Michael Hedges - Cello Suite #1 in G Major (Bach) video free download


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Duration: 04:30
Uploaded: 2006/12/24

Bach's first cello suite (BWV 1007, the prelude), on the harp guitar, played as intended in G major. 8/1/87 performance at the Mahaiwe Theater in Great Barrington, MA. Tuning:G1C2C#2A1D2E2G2D3E3A3D4; 0.056 on the harp 5 sub-basses for the string gauge, and 0.056, 0.046, 0.036, 0.026, 0.017, 0.013 for the 6-string guiitar gauages.

Comments

9 years ago

Dion Prisby

anything he plays is better than being played. his way of saying thanks, and goodnight. never another . not one in a million, simply no more than he.

9 years ago

Noel Goetowski

Just throwing it out there: "Horizon's" by Steve Hackett.Wonderful work by Mr. Hedges, though.

9 years ago

@D_Buc

I am truly dumbfounded by all the narcissistic ass-clowns posting here... "I am a musician of the highest caliber". Legends in your own minds. Michael gave so much more than any of you will. R.I.P.

9 years ago

yahuchanonyakov

Wonderful rendition and nicely played....I don't care what you critics out there say, or think...

9 years ago

Jeremi Hudson

This guy is awesome. Tuning is EGDEAD btw, I think its in the video description. 

9 years ago

Cloud Hobbit

Who cares if he knew the date of the Bach piece, he knew the music and he knew it was great. He played it great as well. Let's remember his talent and not worry about his knowledge of when it was written. The guy was brilliant and did things with guitars that had never been done before. seeing him with Leo Kotke would absolutely be a little slice of heaven.

9 years ago

Fraususemil

YEEES, this man knew a lot about tempi. Alas, I have read here he is gone.... if there was something like heaven existing I think he and The Master would have a lot of fun there making music together.Very, VERY nicely adapted and sensitively performed, thank you for sharing!

9 years ago

MIKE HURTADO

Sorry... but for me this is an authentic clown... he does not know even when the Work was writen. Iunderstand that there are tastes for everyone. I do not like it at all.

9 years ago

Anna Szarek

wonderful...

9 years ago

Real Diaz

Hippie rendition, ugghh, 

9 years ago

Darrell Hughes

a wonderful interpretation. God bless Michael and the Berkshires! 

9 years ago

alexander Kato

Christ Almighty!, He basically outlined his own death in his introduction of the piece! Watch out for the other guy who had too much to drink! Drive home safely!Too friggin eerie for words, what a tragic loss for his family and all who appreciated his visionary playing, RIP Michael!!!

10 years ago

Paul Driessen

I like it, because it is rubato, and many classical people pretend that there was no rubato in Bach's era.. but the piece sounds marvellous with these tiny rushes every now and then.. 10 points for individuality and for following your heart, Mr. Hedges!

10 years ago

ErieMusicStore

Such an innovative & inspired guitarist & musician! Michael was so ahead of his time, there still aren't many guitarist that can play today the way he did back in 1987. You are missed Michael Hedges.

10 years ago

degas5000

even if religion made any sense, that Michael Hedges only lived into his 30's disproves the existence of a benevolent/wise supreme being

10 years ago

John Berry

Incredible rendition !

10 years ago

Double Treble

He was brilliant !!!!

10 years ago

karli34

Music finally starts at 01:34 mins :)

10 years ago

Laura Juliet Hope

HAHAHAHAH TROT HOME SAFELY LOL

10 years ago

chevy11786

What is his guitar tuning on this?

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