Viktoriya Yermolyeva is a Ukrainian pianist. In her early career she studied and played classical music; winning several awards. Later, she became known for piano covers of famous rock and metal songs. After studying at the Tchaikovsky Music Academy in Ukraine (2000), she completed her graduate studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Weimar, and the International Piano Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola, Italy with the famous pianist Lazar Berman. Further studies took her to the Codarts Academy of Music and Modern Dance, at Rotterdam Conservatory, Netherlands. So, yes, she is awesome.
I love how you manages to transcribe a >feeling< instead just of a song. It's not just the notes you hear, you hear the entire atmosphere the song originally had, and that's... honestly, it's almost freaking witchcraft. Thanks so much for this song. It's really well appreciated.
the thing about this great pianist is that she can play all the notes without relying on some random triads....she adjusted her finger as per the song requires...how brilliant is that...plus i am surprised by her fast delivery, when she placed her finger of every notes within a single/half beat.
I remember when I found this video because I was looking for someone who could play this song on the piano, and I was kind of sceptical at first because of the quality of the video when I clicked on it, but how wrong I was. This is one of the best piano covers out there and I keep going back to listen to it again! Absolutely love it.
Over the years i've been watching our dear Vika here, it's always amazed me how rarely (if ever, as far as i remember) she's ever even missed a single note from songs she's covered. So spot on it's like the band itself approved of the performance. Please don't ever stop playing
Piano uses all 10 fingers, and harp only uses 8. Source, enjoytheharp(dot)com FAQ section. But yea piano and harp are basically same instruments when it comes down to basics so theoretically you can lol
An awesome reminder of a track of my youth, I was 17 when this was released... thanks for the memories. (my mum played the piano, so a tear shed here as well)
You made the hairs on my arms stand up - very challenging song, beautifully arranged, and such emotion. I won't forget this performance. Thank you for making my world brighter today.
I can't quite put into words how amazing you are. I love, love, love this arrangement. Thank you for doing this classic, it's like it was written for the keys and not strings x
What a beautiful life u have. All the misery in the world and u bring a moment of a beautiful woman playing beautiful music just for the joy of it.u are whats worth fighting for in this cursed hopless life,i hope to have a moment like this in life
I listen to many covers, most of the time the pianist try to play the original beat into the piano, but this, this is perfect, in my opinion, she change the rock band song into 'piano song' instead of the piano imitating the whole band. Most of all I love the dynamics, in 3:30 I have tears a little bit. I love when it start with slow and sad and it change to more aggressive on the solo part and goes back to the slow part and made me tears again lol
I've listened to a few other piano covers of "Hotel California" - while there are a few other talented pianists who displayed more flair and showmanship at the solo parts, your rendition by far has captured the soul and emotion of the song. Amazing as always. If you would ever tour Asia, please come to Singapore!
brilliant cover of a classic and one of my favourites . she almost sings it for you music is alive and well when you see videos like this . brilliant work . keep it up
This has got to be one of the hardest things she has done. Not because its such a hard song but she is doing more parts here then ever I think ... 2 guitars drums (yes shes playing the drums too) lots of vocals and other stuff. I've never seen mistakes like I've seen in this one. Such minor little mistakes but I love it because it shows how hard this is. Still trying to figure out if she arranges this music or not?
Jim Gaddio I'm actually the one who requested her to cover this piece. She's done an incredible job. I can't wait for her to send me the sheet music for her arrangement! Her website is www.vkgoeswild.com
Everytime I hear Vika playing the piano, I feel like playing same song. Eventhough I'm not as well as I wish. Be determined and full of passion It's what artists are made of!
how effortlessly and without thought you control those 10 digits to play so beautifully everything you wish... and I can barely handle a knife and fork without spilling on my shirt.
On a dark desert highway Cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas Rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night There she stood in the doorway I heard the mission bell And I was thinkin' to myself 'This could be heaven or this could be hell Then she lit up a candle And she showed me the way There were voices down the corridor I thought I heard them say Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a lovely place) Such a lovely face Plenty of room at the Hotel California Any time of year (any time of year) You can find it here Her mind is Tiffany-twisted She got the Mercedes Benz, uh She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys That she calls friends How they dance in the courtyard Sweet summer sweat Some dance to remember Some dance to forget So I called up the Captain "Please bring me my wine" He said, "We haven't had that spirit here since 1969" And still those voices are calling from far away Wake you up in the middle of the night Just to hear them say Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a lovely place) Such a lovely face They livin' it up at the Hotel California What a nice surprise (what a nice surprise) Bring your alibis Mirrors on the ceiling The pink champagne on ice And she said, "We are all just prisoners here of our own device" And in the master's chambers They gathered for the feast They stab it with their steely knives But they just can't kill the beast Last thing I remember I was running for the door I had to find the passage back To the place I was before "Relax", said the night man "We are programmed to receive You can check out any time you like But you can never leave"
It seems like your fingers have some kinda 'heat sensor' which can sense the right keys to press continuously . It is which makes your play so smooth and flawless. Amazing
Patrick Toner that's for sure I play along with her videos they are right on every time her solos are first class . I think she is one of the best on here I could be wrong but I've not found better
Patrick Toner its opposite actually😂...The best thing about piano is that u can play a full song solo..coz in piano u can have bass line..melody line..harmony and chord structure throughout the whole song at once..thats y piano is a called a master instrument...for a guitarist..only those whole learn classical style can play like a pianist
I think you're most talented pianist in the world in our time. I really close my eyes and feel the song when you play. I am playing piano too but just started, I image to be like you. I cant come to your concert in istanbul because of my exams and I was really depressed about it. I hope you can come again and We can meet. I love you.
Song On they are both great, but does valentina arrange rock and metal songs on piano by using her natural talent that is perfect pitch, like vika does?? unless she plays all that classical music by ear then i prefer vika.
... Оля- это прогресс.. идея облечь в безупречную, от сердца, классическую форму новое слово, -превосходна.. мы ее еще не видели, но уже слышали.. правильное дело.. лицо 20-го столетия в красивом виде..- просим любить и жаловать..
Bravissima!! Of all the arrangements I have heard so far this is by far the best one. You have really worked out on it while succeeding in keeping the beautiful simplicity of the basic melody. Congrats Vkgoeswild
Viktoriya Yermolyeva
is a Ukrainian pianist. In her early career she studied and played classical music; winning several awards. Later, she became known for piano covers of famous rock and metal songs.
After studying at the Tchaikovsky Music Academy in Ukraine (2000), she completed her graduate studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Weimar, and the International Piano Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola, Italy with the famous pianist Lazar Berman. Further studies took her to the Codarts Academy of Music and Modern Dance, at Rotterdam Conservatory, Netherlands.
So, yes, she is awesome.
Carlos Avalos is she married?
I think she has a boyfriend, but she's not married tho
Carlos Avalos thank you for that. so amazing!!
Tell me please, where I can listen to her classical music playing?
I have no idea Sergey :(
I love how you manages to transcribe a >feeling< instead just of a song. It's not just the notes you hear, you hear the entire atmosphere the song originally had, and that's... honestly, it's almost freaking witchcraft. Thanks so much for this song. It's really well appreciated.
I can't find my compliments... I've been playing the piano for 40 years, started as a child... I can't believe it. I just love it. Thank you!
Thank you
the thing about this great pianist is that she can play all the notes without relying on some random triads....she adjusted her finger as per the song requires...how brilliant is that...plus i am surprised by her fast delivery, when she placed her finger of every notes within a single/half beat.
Thank you Dave
I remember when I found this video because I was looking for someone who could play this song on the piano, and I was kind of sceptical at first because of the quality of the video when I clicked on it, but how wrong I was. This is one of the best piano covers out there and I keep going back to listen to it again! Absolutely love it.
You listen to a song and translate it to piano better than anyone I have ever heard.
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This is the best piano cover of Hotel California I will ever hear in my life! Such attention to detail! Fantastic!
So good. What a breathtaking cover. You translate guitar and bass into piano so well. You are the best!
please watch her cover of hysteria by muse! she did a splendid job on the bass
Truly beautiful!💕 I have explained the hidden meaning of this song. Have a look everyone. 🙏
transcribe*
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xrhstos7003 Transcribe. Sorry. You know what I meant.
she's insane!!!
in the most positive sense of the word!!
Over the years i've been watching our dear Vika here, it's always amazed me how rarely (if ever, as far as i remember) she's ever even missed a single note from songs she's covered. So spot on it's like the band itself approved of the performance. Please don't ever stop playing
Одна из моих любимых композиций - Hotel California.
Это звук детства.
Как же драматично звучит она в этом кавере.👍
I can't undesrtand how can she play all the parts with one instrument.
David Bm piano. 10 fingers. You can play 10notes at once. No other instrument can do that
Miroslav Kašpar what about a harp..?
Piano uses all 10 fingers, and harp only uses 8. Source, enjoytheharp(dot)com FAQ section. But yea piano and harp are basically same instruments when it comes down to basics so theoretically you can lol
@@miroslavkaspar2246 a hybrid player can hit 14 to 15 notes without a sus pedal
@@miroslavkaspar2246 try a pipe organ with feet!
this is the first time I've seen someone touch a keyboard and played this song beautifully. every note feels alive. your talent deserves a grand piano
Thank you very much
Such an overplayed song, just when you thought no-one could re-do it, along comes Vika !! Great job once again.
wow! You put all notes and instruments in just one piano! Even the moods of original! awesome!
What a perfect interpretation. You work out the single voices so distinctly, it's unbelieveable. Best version of this song I ever heard.
An awesome reminder of a track of my youth, I was 17 when this was released... thanks for the memories. (my mum played the piano, so a tear shed here as well)
You bless more people than you will know. Your arrangements and devotion to your gift are joyful.
started with just watching the metallica cover, and suddenly there goes my night. keep doing your thing, you're awesome!
You made the hairs on my arms stand up - very challenging song, beautifully arranged, and such emotion. I won't forget this performance. Thank you for making my world brighter today.
Lovely. Ability to play music like this is one of the biggest gifts a person can have. Keep up the excellent work and God bless!
Finally!!! A piano cover of Hotel California that matches the guitar intro note for note!!!Good job 👏.
I really love the emotion that you put in the music you play
I can't quite put into words how amazing you are. I love, love, love this arrangement. Thank you for doing this classic, it's like it was written for the keys and not strings x
Your perception of how the sound is moving through the air is unique and you have two skillful hands to support you.
Awesome!!
Thank you very much
What a beautiful life u have. All the misery in the world and u bring a moment of a beautiful woman playing beautiful music just for the joy of it.u are whats worth fighting for in this cursed hopless life,i hope to have a moment like this in life
Вика, это очень круто, правда!!! Это лучшее исполнение на фортепиано этой песни из всех тех, что я слышала.
Best piano version of this classic anthem out there, great performance (again 👍).
OMG. This is a difficult song to play for most. You've done an admirable job on a PIANO!! Well done and thanks for sharing.
So much lovable! Precision and perfection to the highest degree. VK is born with exceptional skill and talent!
Слов нет. БРАВО!!!
Better than anyone else!!! Trust me - I listen to these things alot!!!
This cover is just a pure masterpiece...best piano cover i could ever listen..!!*
I listen to many covers, most of the time the pianist try to play the original beat into the piano, but this, this is perfect, in my opinion, she change the rock band song into 'piano song' instead of the piano imitating the whole band. Most of all I love the dynamics, in 3:30 I have tears a little bit. I love when it start with slow and sad and it change to more aggressive on the solo part and goes back to the slow part and made me tears again lol
I've listened to a few other piano covers of "Hotel California" - while there are a few other talented pianists who displayed more flair and showmanship at the solo parts, your rendition by far has captured the soul and emotion of the song.
Amazing as always. If you would ever tour Asia, please come to Singapore!
deathblade agreed it's a piece with a rather dark, melancholic and foreboding yet romantic feel, so this it's much more fitting.
You are amazing! Thank you for playing beautiful songs! This is a divine gift! Congratulations!
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG
Blueswift same
The "guitar solo" part is truly incredible.
Très belle exécution de ce thème. Grand talent. Très grand bravo et merci.
Timing, haptic, feeling - perfect. Best cover of this song on UA-cam!
okay, no other cover I've seen of this song does the solo!! Awesome!!!
Боги, одна из моих любимых композиций!Лайк однозначно!
My god, I haven't checked out this channel in years, so glad to see that you're still making music
Andrea Diagbouga she's still making magic
I just spent about an hour last night looking up fingerstyle Hotel California covers, and now this. Love it!
Мурашки по коже как всегда, особенно сложная партия после 4 минуты... Я выпал
Максим,доброй ночи, вы не подскажите ноты ее каверов возможно найти??
brilliant cover of a classic and one of my favourites . she almost sings it for you music is alive and well when you see videos like this . brilliant work . keep it up
This has got to be one of the hardest things she has done. Not because its such a hard song but she is doing more parts here then ever I think ... 2 guitars drums (yes shes playing the drums too) lots of vocals and other stuff. I've never seen mistakes like I've seen in this one. Such minor little mistakes but I love it because it shows how hard this is. Still trying to figure out if she arranges this music or not?
Jim Gaddio I'm actually the one who requested her to cover this piece. She's done an incredible job. I can't wait for her to send me the sheet music for her arrangement! Her website is www.vkgoeswild.com
Adam Coleridge arent her sheets sometimes simplified?
I was curious as how she was gonna pull off the duel lead...
21 21 They're usually pretty close!
Jim Gaddio Yep, drums on a piano m8. (percussion)
Essa senhora, deve ser de outro mundo ! Ela toca as músicas como uma magia impressionante !
thank you
thank you so much, just purchased. Beautiful.
what talent you inspire all of us who took pain staking piano lessons to light a candle to the SOund and heartfelt vibe
Everytime I hear Vika playing the piano, I feel like playing same song. Eventhough I'm not as well as I wish. Be determined and full of passion It's what artists are made of!
I always admire the dynamic in every piano cover of you. What a talent pianist!
vk kills it, AGAIN. Thanks for showing us how to bring great music to the piano.
You play all instruments and the voice only with a piano, it's so beautiful and fantastic! You have a big talent, its unbelievable!
Excellent video, Congratulations for you.
Wonderful rendition, wonderful arrangement, thank you!
how effortlessly and without thought you control those 10 digits to play so beautifully everything you wish... and I can barely handle a knife and fork without spilling on my shirt.
Finally i can see this magic piece again.
On a dark desert highway
Cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas
Rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance
I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to stop for the night
There she stood in the doorway
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinkin' to myself
'This could be heaven or this could be hell
Then she lit up a candle
And she showed me the way
There were voices down the corridor
I thought I heard them say
Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place (such a lovely place)
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Any time of year (any time of year)
You can find it here
Her mind is Tiffany-twisted
She got the Mercedes Benz, uh
She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys
That she calls friends
How they dance in the courtyard
Sweet summer sweat
Some dance to remember
Some dance to forget
So I called up the Captain
"Please bring me my wine"
He said, "We haven't had that spirit here since 1969"
And still those voices are calling from far away
Wake you up in the middle of the night
Just to hear them say
Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place (such a lovely place)
Such a lovely face
They livin' it up at the Hotel California
What a nice surprise (what a nice surprise)
Bring your alibis
Mirrors on the ceiling
The pink champagne on ice
And she said, "We are all just prisoners here of our own device"
And in the master's chambers
They gathered for the feast
They stab it with their steely knives
But they just can't kill the beast
Last thing I remember
I was running for the door
I had to find the passage back
To the place I was before
"Relax", said the night man
"We are programmed to receive
You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave"
Sei mitica, adoro la passione che metti nei tuoi brani
Sou muito fã dessa mulher, pqp
Susanita Ela é incrível! !!
Ela é foda
Awesome lefthand! Brilliant arrangement!
Thank you gifted stranger.
Back to future!!! 70s Amazing!!!! well done!!!
Невероятно красивое исполнение!
It seems like your fingers have some kinda 'heat sensor' which can sense the right keys to press continuously . It is which makes your play so smooth and flawless. Amazing
Very good, congratulations this song is beautiful, its musicality is excellent.
Виктория, браво!!! Как всегда красиво и с чувством!!!
“WELCOME TO THE L.A. BED AND BREAKFAST” -Daniel Trasher
*Thrasher :)
lmao i was just watching that video and came here
@@hyrnos9042 that makes two of us
@@trotanium13 same
@@gamergreat9505 same
Gotta say, the free bird cover you made was the best.
The most impressive thing has to be the perfect dynamics she uses.
A water flowing smoothly !
Another masterpiece. You're amazing girl
...and a tear rolls down my cheek.
Thank you.
Beautiful... and peaceful..!!
I loved it even with all those minor slips it was absolutely amazing and showed how much hardwork had gone into it
Me gusta esta versión
One of the best covers on UA-cam
thank you
I think you're the only person that plays piano like a guitar.
Patrick Toner that's for sure I play along with her videos they are right on every time her solos are first class . I think she is one of the best on here I could be wrong but I've not found better
Patrick Toner its opposite actually😂...The best thing about piano is that u can play a full song solo..coz in piano u can have bass line..melody line..harmony and chord structure throughout the whole song at once..thats y piano is a called a master instrument...for a guitarist..only those whole learn classical style can play like a pianist
Must be hell on the knees.
THE BEST WHO PLAYS THE PIANO AS IT PLAYS THE GUITAR IS DIEGO AMADOR
She should cover some Santana songs too
Just brilliant, amazing arrangement really captures all the subtle tonal nuances of the original performance
i love this channel
On ne s'en lasse pas...! Et avec un final sublime...!
It's AMAZING!
Rock on. Every one of your arrangements has been outstanding, this is no exception.
Богиня!
My oh my oh my oh my oh my, it's 2am and I can never leave. . . . Wonderful x
Hey young Lady, great job. I love it so much. We met in Dresden last Year.
Дуже круто!!Де соло аж дух захватює
I think you're most talented pianist in the world in our time. I really close my eyes and feel the song when you play. I am playing piano too but just started, I image to be like you. I cant come to your concert in istanbul because of my exams and I was really depressed about it. I hope you can come again and We can meet. I love you.
Didem Kübra cof cof, valentina lisitsa
Song On they are both great, but does valentina arrange rock and metal songs on piano by using her natural talent that is perfect pitch, like vika does?? unless she plays all that classical music by ear then i prefer vika.
You have not seen many pianists then.
Thanks to you I started to study piano. Greetings from Argentina❤🇦🇷
This young lady is a hell of a talent isn't she?
thank you !
Hell yeah
Nice! Can't wait for sheet music to be available.
You are playing so beautiful!😍 please play The Scientist by Coldplay
That has to be the mother of all sheet music layouts
Beautiful! I'm in my 70s; do you think it's too late for me to start playing?
Dave Hull it`s never too late!
Well, it might be too late for Carnegie Hall but it's never too late to learn something new.
never too late ! if you practice songs you love you'd be surprised how quickly you can learn
+Parental Guardian lol careful we got a troll here
never tool late, go for it!
... Оля- это прогресс.. идея облечь в безупречную, от сердца, классическую форму новое слово, -превосходна.. мы ее еще не видели, но уже слышали.. правильное дело.. лицо 20-го столетия в красивом виде..- просим любить и жаловать..
never clicked on a notification so fast, haha
Bravissima!! Of all the arrangements I have heard so far this is by far the best one. You have really worked out on it while succeeding in keeping the beautiful simplicity of the basic melody. Congrats Vkgoeswild
Welcome to the Hotel CaliforniaSuch a lovely place (such a lovely place)
Suhc a lovely face
Such a lovely piece
There's just this never ending playlist of you killing it on the piano