Bucket list ticked off just before Halloween! I played Phantom of the Opera on a HAUNTED PIANO at Her Majesty's Theatre where Andrew Lloyd Webber's @The Phantom of the Opera has played for over 36 years! This was during the interval, and there is a piano at the Dress Circle bar, so what else can an aspiring pianist and composer do but to have a little play? I did not expect the Phantom to get annoyed and interrupt me, but maybe he wanted a piano battle! Was a little worried about all the smoke, but not the Phantom or the smoke can stop me! I have heard the musical before and seen bits of it on TV and KZread, but this was the first time I have ever seen it, and it was amazing. Christine was played by Holly-Anne Hull, and she was brilliant. The Phantom was James Gant, and in my head they were singing the parts as I was playing it. It certainly helps having watched them live and feeling the raw emotion in their performances.

@antonhuman8446

Жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT strategy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@manuelm5664

Жыл бұрын

Awesome piano cover esp with many key transpositions which make it sound grander! You sure built up an audience! Is this a Yamaha Disklavier which had programmed a few bars of the same piece? Did u flip the play button or was did someone else do it, timed with a smoke machine? Makes a great spooky performance! LOL 👏👏👏👏👍🤣😵😱

@maddissxoxo

Жыл бұрын

Hi do you know what the name of the piece the phantom played is called?

Cole that was wonderful. You must have an incredible store of music in that brain of yours. You seem to be able to pull out just about anything and play it.

What a fun and lovely experience you had there, Cole! Did you notice? The Phantom was watching you throughout your performance. Look at his face in front of the piano, he's staring at you and thought "I'd challenge this kid to a piano battle!" 😱 And he tried to scare you Cole! LOL! 😂 But you beat the Phantom! Best ever fiery piano rendition of Phantom of the Opera! Just brilliant and Amazing! Woo! 👏👏👏 Enjoyed watching Lodi Cole! 😊 Thanks for sharing this fun "journey / milestone" with your fans!

Great playing! And fun when the piano started playing by itself. 😂🎉

What a great piece and so appropriate for Halloween weekend! Wonderful as always! 👍👍🔥🔥👏👏

I knew that you wouldn't miss this opportunity. (I've seen Phantom 3X) What fun!! Ghostly piano effects. How wonderful. It made a very special memory for you as your first live performance of Phantom. Love it, love it. 💖💖💖

@bobtoastmaster5442

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, Cole has played "Phantom of the Opera" live at least 3 times before this one. The first I recall was 4 years ago when he was 11, that was at the public piano they had then at Tottenham Court Road Underground station. 2 years ago he played it on the brown piano at St. Pancras . The latest was on the black piano at St Pancras. I was there with him on that day as well as two other patrons, George and Gavin. They are all still on Cole's KZread channel. However, this performance, actually at the theatre, I think has been the best.

@raylightbown4968

Жыл бұрын

@@bobtoastmaster5442 Sorry, Bob, that my comment was ambiguous. I was actually refering to Cole seeing a live performance of the show for the first time. Yes, I've heard him play it 2 pr 3 times. He seemed tro raise his perfomance for the occasion. Best wishes.😄

The smoke really adds such an intense effect with the music! So happy that all circumstances lined up perfectly for you to play at that moment!!

WOW Cole, That crowd of theatregoers were certainly in for a surprise performance for which they hadn't paid. I don't suppose that even they thought that the very talent Cole Lam could set fire to the piano. I bet that was a bit off putting, when the piano started playing itself. This was tremendous. Like Ray, I have seen Phantom three times, each time has been in London. I too love the music and you will recall that you learned and played "All I Ask of You" from this classic musical for me and made a special video of it at home. Well done, it certainly drew the crowds, I should have been there with some flyers, to get your subscriber and patron numbers up.

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. I did that here too. My dad has the video so should be up soon!

Could really feel the emotion of the melody there 😮 Bravo🎉👏🏾

Hi Cole, I only discovered your channel last week, but since then I've been working my way through all your videos. I used to play the violin and watching how amazing you are I am now seriously thinking about taking it up again so thank you! Your talent is next level and simply magical to watch! 😊👍

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

Go for it! Music never really leaves you, it will waiting for you to come back

Great job Cole. The look on your face was priceless.

This is amazing! I'm coming back later to watch again. This may go down as my favorite of Cole Lam! Perfectly executed. You look handsome, too! 🧡

2:01 was actually sick

Nice one Cole, you won, but your expression was memorable. Thanks for sharing and as always, stay safe.

Why are you sooo good Cole😭😭😭😭🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Utter brilliance..so obviously you feel the music rather than play it ❤

Incredible and marvelous

Probably one of my favorite songs, great job Cole!

Genius, pure genius....I mean, you. The phantom tried but I bet he agrees now too 😂😂😂 thanks for sharing! 🙏❤️😊

I love this piano started smoking during you're crescendo!! Perfect timing!! Happy Halloween Everyone!!🎃 🚭🚬😘💕🎹

Cole has grown in so many ways...

Omg totally beautiful and nailed it so perfectly I absolutely love the Phantom of the Opera my favorite play and book ever thank you for playing the song amazing ❤😊❤😊

What a wonderful performance. Always touch my heart watching you perform. And this one is very special one. Superb ❤️🎃😈👀🤍

Majestic video and performance! I planned to watch some funny videos tonight but I checked what's going on here on your channel and I am watching for fourth time in a row now. I am smiling and also I feel so great after hearing this melody in such a wonderful performance.

That was smoking! Amazing. I've seen Phantom of the opera twice in London. greetings from Denmark.

I love how you play the piano, Cole Lam from the Philippines

Just awesome playing. Piano battle with the haunted piano. Nice smoke. Wonder if it kicks in based on elapsed time or someone playing. Lots of fun.

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

Think it is random

This was "Astonishing, so fascinating to watch! I loved every second. Hilarious when the piano started playing on its own. A difficult piece to play, but you made it seem effortless. You're a blessing and a talented young man, Cole. XO

You have mad talent! 🌟🌟

Cole that was absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed that. It was brilliant. Did not expect that. You have such amazing talent. Thank you for this.

*The key transitions tho* ..... amazing.

Thats the Best Performance yet Great job

Such fun!!! You play beautifully!! I could listen to you play all day.

That's is exactly how Marina Prior was singing it too that tempo and tune in Melbourne and Sydney many years ago in Australia. My Dad who went with my Mother, hated Opera and thought that was a fabulous production and on top of that they were dining whilst watching it.

This is fantastic!

The best..you are a genius!

No piano ______with my Cole. Cole, perfect; and Love your movie style. From my heart 💙 a lot of great things for you. 🍕🍕🍕🍕

That was totally awesome until the piano took over .....but smoke and all you recovered possession of it and continued on smoke and all....too funny but one of my very favorite musicals from Andrew Lloyd Webber....thank you Colec🎼🎶🎹🤗😘❤🇨🇦

That was neat buddy 👍 I can't get over how big you are now. You sure growed up Mr. C.

Magic !

Hahaha… so fun experience, Cole 👍👍👍👍👍

Wow Cole, such a brilliant performance. My 6 year old daughter was watching with me and she actually told me to give you a 👍 which I always do and told me to comment that you are very good and fantastic 👏 🥰

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

Woo! Say thank you to your daughter for me!

@FsSohail786

Жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam 🥰😍

Cole you just have that effect on any music you play "just smoking hot".

ФАНТОМ ОПЕРА, СПАСИБО ЗА ДОСТАВЛЕННОЕ НАСЛАЖДЕНИЕ

That was Fun!

Again, you showed that you know how to draw adoring attention anywhere that you perform. Just imagine opening this great musical with a performance like this backed by the theater organ, maybe played and recorded by YOU! You provided great theater and some drama. Your hair styling department deserves a raise or a hug for hair that covers your eyes during the most dramatic parts. On to the next on your list.

Thank you for referring me to this, my favorite opera. It's Everything I hoped it would be ❤

@ColeLam

3 күн бұрын

Also did All I Ask of You too kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4F1stuGZs7bf7g.html

@debm8470

3 күн бұрын

@@ColeLam 💙 Thank you!

Cole, brilliant performance! I imagine seeing the theatrical performance live did probably add some inspiration to your playing even though you are always so very self-motivated. I must ask, because I've always known you have some thespian in you, was the haunted piano and smoke really a surprise, or were you acting, either way it was delightful to watch. btw, I'm sure you know "The Killer", Jerry Lee Lewis passed away this week. While I knew he was ailing and quite elderly (87) it was still very sad to hear. Might you consider playing a tribute (no matter how small or big) to the killer? You know I, for one, would sure enjoy it. Well thanks for this fantastic Phantom performance and as always, Love ya buddy, stay safe and healthy.❤❤❤👑of🎹👏👏👏

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

Hi Don. Wasn't expecting it to come on in the middle of playing so wasn't sure what to do! I think a bit of Jerry Lee Lewis on Sunday?

Spooktacular & you were smokin 🔥 too 👻 🎃

924k 😭👏👏👏 congrats cole!

Wow!!!

Brilliant Cole !!!! Your a star !!!!!

OMGosh this was the best!!! 💜💜💜💜💜

It literally looks like the piano is on fire. And you, actually. Edit: Not in the same way, that would be bad

This is so good Cole!!

Brilliant playing, love it

Wish of could watch you live at BCUSA, but I was there a week after you did the show.

Don Giovanni Hotel in Prague has TWO pianos in lobby, both baby grands. Just saying ...... Ears enjoying(?) the, errrr, music emerging from one of them now 😂.

Loved it Cole ! Happy Halloween my friend !

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Brilliant playing!! Though would be beautiful to hear without the outside noises and that damn ghost interrupting you!! 🤣

Really enjoy watching you playing. Are you studying at Royal College Music or Royal Academy Music? Where did you get this amazing talent from? Does any member of your family play any instruments? Keep playing and most important enjoy what you’re doing,and the future is what you make of it. I can see you travelling around the world playing to full concert halls. New sub as well ,World Class Playing!

@jacobl5488

Жыл бұрын

I think he's like 14..

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

15 😊

@jacobl5488

Жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam Good stuff. Been following your journey for a while now. You inspire me as a 35 year old adult beginner in piano.

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobl5488 cool! Keep it up!

Your parents don't seem to impressed, but I was!!!! Thank you Cole!!!

@ColeLam

Жыл бұрын

Haha. I think they were concntrating

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I saw phatom in Adelaide and Anthony Warlow was the phatom but he had an accident back stage hit his head and had to be rushed to hospital so his understudy had to take over it was a brilliant show

Don't worry Cole, we always see smoke coming from the pianos you play! You probably don't notice it because you're too busy playing?

874k! 👏

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funny and catchy

Can you play Golden Hour by Jvke next time when you film. I would love to hear that masterpiece of a song from someone else.

What was the song that the piano was playing called? I can’t find it anywhere

Exposure. Exposure............

So... I Witch You A Happy Halloween!

Well, that was unexpected.

🌋🔥💘

@dragonzbay

Жыл бұрын

Freedom vibrato passionata

🌹Your music video playing the piano on KZread keep it up you are amazing player so handsome and can you please play boy meet girl waiting for the star to fall please claire from worksop x🌹

Cole as usual you are smoking hot hands has caused a fire in everyone's heart in the room 🦇 🎃 🧛‍♂️ mwha ha ha

3:00 Okay Jerry Lee

Lol

He's technically a great player, but there is no beauty, no connection, no emotion at all. It makes it very boring to listen to

@WhizkidsTube1532

Жыл бұрын

That's not true! 😭 you watch it again 2x ok?

@michaelpalmer4013

Жыл бұрын

Your comment is contradictory; how could Cole be technically great without possessing the ability to convey the qualities you mention? Perhaps you can demonstrate how you think it should have been played..

@WhizkidsTube1532

Жыл бұрын

Yeah very well said, Mr. Michael. @elphbwckd It's like saying "oh I love this rocky road ice cream BUT it's bland and I don't like the chocolate, marshmallows and nuts on it... not good" 🥴

@enso7890

Жыл бұрын

Well to me his playing is expressive and full of emotion. Judging by the comments I think quite a few people would agree with me. Go spread your hate somewhere else.

Such fun!!! You play beautifully!! I could listen to you play all day.