4 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!!! It’s hard to believe that only 3 years ago, I was posting the first video on this channel, curious if anyone would be interested in watching it. Now, here you all are. There’s no piece I’d rather celebrate 4M subscribers with than Chopin’s Ballade No. 4, a masterclass in romantic writing and one of his finest works. Thank you for being here with me on this journey, I hope you have a wonderful Thursday
YES LETS GOOOO We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it And if you ask me how I'm feeling Don't tell me you're too blind to see Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give, never gonna give (Give you up) We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye
I don't know how to express myself Rosseau but I love you very much and you have inspired me to play the Piano, I thank you for that and I hope you can achieve all your dreams, thank you very much🥰✨
We don't know why Rousseau has been away. But regardless of whether he has lost interest in RUclips or has some life circumstances to work out, I don't think he owes the world any more videos. He's probably spent countless hours recording classical and pop repertoire, and the least we could do is treasure it. Edit: He’s back
It looks like he was using Concert Creator to make the visual of his videos. But Concert Creator is non longer available… that could explain why he is gone and why he may never come back…
@@thomasrieding8529 I think the reason he stopped is that RUclips has terrible copyright policies. Rousseau was getting copyright strikes for interpretations of pieces in the public domain because there were other interpretations on RUclips and RUclips basically acted as though those other interpretations were the original. Classical music content creators are pretty much screwed and receive little from monetization of videos.
Whether you're in a bad place or just bust I want you to know that there's no pressure to come back and no need to explain why it's been so long. We miss you and hope to hear more of your playing soon but only come back if you really want to. You've been my greatest inspiration and I will forever cherish your channel no matter what happens.
I hate when people go around saying "Chopin is overrated!!" after only listening to one Nocturne by him. He's definitely one of the most favorite composers of all time if not the most favorite for me.
Yep, if you consider his Ballades, Nocturnes, Sonatas, Scherzos you will definitely think twice before calling him overrated, the quality of his music is almost always consistently incredible, for the piano repertoire he is definitely at the top
Hey Rousseau, you inspired me a lot to play piano. Without you I wouldn't have found my passion for this instrument and music in general. Thank you for everything!
I grew up in a family of musicians. Both grandmas and my mom played piano. I was taken to recitals and symphonies with the best of the best performing. I’ve heard this played countless times, and it’s my favorite Chopin piece of all time. In my almost 40 years on this Earth, I have never heard this performed so perfectly (esp the rubato timing). Incredible work, and thank you.
it was okay but kind of dragged on. I gather that was trendy in the day, but musically I think the best work kind of gets to the point sooner. Just my $.02 and not a pronuncement that means that much.
Glad someone else agrees! I've listened to the famous classics, like Zimmerman's and Rubinstein's recordings of the ballade 4, but this one is honestly my favorite by a significant margin.
Does anyone else listen to Rousseau every day while studying? His music is enjoyable on a different level! I have attempted to replicate his covers and his pure talent on the piano, but I can vouch that this man is simply a rare and exceptional talent. Congratulations to Rousseau, and don’t stop now
It’s been years since I was in school; however, I listen to his piano playing while preparing dinner, or while I’m sitting on my balcony, enjoying a cup of coffee and the Sunday newspaper.
I don’t think people understand that this man has already probably played his entire repertoire of piano pieces, and learning new ones, mastering them to the point of being able to post it onto RUclips where millions will see it, takes months to learn. More so classical pieces. It’s the sad truth, but this’ll probably be how Rousseau will continue to upload
True! We don't appreciete his effort enough. More to be said among that is that he also does this insane editing on his videos. You can see the notes look like some particles coming out of his piano while playing. Looks awesome, it's a pleasure to look at!
I don't think non musicians understand that it is actually a blessing to be able to play as much as Rousseau can. At his current level, he can probably sight read very well, therefore, it will probably take him a day or two to learn an entire piece that could take a novice months.
Rousseau hasn't posted in 13 months yet I just now subscribed. A truly timeless channel. The amount of talent that this guy has is ludicrous. I've played piano for 10+ years and I can't even imagine being able to play anywhere near this good. Perfect accuracy, and perfect emotion in his playing.
I used to think Rousseau plays with a minimal amount of interpretation, just following exactly as the score says. This rendition just proved me wrong. Especially the coda. This interpretation of the 4th ballade coda gives me the chills like no other.
chopin's ballade no. 4, the best of all 4 ballades in my opinion. this is the most perfect pick for a subscriber special - this piece is so delicate, yet so dramatic, so emotional... the epitome of a romantic-era piece... so beautiful and sublime ❤ classical music is timeless, and it's a pity how so many people fail to realise how truly awesome and powerful it is..
yo Rousseau, wherever you are, just know we love and appreciate you, your videos inspire and motivate us, so if you are going through a hard time, keep your head up king!!👑
Chopin’s ballades require much dedication to learn, one must have much determination to master it. The longest ballade among the 4, is 12 minutes long. The first theme undergoes four cumulative transformations and lot of decorations, while the development of 2nd theme heightens the music’s texture and complexity. Overall, an amazing masterpiece by Chopin, how a mere mortal created this, still makes me wonder 🥺🥺
This channel is a timeless gem on RUclips. Even if he's ran his course on this platform, he's left us with a ton of great performances to enjoy! Endless replay value
Rousseau you introduced me to classical music, I'll before be greatful to you for that. I've now been playing the piano for a year and it's hard to believe how much you changed my life. Thank you.
We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it And if you ask me how I'm feeling Don't tell me you're too blind to see Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give, never gonna give (Give you up) We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye
i haven't heard anyone play those arpeggios in the coda with that speed and accuracy, this guys technique is impeccable. that being said i still prefer Traums interpretation
@@dankr7009 Zimmerman's 2 and 3 are my favorites of those, rly didn't like his 1 and 4 tho. Idk why, it was a long time ago that I gave them all a listen xd
Guys. He actually posted something in the community tab: One BILLION views!!!! This is one of the hardest milestones to believe, to think that these videos have reached so many people, is truly insane. Thank you to each and every one of you. Unfortunately, there won’t be a video to celebrate this milestone just yet, nor for Christmas this year, due to some sad life circumstances. Though, for now, I wish you all the very best for Christmas and the New Year, and I’ll see you all again soon enough. Hope that helps
That spotify account is an unverified account, which doesn't guarantee Rousseau is back. He has left YT due to personal reasons as per his Twitter post in Late December 2021, and there is no official notice about Rousseau continuing on Spotify, or any social media platform. His discord staff member are also unaware of why Rousseau left, and when will he be returning.
@@raner2367 First of all, Concert Creator was launched way after Rousseau's channel began. Second of all, Concert Creator was Shut down in June 2022, while Rousseau left YT in December 2021.
One of the greatest solo piano works of all time. It seems like it has a little bit of everything and manages to weave it all into one cohesive composition. Lovely playing. Thanks for sharing! Fantasy in F minor would be the next big Chopin solo work I'd love to see.
@@Dylonely_9274 I don't think Rousseau's gonna post again. he literally posted ONLY 5 videos in WHOLE 2020. Yes I totally agree he posted a lot of videos in the past but I don't he's gonna come again like for a 2 or 3 months?
It's funny that you said "cohesive", because I was just debating someone the other day over whether Ballade No. 1 or No. 4 was the better piece. While No. 1 is amazing (and yes, I think it shines brighter than No. 4 in many places), and while every...single....one of the sections in it are amazing, they are not tied together quite as well as the pieces of No. 4. If that makes sense. In some ways, No. 1 is more of a rhapsody. No. 4 is indeed, by modern musical standards, more consistent thematically...more "cohesive".
He's probably practicing for his next post, these pieces are difficult so they require months of intensive training.. (Even absent he is working for us)
He is most likely waiting for 5m to do another special. But the second option is that he lost his account password again. We haven't heard from him since the last video, which is this one.
This is his 4 Mil special video. He is now on he’s way to 5 Mil without uploading a single new video since this one. This truly shows his immense talent and skill. Wherever he may be and whatever he may do. No one else on the internet can play like this. The perfection, emotion and pauses… I can’t even express how inspiring he is, but I don’t need to either. The fact that he almost have 5 mil is the proof of what he gives to the world. I love you and miss you Rousseau! Wish you all the best this world has to give ❤
I've come back to realize that Rousseau has been gone for sometime now. Rousseau, you are the reason I picked up my piano again and started learning on my own. You're the reason I can play Chopin Op 28 No. 4 and Gymnopedie No. 1. Just want you to know that you are an inspiration and I'm sure we all appreciate your talent and effort making these videos. I hope you're doing well Rousseau. Thank you so much and take care.
Rousseau!! I doubt you will see this but, I’ve been playing for about a year now, and looking back, without all of these videos you put up I probably wouldn’t have made nearly as much progress, maybe even quit. Because every day I can watch these videos and think to myself, I’m gonna play that one day. This really motivates me! And I just wanted to give an extra thanks to you because you gave me and tons of people extra motivation, and I know these pieces can take months to perfect, so doing that must be very stressful “just for RUclips.” But never forget this isn’t just for RUclips, it’s for millions of people you inspire. These months of work will turn into years, decades, of people playing these same pieces because of your help! If it weren’t for me writing this message while listening to this beautiful piece maybe I wouldn’t be teary eyed. Thank you, Rousseau!
I won't go without leaving my comment, I remember as if it was yesterday playing the piano in my school, waiting every week to be Thursday to listen to a Rousseau's new video. Thanks for being my inspiration for more than 2 years and you'll continue being it, congrats for the 4 million subscribers!
When I listen to Bach I see someone with culture, a man who fights against ignorance. When I listen to Mozart I see someone with natural talent, an indisputable genius. When I listen to Beethoven I see someone fearful, who fights against fate. But when I listen to Chopin... I see a tormented man, someone who suffers, and who through his works tries to comfort himself. As if with these melodies he was trying to tell himself that yes, that life is not fair, but giving up will not change anything, it will continue its course and it is better to continue. When I listen to Chopin I see myself.
Wherever you are Rousseau I will always remember you when I grow older. Your channel has always brought me joy when I'm down and I'm infinitely great ful for your channel:) EDIT: HE IS ALIVE AND WELL YAY
Ever since I first heard this piece, I have always been in awe at the part of the coda past the point 10:57. I have no idea how someone could compose something that looks and sounds that chaotic but also sounds so orderly and beautiful. I can’t imagine how much of a genius you need to be to come up with something that complex.
In chaos the order is born. A classical law :) basics in the universe . Complex of simplicity and veery chaotic events making the beauty . Music in other side is one of the things what should keep that rythm (my opinion) to keep and express the beauty .
it feels like it was just yesterday that he uploaded his 3 million subs special… man time flies! Congrats Rousseau, and go celebrate ☺️thank you being the biggest inspiration :)
never gonna give you up... We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it And if you ask me how I'm feeling Don't tell me you're too blind to see Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give, never gonna give (Give you up) We've known each other for so long Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it Inside we both know what's been going on We know the game and we're gonna play it I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye
Rousseau was one of the guys that encourage myself to create a channel to post me playing! Wherever you are I hope you're getting fun and enjoying everything you deserve! Thank you so much Rousseau!
I miss Rousseau. The talent and level of playing that makes him the first recording I go to when searching a piano piece is what makes his channel a true treasure. Hope he comes back someday
According to his community tab, instagram, and twitter. He is going through some sad life circumstances. I think he will return at april or may and post a extremly hard piano piece
I remember when 1 million special happened I stayed late in the office to watch it. And now it's Pandemic so I am watching this one from the comfort of my home.
i love that theme at :38. This has always been one of my favorite Chopin works. Thanks for uploading everything you do! It really is appreciated by so many.
Rosseau has been gone for a while. The pieces he played saved me from not just depression but also suicide. Wherever you are man i thank you for existing. I hope ur doing something right now that makes you happy, for now ill just keep listening to these pieces again and again and treasure your videos. U are a great pianist man! i respect you
your one of my biggest inspirations, i'm 15 and i've been playing for 2 years now and i'm not giving up until im as good as you. i'm learning reverie- debussy right now for a competition and the only thing keeping me going is your videos. thank you for being so amazing ❤️
When I hear ballade I don't think of Ballade No 1 in G minor, I think Ballade No 4. I don't think of an extremely hard piece, I think of a piece that is extremely magical and expressive. I think of a masterpiece. Truly, Chopin's sets are something else. Don't even get me started with the Scherzos.
I love all 4 of the ballades. What I find interesting about this set is that all of them are so unique and all shine in their own way. I see the fourth as a beautiful story written in music, its probably the most emotional of the ballades but it couldn't match the 2nd ballade in dramaticism, and I feel like the 1st shows a much bigger range of sounds and colors the piano can produce.
Incredible. I have never seen someone playing piano like this, every key sounds good when you play it and I still don’t know how you’re doing this but it sounds wonderful
Rousseau, we all really appreciate you and I really hope you are doing okay. The way you play reliefs my stress, I am happy that this community shows a lot of positivity.
Chopin was apparently in awe of the composers that came before him such as Mozart, Bach and Bellini and thought he could never be on their level in terms of musical ability but damn, if only he knew how good he really was. I'm sure if they heard him they'd agree that he is truly one of the best to ever live.
Rosseau, because of you, I have learned of the amazing art of classical music. I was a lifetime piano player, but always hated classical music, until you came and showed me how perfect and beautiful it is. A combination of perfect playing and unique pieces I haven’t heard before changed my life for the better. Because I fell in love with classical music so much, I decided to go to Carnegie Mellon music school, and learned “Liebesleid” after I heard it on your channel. I would’ve never made the decision to go to college for music if it wasn’t for you. Liebesleid is the song I will be auditioning with, and with all sincerity, thank you for bringing your talent into my life. You have changed my life for the better. I hope you know what you’ve done for us.
I still remember my great grandmother used to play this piece for me and my brother. It was what gave her happiness in the later years of her life but she forgot how to play a few years before she died due to memory loss and we think that is why she got more and more tired untill she finally slept in and she is in a better place now. Thank you for bringing the memories back and I think that she is watching us from up there by now. Much love to you
I can’t believe you’re at 4MIL already… It’s definitely been a few years since I first started listening/watching you, and it’s inspired me to become a better pianist! You have no idea how many times I listened to your performances while reading/studying, or even for pleasure. I’m so grateful that my musical preferences have led me to you. Here’s to an amazing performance yet again and to 4MIL!!! 🙌🏻❤️
Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary for deciding to start playing piano. Thank you for inspiring me. It is the best gift I could ever recieve. I still have a long way to go before I reach your skill level, but when I do, I will come back here and thank you again.
bro i cant stop hearing it because it still in my mind and soo good beatiful romantic sad terrefying thank you rousseau u always play pieces 100% no mistakes
Hey rosseau congrats for the 4 million subs! 3 years ago you had 300k when i arrived, and now there are 3 million of us in this wonderful comunity! I hope your channel will keep growing!
One of the most sublime and hypnotic pieces, my favourite Chopin ballade... Rousseau, you are an inspiration to so many, both musicians and non musicians!! Thank you for sharing the beauty of classical music. Congratulations on 4 million!
Easter eggs: 1: At 0:05. This piece begins with this C Major playing. And then that C Major playing returns at 10:38 which are chords this time. 2: At 0:34. This piece starts to go in F Minor. And then that F Minor playing returns at 7:47. 3: At 9:31. This piece makes a refrence to Chopin's "Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66." 4: At 9:38. These chords (may have) inspired Johann Strauss II to create his famous "Blue Danube." 5: At 10:11. This piece makes a refrence to Chopin's "Ocean" Etude Op. 25 No. 12. 6: At 11:07. This piece makes a refrence to Chopin's "Double Thirds" Etude Op. 25 No. 6.
I love the ocean etude section. It's my favorite part of the piece. Ocean etude is my favorite piano piece. It takes work to learn, but once you have it learnt it's really fun to play.
Doesn't matter if you see this or not, Rousseau, but I do want to say that I appreciate you so much for your gem of a channel. Your videos are truly beautiful, and I literally cannot imagine how many hours of practicing and editing goes into each one of them. Please don't feel pressured to keep uploading; do whatever the hell you want, man, because you've already given us so much :) Wishing you a happy holiday season from the US!!!
Where is Rousseau??? He's not uploading anything so long. And he is so good, why did he stoped this amazing work he was doing??? Everybody is missing him...💔💘❤ Is it lost talent forever.....?😢
"...the most exalted, intense and sublimely powerful of all Chopin's compositions. It is unbelievable that it lasts only twelve minutes, for it contains the experience of a lifetime." - John Ogdon
Thank you so much for your time and hard work Rousseau. You've contributed to the lives of millions, including mine. Whether or not you ever return is of little consequence. You've left a legacy I'll always be grateful for.
Can’t believe this is the last post on this channel. Spent months falling in love with this piece, now months learning it. 2/3rds through time wise, probably not even halfway difficulty wise though lol
I just want to say thank you, it can be hard to find good quality versions of old classical songs and your channel helped me so much when I realized I loved classical music, but couldn't find good clear recordings of them. You are amazing and the reason I got into this beautiful music. I don't think you owe anyone anything and I hope you are having a good time away, just wanted to say thanks for all you've given me, and countless other people
Your playing and also with other pianists inspired me to play the piano. Whenever I'm lacking motivation I watch your videos, thank you. Congratulations on this impressive milestone! Rousseau!❤️
Rousseau may be slow to upload but he really does put a lot of effort in perfecting the technique of any piece he plays. You can really feel the dedication behind those insanely smooth playings, he rarely trips in his playing, and he seriously has some of the smoothest scales I've ever heard. So I'm pretty sure each video he posts isn't the first video that he did on the piece, he probably recorded the piece multiple times until he finally gets a recording that's perfect. Also, not to mention his editing as well, a LOT of effort.
It would be great to see him play, but at the same time, if he was alive to show us a modern version of his music, we wouldn’t have the classical expressive versions and arrangements/styles in such a variety that we do today.
You’re such an inspiration for me Rousseau! It’s been amazing to work with you and I’m looking forward to your work in the future, whatever it is! - Reinhardt/Logan
6:28 absolutely love how he separates the voices here as if it were a fugue. You can hear the Polish heroic melodies in the middle voice played by the right hand.
Beethoven - *great burst of feelings* Mozart - *happy dilledoo lalala* Chopin - *d e p r e s i o n* Rachmaninoff - *scarystuffsuperscary* Liszt - *OCTAVES AND INSANE STUFF YES MORE MORE MORE*
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4 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!!! It’s hard to believe that only 3 years ago, I was posting the first video on this channel, curious if anyone would be interested in watching it. Now, here you all are. There’s no piece I’d rather celebrate 4M subscribers with than Chopin’s Ballade No. 4, a masterclass in romantic writing and one of his finest works. Thank you for being here with me on this journey, I hope you have a wonderful Thursday
YES LETS GOOOO
We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
I don't know how to express myself Rosseau but I love you very much and you have inspired me to play the Piano, I thank you for that and I hope you can achieve all your dreams, thank you very much🥰✨
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ballade 4 good boi.
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We don't know why Rousseau has been away. But regardless of whether he has lost interest in RUclips or has some life circumstances to work out, I don't think he owes the world any more videos. He's probably spent countless hours recording classical and pop repertoire, and the least we could do is treasure it.
Edit: He’s back
well said...
we can still miss him though 😔
It looks like he was using Concert Creator to make the visual of his videos. But Concert Creator is non longer available… that could explain why he is gone and why he may never come back…
@@thomasrieding8529 dang...
@@thomasrieding8529 I think the reason he stopped is that RUclips has terrible copyright policies. Rousseau was getting copyright strikes for interpretations of pieces in the public domain because there were other interpretations on RUclips and RUclips basically acted as though those other interpretations were the original.
Classical music content creators are pretty much screwed and receive little from monetization of videos.
*Words cannot describe this masterpiece*
-Words
Lmao that’s really funny
hahaah I really liked this paradox
Shakespeare could.
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@@murilopreto3710 why paradox?
I’m sure many people have said this already but,
We miss you Rousseau.
He would probably make a video when he hits 5 m subscribes. We’re 2000 subscribes away
@@playspeedcode 200,000 subscribers*
@@playspeedcode Yeah so we are prob 2 months away
🥺🥺🥺
@@playspeedcode i hope
Whether you're in a bad place or just bust I want you to know that there's no pressure to come back and no need to explain why it's been so long. We miss you and hope to hear more of your playing soon but only come back if you really want to. You've been my greatest inspiration and I will forever cherish your channel no matter what happens.
What piece should I do next?
something from rachmaninoff maybe
Rage over a lost pennie! Beethoven
Pagodes - Debussy
Honestly think it would be cool to see Mariage D'amour
Swan lake, please🥺
I hate when people go around saying "Chopin is overrated!!" after only listening to one Nocturne by him. He's definitely one of the most favorite composers of all time if not the most favorite for me.
It depends, for example op 9 no 2 and fantasie Impromptu is overplayed
@@thetoughguy5831 I understand that, but considering all his other works too, I think he's an absolute genius.
Yep, if you consider his Ballades, Nocturnes, Sonatas, Scherzos you will definitely think twice before calling him overrated, the quality of his music is almost always consistently incredible, for the piano repertoire he is definitely at the top
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Hey Rousseau, you inspired me a lot to play piano. Without you I wouldn't have found my passion for this instrument and music in general. Thank you for everything!
The classique bagutte
Eifach ok
I love your profile picture lol
Me too. I started again playing because of him
Same
I grew up in a family of musicians. Both grandmas and my mom played piano. I was taken to recitals and symphonies with the best of the best performing. I’ve heard this played countless times, and it’s my favorite Chopin piece of all time.
In my almost 40 years on this Earth, I have never heard this performed so perfectly (esp the rubato timing). Incredible work, and thank you.
I've always thought of this as the one I want played at my funeral. No prayers, no sermons, just this.
it was okay but kind of dragged on. I gather that was trendy in the day, but musically I think the best work kind of gets to the point sooner. Just my $.02 and not a pronuncement that means that much.
Glad someone else agrees! I've listened to the famous classics, like Zimmerman's and Rubinstein's recordings of the ballade 4, but this one is honestly my favorite by a significant margin.
Then you havent heard to Zimerman's recording
Does anyone else listen to Rousseau every day while studying? His music is enjoyable on a different level! I have attempted to replicate his covers and his pure talent on the piano, but I can vouch that this man is simply a rare and exceptional talent. Congratulations to Rousseau, and don’t stop now
Well, no hate, but it isn't 'his' music. He just plays and covers old classical pieces
@@thecubingduck Yes but it's his skill playing it.
It’s been years since I was in school; however, I listen to his piano playing while preparing dinner, or while I’m sitting on my balcony, enjoying a cup of coffee and the Sunday newspaper.
@@probablynot1368 Yep that's how you do it.
@@thecubingduck I’m sure he improvises good pieces too, just because he plays others pieces doesn’t make him any less of a musician
I don’t think people understand that this man has already probably played his entire repertoire of piano pieces, and learning new ones, mastering them to the point of being able to post it onto RUclips where millions will see it, takes months to learn. More so classical pieces. It’s the sad truth, but this’ll probably be how Rousseau will continue to upload
Well said.
well said
True! We don't appreciete his effort enough. More to be said among that is that he also does this insane editing on his videos. You can see the notes look like some particles coming out of his piano while playing. Looks awesome, it's a pleasure to look at!
@@guin4356 yup !
I don't think non musicians understand that it is actually a blessing to be able to play as much as Rousseau can. At his current level, he can probably sight read very well, therefore, it will probably take him a day or two to learn an entire piece that could take a novice months.
this is one of those pieces that just draws you in. its hypnotizing, mesmerizing, mind blowing, just absolutely incredible.
Hypnotizing
@@lilac2698 that's right! english is not my native language, sorry :p
Rousseau hasn't posted in 13 months yet I just now subscribed. A truly timeless channel. The amount of talent that this guy has is ludicrous. I've played piano for 10+ years and I can't even imagine being able to play anywhere near this good. Perfect accuracy, and perfect emotion in his playing.
I wonder if Rousseau is ok…
@@sou7444 what might warrant that worry?
@@crowsab5291 maybe because he has been gone for so long
Talent? More like work and constancy. He may be gifted but the amount of hours he probably dedicated to the piano is unmeasurable
lol 10+ years u cant be this goos ur a failure
I used to think Rousseau plays with a minimal amount of interpretation, just following exactly as the score says. This rendition just proved me wrong. Especially the coda. This interpretation of the 4th ballade coda gives me the chills like no other.
Same but then I found out that there is an app that lets you copy the same notes you play
@@costmich how is it called?
@@MiScusi69 i think he might be talking about softwares that can record midi or synthesia
@@ludwig4029 ahhhh thx
Its actually true, but not today.
chopin's ballade no. 4, the best of all 4 ballades in my opinion. this is the most perfect pick for a subscriber special - this piece is so delicate, yet so dramatic, so emotional... the epitome of a romantic-era piece... so beautiful and sublime ❤ classical music is timeless, and it's a pity how so many people fail to realise how truly awesome and powerful it is..
Fax
What about ballade 1 g sharp minor?? Just saying
In my opinion, it's Chopin's greatest masterpiece. Perfection from start to finish. I just love it so much. 💜
Hello zGaoyi
@@jackknight4616 ballade 1 is also one of my fav
yo Rousseau, wherever you are, just know we love and appreciate you, your videos inspire and motivate us, so if you are going through a hard time, keep your head up king!!👑
He forgot his password
I think
Let's hope he has still been practicing 😬; He's doomed if he hasn't practiced for a year
@@ozyk20227 Why not use the Forgot Password feature then?
reviens akhy
"Chopin is the greatest of them all, for with the piano alone he discovered everything."
- Claude Debussy
not sun tzu for once pog
He said the thing give him likes
@@stfu_why_handle_isnt_avalible Some people think Debussy just stole that quote from Sun Tzu for the clout
@@quarkonium3795 nah sun tzu was like 450bc or something like confusious plato archamedis time period if u get what I mean,
@@stfu_why_handle_isnt_avalible I’m aware
Chopin’s ballades require much dedication to learn, one must have much determination to master it. The longest ballade among the 4, is 12 minutes long. The first theme undergoes four cumulative transformations and lot of decorations, while the development of 2nd theme heightens the music’s texture and complexity. Overall, an amazing masterpiece by Chopin, how a mere mortal created this, still makes me wonder 🥺🥺
It's even crazier how this was created in just about a year, it's amazing how he could create such things even tho he died very, very young.
I like the way he uses different midi styles to demarcate the different sections 👌
You again
I always see you in piano videos
it's the best he can do
This channel is a timeless gem on RUclips. Even if he's ran his course on this platform, he's left us with a ton of great performances to enjoy! Endless replay value
Rousseau you introduced me to classical music, I'll before be greatful to you for that. I've now been playing the piano for a year and it's hard to believe how much you changed my life. Thank you.
Same
Same
I think a lot of people had been inspired and presented to classical music by Rousseau (and Kassia)
@@pedrosaune Indeed
Hi thonk
1 million ballade no:1
4 million ballade no:4
Rousseau planned very
logical
Yo
We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Then where are ballade no 2 and 3 if that so ???
@@3hm5 yo
@@Mereaux Aaaaaa Fuck
I am really starting to miss this channel. There's just nobody else who plays these awesome piano pieces on this level. I hope everything is alright.
i haven't heard anyone play those arpeggios in the coda with that speed and accuracy, this guys technique is impeccable.
that being said i still prefer Traums interpretation
Kristian zimmerman for me. Master of the ballades. Love his performances of mainly ballade 4 1 and 3
@@dankr7009 Zimmerman's 2 and 3 are my favorites of those, rly didn't like his 1 and 4 tho. Idk why, it was a long time ago that I gave them all a listen xd
Respect to Rousseau but there are many pianists playing these pieces better than him. I like seong jin cho for the ballades
Guys. He actually posted something in the community tab: One BILLION views!!!! This is one of the hardest milestones to believe, to think that these videos have reached so many people, is truly insane. Thank you to each and every one of you. Unfortunately, there won’t be a video to celebrate this milestone just yet, nor for Christmas this year, due to some sad life circumstances. Though, for now, I wish you all the very best for Christmas and the New Year, and I’ll see you all again soon enough. Hope that helps
Guys even though he hasn't uploaded in ages he still uploads on Spotify so he's doing okay!
@@northernwinds. pastoral romance
Oh thank god he’s all right
That spotify account is an unverified account, which doesn't guarantee Rousseau is back. He has left YT due to personal reasons as per his Twitter post in Late December 2021, and there is no official notice about Rousseau continuing on Spotify, or any social media platform. His discord staff member are also unaware of why Rousseau left, and when will he be returning.
@@ExOArc He left because concert creator shut down xD
@@raner2367 First of all, Concert Creator was launched way after Rousseau's channel began. Second of all, Concert Creator was Shut down in June 2022, while Rousseau left YT in December 2021.
One of the greatest solo piano works of all time. It seems like it has a little bit of everything and manages to weave it all into one cohesive composition. Lovely playing. Thanks for sharing!
Fantasy in F minor would be the next big Chopin solo work I'd love to see.
Totally agreed. The whole piece is geniusly awesome, especially this freaking badass coda !
@@Dylonely_9274 I don't think Rousseau's gonna post again. he literally posted ONLY 5 videos in WHOLE 2020. Yes I totally agree he posted a lot of videos in the past but I don't he's gonna come again like for a 2 or 3 months?
@@Dylonely_9274 Yes it was an AMAZING Coda!
unfortunately I don't think the fantasy would appeal to a lot of the youtube fanbase...
It's funny that you said "cohesive", because I was just debating someone the other day over whether Ballade No. 1 or No. 4 was the better piece. While No. 1 is amazing (and yes, I think it shines brighter than No. 4 in many places), and while every...single....one of the sections in it are amazing, they are not tied together quite as well as the pieces of No. 4. If that makes sense. In some ways, No. 1 is more of a rhapsody. No. 4 is indeed, by modern musical standards, more consistent thematically...more "cohesive".
When the world needed him the most, he disappeared. COME BACK ROUSSEAU
He's probably practicing for his next post, these pieces are difficult so they require months of intensive training..
(Even absent he is working for us)
According to his Instagram he’s dealing with some sad life circumstances 😢
@@edwindepianist I hope that is some shitty joke
@@noob_stuff probably a typo
He is most likely waiting for 5m to do another special. But the second option is that he lost his account password again. We haven't heard from him since the last video, which is this one.
What a milestone. I'm so privileged to have been along for the ride. Many grats
It indeed has been a journey, Rick
Still waiting for him to cover your song?
6:43 Is so beautiful gives me chills and makes me want to cry. Hearing the main theme just change keys and sound even more beautiful is amazing.
This is his 4 Mil special video. He is now on he’s way to 5 Mil without uploading a single new video since this one. This truly shows his immense talent and skill. Wherever he may be and whatever he may do. No one else on the internet can play like this. The perfection, emotion and pauses… I can’t even express how inspiring he is, but I don’t need to either. The fact that he almost have 5 mil is the proof of what he gives to the world.
I love you and miss you Rousseau! Wish you all the best this world has to give ❤
I don’t know what’s higher, the quality of these edits or the amount of people he has inspired to play piano with them.
I've come back to realize that Rousseau has been gone for sometime now. Rousseau, you are the reason I picked up my piano again and started learning on my own. You're the reason I can play Chopin Op 28 No. 4 and Gymnopedie No. 1. Just want you to know that you are an inspiration and I'm sure we all appreciate your talent and effort making these videos. I hope you're doing well Rousseau. Thank you so much and take care.
Rousseau!! I doubt you will see this but, I’ve been playing for about a year now, and looking back, without all of these videos you put up I probably wouldn’t have made nearly as much progress, maybe even quit. Because every day I can watch these videos and think to myself, I’m gonna play that one day. This really motivates me! And I just wanted to give an extra thanks to you because you gave me and tons of people extra motivation, and I know these pieces can take months to perfect, so doing that must be very stressful “just for RUclips.” But never forget this isn’t just for RUclips, it’s for millions of people you inspire. These months of work will turn into years, decades, of people playing these same pieces because of your help! If it weren’t for me writing this message while listening to this beautiful piece maybe I wouldn’t be teary eyed. Thank you, Rousseau!
Hmmm... Looks like someone reached day 4 with simply piano!
Jokes aside, congrats, you are amazing❤️
I wanna keep this at 4 likes just because they reached 4 mil
@@UserName-dm2lx U mean 4 mil likes?
@@4thsuponinversion743 no Rosseau made 4 million subs and I wanted to keep it at 4 like to be the same, but 400 would be better
@@UserName-dm2lx Rosseau got 4 mil so there should be 4 mil likes
@@4thsuponinversion743 yeah I only thought of that after I replied lol
I wonder how many people have been introduced to great classical pieces by Rousseau!
I'm among them
And me too
yeah, me
4milion ppl ofc(and still rising)
Me on this list too :D
Got to rediscover a lot of beloved ones too :) love them even more now :3
My favorite Ballade. Has so much story and a depth of sheer emotion.....always waters my eyes.
Chopin died in his 30s, he composed such iconic pieces which made him alive again, totally a wonderful ballade. Well done Rousseau.
OMG,30? HE is on of the most genius musicians in the world,top composer in my playlist
if he were live 60 he will give us more masterpieces,so sad.Sorry for my English
@@uchiha_mdraYou have great english dont apologize!
@@uchiha_mdraAt 39 actually.
I won't go without leaving my comment, I remember as if it was yesterday playing the piano in my school, waiting every week to be Thursday to listen to a Rousseau's new video. Thanks for being my inspiration for more than 2 years and you'll continue being it, congrats for the 4 million subscribers!
Wonderful! 9:10 onwards... that harmony into that heaviness. It demanded all of my attention and I had to give it.
When I listen to Bach I see someone with culture, a man who fights against ignorance.
When I listen to Mozart I see someone with natural talent, an indisputable genius.
When I listen to Beethoven I see someone fearful, who fights against fate.
But when I listen to Chopin... I see a tormented man, someone who suffers, and who through his works tries to comfort himself. As if with these melodies he was trying to tell himself that yes, that life is not fair, but giving up will not change anything, it will continue its course and it is better to continue. When I listen to Chopin I see myself.
You helped me explain the feelings I'm trying to figure out for years, still figuring it out but you helped me
what do you see when you listen to Déež?
when i listen to you i hear annoying farm chicken noises
That was very poetic
@@Stancotangent when i listen to you i hear your father driving away to get the milk
Wherever you are Rousseau I will always remember you when I grow older. Your channel has always brought me joy when I'm down and I'm infinitely great ful for your channel:)
EDIT: HE IS ALIVE AND WELL YAY
Bro is he dead ?
@@Flexfp1106 think so
@@Flexfp1106 nah
Ever since I first heard this piece, I have always been in awe at the part of the coda past the point 10:57. I have no idea how someone could compose something that looks and sounds that chaotic but also sounds so orderly and beautiful. I can’t imagine how much of a genius you need to be to come up with something that complex.
In chaos the order is born. A classical law :) basics in the universe . Complex of simplicity and veery chaotic events making the beauty . Music in other side is one of the things what should keep that rythm (my opinion) to keep and express the beauty .
it feels like it was just yesterday that he uploaded his 3 million subs special… man time flies!
Congrats Rousseau, and go celebrate ☺️thank you being the biggest inspiration :)
never gonna give you up...
We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it
Inside we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
i’ve never been so happy in my life. no piece can compare to this. i don’t know how to explain it, it’s just magical
agree
it is. When you are a genious these things happen and make you remember we are simple mortals. but some are more than that
Rousseau was one of the guys that encourage myself to create a channel to post me playing!
Wherever you are I hope you're getting fun and enjoying everything you deserve!
Thank you so much Rousseau!
I miss Rousseau. The talent and level of playing that makes him the first recording I go to when searching a piano piece is what makes his channel a true treasure. Hope he comes back someday
According to his community tab, instagram, and twitter. He is going through some sad life circumstances. I think he will return at april or may and post a extremly hard piano piece
I remember when 1 million special happened I stayed late in the office to watch it. And now it's Pandemic so I am watching this one from the comfort of my home.
I am watching from school lol
never gonna give you up..
i love that theme at :38. This has always been one of my favorite Chopin works. Thanks for uploading everything you do! It really is appreciated by so many.
that's my favorite too
CAN WE ALL APPRECIATE HOW MUCH TIME ROUSSEAU TAKES TO LEARN THESE PIECES FOR US? THANKS ROUSSEAU!
10 months he better come back with some heat, I know he will
@@Joseph-ny9wd let’s hope
@@ICExFS imagine he comes back with Sorabji or some shit
@@briandang5869 dude imagine if he uploaded opus clavicenbalisticum
You do know that’s an ai playing right? It says in the bottom of the description AND IN the about page.
I feel so fortunate to listen to this live. A beautiful piece by Chopin + The amazing performance of Rousseau = Music that you can vibe to.
Fax
Fax
Chopin is the master of romantic music.
No
True
As a much that i love Chopin, Liszt or other composer i will say the master of romantic music is Beethoven.
The ending phrases from 10:57 to the end gave me chills with all of the intensity and emotion.
yup, same here
like can't Chopin take a break from being so annoying😔
Rosseau has been gone for a while. The pieces he played saved me from not just depression but also suicide. Wherever you are man i thank you for existing. I hope ur doing something right now that makes you happy, for now ill just keep listening to these pieces again and again and treasure your videos.
U are a great pianist man! i respect you
your one of my biggest inspirations, i'm 15 and i've been playing for 2 years now and i'm not giving up until im as good as you. i'm learning reverie- debussy right now for a competition and the only thing keeping me going is your videos. thank you for being so amazing ❤️
I played this piece when l
was 13 . it's amazing . I upload it in my channel .
learning reverie right now too! his interpretation is the best:)
Same bro. Literally same age and same time since I started piano
What a coincidence ! 😊
finally someone who started at the same age as me
10:11-10:18 love those chord progressions
It's very magical
Dramatic, beautiful, prestigious, in my opinion one of the most beautiful moments in the history of the piano music. It is pleasant music to my ears
@@istvanfarago6684 yes indeed!
The only part i love in this piece
thats a curse
Brilliant. The kind of playing I could only dream about. And the visualizations with the music are completely mesmerizing.
really mesmerizing😀
When I hear ballade I don't think of Ballade No 1 in G minor, I think Ballade No 4. I don't think of an extremely hard piece, I think of a piece that is extremely magical and expressive. I think of a masterpiece. Truly, Chopin's sets are something else. Don't even get me started with the Scherzos.
ikr! no 4 is the best!
And no 4 is also the hardest by far
I love all 4 of the ballades. What I find interesting about this set is that all of them are so unique and all shine in their own way. I see the fourth as a beautiful story written in music, its probably the most emotional of the ballades but it couldn't match the 2nd ballade in dramaticism, and I feel like the 1st shows a much bigger range of sounds and colors the piano can produce.
Ballade no. 4 is better.
@@Itibitydetsku Yes
YOOO HE FOUND HIS PASSWORD
Edit: It seems like he lost it again :(
Only one week has passed since the previous video.
@@skylandie they posted abt 5 videos in between 3 mil and 4 mil.
Ok
@@andrewberde2356 OK.
QUE DIGOO
(Ñ)
Incredible. I have never seen someone playing piano like this, every key sounds good when you play it and I still don’t know how you’re doing this but it sounds wonderful
Wherever you are Rousseau, I hope you are happy. You have brought great pleasure to millions of people, myself included. and I only wish you well.
He just posted on Facebook! "I'm alive. See you soon."
Ascoltare questa ballata, magari guardarla proiettata dal letto, viaggiare a bordo di ogni nota… è una meditazione, è amore 🫶
One of Chopin’s best pieces in my opinion. What a great way to celebrate 4 million subs! Congrats Rousseau!
Rousseau, we all really appreciate you and I really hope you are doing okay. The way you play reliefs my stress, I am happy that this community shows a lot of positivity.
He will coming back ! He make a post on instagram !
Chopin was apparently in awe of the composers that came before him such as Mozart, Bach and Bellini and thought he could never be on their level in terms of musical ability but damn, if only he knew how good he really was. I'm sure if they heard him they'd agree that he is truly one of the best to ever live.
Rosseau, because of you, I have learned of the amazing art of classical music. I was a lifetime piano player, but always hated classical music, until you came and showed me how perfect and beautiful it is. A combination of perfect playing and unique pieces I haven’t heard before changed my life for the better. Because I fell in love with classical music so much, I decided to go to Carnegie Mellon music school, and learned “Liebesleid” after I heard it on your channel. I would’ve never made the decision to go to college for music if it wasn’t for you. Liebesleid is the song I will be auditioning with, and with all sincerity, thank you for bringing your talent into my life. You have changed my life for the better. I hope you know what you’ve done for us.
That's right, I'm a genius
This piece is dedicated to me, Thank's Chopin !
Lol 🤣
Nah your decent though 💀
@@jb105wastakenbro called him “mid”💀💀💀
Indeed, you're being very real for that. Chopin.
Just listened to Zimermans recording of this. Such a great piece. Been trying to learn it for years. Nice job.
How's it going?
Keep it up! Dedication is all it takes ;)
Keep at it. I’m an amateur player, but I love Chopin so much so that I attempt to learn his pieces even though it’s way above my level
How had nobody said anything about 9:30 yet, I just wish that short melody could keep going forever🥲
I know right! The flow-y accompaniment is like the blooming of flowers in a melancholic spring. 🥲
I still remember my great grandmother used to play this piece for me and my brother. It was what gave her happiness in the later years of her life but she forgot how to play a few years before she died due to memory loss and we think that is why she got more and more tired untill she finally slept in and she is in a better place now. Thank you for bringing the memories back and I think that she is watching us from up there by now. Much love to you
ROUSSEAU POSTING I’M ALIVE IS EVERYTHING!!!!
I can’t believe you’re at 4MIL already… It’s definitely been a few years since I first started listening/watching you, and it’s inspired me to become a better pianist! You have no idea how many times I listened to your performances while reading/studying, or even for pleasure. I’m so grateful that my musical preferences have led me to you. Here’s to an amazing performance yet again and to 4MIL!!! 🙌🏻❤️
Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary for deciding to start playing piano. Thank you for inspiring me. It is the best gift I could ever recieve. I still have a long way to go before I reach your skill level, but when I do, I will come back here and thank you again.
Good luck!
bro i cant stop hearing it because it still in my mind and soo good beatiful romantic sad terrefying thank you rousseau u always play pieces 100% no mistakes
Hey rosseau congrats for the 4 million subs!
3 years ago you had 300k when i arrived, and now there are 3 million of us in this wonderful comunity! I hope your channel will keep growing!
One of the most sublime and hypnotic pieces, my favourite Chopin ballade... Rousseau, you are an inspiration to so many, both musicians and non musicians!! Thank you for sharing the beauty of classical music. Congratulations on 4 million!
truly we all miss you Rousseau very much keep on the hard work. you truly are the best pianist!!!!
editor: How many patterns and colours do you want??
Rosseau: Yes
So I'm just talking to myself now? I'm not going crazy I swear.
@@Rousseau When you’re the amazing editor moment :0
@@Rousseau That explains why the quality of your videos are amazing :)
@@Rousseau 😱 so u do both!!! AMAZING!!
@@Rousseau Why don't you answer me?, I just wanted to know what piano you use, make and model!
The most difficult of the chopin's ballades, literally a masterpiece, congratulations Rousseau
Op. 23: hold my Ballade no. 1
@@arthurmesserschmidt ballade no. 1’s less difficult, but difficulty’s subjective ig
@@arthurmesserschmidt this is the hardest ballade, even the second one is more difficult than the first, if I'm being honest.
Easter eggs: 1: At 0:05. This piece begins with this C Major playing. And then that C Major playing returns at 10:38 which are chords this time. 2: At 0:34. This piece starts to go in F Minor. And then that F Minor playing returns at 7:47. 3: At 9:31. This piece makes a refrence to Chopin's "Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66." 4: At 9:38. These chords (may have) inspired Johann Strauss II to create his famous "Blue Danube." 5: At 10:11. This piece makes a refrence to Chopin's "Ocean" Etude Op. 25 No. 12. 6: At 11:07. This piece makes a refrence to Chopin's "Double Thirds" Etude Op. 25 No. 6.
6:17 sixths etude
@@creepergreen1162 Thanks. Sorry for the late reply
I love the ocean etude section. It's my favorite part of the piece. Ocean etude is my favorite piano piece. It takes work to learn, but once you have it learnt it's really fun to play.
@@DanielWilsonPiano BRUH I LITERALLY DELETED THIS COMMENT HOW DID YOU REPLY???
there's no reference to Impromptu op 66 here, just very nice melody line with very hard polyrhythms, way more difficult than that of the Impromptu
Doesn't matter if you see this or not, Rousseau, but I do want to say that I appreciate you so much for your gem of a channel. Your videos are truly beautiful, and I literally cannot imagine how many hours of practicing and editing goes into each one of them. Please don't feel pressured to keep uploading; do whatever the hell you want, man, because you've already given us so much :) Wishing you a happy holiday season from the US!!!
The most understandable comment,thank you🙌👍
Because of you I want to play the piano now. Can’t afford a teacher but I’m really determined to work really hard on it myself and learn.
Where is Rousseau??? He's not uploading anything so long. And he is so good, why did he stoped this amazing work he was doing??? Everybody is missing him...💔💘❤ Is it lost talent forever.....?😢
RUclips has new rules against AI/CGI and non human content. This channel is pretending to be a real person when it’s always been faked.
So basically he got copywrited on RUclips and they are demanding money from him so he won't be able post any videos😢
@Amplify-f9l my gosh, wt fugue thats horrible...but why didnt he write anything about it into community or smth?
"...the most exalted, intense and sublimely powerful of all Chopin's compositions. It is unbelievable that it lasts only twelve minutes, for it contains the experience of a lifetime."
- John Ogdon
Thank you so much for your time and hard work Rousseau. You've contributed to the lives of millions, including mine.
Whether or not you ever return is of little consequence. You've left a legacy I'll always be grateful for.
Exactly a station where we can find a classical piano piece.
The way Rousseau plays makes everything look so elegant and easy, keep up the amazing work!
Finally, i've been waiting for this for so long. You don't know how happy i am right now, thank you Rousseau.
Can’t believe this is the last post on this channel. Spent months falling in love with this piece, now months learning it. 2/3rds through time wise, probably not even halfway difficulty wise though lol
Good Luck Dude, its a very difficult piece, Im sure you got this though!
I just want to say thank you, it can be hard to find good quality versions of old classical songs and your channel helped me so much when I realized I loved classical music, but couldn't find good clear recordings of them. You are amazing and the reason I got into this beautiful music. I don't think you owe anyone anything and I hope you are having a good time away, just wanted to say thanks for all you've given me, and countless other people
Your playing and also with other pianists inspired me to play the piano. Whenever I'm lacking motivation I watch your videos, thank you. Congratulations on this impressive milestone! Rousseau!❤️
Rousseau may be slow to upload but he really does put a lot of effort in perfecting the technique of any piece he plays. You can really feel the dedication behind those insanely smooth playings, he rarely trips in his playing, and he seriously has some of the smoothest scales I've ever heard. So I'm pretty sure each video he posts isn't the first video that he did on the piece, he probably recorded the piece multiple times until he finally gets a recording that's perfect. Also, not to mention his editing as well, a LOT of effort.
Chopin's ballade are incredibly beautiful and expressive. Thank you so much
it's been over 16 months since this mans uploaded his 4 million sub special, and yet he's still getting close to 5 million
Who else wishes Chopin was still alive, I sure do! He is my favorite composer!
me for sure
If he was born in todays world his music would sound different.
It would be great to see him play, but at the same time, if he was alive to show us a modern version of his music, we wouldn’t have the classical expressive versions and arrangements/styles in such a variety that we do today.
mine too🙂
I sure as hell dont. Ive seen images of what people look like when theyre 100+, its not pretty.
Okay but coda’s interpretation is a freaking masterpiece
You’re such an inspiration for me Rousseau! It’s been amazing to work with you and I’m looking forward to your work in the future, whatever it is!
- Reinhardt/Logan
ok
imagine trying to get a heart
@@MindsetTime2024 imagine being salty about other people supporting people they respect
@@MindsetTime2024 I could ask them to heart my comment if I wanted one so bad 🤧 sorry you felt so smart wrongly assuming my position.
He actually hearted it lol
6:28 absolutely love how he separates the voices here as if it were a fugue. You can hear the Polish heroic melodies in the middle voice played by the right hand.
Beethoven - *great burst of feelings*
Mozart - *happy dilledoo lalala*
Chopin - *d e p r e s i o n*
Rachmaninoff - *scarystuffsuperscary*
Liszt - *OCTAVES AND INSANE STUFF YES MORE MORE MORE*
Same feel
Fax xD
Bach - *perfection*
Vivaldi - error 404
PLEASE COME BACK ROUSSEAU we all miss ur beautiful piano play 😭😢
I think he’s learning new song to play for us
@@redhotphoenixgamer6009 it’s been 10 months he’s probably taking a break from RUclips or something
He has said in his insta and in community posts that he is dealing with sad life circumstances.
I suspect Rousseau hasn’t just left us for good. Hopefully he is just preparing for the 5 million subscriber special
Hopefully.
I just want to say that this one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever heard.
*When the world needed him most he came back*