Actually, Frederick is on the smallest piano. It just looks taller because its lid sticks up when open, while the Yamaha that Tom is on has its lid fold over completely. I think Frederick's playing stands out the most in these because his embellishments are the most unique.
@congressman92maxwell Patrick Aranda, on the right, is one of the Disneyland pianists. On the left is Frederick Hodges. He plays around the San Francisco Bay Area -- Pier 23, Niles Essenay Silent Film Museum, and various jazz societies. He also was the pianist in the recent Google doodle for Charlie Chaplin's birthday, though of course you couldn't see him in that.
I should add that one of the unique things about the way Frederick does silent-film accompaniment is that he never uses anachronisms. He'll only use music that would have been known at the time the film was originally screened. He also doesn't stick to cliché tune cues that modern audiences will recognize, but instead uses whatever pop song of the day that audiences of that time would have recognized, even if they're rather forgotten today.
I do have two other videos with this rag. One is Frederick with Adam Swanson playing it with constantly changing rhythms; the other is a bunch of folks gathered around two pianos jamming on it, with washboards, triangle, kazoos and other assorted accompaniment. You can see them in the Related Videos section, I'm sure. You've probably heard the tune from either or both of those.
@Keeper1st Oh my goodness!!! I'm FROM Niles!!! I instantly recognized the Niles Community Park (right across the street from the Essanay Film Museum) when the recent Google doodle was online. How cool!! Thank you for sharing this information. Hopefully I can see Mr. Hodges performing sometime around the Bay Area.
@congressman92maxwell Cool. I definitely recommend going to the museum on a night when Frederick is accompanist (their web site should have a schedule); I went when my fiancée lived in Fremont and I was still in Morgan Hill. Frederick's own web site has a schedule of appearances for him. He's really mind-blowingly good.
I really really love this. I'm learning this song, and was thinking "this is the kind of thing Tom Brier would make amazing." Would love to see a video of him playing it himself. Excellent work, guys ^_^
After have listened all those ragtime songs from 3 pianos on fire, I fear it will be hard for me to listen again my original (solo piano) ragtime piano cd lol ^^ I don't know why I never heard about Tom Brier before, as a fan of ragtime and video games it's a shame on me to have only discover him recently, but now it's a real joy to watch all his videos on youtube. I think I will also soon buy his audio ragtime cd on amazon. By the way I always see senior people on those videos, but me I am young and also like a lot this style of music, I am sure you would have a lot of success if you were doing big concerts.
Frederick Hodges -- there are many great videos of him, but this one is a must-see as he demonstrates how to use the sostenuto pedal. ua-cam.com/video/s1cVBPqQpgg/v-deo.html
God they need to make a damn album out of this
Does not get any better than this, three of the very best,
Actually, Frederick is on the smallest piano. It just looks taller because its lid sticks up when open, while the Yamaha that Tom is on has its lid fold over completely. I think Frederick's playing stands out the most in these because his embellishments are the most unique.
so far this is my favorite version of this rag :)
@congressman92maxwell Patrick Aranda, on the right, is one of the Disneyland pianists. On the left is Frederick Hodges. He plays around the San Francisco Bay Area -- Pier 23, Niles Essenay Silent Film Museum, and various jazz societies. He also was the pianist in the recent Google doodle for Charlie Chaplin's birthday, though of course you couldn't see him in that.
Amazing is an understatement
I should add that one of the unique things about the way Frederick does silent-film accompaniment is that he never uses anachronisms. He'll only use music that would have been known at the time the film was originally screened. He also doesn't stick to cliché tune cues that modern audiences will recognize, but instead uses whatever pop song of the day that audiences of that time would have recognized, even if they're rather forgotten today.
I do have two other videos with this rag. One is Frederick with Adam Swanson playing it with constantly changing rhythms; the other is a bunch of folks gathered around two pianos jamming on it, with washboards, triangle, kazoos and other assorted accompaniment. You can see them in the Related Videos section, I'm sure. You've probably heard the tune from either or both of those.
Geniales los tres están sincronizados y son tres pianistas buenisimos😂😂😂
This is the greatest thing ever.
My god that is awesome. The ending is just brilliant. I wish I could be there to see them live.
This is an exceptional rendition!
Never to be posted. I only shot five performances from this set -- enough to serve as a sample.
Fabulous rendition. Couldn't be better! Thanks for this video.
@Keeper1st Oh my goodness!!! I'm FROM Niles!!! I instantly recognized the Niles Community Park (right across the street from the Essanay Film Museum) when the recent Google doodle was online. How cool!! Thank you for sharing this information. Hopefully I can see Mr. Hodges performing sometime around the Bay Area.
@congressman92maxwell Cool. I definitely recommend going to the museum on a night when Frederick is accompanist (their web site should have a schedule); I went when my fiancée lived in Fremont and I was still in Morgan Hill. Frederick's own web site has a schedule of appearances for him. He's really mind-blowingly good.
makes me happy
I really really love this. I'm learning this song, and was thinking "this is the kind of thing Tom Brier would make amazing." Would love to see a video of him playing it himself. Excellent work, guys ^_^
Thanks For Posting This! As Always, Tom Manages To Get The Smallest Piano, Yet He Is The Loudest Heard! I Guess His Hands Of Steel Make Up For It!
oh, yeah! *watches those videos again* i like this song =)
AWESOME
wow thats amazing'
After have listened all those ragtime songs from 3 pianos on fire, I fear it will be hard for me to listen again my original (solo piano) ragtime piano cd lol ^^ I don't know why I never heard about Tom Brier before, as a fan of ragtime and video games it's a shame on me to have only discover him recently, but now it's a real joy to watch all his videos on youtube. I think I will also soon buy his audio ragtime cd on amazon. By the way I always see senior people on those videos, but me I am young and also like a lot this style of music, I am sure you would have a lot of success if you were doing big concerts.
@Kristen Mosca should be in this too.
And she could bring her brother Matt. with his mad piano skillz. xD
@@artemius8442 love how informed some people are about ragtime
YES SIR , GREAT !!!
Very peachy! Good stuff ;)
fantastic! :)
ive heard this before somewhere...where.....? but i know its awesome! =D
Pretty intense
Tom FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 Stars
Who is the blonde guy?
Frederick Hodges -- there are many great videos of him, but this one is a must-see as he demonstrates how to use the sostenuto pedal. ua-cam.com/video/s1cVBPqQpgg/v-deo.html
Does the guy on the left ever play at Disneyland?? He looks familiar!!!
The Captain yes