Clair de lune - Debussy (guitare)

Clair de lune de Claude Debussy, arrangement pour la guitare de James Bishop-Edwards
Interprété par Roxane, Paris 2016.

[ThePandaGuitar]

I see an infinite number of hours of practice in this video.

[nikk-hkpv]

someone should make a piano arrangement of this!!

[kenmccormack]

Years ago, I was driving home from an airport run, on a moonlit night... the only radio station that has reception on the M6 through the hills of the Lake District was Classic FM ... so, begrudgingly, I turned it on... oh hell, Debussy, how over-sentimental... or so I thought at the time. Then the radio announcer told a story, about how someone had requested they play it, with a letter (paraphrasing) "In 1942, I flew in a WWII bomber crew, we used to fly to Germany and back, each night, with a realization that we had a 1/10 chance of not coming back... on one perfectly clear moonlit night (the most dangerous time to fly, you are easily spotted)...." I don't have the words to describe what he said in his letter, their communal sense of relief, and thankfulness just to be alive, to be returning home - when others were not so lucky - their elation of having survived was cruelly tempered by the knowledge that so many people would have died, and on their return, they would learn who had been lost that night. So, the navigator had set up a small gramophone, and, as seemed fitting for a moonlit night, played Claire De Lune to the crew across the intercom, as they flew home, safe. And there I was, driving home, alone, a full moon, not a cloud in the sky, realizing how lucky I was not to have had to live through that, and it showed me how these young men must have found hope in such beautiful music - it made me understand that writing music is a timeless way to celebrate the innate beauty of life. So, wonderful stuff +Roxanne Elfasci that's a stunning arrangement, love the way the harmonic undertones ring through - and, in recording, it's so hard to capture the "chime" and voice of a guitar, but the (mic? def not a U87 always) does a great job... nice recording of a beautiful arrangement... I love it and must work on some of that!

[pandjichristian]

Those who know how to play this on a piano will know how hellishly difficult this would be on a guitar. I hope you have a million likes on this video. I’ve replayed this many times.

[emperorezekiel]

She definitely does not skip her 40 hours of practice each day...

[johnfdm]

Good lord, that is some MONSTER technique. Absolutely magnificent.

[futuregenerationz]

Perhaps the most incredible feat I've seen performed on a guitar, ever.

[cliftonmcdaniel]

My parents favorite.
May they both rest in peace.
Thank you.
Beautiful.

[ltonos]

There is a certain humbleness about this song. Like a speck of dust floating around inside a drop of water that slowly slides down the leaf of a tree on a rainy afternoon. It says to me "Calm down, not everything is on your shoulders. You're like that speck of dust.. relax"

[michaelgargett]

In my 75 years on this earth I've heard countless guitar pieces of all genres and I can say truthfully that this is the most beautiful piece ever, played with skill and feeling.

[delko]

There's something with the sound of the guitar that magnifies the original piece. An inner warmth.

[urex]

The technical virtuosity necessary for this performance is off the charts. Every note so clean. Lots of nuance. Very minimal string squeak. Truly inspired. Thank you for sharing.

[CamKnoppMusic]

This is the definition of someone who has mastered their instrument. Perfect arrangement and perfectly played.

[eugenebell]

Extremely well played. There is lot of feeling and emotion conveyed through the guitar technique, and interpretation. Very much enjoyed listening, thank you.

[fukutaichou]

I lost count how many times I've come back to this, and I do so when the world and everything around me start my anxieties. Right now the world is in a collective grief, and one could only hope for normalcy to return. This video is a pocket of peace amdist the crisis.

[edwardwilkinson]

Of all the wonderful things I have seen in my 68 years...seeing and hearing this rendition is truly a marvelous moment. Thank you for your hours of practice and your diligence in coming to an understanding of the aura of this great music. From the bottom of my heart.

[GoldenPhoenix_]

Imagine sitting in the same room and being able to experience this live. Truly a wonderful guitarist!

[happythough]

Never in my life have I ever heard such a beautiful rendition of Clair de lune. My Mother played this on the piano perfectly . Growing up I often would request her to play this for me over and over again. Roxane you have captured my heart with your display and admiration for of this master piece. Bravo, your playing is excellent. What a gift you have. Much appreciated ! My Mom would have loved it. Bless you.

[johngober]

The dexterity and reach of her fingers is amazing. This takes years and years of practice. Masterpiece.

[arbalest]

Classical guitar is criminally underrated