Brad Mehldau - Blackbird

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • Steinway Artist Brad Mehldau performs his celebrated arrangement of “Blackbird” at the Hamburg Steinway Factory.
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  • @sonortubelug3853
    @sonortubelug3853 Рік тому +948

    It's like turning a crystal in your hand and seeing it how it catches the light.

    • @javiceres
      @javiceres Рік тому +42

      That’s a beautiful image

    • @jean-marchoang8026
      @jean-marchoang8026 Рік тому +12

      Yeah exactly. He's like a jeweler examining a gem..

    • @orlando1a1
      @orlando1a1 Рік тому +29

      Very nicely and eloquently put, Sonortubelug.

    • @CM_STILL_PLAYING
      @CM_STILL_PLAYING Рік тому +11

      Beautiful comment❤

    • @cooperdogable
      @cooperdogable Рік тому +19

      What a lovely way of describing his playing.

  • @CWBella
    @CWBella 6 місяців тому +127

    He has such incredible control of dynamics among the voices. Breathtaking.

    • @frednow
      @frednow 6 місяців тому +2

      Playing a lot of Bach helps.

    • @CWBella
      @CWBella 6 місяців тому +1

      @@frednow Chopin, as well.

    • @frednow
      @frednow 6 місяців тому +1

      @@CWBellayes, due to the enormous influence of Bach on Chopin

    • @maxbuehler3766
      @maxbuehler3766 5 місяців тому +1

      Always glad to see Bach get the praise he deserves! @@frednow

    • @adambridgeman4191
      @adambridgeman4191 5 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree. He's a master, and pulling off things that the legacy of improvised music has only strived for. It's so beautiful I wish other past pianists like Abdullah Ibrahim were still here so they could witness this too.

  • @benoitrenaud519
    @benoitrenaud519 Рік тому +231

    That continuous G was amazing considering everything else going on.

    • @RustinChole
      @RustinChole Рік тому +13

      His playing is so inventive. His newest “I am the walrus” cover is pretty wild. Very little sustain, very minimal until the end. Worth the listen.

    • @javiceres
      @javiceres Рік тому +4

      Well spotted

    • @andcivitarese
      @andcivitarese Рік тому +16

      It is the piano version of the foot tapping of the original

    • @jeffwolinski2659
      @jeffwolinski2659 Рік тому +2

      It's impressive!

    • @ronaldo13AZ
      @ronaldo13AZ Рік тому +16

      ​@@andcivitarese well the original also has a G playing through the whole thing!

  • @fhhubbard
    @fhhubbard 6 місяців тому +58

    Just can't stop watching it. The simultaneity of his absolute perfection and the realization that I am a musical idiot adds to complete the experience.

  • @caseym8385
    @caseym8385 Рік тому +183

    0:36 I love how he adds another voice above the melody but plays it so delicately to keep it from overshadowing the voice in the middle, such a simple but nice touch.

    • @prigama1
      @prigama1 Рік тому +3

      Yeees 🥺🥺🥺 I've noticed too! So delicate, so warming...

    • @kturn5953
      @kturn5953 11 місяців тому +5

      Mehldau’s touch and velocity control is of the greatest in the world. Independent finger control that is so hard to match cause of the sheer years of dedication it takes to get there! He’s a true master of the piano!

    • @stephenweigel
      @stephenweigel 7 місяців тому

      exceedingly pianistic in the best way

    • @ceadeu8491
      @ceadeu8491 6 місяців тому

      That's him showing he is a true heir of Bach

  • @timbabcox6581
    @timbabcox6581 Місяць тому +3

    Whoever tuned that piano did an amazing job.

  • @wictooor
    @wictooor 3 місяці тому +7

    Listening for the 30 or 40st time, cannot get enough of it. It´s like a blackbird in the yard, singing its beautifull chant

  • @Transition333
    @Transition333 Рік тому +92

    What I love about Brad Mehldau is how very deliberate he is with not only every note, but also with the sustain pedal. You can hear every, single note.

  • @georgio2
    @georgio2 Рік тому +104

    The Beatles keep being resurrected time and again. Beautiful interpretation.

    • @richardernsberger5692
      @richardernsberger5692 Рік тому +7

      The genius of McCartney: so much texture and meaning in seemingly simple melodies.

    • @epiphanydrums5427
      @epiphanydrums5427 Рік тому +1

      Yes, and great melodies can certainly live different lives. Perhaps I was just in a receptive mood or maybe the exceptional performance, though never showy,
      I found it entrancing.
      I’ll look for other things from him

  • @starlingcity
    @starlingcity Рік тому +161

    So many years have passed since I sat in a little club in Hollywood shoulder to shoulder with friends to hear Brad and his trio. I knew I was experiencing a once in a life moment. The elegance and eloquence of his voice is so deep and rich with feeling. Rilke in his fingertips.

    • @JAYDUBYAH29
      @JAYDUBYAH29 Рік тому +6

      Late 90s? I saw him in hollywood with Joshua Redman. Mind blowing.

    • @starlingcity
      @starlingcity Рік тому +5

      @@JAYDUBYAH29 another great musician. He was with his trio - all stellar.

    • @eddyvandiermen5735
      @eddyvandiermen5735 Рік тому +1

      Lucky Man !

    • @TheNat11
      @TheNat11 Рік тому +11

      Rilke in his fingertips is like the most beautiful way you could describe what he does there!

    • @starlingcity
      @starlingcity Рік тому

      @@TheNat11 💚

  • @lekoman
    @lekoman Рік тому +62

    Stressed out coming off a long and crowded Tube ride after a busy day in the city, closing myself in a dark bedroom, and putting this on. My heart rate is at least 20% slower and my anxiety and exhaustion are halved. Just gorgeous.

  • @mountassirhamada
    @mountassirhamada Рік тому +28

    As Keith Jarrett, this man is a gift, with such an inspiration for us.

    • @zekevictor
      @zekevictor Рік тому +7

      Ok but how do you feel as @mountassirhamada?

  • @cecilgalvao5336
    @cecilgalvao5336 6 місяців тому +5

    He plays with soul, as if he listens to this beautiful song every day since forever.

  • @lebomolete
    @lebomolete 7 місяців тому +32

    Oh Lord, Brad plays with his heart, smoothly and delicately.....from his emotions to our emotions....BRAVO!

  • @julienm1841
    @julienm1841 2 роки тому +289

    This man is a gift and such an inspiration for us, pianists, as well as for everyone who like the beautiful music and sophisticated harmonies

  • @pascalk3185
    @pascalk3185 9 місяців тому +35

    Fantastic. One of the greatest living artists meets one of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you Paul and Brad.

  • @phyllispetras2181
    @phyllispetras2181 Рік тому +25

    When I was little, all my toys were under a Steinway Grand piano!!!!!The bass strings are a miracle!!!

    • @vanislefan
      @vanislefan 16 днів тому

      Lucky girl! Did that inspire you to play?

  • @KonstantinosMp
    @KonstantinosMp 4 місяці тому +3

    One of the best piano players I have ever heard live in my life.. His control over sound is amazing

  • @johnbenjamins6572
    @johnbenjamins6572 Рік тому +29

    the chord substitution and harmonic playfulness is borderline perfect

  • @EricFontaineJazz
    @EricFontaineJazz 2 роки тому +104

    Mehldau is a genius. Wonderful sound on this piano.

  • @stephenjablonsky1941
    @stephenjablonsky1941 7 місяців тому +5

    There's something magical about a song that works from beginning to end. What a source of joy and nourishment.

  • @LuisSilva-ly4ni
    @LuisSilva-ly4ni 2 роки тому +38

    One of the best musicians ever. And human being too. Loved his interview about Bach, very humble.

  • @lucizi4641
    @lucizi4641 3 роки тому +14

    Music is the world written betwen the seconds of time and pages of life.

  • @ivand8531
    @ivand8531 6 місяців тому +2

    His left hand playing constant bass while able to dance like that... Wow.. and even giving accent on each touch.. wow

  • @georgiospartou5082
    @georgiospartou5082 3 роки тому +65

    What a lovely piece for the ultimate Little Chill-Out.
    One could play this on a loop into Eternity !!

  • @august_astrom
    @august_astrom Рік тому +9

    I've listened to and played folk songs from all over the world, and I always come back to this one when I think of the best folk song in the world.

  • @laurensmith6229
    @laurensmith6229 3 роки тому +34

    Beautiful rendition of this lovely Lennon/McCartney song.

  • @dennisthomas3868
    @dennisthomas3868 Рік тому +23

    Just...wow! Thank you Brad, thank you Beatles.

  • @MM-bg7in
    @MM-bg7in Рік тому +20

    Love his articulation and release of notes.

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc 11 місяців тому +8

    Steinway + Mehldau + Blackbird - an absolutely sublime pairing, thank you!

    • @OS-yg9fr
      @OS-yg9fr 5 місяців тому +1

      add blonde with big tits and it's perfect

  • @christopherczajasager9030
    @christopherczajasager9030 3 роки тому +14

    Marvelous ...at :"the Instrument of the Immortals " perfect pair, Mehldau and Steinway!!

  • @CD318
    @CD318 3 роки тому +9

    Steinway=Love. Go, Brad, Go!

  • @marydonladson8162
    @marydonladson8162 Рік тому +78

    After antibiotics, Brad Mehldau is the best thing, that has happened to mankind.

  • @normhall1622
    @normhall1622 2 роки тому +9

    Wow! Brad plays songs that are wonderful and makes them better.

  • @thiagobrito3392
    @thiagobrito3392 2 роки тому +34

    Brad Mehldau is amazing!! Thanks for your music, man!!!

  • @kathleenann631
    @kathleenann631 2 роки тому +5

    An arrangement that brings this song to greatness played by a pianist extraordinaire. Thk U.

  • @simmo5071
    @simmo5071 Рік тому +2

    Watched because its one of my all time favorite tunes.

  • @DB-yj3ii
    @DB-yj3ii 2 роки тому +17

    Best timing in the world. Amazing guy!

  • @jorgekarkalius
    @jorgekarkalius Рік тому +2

    This musician has something magical in his playing

  • @emilyhutjes
    @emilyhutjes Рік тому +2

    I have only one word for this 'Steinway Factory': PARADISE. What a sound, Heavenly. 🌷🌷🌷

  • @arturolaso6206
    @arturolaso6206 Рік тому +2

    This one is the most wonderful thing I`ve ever watched/heard. I can´t help but keep watching/hearing it, over and over. Brad Mccartney is not any longer a human being, they are an angel.

  • @wernerrohr7259
    @wernerrohr7259 Рік тому +9

    What a great jazz interpretation of a Beatles song really wonderful

  • @josediazmendoza4494
    @josediazmendoza4494 7 місяців тому +1

    That Steinway sounds beautifully at his hands.. such a Maestro.. lucky us we can see this

  • @user-jt2sc2ez4o
    @user-jt2sc2ez4o Рік тому +5

    A real hall of famer ❤🤩🤩🤩

  • @carlosaparicio1665
    @carlosaparicio1665 Рік тому +11

    Maravilloso, de lo mejor y más bello oido, Beatles for ever.

  • @gerardomanuelbiritos8925
    @gerardomanuelbiritos8925 Рік тому +7

    One of the finest jazz pianists of this XXI century. Mix of clasist and modern jazz blend.

  • @huelix8345
    @huelix8345 3 роки тому +10

    I love grand pianos 😍

  • @jeanmarielittardi4360
    @jeanmarielittardi4360 2 роки тому +2

    When the anericans are top, they are at thtop of the,sky. Bravo Brad you are important musician who brings joy

  • @Mekinhumbel
    @Mekinhumbel 6 місяців тому +1

    Masterpiece played by a master. I used to try to write songs, and I wrote a lot of them. There was one I was really proud of for several minutes, until I finally realized I'd just done a (bad) cover of Blackbird. Songwriting is really hard, humbling work. I guess unless you're Sir Paul. On the plus side...I think it does give an extra dimension to your appreciation of the greats if you've given a shot at writing songs yourself.

  • @user-cv4ls2yf9c
    @user-cv4ls2yf9c 8 місяців тому +1

    You taught me the wonders of music again.

  • @daveydoodle52
    @daveydoodle52 Рік тому +4

    So lovely! Makes me wonder what Bill Evans would have done with this.

  • @CaresinVerse
    @CaresinVerse Рік тому +2

    “WOW” is the only word I can think of to describe this incredible cover of this incredible song. I love the song and I am in awe of the musician. Thank you lots❣️🎶

  • @johnluke659
    @johnluke659 Рік тому +5

    Absolutely gave me goosebumps amazing pianist.

  • @dixjam2258
    @dixjam2258 6 місяців тому

    The control that he has on the volume of each and every note is unbelievable, an absolute masterclass if only just for that reason.

  • @brigittepritz7038
    @brigittepritz7038 Рік тому +2

    It's so magic how he plays this beautiful song!!!

  • @mellotones
    @mellotones 3 роки тому +13

    A true master

  • @Prog-t9d
    @Prog-t9d 4 місяці тому +3

    Beautiful work

  • @chaplainmattsanders4884
    @chaplainmattsanders4884 2 роки тому +15

    Beautiful, my brother. Great song, pure piano tone, terrific & surprising lines. Played with emotion fitting to the song. Excellent stuff here. Ya!!!

  • @musiquafiftyfive957
    @musiquafiftyfive957 2 роки тому +2

    The power of simplicity.

  • @LucaIacopini-lv2cy
    @LucaIacopini-lv2cy 6 місяців тому +3

    Sensational

  • @ttiger9780
    @ttiger9780 Рік тому +2

    Very nice. I like how he takes a simple melody and makes it sound so complex.

  • @BeautyforAshesAnastasia
    @BeautyforAshesAnastasia 5 місяців тому

    He plays with great precision and control. Slowly becoming one of my favorite modern pianists.

  • @tomlemon7736
    @tomlemon7736 6 місяців тому

    Just a fabulous rendition of this timeless song. I used to walk my dog to this song on the headphones...perfect...Thanks, Brad.

  • @MVPhurricane
    @MVPhurricane 11 місяців тому +1

    the more i listen to this the more gnarly i think it is. what amazing touch and feel this guy has!

  • @adrianhein95
    @adrianhein95 Рік тому +2

    This is beautiful. Wow I could spend hours just listening to more of his variations of a song.

  • @gordonmeeks2447
    @gordonmeeks2447 Рік тому

    Best ad for a Steinway, or any instrument, imaginable.

  • @MotifMusicStudios
    @MotifMusicStudios Рік тому +4

    This is oh so fabulous and I could listen again and again - perhaps I will! Thanks for sharing this spectacular musical moment with us!

  • @angelonucellese1411
    @angelonucellese1411 5 місяців тому +1

    Dinamica spettacolare, ogni nota al punto giusto, goduria, un grandissimo pianista

  • @tlarewpiano
    @tlarewpiano Рік тому +10

    This is such a great performance, very talented! I like it even better than the original

  • @junekimber912
    @junekimber912 2 роки тому +3

    PURE DELIGHT. Lovely technique. Unmissable !. London Fan.

  • @robertalker652
    @robertalker652 7 місяців тому +1

    This was a real pleasure to watch.

  • @dangelobenjamin
    @dangelobenjamin 2 роки тому +9

    This is amazing. I recently found some of your interviews online and I was like wait I know this guy's Music! I've never commented before but I want to say that this is definitely a performance I keep coming back to

  • @88smypassion2
    @88smypassion2 3 роки тому +12

    Simple perfection!

    • @carolpomper4688
      @carolpomper4688 3 роки тому +3

      Yes, you are so right. It is all that needs saying.

  • @007gunlogo
    @007gunlogo 7 місяців тому +1

    Sooooo smooth. Fantastic interpretation of a beautiful song...rendered by an exquisitely made instrument.

  • @cassidicci4
    @cassidicci4 Рік тому +4

    This is extraordinary. Thank you

  • @sotender48
    @sotender48 2 роки тому +2

    Great!Great! I have seen him playng many time ago in Bologna.

  • @prototropo
    @prototropo 11 місяців тому

    This was the quietest whisper of a song, with the most resounding, emblematic message of our generation (proud to be a Boomer).

  • @kathrynryan8158
    @kathrynryan8158 Рік тому +4

    So beautiful
    👌

  • @tanukibrahma
    @tanukibrahma Рік тому +5

    Beautiful!

  • @bucketofbarnacles
    @bucketofbarnacles 7 місяців тому +1

    So lovely, Brad.

  • @waltercabanillaslopez6467
    @waltercabanillaslopez6467 2 роки тому +10

    Very nice song, beautifully played and with a great piano. It takes me to my childhood watching some episode of the TV show The Wonder Years .

  • @romulo560
    @romulo560 Рік тому +1

    Wow I have never heard the Beatles played so well on solo piano. Great stuff.

  • @danielemartin
    @danielemartin 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow! Beautiful!

  • @paulschipper9428
    @paulschipper9428 6 місяців тому

    What a great version of this song, totally caught the essence of it in a quiet, charming way. Loved it.

  • @puttitorn7274
    @puttitorn7274 2 роки тому +5

    Nice and sensitive touch!

  • @MrAkaroc
    @MrAkaroc Рік тому +1

    So simplistic not to appear to be demeaning just so lovely. Thank you!

  • @jurgennaeve3897
    @jurgennaeve3897 Рік тому

    I have been there in the early 70th for nearly 5 years.

  • @mywoollyhat
    @mywoollyhat Рік тому +3

    Wonderful

  • @mackiceicukice
    @mackiceicukice Рік тому +2

    Just wonderful…

  • @gem50b5
    @gem50b5 3 роки тому +6

    Perfect!

  • @auroragiudice3313
    @auroragiudice3313 2 роки тому +3

    it is absolutely amazing

  • @drewfenton
    @drewfenton Рік тому

    Thank you for this. As I dig deeper, I now see more. Thank you for the Peace and emotions you brought me this night.

  • @Harmonic251
    @Harmonic251 Рік тому +1

    astonishing All the Music Masters love the Beatles

  • @melaniemendoza6793
    @melaniemendoza6793 Рік тому +10

    Me emocionó muchísimo.. GRACIAS por tocar tan hermosa pieza ❤️

  • @jotape6748
    @jotape6748 2 роки тому +8

    Gracias Brad por tanta belleza

  • @dl6596
    @dl6596 Рік тому +1

    Such simplicity and beauty.

  • @drgarryrains
    @drgarryrains 3 роки тому +6

    Elegant and interesting treatment
    Thank you

  • @alexa-kimstone3656
    @alexa-kimstone3656 2 роки тому +5

    Fantastic as always

  • @pascalkeller3845
    @pascalkeller3845 Рік тому +7

    Quelle superbe relecture de Blackbird !

  • @acobster
    @acobster Рік тому +2

    Simply gorgeous.