Jaw-dropping stuff. To have reached that level of technical proficiency, *and* to have such sophisticated harmonic understanding, *and* to be able to swing, *and* to have assimilated the style, *and* to have the confidence to improvise, not only at such a young age, but to have accomplished all that in just a few short years (according to the story on _The World_, he started playing at six, and "got serious" at seven)... Beyond remarkable.
rloomis3 You said it ! Its the maturity of the constructions he is achieving ! I would love to hear him working a Beethoven Sonata - ......I think I am going to make a Barbecue from my violin ! Probably be the best sound its produced in years !
+JOE SMITH It's funny. I always make jokes after seeing bands like Snarky Puppy and wanting to set my drums on fire to heat my house. That said...This kid is a staggering example of what human musical evolution is and how underrated it is. His understanding of time alone, is unbelievably mature. Exploring harmonics like that, at his age, seems downright scary. I became a fan recently. I look forward to watching him grow. I'm glad he'll do it in the jazz world, as opposed to any other form of entertainment.
+Alwi Gadod and Mozart was Austrian , Paganini was Italian,Stravinsky Russian,and Jazz Prodigys?Gadi Lehavi another amazing young jazz pianist is Israeli Andreas Varady is Slovakian ..so whats is your point exactly?
I love My Favorite Things and in the past started my day listening to John Coltrane's version, I think that I will switch to Joey's version for a while.... wonderful music.
I can't hope to describe this kid's talent in a way that does it justice. He stsrts off playing "My Favorite Things"...but then his improv abilities showcase his skills in ways that show just how astounding his genius truly is. It's as if Mozart reincarnated, and decided to become a jazz pianist!
The first half of the video is a masterclass pm how to do a jazz standard with swag, the second half is how to groove like a pro doing a perfect progression of epicness and the ending is one of the best culminations of a piano groove i've ever heard.
if you ever try to listen to all the different videos of this song,you will begin to realise that he played it differently everytime..and each time ,you jaw dropped all the same..i love this guy..
One of my friends from Malaysia turned me on to Joey and now I can't get enough of this genius. I love his dynamics and his choices of material. I have to get my "Joey-fix" at least once or twice a day. What I really like best is watching other performers watch Joey and being amazed at his ability. His talent is certainly a gift from God and from God to us.
I JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND THIS. How is this even possible? There is something going on here so far out of the ordinary that it begs explanation. What a beautiful cat he is!!!!!!!
Yeah, I think that’s the point-there is no explanation. We’re seeing here the very rare phenomenon of “genius.” Word gets overused, but this kid is the genuine article.
I heard this young man play this piece on PRI this afternoon and I was blown away! I only heard him playing at first and then came to hear he was only 11 years old. He is mature beyond his years in his attitude and his interpretation of the music he plays. He has a bright future ahead and I look forward to following his career path!
As someone with an appreciative background in music theory, jazz, and well musical "standards" I cannot explain in words how much hope Joey has brought to me as now I feel we're not completely musically doomed yet.
A perfect example of raw talent. My personal experience with this type of talent was playing with Larry Carlton, jazz guitarist, when he was 14. He was, at that time, studing under guitar legend Joe Pass. I played with Larry for several years and I was never confused as to who was the very best musician when we hit the stage.
I think the fact that he is 11 (or 12 now) is the most deceiving fact for anyone trying to redo this piece with the mindset that if a child could rearrange a song like this then i could also, and after an hour fighting with the piano they just collapse realising that it was done by an old jazz soul disguised as an 11 y.o boy, for example, me.
The first time I heard "My Favourite Things" was from "The Sound of Music," many years ago. A few days ago, it was "Sakamichi no Apollon" ("Kids On The Slope") with its jazzy take on the original source. Earlier today, it was Coltrane's take, and *right now*, I'm listening to this boy's version. I must say that it really is quite a good rendition, and the improvisation rocks, too.
I want to make an endless-loop recording of this piece so that i can listen to it 24 hours ... yes, even while I'm sleeping! You're incredible Joey! God created you as a gift for the rest of the humanity!
Wow I have always loved my Favorite things in its pure and simple form and have heard loads of jazz interpretations but my this one tops them all. Its like the ideas of a bunch of jazz pianists put together in one act. This kid is super genius
Bravo to Joey and a huge thank you to his parents and all those who are supporting Joey on his musical journey. What a bright light and amazing talent this youngster is.
Budding Jazz Pianist from Asia, Kid Alexander. I admire your ability in Jazz. I admire Bobby Enriquez of The Philippines.A Jazz Pianist of Oriental Class. I salute you both !
Oh Joey, what a sophisticated composition on “My Favorite Things”. Not only that, but you truly are a genius in composing a song in many different ways yet keeping them as your own stories and songs. Keep playing and God bless you Joey
Wow. That second solo was (especially) phenomenal. Truly I have never come across better evidence for the divine than Joey. More than any religious text or theistic argument, this boy's talent proves a compelling case for the existence of a power greater than ourselves.
The way Joey played the last minute made me think he saw the scene in movie where Julie Andrews character, Maria, sings the song to the Von Trapp kids ... during a thunderstorm. Bravo, Joey. Love your version of this song.
My only question is, how can he get any better than this?! I see this was posted 8 years ago, once I’m done listening I’m going to look up what he’s doing now.
Dear Joey Congratulation for your Grammy Award 2016 Nomination. Best regard to your Father Denny Norman Sila, since we were at the same PSKD 4 Junior High School(Jakarta, Indonesia)
HERE COMES JOEY ALEXANDER, EMILY BEAR - LOOK OUT! :) You're a teen- ager now and Joey's only eleven ... Not sure he was composing and appearing on TV at age 5 or 6 as you were on ELLEN, but he's on his way to the Newport Jazz Festival this summer, while you're heading to Stuttgart, Germany to appear at the Jazz Open 2015 (3 Nights at 3 different venues). So, no head- to- head jazz improvisation combat yet, but .... Who knows :0 !! :) Blessings, and GO, KIDS, GO!!!
WOW! If Joey started piano at 6 and half, he's made about ten or twelve years' progress in only four!!! :) :) Emily started earlier, and does classical, jazz, etc. and composes in many genres beginning age five or six [Now, I started at ten and made about ten years' progress in about ten years ... hmm ... Just proves that miracles ... don't always happen :) ]! These wonderkids are such an inspiring and valuable resource for our world :) :)
+derrick howlett I have heard the rendition of Over the Rainbow and My Favorite Things from both artists and I must say Joey has more maturity in playing jazz albeit younger age. The feel, expressions, the voicing, the melodies and improvisation he generates are beyond compare for such a young age. Just my 2 cents. Anyway, these two young musicians are truly blessings for our generation and the future of jazz.
Many commenters are making the assumption that he went through the normal course of learning and just sped up. I think it's a different case. The way he picked this up seems to have a different paradigm than most of us know. I don't know the extent of his knowledge of theory, reading music, or things that are more academic. I think his ability stems more out of love and passion for the music. I would really like to have seen his journey prior to all of his fame.
Without hyperbole this kid is a genius. Everyone watching this video should, hopefully, realize they are watching a performance that transcends music and connects with your humanity.
The future of jazz is in safe hands.
Haha very true sir! So talented. great name too
We hope so. May he never fall to despair.
Beautiful
Ameen
@@JoeAlexanderShepherd Actual last name Silo, but you are right. He is a conquerer musical lands!
Along with the impressive harmony and rhythmic ideas, there's a remarkable "adult" sensibility and sophistication here.
Exactly
go read some satan literature. Age doesn't give wisdom.
Joey's playing is beyond the prodigy stage. He is inhabited by something supernatural.
@@marquamfurniture Feels like the spirit of one of the past jazz pianist possessed the young boy.
He already has it all and at 11 years old with a long career ahead who knows what he will come up with and be.
Absolutely stunning.
I keep coming back to this one. One of the best versions of this tune. Looking at the child playing it so masterfully is frankly bewildering.
This kid simply understands Jazz. He is so fluent, advanced, and sophisticated. Thank you for sharing.
Jaw-dropping stuff. To have reached that level of technical proficiency, *and* to have such sophisticated harmonic understanding, *and* to be able to swing, *and* to have assimilated the style, *and* to have the confidence to improvise, not only at such a young age, but to have accomplished all that in just a few short years (according to the story on _The World_, he started playing at six, and "got serious" at seven)... Beyond remarkable.
rloomis3 You said it ! Its the maturity of the constructions he is achieving ! I would love to hear him working a Beethoven Sonata - ......I think I am going to make a Barbecue from my violin ! Probably be the best sound its produced in years !
+JOE SMITH It's funny. I always make jokes after seeing bands like Snarky Puppy and wanting to set my drums on fire to heat my house. That said...This kid is a staggering example of what human musical evolution is and how underrated it is. His understanding of time alone, is unbelievably mature. Exploring harmonics like that, at his age, seems downright scary. I became a fan recently. I look forward to watching him grow. I'm glad he'll do it in the jazz world, as opposed to any other form of entertainment.
He is Indonesian :)
+Alwi Gadod and Mozart was Austrian , Paganini was Italian,Stravinsky Russian,and Jazz Prodigys?Gadi Lehavi another amazing young jazz pianist is Israeli Andreas Varady is Slovakian ..so whats is your point exactly?
nylonsteel -- *Mozart was Austrian. :)
selamat joey masuk nominasi grammy 2016... musisi indonesia pertama masuk nominasi grammy. so proud of you boy
Thank god his parents never thrown him to any Got Talentless reality show BS.
lol
They don't deserve him
..........
a tip: you can watch movies on flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Jaiden Rhett Definitely, I have been using Flixzone} for since december myself :)
This talented young man really reminds me that I need to get my life together.
Bear Boy Think I get what you mean somehow
+Bear Boy Hahaha. True!
I feel you...
The game of Life isn't over. You can still challenge Fate for another chance at the board.
I love My Favorite Things and in the past started my day listening to John Coltrane's version, I think that I will switch to Joey's version for a while.... wonderful music.
I can't hope to describe this kid's talent in a way that does it justice. He stsrts off playing "My Favorite Things"...but then his improv abilities showcase his skills in ways that show just how astounding his genius truly is. It's as if Mozart reincarnated, and decided to become a jazz pianist!
Mozart ? I'ts obvious from the video this ain't no sheet music bro
@@cliffwaters8836 Mozart is jazz. The sheet music is the record.
The first half of the video is a masterclass pm how to do a jazz standard with swag, the second half is how to groove like a pro doing a perfect progression of epicness and the ending is one of the best culminations of a piano groove i've ever heard.
Spot on
A century of experience condensed in less than 10 years 😮
if you ever try to listen to all the different videos of this song,you will begin to realise that he played it differently everytime..and each time ,you jaw dropped all the same..i love this guy..
One of my friends from Malaysia turned me on to Joey and now I can't get enough of this genius. I love his dynamics and his choices of material. I have to get my "Joey-fix" at least once or twice a day. What I really like best is watching other performers watch Joey and being amazed at his ability. His talent is certainly a gift from God and from God to us.
Acacia Koa but joey from indonesia
@@agrisnicole3836 ya terus kenapa njeng gak nyambung norak banget
@@agrisnicole3836 haha LoL
@@agrisnicole3836 They didn't say anything about Joey being from Malaysia, though. They said a friend from Malaysia told them about Joey.
@@agrisnicole3836 ah another old case of superiority complex i see...
Thank you 60 Minutes, for introducing me. Thank you Joey, your music brings tears of joy. Somewhere, Coltrane is smiling, I'm sure.
I JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND THIS. How is this even possible? There is something going on here so far out of the ordinary that it begs explanation. What a beautiful cat he is!!!!!!!
Yeah, I think that’s the point-there is no explanation. We’re seeing here the very rare phenomenon of “genius.” Word gets overused, but this kid is the genuine article.
I heard this young man play this piece on PRI this afternoon and I was blown away! I only heard him playing at first and then came to hear he was only 11 years old. He is mature beyond his years in his attitude and his interpretation of the music he plays. He has a bright future ahead and I look forward to following his career path!
As someone with an appreciative background in music theory, jazz, and well musical "standards" I cannot explain in words how much hope Joey has brought to me as now I feel we're not completely musically doomed yet.
Holy Moly, I've heard his "My Favorite Things" in 3 different video and it all sounds different and awesome !
This is why us senior Jazz cats who have been playing for years, stay home and sulk.
I learn more about Jazz by watching Joey.
At 12 joey has eleiminated some of the greatest jazz pianist right now by getting nominated twice by grammy... So he already a legend at 12 yo..
Incredible. What a talent. A musical genious. Infinite number of jazz ideas
This is a Master not of this World..A blessing sent from a time before ..Pure Greatest
A perfect example of raw talent. My personal experience with this type of talent was playing with Larry Carlton, jazz guitarist, when he was 14. He was, at that time, studing under guitar legend Joe Pass. I played with Larry for several years and I was never confused as to who was the very best musician when we hit the stage.
5:48 - This progression. It’s as if you hear his mind working.
2:55
I absolutely love this part!!
I can hardly wait to visit his concerts when he is 20. Young people like him could blow new life into the jazz scene,
本当に何回聴いても素晴らしいです！何故こんな演奏ができるんでしょうか？！
It gives me peace to know that there’s jazz for at least another 100 year
I feel not only be happy but also be relax.
+鹿目まどか Agree!!!
I agree with you...☺
It is such a joy listening to him play AND watching him dance along!! Thank you!
I think the fact that he is 11 (or 12 now) is the most deceiving fact for anyone trying to redo this piece with the mindset that if a child could rearrange a song like this then i could also, and after an hour fighting with the piano they just collapse realising that it was done by an old jazz soul disguised as an 11 y.o boy, for example, me.
well said ! Love to read a nice comment from another Jazz Lover from Viet Nam ! :D
this kid is seriously unbelievable
Mọt Tiếng Nhật he's amazing & humble ay the same time.
Mọt Tiếng Nhật wx
Can't stop laughing. Very funny comment especially the "collapse..." part
Who in their right mind would give this a thumbs down...
_"Who in their right mind would give this a thumbs down..."_
...Bieber bots...
1950's music critics
Exactly.
Envious people without enought musical capacity kkk
best arrangement ever
Wonderful... I'm completely entranced!
Genius👍🏆👍incredibel This Level with this age
Kid, you have a real gift from gift from God himself, keep playin this blessed music which is Jazz ! mad props
The first time I heard "My Favourite Things" was from "The Sound of Music," many years ago. A few days ago, it was "Sakamichi no Apollon" ("Kids On The Slope") with its jazzy take on the original source. Earlier today, it was Coltrane's take, and *right now*, I'm listening to this boy's version.
I must say that it really is quite a good rendition, and the improvisation rocks, too.
There is an "old soul" trapped in the young lad. Even his motions testify of that fact. Cant stop watching his videos.
This is one of my fave of his many talented Jazz renditions... calm & smooth.... made my day :) thanks
Every single time i come back here to listen to this, OMG, I am always extremely happy but my tears pool in my eyes...
I heard this rendition yesterday on WBGO. I had no idea!
I am floored! Amazing, simply amazing. A new spin on one of my favorite songs!
He's no clone, that's for sure!..He feels what he plays and plays for himself, which for an 11 year old is something else!!!...Awesome!!!
I can't believe the emotion in this song came from these young hands.......
I want to make an endless-loop recording of this piece so that i can listen to it 24 hours ... yes, even while I'm sleeping! You're incredible Joey! God created you as a gift for the rest of the humanity!
Wow I have always loved my Favorite things in its pure and simple form and have heard loads of jazz interpretations but my this one tops them all. Its like the ideas of a bunch of jazz pianists put together in one act. This kid is super genius
Bravo to Joey and a huge thank you to his parents and all those who are supporting Joey on his musical journey. What a bright light and amazing talent this youngster is.
Wow! Talented kid. Love the classic sound of this classic song.
Best version I have ever heard on Piano! Imagine.
Best version
I can honestly say this;"the kid is brilliant!".
This kid is having so much fun and plays with a great deal of joy. Just listen, relax, and enjoy the ride he's taking us on.
his harmonic and rhythmic sensibilities are almost inconceivable for his age. just insane.
every single note is on it's best. so smooth,no mistakes at all and beutiful. heartfelt playing. we proud of your nominee in 2016 grammy award.
A huge thanks to you, Joey, for being! and making such amazing music!
you can find various tune and improvisation on this song by joey...and all of them are amazing
I belive in his favorite things - he plays as if he knows what he loves - And we could hear it. Thank you for this beautiful and lovely version
Just amazing. Heard him on the Public Radio this afternoon & was just blown away to hear he was 11 years old. Love listening to him.
This got some crazy swing in it, freaking love
Budding Jazz Pianist from Asia, Kid Alexander. I admire your ability in Jazz. I admire Bobby Enriquez of The Philippines.A Jazz Pianist of Oriental Class. I salute you both !
Play on young man. You will go far.
Oh Joey, what a sophisticated composition on “My Favorite Things”. Not only that, but you truly are a genius in composing a song in many different ways yet keeping them as your own stories and songs. Keep playing and God bless you Joey
His skill and confidence emanating is simply beyond description!
I like the way he threw in a few Tyner-isms-as if to pay his respects-but made the piece completely his own.
Wow. That second solo was (especially) phenomenal. Truly I have never come across better evidence for the divine than Joey. More than any religious text or theistic argument, this boy's talent proves a compelling case for the existence of a power greater than ourselves.
The way Joey played the last minute made me think he saw the scene in movie where Julie Andrews character, Maria, sings the song to the Von Trapp kids ... during a thunderstorm.
Bravo, Joey. Love your version of this song.
My only question is, how can he get any better than this?! I see this was posted 8 years ago, once I’m done listening I’m going to look up what he’s doing now.
How to explain Joey ??? Impossible. Just enjoy it !! He is a gift
seeing this little kid playing like a master make me want to tidy up my life together. . . time to wake up.. -3-
great music from such prodigy and look, he enjoyed it so much.
Dear Joey; A very special person. You will go down in history.
Just when you start to smell yourself... Your stitch is blown away by this.
Joey Alexander and Jacob Collier in the same room would be ridiculously good.
Just learned of Joey today. His vid need millions of views. Let's make sure everyone knows who he is this summer.
Damn... my brain refuses to believe this is coming from a small child... wow
If you've ever wondered what pure unadulterated genius looks like, you're watching it.
This is amazing... Simply superb... He deconstructs the notes and chords then makes it his own
Oceans of music. So wonderful---
criminal that this has only
Wow! Truly a gift from God as Joey says in his own words. Was one of my favorite songs, now even more so! Play on young man, Play on !!!!
Indonesia must be very proud of you, Joey!
I'll just remain an audience after watching this
Dear Joey Congratulation for your Grammy Award 2016 Nomination. Best regard to your Father Denny Norman Sila, since we were at the same PSKD 4 Junior High School(Jakarta, Indonesia)
Dancok
+arum prana Jancok
+yanto waruju wkakakakkk
HERE COMES JOEY ALEXANDER, EMILY BEAR - LOOK OUT! :) You're a teen- ager now and Joey's only eleven ... Not sure he was composing and appearing on TV at age 5 or 6 as you were on ELLEN, but he's on his way to the Newport Jazz Festival this summer, while you're heading to Stuttgart, Germany to appear at the Jazz Open 2015 (3 Nights at 3 different venues). So, no head- to- head jazz improvisation combat yet, but .... Who knows :0 !! :) Blessings, and GO, KIDS, GO!!!
derrick howlett Joey's was introduced to piano when he's 6.5 yo
WOW! If Joey started piano at 6 and half, he's made about ten or twelve years' progress in only four!!! :) :) Emily started earlier, and does classical, jazz, etc. and composes in many genres beginning age five or six [Now, I started at ten and made about ten years' progress in about ten years ... hmm ... Just proves that miracles ... don't always happen :) ]! These wonderkids are such an inspiring and valuable resource for our world :) :)
PS - "My Favorite Things" -Rodgers and Hammerstein - is absolutely one of "My Favorite Improvisations" !! :)
derrick howlett Yes, in a CNN interview, the producer said that joey has steep learning curve ...He also composes song in his album....
+derrick howlett I have heard the rendition of Over the Rainbow and My Favorite Things from both artists and I must say Joey has more maturity in playing jazz albeit younger age. The feel, expressions, the voicing, the melodies and improvisation he generates are beyond compare for such a young age. Just my 2 cents. Anyway, these two young musicians are truly blessings for our generation and the future of jazz.
Wow! BRAVO 👏🏽💯👏🏽💯👏🏽💯
Fantastic ! Very talented...so pleasing to listen too
He is surely from another dimension!
OMG... I'm in awe..smh
fabulous!
Just saw Joey on CBS 60 Minutes. I am a big jazz music lover and this young man is sensational. A savant? You bet!
obrewsky ooiiikiik
That is absolutely amazing!
Many commenters are making the assumption that he went through the normal course of learning and just sped up. I think it's a different case. The way he picked this up seems to have a different paradigm than most of us know. I don't know the extent of his knowledge of theory, reading music, or things that are more academic. I think his ability stems more out of love and passion for the music. I would really like to have seen his journey prior to all of his fame.
Without hyperbole this kid is a genius. Everyone watching this video should, hopefully, realize they are watching a performance that transcends music and connects with your humanity.
Great performance. I wonder why you only got 70k people that have watched this.
You deserve way more than this. Keep it up!
His "60 Minutes" story brought me here.
i feel you 👍
That's the 1st time I heard about this fellow. I heard it on "60 Minutes" and I was like "that sounds like my type of style music". How cool! Love it!
Definitely my favorite Joey's my favorite things.
I like Coltrane, but I never liked how he beat this song to death and never seemed to take it anywhere. This was really cool, on the other hand.
Bless him, I hope this kid is really passionate in piano cause the soul is there...
sensational...!!
how can you put a thumb down on something beautiful like this...??