'The Last Transit of Venus' for Glass Armonica
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2012
- (Find this and more at www.williamzeitler.com) Composer and musician William Zeitler performs his original 'Our Last Transit of Venus' for Glass Armonica and Orchestra. William composed the piece especially for the occasion of the Transit of Venus 2012.
Interesting to note is that the Glass Armonica was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761 which was also a year of a Transit of Venus! - Hudba
Since discovering it recently, the glass armonica has quickly become one of my favorite instruments, along with the harpsichord, the mandolin, the violin, the cello, the celesta & the _koto._ This is a beautiful piece that showcases the celestial sound of the armonica perfectly.❤️
Glad you enjoy it!
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I cannot believe that there were instruments that could create such ethereal sounds before synthesizers existed.
You can produce same sound with bunch of wineglasses and water. It's simple sience. Glass resonates at specific wavelength and produces sound. Size of glass and amount of water affect on resonance, causing different sounds. Even kids often do this at certain age without knowing, and end up noticing the sound. I was about 7 when i noticed resonance of glass, while playing around with wineglasses. If you drag your finger along the edge of wineglass with water, you can produce similar sound. You should put some water to the edge of glass as well, and/or in ur finger. This helps it to resonate better. Also the reason why wineglass and glass armonica works better than average glass is the bowl shape, that resonates better.
I'd love to hear a "band" of the glass harmonica, the ocarina and the hang drum.
Add the kalimba and you’re golden
@Constantinos CHRISTODOULAKIS I don’t know, I wish there was some sort of wide open global resource that you could type any word into and it would give information on it, hmm...
Lol as a fellow prog metal fan i can’t be that sarcastic to you, it’s an acoustic instrument with metal tines that you pluck with your fingers, it sounds really cool, you should check videos on it
@Constantinos CHRISTODOULAKIS A sad truth, but who knows, maybe it’ll catch on someday
@Constantinos CHRISTODOULAKIS My cousin plays the Glass Armonica, so it has a chance I guess. But he is like a music professor n shit in the classical industry so not really with any influence in metal sadly. But yeah, any of these antithetical instruments are possible I guess either way, even if not currently present
Another instrument to add: the tongue drum
Things like this are why I love humanity. Superb.
Humanity banned this instrument in the 18th century cuz they thought it summoned demons. Youp, thats humanity for you. -_-
...And this is why Ben Franklin was America's Leonardo DaVinci.
maybe the key was lightning What an incredible design
Benjamin Franklin, a genius, a man ahead of his time. As was Leonardo DaVinci. His instrument, finally brought to life: czcams.com/video/sv3py3Ap8_Y/video.html
.. and the ONLY President of the United States -- who was NEVER President of the United States!
ObiWanShinobi1, to his credit Franklin actually invented things that were made in his lifetime, and made very profitably too. Da Vinci almost certainly had a greater intellect than Franklin, which is not to demean Franklin's at all. However, Da Vinci wasn't a very organized or practical person, and few of any of Da Vinci's inventions were ever made, while Franklin's were and still are.
not even close
Oh boy I think I took too many Benadryl!! I tried to listen to some music and now YouYube turned into Benjamin Franklin playing a lathe in space! D:
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That comment is epic!
Benjamin Franklin invented this version of the glass harmonica!
Thank you! I have not laughed so hard in years! Its really earlier and my family is asleep or at least they were, I'm sure I woke someone up shit maybe even my neighbor....funniest comment on CZcams!!!!!at least in my book...thanks again!
Too funny.
"I'll have what she's having."
This instrument is rumored to make people insane when listening to it for large quantities of time. I myself do not know if this is true, but the idea behind that is that the glass harmonica speaks at a range humans don't hear especially well, which makes it sound like the sound is coming from everywhere and nowhere all at once.
That's quite interesting.
According to QI that was probably due to lead poisoning as they used to use lead glass.
This is stupid
Bad playing does make one go insane.... practice helps! 🙃
It is the players who went insane - it was considered a "dangerous art" - lead glass (and hours and hours of practice)
just when you think you've seen and heard everything , you realise you haven't , amazing I'm in awe . . .
This is such a beautiful composition, of light and of sound, i love the touch of the bells, as the 'Armonica graces the envelope of the ear, and the bell chimes in from above and overhead... a lovely progression, a dance of sound.
Thank you for sharing.
Sound from heaven...Thanks for letting me know there's a wonderful instrumental in the world that is called Glass Armonica! Now I might consider if I should start to appreciate instrumental music instead of pop music...
Shut up David
This is a very emotional piece to me. Felt like crying at times and then felt like everything was going to be ok.
I saw a Glass Armonica at an opera i went to in LA, It has since been one of my favorite instruments.
Damn. Nice.
Love the whole video. The glass armonica is beautifully designed. Amazing!
Riveting, enchanting, soothing... Thank you for this wonderful piece! 💗
Oh, sir, this is heavenly.
it's like a natural analog synthesizer
benjamin franklin ordered one of these from skymall
Why would he do that!? He invented the darn thing, he has his own!
Haha! Perfect.
That was lovely. Nothing else really sounds quite like Mr. Franklin's armonica, and this composition took full advantage of it.
This is a beautiful piece of music! Thank you Mr. Zeitler! And thank you Mr. Franklin for inventing such a wonderful musical instrument!
I like when i'm in the awesome part of youtube.
*sniff sniff* reminds me of those beautiful Legend of Zelda, Twilight Princess songs
Gracias "un poco de todo" super relajante la canción.
this is such a pretty piece of music. i can't stop listening.
Very ethereal and lovely. I can close my eyes and see wonderful pictures with this music. You have a great talent. Thank you for sharing.
The Armonica is such a beautiful instrument. It truly is divine.
The instrument, the sound, and the song are so beautiful. I'm so glad I saw this yesterday on the NASA stream during her transit, and was able to find it here!
I am intrigued by this instrument since learning of Benjamin Franklin's invention of it.
This is like the trippiest thing I've seen and heard
I had to save this it's very well done. Feel like I stumbled upon a gem.
beautiful William, you are truly amazing, the pure soul put into this music makes any season feel warm and cozy and bright and just perfect. Thank you.
Beautiful. Simply a piece of art.
This is amazing. Just love the sound it puts your mind in a different place.
Such calming music.Sounds out of this world.
Absolutely wonderful.
real men play leaded glass armonicas
Actually there's such a thing as URANIUM glass, and that's what REAL men play!
And thats why they were banned in the first place. Players used to lick their fingers to add resonance, got lead poisoning which either drugged them or knocked them out, sometimes even killed them, and of course people from 18th century thought that the instrument summoned demons and drove people insane, and banned it instead of looking for the cause... -_-'''
Ah now that is nice! Years ago saw pair of chaps playing glasses and glass tubes in St Marks Square, Venice - dance of the sugar plum fairy and other stuff, absolutely magic!
OUTSTANDING! Beautiful and wonderful and THANK YOU so much for posting this. BRAVO!
That instrument is really magical.
Mesmerizing--absolute ART! Loved it.
Incredible.. the instrument itself and your skills, sir. Beautifully tantalizing to the ears..
this is some movie / game soundtrack worthy material here :') very beautiful
Wow man wow.this instrument has a killing sound...lots of love
Thanks!
oh my lord, just looked up what was the 2012 Venus transit about? How prophetic that’s played out in my life in hindsight 😳 onward and upward, human consciousness fam 💛💛💛💗 this piece is transcendent
This sounds like Close encounters of the 3rd kind in places. Thank you it is a lovely composure
That's incredibly beautiful.
Very nice.
I've always enjoyed anything performed on the glass armonica.
What a magnificent blend of science and music. Bravo!!
I absolutely love this arrangement.
This is honestly one of the coolest things! I play violin, and now I feel like I need to find out where I could get me one of these things.
absoloutley love the sound.
Really really cool. I like that you went beyond a simple demonstration of a musical instrument and tied it into the theme of the transit of Venus.
This is utterly enchanting.
Very beautiful!! What a nice relaxing sound! You are very creative and clever, William!
Rather cool, bringing back old school.
William, it's a great song. That's for including the armonica as much as you did.
Beautiful music. Thank you for sharing it :D
Oh by the LOVE the piece !
Fantastic video... Science and art standing side by side.
Just simply amazing 👏
Stunning!
This was lovely.
So beautiful...
Wow. This is quite something. Thanks Mr. Zeitler.
Gorgeous thank you.
Really lovely, thanks!
Beautiful!
Absolutely stunning performance
Thank you!
Black Butler anyone?
+Otakume yes
Oh, yes
dont lick your hands!! XD
YES.
Misheru yes 😂
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
I love the creativity and it sounds really nice.....great job....
Celestial beauty!
This song is so beautiful! I had never heard about glass armonicas until I found you in a random wondering here...I'm not sure I completely understand the transit of Venus (scientifically). I DO understand is your music, your instrument, your garments, your sense of humor and knowledge is wonderful! I bookmarked you so I can come back again and listen to you over and over...
so hauntingly beautiful
beautiful!
Ultra pleasant Music of the Spheres - thank you!
Magique,magnifique,merci !
This was awesome!
A magnificent artistic accomplishment!
This video is amazing, really beautiful, Thanks for sharing
Beautiful, thank you.
This moved me. I feel moved. Bravo
Thank you!
When this event takes place (Transit of Venus ) next time, many years from now, I am sure people will be watching the 2012 preview / rerun of this presentation with the 💖 Beautiful composition background music of William Zeitler.
I hope so!
I can hear some Claude Debussy influence in this one. I love it.
incredible!
This is incredible
What a beautiful instrument
Absolutely!
Thanks you sir. Well done. Keep it coming.
absolument fascinant et captivant, quel grand travail vous avez réalisé !! bravo !!!
This is amazing
Wonderful composition! This is a perfect piece of music to celebrate the amazing Transit of Venus. bravissimo sir!
This is beautiful
Beautiful
Lovely!
Linda Ronstadt had it used on a few of her albums especially one of my favorite albums Winter Light. Gorgeous use of Glass Armonica.
Music is therapeutic and healing. I have had 8 concussions
Ouch! Sorry to hear that!
Inventive genius Thank you for sharing
Just breathtaking :) I often use this piece as study music and it works wonders :) Thank you.
Thank you, QI!
como se hace eso que bello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!