You sound absolutely fantastic. As the former Disneyland ragtime pianist, I can say that you got the stride/ragtime style DOWN. Keep up the amazing and inspiring work.
Your composition is phenomenal and your playing is off the charts. I’m so envious. I never could play ragtime anywhere close to that. It is for me one of the hardest genres to play.
Damn, you're still alive-and better than ever! It's been nearly two years since I've heard a new piece from you, but the wait's been worth it. Don't stop uploading, Mr. Sestak- your talent is too good to not be heard by the entire world.
Just... WOW!! You're truly a phenomenon, Luca! The power, along with the delicate expressiveness, that you pour into the keyboard, rivals that of the best of the masters, and might just even blow them away! Especially when you're doing it all at light speed while you make it look so effortless... This is a fantastic piece, and I thank you for sharing it!
About a year ago, I first came across your Mar 5, 2009 recording of the Swanee River Boogie Woogie. I was thunderstruck by your raw talent and enthusiasm. This recording-a fusion of ragtime and jazz-is absolutely amazing! Technical expertise is one thing. But to play a piece of this nature with such sensitivity and dynamic range testifies to extraordinary musicianship. I agree with another's one-word summation: genius! It is a blessing to listen to you!
Your arrangements are really catchy and interesting. I love them a lot! Something i can listen to on playback many times. I bought your score book and wow, enjoying it to bits.
In top form as usual, Luca. It's good to see another video after so long. And this is a lively, uplifting tune! I still love your earlier boogie woogie pieces too.
Wow. That's pretty sensational blending of some styles. High level of musicality all over the place. One aspect reminds me of one of Oscar Peterson's playing where with very fast passages with a lot of notes he still keeps everything in time. Many, when they try to insert a fast string of notes, don't quite get done with them in time and enter whatever comes next slightly late.
Thanks for sharing your music. You are a vivacious virtuoso with a light touch, casual style and entrancing enigmatic energy. This is a spirited tonic for the soul. Best wishes for continued exploration and discovery. Peace.
Dear Luca, as always it is great when you do something new on RUclips. You are wonderful. Your fingering is so great. A true musician. Thank you. Nita.
Great. Been going through your repertoire from "Swanee River" now this one. all are great. The "river" is chiseled in my brain. Must have watched it 500 times. 💖
Bravo Luca ! Time lapse indeed....I remember very well as this piece of your soul was beginning to take musical form in a certain creative athmosphere in an unforgettable setting in a certain house, on a certain piano, under a certain brilliant sunny sky in the shade of a certain set of palm trees in a certain place which you and I once called ... HOME ! There it was born, there it saw daylight, and from there it found its rightful place among the most impressive and valuable list of your outstanding contributions to the world of music.
GÉNIAL ! J adore tt ce que tu fais, je suis pianiste depuis 3 ans passionné par le jazz et le bleus. Tu es mon model ! En ce moment j'apprends "blame game" , il est assez dur mais j arriverai à le jouer comme toi !
FABULOUS MAN!!! :) THANK-YOU Luca :) for sharing your GREAT talent with us, who are blessed to hear your very gifted hands bringing out the invigorating, enjoyable sounds of the piano! :) Bravo! :) THANKS again! It would be GREAT, if you'd come play in Canada sometime :) especially where I'm from ....Saskatchewan! :)
When I watch your and like more others performances My eyes dropping for your passions. Love you so much always doing your work same feelings never ever lose for passions ❤❤
Really good Luca. I've followed you for a long time and still get mesmerised watching your fingers. Hope to see more of you here soon. Any prospect of a UK tour?
I must say that your touch is the best I've heard in a long time. Every note is distinctly heard. While you are superb in the jazz (etc) realm, I'd love to hear you play something old (or new) that would be considered classical just to hear your clear-sounding notes.
Mir gefällt so gut, daß Deine Musik zugleich Immer auch so geschmackvoll und empfunden klingt - ohne dudelige Leerstellen oder hohlen Glitzer. Danke dafür!
What a wonderful piece!!! The amalgam of styles (ragtime, stride, jazz, with European traditions tossed in) reminds me of Eubie Blake's Charleston Rag, only I think you have "amalgamated" even better than Eubie Blake. I really enjoyed your SF show!
Thanks so much for your feedback everybody! 😊You can now get the sheet music for "Time Lapse" and 4 more pieces here: 🎵 lucasestak.com/product/favorites-red
Brilliant :) I enjoy every second of this peace on such a deep level. Makes my creativity flow. And wisely chosen name for the song, everytime i start listening to it, i can't stop and have to hear it over and over again.
Hey Luca,I know you did this piece a long time ago but can you upload a video of you playing Swanee river boogie solo with the camera over your right hand so I can see what you are playing?
Finally a new upload :) I have a question about your practice, for how long do you practice a day, what does your practice consist of? Would be really helpfull for us intermediate players who look up to you :)
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You sound absolutely fantastic. As the former Disneyland ragtime pianist, I can say that you got the stride/ragtime style DOWN. Keep up the amazing and inspiring work.
thats an interesting job, can i ask: why did you end up leaving that job?
@@Lorcan.oshanahan to get that RUclips bread
@@Lorcan.oshanahan Jonny is quite busy with his online music courses, Its quite big now.
It's one thing being a piano beast, but being able to control those dynamics with such precision... you sir, are a piano god
I’d love to have a Spotify version of this, please upload it there! Such a big fan of this song.
This is so brilliant and so underrated, easily one of my favourite jazz pieces right now!!!
Luca is in a category all his own.
Luca, please, keep playing and keep uploading videos, belive in yourself.
I just want you to know that you made a sad person happy.
thanks
Bella fra
You were gone for a while Luca! 😂😂😂 you should upload more! I enjoy your music!!
Amazing to listen to. Hard to stop. Phenomenal.
my favorite piano's player
May I have my breath back again, please? I honestly struggled to breathe watching this... bravo.
Holy jeez, you've drastically improved over the years. And this is an awesome piece!
Your composition is phenomenal and your playing is off the charts. I’m so envious. I never could play ragtime anywhere close to that. It is for me one of the hardest genres to play.
Every piece is an "earworm". So clear precise and full of emotion, I hum them for days. Thanks so much for developing and sharing your gift.
Awesome!! You finally uploaded after a year!
Your playing makes me smile every time I hear it, so beautiful
Damn, you're still alive-and better than ever! It's been nearly two years since I've heard a new piece from you, but the wait's been worth it. Don't stop uploading, Mr. Sestak- your talent is too good to not be heard by the entire world.
Just... WOW!! You're truly a phenomenon, Luca! The power, along with the delicate expressiveness, that you pour into the keyboard, rivals that of the best of the masters, and might just even blow them away! Especially when you're doing it all at light speed while you make it look so effortless...
This is a fantastic piece, and I thank you for sharing it!
I was overjoyed to see that you posted a new song. Please keep posting them! We miss your videos!
I'm in awe, this dude is phenomenal!
The build up at 1:27 is amazing. Like this is the best build up I’ve ever heard… never stop man, you’re killing it
About a year ago, I first came across your Mar 5, 2009 recording of the Swanee River Boogie Woogie. I was thunderstruck by your raw talent and enthusiasm. This recording-a fusion of ragtime and jazz-is absolutely amazing! Technical expertise is one thing. But to play a piece of this nature with such sensitivity and dynamic range testifies to extraordinary musicianship. I agree with another's one-word summation: genius! It is a blessing to listen to you!
Your arrangements are really catchy and interesting. I love them a lot! Something i can listen to on playback many times. I bought your score book and wow, enjoying it to bits.
In top form as usual, Luca. It's good to see another video after so long. And this is a lively, uplifting tune! I still love your earlier boogie woogie pieces too.
i wanted the full song of this since i saw 30 seconds of it on instagram omfg so excited
Wow. That's pretty sensational blending of some styles. High level of musicality all over the place. One aspect reminds me of one of Oscar Peterson's playing where with very fast passages with a lot of notes he still keeps everything in time. Many, when they try to insert a fast string of notes, don't quite get done with them in time and enter whatever comes next slightly late.
Thanks for sharing your music. You are a vivacious virtuoso with a light touch, casual style and entrancing enigmatic energy. This is a spirited tonic for the soul. Best wishes for continued exploration and discovery. Peace.
Sin palabras. Without words. Have not been to Mexico yet? Let´s do it! I just can feel how the public would applaud standing.
Luca Sestak YOU ARE THE BEST! I look forward to hearing all your work! BRAVISSIMO!!!
This pianist is ammmazing, when I was learning playing piano His videos were splendid to watch
Dear Luca, as always it is great when you do something new on RUclips. You are wonderful. Your fingering is so great. A true musician. Thank you. Nita.
Nita The Google Giggler.,
"Your fingering is so great. "
*facepalm*
Husky Dawg just so you know, that's a normal thing to talk about no matter how immature you make it
i’m playing this for my recital, thanks so much for sharing your sheet music and expressing yourself with jazz :)
Really awesome to hear you still play the type of music that made me subscribe years ago!
3 almost magical, exceptional minutes. Thank you very much!!!
Love it. I play it nearly every day - it lifts my spirits. Hope it's on your next CD.
Wurde Zeit das Mal wieder ein Lied kommt 😊
I saw a video where you are 15. 2009 year. ie you are now 24 years old. but you are a real pianist !! this is a call! continue in the same spirit!
Just amazing
Really cool and amazing music
Bookers combination of classical mixed with jazzy funky vibes shining through
Great. Been going through your repertoire from "Swanee River" now this one. all are great. The "river" is chiseled in my brain. Must have watched it 500 times. 💖
beyond amazing -- and I've been playing the piano since 1951...
bravo, vous avez du talent, continuez.....
Absolutely fabulous what a fantastic talent
BRAVO! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! LUCA YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!
Bravo Luca ! Time lapse indeed....I remember very well as this piece of your soul was beginning to take musical form in a certain creative athmosphere in an unforgettable setting in a certain house, on a certain piano, under a certain brilliant sunny sky in the shade of a certain set of palm trees in a certain place which you and I once called ... HOME ! There it was born, there it saw daylight, and from there it found its rightful place among the most impressive and valuable list of your outstanding contributions to the world of music.
Sounds almost too nice to be true for the internet as i know it. :-) But if it is true: Thank you very much.
And certainly we all love a certain young pianist who plays his music with a certain unique talent! :)
It was and is, indeed true!
Laszlo Szechenyi Luca is the best I've ever heard! He has the same variety and skill level as James Booker in my opinion. He is brilliant!
+Laszlo Szechenyi √
GÉNIAL ! J adore tt ce que tu fais, je suis pianiste depuis 3 ans passionné par le jazz et le bleus. Tu es mon model ! En ce moment j'apprends "blame game" , il est assez dur mais j arriverai à le jouer comme toi !
FABULOUS MAN!!! :)
THANK-YOU Luca :) for sharing your GREAT talent with us, who are blessed to hear your very gifted hands bringing out the invigorating, enjoyable sounds of the piano! :)
Bravo! :)
THANKS again!
It would be GREAT, if you'd come play in Canada sometime :) especially where I'm from ....Saskatchewan! :)
Amazing thanks for you music ... 🎧 when do you come to play in France 🇫🇷 ?
Beautiful song!
That is so cool and jazzy and ragtime. I loved it. I don't know how you move so fast on the piano. J\Keep it up.
When I watch your and like more others performances
My eyes dropping for your passions.
Love you so much always doing your work same feelings never ever lose for passions ❤❤
You are beyond gifted! Bravo!👍
Boy it's about time! Great as always!
Awesome! Been a fan for awhile and finally getting to see you at the SF Boogie Woogie festival in November. Looking forward to the show!
genius
Really good Luca. I've followed you for a long time and still get mesmerised watching your fingers. Hope to see more of you here soon. Any prospect of a UK tour?
I must say that your touch is the best I've heard in a long time. Every note is distinctly heard. While you are superb in the jazz (etc) realm, I'd love to hear you play something old (or new) that would be considered classical just to hear your clear-sounding notes.
Luca you are amazing. I wish I had half your talent.
Супер!!!! Очень круто! Можно слушать бесконечно! Спасибо огромное за ваше творчество❤
light and dancing with such dazzle...
Mir gefällt so gut, daß Deine Musik zugleich Immer auch so geschmackvoll und empfunden klingt - ohne dudelige Leerstellen oder hohlen Glitzer. Danke dafür!
Спасибо! Лучший джазовый пианист на сегодня
No words. This is unbelievable in every perspective: composition, expression, performance. :)
Fuck yeah! Good to see something from you again. Been a little while
Wow. I love this.
Speechless.
What a wonderful piece!!! The amalgam of styles (ragtime, stride, jazz, with European traditions tossed in) reminds me of Eubie Blake's Charleston Rag, only I think you have "amalgamated" even better than Eubie Blake. I really enjoyed your SF show!
So Jazzy!! Here before this goes viral!
Outstanding . . . as usual.
Soo beautiful!
You are great Luca!!!!
This tune has literally been stuck in my head for the past 5 months
Another 5 Months, jeez Luca, done me well with this one lol.
Make That Another.... 8 Months
Make that another 9 months
lol another 11 months
another 11 months epic
29 jaleous people which is admitt that they can't play like this..... Bravo Luca!!!
Was für ein Talent, Luca ! 🔶🔸🔶
Du spielst beeindruckend !
awesome - saw a short clip of this piece on insta and was searching for it since
Just getting better ….brilliant.
Wow, that was great!!! You really can play the piano.
Überragend! Ich übe das Stück schon seit mehreren Wochen und bin beeindruckt, wie schnell du das spielst. Hut ab!
You are getting better and better!!
Thanks so much for your feedback everybody! 😊You can now get the sheet music for "Time Lapse" and 4 more pieces here: 🎵 lucasestak.com/product/favorites-red
do you have this piece's sheet music for sale alone?
You are truly magnificent Luca!!! Like all fine things, you get better with age....
You deserve a lot more credit than I can even give. But everything about this performance was perfect!
Thank you for the video! That's absolutely ingenious.
This is an amazing song i think i am going to have to buy the sheets for this Thanks for sharing!
Stunning. Brilliant.
Brilliant :) I enjoy every second of this peace on such a deep level. Makes my creativity flow.
And wisely chosen name for the song, everytime i start listening to it, i can't stop and have to hear it over and over again.
Very refreshing ! Loved it
Bravo très fort!!!Un pur régal et que de chemin parcouru depuis la vidéo faite lorsque vous aviez 14 ans!!!Superbe!!!+1like!!
fantastic
This is incredible. Makes me wanna practice piano so much more, I fucking love it
Hey Luca,I know you did this piece a long time ago but can you upload a video of you playing Swanee river boogie solo with the camera over your right hand so I can see what you are playing?
the finest performance so very glad I subscribed.
Fun piece of piano music, so quick :))
I've waited a year for this!!!
Ich hätte nichts anderes von Dir erwartet, great Luca; ALLE Deine Videos sind genial, so auch dieses !
정말 좋아요!!
Wowwww love this, you’re incredibly talented!
Finally a new upload :) I have a question about your practice, for how long do you practice a day, what does your practice consist of? Would be really helpfull for us intermediate players who look up to you :)
I looooove this song!
Wow you feel it perfect you have style all the best DedeRoni