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For me it's got to be Bill Evans playing My Foolish Heart. I must have watched this clip hundreds of times. It's a piece that I am going to attempt to learn but the chord changes (and especially the inversions/voicings Bill is using) are quite advanced for a chap just starting grade 2 jazz! Whats your faves? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2LFVWBmoiw&feature=related
Bill Evans spoke of the "universal mind" that exists in all people, if they can learn to think in the language that the universal mind uses -- a musical language that remains alive and well today, still scintillating, still expanding, still showing those who can hear it the depths of ecstasy and pain and life and love.
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Hi Simon, what's grade 2 jazz ? Michel Legrand "I will wait for you" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY7GGSPD9wo
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Hi knotty Love that legrand video - adding to my faves......... ABRSM (UK) do jazz grades now.
Bill Evans spoke of the "universal mind" that exists in all people, if they can learn to think in the language that the universal mind uses -- a musical language that remains alive and well today, still scintillating, still expanding, still showing those who can hear it the depths of ecstasy and pain and life and love.
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Here are mine: Danse Macabre by Saint-Saens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GxR1RlOXrY The Piano Duet from The Corpse Bride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVQ1TCVMlpo Hope you guys will like these too.
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Loved both of those, especially the Corpse Bride Duet
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Allow me to submit this one. Peter Nero - Summer of 42. Notice how he takes a big breath at about the 2:09 mark so he can give it his all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M7h3wtSG2k
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This has been posted widely here on PW, but it's still my favorite and *still* is able to make me cry: "The Piano" by Aidan Gibbons, set to "Comptine d\'un Autre Ete" by Yann Tiersen Here's a piano arrangement of "Death is the Road to Awe" (from The Fountain soundtrack). I like this because the young man in this video (Lennon Aldert) wrote the transcription himself and it is a tour de force... I've emailed him off and on over the past couple of years and have assured him that I will tell everybody when he is famous that I knew him Way Back When: "Death is the Road to Awe" transcribed and performed by Lennon Aldert And you gotta love the next one, just because the piece is an AB forum favorite, and because Maksim in black leather is pretty darned cute in a goth sort of way: "Croatian Rhapsody" performed by Maksim in all his leathery glory ...I have 42 videos on my "Piano Solo" YouTube playlist, so I'd better stop now. Maybe I'll add a few later.
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It has been quite an incredible task to limit myself to only a few videos! I could quite easily link dozens of videos that are related to various Final Fantasy pieces or new-age music that I can play/aspire to play, but I'll apply some self-restraint and just link 3 that are of very different natures: Map of the problematique (Piano Cover) by muso90 I'm a big fan of muse, and I'd never have thought anybody could do a piano version of 'Map of the problematique'. But I was proved wrong! I think its amazing how she taught herself this by ear, and the ending is simply stunning. Gladiator by mormalv Ok so this one isn't quite 'piano' as such, but close enough. I'm also a fan of the movie Gladiator and, again, I'm very impressed at how somebody has managed to play this by ear. There are 2 songs within this video, I especially enjoy the "main theme" song that is from roughly 2:10 onwards. Where the heck is Matt? (2008) by mattharding2718 The ultimate feel-good video! I seem to be deviating ever-further away from the topic of piano performances, but this simply has to be in my favourites. At least there is some piano within the backing music (which, of course, I've had a go at teaching myself)!
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Map of the problematique (Piano Cover) by muso90 I'm a big fan of muse, and I'd never have thought anybody could do a piano version of 'Map of the problematique'. But I was proved wrong! I think its amazing how she taught herself this by ear, and the ending is simply stunning.
Man, I love that song! Like you, I didn't think Muse on the piano was possible - until I heard this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcYcyzT1FcI (ripping through 'Hysteria')
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My three favourite on youtube are: Lang Lang - Rachmaninov cadenza I'm not much of a fan of Lang Lang, but my jaw drops everytime I watch him play the cadenza in Rachmaninov's 3rd piano concerto. Just skip ahead to 2min 50 to see it. Beethoven Appassionata by Valentina Lisitsa (sound starts 12secs in). This piece is just great melody followed by great melody. And I like how she plays it. And I like her as well Richter - the Enigma This comes from the end of the film. Just such a sad note to end on - gives me goosebumps every time.
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Originally posted by RobM: Map of the problematique (Piano Cover) by muso90 I'm a big fan of muse, and I'd never have thought anybody could do a piano version of 'Map of the problematique'. But I was proved wrong! I think its amazing how she taught herself this by ear, and the ending is simply stunning.Thanks so much for posting this. I loved it! Now I just have to wait until I can play like that... Balf ♫
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Bill Evans spoke of the "universal mind" that exists in all people, if they can learn to think in the language that the universal mind uses -- a musical language that remains alive and well today, still scintillating, still expanding, still showing those who can hear it the depths of ecstasy and pain and life and love.
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This as appeared on the forum somewhere. Still... someone who can play Bach with so much feeling !! I also like that he plays intimately for Argerich and Freire. Mauricio Vallina Plays Bach Kempff Siciliana
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Been away for a spell, but one of my favorites is Joy Spring performed by Cesar Camargo Mariano & Romero Lubambo, piano and 6 string... a tune I'm currently working on... Joy Spring
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Originally posted by Euan Morrison: [QB] My three favourite on youtube are: Lang Lang - Rachmaninov cadenza I'm not much of a fan of Lang Lang, but my jaw drops everytime I watch him play the cadenza in Rachmaninov's 3rd piano concerto. Just skip ahead to 2min 50 to see it. My jaw just hit the floor M.
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Here's about as sweet & lovely as it may get (both the piece and the pianist!): Keiko Matsui plays "Forever Forever" Regards, JF
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Euan Morrison and MmmmBalf - glad you enjoyed it as much as I do! If you browse some of the other videos by the same user, you can see she has 2 tutorials for this tune in case you're interested - one that resembles her own recording and also a simplified version. I attempted the advanced tutorial not so long ago but realised very quickly that it was beyond my capabalities! I'm sure I'll try again in a few months though. That Lang Lang video is certainly jaw-droppingly good.....but I just can't take the guy seriously because of his ridiculous expressions and movements. Its far better if I shut my eyes.
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Originally posted by ddh: This as appeared on the forum somewhere.
Still... someone who can play Bach with so much feeling !!
I also like that he plays intimately for Argerich and Freire. Mauricio Vallina Plays Bach Kempff Siciliana That's a great video, ddh. It's a piece I recently fell in love with, after hearing Kissin play it on a cd. I have the sheet music, but it's a bit more difficult than I imagined. I liked watching Argerich and Freire (i don't know of him) in the background, toying with the cigarette and just relaxing and feeling the beauty of the music. (and on a sidenote; how many times will you ever see Martha and Cartman in the same shot?!)
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Originally posted by RobM: That Lang Lang video is certainly jaw-droppingly good.....but I just can't take the guy seriously because of his ridiculous expressions and movements. Its far better if I shut my eyes. I know what you mean, I'm a bit undecided on him. I can see why the movements are distracting and put people off. I also sometimes think they are exaggerated for effect. But he seems to be having fun and enjoying playing the music, so I don't mind what he gets up to. The pianist corner forum has a few threads on the matter...
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I just have to post this... The boy in the vid got a chance to practice on a Kawai Grand and his mom took a video of him. Even then he's really good, I can't help but add this to my favorites... He's playing a Filipino folk song arranged for the piano. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2q6moX1YWQ&feature=related
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Originally posted by Euan Morrison: I have the sheet music, but it's a bit more difficult than I imagined.
I liked watching Argerich and Freire (i don't know of him) in the background, toying with the cigarette and just relaxing and feeling the beauty of the music.
(and on a sidenote; how many times will you ever see Martha and Cartman in the same shot?!) Euan, I just ordered the sheet music, but, if You find it difficult, it may prove quite challenging for me B.T.W. who is Cartman ?
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Almost any performance by Victor Borge is worth watching. Check out the duets between him and the opera singer. . . .I have been captivated by Victor Borge ever since I heard him say: "We have a deal. She doesn't touch my piano, and I don't touch her coloratura." Just search for Victor Borge on youtube to catch some of his performances.
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My absolute favorite - not a piano, a concertina, but some of the rockinest music ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQPEsa5e7K0 Cathy
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Monster M&H - thanks for posting that duo! I loved it - very much "gets under your skin."
There's some great videos here - nice to be introduced to so many different things.
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Originally posted by Euan Morrison: Originally posted by RobM: [b] That Lang Lang video is certainly jaw-droppingly good.....but I just can't take the guy seriously because of his ridiculous expressions and movements. Its far better if I shut my eyes. I know what you mean, I'm a bit undecided on him. I can see why the movements are distracting and put people off. I also sometimes think they are exaggerated for effect. But he seems to be having fun and enjoying playing the music, so I don't mind what he gets up to.
The pianist corner forum has a few threads on the matter... [/b]Oh yeah, it is a debate point over the years I like Lang Lang playing very much, although not everything he performs to my taste. He is very mature musically and extremely proficient technically. I have an impression of him that he acts like a grown-up child and have great fun. Although it is perhaps a pose he does, and a show he performs, I also understand he may be distracting - but I can't stop liking him because of that if you know what I mean To change the subject, I also agree that all of Victor Borge's videos are worth watching. I especially like the Page turning one M.
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Hi all, I have just spent the last two hours or so listening to your favourites and choices.
I have loved all of it especially Danse Macabre and Forever Forever. In fact these were first and last!!
So inspirational and lovely. Something to reach for and enjoy. Thanks again for taking the trouble to post your choices. I have enjoyed every munute.
So, I keep practising, in the hope I can play as wonderful as I have heard tonight. (Or somewhere near!!) Shey
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Here's one of my favorites. Besides absolutely loving this piece by Chopin, the fact that this youngster can play it like this is beyond incredible!! See what you think: Chopin Nocturne #20 Additionally, here is what I consider to be one of the greatest performances in jazz ever: Chick Corea and Return to Forever-Romantic Warrior
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Ahhh... that is the heart of jazz. thanks!!!
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Has anyone mentioned (let's say) this http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ra_zTSRsxlc yet? He is really fun to watch and also seems to play well.
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signa - I love that guy, and this was a really fine performance.
CC2 - Chick Corea - wonderful
glitzer - how charming!
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Hey! Something slightly different: A British Comedy sketch with Andre Previn - very funny; http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vP8TUe993uo Mark
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Here's the great James Taylor with his superb classic Fire and Rain Or for something really unique try Alison Krauss' Let Me Touch You for Awhile Regards, JF
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Big fan of the Krauss, here. Her Live in Kentucky album is just brilliant!
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actually, he put a lot of his videos there, and the best ones are perhaps his Rameau. he's a strange guy at piano though... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egyChWmcKEQ
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[/qb][/QUOTE]actually, he put a lot of his videos there, and the best ones are perhaps his Rameau. he's a strange guy at piano though...
Yes, I actually meant the whole collection.
As endless and constantly recurring threads about Lang-Lang have proved, these antics are a matter of taste of course, but I actually like to be visually entertained also (why a video if you sit like a statue and have the facial expression of an undertaker?).
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Originally posted by Euan Morrison: Big fan of the Krauss, here. Her Live in Kentucky album is just brilliant! [/b]Really big fan here (since back when she 1st started at about 13 or so) - have every album and have seen her in person 3 times - what an awesome talent (champion fidler also). Regards, JF
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Some great performances listed above. However, I believe this one is almost more than a sensitive heart can bear. It's Artur Rubinstein's performance of the 2nd movement of Chopin's Piano Concerto #2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5IG3H6RBGI&feature=related Kathleen
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What a riot! Talk about "getting into your playing":...
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Originally posted by Peyton: What a riot! Talk about "getting into your playing":... [/b]I actually quite despise that because it distracts the viewer from the actual piece. It's not charming or cute, it's just unseemly. If you are making a recording, this is okay but if you are a concert pianist or you are filming yourself this really detracts from the performance in my opinion. At least he has good taste in the pieces he picks though.
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If you enjoy haunting melodies in your piano music as I do, perhaps you'll enjoy this beautifully emotive pianist playing a beautifully evocative work: Rachmaninov Vocalise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek-GwyUOmUs Played by, Daria Rabotkina
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I agree. That is a very moving performance.
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Hi Dennis, If you enjoyed Rubinstein's performance of that Chopin piece, I would like to introduce you to one of his students, Dubravka Tomsic, whom he brought over from Slovenia in the 1950's, at the age of twelve, to personally train. While I could not find a video of it, this audio of her playing the same Second Movement of Chopin's Piano Concerto #2 is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard done on ANY instrument. See if you don't agree. Enjoy!! Dubravka Tomsic
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I like doing searches for any of the Glenn Gould videos.
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MVB: I have to relate a rather funny story about The Warsaw Concerto and how people who do not play the piano...well, they just have no idea. We had some friends over last year and were sitting in the living room, which houses my grand piano. I remarked that I had finally had it tuned and that it sounded great (considering it has a cracked sound board and was made in 1917). At this, my friend said (knowing I was classically-inclined) that there was one piece that he just loved and wanted me to play it for him. (A little background is needed here. I had been away from the piano for over 25 years and even then was just average in ability.) I was thinking, perhaps a Chopin prelude or waltz. Ha! "What would you like me to play?" He answered: "The Warsaw Concerto." I replied that as soon as I got the Chicago Symphony Orchestra jammed into the room and had 20 more years of lessons, I might be able to comply with his request. Kathleen
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Nobody can beat this version of Schindler's List. If you want jaw-dropping emotion and improv, this is it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-yNqdQA1bM
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This one is non-piano, but I still felt the need to post it. Usually electric guitars and orchestras don't work, but believe me - this does! Steve Vai and Holland Metropole Orchestra - Lotus Feet The main solo at 3:55 is just wonderful!
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Originally posted by CC2 and Chopin lover: Hi Dennis, If you enjoyed Rubinstein's performance of that Chopin piece, I would like to introduce you to one of his students, Dubravka Tomsic, whom he brought over from Slovenia in the 1950's, at the age of twelve, to personally train. While I could not find a video of it, this audio of her playing the same Second Movement of Chopin's Piano Concerto #2 is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard done on ANY instrument. See if you don't agree. Enjoy!!
Dubravka Tomsic Wow amazing stuff
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musiclady - great fun!
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My favourite, a very young Gould. Part way through he gets up walks to the window while still humming the tune and then returns to the piano to continue playing. http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=qB76jxBq_gQ
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Alltogethermorris, Yes, Glenn Gould. I've also recently found this clip and thought that the interruption was funny, as well as the dog's expressions. I had the opportunity to see an opera performance of "Eugene Onegin" with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky which was fabulous and would love to share but it's not on YouTube.
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among other things Kissin - Scriabin Etude Op. 8 No. 12 Kissin - La Campanella Zimerman - Schubert Impromptus Zimerman - Chopin Ballades Fun stuff: Wibi Soerjadi: He's a Pirate... one hand and a hook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcsCG6Fgykc Asian guy playing all the cool Super Mario tunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFZki6TcY4w
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The finest amateur pianist that I've come across on Youtube is without a doubt, a guy named Pianodoc82, who creates his own arrangements and plays entirely 'by ear'. The results are very impressive. http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=pianodoc82
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Originally posted by Alltogethermorris: My favourite, a very young Gould. Part way through he gets up walks to the window while still humming the tune and then returns to the piano to continue playing.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=qB76jxBq_gQ Love this clip - you can see his brain working 100 miles an hour!
Bill Evans spoke of the "universal mind" that exists in all people, if they can learn to think in the language that the universal mind uses -- a musical language that remains alive and well today, still scintillating, still expanding, still showing those who can hear it the depths of ecstasy and pain and life and love.
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Alright, this is an aural performance and not visual but its quite amazing. This is a recording of Mazeppa from Emil Von Sauer, pupil of liszt, and its played at a breakneck speed much like the Berezovsky performance also popular on youtube. the only difference is, this one astoundingly better in my humble opinion. please listen with attentiveness and enjoy. Mazeppa
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My favorite is of Martha Argerich playing Liszt's Funerailles! Her technique is amazing and her hands are so strong! Love it.
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This is my latest favorite: Takin' It Back With Barack, Jack (For "Swing" Voters) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJW67YfLWgs
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After visiting a London Piano dealer, I stopped off in Starbucks and started chatting to this woman who I'd seen in the dealers....anyway here she is....and a great piece of music: >> Click Here
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pofq1m2U4fk awesome, just awesome I love how he reaches to the heavens at the end
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also Moonlight Sonata mvt. 3 by Kissin, greatest performance of this piece I've heard http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=z_9-2nbyYGU
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Here's one Amateur performance I like. And a link to the original Composers performance. It's pop, but a favorite of mine. Keith Green Keith Himself
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Here's another exotic Keiko Matsui video for your viewing/listening enjoyment: Full Moon and the Shrine Regards, JF
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I love these. Not a big flashy display of technique, but I think it shows how beautiful music can be by playing with passion. Keith Jarrett - Over the Rainbow Keith Jarrett - I Loves You Porgy
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I guess I'll be up to Yuga Wang's speed just as soon as I get past Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Book #99!
I'm Craig, I'm retired, It's Saturday every day! Alfred's Masterwork Classics Vol 3 and Vol 4 YDP-160, GH-170R Alfred 1 Graduate
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