I remember listening to the variations album over and over when I was young, It came out when I was just 5 your old. I guess my late father bought it and I became obsessed. I Just bought the album again 33 years later and know the whole thing off by heart and am flooded with some great memories. Many thanks to the Webber's and all evolved for this fantastic album.
20 years ago I owned an Andrew Lloyd Webber's collection that included this song. It was one of my favorites. Thank you for posting this. It is great to hear and see.
On of my all time favorite tunes and a personal favorite version :). Also it's great to hear there are 13 and 14 year old who enjoy this sort of music. Can't say rap is one of my favorite types of music either.
I danced to Variations in a ballet performance when I was six. I will never forget it.... Years later when I got back into musicals, I found this song and I remembered it. It remains one of my favourite classical/rock interpretations - ever. Julian is a fascinating cellist.
Sadly Julian has this week announced that he has had to give up playing due to a disc problem in his neck which has an effect on the strength in his right (bow) arm. However he will continue to conduct and, thanks to posts like this one, we can still appreciate the genius at his best :)
My 13 year old daughter has been playing the cello for two years now, but promised yesterday to learn to play Variations for me. She must have been serious, because she went looking for a video of it being played just hours after we listened to it on Andrew's "Now and Forever" compilation. This version is stunning, and Julian is definitely a master cellist. Now I just need to find some sheet music for her!
I have the whole album of Variations on pristine vinyl. It's the best thing Andrew has ever done... SERIOUSLY! Try to get hold of it... it's brilliant!
To be quite honest, I've always thought the original recording of this piece "Variations 1-4" (on the Premiere Collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber cd) was complete (even though I thought it didn't showcase enough of Julian's talent. It was more 80s techno music, than Julian's playing). But on this clip, you get to see more of Julian's playing and the un-cut version of the piece. :D Needless to say, I love both the piece and Julian's intrepretation of it. Thank you for posting this.
Great piece of music from back in the days when you didn't have to be good looking to have a hit, but you did need to be able to play an instrument or three. Bring those days back, please.
I have this on CD and did my homework to this for ages loved it ab fab and of course two members here went on to compose the theme for Jack Frost which is also brilliant
Yes, Andrew Lloyd Webber did write this piece. Actually he lost a bet to Julian (his brother) and the price was that he had to write a piece for cello and rock band. It's inspired by Paganini's Caprice #24 for violin. I greatly recommend giving the "original" version a listen as well. :) Gives you a better idea of just what geniuses these brothers are.
It was also on the original Variations CD that was released back before it was added to the musical "Song and Dance" and also on the "Premiere Collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber".
Good to hear that again. I'm not a huge fan of ALW, but the Variations album I think is superb. The piece used for The Book Tower with Tom Baker is fabulous. Thanks for posting this.
aaagggghhh!! i have been looking for a copy of this version for yeaars!. i heard this version on a Rainbow episode 6 years ago and loved it, got paganini CD and South bank show theme but found out it wasent those, heard Mr Lloyd webber did a version, suspected that was it and it is wheee Thanks for uploading this!.
My niece and nephews LOVE this song... "...can you play 5 ... 6 ... please?" (CD 5, song 6 from Premiere Collection). Especially my nephew who is 9 and he asked if I can get the sheet music for him. He has been playing piano for about a year and he's pretty good. His sister who is 11 has been playing piano for about 6 years ... quite advance. So.. I'm going have them play this song together on the electric piano and the variations of musical instruments.. ;). I found this sheet music.
An excellent piece, both in its original form and this updated version. I love the attempts to marry up Classical with rock/pop/beat and this is one of the best examples of the genere.. Go have a listen to Mocking Bird by Barclay James Harvest. Light rock and a 40 piece syphony orchestra.. Truly brilliant!
Guess one needs to understand the variations world. Thomas5452000 is exactly right-the theme is the Paganini Caprice 24 (and is the reason for the video post of Yo Yo Ma-listen to the song-it is the theme-written before ALW was a thought. Now-this song as noted are variations on a theme by paganini by ALW. Just like Mozart's var on twinkle twinkle little star-that is the theme-the actrual song building on theme is the title-Variations on a theme by . ..
I remember listening to the variations album over and over when I was young, It came out when I was just 5 your old. I guess my late father bought it and I became obsessed.
I Just bought the album again 33 years later and know the whole thing off by heart and am flooded with some great memories. Many thanks to the Webber's and all evolved for this fantastic album.
20 years ago I owned an Andrew Lloyd Webber's collection that included this song. It was one of my favorites. Thank you for posting this. It is great to hear and see.
Totally love this. Proper music, proper musicians, JLW brilliant Cellist. Proper good!
On of my all time favorite tunes and a personal favorite version :). Also it's great to hear there are 13 and 14 year old who enjoy this sort of music. Can't say rap is one of my favorite types of music either.
I danced to Variations in a ballet performance when I was six. I will never forget it.... Years later when I got back into musicals, I found this song and I remembered it.
It remains one of my favourite classical/rock interpretations - ever. Julian is a fascinating cellist.
Sadly Julian has this week announced that he has had to give up playing due to a disc problem in his neck which has an effect on the strength in his right (bow) arm. However he will continue to conduct and, thanks to posts like this one, we can still appreciate the genius at his best :)
My 13 year old daughter has been playing the cello for two years now, but promised yesterday to learn to play Variations for me. She must have been serious, because she went looking for a video of it being played just hours after we listened to it on Andrew's "Now and Forever" compilation. This version is stunning, and Julian is definitely a master cellist. Now I just need to find some sheet music for her!
I have the whole album of Variations on pristine vinyl. It's the best thing Andrew has ever done... SERIOUSLY! Try to get hold of it... it's brilliant!
I love the Webbers! Amazing how they keep on impressing people with their talents!
this was the favorite song when i was young.
I adore this album. it says so much about both brothers
I remember nicking this album of my sister in the 70's and lost it or she got it back ...been looking for a clip for ages ...simply brill
This is, quite simply, SUPERB!!!!!!
I have the CD and play it most days love this prefer it to the shows.
julian rocks that cello!!
Stonking!!!!!
And yes, WHO would dislike it?????
I studied this for my junior cert and i loved it :D made music class worthwhile
I love this song, it's been one of my favourite for ages noe. Thanx for posting it here.
very classy piece of music, I love it.
Quite simply a brilliant, brilliant tune.
@2doctoma heard this in Music today and all 14 yr olds went hyper and hummed and whistled it for ages!
This is an awesome piece of music!! It's just really happy and upbeat! It makes me smile when I listen to it!!
Thanks for the upload Bowman808!!
Fine playing from an excellent album. Many thanks for posting this!
To be quite honest, I've always thought the original recording of this piece "Variations 1-4" (on the Premiere Collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber cd) was complete (even though I thought it didn't showcase enough of Julian's talent. It was more 80s techno music, than Julian's playing). But on this clip, you get to see more of Julian's playing and the un-cut version of the piece. :D Needless to say, I love both the piece and Julian's intrepretation of it. Thank you for posting this.
Totally incredible!!
oh my I love this guy~
Sheer brilliance!!
Great piece of music from back in the days when you didn't have to be good looking to have a hit, but you did need to be able to play an instrument or three. Bring those days back, please.
Paganini created 18 accounts and disliked this video with each of them in a jealous rage.
LOL!
WHOO I love this song!!!
This is amazing!
This is fantastic!!
I have this on CD and did my homework to this for ages loved it ab fab and of course two members here went on to compose the theme for Jack Frost which is also brilliant
i love this piece
Yes, Andrew Lloyd Webber did write this piece. Actually he lost a bet to Julian (his brother) and the price was that he had to write a piece for cello and rock band. It's inspired by Paganini's Caprice #24 for violin. I greatly recommend giving the "original" version a listen as well. :) Gives you a better idea of just what geniuses these brothers are.
Who could possibly dislike this, apparently 15 people who don't know real music when they hear it!
It was also on the original Variations CD that was released back before it was added to the musical "Song and Dance" and also on the "Premiere Collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber".
I think I have that CD. It is from 1988 and is called "The Premiere Collection - The best of Andrew Lloyd Webber". Great CD!
Good to hear that again. I'm not a huge fan of ALW, but the Variations album I think is superb. The piece used for The Book Tower with Tom Baker is fabulous. Thanks for posting this.
Yes!. On Julian's CD 'Lloyd Webber plays Lloyd Webber' Andrew accompanies Julian on 'Whistle Down The Wind'.
Amazing... just amazing!
Love this version.
aaagggghhh!! i have been looking for a copy of this version for yeaars!. i heard this version on a Rainbow episode 6 years ago and loved it, got paganini CD and South bank show theme but found out it wasent those, heard Mr Lloyd webber did a version, suspected that was it and it is wheee Thanks for uploading this!.
Truly a Chip of the ol' block! Great job Jules! Nice post!
♥ ♥ ♥
Super classic
Who would dislike this video??
My niece and nephews LOVE this song... "...can you play 5 ... 6 ... please?" (CD 5, song 6 from Premiere Collection). Especially my nephew who is 9 and he asked if I can get the sheet music for him. He has been playing piano for about a year and he's pretty good. His sister who is 11 has been playing piano for about 6 years ... quite advance. So.. I'm going have them play this song together on the electric piano and the variations of musical instruments.. ;). I found this sheet music.
When I saw this variations first time I want play this song too...
We were told in Music today that Andrew composed these because he lost a football bet to Julian :') I love it
Awesome! More please. :-)
COOOOOOOL!!!!
It's on the CD 'Lloyd Webber plays Lloyd Webber'
Замечательно!Спасибо!
An excellent piece, both in its original form and this updated version. I love the attempts to marry up Classical with rock/pop/beat and this is one of the best examples of the genere.. Go have a listen to Mocking Bird by Barclay James Harvest. Light rock and a 40 piece syphony orchestra.. Truly brilliant!
@Donuts62 I am 29 now and even as a kid I was cast aside for loving this. Yet, it still has that extra something. Paganini's work too isn't it?
Brilliant!
i fee l very british
i am actually eating scones
and loving this genius work
classic
What can I say? brilliance
Also the theme for the south bank show
Strange to know that I was inspired by Mr Julian Lloyd Webber's incredible cello playing to play the violin. Weird...
19 now, chuckles
no but i used to about 2 years ago for Brass Band, dunno wether that helps but it exsists in all types of Arangements
Also, this is only part 1 of the Variations.
Guess one needs to understand the variations world. Thomas5452000 is exactly right-the theme is the Paganini Caprice 24 (and is the reason for the video post of Yo Yo Ma-listen to the song-it is the theme-written before ALW was a thought. Now-this song as noted are variations on a theme by paganini by ALW. Just like Mozart's var on twinkle twinkle little star-that is the theme-the actrual song building on theme is the title-Variations on a theme by . ..
it-s not a paganini caprice....i played this song.... it-s called variations on a paganini theme written by Andrew Lloyd Webber
ACE! live music as we know it Jim, what more can you say, brilliant piece
I found an arrangement for Cello and Piano - sheet music here the Cello part is mostly in treble clef so quite a challenge but worth it.
Ah, the great 80s fashion of HUGE hair!
This is paganini's caprice 17 he's doing variations on I do believe.
where can i find the sheet music for cello?
Here: imslp.org/wiki/24_Caprices_for_Solo_Violin,_Op.1_(Paganini,_Niccol%C3%B2)
It's available as public domain too. ;)
@UncleSamWifey13
Apocalyptica could definatly be another one :D. He does play a bit like them in his movement. (Just less metal-style) XD!
Hi! I am also looking for the sheet music. Would you please let me know if you have found some?
It is paganini caprice 24
what is the actual title of this music anyone? thankyou :)
this is better than the origanol!!!!!
Brill.
@xTastex Could you send me sheets of this song for me?? :)
rare dis is baare sic!!!!
i tink dat dis 1 is bst
init!!!
lol somebody says "yee-haw" at 2:12
This is some really wacky stuff. But I like it!
kulmusik
Brilliant "variations"
I'm two months old and I hate Lady GaGa. This is waaaaay better.
Hes even got slap in the, not on the chello obv :P
Andrew's not a twat - he's just a bit odd. Lol.
yeah right, gay.
@2doctoma heard this in Music today and all 14 yr olds went hyper and hummed and whistled it for ages!!