Yes, he is probably the best pianist on UA-cam. But there's at least one musician with almost no recognition. Channel name danbluedeer. Mr. Estrem performs amazingly on acoustic string instruments, from ukulele to lute. Check it.
Just WOW. I've often heard people marvel at the speed in which a rag time pianist can play with their right hand but many forget the absolute precision required for the left hand skipping around the keyboard like so. Just outstanding !!!
Watch the video before reading the following. As I was listening to the arrangement I thought "Huh, this is pretty neat," and I assumed it would go on like this. But then I got to 1:37 and boy was I excited about the change! Just as my excitement got to its maximum and threatened to go down - BAM 2:26 and yet another variation came by. And that's just the rough structure, take the awesome solo-ish parts in the right hand to account and I think I've found my favorite piece of piano music in a relatively long time. Well done, Johnny, well done.
У меня нет адекватных слов ,чтобы выразить свой восторг и симпатию. Вы наполняете мою жизнь. Вы-супер-мотиватор! Черт,как Вы это делаете?! Вы из нашей Галактики?😊💖💖💖💖💖
PATRZĄC NA GRĘ Jonny May MAM WRAŻENIE ,ŻE TO TAKIE PROSTE I RADOSNE. ŻEBY OSIĄGNĄĆ TAKĄ UMIEJĘTNOŚĆ TO TRZEBA PRACY I POŚWIĘCEŃ DLA MUZYKI. DZIĘKI ZA DUŻĄ PORCJĘ RADOŚCI SŁUCHANIA.
This is JUST what I needed to hear. If music could "hit the spot", that's what just happened for me. To something so simple and elegant and epic brought to a more complex, retro, happy style really moves you when you can quite clearly see the dramatic changes that were made, but somehow still include the original chords every other chord and every once in a while, all in sequence. Thank you!
Hello Jonny ! ! I love ragtime! You do not just play your hand! Yourself or your music! Sophistication ,beauty, soul caressing experience ! It was a pleasure to listen to ! Congratulátions from Hungary !
I've subscribed to a few different pianists on UA-cam - I love listening to skilled players and dreaming that one day I'll be able to play as well as they do (as if!) - and Jonny, you definitely look as if you're having the most fun out of all of them! I love your style, man. Keep up the great work!
Beautiful performance! A brilliant concept, excellently executed -- thank you so much for promoting it here. The space you're playing in is gorgeous, too -- where is it?
I loved every single moment of this. I bought your Disney music for my sister on her birthday because she's better at piano than me, she loves Disney, and I want to hear it live. (A little guilty). You keep amazing me. You're my favorite pianist of all time. Keep up the rag time! Love from Canada!
Most of Howard Shore's work is symphonic enough that it might be difficult to do a complete piano cover even without using a hand for ragtime elements.
Great Job..wicked keyboard wizardy and arrangement..you've raised your own standard for youtube videos...great research on video editing and collaboration.. nice setup...colorful and not dull boring small room. Love you bro!
Whenever I hear this I always feel like I've somehow traveled back in time to a salty saloon in the wild west :') your music is mind blowing, keep it up!
Pianos fascinate me, I am tone deaf, rhythmless and would struggle to play a triangle!! I am mind blown by this!!! Could the westworld theme (tv series) be done?
Hi Jonny! I just wanna say that I absolutely love this version, and this style of playing the piano :) It's amazingly fun to see how much you enjoy playing, you make it look so easy! I started playing piano 2 months ago and it is just so much fun! I found you pretty quick when I began to play and I had to pick up my jaw after watching you play =) You are definitely one of the greatest and you have earned another subscriber. I hope you read this and can answer one question. What's the best way when learning to play, should I practice both hands at the same time while learning a song, or should I practice them one at a time? Thank you for your playing! :) //Tomas from Sweden
+PianoEkket Thanks Tomas, and hello from California! I'm glad you are enjoying my arrangements, and congratulations on getting back into piano! Generally speaking, I encourage students to master each hand before attempting to combine them. This is because you want to get one hand in your muscle memory before trying to add the second hand. If you can handle both hands at the same time, then go for it! But usually students really struggle starting with hands together and are able to progress more quickly and efficiently with each hand separated at the start.
+pianowithjonny Thank you so much for the answer! Yeah piano is the best thing ever! I've been playing guitar for 14 years but I have always wanted to play piano :) I will listen to your advise and practice alot! I look forward to your next video. Take care
I love these rag time renditions Jonny. I dont really watch game of thrones, been meaning to start that series. maybe ill consider learning this piece if i do. keep up the great work. Cant wait to see your next project.
MOST underrated youtube musician ever. Looking forward for this amazing man to be recognized WORLD WIDE.
Agree
I'd say since Disney has picked him up so he's doing pretty good
Exactly
Yes, he is probably the best pianist on UA-cam. But there's at least one musician with almost no recognition. Channel name danbluedeer. Mr. Estrem performs amazingly on acoustic string instruments, from ukulele to lute. Check it.
He is definitely underrated but you should check tom brier. That dude is a ragtime god
A real pro
Mark Fowler Hey Mark, thanks for the comment. I love your stuff as well!!
wow just looked he's good thanks for recommending jonny
Yeahh
@@JonnyMay never seen before a pianist able to play music with a wireless and powerless keyboard. Really amazing ahahahah
You always have a smug smile when you play, makes me giggle lol.
Danny_PS4 If I could play that well I'd be pretty smug too ;).
Gaaayyyy!!!
@@MikeRotch23 brave, for coming out like that buddy !
Just WOW. I've often heard people marvel at the speed in which a rag time pianist can play with their right hand but many forget the absolute precision required for the left hand skipping around the keyboard like so. Just outstanding !!!
😊
Jonny, this is some of your best work. You OWN this music. You may bring back a rebirth of ragtime. You have for me!
me before 1:38 : well maybe if i try real hard and with patience i can learn this...
me after 1:38 : f*** this ill just join the night watch
This HAS to be the most unique arrangement of this theme I've ever heard. Amazing! :)
ONE OF THE BEST RAGTIME PIANISTS OF THIS GENERATION. JUST MARVELOUS.......
You go Johnny you are one of the finest all time different styles pianists I have ever heard!
Listening to and watching you play genuinely makes me happy. Thanks for sharing this with us!
What a lovely place to play! And what a fantastic cover!
Watch the video before reading the following.
As I was listening to the arrangement I thought "Huh, this is pretty neat," and I assumed it would go on like this. But then I got to 1:37 and boy was I excited about the change! Just as my excitement got to its maximum and threatened to go down - BAM 2:26 and yet another variation came by.
And that's just the rough structure, take the awesome solo-ish parts in the right hand to account and I think I've found my favorite piece of piano music in a relatively long time.
Well done, Johnny, well done.
Nelliundzera Thank you! Really appreciate the breakdown :)
I wish he kept on playing this tune, it's such an amazing composition
You can see the emotions in his face.
That's pure passion. Really great job. Keep on doing!
A great Bravo from France ! I'm pianist and I'm fascinated by your excellent interpretation of GoT. Thank you and have a good continuation.
I have no words to describe! Really amazing,, not only the arrangement, but the happiness and passion you are sharing playing the ragtime!!
Thanks Valeria!
Amazing technical skills, sense of rythm, this is truly a masterpiece. Bravo
Thanks Louis!
Impressive.
Thanks you for giving us that awesome cover, listening to it around 30-50mins, can't stop.
У меня нет адекватных слов ,чтобы выразить свой восторг и симпатию.
Вы наполняете мою жизнь.
Вы-супер-мотиватор!
Черт,как Вы это делаете?!
Вы из нашей Галактики?😊💖💖💖💖💖
Awesome! It just raises my mood to hear it! Thank you Jonny!
I love your style of playing this version , mixed up rock&roll&blues and others together , such a great piece !!
Impressionnant!!! Quel talent.
Best arrangement of this composition i've ever heard, especially last part!
Regardless of the song, Ragtime never ceases to put a smile on my face.
Love your rendition of this!
PATRZĄC NA GRĘ Jonny May MAM WRAŻENIE ,ŻE TO TAKIE PROSTE I RADOSNE. ŻEBY OSIĄGNĄĆ TAKĄ UMIEJĘTNOŚĆ TO TRZEBA PRACY I POŚWIĘCEŃ DLA MUZYKI. DZIĘKI ZA DUŻĄ PORCJĘ RADOŚCI SŁUCHANIA.
I think I have rewatched this more than any other UA-cam video. Love it.
Jonny May is one of the BEST pianist in planet Earth.
What a masterpiece… love this.. added your Pop Hits album on Apple Music and sharing this discovery with others! Amazing
This man is a genius. And I mean that in the most literal way possible.
This is JUST what I needed to hear. If music could "hit the spot", that's what just happened for me. To something so simple and elegant and epic brought to a more complex, retro, happy style really moves you when you can quite clearly see the dramatic changes that were made, but somehow still include the original chords every other chord and every once in a while, all in sequence.
Thank you!
Awesome comment. Thanks Morgan! :)
Jonny May - Name's Levi, I made the username while in middle school (Morgan Middle), has to do with a club I had.
Love that Johnny, always fun to hear you tweak my favorite songs
I have been searching for this video from the last 3 year, finally got this masterpiece, Now I can rest peacefully
Hello Jonny ! ! I love ragtime! You do not just play your hand! Yourself or your music! Sophistication ,beauty, soul caressing experience ! It was a pleasure to listen to ! Congratulátions from Hungary !
Dude this is seriously amazing, haven't heard anything like it, behold the new king of ragtime..
Haha thanks Derek!
If I could only listen to one musician for the rest of my life, it would be Jonny May.
The best wake up in the morning Jonny. Thanks for it.
I've subscribed to a few different pianists on UA-cam - I love listening to skilled players and dreaming that one day I'll be able to play as well as they do (as if!) - and Jonny, you definitely look as if you're having the most fun out of all of them! I love your style, man. Keep up the great work!
You literally have the best job in the world!
Johnny, I wish you all the best of good things, sir. Now THAT"S music!! Thank you for your Giving Heart.
Beautiful performance!
A brilliant concept, excellently executed -- thank you so much for promoting it here.
The space you're playing in is gorgeous, too -- where is it?
I think Joffrey would have your head for this. haha but I like it
hahaha!!! yeah.. one of his hands.. or his tongue... haha!!! Awesome!! And the building is really beautiful as well..
Hey Jonny you are truly one of the best pianist I have seen. Major inspiration to me and I hope that I will become as fluent and musical as you are.
Thanks Josh!
AWE-SOME....as He always is. Love this keyboard playing.
This is great! I love the fast part, from 1:38 on
One of the greatest performances i've ever seen.
Look closely, folks! That's how it is done! Pure genious!
I loved every single moment of this. I bought your Disney music for my sister on her birthday because she's better at piano than me, she loves Disney, and I want to hear it live. (A little guilty). You keep amazing me. You're my favorite pianist of all time. Keep up the rag time!
Love from Canada!
I just LOVE this one!!!!!:-D It is like my favorite!! It is so happy and cheerful and makes me smile every time I watch it!!!!!!:) Such a pro!!
You are so good. I'm learning that and i love this song, Thanks for being what you are , thanks. Thanks for existing.
Thanks Tazius!
I'm so welcome , it's true.. #ragtimelife
Hi Jonny why not a ragtime on Lord of the rings ?
Most of Howard Shore's work is symphonic enough that it might be difficult to do a complete piano cover even without using a hand for ragtime elements.
he now did
We should have more blasphemy. like a line-by line ragtime cover of Bohemian rhapsody.
He turned the shire theme into a ragtime here.
m.ua-cam.com/video/nUQOYG13fVY/v-deo.html
wow man, the ease you do this stuff with, amazing
MARAVILLOSO!!!!!!!!!!!! desde Parana, Entre Rios, Argentina.-
MANNNNN THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! I'm literally smiling for the entire video!!
Just amazing.......You are incredible bro :) Really very beautiful arrangement :) Best wishes from Bulgaria, Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo :)
This sound so much more joyful.
Amazing! RESPECT. Simply the best !
Great Job..wicked keyboard wizardy and arrangement..you've raised your own standard for youtube videos...great research on video editing and collaboration.. nice setup...colorful and not dull boring small room. Love you bro!
Che grande dono, e che talento grandioso che hai, ti ho seguito sbalordito. fantastico
One word. Genius.
Can you do the Pirates of the Caribbean theme? I enjoy so much listening to you play these songs, it makes me want to learn how to play even more. :)
that would be more than awesome ! great idea. this guy is a genius
that is a good song to arrange
Ninja master oh fuck yes
Yes, please!
That would be sick
You're amazing Jonny! I'm often watching your recordings, i love all that you do!
Congratulations!
Thanks Corti!
My fingers hurt just from watching ! Amazing pianist.
Superlative performance!!!!
Idolo!! Eres muy bueno!! Ojalá algún dia pueda tocar de esa manera
Awesome job! I've had your rendition on repeat for the past week now
Whenever I hear this I always feel like I've somehow traveled back in time to a salty saloon in the wild west :') your music is mind blowing, keep it up!
My favourite part is 0:55 , when he looks happy while playing this song :D
I love ragtime piano, and you are unbelievably good. Enjoy everything you’re doing.
You are among the best pianists.
I don't know what I love more - this song or you for making it ;-D
I appreciate all your musical repertoire and your talent. A real pleasure ! Cordially from Paris
Thanks Geraldine! And hello from California!
I think this is the video that made me play piano seriouisly... So, thank you maestro! THE GREAT JONNY MAY!! ❤️
Une pure merveille ❤
This is giving me the Ragtime Giggles and I CANNOT stop. And the fact that the video/audio was recorded separately... HELP 😂😂😂
Your fingerwork is incredible!
Wow, simply incredible!
you are my insipiration, i've continued and learnt rag time and jazz and blues thanks to you. Thanks so much man
IVIagic_Mush That's awesome! Keep up the great work!
That's crazy skill you have John. Super fast and accurate left hand, Fantastic!
Nice! The ending part sounds sorta like a mix between jazz and ragtime and sounds awesome.
As a huge ragtime fan, really lucky I discovered your channel
That just brought me a lot of joy. Nicely done!!
This guy rocks, flawless performance! thanks
That was so good, and I loved the setting!
This video deserves more views.
It's simply awesome! I love it! !
Amazing! I just discovered you! Wow.......... and transition at 2:30...the best.
It sounds AMAZING GREAT JOB MAN👍👍👍❤❤
So happy to have the sheet music thank you Jonny and ramin for this !!!!!!!!!!
Pianos fascinate me, I am tone deaf, rhythmless and would struggle to play a triangle!!
I am mind blown by this!!!
Could the westworld theme (tv series) be done?
excellent ! quelle dextérité ! !
Well * done Jonny way! Amazing piece!
wow, that slow part at the end sounds great!
Hi Jonny! I just wanna say that I absolutely love this version, and this style of playing the piano :) It's amazingly fun to see how much you enjoy playing, you make it look so easy! I started playing piano 2 months ago and it is just so much fun! I found you pretty quick when I began to play and I had to pick up my jaw after watching you play =) You are definitely one of the greatest and you have earned another subscriber. I hope you read this and can answer one question.
What's the best way when learning to play, should I practice both hands at the same time while learning a song, or should I practice them one at a time? Thank you for your playing! :) //Tomas from Sweden
+PianoEkket Thanks Tomas, and hello from California! I'm glad you are enjoying my arrangements, and congratulations on getting back into piano! Generally speaking, I encourage students to master each hand before attempting to combine them. This is because you want to get one hand in your muscle memory before trying to add the second hand. If you can handle both hands at the same time, then go for it! But usually students really struggle starting with hands together and are able to progress more quickly and efficiently with each hand separated at the start.
+pianowithjonny Thank you so much for the answer! Yeah piano is the best thing ever! I've been playing guitar for 14 years but I have always wanted to play piano :) I will listen to your advise and practice alot! I look forward to your next video.
Take care
I can't believe how easy for him is to play piano 🎹😊. Whoau 😮😮😮
The One an Only; Jonny May 🤩
Soooooooo that was really cool
wow! Jonny May you are a great Pianist, i wish like to meet with you on the real!!thanks for you music ♬
The part starting at 2:30 is so incredibly good 😍😍
I love these rag time renditions Jonny. I dont really watch game of thrones, been meaning to start that series. maybe ill consider learning this piece if i do. keep up the great work. Cant wait to see your next project.