Esperanza Spalding’s Quest to Find Healing in Music 'The bassist, vocalist and producer’s latest project is a therapeutic suite of songs sparked at an artists’ retreat she started during the pandemic.' By Marcus J. Moore - April 1, 2021 Source: The New York Times
Since the start of Esperanza’s career, I’ve been crushed by the immense beauty of her voice and harmonic landscapes I never knew could exist. It literally makes me cry, and I’m not a crier. Her talent is unimaginable. This music is in its own category.
Oh Esperanza, you've cured me so many times with "12 little spells", and listening to "Junjo" i was able to let go and enjoy a nap for first time in years. Thanks for your music, though "thanks" is not enough.
Esperanza Spalding’s newest project: a sanctuary for artists of color By Claudia Meza - June 2, 2021 'Esperanza Spalding contains multitudes. She’s a world-renowned jazz bassist, a four-time Grammy Award-winning composer and most recently, a Harvard University professor.' Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting
I first listened to the whole piece without the visual, and nodded off 3 times--but in the best, most surprisingly meditative way. I'd recommend it before watching the video. Great work as usual ES.
I can't help to think about a huge Kate Bush influence in her Music....only Esperanza is I think gifted as only a select other group of musicians in the last quarter century....I once owned a Restaurant in the east of France, in the city of Mulhouse, where she played in 2013 with Lovano, Dejohnette and Leo Genovese [An Argentinian like me] as the Spring Quartet, so I jumped at the chance of contacting Leo to see if they would like to come over to have dinner a day prior to the concert....they came....and I went to pick 'em at the hotel in downtown....while I was in the lobby with all this monsters and their road manager minus her, suddenly she came down from her room gracing with her presence while descending through the stairs like and angel only could.....I swear to God that I fell in love instantly with her aura....a true star in the most soulful sense of the term....magnificent woman and musician....
There are a lot of Jazz Suites based on meditation and oeuvre and opus and so on. Just earlier this week it occurred to me how awesome a classical opera played out by jazz orchestration would sound, and now this! Just an idea. Keep it up Esperanza!!
I've been listening to Esperanza since 2008, and have been impressed by the innovative music she always comes out with. Always something new that generally defies categorization and sets her apart. This newest effort is no exception. Sounds wondrous, blending music and motion, and evokes positive feeling in these recent years of great stress. Great work and looking forward to hearing more!
'With her 2011 album, Chamber Music Society, she became the bestselling contemporary jazz artist in the world. She received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for that collection, and again for her 2019 album 12 Little Spells. With every performance, every recording, she continues to explore an ever-expanding musical universe.' Source: Academy of Achievement
Magnificent! As all she deed and even more like never! I’m Flowing! In transe, Boulevard de Montparnasse at midnight! Thanks, Esperanza, for making the world more beautiful! And our self!
@@TheBen4ever Ornette Coleman, Miraslav Vituos, any number of progressive 20th century composers, but kudos to Esperanda for applying her musicality and musicianship to her passion rather than commerciality.
Holy shit Esperanza I wasn't aware you made new art, and this physically dropped me to my knees. The second movement had me bawling, hard. I don't quite understand why. This is brilliant.
Every time I watch this I realise how much I missed musically and visually on previous viewings. I’m coming around slowly. What a unique time to be alive!
very inspiring........love this musical story....thank you for this project. and also your matching posts on instagram......really love the spirit........
Thank you so much for sharing what may be a living composition and creative cinematography piece in its entirety. I am in awe of its soundscapes, glimpses, and movements. Esperanza undeniably reminds me of the priceless artistry of the muse of muses of which Esperanza is one.
This a beautiful and gracious track and piece of art. The video reminds you that you are in the present moment always. I can't put it into words which means it's done the trick. Had some tears as well .very powerful. much love Esperanza .X
This woman is a gemstone, reuniting elements from earth, processing and exploding back to society. Thanks for you art, Esperanza!
You can sense that she genuinely wishes to heal the listener unconditionally through her music. Phenomenal record.
'Suggestion for good health'
On the first day you watch and listen to John Coltrane
The next day, Esperanza Spalding
(Or the other way around)
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Esperanza Spalding’s Quest to Find Healing in Music
'The bassist, vocalist and producer’s latest project is a therapeutic suite of songs sparked at an artists’ retreat she started during the pandemic.'
By Marcus J. Moore - April 1, 2021
Source: The New York Times
@@Gurci28 yeah, I'm aware. But I guess it hits different when you're able to hear it in the music.
Esperanza is a gift to us all. We should never take her spirit for granted.
Since the start of Esperanza’s career, I’ve been crushed by the immense beauty of her voice and harmonic landscapes I never knew could exist. It literally makes me cry, and I’m not a crier. Her talent is unimaginable. This music is in its own category.
What have we done to deserve Esperanza Spalding? What an incredible gift.
9:29
Absolutely agreed!
The Gift Of Sound Is So Very Quietly Present
Oh Esperanza, you've cured me so many times with "12 little spells", and listening to "Junjo" i was able to let go and enjoy a nap for first time in years. Thanks for your music, though "thanks" is not enough.
This lady is a musical genius. Although she is not selling millions of records she will go down in history as one of the greats.
One of the truest and greatest artist alive.
Medicine on a saturday morning ✨
best contemporary ASMR
Wow my vibration has aligned
What a beautiful day, filled with Esperanza!
Esperanza Spalding’s newest project: a sanctuary for artists of color
By Claudia Meza - June 2, 2021
'Esperanza Spalding contains multitudes. She’s a world-renowned jazz bassist, a four-time Grammy Award-winning composer and most recently, a Harvard University professor.'
Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting
10:13
Esperanza is now Other Worldly
Pure genius. Nothing more. Music which communicates with the soul. The true meaning of soul food.
I first listened to the whole piece without the visual, and nodded off 3 times--but in the best, most surprisingly meditative way. I'd recommend it before watching the video. Great work as usual ES.
I did too!
I can't help to think about a huge Kate Bush influence in her Music....only Esperanza is I think gifted as only a select other group of musicians in the last quarter century....I once owned a Restaurant in the east of France, in the city of Mulhouse, where she played in 2013 with Lovano, Dejohnette and Leo Genovese [An Argentinian like me] as the Spring Quartet, so I jumped at the chance of contacting Leo to see if they would like to come over to have dinner a day prior to the concert....they came....and I went to pick 'em at the hotel in downtown....while I was in the lobby with all this monsters and their road manager minus her, suddenly she came down from her room gracing with her presence while descending through the stairs like and angel only could.....I swear to God that I fell in love instantly with her aura....a true star in the most soulful sense of the term....magnificent woman and musician....
There are a lot of Jazz Suites based on meditation and oeuvre and opus and so on. Just earlier this week it occurred to me how awesome a classical opera played out by jazz orchestration would sound, and now this! Just an idea. Keep it up Esperanza!!
This is beyond words
I can only imagine what her dreams would be like.... Unending visions.....
In this piece of art everything is perfect 💓 Esperanza, thank you 🙏🏻
There's an everlasting note in this music, It will echo in my body and soul for a long time 🙏
She's a musical genius
Esperanza é a fusão, é o amalgama de tudo, é a que comunica o Ser através da arte!
You are crazy, that is to say, you're above your time cause you have your feet on the ground. Respect & Love!
Had to stop it and play it again through my sound system. (Phenomenal)
I've been listening to Esperanza since 2008, and have been impressed by the innovative music she always comes out with. Always something new that generally defies categorization and sets her apart. This newest effort is no exception. Sounds wondrous, blending music and motion, and evokes positive feeling in these recent years of great stress. Great work and looking forward to hearing more!
Yes. You said it perfectly she DEFIES categorization, every single time.
Yes! Thank You, An Evolution of Music, Song & Dance to Elevate where we are, Be Well & Keep Creative, from a UK Musician / NHS Music Therapist
Is there something more beautiful than seeing all the cultures of the world inhabiting the soul of this wonderful woman?
You always deliver Ms Spalding... We love your Art.
Always scavenging the way of pioneerism
What a concept of piece of art. Love your interpretation of live and I am thankful for sharing your ideas
16 min never went by so fast! INCREDIBLE
Now you have ridden the ethereal waves to your next consciousness. May you ascend even higher!
Pure Love, thank you ❤️🙏🏼🧘🏻🌸🧚🏿♀️🧞♂️
The music of the future has already arrived! Thank you for your music and your healing and your loving and unifying energy!
'With her 2011 album, Chamber Music Society, she became the bestselling contemporary jazz artist in the world. She received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for that collection, and again for her 2019 album 12 Little Spells. With every performance, every recording, she continues to explore an ever-expanding musical universe.'
Source: Academy of Achievement
14:41
Magnificent! As all she deed and even more like never!
I’m Flowing! In transe, Boulevard de Montparnasse at midnight! Thanks, Esperanza, for making the world more beautiful! And our self!
This inspires self-love, love for one another and hope. Thank you, Esperanza.
I’m in love with this already 30 seconds in 🤯
Always surprised, always touched and marvelled, thank you Esperanza Spalding ❤️
The exploration w/in music. Not enough of this, today. Beautiful - as are you 💜
CAN'T WAIT!
Meditative and calming of the spirit. Esperanza you are a jewel!!
You are joy embodied. Thank you, Esperanza.
Some of the most relevant and exciting art being made today. Bless her for putting out such quality work in these times.
LOVE These 3 songs together
I am amazed and at a loss for words.Thank you for putting something so beautiful out into the universe
Daaaamn. Blessed to open this video ✨ It's like a Vermeer painting with an explosion of groovy beats 🎵🎻😍😍
This is pure genius! Esperanza is giving us all hope with her lyricism and complete musicality. Simply sublime.
Just incredible 🙌🏻🕉🔥🎼
the way she approaches life makes me cry - in a good way. so much power.
завжди оригінальна свіжа сучасна есперанса це космос
We, human beings, are united by Esperanza's music. Love you all! 🧡
In 2 notes, infinite harmonies and infinite echoes.
One Love everyone! 🖤
Stunning.
COMO LA BRISA Y EL SOL JUNTO AL MAR, CURA Y PAZ. GRANDIOSAESPERANZA!!!!...ETERNALLY THANKU💜👏👏👏👏
I'm so glad to witness the birth of this new genre of music and to live during the same lifetime as you, Esperanza :)
No offense. This is hardly a new genre.
@@eleanorzissou oh really? Could you maybe tell me a few songs or artists who do the same?
@@TheBen4ever Ornette Coleman, Miraslav Vituos, any number of progressive 20th century composers, but kudos to Esperanda for applying her musicality and musicianship to her passion rather than commerciality.
@@TheBen4ever can you repeat a melody from this song so I can compare?
Spirit work🦋
At last some life giving music from ES!
Beautiful jazz meditation ♥️
Absolutely gorgeous.
Every movement, every flicker of a smile or confusion.
Amazing talent. I appreciate you
WOOOOW, not only extremely creative, complex, surprising and hypnotizing, but also BEAUTIFUL!!!
Beautifully
Acute
Sanctified
Spalding
On goes the travel of her musical progression that I am willingly following to musical enlightenment.
It really has been a journey! Let us all go on into enlightenment
Very spiritual and meditating, sure lowered my blood pressure, YOU'RE beautiful Lady...
Holy shit Esperanza I wasn't aware you made new art, and this physically dropped me to my knees. The second movement had me bawling, hard. I don't quite understand why.
This is brilliant.
Gracias por tanto mujer eres muy necesaria, como el amor que habla a través tuyo
Every time I watch this I realise how much I missed musically and visually on previous viewings. I’m coming around slowly.
What a unique time to be alive!
I listened without visuals while making a sweet potato dish and felt embodied and singled tasked on the dish. Thank you irma nejando
So inspiring & artistic. Thank you Esperanza!
16:19
This is beautiful! Thank you for your music!!
Omg, I have no words except. Thank you.
I'm getting Meredith Monk vibes on this one. Love you, girl!
Love Ms. Monk
Peaceful
Peace
Love the unique twist you bring to Indian Classical singing.
One of the most inspiring and beautiful album I've heard in a while. 3 days looping it...
Wow no hay palabras, increible maravilloso no se wow
🙃😨💜💙💚💛♥️🌸💜🌸💛🌸🎸🎶oh gosh, I've just had all me chakras re-aligned!!!😬🌸🎸💜Wow, you Angel🎶🌸💛🌸💛🌸🎶🌸
I never wanted this to end.
very inspiring........love this musical story....thank you for this project. and also your matching posts on instagram......really love the spirit........
I was just thinking of you yesterday hope all is well blessings and peace
I just cried ❤
Beautiful! You are one of my favorite musicians for a long time, thank you for this!
The vocal swell in Formwela 1.... beautiful ❤️. I literally cried hearing Wayne play in Formwela 3
same here about Wayne
And what an extraordinary sound Wayne brings to the track! I thought it must have been a trumpet player initially.
@@darylwallis3464 it seem like he recorded it at his home. no effects,compression
Thank you so much for sharing what may be a living composition and creative cinematography piece in its entirety. I am in awe of its soundscapes, glimpses, and movements. Esperanza undeniably reminds me of the priceless artistry of the muse of muses of which Esperanza is one.
Epic, what a journey.
My fav is formwela 3🥰🥰🥰🥰what a beautiful masterpiece!
This is so brilliant! I can’t stop listening! It’s like it’s tapping into my marrow. 💜🎶😊🙏🏿☀️
Sweet, soothing, music to listen to while working.
So excited. Thanks!!
What a magical experience. Just what I needed, thank you esperanza.
This is totally euphoric
Pure positive therapy while we’re stuck inside. Thank you Esperanza!
You've started something again! I love you.
Always puts a smile on my face. Thank you Esperanza !
Thus is beautiful Esperanza.😊
I love Esperanza’s music and style she’s forever inspiring me!
This a beautiful and gracious track and piece of art. The video reminds you that you are in the present moment always. I can't put it into words which means it's done the trick. Had some tears as well .very powerful. much love Esperanza .X
how do you do that? relieve me of all life tensions and place me in the sublime?