Bruce Springsteen, "Backstreets" Piano Cover

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  • Опубліковано 15 сер 2022
  • Hey everyone! I'm back in Jersey for a quick family visit. You all know what that means? It's time to polish off another Bruce Springsteen cover! It has been a busy summer of live gigs and studio sessions...it's time to play the music I love most before I go back to being a music professor at USC next week. Here is one of my Bruce favorites, Backstreets. Hope you all enjoy!
    For everyone who has ever asked me about sheet music, I have a surprise for you! I did this song a little differently than the others. While I do play by ear, I took a bit of extra time to create some personal notes on my arrangement. I used some shorthand, so it's definitely not an "easy piano" score. If you'd like to take a look at the pdf, visit my personal website (michael arrom dot com) and look for the "Music Notation" tab under my "Services" menu heading. It's a draft for non-commercial use only and I'm not selling the music. Hope those of you interested in playing this piece find the pdf helpful :) Please let me know if you post your cover. I'd love to take a look and offer some pointers if I can.
    #brucespringsteen #covers #sheetmusic #roybittan

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  • @michaelarrom94
    @michaelarrom94  Рік тому +7

    My personal lead sheet for this song is available at no cost from my website at michaelarrom.com/music-notation

    • @chuckolson5219
      @chuckolson5219 7 місяців тому

      midi available?

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  7 місяців тому

      @@chuckolson5219 Sorry, no. I recorded this on an acoustic piano.

    • @chuckolson5219
      @chuckolson5219 7 місяців тому

      would be awesome on my Yamaha Disklavier. Great work@@michaelarrom94

  • @rednskyben8334
    @rednskyben8334 7 місяців тому +16

    Only someone who had listened to this song over 1200 times can understand how amazing what you just did

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Ben! I'm also a fan and have probably listened nearly as many times :)

    • @dr.scanlan6112
      @dr.scanlan6112 5 місяців тому +2

      @@michaelarrom94Guitar player here, trying to teach myself piano. Wanting to fly before I can crawl! This is my favorite song off what is probably my favorite American album ever. Every song is a gem, not a wasted note on the entire album. The emotion in this song and those intro piano chords are just so damn perfect. I’m absolutely tortured that I can’t play it. Beautiful to hear someone who can.

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  5 місяців тому

      @@dr.scanlan6112 You've got a great start as a guitar player! Take a look at my video description here for a link back to my website where you can find my score notes for this song :)

  • @edgarsouthwold7358
    @edgarsouthwold7358 Рік тому +17

    Wow! You absolutely slayed it. Roy Bittan would be proud.

  • @Tange1024
    @Tange1024 Місяць тому +1

    On the backstreets until the end ❤

  • @roboliver9980
    @roboliver9980 5 місяців тому +1

    Seeing the level of work and technical expertise in covering that song makes you appreciate even more the creativity and musical magic of the E Street band. Sadly I doubt we’ll ever get anything that speaks to us like Bruce again.

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  5 місяців тому

      Hi Rob, thanks for your comment! Bruce is definitely special and one of a kind.

  • @KickassTechnology
    @KickassTechnology Рік тому +2

    For the last 10 years I have several times a year searched on youtube for a piano cover of this song and have never been pleased with the quality until now. Thank you for this amazing cover!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому

      Wow, thanks for your wonderful comment. I'm so happy you enjoyed the performance!

  • @alexbyearpiano
    @alexbyearpiano Рік тому +2

    Years passing by and I always come back to your "Jungleland" cover. You were the reason I restarted playing piano years ago - this time by ear. (Classical training as a child) And I'm so glad I did it. Music tells us more than we are able find the words for.
    And now... today... THIS. ...WOW! "Backstreets" is one of my favs and I can't wait to see Bruce live this summer. You made my day once again. Your playing is so inspiring and please come back home again to record the piano once again in the future!
    Thank you ❤
    Alex

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому +2

      Thank yo so much for your comment, Alex! It makes me happy to learn that you were inspired to return to the piano. I hope you're enjoying your new adventure. Have fun at the Bruce show! Sorry for the delay in replying, I'm out on tour playing keys for a pop-country artist right now :)

  • @ellapeebles1783
    @ellapeebles1783 6 місяців тому +1

    As someone who absolutely loves attention to detail when I play covers, especially ones of my favourite artist of ALL time (aka the Boss!!), this is absolutely fantastic. You're arranged it so perfectly!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Ella! I appreciate your kind remarks :)

  • @coreybroady
    @coreybroady 6 місяців тому +1

    🐐

  • @snoutyman
    @snoutyman 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @Wes_Brooks
    @Wes_Brooks 7 місяців тому +2

    Hell of a performance

  • @satingley
    @satingley 8 місяців тому

    Wow!

  • @daveb8576
    @daveb8576 Рік тому +2

    Wow. AWESOME!

  • @eoconnell99
    @eoconnell99 Рік тому +2

    That was … GREAT. Thank you. Michael!❤

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Edward! I'm glad you enjoyed the performance!

  • @richarddecent1520
    @richarddecent1520 2 місяці тому

    I’d sure be smiling like that too if I could play this! This is awesome :) hope to get here one day! Congrats on this accomplishment!!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much, Richard! Be sure to enjoy the journey. There is fun to be had beginning on day one :)

  • @iang5108
    @iang5108 Рік тому

    Nearly made me cry it was so beautiful. Thanks

  • @nicolasweisz9572
    @nicolasweisz9572 9 місяців тому +1

    Amazing!!! Bravo 👏

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  9 місяців тому

      Thank you, Nicolas! I appreciate your support!

  • @danigraber3145
    @danigraber3145 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely great - Thank u from Switzerland,
    Love to listen over and over!

  • @brianb.8111
    @brianb.8111 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic! Been waiting for this one!

  • @lukemorgan4412
    @lukemorgan4412 4 місяці тому

    Musical magic from the piano man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  4 місяці тому

      Thank you, Luke! I appreciate your support!

  • @TheGMan.
    @TheGMan. Рік тому +1

    This is the BEST

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed the performance, thanks for your comment!

  • @andrewharris3417
    @andrewharris3417 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely incredible! You have a serious talent. Pleasure to listen to

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, Andrew. I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @sparkspark2314
    @sparkspark2314 2 місяці тому +1

    Very NICE…really had the vibe. Well done. ❤❤❤

  • @marekryznar4138
    @marekryznar4138 8 місяців тому

    Michael this is soooooo great. Thank you!!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

  • @Battis837
    @Battis837 9 місяців тому

    So lovely❤

  • @davidkoplitz1969
    @davidkoplitz1969 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful !!! ❤ thank You

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, David! I appreciate your comment.

  • @mtlkeys8162
    @mtlkeys8162 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful. Faithful interpretation of the original.

  • @catia512
    @catia512 Рік тому +2

    excellent

  • @striker2422
    @striker2422 Рік тому +1

    you made that look soo easy!! great work!!!!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому

      Thank you, Eric! I had a wonderful classical teacher who taught me all the fundamentals :)

  • @johnpadgham9771
    @johnpadgham9771 Рік тому

    Amazing! You nailed it!

  • @RidgeRunner-lz5ko
    @RidgeRunner-lz5ko Рік тому +2

    Well done!

  • @serg4881
    @serg4881 3 місяці тому

    Great job, sounded amazing. You gave the song the justice it deserves. Thanks for the sheet music. Cheers!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy working with my notes.

  • @tominrichmond
    @tominrichmond Рік тому +2

    Beautiful interpretation! Bravo.

  • @appleptgj
    @appleptgj Рік тому +2

    Very Awesome!

  • @user-gi2vn2rl8p
    @user-gi2vn2rl8p Рік тому

    Long time no see, Professor. Your videos are always the best cover of Bruce Springsteen, thank you for taking these to us

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind remarks, it's my pleasure!

  • @izanojeda4499
    @izanojeda4499 5 місяців тому +1

    Im sharing this video with everyone its epic and i love it,hope to see u someday

  • @marksamuelcohen
    @marksamuelcohen Рік тому +2

    Astonishing!!! Better than studio version

  • @jeffditaranto3790
    @jeffditaranto3790 8 місяців тому

    You are an amazing player . A real insperation . Thank you for this gift

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  8 місяців тому

      Thank you, Jeff! I'm happy to help inspire your own piano journey :)

    • @jeffditaranto3790
      @jeffditaranto3790 8 місяців тому +1

      I am a guitar player and a huge Bruce fan for decaded now . I have recently started to dabble on the keys . Getting to know my way around . Watchung you play the songs i have cherished for so long means alot to me and to here the piano isolated just blew me away .Thanks again . Big shoes to fill
      covering the Professor and you do it with ease .

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  8 місяців тому

      @@jeffditaranto3790 Thank you for your kind comments!

  • @lennybrucelee
    @lennybrucelee 3 місяці тому +1

    This is nuts. So Beautifully done!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  3 місяці тому +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support!

    • @lennybrucelee
      @lennybrucelee 3 місяці тому

      I have been playing back a lot of Bruce’s early albums. Going back listening to these albums as a man in his 50’s, I find myself getting a little emotional. This arrangement definitely hits that nerve too. I was in traffic on the 405 the other day and I blasted this in my car. It was a beautiful thing! Thanks, again!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  3 місяці тому

      @@lennybrucelee Ah, the 405! Whenever I'm home sick for New Jersey, I close my eyes and pretend that it's the Garden State Parkway!

  • @andreasimoncini
    @andreasimoncini Рік тому +1

    fantastica 1978 sound :) e street roy :):)

  • @johnnyjagged8410
    @johnnyjagged8410 2 місяці тому

    Dude!

  • @ynotttt
    @ynotttt Рік тому +1

    I need to borrow your talent. I’m practicing for 6 years now…..I’ll be 190 years old before I can do this. Its outstanding!!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому

      Good luck with your piano practice :) Don't forget to spend some time on piano exercises. They're not fun, but they help give you the building blocks to tackle tougher songs. Spend some time getting to know the Hanon book with a good teacher.

    • @ynotttt
      @ynotttt 7 місяців тому

      Thanks…..I’ll take all the advice I can get. It seems like such a natural gift…

  • @Spoucos
    @Spoucos Рік тому

    Ευχαριστώ...

  • @amberland3725
    @amberland3725 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful!!! ❤
    Any chance you will post a tutorial? This is my absolute favorite song and I want to learn it so badly

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  10 місяців тому

      Hi Amber! Thank you so much for your comment! I'm sorry, I wish had more time to create videos. I know there is at least one Thunder Road tutorial out there, but it's not my arrangement. Whatever you do, have fun with it :)

  • @robertmoran9495
    @robertmoran9495 Рік тому +1

    Unbelievable. I honestly thought it was a recording at first.

  • @JackF99
    @JackF99 Рік тому +3

    Guy even looks like Bruce.

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому +1

      Haha, I wouldn’t have said so, but thanks for watching the video!

  • @ds4763
    @ds4763 Рік тому +1

    That is fucking awesome
    just saying

  • @PatGranata
    @PatGranata Рік тому +1

    Meeting Across the River next?

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  Рік тому

      Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add it to the list. I'm working on putting out Racing in the Streets next. I'm out on tour at the moment so I had to put down my video projects.

    • @dr.scanlan6112
      @dr.scanlan6112 5 місяців тому

      @@michaelarrom94Just do the album top to bottom!

    • @michaelarrom94
      @michaelarrom94  5 місяців тому

      @@dr.scanlan6112 It is a great album! Someday :)