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Smileyrie James Yeah very true, but at least he would have the money to be cared for in his own home and not forced to go into residential care if he had no family and wasn't able to look after himself. No doubt with that kind of money he would have plenty of friends, lets just hope they're of the honest kind who only have his best intentions in mind.
The parents may think that they had done a random act in providing the piano. However, it could be a telepathic response or something like that. One can only speculate. Our understanding of existence is obviously miniscule.
Really you can tell that from watching a few minutes film.. he does look friendly and happy I agree. And I would be delighted to meet him. But I wonder how he acts if he's upset by something?
“I am smart”, “I got a good mind “, “ i’m a musician“... all of them want people to know they’re normal and not lacking in any way, considering how they would have been treated growing up ... So beautiful..
It saddens me deeply to think of how many people have been wasted or killed because our lack of understanding or prejudices or fears of where another person is coming from. These people are rare gifts to mankind. May we all look for the good of others in our journey.
@@iLoveTheBomb You have science mixed up with religion. There is something in science called Peer Review and they will chew up your ego , pride, political influences and anything else not based on facts, and spit them in your face. What date did science die btw , because since you made that statement there have been 3 new discoveries in the field of medicine alone , and probably will be a half dozen more by the time you read this...
My cousin isnt a savant, but at the age of 3, his sculptures looked like they were made by a machine. He uses clay and his tools were different toothpicks, forks, needles depending on the details his work needs. He once made a cow with a very small calf feeding on its milk. He's now a mechanical engineer, still with his amazing skills.
That last 40 seconds pretty much made me cry... His face to the thundering applause at the end, my heart swelled beyond capacity for him... Absolutely great video
Michael Duran : ME! This is September 20, 2019 at 4:25 PM Central Time! This was such a wonderful piece. It makes me wonder how different the world would be if you took every savant and were able to open that part of the brain in EVERY HUMAN on Earth! WOW!!! My father is a genius and is also a musical savant. He can listen to any song (even from the wild 80’s!) and play back the guitar part of the song perfectly! He can play an electric guitar and a regular, non-electric guitar. He is a really smart guy who never really leaves the house (unless he was going to work...) and is not very social. He is now in his mid 60’s and can barely function because he became a severe alcoholic and hurt his brain. He has had three strokes and can barely move his body. He has been sober for about 8 years, right after his first stroke...
Leslie's case in my opinion is the most fascinating. The piano is an extension of his mind, not an instrument he plays. Clearly, for him, playing the piano is just as fundamental as walking or breathing is to the rest of us. It's effortless, he doesn't even think about which keys produce which notes, there is virtually nothing separating his mind from the piano he's playing.
Tfrne you have no idea the truth you’ve just shared...or maybe you do. This simply shows how we are connected to everything around us. This man should be the norm not an anomaly.
I wonder if Alonzo get to see his money, not that he probably cares too much but I hope it goes to good use. What a smile , so pure and beautiful. I'd pay for his picture to brighten my day. The fella who remembers dates and the weather, I wonder if he set his mind to it he would teach himself math, I ask as his mentor said that he hadn't set his mind to it so therefore he couldn't do it. The man at the end , I loved that he could even sing beautifully. I imagine his foster mum took great joy from her son .
Sadly I wonder how many poor souls have never had the chance for the world to discover their extraordinary gift for lack of support and opportunity from the ones closest to them.
Watch the video again and pay attention this time. Alonzos statues start at $750, he quit his job at the stables... Savants generally do not interact well with most people taking a 9 to 5 job would be impossible.
Watching George, the calendar calculator, I would wager that Dustin Hoffman was inspired by him to develop the mannerisms of the Raymond character in Rain Man.
It makes me realize anew how we "normal" humans waste so much of our time on trivial, unchangeable crap when we could be developing our talents and intellect.
No such thing as a normal person. We are all different and have a talent. Sadly most of us never know our gift because society isn't set up to help each other learn what our gifts are.
the interviewer almost dismissed that comment lol. they're honestly just highly specialized, neurologically. a normal working brain is taking care of more than theirs, keep in that in mind. it's no wonder we aren't so specialized, tho some of us normal ones are.
I’ll stick to being able to count above 10 and tie my own shoes over being blind, unable to take care of myself and playing the piano. There’s nothing super human about these people.
Dopamine Dude Why would I need one? Because I see these people as disabled instead of super human? Given the choice I bet they’d all choose to give up their “super powers” and be able to live independent lives. Imagine to only be able to focus on one task forever. To never fall in love. I thinking pretty clearly.
@@MrCarnutbill67 Luckily, most of us have empathy and we can see what they can do vs what they can't. Must be miserable being so jaded and pessimistic about life, bless you.
Exactly! If you practice one thing day in and day out for 10,000 hours or more, you will be good at it. The quitters and lazy people are the ones who attribute all talents to luck.
Goes to show how incredible the human brain is. The man on the piano is unbelievable. Playing music back that you hear one time on an instrument with a few dozen keys you can't even see. Unreal.
The interviewer: "Who gave you that talent?" Alonzo, who can berely speak: "God in heaven, gave me the talent." The best answer ever! Yeap, he is a Genius!
I cried watching this...For me it's just about appreciating the Might and mercy of the Creator..even though these people are savants, they have some genius abilities. Everyone and also every animal has some special faculties. From where ? ? ...God is one, He is not Christian, Muslim, Jew or Hindu God. He is the Creator, Father of all living beings. Like the Sun is one but in every language there's a different name for it. Similarly God is one but different religions call Him by a different name. Here is a verse from the Bhagavat Gita. God speaks about Himself in the Bhagavat Gita, the Bible of the east. See vedabase.io/en/library/bg/15/15/ Best regards. Gauranga PS please have mercy on the animals- stop eating meat. It's not necessary. I am vegetarian 30 years. Hare Krishna
Steven Ryburn I know Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and the savior of all. But...if I wasn’t aware of that previously, it would be greatly evident to me through Alonzo saying God made him smart. Scientists say they don’t know how it’s possible, but strangely they fail to consider the opinion of the individual experiencing said “phenomenon”. When the pianist’s mother was speaking, she mentioned that the compartment of the brain that produces music was separate from the rest of his brain that was damaged, so he could, quote, “Have some sort of talent. And he got it!”. I find it extremely difficult to believe that is by coincidence and not designed by a loving, merciful God that brought good out of a debilitating condition presented to the world through original sin. The simplest of answers, “God made me smart.”, from Alonzo, along with the mother’s testimony about her son’s ability to play the piano, are both profound in their explanation to the “unexplainable”. Jesus is the truth, the way, and the life...no one comes to the Father but by Him. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Steven Ryburn My pleasure! That comment, “God uses broken vessels.”, is absolutely incredible. That should hit every hard on a deep and personal level. We ALL sin and fall short of the glory of God. That’s why we need Jesus. I, too, had a huge problem with addiction, as well as, gang activity, selling drugs, making self glorifying music, having sex with countless women...and God saved me. He reached out and showed me, when I thought nobody could save me from my wretched flesh, that He could through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. I’m sorry you’re very sick, and have been dealing with such addiction. I’m glad you’re seeing that the Lord can do all things. He works all things for good for those that love Him. I praise God every day that He saved me, and I beg Him to hold His hand on me and keep me by not allowing me to fall away from Him. I pray every day that He saves me. Our walk with Christ is ever progressive and as long as we keep faith in and glorify God, then we’re always on the right track. Stay positive, as God is using you for something great! In the Bible, Stephen is stoned to death and asks God not to lay that sin to their charge...present at the death of Stephen was Saul (later to become Paul). God uses us even in our final breathe, and many times we don’t see who God has touched through us. The Bible, also, states that in the end times all things will be revealed...and we will FINALLY get to understand and comprehend more what the absolute Greatness of God really is. Keep praying to God in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and stay strong my brother.
I watched a documentary about this woman who could remember every second in her life and what hurt her the most was when someone (I think a psychiatrist) said to her that her memory is so good just because she’s obsesses with not forgetting anything in her life. Imagine having depression and someone telling you, it’s just because you are intentionally focusing all time on sad things. Is really a disgusting thing to say something like this.
@Tori. By my personal experience psychiatrists are, generally speaking, not the brightest minds around. For some of them empathy is just an abstract word in the dictionary.
It appears the mind has a balance. We of average mind know a little bit of everything but are not exceptional in anything .Savants are masters of one thing and are aware of nothing else. Wonderful.And pure of heart.
@@laserus3333 They can. I'm talking about people like DaVinci, Benjamin Franklin, Newton and others who excelled in more than one field. They advanced each field they participated in and made new discoveries in them
@Gary Nelson True. Exposure and interest are essential, but i wonder whether it isn't an inborn capacity to pursue a subject tenaciously and persistently which takes you up to the genius level..
Surely " Excellent " savants would be appropriate to describe this condition? They are extraordinary people and I hope that they are happy and being looked after. I wish them rainbows.
I know it! Praise God indeed! I've watched a few videos of individuals born with a variety of disabilities but I noticed a good number acknowledged God. You can't help but smile when they talk about Him.
@Sally Landrith Face facts. His chances of having a relationship with a grown woman are slim to none, if he has the mentality of a child. No one, especially not I, has determined he doesn't deserve love, but I would be highly suspicious of a "'woman" targeting him for a mate. He has to be loved and cared for as the beautiful person he is. Not everyone on earth gets to have a mate. It is what it is.
His uses those flat/straight fingers though! My piano teachers always told me to have rounded fingers. Not criticizing at all - he’s a better musician than ill ever be
The way the lady says "considering he's never had an art class in his life". Well, the person who started the very first art class did not attend art class. Do not judge your health on how well adjusted you are to a profoundly sick society.
to boot he replied to the interviewer plain ans simple when asked how he got hid talent... he pointed up and replied from God... we seem to forget EVERYTHING comes through the grace of God
i am sure she meant only to highlight how remarkable his talent is...if it was always expected that people who do not take an art class can be that great then this story would be an ordinary story
Larry Fine I did let “GOD” into my life but I had to let him go. You see, he put a special gift into my uncles favourite antique urn. Basically he took a dump on my poor aunties ashes...that’s the last time I invite him to a Christmas party....
Alpino Alpini thank you. I enjoyed your comment. I also refuse to capitalize anything associated with religion. It is crazy how much they hold onto their beliefs without a single shred of proof, when in fact the religions are so full of lies. I hope to see it end in my lifetime.
Was just wondering that myself.. all the comments bout alonzo being rain man, I'm looking at him and concluding he needs deliverance.. he reminds me of a possessed dude I saw on a court video on here..
If only people would approach or take the time to get to know people with mentally challenged outlooks and see if there is something that they might be passionate about, so that their lives might be more enhanced for them. Maybe each of us has some ability that we know nothing of ...........yet.
This is a beautiful thing! My brother is Autistic savant, and was always taken care of by my Mom. My Mom died last year and now I have the greatest gift of taking care of him. I was never able to descibe my brother to people until Rain Man came out back in the day. My son is also Autistic, and its a double blessing for me. I thank God everyday for them. I learn so much from them. Patience, joy, they keep me humble, human kindness! Its not easy some days, but life itself is not easy anyway. We were never promised a rose garden, as mama used to say, although I feel like I have 2 of the most BEAUTIFUL of roses♥️
It's strange how we "the average person" looks at these people and ask how do they do it? As if our brains way of working is the only way but, what we call a "savant" doesn't ask Us how we do what we do. Is it our Ego that is really the curious one within us that wants to know all the answers to these questions? Is our Ego jealous that it cannot remember like they do? Or function at their level minus the obvious physical or mental side effects? Where are we really at mentally?
Alonso was such a sweetheart he just melted my heart and how funny was the second man when he asked for the interviewers name again, having clearly just forgotten it yet remembers all of those amazing dates !
Mozart had a talent like Leslie's. He was born with perfect pitch and could listen to a concerto or opera once, and could play the entire piece of music back, note for note. He was definitely a musical genius and savant of his time.
his talent was given to him, dont expect him to think of something as primitive as mathmatic's... he is beyong our mathmatics. I dont expect ppl to understand this, but after I beat cancer, I too have a few intersting gifts.
I love watching things that defy modern science because the politics of modern science measures for definition and limitations of whats not possible , where as we the faithful look for possibilities beyond possibility because its there for all to see .
Leslie played that Debussy piece up until the tape stopped and then added another 8 bars of improv that blew my mind,i thought he might have just remembered hearing it before but I listened to the original piece "la soiree dans grenade" but its completely different..what an incredible human.
Nah, he was based on Kim peek, another savant who memorized over 100 thousand books and could memorize phone books in a matter of hours with 98% recall.
@@grabbity I'm finding articles that say George Finn did influence Dustin Hoffman's "Rainman" Raymond Babbit role. For whatever reasom Kim Peek became particularly cited and featured in TV documentaries instead of both of them. I have no idea why. Maybe George and/or his family didn't want too much publicity, Idk.
Alonzo chokes me up man...I have a cousin that is mentally disabled and Alonzo reminds me of him sooo much... I'm going to Call my aunt and see if I can spend the day with him this weekend
The sculptor... has a face that is calming and familiar , but that I had never seen...what if, somehow in the chaos of what has happened to each one, there was a space, that could have been accessed by , some unknown ,higher, source. Looking for a wonderful, space, to place a gift?
My daughter 6 years old now was diagnosed high functioning autistic...needs Pt,OT, speech and a one on one personal aide to keep her in line...well when she was just 1 year old she would dance from one genre to the next...songs she had never heard before but just a couple notes and she was rocking out like she’s heard it a dozen times...now 6 she still does this! It’s crazy...it’s almost like she zones out and I truly feel she can’t control herself if any kind of music is being played!!!
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Would you know the name of the song that the reporter chose for leslie?
Manufacturing Intellect I worked with a calendar calculator in a high school. Way cool.
carlos giles Debussy
carlos giles Soire de Granad. Unsure if I got selling correctly.
@@catysparks Thank you 👍
Alonzo's eyes, sparkle with joy and pureness!
They do sparkle 😊. something is going on that we don't understand.
I agree. Whatever is going on in his mind seems more joyous than what most of us experience. The look in his eyes is nirvana.
Alonzo has probably seen the face of God
He is an angel.....we are blessed to have witness such pure beauty
He's practically angelic.
To anyone wondering, Alonzo is still alive and sculpting today at 61 and the man now has a net worth of around 19 million dollars.
Wow! Good to know.
Ｂｌｅｓｓｅｄ✨
Does he have family? Who looks after him?
What?!
Smileyrie James Yeah very true, but at least he would have the money to be cared for in his own home and not forced to go into residential care if he had no family and wasn't able to look after himself. No doubt with that kind of money he would have plenty of friends, lets just hope they're of the honest kind who only have his best intentions in mind.
Bought him a piano to see if I could stir something in him, what wonderful parents
Jo Lube wow 48 likes in a day! Hmmm..
@@TheMcdrewb that is wierd, I'm not usually that likable.
Jo Lube it’s interesting how RUclips’s recommendations work
Never give up
The parents may think that they had done a random act in providing the piano. However, it could be a telepathic response or something like that. One can only speculate. Our understanding of existence is obviously miniscule.
That foster mum, adopting a baby like that. What a kind person
"How do you remember?"
"In the head."
Perfect answer.
ikr - What the heck would you say if someone asks you how you remember things?
Alonzo's smile made me smile. Not an evil bone in him.
he's very pure, God loves him
😊💜 I know!!
Yep. He is happy. Just happy. No time for anything else. And surrounded by people who care about him.
Really you can tell that from watching a few minutes film.. he does look friendly and happy I agree. And I would be delighted to meet him. But I wonder how he acts if he's upset by something?
@@MrPaddlingthenet We all get angry from time to time, but I doubt he would go out of his way to do any harm.
"I will remember this day for as long as i live" my heart broke a little.
Gus Mcbean almost teared up.
mine too - at first (this statement is his stock- goodbye phrase).
He was being literal - he can't forget any day, even if he wanted to
it was a good joke
Yes it meant much to him.
It was very sweet and touching.
He also asked for his name and shook his hand.
Very polite.
Alonso points to his head and smiles, "Smart". Good for you bro.
He's not lying either. He is smart at what he does.. And that's smarter than most people.
Genetically Modified Monkey I can’t even visualise how to construct ikea furniture 🤦♂️
Amadis Demitrius he was so sweet 💜
@@carolinelaronda4523 he deserves to be happy and is smarter than most people these days.
Love your comment.
I remember watching this when it originally aired. That's the extent of my savant abilities.
Lol
Lol coming to this comment was mine
haha me too
Lol
hha nice one
"It was nice to meet you. I will remember this day as long as I live" I mean, he ain't joking
No shit.
When he said, its nice to meet you, I'll remember this day till I live.. he mean it..
Ranjan Azad Yeah,I don't think I've ever heard a statement I believe more then that..
@@markhepworth4804 Hahaha... Me too
Shit, that farewell of his really blew my mind.
I'll remember this day as long as I live.. Doesn't sound as good, but never let truth get in the way of a good story
*meant... my savant gift is grammar.
“I am smart”, “I got a good mind “, “ i’m a musician“... all of them want people to know they’re normal and not lacking in any way, considering how they would have been treated growing up ...
So beautiful..
They are not ''normal''.!
Love the way Alonzo’s face lights up as he talks about his art.
Really inspiring, I wanna go make something now! ✌️
Literally had a hard day and Alonzo's eyes and smile made me happy again. Thank you
It saddens me deeply to think of how many people have been wasted or killed because our lack of understanding or prejudices or fears of where another person is coming from. These people are rare gifts to mankind. May we all look for the good of others in our journey.
I have respect for scientists who admit that they just don't know how the brain functions and that maybe we never will.
Vincent Schol pride, ego and politics was the death of science
@@iLoveTheBomb True!
Well, this story is more than thirty years old.
@@iLoveTheBomb You have science mixed up with religion. There is something in science called Peer Review and they will chew up your ego , pride, political influences and anything else not based on facts, and spit them in your face.
What date did science die btw , because since you made that statement there have been 3 new discoveries in the field of medicine alone , and probably will be a half dozen more by the time you read this...
TheNYgolfer I think you may have proven my point yourself my friend
Lesley singing You light up my life, at the end there, got me a little teary eyed. Amazing individuals the three of them.
Much adoration to all the foster parents out there doing what they believe in 👏👏👏
The picture he sees in his head manifests into reality. A message for us all.
Love.
This is one of the most inspiring (and touching) stories 60 minutes ever did. I had to hold back my tears.
yeah it's really quite remarkable. Amazing man
"*sixteen minutes
"..i was able to play it so well because I'm a musician."😮🤔
Boss quote
@@brendanbloomberg3283 Boss quote indeed!
""duh"
Facts!
Owned!
Alonzo captures the inner beauty of these wondrous creatures. He is the instrument of that greater power all around us.
We need a tv show called Savants got talent. These people are amazing
Americas got talent already exists. A Savant just won it!
No! Enough with all this voyeurism. Let them live in peace. One love. 🤗
That's a great idea.
It would certainly be worth watching more than what's on now. Today is full of hate, killings I need not go there. Just garbage.
My cousin isnt a savant, but at the age of 3, his sculptures looked like they were made by a machine. He uses clay and his tools were different toothpicks, forks, needles depending on the details his work needs. He once made a cow with a very small calf feeding on its milk. He's now a mechanical engineer, still with his amazing skills.
That last 40 seconds pretty much made me cry... His face to the thundering applause at the end, my heart swelled beyond capacity for him... Absolutely great video
Who is watching in September 2019? Kodi from AGT? You can also see where Rain Man was inspired from.
Michael Duran September 2019? Just a quick glance and I see at least 30 people who have watched this the same day as you!
Yeah just watching now. Awesome
Michael Duran : ME! This is September 20, 2019 at 4:25 PM Central Time! This was such a wonderful piece. It makes me wonder how different the world would be if you took every savant and were able to open that part of the brain in EVERY HUMAN on Earth! WOW!!! My father is a genius and is also a musical savant. He can listen to any song (even from the wild 80’s!) and play back the guitar part of the song perfectly! He can play an electric guitar and a regular, non-electric guitar. He is a really smart guy who never really leaves the house (unless he was going to work...) and is not very social. He is now in his mid 60’s and can barely function because he became a severe alcoholic and hurt his brain. He has had three strokes and can barely move his body. He has been sober for about 8 years, right after his first stroke...
Makes you wonder who is more intelligent. Kodi won AGT, well deserved.
mysteriously showed up in my suggestions.
Leslie's case in my opinion is the most fascinating. The piano is an extension of his mind, not an instrument he plays. Clearly, for him, playing the piano is just as fundamental as walking or breathing is to the rest of us. It's effortless, he doesn't even think about which keys produce which notes, there is virtually nothing separating his mind from the piano he's playing.
Tfrne you have no idea the truth you’ve just shared...or maybe you do. This simply shows how we are connected to everything around us. This man should be the norm not an anomaly.
I wonder if Alonzo get to see his money, not that he probably cares too much but I hope it goes to good use. What a smile , so pure and beautiful. I'd pay for his picture to brighten my day. The fella who remembers dates and the weather, I wonder if he set his mind to it he would teach himself math, I ask as his mentor said that he hadn't set his mind to it so therefore he couldn't do it. The man at the end , I loved that he could even sing beautifully. I imagine his foster mum took great joy from her son .
Such lovely thoughts.
Sadly I wonder how many poor souls have never had the chance for the world to discover their extraordinary gift for lack of support and opportunity from the ones closest to them.
Well you got so emotional that you forgot that Alonzo doesn't paint pictures but makes sculptures of wax.
Watch the video again and pay attention this time. Alonzos statues start at $750, he quit his job at the stables... Savants generally do not interact well with most people taking a 9 to 5 job would be impossible.
I was wondering how his money would be "managed" for him as well.
Remembers weather from decades ago, forgets interviewers name. Platinum Level Trolling from a quiet genius.
The foster parents were incredible such joy to care for a child the way they did. Everyone is just pure joy and love here. It’s soul warming.
It just goes to show the potential of our brains, depending on the wiring.
Exactly!
Meanwhile god just made me retarded 🤷♂️
more like the miswiring
Maybe it’s a spiritual thing
Yebo Screbo
No.
Alonso the sweetest man ever,great talent
Watching George, the calendar calculator, I would wager that Dustin Hoffman was inspired by him to develop the mannerisms of the Raymond character in Rain Man.
Rain Man was inspired by another savant named Kim Peek from Utah.
For sure, and the voice as well
To a T !! He even resembles the look, the stature and mannerisms the producers developed with Mr. Hoffman.
@@muslix1147 The idea for the story was inspired by Peek. I was talking about the mannerisms Hoffman employed in the depiction.
I only came to the comments to see if anybody else noticed the resemblance
I somehow come into tears by watching and listening to Alonso. His joy and gratefulness for life are rarely or neven seen.
if guys like Alonso were running the world, there would be no wars.
It makes me realize anew how we "normal" humans waste so much of our time on trivial, unchangeable crap when we could be developing our talents and intellect.
I just hope we don't destroy the world... so these beautiful souls can continue to enrich our creator
No such thing as a normal person. We are all different and have a talent. Sadly most of us never know our gift because society isn't set up to help each other learn what our gifts are.
Yes!
Interesting he says he’s smart when asked what made him special. We say they’re limited intellectually, yet they have superhuman abilities.
the interviewer almost dismissed that comment lol.
they're honestly just highly specialized, neurologically. a normal working brain is taking care of more than theirs, keep in that in mind. it's no wonder we aren't so specialized, tho some of us normal ones are.
I’ll stick to being able to count above 10 and tie my own shoes over being blind, unable to take care of myself and playing the piano. There’s nothing super human about these people.
@@MrCarnutbill67 you can use psychologytoday.com to find a therapist in your area
Dopamine Dude
Why would I need one? Because I see these people as disabled instead of super human? Given the choice I bet they’d all choose to give up their “super powers” and be able to live independent lives. Imagine to only be able to focus on one task forever. To never fall in love. I thinking pretty clearly.
@@MrCarnutbill67 Luckily, most of us have empathy and we can see what they can do vs what they can't. Must be miserable being so jaded and pessimistic about life, bless you.
Leslie the pianist is amazing. Just unbelievably beautiful.
These people are so amazing! What a privilege to see a little into their worlds
“I will remember this day for as long as I live.... “lol 😂 I don’t doubt that.
Omgee and nobody commented on Leslie’s beautiful singing voice. They all touched my heart, especially Alonzo.
I’m able to play so well because I’m a musician. 👍🏽
Gatdamn right.
💯
You must contribute a lot to society
😭STRAIGHT TO THE POINT😂😂😂😂
Exactly! If you practice one thing day in and day out for 10,000 hours or more, you will be good at it. The quitters and lazy people are the ones who attribute all talents to luck.
Goes to show how incredible the human brain is. The man on the piano is unbelievable. Playing music back that you hear one time on an instrument with a few dozen keys you can't even see. Unreal.
Each one of them - truly amazing! I'm in awe of their talent.
The interviewer: "Who gave you that talent?" Alonzo, who can berely speak: "God in heaven, gave me the talent." The best answer ever! Yeap, he is a Genius!
Felix Ramos Amen to that!
I cried watching this...For me it's just about appreciating the Might and mercy of the Creator..even though these people are savants, they have some genius abilities. Everyone and also every animal has some special faculties. From where ? ? ...God is one, He is not Christian, Muslim, Jew or Hindu God. He is the Creator, Father of all living beings. Like the Sun is one but in every language there's a different name for it. Similarly God is one but different religions call Him by a different name.
Here is a verse from the Bhagavat Gita.
God speaks about Himself in the Bhagavat Gita, the Bible of the east. See vedabase.io/en/library/bg/15/15/
Best regards.
Gauranga
PS please have mercy on the animals- stop eating meat. It's not necessary. I am vegetarian 30 years.
Hare Krishna
marlene riggs lmfao🤫 Stop it 😂
gauranga1008 Did I really cry or cried in laughter 🧐?
Cauko I’m sorry But that remark is funny as Hell🤭
All are loved in God's eyes. These folks are gifted with amazing abilities and have left me in awe.
At 30 years old he didn’t speak but at 36 he is playing piano and singing?? Woah!
I love how the "experts" have no idea what the savants are doing, but if you ask the savants they tell you.
J Anderson It’s cuz scientists and experts think they can explain things without God...it’s obvious they cannot.
@@HajiStaxGaming that is a very profound comment. Thank you. Absolute truth.
Amazing, isn't it?
Steven Ryburn I know Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and the savior of all. But...if I wasn’t aware of that previously, it would be greatly evident to me through Alonzo saying God made him smart. Scientists say they don’t know how it’s possible, but strangely they fail to consider the opinion of the individual experiencing said “phenomenon”.
When the pianist’s mother was speaking, she mentioned that the compartment of the brain that produces music was separate from the rest of his brain that was damaged, so he could, quote, “Have some sort of talent. And he got it!”. I find it extremely difficult to believe that is by coincidence and not designed by a loving, merciful God that brought good out of a debilitating condition presented to the world through original sin. The simplest of answers, “God made me smart.”, from Alonzo, along with the mother’s testimony about her son’s ability to play the piano, are both profound in their explanation to the “unexplainable”. Jesus is the truth, the way, and the life...no one comes to the Father but by Him. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Steven Ryburn My pleasure! That comment, “God uses broken vessels.”, is absolutely incredible. That should hit every hard on a deep and personal level. We ALL sin and fall short of the glory of God. That’s why we need Jesus. I, too, had a huge problem with addiction, as well as, gang activity, selling drugs, making self glorifying music, having sex with countless women...and God saved me. He reached out and showed me, when I thought nobody could save me from my wretched flesh, that He could through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. I’m sorry you’re very sick, and have been dealing with such addiction. I’m glad you’re seeing that the Lord can do all things. He works all things for good for those that love Him. I praise God every day that He saved me, and I beg Him to hold His hand on me and keep me by not allowing me to fall away from Him. I pray every day that He saves me. Our walk with Christ is ever progressive and as long as we keep faith in and glorify God, then we’re always on the right track.
Stay positive, as God is using you for something great!
In the Bible, Stephen is stoned to death and asks God not to lay that sin to their charge...present at the death of Stephen was Saul (later to become Paul). God uses us even in our final breathe, and many times we don’t see who God has touched through us. The Bible, also, states that in the end times all things will be revealed...and we will FINALLY get to understand and comprehend more what the absolute Greatness of God really is. Keep praying to God in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and stay strong my brother.
I watched a documentary about this woman who could remember every second in her life and what hurt her the most was when someone (I think a psychiatrist) said to her that her memory is so good just because she’s obsesses with not forgetting anything in her life.
Imagine having depression and someone telling you, it’s just because you are intentionally focusing all time on sad things.
Is really a disgusting thing to say something like this.
Tori you 100% on the right track, but it goes much deeper than that...
Hanuman Ji of course it does but if you even can feel save around your psychiatrist who should you even trust?!
"LIFE IS HARD .... THESE ARE THE TRUTHS
THE GREAT TRUTHS!" tic
@Tori. By my personal experience psychiatrists are, generally speaking, not the brightest minds around. For some of them empathy is just an abstract word in the dictionary.
This was so interesting. Each person touched my soul. Amazing. Very moving
That song at the end , truly a message to his mother.
cristina Fultz hey I know that got to me too
It’s amazing to see what the mind is capable of when it pours its all into one thing...
Exactly.
I love their answers! All three. When Lesly said, “ I’m a musician.” U couldn’t argue that! and he can sing. So beautiful!!!
True beauty are these amazing people.
Interviewer - How do you make these very tiny details like the hoof and eyes
Alonzo - With my fingernail.. LOL
love that answer!
So humble 😄
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When he said that God gave him the talent... amen, brother. Beautiful!
@Wee Mac
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Gtfooh, Its Ö-Spirit-ÖS Of "Mothers Natures, Resonates From Within Us All*. 🕊💚🕊😘
It appears the mind has a balance. We of average mind know a little bit of everything but are not exceptional in anything .Savants are masters of one thing and are aware of nothing else. Wonderful.And pure of heart.
..then there are geniuses who know a lot about a lot!
@@warpnin3 True.They know alot about alot. But can they tapdance as well? Or just know all the dancers.
@@laserus3333 They can. I'm talking about people like DaVinci, Benjamin Franklin, Newton and others who excelled in more than one field. They advanced each field they participated in and made new discoveries in them
@Gary Nelson True. Exposure and interest are essential, but i wonder whether it isn't an inborn capacity to pursue a subject tenaciously and persistently which takes you up to the genius level..
warpnin3 Oh, please! Newton stole ideas and claimed them as his own. Law of energy? Sounds like Karma to me.
Surely " Excellent " savants would be appropriate to describe this condition?
They are extraordinary people and I hope that they are happy and being looked after.
I wish them rainbows.
"if the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't"
Nicely put :)
Cute aphorism, but no evidence that it's true.
@@jsmall10671 thank you for expressing yourself
mind blown!
@@jsmall10671 So the guy sculpting wasn't evidence or the others? Are you saying their lying or fooling people?
I would love and protect people like them. Especially Alonzo. Love his personality.
I remember seeing Alonzo on a talk show when I was little. I will never forget how peaceful he looks while he's sculpting.
That last clip as he broke out in vocals melted my heart.
"So many nights I sit by my window..."
Alonzo's pure joy is clearly visible in his blissful face.
Alonzo gave you the answer but you don't have ears to hear it.
Amen!! He did tell us.
I know it! Praise God indeed! I've watched a few videos of individuals born with a variety of disabilities but I noticed a good number acknowledged God. You can't help but smile when they talk about Him.
@@thisistheday597 Perzactly. They don't have anything to get in their way like so-called 'science. Just simple Truth!
@@lewiemcneely9143 Why not both?
Talia Chanel ik!!!!! so beautiful! almighty made no mistake
If Alonzo had normal intellect for his age, he'd be a lady killer. What a gorgeous man!
dec des great smile too.
@Sally Landrith Face facts. His chances of having a relationship with a grown woman are slim to none, if he has the mentality of a child. No one, especially not I, has determined he doesn't deserve love, but I would be highly suspicious of a "'woman" targeting him for a mate. He has to be loved and cared for as the beautiful person he is. Not everyone on earth gets to have a mate. It is what it is.
A Gold Digger will not mind
Disgustingly sad
I'm sure Alfonso has had a few, shall we say, naughty encounters in his time.
I remember watching this when I was nine years old. This is one of the most unforgettable segments in 60 Minutes history.
Damn. Rachmaninoff is extremly hard to play I can say as a musician.
Just incredible all 3 of them.
Is that the song @ 12:58 on? If not do you know the name? Pls & thank you.
The name "Rachmaninoff" is hard to spell and pronounce, let alone..😄
@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 that's not Rachmaninoff it's Debussy soirée
His uses those flat/straight fingers though! My piano teachers always told me to have rounded fingers. Not criticizing at all - he’s a better musician than ill ever be
Patty J. Ayers same! But my piano teachers also told me to move on. Whomp whomp whomp.
He has beautiful eyes
Yes, and see the way they twinkle to reflect his happiness when he talks about his art. God bless him.
@Rasheed Lewis ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I stood up in my living room with applause for Leslie when he sang because I totally wasn't expecting that, It was wonderful.
The way the lady says "considering he's never had an art class in his life". Well, the person who started the very first art class did not attend art class.
Do not judge your health on how well adjusted you are to a profoundly sick society.
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Comment of the year,Bravo😂😂😂😂👏👏
I went to art school & painted way before that. I went because I thought I would learn something new. I never needed training either.
to boot he replied to the interviewer plain ans simple when asked how he got hid talent... he pointed up and replied from God... we seem to forget EVERYTHING comes through the grace of God
i am sure she meant only to highlight how remarkable his talent is...if it was always expected that people who do not take an art class can be that great then this story would be an ordinary story
Alonzo has always had this gift. His gift was there at his conception.
Alonzo's eyes shine with pure joy! God Bless these Angels😇
God puts his gifts in strange beautiful vessels
What kind of bullshit is that?
@Edward Snowden how sickening you are.
Larry Fine I did let “GOD” into my life but I had to let him go. You see, he put a special gift into my uncles favourite antique urn. Basically he took a dump on my poor aunties ashes...that’s the last time I invite him to a Christmas party....
chris kelly As well as giving infants cancer. What a great guy.
Alpino Alpini thank you. I enjoyed your comment. I also refuse to capitalize anything associated with religion. It is crazy how much they hold onto their beliefs without a single shred of proof, when in fact the religions are so full of lies. I hope to see it end in my lifetime.
Absolutely fascinating. Thanks 🙏 for sharing this beautiful video with us.
Maybe they are closer to God than we all think.
Randy Schock perhaps we all are..
Was just wondering that myself.. all the comments bout alonzo being rain man, I'm looking at him and concluding he needs deliverance.. he reminds me of a possessed dude I saw on a court video on here..
its the next step in human evolution.
Benny TheKid oh yeah I saw that one before your right.
U ARE a 100 percent right may TMHigh bless U🦁👑☀️
Ummm so they just sprung the voice on us at the end! He's a friggin musician!
If only people would approach or take the time to get to know people with mentally challenged outlooks and see if there is something that they might be passionate about, so that their lives might be more enhanced for them.
Maybe each of us has some ability that we know nothing of ...........yet.
This is a beautiful thing! My brother is Autistic savant, and was always taken care of by my Mom. My Mom died last year and now I have the greatest gift of taking care of him. I was never able to descibe my brother to people until Rain Man came out back in the day. My son is also Autistic, and its a double blessing for me. I thank God everyday for them. I learn so much from them. Patience, joy, they keep me humble, human kindness! Its not easy some days, but life itself is not easy anyway. We were never promised a rose garden, as mama used to say, although I feel like I have 2 of the most BEAUTIFUL of roses♥️
It's strange how we "the average person" looks at these people and ask how do they do it? As if our brains way of working is the only way but, what we call a "savant" doesn't ask Us how we do what we do. Is it our Ego that is really the curious one within us that wants to know all the answers to these questions? Is our Ego jealous that it cannot remember like they do? Or function at their level minus the obvious physical or mental side effects? Where are we really at mentally?
The sculpter and the pianist were so emotive when they were doing their thing. Incredible
@Franz Kafka I think it means to generate emotion. Watching them do their thing really made me tear up! I like your version though
@Franz Kafka It better be a giant shoulder, for all my tears haha :)
Alonso was such a sweetheart he just melted my heart and how funny was the second man when he asked for the interviewers name again, having clearly just forgotten it yet remembers all of those amazing dates !
wow! Dustin Hoffman captured George perfectly for the movie Rain Man. Looks like him too.
He portrays a man called Kim Peek in the film rain man. He gave Kim the oscar he recieved!
Mozart had a talent like Leslie's. He was born with perfect pitch and could listen to a concerto or opera once, and could play the entire piece of music back, note for note. He was definitely a musical genius and savant of his time.
I know someone who can listen to a song once and play it back.
The guy who does the calendar dates reminds me of Dustin Hoffman in the movie "Rainman".
Dustin probably studied similar people to get his performance perfect.
If I remember correctly, the character of the Rain Man was partially based on George.
@@ElfGreatTree rain man was based on kim peak who has those same qualities
Picked up on that when he stated talking about the weather and his movements
So brilliant. Why are they not on stage they should be there for the world not just for scientific exploration. Truly remarkable.
His smile never lies, just beautiful to see a man who is being called "disabled" shine. Thanks YT for recommending this.
his talent was given to him, dont expect him to think of something as primitive as mathmatic's... he is beyong our mathmatics.
I dont expect ppl to understand this, but after I beat cancer, I too have a few intersting gifts.
I think the calendar man has worked out perfect formulae, not just the maths ones
I love watching things that defy modern science because the politics of modern science measures for definition and limitations of whats not possible , where as we the faithful look for possibilities beyond possibility because its there for all to see .
Legendary Director Woddy Allen makes an appearance in the second segment!! Awesome 😁
A really appreciate the way this interviewer treated these guys with respect
Leslie played that Debussy piece up until the tape stopped and then added another 8 bars of improv that blew my mind,i thought he might have just remembered hearing it before but I listened to the original piece "la soiree dans grenade" but its completely different..what an incredible human.
When he said "ill remember this day as long as I live".....he meant that shit! 😂
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@@comicalmaz4432 😂
I literally bust out laughing at this comment!!
Maaaaan calendar boy is the spitting image of Rain Man. Did Dustin Hoffman model his character from George?
Nah, he was based on Kim peek, another savant who memorized over 100 thousand books and could memorize phone books in a matter of hours with 98% recall.
Matangaro Matangaro
My first thought too. Dustin Hoffman!
I met a student in Odessa, TX who had this gift. Any date-he would tell you the day of the week that it corresponded to. Fantastic and intriguing ❤️
@@grabbity I'm finding articles that say George Finn did influence Dustin Hoffman's "Rainman" Raymond Babbit role. For whatever reasom Kim Peek became particularly cited and featured in TV documentaries instead of both of them. I have no idea why. Maybe George and/or his family didn't want too much publicity, Idk.
Totally useless super power.
2019 and I think it still amazing that people have this skills, the piano player had an amazing voice as well....😯
Alonzo chokes me up man...I have a cousin that is mentally disabled and Alonzo reminds me of him sooo much... I'm going to Call my aunt and see if I can spend the day with him this weekend
Did you? Dont lie.
"I'll remember this day as long as I live!" soooo cute!!!! what a beautiful way to end an interview.
he remembers everayday for the rest of his life XD
I WILL REMEMBER THIS DAY AS LONG AS I LIVE
Meanwhile I walk into a room and forget what I went in there for. LoL
Thats ight its normal look it up
Lmfao. Good one.
LBC213 😂🤣😂 Facts!!
Look for my phone with it in my hand using the flashlight.....
LBC213 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The sculptor... has a face that is calming and familiar , but that I had never seen...what if, somehow in the chaos of what has happened to each one, there was a space, that could have been accessed by , some unknown ,higher, source. Looking for a wonderful, space, to place a gift?
My daughter 6 years old now was diagnosed high functioning autistic...needs Pt,OT, speech and a one on one personal aide to keep her in line...well when she was just 1 year old she would dance from one genre to the next...songs she had never heard before but just a couple notes and she was rocking out like she’s heard it a dozen times...now 6 she still does this! It’s crazy...it’s almost like she zones out and I truly feel she can’t control herself if any kind of music is being played!!!