This man was my teacher. You will never find someone more passionate about guitar or more dedicated to their craft than Eric Henderson. I learned so much from him and will forever hold music and the guitar in a new light because of his lessons.

@reinholdhubner8880

3 жыл бұрын

Captivating, incessantly powerful. A proove of matured mastership. Thank you so much for sharing.

@ney57e

2 жыл бұрын

Is he dead?

@erikainharmony4465

2 жыл бұрын

@@ney57e No, I moved away and had to stop taking lessons from him.

@manuelapolista7316

2 жыл бұрын

@@ney57e what a nasty question

@Freakybananayo

2 жыл бұрын

@@manuelapolista7316 agreed. There were certainly better ways of asking that sort of thing

As a metalhead, a guitar player, and a classical music lover, this sonata gets me every single time. It's said that Beethoven wrote it after the woman he loved married another man. This isn't merely the musical product of sadness, it's a man grieving the death of his own heart. His heart was the departed, his chest was the casket, and Beethoven was the pallbearer. This is acoustic mourning. This rendition is perfection.

@bokkirk

2 ай бұрын

Very well said

@DI4MONDS.

2 ай бұрын

war was all around the world during that time, all your friends from school being KIA is probably more sad than anything else

@sasssquatch1467

2 ай бұрын

@@DI4MONDS. Nah, to you and me, yeah.. but they were a bit different back then. Beethoven was born in 1770, it was not uncommon back then for women to bring their children for a picnic, on the sidelines of battles near their homes. Some of which their husbands were fighting in. They saw death all the time, whether it was caused by violence, injury, exposure, starvation, or illness. They became mostly numb to death.

@jigglybongs

Ай бұрын

Your comment made me shed tears

I don't think they have invented a word to describe how good this guy is. This performance is without a doubt a masterpiece. Thank you so much. Beethoven would be proud.

@leecoops2002

10 ай бұрын

The word is virtuoso friend.

@PaulTheSkeptic

9 ай бұрын

@@leecoops2002 Sure. The word is accurate. But I think it's more than that. Classical music has to be interpreted. It was performed expertly but it was also performed with, fire. That's the word I use to mean passion or feeling. The notes are half of the equation. Btw, I'm not like, educating you or anything. I'm just making conversation. You probably know all that already. I just wanted to compliment his fire.

@wladyslawbukowski

6 ай бұрын

I fully agree with you. What do you think about this performance? kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJuFmc9pk5e4law.html

@Ludwig_van_Beethoven70

5 ай бұрын

Yes, of course. Thank you

@ThadeusMandel

3 ай бұрын

@@PaulTheSkepticmaestro

This guy is so good. He doesn't miss a note and not a single tempo was misplayed

lying on my bed after a grueling day of work, sun going down, dogs barking out in the alleys and this comes wafting in through the open window. beautiful. thank you Eric.

@lukewalker1051

2 жыл бұрын

Was Eric out on the window ledge?

@drkrypton4410

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukewalker1051 ha, no. he's not stupid.

@paulgoogol2652

2 жыл бұрын

@@drkrypton4410 that is not stupid but a life style

@loveyou-db4fg

3 ай бұрын

你真是一位诗人啊

@drkrypton4410

3 ай бұрын

@@loveyou-db4fg ? pleas translate

Sounds like it was composed for guitar. The little moments of vibrato that a piano can't do...Wonderful interpretation.

@matticeverhoeven6539

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention all the different tone colours Eric adds!

@italovidigal1990

Жыл бұрын

@@matticeverhoeven6539 magical right hand technics indeed

@justindensonvibes

8 ай бұрын

And what's funny is I searched for this half expecting it to not yield results, as I figured this song was straight made for piano, but this is just as good if not better.

This is the time where I'd usually make a huge speech about my thoughts on this performance. My thoughts = Speechless

the right hand is so impressive. even between notes moving fluidly between dolche or ponticello is crazy to me

C#m is the scale of unsettling atmosphere and melancholy. Often give you chills

@strdb9450

Ай бұрын

Yeah but it's in a minor here 🤣

@thejafernando2677

25 күн бұрын

​@@strdb9450😂yes bro

@seanbrrtt

7 күн бұрын

This is a minor

@isaiahmarquez9717

20 сағат бұрын

@@strdb9450That’s what the little m signifies….

5 minutes of playing that takes 10 years to master 👍👍

@robertskinxd8850

Жыл бұрын

10 years? this man probably has over 40-50 years of practice

@DazUK81

Жыл бұрын

10 years 🤣🤣🤣 try a lifetime

@MrAtomicPig

Жыл бұрын

Rest sure, you can play no worse after 2-3 years of practice. If you practice, of course :)

@steverichardson8080

Жыл бұрын

@@MrAtomicPig A couple of my teachers have said it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become proficient in playing an instrument, double that to master it. So if you practice 50 hours/week, it'll take you 4 years to become truly good at playing guitar, 8 years to fully master it, but you can never max out on practice.

@lifenote1943

Жыл бұрын

@@steverichardson8080 Ok this is more of a pet peeve but I HATE, the "it takes x years to be truly good at this". First of all "truly good" is VERY vague and subjective, and secondly time spent varies quite drastically. But the idea of a guitarist being "truly good" is just, ughhh it really irritates me. More so on the universal concept of a level of expertise. If you have a guitarist that's solid technically, and plays with the same generic rubato as 99% of other guitarists under the sun, are they truly good? Probably by classical standards. But what about someone who's maybe a little less solid but actually is unique and brings something new to the table? Or hell even if they were just as good, would they be considered "truly good" in the strict definitions and standards that are used in the classical community? Sorry I know my tirade has barely anything to do with your comment, I'm just annoyed by classifying musicians into skill brackets. Like music is just a technical exercise like snooker or something. Well I guess in classical technique is 99% of what matters, so idk, in every other genre of music, creativity and expression are valued a lot more highly.

This right here exemplifies exactly why computers can never replace human beings when it comes to making music.

My hand is cramped up just watching it.

I think Beethoven would be proud. Every note played with heart and soul.

Most moving interpretation i have heard. Instant tears. Incredible. I can't believe all this sensitivity going on when you know that this piece is a real torture to play on guitar. The sound is magic too. The slowdowns in the arpeggios bring life, movement and sensitivity. Thanks for this amazing work !

@joanarling

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Usually, the variations in speed (so common among classical guitarists) give me the creeps -- but this flows like a creek through the meadows. Great!

@narmale

2 жыл бұрын

2nd best version ive heard of MS

@vaishnavi2608

Жыл бұрын

@@narmale which one's the at the top acc to you?

@narmale

Жыл бұрын

@@vaishnavi2608 Elly Ney, piano version, its 1950s? She plays a fantastic interpretation

@ace-dj1dm

Жыл бұрын

classical guitars are easier on the fingers i feel

Первый раз вижу, как эту часть сонаты сыграли на гитаре от начала до конца. Это было божественно! Браво! 1000 раз БРАВО!!!

I wonder how many hours were put invested in learning every note perfectly played? Wow. Music that was written hundreds of years ago still touches the heart.

@joefairweatherblues8511

2 жыл бұрын

Completed in 1801👌

@paulc3960

2 жыл бұрын

He is gifted and talent. For normal people no matter how many hours they have spent on practicing this piece they still make mistakes and not as good as him.

@darkone9572

2 жыл бұрын

And in any language !! Even if you cant read or write !!!

@rulesOfChaos_

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulc3960 I hate that sentiment because to me it sounds both like an excuse not to try and like he hadn't had to work for it. Yes, he might be talented or even gifted, but he wouldn't be able to perform at that level if he hadn't put effort and countless hours into his craft. And if he had never started to put the work in, he would have never realised his potential.

@Crime_pays

2 жыл бұрын

At least 10 years of dedication

Tengo 80 años y esto es Lo mas bello que he escuchado

You nailed it, Eric! Very impressive performance.

Long ago I played this on the piano cannot imagine doing it on the guitar. Magnificent

@aaronanytime8897

2 жыл бұрын

Do yourself a favor and learn to play it again!

@thelastvigil111

Жыл бұрын

Get on it!

I really enjoy hearing these classical compositions played on the guitar. This sounded like a piano in the first few seconds before showing Mr. Henderson playing the guitar. Thank you, and Happy New Year, 2024!

I listen to this specific video pretty much every day at work when i am on the road and i cant get enough of it. The sound and technique is absolutely impressive and blissfull. It helps out alot keeping your cool in a traffic jam.

I'm not a musician myself, 'm only a common person born in Portugal in 1984. I've always enjoyed classical music, Beethoven and Mozart are amongst my favourites, but this performance just go over the top of anything. I cannot explain it but there is something so intimate and special about the guitar being played - the piano cannot quite capture it. This performance is like all that my soul has ever resonated with in my live in different minute little sounds the guitar brings to the feeling of the music... I hope people from around the world listen to this and be touched

@katiemeloan7897

2 ай бұрын

Cinetyk, you say you are not a musician, "only a common person"....but I know from what you say you heard in this piece that you have a musicians heart, my friend. I've been playing guitar since 1969 and I could play another hundred years and never even come close to Eric's work on this piece---but Cinetyk, that doesn't matter. Being a musician isn't a destination, it's a journey. Find an instrument, any instrument, and start on your heart's journey. Katie, a friend in Colorado USA

@lionre

2 ай бұрын

​@@katiemeloan7897Well said!

This man, with this song, on this guitar...simply amazing!!😁😁👌🏼

@raccoon874

2 жыл бұрын

it is not a song

@markneedham8726

2 жыл бұрын

Si. Song it is. A piece that is a song. Beautifull.

@steverichardson8080

Жыл бұрын

Songs are sung; this is a composition. If there were more instruments it would be an arrangement. But if you wanted to make it simple, you could call it an instrumental, I guess.

You went from the Stones to Beethoven. You sir are amazing!

I’ve never heard this on guitar. Resplendent. Bravo.

Bonjour Éric c est toujours émouvant de vous entendre chanter ou jouer de la guitare bravo

This is at the top of my list of favorite compositions for piano and hearing and seeing this maestro perform it on guitar is one of the most beautiful things I think I've ever heard...

@vanodyssey1659

2 жыл бұрын

Makes sure to listen to Erik Satie - Gymnopedies 1, 2 and 3 and more. ;) That's my number 1.... This is my number 2.

"Moonlight Sonata"- a complex piece of music excellently executed by Señor Contreras. Muchas gracias!

Gorgeous rendition, emotionally rendered and without a flaw, exquisite!

I wish KZread would let me give a million likes to Eric Henderson! Many thanks to Guitar Salon International!

Only one word required really. Beautiful.

Oh my goshhh about 1:25 you really see how he plays feeling the music flow from his heart through his entire body to be channeled through the guitar. He is no longer playing, as he is EXPRESSING the guitar~. Very very amazing.

Wonderful so much emotion reverberating through me, its heavenly.

In case you are unaware this man has a tutorial series on youtube for free on how to play this piece it was very cool

At the expression in his Face you can really See how much he feels it and transfers this emotion in to his playing.

I love the way he doesn't just play the music he is inside it

@br3atheitin197

Жыл бұрын

You would feel no emotion in the interpretation otherwise :)

@eastlundwendell9907

8 ай бұрын

He’s all up in the music’s guts

What I love most next to the lovely playing of classical guitarists is their grimacing.

@lacedhexes

2 жыл бұрын

I believe every musician on any instrument has this face, some just hide it more. It's the whole body that plays the music. 😄

@Steven-jf4cs

2 жыл бұрын

When I just saw the tile with his expression I had to watch. I agree with laced hexes that ever musician expresses themselves distinctly.

When you do MAGIC with a beautiful piece of music and a "simple" instrument in a true masterˋs hands....

EL ESPIRITU DE BEETHOVEN SE ENCUENTRA EN SUS MARAVILLOSAS MANOS. ¡¡ MAGISTRAL INTERPRETACION ¡¡

Arguably the greatest chord progression ever. Beautiful playing.

@igorsvitlyk5237

2 жыл бұрын

"Arguably" )))))))))

@lifenote1943

Жыл бұрын

How do you even argue that, that's like saying "arguably carrots are the greatest vegetable". Like all of them are different and unique in their own way. But yeah this piece is absolutely stunning, there's a reason why it's one of the most famous classical compositions.

@2l8mate59

3 ай бұрын

Because there are others equally as good. This guy is good, no doubt about it. But, there are others who do a good version as well.

I love Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata". This is the first time I have heard it played on a guitar. Actually not played, but "caressed". Very moving and beautifully done. Thank you Sir for this "gift".

Ahh. So peaceful, its like an audible xanxax. I love it. Thank you sir.

Classic guitar and Beethoven is heaven

That's a beautiful guitar. This is the first time I have seen Eric Henderson play, but I gotta say, the passion he plays with is incredible.. Truly amazing performance

Pure Gold! Master of this instrument playing it on such a refined guitar with great recording quality. I'm lucky to be able to listen to this for free

Every note with intention; perfection.

Bringing tears, deeply touching, just beautiful performance. Thank you

I love this version so much. I have to keep coming back to watch it again and again. Masterfully played.

A genius composer. A truly virtuoso performance by a true virtuoso. Life is good! Thanks for posting.

epic guitar faces... and phenomenal playing

I just played this for my 7 Day old Grandson while holding him. He definitely had a favorable reaction. Thanks!!

This man has been a great source of inspiration for me to learn THIS piece of music and I now play it every day. It's been my favorite piece of music since I heard him play it.

I had to hear this again, lovely piece and played masterfully Bravo maestro.

@ColtDee

4 ай бұрын

Still I'm drawn by the beautiful music played masterfully.

The Guitar sounds like a banjo to my ears. His playing is awesome

@BernieHollandMusic

Жыл бұрын

You should check out the version by George Formby

My lover...my guitar...exactly those looks and touches...

Beautiful

that was just gorgeous Eric...I appreciate your gift more than you can possibly know. My father who is now long dead and gone was an aspiring classical guitarist and worshiped the ground Andre Segovia walked on and as his son I gained a great appreciation for both the difficulty of playing the instrument both thru my own struggles and observing my father's struggles with it. Your performance reminded so much of my one experience of seeing Segovia play in New York City as a young teenager ever changed after that day by the experience. I am ever grateful to my father and Segovia for that experience and its impact on my life. And subsequently to you as well for your masterful presentation of this hauntingly beautiful peace of music. I am sure Ludwig is smiling at you.

Bravo! Awesome!

I love this performance❤, deep feeling Watch/listening to him,,while painting moonlight -Paty Gatica aus Guatemala- forma Amsterdam😢

reminds me of my grandchild who would play this beautiful tune after work to me every weekend of his holiday. he would play blindfolded with one hand playing the flute and the other making his signature spaghetti on toast with avocado.

Wunderschöne Musik, perfekte Interpretation, vielen Dank!

Thank you for posting this and thank you Mr Henderson for recording it, it was a privilege to watch and listen to it.

Incredible. Virtuoso. No cockiness. Only focus.

Eric makes the world a better place....

Magnificent! And how cool that you would bring Beethoven to the heavy metal audience. Because, when you play it THAT way, It reinforces the idea of what many of us already knew - Beethoven ROCKS!

This Maestro is incredibly talented. It is hard to believe that guitar can be brought up to such a level of poetry. This piece has not been conceived to be played on guitar at all and the technical issues have been solved flawlessly by this genius of music. Thank you Maestro!

Bravo, Grande Bella Musica ! ! Robert Conti

I must have watched your other video from a few years ago hundreds of times. Likely I will be doing this again. Absolute dream!

It does not get any better than that Mr. Henderson! The Barrios influence is clearly there. Just pure magic!! I never thought I'd hear that on a 6 string classical instrument. The rest of my emotions and reverence just can't be put into words. This video is a gift in every way.

Beethoven would have bursted into tears watching and listening Mr.Henderson’s interpretation. Absolute masterpiece… Bravissimo Maestro 🙏🏽👏🏾

@muz977ify

Жыл бұрын

dude you cant hear how every note is slapping us in the face? its supposed to be played in piano with forte in certain parts

@jacobforrester9827

Жыл бұрын

@@muz977ify I'll just repeat what I wrote as my comment on this... He makes this guitar speak with Ludwig's accent. Most play Moonlight Sonata as if it were written by Chopin or Schumann. He has the softness, grace, and flow, sure, but the pronouncement of some of the notes of emotional rise have the barely sleeping volcano that Beethoven had in the core of his being. The power of this piece as it was played by this man... I truly believe, he captured the very essence of Ludwig Von Beethoven, not just the notes.

@BernieHollandMusic

Жыл бұрын

Beethoven would have burst into tears because he couldn't hear it

I used to live right next to Eric as a teenager.Eric studied under Segovia and Is my true good friend.Bet you didn't know but he is great surfer and waterman,as are his brothers!

Simplemente maravillosa y sublime interpretación

By far the best rendition on guitar I have ever heard

What a brilliant play. Doesn’t over embellish but let’s the notes talk and adds those little intricacies that bring out the depth of the piece. Amazing!

@wladyslawbukowski

6 ай бұрын

I fully agree with you. What do you think about this performance? kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJuFmc9pk5e4law.html

He is playing so truthful to his heart, it is difficult to handle.

This man just sang passionate melody

One of my favorite pieces, performed extremely well. Thank you.

Captivating, incessantly powerful. A proove of matured mastership. Thank you so much for sharing.

I love the subconcious body language, mixed with a bit of; you can tell he's trying to so the infamous symphony justice, and he pulls it off, simply beautiful, as a guitar player myself

Eric Henderson the best teacher ever, was my teacher in 2001. Love Ya

Just awesome! Bravo!

Simply put: compelling, virtuoso, passionate, fantastic. Thank you.

O original é ao piano. Primeira vez que vejo ao violao. É musica para acalmar nossa alma inquieta nos momentos atuais. E este professor sente esta musica tal qual seu autor. Sonata ao luar.

A physical musician - brings drama to this piece. Interesting instrument

You're the reason why I'm learning guitar. I hope you're doing well for ever~

dang, the timing and FORCE of plucking is all off. IMO. Love that you posted this.

Absolute goals in a video, right here. I tip my hat to you, good sir.

Coming from an Old Rocker like me that was Wonderful 👏 Thanks for the blessing.

Beautifully and lovingly played! I started learning this piece 45 yrs ago but never finished but watching this video has inspired me to work on it again. Amazing work of art! Bravo!

im loving the rocker faces he is making in some parts haha this was fantastic

Achingly beautiful. I close my eyes and go to a far more serene and beautiful place. Exquisite. Thank you.

I will never buy anything advertised on You Tube.

He makes this guitar speak with Ludwig's accent. Most play Moonlight Sonata as if it were written by Chopin or Schumann. He has the softness, grace, and flow, sure, but the pronouncement of some of the notes of emotional rise have the barely sleeping volcano that Beethoven had in the core of his being. The power of this piece as it was played by this man... I truly believe, he captured the very essence of Ludwig Von Beethoven, not just the notes.

This is simply Lovely beautiful tones ❤

Stunning... beautiful... That released so many good neurochemicals into my brain that I am in a state of calm elation...absolutely magnificent...

Stunning virtuosity and feeling on a magnificent piece of music . This man not only knows how to play it but also what it’s all about .

Espetacular

I cried. So beautiful. This classical song by Beethoven moves me like no other classical song can an I love how passionate he plays it.

Absolutely beautiful.

Wish I had him as my teacher. Wonderful and inspiring