Very pleasant piece of music to listen. The silence of the audience at the end of the 3rd mouvement before applause is very revealing. Bravo and thank you.
I thoroughly enjoyed that, it conjured wonderful pictures as I listened and watched. Great combination of instruments. I also thought that Mr Avital was marvellous, although the Dover lot weren’t bad either!
Cymbeline is also a play of Shakespeare's which includes Fear no more the heat o' the sun, set by Finzi and Quilter. Another perfect marriage of instruments here. Mandolin and string quartet. So many stunning moments. Gold in colour and award here. A lovely work. Thank you for posting this. Congratulations.
One of the best works I've seen/listened lately. The players are so delicate and sensitive and yet strong at the same time. The style has an exotic middle.easternish vibe that appeals to me very much. Talking about the sun with this combination of instruments. The collaboration between you six is top MASTER, Love it. It's an awesome journey. I'm not totally familiar with all your work, but this is my favourite 'till now. It makes me want to carry this piece in the poket and go with it somewhere. The only thing here I dislike a bit is the disconectedness with the audience, or better put: "why is it being written": I think the context deserved better than a concert hall concert. I imagine it being played in a Bazar, in the streets, in a bandstand, or in a radioshow, an intimate performance, with more connection with the people for which it's being played. Imagine go on a tour playing in small villages and towns, perhaps in Mongolia....
Beautiful music, David!!! I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say I'd absolutely love to hear more. (If I may add, I believe Sidechaining is a masterpiece in itself.)
I like the variety in the piece. It can slide between sections that make me think of early and/or Renaissance music with lute, to something USA pastoral in style, to something that seems Asian, to something Central European (pizzicato strings sounding almost like a dulcimer alongside the mandolin) and yet the choice of a Celtic title seems to fit. Imaginative throughout w/impressive & fluid sense of rhythm. Btw, 'the consolation of rain' piece "worked" to these ears in a way that I hoped Toru Takemitsu's "Rain Spell" would (but didn't). All in all, good "contemporary music".
Hey David! I've recently discovered your channel and became very curious about your music. I think it would be great if you had a series where your music is performed, much like Adam Neely does from time to time. I imagine that demands money, but I hope that when your channel gets there you really do this! Great stuff.
Absolutely beautiful and cool music. Love how you make the connection between the mandolin and strings right at the start with the tremolo pizzicato in violin and viola. Does the viola play a single g or two with the third string added ?
appealing piece, lovely performance, as well. i'm curious. you're a brit, no? there seem to be a whole bunch of americana type moves in the piece. if you know what i mean-that copland-esque, edgar meyer, et al., bluegrass-y type vibe. but you're a brit! what's up with that, dude. :-)
Well, I came here straight after listening to the the opening of "steampunk" which I have to say seems like an unfortunately missed opportunity to deliver some industrial electronica and/or "new wave" sounds via the instrumentation of a Victorian orchestra but instead ends up as sounding dry and dull like so much other 'academic' contemporary music (sorry for that! - I'm hoping you'll take this as 'dialog with a listener' as per your "relevance" vlog, which I thought was quite on point.) Anyway, I just wanted note that from the point of view of _this_ listener, this is a *huge* improvement over that previous effort, and a massive step away from dryness and dullness. I found the textures and harmonies captivating, and they seem to have a real intrinsic appeal, even to those without diplomas in theory! This is some really attractive and interesting work (which, oddly, reminded me at some points of Domeniconi's _Koyumbaba_ - another great piece IMO) and I've no doubt I'll be coming back to re-listen a few times. Bravo! And congratulations on your journey into relevance ;-)
I think it's up to the man himself to comment on his "journey", because if anybody else does we assume a whole lot of things without substance. I my opinion, composing is about the act of creating something, testing for hidden possibilities and ultimately some sort of truth in this world. I see no purpose in looking at a career as a commodity.
Well, my main intention was to praise Cymbeline, I just got sidetracked by my response to "Steampunk" - I don't have great familiarity with David's output, so the "journey" comment was a bit tongue-in-cheek - you saw the winking smiley, right? - but, since comments and feedback were requested many times on the channel, I opted to provide mine by reference to the "unbearable irrelevance of contemporary music" video ( ruclips.net/video/I0hMNrxYjPQ/видео.html ) which accurately reflects some of my own feelings about what I prefer to call "academic" music. One of the interesting questions raised in that video is with regards to the extent to which a composer should be aiming at pleasing a general listener as opposed to writing for a "bubble" of other likeminded souls. I have no problem with the latter, but also no real appreciation for (most of) the sort of music it tends to create. Frankly, I'd rather listen to Eugene Chadbourne's electric rake than a lot of it that I've heard. So I started watching this channel for its engaging and very well informed discussions on theory and music in general (the one analysing swing, for example is fantastic!) But (to be ruthlessly honest) I wasn't expecting to very much like Mr Bruce's actual compositions. You may think of me as a musical bigot or inverse snob, if you like! Thus, I was surprised and genuinely moved by the beautiful piece that is Cymbeline, especially after my averse reaction to "Steampunk" and just wanted to feed back to the composer that I believe it has considerable relevance and impact outside the "bubble" and applaud his efforts in creating it. I make no claim for the universality of my opinion, obviously!
Pam Pam Nospam Maam gosh im really tired of hearing people crap on postmodernist music because they don’t understand it and then acting self-righteous because they mistake their closed minds for some sort of intellectual superiority. Go listen to some Berg and drink some milk, you normie
What a bold move to start a piece with a USB discharge sound and a guy sneezing. Bravo, David.
Very pleasant piece of music to listen. The silence of the audience at the end of the 3rd mouvement before applause is very revealing. Bravo and thank you.
Next time I think you should move your mouse out of the way. But still fantastic music
i didn't saw it until this comment :/
he might be doing it on purpose, like a watermark. i've seen it in other clips
Love this work, it has such an old world feel, great dynamics, it makes me want to leap into the sky.
David you are a great inspiration to me.
Brilliant music performed brilliantly.
0:24 No that wasnt your pc.
This is outstanding. What a wonderful composition and a fantastic performance!
@davidbrucecomposer You are doing fine work in the world of music education and composition. Thank you for all you are doing.
Lovely, energetic, meditative, and original mixed quintet by Bruce !! Also love his music education videos !
Your music is absolutely brilliant. And I hear melody everywhere. Exquisite!
I thoroughly enjoyed that, it conjured wonderful pictures as I listened and watched. Great combination of instruments. I also thought that Mr Avital was marvellous, although the Dover lot weren’t bad either!
0:35 1. Sunrise
8:30 2. Noon
15:39 3. Sunset
Love this piece, absolutely wonderful
Excellent. Bravo! Thanks for sharing.
Lovely!
Wonderful music. I'm really enjoying it
Cymbeline is also a play of Shakespeare's which includes Fear no more the heat o' the sun, set by Finzi and Quilter. Another perfect marriage of instruments here. Mandolin and string quartet. So many stunning moments. Gold in colour and award here. A lovely work. Thank you for posting this. Congratulations.
This is pretty good, you should share more of your music on youtube
Sublime!
Absolutely amazing
One of the best works I've seen/listened lately. The players are so delicate and sensitive and yet strong at the same time. The style has an exotic middle.easternish vibe that appeals to me very much. Talking about the sun with this combination of instruments.
The collaboration between you six is top MASTER, Love it.
It's an awesome journey.
I'm not totally familiar with all your work, but this is my favourite 'till now. It makes me want to carry this piece in the poket and go with it somewhere.
The only thing here I dislike a bit is the disconectedness with the audience, or better put: "why is it being written": I think the context deserved better than a concert hall concert. I imagine it being played in a Bazar, in the streets, in a bandstand, or in a radioshow, an intimate performance, with more connection with the people for which it's being played. Imagine go on a tour playing in small villages and towns, perhaps in Mongolia....
Beautiful music, David!!! I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say I'd absolutely love to hear more. (If I may add, I believe Sidechaining is a masterpiece in itself.)
Nice bit of air mandolin at the end. Holds off audience applause for a few seconds!
I like the variety in the piece. It can slide between sections that make me think of early and/or Renaissance music with lute, to something USA pastoral in style, to something that seems Asian, to something Central European (pizzicato strings sounding almost like a dulcimer alongside the mandolin) and yet the choice of a Celtic title seems to fit. Imaginative throughout w/impressive & fluid sense of rhythm. Btw, 'the consolation of rain' piece "worked" to these ears in a way that I hoped Toru Takemitsu's "Rain Spell" would (but didn't). All in all, good "contemporary music".
This was great.
Wonderful
Hey David! I've recently discovered your channel and became very curious about your music. I think it would be great if you had a series where your music is performed, much like Adam Neely does from time to time. I imagine that demands money, but I hope that when your channel gets there you really do this! Great stuff.
Absolutely beautiful and cool music. Love how you make the connection between the mandolin and strings right at the start with the tremolo pizzicato in violin and viola. Does the viola play a single g or two with the third string added ?
OMG! You are working With the Dover Quartet!?!?! You are extremely Lucky. I would love to work With them. Good Music btw.
❤
8:31 secnod movement
15:39 third movement
so pissed at youtube for asking if i was still watching right in the middle of the really sweet slow part!! anyone know how to turn that off??
For those interested, here is a review of David Bruce'S CD "The North Wind was a Woman.": ruclips.net/video/eoEpCbsSHMc/видео.html
shocked they didn't applaud prematurely at the end lol
Depends on one's ears . . .
appealing piece, lovely performance, as well. i'm curious. you're a brit, no? there seem to be a whole bunch of americana type moves in the piece. if you know what i mean-that copland-esque, edgar meyer, et al., bluegrass-y type vibe. but you're a brit! what's up with that, dude. :-)
Well, I came here straight after listening to the the opening of "steampunk" which I have to say seems like an unfortunately missed opportunity to deliver some industrial electronica and/or "new wave" sounds via the instrumentation of a Victorian orchestra but instead ends up as sounding dry and dull like so much other 'academic' contemporary music (sorry for that! - I'm hoping you'll take this as 'dialog with a listener' as per your "relevance" vlog, which I thought was quite on point.)
Anyway, I just wanted note that from the point of view of _this_ listener, this is a *huge* improvement over that previous effort, and a massive step away from dryness and dullness. I found the textures and harmonies captivating, and they seem to have a real intrinsic appeal, even to those without diplomas in theory! This is some really attractive and interesting work (which, oddly, reminded me at some points of Domeniconi's _Koyumbaba_ - another great piece IMO) and I've no doubt I'll be coming back to re-listen a few times.
Bravo! And congratulations on your journey into relevance ;-)
I think it's up to the man himself to comment on his "journey", because if anybody else does we assume a whole lot of things without substance. I my opinion, composing is about the act of creating something, testing for hidden possibilities and ultimately some sort of truth in this world. I see no purpose in looking at a career as a commodity.
Well, my main intention was to praise Cymbeline, I just got sidetracked by my response to "Steampunk" - I don't have great familiarity with David's output, so the "journey" comment was a bit tongue-in-cheek - you saw the winking smiley, right? - but, since comments and feedback were requested many times on the channel, I opted to provide mine by reference to the "unbearable irrelevance of contemporary music" video ( ruclips.net/video/I0hMNrxYjPQ/видео.html ) which accurately reflects some of my own feelings about what I prefer to call "academic" music.
One of the interesting questions raised in that video is with regards to the extent to which a composer should be aiming at pleasing a general listener as opposed to writing for a "bubble" of other likeminded souls.
I have no problem with the latter, but also no real appreciation for (most of) the sort of music it tends to create. Frankly, I'd rather listen to Eugene Chadbourne's electric rake than a lot of it that I've heard.
So I started watching this channel for its engaging and very well informed discussions on theory and music in general (the one analysing swing, for example is fantastic!) But (to be ruthlessly honest) I wasn't expecting to very much like Mr Bruce's actual compositions. You may think of me as a musical bigot or inverse snob, if you like! Thus, I was surprised and genuinely moved by the beautiful piece that is Cymbeline, especially after my averse reaction to "Steampunk" and just wanted to feed back to the composer that I believe it has considerable relevance and impact outside the "bubble" and applaud his efforts in creating it. I make no claim for the universality of my opinion, obviously!
Pam Pam Nospam Maam gosh im really tired of hearing people crap on postmodernist music because they don’t understand it and then acting self-righteous because they mistake their closed minds for some sort of intellectual superiority. Go listen to some Berg and drink some milk, you normie
Lacking volume...
At each end? Heheheheh!
A jumble of styles and too long by half.