It is not often you find a grand piano out in the public available for playing. We stayed in this hotel, and the piano was always covered up and locked (I checked!). But it was open and on show because I think there was a party. I jumped on and started playing something before I was kicked off. The reception started to come over to take me off, but when I played "properly" classical, they were fine. I then played Queen! Crowd and public all around the world are the same - Bohemian Rhapsody will always get some attention! I had a lot of compliments (my mum had to translate!) because there are many young pianists in China, but many are classical and many don't show as much "passion" in their playing. Usually they also play in arranged concerts or school performances, and it is very unusual to have any children play in "public" randomly, so there was a lot of interest from the guests in the hotel. Also my Arsenal top got to come out again!

@i-man872

4 жыл бұрын

Great playing as always.

@harrisonmendes7505

4 жыл бұрын

up the gunners

@isaacnewton3893

4 жыл бұрын

An amazing artist blends in plain sight 🤔🤔🤔

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

No, born in UK. My parents are from China and Hong Kong

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

COYG!

He played in front of Asian parents! I can only imagine what their children will go through after they get home.

@marctimmermann4791

4 жыл бұрын

Their childs already can play it since they are 2 years old

@John-gm5mf

4 жыл бұрын

All the dads making a video so they can go home and demand their kids get this good. :D

@WangBaiTe

4 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling, our daughter is 9, half Chinese, plays the piano since she's 4, three years ago she also started saxophone.

@ycgoh9215

4 жыл бұрын

To be fair, it was an OK performance, but nothing really to shout about. I won't even say the emotion is well expressed.

@dopegod987

4 жыл бұрын

@@ycgoh9215 OK Mozart!

I noticed there were 103 dislikes???? Even if you don't like Queen or the piano, how can you not like or appreciate the talent of this young man. Cole... You rock. Humans!

@imrandytoo

4 жыл бұрын

Probably members of the chinese government.

@zeeeman8744

4 жыл бұрын

Or because the piano was so badly out of tune

@wheresthegovernance4350

4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping the audience was going to do a Wayne's World headbang.

@Bakupa91

4 жыл бұрын

@@wheresthegovernance4350 because I sure did 🤟

@Julietmateus

4 жыл бұрын

Or they didn't like the name of the video when literally nothing happens.

So it really doesn’t matter where in the world he goes. A small crowd of people always forms around him! Music is the universal language that connects all of humanity. ❤️🎹🎼🎶 🎵

@musicgirl4794

4 жыл бұрын

Music is a great gift 🎶🎵💕 🌸

@ragment

4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@TiempoNuevo-ew7ty

4 жыл бұрын

Music is from the heart and the soul. The musician interprets.. through his/her heart and soul.

@danilochavarria7348

4 жыл бұрын

next is north korea

@lele1619

3 жыл бұрын

Music bring people together. That how powerful music is

Asian parents after his performance: *you have to be as good as him. Play 40 hours a day*

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Ling ling insurance!

@AmbercoolPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly, this is 90% true... lol

@Abcdefg25152

4 жыл бұрын

A day only have 24 hours?!?!?!?! WTF

@hahalian4765

4 жыл бұрын

noname my friend, u are not cultured

@buffalocrackerdong6978

4 жыл бұрын

@@Abcdefg25152 well son, build a time machine!

Why is it that even though he's playing the same song I've seen in other videos I still click and watch? He's that awesome! It LITERALLY never gets old! So cool!☺ ALSO... How cool is it that Cole sees a piano and just jumps on and starts wailing away?!?

Cole, as a retiree who has always loved the music of Queen, no matter that the piano maybe wasn't tuned, or where you were playing, that was a fantastic rendition of Queen's music. Thank you

It's a pity, that the piano wasn't tuned.

@itsDeej.

4 жыл бұрын

its called a e s t h e t i c honestly the detune sounds nice but either the acoustics or maybe the piano itself make it sound kind of thin.

@hlcepeda

4 жыл бұрын

Par for the course re hotel lobby pianos. (Keith Emerson intentionally detuned the piano he played on a few of his pieces.)

@ShadowShiranui

4 жыл бұрын

He played the wrong notes or an absolutely miserable version of the Bohemian Rhapsody

@davidhoward2487

4 жыл бұрын

LOL Jealous much?

@kolossimike

4 жыл бұрын

@@ShadowShiranui No. The piano needs to be tuned.

You are amazing Cole. I can't believe you can play all that from just memory without any sheet music in front of you.

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

I arrange these myself, after listening to them on Spotify and watching KZread videos of their live performances so these are my cover versions of the songs. I am a Signature Artist with Musicnotes and my sheet music is on MusicNotes: bit.ly/CL_SheetMusic.

This young man got balls man i tell ya.... I know how to do bumblebee but im to shy af....... Give this youngman a big applause...

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it next time you see a piano. It is a buzz! Haha see what I did?

@supersonico9364

4 жыл бұрын

He’s got balls or no brain, they’re both one and the same 😂

@TiempoNuevo-ew7ty

4 жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of courage, confidence, and overwhelming passion to perform.

@juliejoyce5474

4 жыл бұрын

Omg same! Im like really good but i cant play infront of ANYONE im so shy

Thank you for the music. Your choice of songs is inspiring and being played by the younger generation, passing on the message of Freddie mercury And Elton John. What Freddie mercury‘s words meant don’t stop me now are symbolic to you and your performances. You take them to public forums and play your heart out. Freddie Mercury would be proud that he has passed on the torch to you so you can play your heart out with confidence and passion. Don’t stop me now is not just a song but a message for you to continue to work hard forge your own path. Keep up the good work, keep performing bravely in public and by all means don’t stop. You have a bright future. I cannot wait to hear when you come out with original songs that are inspired by such great classics that you have chosen. All the best.

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - have you heard some of my own compositions - some are contemporary classical like this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIuqr5hpm6nQmZM.html , but I have written a few songs, that I have not videoed yet.

@JJ-bs5bo

Жыл бұрын

Yours are very beautiful words of praise... all the best to you also!

And note he’s playing all that without any sheet music ,,, he’s amazing 👍👍🙀👍👍👍👍👍👍

Outstanding Cole !!!!! Keep your passion up !!!!

Very wise of you to have demonstrated your skills and talent as a true pianist to the staff allowing you to continue playing. Talented and smart. A great combination that will take you far. Looking forward to Cole 13.😁

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Just over a month to go!

@PNEKarl

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam Oh no! Cole the teenager? :-)

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

@@PNEKarl not yet!

@PNEKarl

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam I'm sure you'll make a teenager your parents will be proud of. You're an inspiration to all teenagers out there. Keep 'em coming Cole and thanks for sharing your efforts. Roll on February :-)

@ludwigvanbeethoven8870

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam hello your very talented sir but can you play my moonlight sonata 3rd movement or hammer klavier.

Never heard such a paucity of response compared to the quality of performance.Brilliant-I feel Freddie would have approved.

Was about to comment on the last video for another Bohemian Rhapsody before 2020, and here we are.. Legendary Cole Lam!

@yoshi_drinks_tea

4 жыл бұрын

k den What the heck are you doing here? Lol

You play so gracefully Freddie would be so proud well done. 💗👏💗👏

I love that you know how to play Queen and are sharing it with the world! I cried when Freddie Mercury died. You are helping to spread his legacy and it’s so wonderful to see!! 😍

Those moms be like: i wish this is my son

@newton18311

4 жыл бұрын

i think i wished she was my mom,

Bravo, Bravo young man! Not only balls of steel but an amazing, spot-on rendition of Queens iconic music!

A very impressive performance of Queen songs in China. Even more so, seeing a young boy walk up twice on his own for a closer view - Epic! 👏🎹

Parents after watching you play: Son/Daughter I'm signing you up for Piano lessons.

Queen Music A True Universal Language understood and loved by everyone in every country

How refreshing for the audience. Im sure if your mum taught you the language you would master it well just like your piano playing. Well done 👌

@briansun6336

4 жыл бұрын

lol, this song is not really something new to Chinese actually.

Never forget cole lam 🤘

Great arrangements. I was lucky enough to see Queen live a few years ago, when they played in China. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen.

@maxflute7893

4 жыл бұрын

"a few years ago"

@FrasSmith

4 жыл бұрын

@@maxflute7893 2016 to be more precise.

@cliffbraun3850

4 жыл бұрын

? ? ? Adam Lambert in China??

@FrasSmith

4 жыл бұрын

@@cliffbraun3850 Yes, September 2016, Queen with Adam Lambert.

Queen's songs unite people around the world.

That piano sounds like it's out of tune.

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

It is a bit

@johnbull1568

4 жыл бұрын

I have no musical ear at all and even I can tell it's out of tune, so it must be bad lol.

@demonitized1020

4 жыл бұрын

Cole Lam I kinda like it the piano sounds like a rock piano out of tune like that

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

@@demonitized1020 yes, that's also why I like public pianos. They are all different and sound different like accents

@johnmar1622

4 жыл бұрын

you are correct 100%, either shit tune or shit quality piano.

Its very relaxing when you play it

I'm glad some people were into it but seems like a criminally underwhelming crowd response. You had me dancing and singing, thanks 😊

If you are ever in Newcastle let us know i will get all my friends to come watch you perform. 👏❤

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Where Are there public pianos in Newcastle

@elitegaming4506

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam central station used to have one, dunno if its still there

@Donna.M

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam will try find out let you know.

Wherever you go you are being applauded with gratitude and everyone inthe audience who listened and watched you played "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY"is really with magic!lm sure everyone is amazed of your playingCole!keep it up young Cole you are superb performer in music industry.congrats of your talent.keep healthy and happy always.God bless Cole.

What a wonderful young man you are !!! my favorite song ! thanks a lot, merci beaucoup

WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE young talented COLE LAM, GOD bless!

You played piano in China🎹 Good luck and your piano performances are world-class👍️👍️👍️

you see my friends this is music not what the kids are listening to now . this takes talent and Cole has it in spades good work Sir I will keep watching

Nailed it again, my friend.

This young man has a future in music indeed. I hope to see you in the concert hall in my city one day. Bravo!

Freddie & Queen will be proud.

I think they were just amazed that that such a young player could play like you do. You are amazing :)

If you ever come to Taiwan dinners on me for sure!😂

@jonaramire

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to go to Taipei, Taiwan one day :(

@stephenj1118

4 жыл бұрын

Jonarez you definitely should! Great food and culture, and most importantly, lovely people.

@user-mb8hx6tb5y

4 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I do know somebody else in Taiwan listens to Cole Lam. I always think I'm the only one since October 2019.

Shows how great a music writer Freddy was too create this

@fornax985

4 жыл бұрын

Freddie***

@caseys9392

4 жыл бұрын

Freddy was indeed a good performer and occasionally a good composer, but most of the Queen classics were written by an even greater music writer : Brian May!

@fornax985

4 жыл бұрын

@@caseys9392 They all made tons of classics.

@desvicious502

4 жыл бұрын

@@caseys9392 Freddie*

@desvicious502

4 жыл бұрын

@@caseys9392 and radio Gaga was written by the wonderful Roger Taylor 💕😌

3:30 that little girl jumping in the back had me dying

0:00 Bohemian Rhapsody 6:05 Don't Stop Me Now

Brilliant Cole...Freddie would be proud

your performances always make me cry. U put so much emotion into your music. Keep up the great work. The future is bright for you young one.

Wonder what it feels like to know that millions of people have seen you play and that one day you’ll make the big bucks as a pianist. Keep going!!! Don’t stop!!!👌🏼🎶

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Kinda like it felt like a year ago, when I had 50 subscribers 😊

@MikeyJFox23

4 жыл бұрын

Cole Lam keep playing this stuff and you’ll reach millions no problem! Ps. I like Queen, Elton John and Billy Joel. Lol classics Keep dishing out the good stuff bud!! We’ll be waiting and ready to listen

Cole, you are doing such a wonderful job in spreading this beautiful song, I am sure that Freddie is up in Heaven watching you, and smiling, who would have ever thought that this many years later, His masterpiece would still be playing around the world? Keep it up sweetheart, the Angels are watching over you, and I know, something good is going to come out of your playing, so very proud of you as a young man..I am as you know from the USA, so am thankful that your music and playing can be watched, take care in 2020, and please be safe, I will always be a fan of yours, even though I am a very old lady, lol

That piano with your piano skills sounds perfect

HAPPY CHRISTMAS FOR EVERYONE AND HAPPY NEW YEARS 2020

@adrianabelerse7799

4 жыл бұрын

@g g TQ HAVE A NICE DAY🧭😎

quite a complex piece for just one instrument. I wouldn't have thought all the parts could be played by one person! A young man with much talent!

You are wonderful Cole. It has to be said though that Bohemian Rhapsody is an extraordinary piece of music.

I rarely have a “bad”day, but for several reasons, this day was awful and seemingly had me locked into an emotional cesspool.. Your video of Music of the Night started off and rolled into Sweet Child of Mine, and into this Queen video. They each immediately lifted my spirits! I am inspired. Thank you!

Premier league strarts at weekend. You are in you favorite Arsenal FC top. I wish to you that your Gunners, make you as happy with their performing on the court, as much as you make us happy while we are watching you and listening you performing. So good luck, bigest fan, Gunner, of Arsenal FC!💪 Stay safe, healthy, perect, precious. Ser 😇 Cole, maestro, my friend.🙌

Cole liberated China musicians 💞

@susannorth138

2 жыл бұрын

In Rock they are quite liberated as you say. Not reserved at all.

Little girl in yellow has the most appropriate response to the song! Freddie would be happy.

It's amazing how he has time to play the piano so well, do his studies, and like & reply to the hundreds (or even thousands) of new comments on all of his videos everyday... Keep up the good work :)

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like reading the comments 😊

You are very talented thanks for the awesome rendition

plays it like a mad man, you go mate! Loved it. Thank you.

Here before this goes viral.

I've always thought of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody as classical music. There's something of Mozart about it...

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

There are so many styles in Bohemian Rhapsody. I like the operatic parts too

@gaminglegend

4 жыл бұрын

It's classical rock, I guess

@TiempoNuevo-ew7ty

4 жыл бұрын

LOL I don't hear Mozart in this piece. I hear the transition from classical music to show tunes, Musicals... the music of the 1920's -30's.

@ingeborgpostelnik4748

4 жыл бұрын

more like bethoven than mozart...

@thenaughtychristmaself5261

4 жыл бұрын

roger le phoque I don’t think it sounds anything like Mozart.

La conjugación perfecta, intérprete, piano, y canción 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏⭐🌟🎹🎵🎶❤❤

Dude I included myself on your fan list lol.. You really got the skills. Playing instrument is my greatest frustration so I just decided to listen 😅. I'm amazed by your renditions specially "Don't stop me now" my all-time favorite. Looking forward for more. 👍

If this was in Europe a bunch of out of tune people would join in singing, and it would be gloriously awesome

@raymondtang9432

3 жыл бұрын

that was not the case in his other videos...

@desamet5554

2 жыл бұрын

bro thats cap lmfao only a drunk English man would come singing and then accidentally fall on the piano ruining the show

Cole, I love the way you get into and feel your music. Your passion for music and playing the piano definitely shows. Keep doing these fantastic performances! (On a side note, try to pick up your mom's language too. It helps you connect to your heritage and better understand the culture and its people. :-) Of course you already understand two languages... English and Music. ;-) )

Someday you become popular in the whole world, stay safe everyone, watching here from Philippines 😍🙋

Awesome opportunity! Glad you were able to do that. Great selections for the session also. Keep up the hard work and showmanship!

Not bad, and good selection of music to play.....those are classic great tunes. R.I.P. Freddie Mercury.

It gets my attention little pal.......as good as ever......................love it!!!

Ur different Cole.. ur unique like Freddie.

@jonlarranagaalberdi9324

4 жыл бұрын

Actually not

@michaelpalmer4013

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonlarranagaalberdi9324 Is that the sum of your appraisal? Are you able to construct a sentence of more than two words or are you just another pitifully silly troll?

As always, you exude the finesse and impeccability with your fingers on keys. Excellent, Cole!!!

I never tire of hearing you play all the legendary "Queen songs. You Rock these songs! I hope you get to travel the world and always show us your videos like this one of your playing the piano. I enjoy watching your videos. You're an inspiration for all ages to play the piano or any musical instrument. The story behind your being able to play the piano in the hotel lobby was funny. Your talent is God Gifted. XO

I’m sure you can play Hey Jude by The Beatles ✌🏼

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Here you go! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYKak9mbcsmZpLw.html

@legendgames7427

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam good kid

@marysest-jean4640

4 жыл бұрын

Cole Lam thank you 🙂🙂🙂✌🏼 the best

@mariamargaritaferreira2350

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. You can play everything you want!!!!

You are so gifted, welldone

Always get goosebumps when I hear you play this Cole! So sad that the film was censored, but awesome that it was even shown in the first place. Just awesome playing as always!! Thanks for sharing!! :-)

Over the top performance! Thank you!

YESSSS MY REQUEST WAS ACTIVATED

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

I am... Also modest too! 😂

I am so impressed by Coles videos! He is simply amazing subscribed and Liked! There arent words to describe how impressed I am by your talent. Keep it up kid you're Awesome!

Superb!!!! Wonderfully done. You are such a gifted artist!

Im a fan. Keep going, you have the world in your hands. When the going gets tough, you stand up and face it head on. you got this. Your amazing and I wish the best for you.

love this!

I don't feel the crowd's appreciation for you. They might be thinking "My child does better than you". You're very good man! 👍

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

And they probably are!

Just love the time you spend playing very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Excellent! Thank you for another great video as they all are. Amazing progression in perfection!

I could watch/listen to you play all day. I swear, I miss it so much. Music is my passion. I recently had 3 brain surgeries and have not been able to play for a while because of the memory loss from the surgeries. (I literally had to relearn things like how to write my name or simple things again and I'm a writer/author!) I am slowly coming back to being able to play .. very slowly

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Music never leaves you I think. Hope you recover fully

@destinyandseverus

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam thank you. I listen to you and others and hearing the music relaxes me and makes my soul so happy.

@destinyandseverus

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLam kzread.info/dash/bejne/anmD0Kiqo7effrg.html You should listen to this kid

@destinyandseverus

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColeLamI wish there was a way for me to message you. This guy is an amazing teacher. I would like to hear you play this, I really think that you would be quite good at it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hK1_wdGYpLXapbA.html

Come visit the Philippines 🇵🇭

@kurtarguelles5276

4 жыл бұрын

Sana nga pumunta sya dito, kaso parang wala naman masyadong piano dito sa public places😅

@llllllll9277

4 жыл бұрын

I think i found a piano somewhere in the philippines. In iloilo i lived there and yes i am filipino who wished to learn piano since i was young :)

@corvs

4 жыл бұрын

But I think its quite rare to find public pianos

Certainly a good response here and people took the time to stand and listen and not rush off.

Awesome job Cole. You played that very well. I sure wish I could play the piano myself. I do agree that this was very cool.

Cole did all that without music sheets -incredible

Freddy is smiling down at you.

It's a glorious day there in China and seems you enjoyed your time there. You played and the people liked your music.

I am 69, my favorite songs . Excellent Cole Lam !

Cole, moments like this are an inspiration to me to continue learning music and seeing just how much music moves people. Thank you. Edited for punctuation*

That was so cool, Cole! It was also an interesting social experiment. Neat that your mom encouraged you. Also neat that you knew to 'back off' down to gentle music. They didn't look quite as okay about it when you played "Don't Stop Me Now", which is expected, I gather. I'm learning a lot from your notes. Not usually done, a grand piano in the lobby with a child playing the piano. Usually classical. Not a lot of movement of the body when a person in China plays. You were movin' and groovin' and I thought "that's my activist pal Cole right there!" Bravo! It sounded fabulous, too. :-)

@ColeLam

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it. I like to play anywhere I can, but know that some places can only play some ways,

Bravo, excellent interpretation.

one of the finest performances 👏👏👍👍😘😘😘

Only people that would gather round me would be security for hammer fisting the piano keys dramatically

In 5:54, you can hear closely that you will hear "bruh" two times. It really sounds like the meme. Also, that would be rarely be heard when hearing BohRap. Anyways, you nailed it, good job!

I'm so GRATEFUL you played here at Asia... Your inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

Cole cool 😎 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 This is a show you give us for free and you are a pro on what you do so just look at the tums up. Mister brain 🧠. Thanks