, J. S. Bach, and Handel were all born on the same year... 1685.
Old-fashioned temperaments seem like an interesting avenue for electronic music to explore, since a computer could be told to play any arbitrary pitch and thus could easily accommodate subtle differences between an equivalent sharp and flat note, or warp the entire temperament in real time to modulate keys.
Such a beautiful sounding instrument! Great video! Also, I chuckled when I saw that you guys were both wearing masks indoors even though it's just the two of you in a room. It's sad just how paranoid we've all been made to feel. Still, very enjoyable video!
I always found harpsichord or pianos just another way to play a string instrument like a guitar just a little bit faster and more versital but with the disadvantage of less control over the string itself, while you can do techniques on a guitar you can't do with a keyboard, you can play faster, more precise and more sounds with keyboard instruments. Its also pretty interesting that a lot of piano players love the guitar because at the end of the day, this two instruments are pretty similiar.
I would highly suggest you go look around youtube for Shovel Knight music, arranged for harpsichord. There is a harpsichordist that does just that: plays videogame music on their 1-manual harpsichord! While I wouldn't strictly call the sound of Shovel Knight "8-bit", the soundtrack is chiptune, and it translates wonderfully to the harpsichord!
Your appreciation for the 'doubled' registers of your harpsicord will find the the double registers of the outside rows of the triple strung harp familiar. Regarding Brandon, with a 'fret board' background, the similar isomorphic handshape concept of the whole tone cross strung harp might be easiest with his background.
If you wish to see a skilled performance of the whole tone cross strung (6/6) view: "Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz Hachas" on Saitenwurstchen's channel. For a more "conventional" chromatic cross strung (5/7) see one of the remaining virtuosos, Paola Chatelle's channel video, "J.S. Bach Gigue B flat," for an excellent example. I won't get into the politics nor technique, except to say many classically trained pedal and lever harpists find these instrument impossible to play comfortably and reject them as it is a cultural tradition to do so. My dabbling with them came out of an attempt to regain a measure of coordination I had lost. I found them helpful as well as engrossing to play.
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Many thanks to the amazing Brandon Acker for inviting me to be part of such a fun project!
You rock, Jason!
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@@brandonacker Thanks both of you, very informative and entertaining.
Thank you
Nice interview, Brandon & Jason! Especially loved hearing the buff stop on the Bach A minor. Hope to play music with you both again soon -- and Jason I'm ready to help with harpsichord transportation anytime 😊
love your socks btw
Yeah harpsichord is fun and stuff but this dude's socks really steal the show. Does he have his face on them? Legend!
YES
It would appear that his face is on his socks. He needs a matching jacket or shirt now.
is nobody gonna mention jason's socks?? adorable
Or Brandon's socks 🧦
... or Jason's music?🎵
Everyone has already
Love this!!! I'm a harpsichordist myself (with my own channel about early music) and it's so great to see a beautifully done video that gives accurate information about the harpsichord--there aren't very many such videos on RUclips currently! Thank you for all that you do for the early music world through your videos!
I worked support for the International Organ Festival many years ago (basically moving instruments and gack around the city for performances) and had to move a harpsichord.
It was a reproduction of a 17th century instrument that the owners were very concerned about. After a week of moving heavy ass organs and pianos in and out of trucks it was a wonder to discover how light a harpsichord actually is. If it wasn't for its size, I could have easily carried it myself.
Organs have metal pipes. Pianos have a cast iron frame.
Harpsichords are entirely made of wood, save the strings and ivory keys. Saves a lot of weight.
@@nextlifeonearth you beat my too it XD
@@judahbgameshd4849 if he didn't write it I would be reading your comment RN.i needed to understand why it's so light. As a certified professional amateur bodybuilder.
I’m glad to see you venturing into the other ranges of early instruments. I have no doubt that you will pluck this.
My favorite instrument!!!! I am looking forward to this video happening in... [checks time] 13 hours! I hope that there will be some mention or demonstration of the buff stop... I'm sure that you would love the buff stop.
EDIT: Ok, I am ALIVE with joy! What a wonderful video! For those that were curious, Mr. Moy's introduction of the buff stop is at about 14:00. I also was happy to see the discussion about temperaments and especially that shout-out to the archicembalo. The harpsichord has been around for around 623 years, and it's still going very strong! Thank you for the video, Brandon Acker and Jason Moy!
Thank you Brandon. Musicians like you revive early music and ensure instruments such as the lute and harpsichord remain relevant, as it should be. Thank you sir!
Man, this is one of the coolest, most informative channels on RUclips. Thanks for the awesome content and chill vibes.
Mr. Moy is killing it with the socks haha :)
My favourite classical guitarist checking out my least favourite keyboard instrument.
This post made by a piano tuner who has helped assemble a harpsichord
Thats a coincidence - piano is my least favoured keyboard instrument and I am a harpsichord owner and technician who has worked on pianos. ;)
@@Tehinstrumentalist heh
Though in all fairness, my favourite keyboard is far from the piano (stupid over-complicated box of wood and glue)
@@oldgoat381 I mean, it is kinda like that from a technician. Tho as a player, I kinda like it
@@agnidas5816 But you can hear the difference between digital and acoustic piano, blind testing has been done on RoomieOfficials channel with Marcus Veltri, Daniel Thrasher and Joe Jenkins. If you just don't like the digital sound (or like the acoustic better) that is not an option
@@bela5976 the tech is getting closer though. There's now digital pianos that have piano soundboards with speakers attached to them that create an emulation of the projection of an acoustic piano. I do not think It's fair to say the digital piano will ever truly replace acoustic instruments, but It's becoming a more and more viable option
I'm so happy that Brandon talks about these types of instruments. I've always been fascinated by the instruments used during the barbeque period and before and the same goes for the music so being able to get an introduction on them is amazing! Thank you Brandon!😄
You mean baroque?
@@IslamBenfifi yes! Thank you! Auto correct not doing its thing 😄
The barbeque period is my favorite musical period. So much flavor in the music
@@reyk3381 yeah, exactly! A lot of interesting combinations of flavours xD
Beautiful job, guys. Amazing that you could cover so much material succinctly, yet clearly and accurately, in such a short time. Video editing is top-notch as well.
I was sat and thought "I wonder if the tube has a hapsichord doc?" and then this.. wow.. stunning. Thank you.
Absolutely perfect Mr. Moy! (So vivid that I feel a corset in my ribs) The end startled me and made me smile! Three lovable musicians, thank you, Brandon!
I saw Prof. Moy play at the DePaul music school a few years ago. He’s absolutely stunning! Great harpsichordist and organist.
Best "introducing" video yet! (Answered about 3 questions.🙂). I love the opening, panning the inside of the harpsichord strings. Beautiful.
Brandon, you need to do an episode on the 18th century wire-strung English Guittar!
Andy Rutherford would be an ideal candidate for that, except that he lives in New York.
@@Libertylute Yeah, good choice. The first person to come to mind for me was Rob MacKillop, but he's in Scotland I think.
@@Robobagpiper Yes, Rob lives in Scotland. However, with modern electronic methodology (Skype or Zoom) the distance might not be a deal breaker in either case.
@@Robobagpiper come to scotland bro I’ll bring you all the ale and women in my village
@@peterrowan9955 I've been, and though I would happily take your ale, the wife might have a problem with me taking the lassies.
Brandon I really have to ask
Do you know any clavichordists and would you do ever do a video on the other major pre-piano stringed keyboard?
First the Viola Da Gamba, now the Harpsichord, this is amazing, Brandon!!
Harpsichord is an amazing instrument. Can't wait to see the video.
Harpsichords are so lovely!
I've always loved the sound of this instrument but had never realized how complex they can be. I was in awe as Jason took us through the 'bells and whistles'.
Thanks for your kind words!
The harpsichord is one of my all-time favorite instruments 😍
Jason Moy is AMAZING. So great to hear him again! Thanks for doing these Introducing videos. (Craig's home and instrument-and there he is! Delightful surprise ending.) Sounds like Jason is becoming a one-man continuo group. [JASON'S SOCKS. There, I mentioned them.] Just amazing how early the roots go historically from this instrument. By the way, I really appreciated the excellent camera work, and the editing.
I taught at a school that had a harpsichord made by Willard Martin (based on a French double), and it was tuned to mean-tone temperament. Playing that really took me by surprise, especially when I tried Bach's WTC F minor prelude. Crunch!
Speaking of continuo, would you be willing to go one step farther, temporarily leaving the "pluckies" and looking at the portative organ? Also I hope you will introduce us to the early harps.
Thank you for all of this, Brandon.
Great conversation and wonderful information. Thank you both!
I love the sound of these.
In modern music they rarely get any use (tbh only found them used in punk) but I dig those old instruments so much
Where were they used in punk?
I love the sound of the harpsichord!
Brandon Acker and rob scallon have done so much in terms of musical instrument education. I’ve learned about so many cool instruments from these videos
Very cool! Thank you for sharing. That answered many of the questions I have had for years about the harpsichord. Maybe when all this pandemic stuff is over I can road trip down for a live performance. Thank you again for sharing your friends and your expertise.
We'll save you a front-row seat for you!
It sounds so beautiful
Hey Brandon! This was amazing! Would love to see you try out the Sarod, a pluck stringed instrument popular in North Indian classical music
All time favorite instrument - appreciation off the charts here.
just learned about this instrument, it’s mesmerizing
Thanks for classing up the joint, Brandon.
Love the sound of the harpsichord.
I love harpsichord music. I also love the harpsichord solo from the Brandenburg Concerto # 5
Played one in college. Did a recital of Scarletti Sonatas
Fascinating musical instrument
This harpsichord has a very beautiful sound
Such a beautiful instrument.
Very informative video. Now, I want a harpsichord. 🌹
I know we all figured out the Brandon is a Vampire; but who's to say that Mr. Moy isn't one also?
I have no doubts that this wonderful man was around when the harpsichord was invented.
that song just sounds so awesome on there,
it really brings out the character and timbre of the harpsicord
Best channel in the world!!
Amen to that!
One of my favourite sounds😊
When i found out you can play in temperments, I was amazed. I love microtonal music and I'm a huge nerd about that stuff. That's amazing!
That was glorious ... I learned so much about an instrument I always enjoy hearing. Thank you thank you!
Excellent interview! And nice touch at the very end :-)
I hope there is a chance to do an episode on the lute-harpsichord in the future.
I hope so too! They're definitely not common, but I love them. Here is an informal recording I made a couple years ago of some Bach played on an exquisite 'upright lute-harpsichord': ruclips.net/video/dKPRHeOqKvY/видео.html
Basso continuo sounds lovely on the harpsichord.
Thanks! I love examining the evolutionary aspects of musical instruments. Years ago, I would listen to D. Scarlotti's harpsichord compositions. BTW random trivia, D. Scarlotti, J. S. Bach, and Handel were all born on the same year... 1685.
I love harpsichords, and I would love to see an introducing about harps as well
Please, show us your audio and video stuff, I love the quality of your videos! Great harpsichord video.
was hoping to see Brandon try to play the harpsichord, but no big deal. Great video!
Fantastic episode! Just hearing knowledge with passion is enough to enjoy. I also feel like I’m in the movie Amadeus
This was so interesting and informative. And what a nice person is Jason Moy.
Fascinating!
Harpsichord is one of my favorite instruments. 😍
Loooool the ending with Greg killed me xD I was like "why is he playing so rubato, it sounds like a beginner ?"
Thank you! I learned a lot from this video. I did not know that it was plucked. I had always assumed that the mechanism worked like a piano.
That's a nice sounding harpsichord. And Mr. Moy plays really well.
Great segment I really enjoyed this one.....well I enjoy all if them honestly but this was awesone
Ahhhh! Thank you so much! 🤩🤩🤩
Beautiful. Thank you so much for posting. 🙏 🎶☺
I can still see Brandon's lovely smile through the mask
Brandon Acker and Early Music Sources collab when
YES YES YES!
YES PLEASE
Harphischord is the main reason i started studying piano....
26 minutes of pure perfection
When I saw the notif for this on god I experienced serotonin for the first time all year
They're lovely. I played one 35 years ago.
Great video as usual!! I really like sound of the harpsichord. Do you reckon you'll ever make an "introducing the balakaika" video
I think you two should put out a combine album. Thanks for a very interesting episode.
Thanks for the awesome video!
How have I watched numerous of your videos and haven't subscribed? Subscribed uwu
Cool. I saw this name on the Voice Set of the Keyboard, here, but I never saw one, like this. Thank you!
This was really interesting! Never thought of the piano as a percussion instrument.
beautiful thanks for sharing! bach sounds good on every instrument not many composers can pull that off.
19:50 “Harp Shaped Box” is my favorite Nirvana song.
Here already waiting!
Old-fashioned temperaments seem like an interesting avenue for electronic music to explore, since a computer could be told to play any arbitrary pitch and thus could easily accommodate subtle differences between an equivalent sharp and flat note, or warp the entire temperament in real time to modulate keys.
this is fascinating
Thanks for the awesome videos
Incredible feat of art + engineering.
Such a beautiful sounding instrument! Great video! Also, I chuckled when I saw that you guys were both wearing masks indoors even though it's just the two of you in a room. It's sad just how paranoid we've all been made to feel. Still, very enjoyable video!
Thanks Adam! Even with just two people indoors the CDC advices masks.
Absolutely beautiful!
Awesome job as usual.
Harischord are heavenly!!
I always found harpsichord or pianos just another way to play a string instrument like a guitar just a little bit faster and more versital but with the disadvantage of less control over the string itself, while you can do techniques on a guitar you can't do with a keyboard, you can play faster, more precise and more sounds with keyboard instruments. Its also pretty interesting that a lot of piano players love the guitar because at the end of the day, this two instruments are pretty similiar.
Such a fascinating instrument! It almost sounds like 8-bit music.
I would highly suggest you go look around youtube for Shovel Knight music, arranged for harpsichord. There is a harpsichordist that does just that: plays videogame music on their 1-manual harpsichord! While I wouldn't strictly call the sound of Shovel Knight "8-bit", the soundtrack is chiptune, and it translates wonderfully to the harpsichord!
@@brightsuzaku shovel knight is 100% 8-bit, it was composed in famitracker on NES
@@sillybearhours Ooooh, famitracker! Even better, glad to know! Thank you~
Your appreciation for the 'doubled' registers of your harpsicord will find the the double registers of the outside rows of the triple strung harp familiar. Regarding Brandon, with a 'fret board' background, the similar isomorphic handshape concept of the whole tone cross strung harp might be easiest with his background.
If you wish to see a skilled performance of the whole tone cross strung (6/6) view: "Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz Hachas" on Saitenwurstchen's channel. For a more "conventional" chromatic cross strung (5/7) see one of the remaining virtuosos, Paola Chatelle's channel video, "J.S. Bach Gigue B flat," for an excellent example. I won't get into the politics nor technique, except to say many classically trained pedal and lever harpists find these instrument impossible to play comfortably and reject them as it is a cultural tradition to do so. My dabbling with them came out of an attempt to regain a measure of coordination I had lost. I found them helpful as well as engrossing to play.
Very underrated instrument.
I love the harpsichord
His socks are amazing.
Hey Brandon the work you've done is awesome, congrats!!!
Please make a video teaching how to play rasqueado! Thanks
Had to repeat that first piece a few times just cause it was so GOOD😁
Will there be a shred reveal at 250k? I saw a comment that says that. Also I love your content and would love to see you upload more frequently.
Hell yeah !
I think you should do the theremin next
Here ya go! ruclips.net/video/LYSGTkNtazo/видео.html
I think a video about the Colascione would be interesting.
The bass guitar before the bass guitar(?)