Goldberg Variations (J.S. Bach)

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Johann Sebastian Bach (as Drakonis said: "The Master of Loops") had used every new kind of keyboard he could find.
What would he like to use in our time?

The Goldberg Variations are a wonderful sample for what you can develop from one bass line.
If you want to hear a good piano version, try the Simone Dinnerstein record. If I cannot sleep, I'll take this as my medicine...

In my interpretation of this gem, I just tried to capture the calm eternal space in the wonderful aria.

Thanks to Drakonis, his "A Round and Bach Again" files gave me the inspiration to try this.

Hello again, I'm back in town...;-)

Happy New Year !

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Hits: 2589
Comments: 22
Fans: 13
Plays: 60
Downloads: 55
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Jan 03, 2011 - 06:22:46 PM
Last Updated: Jan 03, 2011 - 06:22:46 PM Last Played: Jul 07, 2018 - 01:51:49 AM

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classical (816), space (234)

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as usual

Software:

GarageBand

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ramonaji	ramonaji said 2849 days ago (January 3rd, 2011)
	brilliant thank you! Check out my latest song called Say Bye Bye

elektronix	elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Thank You! For stopping by and leaving a comment Greetings, Bernd Check out my latest song called Night Theme

Catalina22	Catalina22 said 2849 days ago (January 3rd, 2011)
	Spacious I saw a movie recently where the main character was a music professor, and she advised a student to "listen for the spaces between the notes." Your piece here does a wonderful job of doing just that! It has a certain spaciousness that lends more beauty to the individual notes. Check out my latest song called The REAL Plant that Geranium! (Mood Ring Mix)

elektronix	elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Lost in Space What a nice quote. "Listen for the space between the notes." Thank you for your very appreciated comment! "Space is all about luxury"... Now i will have a look ( an ear...) for your music. Greetings from Lower Saxony, Bernd Check out my latest song called Night Theme

H3nry	H3nry said 2849 days ago (January 3rd, 2011)
	Dreamy but expressive. Goldberg from a different perspective. It definitely does bring out the etherial space within. Bach is amazing, and your performance does him justice. Thanks for the download. Check out my latest song called Eighty-Three

elektronix	elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Strange... ... my answer disappeared... So again: Thank you for listening and leaving such a nice comment, I am honored! I will have a look at your music soon. Greetings from Germany, Bernd Check out my latest song called Night Theme

drakonis

drakonis said 2849 days ago (January 3rd, 2011)

Murray Perahia
It is his piano recording of the Goldberg Variations that I have on CD, and it is one of those complicated/simple pieces, that just grows on you more and more. And I listened to a University lecture where the teacher disassembled the variations and explained the similarities and relationships between the grid of 32 variations, so mathematical, but so fluid in its final presentation that most people who listen to the whole set just think "yup, that is pretty neat."

Your presentation of the aria here is very well done, slow and deliberate, almost a processional. An interesting voice-choice... you've chosen something between a harpsichord and a celesta, with a tiny hint of Moog... very tasteful melting of centuries. I like it! And of course, sweetly performed... what a nice New Years treat, thank you!

ttfn,
Drakonis

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elektronix

elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)

Murray Perahia
He is a genius, no question. And played a very nice version of the Goldberg Variations.
In my version the main voice is based on the GarageBand "Space Harpsichord", but I spent some time to find the right settings... I've added a bass with parts from the left hand to have a stronger basis.
BTW: I disliked the Goldberg Variations first. But on second try, I got this wonderful "What-a-wonderful-miracle-is-this-Universe" feeling, which Bach had captured in this Aria.
As Bach said: "The art is to omit!"
Thank you for your comment, very appreciated!

Greetings from a cold winter evening in Lueneburg,

Bernd

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Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 2849 days ago (January 4th, 2011)

Hi Bernd.....
A very happy New Year to you and your family.

This piece is simply wonderful. I love everything Bach and this is a great addition to my collection.

The instruments chosen and the dynamics of the piece fit together so well.

I hope to be hearing more of your work through 2011.

Thank you for introducing me to Simone Dinnerstein. I had never heard of her.

Take care.

Paul

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elektronix	elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Simone Dinnerstein I found her on iTunes and was immediately a fan of her virtuous play. Her playing sounds so light and easy... Thank you for your kind comment! Have a wonderful year, too! Kind regards, Bernd ...I will have a look at your music, soon... Check out my latest song called Night Theme

Henke	Henke said 2849 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Yup, this IS pretty neat Can't say I have this piece fresh in mind in any other version, but I like this slightly christmassy voiced version. Very well performed as far as I can judge... Welcome back, Bernd, and hope all is well for 2011! /Henke Check out my latest song called Summer (Promenade) (WIP)

elektronix	elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Thank you! Christmassy was not intended, but you're right, I should use this sound for some christmas carols next year... Thank you for listening and leaving such a kind comment. Need some summer now and will have a look at your music...:-) Grüße, Bernd Check out my latest song called Night Theme

CIASM_ZENABI_	CIASM_ZENABI_ said 2849 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	variations very well performed with an excellent feel and atmosphere. i'm no expert on this kind of thing but it sounds cool to me. cheers graham Check out my latest song called GLOWING IN THE DARK (2012 REMIX)

elektronix

elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)

Thank you
The best thing that can happen, is if there is someone listening and enjoying music, which is not his typical style.
That is one of the wonderful things of this community: "To ahve a look over the plates edge", as we say in Germany.
So thank you for listening and leaving such a nice comment.

I will have a look at your music, soon...

Greetings,

Bernd

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magnatone	magnatone said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Goldberg Variations god bless Murray Perahia!! This is really really well done Bernd - enjoyed very much! nice to see you around here. Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

elektronix	elektronix said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Thank you! Thank you, Karen for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment. I am proud that a musician like you enjoyed my playing! Greetings from a cold winter night in Germany, Bernd Check out my latest song called Night Theme

RAVENS	RAVENS said 2848 days ago (January 4th, 2011)
	Hmmm I'd say Bach would be using Garageband, hehe. This is very lovely indeed. I believe this is my first time listening to you, and a wonderful one it was. Great stuff! RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

elektronix	elektronix said 2842 days ago (January 10th, 2011)
	Indeed Funny idea, what would Bach create with Garageband? Thank you for listening the first time and leaving a comment! Greetings, Bernd Check out my latest song called Night Theme

echoroom	echoroom said 2848 days ago (January 5th, 2011)
	Hi Bernd This is really lovely; beautifully played, with a real warmth to it. Just right for a cold winter night! Check out my latest song called Summertime

elektronix	elektronix said 2842 days ago (January 10th, 2011)
	Winter Aria You're right, sounds like winter... Was not mentioned but is fine anyway... Thank you for stopping by, Greetings, Bernd Check out my latest song called Night Theme

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 2844 days ago (January 8th, 2011)
	Bach's the best Doesn't matter what instrument you play him on, it always works. Enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Low blow

davisamerica	davisamerica said 2723 days ago (May 10th, 2011)
	downloaded an enchanting listen ... very nice. Check out my latest song called ok char2(Vic and Flatrock mix)

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Name: Bernd Röver
Location: Wendisch Evern Lower Saxony Germany

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