J.S.Bach - Toccata & Fugue BWV 565 - 11 String Guitar

J.S.Bach - Toccata & Fugue BWV 565
(Orig. in D minor)

11 String Guitar & Transcription - Moran Wasser

[FictionAssassin]

In an exqusite echo from the future, this is what Bach heard in his dream.

[boogerzekesweldingemporium]

I never imagined this piece could ever be transcribed for guitar. Amazing.

[seasonofreason]

Words fall short in describing this man's ability, but his technical prowess is up there with the likes of the greatest classical players.

[ezequielstepanenko]

The most amazing thing is that it doesn't sound like there is anything missing, it sounds completed, not reduced at all

[thelifeemery]

This should have 12 million views not 12k. This is one of the best arrangements I have ever heard, and played absolutely beautifully! Thank you!

[dariobolivar]

Shame Bach isn’t around to hear this I recon it’d make his day

[mrtruefifth]

If I could 'like' this video 1 Billion times - I would do it right now. Moran Wasser shows us here that classical guitar still have room for incredible legends - he should have much wider recognition - what he does here, is not possible for almost all other guitarists. No kidding, I played all my life. This is super human.

[rxotmfrxotmf]

I am a guitarist and I was completely mesmerized by your playing. Thank you for bringing such perfection to my ears! Bravo. Your hard work, practice, and professionalism is much appreciated.

[civanacikalin]

Why is Moran Wasser not considered the greatest classical guitar player alive? He clearly is HIM.

[modest_J]

Мастер! Он не играет, он плетёт тончайшее музыкальное кружево. Большое спасибо!!!

[nikosntamadakis]

Με λίγα λόγια τέλεια απολυτότητα, είμαι ευτυχής που ακούω αυτή τήν ομορφιά.

[morrisonmast]

Never would have thought it possible to play this piece on a guitar. Must have taken months, years to perfect this. Incredible arrangement and musicianship. Thank you and bravo.

[squiggymcsquig]

Outstanding. I wouldn't have thought it possible to guitar this piece without sacrificing much of its complexity.
Organists use all of their fingers and their feet to both choose and execute each note (12 body parts making sound). A guitarist is generally limited to the fingers of one hand to choose notes while the fingers of the other hand execute them (only 5 body parts making sound). Yes, I'm aware of "hammering" to make notes/sound with the neck hand, which can be taken to the extreme as when playing a Chapman Stick, but generally guitar notes are chosen with one hand and played with the other.
I was a musician for about 50 years, until arthritis stole it from me, this man amazed me. I was a cellist, a guitarist, and a half-assed pianist. Played classical with an orchestra and blues/rock with bands. I wasn't great, but I was pretty good, and have just enough knowledge to realize what an accomplishment this performance was. Watching his fingers (on both hands) is like watching a spider create an exceedingly complex web, and he did it with a calm ease that only seems possible with a less demanding piece.

[JimiCimbala]

I thought nothing would surprise me in the guitar world anymore But this is truly exceptional with everything that this word means

[snowfiresunwind]

Outstanding - but you wouldn't expect anything else from Moran. The guy's a genius. The Master has returned.

[megabit]

Sono senza parole. Non avrei mai pensato ad una esecuzione con la chitarra di questo grandioso capolavoro. L esecuzione supera ogni immaginazione!

[tomdesp]

Amazing performance and arrangement.
When virtuosity meets endurance.

[Charismafire]

Many have come before you brother, but this is the best solo guitar performance I've heard of this composition. No tempo issues, unique artistic expression within. Stellar. I need a ticket.

[QrieuxCalamarius]

Playing minor phrases in major phrases and vice versa, such a genious and crasy idea!

[СидяковЮрий]

Ну волшебник, ну порадовал!
На такой гитаре и такое произведение сыграть!
Его даже на фортепиано не просто играть, а тут на такой гитаре!