What Makes Tigran Hamasyan SO GOOD?!!

Inside the world of Tigran Hamasyan, featuring Evan Marien (bass) and Arthur Hnatek (drums).

Thank you to Elbphilharmonie for help facilitating the interview.

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[da-hn]

This feels like a great trailer for a 2 hour documentary on Tigran

[rodrigo_ramoss]

Tigran's style is very unique, I hope more people get to listen to his work

[punxOiOi]

Tigran is such a phenomenal composer! So cool that you got a chance to talk to him!

[LrWxtv]

I never thought I'd see two of my fave musicians meet. Historic moment, right here

[machinate]

I find it really fascinating how Tigran has such a distinctive melodic language - in particular the enclosures he does are so UNIQUELY Tigran. In a universe where you sometimes feel like every melody's already been played, I'm really happy to have people like Tigran to prove us wrong.

[Peculate]

Tigran Hamasyan is without a doubt one of the greatest musicians of this generation. Thanks for this great tribute to his brilliant work!

[Goreburger.]

This is real music. You may not like it on the first try but you will never get tired of it.

[pauldeck]

Evan Marien nailed it: It's about freshness. Music that stays fresh over time.

[aaavakian]

Tigran is actually the one that inspired me to start my musical journey. After several months of listening to his music and watching him play, I bought an Armenian instrument and started learning it. Afterwards I moved towards piano, improvisation and composition.

It’s crazy how much influence he had on my life overall. Nearly 6 months ago I was for the first time on his live concert. And the idea that was shouting inside my mind was — here is the power of authenticity. Here is what true Greatness means. When a person finds himself and expresses in his own way, that’s what happens. Inspiration is just flowing from him. The crowd was going crazy, yelling from emotions and witnessed masterpieces.

It was such a gift to see two musicians that I admire in the same video talking to each other. Thank you Nahre! ❤

[khal]

Tigran's complex harmony and rhythm virtuosity isn't mere musical flexing, but always seems to follow a quest towards a deeper truth, and that makes it deeply relatable and true to our ears

[MooImABunny]

I'm so jealous that you got to meet Tigran!
He's truely a once in a generation kind of person.
and somehow he's such a modest and kind person.
He makes you feel so many emotions, paints with colors you didn't even know existed.
He can make the prettiest little melody, the harshest most jagged rhythm and disonances, make every jazz lover do the stank face.
I've seen Tigran live twice, each show had a completely unique set, I hope I'll get to see him play again soon.

also, Yogev Gabay mentioned 😁

[guyb]

Why am I only now learning the richness of Armenian artists like Tigran? There seems to be a current surge in Armenian artists coming to the front. Thank you for introducing me to this brilliant composer!!

[TheKatieBusby]

I’ve been listening to him for 10 years and just got to see him live this March in for the first time!! I drove 5 hours to the concert but it was well worth it! I got to stand front row right next to the piano in the perfect spot to watch all three of them play. Honestly I couldn’t have imagined a better concert 🖤

[YotamIshay]

I got to play for Tigran in a workshop he did at Berklee. Playing for him was cool, but the more exciting thing was to closely watch the way he was building a solo - Pacing.

[EpsilonAD]

A musician I have loved since seeing him perform in Vancouver around 10 years ago.
Such unique flavours so beautiful presented with the unexpected spice I love to hear.

[Portia...]

I❤ TIGRAN....MAESTRO DI ARMONIA, CREATIVITÀ E SENSIBILITÀ❤ GRAZIE PER QUESTA BELLA INTERVISTA🎉❤

[jan]

I went to Nattjazz in Bergen in 2011 to see Al Di Meola. In the room across the hallway, this crazy young pianist played the most amazing things I've heard. He started a bit before Di Meola, so I went to watch him. Pretty much missed half of the concert I came to see, as the pianist blew me away. All I could remember, was that his last name was unusual, and that he played odd meters amazingly.

Found out today it was Tigran Hamasyan. To this day, it has been one of my most cherished concert experiences. Amazing musician!

[Professor_veritas_anima]

Whenever I hear him play, I hold my breath…no idea why, but i think that’s what breathtaking actually means 🎧

[Bebopopotamus]

My favorite musician and composer alive

[eliotmccann]

Genius. An extraordinary mind composing some of the most exquisite music.