94 year old Philip Springer plays Moonlight Sonata
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- Опубліковано 30 лис 2020
- Philip Springer, 94, plays Moonlight Sonata, First Movement for daughter’s birthday. He composed many songs, including the Christmas hit Santa Baby in 1953.
From www.classicfm.com/discover-mu...
His autobiography: www.wikiwand.com/en/Philip_Sp...
“To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
Well said.
I can confirm I most definitely said that.
@@ludwigvanbeethoven3970 yeah right ....
Oof! I'll have to remember that.
@@ludwigvanbeethoven3970 LUDWIG! I'm a fan
He's not a weak old man, he's a musician with ninety years of experience!
@Vovantus, well said..
@@maesdiable7570 Baki reference
Truly
He is both
TRUE
This is beautifully played. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm a retired professional violinist, so I've heard a lot in 79 years.
☝️💥👍🌿
Очень хороший звук и темп. Если не смотреть на руки, то можно подумать, что это играл человек в добром здравии.
My late husband was a trombonist and bass player. He also played the upright bass. He used to play the Moonlight Sonata on his electric bass, just for me. To hear this gentleman play this piece almost made me cry. I'm going to listen to this again and again. R.I.P. Rodney.😌😌😍
I see the passion is still on🙂☺
Sounds like he was a wonderful man. God bless you ma’am
Your story is beautiful!
Gods Angels come in many forms and ways….just a wonderful blessed sharing thanks Keep Aiming High Always
RIP
Being 94, Imagine the memories running through his head while performing such an emotional piece of music
He probably can't remember what he had for breakfast
Yet he either remembers each note or pure muscle memory, which is still cool in both situations
Indeed!
War, smoking in bars, soup and hairy minge. *single tear*
@@darkstars101 Short term memory is different from long term memory
Plot twist: It's actually Beethoven.
no no, hes got a point
Omg💀💀💀
@@cosmicfrieslol your response reminds me of the emperor's new groove with the angel and devil on kronk's shoulders.
almost cry...when see your comment..turn to laugh 😂
Haha thanks!
Even at 94 - his rhythm is like that of a metronome.
Precise and on time.
Absolutely amazing for a brain of that age.
I enjoyed every second of his performance and I am a person who feels music as well as hearing it.
The emotions are intense in parts and then more relaxed and soothing in others.
I take my hat off and take a bow to you Sir, And then a round of applause.
👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹
It’s a bit to fast and hard
@@Jpatient dude hes 94
@@Umm_FLIP so? still wrong
@@Jpatient what do you expect from a 94 year old?
I've heard many others play Moonlight Sonata - this rendition touches my soul
It’s so emotional!
Have you heard Claudio Arrau? ua-cam.com/video/W0UrRWyIZ74/v-deo.html
Everybody gangsta until he keeps playing till the 3rd movement
Once this comment reaches 10k, I will return
@@hurdur6828 i'll return at 5 k
I'll never return lol
I'll return when this has 0 likes
@@slayer7965 don’t return
I see the body of an old man, but the soul of a young child who fell in love with the piano.
Simply beautiful. Thanks for posting
Just hear the sound.dont see thr old man
Just open eyes and ears
Wonderful comment
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful thoughts
same what I felt
💖
piano must be his greatest passion in this life. even at this age, he still plays incredibly. perfect velocity on each note, excellent use of rubato. he's bringing pieces to life to this day.
He is drawing such powerful sounds from the depths of his 94 years of accumulated experience. There is a nuanced intensity to his well balanced ebb and flow. Stunning, may God bless him
I’m a 68 year old piano student...Sir you give us all hope. Amazing gentleman.
I’m 58 years old, May be I will.....
Can I learn piano as a 21years old?
@@shanumninty3566 nah u cant
@@shanumninty3566 of course you can!! you can do everything if you really want and it's never too late to start what you really want
Good luck!
@@shanumninty3566 started at 18yo, never to late with passion ;) im 19yo now :)
I'm not crying... it's allergies...I swear.. Bless you sir for your 94 years comes forward in the way you masterfully work those keys. I am humbled.
I’m not crying, too... 🥺😢😭...it must been the onions...🧅
Me either... I love caramelized onions so I joined y'all. ♡ God Bless & stay safe this crazy season. ♡
Tantouzes va.
True!
God Bless
할 아버지 멋 지 세요 94세 연세의 아직 피아노 치신 다는 게 놀랍니다
Wow, I thought this was just some random dude but it turns out he is a legit composer, according to wikipedia he is still alive and currently 97.
This is not just an interpretation. it's a grand performance.
There's no such thing as covering a classical piece. You just play it.
@@ciri151I didn't know that.
That's because Beethoven never played it himself on his instagram or UA-cam channel before releasing the hit single on Spotify
I thought that was a pun for someone being in GRANDdad age
@Ben Birchman a cover is really an imitation or near interpretation of an original performance. The idea is that it mimics the style of the original performers. Hence, “cover bands.” More recently it is used to refer to any performance of a popular song by someone other than the original performer, but that’s not really correct unless it’s at least somewhat of an imitation.
Beethoven would surely be proud of himself. Because his composition brings vigour to anyone.
Yes, musicians really apart of the healing profession.
I love how this was played, i'm not a pianist but a listener, there was a lovely gap in the timing of each note of each chord with the left hand, like the chord was slowly dropped, the weight shared between fingers at different times, rather than being plainly hit. Beautiful and admirable.
là@@sageobrien6776 you
@@tobynicholls1682 What do you mean?
@@sageobrien6776 pocket comment lmao
This gentleman's playing is so touching. Of course the song's beautiful already but his feel fits the very somber mood of this amazing piece.👍🙂❤️
This is how you must play Moonlight sonata! Its a grand song he plays with that grand Passion from the soul. ❤
Spend time with older people. They have so much to offer
With the correct old people, those who teach you life
Actually that is a very patronising comment.they also have their lives and goals and are not just there to teach you about life.ageism alive and kicking here.how much have you to offer?
They might like to be
included in the world.its big of you to.encoursge people to spend time with them.our attitudes need to change.
@@snowybuny they are not there just to teach but to learn from you too and they have their own goals and yes...still dreams.
@@janestub not everytime, there are, for example in my city, many old people that only want money for his drugs addiction, old people that hates youngs and adults because they have better llifes and start to be rude with others, these old people don't want love or help, they're want drugs or young girls to touch. So be careful with the people, not only because they are old, they are now good people. If you don't belive me, come to Tijuana and look a bit.
His old age adds a whole extra dimension of intensity and beauty and deep meaning to this piece. It's as if all those years of life experience flow through his fingers into the music. Absolutely beautiful
I totally agree! I couldn't have said it better
So well said :)
Y Mac...love your comment. ❤
Y Mac. A Wonderfully Eloquent Summing Up. It’s A Great Shame Most Of The Other Comments
Can’t Be Erased And Leave Just Yours. Mira omnino.
Well put! Thank you
браво, вечный музыкант! бесспорно, память людская долго будет хранить помять о нём! левая рука бесподобна!
Прекрасное исполнение, несмотря на огромное количество версий лучших пианистов мира, это исполнение не уступает им , не теряется на из фоне! Прекрасное интонирование, глубокое проведение темы, баланс, чувство формы, энергетика!!!!!!!!! Достойнейшее исполнение!!!!
Hearing this piece played by a 94 years old man, no matter how his life were lived, is so significative.
I'm in tears.
me too 😔😢
"song"
Music speaks to the soul and steers emotions.
what a word - significative 🙌
Это не пьеса, это великое музыкальное произведение великого Бетховена...
He’s not playing the moonlight Sonata, he’s becoming the moonlight Sonata itself
Well said 👏
What
@@mpgodjr LOL
@@mpgodjr when playing music you want to be be one with your instrument show your emotions with the instrument if you make a mistake that’s fine because nobody is perfect
@@ZK_-hs5es yeah I know. It just sounded weird when I read it. Q bit cheesy
Philip Springer, who brought so many pop songs into the world, plays this piece with the grace of the musical genius he is. Thank you, Philip, for all your contributions, for taking the energy of the universe and translating it into something we can hear and understand. For following your dream and fulfilling what the universe called you to do.
Absolutely beautiful piano playing Mr Springer, thank you for sharing this amazing piece of music with us all.
😊❤
Brings a tear to my eye. :’)
qwq
Yo, you back from the dead!?
ill come back when this comment blows up, have a good day legend.
edit: i came back, hello legends.
Which one
Yo wtf
*Fun fact:* This song is 220 years old. That means he is pretty much 1/2 the age of the piece and yet plays like a master. That’s nuts bro
the piece
This piece*. A song is much different then a piece.
He definitely doesn't play like a master
@@louisa4725 Oh he does. Give him a break he is an older man who’s fingers don’t work like they used to. Assuming you have never touched a piano, I wouldn’t not judge others. :)
@@elaina6868 With that last sentence you are judging the person who you are replying to lol. Master of hypocritisism.
When the chords calm as if dawn were breaking after a difficult night, my eyes welled up and my heart sang with joy. This man has a marvelous gift, and I thank him for sharing it.
I was expecting some kind of generic sweet video of a grandpa playing the piano, but I got goosebumps instead. He is still a PRO.
You hit it!
I got multiple goosebumps
It clearly says that he plays moonlight sonata, what did you expect?
@@bravosierra9 You clearly missed the point that he/she was trying to make.
His name is Philip Springer 👍 kind of a pro...
These are the types of videos that should go viral not Charlie damelio eating takis on tiktok
Truuuuuue👌🏻
Fax
You and me... we are not so different
Agreed
nice name dude
Such an elder with such accuracy, I can't help but sending my reverence from the deep of my heart to you sir.
👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
👏👏👏👏👏
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This man is amazing at 94 to play so beautifully and with perfection, you can't get better. I am sure he has played a lot of concerts in his day. I send 2000 stars out of 2000. Thanks for sharing this gentlemen.
This man might forgot a lot of things in his life, but the tune he played was accurately on his brain even at this age, this is the power of MUSIC
Amen!!
Or rather the right brain neurones do not either and die as our creative power does not diminish like the rational analytical mind. Even senile dementia patients who don't know who they even are can still play perfectly
So he's forgetful then?
@@rogercline5377 learn about human brain , every individual is not the same
@foadahadi yeah that's kind of my point. You seem to assume he "might forgot a lot of things in his life...". I'm saying not every life is the same... just because he's old doesn't mean he's forgetful. Seems sharp as a tack to me.
When he closes his eyes, dude that must been feel so nostalgic remembering his younger days playing piano
That kind of music it’s not about music, it’s about life
or he is just feeling the music. It really could be either or both. Music is after all the sound of emotions.
Amazing! His touch and expression seem to tell the story of his life. Bravo!!! 👏👏🎶🎶👍👍
To my eyes, he looks a six-year-old brilliant boy who loves art and fashion.
He seemed to awaken the longer he played. His face showed a memory, a passion, and the longer he played the more it seemed to come out. That's how I saw it. Very well done.
I can’t even see his face clearly :) But this is beautiful.
Google him. He wrote santa baby. And has a life long huge music career
You can almost hear his life's experiences echoing in his playing. It was absolutely beautiful
No you can’t dumbass
He’s just playing piano, good and all but please shut up.
Not really then if you do tell me what his experiences was
Good lord what's with all the butt hurt Salieris here 😂
@@sunnyala3502 bruh. Why do you think I’m a butt hurt saleiri?
Meine Hochachtung☺️ Wundervoll 🤗 Alles Gute dem begabten Musiker🍀🙋🌸
As I listened to this gentleman perform, I could feel his passion, emotion, and love for music. Thank you sir, I truly enjoyed every note.
I'm in *tears* it's not even the notes, but the emotion that's in the way he's playing it-
Omg yaasss slay queen
Then you need to hear to wilhelm kempff
stop with the "-" finish your fucking sentence
It kinda is the notes
I've literally performed this at a recital, I know every single note and yet this made me weep, no lie
Better than most professional recordings, that all play at the same funeral tempo, in the same style, and god forbid they ever press a key too hard.
In his hands, the music is not just alive, but young.
We are all young inside.
Well...
His tempo is nicer than the slow funeral tempo mentioned above.
I expected a slower tempo from an old man. But it seems he has some impatience/youth within him yet.
Bruh, a tempo is consistently performed because that is what the people think beethoven was trying to express. Plus, professional recordings have much more nuance to them then you think
He is probably playing piano for 90 years...
What a legend
It's all in his muscle memory. I believe he has spent many years playing this. Well done!
His body may be withering but his hands are still strong and beautiful. His fingers full of determination. I'm grateful for stumbling upon this video. Please never take this down.
I agree that for his age it's nearly perfect, but you can clearly see his decline. Concentrate on his left hand. It doesn't move accurate at all.
Addition: A pianist is supposed to keep his fingers "round". It produces nicer tones and gives much more dexterity. He can't / doesn't do this.
@@IchiganCS He plays with emotion, he wouldn't think about that cause he's truly playing with emotion.
@@gala6403 No, you would do this all the same. Once a pianist has learned these things, he doesn't "think" about it anymore.
Although his body will be left one day to decay for eternity, his hope is forever eternal, wrapped in the warmth of his heart up above.
@@IchiganCS By the way, you are a dick. In my mind, you seem like the person to play a song with no love or soul and just let it slip away in time. He’s an elder. He is becoming more and more still, so he is unable to. You are here not enjoying the magnificence of his performance and criticizing what he can’t put to a halt. You are so rude.
I'm speechless, so beautiful and sad at the same time.. Wish he could continue playing till his last breath..
You want him to continue to play til he's dead?
😂
@@claytonfinney6092 To not lose the ability to play
Amen to the not losing that ability ... ♡ God bless y'all this season and always. ♡
@@claytonfinney6092 🤣
Maestro!! Jestem wzruszony do głebi..❤😭❤️😭❤️..
Wow - he brought tears to my eyes - so inspiring. Also, his cadence is excellent !
I listened to many pianists playing this on Spotify. He somehow makes the piece sound so much more meaningful, it touches me deeply where with the others it was just really beautiful. This pianist somehow tells a story.
His interpretation is sublime. He knows exactly what he's doing, playing like a master.
It's true. This piece can't be done properly without feeling your way through all of it, from beginning to end.
If it doesn't capture your soul as you play it, something is wrong. It's one of the greatest compositions in all of music.
That said, this is the 1st movement. The other two movements really make it complete, but like his 5th symphony, we all too often get just the 1st movement.
Not knocking it at all, though; he does a great job of it here. Really glad to have found this!
Fred
I sincerely wonder if you would agree without knowing who’s playing, or how different styles provoke different thoughts on the piece
I think that is cuz he often slows down the rhythm in places where regular moonlight sonata keeps the rhythm. Makes it sound more pulsating
Age and experience add beauty that youth cannot. This is why I am no fan of orchestras that purge out the older players. The young learn from the old as has always been and always will be.
Beethoven himself would salute your passion.
@@plasmoasis 1👍
С такой нежностью касается к клавишам,весь прибывает в музыке.Благодарю,за прекрасную музыку🙏🤗🥰
Слушаю и вспоминаю своего любимого папочку. Спасибо за прекрасное прочтение Сонаты!
him: **plays**
me: **cries**
you mean cry like a river.
You: **cries**
Me: **gnomed**
ok.
simple as that
@@jxristop LOL
He may be old but his musical spirit is definitely young and energetic
@@bourbon_sketcher 2 more weeks he'll be 95
Quelle délicatesse tout en douceur merveilleux musicien de 94 ans bravo je vous envie
And just like that, he was 40 years again! 💥
Oh wow! That was an amazing performance! You play with such feeling, and to still be able to play like this at 94 is truly inspirational. I am a pianist and composer myself and I was deeply moved by this rendition of the Moonlight Sonata. I was moved to tears. Bravo Maestro ❤👏
I heard this from like 100 artists, but this one is the best. I don't think it's possible to play it better than this.
I thought it was a little bit to fast. Old guys going crazy
It is better then some other artists
The only thing I don’t like is the Tempo (a little too fast for me) and sometimes the grace notes are too accentuated (long) for my taste. Listen do Valentina Lisitsas Version
@@maximw9362 yes grandpa is going fast man..
I've literally performed this at a recital, I know every single note and yet this made me weep, no lie
Normal people: oh wow he plays very well
Pianists: cry
How
why do they cry? plasant or dissapoint?
@@lhs6998 pleasant of course
@@lhs6998 it is because we pianists can feel him while playing. i cnt explain how i feel right now but i am cryingg
😭 i wouldnt call myself a pianist coz i learnt playing piano only for 4 years as a kid and rarely practice now. But it still touches me, basically feels like he put his whole soul into this piece he played
He leaves so much room for the listener to immerse themselves in the feelings conjured up by his rendition....BEAUTIFUL
Такого звучания я не слышала даже у великих пианистов. Божественное исполнение. Он не просто исполняет Бетховена. Он играет свою жизнь в этом произведении.
Danke
The 123 dislikes are from grandpas that are jealous because their wife left them for him.
🤣🤣🧸🧸❤️
No that’s because they saw he don’t really play. Sorry, I am disappointed too😂 but watch carefully at 0 : 31 s.
ha h ah aha ha ha YES^^
OOOOOO DANG
164 now, they're bad listeners🙄🙄🙄
I can see his dapper younger self, upright, proud, playing in his prime. He probably sees himself the same way, as when he first played that piece, while he plays. Who am I to say how he feels, that is how I believe I would feel.
I’m only 13 with not even a year of experience but even I can tell that this man is extraordinary in the way he plays
True. He is playing from history 🎹
@Xx_alina_xX :3 that's realy great 🤵
@AMM777 At least you're not one of those people that says God is going to brutally kill everyone- you give me hope.
I am 13 too but with 6yrs of playing piano I can confirm that this man is a chad
(Yes this is my dad’s Acc)
Geez! that was beautiful. Still got it after all those years.Bravo to you sir.👍👍🇨🇦
wonderful
This is unbeleivable. This old sir has still the passion of a young musician. You can see it. It was a beutiful performance.
He's not just playing a piano.
He shows his LIFE to us by playing a piano.
Nothing keeps your spirit young as music does.
Pan jest wielkim człowiekiem. Gdyby takich ludzi było więcej nie było by wojen. Ludzie żyli by w pokoju, jeden do drugiego był by bratem. Muzyka to potrafi.
I don’t believe music ever leaves you. It comes from your heart and soul and is there forever. Thank you for this
Heart and soul
Imagine getting this in your recommended after 10 years
Then he'll be 104 and will go on to remember this piece by heart
I used to play it when I was a 12 old years girl. then I threw away my life and I forgot how to play piano. Now I am starting playing it again. God bless this man who plays piano wonderfully.
Great performance and great applause, Philip Springer! You may be 94, never mind, your Beethoven interpretation is just great.
This performance is more impressive than many active professional pianists. His spirit of dedication to this performance is what gives it its quality.
Beautiful, beautiful. The dislikers are ignorant beyond measure. Such a joy to watch! 🥳 thank you for sharing x
To be 94 years old and still can play like a pro is absolutely amazing 🤩
Потрясающее исполнение. Одна из любимых мною вещей. Спасибо. Очень одухотворенно и проникновенно. До слез....
Totally from memory. Take THAT old age!!
@@bourbon_sketcher
My father had dementia. It is heartbreaking what it takes from a person, you have to celebrate every win. This was a huge win for this man.
@@bourbon_sketcher
Thank you.
@@bababa0184 fuck you
@@bababa0184 because you’re being a prick
@@bababa0184 I understand and appreciate your joke. It was only a joke, there's no reason for people to get offended by everything.
Moved to tears by the beauty and depth of feeling in his playing. Though his body is 94 years old, his soul and talent will be young forever and ever. Thank you!!💕
He plays like a 49 . Remarkable.
I had to remember to breathe through silent tears as I watched and listened to this performance. It was truly breathtaking and evidence of one magnificent soul speaking to another across centuries. Thank you for sharing. Incredibly touching.
He plays with passion he plays this music with life experiences! Pure and touching.
He played beautifully. What an amazing man. God Bless him for the joy he gives to others.❤️
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AMEN AND GODBLESS !!! MAY GOD BE WITH US ALWAYS ! (＾∇＾)ﾉ♪
You can probably learn to play this in a week or two but to play it like him takes decades. You can hear the character in it. Better than most professional recordings I've heard.
To be able to play this at 94 is fantastic! And just by memory, shows he loved playing the piano.
I believe a love of playing music increases your chance of surviving to old age. He seems to be completely content. Very well done, sir.
I will see you guys in 8 years when you get it in your recommended.
see ya
Later🙂
see ya ^^
See ya
U cant be sure 100% that you will be alive
Played it perfect for the tempo he was playing at. The emotion came from that and his consistency in maintaining it through out.
I started piano lessons at 28 years of age. Wanted to learn so I could play Elton John tunes. One day my instructor brought me Moonlight Sonata sheets. I was hooked. Been playing it for 30 years, and this gentleman plays it better than I can. Maybe when I get to 94 .....
This is so great to play the piano this way at 94 years old! This is perfect. Hope I'll be able to do the same.
“The sage does not boast of greatness, the sage achieves greatness.” - Dao
He truly played this song from the depths of his soul
This is exactly how Beethoven wanted it played. Beautiful tempo, expression, touch, great pedalling and feeling. Bravo Sir!
Какое-то очень правильное исполнение этого произведения... Словно в лунном свете.. Благодарю Вас, добрый человек! Это было бесподобно...
Imagine this guy in his prime 😳
Nah mate he will be in his prime forever
@@MrTapsa. true
@@phantomaq it has jack shit to do with fluoride hahah,
@@phantomaq do you use toothpaste? because your toothpaste has flouride in it
This guy in his prime composed Santa Baby
“Then let us all do what is right, strive with all our might toward the unattainable, develop as fully as we can the gifts God has given us, and never stop learning” - Ludwig van Beethoven
It reminds me of the passage in romans 11 that says “For the gifts and call of God are irrevocable.” You can see even dementia patients still able to play incredible pieces impeccably! And this is absolutely no exception.
God nerfs Beethoven by his hearing
@@chekyorwalet1468 Gave him a bigger challenge. God blessed him. ☺
'Coincidentally' I took up playing the guitar again just today. I'm 63 and felt my fingers as if they were made of stone; the lack of practice took its toll. But I didn't get disheartened and went on practising. Now I came across this video and I feel inspired again. I hope, no, wait, let me rephrase this...I expect to be playing the guitar very well when I turn 93. There!
that's the spirit :)
@@itsluckzy2023 😉👍🏼
@@mr.janhe_10 hope you have a good day / night age is but a number.
This man is totally awesome. God bless him. 😊🙏🌺🌹🎉🎉🎉🎉