Rockelbel's Canon (Pachelbel's Canon in D) - 4 Cellos - ThePianoGuys video free download


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Duration: 06:01
Uploaded: 2012/05/29

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Story behind the song:

Ask any cellist. They'll tell you about what's it's like to play the cello part of Pachebel's Canon in D. It's the same 8 notes over and over and over again. The good news is, it's easy to memorize. The bad news is you don't know when to stop. There's a rumor floating around that says Pachelbel either died while writing it, never finishing the cello part, or that he dated a cellist and it did NOT go well. This arrangement is dedicated to all the cellists that have fallen asleep while playing this song...or at least wanted to fall asleep. Steven Sharp Nelson actually began writing this arrangment while bored at a wedding.

Ahem...all the bitter cello-malice aside, Pachelbel's Canon in D (written in the 1600's) has stood the test of time -- celebrated as the most recognizable piece of classical music. We like to call it the "one-hit wonder of the 1600's." It really is an amazingly-catchy piece of music. It demonstrates the musical form of the "canon," when a melody is played and then repeated in a round by other voices. (watch how the melodies are passed from one cello to the next - right to left)

ALL THE SOUNDS YOU HEAR WERE CREATED BY THE CELLO -- bowing, plucking, strumming, and beating the cello any way possible.

This arrangement was written before ThePianoGuys posted our first video, "Michael Meets Mozart" - but we hesitated filming it because of how involved the idea was. We've never used "extras" before! So we put it off. And put it off. And then put if off some more. One day Al van der Beek was skimming through our thousands of messages on Facebook and happened to see one with the title "wedding" in the subject line. A woman emailed us about an opportunity to film at a big magazine-spread wedding photo shoot. It was perfect--they would have the location, flowers, actors, and even a cake. Everything we'd need. To make a long story short, we excitedly scheduled our video shoot for the same day as their photo shoot, but a few days prior to the day it fell apart. After much discussion we determined to move forward on faith that we could still work it out. Paul Anderson marshaled all sorts of connections and called on whomever he could and by nothing short of a miracle in a matter of days the wedding was all planned -- complete with a beautiful location, stunning decor, sharp tuxedos, fancy flowers, a photogenic bride and groom, 60 energetic guests, and an iced cake!

The piece at the beginning that is just ending is Steven Sharp Nelson's 4-cello arrangement of "Thanks Be To Thee" (att. to Handel). Dowanload the full MP3 here: http://thepianoguys.com/newstore/tender-mercy-digital-singles-mp3.html?___SID=U (TRACK 7 on the album "Tender Mercies"

Download the sheet music to "Thanks Be To Thee" here: http://thepianoguys.com/newstore/music-books/thanks-be-to-thee-sheet-music-nelson.html?___SID=U

Thanks to our many "cameos" we're reluctantly-proud to admit that this is the first video where you can SEE ALL FIVE PIANO GUYS! Everyone appeared as themselves, except for Jon who got a little carried away with his characters. :)

A HUGE thank you goes out to our vendors that made this wedding look so amazing. Please visit their sites and use them if you're planning a wedding!

Bell Tower

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Forever More Events

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Bloomers

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Another huge thank you goes out to all our extras, family and friends that sacrificed an afternoon to make our little wedding look the part!

And another thank you goes to Robin Saville of Bride Access who helped Steven Sharp Nelson conceptualize this video. www.brideaccess.com

Credits

Canon in D written by Johann Pachelbel (1600's)

Arrangement written and produced by Al van der Beek & Steven Sharp Nelson

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios

Video produced by Paul Anderson & Tel Stewart

Starring

Steven Sharp Nelson, cellists

Paul Anderson, himself

Al van der Beek, himself

Tel Stewart, himself

Jon Schmidt, minister and hip old lady

Shalley Sorenson, bride

Zach Sorenson, groom

Nicole Alfano, Wedding Coordinator

Comments

8 years ago

DrixonFab

I'm a cellist and I want him to play in my wedding... Please!

8 years ago

Cobalt Frost

You guys are so amazing. When it comes to this song I'm somewhat of a purist, I absolutely love what you did with this song. You kept it's integrity and had a blast with it. Well done!

8 years ago

Daniel C

A fun twist on a classic song..  I loved it!

8 years ago

mike x

of course.....I love this......piano guys  are awesome....smiles

8 years ago

Top Hats Evolved

Was the person who played the older lady a guy?Cuz it looks like a guy XD

8 years ago

Allison Nguyen

In reality: wake up u asshole

8 years ago

David Kim

DIS IS WEERD

8 years ago

Patience Stanley

Lol i luv this version of my fave classical song!!! Nvr wud have thot to try it tht way b4 but it is pretty cool

8 years ago

Nacho Aguado

I only have words of admiration for the passion and love I feel when I see the piano guys. They only help me be more certain that I I wish I had the ability to transmit with music the same way they do. I don't have the ability nor the nature to play music, but I'm lucky enough to be able to appreciate this over the crap you hear on the radio. Thanks!!!

8 years ago

rhapsodyblue56

I've never heared such a cheerful Pachelbel...lol

8 years ago

Kholid Ridwani

I am smile happy know. :)

8 years ago

Renee Zhang

love this creative version!! So energetic and happy!

8 years ago

Karin Holloway

what? crickets are great musicians, too. ick

8 years ago

DrCheese_Durp13

Does any body know how where to find the sheet music to this

8 years ago

ryn1010

Rock me Pachelbeles!

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