Toccata Arpeggiata by Kapsberger
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3 жыл бұрынBrandon Acker plays Toccata Arpeggiata by G.G. Kapsberger (1580-1651) on theorbo.
What's a theorbo? Here is a 60-second summary: • The Theorbo in 60 Seconds
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#theorbo
@perpetualgrimace 3 жыл бұрын
Brandon playing one of his favorite pieces from his youth. (Sorry, I'm here equally for the beautiful playing and jokes about Brandon being a vampire)
@hiera1917 3 жыл бұрын
He... HAS to be a sexy guitar playing vampire
@malevolentsloth 3 жыл бұрын
We’ve gotta get this guy’s playing in the next elder scrolls game
@legentilmuyombo4533 3 жыл бұрын
I sometimes think this is your favorite instrument based on how you look at it. Don't get me wrong, you play the others exceptionally well too.
@iiirdeyeheretik 3 жыл бұрын
If it was his favorite instrument he'd cut those nails =(
@timonsteup2877 3 жыл бұрын
@@iiirdeyeheretik Those long nails are commom among classical guitarists and lutists because they function as a "natural pick". Nothing wrong here.
@tobiasstudtheol 3 жыл бұрын
@@timonsteup2877, well, more common among modern (classical) guitarists rather than lutists.
@brandonacker 3 жыл бұрын
Its a common misconception that these instruments were played without nails. Theorbo and guitar players often played with nails in the baroque period.
@tobiasstudtheol 3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker, thanks for clarifying, I was always thinking that earlier on they used quills and then moved on to just play with the finger tips.
@funstuff8147 3 жыл бұрын
Watching all those strings is stressful, let alone playing them with such harmony ! Excellent !
@mkall 3 жыл бұрын
google piano to see how many strings that instrument has
@ArkhBaegor 3 жыл бұрын
@@mkall Yes but piano strings aren't further divided into frets
@dubstepic2748 3 жыл бұрын
I played theorbo back in high school for about 3 years. Over that time, I learned this, Canario, and a few other amazing pieces by Kapsberger. The way you play this instrument makes me wish I still had access to a theorbo, I really miss playing it. It's easier if you play guitar or know how to fingerpick (obviously, I mean look at his picking hand omg). Doesn't mean it's an easy instrument though. The frets are larger (usually, even despite being movable), and the reentrance tuning of the last two strings take time to get used to. Hand cramps? All the time actually. I wasn't too good at this, but wow, you play this piece beautifully. Kudos my friend
@_the_concestor_8185 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite ever piece for theorbo! Can you imagine the heavenly resonance this piece would have carried, played in the echoiest spots of the many cathedrals and chapels dotted across the expanse of the Holy Roman Empire?
@s.k.12 3 жыл бұрын
Came here for the hair. Stayed for the hauntingly beautiful music. Wow. Just wow.
@therijulsharma 3 жыл бұрын
Just so beautiful Waiting for shred reveal though😌❤️
@kirbymarchbarcena 3 жыл бұрын
ME: Brandon is playing his Theorbo again. SON: So that's why he played it revved up with speed and loudly. ME: That's turbo.
@hcc942 3 жыл бұрын
Love all the videos you have been putting out recently. Making lockdown far more bearable!
@rishireddy503 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think so too
@RagtimeDorianHenry 3 жыл бұрын
one of the finest piece written by maestro Kapsberger, excellent performance Brandon
@michaeljoseph9722 3 жыл бұрын
You here? Cool !
@stefaniasmanio859 3 жыл бұрын
His grace and his hability are astonishing. Thank you for letting us meet and enjoy these fabulous musicians! 💕💕💕👍🤗❤️
@angelgabriel7109 3 жыл бұрын
I just love this man so much, always when I find something very difficult on the guitar and I am about to give up, you appear to inspire me to continue, and when you do, you always do it at the best time.
@CatsPajamas23 3 жыл бұрын
I also. Agree
@jsbach347 3 жыл бұрын
Certified
@darraghchapman 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for that resolution to the lowest string for ages! Aaaaaaaaah.
@Watthexe0815 3 жыл бұрын
This sounds so beautiful, and you play like a god ❤️❤️ Thank you 🙏
@andrewlevistermma 3 жыл бұрын
The way you sit with it reminds me of somebody who looks innocent and handsome then stands up and boom it’s the final boss.
@cloudy7971 2 жыл бұрын
damn, I wish this was longer. It is so good
@MrMaxmina 3 жыл бұрын
the opening reminded me of Thunder Struck for some reason😂
@Bob_Belcher 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I hear that too
@tonuahmed4227 3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure intro of thunderstruck was somehow inspired by this...
@blupipas6980 3 жыл бұрын
The chord progression kinda sounded like Muse songs
@insaitYT 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Ultraboss' "Power of the Poison" I was like, hey I heard that before...
@blancaestelagaravitostorre5863 3 жыл бұрын
Es un verdadero placer escucharlo, lo admiro demasiado, mi hijo y yo somos sus fans, de verdad es un ser extraordinario, lleno de talento y sensibilidad, le mándanos un saludo desde México, Dios lo bendiga y de nuevo gracias por su hermosa interpretación.
@dumbstupid5065 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos and your playing inspire me and I'm just a regular old six string acoustic guy. Always happy when I see a new video from you in my notifications.
@emariaenterprises 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes when I’m listening I forget to hit the like button.... then I have to go back and hear it again so I can remember to tap it. Sheer hell... 😉 love the way you make this piece look easy...
@thefoosergio5393 3 жыл бұрын
Every Time I watch one of his videos I get inspired to play more and more hop to meet him on day wish he was my mentor
@bernardinelermite1133 Жыл бұрын
Breathtakingly beautiful... and this last note !!!
@andyd8299 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is so good! I love the first black and white version you did, this one is amazing as well. Thanks for both these performances 😀
@1971Sdiaz 3 жыл бұрын
One more delightful video and sounds to my ears.
@Visigoth_ 3 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful, thank you for playing for us.
@itz-_-arad Жыл бұрын
Brandon really plays the way you can feel the music in your veins...
@oldgoat381 3 жыл бұрын
Ever since I saw the last Kapsberger Theorbo video I have started to listening to Kapsberger's music whenever I can find it I really liked this one and love this rendition
@MrSunshine251 3 жыл бұрын
Special stuff. Thanks Brandon!
@geartweaker8518 3 жыл бұрын
I love this piece...blows my mind to think that it was written so long ago.
@florisvoorthuijzen6163 3 жыл бұрын
what a beatiful arrangement
@juampixx 3 жыл бұрын
G.G. Kapsberger 1580 - 1651 !! It's sound modern i didn't know him, great playing !!
@stevenbarall9227 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. The composition itself is beautiful and the playing brings it to life in special way. Bravo and thank you.
@jeromeschmitz8504 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutly adore the singing quality of tone and the almost pure thirds
@tinkeringinthailand8147 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely Brandon, as ever :) 😍😍😍😍 Loved the ending 🇹🇭
@heptadroid 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds really great man! ❤️🔥
@Nayerick 3 жыл бұрын
Came for the amazing music, left with incredible motivation to return to practice Thank you for all of your hard work Brandon !
@FrankyM_Piano 3 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
@junaidshaikh6398 3 жыл бұрын
Always a treat. ❤️
@SyphexGaming 3 жыл бұрын
When the ancients come back, Brando here is the selected spokesman to the species.
@jon780249 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Such a beautiful instrument.
@d.d.70 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Brandon, you also play this song absolutely beautiful but, it's been so long since you last posted a video where you gave us a lesson on a particular guitar technique. I would love it if you also posted more off these kinds of video's. ;)
@TobeyFairre7861 3 жыл бұрын
Magnificent!
@muenchhausenmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@chetmcgovern9985 3 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful. I had to watch it 3 times just to be sure.
@PsiVolt 3 жыл бұрын
Inspiring as always!
@maurorondanini1468 3 жыл бұрын
Bellissima, Brandon 🤗
@giabea. 3 жыл бұрын
Gave me chills, that was amazing!
@user-xw2tj1kn1f 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, you're really shredding that Kapsberger tune! 🤘🔥🤘
@iNerdier 3 жыл бұрын
This really reminds me of the music in Dwarf Fortress, maybe Toady One is an admirer of Kapsberger?
@GarrettX001 3 жыл бұрын
Immediately thought of this too, seriously similar.
@elcucumber2847 3 жыл бұрын
very nice!! calm vibes dude
@oirlossuenos327 3 жыл бұрын
As always incredible sound 🎵
@timonsteup2877 3 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful.
@christina1wilson 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Thank you.
@georgehardtmusic202 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@UFO314159 3 жыл бұрын
The theorbo rides again!
@bryansm8085 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds Amazing! 🙌🏻🎵
@meelisseppar1571 20 күн бұрын
Excellent !
@Scrufflebag 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautiful!
@jungle5663 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic.
@davewood39 3 жыл бұрын
Even when the Lord of the strings hits a wrong note it's a right note
@amadeus2321 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo👏🏻
@derekbrown2583 3 жыл бұрын
I am realizing more and more how much classical music is imputed into Metal.
@hannahjohnson4582 3 жыл бұрын
true dat👌
@MrScrofulous 3 жыл бұрын
Metal is just classical music, doncha know ?? That's why all the metal people are such lovely gentle folk. They get a bad rap for nothing.
@timh.6872 3 жыл бұрын
This is baroque, AKA pre-classical.
@codascheuer8426 3 жыл бұрын
@@timh.6872 Classical music refers to the whole genre as well as the specific era. So baroque, romantic, and contemporary music are all still classical music
@matsuomasato 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful...
@therealeren2045 3 жыл бұрын
Son: Dad why is my sister's name rose? Dad: Because your mom loves roses. Son: Thanks dad Dad: No problem Toccata Arpeggiata by Kapsberger performed by Brandon Acker.
@yaelbendor 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful♥
@marbles2223 3 жыл бұрын
If you ever get the chance please make a video on the colascione! There aren't any good videos on it in english and as a bass guitarist i'd love to learn more about it
@shizuma5235 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful !
@iconGOAT 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing👍
@wesleyayres7017 3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderfully rich tone
@martifingers 2 жыл бұрын
Very gorgeous playing. My thought was that this music from the 17th Century has a very modern feel indeed. I just could not help thinking of the playing of John Fahey - a very very different musical tradition to say the least but the intensity and integrity of the playing is similar at least to my ears.
@robicool 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect performance Brandon, it's such a mournful and melancholy piece, but with a glimmer of hope at the end. The clouds parting after a storm, the night sky being washed away by the sunrise. I wonder what Kapsberger was thinking when he picked out these chords?
@10.000 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo Brandon👏 I practiced guitar for a 20 months every day forc5⏳hours+. Observe my progress🚀
@joshuaramirez9088 3 жыл бұрын
Always love hearing the low notes that instrument can make
@TealScarab 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like Black Sabbath’s “Orchid” off of Masters of Reality, awesome!!
@olivierpinerofr 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo ! Hyptnotisant !
@Ipsifendis 3 жыл бұрын
i'm melting!
@UncleSunrize 3 жыл бұрын
It upsets me there isn’t more good content out using the Theorbo :( glad to see you rocking it
@diomedes8791 3 жыл бұрын
How hard have you been looking?
@EvilThunderB0lt 3 жыл бұрын
The Theorbo unfortunately is a very obscure instrument to most people, also you could buy a car with the amount these instruments cost so that might be another reason you don't see a lot of people playing them.
@diomedes8791 3 жыл бұрын
Danny Well - that is the case with most quality hand built string instruments today. And unlike the modern guitar, which everyone can learn to strum a few chords on at least, learning the theorbo and other lute instruments (as well as instruments of the violin and viol families) takes years to master, and henceforth are instruments played mostly by those who have made their instrument their profession. But my original comment was aimed at directing your attention to other videos by other theorbists available on KZfaq, if you hadn’t looked for those as of yet.
@louiemiller9068 3 жыл бұрын
Good right hand work out! I’m not sure I have the handspan to get the thumb back there and keep that rhythm flowing as well!
@Amedeus1756 3 жыл бұрын
When is a CD of Medieval music coming out using instruments like theorbo or the lute, I'll surely buy it.
@AlifLamMiim 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@Muttonchop_USA 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know which is my favorite video of the day this or Brad Parscale being tackled by the cops. Maybe Brandon can add music to the Parscale video, play the tackle in slow motion and call it 'Pavane for a Terminated Campaign Manager.'
@christiandyrvig5789 3 жыл бұрын
Just shut my eyes and listened. Damn man, why you gotta do me like that
@rabihonov 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing and charming music you got there, o God. Still waiting for the Oud vibes though 😊
@bearshield7138 25 күн бұрын
Exquisite
@pwnzork 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite of yours, revisited.
@Sensahumor 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always Brandon, I would have to prop the head on a dresser to hold that thing up! LoL
@temperance3532 3 жыл бұрын
Ojala un dia poder tocar como tu uwu
@TenorCantusFirmus 3 ай бұрын
The most bada*s ever riff/solo is at the end this Toccata by 16th Century composer and lutenist Hyeronimus Kapsberger.
@leoyu2142 3 жыл бұрын
Last year, you went to luthier R. E. Brune's workshop and tried a bunch of very expensive and historic classical guitars, I am wondering which one you are most impressive with in terms of the sound? Thanks!
@HeatherSpoonheim 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting through the whole thing to finally hear one of those low strings. No one ever seems to touch them.
@brandonacker 3 жыл бұрын
This piece doesn't use them. Most theorbo pieces do: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btSBpcSjsZjeaaM.html
@HeatherSpoonheim 3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonacker Thank you.
@surabhibiswas5695 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, please make more videos on Spanish chord progression in ukulele. I would love to learn😊. And the last one (ukulele video ) I already learnt. Practicing for fluency. Thank you❤️
@roderickjenkins3465 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely as always. Just finished making my Chitarrone according to the UK Lute Society drawing. Where can I find the tablature for this ( and the Canario) please?
@stellajacobson231 3 жыл бұрын
I was supposed to be asleep by now but my love for the theorbo and Brandon as a musician stopped me
@RagtimeDorianHenry 3 жыл бұрын
Kapsberger was a precursor
@hannahjohnson4582 3 жыл бұрын
This is super cool! Collab with Mary Spender or Adam Neely?
@someone-iv2nt 3 жыл бұрын
If you look closely, you can see a theorbo being played.
@therealeren2045 3 жыл бұрын
Oh My God you're right. I was too distracted by his jawline
@kirkhammett110919901 3 жыл бұрын
Great viewing angle.. Strings seem to go to infinity :))
@coenvalk833 3 жыл бұрын
With right hand technique as good as that I'd love to see Villa-Lobos' etude no. 1 on the theorbo!
@leandrodiazkeller1041 3 жыл бұрын
Hola Brandon, Cómo estás? I find very interesting that you don´t use the figuetta technique for playing Theorbo or Lute. Any particular reason for that? do you find it less comfortable to play with nails and the figuetta technique? Great videos, love your approach to music. Un abrazo!
@brandonacker 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Leandro! Thank you. It turns out nails and thumb out is a historical way of playing theorbo. Figueta was mainly used for early renaissance lute but doesn't apply to baroque instruments. Checkout the paintings. Thanks again 😊
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