This, I can attest is a very difficult piece ,deceptively so, and I much enjoyed the performance. Perhaps a bit unsteady pulse wise at times, as has been pointed out, but that is only if holding tho the very very highest of standards. Never-the-less, experienced classical guitarists take liberties with tempo all the time, probably more than any other instrument. It's part of the art form. Segovia version of this is exquisite, and thought his pulse (the even feel of time) is steady, he changes tempo all the time, especially when going to the F chord, and the following scale. By the way, I loves ho you dropped the root down to the 6th string, and the bassline that followed. I haven't heard anyone do that on this piece before. I think this talented young man here did a wonderful job on this piece!
Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment, Mark. I agree about the pulse being unsteady, to be honest I can't listen to this recording anymore because my my opinion on how to interpret it has changed a lot. I was even recently thinking about rerecording it although I wouldn't be able to do so in a studio like I was able to for this recording. I also agree with your comment about Segovia. Being able to make artful, beautiful music and keep a steady pulse is a mark of a seasoned musician, in my opinion. The musicians who i enjoy most all do it, and it's something I hope I am moving towards achieving. Thanks again for the though provoking comment. All the best, Nathaniel
So delicately, precisely, and expressively played. The piece couldn't possibly be more refined and neither could the performance. Exquisite! The guitar sound is wonderful too, absolutely suitable for the piece. Not strident at all...
Wow, that was truly excellent! I struggle with this piece, but listening to your performance has definitely helped me identify some problem areas I can work on improving! Thanks for a great performance!
I like the tempo changes. In fact, I've been working on this piece and was about to toss it until I heard Nathanial's version, and now I'm inspired to keep at it.
Thank you so much for the generous comment! I have loved this piece for quite a while myself, it was one of the first pieces I learned for classical guitar! Best, Nathaniel
Hello Nathaniel, It was the first thing as well what is disturbing a little bit (to my ears) so I started to read the comments on your video. I read the comment of lentorpe and though he is saying it in a quite drastical way I do agree with him. You can make changes in tempo but for the uniformity of a piece you have to come back to a kind of pulse thorough a piece: The same tempo feel. Your playing is already very good so why not trying to master that as well. I once read an article regarding this subject and the player stated that his rock playing (yes, electric guitar) helped him in keeping grip of the "pulse" of a piece. That is in fact my background as well. But the polyphonic parts you made clear besides your neat technique in fact betrays you're a schooled player. Anyway, Thumbs up!
Mr. Koevoets, Thank you for sharing your views and for the constructive criticism. I think one can learn a lot if they are willing to listen to others. I agree with you about this pavane needing a steadier tempo than I give in this video. A pavane is a dance after all. I would like to say that I believe my current interpretation of this piece is much more even rhythmically, and besides some of the sections with scales, keeps the same tempo. I'm always striving to improve as a musician, and although there are several things that I would definitely do differently now, I still like this interpretation enough to think it worth sharing. There are so many different schools of thought towards interpretation that no matter what approach a person might take, not everyone will agree with them. For this performance I had to go with my convictions as to what was the best interpretation I could give at the time, knowing that it is quite possible that further down the road I may even disagree with those convictions. What I really enjoy about music, and especially the classical guitar, is that studying it is a lifelong journey that only gets better as you move forward. It is a very personal and active experience. Best, Nathaniel
Nathaniel Earhart Thanks for your gracious response. I'm not advanced enough to critique your work; but with positive give and take like this I can grow.
Здравствуйте , подскажите, является ли это полифоническим произведением. Надо знать для составления программы
This, I can attest is a very difficult piece ,deceptively so, and I much enjoyed the performance. Perhaps a bit unsteady pulse wise at times, as has been pointed out, but that is only if holding tho the very very highest of standards. Never-the-less, experienced classical guitarists take liberties with tempo all the time, probably more than any other instrument. It's part of the art form. Segovia version of this is exquisite, and thought his pulse (the even feel of time) is steady, he changes tempo all the time, especially when going to the F chord, and the following scale. By the way, I loves ho you dropped the root down to the 6th string, and the bassline that followed. I haven't heard anyone do that on this piece before. I think this talented young man here did a wonderful job on this piece!
Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment, Mark. I agree about the pulse being unsteady, to be honest I can't listen to this recording anymore because my my opinion on how to interpret it has changed a lot. I was even recently thinking about rerecording it although I wouldn't be able to do so in a studio like I was able to for this recording. I also agree with your comment about Segovia. Being able to make artful, beautiful music and keep a steady pulse is a mark of a seasoned musician, in my opinion. The musicians who i enjoy most all do it, and it's something I hope I am moving towards achieving. Thanks again for the though provoking comment.
All the best,
Nathaniel
Everyone's a critic.... I really enjoyed it - enough said.
WOW!! Beautifully played! I love this piece! Thanks for posting! My teacher just assigned this piece to me to learn.
A very elegant piece of music. Thank you so much this fine, fine interpretation.
Muy bonita interpretación. ¿Es la digitación de R Sáinz de la Maza?
Good 👍
Ouvi. Seu. Primeiro. Solo. RUclips
Gostaria. Muito. De Conhecê-lo
Carlos. Milan. Juiz. De. Fora. Mg.
So delicately, precisely, and expressively played. The piece couldn't possibly be more refined and neither could the performance. Exquisite! The guitar sound is wonderful too, absolutely suitable for the piece. Not strident at all...
I think the tempo created the right effect, I love it!!
Wow, that was truly excellent! I struggle with this piece, but listening to your performance has definitely helped me identify some problem areas I can work on improving! Thanks for a great performance!
Wow
Ciao, piacere e lieto di essere passato dal tuo canale, oggi ho pubblicato questa pavana, mi ricorda il tempo al conservatorio di musica!
niiiiiiice :)
I like the tempo changes. In fact, I've been working on this piece and was about to toss it until I heard Nathanial's version, and now I'm inspired to keep at it.
I think it is very well controlled and convincingly played
Bravissimo, ottimo suono e interpretazione.
Ciao from Italy.
Antonio
Wow Nathaniel! I've loved this pavana for many years, & you do it great justice :)
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the generous comment! I have loved this piece for quite a while myself, it was one of the first pieces I learned for classical guitar!
Best,
Nathaniel
Wonderful!
Very well done!
Wonderful. Good show young man
Bravo
Hello, Its very pretty. I would like to know if this music is tonal or modal
Regards
very, very Technical
Super!!!
love it
Very good.
Beautiful precision
Amazing!!!
Great job!!
😮😢❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hello Nathaniel, It was the first thing as well what is disturbing a little bit (to my ears)
so I started to read the comments on your video. I read the comment of lentorpe and
though he is saying it in a quite drastical way I do agree with him. You can make
changes in tempo but for the uniformity of a piece you have to come back to a kind
of pulse thorough a piece: The same tempo feel. Your playing is already very good
so why not trying to master that as well. I once read an article regarding this subject
and the player stated that his rock playing (yes, electric guitar) helped him in keeping
grip of the "pulse" of a piece. That is in fact my background as well. But the polyphonic parts you made clear besides your neat technique in fact betrays you're
a schooled player. Anyway, Thumbs up!
Mr. Koevoets,
Thank you for sharing your views and for the constructive criticism. I think one can learn a lot if they are willing to listen to others. I agree with you about this pavane needing a steadier tempo than I give in this video. A pavane is a dance after all. I would like to say that I believe my current interpretation of this piece is much more even rhythmically, and besides some of the sections with scales, keeps the same tempo.
I'm always striving to improve as a musician, and although there are several things that I would definitely do differently now, I still like this interpretation enough to think it worth sharing. There are so many different schools of thought towards interpretation that no matter what approach a person might take, not everyone will agree with them. For this performance I had to go with my convictions as to what was the best interpretation I could give at the time, knowing that it is quite possible that further down the road I may even disagree with those convictions.
What I really enjoy about music, and especially the classical guitar, is that studying it is a lifelong journey that only gets better as you move forward. It is a very personal and active experience.
Best,
Nathaniel
Nathaniel Earhart Thanks for your gracious response. I'm not advanced enough to critique your work; but with positive give and take like this I can grow.
Jim Robinson PS--while I am not advanced in my playing, I recognize good technique. Well done in that respect.