Hey guys! Ofcourse these are only fragments of Elton John and his wonderful piano playing. So be sure to check out other video’s of the Rocket Man and his piano! Recently a new video was uploaded to KZread in which Elton sits at the piano and talks about some of his early songs and which chord structures he used. It’s a great video! You can find the link below. 👇👇👇 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYGgucSKgqTblZM.html

@minigooshey

4 жыл бұрын

I just found your video because of that actually! I was a little disappointed that he didn't actually explain much about the music. But I hadn't heard any of those songs he played before, so that was nice to discover a few new ones.

@jeffreyhirshenson8060

3 жыл бұрын

I did not realize how skilled he is as a piano player.

@jetboyjw

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that compilation. He is a gem, and a great piano player/singer/song writer. 🤩

@ariesclark3272

3 жыл бұрын

A trick: you can watch series on flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies these days.

@jaymagnus154

3 жыл бұрын

@Aries Clark Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :)

There will never be another one like Elton John

@mystical9054

Жыл бұрын

Uhhhh…. Are you forgetting about Liberace?? He was TEN TIMES the pianist that Elton is, and just as big a showman. The only area that Elton surpasses Liberace is in songwriting.

@cerealboxgaming4349

Жыл бұрын

@@mystical9054 yeah, but liberace is liberace. you love liberace for liberace, and we love elton john for elton john. nothing wrong with that.

@anitahardesty2163

Жыл бұрын

@@cerealboxgaming4349 I agree with you 100% . Elton has it all. Insane piano skills and incredible song writing.

@tanmanproductions8916

10 ай бұрын

@@anitahardesty2163nd is a fantastic singer

@joseantoniobenazzato4691

5 ай бұрын

Yessss

Elton’s greatest moments started at 4 years old, till today.

@brendanwoods4773

3 жыл бұрын

He was justified when he was 5

@charlie-tc8kt

2 жыл бұрын

even when he was terribly drug addict and almost overdosed?

@CL-pe4ll

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlie-tc8kt he's still standing

@anthonyd.5140

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t say it better !

Was watching him live in concert in Charlotte, NC in 2014. He was playing Rocket Man. The stage lights were right in his eyes, in the middle of the song he said “get those fucking lights out of my eyes” and kept on singing like it was part of the lyrics.

@janetphillips2875

Жыл бұрын

Did they?

@satyabratamishra4670

3 ай бұрын

@@janetphillips2875the concert is out there in yt i think he actually did lmaoo

I saw Elton live twice in 1998, on the Big Picture Tour. Wonderful Performances that I'll never forget.

You wouldn’t think he was the pianist he is with those little chubby fingers, but wow. And an incredible voice.

Musician extraordinaire. Every time he plays a song he adds something more. New depths and more heights to the original score. Love you Elton. xx

I've never heard someone playing piano like him, truly a legend🤩🤩🤩

@ljones396

11 ай бұрын

Billy Joel?

@blacksky492

10 ай бұрын

Any classical and jazz pianist?

@vap3669

7 ай бұрын

@@ljones396 id say when it comes to playing piano in the studio yeah elton john and billy are basically the exact same but on stage elton gets way more extreme with improvisations and his chops in general

@ljones396

7 ай бұрын

@@vap3669 true, but I think Billy Joel is more technically brilliant than Elton, just what I see from being a pianist myself. They're both brilliant though, and have made millions more out of it than I'll ever make 😂

@michaeldeieso2436

7 ай бұрын

@@ljones396Billy would probably admit otherwise. Elton can play a more layered sound and in more exotic keys. He’s a virtuoso.

This man can't die. Must endure forever. Amen.

I don’t believe there is a limit to this mans talent! *LIVING LEGEND* ! 💓💓

I've always wondered what it's like to look at a piano through Elton's eyes.

@FernieCanto

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think you'd even "see" it: you'd feel it in your mind. With every great player, the instrument becomes an extension of their body, and Elton is no exception, I believe.

@deanj.w.ferris123

3 жыл бұрын

Like looking at a piano?

@nonnamadonna

3 жыл бұрын

@@deanj.w.ferris123 When Elton sings, he rarely looks at the keys he's playing. He just knows instinctively where to play the notes - genius!!!

@adambuckles3415

3 жыл бұрын

@@nonnamadonna Yes, it's true. I've been playing piano for 8 years and you get used to playing songs that you don't even have to look at the keys.

@mrbaker7443

3 жыл бұрын

@@nonnamadonna Ray Charles never looked at the keys either... uncanny!

THANK YOU, Elton John! For bringing so much Happiness, So much Joy into our lives...So, Glad, So Grateful that you're in the world...

His fingers and musical talent are simply GENIUS‼️

There will NEVER be another Elton John.... so legendary!

Knighted or not I would still address this legend as Sir.

Anyone can play the piano, his ability to compose and sing while playing is what makes him the GOAT

His lovely and heartfelt performance of the masterpiece "Candle In The Wind" at the tragic funeral of Princess Diana always brings tears to my eyes and will always have a special place in my heart and takes the number 1 spot of my favorite Elton moments

I guess I'll elude the people who aren't too versed in music theory, but that D major over B-flat major in The One is NUTS. Many musicians would be scared to just hear of that kind of harmony, and some would even consider it "wrong"; I mean, bitonality in a pop song? Yet, Elton makes it spine-tingling and perfect. This man's brilliance kills me.

Elton John can play any style on a Piano. That's why he is the greatest pianist in modern Pop/Rock Music. A true worldwide Legend. Successful for over 50 years and counting. Long live Sir Elton John.

@halloweenjack95

3 жыл бұрын

It annoys me so much when people say freddie was as good or even better than elton lol.. Sorry but his piano skills weren't even close to eltons.

@shineshine5228

3 жыл бұрын

Nina Simone: hold my beer...

@robertmichalscheck3072

3 жыл бұрын

Halloween Jack95 yeah but him and billy are neck and neck in playing ability imho.

@creativesource3514

3 жыл бұрын

He is great but not sure he is at the same standard as a jazz or classical pianists. Im sure if he concentrated on that he would have achieved it but didn't have that kind of interest.

@dosenwurst101

3 жыл бұрын

@@creativesource3514 That's why I said the greatest pianist in modern Pop/Rock music. Elton isn't a classical pianist. classical influenced yes but he's a rock/pop pianist. Look at his small hands and thick fingers. Definetly not the hands of a classical pianist.

His talent at the piano is something beyond this planet, for the God's sake !

6:20 is the best part of the video. I like it how Elton is playing and having fun. 😄

The best in the world

@robertmichalscheck3072

3 жыл бұрын

One of em

@zekeisunique1128

3 жыл бұрын

Him and billy joel

@WakaWaka2468

3 жыл бұрын

Billy joel

@nonnamadonna

3 жыл бұрын

@@WakaWaka2468 Elton John.

@marccodispoti6658

3 жыл бұрын

Wayyyy better than chopstick Billy Joel

Every note practically the same volume, but not boring. Amazing

Just think of all Sir Elton John has memory wise in him for music , it’s so amazing we don’t have any one else that can really do what is all memory playing in him . We are all so blessed to say he really is the totally best in more than a life time , young kids better say thank you to him a million times over because he is a master

Elton made the piano sound like no one had heard, either a sweet light melody or a pop rock song. He played so authentic. When I think of piano I think of Elton. I’m thankful I got to witness him in my lifetime. A singer , writer, musician. Truly talented. Very few trifectas around.

@Lance514

Жыл бұрын

He didnt write lyrics for his songs only composed the melodies

if i ever get to be like....... half a percent as good as Elton John, i will be proud of myself lol

I saw Elton years ago in Philadelphia and when he played The One the platform for the piano raised up and spun slowly in a circle. It must have gone up a good 25-30 feet and all the time Elton smiled, sang and kept playing. Never saw anything like that before but it’s still a clear memory today. I’ve been blessed to have seen him in person at least 7 times and he’s never disappointed. God Bless Elton!

@jetboyjw

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that tour at Dodgers Staduim in Los Angeles. Eric Clapton came on stage to sing Runaway Train with him! Incredible show!

@satyabratamishra4670

Жыл бұрын

Mustve been in 92. What a time. I wasn't even born back then. I'm only 16 but I'm so interested in elton's live stuff.

For me his greatest will be the piano solo at the end of his Rocket Man proformence at Hyde Park in 2016😌 Maybe there's more technically proficient ones, but the FEEELS i get from that one💕

@bullridermusic2054

3 жыл бұрын

I agree that one is one of my favorites, try listening to the rocket Man performance at his 60th birthday at Madison square garden I think that might be his best performance of rocket Man he broke down into it like a jazz funk type of solo at the end it's amazing.

Our Sir Elton.... a genius perspicacity like no other person past, present, or future. May we have him for so much longer. We love you Elton! God Bless ❤️🎹

I like this video because we can see his actual fingers and technique,great for learning piano players like me who play by ear.

can't forget about ticking. it's a masterpiece

Thanks for sharing

You picked many of my favourite moments!!! Great ❤️

This is awesome. The one I like even more when playing piano is the piano man.

Love this!!!❤️❤️❤️

I swear he has 20 fingers. Legend and hero throughout the world.

Thank you for the video :)

I'm so glad elton inspired me to take up piano 40 years ago....I love to play song for guy and your song

You are sensational Elton!!! 😍 Keep going. ☺️🥇🤩

SUCH A TALENT

this is invaluable

Amazing pianist he is!

Very cool!!

Oh my god Indian sunset killed everything!!! ❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭

Elton is clearly in a class by himself. Short of liborichi, he’s the best.

@Clodhopping

Жыл бұрын

Outclassed by Liberace by a long way. Elton has very basic left hand patterns. The right hand is very formulaic - he's not improvising just reusing old riffs he's fond of. Great entertainer/song writer but not an exceptional pianist

I would love to see that man`s brain , and the creativity centers within for both playing as well as singing as well as composing , a PURE GENIUS , he feels every tone he plays as every word he sings ,especially in the greatest of the glorious SEVENTIES of his , penny and the jets , Saturday night alright .your song the whole album of songs from the west coast, let`s not forget the unwell appreciated as it worth ( TINY DANCER) which he as a true artist played it it here twice , never a single middle leveled song , Love and respect , DIVINE SIR ELTON JOHN

Amazing

The best piano player in the rock business definitively

omg.... his hands! masterpiece🤍

wow this is beautiful

Wonderful.

Great Singers of the times Elton John's l love so much conglatulation.

I can say I can listen to you @Elton John all night !

Incredible. Love you...

@lukebryan90

Жыл бұрын

hello how are you doing, how long have you been a fan of mine?

@lila7811

Жыл бұрын

@@lukebryan90 Hello, I have been a great fan of you since 40 years ago. I saw you the last time, in Edmonton, Alberta 2019, it was unforgettable concert. Many greetings and blessings. 🙏🙏

@lukebryan90

Жыл бұрын

@@lila7811 thanks for the word of encouragement i must say i have enormous respect for you considering the manner at which i am writing to you i must say your comment gave me goosebumps and i have decided to honor you i would love to have a private conversation with you if that is okay with you

seeing him play levon live is amazing

"The One" omg yes!!! ♥♥

@Devo_gx

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite songs!

love it

Love him deeply 💜

Sir Elton... adorable genio de la música y el canto. Único en su clase. Dios le siga dando mucha salud para q continúe deleitándonos💕💝

No other man❤

So much emotion in the way he plays

This is Elton Hércules John! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Elton best! Elton, Freddie two friends, and two best of the best

@Sasquiny

Жыл бұрын

Reckon they ever bummed?

"Indian Sunset" would be the greatest film score ever written.

Burn Down the Mission. The Greatest Discovery and Tonight. From the To Russia With Elton concerts. Masterpieces.

legend!

Those were the days Elton cared.

Greater the greatest 👌

I like when he makes that little tune that's been in your head since birth

my piano teacher the great elton

💜

Eu me interessei pelo Piano e Teclado, por causa do Elton John. Meu pai tinha os Discos dele em casa. Elton John é um grande Músico cheio de talento. 🎹 🎹 🎶🎵🎶 Quem desprezou ele no passado, viveu para ver o seu grande SUCESSO MUNDIAL!!!!

Светлая память..

wow ray is fantastic with him!

Showwwwwww !!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

He also plays harpsichord, Mellotron, and Fender Rhodes brilliantly, too. Shame he never did that in concert.

@yoranvancampfort-videyo

3 жыл бұрын

Walter Tomaszewski indeed! Here’s a (rare) video of him playing the harpsichord during ‘I Need You To Turn To’ kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZV9yrKuZMm1gpM.html

@nonnamadonna

3 жыл бұрын

@@yoranvancampfort-videyo Love it!!!

@CameronEly

3 жыл бұрын

He did play Fender Rhodes piano in the Central Park concert during the song “Get up bite your lip and dance”.

Wow, at the 1:23 mark, that looks like the concert at the Berkeley Community Theater in September 1979...I was there, watching this brought back memories. I can remember it wasn't time to head in yet, so I was walking around outside the theater, I noticed a limo pull up about 40 feet in front of me and out popped Elton and was whisked into the theater via a side door.

Wow, goede edits alweer. Blijf zo verder doen! Je komt er zeker wel!!

@yoranvancampfort-videyo

4 жыл бұрын

Gaat gij nog maar een beetje tekenen ;)

❤

song, talent. skill level is way deeper than his pop music. sadly its hard to find in print.

Love ya

He really is a modern-day Mozart.

Seeing this makes me think I'd like to see him release an instrumental album just him at the piano like Brian Wilson did. Playing either his own songs or songs he likes, just straight instrumental.

Please tell us what the 2009 footage of "Tonight" is from? What concert was it? I would really love to find out any live recordings of "Tonight" that I can discover! Thank you for posting this! - Robert, Elton lover

@yoranvancampfort-videyo

3 жыл бұрын

It’s from Elton John & Ray Cooper live in Milan (Italy) from 2009. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqeTs9F9fK_NnMY.html

@robertkushner156

3 жыл бұрын

@@yoranvancampfort-videyo Thank you so much! I'm going to research that concert and footage. I haven't seen it before. Be well and stay safe! - Rob, Elton lover OMG - I just realized that you sent me the actual video of the "Tonight" performance! Sorry, I didn't realize that at first. What a wonderful surprise. Bless you! I'm so happy you love Elton! Take care of yourself. - Rob, lover of Elton

@martinwilliams2556

3 жыл бұрын

Elton John live in Australia is available on cd and probably spotify. It has a full orchestral version of 'tonight'

@nonnamadonna

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertkushner156 "Tonight" is an absolutely beautiful song. There are video clips of it on KZread. It's also on his "Live In Australia (With the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)" CD & DVD & the clip of that song is also on KZread as well as other songs he sang on that tour (1986). His voice, at times, was quite raspy during the massive tour he was doing & he had throat surgery straight after that concert tour finished.

@robertkushner3711

3 жыл бұрын

@@nonnamadonna Thank you so much! I consider myself Elton's biggest fan! (along with millions of others). I absolutely love listening to the originally released recording of "Tonight" on the "Blue Moves" album. So much perfectionism. So beautiful. And Elton's vocals are wonderful!

Carla Etude needs to be on this list

@yoranvancampfort-videyo

3 жыл бұрын

True! But that composition is to good to use only fragments of it. Carla Etude should be listened to in full :)

@nonnamadonna

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd love the whole composition to be included .... Carla/Etude/Fanfare/Chloe as recorded on Elton's "The Fox" album.

I knew the Steinway dealer in Tampa, FL who told me he furnished Elton a perfect condition concert grand in 1971, which was returned with extensive damage due to his slamming his platform shoes upon the keys and also causing serious damage to the action, trapwork and damper system by his repeated banging upon the keys. Steinway later refused to furnish Elton pianos which is why he was forced to switch over to Yamaha brand at his concerts

What are the songs he plays at 2:47 - 3:27? Thx

bennie jets jump scare lol

@martinplatt5928

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That's how the track is meant to be played....and very well too!

Un dels mes grans ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

What was the name of that song from 3:11

His playing, with his chubby fingers, makes me ashamed to say I play piano. 🎹🎹🎹🎹👑

i love his contacts look 78-84 look

Bonjour quel est le titre du morceau du début svp?

@ronniecairns6335

3 жыл бұрын

Elton and rod two legends simply the best

Anybody notice that there is a second piano on the candle in the wind piece?

良かった😘

Fantastic pianist. And I'd rank Taupin/John right up there with Lennon/McCartney as far as songwriting goes.

Gone to shiloh is a masterpiece on piano.

I think one of his greatest piano pieces is Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding.

Don’t forget the Central Park Bennie and the jets solo

@edouarddantony8598

Жыл бұрын

Inoubliable !!

I believe Ticking is one of the best piano pieces