Though he is not playing Mozart, Bach, Brahms, or any particularly difficult piece, you all should acknowledge the fact that he is playing by ear. That alone is a gift and an amazing musical talent. Most of you would probably KILL to have that ability, I know I would. Maybe all the music connoisseurs out there who posted highly negative comments, should retract their statements. Rock on Nathan!!! You have been given a true gift!
I had the pleasure of hearing him perform today at a talent show and he absolutely blew me away. He won first place. Everyone was so excited. It was great to see him have such a good time.
Absolutely no limits! This blessed my heart, not only in general, but also where I have a form of Autism myself! Amazing job and thank you for allowing your video to be shared, Mr. Nathan, Sir!
Let these wonderful gifted people have their time. They are gifts to us and we should cherish them, respect them, love them and always be their friends.
Wow, this is the first person I've seen with such a mature singing voice while young and, to say the least, play piano. On top of that, he has a disability. I give this kid my blessings.
Love you music my bro. Im autistic and make people cry just hearing my guitar but you dident practice 10 hours a day for years....do that and REMember.."PLAY WITH YOUR ALL HEART..I saiD """All your heart"""""!!!! You are truly amazing.
It's so wonderful to see what Nathan can do. Personally had a few music lessons at a younger age but never got back to it until much later. Just can't imagine myself playing piano at this level at his age.
Glad that Nathan was given the opportunity to do something he obviously enjoys. Known autistic kids and their parents, some are high functioning, others not as much, it was nice to see him play
+HJtH3G shit happen in life, the Lord can use even the worst possible situation for good or to bless us. This child has an amazing gift that allows him to connect with the world around him which can be difficult for may with severe autism
I hate when people say a child is "gifted" when they have no idea how many hours and hours of practice it took to get to that level. "Gifted" implies it was given by some higher power, and completely ignores all of the hard work musicians put in to become talented.
+yoyehh It makes you think how much we could really learn provided the right environment as well as the right desire ;) A few times in our lives it happens, so we should enjoy it every time :)
Well to be honest. when they say gifted, you can't really practice listening to music then playing it straight away, people need to learn how to play songs and read sheets. Even the pros can't ALWAYS play something nearly perfect by ear. They can get close but a teenager doing it is remarkable.
my autistic Son sat down at a piano for the first time in his life. He is 7. He played music that would melt your heart. It wasn't a particular song but notes he put together himself. I do believe in gifts!!
Justice 4All I have no doubt that is sounded perfect and beautiful to you. If I had a child, it would sound so to me also. However, when people determine an ability it is always compared with the great performers who came before, so there are certain "rules" that the performance is graded on. If a person were able to perform well according to those rules without any training at all, then it would be considered a gift. For example, a person who sees a piano for the first time ever in his or her life being able to play any of Chopin's songs after hearing it once. That would be a gift. I am not taking anything at all away from your son and the beautiful music he plays at all. I am sure it brought you tears of joy, as it would for any good parent. I just don't believe it is fair to those who practice for hours, days, weeks, months, years and even decades because of their endurance and sacrifice in learning their trade. In your case though, I can only imagine the pride, joy and heartfelt emotion you feel when your son plays. I SOOO wish I could feel that too :)
My son has autism and this is inspiring it helps people to know if we can find their one niche they can flourish at it many children with autism can already out play adults with the same instruments
wow this young man is so special. I wish I could sing and play songs at the same time. alas I can,t . so I just play them on my lowrey organ.i read some music. and mostley play by ear. I am an organist and still takeing lessons. for around 17 yrs.
Well done Nathan. My 5 year old son is also Autistic and music has been his link to the world. He also sings what he hears, in tune, on time as well as making his own backing vocals...Really incredible...
As the father of two sons with autism, one non-verbal, I just wanted to say thanks. Your video was so inspirational. While most with autism are not savants like Nathan, everyone… regardless of their abilities has something to share in this world. Sometimes it’s as simple as the change for the better that they make in their caregiver or the people who take the time to know them.
This is amazing:) both of my brothers also have autism, both are very talented and speak normally. Autistic people in many cases seem quite "normal", but just have little quirks that some might find odd. I personally think of it not as a disability, but as a gift that if properly managed, can open up possibilities that the average person couldn't believe.
This is incredible. So many talented people in the world who are labeled with something. Their brains are just wired differently. Everyone is perfect, and talented in their own way.
Give the boy some Erroll Garner. Erroll is perhaps the greatest jazz pianist ever, and he didn't read music. The subconscious is sharp and that is why autistic kids can thrive. I know, I was boarder line autistic during my youth and music came very easy to me. As an adult I am finally stretching my boundaries and learning to sight read so I can play anything I want without going into some sort of zone. It's amazing what is there for you when you learn to sight read and you have natural ability!
why are there so few comments on how fantastically listenable he is? His voice has a toned rasp and he accompanies himself flawlessly. Such an amazing talent, just listen to the kid sing and stop arguing about everything. Sit back, calm the fuck down, and just enjoy his talented performance. But shoutout to the guy who commented about buying him a piano. Whether he has one or not (can't imagine he doesn't) you're the real MVP for wanting to help rather than start an argument on youtube.
playing pop songs is one thing.... like to hear him play the greats and play with "soul" that they conveyed. He probably could but I'd still like to hear it.
I have a very mild case of Autism myself. I also love the piano and singing but am not nearly as advanced at either as Nathan. He is an inspiration to me and to others both with and without Autism.
Yes, like Glenn Gould. There is a story in which John Peter Lee Roberts a really close friend of his, saw him sight read the Grieg Piano Concerto when Gould was a teenager. He had never even glanced at the score before. That´s impressive.
It is sad that there is so much ignorance about those who are autistic, especially those who are non-verbal. My friend is mute and she was denied from donating blood because she is mute. However, she started a petition on change.org against her blood bank. To sign it go to the website and type in hcbb. She showed me that we can stop this ignorance and discrimination. Each and every one of us can spread stand up for ourselves and others and spread understanding and awareness.
But that's the whole point. He doesn't practice. If he was practicing the same song over and over and recreating it through trial and error, no one would care. But the fact that he's heard it merely once and is able to recreate it is simply astounding!
I can play songs by ear but I don't know how to play piano professionally as such. I am a music composer but would love to play it professionally - the sound of a piano is beautiful!
I am glad the public is showing how gifted people with autism can be. I have asperger. In some ways it is crutch and in other way it is a gift. The main reason I think it is gift is because of the lack of public understanding about asperger and other form of austim. Perhaps in this decade the public will learn to understand and be compassionate toward people with austim and other forms of "not normal" traits. I have a lot to offer the world, if the world will be me a chance.
Often artistic people are incredibly gifted in some form of the arts or mathematics, the brain filters out all exterior influences so they can focus everything in their brain on one thing and one thing only, which allows them to succeed far more then any of us ever could. Is a very large spectrum of artistic people, it’s always fascinated me how the brain works, and how we labelled these people in the past, when in fact they were actually extremely gifted and brilliant in some respects, but are so deeply lacking in other respects. In either case, they still deserve the same respect as everybody else, and I think sometimes They deserve more respect than some of us, because of the battles that they face every single day of their lives, yet still can perform miracles like this young man! I pray to God he has a happy and long the future in music, and I’m jealous as all hell, I’m 48 and I can’t play half as good as he can! LOL!
i have autism and took me a year to pick up the sax. after two years, now i play with my school district honors jazz band for second tenor
Well done, Mario. All the best!
mario ramirez well done 👏👏👏
Though he is not playing Mozart, Bach, Brahms, or any particularly difficult piece, you all should acknowledge the fact that he is playing by ear. That alone is a gift and an amazing musical talent. Most of you would probably KILL to have that ability, I know I would. Maybe all the music connoisseurs out there who posted highly negative comments, should retract their statements. Rock on Nathan!!! You have been given a true gift!
I had the pleasure of hearing him perform today at a talent show and he absolutely blew me away. He won first place. Everyone was so excited. It was great to see him have such a good time.
You’re the type of man we need more of for that I bestowed upon you my highest honor. My sub
Wow...Nathan you are an grand Artist of Music.God BLESS.Hugs and keep sharing your talent with the world
Not only can he play piano bit can also sing!!!!
I'm so proud of you Nat. Watching you grow is truly is amazing. Your parent are great supporter in all your talent. Great job Kiddo!
God amazes me every day.
Today he Blessed me with this talented Child of God.
May God continuasly Bless this talentef child of God.
Absolutely no limits! This blessed my heart, not only in general, but also where I have a form of Autism myself! Amazing job and thank you for allowing your video to be shared, Mr. Nathan, Sir!
Let these wonderful gifted people have their time. They are gifts to us and we should cherish them, respect them, love them and always be their friends.
You go Nathan, you sound great.
Wow, he's amazing! Not only can he play the piano, he's an incredible singer! I'm autistic myself and am aspiring to be a musician, and I'm jealous.
Wow, this is the first person I've seen with such a mature singing voice while young and, to say the least, play piano. On top of that, he has a disability. I give this kid my blessings.
Love you music my bro. Im autistic and make people cry just hearing my guitar but you dident practice 10 hours a day for years....do that and REMember.."PLAY WITH YOUR ALL HEART..I saiD """All your heart"""""!!!! You are truly amazing.
It's so wonderful to see what Nathan can do. Personally had a few music lessons at a younger age but never got back to it until much later. Just can't imagine myself playing piano at this level at his age.
Truly gifted. The autism is a curse but NOT and NEVER in a bad way. Wish there was more to hear from Nathan !
OMG he is so gifted. I wish his parents could hear him,they would be so PROUD.
Keep up the beautiful music Nathan.
We love Nathan he goes to my school and is such a sweetheart and is always listening to his iPod
Glad that Nathan was given the opportunity to do something he obviously enjoys. Known autistic kids and their parents, some are high functioning, others not as much, it was nice to see him play
" We don't know what his Limit is? ". Seriously !!! In this Lifetime, there is NO LIMITS !!!
Wow 🤩. He makes my heart full. Such a special kid!!
I got tears in my eyes when I looked at this. I got a son thats 8 yo with autism and adhd
wow holy goose bumps anyone? ive got lots to spare
this young lad is fantastic
I dont know how any one could dislike this video it is simply amazing.
Beautiful. Simply beautiful
amazing, simply amazing!
My right ear was jealous
AngelFire3617 😂
Our Zack is 7 years old. He cant talk. Please pray. God blesses him. I know God answers prayer. Thank all that prays for our Zackie. He's my ❤
Just appreciate it!
Proof that everybody is special in their own way. Nathan is truly special.
The Lord chooses amazing ways to reach us all.
+HJtH3G ignorant ye proves to other people anything is possible.
@Atomic Nuke not anything is possible you idiot haha
+HJtH3G Ignorant person yes it is.
+Atomic Nuke What about doing a quadruple backflip whilst stuck in a revolving door?
+HJtH3G shit happen in life, the Lord can use even the worst possible situation for good or to bless us. This child has an amazing gift that allows him to connect with the world around him which can be difficult for may with severe autism
I hate when people say a child is "gifted" when they have no idea how many hours and hours of practice it took to get to that level. "Gifted" implies it was given by some higher power, and completely ignores all of the hard work musicians put in to become talented.
+Andrew C read daedradonkeys comment...but u`re right aswell :)
+yoyehh It makes you think how much we could really learn provided the right environment as well as the right desire ;) A few times in our lives it happens, so we should enjoy it every time :)
Well to be honest. when they say gifted, you can't really practice listening to music then playing it straight away, people need to learn how to play songs and read sheets. Even the pros can't ALWAYS play something nearly perfect by ear. They can get close but a teenager doing it is remarkable.
my autistic Son sat down at a piano for the first time in his life. He is 7. He played music that would melt your heart. It wasn't a particular song but notes he put together himself. I do believe in gifts!!
Justice 4All I have no doubt that is sounded perfect and beautiful to you. If I had a child, it would sound so to me also.
However, when people determine an ability it is always compared with the great performers who came before, so there are certain "rules" that the performance is graded on. If a person were able to perform well according to those rules without any training at all, then it would be considered a gift. For example, a person who sees a piano for the first time ever in his or her life being able to play any of Chopin's songs after hearing it once. That would be a gift.
I am not taking anything at all away from your son and the beautiful music he plays at all. I am sure it brought you tears of joy, as it would for any good parent.
I just don't believe it is fair to those who practice for hours, days, weeks, months, years and even decades because of their endurance and sacrifice in learning their trade.
In your case though, I can only imagine the pride, joy and heartfelt emotion you feel when your son plays. I SOOO wish I could feel that too :)
My little brother has autisum and he loves to play piano and drums like him... when hes older I think he could be like that, Nathan is amzing!
My son has autism and this is inspiring it helps people to know if we can find their one niche they can flourish at it many children with autism can already out play adults with the same instruments
Nathan you are a gift from God!!
Now i want to give him a song to listen to and play it.....DAMN I WISH I GOT TALENT LIKE HIM!!
wow this young man is so special. I wish I could sing and play songs at the same time. alas I can,t . so I just play them on my lowrey organ.i read some music. and mostley play by ear. I am an organist and still takeing lessons. for around 17 yrs.
simply beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!
this is so sad and amazing at the same time...
too right i agree that is really something special cant get enough
I love his voice too! Wow!
I have a child just like that, does not talk but plays songs he hears.
that's awesome!
Well done Nathan. My 5 year old son is also Autistic and music has been his link to the world. He also sings what he hears, in tune, on time as well as making his own backing vocals...Really incredible...
WAT IN THE WORLD I CANT STOP REPLAYING THIS😮😮
As the father of two sons with autism, one non-verbal, I just wanted to say thanks. Your video was so inspirational. While most with autism are not savants like Nathan, everyone… regardless of their abilities has something to share in this world. Sometimes it’s as simple as the change for the better that they make in their caregiver or the people who take the time to know them.
He's got so much talent, let nobody destroy his dreams for this gift.
Nathan you are fabulous! Please do keep playing.
This is amazing:) both of my brothers also have autism, both are very talented and speak normally. Autistic people in many cases seem quite "normal", but just have little quirks that some might find odd. I personally think of it not as a disability, but as a gift that if properly managed, can open up possibilities that the average person couldn't believe.
This is incredible. So many talented people in the world who are labeled with something. Their brains are just wired differently. Everyone is perfect, and talented in their own way.
He is amazing. He always has his headphones on and is listening to music.
HES SO CUTEEEEEEEEEE OMGGG!! I LOVE SEEING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BEING SUCCESSFUL IT BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY
Give the boy some Erroll Garner. Erroll is perhaps the greatest jazz pianist ever, and he didn't read music. The subconscious is sharp and that is why autistic kids can thrive. I know, I was boarder line autistic during my youth and music came very easy to me. As an adult I am finally stretching my boundaries and learning to sight read so I can play anything I want without going into some sort of zone. It's amazing what is there for you when you learn to sight read and you have natural ability!
Nathan is a genius in music and certainly has talent. He could be the next Mozart. I wish him the best of life!
why are there so few comments on how fantastically listenable he is? His voice has a toned rasp and he accompanies himself flawlessly. Such an amazing talent, just listen to the kid sing and stop arguing about everything. Sit back, calm the fuck down, and just enjoy his talented performance. But shoutout to the guy who commented about buying him a piano. Whether he has one or not (can't imagine he doesn't) you're the real MVP for wanting to help rather than start an argument on youtube.
playing pop songs is one thing.... like to hear him play the greats and play with "soul" that they conveyed. He probably could but I'd still like to hear it.
This brought tears to my eyes
beautiful
Love this boy and his talent.
Awesome
This is beautiful
absolutely beautiful
I have a very mild case of Autism myself. I also love the piano and singing but am not nearly as advanced at either as Nathan. He is an inspiration to me and to others both with and without Autism.
Amazing.
I wish I had a talent like this. Its phenomenal.
Simply astounding. Just busted out some fire elton like nothing. 👍
this is beautiful.
He is amazing! He is beautiful! I would like to hear more!
Wish I could do that. Just hear a piece & sit down & play what I hear? Whooo! lol
He is amazing... Surprising what people my age can do.
Kid has Hey Jude on Ipod. Yes. Musical genius. :3 His ability to play the piano is also quite astonishing.
He has that rock and pop kinda voice
My ten-year old cousin can do the same exact thing. It's amazing.
simplemente hermoso siempre me inspiran estos jovenes tan talentosos
wow, what a great young man!! Talent!!
Yes, like Glenn Gould. There is a story in which John Peter Lee Roberts a really close friend of his, saw him sight read the Grieg Piano Concerto when Gould was a teenager. He had never even glanced at the score before. That´s impressive.
come on everyone, get this video up to a million hits
very nice. would love see more
What happened to this amazing kid? Where is he now?!?
God bless you brotha
He is so amazing
that is my musical dream. to play any instrument by ear...ahh...
Natural Talent !!
It is sad that there is so much ignorance about those who are autistic, especially those who are non-verbal. My friend is mute and she was denied from donating blood because she is mute. However, she started a petition on change.org against her blood bank. To sign it go to the website and type in hcbb.
She showed me that we can stop this ignorance and discrimination. Each and every one of us can spread stand up for ourselves and others and spread understanding and awareness.
incredible.
He has more talent than justin butthead or kim kardashian or selena gomez.
Amazing piano skills amazing voice amazing ability love this!! ability
amazing and wonderful God given ability!
But that's the whole point. He doesn't practice. If he was practicing the same song over and over and recreating it through trial and error, no one would care. But the fact that he's heard it merely once and is able to recreate it is simply astounding!
My son went to school with this kid
I can play songs by ear but I don't know how to play piano professionally as such. I am a music composer but would love to play it professionally - the sound of a piano is beautiful!
Has anybody guided him towards classical music? I'd be interested to know if he'd like to play that kind of music. It would be fantastic!
+C Fleyfel That's what I thought! It would be nice to see him explore it.
that was just awesome that there some with genius indeed
His voice is so beautiful. ;0
I am glad the public is showing how gifted people with autism can be. I have asperger. In some ways it is crutch and in other way it is a gift. The main reason I think it is gift is because of the lack of public understanding about asperger and other form of austim. Perhaps in this decade the public will learn to understand and be compassionate toward people with austim and other forms of "not normal" traits. I have a lot to offer the world, if the world will be me a chance.
How can I find him on RUclips to listen to many more songs
DOES NATHAN HAVE A PIANO AT HOME? IF NOT, I WANT TO BUY HIM ONE. post a comment and we'll go from there....
As a proud autism mamma, I sat Autism for the WIN!!
+Selahsmum Ummm...
Often artistic people are incredibly gifted in some form of the arts or mathematics, the brain filters out all exterior influences so they can focus everything in their brain on one thing and one thing only, which allows them to succeed far more then any of us ever could. Is a very large spectrum of artistic people, it’s always fascinated me how the brain works, and how we labelled these people in the past, when in fact they were actually extremely gifted and brilliant in some respects, but are so deeply lacking in other respects. In either case, they still deserve the same respect as everybody else, and I think sometimes They deserve more respect than some of us, because of the battles that they face every single day of their lives, yet still can perform miracles like this young man! I pray to God he has a happy and long the future in music, and I’m jealous as all hell, I’m 48 and I can’t play half as good as he can! LOL!
wow this is amasing!!
Hell yeah. I didn't think I'd find someone who knew Jordan Rudess here. But yeah, Jordan Rudess is one ridiculously good piano/keyboard player.
Wow!