The Destiny of White Snake (Chinese drama) Daniel Estrem, lute

Daniel Estrem playing "the Destiny of White Snake" from a 2018 Chinese television series loosely based on the Chinese ancient folk legend "Legend of the White Snake" which has all the elements of fantasy, mythology and romance. - arranged for baroque lute by Estrem
explore Daniel's other channel of 831 tracks from his Magnatune albums at Daniel Estrem - Topic

[@wildly3]

I love the wholesomeness of your videos. Just a man, his instrument and his love for it, sharing it.
Keep on playing ! You don't ask for it, but we'll keep liking videos.

[@danbluedeer]

Saryk ---Thank you very much!

[@robbabcock_]

Wonderful! I'd never heard the song before but it's beautiful.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Rob! I've distilled it down to its essence...the model I used is a huge-scale epic piece

[@chloehardy3785]

You sir have inspired me to pick up the lute and learn for myself. Keep up the great work!

[@danbluedeer]

Chloe --Glad to hear it! we need more players

[@yiopanda6014]

Dan never fails to make me calm

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for your comment!

[@oyiradai1343]

i absolutely love your playing. it calms me every time. please keep up the good work!

[@danbluedeer]

ayushiridara --Glad you enjoy it!

[@Starlightts37]

This song is real calm😭i really love this video💞cause i have watched the drama and another video u play ashes of love song these are my fav drama!ashes of love and the destiny of white snake😌tq so much dear granpa!u have inspired me🥺now i really want to learn how to play lute so i can play all song like u!✨😌again,thank you so much dear granpa☺️
~Urm sorry cause i call u granpa😅cause u really look like my granpa lol.anyway tq again☺️✨

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening - glad you like the music

[@stefanogrilli_]

You re a master! Thank you!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Stefano!

[@lalitabenas8960]

first time i hear this song,,in my bday date may 17th 2020,,and its lockdown,,nice ,,unique but the one playing the best and the lute instrument excellent,,wowowowowowo

[@danbluedeer]

Happy Birthday Lali ! hope the lockdown ends soon

[@lalitabenas8960]

@@danbluedeer thank u,,,we on genearal community quarantine,,partial lock down may 18 to may 30,,thank u love your music,,

[@lotuscoma4127]

definitely keep doing this type of eastern songs. sounds great

[@danbluedeer]

lotus coma --Thanks! Will do!

[@sankalpsaxena1364]

This is just masterful. I have no words. I just stumbled upon your videos right now in my CZcams recommendations and I couldn't be any happier.

[@danbluedeer]

sankalp - Glad you enjoy it!

[@flavioviturino]

Belíssima canção, Professor. Obrigado.

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You Flavio!

[@zoezoe6416]

found inner peace hearing you play this song，thanks

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Zoe, that's nice to hear

[@cjr6564]

Another excellent piece that is new to me. There is something about the sound of the lute which lends itself to these oriental pieces. Thanks Daniel. CJR

[@danbluedeer]

CJR Many thanks! i appreciate the comment

[@alvindiahn2850]

I like how you play this song😭

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening!

[@conorbaker7684]

This man will be the reason why Lutes will no longer be a historical fascination but rather a mainstream instrument again.

[@danbluedeer]

well, thanks Conor I'm flattered! there are quite a few really great players (better than me)

[@lynaerzmn.]

Omgg i really love your cover such a beautiful song😍💞😢

[@danbluedeer]

Thank You!

[@MyloValailo]

Thanks for presenting to us some a little bit forgotten pieces of music; always a pleasure to listen to your flawless renditions

[@danbluedeer]

Mylo --Thanks for listening!

[@gUrrLii33]

Wow you did a great job!!

[@danbluedeer]

Ying Xiong --Thank you! Cheers!

[@pla_dev3306]

beautiful music! - from korea

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you kinam!

[@robmcmahon8149]

Love this Dan! Your lute work and song choices are awesome!

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Rob!

[@ericstoever9577]

Thank you

[@danbluedeer]

Eric -- glad you like!

[@eniddobson5599]

Morning Dan. Lovely as always. Your videos are the calming light during some very dark days. Stay safe. 😌

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Enid -- Glad you like them!

[@alpertezcan4672]

Great piece, great performance...

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Alper! I appreciate your comment

[@kriki-ut6gc]

in Love.... Thx

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening

[@persik_v_tomate]

Thank you) Very very beautiful).

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@themusiccovenant]

Beautiful

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-bh5sx1pc4c]

as always excellent...………….BravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravoBravo !!!!!!!!

[@danbluedeer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rabendranath]

Fantastic, very intricate playing my friend. Congratulations!!

[@danbluedeer]

rabendranath --Thanks for listening

[@carolinapugliese1307]

17-05-2020-. Buenas noches Daniel, ya pasamos la media noche,muchas gracias por el tema, y la verdad con todo lo que esta pasando tenemos un destino bastante incierto , lo único que podemos hacer es escuchar buena musica y alejarnos de las noticias . Feliz domingo para la familia Estrem, que Dios los Bendiga siempre. Abrazos desde Argentina. Carolina.

[@danbluedeer]

Carolina -yes, it is an uncertain time --thanks so much for listening to the music!

[@SwatiKiran-wx9vr]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@danbluedeer]

thanks!

[@unfortunatesun]

Do y'know what they call it when something is under a small citrus?
Sublime.

[@danbluedeer]

ha ha...hadn't heard that one, Jacob

[@lairesdedeus8660]

Perfect! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I love you! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@danbluedeer]

You are so kind -- love you back!

[@lairesdedeus8660]

@@danbluedeer Thanks.😍

[@popkornflake]

Oh my 😍

[@danbluedeer]

thanks for watching!

[@popkornflake]

@@danbluedeer the pleasure was all mine. Thanks for sharing it with the world 👍

[@rippingoffmyface]

🖤

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks!

[@rippingoffmyface]

@@danbluedeer you're welcome.

[@snowwhite9864]

♥️

[@danbluedeer]

thanks!

[@snowwhite9864]

@@danbluedeer you are welcome ♥️

[@daviddaniello7222]

As always, a truly lovely video. I always look forward to seeing them in my subscription boxes. Quick question though, how did you learn the Lute? Like techniques and such? I'm pretty young and I'd like to take advantage of the time to master lute instruments such as the guitar and mandolin! You're kind of an inspiration for me. Thank you.
Warmly,
Coniferous.

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks! I played classical and rock guitar for about 10 years before getting a lute. There are quite a few fingerstyle similarities, also some differences which make it interesting. It takes a lot of time and dedication but you'll get there if you keep at it. best wishes

[@cecilyerker]

It’s a Western instrument but because of the scale used it makes it sound like a shamisen

[@danbluedeer]

maybe... I'd have to do some research

[@stephenmichalski2643]

That was beautiful......I know this series.....think I got it downloaded somewhere.......silly question time.....why the fingerless glove?......anything to do with playing?

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks for listening! google "wristies"

[@olivergraf373]

How long do you take to learn a new piece on the lute? I find it baffling how often you upload! Never stop doing your thing; your very admirable thing 😁

[@danbluedeer]

It depends on the difficulty of the piece. Arranging takes multi-hours. At this point recording music is the best form of artistic expression for me. I can't do it forever, of course, but for now it's very rewarding and great to get feedback like your comment.

[@Pernalonga00]

Incredible!
Can you play Bourre BWV 996?

[@danbluedeer]

Thanks Paulo! I don't have Bach's catalog in my head - how does that one go?

[@danbluedeer]

oh, the famous one...no, I don't think so.It's a very clever piece and the counterpoint is amazing, but it's so overdone that people think it's the only bouree
that Bach wrote. Also, I've noticed when players perform this in concert they almost always screw up somehow. The piece has some kind of a jinx on it.
Of course, one can record it over and over until a good one happens, but I think I'll pass and play some other lesser known Bach.