Crowd Demands Encore As Man Misses Train in Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Piano Epic Cole Lam 12 Years

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
  • 6 Queen Songs Piano Cover Public in #OneTake performed as a set at St Pancras International. This was a little ambitious - just before the final Arsenal home game in May - I planned to perform a set of Queen songs - all in a row, one take - no stopping. It's a long session - and it even meant someone missed his train because he wanted to watch!
    The individual videos have been posted already, but I was asked and I thought it would be good to share the whole session to show what it took. So here it is in One Take - 6 Queen songs and Hallelujah as an encore. Actually started with my own composition as a warmup, and then did:
    0:00 Intro
    0:17 Bohemian Rhapsody
    6:17 Love of My Life
    9:40 Don't Stop Me Now
    13:33 Somebody To Love
    18:13 Killer Queen
    20:50 We Are The Champions
    23:57 Guy Misses Train! No regrets!
    24:10 Encore with Hallelujah
    #Queen #BohemianRhapsody #LoveOfMyLife #DontStopMeNow #SomebodyToLove #KillerQueen #WeAreTheChampions #Hallelujah #PianistsOfStPancras
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 9 тис.

  • @derrikcramer
    @derrikcramer 3 роки тому +656

    How do those people keep walking by, its a damn free concert in front of you, front row seats. This kid is amazing id miss all the trains to watch him play

    • @lechoix88
      @lechoix88 3 роки тому +22

      Poor souls are so busy in their everyday lives, they don't realize they are passing a FUTURE TALENTED PERFORMER in their paths and they are not Queen fans!

    • @Max-jm6md
      @Max-jm6md 3 роки тому +23

      I mean to be fair people got trains to catch, and their minds are completely occupied on it.

    • @fayebradford5763
      @fayebradford5763 3 роки тому +9

      He and his lil sister on their way home from school! Hope he doesn't get in trouble for being late!

    • @handphonebaru5166
      @handphonebaru5166 3 роки тому +4

      @@lechoix88 judge not ....

    • @pschurman1
      @pschurman1 3 роки тому +11

      Agree. People are missing greatness being born.

  • @kantatero0215
    @kantatero0215 4 роки тому +2575

    The woman who stood the entire time this kid played is surely a Queen Die Hard fan!!!

    • @ruthrequilman5576
      @ruthrequilman5576 4 роки тому +70

      Yes I noticed too. 😁😁😁

    • @takangel875
      @takangel875 4 роки тому +18

      IDK if I'm late but me to

    • @kimdracvla
      @kimdracvla 4 роки тому +28

      Paul Aldrich Pangilinan i love her

    • @DVermeulen-nt3vs
      @DVermeulen-nt3vs 4 роки тому +24

      I'm shure about her admirer and also her admiration like me to Cole Lam too

    • @prosportsclips5564
      @prosportsclips5564 4 роки тому +28

      Yes that is a very nice
      *m*
      *o*
      *m*

  • @1124jmh
    @1124jmh Місяць тому +7

    I just discovered this video in 2024 - I got goosebumps during Hallelujah when the crowd started singing with you. We need more of this in the world. Thank you for this - it shows a beautiful side of humanity!

    • @WhizkidsTube1532
      @WhizkidsTube1532 13 днів тому +1

      More videos at Cole Lam's playlist bro...check it out 😊

  • @ashleyhall4ah
    @ashleyhall4ah 2 роки тому +157

    To have that level of talent at 12 years old is outstanding, his parents must be very proud…….these songs are 30 years older than he when he was born!!! I have admiration for anyone who can play the piano…..This young boy is exceptional…..

  • @sacol282
    @sacol282 3 роки тому +598

    Warms my heart as a retired musician and teacher......71 yrs of age

    • @dannybigrich
      @dannybigrich 3 роки тому +6

      Amazing

    • @maybeapacifist
      @maybeapacifist 3 роки тому +18

      Thank you for doing that! I had a wonderful piano teacher when I was young and she was instrumental in my life 😁😝 See what I did there? Hahaha seriously though. Teachers are so important. Again, thank you

    • @wertzplaypiano3392
      @wertzplaypiano3392 3 роки тому +8

      God bless 💜

    • @call99ful
      @call99ful 3 роки тому +2

      OMG ... Amazing

    • @irisklein7816
      @irisklein7816 3 роки тому +4

      I love this performance !

  • @fuzzybobbles
    @fuzzybobbles 3 роки тому +338

    He plays the music perfectly. But what is most outstanding is he feels the real emotion of the song and it's meaning. Then put's that emotion into what he plays. That is the difference between a performer and an artist.

    • @ElizabethGS
      @ElizabethGS 3 роки тому +23

      You've nailed it. ANYONE can play Queen's music, but how many can feel what the words express in those songs and then convey them to an audience? He did this so well!

    • @natepine6280
      @natepine6280 Рік тому +2

      Phenomenal!!!!

  • @amandarobb2856
    @amandarobb2856 2 роки тому +508

    I could go on about how talented you are but what is more important is how YOU make your audience FEEL. I am a 45 year old life long, 4th generation musician. Music truly is in my blood. My fondest memories aren't of touring, the big stages, the awards or any of the perks of hard hard work. It is of staying up all night with my Dad (he was also a musician - still on radio) learning about music history, the artists, the producers and how things just all came together. My music mentor, teacher, my muse, lost her life to cancer 2 weeks before my Dad lost his life to cancer. I was destroyed. My home is silent. Freddie Mercury was one of my biggest influences as a rock singer. So, especially listening to Queen after such an inimitable pair of losses was just impossible. Today, listening to your playing has made music just a little more ok for me to handle. Thank you for that. Love Of My Life stings so bad because it feels like it channels my grieving mother's pain. That is an aweful lot of power you have young man! Congratulations for being so moving , not something everyone can do! That always was one of my most favorites of Queens though. Anyway, for a moment, you GAVE me a moment of enjoyment again. Took away some of the hurt and made music ok in my life again. How you make someone feel is so important and goes under rated these days. Thank you, so graciously, for that moment in time today. Blessings and love ❤️ from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  2 роки тому +82

      Wow thank you for your comment. I hope you are feeling better and that music won't be away from you for too long. It will be waiting for you when you are ready.
      Music never leaves us

    • @hillbillydeluxe27
      @hillbillydeluxe27 Рік тому +24

      When he was playing bohemian rhapsody, I automatically started to sing the song. Odd thing is, I’ve never sang a Queen song in my 40 years as a musician and singer. Don’t get me wrong, I love Queen and their music it but I’ve just never played it. That kid just wound me up with his talent…lol.
      I’m also very sorry to hear about your parents as they sounded like they were loving, supportive and wonderful people. I wish you happiness and an elegant hope that life gets better for you 😁.

    • @michaelginminlentouthang6169
      @michaelginminlentouthang6169 Рік тому +12

      @@ColeLam Hello bro you are so talent. Did you attend formal music class or self taught. I too aspire to be a pianist.

    • @jamesweaver1738
      @jamesweaver1738 Рік тому +11

      You actually understand. How wonderful ❤️

    • @nickharvey2105
      @nickharvey2105 Рік тому +8

      God BLESS, BLESS & BLESS you sweet soul 😊🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️Vengeance is MINE sayeth The Lord :- case NOT yet closed, Deeply saddened learning of your double loss, Angels from Heaven comfort you I pray in His MIGHTY name 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @danhoulf1623
    @danhoulf1623 2 роки тому +169

    It amazes me watching people just walk by with their head down when there is obviously something so special happening. That young man’s talents are a gift.

    • @harper626
      @harper626 11 місяців тому +6

      It's a puzzle to me and I've been around for a long time.

    • @margaretflounders8510
      @margaretflounders8510 8 місяців тому +2

      Probably catching a train..but today their on strike AGAIN!

    • @may-bh8gf
      @may-bh8gf 7 місяців тому +3

      Such
      A wonderfuly talented young man

    • @PacMan1107
      @PacMan1107 3 місяці тому +2

      Sometimes people don’t stop to appreciate the finer things in life. This young soccer fan, pianist is worth stopping what you’re doing just to enjoy and appreciate his talents.

    • @roxannekabotsky2997
      @roxannekabotsky2997 2 місяці тому

      ​@@margaretflounders8510❤

  • @kevindibb6534
    @kevindibb6534 5 років тому +317

    I wasn't planning on listening to 28 minutes of Queen, but I did.

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  5 років тому +17

      Thank you! You would have missed your train too my

    • @stevenA44
      @stevenA44 4 роки тому +11

      @@ColeLam Yea I would have missed my train as well! I love someone who KNOWS how to play the piano and you seem to have a great passion for it! Keep it up....PLEASE!! I can't imagine you getting any better but I can't wait to see how far you go!! Awesome job!!

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  4 роки тому +7

      @@stevenA44 Thank you!

    • @stevenA44
      @stevenA44 4 роки тому +5

      @@ColeLam You are very welcome.

    • @Miszkuta
      @Miszkuta 3 роки тому +3

      Same

  • @ledzepgirl48
    @ledzepgirl48 3 роки тому +67

    Proud dad standing by admiring his gifted son , EXCELLENT YOUNG MAN

    • @BuriedUnkind
      @BuriedUnkind 2 місяці тому +1

      @ledzepgirl48 Not hard to pick him out of the crowd.

  • @debrabosch5540
    @debrabosch5540 Рік тому +83

    This young man knows how to make a piano talk not missing a beat. Excellent 🏆

  • @elizabeth2087
    @elizabeth2087 Рік тому +132

    I have a feeling Freddie was looking down listening and singing along.. Having time of his life.. Great playing young man.

    • @roblouw3038
      @roblouw3038 Рік тому +3

      Well, Freddie has not passed - he is still alive along with Diana and many others such as Michael Jackson and Prince and John Denver and the Bee Gees and The Doors and Elvis Presley - even Schumacher - events will prove my statements - watch and take note - be blessed...

    • @rhondawebber
      @rhondawebber 10 місяців тому +1

      I KNOW FREDDIE WAS HERE, HE LOVES PEOPLE WHO CAN GIVE HIM PRAISES AND TALENT.....

    • @miekegennisse8288
      @miekegennisse8288 8 місяців тому

      Prachtig pianowerk en ontroerend verhaal van geweldig jonge pianist

  • @pamberinehondo9447
    @pamberinehondo9447 2 роки тому +955

    Nearly 3,000 people, who probably have no talent at all decide to give the wonderful young man a thumbs down 👎. Just about sums up today’s society. Cole sir, you are amazing !!

    • @lynn1464
      @lynn1464 2 роки тому +36

      I think that too. He dose have amazing talent.

    • @carlbook2051
      @carlbook2051 2 роки тому +40

      I don't see any dislikes. Where do you see that? He does have a huge amount of likes. And he should.

    • @pamberinehondo9447
      @pamberinehondo9447 2 роки тому +49

      @@carlbook2051 look on a PC and not a mobile or tablet. 117k likes and 3.5k dislikes Yes he should have a lot of likes, he is very good. Also has a large amount of subscribers. I would not have left my post if he had no dislikes 👎. Listen if Mother Theresa posted something, some idiot would leave a dislike 😂

    • @carlbook2051
      @carlbook2051 2 роки тому +22

      @@pamberinehondo9447 Thanks, Pamberi. The older I get the stranger things are becoming. It makes no sense.

    • @pamberinehondo9447
      @pamberinehondo9447 2 роки тому +12

      @@carlbook2051 It comes to us all Carl. Keep well 👍

  • @CatalinaFOIA
    @CatalinaFOIA 2 роки тому +348

    He's a genius 👏 Cole has no sheet music, this is all by memory. Not just anyone can do this, it's exceptionally difficult.

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  2 роки тому +48

      Thank you. I create the arrangements myself based on how I feel it is and how I think it should sound on the piano

    • @heavenperaluho1527
      @heavenperaluho1527 Рік тому +9

      @@ColeLam you're one of a kind! I am a fan from the Philippines ❤❤❤

    • @ralteuer6721
      @ralteuer6721 Рік тому +2

      i can

    • @KeithLotus-mg6wf
      @KeithLotus-mg6wf Рік тому +1

      👍😁

    • @medrickdevaney4538
      @medrickdevaney4538 Рік тому +1

      .. When One Truly PLAYS Music, It Comes From The Soul, And Nothing Else Is Required..☄...
      And The Sounds Just Keep Rolling Out, As The Music Continues Rolling On!!..🎆

  • @pattic8473
    @pattic8473 Рік тому +106

    Someday this young man will be on the big stage and all these people can say I remember when. Especially the kind lady who gave him a giant hug at the end. It's also so nice of him to share his gift just for the joy of sharing. Thank you, Cole, you're an amazing young man.

    • @lindacurran3311
      @lindacurran3311 11 місяців тому +1

      What a young man , what a gift he is a blessing lots of love xxx

    • @joemorgan4484
      @joemorgan4484 10 місяців тому +1

      OMG the hairs on my neck.........absolute gifted child.

  • @Ainaes-Feline
    @Ainaes-Feline 3 місяці тому +4

    As a very busy mother I wasn't listening to the sounds around me just focused on what instill had to do and with me was my 4 year old son. And we came into a large building and suddenly he had disappeared, I looked around and he was gone...my heart stopped my throat constricted and I looked everywhere only not the church...where classical music was played on a violin and a piano...and I saw more and more people stopping there looking in..so I ran there and looked inside...and in the middle of a sea of old people stood my little son admiring and dead quiet ( he stood never still let alone be quiet) he had been there all that time..and it was my son that drew the crowd Who THEN finally paid attention to the musicians...they were incredible and it was a teaching moment. So from then on wherever we went and if we heard a musician we would stand still and admire their work and love of music

    • @elisemiller13
      @elisemiller13 2 місяці тому +1

      Your story of your son disappearing touches me ~ @Ainaes-Feline ~ My dad, unable to any longer care for my mom, was situating my mother's room in a facility just a mile from his home. When he looked up, she was gone...after much searching, he found my mother, (who had stopped talking & had dementia, ) standing happily and completed focused, by someone playing piano and singing. I spent our last years together, sitting on the floor, looking into her cast down eyes before her then stooped over shoulders...holding her hands and singing on and on, as she nodded & brightened to varying degrees of recognition & delight. Rest well Mama ~

  • @haileyprosser5256
    @haileyprosser5256 3 роки тому +723

    Freddie looking down from heaven: Louder darling!

  • @freethrice
    @freethrice 5 років тому +357

    How can anyone walk away from this little man? QUEEN Fan for 41 years. PERFECT!

    • @gladiatormarcellus2078
      @gladiatormarcellus2078 5 років тому +12

      They have somewhere to be unfortunately

    • @melody8285
      @melody8285 5 років тому +5

      Why did you have to say 41, now I feel old

    • @lizwerner6083
      @lizwerner6083 5 років тому +4

      freethrice I’m 12 and started listening to queen since I was a baby but then I forgot about and about the middle of my school year I started listening to them again they are my favorite band now

    • @rafaelmatitawaer1236
      @rafaelmatitawaer1236 5 років тому +1

      That's sadly

    • @mandyernest79
      @mandyernest79 5 років тому +1

      This kid is amazing those he listened a lot of bohemian rhapsody

  • @Edith-dn3hr
    @Edith-dn3hr Рік тому +8

    I will be the lady who stood by,listened and videod the whole performance❤️🇵🇭🇺🇸🎼🎹

  • @Lugare2011
    @Lugare2011 Рік тому +60

    Let's set aside that this young man is playing the piano really well and look at how not only is he playing music by Queen but doing so on a piano. It puts a smile on my face when young musicians pay tribute to to older bands like Queen.

    • @deborahbudge-everall
      @deborahbudge-everall 10 місяців тому +3

      🎉 You are going places, beautiful work,Mr. Cole 😮

    • @Smash_24
      @Smash_24 8 місяців тому +2

      Queen isn't old. Queen is timeless :)

  • @allanrussell353
    @allanrussell353 3 роки тому +220

    His parents must be so proud of him the way he plays.....bravo....

    • @edenwalsh1014
      @edenwalsh1014 3 роки тому +9

      Coolest of parents!! xxxxxxx

    • @Shishilan1122
      @Shishilan1122 3 роки тому +9

      All the respect to that guy and his parents who probably paid for his lessons.

    • @CuriousEarthMan
      @CuriousEarthMan 3 роки тому +13

      i think his parents and sister are off to the right, his dad in purple. his father looks very proud.

    • @edenwalsh1014
      @edenwalsh1014 3 роки тому +7

      @@Shishilan1122 Wish I was not such a stubborn kid. Now feeling sorry for my parents who did try hard to encourage me. I did give it a try to touch those ebonies and ivories but to the dismay of my parents and now to my regrets. I do not have màny but that is one big regret : ' (((

    • @pamelamatthews6069
      @pamelamatthews6069 3 роки тому +1

      I have goosebumps

  • @potato_weeb
    @potato_weeb 5 років тому +382

    The piano must've been really happy that it was being played by such a musical genius

    • @ThatBermo
      @ThatBermo 5 років тому +4

      Potato Cat love this comment

    • @potato_weeb
      @potato_weeb 5 років тому +1

      @@ThatBermo thanks haha, I didn't expect anyone to read it

    • @ThatBermo
      @ThatBermo 5 років тому +3

      Potato Cat thanks

    • @user-sk7hn8fx7w
      @user-sk7hn8fx7w 5 років тому +1

      @@ThatBermo me2

    • @user-gh1kh3sb9p
      @user-gh1kh3sb9p 5 років тому +1

      Were you ever in a live chat

  • @gonesideways6621
    @gonesideways6621 Рік тому +16

    The lady who videoed your performance was deeply moved you never know how your God given talent will bring joy and happiness to others, blessings to you and continue to connect with your audiences.

  • @manwdashade
    @manwdashade Рік тому +24

    He brought in the entire orchestra with piano, guitar and vocal played by one and only Cole Lam!

  • @chesskid20
    @chesskid20 5 років тому +1525

    I have a feeling that if Freddie Mercury was alive today that he would be so proud of you.

    • @weetyax
      @weetyax 5 років тому +32

      He proud with Jesus in there :)

    • @lucko8339
      @lucko8339 5 років тому +13

      YA THINK.

    • @krisjenner2638
      @krisjenner2638 5 років тому +5

      • Rogerina • Same omfg

    • @MJballer97
      @MJballer97 5 років тому +26

      For some one who is aspiring to be a musical artist myself. It’s an absolute pleasure to all musicians when your song is being played by others. It’s a remarkable feeling.

    • @braveheart196
      @braveheart196 4 роки тому +16

      Music goes to heaven he knows

  • @riccismith3673
    @riccismith3673 4 роки тому +205

    i never wanna be in such a rush i can't stop to notice life's extraordinary moments.

    • @karlabuh2226
      @karlabuh2226 3 роки тому +2

      Well said Ricci Smith

    • @StayFr0sty
      @StayFr0sty 3 роки тому +2

      no rush is worth the extraordinary moments we experience in life

    • @kimberlybahrs7165
      @kimberlybahrs7165 3 роки тому +1

      Well said

    • @omahabigbill2789
      @omahabigbill2789 3 роки тому +1

      Me either, but when you have a plane to catch, what are you going to do?

    • @GinMae
      @GinMae 3 роки тому +2

      I totally would have missed my train, meeting or whatever - this is obviously a once-in-a-lifetime performance -- I'm sure Cole will go on to greater things.. but this could not be missed or ignored... I would be a moth to a flame if I had the opportunity!!! lol

  • @Awome16
    @Awome16 Рік тому +28

    It speaks volumes of musics magic when the crowd started joining in to the chorus. I admire your dedication to music!

  • @janetnichols7149
    @janetnichols7149 11 місяців тому +12

    The ones who gave this exceptionally talented young man a thumbs down clearly have proven that all their taste is in their mouth.
    Thank you Cole for your fabulous performance. You clearly love and feel the music. This comes from a retired music teacher. Thank you

  • @jopetsumcad
    @jopetsumcad 5 років тому +666

    This is sooo good you can almost hear the lyrics. Only Queen fans could understand

    • @armand8614
      @armand8614 4 роки тому +14

      Delfin Sumcad i've been listening to Queen alot... and im 11😂😂😂

    • @SusanQ83642
      @SusanQ83642 4 роки тому +15

      @@armand8614 You GO, Charlie!! You will be carrying Queen into the future with you! Introduce as many friends, and others, as you can to this amazing singer and his band! That way they will live FOREVER!! (Michael Jackson, too!!) Don't believe the rumors!

    • @JDOTVegas
      @JDOTVegas 4 роки тому +4

      My thoughts exactly

    • @rosetaib
      @rosetaib 4 роки тому +4

      Totally agree...

    • @reejiki7kun410
      @reejiki7kun410 4 роки тому +6

      Yes im also like this song because this is my best song

  • @michaelreeves4260
    @michaelreeves4260 4 роки тому +256

    How many of you are singing to this in your head or out loud, no shame. This is a very talented young man.

  • @FUBAR1986
    @FUBAR1986 Рік тому +19

    I’m not sure who’s more proud Beethoven, or the piano for sounding so beautiful…… we definitely have the next piano. Man he sings as well….., definitely had me choked up…… in the bazaar world we live in this was absolute magic

  • @markcuffe4610
    @markcuffe4610 2 роки тому +15

    I can’t believe all these people walking past this genius. Stop for a second already! You can always catch the next train. I didn’t even realize I was crying while listening to this young man.

  • @eliguo395
    @eliguo395 4 роки тому +886

    While the piano being played with bohemian rhapsody, Freddie's voice automatically shows up in my brain

  • @gemini92406
    @gemini92406 3 роки тому +503

    Freddie Mercury was a composer obsessed with perfection and settled for excellence. Your ability transcends talent, you have a special gift... Share it, people need it my friend.

    • @rhondawebber
      @rhondawebber 3 роки тому +4

      AMAZING FREDDIE et al !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @grannygotcha9809
      @grannygotcha9809 2 роки тому +11

      Yes, you moved this bored old geezer. I actually stopped knitting. Thats a biggie. I don't ever stop. Your truly a mover.

    • @gemini92406
      @gemini92406 2 роки тому +3

      @@grannygotcha9809 thanks Granny!

    • @gemini92406
      @gemini92406 2 роки тому

      @@AtortAerials wasn't comparing first of all, not sure where that perception came from? But if I was comparing that would be my opinion which can't be changed your bigotry. 😆 🤣

    • @gemini92406
      @gemini92406 2 роки тому

      @@AtortAerials Yes, its a word... used to describe people like yourself... I don't have time to give you the definition, just Google it I guess.

  • @reneortiz5876
    @reneortiz5876 Рік тому +17

    This little man is definitely a gift from God for all to enjoy…. God bless his soul

    • @reneortiz5876
      @reneortiz5876 Рік тому

      Thanks so much for sharing your gift with the world, we love you man…. Keep giving us happiness

  • @visitinghere
    @visitinghere Рік тому +28

    How can this be? This kid is simply brilliant! A joy to listen to.

  • @timbaumann9046
    @timbaumann9046 4 роки тому +99

    That boy was playing to Freddie... He's still smiling down on him for playing from his heart.

  • @ayvidyan
    @ayvidyan 5 років тому +60

    I am so jealous of all those people who got to see this live!! You are one talented kid! You did a great job 👍

  • @-D-W
    @-D-W Рік тому +45

    Like pink sneaker woman, and purple sweater man, I would have been standing there the entire time myself! I can tell that both of them truly and sincerely appreciated your talent, and prior plans be damned, your performance is something that a person just has to stop for/stay/enjoy the show!!
    And that finale song was absolutely brilliant! Especially loved you adding your voice to it! I can certainly understand why pink sneaker lady had to give you a hug, and a nice little kiss on the cheek!

    • @kellykwon2232
      @kellykwon2232 10 місяців тому +1

      Right. People shirt man and pink shoed lady...
      Can't listen and Swype..

    • @leecarlson9713
      @leecarlson9713 4 місяці тому +1

      Purple sweater man is most likely Cole’s dad, as at the beginning, Cole looks at him, and says something.

  • @tazg349
    @tazg349 8 місяців тому +6

    Cole chose the best solo as his last piece. Giving God praise for His gift to him. And he even sang. Its good to shed a tear and I did. Thank you Cole. You touched 9 million hearts. Youve inspired me. Tomorrow Im expecting my new Yamaha 88-keys keyboard. I don't think Ill be able to play like you but Ill let what humble music I can come up with make God and His angels smile and maybe they might even laugh because Im almost 70. Thats what your inspiration has done to old folks like me.

  • @lizzy9975
    @lizzy9975 4 роки тому +249

    Queen's music is so difficult and complex! Absolutely speechless to see this level of quality from a 12 year old! Amazing performance!
    And to play that entire set without sheet music is pretty impressive!

    • @brendacostello5196
      @brendacostello5196 4 роки тому +7

      I didn’t realize you were only 12. Even more amazing than I thought you were to begin with. I’m just wondering why it took so long for people to start leaving tips.

    • @onaelleuscycillius352
      @onaelleuscycillius352 3 роки тому +2

      im sure its harder for some people more than others, but i can do it, im 13, and its not that hard.

    • @coronacitas1964
      @coronacitas1964 3 роки тому +5

      Of memory, and with such emotions coming from a young boy? AMAZING!

    • @kimberlybahrs7165
      @kimberlybahrs7165 3 роки тому +2

      Amazing

    • @ElizabethGS
      @ElizabethGS 3 роки тому +4

      @@onaelleuscycillius352 Ok. I can 'play' Queen's music too. So can lots of people. However, it's the WAY one plays, the emotion, feeling and skill one puts into it which makes all the difference, as well as the way one arranges the original music (it's easy to 'copy', but far harder to create your own version). Perhaps you can play 'as well as' Cole? If so, then start your own youtube channel and post your offerings for the World to see. I promise to watch. :)

  • @juliehughes4303
    @juliehughes4303 4 роки тому +269

    And he played all those songs without any music sheets in front of him , I salute you , your amazing keep up the playing you’ll go far I congratulate you well done ,,,,,,

    • @ElizabethGS
      @ElizabethGS 3 роки тому +12

      I'm an ear player and absolutely love seeing another get their due 'props'! I play keyboards (though not a fraction as well as Cole) and chromatic harmonica, but Cole simply blows MY abilities out of the water. He's light-years ahead of anything I can do. I can only sit and watch (and rock and sing along) in absolute admiration. This is NOT easy music to arrange/duplicate/make sound great. I've heard other versions and very few people can sit down at a piano and do what he did here. Fantastic!

    • @lindad1612
      @lindad1612 3 роки тому +5

      These are also his own arrangements. Worked them out by listening to the songs and watching videos (in his info at the top). Pretty amazing!

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  3 роки тому +3

      Yep!

    • @feadlawan2588
      @feadlawan2588 3 роки тому +1

      You are such a gifted boy.
      I love to hear your piano pieces. Keep arranging and playing. Bright future awaits you.👏👏👏❤❤❤

  • @maryclark8661
    @maryclark8661 Рік тому +20

    Marvelous! He has an inborn talent to play like this at his age. He is blessed. Love to hear a person own the piano like he does. Look for great things in his future.

  • @dcoleman4444
    @dcoleman4444 Рік тому +34

    My day got better watching this. All of it. This boy's incredible talent, him sharing it with the world, those gathered around him, appreciating it. It's nice to have some nice in the world.

  • @SomeoneLikeEveryoneElse
    @SomeoneLikeEveryoneElse 4 роки тому +332

    _“Make whatever with my music, just don't make me boring.”_
    -Freddie Mercury
    And you did it!
    His music is never going to be boring.

    • @silverdavies8539
      @silverdavies8539 4 роки тому +4

      Bit rude

    • @trollobrine2262
      @trollobrine2262 4 роки тому +8

      @@silverdavies8539 ya just copied someone else's comment but added a little bit to it like what

  • @johnschroeter9483
    @johnschroeter9483 2 роки тому +171

    I’m pretty convinced that Freddy is standing next to the young man smiling as his music is still alive in even younger generations. Long live Queen!!

    • @stephentaylor8339
      @stephentaylor8339 2 роки тому +6

      Oh for sure. I can picture Freddie directing him and saying "That sounds mauvelous dahling".

    • @stephentaylor8339
      @stephentaylor8339 2 роки тому +7

      Hey Cole! Do you do your own arrangements? Your melodies are great and the way it's arranged with the chords is really cool. It sounds like you are also doing a little improv from time to time which I think makes the songs even grander. I love it!!

    • @miannexx
      @miannexx Рік тому +3

      @@stephentaylor8339 yeah he is he said on another comment

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  Рік тому +3

      Yep!

  • @vijgai3
    @vijgai3 2 роки тому +45

    A free concert and people don't even want to stay for a few minutes and listen. Outstanding play Cole!!!
    Yes, this comes down to hard work and practice but you are truly gifted. Wish I could see this live and I wouldn't mind missing my train or bus.
    All the best to you from Sydney, Australia.

  • @heavenperaluho1527
    @heavenperaluho1527 Рік тому +19

    Your parents must be very proud of you Cole! As well as Freddie Mercury ❤❤❤- love from the Philippines 🙏🏽

    • @kellykwon2232
      @kellykwon2232 10 місяців тому

      If I was his mom, I'd be like, "that's mine! I made that in my womb, grown fearfully in my womb to be born of my body. So it's mine, but here he is to share."
      Fucking love this kid.
      Heart pumping bigger with love, wtf.

  • @lindonald2087
    @lindonald2087 4 роки тому +106

    I love the next gen appreciating Freddie/Queen's music as much as we did..

    • @frankierzucekjr
      @frankierzucekjr 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely

    • @barsdogukankarakoyun8798
      @barsdogukankarakoyun8798 3 роки тому +8

      As a Gen Z (2003) I think every generation can appreciate their music. It’s almost like Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi. You can’t deny it’s good and it will always be good. I would’ve kill to see Queen and Freddy live once.

    • @pinkyhotmessx69
      @pinkyhotmessx69 3 роки тому +2

      Oh it warms my ❤️

    • @jodiemaynard3652
      @jodiemaynard3652 3 роки тому

      You got that so right it fantastic 😀😀😀✌️

  • @roberttorres9887
    @roberttorres9887 5 років тому +573

    Freddy Mercury would be very proud of this young man. 👍🏼

  • @janetdavis4724
    @janetdavis4724 Рік тому +9

    12yrs old, he is great, could watch him all day. 💕

  • @lisaforever321
    @lisaforever321 Рік тому +24

    Hallelujah is one of my all-time favorite songs and the way he sang it in combination with playing it was so moving it was breathtaking! And when the crowd joined in to sing the chorus I got chills. Such a beautiful moment of sharing love for music and harmony between fellow human beings. ❤️‍🔥

    • @snahg2356
      @snahg2356 8 місяців тому

      I'm glad to hear it wasn't just me who heard the "crowd" or angels singing the chorus of Hallelujah. It was incredibly sweet watching that tall lady filming him for his entire concert and watching her entire body vibrate with energy as she took in how great Cole was and the playing of a 12 year old kid. Watching her shake her head in disbelief at some of his playing and the big hug she gave him at the end.

  • @richardharries5825
    @richardharries5825 3 роки тому +168

    This kid can certainly play the piano. And appreciates good music. This boy’s got great taste in music.

  • @Andi090386
    @Andi090386 4 роки тому +559

    *GOD* Freddie come here a minute
    *Freddie* What is it?
    *GOD* Look down there
    *Freddie* smiles & grins from ear to ear "Fabulous Darling, fabulous!"

    • @kirstyi7860
      @kirstyi7860 4 роки тому +24

      Well said! That's EXACTLY what he'd say! Oh, Freddie, we hardly knew ye. Lived too fast and died too young, but your song will always always be sung, from those of us who still love you, and we're legion. The kids no bad, either!

    • @fireskycam9889
      @fireskycam9889 4 роки тому +9

      Freddie would love it.
      It is amazing that he died in 1991 and people still love his music. It shows how good he was.
      There were only two people who could sing Somebody to love. Freddie and George Michael.

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 4 роки тому +3

      Andi090386
      Yes darling fabulous

    • @lisamcbride8921
      @lisamcbride8921 4 роки тому +2

      Andi090386 brilliant!

    • @edzeljereza8234
      @edzeljereza8234 4 роки тому

      @fireskycam Marc martel

  • @lindamahrer1760
    @lindamahrer1760 Рік тому +16

    This is another Freddie Mercury ...youngman your music is such joy. Thank you for sharing your gift. 💥👏👏👏👏👏

  • @hotmess8907
    @hotmess8907 Рік тому +21

    I was amazed by how well you played every Queen song..I have to admit I cried when you played hallelujah because you got strangers to sing with you plus that song just gets to me. Keep playing ☺️ it's people like you that makes things better in our crazy world by sharing your talent making people smile .

  • @eddielane9569
    @eddielane9569 3 роки тому +79

    That is a child prodigy if I ever saw one. No doubt he has spent a lot of time practicing on his piano and it shows. It is hard enough to play those songs with sheet music and he played all of those song's very well without. Queen would be proud.

  • @blastar55m3
    @blastar55m3 3 роки тому +39

    How can a human being simply walk past this. I’d happily be late for work for that

  • @2002WS6
    @2002WS6 Рік тому +9

    What is really amazing to me is that such a very young man knows these classic songs. And likes to perform them

    • @kellykwon2232
      @kellykwon2232 10 місяців тому

      His heart must know the music.

  • @Hamigal
    @Hamigal 2 роки тому +13

    Freddie is smiling down on this young man for sure. I really enjoyed it.

    • @iCynnie
      @iCynnie 2 роки тому +1

      yes darling ❤

  • @aussiepie4865
    @aussiepie4865 4 роки тому +174

    I love how proud his dad is on the side. I assume it’s his dad. While his sister is sitting on the side probably thinking “not again.” Great job young man.

    • @mnomadvfx
      @mnomadvfx 4 роки тому +14

      Hahhahaha yeah I got the suffering sibling look - I've been there, great performance though.

    • @pattimaeda6097
      @pattimaeda6097 4 роки тому +3

      Peter Burton exactly

    • @6rantjoshua805
      @6rantjoshua805 4 роки тому +11

      Sister: I'm better actually

  • @ericmoller1890
    @ericmoller1890 3 роки тому +104

    A young man pays tribute to a god of rock and roll in a genre Freddie himself admired -- and he brings so many worlds together. He even plays those intricate harmonies that all Queen fans love. He ends with an unexpected un-miked vocal which makes him beautifully human and universally important. Thanks, sweet young man - go ahead, and change the world!

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  3 роки тому +5

      Wow. Thank you so much for your "review"!

    • @glenjamindle
      @glenjamindle 3 роки тому +6

      *queen of rock

  • @jackiewinters5792
    @jackiewinters5792 2 роки тому +20

    This young man is absolutely incredible, such a joy to watch! 💜

  • @AmethystEagleWoman
    @AmethystEagleWoman Рік тому +25

    You are So Talented! Your emotional range equals your musical ability. Both awesome! Whatever you do, don’t stop playing! Thank you for bringing happiness.

  • @contenderbp
    @contenderbp 3 роки тому +84

    I’ll bet his father is the man wearing a purple sweater. Look at his face. Proud papa indeed!

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  3 роки тому +32

      You lose the bet! He's a subscriber who knew I was coming to play and came to watch me live

    • @zander941
      @zander941 3 роки тому +15

      @@ColeLam that’s still really cool that he came out though, amazing!!

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  3 роки тому +22

      @@zander941 yep. It was great. We had a nice chat afterwards. The lady that you see filming me is also a subscriber and she did a Facebook live on th epage she runs!

  • @MiamiNole815
    @MiamiNole815 3 роки тому +267

    His father is the most touching thing about this. He obviously loves his kid from a deep place of basic goodness. Even if we're not as lucky to receive (or remember) such loving kindness from our own parents or loved ones' it's about seeing the possibility within humanity that matters. After all, we are all human. Blessings.

    • @ETHAN-FTBL
      @ETHAN-FTBL 3 роки тому +5

      Refreshing to see him watching and not through a screen (although someone is clearly there to record it)...people never enjoy the moment first hand anymore.

    • @mika1234lucky
      @mika1234lucky 2 роки тому +4

      My dad also loves me this way but we can't talk to each other without such awkwardness. We had so many fights throughout my adolescence but deep down I still love him. It's good to see that Cole's dad supports him though

    • @timschmitt6764
      @timschmitt6764 2 роки тому +2

      @@ETHAN-FTBL Couldn't agree more. I've seen some amazing things in life and I'm amazed how many people are too busy trying to get pictures than to absorb themselves in the moment. Go to the internet and find pictures of what you are witnessing. They're the same as what you are taking. Enjoy the moment.

    • @michelemurphy3541
      @michelemurphy3541 2 роки тому +2

      I saw that too. It is so beautiful. ❤️

    • @arykesdeminno4389
      @arykesdeminno4389 2 роки тому +1

      Wish my father came to watch me play football when I was young.
      Then again I was crap so perhaps he made the right choice staying at home 😂

  • @irenephillip8291
    @irenephillip8291 Рік тому +13

    I could never walk past this talent....❤

  • @elisabethpearl9790
    @elisabethpearl9790 Рік тому +9

    This young man plays with such pure feeling, it brought tears to my eyes....in spite of the less than perfect tuning of the piano

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  Рік тому +2

      Public pianos are usually a bit out of tune and sometimes a lot! I like it though as it is like they have their own accents and personalities. Makes them a little special I think.
      I have played on a perfectly tuned one here ua-cam.com/video/4pHgz5eCxJs/v-deo.html

  • @daiboy8076
    @daiboy8076 5 років тому +119

    Little man - whilst you were lost in the beauty of your playing, I saw so many glum faces walk past and turn into a smile. Small gestures make the world a better place

  • @dominiquebarton4621
    @dominiquebarton4621 3 роки тому +282

    This is just wow. He is amazingly talented. Freddie Mercury is one of a kind and to have him play this as perfectly as he would've is unbelievable. This kid is a master pianist... No music sheets. All by memory. Beautiful.

  • @leighedwards2539
    @leighedwards2539 Рік тому +6

    What a gift. The ability to play is 1 thing. This guy has perfected it

  • @dennissanjuan7406
    @dennissanjuan7406 Рік тому +15

    "Love Of My Life" is one of the most beautiful rock ballad in music history. You nailed it bigtime. Thank you for sharing with us you're brilliant rendition of some of Queen's greatest hits.

  • @theapapa1217
    @theapapa1217 3 роки тому +37

    That boy was THE BEST IVE HEARD SINCE FREDDY MERCURY!! HE "ROCKED"

  • @longcorker
    @longcorker 4 роки тому +45

    The respect that lady who stood through the whole performance was just amazing and to hug and kiss him was just so heartwarming and well deserved! Cole, your future is mapped out already!

  • @philipw8672
    @philipw8672 11 місяців тому +6

    Cole is truly an artist! Remember,he did this by ear, no sheet music…..this is amazing!

  • @susanw5594
    @susanw5594 Рік тому +12

    I am speechless! Don’t Stop Me Now Was crazy good! I thought for a second you were going to kick over the bench! You are AWESOME!!!! Freddie is definitely smiling down on you & is very proud! 😀💜👍✌️

  • @fredgibo4584
    @fredgibo4584 3 роки тому +76

    WOW........where does this kid come from???? Unbelievable .....I love Queen...this is awesome....keep it up little guy....!!!! You have the right influences....!!!!!

  • @finaloption...
    @finaloption... 3 роки тому +53

    He's a gift to us all!
    Brought tears to the eyes of a 55yr. old Queen loving tough guy.
    Thank you Cole and God bless you.

  • @lisaland2689
    @lisaland2689 Рік тому +22

    Your playing is a pure joy to listen to and watch! I have goosebumps! You are amazing Cole. Keep it up!

  • @WhizkidsTube1532
    @WhizkidsTube1532 13 днів тому +4

    Im not just a Queen fan..i'm also a Cole Lam super fan! 😊 I learned so much from this kid's channel .. 😊 watched this for the nth time and still makes me cry .Cole 😭 watching on May 2024

  • @MikeDuryea32
    @MikeDuryea32 4 роки тому +178

    For someone who lived during Freddie Mercury's time, I have to think that Freddie himself would love this. Great job kid!!

  • @MrPanda-rq3zt
    @MrPanda-rq3zt 5 років тому +3623

    *Do Whatever you want to my music, just don't make it boring*
    -*Freddie Mercury*

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  5 років тому +314

      I hope it wasn't boring!

    • @siwabandana1580
      @siwabandana1580 5 років тому +258

      @@ColeLam (I'll answer for him): NO. It was absolutely fantastic!

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  5 років тому +127

      😁👋

    • @MrPanda-rq3zt
      @MrPanda-rq3zt 5 років тому +102

      Nope it wasn't boring it was Amazing!

    • @tschongolollo1394
      @tschongolollo1394 5 років тому +68

      *mission complete; respect ++++++* 😁

  • @wendyfay16
    @wendyfay16 Рік тому +2

    THANK YOU!! This kids parents certainly got a fast & amazing return on their investment of music lessons! I'd gladly miss a train or three to listen to this ... but I keep waiting for Freddie Mercury to start singing! My only complaint is that there aren't more people stopping & listening!

  • @cjcj6945
    @cjcj6945 2 роки тому +18

    Undeniable, God given talent! Bravo👏

  • @miltoncampos6565
    @miltoncampos6565 3 роки тому +36

    ... and after all those talented performances, he sings and plays Hallelujah!!!
    The cutest is impossible!!
    Bravo, my little fellow!!!

  • @EliF-ng4gf
    @EliF-ng4gf 5 років тому +65

    That is insane good job!! (Give the lady with pink shoes a huge round of applause for standing there and supporting him the entire way through)

  • @MsMarple
    @MsMarple 8 місяців тому +4

    I was in awe from the first tinkling of the ivories. Not only did I better appreciate the brilliance of Queen’s music, but I applaud Cole’s dedication and talent! When he played Hallelujah and then started singing it brought tears to my eyes. I also congratulate his parents for their fostering of his immense talent. I wonder if those standing around knew that he was actually singing “Praise Jah”, which is the short form of God’s name Jehovah? Yes, praise Jah for embedding such talents in human hearts and minds! 😊

  • @chuckwagon1892
    @chuckwagon1892 Рік тому +13

    He could fill a concert hall. His interpretation is terrific! Freddie would be thrilled to hear him, yet people walk by like he isn't there. Go figure?

  • @pattyherpel5032
    @pattyherpel5032 5 років тому +111

    I've been playing the piano for 52 years and this kid is amazing.

    • @jamievincent7825
      @jamievincent7825 4 роки тому +1

      Well when that kid gets older he will still doing it on that piano doing Queen songs just like he did it in the past when he was a kid

  • @christy032866
    @christy032866 3 роки тому +57

    That young man could be famous one day! His parents must be SO proud!! Thank you for sharing this! What an AMAZING way to start my day at 2 am! Got me charged and ready to go!!

  • @peterford9369
    @peterford9369 Рік тому +6

    I honestly don't have enough praise related words to describe the talent this young man has. Go far little dude 🕊️

  • @bobbaker8263
    @bobbaker8263 Рік тому +11

    Growing up in that era, it’s amazing this young man performs a song I grew up with. Awesome! 😎🇺🇸

  • @ozimi3176
    @ozimi3176 3 роки тому +33

    Freddie Mercury and Queen were one of a kind. So is this young man. I have so missed hearing these songs. His talent for putting the emotion in his playing is stunning.

  • @gerardchalonsfont2520
    @gerardchalonsfont2520 4 роки тому +138

    Nice to see a young guy playing real music, all in his head and with lot of enthusiasm. His parents must be very proud of him.

    • @James-zy8nh
      @James-zy8nh 4 роки тому +1

      Gerard Chalons Font nah real music is lil yachty

    • @johndeo107
      @johndeo107 4 роки тому

      James B29 wth

  • @carolynwoolman3068
    @carolynwoolman3068 2 роки тому +5

    Freddie must be watching from heaven. I didn’t discover Queen music until much later in life. My granddaughter introduced me. I sat on the patio mesmerized. I now watch his videos and concerts daily. I was so busy working and raising our children that now I can savor the music. You can tell their are a lot of fans standing listening.

  • @thesilversurfer7136
    @thesilversurfer7136 Рік тому +23

    Cole is amazing. I love watching these videos. His skill and passion come through so vividly. Just so incredible to see such command of an instrument as great as a piano. Not to mention being able to play with strangers milling around! Fantastic!

  • @joshuamarshall7360
    @joshuamarshall7360 5 років тому +200

    *shoutout to the lady who stood there for 30 minutes and recorded him.*

    • @subscriberwithoutavideo-om5vx
      @subscriberwithoutavideo-om5vx 5 років тому +2

      that's his parents

    • @ColeLam
      @ColeLam  5 років тому +5

      No they're not...

    • @eyxnos5192
      @eyxnos5192 5 років тому

      Probably ran out of storage on her phone

    • @ldkomenda
      @ldkomenda 5 років тому +4

      She isn’t his parent. She clearly is moved by his incredible talent. At one point she wipes tears. Me too!

    • @shaun2urz
      @shaun2urz 4 роки тому

      Think she's watching the live scores coming through on Soccer Saturday......it's an exciting time of the season...

  • @mfrowen1
    @mfrowen1 4 роки тому +43

    The lady is the pink shoes would be me. Smiling throughout the who performance, amazed by such talent!
    What an incredibly talented and special young man

  • @ninatiels
    @ninatiels 2 роки тому +45

    Oh god. I can hear the whole song in my head listening to this. The guitars and drums and voices. Just hearing this piano I can feel the whole song running through my soul. Incredible skills kid. And a good ear for the classics. You are good enough to tour with queen

    • @lolaottinger3038
      @lolaottinger3038 Рік тому

      I just kept seeing Adam Lambert in his audition for AI in my minds eye as this talented young man played….. I’m so sorry I never took lessons even though one of my lifetime dreams was to own a piano, and finally I did own one, but never l learned to play.

  • @isayitlikitis298
    @isayitlikitis298 2 роки тому +34

    Cole not only are you an Amazing Pianist but you have a great taste in Music 😀