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Zack Reaves Music
United States
Registrace 17. 09. 2013
Cellist, composer, arranger, teacher, and lover of all things music.
www.ZackReaves.com
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OTHO
"Otho" for Solo Cello - Composed and performed by Zack Reaves
In the early 2010’s, my father Michael Reaves began showing signs of a neurological disorder and was eventually diagnosed in 2015 with Lewy Body Dementia--a brutal progressive neurological disease that not only affects memory, but also cognitive functions. In addition, it is also common for victims of this disease to hallucinate and question their own reality. My father had been the longtime Principal 2nd Violinist of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, but was forced to retire in 2016 due to the effects of this horrible disease. Within months of his retirement, he entirely lost the ability to play the instrument he had played since he was a small child.
This piece begins in mystery and suspended time as a way to try to illustrate how my father might have felt while trying to process these hallucinations and a perceived alternate reality, as well as the uncertainty and sorrow expressed among my family. Gradually the piece transitions into a celebration of his wonderful life, with particular appreciation for his kind nature and strong character. The final bar is full of conflict: strong harmony in the B-major interval of the lower strings, but uncertainty about life beyond expressed in the left-hand pizzicato of the upper strings.
The work was completed just two weeks before my father passed away. I was fortunate to be able to perform it for him in his final days.
The title “Otho” comes from his middle name, Michael Otho Reaves, which he shared with my grandfather William Otho Reaves, who I never had the privilege of knowing due to his passing long before I was born. This piece is my way of honoring them both.
Sheet music is available at:
www.zackreaves.com/product-page/otho-for-solo-cello
Videography by Joseph Yun
In the early 2010’s, my father Michael Reaves began showing signs of a neurological disorder and was eventually diagnosed in 2015 with Lewy Body Dementia--a brutal progressive neurological disease that not only affects memory, but also cognitive functions. In addition, it is also common for victims of this disease to hallucinate and question their own reality. My father had been the longtime Principal 2nd Violinist of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, but was forced to retire in 2016 due to the effects of this horrible disease. Within months of his retirement, he entirely lost the ability to play the instrument he had played since he was a small child.
This piece begins in mystery and suspended time as a way to try to illustrate how my father might have felt while trying to process these hallucinations and a perceived alternate reality, as well as the uncertainty and sorrow expressed among my family. Gradually the piece transitions into a celebration of his wonderful life, with particular appreciation for his kind nature and strong character. The final bar is full of conflict: strong harmony in the B-major interval of the lower strings, but uncertainty about life beyond expressed in the left-hand pizzicato of the upper strings.
The work was completed just two weeks before my father passed away. I was fortunate to be able to perform it for him in his final days.
The title “Otho” comes from his middle name, Michael Otho Reaves, which he shared with my grandfather William Otho Reaves, who I never had the privilege of knowing due to his passing long before I was born. This piece is my way of honoring them both.
Sheet music is available at:
www.zackreaves.com/product-page/otho-for-solo-cello
Videography by Joseph Yun
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HERE
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"Here" by Zack Reaves Branching out of my element a little here by recording something that has absolutely no cello in it. I give you "Here," an original electronic composition of mine meant to serve as a personal acknowledgment and appreciation for the beauty of our amazing planet Earth, our only home. I recorded this track on my ROLI Seaboard Block. Headphones are recommended for the best lis...
Saint-Saëns - Le Cygne (The Swan) - Arranged for Cello Choir
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Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody (Cello Cover)
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Arranged, performed, and edited by Zack Reaves Subscribe for more cello covers! Sheet music available here: www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/bohemian-rhapsody-arranged-for-6-cellos-or-cello-choir-digital-sheet-music/22115316 www.ZackReaves.com Facebook: zackreavesmu... Instagram: zrcello
Monochrome Jingle Bells
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A weird holiday project with my mysterious friend Monochrome Viola. Happy Holidays, friends! Check out Monochrome Viola on Instagram @monochromeviola
Chopin - Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4 - Arranged for 4 Cellos
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Please subscribe! Get the sheet music here: www.zackreaves.com/product-page/chopin-prelude-in-e-minor-op-28-no-4-arranged-for-cello-quartet www.ZackReaves.com Facebook: zackreavesmu... Instagram: zrcello Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4 by Frédérich Chopin. (Originially for solo piano) Arranged and performed by Zack Reaves
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Go Dodgers! Please subscribe! www.ZackReaves.com Facebook: zackreavesmu... Instagram: zrcello Arranged and performed by Zack Reaves.
Debussy - "Passepied" from Suite Bergamasque - Arranged for 5 Cellos
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Please subscribe! Get the sheet music here: www.zackreaves.com/product-page/debussy-passapied-from-suite-bergamasque-arranged-for-cello-quintet www.ZackReaves.com Facebook: zackreavesmu... Instagram: zrcello Passepied from Suite Bergamasque by Claude Debussy. Originally composed for piano in 1905, this version was arranged and performed by Zack Reaves.
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5 - Arranged for 6 Cellos
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Please subscribe! Get the sheet music here: www.zackreaves.com/product-page/rachmaninoff-prelude-in-g-minor-op-23-no-5-arranged-for-6-cellos www.ZackReaves.com Facebook: zackreavesmusic/ Instagram: zrcello Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No.5 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (Originially for solo piano) Arranged and performed by Zack Reaves
Radiohead - Pyramid Song (Cello Cover)
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Please subscribe! Facebook: zackreavesmusic/ Instagram: zrcello Radiohead - Pyramid Song (Cello Cover) Arranged and performed by Zack Reaves
Cäcilie - Richard Strauss (Cello Transcription)
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Cäcilie - Op. 27, No. 2 Richard Strauss Transcribed for cello by Zack Reaves Zack Reaves, cello Parisa Zaeri, piano Performed at Oklahoma City University - Wanda L. Bass School of Music Zack Reaves Faculty Recital March 8, 2020 Cello transcription sheet music available on IMSLP: imslp.org/imglnks/restimg/2/28/6d60-PMLP61437-Ca-cilie_(Cello)_-_Violoncello.pdf Piano part also available on IMSLP: ...
Morgen! - Richard Strauss (Cello Transcription)
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Radiohead - Burn the Witch (Cello Cover)
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John Lennon - Imagine (Cello & Guitar Cover)
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John Lennon - Imagine (Cello & Guitar Cover)
"Voyager" for Solo Cello - Michael van der Sloot
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"Voyager" for Solo Cello - Michael van der Sloot
Beethoven Cello Sonata in A major Op. 69 - III. Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace
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Beethoven Cello Sonata in A major Op. 69 - III. Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace
György Ligeti Sonata for Solo Cello - II. Capriccio
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this needs some fat reverb and stereo modulation to make this a wall of sound. Would be epic
this needs ten million views
Too kind! 🥰
Amazing...very beautifull! Thank's for sharing!
Brilliant.
Masterpiece. Both the song and how it´s perfomed.
wow this is underated
Love love love!!
This is one of those rare videos where it took less than 3 seconds to hit the like button.
😢 brutal, hard sad back story to this beautiful, haunting piece!
I’m back again at least 10th time. Not enough so I’ll be back!
Legal de se ouvir com fone
Tried Villa Lobos celli? Brazilia?
Not in this digital format, but I’ve played the piece many times before! I may have to do a CZcams version…
How. Can you hear realistically what's coming from your fingers on now hair and strings with head phones on both ears?
Great question! It’s hard to tell from the camera angle, but I always leave my left ear slightly exposed so I can hear myself. That with hearing myself through the playback makes it comfortable enough. But there are occasions in live amplified shows where it’s impossible to hear myself in the room, so I have to rely on a good mix in my headphones. It isn’t always ideal, so I just have to rely on my training and experience at that point.
Fantastic!.
Maravilha!!!
Please do weird fishes next
Amazing❤
💞💃🏻🕺🏽
Bravo!
My i download this song please?
That was lovely. I noticed so many parts I didn’t in the original. Thank you.
The warm sound of the cello..alot of work 👍🏻👍🏻
You should collaborate with Josh Cohen doing this song.... 😮💯
You nailed it. 💯
Fantástico!
❤ Thank you for recording this and playing so beautifully for dad. Love you, Mom
Thanks, Momma. Love you!
Harmony and deep, beautiful ❤
Thank you so much for watching!
Is the arrangement available somewhere?
Dá cultura do nordeste do Brasil m.czcams.com/video/3-syEZLX2qY/video.html
Awesome!
Ficou lindo! ❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Been back many time. Can’t get enough of
such a great piece, and such an incredible performance.. now I'm considering to play this 👍
hi mr. How are you
Still enjoying this cello performance, my favorite!
Very good bro. Hugs from Brazil.
Você é o Brasil?
E S P E T A C U L A R
Enjoyable! Very much so. I’ve listened to several other cello performance. I’m back, this is the most enjoyable to me. 👏👏👏👏
Ótima escolha de música para demonstrar seu talento 🗿🍷
Very niiice🇧🇷 E com um toque do "Passaclaglia"
holy shit
Ficou muito bom!
Favorite version
Wow! You deserve more likes and subs! I hope you get them so! Good job!
Lovely to listen to, great job 🙂
Anyone else singing along and having the time of their life ?
Хорошая и большая работа проделана. Молодец! Так держать!
А я сейчас почти закончил переложение этой прелюдии для хора
That is incredibly amazing!
I think we were in school together. This is amazing!
Wow!! PCN represent! (And Hefner & Downs, yes?) Great to hear from you, Corey! Hope you’re doing well.