I love that Max doesn't lose anything when he writes. When I hear a piece by him he just has his own style, his own sound that makes his pieces recognizable. You hear songs like this and go "That's Max! That's Max Keenlyside through and through."
A scholarly performance by (IMHO) the best sight reader in the world; I was there and couldn't believe what I heard next: Tom suggested he erred in one part and corrected it in front of the crowd. Way to play, Tom!
“Moderately fast...yeah.” “That means ‘lento’ to you.” Just about laughed my head off at that exchange...because I had just come here from listening to “Razor Blades”!
What a talent we lost in Tom Brier after his accident. I really miss seeing these new videos posted. Ron, please let him know if you see him that I wish him well. - Erik Y.
I looked Max up on the internet to find sheet music, and it seems like you could buy it from his website. The problem is, his website has been expired (a message pops up if you enter his website). Is there any way I can get his sheet music?
Yes, of course. Tom always embellished everything he played, even the first time. That's why it was so fun to give him new stuff. Many times I thought, "Now why couldn't I write it like that?"
Call me a skeptic ... BUT Horowitz couldn't sight read that fast. I would have to bet that he had substantial prior knowledge. In any case, a fantastic job. Well done.
Only knowledge of the style. He basically read the melody and enough of the rest to figure out the chord sequence, then improvised everything else -- just like a jazz musician reading a lead sheet. Teenage girls did this all the time in the ragtime era -- as song demonstrators in music stores.
I love that Max doesn't lose anything when he writes. When I hear a piece by him he just has his own style, his own sound that makes his pieces recognizable. You hear songs like this and go "That's Max! That's Max Keenlyside through and through."
A scholarly performance by (IMHO) the best sight reader in the world; I was there and couldn't believe what I heard next: Tom suggested he erred in one part and corrected it in front of the crowd. Way to play, Tom!
“Moderately fast...yeah.”
“That means ‘lento’ to you.”
Just about laughed my head off at that exchange...because I had just come here from listening to “Razor Blades”!
Just wow It's incredible Tom is the best sight reading musician in the world
Es increible como toca con que precision , que ritmo y que Soltura
He's so good!
That's just AMAZING .
What a talent we lost in Tom Brier after his accident. I really miss seeing these new videos posted. Ron, please let him know if you see him that I wish him well. - Erik Y.
Amazing
Awesome!
Unbelievable…
GREEEAAAAT
It's beyond me that anyone can sight read like that. I have to listen to something to play it. I can't read and play
Me Too,Man,But I Would Love For Tom To Try My Abnormal Rag,Strawberry Rag,The Angry Stress Waltz,etc.
@muffin1102 You can contact Max via RUclips. A link to his channel is provided in the description.
I looked Max up on the internet to find sheet music, and it seems like you could buy it from his website. The problem is, his website has been expired (a message pops up if you enter his website). Is there any way I can get his sheet music?
Hopefully he'll fix it soon. He is active on Instagram and a little bit of Facebook from time to time, too.
@@Keeper1st I got a reply from him a few months ago. Pretty lucky for me I guess...
Wow
Is he modifying it or adding his own touches to it as he’s playing? I got the sheet music but mine sounds lackluster
Yes, of course. Tom always embellished everything he played, even the first time. That's why it was so fun to give him new stuff. Many times I thought, "Now why couldn't I write it like that?"
Call me a skeptic ... BUT Horowitz couldn't sight read that fast. I would have to bet that he had substantial prior knowledge. In any case, a fantastic job. Well done.
Only knowledge of the style. He basically read the melody and enough of the rest to figure out the chord sequence, then improvised everything else -- just like a jazz musician reading a lead sheet. Teenage girls did this all the time in the ragtime era -- as song demonstrators in music stores.
Hey Ron, what do you mean by teenage girls doing this? Improvising due to knowing the genre very well?
Irre!
Don’t you love Max and Tom!