Jackson 5 and Bach were funky way before Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk! -"I Want You Bach"-The Piano Guys
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- Опубліковано 16 бер 2015
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We owe a monumental debt of gratitude and a HEAVY shout out to Hale Centre Theatre for providing the set, the elaborate costumes, the harpsichord, the descending piano/cello cage and, most of all, the friendliest professional team of stage people in the business! If you are ever in Utah, you HAVE to see a production there: www.hct.org .THANK YOU, AMAZING HALE PEOPLE!
Story behind the song
What if the harpsichord from the 1770s hit headlong into the talk box from 1970s? What if J.S. Bach and Jackson 5 met up and just jammed? Would they jive? Can you dig it? These are the kind of far out questions we asked ourselves as we laid down these licks and cut this film. We decided to put together a gig with two wigs in dandy attire and two hep-cats in some funkadelic threads to see if it would fly. (Incidentally, Steve's 1770/1970 alter egos are "Sir Reginald von Sharp" and "Scooby" while Jon's are "Duke Johann van Keymeister" and "Phil.")
Presenting… "I Want You Bach" - Jackson 5's funky "I Want You Back" mashed-up with 5 illustrious themes written by J.S. Bach. (See if you can catch them all - winner gets a free disco ball…which will be faxed to you).
All the sounds you hear were created by the instruments shown - including the words "I Want You Back/Bach" simulated by a "talk box" (popularly used in the 1970's, but never with a cello!) Here's how it works: Steve plays cello notes through a micro speaker built into a foot pedal, the sound then travels through a tube and into his mouth where he shapes the notes into actual words. (Google "talk box" to learn more - it's pretty groovy.) To our knowledge, the likes of electric cello, grand piano, harpsichord, Baroque cello, talk box, and kick drum have never gigged together. Until now. It's totally the battle of the 70's - the 1770s and the 1970s…can you dig?
Phil is tickling the ivories of a custom-built hybrid grand piano, while Scooby shreds on a custom 5-stringed electric cello complete with a sidecar kick drum. Conversely, Sir Reginald is playing a circa-1700-replica Baroque cello (no "why don't you fix it?" jokes, please), and Duke Johann is playing an actual harpsichord that was built and designed by Hale Centre Theatre. In fact, nearly everything you see in this video was provided by Hale Centre Theatre - from the sinking Piano/Cello platform down to the disco duds of Scooby and Phil opposite the Scarlett Pimpernel robes arrayed upon Johann and Sir Reggie.
We filmed this using 4K resolution (a huge step up from 1080p and quickly becoming the new "high def"), allowing for more freedom and flexibility to zoom in and out of static shots (which helped us create the illusion that two different versions of Jon and Steve were jamming together.)
Let us know what you think in the comments below! If you liked it - don't forget to flog the "thumbs up!"
And if you've read this far into the description you're invited to either an evening of highbrow hobnobbing with Sir Reginald von Sharp and his entourage or a night of sick roller-skating with Phil and his dancing mustache. Please choose a 1770s/1970s alter ego name.
Credits
"I Want You Back" as performed by Michael Jackson and Jackson 5, written by The Corporation
Arrangement written and produced by Al van der Beek, Jon Schmidt & Steven Sharp Nelson
Also inspired by the following Johann Sebastian Bach pieces: Brandenburg Concertos No. 3 & 5, Two Part Invention No. 8, Minuet in G, Bourrée, and Gavotte from the French Suite No. 5
Performed by
Jon Schmidt: Piano & harpsichord
Steven Sharp Nelson: Baroque cello, electric cello, talk box, cello percussion, percussion, & vocal textures
Hale Center Theatre Crew:
Theatre Producers - Mark & Sally Dietlein
Scenic Designer - Kacey Udy
Props Mistress & Set Dresser - Michelle Jensen
Props Assistant - Jennifer Taylor
Production Assistant - Jamie Sanduk
Stage Manager - Jimmy Smolka
Lighting Designer & Body Double - Adam Flitton
Costume Designer - Brooke Wilkins
Wig & Makeup Designer - Krissa Lent & Trisha Ison
Costumer - Peggy Willis
Sound Engineer - Shane Steel
Carpenter & Body Double - Ryan White
Carpenters & Engineers - Rob Kinmont, Kelby Merton, & Brian Loth
#thepianoguys #pianocello
Now that I think about it, there must be some awesome jam sessions in heaven...
chills!
Some Bach and David Bowie?
Jonathan Brandow Bach would eat Bowie for breakfast and shit KC & The Sunshine Band
LMAO!!!
More like, "There will be some awesome jams when the piano guys get to heaven!"
I am personally offended that this doesn't have over 100 million views. This is outrageous
Still my favourite piece you guys have done and in my eyes one of the best mashups of all time
Their other best mashup is the one they are not legally allowed to have on their channel (Love Story meets Viva la Vida). While they KIND OF included the riff from Viva la Vida in their legally usable "Love Story" cover, they only included JUST ENOUGH to not violate whatever deal they made.
This is indeed one of the best covers they ever did.
Absolutely!!!
Me Too
The fact that I'm literally at my job trying my best not break out and dance to this shows just absolutely amazing this is. I need more.
I remember reading a long time ago that Johann Sebestian Bach was a VERY forward-thinking musical composer for his time, to say the least. The fact this video so successfully blended the music of the Jackson 5 and Bach showed just how Bach's music is in many ways still relevant today.
So is Michael Jackson! Please don't forget that he was the only one who really popularized the pop culture such that pop music before and after him were bland in comparison to his. He was the true King of Pop
PS: If this was only Michael's music, it would have been still popular; on the other hand had they blended music of some other pop artist instead, it wouldn't have been this amazing to listen to. It was only when Michael's music was introduced, this music became catchy.
Please. Know your music if you are going to spout. This wasn't even written by Michael, or performed by him except as part of the Jackson 5. This was written by The Corporation and intended for other groups before the Jackson 5 picked it up.
Sacto1654 no. not really. bach was actually getting behind his time. he lived at the end of the barroque period but he kept using "olden" musical forms ,like fugues, at wich he was extraordinally remarkable though.
Also, Bach died in 1750 so is this really 1770s meets 1970s?
Xtrem _423
I believe Bach stuck to the "olden" musical forms as, they were more challenging. Some people disliked his music because of its complexity to play. The "style gallant" was coming into fashion which was a bit less complex for the performer. It wasn't much of a challenge for Bach to compose or play in this style so....he chose NOT too.
You know what I like bout The Piano Guys? They're really GOOD performers, and of course a group of rare talents 😀 👏
What did you just say?
Happy St Patrick's Day Pink ! Have some good fun 🙌
Yes, I'm always thankful for a brand new day. My day's great and happy 😄
Yes, the Piano Guys are a rare group of talents and one of a kind!!
Ditto ..... and incredibly entertaining to watch! :o)
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Oh man, the classical funk!
RipTard If I'm not mistaken, Bach was a Baroque musician. So yeah, Baroque Funk!
Awesome arrangement nonetheless!
I think Baroque music is different from Classical music
Your absolutely right, Baroque period and Classical period two different types of music.. ..
Guys classical also refers to the genre, not just the period...
Jesse Harte In any case, the dress styling feels late-C18th, and imitation in music didn't stop dead in 1750. I suspect the Bach in question might be CPE, not JS, which would fit the 1770s.
I can't help thinking that Bach himself would LOVE this.
1:06 Excuse me... did he just...
DO THAT WITH HIS ELBOW!?
I love this song way too much.
😂
Yessir he did
Mister Mustachio is the Bomb!!
I never knew a harpsichord could sound so hip ;)
Hipsichord
nick wasd thank you for this pun.
Britney Ruotolo Harpsichords rock!
Eminem rocks a Harpsichord in "The Real Slim Shady." It's amazing how an 'old' sound can still sound so new
flintsteel7 I agree.
Jackson 5... "I Want You Back" is such an awesome song and what an honor for the J-5 (r.i.p. beautiful heart Michael) to have The Piano Guys include it in this amazing arrangement of Bach tunes!!
Long live the King of Pop!
Long live Bach!!
Remarkable. I listen to The Piano Guys while studying, and I legit stopped ALL reading to see what epic happiness had just descended upon my couch. I cranked this bad boy UP and I am currently jamming in my living room. Amazing mashup. SO talented!!!!!
Same here!!!!
@@johnslocum8104 same too!
I totally did the same...grading papers to PianoGuys playlist, this song came on, and BAM! my head came up and couldn't go back to grading til it was over. Haha!
I watched this in my orchestra class and everyone in my class started doing the worm.
That’s freaking hilarious 🤣
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 - 1:19
Invention No.8 In F - 2:04
Minuet in G (Anna Magdalena) - 2:19
That's the Bach pieces I recognised after listening to it
This video is amazing, thanks for sharing.
Do you know what is this song from 0- 0:21 ?
Pianino1213 I think the music up until 0:40 is composed by the piano guys... Though could be wrong.
ohh ok THANK YOU !!
Great ear. I was going crazy trying to place 2:04, but now that you mention it, it does sound like a slight restyling of Invention No.8 in F. Thanks for that.
The pieces that inspired this are listed in the description of the vid.
I am a big classical music fan, and this was amazing! Please do more covers. You prove that classical is not boring! Love you guys
yeah but this isnt really classical... You are right though, they bring a classical flair to the masses. reba mclooney
Piano Around the World yes, i know... but it spreads the "classical vibe" to many who do not like or respect it. (there were some infamous Bach motives in it though, so I guess that is more classical than usual?)
*baroque
This is funk on a harpsicord
***** but it's still under the classical music genre as a whole. I'm being generic so yeah...
2 years have passed since the upload of this video, and I still remember feeling happy and amazed after first watching it.
Oh my god. Mixtape goals af.
Anyone else watching this in 2019? It’s still amazing! These guys are the absolute best, hands down.
😆
me right now! Nov. 11, 2019! I love this
ik right?
I watched this in 2020 april 9th
2020 dude
I love that you guys are so seriously talented but aren't too serious!!! Super fun video. I love it a lot!
I remember The Jackson Five.
...but never really became a huge fan.
Billy Jean by MJ was a very decent performance.
There is a lot of greatness in soul, R&B.
The Pop Scene...?
Seems more topsy-turvy.
Samantha Pott
I think I broke the replay button
+sebion 1 I know right. I could watch this over and over again
+Kylie Earl yeah, I did, I did, I did, I did....
all right I confess it was me
+sebion 1 I have an auto replay addon just for this song!!!!
+David anil How do you add an auto replay button?
Above all else, they look like their having fun
Check out the Sky Full of Stars video. They look like they are having so much fun.
Can't see any microphones though
They record the music in a studio and then shoot the music video.
*They're
trust me even when i play songs not that great it's still fun, so it must be fun
They said it was a 70's party... They didn't say which 70's!
+Phil Reese Pretty awsome that i came on here to find this video for a class tomorrow and while trolling the comments to make sure there wasn't anything nasty i see this comment. Long live disco! I WANT YOU BACH!
Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750, so...
Fuller House had an episode with a similar gag. They signed up for a 70's cruise... turned out not to be funky 70's but in your 70's. yet Lee Majors (Six Million Dollar Man / Fall Guy) and I forget the name (Bionic Woman) were on the boat.
LOL YAS
Omg, everything about this was so entertaining. I love what you did with Minuet in G, and all the transitions (oh yeah, and the costumes, haha) XD
Man I haven’t heard this since elementary school and I’m still vibing on it
Been listening to this since 1770's and never get bored 😂😂
thank you The Piano Guys for the great talent in music 👏👏
I wish I had awesomeness like this more often
You do. We all have it in us, its just a matter of finding it, organizing it, and putting it to action. *****
Piano Around the World Shhhh, let them bask in their ignorance.
because you haven't seen anything, untill you rock out with a piano and cello.
the fact that they combined Bach with Jackson 5 makes me happy,so talented they were :)
I never knew this song Existed,until I saw Them in Concert Last Month! Such Gifted Musicians!
This was so much fun. It also must have taken quite a lot of detail and work. Just the makeup, hair and clothing itself must have been hard to do, especially the 1770s. As always, great job Piano Guys! I really think this one, the Batman Evolution, and the Lord of the Rings Medley are my favorites
I like your name
Kristine Luo Thanks. I like yours too :)
Seriously though, it's actually pretty rare for me to find another Kristine spelled with a 'K.' Most of the time it's spelled with a "Ch," and I know a lot of people with my name
+Kristine Silmaro Jurassic Park and Cello Wars are good as well
+Kristine Silmaro Have you heard Michael meets Mozart... that one is amazing too :)
Home and Paradise are also great
This piece should have been 15 mins longer. I love it.
The effort put into their video is astounding!
7 years and this masterpiece is still one of the best things ive ever heard.
Absolutely amazing! You guys are so blessed with a truly God given talent. I'm a student in seminary and listen to your music for strength and the beauty in music that God bestows upon individuals.
GENIUS. Just one word needed. Bravo, gentleman, Bravo!
+Golly McOxbig LOL. the one word was "bravo." I emphasized with repetition. HA
It’s really cool to see how far humanity and music have grown together.
❤️💫🎼🎶Wow! Amazing Jackson 5 music I want you back & classical music of Bach together! ❤️Thank you so much The Piano Guys!
Keep it up!
Rip great composer,musician,pianist Bach🎹🎼🎶🎵❤️.
And Rip the King of pop ,greatest singer,dancer,musician,artist humanitarian,humble &loving,handsome with a beautiful smile ❤️Michael Jackson!(MJ)💫🎼🎶🎵.❤️MJ said“Good Art Never Dies!” 💫”A star can never die. It just turns into a smile and melts back into the cosmic music, the dance of life.”❤️✍️Michael Jackson!📝
I also love how you have Bach playing the sound of a Harpsichord instead of a piano. Kudos for even getting the instruments historically accurate!
i cant express how much i love this
2:18 - Wow that was pure mashup genius! I am like Dayuuuuuum!!
Steven's (The Cellist) full name is Steven *SHARP* Nelson, and he has a SHARP music symbol on his cheek.. Well played.
What about the pianist with the quaver music symbol on the cheek...:-D whats his name?
Helena Long John Schmidt :)
I believe his name is John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt. Just kidding, just kidding.
His name is my name, too!
Steven # Nelson
Man, I haven't listened to this in probably a year.
Still love it.
Lots of fond memories
Wow! It really sounds like a true mashup between 200 years!
I enjoy these performers in every single thing they've put out. Simply genius, they are.
I've been a fan for a while, so each of these is a treat.
I would totally watch this live.
I had the opportunity to indeed see this live, and it was wonderful :)
You can really see the Mr Bean.
YES!!! I thought so too, lol!
You can also see Ron Burgundy :)
No... Mr. Bean's eyes are like 3 times as large
Ooh yeahhhhh
I THOUGH I WAS THE ONLY ONE 😅
LOVE IT! The imagination & creativity put in to this is amazing.
Classical funk..... it's marvelous! This needs to be a genre!
The musical genius behind this piece is truly breathtaking...
Thanks for the shoutout bro.
This is pure talent
Purest in form indeed! CiuppyCiuppyBoy
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I don't feel worth to have listen to something so amazing
you guys put together two of my favorite genres so well... this is unbelievable... words cannot describe... you guys are awesome!!!!!!!
Now I'm feeling quite miffed that the 1970s and 1770s didn't truly meet. This track helps to dull the pain, though :)
I haven't seen a video from these guys that I haven't liked yet :)
OMGOSH YES
You created a masterpiece. Great music. Beautiful. Timeless.
I adore the Piano Guys when they are having fun!.
2:51 I love the way your hand crawls it's way up the keyboard like a some weird creature.
Wait what? This is fucking glorious, I think I broke the replay buttom, absolutely brilliant.
I love you piano guys too much! great stuff. just great!
Dear Piano Guys you are creating incredible things in music. İ am your fan and I love this composition very much. Listening to you is a big pleasure. Wish you good luck and wish your inspiration will never end. Lots of love.
Desert boots!!! Ahahaha! Wins my vote for best costuming. Jon looks so cute with a powdered ponytail.
This made me cry
this is one of my favorites by them! so much fun!
You guys rock! Thanks for all you do for the rest of us.watching this video made my day go so much better
I've been a piano guys fan for years and this is still my favorite arrangement ever!
Love it! "Hooked on Baroque" meets "Hooked on the Jackson 5"!!!
I love this so much! My new favorite song!
this is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥on so many levels SHEESSSHHHHHH!!!!!!!
wow i had just discovered this from a friend, they are so fkng good! love it the arrangement in the music, amazing!!!!
0:56 is still one of the coolest things to ever come out of a harpsichord
Agreed
John's mustache twitch around 2:00 ish is hilarious!
JJ Prince
2:36 actually but you're right!
What a performance! Gold, outstanding, the musical battle between old and new, a masterpiece!
Keep watching this over and over. This song, and Somewhere over the rainbow/Simple gift, which are my favorite, always cheer me up. Thank you for this great piece of superb work!
I can so imagine someone on stage doing the Groot dance.
OH MY GOSH😂😂😂😂😂
Omg😂😂😂
Jenna Keith I am Groot. I am Groot. I am Groot. (Points to button.)
I think I listened to this 20 times.
Alexandru Ionescu 😯same
Very creative stuff!! Loved every minute. Can't wait to see more like this video.
Loved this song and video. I will always remember this song as the beat of the true marching bands soul. Thank you for giving it a new life and a new perspective!
The original clip! Great music!
Gentlemen --- You definitely went for Baroque in this truly amazing smash of musical styles. Your effortless display of talent with a heavy dosage of humor was more than enough to brighten an otherwise leaden, late wintry day. Not certain whether Johann Sebastian transcended the Jacksons, or vice versa; however, the outcome was never in doubt: a melodic tour de force that exceeds most of your other musical offerings (in itself, not a facile endeavor). My humble thanks ... .
yeah man very true. Samuraiboii
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Never thought this would be such a great combo! it works so well
The concert was awesome! Thank you Piano guys!
When music is so much fun it's hard to stop listening xD I do love this a lot.
When musicians can mix these extreme opposite genres and somehow write a song that works, they would be considered supreme professionals.
love the smashing together of these two periods' equally awesome styles
This is really cool, and the description makes it even better!
The best of two centuries **O**
Holy freaking cow! I live this video!
You live. You LOVE! hehe naturejane2000
Piano Around the World Sometimes a little of both ;) especially with auto spelling.
You guys are awesome!
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Just awesome, one of my favourite The Piona Guys songs, so clever and talented!
I want you back, Brandenburg Concertos No. 3 & 5, Two Part Invention No. 8, Minuet in G, Bourrée, and Gavotte from the French Suite No. 5. There named them all. Btw loved this song!
You guys should do "I am the Doctor" from BBC's"Doctor Who." That would make me so happy!
emyrue Yes...Please?Also this one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! I love you guys
Yes and maybe mix in a few character themes and the original theme.
emyrue also clara's theme song
6 years old and still the best Bach/pop mash-up EVER!
You guys Do NOT disappoint ! Thanks again ~
What a perfect mash-up! The classic pieces flawlessly flowed into and out from the Jackson 5 song. I was amazed! I recognised the themes, but unfortunatly I can't name them. I'm one who occasionally listened to & enjoyed pieces, but never truly studied them or remembered the titles. Anyways, I loved the song and couldn't sit still. It just made me happy.
The video was just as funny and amazing (and a little confusing :P How did you do it?). I loved the idea and the way it was filmed. And of course your enthusiasm brought it all to life! Good job!!!!
All this needs to be complete is a dancing baby Groot. :)
Nice work!
You guys are asome
Excellent😵💙💙
I typically HATE 70s music with a passion, but I have to admit...I really like this one! Great job again guys.
I mean, There are a ton of different styles when it comes to 70's music...
What type of music do u typically listen to?
Does anyone listen only listen to one style music anymore? I mean there is so much out there to listen to... Then again, people really are limited sometimes marshall come
Piano Around the World I know I don't! I listen to alot but I do listen to some types a good deal more than others. I've never gone as far as to hate a genre either I believe all music takes some skill.
marshall come yeah i understand ya! What are you listening to alot this week?
They look like they had so much fun making this video.
Wrote a paper for Comp talking about influences of classical music on modern music, and this awesome mash up helped me find inspiration!!
LOVE the modulation at 2:19, sounds great!