Pachelbel Canon in D Major - the original and best version.

Is it really a canon? Yes, absolutely! The three violin parts are exactly the same. It's also a ground bass.
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Performed on original instruments by San Francisco Early Music Ensemble Voices of Music. Featuring Katherine Kyme, Carla Moore & Cynthia Freivogel, baroque violin; Tanya Tomkins, baroque cello, Hanneke van Proosdij, baroque organ; David Tayler, theorbo.
About the performance: the canon is played using not only the instruments but also the bowing techniques from the time of Pachelbel. As you can see from the video, especially if you look at the high definition version, the string instruments are not only baroque, but they are in baroque setup: this means that the strings, fingerboard, bridge and other parts of the violin appear just as they did in Pachelbel's time. No metal hardware such as chinrests, clamps or fine tuners are used on the violins, allowing the violins to vibrate freely. A good example of baroque bowing can be seen in the extended passage of repeated notes: the musicians play these notes on one bow—the shorter & lighter baroque bow—to created a gliding effect. The players also hold the bow very differently which affects the balance and touch. Both the style and the amount of vibrato are based on baroque treatises which describe the methods for playing, bowing & articulation in the late 17th century. The narrow, shimmering vibrato blends with the baroque organ. The organ used is made entirely of wood, based on German baroque instruments, and the pipes are voiced to provide a smooth accompaniment to the strings, instead of a more soloistic sound. Another feature of the video is the subtle differences in not only the sound and color of the instruments, but also the different techniques of the players. All three are playing baroque violins with baroque bows, yet each person has her own distinct sound and bowing style—each bow has a different shape and balance. If you look at paintings of 17th century players you will see that they are all different, because that individuality of sound and technique was highly valued. This allows the players and the listeners to hear and appreciate the "Voices of Music."

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Title: Canon in D
Composer: Johann Pachelbel
Genre: Classical

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[BHAKTIBROPHY]

The irony-- hearing this glorious music as it was meant to be played on original Baroque instruments... yet watching on a smartphone. How lucky we are. Not many were lucky enough to see or hear this music when it was composed. We are SO lucky and blessed to hear all the stages of instrumental music throughout the centuries. That fact is never lost on me. Thank you for posting this magnificent piece.

[josejuanherrera]

Oh, dear god! 340 years ago a genius got inspired and composed this little piece of heaven

[georgettewolf]

This piece was a favorite of my late spouse: 46 years of marriage, now dead almost two years. We used to listen to it together. Now it is a piece in memorium. Frequently, my tears will stream as I listen to it. Thank you for a great performance.

[VoicesofMusic]

18 million views, wow, thanks everyone!

[johnsroastbeefbaconcheddar]

I remember this song that first day it was played in the late 1600s. What a time to be alive

[VoicesofMusic]

As Voices of Music passes the 400K subscribers mark, we thank you all for listening to our channel. And our fabulous musicians!

[stevenrisso]

Beautiful performance, I'm 70 years old and first heard this from my Elementary School Teacher Miss Glen. I've loved it since I was 8 years old

[jonathanjonathan]

our incredibly rich european culture, so amazing to listen to this

[Animal]

I'll never get over how beautiful the violin is

[CMusic-prod]

It's damn hard to compose a canon, it's even more hard to compose a delightful and beautiful canon, but the hardest one is to compose a canon like this piece, which have been listened and loved for past 300 years.
Johann Pachelbel, an absolute genius.

[claudioantoniostinchi]

This is why some music will live forever: they touch people somewhere inside and make them cry for no apparent reason. This is the definition of a masterpiece and one of the best expressions of the human being. Outstanding.

[VoicesofMusic]

Thanks for the 13 million views--to infinity and beyond!

[giantbear]

this is my most frequently viewed video on youtube. And how generous is the owner of this video who did not add any ads to the video, you would have made a lot of money if you did.

[steveash]

It's taken me 41 years to realise how amazingly beautiful classical music is. Im so pleased i have truly found it.

[VoicesofMusic]

Thanks to everyone for the -seven- *17, 000, 000* views, w00t! And special thanks to the amazing musicians who played so beautifully.
To infinity and beyond!

[Cozmo-hpuo]

As a veteran I fight conflicts within myself frequently. I can't express the amount of peace, solice and tranquility your music has brought me in my darkest hours in the time I've been subscribed to your page. Thank you.

[slobbertwut]

Still one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard...

[facemob]

😢realized how much I loved my mother hearing this symphony play at 14, she past this past December 😢I love U MOM AND I MISS THE 1ST VOICE AND 1ST LOVE I TRULY HAD😢

[Donatohco]

We had two cats, one sweet and one a little devil (but we loved her also). Whenever she heard this piece, she would stop whatever destructive thing she was doing and come into the room from wherever she was, plop herself down and chill out.