A few weeks of listening to kids and tourists messing around with it might change your mind. It's one thing for it to be used to play music. It's something different when it is boredom relief. There's only so many times you can hear 'chopsticks' before it becomes painful.
I was in a hotel in Chicago and I was playing the piano in the lobby…within 30 seconds I was stopped by one of the employees. I said “It’s not furniture, it’s an instrument.” I’m always jealous of Brendan in these places because in the US, I’ve been stopped from playing at almost every piano I touch. It’s like we’re allergic to the use of public pianos.
I was in a hotel in Chicago and I was playing the piano in the lobby…within 30 seconds I was stopped by one of the employees. I said “It’s not furniture, it’s an instrument.” I’m always jealous of Brendan in these places because in the US, I’ve been stopped from playing at almost every piano I touch. It’s like we’re allergic to the use of public pianos.
What is the point of having a piano in a Hotel if you can't play it ? Perhaps the staircase is also for decorative purposes only. I'm sorry Sir but you can't go up there !
@@rebeccasilveous8898 Agreed. My daughter’s high school choir mates banged away on random keys before rehearsal. I found that annoying. Frankly, I’m surprised their director didn’t put a stop to that.
That piano lost its virginity to one of the greatest songs ever. And sadly for some time after, it will be the only love ❤️ it will have for a while, or ever. 😢 Do not despair.
Brendan your piano performing skills are extraordinary I loved the way all the classical pieces blended together started with the Hamlet theme from a cigar advert that used to be shown on television in the UK in the 1970's Claire De Lune and Greensleeves plus a few others The staircase was used in the Spice Girls video Wannabee . The hotel is called The Midland Hotel and its next door to King's Cross and St Pancreas Station in London. Have you thought of releasing a CD like Terry Miles ?
@@TheloniousCube Yes my older sister used to play it all the time when she practiced classical music at the Royal Collage of Music in the 1960's Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy she practiced the piece at home all the time and it drove me mad because whenever she made a mistake she would start all over again.
If only talented people would play that piano, I'm sure it would keep the posh vibe they are trying to put forth! But that would be a bit of a tricky sign to compose! 😂
We have them in the Netherlands, it says 'only for advanced player' or 'alleen voor gevorderde pianisten' in Dutch. I encountered one last week. It was played beautifully by an elderly gentleman. He invited me to play a bit but I was so nervous I got stuck halfway each song although I know them well enough. Not a fan of that kind of signs though. An advanced pianist at a piano is great, but I prefer a more kid-friendly approach. It so nice to see young children play.
All those years this abandoned piano has been waiting patiently for you, knowing that one day she would be set free. On behalf of all the abandoned and waiting piano’s, many many thanks ❤
After you said you were going to play the piano "very very softly" I was expecting a full volume boogie woogie performance (that would have been great). Instead, I got this beautiful repertoire of classic pieces. Pretty sure the hotel would pay you to perform like that. Never change, Dr. K!
Acoustics not bad, but we rather over-gilded the Bach lily did we not? I attended the first viewing of the hotel circa 2012, when they had just done the entranceway and first floor. You could see how wonderful it might end up and they have done a fine job. It had previously been destroyed and neglected. Now a fabulous restoration and the bar on the right hand side is a great place to meet before you travel or to collect a visitor from Paris on the way into London. If only they had you to serenade their guests......worth another £100 a night!
I hope you do more of these. Playing piano in interesting new spaces . Great sound in this space....it was so beautiful to hear you play different types of music...❤stunning
Made my morning. Absolute BEAUTIFUL!! 😌💗💕 You're sneaky one, Dr. K, but good on you. I'm so glad that guy seemed to have enjoyed it, and you didn't get in trouble. 😊
I think I'm seeing a pattern. I can't play the piano because I don't drink enough coffee. I don't think anyone would get in trouble for playing like that. Someone loves that piano otherwise it would not be in tune. Good choice of music.
Beautiful! This is the first time I've seen you do music other than boogie woogie. Please play more of this. Your music is captivating! Long live the freedom piano!
The Grand Staircase at the Grand Midland Hotel (St Pancras) is one of the masterpieces of the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, with decorative ironwork by the Coventry master craftsman Francis Skidmore. But it's main claim to fame recently was its role in the Spice Girls 'Wannabe' video.
@@simonsallen An easy mistake to make, I'm afraid. The K6 was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, Sir George's grandson, in the 1930s, long after Sir George's death.
what a wonderful music in this beautiful environment, Brendon! Bach, Passacaglia, Mozart and even a piece from "Mary Poppins"! An acoustic masterpiece in a splendid work of art. Thank you very much!
Yr so clever to play without music. I'm so impressed by the skill of pianists. Just amazes me constantly. So Wish i could play piano...so beautiful 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡❣
How beautiful these pieces are you are playing.. pianos are meant for music to come out of them. I love all your piano playing and listen to you every day.
Brendan, your fantastic expression completely matches the pompous hotel environment) Forget the notices, you are professional, this instrument is for you to play on it, and make all of us a wonderful day. Good luck, Maestro! ❤❤❤
The Piano is for decorative purposes only, it's not meant to be played, the Staircases are for decorative Purposes only, You're not meant to go upstairs, the Elevators are for decorative purposes only, You're meant to use the fire escapes at all times, the lights are for decorative purposes only, You're not meant to be able to see where You're going, the reception desk is for decorative purposes only, You're not meant to check in, the Beds in the rooms are for decorative purposes only, You're meant to stand up all night, Room service is for decorative purposes only, You're not meant to have any food or drinks in Your rooms, the Dining room is for decorative purposes only, You're meant to stay hungry & staving until You get back home & theToilets are for decorative purposes only, You're meant to hold everything in until You get back home too, there, I think that, that just about covers everything. 👌🤭😊😀😄😆😁😅😂🤣😭👍
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The staircase is for decorative purposes only and is not meant to be stepped on.
Genius!
The hotel is for decorative purposes only and is not meant to be entered😂😂
@@RRRR-fr8dz it should be play in a certain time to activate the spirit in the hotel....haha
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If that hotel had any sense they would pay you to play there and entertain the guests.
Your piece matches the decor reminiscent of past beauty.
there were like 11 different pieces lol
@takuma359 Yes, and each and everyone of them fit the decore
Acoustics are marvellous. It would make the best concert venue in London no doubt.
Dr K, you have decorated the piano.
Brilliant.
Well, you certainly decorate that lovely space with heavenly music!
The absolute worst thing a person can do to a piano is to not allow it to be used.
A few weeks of listening to kids and tourists messing around with it might change your mind.
It's one thing for it to be used to play music. It's something different when it is boredom relief. There's only so many times you can hear 'chopsticks' before it becomes painful.
@@pkz420 That's not my point... I say not using a piano is the worst thing for it because it deteriorates more quickly when allowed to remain idle.
OK but its still some one elses property. A car should be driven so can I come round yours and take it for a spin??
@@darrenfalconer3267 You're being absurd.
@@cliffthatcher4574 if it's vintage or highly prized possession then keeping it unused preserves it. Not sure what is obsurd about that
Excellent musical choices for an excellent piano. Brendan, you certainly did not abuse that piano. Well done.
As much as the boogie woogie is fun i cant stop listening to this
I like when he is playing classic music
A really nice change
I don't think the hotel will have a problem with you playing the piano like that.
They would have a problem with kids, or adults that abuse the piano.
100% nailed it.
Agree 100%
I was in a hotel in Chicago and I was playing the piano in the lobby…within 30 seconds I was stopped by one of the employees. I said “It’s not furniture, it’s an instrument.” I’m always jealous of Brendan in these places because in the US, I’ve been stopped from playing at almost every piano I touch. It’s like we’re allergic to the use of public pianos.
I was in a hotel in Chicago and I was playing the piano in the lobby…within 30 seconds I was stopped by one of the employees. I said “It’s not furniture, it’s an instrument.” I’m always jealous of Brendan in these places because in the US, I’ve been stopped from playing at almost every piano I touch. It’s like we’re allergic to the use of public pianos.
Yes. Maybe they don't want it to end up a wreck like the one on the platform.
Brendan - what's wrong with you - I wish you would play more of this stuff - clearly, you have so much talent.
I'm the same, I always enjoy his classical pieces.
All I can say to that performance is.......WOW...
You are so gifted on your performances and the knowledge you have of the piano you amaze me!
Yeah, Dr.K is versatile!
Feel same.
Gobsmacked Accoustics
Fabrics Architecture.
Sweet Spot.
A TRULY LOVELY PERFORMANCE. BRENDAN YOURE SO GIFTED
This was a wonderful performance and obviously appreciated by all who heard you play, thank you.
What is the point of having a piano in a Hotel if you can't play it ? Perhaps the staircase is also for decorative purposes only. I'm sorry Sir but you can't go up there !
I think the reason they put the sign on there is that so that young kids don't get up there and Hammer away on it.
@@rebeccasilveous8898 Agreed. My daughter’s high school choir mates banged away on random keys before rehearsal. I found that annoying. Frankly, I’m surprised their director didn’t put a stop to that.
It should be fake keys etc if it for decorative purposes😂
@@rebeccasilveous8898 They do not know Dr.K very well
Stop the piano wannabes 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂 at night🎉🎉🎉
It sounded in tune to me-for being used only for decoration. Very nice!
Your choice of music complimented the setting. Well done!
That piano lost its virginity to one of the greatest songs ever.
And sadly for some time after, it will be the only love ❤️ it will have for a while, or ever.
😢 Do not despair.
Lost its virginity? I hope it had a former life in a home or brothel or concert hall
Hello Bredan, magnificent music and magical place.Tania
When someone can play the piano like that.....that piano deserves to get played x Well done Brendan x
I would laugh if Dr K broke out in boogie woogie
NOOOO!! Not here, not now. 😂
😊😊😊
I'm glad he didn't. He maintained the decorum.
the person(s) that films your performances and adventures does such an excellent job. much respect to this great videographer!
Yes. Be respectful of the venue but, absolutely, play, play, play!
Where are you Brendan, that grand piano sounds heavenly. Aaaarr fleur-de-lis. xx
He says at the end. It's the St. Pancras hotel, right next to the station.
It's the Acoustics also.
Playing is best decoration
Great acoustics in that foyer! Wow. Who needs a reverb machine?!
The perfect tune to play there as well.
My goodness your a cheeky fellow Brendan. Good on you!!! Lol
I love how Dr K pushes the boundaries in any class
Brendan your piano performing skills are extraordinary I loved the way all the classical pieces blended together started with the Hamlet theme from a cigar advert that used to be shown on television in the UK in the 1970's Claire De Lune and Greensleeves plus a few others The staircase was used in the Spice Girls video Wannabee . The hotel is called The Midland Hotel and its next door to King's Cross and St Pancreas Station in London. Have you thought of releasing a CD like Terry Miles ?
The piano film soundtrack too
Clair de Lune? Are you sure?
@@TheloniousCube Yes my older sister used to play it all the time when she practiced classical music at the Royal Collage of Music in the 1960's Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy she practiced the piece at home all the time and it drove me mad because whenever she made a mistake she would start all over again.
@@dinshawpocha4882didn't hear him play Clair De Lune in the video🎹🎶
Dr K, the piano bandit, love it.
Air on the side of caution when playing a decorative piano…my G
If only talented people would play that piano, I'm sure it would keep the posh vibe they are trying to put forth! But that would be a bit of a tricky sign to compose! 😂
We have them in the Netherlands, it says 'only for advanced player' or 'alleen voor gevorderde pianisten' in Dutch. I encountered one last week. It was played beautifully by an elderly gentleman. He invited me to play a bit but I was so nervous I got stuck halfway each song although I know them well enough. Not a fan of that kind of signs though. An advanced pianist at a piano is great, but I prefer a more kid-friendly approach. It so nice to see young children play.
As much as I love the boogie-woogie, this was quite moving.
A Piano not to be Played is like a Porsche not to be driven...=)
Exactly
Beautiful Dr. K. I am a fan of Boogie Woogie. But I can listen to these tunes all day. Thank you.
at least you were left alone
This hotel seems Victorian. Beautiful place. Well preserved.
Wow, that did my soul good , Bravo, beautiful music in an historic hotel, I could feel the atmosphere.
Brendon love your classical music and you playing softly, please play more on this piano 👏👏🎹
That piano got a soul from when Brendan started playing it. ❤🎹🎶🎶
Break the mold Brendan Godbless you! music should never be restricted in any society...
All those years this abandoned piano has been waiting patiently for you, knowing that one day she would be set free.
On behalf of all the abandoned and waiting piano’s, many many thanks ❤
Your footwear certainly didn’t meet the dress code for that hotel. Beautiful performance BTW
Criminal! How dare you! 😂
Lovely way to start the day.
I'm sure that lonely piano appreciate you for playing!
How very posh and extremely naughty.
Not naughty absolutely beautiful🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹❤
Like making sexy time in the lobby restroom
Beautiful music for a beautiful hotel!
Oh NOOOOOOO You walked up the decorative staircase. HOW DARE YOU 🤬
0:02 0:02 ❤🎉😊😂
Decretive but sounds in tune🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂
After you said you were going to play the piano "very very softly" I was expecting a full volume boogie woogie performance (that would have been great). Instead, I got this beautiful repertoire of classic pieces. Pretty sure the hotel would pay you to perform like that. Never change, Dr. K!
Lovely a master pianist at work
Acoustics not bad, but we rather over-gilded the Bach lily did we not?
I attended the first viewing of the hotel circa 2012, when they had just done the entranceway and first floor. You could see how wonderful it might end up and they have done a fine job. It had previously been destroyed and neglected. Now a fabulous restoration and the bar on the right hand side is a great place to meet before you travel or to collect a visitor from Paris on the way into London. If only they had you to serenade their guests......worth another £100 a night!
If I'm not mistaken, that's the St. Pancras Station Hotel. Beautiful place and it SHOULD be played. Great acoustics.Well done Brendan.
You are correct. It’s the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. My wife and I stayed there for her birthday.
I remember when pianos were built to be purchased and played. Thank you for keeping the tradition alive
I hope you do more of these. Playing piano in interesting new spaces . Great sound in this space....it was so beautiful to hear you play different types of music...❤stunning
Beautiful ❤️ The piano playing and the building 😀
Made my morning. Absolute BEAUTIFUL!! 😌💗💕 You're sneaky one, Dr. K, but good on you. I'm so glad that guy seemed to have enjoyed it, and you didn't get in trouble. 😊
Out of all the great videos that I have enjoyed, this is the only one that’s going into my save to watch later ❤ Spot On my Friend 🤗🏋️♀️🤺👍☦️
What hotel is that? Beautiful. Perfect place for beautiful music.
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
This is a beautiful piece of music. Nice sounding piano. I've been to this Hotel it's beautiful that very expensive.
Where is this
having any musical instrument be prohibited to be played and/or simillar should be illegal and I'm totally serious.
Concert pianist worthy Dr K ❤❤❤❤
Brendan! You are brilliant with these heavenly musics. So sweet to hear. Thank you for sharing us.
From Brasil ❤️
Your music accentuates the beauty of the space beyond the sum of the parts. Nice dismount! You couldnt resist
Thanks Dr K that was supreme
Love how you play “the heart asks pleasure first” from the Piano movie. Beautiful!
Don't you touch her piano 🤣🤣
Absoluty beautiful you play with such grace what a place to play such a iconic tune well done Dr k brilliant
What a beautiful Hotel, amazing staircase, so pleased you didn’t break out into Boogie Woogie😅
Me too. Love boogie woogie, but not this time.
I think I'm seeing a pattern. I can't play the piano because I don't drink enough coffee.
I don't think anyone would get in trouble for playing like that. Someone loves that piano otherwise it would not be in tune. Good choice of music.
It's not illegally played when it sounds like that.
Suites you sir
Just beautiful, Dr. K.......nice for a decorative change❣️
"I need a coffee after that"!! 😂
Wow Brenden. I'm saving this video. You played beautifully. Surroundings beautiful with the music. 🥹💚
It seems so weird having a perfectly good piano that isn't meant to be played. I love the music.
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful playing and what a gorgeous hotel!
Pachelbel’s Cannon. Perfect debut for the “decorative” piano to break free. And Beethoven too? Yeah baby!
Ouch.
Naughty boy !
Beautiful! This is the first time I've seen you do music other than boogie woogie. Please play more of this. Your music is captivating!
Long live the freedom piano!
I love it! it was a beautiful and captivating piano performance! 07:03 Wonderfully kind of the staff to allow the piano play ☺
As a pianist I appreciate your performance. Surprisingly the piano had a very nice tuning which gives advantage Brendan.
Your performance was beautifully. Love to hear you play a medley of classica from time to time.
And a beautiful setting to do so in.
Oops on the spelling. But you know what I mean. 😊❤
I warned you Dr K! you're under arrest! A lighter shade of pale non the less! Procol Harum, BRAVO!
It's the same point I make when asking a wall-flower for a dance
The Grand Staircase at the Grand Midland Hotel (St Pancras) is one of the masterpieces of the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, with decorative ironwork by the Coventry master craftsman Francis Skidmore. But it's main claim to fame recently was its role in the Spice Girls 'Wannabe' video.
And did know that Sir George Gilbert Scott designed to K6 red telephone box. Not many people know that.
@@simonsallen An easy mistake to make, I'm afraid. The K6 was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, Sir George's grandson, in the 1930s, long after Sir George's death.
what a wonderful music in this beautiful environment, Brendon! Bach, Passacaglia, Mozart and even a piece from "Mary Poppins"! An acoustic masterpiece in a splendid work of art. Thank you very much!
Lovely magical moment in a beautiful place. Thank you 👍
That is silly to have a piano and not let people play but glad the guy liked your playing
Yr so clever to play without music. I'm so impressed by the skill of pianists. Just amazes me constantly.
So Wish i could play piano...so beautiful 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡❣
How beautiful these pieces are you are playing.. pianos are meant for music to come out of them. I love all your piano playing and listen to you every day.
Amazing music and performances. Thank you so much for your time and may God bless you and your family. Also, the TeamWorks. Love from NZ.😇🤓💗💗💖💝🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely amazing performance! Thanks ✨🎹🎵🎼
Brendan, your fantastic expression completely matches the pompous hotel environment) Forget the notices, you are professional, this instrument is for you to play on it, and make all of us a wonderful day. Good luck, Maestro! ❤❤❤
Just beautiful music 🎵🎶 I love this music
The Piano is for decorative purposes only, it's not meant to be played, the Staircases are for decorative Purposes only, You're not meant to go upstairs, the Elevators are for decorative purposes only, You're meant to use the fire escapes at all times, the lights are for decorative purposes only, You're not meant to be able to see where You're going, the reception desk is for decorative purposes only, You're not meant to check in, the Beds in the rooms are for decorative purposes only, You're meant to stand up all night, Room service is for decorative purposes only, You're not meant to have any food or drinks in Your rooms, the Dining room is for decorative purposes only, You're meant to stay hungry & staving until You get back home & theToilets are for decorative purposes only, You're meant to hold everything in until You get back home too, there, I think that, that just about covers everything.
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I was waiting for dr. K to break into great balls of fire
Reminded me a bit of Hooked on Classics without the beat. Now I have a request. I'd love to hear my favorite: Chopin's Military Polonaise.
USA here!👍