That's really nice to hear. I hope he realises just how special he truly is. The bond you have is amazing. Derick is an inspiration and would make a Fantastic teacher. ❤💯
I'm hoping to hear him play something by Liszt called "La Campanella". Its one of the most famous pieces in the world, been requesting it for years. Hoping he one day will play it.
It's not recognising notes he is talking about, it's finding the keys. There are many blind pianists. I suppose they just get used to it, and once they know where the keys are they form a good spacial understanding of the key locations without sight.
Practice, and tons of it! I can type, both QWERTY and and the Russian layout, without mistakes or looking at the keyboard, be it with two hands, one hand, or just a finger. But give me a computer keyboard with different size keys or layout to what I am accustomed, and I will be very lost for a while. Re-learning QWERTY, from looking at the keyboard as I typed to not doing it was the hardest. After that I picked up Cyrillic very fast, but then I made a conscious effort not to look at the keyboard.
Hello Derek, we love you in Iraq, actually my friend plays piano at the Iraqi Art Institute, he told me that his teacher always compare them to Derek, he says to them: "you have to work 150% to reach 10% of Derek's talent". Derek, please keep inspiring us. the world need great men like you. I dont know if I send him a hug would be socially accepted in UK, but here where I live we men can share hugs to express our love and respect.
+Retro Gaming - Clash Of Clans NO, there's a huge difference between creating your own songs and improvising. His Improvisation skills are insanely good for a blind man
+Purple Gucci he's a savant ... he has some eidetic memory which he can instantly learn a new song by just one hearing. He is also very creative improvising and varying tunes.
Dean Fallo It has me in tears everytime I hear him. It is beyond majestic. No words do him justice. It is something that you have to witness and try to comprehend. I am fascinated entirely by savants. Derek especially.
I can't get enough of this man. His abilities and personality, his voice and genius, his love of people and his extraordinary music. Derek, you make all my troubles slip away. Thank you.
+peronkop by any chance did you watch the documentary on Derek before watching this video? Coz I just did... The expert on musical emotion questioned his ability to understand emotion. Derek simply amazes me everytime
What the freaking crap? How can one man be that talented? I am freaking out! The way that he can switch from one style to another mid-song is incredible! He can not only play any song in the world, but he really understands the nuances of every musical style.
This man is utterly incredible. The improvisational ability, understanding of the themes of the pieces underneath go so far beyond the rote memorization abilities of so many savants. Truly a wonder bestowed upon humanity.
people are identifying special traces in him and cheering things that are normal for CP (Concert Pianists). Being a savant just makes him learn faster than those CPs, but the CPs are much more disciplined, training for hours a day. That's when CPs become much better than savants.
@@webgpu can you give us an example? because I've looked at other improvs on Hall of the Mountain King (was the one that is of particular interest to me) and nobody came even close to this level. Maybe Cziffra but his was more like an interpretation I felt like. I'm not saying you're wrong at all btw. I want to know if professional pianists can be that good. Doesn't have to be Hall of the Mountain King of course.
surewin He's a good piano player, but not an artist. Does that make sense? I think it's reasonably said, and lets him off the comparison wheel. Let's have him be himself.
Derek you are a beautiful human being. I dare not ever call myself a pianist again after witnessing your miraculous abilities. Forgive my lack of words, but Im in pure and utter awe. Beyond brilliant with a fascinating personality. I love this guy!
Theres alot of amazing musicians in the world but in my opinion Derek is the greatest pianist the world has ever known.Hes such a gift,an absolutely amazing gifted human being.Love ya Derek!
@@damiangilz I cant say yes or no without being totally honest. I'm not familiar enough with those musicians. Maybe they are,but then again it's all an opinion.Im fascinated with Derek and all his abilities.He has an incredible mind and endless talent
I don't know if anybody ever told you but your music has deep healing quality....I feel my heart getting healed like never before...may God keep blessing your life and your sweet and precious giving....
In the hall of the mountain king is the most impressive thing I have ever seen. It doesn't get any less special, even on the 20th watch! Thank you Derek!
I really hope someone reads these comments out too him he deserves to hear all these lovely comments people are leaving! He is beyond talented I could listen for hours
Derek is such a cool guy. I love how he can mix a song in almost any style. It always makes me happy to hear him play. What a gift to the world music can be. So nice to listen to this wonderful talent.
00:11 The Entertainer 00:52 Maple Leaf Rag 02:08 Your Song 03:10 With or Without You 03:47 Cry Me a River 04:43 James 05:58 In the Hall of the Mountain King 07:22 Moonlight Sonata 09:08 Sailing 10:14 Bohemian Rhapsody 11:29 Ski Sunday 12:27 Dr. Who 14:02 Flight of the Bumblebee
Dear Derek. Thank you for sharing your talent as a pianist but also as a human friend. I have an autistic daughter who is proud of being Special, because she really loves and cares of all other human and non human beings. You spread great music and love to every body. Who is the nice lady to accompaign you and guide you all the time? She is gorgeous too!
Amazing! I've watched several of his videos. As a guitarist, just wondering if he would be able to play something like Eruption by Van Halen and transcribe it to piano, although it my be a bit outside his typical genre. That would be awesome to see and hear.
Derek plays some requests received from his Facebook and Twitter followers - Here he is playing: The Entertainer Maple Leaf Rag Your Song With or Without You Cry Me a River James by Pat Metheny In the Hall of the Mountain King Moonlight Sonata (3rd mvmt) Sailing in the style of Erik Satie Bohemian Rhapsody Ski Sunday Dr.Who Flight of the Bumblebee All in various styles! Phew! Derek Paravicini takes requests!
So enjoyable to hear Derek play. I hope Derek will keep playing for decades to come. Hope he listens to as much music as possible too. Big thank you too to Dr Adam Ockelford, who nurtured Derek's talent from the age of four or five and is usually with Derek at all his performances.
Amazing !!! Ragtime turned into Jazztime with your interpretation and arrangement of The Entertainer. The Beethoven style overlays from other piano geniuses was the most impressive improvised performance I've ever witnessed. Your style overlays of various performers on the great standards and pop/rock tunes is incredible ! Your angry Beethoven Bumblebee was so fast my ears couldn't keep up! Lol
I'm from São Paulo in Brazil and I loved listening to Derek! I would like to hear him play the classics, such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss.
Derek, you make me proud to be a resident of Redhill! Loved you for many years as RNIB is just down the road from me, if you ever need a helper I'd be overjoyed to assist in any way possible. You're absolutely superb.
A Savant like Derek here, is able to reveal to us by his playing. A glimpse of the all mighty himself, God! Derek brings me to tears almost every single time he plays the piano. I myself am a professional musician. I have been playing music for over 25yrs, and without a disabilities. I can honestly say that Derek is probably one of the most talented piano players to have ever stepped foot on this earth. Derek keep on expressing the gift that God himself gave to you!! Thank for sharing your talents with us!
Hey Derek, I'm 66 years old and just bought my first beginner piano, which is what brought me here. I love the way you use your right thumb, great technique. Thank you for the inspiration!
Everything was amazing, but I was truly blown away by the last piece. The tritones and staccato articulation really brought out Beethoven's anger. I could feel it! Thank you Derek and Kelly for sharing it with us!
That was just amazing!!!! I love the improvisation on the spot. Superb! Finishing with The Angry Bumble Bee by Beethoven was brilliant. Thank you again !!
haven't read any comments yet, but this gentleman is beautiful. despite his disabilities he can bring tears, chills, laughs, you name it, i'll bring an emotion to your heart. honestly he deserves more likes, subs, (he's better than beiber) etc.... but all in all the more Dereks on this planet might actually make it a better place. As an Army vet, I SALUTE YOU sir. you're what we fight for.
I'm sitting here, obviously listening to Derek's playing, but at the same time thinking about how the human brain works (I have very little idea by the way). So many disabilities, but one part of his brain is so advanced, so developed, that he can play so amazingly. What could we humans do if we could use our total brain capacity. Read some of the comments below, all positive. But a Big Up for mum for all her support 👍
+Danilo Dankow - No-lifer finding entertainment out of arguing with people you've never seen in your entire life over someone that can play piano. Honestly though, fuck off.
You are an inspiration to everyone Derek. Whenever I feel a little bit down I spend half an hour listening to you play with this extra ordinary gift that God has given you and I feel lifted up again.
Thank you so much, you are a gift to the world. I think you're an amazing person with an amazing talent and when you play and when you smile and play, it really makes me happy and makes my day. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. I play the drums and it makes me so happy when I playmusic.When you play, I can feel and hear the joy and happiness that's in you when you play music. Thank you for being you and keep being great💚💚💚🤟
What is arguably more impressive than just the fact he can play all these pieces, is the way he is accutely aware of what gives each artist its own style and how he can display that. Its just so so good
haha yup. I keep having to remind myself that he is blind. That he can reach WAY across the piano to a note he can't even see is really something lovely and special.
You have been gifted with a massive talent, Derek. Thank you for sharing it with us. I can't help but shed tears watching and listening to your performances.
I came back to watch this again. The only words that I can come to describe this is superhuman or godlike. Derek, the talent you have for piano, could bring any being to tears. I truly believe you are the best musician I will hear in my lifetime. I wish you the best.
Derek is honestly the most amazing person I've ever heard! Also I was watching another video where they were saying that Derek can break down the notes of a chord to the single notes just from hearing the chord. Is that an unusual thing?
I don't agree with you. I understand how you feel but I think that your opinion has its roots in the way he looks when he plays. His hands don't flourish very much in comparison to alot of performance musicians, but this, I believe, is due to his blindness. To him, it makes absolutely no difference how high or dance-like his hands look, just the sound it makes and if you go ahead and play the video again (this time without watching the video) you'll find that his playing is very expressive.
jchuggin Yep, technically waving your hands around to put it like that adds nothing. It's important that your sound is spot on, and you achieve what you want through your playing
Thank you to everyone who has made such lovely comments about Derek - every single one is read to him and he loves to hear your feedback! :-)
That's really nice to hear. I hope he realises just how special he truly is. The bond you have is amazing. Derick is an inspiration and would make a Fantastic teacher. ❤💯
TE amo Derek, você é sensacional. Toca BRASILEIRINHO...Brasil.
all one thousand+ of them? Wow
I'm hoping to hear him play something by Liszt called "La Campanella". Its one of the most famous pieces in the world, been requesting it for years. Hoping he one day will play it.
@Klangen you're a monster.
What really amazes me is how he finds the notes without seeing them. I can't find the damn keys when I'm looking straight at them.
People with perfect pitch know any note just from hearing them, it's pretty cool. Mozart, Beethoven, Michael Jackson and Jimi Hendrix all had it.
It's not recognising notes he is talking about, it's finding the keys. There are many blind pianists. I suppose they just get used to it, and once they know where the keys are they form a good spacial understanding of the key locations without sight.
That's why you're supposed to rehearse mostly scales... If you can't play without looking at the keys, you can't read the notes...
You get that with practise
Practice, and tons of it! I can type, both QWERTY and and the Russian layout, without mistakes or looking at the keyboard, be it with two hands, one hand, or just a finger. But give me a computer keyboard with different size keys or layout to what I am accustomed, and I will be very lost for a while.
Re-learning QWERTY, from looking at the keyboard as I typed to not doing it was the hardest. After that I picked up Cyrillic very fast, but then I made a conscious effort not to look at the keyboard.
Hello Derek, we love you in Iraq, actually my friend plays piano at the Iraqi Art Institute, he told me that his teacher always compare them to Derek, he says to them: "you have to work 150% to reach 10% of Derek's talent".
Derek, please keep inspiring us. the world need great men like you.
I dont know if I send him a hug would be socially accepted in UK, but here where I live we men can share hugs to express our love and respect.
No problem here in the UK make exception for the low IQ types
Paravicini, he even has a killer musician name
Sondre you mean just something Italian sounding then? lol
yes
Yes❤❣
He is "THE Paravicini" !!
the fact that he improvised the cry me a river w/ "chords like miles davis" is absolutely insane
best part by far
Holy shit, how is that even possible?! He's playing incredibly fast, and still has the right tune! Absolutely genius!
oh and btw he's blind as well
+nagywywy check out his documentary because he doesn't play only songs that are made he also creates his own music
+Retro Gaming - Clash Of Clans NO, there's a huge difference between creating your own songs and improvising. His Improvisation skills are insanely good for a blind man
Nothing can stop the great mind!
Even had a vsauce episode featuring him
That's how I discovered this channel
Holy shit...When he plays moonlight sonata in the style of Art Tatum...
I'd give my right hand to have his left. He's incredible.
is that a House MD quote?
It's been said that his left hand should have its own UA-cam channel 😂
He's an outstanding performer but he also seems to be a very fine young man. I hope nice things will happen to him.
by far the most talented musician i ever have seen. please do not ever stop.
+Purple Gucci he's a savant ... he has some eidetic memory which he can instantly learn a new song by just one hearing. He is also very creative improvising and varying tunes.
Games I am shit as to call the man retarted is not nice ,he’s very talented. There is no such word as retarted
God, he is amazing. I watched his documentary. Truly mind-blowing.
Dean Fallo It has me in tears everytime I hear him. It is beyond majestic. No words do him justice. It is something that you have to witness and try to comprehend. I am fascinated entirely by savants. Derek especially.
I can't get enough of this man. His abilities and personality, his voice and genius, his love of people and his extraordinary music.
Derek, you make all my troubles slip away.
Thank you.
He is so funny without even realising! 😂
@@lica1598 I'll bet he realizes and he's probably even funnier than WE realize.
Rose, what? ???????????????????
@@lica1598 guy has autism, learning difficulties, and you think he's "funny" ? omg.... those people....
Looks like he grasped what angry sounds like.
+peronkop He still growled a bit though :3
+peronkop by any chance did you watch the documentary on Derek before watching this video? Coz I just did... The expert on musical emotion questioned his ability to understand emotion. Derek simply amazes me everytime
He's fricken blind
+peronkop grrrr ggrrrr
Abhro J. Mondal yeah but I thought anger wasn't one of the trouble ones anyway?
What the freaking crap? How can one man be that talented? I am freaking out! The way that he can switch from one style to another mid-song is incredible! He can not only play any song in the world, but he really understands the nuances of every musical style.
Gaylor Jones He is a gift from the universe!
First of the kind I've ever seen, improvisational playing, without being restricted to the personal style of playng
The power of the autistic spectrum.
@@cablecar10 It may only be partially attributed to that, way more severe autistic people can not get close to his ability
Derek is proof that music is truly an art, not something that is taught, but that comes from the heart, his playing is inspirational!
When I saw Darek for the first time I didn't ask how. I said thank you ❤
This man is utterly incredible. The improvisational ability, understanding of the themes of the pieces underneath go so far beyond the rote memorization abilities of so many savants. Truly a wonder bestowed upon humanity.
Its just mind boggling isn't it? 🤯🤯😵💫😵💫
people are identifying special traces in him and cheering things that are normal for CP (Concert Pianists). Being a savant just makes him learn faster than those CPs, but the CPs are much more disciplined, training for hours a day. That's when CPs become much better than savants.
@@webgpu can you give us an example? because I've looked at other improvs on Hall of the Mountain King (was the one that is of particular interest to me) and nobody came even close to this level. Maybe Cziffra but his was more like an interpretation I felt like.
I'm not saying you're wrong at all btw. I want to know if professional pianists can be that good. Doesn't have to be Hall of the Mountain King of course.
Third Movement changing styles on command like that. Hooooooly wow.
I applaud you Derek
You have made me happy
I can listen to him play for hours on end.
surewin true
surewin He's a good piano player, but not an artist. Does that make sense? I think it's reasonably said, and lets him off the comparison wheel. Let's have him be himself.
Speaking of blind pianists, would you have him, or Art Tatum / Stevie Wonder / Ray Charles with you on a deserted island for 50 years?
LuckyLicks The answer would be no, but what kind of arbitrary question is that?
Lucky licks he is an artist
honestly, I was waiting for a mistake... stopped waiting. Derek's performances are flawless!
Incredible talent!
Right? I'm in awe of how he makes every piece look like effortless perfection.
This is completely mind blowing! Thank you for existing Derek!
I wanted orange it gave me lemon lime
I wish I had his piano skills and his shades
He's blind
But those SHADES THO
I prefer to call them hater blockers
True Like a Boss Shades
I love this dude, not for his playing, but for his genuinely amicable personality.
Derek you are a beautiful human being. I dare not ever call myself a pianist again after witnessing your miraculous abilities. Forgive my lack of words, but Im in pure and utter awe. Beyond brilliant with a fascinating personality. I love this guy!
Theres alot of amazing musicians in the world but in my opinion Derek is the greatest pianist the world has ever known.Hes such a gift,an absolutely amazing gifted human being.Love ya Derek!
Really? Better than Liszt or Art Tatum? Both of them gave a lot to the world.
@@damiangilz I cant say yes or no without being totally honest. I'm not familiar enough with those musicians. Maybe they are,but then again it's all an opinion.Im fascinated with Derek and all his abilities.He has an incredible mind and endless talent
I don't know if anybody ever told you but your music has deep healing quality....I feel my heart getting healed like never before...may God keep blessing your life and your sweet and precious giving....
In the hall of the mountain king is the most impressive thing I have ever seen. It doesn't get any less special, even on the 20th watch! Thank you Derek!
I really hope someone reads these comments out too him he deserves to hear all these lovely comments people are leaving! He is beyond talented I could listen for hours
Also you all should know that he can hear a piece once and can play back note for note, even if he never heard the song before.
+Alexander Sanchez Yeah I saw that in the documentary on him. Absolutely amazing.
+Alexander Sanchez I wonder how good his pattern recognition is so we can find out if it's possible to write a song knowing it'll be a hit.
Alexander Sanchez How can he play it if he's never heard it
Professor Quackers I think u misread the comment mate
This ability, though rare, it not unique. I play poor amateur piano, and Derek impresses me. I am hoping to catch his upcoming concert in San Diego.
Derek is such a cool guy. I love how he can mix a song in almost any style. It always makes me happy to hear him play. What a gift to the world music can be. So nice to listen to this wonderful talent.
00:11 The Entertainer
00:52 Maple Leaf Rag
02:08 Your Song
03:10 With or Without You
03:47 Cry Me a River
04:43 James
05:58 In the Hall of the Mountain King
07:22 Moonlight Sonata
09:08 Sailing
10:14 Bohemian Rhapsody
11:29 Ski Sunday
12:27 Dr. Who
14:02 Flight of the Bumblebee
You're the most talented musician I've ever seen, Derek. Your abilities are beyond words
Dear Derek. Thank you for sharing your talent as a pianist but also as a human friend. I have an autistic daughter who is proud of being Special, because she really loves and cares of all other human and non human beings. You spread great music and love to every body. Who is the nice lady to accompaign you and guide you all the time? She is gorgeous too!
Amazing! I've watched several of his videos. As a guitarist, just wondering if he would be able to play something like Eruption by Van Halen and transcribe it to piano, although it my be a bit outside his typical genre. That would be awesome to see and hear.
Words can't describe how remarkable his musical capacity truly is! Amazing!
Derek's so-called 'disability' is a gift to the world of music.Good health a long life to you Derek - keep on rockin'.
how are there any downvotes? this guy is amazing!
Was wondering same...jealous of an immense talent? Christ, who knows Bob...and yes, he is downright amazing!!!
I wish I could play like him..
although due to his condition i think he finds it hard to express emotion as fully as others
MrBObRuLeS123 Me too! Only in my imagination can I replicate this great young talent. What he does with music is way beyond my comprehension.
Do you play yourself?
Derek plays some requests received from his Facebook and Twitter followers -
Here he is playing:
The Entertainer
Maple Leaf Rag
Your Song
With or Without You
Cry Me a River
James by Pat Metheny
In the Hall of the Mountain King
Moonlight Sonata (3rd mvmt)
Sailing in the style of Erik Satie
Bohemian Rhapsody
Ski Sunday
Dr.Who
Flight of the Bumblebee
All in various styles! Phew!
Derek Paravicini takes requests!
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence please.
TheChosenOne1997 Yes, that would be amazing
Derek Paravicini Can you play the ending credits to super mario bros 3?
Please tell him Thanks
and Cheers
Rachmaninoff. Piano concerto no. 3
He is one of the best pianists that I have ever seen. Wow! The speed of which he plays Moonlight Sonata was amazing.
Derek’s piano skills and abilities are absolutely outstanding.
The improvisation over Beethoven was simply incredible!!
LOVE! I simply adore this with every shred of my being. Thank you Derek for the magic you give the world.
derek is brilliant ive seen a lot of him and hes out of this world. i dont understand how any other pianist could compare to him
You're amazing Derek! Thanks for the great video. Your playing is wonderful. I hope I can be as good you someday.
So enjoyable to hear Derek play. I hope Derek will keep playing for decades to come. Hope he listens to as much music as possible too. Big thank you too to Dr Adam Ockelford, who nurtured Derek's talent from the age of four or five and is usually with Derek at all his performances.
What a jolly fellow, someone hug him for me
Amazing !!!
Ragtime turned into Jazztime with your interpretation and arrangement of The Entertainer.
The Beethoven style overlays from other piano geniuses was the most impressive improvised performance I've ever witnessed.
Your style overlays of various performers on the great standards and pop/rock tunes is incredible !
Your angry Beethoven Bumblebee was so fast my ears couldn't keep up!
Lol
I'm from São Paulo in Brazil and I loved listening to Derek! I would like to hear him play the classics, such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss.
Derek, you make me proud to be a resident of Redhill! Loved you for many years as RNIB is just down the road from me, if you ever need a helper I'd be overjoyed to assist in any way possible. You're absolutely superb.
I have been looking at this video with a mixture of a smile and a dropped jaw. What an amazing talent. Thanks for being, genius!
12:58 WTF...how is that even possible? Greatest thing I've heard in a while.
Amazing
A Savant like Derek here, is able to reveal to us by his playing. A glimpse of the all mighty himself, God! Derek brings me to tears almost every single time he plays the piano. I myself am a professional musician. I have been playing music for over 25yrs, and without a disabilities. I can honestly say that Derek is probably one of the most talented piano players to have ever stepped foot on this earth. Derek keep on expressing the gift that God himself gave to you!! Thank for sharing your talents with us!
I’ve been watching Derek play (on video) for years, and I *never,* *ever* cease to be completely and utterly amazed by his brilliance! 💜
the only time the entertainer is actually entertaining:} brilliant as always derek! your awesome!
Hey Derek, I'm 66 years old and just bought my first beginner piano, which is what brought me here. I love the way you use your right thumb, great technique. Thank you for the inspiration!
I feel privileged to have met you Derek , you are an amazing pianist
Everything was amazing, but I was truly blown away by the last piece. The tritones and staccato articulation really brought out Beethoven's anger. I could feel it! Thank you Derek and Kelly for sharing it with us!
his flight of the bumblebees is absolutely stunning
The spider at the corner of my roof loved this
Thank you for sharing your gift with us, Derek. Your amazing ear and ingenious flair for jazz are an inspiration to me as a pianist and as a person.
That was just amazing!!!! I love the improvisation on the spot. Superb! Finishing with The Angry Bumble Bee by Beethoven was brilliant. Thank you again !!
Check out Derek's newest upload - a brand new mini-documentary about Derek's life and his music - ua-cam.com/video/YPium9GWVNo/v-deo.html
Derek Paravicini please play some game Melody
Derek Paravicini thank you!
So happy to see and hear Derek now playing a YAMAHA piano! Hearing Derek play requests is always a treat. His talent is miraculous!
I can listen to him all day!!!!
haven't read any comments yet, but this gentleman is beautiful. despite his disabilities he can bring tears, chills, laughs, you name it, i'll bring an emotion to your heart. honestly he deserves more likes, subs, (he's better than beiber) etc.... but all in all the more Dereks on this planet might actually make it a better place. As an Army vet, I SALUTE YOU sir. you're what we fight for.
Amazing god given talent
wow.. he's really good.
+Vivek Nandur amen
+Vivek Nandur much insult, believer such angry
wow
His lack of vision sharpened his hearing.
I'm sitting here, obviously listening to Derek's playing, but at the same time thinking about how the human brain works (I have very little idea by the way). So many disabilities, but one part of his brain is so advanced, so developed, that he can play so amazingly. What could we humans do if we could use our total brain capacity. Read some of the comments below, all positive. But a Big Up for mum for all her support 👍
Derek is now doing regular LIVE Facebook video requests - come on over and join us! facebook.com/derekparavicini
The man is a genius, like. Wow.
Who hurt you?
+Danilo Dankow - No-lifer finding entertainment out of arguing with people you've never seen in your entire life over someone that can play piano. Honestly though, fuck off.
I've wasted enough time with you. Bye.
Wtf is wrong with you dude? Saying he's not a genius confirms that you are a jealousy little guy who would die for having that talent.
You are an inspiration to everyone Derek. Whenever I feel a little bit down I spend half an hour listening to you play with this extra ordinary gift that God has given you and I feel lifted up again.
i wonder if derek could learn the guitar if anyone attempted to teach him.
he definitely can do that, but no need to
An AWESOME young gifted WONDER and WONDERFUL GIFT to humanity.
wow amazing, I wish I could play like this.
Fantastic Derek
Absolutely Beautiful, thank you;
BRILLIANT MIND
Thank you so much, you are a gift to the world. I think you're an amazing person with an amazing talent and when you play and when you smile and play, it really makes me happy and makes my day. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. I play the drums and it makes me so happy when I playmusic.When you play, I can feel and hear the joy and happiness that's in you when you play music.
Thank you for being you and keep being great💚💚💚🤟
Wow simply wow
Listening to this is an absolute pleasure. What an inspiration. What a guy.
Bravissimo!!
What is arguably more impressive than just the fact he can play all these pieces, is the way he is accutely aware of what gives each artist its own style and how he can display that. Its just so so good
Thank you again for all the comments, which are all read to Derek! Please share the video if you like it!
Thank you Derek & Friends for putting this loveliness together!
so incredible...
Derek, when I listen to you playing piano I feel very good and my sadness it vanishes. Thank you, beautiful boy!
Love his version of the entertainer
Thank you Derek for showing us that anything is possible. My hero.
This is what I call, "instant subscribe."
Kurt Nakanishi pretty much
haha yup. I keep having to remind myself that he is blind. That he can reach WAY across the piano to a note he can't even see is really something lovely and special.
You have been gifted with a massive talent, Derek. Thank you for sharing it with us. I can't help but shed tears watching and listening to your performances.
6:47 that bit! :P
I came back to watch this again. The only words that I can come to describe this is superhuman or godlike. Derek, the talent you have for piano, could bring any being to tears. I truly believe you are the best musician I will hear in my lifetime. I wish you the best.
Derek is honestly the most amazing person I've ever heard! Also I was watching another video where they were saying that Derek can break down the notes of a chord to the single notes just from hearing the chord. Is that an unusual thing?
Yes, gifted people with perfect pitch can do that. Not sure how common it is. 1 in 100, 1 in 500? Me, not so much.
Those styles of moonlight sonata were crazy! The boogie part was just insane and the Art Tatum part was super groovy ;p
omfg i wanna cry he's amazing!!
(btw, his voice reminds me of stewie's. lol)
What a gift, such a huge blessing to the world. Love watching him and love his story. Thank you Derek, you make my day every time I listen to you!
When God closes a door, he opens a window... or in this case, every damn window in the house!
Great job!
lol
Such a lovely technique and style. He truly also has the instincts of a showman at heart. Such a wonderful musician and human!
whoever dislikes his videos is dumb because he is really talented and I want to be able to do this when I'm older
How the hell he can play rag without seeing the keys is just beyond me, unbelievabley talented guy
I don't agree with you. I understand how you feel but I think that your opinion has its roots in the way he looks when he plays. His hands don't flourish very much in comparison to alot of performance musicians, but this, I believe, is due to his blindness. To him, it makes absolutely no difference how high or dance-like his hands look, just the sound it makes and if you go ahead and play the video again (this time without watching the video) you'll find that his playing is very expressive.
jchuggin Yep, technically waving your hands around to put it like that adds nothing. It's important that your sound is spot on, and you achieve what you want through your playing
It does matter a little bit, but nice comment.
Omg . What a tremendous musical powerhouse. He is untouchable in the realm of music. He's like a superhuman man of music