Mike, every time I listen to you it kicks me out of my slump in wanting to go practice jazz piano. After too long of a period of time, it feels like even going to the piano and sitting down is a barrier. But your videos are a good reminder of what is possible.
Thanks for response! I think one of the special things about your playing is that it's so genuine, i mean that it's almost as if your heart and fingers have a connection, rather than going to the head first. I think your playing has definitely influenced mine! :)
Very unique approach! Loved the harmonies you put in there, I never could understand that lol. Loved the body language as well, I could tell you were really groovin'. Keep it up
Björn Freyr Björnsson interesting because he has commemted before on his love for art tatum of all people to inspire such a talented "less is more" musician. Although personally ive heard way more less is more playing than his, namely ahmad jamal, miles davis, in some cases
Hi Mike, just discovered your videos ! I don't know if I would one day be able to play as good as you play, just started piano for a month now, but you're really inspiring ! Love the way you feel the music, your faces always make me laugh ! Cheers from France
Hi Mike. Although playing on a much lower level, I've been relating to your overall approach to jazz piano for a long time. Thank you for providing your fans with a goal with every video. At what stage did that defining, jealousy-inducing expressiveness kick in? If I may add, I could imagine Dat Dere by Bobby Timmons suiting your style.
I always enjoy the feel that you put on things. Also, like keith jarret, your facial expression always looks like you smell something filthy...namely your groove ;)
Mike I thought you might find it cool to know the lick you made / played at 1:28 sounds exactly like the one nat king cole worked off of from 2:10 to 2:20 in Nat Cole Trio Body and Soul online video. Also, I ESPECIALLY love your lines from 1:39 to 1:47 :)
Just found your channel a couple of days ago - super inspiring! I've been classically trained playing piano for like 10 years now and I can read sheet music but have no idea how to go around improvising as you do - have any tips on how to get started? :) Keep up the good work mate!
Mike Makes Music by ear, do you use it to get better through stealing specific/exact licks by having perfect pitch? Perfect relative pitch? Or just by listening and letting your brain absorb vocabulary?
Hey man I absolutely enjoy your playing. What exercise you do to practice all your licks? I am a pianist too, i studied at the montreal conservatory in classical. You are sickly talented, keep it up.
Mike Makes Music I thought so, which is a compliment because you must really play through the changes and bring out chord tones for me to think they sounded similar when I wasnt paying attention to the progression. Also they really stuck out to me as cool. Btw, I really ENJOY your playing. I have so much respect for jazz pianists like art tatum, mccoy tyner, and others, but I really bang my head and JAM and SMILE when I hear your phrasing, your catchy and powerful lines, the buildup of volume, it's sooooo much more enjoyable (yet still complex) than the famous pianists we know and love.
I'll be damned if this isn't the greatest thing I've ever heard
Mike, every time I listen to you it kicks me out of my slump in wanting to go practice jazz piano. After too long of a period of time, it feels like even going to the piano and sitting down is a barrier. But your videos are a good reminder of what is possible.
This is absolutely perfect ! Brother... please more piano videos !!!! 🙌🏻
now this is real talent...
Excellent playing, as per usual. It would be really interesting if you made a video about your general practise routine! :)
Adam
Thanks for response! I think one of the special things about your playing is that it's so genuine, i mean that it's almost as if your heart and fingers have a connection, rather than going to the head first. I think your playing has definitely influenced mine! :)
Adam Klinger I just love you
You absolutely have to make some tutorials showing your favorite scales and chord progressions! Your Improvisation is just amazing..
It is as if he was born with piano keys instead of fingers! Great work.
oh man. you flow. Keep singing and playing... but keep singing.. its amazing.
much staccato, very good
Freckin' love your style!
You are FANTASTIC !!!!!!! Your Bebop lines are soooo very smooth !
You are purely awesome!
Ok ...yeah so...best version of that Ive ever heard.
Very unique approach! Loved the harmonies you put in there, I never could understand that lol. Loved the body language as well, I could tell you were really groovin'. Keep it up
Count Basie style. Less is more. I like it.
Björn Freyr Björnsson interesting because he has commemted before on his love for art tatum of all people to inspire such a talented "less is more" musician. Although personally ive heard way more less is more playing than his, namely ahmad jamal, miles davis, in some cases
i can't get over how awesome this is
This has only 620 views and Rihanna 620 million? It's a messed up world brother...
bonno geerse why do you need to put down an artist to praise an other?
cus it's a messed up world brother...
I'd rather be a part of this crowd. They can keep Rhianna. Lol
Great subtlety of touch. Pleasure to listen to.
Glad I found you!!! How inspiring!!! You sure can SWING!!!!!!
Tears of joy every time i watch your videos. Do you record?
Looking forward to it :)
Keep it up Mike, loving your improvs so much, inspired!!!
Outstanding mate absolutely love it looks like you're having so much fun haha, wish I could play like that one day
Love all your improvs mate!
great as always!
I love your playing, I just wish I could play jazz music like you, you're my jazz God. Would love it if you cover "So What" by Miles Davis!!
Fantastic!
Oh man! Oh joyous of days! A new Video!
That was great, thanks. I'm a beginner jazz pianist and I'm learning this one. It was good to hear your take
Hey Mike ,, you meet Phineas , don’t you ? !! Great , amazing ..Fred/Nice / France
Listened to your videos waw , ur a cool guy and wicked talented
It's only a paper moon by Nat King Cole! That song's right in your wheelhouse! All that peppy melody, would love to see your take one it! 😄
you always inspired me to practice !!!
Listen to that swing man!!! Wow, incredible
I'm still not over how you bend time that much and get away with it!!!!
Hi Mike, just discovered your videos ! I don't know if I would one day be able to play as good as you play, just started piano for a month now, but you're really inspiring ! Love the way you feel the music, your faces always make me laugh ! Cheers from France
IT'S CONFIRMED YOU'RE FUCKEN AWESOME.
Hi Mike. Although playing on a much lower level, I've been relating to your overall approach to jazz piano for a long time. Thank you for providing your fans with a goal with every video. At what stage did that defining, jealousy-inducing expressiveness kick in? If I may add, I could imagine Dat Dere by Bobby Timmons suiting your style.
this is a beautiful reply man. I try to convey this all the time and fall short. You got some tasty playing man, love you vids!
@@pianoman746 What did he reply? the comment isn't there anymore
Awesome
I always enjoy the feel that you put on things. Also, like keith jarret, your facial expression always looks like you smell something filthy...namely your groove ;)
Mike I thought you might find it cool to know the lick you made / played at 1:28 sounds exactly like the one nat king cole worked off of from 2:10 to 2:20 in Nat Cole Trio Body and Soul online video.
Also, I ESPECIALLY love your lines from 1:39 to 1:47 :)
the one lick its like In the Hall of the Mountain King
Wow, you are totally amazing dude.
amazing, as usual !
TASTY
I would really like to hear your version of "It could happen to you", how about that?
Big fan of yours! Greetings from Germany :)
Just found your channel a couple of days ago - super inspiring! I've been classically trained playing piano for like 10 years now and I can read sheet music but have no idea how to go around improvising as you do - have any tips on how to get started? :) Keep up the good work mate!
Mike Makes Music by ear, do you use it to get better through stealing specific/exact licks by having perfect pitch? Perfect relative pitch? Or just by listening and letting your brain absorb vocabulary?
Good stuff!
Hey man I absolutely enjoy your playing. What exercise you do to practice all your licks? I am a pianist too, i studied at the montreal conservatory in classical. You are sickly talented, keep it up.
MORE PIANO VIDEOS PLS :) ! ! 1 1 1
yeaa, i feel the heat
1:27 Is that a reference to In the Hall of the Mountain King?
Yes I enjoyed it :) Thanks Mike ;)
2:26-2:38 looooove it
You're good
I fuckin love your shit bro. Keep it up.
Yo bro i love your music, keep playing man and if i may ask, do you have a special song that really made you cry?
Your videos are amazing man! You fucking swing!
Love it man. What you play has a true quality, not artifice
awesome
Hi Mike
I m your fan since Well You Needn t
I would like to see your percussion device, please.
Tks
He! Thanks!
The percussion is just me smacking my foot against the floor and sustain pedal, and no free feet pics. Sorry ❤️
Stylish
god mike i am enamored with you
Do you like Chet Baker's take on Autumn Leaves?
wow great
how old are you?
Learning by yourself? That's AWESOME...
are you studying at Berklee？
btw
Do you have your Facebook Fan Page?
i want to follow you
Well, Happy birthday then, it must be now :p
what is your major?
Is 3:01 similar to 1:39 like with chords or in some way?
Mike Makes Music I thought so, which is a compliment because you must really play through the changes and bring out chord tones for me to think they sounded similar when I wasnt paying attention to the progression. Also they really stuck out to me as cool.
Btw, I really ENJOY your playing. I have so much respect for jazz pianists like art tatum, mccoy tyner, and others, but I really bang my head and JAM and SMILE when I hear your phrasing, your catchy and powerful lines, the buildup of volume, it's sooooo much more enjoyable (yet still complex) than the famous pianists we know and love.
You're fucking great man. You should play moanin by Art Blakey. It's fun af
There’s a guy on RUclips called Mark tarman piano , he’s got similar style to you , you’d like him
Are you son of Erroll Garner?