Notice that most 'normal' people chronically moving their heads so violently, side-to-side, would develop in seconds 'positional vertigo,' get dizzy and fall from the chair. Lucy's brain has adapted so well that--even though totally blind and moving her head constantly without vertigo--her hands and fingers still know perfectly well where each key in the keyboard is and how to get to them. Lucy's positional awareness over and above her disabilities--never mind her intense musical talent--is the quintessential example of brain and body plasticity to adapt, survive, and even thrive. Amazing! Go Lucy!

@lieselschlotmann9030

8 ай бұрын

❤

@user-ts9ug9fu5d

7 ай бұрын

Great analysis❤

@aidahowell9938

7 ай бұрын

It’s God power

@Vscustomprinting

7 ай бұрын

​@@aidahowell9938please take your jnsecurities else where.. If you tried to devalue another person like this with your hate fill god in public, it would take everything in my power not to 👋🏿 you one across the mouth. You are addicted to your god, stop pushing it on everyone else.

@alvinware1988

7 ай бұрын

Maybe it's LUCY power? @@aidahowell9938

That was enough to bring a grown man to tears. Well done Lucy

@falseofdoom7919

7 ай бұрын

YEP

@maryr8627

7 ай бұрын

And me, but not male! And I couldn't catch my breath, what a wonder!

@user-ur6qr6bx3q

4 ай бұрын

Apathique lang lang. Je sais que tu as beaucoup aidé Lucy Merci pour elle❤❤❤

@user-ur6qr6bx3q

3 ай бұрын

Je voulais dire empathique ! 🥰

I can not count the times I've watched all her videos. I just don't get tired of watching an hearing Lucy play. God bless you little lady.

I've listened to hours of classical music. With Lucy this is the first time I really understood it. May God bless her heart.

@amigoloyd

Жыл бұрын

I like your words. In this case, with Lucy, they fit perfectly.

@carolynhedges7171

3 ай бұрын

Lovely!!!!

She sees through each note that she plays. The music is her walk through the park.

Lucy, I’m 86 years old. My heart jumped with every note you played. You not only give people music, you teach them lessons in life. You give hope to many that feel hopeless. You show braveness to those that are timid. You show loveliness to those that can’t smile. Those things and so many things more. Your mother is priceless in recognizing this amazing talent and fostering it. Your teacher is amazing in his skills that helped make you what you are today…a great musician and a beautiful woman. Except for what I’ve just said, I’m speechless. Your truly a miracle!! 14:08

Sometimes people have the ability to touch our hearts, Lucy is such a special one. That's the greatest gift of all❤

I haven't seen a video of this young lady playing a song that has ended with me having dry eyes, she is amazing!

@deadskull6969

Жыл бұрын

She is really something right. The passion the aura... Phewww.. loved her playjng piano. ❤

@carmenborg3070

Жыл бұрын

Lucy is smazing! God bless her!

@Dr.VinnyBoombatz-xn6tl

Жыл бұрын

Myself included. She is simply a creation of God.

@user-gh4gp3qe4t

5 ай бұрын

@@Dr.VinnyBoombatz-xn6tl榮耀歸於神😍🥰😘感謝讚美神，阿們✝️🙏🎼👍👏💕💐🙌哈雷路亞。

@teijaflink2226

4 ай бұрын

She's an angel in earth, just filled with pureness, beauty and innocence.

She is a direct, clear conduit of the love of music.

When she plays, I'm not only euphoric by what I hear, but that I can feel the music effortlessly flowing from her soul into mine.

@maryr8627

7 ай бұрын

YES!! I couldn't find the words. That. Exactly.

The heart sees what the eyes cannot. Well done Lucy.❤❤❤

We only can hope that all the persons who are responsible for Lucy (her mother(parents?), her teachers...) will find a soft way for her to be an inclusion star and an incredible talented pianist what offers the chance to earn a lot of money and the lovely nex-door-girl, the young, special need teenager who will need constant nursing care, love and professional help. Everybody who's overwhelmed by her abilities and her personality should gave her the respect and the time to grow up. Playing the piano is her way of communicating with the world out here, let's not clog that channel with our exaggerated demands!

@adrianantique7630

Жыл бұрын

She is a gift to all who listen to music... humanity truly does not need eyes to reach heaven... just hearts ... that perfectly loves despite all the imperfections we experience and see.. thank you so much. From the heart

@mariatoth4673

Жыл бұрын

Ray Charles was a blind entertainer. He played piano & sang. This girl has a God given gift that will be recognized. God Bless her ❤️🙏🏻

@sandragauder277

Жыл бұрын

Lucy is a beautiful light in the world of music ....you ,her teacher and parents, family and close friends all contribute to her wonderful talent .....without you the world would never have seen Lucy.....God gave her the gift of music to overcome her disabilities❗🤗😘❤🎼🎶🎶🎹🙏🇨🇦

@loinkwasibwe2455

Жыл бұрын

Glory be to God for Lucy's talent. 4:58

@DavidBoulizos-ex4cr

11 ай бұрын

0:40 0:40 0:42 0:42 0:43

She's proof that anything is possible ❤

Этому учителю надо памятник поставить. И девочка, боец. Не сдалась. И мама ее вырастила. После работы пришел уставший, увидел это и понимаю, что им было намного тяжелее. И они справились. Всем троим аплодисменты! Браво!

@MeggaMann_theBlueLion

5 ай бұрын

Amen

@-VANO-

3 ай бұрын

Я плачу со своей душой О том, что слышу эти ноты Я не могу найти покой Ничто её так не заботит. Она не видит белый свет И как он выглядит не знала Незрячий ангел как рассвет Все наши души пробуждала. Каснувшись клавишей рукою Душа неистово рыдала И как найти ей путь домой Девечье сердце подсказало. С каким же трепетом она Эту мелодию сыграла Как будто видела сама Предвосхищение начала. ... Виталий Анатольевич ЕКБ.

This was special and amazing. The Award winner was a no-brainer, but I really liked that ALL 4 0f the participants received a piano as a reward for their gifted playing.

Lucy doesn't just "Play" pieces on the piano, she is a "Magician" ! ! ! When she moves her hands over the keys they magically respond and jump lovingly to the gentle caress of lucy's "magic"

I always cry when I hear play. She plays like an angel painting a story we can actually imagine. Bravo Lucy.

I’m not crying. It’s my allergies 😢. This is absolutely beautiful.

@gregsurles4199

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the damn maple pollen

@teresinhaaguiar432

Жыл бұрын

Maravilhoso, que Deus te ilumine e proteja sempre 😘🙏🇧🇷

@barrymcbride

Жыл бұрын

I am beyond words what this Incredible Lucy has shown me that nothing is beyond or reach.

@evadd2

Жыл бұрын

I'm not crying. You're crying.

@salmontanio212

Жыл бұрын

So lame

👩‍💻Having been raised by a concert pianist who practiced daily for 2 or 3 hours, raising 12 children, Lucy is wonderfully amazing. I remember sitting or laying under the piano as my mom practiced and loving the vibrations, sounds, and repeated sections until my mom's execution was perfect. With my mom and Lucy, the music flows out of their finger tips. Absolutely gorgeous!!🙋‍♀️🥰🇺🇲🇬🇧🎶🎵🎶

@carolg.6838

11 ай бұрын

What a nice memory for you!

it's absolutely amazing how she connects to the music and can remember these long classical pieces. I can barely remember my grocery list...

I think she is happier in her world than any of us can comprehend

@maryr8627

7 ай бұрын

Undoubtedly!! I hope the music never ends for her!

This is what we call the music that play from the heart.

Proof of angels among us. The hand of God through her ears and delicate hands fill our hearts with magical music❤

@tylerw8216

8 ай бұрын

AMEN Joy....AMEN.

@holyworrier

7 ай бұрын

Does 'god' paralyze people so they can amaze us with lovely watercolors they paint with their feet? Same ridiculous idea.

@Conrad_in_Hawaii

5 ай бұрын

​@@holyworrier Oh, puleeeze... just do all of us a huge favor and piss off. 🙄

@dorothybarrett1853

4 ай бұрын

Incapable of civility to others whose beliefs happen to differ from yours? Now that's ridiculous (and petty and meanspirited) @@holyworrier

@holyworrier

4 ай бұрын

@@dorothybarrett1853 - Superstition is rampant in our US of A.

Bravo Lucy, and Teacher, Parents and any therapists involved. Surmounting such challenge to produce such music is a marathon effort. Extraordinary. Thank you.

Simply put, you just cannot put into words on how remarkable Lucy's success story truly is. And it really takes a special bond and synergy of her and her very dedicated teacher to make it this far. And I love the bromance between Lang Lang and Mika. And gifting Lucy, Daniel, Sean and Jay each an Essex upright, is such a nice gesture to motivate them to further continue their music making!

Lucy is clearly a genius, her teacher a saint. The three boys seem so lovely and so so talented. I cannot whistle in tune so know bugger all about playing the piano, Lucy is bound for greatness and I really hope the three boys have fabulous futures in front of them. Proud to be British tonight.

Lucy’s talent is absolutely God Given and thank you for sharing it with the world. Words can’t describe the unbelievable skills the girl has.

@Vscustomprinting

7 ай бұрын

You are a terrible person for trying to devalue lucy with your insecurities about some make believe god... You have an overinflated sense of self worth that makes you project your hate onto others. Stop it. Get help.

@JohnHF1957

7 ай бұрын

Believe what you want but it has nothing to do with any "God". The astonishing talent is all Lucy 's and with Daniel's assistance in nurturing it, Lucy will make the World a better place.

@holyworrier

7 ай бұрын

@@JohnHF1957- Superstition... It's everywhere.

@ksineasttexas

6 ай бұрын

​@JohnHF1957 I understand what you are saying. 🙂 However, I feel you need to know you were created with gifts also. All of us are born with them. Some of us cultivate it, knowing it is an integral part of us early. Some of us get so distracted by our world that we miss cultivating that part of ourselves. I thank God for Lucy and the people in her life. They saw a beautiful girl and gave her the tools she needed to make her world perfect, just like her. ❤

@graxxor

4 ай бұрын

@@ksineasttexas we weren't created. we were born... just like she was. if you accept that your god is omnipotent and created the world then you HAVE to accept that your god PURPOSEFULLY and WILLFULLY blinded her... No place for superstition and witchcraft in 21st century.

The music just took over her. Absolutely beautiful performance. This is why music matters.

I'm not a musician, can't play any instruments and Lucy moved to tears. I pray that she keeps growing in her music. I would like to follow her career. Thanks for the post.

It's like soft rain with a sudden clash of thunder! So beautiful! She's amazing! 🤩

I'm a musician all my life over half a century. This was one of the most amazing recitals I've ever seen.

LUCY I felt every key and was touched by your talent. The minute she hit the keys my eyes watered up and wouldn't stop. She is so amazing and talented I would pay to see her in concert

Lucy is amazing!!! Such a bright light in a dark world!!!

Incredible. That music resides somewhere deep within her. She has PERFECT piano fingers I WISH my fingers moved like hers!), and an amazing teacher. What a gift. I hope the joy of playing stays with her all her life.

What this video more than once. The first time i saw this video of her playing this. It sounded like a gentle rainfall. So soft and gentle.

Lucy has shown us all that anything is possible! Thank Lord for sharing your daughter with the world. Music touches reaches the inner soul of every one differently ❤

Her rendition gives me chills. I never heard it played so smoothly.

Every time I have listened to this, it's made me bloody cry.

I have never heard a piano play so smoothly.

I mean her brain is something next level seriously. Just an absolutely extraordinary human with tremendously amazing people in her corner. Just remarkable.

I love how she becomes one with the piano... Her dynamics from a whisper to thunder are amazing.(2:53)

She moves her head almost exactly the same way Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles (when he was young) did when they play the piano. There must be some connection. She is brilliant.

@jungojerry1658

6 ай бұрын

I think the head movement is her way of seeing the keyboard thru her mind's eye, and keeping the perspective that two eyes automatically have. Just my opinion. .

@MonkPetite

5 ай бұрын

Wonderful and I love to know the real reason

The piano is an extension of Lucy's body and together they express the manifestation of the spirit that flows freely through the musical notes played by her fingers with love, passion and feeling. I close my eyes and let my spirit break free as well. And tears of happiness roll from my eyes. Congratulations Lucy. Thank you for playing the piano with your heart! ❤🌹

I can almost see the water running down the stream, splashing onto the rocks below. So moving! ❤

@chris-zu6sf

Жыл бұрын

Exactly how I feel!

I'm seriously speechless with Lucy's performance.

Her touch is so delicate and precise. Ethereal beauty. Thank you, Lucy

I am simply in awe at times about the workings of The Good Lord or wherever one believes this kind of talent comes from.

Her performance is simply breathtaking. She is so wonderfully talented. I cannot wait to see her growing up and becoming even more so amazing. Truly she will create some of the most awe inspiring pieces of music. And even if she doesn't, she is still a wonderful little girl. We all love you, Lucy.

I love how her teacher calls her TREASURE, because she absolutely is❤

weeping the entire time, a perfect rendition, with the nuances Debussy embedded hit spot on

If said that she is Amazing. That wouldn't say enough. She is a truly fantastic performer ❤

I live in Spain and did not see the original of this series. So many wonderful young talents, such heart warming joy and makes you feel so utterly wonderful. X

It can't be played better than this ! Phenomenal !

What an absolutely amazing iteration of reality we live in.

A wonderful *_Gifted Pianist Award Production_* by Lang Lang and Mika. Congratulation Lucy !! Well deserved Sean, Jay and Daniel. 🐾Montréal 🇨🇦

She's very special!!!..Her timing is impeccable.

So glad for her to find the piano.

If this didnt gave you tears,you dont know the full spectrum magic of music... Deep respect for everyone involved. They made a great choice 🫶🏼🫂♥️

A disability shouldn't stop anyone from whst they enjoy ❤.Congratulations to lucy for a very fine professional performance 😍.Greetings from 🇬🇧 Beth and Simon ❤❤❤

That was the most amazing thing I've ever seen and heard! Well done, Lucy!

Are you kidding all of us ? My God in heaven . What a talent at 13 years old .

Lucy's star is rising! I'm waiting in anticipation.........

This young lady has the soul of an angel and the the love and hugs ofGodin her

In tears ... I see the Lord's Grace working thru her

@n3td3v

Жыл бұрын

His grace is always abounding, even to the chiefest of us sinners!

Makes one believe in miracles.

She made me cry. I believe this is music. She's like dancing in the piano with her hands and showing what she feels to us.

i love that her teacher Daniel calls her "treasure." you can feel the love and dedication he has. ❤

Wow! She plays beautifully (and is quite beautiful herself).

Shes amazing, how its so effortless for her to wring so much from just a simple instrument and the emotion that illicits from the listener is so powerful. A great showcase of the talent available today thank you for showcasing just how alive and vibrant this generation is and its depth is of talent. Thank you Mika and Ylang Ylang for creating this for us all to enjoy and bringing these talented people into the limelight for everyone to enjoy.

Beautiful. As a non classic music listener I had to listen first to a handful of interpretations of the "Arabesque No. 1" to better understand Lucy's performance apart that she's blind. And I immediately could hear that she is playing this play so much faster than all the others, almost like a dance or a song to sing. I really like this interpretation.

@conradinhawaii7856

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to "the club" of lovers of this wonderful music from the 1700s and 1800s... and later, which I grew up on, as a son of a classically-trained pianist (Mom). There are many ways to play Mister Debussy's beautiful Arabesque, and Lucy Illingworth has absolutely Nailed it, here. And it is obvious that her piano tutor, Daniel Bath, is so Very proud of her here. How could he a Not be?

I think that Lucy and her teacher are amazing.

What a beautiful soul we have here!!!

Amazing Beauty. So refreshing to see & hear in 2023.

She brings you to tears and a huge lump in my throat.

What gets me the most is she's so sweet talking about her mother while playing and saying all the nAmes of people she loves clearly but the point when she is saying mommy's here mommy's here the bond between her and wonderful lovely mother is clearly the most greatest thing that shes letting everyone know there seeing her while playing that she has a mother that loves her and she's adding it into her music while she's playing that got me just so into it hearing her and I had to re play it a few times just to see her saying mommy's here mommy's here that to me along with her great wonderful piano playing it just made that for me the best thing ever to see it thanks so much little lucy you are the best babe ever

Her music is her sight. Such a joy to listen to her music.

Congratulations to her Momma.

if you could explain joy with words, music would not have been invented ❤

No words just tears

Simply wonderful. So glad they all came away with something. Lucy is a gift and her teacher is a fantastic person.

For some reason I can’t express in words, I want to describe this as the sound of life having meaning.

Get Lucy her own channel, she has so much to offer and I want to listen.

Makes me cry like a baby, and I'm 76-years old.

She is a lovely young lady and I too salute her parents.

When "touch" is pretty much your whole life. Absolutely wonderful!

She is awesome! First heard this piece on PBS's "Star Gazer" with Jack Horkheimer. Did not know the piece. Now I do. And, I know the name of this brilliant pianist, Lucy, who did an amazing performance.

Beautiful! Stunning. Lucy you’re amazing! this competition sounds really laid-back and beautiful. Compared to others. delightful.

She plays so beautiful. What a joy!

Every single time I have the privilege of listening to her play, her playing evokes waves of emotions. It will never get old. I'm traditionally rock and roll, but jump tracks when Lucy is on the piano.

Wow ! She is beautiful and gifted. She reminds me of Gordon Mote another gifted piano player. God sure does gift us differently. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

WHAT A AMAZING YOUNG LADY.

what an amazing young girl and she plays so good. Omg I was crying when she played, this is what music is about. It hits you right in the core of your heart. Thank you Lucy and your mom.

Such wonderful talent in our tiny little team GB. A genius little girl and three lovely lads you would want your daughter to being home.

God bless you Lucy to bring back the spirit of music

May Our Risen Lord Always Watch Over This Precious Soul, Just Brilliant 🙏

Formidable lovely girl!

Magic!

Simply amazing once again Lucy!, I have played the clip from your performannce at Leeds, over and over again. This one will be the same. Your teacher is amazing as well. Much love from Australia, 😐

@kenem1946

Жыл бұрын

Well written, Lyn ... I agree entirely. I'm in country Victoria.

@raffaellavitiello1762

Жыл бұрын

The same from Australia NSW, teacher and Lucy Amazing , love you

Lucy is the music, she channels this from the divine, she is here on earth to bring love, joy and understanding, a delight to witness. ❤

I've already thanked Lucy but now I want to thank technology for making it possible . KZread, WE LOVE YOU TOO ❤