No words exist to express my emotions when I listen to this performance. I’ve heard nothing that can compare to this ! I’ve listened to it hundreds of times and always shed many tears. Thanks you David Thomas Roberts!! This composition and performance are heaven-inspired❤❤❤❤❤
I just heard one of my school students playing this and it instantly had me tears. My father loved this song so much and I have such fond memories of him playing it. Thank you David for striking up such wonderful memories.
This music stirs my soul. In fact this piece was the first "new ragtime" composition I ever heard. It holds a special place in my heart, and this performance reawakens that magical moment that opened a new chapter in my own musical history.
Until recently I was stuck on the big 3 of ragtime. A friend told me about this composer of contemporary ragtime (shudder) and I am amazed at the wonderful music composed and played by this wonderful pianist. Roberto Clemente is especially beautiful to me. Hauntingly beautiful...so melodic, it brings me to tears every time i listen to it.
Lovely. I have a bad habit: I don't listen to nearly enough ragtime. And this is America's music. This piece is very dear. It ennobles human life somehow. Thank you for writing and playing it.
Some where in heaven, Clemente, Stargell, my brother Roberto and my father are all smiling. Retire Clemente's number Bud Selig and this will even a better end, to the 2013 season. This could not have happen during a better season, then the 10th anniversary of my father's death. The man who taught me about Clemente, both my role models and both true Pirates to the end. GOOD LUCK BUCK'S NATION!!!! From a loyal Yankees fan but a more devoted son. WE ARE FAMILIA!!!!
Hauntingly, deliciously satisfying. So glad that it is often called for in performances. It will remain Top Favorite for this family. Besides the genius and soulfulness of the composer/player, this video is also graced by a top-notch piano, fine videography, excellent microphone and camera placement, and a sample of David's visual art. I urge others to bookmark this and come back to it when you need solace or inspiration. With Deep Gratitude, -DHF
To say this is beautiful really does the piece an injustice, but I can find no other word to describe its effect on the soul. I settle on "beautiful" for lack of a better term. It is also nice to see his statue at the end. A fitting and quiet tribute. Bravo!
This is such a gorgeous piece of music. I just obtained a copy and can't wait to start learning! I'm afraid to upload it though; I don't think I'll be able to play it as beautifully as this!
No words exist to express my emotions when I listen to this performance. I’ve heard nothing that can compare to this ! I’ve listened to it hundreds of times and always shed many tears. Thanks you David Thomas Roberts!! This composition and performance are heaven-inspired❤❤❤❤❤
Oh, so many thanks, Wes! I'm touched that it speaks to you exactly as my hopes would have it. Glad to hear from you again!
I just heard one of my school students playing this and it instantly had me tears. My father loved this song so much and I have such fond memories of him playing it. Thank you David for striking up such wonderful memories.
A beautiful song well performed.
This music stirs my soul. In fact this piece was the first "new ragtime" composition I ever heard. It holds a special place in my heart, and this performance reawakens that magical moment that opened a new chapter in my own musical history.
This is the penultimate Roberto Clemente; it's like I've never heard it before. I have tears in my eyes, David; beautiful!
Until recently I was stuck on the big 3 of ragtime. A friend told me about this composer of contemporary ragtime (shudder) and I am amazed at the wonderful music composed and played by this wonderful pianist. Roberto Clemente is especially beautiful to me. Hauntingly beautiful...so melodic, it brings me to tears every time i listen to it.
Many thanks!
What a joy to see and hear David play one of his hauntingly and beautiful compositions, to remember Robert Clemente.
Lovely. I have a bad habit: I don't listen to nearly enough ragtime. And this is America's music. This piece is very dear. It ennobles human life somehow. Thank you for writing and playing it.
You are so very welcome! Many thanks for voicing such appreciation!
Beautiful tribute to "The Great One". Thank you David.
Beautiful. As one who grew up in adoration of Roberto Clemente, I thank you for this lovely tribute to a great man.
Elegant and beautiful.
I thank you!
Whenever I get anxious about the word or my life in it, I listen to this passionate tribute and feel renewal.
about the 'worLd, that is
Many thanks for sharing this!
DTR
Some where in heaven, Clemente, Stargell, my brother Roberto and my father are all smiling. Retire Clemente's number Bud Selig and this will even a better end, to the 2013 season. This could not have happen during a better season, then the 10th anniversary of my father's death. The man who taught me about Clemente, both my role models and both true Pirates to the end. GOOD LUCK BUCK'S NATION!!!! From a loyal Yankees fan but a more devoted son. WE ARE FAMILIA!!!!
Hauntingly, deliciously satisfying. So glad that it is often called for in performances. It will remain Top Favorite for this family. Besides the genius and soulfulness of the composer/player, this video is also graced by a top-notch piano, fine videography, excellent microphone and camera placement, and a sample of David's visual art. I urge others to bookmark this and come back to it when you need solace or inspiration.
With Deep Gratitude, -DHF
Many thanks, David!
Many thanks and my great appreciation, villakoecher!
Just an awesome melody done to perfection.
Excellent rag and great performance. :-) I've addded this to my favorites...
Nothing to say... except FULL of BEAUTY ;-)
Thank you for your music
Appreciated!
Exquisite!
Very beautiful
To say this is beautiful really does the piece an injustice, but I can find no other word to describe its effect on the soul. I settle on "beautiful" for lack of a better term. It is also nice to see his statue at the end. A fitting and quiet tribute. Bravo!
Many thanks for voicing this! I'm touched to know of its effect upon you.
Many thanks to all of you for your affecting affirmations! I'm blessed to be a composer...
And we are blessed that you are a composer. Love you David!
@@karensimons5387 Ah, heartiest of thanks, Karen! Love you!
Very beautiful!
Very pretty David, I enjoyed listening. Allan
This is such a gorgeous piece of music. I just obtained a copy and can't wait to start learning! I'm afraid to upload it though; I don't think I'll be able to play it as beautifully as this!
Oh, thank you!
Thank you, Linda...
Many thanks for your heartfelt affirmation of my work, Sara!
Thank you, Norbert.
Timeless in all ways.
I'm touched, Linda.
I misspoke; I hope he plays it (again) at his concert here at Skunk Hollow, April 22nd.
🙏
@MisterOrange234 Ah, thank you! That's gratifying to hear...
Dave Thomas Roberts is like Joshua Rifkin one of the few pianist who realize that ragtime is classical music not Honky Tonk or jazz music Bravo
@MisterOrange234 I appreciate that...best wishes!
@xXHwyStarXx Yes, it was! Thank you.
@sharknosediesel Thank you, Leni!
@lending4free Thanks!
@sutterchip Penultimate? Where's a better version?
Like a Scott Joplin maybe ? :D
No, not really. It would seem so only to someone who knew so little about ragtime as to think that "it all sounds alike."