What it do HalfTimers! Thank you guys for tuning into my reaction to Beethoven. Hope that you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and join the family. I F***ING LOVE U GUYS, and see you next video! 🤟🏾🤟🏾

@gritskennedy5007

2 жыл бұрын

This man Ludwig Van Beethoven was abused so badly his father was a musician for the Queen and he taught his son to play many instruments the piano was his outlet his father was a perfectionist and was very strict with Ludwig and would deny his son food and water unless he could perform pieces of music without one mistake and if he did make a mistake his father would slap and kick him if the note was off his father would strike his ears and they would bleed he never married he dedicated his life to writing music most of it generated from pain and suffering and he fell in love with a woman he never told her. She was a fellow guest at a friend's chateau where Ludwig also was staying for the Summer. He would see her walking around the gardens and courtyard at night and fell in love with her.he spoke with her once and they walked the courtyards together in full sight of everyone but they were such friends and would make each other laugh so hard but she was married her husband away on family business and the gossip of inappropriate friendship began Ludwig van Beethoven was told to back off and so was she she was heartbroken and so was he. At night she would walk the courtyards he would watch her cry and he did also weep. He wrote this song for her the beginning a longing almost telling you already a beautiful love doomed before it began the part you hear as indignant then angry the unfolding of why they cannot see each other the pain it gave them then the formal classical sounding mundane pomp and circumstance sound then it goes into the rapid desperation like to say no no she feels the same way see what you have done if I continue to persue her we would face terrible circumstances ..then to let her go because to disgrace her reputation would be unbearable to cause anyone to see her as anything but a dream would kill me...the song was written for her or because of her and the original title was or is actually sonata quasi una fantasia in 1802.

@shane7073

2 жыл бұрын

Great as this is Ode to Joy is thee ULTIMATE MASTERPIECE. What’s more it was written by Ludwig whilst 100% DEAF Just for the fact he wrote it whilst deaf warrants a reaction

@joshbruns7403

2 жыл бұрын

I dunno if you’ve already done it or not, but I’d love to see some reactions to Charlie Parker and Dizzy and any Bebop artist. Those guys were so far ahead of their time I firmly believe hip hop and rap wouldn’t even exist without it.

What I love about classical music is that these composers could tell a story without even having to say a word. They just make the music and your imagination can fill in whatever it wants.

He published this work in 1801. Folks have been appreciating this for over 200 years. Thanks for offering more opportunity for others to hear it for the first time too! It’s truly arresting, beautiful, and inspirational.🌹

If you're curious - ' movement, 6531 notes, usually played in about 7 3/4 minutes, meaning an average of 14 notes played every second.

One of my favorite pieces of classical, hadn’t heard it for a while - thanks Half!

@justhalf750

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

I love that I FEEL someone communicating from an entirely different time without a word yet I understand every note and word he couldn’t hear or say. It’s Brilliant

Half, i fux with those adidas in the background! Memories

@justhalf750

2 жыл бұрын

Good looking fam!!

i used to listen to Beethoven before a football game to get me focused love this!!

I have very grateful that my 8th grade music appreciation and 11th grade physics teachers made us listen to classical music every other Friday. I hope you continue down this rabbit hole

Sonata Pathetique is a must.

@matthewv789

2 жыл бұрын

And Waldstein (I love Annie Fischer’s performance particularly), and Appassionata (Barenboim!)

"Listen, Louis, there is life in these old hands still. Not quite Furioso, Moderato, Cantabile perhaps...".

Oh goodness, some Beethoven! When I was really, really young the only music I ever heard was gospel or classical. I still listen to classical sometimes to calm my mental issues. Really very cool you did this Half! We all need a little change here and there ❤

@justhalf750

2 жыл бұрын

I never listing to classical before until now. And let me tell you, I’m kinda digging it. Thank you Melanie for tuning in. 😊

@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe

2 жыл бұрын

@@justhalf750 i always try my best to show your channel love. I do the same for Jais. For yalls together. And a few other reactors. I really enjoy it a lot. I don't even watch TV anymore besides football lol

@justhalf750

2 жыл бұрын

@@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe We definitely thank you! Oh and btw, GO NINERS! Lol 😂

@pollockpower15301

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@pollockpower15301

2 жыл бұрын

Whats jais solo channel?

To understand thee greatest musician who has ever lived ‘in my eyes’ Simply relax close your eyes and simply enjoy the journey you WILL go on and everyone’s journey is different but all amazing.

@kinganimal9391

2 жыл бұрын

You'll probably think of yourself and your experiences.while the music leads you.

Tbh reactions are one of the best ways to listen to classical solo piano like this. Good professional pianists put so much polish on how every note sounds, how to to voice every chord, know how to bend rhythm subtly and precisely, etc. And then the pieces they play are typically even more meticulously constructed. The more carefully you listen and let the music move you without distractions, the more you will enjoy it. If I’m listening to a serious piece I can’t even really pay attention to it and doing anything else-I kind of just get swept along for the ride. PS if you want to delve more into this. Try listening to some Chopin-he wrote very accessible but still masterful music for the piano-I recommend starting with krystian zimerman’s performances of his ballade no 1. Beethoven’s piano works are probably my favorites now overall, but I didn’t fully appreciate his stuff until more recently.

@matthewv789

2 жыл бұрын

This is a great point about the polish professional pianist put into every note. Unfortunately, this particular recording is not one of them. It’s a programmed MIDI track played on a not-very-good sample library (very robotic and artificial sounding). I mean all the notes are there, and a bit of rudimentary expression, but that’s about it. It’s ironic that such a recording would be the one to get 183 million views and thus be the one that EVERYONE reacts to. Gah…

Thanks a lot and very welcome in Beethovens world! This music, it must come out from a genuis.

Not one dislike. I wish I could like this video more than alot. After some DMX, Beethoven or Mozart usually calms me down.

@matthewv789

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully not, but for the record, KZread no longer shows dislikes.

Its a brain massage

Bass up volume down lay back get comfy close your eyes and breath You can hear music but not listening close just breath and let go

The best music ever written

Beethoven music is played in many old and new cartoons, background music... Might have heard it from there....enjoy your Journey, so much great music... Bringing back so many memories.. So privilege to have been from the 60 70s generation..... Hard times music can e a voice to many....

From Eminem to Beethoven, I'm rockin' with ya! Plz do Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Winter (it's universally the best season of this piece) 😊 I really think you'll be blown away 💖 If you react to it be sure to find a video where a full orchestra is used - it's largely a violin/string instrument composition peppered with other instruments. Anything else (like a piano solo) just doesn't do it justice. Thx for reading 🙏

Berlioz is Beautiful and Amazing Plus Claire DeLune by Debussy is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!

I've never seen anyone react to classical before and I'm loving it

Different classical music puts me in different moods. I love pieces like this that take you on an emotional journey.

This is my favorite sonata to play on the piano. Thank you for reacting!

Before Pink Floyd had a gig in the sky Beethoven put it there . Just saying.

dvorak ,saint saens, ravel paganini, mozart,bach,brams; just to name afew of my favs

I tought myself the first min an a half, this is pure music.

One on my favourite reactions to this piece of music

#1 on my "CALM MY ASS DOWN" playlist.

I LOVE IT!!!! You cover all the music. I love this song. It’s so beautiful.

PHENOMENAL.... no other words.

Many people here in KZread especially the first listener of classical music, their interests of discovery and patience is highly notable.

I absolutely love this video; I enjoy the many ways you show you react to the music... thank you so much for postig this! Made my day!!

I listen to a whole variety of different music. Heavy metal, rap, blue grass, classical. One time in the car with my then 17 year old daughter and Beethoven’s 9th was on the radio (yes the good ole radio lol) and I start bobbing my head and “rockin’ out.” I mean what is wrong with me? Lol. Anyway always fun to embarrass your kids.

It truly depends on the music. some is calming, some is so intensely sad/anguished that it brings tears to my eyes. you don't know until you listen to it.

Like some of the other commenters classical music helps focus my effed up brain! Like all genres there are so many different takes on it. Fun to just hit the classical radio station and enjoy things I've never heard before. Thank you, Half!

@eblackadder3

Жыл бұрын

Beethoven began losing his hearing around 1798 and it gradually grew worse until he was almost totally deaf by about 1815, though he could still sometimes hear lower tones or very loud sounds.

every note is perfect. 10 fingers, two feet, and a piano and you had to ride a horse to see him. in candlelight.

it is the apparent pause between those notes that gets me. gives it an ominous vibe with some of the chord choices over the main melody. EDIT: forgot to mention, but meant in first section. probably obvious, but felt need to clarify.

I know this is an old video, but was already half deaf by the time he composed this! He was fully deaf when he composed his most technically challenging piece, in 1818. The Hammerklavier Sonata.

Your shirt is amazing!

I love this piece. ❤❤❤❤ One that I have been begging for on your other channel is called Black Velvet by Alannah Myles. No one has done a reaction to it that I've seen.

Watching someone play this on the piano is absolutely mesmerizing. Has anyone mentioned Beethoven composed this as he was going DEAF?

Me and my ex wife used to get faded in the car and change the radio to am real late at night and find crazy music to listen to. Classical was always my favorite for obvious reasons

Half thank you for video

I remember going into a dark room at church and our youth pastor saw me lying down and played this for me. I woke up some time later after the best sleep of my life, the room packed with other kids, all in deep comas! ♥ EDIT: First movement, of course! EDIT 2: that is a busy background!

Music can bring us together, my brother. We are both children of Christ. I love you. 💘

And you should know that he wrote this while he was Def!!! 😭😭😭

Many non-classical fans don’t know this, but Beethoven lost his hearing completely in his mid-20’s, which meant that he was deaf when he wrote this masterpiece (at the age of 30).

hey half..i love that you enjoyed this..it is a very beautiful piece..if im not mistaken i think if i remember correctly he went completely deaf in 1801 or 1802 but i know it wasnt to long after this piece was written...1 thing i love about this piece is that he was so in love with his student who he actually wrote this for so for me in my opinion when i hear this i kind of think of the ups and downs through life and love...to others it may mean something else...but regardless it is a wonderful piece and it was great seeing you enjoy it ..next time have u a glass of wine and sit back and just relax and let your mind wonder freely while listening..you will be suprised how many peaceful thoughts you will have...another great reaction..u never disappoint! GOOD VIBES!!

@justhalf750

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew that he went deaf. Thank you for the history lesson.💯 Also, thank you for taking time out of your day to watch my reaction.

@lisapulatov6150

2 жыл бұрын

@@justhalf750 I try to watch as many reactions and keep up with you and Jai..I follow you both on fb and Instagram also just so I can make sure I don't miss y'all ...best of luck to you on your journey...I'ma proud half timer!! By the way...ITS PACKER NATION BABYYYY...NOT NINER NATION!!😂😂😂

'Adagio for Strings' or the choral version 'Agnus Dei' by Samuel Barber, seriously man if you want speechless you got it. Please, please, please react to a live version of this. Thank you for posting a reaction to some Beethoven!

There is a French girl that plays this music on the guitar and it is fantastic. This type of music just takes me away.

The dude was deaf my man💯

I may be mistaken on the timeline but i do believe Beethoven was fully deaf when he wrote this…chew on that concept for talent

I don't listen to as much of this type of classical music as I should. But I have heard this one a few times. I find the whole beginning of this piece a little depressing and gives me uneasy vibes throughout all the slower parts. The type of music without vocals that I really enjoy and calms me more than anything is stuff like Kitaro - Silk Road kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJiYtbBrmrG5aag.html In fact, just about anything by Kitaro is amazing.

Bach is my favorite. Then Chopin. Then Beethoven.

Badass right! I listen to this every Halloween! 🎃 👻 What do you think? Great reaction man!

The devils trill sonata in G minor

Classical is great for toking

Tom Macdonald and Beethoven - respect!!! Subscribed. You may like to check out Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Bach, organ version :-)

👊✌❤🤙

@davidlee3138

2 жыл бұрын

Love classical music

As I listen to hundreds version of moonlight sonata on KZread, the algorithm propose me reacs since one week. Your reaction is awesome! To be honest, I don’t like 2nd movement. Why? Just because it’s between the 2 movements I prefer in all classical music ☺️ Bit for reacs I’m listening to it with you. Just to see your face at the beginning of the third 😅

C minor symphony 9

now listen the same arranged by Marcin on one acoustc guitar - you"ll won"t be dissapointed - greetings

and liszt

And to think he was deaf when he made these songs

It takes you places doesn't it?

Split i believe is the movie. But I'm not positive.

@justhalf750

2 жыл бұрын

Yep that’s the movie lol 😆

Che mondo sarebbe senza la musica?

Dude, you honestly need to listen to Beethoven’s moonlight sonata 3rd movement electric guitar cover. It’s so awesome. Listen to Tina S electric guitar cover of the 3rd movement

Atrocious recording!