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Description:
Composed by J.S. Bach as "Ich ruf dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
It is most often performed on the organ being a chorale prelude.
This was orchestrated and arranged from midi.
Probably, the earliest record of a melody used in chorale prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach is his arrangement of Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ (BWV 604). this melody appears in a manuscript c1370, in the city of Celle. Later, it appears with an original text by Martin Luther, printed in the 'Geystliche Gesangk Buchleyn (edited by Johann Walter), in Wittenberg, 1524. In 1715, the hymn's book of Gotha, Gerrmany, had already printed thee melody of Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ. Soon after, in 1717, Bach was requested by the Duke of Saxe Gotha to present a musical passion.
However, in a singular style, chorale prelude appeared first in the works of Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707), and includes 48 extensive compositions.
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Great! &mdash 06/14/08 - 02:38:07 PM
An amazing piece of work, the beauty and the clarity of the work catches the listener. I loved everything about this masterpiece, really "elegant."
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Chorale Prelude BWV 639 &mdash 06/14/08 - 03:44:29 PM
Ahhhhh ...its been a while since I listened to
anything for Bach ..this is just an awesome
orchestration my freind a true maestro touch
loved the cello behind the harpischord ..just
fantastic ...thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!!
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I have &mdash 06/14/08 - 04:49:54 PM
an organ version of this- I like your version much better.I'd love to hear it played by real instruments.This is great work you are doing! [ Reply to This ]
Excellent on many levels &mdash 06/14/08 - 06:46:12 PM
Of course, wonderful choice of material... then, there's the gorgeous transcription to orchestra here, not an easy task (and not often appreciated.) I like the restrained choice of period instruments, sounds like something Bach would have done to it. Then there is your choice of sampled instruments, the strings sound quite good, rich and full. The harpsichord is on the verge of being too loud in the mix, or too much treble bite, not sure which, but not too bad (this is in headphones, though.) Overall, a very luscious rendition... thank you!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Most Enjoyable!! &mdash 06/15/08 - 04:45:03 PM
I love your rendition of the Chorale Prelude. I have always thought Bach to be one of the greatest composers ever. The midi orchestration worked very well, and very effective Scotty, very well done!!
Carol [ Reply to This ]
Dang, Scotty... &mdash 06/15/08 - 09:36:38 PM
JSB &mdash 06/15/08 - 10:18:06 PM
Yes Bach was magnificent! This is the most romantic
I ever heard of him. Of course the original version was for old time
Baroque pipe organ but arranged here there are all of the traditional
instruments that we usually identify with that style but to my ears
much more like some of the 19th century in places and even
similar to movie music into the 20th century. Bach was something else!
scotty [ Reply to This ]
Well... &mdash 06/16/08 - 12:02:09 PM
...it's a given that JS Bach was a complete musical genius. I was speaking of your arrangement, production, and performance of the piece...
I appreciate your modesty...but kudos to you, Scotty. I love this. Bach is my favorite composer. [ Reply to This ]
Just Right &mdash 06/18/08 - 01:54:34 PM
I've heard a lot of Bach in my time but don't recall ever hearing this work. It's lovely with beautiful harmonies running throughout. I love the rich orchestration and performance just right.
It really is very moving Scottie.
-Charlie [ Reply to This ]
This is an excellent example, &mdash 06/20/08 - 07:27:01 PM
of what can be done using midi as a recording medium when use properly. The depth and feeling you've captured here is full and rich to say the least. And since you have this in midi it wouldn't take much work to transfer it to sheet music if you wanted to have live musicians to have a go at it. Not that it needs it mind you.
That said, your mastery of this piece is complete. This is wonderfully done and a total pleasure to listen to. Thank you for sharing it, I'm in awe of your musical skills.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Just &mdash 06/21/08 - 12:52:09 PM
had to go in for another listen!
Sorry I didn't comment, because this pieces is so beautiful.
Enjoyed reading about your descriptions, especially in this case. Your descriptions are some of the best. Thanks for all the great education I am getting each time I hear a new upload from you!
Thanks [ Reply to This ]
You know &mdash 06/21/08 - 01:13:40 PM
mo, I was listening to your latest Bach piece on my itunes player while typing on the forum to Rebsie's wanted to know about CD buying habits. And I am still listening to your's and Bach's piece :)
Wow, what a terrific listen!
Very enjoyable indeed and great to type to! :^)
WaY tO gO MO ! [ Reply to This ]
Aah, &mdash 06/22/08 - 10:18:48 AM
JS meets the new world. Lovely arrangement. Thank you for sharing. I'd have the viola line a little more up in the mix as compared to the violin sound but then that was my instrument so I'm biased. [ Reply to This ]
Choral Prelude &mdash 07/07/08 - 01:30:58 AM
Great take on this. Wonderful production. A touching piece of music, awesome rendition! [ Reply to This ]
Chorale Prelude BMW 639 &mdash 07/13/08 - 11:28:13 PM
just blew me away ! Gorgous Music sounds sooo sweet.
Thank you for sharing your great work of art. Love it.
Peace Dee. [ Reply to This ]
Wow! &mdash 07/28/08 - 12:34:58 AM
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