#stjohnpassion

The incredibly dramatic, majestic, expressive, fast-paced classical piano composition of Johann Sebastian Bach 1685 – 1750, being a piano interpretation of the Overture of the ‘St John Passion BWV245’. Inspired by the gruelling story of the last days of Jesus, his Passion, Crucifixion and death on the cross. Perfect for impressive, fast-paced images, corporate and advertising, silent film, black and white films, underscore for short films, web videos, impressive photo slideshows, Documentaries of the past and Nostalgia etc. Useful also for patriotic projects, drone footage, video production, history, projects on Royalty, Ceremony, Grand Public Occasions, Architecture, Fast-moving mechanisms, Automation and Engineering, Dramatic Nature and Wildlife etc. Applicable for creatives of film, television, theatre, dance, games, documentaries, film trailer cues, advertising and podcast.

Listened to Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John Passion properly for the first time yesterday. What a masterpiece! Full of angst, anguish, and drama. The harmonisation for the chorales are also incredibly moving. Will be listening to this more frequently. Performed here by the Netherlands Bach Society. 

Just sharing this again, because Bach is an absolute genius. This is the opening to Bach’s Johannespassion. We enter the Gospel narrative with a pulsing beat, haunting dissonances, moody violins and violas. The drama is palpable. After reaching a peak, the choir declare: “Herr! Herr! Herr!” This is just a marvellous work on all levels, and only around 4 minutes long. Listen to it! 

I think most can agree today, however, that the Johannes Passion is a masterpiece.