One of Joplin's most melodious and expressive pieces, along with Magnetic Rag, and this young man absolutely kills it. He really gets the song and his dynamics are as good as I've ever heard. Crying as I type this because of the respect and emotion he brings to the piece. Bravo!
I disagree. Look at how he smiles arbitrarily. He's all ego, and his playing is pretty good at best. I can't stand someone playing Joplin and loving himself more than Joplin's music.
Beautiful i played solace at a recital at Pepperdine University when i was 17 it went over big !!! I feel Solace is one of the Great Scott Joplins greatest pieces
He said how he wanted it played, right on the sheet music. Solace (A Mexican Serenade) Very Slow March Tempo - Scott Joplin Steady, not rubato. And slower. Slow and steady. The song should be the star of the show, not the interpretation.
It does make a difference. Adam Swanson - the man on the left with the mic introduction has the same control from classical training ... He too performed in the Old-Time Piano Competition but was "retired" after, I think, he won three in a row. Now he is one of the judges. It's unfortunate that many people think different kinds of music don't require a solid background in technique. They think it ties you down but in truth it gives you the freedom to play everything easier and better.
@@pennagainagain7491 Thanks for your reply! I agree completely with your statement that classical training gives the pianist the freedom, as well as the technique and musicality, to play any type of music better.
The boy swings! What a lovely silky touch he demonstrates at just the right moments! And his teasing little plays on the tempo are very effective. (Not that I know much, just have been loving Joplin for 50 years.)
Una de las más sensibles, moduladas y acompasadas ejecuciones de Solace que he escuchado en RUclips, con cierto toque personal en el tempo. Bravo, maravillosa !!!!
So perfect... What a touch.. He is so accurate!!! Fantastic job.. Stunning and so lovely. I'm a pianist too and i love this type of kindness with the keys and the feeling of the composition..
I've watched this several times in the last year. I wonder if he won. It sounds like this is the first round. I would love to see the rest of the competition. I think he plays it so well. One of the better renditions for sure. He plays way better than I could play it I'm sure. I wish I could give him a few points of advice as someone who this is one of their all time favorite pieces. I've loved this song for 15 years.
I've played this for a long time also. I find this the most difficult of Joplin's piano pieces to play well. I'd be very interested in finding out what points of advice you would give him. Thanks!
This is missing the pathos. It is too often rushed. Listen to Joshua Rifkin's version, or this moving rendition: ruclips.net/video/OKNHp-daefk/видео.html
Geoffrey, és um maravilhoso virtuose. Meu netinho de 15 anos parece com você. Gostaria que fosse como você, que tocasse assim. Estou arrebatada por você, lindo Geoffrey. Que conquiste todos os seus sonhos com a graça de Deus. Espetacular.
I'm attempting to learn this. In the Alfred's level 2 book and even that basic interpretation is difficult. So my hat's off to this guy and I believe someone made the comment earlier. He does look classically trained.
Geoffrey - beautifully played! One of my favorite Joplin pieces. I play his music on the piano, too, though not nearly as perfectly as you. Well done! - Kim
Se necesita mucha gracia y mucho talento para ejecutar una melodía como esa bien por el y por todos aquellos que luchan por lograr siempre un poquito más
This is a good performance. A lot of professional performances of this song lose the rhythm (particularly in the 2nd strain) and detract from what it's meant to sound like. You can visually see how he's feeling that habanera rhythm as he plays. I prefer a little more staccato in this piece to really give it that latin feel, but this is a great interpretation none the less. The change in tempo into that 3rd strain is nice -- it seems to make the explicit habanera pattern in the left hand for the last strain more impactful when that starts up.
A superb performance by any standard. I have long admired the Rifkin and Albright recordings, but oddly enough, this live performance so beautifully captures the name of this piece, "Solace". I definitely love those delicately executed ritards, and phrasing is absolutely gorgeous..and I don't even play an instrument. Hey, that solid "8 cylinder" Steinway did not harm this performance at all. What a superb instrument... It sang smoothy from beginning to end. And yeah, given that Steinway beast, I was really hoping he would push it to the limit. Nevertheless, this guy is so good working with this fancy instrument, he owes it to us, his appreciators, to get into a really good recording studio with some super German mikes (yeah they still no how to do that). Please push "Solace" just a bit more for your adoring public.
Steinway pianos all have a deliberately bright tone to them. Steinway hammers are quite hard, and is what does it. The quick action of the movement helps too
"Solace. A Mexican Serenade" (Consuelo. Una Serenata Mexicana) by Scott Joplin is a sad composition, but this Pianist really enjoys his execution and he can really reflect both situations into listeners." Solace" by other hand in Spanish Is "Consuelo", a mood and also a woman's Name. What execution!!
Not sad, I think. Rather, living up to its title, consoling, soothing and lifting one up from sadness. Notice how often the music rises, in scale and volume, while retaining its calm base. And thank you for translating "consuelo." I had a dance teacher by that name and she had those qualities.
beautiful vintage clothes relating to the music period. I have played this piece because I loved the melody so much. To be honest, he had played a bit fast. but I still enjoy watching because of the cosplqy.
I think that's a terrific performance. It's a very sad piece, from a tragic time in Joplin's life, but the first part ought not to be so slow that it gets bogged down and loses forward movement. It's great here.
I've heard many versions of this tune, and I think this kid does a really good job. He may be the best on youtube. For my money the best recording is William Bolcom, but I'm still impressed with this one. My only gripe is he takes some passages a tad too fast, but I suppose that's his personal preference :)
he thinks he's good so he plays the song twice the tempo. rag isn't actually meant to be played so fast just recording technology at the time it was most popular was such that songs had to be played faster than they were to fit. I guess he doesn't really read the music
Always has to be someone huh, never can get away from people acting better than they really are. Enjoy the music, if you dislike it then don’t listen! That simple mate! As for tempo as I do agree that the tempo was a little fast, I belive he played very well and put a lot of his own personal emotion into the song which gives us the pop. Personally I felt like he played wonderfully, accelerando or not I felt it was fine.
@@calebsammons9341 never said he was playing bad, just fast. I tried to offer a little historical background to my claim. His technique was good and he didnt slip anywhere.
i prefer it a bit faster than he played it. if you bothered to learn more about the actual dance forms that Joplin composed in, you'd know that when he says "slow", it means slow for a two-step, or, in this case. a habañera.
Never heard this song done so beautifully. His timing and interpretation is brilliant.
One of Joplin's most melodious and expressive pieces, along with Magnetic Rag, and this young man absolutely kills it. He really gets the song and his dynamics are as good as I've ever heard. Crying as I type this because of the respect and emotion he brings to the piece. Bravo!
I disagree. Look at how he smiles arbitrarily. He's all ego, and his playing is pretty good at best. I can't stand someone playing Joplin and loving himself more than Joplin's music.
Joplin wrote some of the most beautiful music ever. This young man heard it and brought it to us. Simply beautiful!
That young man is playing with his body and soul. Beautiful!🥰
Took about 45 seconds of the video to realize this kid was bringing something special to the table.... Wow!
Beautiful i played solace at a recital at Pepperdine University when i was 17 it went over big !!! I feel Solace is one of the Great Scott Joplins greatest pieces
Lovey heartfelt rendition. Thanks so much.
The most beautiful song in all the Time, Solace. Thanks for teach us
Easily the best interpretation of this song I've heard. Truly magical. He's a fantastic player - those huge hands of his are certainly of benefit.
This piece is beautiful and this gentleman plays it perfectly
So fresh and original... I believe Scott Joplin himself would be delighted ;)
This is the way Scott Joplin wanted this played. Perfect.
He said how he wanted it played, right on the sheet music.
Solace (A Mexican Serenade) Very Slow March Tempo - Scott Joplin
Steady, not rubato. And slower. Slow and steady. The song should be the star of the show, not the interpretation.
He looks and sounds like he was trained by classical musicians. His hand and arm movements are beautiful...and thus the sound he produces is lovely!
That's a good observation - if you check out his channel you'll see he has a number of performances from classical composers.
It does make a difference. Adam Swanson - the man on the left with the mic introduction has the same control from classical training ... He too performed in the Old-Time Piano Competition but was "retired" after, I think, he won three in a row. Now he is one of the judges. It's unfortunate that many people think different kinds of music don't require a solid background in technique. They think it ties you down but in truth it gives you the freedom to play everything easier and better.
@@pennagainagain7491 Thanks for your reply! I agree completely with your statement that classical training gives the pianist the freedom, as well as the technique and musicality, to play any type of music better.
Such confidence, style and expression.
The boy swings! What a lovely silky touch he demonstrates at just the right moments! And his teasing little plays on the tempo are very effective. (Not that I know much, just have been loving Joplin for 50 years.)
Absolutely mesmerizing... Perfection!!!
Beautiful intrpretation. Congratulations.
A wonderful piece, played with feeling
Gorgeous, touching, and perfect!!!
Una de las más sensibles, moduladas y acompasadas ejecuciones de Solace que he escuchado en RUclips, con cierto toque personal en el tempo. Bravo, maravillosa !!!!
So perfect... What a touch.. He is so accurate!!! Fantastic job.. Stunning and so lovely. I'm a pianist too and i love this type of kindness with the keys and the feeling of the composition..
I've watched this several times in the last year. I wonder if he won. It sounds like this is the first round. I would love to see the rest of the competition.
I think he plays it so well. One of the better renditions for sure. He plays way better than I could play it I'm sure.
I wish I could give him a few points of advice as someone who this is one of their all time favorite pieces. I've loved this song for 15 years.
I've played this for a long time also. I find this the most difficult of Joplin's piano pieces to play well. I'd be very interested in finding out what points of advice you would give him. Thanks!
i like the little ornaments he adds! adds some lovely flavor in the repeat of the A-section.
Beautifully executed.
Wonderful job !!!!
Perfect tempo and feel for this piece!
Bravo!! Well done, young man!
The best execution of "Solace" I found on youtube. Even the smile and movements of the pianist are consistent with this music
No they are not. The song was created after desth of his child. Is not supposed to be played in a cocky way
@@eborges7314 You don't know what Scott Joplin felt after his son died. I think he was remembering the sweetest moments. What do you think?
@@Ferdinand-es8zb I think he was unbearably sad, and longing for solace.
This is missing the pathos. It is too often rushed. Listen to Joshua Rifkin's version, or this moving rendition: ruclips.net/video/OKNHp-daefk/видео.html
It's not a hand-ballet. It is about grief. The hand-waving and old-timey costume detract from the music.
Wow! Great performance!
Absolutely. Spectacular!
He's really enjoying this! and so am I
Such a joy! Thank you for posting.
Very beautiful interpretation!
Großartig! Ganz, ganz große Klasse!
Inspiring. Thank you.
Magnífico! Notável!
Geoffrey, és um maravilhoso virtuose. Meu netinho de 15 anos parece com você. Gostaria que fosse como você, que tocasse assim. Estou arrebatada por você, lindo Geoffrey. Que conquiste todos os seus sonhos com a graça de Deus. Espetacular.
I'm attempting to learn this. In the Alfred's level 2 book and even that basic interpretation is difficult. So my hat's off to this guy and I believe someone made the comment earlier. He does look classically trained.
Geoffrey - beautifully played! One of my favorite Joplin pieces. I play his music on the piano, too, though not nearly as perfectly as you. Well done! - Kim
Als one of my favorite Scott Joplin pieces. After my wife died it did help bring me the solace I needed. Very personal piece of music for me
QUE HERMOSA INTERPRETACION----AL ESCUCHARLA AFLORAN LS MAS BELLOS SENTIMIENTOS.......Y UNA EMOCION TAN HERMOSA DE LLEGAR A LAS LAGRIMAS
Se necesita mucha gracia y mucho talento para ejecutar una melodía como esa bien por el y por todos aquellos que luchan por lograr siempre un poquito más
This is an beautiful performance. It's one of my favourite pieces and I'll be trying to use some of this in my playing of it.
Awesome! Sounds Great!
Wonderful 😊.
I like his facial expressions so much. And the execution is beautiful too, somehow witty.
His face is just adorable as he plays.
Superb!
Nicely done. 👏 👏
This is a good performance. A lot of professional performances of this song lose the rhythm (particularly in the 2nd strain) and detract from what it's meant to sound like. You can visually see how he's feeling that habanera rhythm as he plays. I prefer a little more staccato in this piece to really give it that latin feel, but this is a great interpretation none the less. The change in tempo into that 3rd strain is nice -- it seems to make the explicit habanera pattern in the left hand for the last strain more impactful when that starts up.
A superb performance by any standard. I have long admired the Rifkin and Albright recordings, but oddly enough, this live performance so beautifully captures the name of this piece, "Solace". I definitely love those delicately executed ritards, and phrasing is absolutely gorgeous..and I don't even play an instrument. Hey, that solid "8 cylinder" Steinway did not harm this performance at all. What a superb instrument... It sang smoothy from beginning to end. And yeah, given that Steinway beast, I was really hoping he would push it to the limit. Nevertheless, this guy is so good working with this fancy instrument, he owes it to us, his appreciators, to get into a really good recording studio with some super German mikes (yeah they still no how to do that). Please push "Solace" just a bit more for your adoring public.
Steinway pianos all have a deliberately bright tone to them. Steinway hammers are quite hard, and is what does it. The quick action of the movement helps too
So much style. Come on Geoffrey!!!
Outstanding
Loved it
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Thanks! For a minute I thought I had the wrong song...
Beautifully played, I think Joplin would be pleased. Thank you!
Great!
amazing performance, finally not one of those overly slow interpretations ! I always feels no energy when listening to them !
Good job!
Bravo!
Nice job Jeffrey!
"Solace. A Mexican Serenade" (Consuelo. Una Serenata Mexicana) by Scott Joplin is a sad composition, but this Pianist really enjoys his execution and he can really reflect both situations into listeners." Solace" by other hand in Spanish Is "Consuelo", a mood and also a woman's Name. What execution!!
Not sad, I think. Rather, living up to its title, consoling, soothing and lifting one up from sadness. Notice how often the music rises, in scale and volume, while retaining its calm base. And thank you for translating "consuelo." I had a dance teacher by that name and she had those qualities.
beautiful vintage clothes relating to the music period. I have played this piece because I loved the melody so much.
To be honest, he had played a bit fast. but I still enjoy watching because of the cosplqy.
I love Joplin, and I don't play piano, but I can spot a narcissist when I see one.
Can you hear a narcissist, too?
If y'all enjoyed this version, I recommend taking an ear to Giannantonio Mutto's version. Similar tempo, similar variations, better sound quality.
beautiful tango/habanera by Scott Joplin. Too bad LaDue skipped 2 repeats, can't get enough of his beautiful execution of this work.
Kuijl1 he does play this beautifully extracting every morsel of emotion from it, inspired me to learn it!
It's definitely much better when played slowly, like this. Check Cory Hall's version, for another slow version of this beautiful melody.
This isn't a tango. This is using a habanera rhythm.
@@RWBHere I lke Cory Hall's version of almost everything he plays.
@@RWBHere Agree! And Phillip Dyson's performance ruclips.net/video/OKNHp-daefk/видео.html
Well played but did miss the 2 repeats as Kujil1 noted - IMHO 'Solace' was the best piece Joplin wrote! Thank you Scott Joplin you were a genius!
Either Solace or Bethena -- hard choice. :)
Honestly, he may have just done that to shorten the piece a bit for the performance.
@@grim3646 Very likely.
His final piece, "Magnetic Rag". The last & the best. Sad it wasn't well received in its day. The poor public perception broke his heart!
Beautiful but to get that real strongly emotional feeling, I reccomend to play it slower, like Scott Joplin also intended it
I think that's a terrific performance. It's a very sad piece, from a tragic time in Joplin's life, but the first part ought not to be so slow that it gets bogged down and loses forward movement. It's great here.
I've heard many versions of this tune, and I think this kid does a really good job. He may be the best on youtube. For my money the best recording is William Bolcom, but I'm still impressed with this one. My only gripe is he takes some passages a tad too fast, but I suppose that's his personal preference :)
Full heading was
Solace (A Mexican Serenade) Very Slow March Tempo
Played at the right tempo, the song should be about seven minutes long.
Great interpretation! The first section is a bit rushed, but the second section was executed beautifully.
As a teacher once said, "Now it's time to make music out of it"
No songbird! Don't take the girl away!
From Brasil. Muito bonito.
"Solace"
"Dadsha" (~0:07) What does that mean here? That's a little russian house!
I think he said "gotcha!"
@@dargosian Maybe. I think, you are right. But that's pidgin english, too.
His expression reminds me of Fred Astaire
He sits pretty far from the keys no? Is that a stylistic thing?
What a goober
The sheet music for this piece says "very slow march time". This was definitely too fast!
Not too much romanticization - good!
Wie abwertend der alte Mann "saalass" sagt!
Too fast!
he thinks he's good so he plays the song twice the tempo. rag isn't actually meant to be played so fast just recording technology at the time it was most popular was such that songs had to be played faster than they were to fit. I guess he doesn't really read the music
Always has to be someone huh, never can get away from people acting better than they really are. Enjoy the music, if you dislike it then don’t listen! That simple mate! As for tempo as I do agree that the tempo was a little fast, I belive he played very well and put a lot of his own personal emotion into the song which gives us the pop. Personally I felt like he played wonderfully, accelerando or not I felt it was fine.
@@calebsammons9341 never said he was playing bad, just fast. I tried to offer a little historical background to my claim. His technique was good and he didnt slip anywhere.
ruclips.net/video/OKNHp-daefk/видео.html
i prefer it a bit faster than he played it. if you bothered to learn more about the actual dance forms that Joplin composed in, you'd know that when he says "slow", it means slow for a two-step, or, in this case. a habañera.
Agree, it’s way too fast. Detracts from the beauty of the melody.
Sounds nothing like joplin / the sting. Awful.