True, piano is a symbol of classy music and good vibes, but just because someone comes a long and recreates the image of playing the piano, doesn't make him a freak!!!! Good music is NOT what the public interrupt, good music is music that sounds and looks amazing, Eric Lewis has taken this song, written for GUITAR and turned it into an amazing piano piece.
Absolutely brilliant! Really conveys the passion and fury behind Eric's music, and very well produced. Almost as fun to watch as it is to listen to, great work!
I think the piano playing is beautiful, and I understand this video as an expression of his inner feelings and I applaud him for being so balls to the wall about it even though I'm not quite sure I understand his full intentions.
Firstly, I love Eric Lewis. That said, this video was disappointing because his live performances are so awesome -- yet this video is the equivalent of lip-syncing. Eric, please make a super high quality video, like this, but of a *live* performance. Thank you!
The dude's totally outrageous, and he's a looker with a resonant voice (wonder if he sings too)- innovative genius at its best. Check out his AGT audition. They, audience & judges, loved him! No doubt he's got a career that's moving.
Beyond words. We are witnessing something amazing. Our grandchildren will hear legends of the Great Elew, but I think sadly, they will have a hard time believing that such raw intelligent passion could have ever existed in the human flesh. Genius like this doesn't stay sane for long. Bask in his light while he still graces us with his presence on Earth!
I play piano and I absolutely love his music. He plays with a lot of emotion and plays his music his way. There are a lot of technical pianists out there. It takes feelings deep inside you to play the way he does. Amazing!
The guy is a pioneer in this type of music. I'd like to see him perform with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, even for one concert. That would be truly amazing. Make it happen ELEW.
Yes! I studied Jiu Jitsu, Taewando, Karate and Ninjustsu. Thx!!
12 лет назад
You are awesome!LOVE the way you play. I'm portuguese but i'll try to say what I feel in english: The fusion of you and the piano results in an explosive wave of cosmic energy that shocks us, dazzles, delights and crushes us! It is the perfect combination of technique, audacity, beauty, elegance and explosive force! Words are limited to describe the visceral sensations, stormy and liberating that this "two in one" give us.I sincerely hope that the world recognize your greatness before you die.
@Protozoo79 actually if you've ever listened to him speak about why he performs modern contemporary music with an improvisational spin as opposed to classical and jazz standards, it's because he became so involved in the music that he began feeling disconnected with society today. He felt he had gone as far as he could and that it was time to bring it to modern contemporary music and do something no one has ever done before. It has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with the music.
@ox1216 I think he was asked to leave because he already has an accomplished career and agt is for amateurs looking to make a name. he is already well on his way. he tours a lot and is well known amongst musicians.
It is very difficult to create a music video for a piece with no words and this is a tribute to the director's creativity. Not a conventional music video by any means, and with very little repetition of footage it is an interesting view. I look forward to how it is received in the wider community.
@GuitarMaster5656 ... opinions opinions.. why would you think he "rewined" a good song if anything he improved it by like 80% he rocks harder than kurt did and he actually knows how to tune his instrament unlike some people
I remember stumbling across your brilliance at Ted.com and being blown away by your performance. It was an emotional journey I'll never forget -- peace and serenity battling it out with the forces of rage and confusion. I really appreciate your loyalty towards your own character and identity despite the status quo or politics. You're a real inspiration on so many levels.
13 лет назад
I'm sorry but you do not understand music very much.Elew began studying and practicing classical music and jazz on piano at 2 years old! He starded playing with known jazz musicians at 13. But he is a genius, so he decided to create a new musical style that uses the techniques of classical music, jazz, rock and pop. If you cannot see these techniques in this music, go and see he’s original one “thanksgiving” This man is the Master. He can play everything he wants.I saw him playing Beethoven!!!
anyway i don't get it ...everyone keeps saying "be yourself" and don't set boundaries to what you can do then start dissing you..let's face it, society doesn't handle it very well when your rebel to what it wants you to do. THUMBS UP to this man and everyone who is ready to follow his dreams no matter how other people see them.
To me both music and video are great, though I don't understand why he forces himself to play without a seat and with that armor vambraces which could cause problems in wrists mobility... but hey, he's the one who plays, how we'd say in Italy, "cazzi suoi"!
#Blackout987, as a musician it is important to be open minded. With all due respect, you are being very narrow minded. With all the faces that he makes, that his just him into his music. People have told me my eyes roll when I play. As far as his playing, yeah it does sound a little "Hammery" but he still has amazing talent, all of the techniques he's using and such. I think he is an inspiration. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Well it's cool...it's ok...but I can respect that he got tired of suffering and starving as a jazz musician, got angry and frustrated, then came up with an act to break out of his misery. Now he's a success. Damn those "egg head" critics!!!! I need to do this sorta thing...I need some money!!!!
The music is great, in the spirit of classic reductions for piano of any orchestral work. On the oher hand, if you are transmiting the message, specially to young musicians, that is "cool" to play the grand standing on your feet all the time, with your face saying "I'm just ran away from the psychiatric hospital", well...thanks again, MTV?. The metalic armour has some more than stetic sense, to add weight to the arm for heavy sound I suppose
Well Beethoven was pretty much the same as this guy? Or Chopin? Or Mozart? Or any other great musicians. Just becuase he does karate doesnt make him a freak. It makes him unique, it makes him something special. This guy created a whole new genre of music and your saying he's retarded? When you put up something as amazing as this, whether that be beating the piano to a pulp or playing smoothly, then I'll believe that what you are saying is true.
It is absolutely a nice work. However it does not move me very much musically and there is so much hype around Eric. I think he is a good pianist and very Blessed to have such reception, marketing and production. I only wish our musical community could recognize that there are quite a few brilliant artist that could change the world together if they over looked. There is a lot wrong with the industry when so many are passed over.
Man elew is a whole band and concert on his own on the piano
True, piano is a symbol of classy music and good vibes, but just because someone comes a long and recreates the image of playing the piano, doesn't make him a freak!!!! Good music is NOT what the public interrupt, good music is music that sounds and looks amazing, Eric Lewis has taken this song, written for GUITAR and turned it into an amazing piano piece.
Great video and passionate piano playing ! :) I loved it !
Some of the sickest piano playing I've heard in years. The video seems hollow, but that piano is just decimating my speakers. I love this.
This guy created a whole new genre of art and everyone is dissing him..honestly, sounds like the picasso story.
Absolutely brilliant! Really conveys the passion and fury behind Eric's music, and very well produced. Almost as fun to watch as it is to listen to, great work!
This dude rules. Never seen ANYONE play a piano like that. I think he might be a genius.
Who's here because of The Portal podcast?
Indeed!
yep
Me, too!
I had to hear it again
Yes!
My god, this is amazing! I love the left-hand bass work especially, and that lovely twelve tone dissonance
Thank you...Master Elew for pouring out your EVERYTHING into your music and for existing!!!
This kid is no joke...nice to see someone take something boring and turn it into something brilliant! Keep baning on those keys!
I think the piano playing is beautiful, and I understand this video as an expression of his inner feelings and I applaud him for being so balls to the wall about it even though I'm not quite sure I understand his full intentions.
I usually don't say this about covers, but this is miles beyond the original.
Firstly, I love Eric Lewis. That said, this video was disappointing because his live performances are so awesome -- yet this video is the equivalent of lip-syncing. Eric, please make a super high quality video, like this, but of a *live* performance. Thank you!
The dude's totally outrageous, and he's a looker with a resonant voice (wonder if he sings too)- innovative genius at its best. Check out his AGT audition. They, audience & judges, loved him! No doubt he's got a career that's moving.
Beyond words. We are witnessing something amazing. Our grandchildren will hear legends of the Great Elew, but I think sadly, they will have a hard time believing that such raw intelligent passion could have ever existed in the human flesh. Genius like this doesn't stay sane for long. Bask in his light while he still graces us with his presence on Earth!
I play piano and I absolutely love his music. He plays with a lot of emotion and plays his music his way. There are a lot of technical pianists out there. It takes feelings deep inside you to play the way he does. Amazing!
The guy is a pioneer in this type of music. I'd like to see him perform with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, even for one concert. That would be truly amazing. Make it happen ELEW.
Elew did you learn any kind of martial arts because you've become on with the piano!!!!
Yes! I studied Jiu Jitsu, Taewando, Karate and Ninjustsu. Thx!!
You are awesome!LOVE the way you play. I'm portuguese but i'll try to say what I feel in english: The fusion of you and the piano results in an explosive wave of cosmic energy that shocks us, dazzles, delights and crushes us! It is the perfect combination of technique, audacity, beauty, elegance and explosive force! Words are limited to describe the visceral sensations, stormy and liberating that this "two in one" give us.I sincerely hope that the world recognize your greatness before you die.
@Protozoo79 actually if you've ever listened to him speak about why he performs modern contemporary music with an improvisational spin as opposed to classical and jazz standards, it's because he became so involved in the music that he began feeling disconnected with society today. He felt he had gone as far as he could and that it was time to bring it to modern contemporary music and do something no one has ever done before. It has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with the music.
A dam genius, Thelonius Monk is smiling,
@ox1216 I think he was asked to leave because he already has an accomplished career and agt is for amateurs looking to make a name. he is already well on his way. he tours a lot and is well known amongst musicians.
It is very difficult to create a music video for a piece with no words and this is a tribute to the director's creativity. Not a conventional music video by any means, and with very little repetition of footage it is an interesting view. I look forward to how it is received in the wider community.
凄いカッコイイ
@tfalcon01 ummmm, no Ryuhei Kitamura directed Midnight Meat Train. Clive Barker WROTE the short story of the same name.
Absolutely beautiful! Powerful and breath taking!
Are you wearing hakama in the part where you're playing piano?
i wanna see this guy with a whole band surrounding him would be pretty sweet
Very cool! A powerful and refreshing way to cover a great song!
@GuitarMaster5656 ... opinions opinions.. why would you think he "rewined" a good song if anything he improved it by like 80% he rocks harder than kurt did and he actually knows how to tune his instrament unlike some people
sheet music for this, please?
He's amazing! :D His playing is original, i love it!
how can it be i didnt know elew until today? this is incredible
Reminds me of Nobuo Uematsu's symphonic rock pieces.
I remember stumbling across your brilliance at Ted.com and being blown away by your performance. It was an emotional journey I'll never forget -- peace and serenity battling it out with the forces of rage and confusion. I really appreciate your loyalty towards your own character and identity despite the status quo or politics. You're a real inspiration on so many levels.
I'm sorry but you do not understand music very much.Elew began studying and practicing classical music and jazz on piano at 2 years old! He starded playing with known jazz musicians at 13. But he is a genius, so he decided to create a new musical style that uses the techniques of classical music, jazz, rock and pop. If you cannot see these techniques in this music, go and see he’s original one “thanksgiving”
This man is the Master. He can play everything he wants.I saw him playing Beethoven!!!
anyway i don't get it ...everyone keeps saying "be yourself" and don't set boundaries to what you can do then start dissing you..let's face it, society doesn't handle it very well when your rebel to what it wants you to do.
THUMBS UP to this man and everyone who is ready to follow his dreams no matter how other people see them.
Great arrangement, and performance!
LOVE this brother! Interested in a live collaboration of sorts? Wold love to write with ya!
It's GREAT! Can't get enough! *thumbs up*
That was f***ing awesome!!!! Gonna include loads of your stuff in my new covers site!
Eric good job brother I play piano drums as well but brother I'm a fan now. Good job!
at 2:06 I thought he was gonna go super saiyan.
Eric Weinstein let me in on this genius
saw him at DMB Caravan WOW what a show never seen any one pluck a piano
what's the name of the pianist?
No importa q el tipo de miedo... LA MUSICA SE SIENTE! casi lloro! Ese chavo tiene el don de hacer q la musica se sienta! (como Kurt! :D)
I just got back from the josh groban concert and he was the opening act and he was freaking awesome such skills
Amazing! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Nobody knows... for now we just call him ELEW!
A man beyond his time.
thumbs up for the crazy rock out faces while playing piano
The man is crazy !!
they need to put this guy in an X-Men movie
wow this dude was just on Americas Got Talent tonight. Nice!
Wow! Holy shit, this was unreal. He nailed it. Really powerful.
love it! put it in the new LP 2012 Godzilla movie that's coming out! XD
People love hearing the word "genius" don't they? And they also love throwing it around.
To me both music and video are great, though I don't understand why he forces himself to play without a seat and with that armor vambraces which could cause problems in wrists mobility... but hey, he's the one who plays, how we'd say in Italy, "cazzi suoi"!
The absolute best!
Did he leave AGT??
Agree!
@NeonNudel97 Das ist schön und gut, aber trotzdem ist dieses Video gut. Ist halt Geschmackssache...
Watched Elew open for Josh Groban at the well in Des Moines, Iowa Awesome Love him... 8/10/11
Amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥
So cool!!
Where can i buy that dog?
he is awesome gives me goosebumps so bad
@NeonNudel97 Such dir hobbys. Wenn du es wissen würdest, wie lange man braucht, so gut zu Spielen, hättest du echt respekt ;).
Elew The Lenny Kravitz Of Piano
Omg...this is literally PERFECT
I love this music
@BurglaryoftheSenses - Omg I was there too....it was crazy. He was soooo good
if Beast (Xmen) had a brother it was Elew..
@amandalouwho1208 So true! saw him last night in Cleveland, and was really refreshing.
what happened to Elew on America's got talent, he wasn't in the vegas
#Blackout987, as a musician it is important to be open minded. With all due respect, you are being very narrow minded. With all the faces that he makes, that his just him into his music. People have told me my eyes roll when I play. As far as his playing, yeah it does sound a little "Hammery" but he still has amazing talent, all of the techniques he's using and such. I think he is an inspiration. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.
amazing
ぶち かっけ～！！
Super CoooooooooL！！
Just got home from josh groban concert, Elew was off the hook....
Well it's cool...it's ok...but I can respect that he got tired of suffering and starving as a jazz musician, got angry and frustrated, then came up with an act to break out of his misery. Now he's a success. Damn those "egg head" critics!!!! I need to do this sorta thing...I need some money!!!!
The music is great, in the spirit of classic reductions for piano of any orchestral work.
On the oher hand, if you are transmiting the message, specially to young musicians, that is "cool" to play the grand standing on your feet all the time, with your face saying "I'm just ran away from the psychiatric hospital", well...thanks again, MTV?.
The metalic armour has some more than stetic sense, to add weight to the arm for heavy sound I suppose
NICE!
Well Beethoven was pretty much the same as this guy? Or Chopin? Or Mozart? Or any other great musicians. Just becuase he does karate doesnt make him a freak. It makes him unique, it makes him something special. This guy created a whole new genre of music and your saying he's retarded? When you put up something as amazing as this, whether that be beating the piano to a pulp or playing smoothly, then I'll believe that what you are saying is true.
Wonderfull !
NICE
Class!!
So funny how people hate on people that stray from the norm.
It is absolutely a nice work. However it does not move me very much musically and there is so much hype around Eric. I think he is a good pianist and very Blessed to have such reception, marketing and production. I only wish our musical community could recognize that there are quite a few brilliant artist that could change the world together if they over looked. There is a lot wrong with the industry when so many are passed over.
did he quit AGT?
the man is crazy omg
WTF? I did not know a piano could do that!
Eric Lewis
should team up with David Sides
awesome :)
I'm hating that I can't get a decent video of the real song!
The Kung Fu is very.... sharp. And stylish.
I play piano. But in a different way. I'm not spam its real, either look or don't. Thanks
Nice