The most beautiful video I've seen and heard in a very long time..and the paintings are very evocative and moving. Thank you so much. This video has taught me that the piece is more authentic when played slowly, with rubato. That's when it becomes deeply sad. Beautiful.
Great video. I read somewhere that a critic of Edward Hopper said he was a mediocre painter but a great artist. I agree with that. Was just reading tonight in various web articles that some people who knew him said that Scott Joplin was only a mediocre piano player, and in fact his contemporaries in St. Louis reveled in outplaying him. It would be hard to argue though that he wasn't also a great artist.
Another experience is to drive through Texarkana with Joplin's music playing, wondering just what he might have been composing in his head in those early years. Be sure to check out the mural in the 300 block of Main St on the Texas side.
I didn't think there could be a bad version of this piece, but squealing on strings and various woodwinds over Joplin's immaculate composition will certainly do it. Who on earth thought that was a good idea, and how did he get away with it?
Oh, my, you seemed to miss it. This is the orchestral version used in the sound track of "The Sting", featuring many of Joplin's compositions and adapted for the film. It was pulled together by Marvin Hamlisch for the film and he deserves credit for bringing Scott Joplin's music to major public exposure, myself included.
@@whalesong999 It's doggone awful, no matter the reason that you in particular have an attachment to it. I have seven words for Hamlisch: Let the piano play the piano piece. I did listen to to this for the first time in 8 months, to see if I had been speaking nonsense, but I have to congratulate my past self for impeccable taste.
@@debbiewhite8770 Sorry for missing your comment, Debbie. The Edward Hopper paintings were a masterstroke on your part, and do justice to Solace -- juxtaposed like this, it's like they were made for each other. Thanks for the revelation. It's only this particular musical interpretation, with the strings and all, that I can't stand.
@@dargosian You probably do! I can be a purist also and after hearing other full renditions of Solace, I can concur. Actually, I think this shortened version and the instruments were done for the ambiance of the film. It kind of reminds me of the period music played in a chamber atmosphere in the movie "Dr. Zhivago".
I don't disagree with you, Felipe, and I love the original arrangement as well. However, it doesn't mean that enjoyment cannot be found in this particular rendition, too - at least for some.
@@debbiewhite8770This opens a wrongful path to enjoy every composer's legacy, in order to transform master works into easy listening plays. Mozart, Tschaikovsky, Joplin here...you name them. Rachmaninoff took one Paganini's piece to create a different work...but it's Rachmaninoff! So, it's ok. "Enjoy" might be fine but I keep disagreeing since "a bit" could be "too much".
Subtle violins and clarinet add a nostalgic layer of 1920's according to the film atmosphere and the paintings which is perfectly appropriate for the case being. I do love also the original piano only piece. A masterpiece that can bear perfectly this few added colors without losing any shine.
Terrific blend of image and sound. Hopper is the perfect partner here. Moody, meloncholy, lyrical.
Thank you. That means so much to me !
By far the best version of this piece on U-tube .Lovely music .
The sequence of paintings was a nice touch. Really helped set the mood. Thanks for posting!
The most beautiful sweet melancholy song on the planet.
The haunting art work enhances the gorgeous Joplin piece.....
This is beautifully done, Ms. White, thank you for the wonderful editing.
Edward Hopper, one of my favorite artist of all time! No one captured the emotional landscape like him....
Perfectly lovely and evocative. I had this played at my brother's funeral last year. Even the priest was moved. Thanks for the art too.
So hauntingly moody. Takes me to a different world, a different time.....
Absolutely beautiful presentation, THANKS.
A beautiful arrangement of this, one of Joplin's most charming, engaging, melancholy compositions, a habanera style work that is among his finest.
Thanks so much for your comments, Terry !
Magnifica!!!
The most beautiful video I've seen and heard in a very long time..and the paintings are very evocative and moving. Thank you so much. This video has taught me that the piece is more authentic when played slowly, with rubato. That's when it becomes deeply sad. Beautiful.
Thank you so very much ! To me, Hopper's artwork and Joplin's music are a perfect pairing when it comes to this recording.
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A perfect marriage 💚
Such beautiful imagery paired with the iconic music of Scott Joplin. Well done Debbie White!
Absolutely wonderful. So nice to hear this gorgeous piece at the correct tempo. So lovely.
I am watching the Sting right now, this is why I am here. Beautiful this piece.
Sublime excelencia.
Hermosa version
The Sting introduced me to Scott Joplin, 1973. I believe James Earl Jones brother Robert Earl Jones played Luther
Great video. I read somewhere that a critic of Edward Hopper said he was a mediocre painter but a great artist. I agree with that.
Was just reading tonight in various web articles that some people who knew him said that Scott Joplin was only a mediocre piano player, and in fact his contemporaries in St. Louis reveled in outplaying him. It would be hard to argue though that he wasn't also a great artist.
Ok, gold. That you opened with those lines from the movie proved it. I'll tip my hat now.
Beautiful...bless you all.
Impresionante. Gatilla, hoy te recuerdo.
Wow 🙌
Another experience is to drive through Texarkana with Joplin's music playing, wondering just what he might have been composing in his head in those early years. Be sure to check out the mural in the 300 block of Main St on the Texas side.
BABY BACK COMMOREX AYE
This was my favorite tune from The Sting, although, The Entertainer got more radio time. I liked it too.
Thanks
Very creative
Hopper is the best!
I didn't think there could be a bad version of this piece, but squealing on strings and various woodwinds over Joplin's immaculate composition will certainly do it. Who on earth thought that was a good idea, and how did he get away with it?
Thank you for your kind remarks, dargosian.
Oh, my, you seemed to miss it. This is the orchestral version used in the sound track of "The Sting", featuring many of Joplin's compositions and adapted for the film. It was pulled together by Marvin Hamlisch for the film and he deserves credit for bringing Scott Joplin's music to major public exposure, myself included.
@@whalesong999 It's doggone awful, no matter the reason that you in particular have an attachment to it. I have seven words for Hamlisch: Let the piano play the piano piece. I did listen to to this for the first time in 8 months, to see if I had been speaking nonsense, but I have to congratulate my past self for impeccable taste.
@@debbiewhite8770 Sorry for missing your comment, Debbie. The Edward Hopper paintings were a masterstroke on your part, and do justice to Solace -- juxtaposed like this, it's like they were made for each other. Thanks for the revelation. It's only this particular musical interpretation, with the strings and all, that I can't stand.
@@dargosian You probably do! I can be a purist also and after hearing other full renditions of Solace, I can concur. Actually, I think this shortened version and the instruments were done for the ambiance of the film. It kind of reminds me of the period music played in a chamber atmosphere in the movie "Dr. Zhivago".
❤❤❤❤❤
Hopper. The essential loneness of being.
So glad BioShock infinite introduced me to these old songs.
1936!
My Favourite. I prefer The Southland Stingers' version.
American Realism?
No. This arrangement is completely unnecessary for the song. The piano itself is more than enough.
I don't disagree with you, Felipe, and I love the original arrangement as well. However, it doesn't mean that enjoyment cannot be found in this particular rendition, too - at least for some.
@@debbiewhite8770This opens a wrongful path to enjoy every composer's legacy, in order to transform master works into easy listening plays. Mozart, Tschaikovsky, Joplin here...you name them. Rachmaninoff took one Paganini's piece to create a different work...but it's Rachmaninoff! So, it's ok. "Enjoy" might be fine but I keep disagreeing since "a bit" could be "too much".
Subtle violins and clarinet add a nostalgic layer of 1920's according to the film atmosphere and the paintings which is perfectly appropriate for the case being. I do love also the original piano only piece. A masterpiece that can bear perfectly this few added colors without losing any shine.
Extraordinaria, simplemente exquisita.