@@xenalin1 For example see a recent video I posted of Ryan Wishner playing the California Quick Step from 1849. Also appropriate would be tunes from operas. Although today we think of opera as so very high-brow, at the time opera was the main form of entertainment (every old west town has an opera house, you'll notice). Lots of old Scottish songs, Irish songs, etc. There are scores of 19th-century American songs you can find at the Library of Congress web site.
The concept of "artists' pay" actually already exists. At least I know that here in Sweden you used to be able to apply for income for being a good artist, but those days are gone...
It's so frustrating that a car accident had to happen to Tom when there are so many jerks out there who are perfectly healthy. If only we could turn back time and ensure Tom's safety and health. I sincerely hope he gets better; it might be naive to expect he'll ever be back to 100% but a man this great who has brought so much happiness to others does not deserve to suffer.
The best part of this video (beside the awesome song itself) is that you can tell this is the first time he's ever heard this song and it doesn't take long for him to really like it. Good on this dude. I hope nothing but the best for him.
Wow!! Such phenomenal initial first-time performance by Tom! I haven’t come across his video game music covers in the past but now just seeing these videos. I’m sad to hear about his serious injuries. I’ll be praying for his health to come back supernaturally full force. I have faith he’ll be back someday.
Tom, your renditions of these pieces transport me to a simpler time and fill me with such joy. I can only hope these now do the same for you. Best wishes, and thanks for everything you've given us.
This is arguably my favorite cover that he's done thus far, and it greatly saddens me to hear what has happened to him to the point where I'm admittedly welling up just typing this. Hoping to hear of a recovery soon...
Man this guy's playing never gets old, I love watching and listening to his playing back when i were at high school 6 years ago, now I'm graduating from college yet his sight reading performance always put an easy and happy feeling on my heart, gotta love this guy
im not sure when RUclips upscaled this into 1080p60, but my Lord, this really does give Tom a whole new dimension in amazing. I wish nothing but the best for him and his recovery.
Keeper1st You properly know, but there are a few transcriptions out there already. Eg. www.videogamepianist.com/sheetmusic/banjo-kazooie_intro.pdf. However, I think it is necessary to make quite a lot of changes and corrections, so it might be essayer just to start from scratch. (You should also ask Tom politely to make a second play through of the Mario Theme as a tango. His version is one of the best on RUclips, despite the few mistakes.)
Jesper Kragh Lots of transcriptions out there aren't really suited for a breezy sight-read. Ron's been showing me all these little things that help make the music easier to read (and formal)! Are you asking for the main theme when you start Banjo-Kazooie? Or Spiral Mountain? I'm itching to make an arrangement of Spiral Mountain, but I might do the main theme too!
wheelmanmitch Yeah, nearly every existing game-music transcription I find is decipherable, but not readable. I started an arrangement of Spiral Mountain a few years ago, but was adding a lot to it, making the right hand mimic the banjo while still playing the melody as well. It'd probably be too overwhelming for most people, and those who can play it like that (like Tom) would anyway, so I need to go back and just make a simpler score.
Jesper Kragh As for the Mario Theme, Martin Spitznagel's version is rather good too, and oft-overlooked even though it's on my channel: ruclips.net/video/SJSoJlQRR6s/видео.html
Keeper1st has said in the past that license/trademark problems would be tough. But seeing how many fan arrangements of video game music are sold on iTunes, hopefully they can figure it out!
Rear-ended by a pick-up truck at full speed while stopped in traffic on a freeway off-ramp. He woke up a couple weeks ago but remains technically unconscious. He moves, scratches, follows objects, fights to keep his blankets on if you try to take them away, and so on, but there's no active consciousness yet. If you sign up to CaringBridge you can read almost daily updates posted by Tom's brother Jeff. www.caringbridge.org/visit/tombrier/journal
Ahmad Nieves That would defeat their purpose. These are done because the music is ragtime, just like the rest of the music-related videos I post. It doesn't matter where the music comes from; it's all good.
well yes you have a point. I didnt mean anything bad by what I said. I just wish there were more vids, i found your channel a couple years ago and I always keep my fingers crossed for a new videogame sight read, although this channel opened my eyes to the beauty of ragtime, also making me realize ive heard it in more places than i thought.
To call this sight reading is like saying a nasa engineer is just "playing with a calculator" The sheet music doesn't have any of the flourishes, changing styles in repeated melodies, or the absolutely thundering left hand going back and forth. He sees a few simple notes and in less than the blink of an eye, hes got an incredible partly improvised arrangement that I'm positive nobody else could repeat by sight reading it
+steev927 Well, he does have less hair than he did eight years ago... but the same is true for me of course (I'm almost exactly one year older than he is, though I have kept more of my hair so far!).
Why do I love when Ragtime pieces get all small, high pitched, and quiet, with the left hand just bouncing in place while the right hand stays close and conservative? Why is that so endearing and fun?
I have been going through all of Tom's videos and I have to say he is such a talent and is so inspiring as a beginner pianist. Just seeing him play these songs you can see how much fun he has doing it. I only wish there was something I could do to help him in his current situation, but I at least hope he makes it through to be able to use his great skills again. I've just started watching these today and I already know if any fund raising is needed for his health or otherwise I will gladly invest.
Wow, this is perfect for Tom! There've been quite a few tunes that David Wise has written that I've always imagined Tom playing… especially with the most recent Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
That's one happy sounding piano... can't believe what happened to Tom, I listen to his video game music interpretations most days, marvelling at how playing like that is even possible.
Reading through the caringbridge page is so sad, hard to believe really that although the incident happened so long ago him and his entire family are still being affected
Absolutely wonderful playing as always. I wish I had the resources to hire Tom to record a set of studio quality renditions for an album. I know copyright would be an issue in selling recordings of music still under copyright but there are websites where you can donate to a source and receive a complimentary gift which could be the album. If only I lived on the other side of the Atlantic and had the finances to hire Tom to play a collection of pieces like this. From the response these videos get on RUclips I know there would be ample support and everyone would love to hear this. P.S. Not complaining about the quality of your videos by the way, they're great (especially now in 60fps) and you always provide great camera angles to watch players like Tom perform.
20 seconds in and he's already mastered the thing
Kosmicd12 omg kosmicd
Nice too see you here bro
But you mastered Mario!
Woah kosmic, did not expect to see you here! Hope you've heard more mario music from Tom
@@shimyy5658 he likes Mario music a lot
This sounds like the version you'd hear in an old fashioned bar brawl.
In the movies only. The music used in Western movies is so anachronistic...
@@Keeper1st what music would've been proper at that time (if any)?
@@xenalin1 For example see a recent video I posted of Ryan Wishner playing the California Quick Step from 1849. Also appropriate would be tunes from operas. Although today we think of opera as so very high-brow, at the time opera was the main form of entertainment (every old west town has an opera house, you'll notice). Lots of old Scottish songs, Irish songs, etc. There are scores of 19th-century American songs you can find at the Library of Congress web site.
@Cole Johnston
Ya know, all of his music is like that. ITS AMAZING!
like a saloon
We all hope Tom's health to keep improving.
Amen!
Sad to hear of his passing just a few days ago. I really thought he was on his road to recovery
Ahmed Yousof yes. Don’t talk to me
2020 has been a year worth to forget... Had no mercy of mankind.
Tom brought a lot of joy with his music by remembering our happy childhood times. I am so sad of his passing away :'(
Man he reads sheet music as easily as reading a book. Amazing. Wish I could do that.....
+Ryan692 you can just takes practice
Maybe he learned piano before being able to read books
Exactly right.
That he learned piano before books, or that you can do it with lots of practice?
Oh wait. I looked it up. Wow...
as well*
he should get payed just for being cool....
Cool people don't need to be payed because they'll lose their will to be cool, if you catch my meaning.
I know I am late. He missed the Patreon age. My best wishes to his recovery.
@@GiganticPyro DRIFT
@@GiganticPyro nah man. People who trulu love to do their thing will see getting paid as a win-win.
The concept of "artists' pay" actually already exists. At least I know that here in Sweden you used to be able to apply for income for being a good artist, but those days are gone...
It's so frustrating that a car accident had to happen to Tom when there are so many jerks out there who are perfectly healthy. If only we could turn back time and ensure Tom's safety and health. I sincerely hope he gets better; it might be naive to expect he'll ever be back to 100% but a man this great who has brought so much happiness to others does not deserve to suffer.
God we can only hope. This man is my inspiration to make games with music that is as fun to listen to as he has playing these.
The best part of this video (beside the awesome song itself) is that you can tell this is the first time he's ever heard this song and it doesn't take long for him to really like it. Good on this dude. I hope nothing but the best for him.
Bramble Blast was everyone's favorite. Mine was Snakey Chantey, thank you Tom Brier
One of my favorite songs in Donkey Kong Country 2... even with that odd chord he made it work.
That was brilliantly played!!!
0:24 Brier mode activate!
That's actually a part of the normal song. After he plays it once he starts messing around more.
@@eleos5 I think he meant that messing around is brier mode
Wasn’t expecting to see you here
Wow!! Such phenomenal initial first-time performance by Tom! I haven’t come across his video game music covers in the past but now just seeing these videos. I’m sad to hear about his serious injuries. I’ll be praying for his health to come back supernaturally full force. I have faith he’ll be back someday.
Tom, your renditions of these pieces transport me to a simpler time and fill me with such joy. I can only hope these now do the same for you. Best wishes, and thanks for everything you've given us.
Awesome sight read by Tom Brier, once again! Also, that "READING AHEAD IS CHEATING." remark at the beginning made me laugh a bit.
just found out this guy existed and god dame he is a legend i hope he has a recovery that he himself can be happy with!!!
This is arguably my favorite cover that he's done thus far, and it greatly saddens me to hear what has happened to him to the point where I'm admittedly welling up just typing this. Hoping to hear of a recovery soon...
Same. I can't help but shed a few tears everytime.
Absolutely love the transition at 0:24. This man will forever be a legend
このおっちゃんの演奏は本当に楽しそうに弾いてるのが好き。ずっと前から何度も観ちゃう。
We miss Tom and his music so much...
The man. The legend. Forever.
Man this guy's playing never gets old, I love watching and listening to his playing back when i were at high school 6 years ago, now I'm graduating from college yet his sight reading performance always put an easy and happy feeling on my heart, gotta love this guy
Why am I just discovering these videos? This man is a piano virtuoso to the 10th power! Just....amazing.
Mozart reincarnated as Tom Brier
@@coronapapi I'm pretty sure he is a reincarnation of like 5 famous pianists
How's Tom doing?
im not sure when RUclips upscaled this into 1080p60, but my Lord, this really does give Tom a whole new dimension in amazing. I wish nothing but the best for him and his recovery.
It didn't. This video was 1080p60 from the beginning. I had just gotten a new camera when this was recorded.
ill blame years of low quality internet on this. But still, its opened up a whole new level of respect and admiration for me.
I love it! Really missed Tom Brier and his ragtime covers.
Once again, amazing work by Brier. I'd love to see him do a rendition of the Banjo Kazooie theme, he could work wonders with it!
Ben Nelson Yeah, one of these days I need to transcribe it. It is a fun tune.
Keeper1st You properly know, but there are a few transcriptions out there already. Eg. www.videogamepianist.com/sheetmusic/banjo-kazooie_intro.pdf. However, I think it is necessary to make quite a lot of changes and corrections, so it might be essayer just to start from scratch. (You should also ask Tom politely to make a second play through of the Mario Theme as a tango. His version is one of the best on RUclips, despite the few mistakes.)
Jesper Kragh Lots of transcriptions out there aren't really suited for a breezy sight-read. Ron's been showing me all these little things that help make the music easier to read (and formal)! Are you asking for the main theme when you start Banjo-Kazooie? Or Spiral Mountain?
I'm itching to make an arrangement of Spiral Mountain, but I might do the main theme too!
wheelmanmitch Yeah, nearly every existing game-music transcription I find is decipherable, but not readable. I started an arrangement of Spiral Mountain a few years ago, but was adding a lot to it, making the right hand mimic the banjo while still playing the melody as well. It'd probably be too overwhelming for most people, and those who can play it like that (like Tom) would anyway, so I need to go back and just make a simpler score.
Jesper Kragh As for the Mario Theme, Martin Spitznagel's version is rather good too, and oft-overlooked even though it's on my channel: ruclips.net/video/SJSoJlQRR6s/видео.html
You should really record these properly and put out an album of ragtime'd video game tunes like this one.
Keeper1st has said in the past that license/trademark problems would be tough. But seeing how many fan arrangements of video game music are sold on iTunes, hopefully they can figure it out!
With Tom critically injured on August 6th and still unconscious, the entire argument is rather moot at this point.
Jesus, that's awful. I hope he comes out of it.
Rear-ended by a pick-up truck at full speed while stopped in traffic on a freeway off-ramp. He woke up a couple weeks ago but remains technically unconscious. He moves, scratches, follows objects, fights to keep his blankets on if you try to take them away, and so on, but there's no active consciousness yet. If you sign up to CaringBridge you can read almost daily updates posted by Tom's brother Jeff. www.caringbridge.org/visit/tombrier/journal
omg that terrible, i hope he makes a full recovery...and doesn't effect his ability to play the piano.
I have to see this man play something from Kirby.
***** Eh, sure. But I think that gets played way too often.
I wouldn't mind Butter Building or Floral Fields personally.
Excellent work. I swear, Toms videogame sight reads deserve their own youtube channel.
Ahmad Nieves That would defeat their purpose. These are done because the music is ragtime, just like the rest of the music-related videos I post. It doesn't matter where the music comes from; it's all good.
well yes you have a point. I didnt mean anything bad by what I said. I just wish there were more vids, i found your channel a couple years ago and I always keep my fingers crossed for a new videogame sight read, although this channel opened my eyes to the beauty of ragtime, also making me realize ive heard it in more places than i thought.
This man is a living legend
Tom was telling me how he used to watch Elliott in amazement when he played and wished he was that good -- looks like the tables have turned!
I watched this so many times on repeat over the years, I started looking forward to the "Stop reading ahead, that's cheating!".
the goat
Love ya Tom, I hope you are recovering well. Your videos will always bring a smile to my face.
That was RI-dic-u-lous. Great work.
It's been too long since I've heard Tom play some video game rag-time. Thanks for the upload!
omg what a talent. i pray for his recovery
the definition of a musical genius
この人いつも本当に楽しそうに弾くなぁ。
This guy's videos are among the few that I know I can upvote before even watching it.
To call this sight reading is like saying a nasa engineer is just "playing with a calculator"
The sheet music doesn't have any of the flourishes, changing styles in repeated melodies, or the absolutely thundering left hand going back and forth. He sees a few simple notes and in less than the blink of an eye, hes got an incredible partly improvised arrangement that I'm positive nobody else could repeat by sight reading it
日本の記事から来ました。とても素敵な演奏です
No matter how bad my day has been, watching this always cheers me up without fail.
Has Tom even aged in the last 8 years? He just seems to be getting clearer, not older.
+steev927 Well, he does have less hair than he did eight years ago... but the same is true for me of course (I'm almost exactly one year older than he is, though I have kept more of my hair so far!).
+steev927
maybe it's technology
@@Keeper1st hahaha But, as you can see, all his hair has been moved to his neck. So...
You're officially my new favorite pianist. Keep up the fantastic work tom! :)
I would tip that bucket so hard
Why do I love when Ragtime pieces get all small, high pitched, and quiet, with the left hand just bouncing in place while the right hand stays close and conservative? Why is that so endearing and fun?
This was the first thing that popped up in my subscription box, and it honestly made my day. Tom never fails to impress me.
it's the neckbeard. it's what gives him his amazing talent. o.o
Oh, how I've missed these!
Lotus Prince oh me too I was waiting for one for a very long time, and this made my day :)
Ditto!
It's been a while since I've seen one of these! Nice to see the idea still being kicked around.
I have been going through all of Tom's videos and I have to say he is such a talent and is so inspiring as a beginner pianist. Just seeing him play these songs you can see how much fun he has doing it. I only wish there was something I could do to help him in his current situation, but I at least hope he makes it through to be able to use his great skills again. I've just started watching these today and I already know if any fund raising is needed for his health or otherwise I will gladly invest.
This is the version of Snakey chantey that should’ve been in Smash Ultimate
Also good job to whoever transposed the sheet music
Wow, this is perfect for Tom!
There've been quite a few tunes that David Wise has written that I've always imagined Tom playing… especially with the most recent Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
I hope Tom is doing well
"AHOY YE MATEY GIVE ME A COLD DRINK!" ahh song 💀🐊
When a bar fight breaks out and the pianist just goes along with it
Yes finally! New ragtimified video-game music! I love Ragtime music and video-games and these game music videos have always been my favorite!
I REFUSE to believe that it’s his first time ever hearing or playing that song. That was way too perfect lol.
That's one happy sounding piano... can't believe what happened to Tom, I listen to his video game music interpretations most days, marvelling at how playing like that is even possible.
Reading through the caringbridge page is so sad, hard to believe really that although the incident happened so long ago him and his entire family are still being affected
this is honestly mind-blowing. i watch this every month or so because i can never forget about it.
Finally more Tom brier videos
so glad he played this one, biggest banger from that game
素晴らしすぎる
後半から鳥肌と笑いが自然に起きてまう
These videos always brings a big smile to my face
É impressionante o quanto há de arte, trabalho, talento e inspiração por trás de um jogo de vídeo game. Parabéns pelo vídeo!!
Até que enfim um brasileiro .
The DK Country series is a childhood favorite of mine. Tom did a fantastic job, as always.
Amazing stuff!! Thanks Tom - tinkle those ivories...
I love this cover so much thank you it makes me happy
You think he would manage the Rocket Barrel/Peaceful Pier Theme from Donkey Kong Country Returns?
マジで何回再生すれば気が済むんだ笑
この曲弾いてる動画の中で1番好きで圧倒的！
Magnificent, You are a Hell of a Player
i would really love hear him play a megaman tune!
I didn't know it was possible to be this good at piano. How many people on Earth can sight-read like Tom?
That was AMAZING!
yet another beautiful chapter in the relationship between Japan and America
British composer but point taken
I hope Tom is doing alright! He seems like such a nice guy and I thank him for bringing people joy with his piano skills
*KING*
*K*
*ROOL*
If there was a love button on this video, I would literally smash it !
I'd make, oh, 20 or so accounts and smash it on each one.
This video reminds me of my childhood that I played this game with my brother.
And moved me so
much.Thank you:-)
I feel like I know Tom Brier from just listening to his music alone, that's how much soul he puts into all these pieces
0:22 Let the SLAPS begin
OMG, I had wanted Tom to do this one for awhile!!! This is one of my most memorable songs from the DKC series! :D
Imagine if Tom made an album of videogame music covers in ragtime style
If only he could make any album now...
@@Keeper1st I hope he recovers fully and goes back to doing what he loves!
I hope Tom will recover fully so he can continue to play such joyess music! A true inspiration to me. Get better soon my friend!
That one was awesome
Every video successfully brings a smile to my face.
Tom Brier - best man!!!!!!
Dude, if I was there in person, I'd be stuffing the HECK out of that tip jar. This is so good!
I freaking love coming back to this video.
This man's a legend
I miss this guy like if humanity was missing Shakespeare.
Absolutely wonderful playing as always. I wish I had the resources to hire Tom to record a set of studio quality renditions for an album. I know copyright would be an issue in selling recordings of music still under copyright but there are websites where you can donate to a source and receive a complimentary gift which could be the album. If only I lived on the other side of the Atlantic and had the finances to hire Tom to play a collection of pieces like this. From the response these videos get on RUclips I know there would be ample support and everyone would love to hear this.
P.S. Not complaining about the quality of your videos by the way, they're great (especially now in 60fps) and you always provide great camera angles to watch players like Tom perform.
he seemed to really enjoy playing this piece. it's really a fun one
i love his ragtime touch he gives to all of these tunes!
This man reads with his eyes but speaks with his hands! 👍👏
What a god, what a god of a piano player
Truly incredible. Hope he recovers ok.
Get well soon Tom! We love and miss you!!!
He grabbed the song like it was silly putty and bent it to his pleasing