@@jimlaguardia8185 You've definitely never played this piece. Your "wannabe elitist" attitude doesn't impress anyone, it's just a showcase that there are still some garbage people on earth like you.
Hey Kristen, I was classically trained in piano when I was a kid. I stopped playing for many years. I always said if I took piano back-up I would play rags exclusively...well, here I am many years later playing rags and loving it! Thanks for the inspiration.
Honestly, I like the speed as played in the video. To all those people saying "it's too fast", I think it's kind of boring when played much slower than this. When Joplin said 'not fast' on the sheet music, it was pointed towards the people that would play it at ridiculously fast speeds just to show off.
In retrospect the style at the time was to play pieces like this at absurdly fast tempos. Joplin's indication of not fast was matched with the occasional m.m. which varied between 84 - 100 at the quarter. That works about to about how fast it's being played here. Perhaps a bit slower. And each rag suggests a slightly different tempo. You just have to pay attention to the amount of inner voicing, etc. It's all there. This is bright, but not too fast.
Pineapple Rag is marked 100 beats per minute for the quarter note, in 2/4 time, "Slow March tempo". To see that this is correct, try marching, stomping your feet up high, pumping your arms, one step per beat, at 100 BPM, and you'll see you're doing a slow march. And yes, Joplin's direction not to play his music too fast wasn't about pretentious people, it was because other styles of jazz at the time were played with much faster tempos and he thought of his ragtime as more sophisticated.
I agree, it sounds better on this piano than it does a baby grand piano. Due to the style, rhythm, also time that it was written. That's most likely a 1912 piano. They have that saloon sound even after they are tuned.
So I am 81 years old and have Scott Joplin on piano rolls. Gone to the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, been to New Orleans, knew the founder of the Preservation Hall (that's the new one - there was an old one) and heard quite a few ragtime piano players. This girl is among the best! We should all thank her parents for bringing forth this amazing talent. And I have heard her do other things so this is not some fly-by-night review. She is blessed. Maybe a little young for the world, but she will be. She will be.
You aren't grumpy, you are appreciative of the music and just want to enjoy hearing it. I feel the same way and was very Happy to see that I have company.
@Kyle Whitehead I about snorted my morning glass of milk out my nose as I read your reply. The wife came in and wondered what was going on, so I explained or conversation as best as I could, while still having some giggles sneaking in. After a few seconds of thought she said that it was just two old grumpy men passing time together in the comment section. Another good round of laughter by me. Now I have the humor out of the way, I can embark on my day. Hope you have a good one!
Yeah, but ya know, it could have been 3 minutes 40 seconds of pure entertainment! Playback speed of about .85 would be perfect. Check the 'speed settings', you can now set the playback speed in 5% increments. Click the "Custom"
I was surprised how relatively easy was this piece to learn, well, except the last section which is quite hard to figure out, still learning. Your interpretation is great Kristen!
Cool thanks for the reply. I learned Maple Leaf Rag first, now learning The Entertainer and I'm at the last half, so far I find it harder than Maple Leaf except the 3rd section. After Entertainer, I'll learn this next and see how it goes
@John Kennedy Honestly I struggled with the second part of the entertainer and found the third part to be the easiest, and found pineapple to be easier relatively.
Wonderful performance. I wanted to take piano lessons the first time I heard The Entertainer. Joplin was the king. I’m glad there is a younger generation that still appreciates his genius. Thank you and keep it up! ❤
@@Gumshrud this comment is commenting on the commenting on speed, not commenting on speed itself. since you brought it up in this form, I will mention that I don't mind what speed it's at so long as it still sounds nice.
I am delighted by Kristen's knowledge of the keyboard as much as her playing. She is not only practiced, but knows where the precise sounds she strives to elicit come from. This is a love of the instrument as well as the music.
WOW ! No doubt Scott Joplin is proud of you , Kristen ! Please keep playing for as long as you want to . You have a gift . Please share the results of your efforts with the rest of the world !
Loved it. It was one of my favorite pieces to play. Alas, I've suffered from a nerve disorder and unable to play a lot of Joplin's music that U used to play. Keep at it. Never quit. Good things come from this in all directions.
Brings back memories of when I was a ragtime aficionado. Pineapple Rag was one I loved to play. Nice left hand technique here. Most folks gloss that over. A good tempo...keeps moving forward, doesn’t drag. Keep up the good work.
@Capri Well, I never thought movie music had to be that accurate, I doubt if Elmer Bernstein's Magnificent Seven theme can be connected to the Wild West era...
Yeah I agree, I started up again 8 years ago after about a 40 year hiatus (wish I never stopped) and just getting the hang of ragtime. So maybe in 10 years I'll be 1/2 as good as this young lady :-)
I'm a seasoned guitar player but it will always amaze me how the left hand of piano players can strike chords from the air - even if only thumb and pinky octaves. Very nice!
Damn, I need to sit my arse back down and start playing some Joplin again. Well done, young lassie, that was great, and on an upright which sets the scene perfectly. For you non piano players, Joplin is some of the most exciting piano music to play.
This girl is just beautiful and on top of it she has talent that most people simply dream of. The world is going to be good to her all her years I bet..
You can watch a lot of videos on RUclips of that song, usually on expensive grand pianos, we watched a lot of these. But every time we were like..."Hmmm something's missing..." And we finally found what... SOUL! All those videos were lacking soul! You're the 1st one who truly captured what Joplin was all about! Well done!
Kristen, are you familiar with Tom Brier ruclips.net/video/yTgI235BQsM/видео.html ? The cool thing about him, is that he doesn't need to learn piano pieces at all, he just looks at sheet music and plays right away, he said it was just like reading english to him. Unfortunately he was involved in a car accident recently and it's not clear that he will fully recover and play like he did before..
Just the most enjoyment I have had tonight listening to you play Ragtime music. I am overjoyed you know and love ragtime. Keep playing and bringing joy to others. Bless you
It is definitely slightly too fast, ragtime pieces are supposed to be played at a slow to moderate pace. If you listen to the actual recordings of Joplin playing his songs you will realise that most modern performances are way too fast. Still, very good performance nevertheless.
@@costliercart7195 Actually, there are no known audio recordings of Joplin playing his own music. He made a few mechanical, piano-roll recordings, but these have been altered obviously don't preserve the tempo.
@@SkylaneGuy This is true, I heard a piano roll of his Entertainer and it was INSANELY fast. Even without knowing what a piano roll was at the time, I was still like, there's no way that's real lol.
@@rhalleballe Solace can be of a lively type. Some take solace in booze, drugs, sex, dancing etc. It doesn't have to be slow and reflective. Maybe this is what the composer was thinking of. After all, ragtime music was played in places where people congregated to have fun.
@@elektra9474 Obviously, you dont know "Solace". Its the sadest and slowest Rag i have ever seen and heard and playing it "sassy" is the worst misunderstanding you can make. Rather than guessing around in what wrong way to interpret ragtimes, you might want to go to the trouble of listening to the many beautiful slow interpretations of ragtimes. As an example here is the Brown Derby Rag No. 2 by Joseph F. Lamb. You should also listen to the foreword of the pianist very carefully. ruclips.net/video/7tfOtvmielo/видео.html Finally, here a wonderful version of "Solace" (even if he does not repeat the parts, what he should): ruclips.net/video/OKNHp-daefk/видео.html Maybe these pieces can open your mind a little.
@@rhalleballe I had already listened to Philip Dyson's version before I made my original comment. So I don't need my mind opening. You clearly lack experience and understanding if you think that just because a piece is called 'Solace', it must be played at a slow pace. There are plenty of examples in music of sad emotions being expressed in ways that you are obviously not aware of. Examples are Sippi Wallace singing 'Women be Wise' which is sung with a degree of wry humour even though the underlying message is sad. And Mahler's music had a habit of expressing deeply sad emotions with violence and fury. A good example is his Lieder eine fahrenden Gesellen, in particular the 3rd song in the cycle ' Ich hab' ein gluehend Messer.'
@@elektra9474 > "You clearly lack experience and understanding if you think that just because a piece is called 'Solace', it must be played at a slow pace. " No, you dont understand it. It must be played at a slow pace NOT because of its title (thats only a "hint"), it has to played slowly, as playing it "sassy" is simply WRONG. You believe, that every Ragtime has to be played "sassy", because its a Ragtime. Thats extremely poor understanding of Ragtime. Thats what i mean. "Solace" is only one example of many. To remember: "Ragtime should sound sassy. It's not meant to be played like a dirge." Thats simply stupid. Sorry about that, but it is stupid. You dont know Ragtime.
Great job! I tend to rage a bit when I get frustrated while practicing...so I'm super impressed that all of the statutes on the piano are still in one piece. =)
I've returned as i do regularly for yet more joyous antidepressant Kristen playing of this perhaps favourite Joplin, though I love all of your playing from well across the pond! God bless your skill for my thank so much for my regular doe of blues busting joy! Rob
BRAVO! BRAVO! ENCORE! ENCORE! What a great performance! You have captured the passion and zeal of Joplin! So happy to see a young lady so dedicated, committed and talented. Looking forward to watching the rest of your work. Thank you for sharing your hard work and blessings.
Nelson Lisboa I don't want to sound mean but I would disagree but hey that's my opinion and I respect yours as well. Either way they're both great to listen to. (One of the greatest songs composed btw)
Scott Joplin's pieces are truly classical music, so full of joy and charm, but devoid of the pretense that characterizes so many European classics. Joplin's rags are a truly American art form that is never crude or vulgar. They are just pure joy!
OOOOH the memories this one brings back !!!!!! Dad had a BIG music store and I grew p in it...PIANOS and ORGANS out the wazoo !! To see a PRETTY playing THIS WELL is just SOUL TICKLING !!!!!
Wow what amazing music. so uplifting and exciting. Just what we need in these dreary times. What a talented pianist you are. Really hope you get the success you deserve. These stride pieces will really bring your technique on..you are already doing incredibly well
"What are you doing to those keys over there" "What key are you playing in" oooOOOoHHHHhhhhh SO GOOD. CLASSIC. Exactly how this piece should be played. BRAVO
It is too fast. Original piece was not meant to be played this quick. It is a bit rushed and removes a lot of the soul and elegance from the piece. It removes so much emotion from the music when the tempo is increased significantly from it's intended tempo.
Why on earth would ANYone give this lady a "Dislike" ? That was AWESOME ! I guess I have to learn to play "The Pineapple Rag" blindfolded as well as "The Maple Leaf Rag". Well, at least I'm playing "Claire de Lune" blindfolded.
RUclips is at it again.... so here I am listening to the soundtrack from "The Sting." Very well played rendition. You do Joplin proud. I forgot to add: all done from rote. Very impressive. and the tempo is PERFECT!!!
There once was a time where this was considered scandelous!! You did this piece justice my dear, never stop loving what you do, it shows through your talent
OK I feel the need to make something clear about the idea of playing, "too fast." The phrase too fast is an opinion, unless a defined tempo is specified. For example, a musician playing so fast that the piece sounds sloppy and so fast that they have no control over note accuracy. And taking into account the fact that Joplin might have had his own idea of what "too fast" is, this might have been a steady tempo in his opinion. Based on THIS definition of fast, Kristen was not playing too fast. She had perfect note accuracy and you were still able to hear all details from this piece. You played wonderfully Kristen! Keep it up!
Not the RUclips suggested I expected, but I love it! If you ever wonder how recommendations work, I think I found my way here from exploring Dream Theater symphonic arrangements.
Kristen I love to see your hands dance on the keys and bring the 1890's alive. I also only watch you playing Ragtime. My next wife will be able to play Ragtime though I'm not sure it will be as good as your playing. Keep going strong Kristen. You inspire me to listen even closer. I love all of Scott Joplins songs but my all time favorite is Swipesy Cake Walk. Man that's a cool song and especially the way you play it Kristen. I just love seeing Ragtime played live. I also enjoy watching your Magnetic Rag tribute to your teacher which is very touching.
@@davidwatson9755 That's RUclips for you; unnecessarily rude and arrogant people! You're so much better! Oh no wait, he only made an easy mistake. You're just a smart arse 🙂
I've been listening to your videos all evening and I am blown away by your talent, you obviously have been playing the piano for a very long time, I thoroughly enjoy all your music and wish you continued success, thanks again so much for sharing your music and videos for people who can't play the piano (me) but enjoy piano music so much.
Holy smokes! Your ragtime playing is amazing! Have you ever thought about getting into jazz? You know stride piano is just a stone's throw away from what you're already doing. Would love to hear your take on some Fats Waller or James P. Johnson material! Keep it up!
he'll yeah man, she'd take to stride like a Daffy duck to water, thinkin' the same since I found her on YT....Oh, sorry Kristen, talkin' about you fondly and with well-wishes like yer not even here....My bad!!!
***** Kristen, you gotta check out a record called Yulestride by Butch Thompson. A whole CD of Christmas standards done in stride style piano. It's awesome! Merry Christmas!
It seems like literally every Joplin rag is a banger. Dude was insanely talented
Hell yeh! Literally all his pieces are incredible lol
Yes! I wonder what people were going through when they heard it during his time
_Banger_ was his dog...
@@CommentaryCentral he is my favorite composer by far
No shit sir
Great to see the art of ragtime still living on! She's great!
liberty Ann You must not be a musician. She is not great. However, she is still young so maybe she will get there.
@@jimlaguardia8185 You've definitely never played this piece. Your "wannabe elitist" attitude doesn't impress anyone, it's just a showcase that there are still some garbage people on earth like you.
Why would any body dis credit someone musical knowledge have fun with Joplins music the girl is good
Can you play this good if not shut up
Jim
My grandpa would play this whenever I went to the house. Miss him soo much!
nolan mader your grandpa was an amazing man!
@@urfavragtimeguy3875 I consider anyone who plays Scott Joplin amazing lol
Adrian Cruz. Yes you are 😉
It's so cute 😍😭!..
I am taking piano lessons in order to try and play this awesome music.
Hey Kristen, I was classically trained in piano when I was a kid. I stopped playing for many years. I always said if I took piano back-up I would play rags exclusively...well, here I am many years later playing rags and loving it! Thanks for the inspiration.
Rags and boogie woogie exploit the piano’s ability to perform the rhythm aspect of music in a very cool way.
You are without a doubt an American sweetheart of Ragtime. Thank you for keeping the music style alive.
Honestly, I like the speed as played in the video. To all those people saying "it's too fast", I think it's kind of boring when played much slower than this. When Joplin said 'not fast' on the sheet music, it was pointed towards the people that would play it at ridiculously fast speeds just to show off.
i think he actually meant not fast.. not just to direct it towards pretentious people..
In retrospect the style at the time was to play pieces like this at absurdly fast tempos. Joplin's indication of not fast was matched with the occasional m.m. which varied between 84 - 100 at the quarter. That works about to about how fast it's being played here. Perhaps a bit slower. And each rag suggests a slightly different tempo. You just have to pay attention to the amount of inner voicing, etc. It's all there. This is bright, but not too fast.
The tempo that this interpretation is nearly exactly the same as the original tempo marking.
Pineapple Rag is marked 100 beats per minute for the quarter note, in 2/4 time, "Slow March tempo". To see that this is correct, try marching, stomping your feet up high, pumping your arms, one step per beat, at 100 BPM, and you'll see you're doing a slow march. And yes, Joplin's direction not to play his music too fast wasn't about pretentious people, it was because other styles of jazz at the time were played with much faster tempos and he thought of his ragtime as more sophisticated.
just speed the video up a lot, and then turn it back to normal, and it will seem much slower to you.
This has always been my favorite Scott Joplin song. It is SO nice to see people keeping this music alive.
the piano sounds great for this period music.
i feel like i'm in a saloon.
Well back in the 1900's you would usually hear a lot of this in brothels...
The piano is slightly de-tuned, don't know if on purpose or not.
I reckon it's just how it is. Most people don't bother getting their pianos regularly tuned.
Barkeep, another Natty Boh please...
I agree, it sounds better on this piano than it does a baby grand piano. Due to the style, rhythm, also time that it was written. That's most likely a 1912 piano. They have that saloon sound even after they are tuned.
So I am 81 years old and have Scott Joplin on piano rolls. Gone to the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, been to New Orleans, knew the founder of the Preservation Hall (that's the new one - there was an old one) and heard quite a few ragtime piano players. This girl is among the best! We should all thank her parents for bringing forth this amazing talent. And I have heard her do other things so this is not some fly-by-night review. She is blessed. Maybe a little young for the world, but she will be. She will be.
When i am low your fantatic and energetic playing wafts away my 75 year -old lonely blues. Thank you! Tony
Too fast ,too slow,just right,who cares,to me this is just brilliant.Three minutes of pure entertainment.
You aren't grumpy, you are appreciative of the music and just want to enjoy hearing it. I feel the same way and was very Happy to see that I have company.
@Kyle Whitehead I about snorted my morning glass of milk out my nose as I read your reply. The wife came in and wondered what was going on, so I explained or conversation as best as I could, while still having some giggles sneaking in. After a few seconds of thought she said that it was just two old grumpy men passing time together in the comment section. Another good round of laughter by me. Now I have the humor out of the way, I can embark on my day. Hope you have a good one!
Yeah, but ya know, it could have been 3 minutes 40 seconds of pure entertainment! Playback speed of about .85 would be perfect. Check the 'speed settings', you can now set the playback speed in 5% increments. Click the "Custom"
@@rotunda57 Thank you for the information! So of us grouchy old farts are not that good with technology and need a helping hand. Thanks again!
she's rushing and the piano is either needing tuning or the microphone is terrible.
My favorite of Scott 😮 you just ruled it Scott would be proud of you miss!!! Praise the Queen of ragtime🫡
Hi Kristen. Very good job. I've played this piece for 45 years, and you nailed it, my friend. Peace.
I was surprised how relatively easy was this piece to learn, well, except the last section which is quite hard to figure out, still learning. Your interpretation is great Kristen!
How would rate it against other Joplin pieces, say, the Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag?
Cool thanks for the reply. I learned Maple Leaf Rag first, now learning The Entertainer and I'm at the last half, so far I find it harder than Maple Leaf except the 3rd section. After Entertainer, I'll learn this next and see how it goes
@John Kennedy Honestly I struggled with the second part of the entertainer and found the third part to be the easiest, and found pineapple to be easier relatively.
The third part of this rag is the death of me. I can managed the right on most parts, but that third part is tricky as hell
@@TitaniumSubscriber Search for a guy called Tom Brier and you will see how it should be played.
I will never be able to play this like her. I want to cry 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Simply fabulous.
Wonderful performance. I wanted to take piano lessons the first time I heard The Entertainer. Joplin was the king. I’m glad there is a younger generation that still appreciates his genius. Thank you and keep it up! ❤
This is great!!!
Everyone: it’s too fast, it’s perfect, it’s too slow
Me: g n o m e s
those may be garden gnomes (as a ceramic decoration), but they are also the 7 dwarfs (of Snow white fame)
Thomas O'Connor ah yes!! I didn’t get a proper look at them
@@Gumshrud this comment is commenting on the commenting on speed, not commenting on speed itself. since you brought it up in this form, I will mention that I don't mind what speed it's at so long as it still sounds nice.
Metrognomes?
Excellent, sounds perfect. Your piano is just what ragtime should be played on.
I am delighted by Kristen's knowledge of the keyboard as much as her playing. She is not only practiced, but knows where the precise sounds she strives to elicit come from. This is a love of the instrument as well as the music.
WOW ! No doubt Scott Joplin is proud of you , Kristen ! Please keep playing for as long as you want to . You have a gift . Please share the results of your efforts with the rest of the world !
Why are you spacing everything out so much?
Why are you spacing everything out so much?
Why are you spacing everything out so much?
Love Joplin, how come I've not come across Kristen before, she is brilliant.
Loved it. It was one of my favorite pieces to play. Alas, I've suffered from a nerve disorder and unable to play a lot of Joplin's music that U used to play. Keep at it. Never quit. Good things come from this in all directions.
My favourite Joplin rag... thanks for the wonderful performance!
Brings back memories of when I was a ragtime aficionado. Pineapple Rag was one I loved to play. Nice left hand technique here. Most folks gloss that over. A good tempo...keeps moving forward, doesn’t drag. Keep up the good work.
Awesome rendition, Kristen. I love listening to Scott Joplin, especially when I can watch the pianist, too. Good job.
I really appreciate and enjoy all your ragtime playing. Thank you
Since "The Sting" is my absolute favorite movie of all times I enjoyed this so much... Girl you are utterly amazing !!!
@Capri Well, I never thought movie music had to be that accurate, I doubt if Elmer Bernstein's Magnificent Seven theme can be connected to the Wild West era...
one of his best, played with fierce passion!! wonderful!
ragtime is so cool! Especially Scott Joplin's work, he was the king of ragtime! :)
I wish I could play as well as you :)
Yeah I agree, I started up again 8 years ago after about a 40 year hiatus (wish I never stopped) and just getting the hang of ragtime. So maybe in 10 years I'll be 1/2 as good as this young lady :-)
OMG, a young person, no music. Just Magnificent! Thank you.
I'm a seasoned guitar player but it will always amaze me how the left hand of piano players can strike chords from the air - even if only thumb and pinky octaves. Very nice!
Wonderful.. takes me back to the movie "The Sting" full of Scott Joplin..
Extraordinary!!! I can see the Seven Dwarfs very happy and dancing. Thank you Kristen for keeping this treasure alive. God Bless You!
Damn, I need to sit my arse back down and start playing some Joplin again. Well done, young lassie, that was great, and on an upright which sets the scene perfectly. For you non piano players, Joplin is some of the most exciting piano music to play.
Piano sounds awesome
This girl is just beautiful and on top of it she has talent that most people simply dream of. The world is going to be good to her all her years I bet..
I come back to this video frequently to bless my ears.
You can watch a lot of videos on RUclips of that song, usually on expensive grand pianos, we watched a lot of these.
But every time we were like..."Hmmm something's missing..." And we finally found what... SOUL!
All those videos were lacking soul! You're the 1st one who truly captured what Joplin was all about! Well done!
Megaton Cafe Radio yeah she is really good but you should try to listen to Tom Brier on Keeper1st
Thx for the link! Amazing artist as well, loved his Super Mario World playlist! Superb!
I cannot agree in the least. This sounds terrible. Every nuance is lost and/or wasted by her pounding.
@@TheAvenstar lol lets see you try
@@MattHibbard1993 Anytime, anywhere ...on your dime.
Kristen, are you familiar with Tom Brier ruclips.net/video/yTgI235BQsM/видео.html ? The cool thing about him, is that he doesn't need to learn piano pieces at all, he just looks at sheet music and plays right away, he said it was just like reading english to him. Unfortunately he was involved in a car accident recently and it's not clear that he will fully recover and play like he did before..
Tom Briar is a legend and I hope he recovers.
I've never seen a guy play like him.
I agree yeah. Perfect pitch + decades of playing + talent in music. He's a natural genius
Perfecto speed, nice oldy-tunning
Just the most enjoyment I have had tonight listening to you play Ragtime music. I am overjoyed you know and love ragtime. Keep playing and bringing joy to others. Bless you
It's not being played too fast. This is actually a very good pace for this piece. Well done!
Ppo
It is definitely slightly too fast, ragtime pieces are supposed to be played at a slow to moderate pace. If you listen to the actual recordings of Joplin playing his songs you will realise that most modern performances are way too fast. Still, very good performance nevertheless.
It's a bit fast...
@@costliercart7195 Actually, there are no known audio recordings of Joplin playing his own music. He made a few mechanical, piano-roll recordings, but these have been altered obviously don't preserve the tempo.
@@SkylaneGuy This is true, I heard a piano roll of his Entertainer and it was INSANELY fast. Even without knowing what a piano roll was at the time, I was still like, there's no way that's real lol.
I used to play this piece. Thank you for bringing back those days.
Great feel as good a rendition as i,ve ever heard.
Only one word to describe this talent: SENSATIONAL!
Outstanding, spot-on performance. Bravo. But it should never be played any faster that that. Ragtime is a walking music.
Absolutely wonderfull 10/10 well done what a talent Joplin would have been so proud of you bringing the best of his music brilliant
Ragtime should sound sassy. It's not meant to be played like a dirge. I think the tempo of this play er is just right.
>It's not meant to be played like a dirge.
Really? Even not, when its title is "Solace"? Rather weird.
@@rhalleballe Solace can be of a lively type. Some take solace in booze, drugs, sex, dancing etc. It doesn't have to be slow and reflective. Maybe this is what the composer was thinking of. After all, ragtime music was played in places where people congregated to have fun.
@@elektra9474 Obviously, you dont know "Solace". Its the sadest and slowest Rag i have ever seen and heard and playing it "sassy" is the worst misunderstanding you can make. Rather than guessing around in what wrong way to interpret ragtimes, you might want to go to the trouble of listening to the many beautiful slow interpretations of ragtimes.
As an example here is the Brown Derby Rag No. 2 by Joseph F. Lamb. You should also listen to the foreword of the pianist very carefully. ruclips.net/video/7tfOtvmielo/видео.html
Finally, here a wonderful version of "Solace" (even if he does not repeat the parts, what he should): ruclips.net/video/OKNHp-daefk/видео.html
Maybe these pieces can open your mind a little.
@@rhalleballe I had already listened to Philip Dyson's version before I made my original comment. So I don't need my mind opening. You clearly lack experience and understanding if you think that just because a piece is called 'Solace', it must be played at a slow pace. There are plenty of examples in music of sad emotions being expressed in ways that you are obviously not aware of. Examples are Sippi Wallace singing 'Women be Wise' which is sung with a degree of wry humour even though the underlying message is sad. And Mahler's music had a habit of expressing deeply sad emotions with violence and fury. A good example is his Lieder eine fahrenden Gesellen, in particular the 3rd song in the cycle ' Ich hab' ein gluehend Messer.'
@@elektra9474 > "You clearly lack experience and understanding if you think that just because a piece is called 'Solace', it must be played at a slow pace. "
No, you dont understand it. It must be played at a slow pace NOT because of its title (thats only a "hint"), it has to played slowly, as playing it "sassy" is simply WRONG. You believe, that every Ragtime has to be played "sassy", because its a Ragtime. Thats extremely poor understanding of Ragtime. Thats what i mean. "Solace" is only one example of many.
To remember: "Ragtime should sound sassy. It's not meant to be played like a dirge."
Thats simply stupid. Sorry about that, but it is stupid. You dont know Ragtime.
You play very beautiful thank you for sharing💜🐾🐾
Great job! I tend to rage a bit when I get frustrated while practicing...so I'm super impressed that all of the statutes on the piano are still in one piece. =)
I've returned as i do regularly for yet more joyous antidepressant Kristen playing of this perhaps favourite Joplin, though I love all of your playing from well across the pond! God bless your skill for my thank so much for my regular doe of blues busting joy! Rob
Kristen, thanks for brightening our days with your amazing talent!@ Never stop.
Listening to you play is an absolute joy! Thank you.
Perfect interpretation ! You play the tears in my eyes....Really, that's what good music does
BRAVO! BRAVO! ENCORE! ENCORE! What a great performance! You have captured the passion and zeal of Joplin! So happy to see a young lady so dedicated, committed and talented. Looking forward to watching the rest of your work. Thank you for sharing your hard work and blessings.
LOve your interpretation. You're way better than those "ragtime experts" and self-proclaimed Joplin scholars on RUclips. Great job!
+The Cebu Kid Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my videos! ☺️
I wouldn't say better than the experts but still a fun listen
Herbinator_88 you mean the BachScholar guy, right? yeah, he sucks, this is much better
Nelson Lisboa I don't want to sound mean but I would disagree but hey that's my opinion and I respect yours as well. Either way they're both great to listen to. (One of the greatest songs composed btw)
you're joking right?
Weldone missy!!
A pleasure to watch you with foot tapping!!
GOD BLESS her TALENT my LORD
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I love listening to your playing... keep up the great work! Been listening for a year or so
Scott Joplin's pieces are truly classical music, so full of joy and charm, but devoid of the pretense that characterizes so many European classics. Joplin's rags are a truly American art form that is never crude or vulgar. They are just pure joy!
Amazing and fantastic! Hello from France.
I like the tempo and speed. Spot on.
I love the way you play and the feeling you put into your music. Keep it up
OOOOH the memories this one brings back !!!!!! Dad had a BIG music store and I grew p in it...PIANOS and ORGANS out the wazoo !! To see a PRETTY playing THIS WELL is just SOUL TICKLING !!!!!
Hello from Cuijk in the Netherlands. It's always a pleasure to hear and see you play. Great performance!
Joplin was a Genius,pure And simple! Actually a completely new , wonderful style of music! She’s pretty amazing herself!!!!!
Snow white playing the pineapple rag by Scott Joplin for the seven dwarfs
Absolutely beautiful and well played to my untrained ear
I loved her audience, too. Never thought about the Snow White angle though.
Absolutely incredible! Keep on playing.
Wow what amazing music. so uplifting and exciting. Just what we need in these dreary times. What a talented pianist you are. Really hope you get the success you deserve. These stride pieces will really bring your technique on..you are already doing incredibly well
Bravo! Love the piano tone - feel like I've been transported back in time to some saloon from the early 20th century. Excellent.
YOu love an out of tune piano?? hmmmmm.. ok... smh
@@kerryincolumbus shut up
@@kerryincolumbus I agree, this piano is badly out of tune and needs to be tuned and revoiced. Loved her playing, though!
Like pianos in saloons were always in tune?
@@spikespa5208 Join me in a slug of ol' redeye?
Never gets old seeing and hearing you play the Pineapple Rag. Whenever I need a pick me up I come back to this You Tube video. Thanks!
"What are you doing to those keys over there"
"What key are you playing in"
oooOOOoHHHHhhhhh SO GOOD. CLASSIC. Exactly how this piece should be played. BRAVO
that movie is so good tho
Doesn't matter how many times this shows up in my feed, I will listen again and again! Super good rendition.
It's not to fast, it's perfect. I love it!! and yes the piano has a great sound
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Is too
It is too fast. Original piece was not meant to be played this quick. It is a bit rushed and removes a lot of the soul and elegance from the piece. It removes so much emotion from the music when the tempo is increased significantly from it's intended tempo.
The very best interpretation! Scott Joplin would be proud.
you deserve soooo many more views, likes and subscribers for your wonderful music
True!
Why on earth would ANYone give this lady a "Dislike" ? That was AWESOME ! I guess I have to learn to play "The Pineapple Rag" blindfolded as well as "The Maple Leaf Rag". Well, at least I'm playing "Claire de Lune" blindfolded.
Great stuff! Very impressed. Would love to hear you do Easy Winners.
Du grand art ! Merci infiniment pour ce moment d'émotion.
I love this piece and you play it so well. Wish I could play like that :)
So nice to have a real person on a real piano play this live. Feel like I am there. Thank you!
Great version of the classic!
That piano may be old, but it has one of the best rag-time sounds I've ever heard
RUclips is at it again.... so here I am listening to the soundtrack from "The Sting."
Very well played rendition. You do Joplin proud.
I forgot to add: all done from rote. Very impressive. and the tempo is PERFECT!!!
Not the sound track from "The Sting" that was 'The Entertainer'.
Phil - All ragtime sounds the same to many people. Few realize the genius that Joplin was.
Phil Hammond pineapple rag is in the sting soundtrack
There once was a time where this was considered scandelous!!
You did this piece justice my dear, never stop loving what you do, it shows through your talent
OK I feel the need to make something clear about the idea of playing, "too fast." The phrase too fast is an opinion, unless a defined tempo is specified. For example, a musician playing so fast that the piece sounds sloppy and so fast that they have no control over note accuracy. And taking into account the fact that Joplin might have had his own idea of what "too fast" is, this might have been a steady tempo in his opinion. Based on THIS definition of fast, Kristen was not playing too fast. She had perfect note accuracy and you were still able to hear all details from this piece. You played wonderfully Kristen! Keep it up!
See my fake quote from Joplin about ragtime music elsewhere in these comments. ;)
Insanely talented to play this tempo so flawlessly
This is still one of my favorite songs ever, and you played it wonderfully. I do prefer a slower tempo however.
Me too, but I've seen another side of it from seeing/listening to this one.
Awesome! My grandmother used to play this song in the same style. Nicely done!
Not the RUclips suggested I expected, but I love it! If you ever wonder how recommendations work, I think I found my way here from exploring Dream Theater symphonic arrangements.
Nice playing. The melodic lines are clear and the bassline is good and loud. 👌
You are a very talented young lady
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And gorgeous too! :-)
Kristen I love to see your hands dance on the keys and bring the 1890's alive. I also only watch you playing Ragtime. My next wife will be able to play Ragtime though I'm not sure it will be as good as your playing. Keep going strong Kristen. You inspire me to listen even closer. I love all of Scott Joplins songs but my all time favorite is Swipesy Cake Walk. Man that's a cool song and especially the way you play it Kristen. I just love seeing Ragtime played live. I also enjoy watching your Magnetic Rag tribute to your teacher which is very touching.
You're left hand makes my head spin.
Your ignorance of the difference between "Your" and "You're" makes my head spin.
@@Hero3128 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ha ha! Too right! But that's RUclips for you...... lots of thick people giving their two penneth!
Your grammar makes my head spin lol
@@davidwatson9755 That's RUclips for you; unnecessarily rude and arrogant people! You're so much better! Oh no wait, he only made an easy mistake. You're just a smart arse 🙂
Absolutely brilliant. Brightened my day watching you play this rag - thank you.
Joplin wrote it, but she is the performer. If she wants to play it fast and it sounds good, then play it fast!
I've been listening to your videos all evening and I am blown away by your talent, you obviously have been playing the piano for a very long time, I thoroughly enjoy all your music and wish you continued success, thanks again so much for sharing your music and videos for people who can't play the piano (me) but enjoy piano music so much.
For those who remember The Sting, this is the music when Gondorff assembles his crew to go after Lonigan. Nifty.
Holy smokes! Your ragtime playing is amazing! Have you ever thought about getting into jazz? You know stride piano is just a stone's throw away from what you're already doing. Would love to hear your take on some Fats Waller or James P. Johnson material! Keep it up!
he'll yeah man, she'd take to stride like a Daffy duck to water, thinkin' the same since I found her on YT....Oh, sorry Kristen, talkin' about you fondly and with well-wishes like yer not even here....My bad!!!
+Flint Dinkersnatch LOL, thank you both for your kind words! :)
***** Kristen, you gotta check out a record called Yulestride by Butch Thompson. A whole CD of Christmas standards done in stride style piano. It's awesome! Merry Christmas!
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Wonderful. Made me smile, with some tears, too. That looks so incredibly difficult to play.
+Kristen Mosca This was beautiful and exquisent. Played with layers of delicatacy and preciseness. I think you will be famous some day.
Amazing!