Seeing this guy play was the scariest musical experience of my life. I can't really think of a more complete improvising pianist since Mehldau. His musical voice is so heart breakingly unique. His technique is just about as good as you get, and his rhythmic and melodic concepts are astonishing. Truly a once in a generation musician.
This is one of the most impressive solo performances I have heard/seen ever, ever, ever. This is galaxy brain stuff. Heavenly. Almost impossible. I consider him in the Top 5 among pianists alive today.
Absolutely, also for that freedom comes a lot of knowledge and study. His choices and expressions are incredibly fluid but the result of a lot of understanding, focus, learning and reflection.
"The artist lives in a dreamlike inner world which is as realistic as the physical one. The artist lives in the world where the moment of the unconscious creation is the way to feel conscious, from which poems and melodies and stories arise, inspired by the divine mystery. Unutterable seconds of longing, subliminal realization, and mostly joy fill the body as a work of art, a poem, or a melody is being born into this world for no apparent reason, but only for the humanity to discover what is invisible: the divine mystery." - Tigran Hamyasan
This guy. It's nearly the same progression for ten minutes and it's captivating all the way through. I woke up with this in my head and had to watch it. Again.
He used to listen rock under age of 6... But don't forget his genius so his 6 is our 26 😂. This guy is next lvl... Hope will understand this someday...
I believe Jacob Collier is the same league, although I think he is on an even higher level. His music skills are otherwordly. But the 4 of them (and perhaps Hiromi Uehara) are our Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson and Keith Jarret of our generation.
I'm watching this with headphones in a very quiet, busy office and I'm having the hardest time not bursting out with laughter! It's just so amazing it makes me giddy.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who laughs at complex music Perhaps the part of the brain that processes music is the same part that processes humour....
It is really something that he's able to hear (and play!) all those rhythmic patterns over the same vamp. What a great drummer... oh wait, he's a genious pianist as well...
This is what true, rare, untethered mastery looks like. This is being intimate with a piano in ways few can. Endless creativity in an endless sandbox of sound and expression. The epitome of musical genius and unbound talent. To be alive during the same period as this man and to have the ability to hear and watch him play is a gratitude I'm unworthy of. Simply amazing.
I saw him perform at Royce hall with an Armenian choir- it was the closest thing to actually experiencing the mysticism of music! While also having the learning experience of his activism ! Truly one of a kind merging complex jazz and other eastern classical components! Love this song
There are few things in the world more beautiful than a human who has dedicated years to an artform and seamlessly can express the intangibles of the soul inside.
I don't know about all that, but I can definitely say he's good at what he does. Like scary good. The way Tigran does rhythm is actually amazing. Listening to Nairian Odyssey changed how I see music forever, like it's that good.
@@mcrettable That's not what anyone is saying. A musician should constantly strive to become more skilled to a point that any concept of music created inside their mind can be placed easily onto a drum kit, or keyboard, or what have you, without limitations. Tigran has dedicated his life to this instrument to be at the level he is at today. If you don't want to improve, you are wasting your own time as well as everyone else's.
@@bakedandsteaked well we're discussing two different points I think. I'm saying let musicians and artists choose their own path. Who are you to decide if someone is wasting their time working on art as a hobby or as a pasttime? At what point should people improve to? When they can play a certain piece or play a certain speed?
Tigran's music is always shifting moods, tempos and rhythms. This piece is a good example. It is one of the things which makes his compositions so interesting and captivating.
Leo Henderson don’t know about Avishai, but there is a quartet concert with Dhafer Youssef, Chris Jenning, Mark Guiliana and Tigran. It’s absolutely amazing. Just search for Dhafer Youssef 2010 if you’re interested! :)
I was like yeah i like this... a lot. Then he freaking started beatboxing over it and was all like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
I don´t know man... this is probably the most astonishing, flawless and chilling, yes, chilling demonstration of musical understanding, composition and technical display I have seen in a long time... I came here from a video in my facebook account but being some short of metalhead I didn´t expect finding out something so brilliant, bright, exquisite and unique. From the bottom of my soul where this music somehow resonates vividly I cannot but lean back and let my mind be taken away. Hats off sir.
Fellow metalhead here, Tigran transcended my expectations, he's opened my eyes to a new level of musical virtuosity. Cheers friend, please continue to enjoy this legend; he has so much emotion and talent to share!
@@djdentonyo me (guitar) and a drummer friend of mine, both metalheads, have been listening to his stuff non-stop for last week. Something about the poly rhythms and interesting melodic compositions just digs its hooks in
I'm pretty confident that this is one of the most beautiful and amazing things I have ever heard in my entire life. I keep coming back to this video again and again, and again. This man could single-handedly bring tears of absolute bliss to my eyes; and he uses both his hands... I am speechless.
One of the greatest contemporary performers. Brilliant musician, wonderful pianist.I listened to him playing solo in Stockholm . I like him in all constellations he has chosen to play his music
Simon Besozzi I don’t know. Perhaps proficiently, Hiromi wins. But it’s the feeling of this particular song by Tigran that gives me a certain feeling. Even simple rock songs give me a certain feeling. Either way, both are too notch artists.
HOLY SHIT this is my first time hearing him and already one of my fav artist, never would i imagine a pianist inspired me to practice drums seriously...
The passion flows so strongly through him while he plays it's like nothing I've ever seen. Maybe I just haven't watched enough pianists, but man, seeing him unable to restrain himself from beatboxing along to the notes, and the fact that he can even carry those two motions at the same time... the sounds are even present in the background throughout the album, it's an inseparable part of his performance. Scary and fascinating
Just revisited this and the beat box portion makes me wonder how Hamasyan's super melodic music would sound if he collaborated with Thome York... I bet it would be awesome. Someone should make that happen.
This reminds me of a favorite song of mine from Final Fantasy IX, Vamo A La Flamenco (piano version)...except far more complex and stunning!! Beautiful! AND with unexpectedly awesome beatboxing thrown in?! wtf!
Ladies and gentlemen, the next Chick Corea. Oh my god that was amazing. My dumb ass brother in law walked in near the end and said it "takes no musical talent to play some stupid chords and do that beat box thing" ... I almost KICKED his ass out of the house ... and he lives with us.
Big respect...unbelievable talent..i just keep listening to this tune every single day..Emil Afrasiyab and Tigran Hamasyan...two giant pairs of magic hands..greetings from Istanbul...
Seeing this guy play was the scariest musical experience of my life. I can't really think of a more complete improvising pianist since Mehldau. His musical voice is so heart breakingly unique. His technique is just about as good as you get, and his rhythmic and melodic concepts are astonishing. Truly a once in a generation musician.
Keith Jarrett
I felt my soul twitching in climactic moments during his trio performance at BAM.
chick corea?
Lol yeah. There are a good number of pianists that fit the bill.
We don't deserve him.
He is not just seeing and feeling the music, he is the music....
i can't stop clicking on this video. please somebody help me
Me too. Can't stop. This is crazy.
Incredible...the drum solo blew my fucking mind
crazy!
This is one of the most impressive solo performances I have heard/seen ever, ever, ever. This is galaxy brain stuff. Heavenly. Almost impossible. I consider him in the Top 5 among pianists alive today.
Mind recommending me the other 4?
Top 5 Musicians honestly, for me.
@@speakersr-lyefaudio6830 2. Hamasyan Tigran
3. Tamasyan Himgran
4. Trio of Tigran
5. Duo of Hamasyan
@@speakersr-lyefaudio6830 yep they always say this but have no other reccs
@@speakersr-lyefaudio6830 chick was alive during this comment. meldhau as well
It must be amazing to have that musical freedom. Incredible isn't strong enough a word.
+SamBellGuitar I thought exactly the same.
And that is why language is such a cursed tool at times. We are taunted by what we wish to say...but just...CAN'T!
Absolutely, also for that freedom comes a lot of knowledge and study. His choices and expressions are incredibly fluid but the result of a lot of understanding, focus, learning and reflection.
Sam Bell non bb.
iconic is the word you're looking for
Can we all agree that he wins at music?
"The artist lives in a dreamlike inner world which is as realistic as the physical one. The artist lives in the world where the moment of the unconscious creation is the way to feel conscious, from which poems and melodies and stories arise, inspired by the divine mystery. Unutterable seconds of longing, subliminal realization, and mostly joy fill the body as a work of art, a poem, or a melody is being born into this world for no apparent reason, but only for the humanity to discover what is invisible: the divine mystery."
- Tigran Hamyasan
Wow
The waves brought me here.
+Cockriel D ayyyy
xD
~smooth
Blessed waves
This guy. It's nearly the same progression for ten minutes and it's captivating all the way through. I woke up with this in my head and had to watch it. Again.
If that's what the waves brought someone's got to tell me where the shores are.
Fucking superhuman.
June Lee brought me here!! What an incredible artist!!
One of his favorite bands is Meshuggah, a swedish metal band. I think you can totally see the metal influence on his music and its amazing.
Is there interview where says this or something like that?
He used to listen rock under age of 6... But don't forget his genius so his 6 is our 26 😂. This guy is next lvl... Hope will understand this someday...
@@noone-jw4gmYes there’s an interview where he mentions Meshuggah as an influence
He also said that growing up he wanted to be a thrash metal guitarist
@@floralfire I would really appreciate a link to this interview. It's very interesting)).
Tigran brought me here. he is in a league of his own.
dOmGoNz1991 Tigran, and no one else.
Totally different music, but yes they are in the same league
That collab needs to happen
I believe Jacob Collier is the same league, although I think he is on an even higher level.
His music skills are otherwordly. But the 4 of them (and perhaps Hiromi Uehara) are our Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson and Keith Jarret of our generation.
The big five for me: Brad Mehldau, Tigran Hamasyan, Jacob Collier, Corey Henry and Aaron Goldberg.
His rhythm alone is ungodly.
hats off to the drummer
I've been hearing this since 2014 and I'm not tired
I love that drum solo!
What is this enigma?? this is not music...this is...some haunting revelation of taboo dimensions man is not yet ready to see, or even shouldn't see
No drug is as addictive as this performance. watched it countless times still gets me each time.
But it's better on drugs
@@PVSH97 Didn't see that Coming
I assume you’ve seen the Berklee performance of Nairian Odyssey but if anyone reading this hasn’t please check that out also
@@skoto8219 YES SIR, Thing is watching a long Tigran's Live performance might make you feel like you are Data overloaded !😅
I'm watching this with headphones in a very quiet, busy office and I'm having the hardest time not bursting out with laughter! It's just so amazing it makes me giddy.
Smiling is a good option when confronted with such an astronomic talent
I'm glad I'm not the only one who laughs at complex music
Perhaps the part of the brain that processes music is the same part that processes humour....
That’s funny because I would burst out crying
Happens to me all the time when listening to this guy
I am the kind of guy that get's emotional and has to stop the music in order not to cry in front of people...
It is really something that he's able to hear (and play!) all those rhythmic patterns over the same vamp. What a great drummer... oh wait, he's a genious pianist as well...
This is what true, rare, untethered mastery looks like. This is being intimate with a piano in ways few can. Endless creativity in an endless sandbox of sound and expression. The epitome of musical genius and unbound talent. To be alive during the same period as this man and to have the ability to hear and watch him play is a gratitude I'm unworthy of. Simply amazing.
I've never seen someone more into their music
this dude has the rhythmic variation of algorithmic editing in drum n bass... but he's a human. wow
If I listened to this 50 times a day I'd cry every time
Wait, he was only 26 at the time of filming this!? Dafuq. The grind for this level of skill at that age must of been insane.
Yeah at least when it’s a 60 year old I can say oh he’s been practicing for so long.
Some people truly are gifted. But that said, he also has been practicing since he was a child.
He was playing at the age of 4.... wish my parents had made me play sooner lol I wanted to be a drummer but wasn't allowed
@@TheBanana93 blasTphemy
That beatboxing solo reminded me of tabla music, where the beat is recited while played. This man is brilliant
actually interesting comparison, cuz a friend of mine plays tabla and i actually heard snippets of this piece that are awfully similar to tabla too
I saw him perform at Royce hall with an Armenian choir- it was the closest thing to actually experiencing the mysticism of music! While also having the learning experience of his activism ! Truly one of a kind merging complex jazz and other eastern classical components! Love this song
Die Leichtigkeit des Seins aus den Händen übertragen auf die Tasten untermalt mit der menschlichen Stimme von Tigran, ein absoluter HINHÖRER!!!
Holy moley, all of that rhythmic superimposition from 6:48 was dizzying! What a monster. I like to think that he's probably bad at something.
ahahahahahaha
Sex
He might suck on the Er-Hu
Drum cover over his beatbox solo ua-cam.com/video/2Th9ICllwmU/v-deo.html
There are few things in the world more beautiful than a human who has dedicated years to an artform and seamlessly can express the intangibles of the soul inside.
I don't know about all that, but I can definitely say he's good at what he does. Like scary good. The way Tigran does rhythm is actually amazing. Listening to Nairian Odyssey changed how I see music forever, like it's that good.
Perfectly worded. This is what every musician should strive to be.
@@bakedandsteaked why should every musician on earth strive to be what you want them to be?
@@mcrettable That's not what anyone is saying. A musician should constantly strive to become more skilled to a point that any concept of music created inside their mind can be placed easily onto a drum kit, or keyboard, or what have you, without limitations. Tigran has dedicated his life to this instrument to be at the level he is at today. If you don't want to improve, you are wasting your own time as well as everyone else's.
@@bakedandsteaked well we're discussing two different points I think. I'm saying let musicians and artists choose their own path. Who are you to decide if someone is wasting their time working on art as a hobby or as a pasttime? At what point should people improve to? When they can play a certain piece or play a certain speed?
Yolo yolo yolo woahhh.
I love this guys' music sense, It's like there's a direct link between his mind and the piano strings.
YOLO YOLO YOLOOOOOOO
I almost lose my breath when I hear this.
Tigran's music is always shifting moods, tempos and rhythms. This piece is a good example. It is one of the things which makes his compositions so interesting and captivating.
Would love to see a trio with Tigran, Avishai Cohen and Mark Guiliana.
Leo Henderson don’t know about Avishai, but there is a quartet concert with Dhafer Youssef, Chris Jenning, Mark Guiliana and Tigran. It’s absolutely amazing. Just search for Dhafer Youssef 2010 if you’re interested! :)
tigran is just so much more experimental
then the other two
I was like yeah i like this... a lot. Then he freaking started beatboxing over it and was all like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
His sense of rhythm is otherworldly
I don´t know man... this is probably the most astonishing, flawless and chilling, yes, chilling demonstration of musical understanding, composition and technical display I have seen in a long time... I came here from a video in my facebook account but being some short of metalhead I didn´t expect finding out something so brilliant, bright, exquisite and unique. From the bottom of my soul where this music somehow resonates vividly I cannot but lean back and let my mind be taken away.
Hats off sir.
I'm a metalhead myself but have been listening to his album "Mockroot" on repeat for days.
Beautifully described! Bravo.
Tigran Hamasyan is jazz with a D. Djazz.
Fellow metalhead here, Tigran transcended my expectations,
he's opened my eyes to a new level of musical virtuosity. Cheers friend, please continue to enjoy this legend; he has so much emotion and talent to share!
@@djdentonyo me (guitar) and a drummer friend of mine, both metalheads, have been listening to his stuff non-stop for last week. Something about the poly rhythms and interesting melodic compositions just digs its hooks in
I'm pretty confident that this is one of the most beautiful and amazing things I have ever heard in my entire life. I keep coming back to this video again and again, and again. This man could single-handedly bring tears of absolute bliss to my eyes; and he uses both his hands... I am speechless.
🍹 感觉很好（你这个怪胎） ua-cam.com/video/jkniLCb1DbY/v-deo.html
i wish i could like this more times
i did for you :D
If we could the vid would have more likes than views
First Tigran composition I listened to.. and I immediately fell in love with him. What an amazing, unique, gifted musician he is...
This is the right video to show when you hear someone saying "why study scales? the pentatonic is enough to deliver emotions"
I have been listening to him for last 10 years. My big inspiration!!❤️🙏
good choice
You're beyond fortunate to have found him that long ago. Last 10 years of your life must not have been too bad
Must have watched this video 20 times by now..
By the end... I was praying for that resolution.. This was so beautiful
One of the greatest contemporary performers. Brilliant musician, wonderful pianist.I listened to him playing solo in Stockholm . I like him in all constellations he has chosen to play his music
That drum and bass scatting he does is awesome
beau, étrange, surprenant, magnifique !
I keep coming back to this.
Armeniazing! Setting new standards for musical genres and rhythmical performance!
fr dough
wtf did i just listen? :O
The harmonies and solos are beyond words.
WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED MY FUKING HEART.
Welcome to my World...I asked the same question listening to ANDRE SIMS
absolutely shocking.. I am truly stunned and in disbelief watching what this guy is doing! the whole "BEATBOX" thing is other worldly. INCREDIBLE
This is fixing my soul.
it feels that way:)
+sodanomusic
Mr. Hamasyan just my be the most important Jazz Pianist of his Generation
he really brings the Genre Foreward.
Cosign
Sheldon Cooper81 He's great but I think Hiromi still surpasses him.
Simon Besozzi I don’t know. Perhaps proficiently, Hiromi wins. But it’s the feeling of this particular song by Tigran that gives me a certain feeling. Even simple rock songs give me a certain feeling. Either way, both are too notch artists.
classical / jazz / contemporary / progressive :)
he has his own genre
Most importantly, elements of non-western tradition.
This guy is a fucking genious
Geez. This Tigran is off the charts!!! What a genius.
Yes he is,, very unique
yeah... i sampled him :) ua-cam.com/video/fZqgbG2Nzik/v-deo.html
Amazing performance. He puts his soul in every masterpiece he plays. Bravo!
HOLY SHIT this is my first time hearing him and already one of my fav artist, never would i imagine a pianist inspired me to practice drums seriously...
Oh hi there xd
@@DaTLMusic hi!
This cat is just......wow. A million thumbs up.
Amazing Tigran! I assure you that you are inspiring the lives of those who listen to your music.
Just saw him this evening at jazz a juan! He's very very energetic live...worth going!
The passion flows so strongly through him while he plays it's like nothing I've ever seen. Maybe I just haven't watched enough pianists, but man, seeing him unable to restrain himself from beatboxing along to the notes, and the fact that he can even carry those two motions at the same time... the sounds are even present in the background throughout the album, it's an inseparable part of his performance. Scary and fascinating
if i ever learn to play piano this is the song i am going to tackle
This is out of this world..fantastic incredible are just words just listen to this man that s unbelievable.
it takes such an incredible understanding and feeling of rhythm to do something like this!
Amazing. John Riley suggested I check him out and this is my first listen. Mind blown.
He Is Music...
Tigran "hAmazingyan"
+Eduardo Moreira Beautiful
+Eduardo Moreira i so wish i could thumbs up this more than once!
Robin Harris Do it anyway ahahah
Eduardo Moreira amazing comment:D
Hamazyan :D not hamazongyan
Fantastic soul, heart and brain.
He is listening to his internal voice, he is unique
I am a fan of this amazing human!
The life brought me here, i'm a musician only to appreciate this.
Absolutely gorgeous and mesmerizing.
Tigran: You can solo on this section here.
Drummer: I'm not sure what I'd play.
Tigran: Hold my mic.
Drummer: eBay's gear that evening.
You always speak to my heart. God bless you Tigran.
Unlike anything I've heard. Such an interesting take on harmony and rhythm!
The best.
yes
This is crazy good!!! all new music and i am loving it. O, and his name Tigran brought me here. I think he just took the world music to a new level.
woohohohoho this is HIGHLY GREAT !!
Seen him yesterday in Enghins, unbelievable show. Amazing talent and an inspiring musical hero.
otherworldly.
the top Pianist nowadays!
Thank you for this upload. Great performance
I don't know what brought me here, but I'm here regardless. Horray for EVERYONE! :D
Arthur Garwood Delahooke maybe the waves
Just revisited this and the beat box portion makes me wonder how Hamasyan's super melodic music would sound if he collaborated with Thome York... I bet it would be awesome. Someone should make that happen.
Naa york is not even on the same level that tigran is man
Thom Yorke? Of Radiohead? I've always felt he sang like a pussy. Jonny Greenwood's guitar work is neat though.
What kind of bullshit is "sang like a pussy?"
@@caesar1700 Have you stopped listening after OK Computer ? He stopped whining a while ago. Listen to Kid A and every album after.
This reminds me of a favorite song of mine from Final Fantasy IX, Vamo A La Flamenco (piano version)...except far more complex and stunning!! Beautiful! AND with unexpectedly awesome beatboxing thrown in?! wtf!
I also reminded this song
I have never been so transfixed for 10 mins in my whole online existence
this is insane
Ladies and gentlemen, the next Chick Corea. Oh my god that was amazing.
My dumb ass brother in law walked in near the end and said it "takes no musical talent to play some stupid chords and do that beat box thing" ... I almost KICKED his ass out of the house ... and he lives with us.
+Robin Harris
Please make sure he doesn't pass on his genetic information.
Thanks.
+Chad Ament I would be curious to know what you would recommend to make this happens ahah
+Robin Harris Have some compassion for the poor soul.. He's just angry some day he might realize it's all about..
***** agreed
+Robin Harris You know someone said "let's be moralizing, let's be incitiation, initiating."
this is so fun to play drums to
This guy is making some serious waves in music, and that’s what brought me here.
Armenian metric shred brought me here
Modern day Liszt.. just as exciting
Tigrans harmony>Liszt harmony
Booter imma have to stop you there chief. His stuff is newer, sure, but..... oh never mind, it doesn't really matter.
So beautiful, you really has something to say with your music.
pure talent at its finest
Hamasyan=Amazing
Big respect...unbelievable talent..i just keep listening to this tune every single day..Emil Afrasiyab and Tigran Hamasyan...two giant pairs of magic hands..greetings from Istanbul...
Este man es de otro planeta, me fascina ✨