Bach Cello Suite No. 5 - video

[Dave Grossman]

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q39-aK3ltA
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp_b1VGao80

In case anyone is interested.

- Dave

[Mark Wilson]

Killer playing man!

[Grueber]

Great Playing as always Dave. I love to hear that Bach on bass

[HaVIC5]

Damn, too bad it was in a noisy environment. I loved your playing and your interpretation - you've really adapted all of these Bach pieces pretty brilliantly to an instrument which at first glance doesn't seem to be the ideal candidate for them. Any chance you'll tackle the second suite? I'm working on it right now (albiet very slowly), and I would love to see your take on it.

[Dave Grossman]

Originally Posted by HaVIC5

Damn, too bad it was in a noisy environment. I loved your playing and your interpretation - you've really adapted all of these Bach pieces pretty brilliantly to an instrument which at first glance doesn't seem to be the ideal candidate for them. Any chance you'll tackle the second suite? I'm working on it right now (albiet very slowly), and I would love to see your take on it.

Thanks!

I'm working on all six suites. Number 6 is what I'm focusing on for a new video for a friend. I'll see if I can get number 2 recorded soon. I have that one down pretty well.

- Dave

[Eli_Upright12]

Originally Posted by HaVIC5

Damn, too bad it was in a noisy environment. I loved your playing and your interpretation - you've really adapted all of these Bach pieces pretty brilliantly to an instrument which at first glance doesn't seem to be the ideal candidate for them. Any chance you'll tackle the second suite? I'm working on it right now (albiet very slowly), and I would love to see your take on it.

Its an Ideal instrument when you have seven strings though, that really opens up the bass to pieces and music forms that are classically aren't well suited for bass. Ive work on some of the suites on Upright at the Fifth is damn near impossible with out years upon years of training and commitment to being a true virtuoso.

[Foxworthy925]

awsome. great playing. where in the bay area are you?

[HaVIC5]

Originally Posted by Eli_Upright12

Its an Ideal instrument when you have seven strings though, that really opens up the bass to pieces and music forms that are classically aren't well suited for bass. Ive work on some of the suites on Upright at the Fifth is damn near impossible with out years upon years of training and commitment to being a true virtuoso.

I meant unconventional, not "not ideal". You really can't argue against the fact that electric bass isn't the first thing people think of when thinking about Bach! 7-string bass is great for interpretations, though, I agree (I'm primarily a 7-string player myself). It allows you to play them in the bass register, but also make use of the unique timbre of the upper strings in a way you couldn't on a 5 or even 6 string bass.

[Dave Grossman]

Originally Posted by Foxworthy925

awsome. great playing. where in the bay area are you?

Thanks! I'm in the East Bay, near Berkeley.

- Dave