Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement (Beethoven)

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2022
  • one of ludwig 'big beet' van beethoven's most iconic and exciting pieces!!! this isn't a perfect recording but i'm still proud of it and i hope you enjoy it :)))
    big beet is not a historically accurate nickname for beethoven so please don't quote me on it
    (btw i haven't forgotten about the 2nd movement, i just have something special planned for it 👀 👀 👀)
    Contact: willskeyboardsink@gmail.com
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  • @OdeInWessex
    @OdeInWessex Год назад +2455

    I had a friend who was constantly asked to play 'Moonlight Sonata', he would innocently ask 'all of it' and when inevitably answered yes, would do just that play ALL of it. A brilliant pianist he would astound people with the final movement. Sadly gone and much missed.

  • @Astral_Aviation
    @Astral_Aviation Год назад +457

    First movement : Audience cry
    Second movement: Audience gone
    Third movement: Pianist cry

    • @duongnamphuong
      @duongnamphuong 3 месяца назад +3

      😅😂

    • @Donutdunot
      @Donutdunot 3 месяца назад +1

      30 likes and one reply lemme fix that😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @youtubejackeypika6590
      @youtubejackeypika6590 3 месяца назад +2

      Affirmative

    • @AA-ep8it
      @AA-ep8it 3 месяца назад +2

      lmao

    • @trozq
      @trozq 3 месяца назад +2

      this is too real

  • @minotaurbison
    @minotaurbison Год назад +1228

    My childhood best friend was a great pianist, but chose not to pursue a career in it. he didn't even like it when people would request him to play songs, acted like it was an insult. Before he died, he played this song for me on a old Yamaha keyboard while I recorded it on an early type of mp3 recorder (lots of digital artifacts) At the end, he looked over at me and said in a crisp posh accent "I made one mistake, I shall not play it again and no I will not tell you what I did" I've listened to that dang recording over and over again for years now and I've come to the conclusion that he was pranking me and I've been falling for it still years after his death. If anyone wonders, he died of renal failure at an early age due to complications from childhood diabetes.

    • @Riceeater_95
      @Riceeater_95 Год назад +108

      Sorry for your loss, what a great friend you had!

    • @LIGHT-uf9gb
      @LIGHT-uf9gb Год назад +96

      He truly was a great pianist. For the prank to work, he had to play the ENTIRE movement flawlessly and have complete awareness that he hadn't made an error. Amazing.

    • @andrewduan8059
      @andrewduan8059 Год назад +3

      why mention?

    • @minotaurbison
      @minotaurbison Год назад +33

      @@andrewduan8059 why not

    • @drink34
      @drink34 Год назад +13

      Im sorry for your loss!

  • @adlirez
    @adlirez Год назад +767

    Putting into context what TwoSetViolin have said about Beethoven’s circumstance when he wrote this sonata, it only makes sense that it’s pain personified to play- for those who didn’t know, Beethoven was going deaf around the time he was writing this sonata, and he was going through so much emotional torment that he was driven to the point of contemplating ending it all. He poured all his emotions and all his pain into this piece, and it shows. Truly a whirlwind of emotions that consumes you whole from beginning to the end, a beautiful performance throughout. Even if it was pianist he’ll the entire time :)

    • @MsSambaNow
      @MsSambaNow Год назад +20

      Thank you for explaining the context of the composer's life. Very helpful. Now I'll go find TwoSet's video.

    • @adlirez
      @adlirez Год назад +15

      @@MsSambaNow no problem :D it's their "10 Pieces that prove classical music is not calming and boring" video

    • @nancytoulouse6973
      @nancytoulouse6973 Год назад +1

      And what a beautiful sublimation it was! 🌹❤️

    • @souldancersbyjennifer
      @souldancersbyjennifer Год назад +4

      That, along with rejection and betrayal from his love interest... quite sad really...

    • @soulight6091
      @soulight6091 Год назад +3

      @@souldancersbyjennifer I was wondering why it reminder me of Fur Elise! Some bits sounded like it to.

  • @darhk2889
    @darhk2889 2 года назад +7375

    I loved watching you play this, but what really makes this video great is the narration at the bottom. It makes your videos stand out, well played!

    • @WillsKeyboardSink
      @WillsKeyboardSink  2 года назад +388

      thanks :D glad you enjoyed the running commentary!!!

    • @garysandiego
      @garysandiego 2 года назад +134

      @@WillsKeyboardSink It actually teaches about the sonata form and gives us unschooled sorts an eye into why Beethoven was a bit revolutionary. And it’s funny. 👏🏻

    • @user-po6ei7ke5p
      @user-po6ei7ke5p 2 года назад +11

      Yeah, it makes the difference from some other incredible performances as this one :)

    • @drtyjrze
      @drtyjrze 2 года назад +25

      Yes the commentary is what made me subscribe. Good stuff!

    • @holytaco.
      @holytaco. 2 года назад +4

      I really agree!

  • @yuvalne
    @yuvalne 2 года назад +1595

    Some of my favourite facts about Moonlight Sonata:
    1. Beethoven didn't give it the name "moonlight", it was only given to the sonata after his death. Which kinda explains the last movement.
    2. The first movement is Adagio Sostenuto, despite many people playing it almost Grave. In fact, Beethoven most likely intended for the piece to be played twice as fast as most people play it (evident by the use of cut c), and we probably only play it so slowly because of tradition and because of that name "moonlight".
    3. Pianos at the time of Beethoven didn't go as low as pianos today do, meaning those dramatic low F#s in the third movement were literally THE SECOND LOWEST NOTE ONE COULD PLAY on a piano at the time. Talking about drama!

    • @msclrhd
      @msclrhd Год назад +68

      I personally prefer the first movement played slowly, as it gives it a gentle quality, like a river meandering downstream before the raging storm of the third movement.

    • @keithcitizen4855
      @keithcitizen4855 Год назад +8

      What is it about this Beethoven, so elementary broken chords in an advanced key and the frantic speed makes it special .

    • @jwallah346
      @jwallah346 Год назад +28

      I thought the story with Beethoven's tempo markings was that someone gave him a metronome late in his life. At first he didn't think it was useful but then realized he could put exact tempo markings on his music so it would be at the speed he intended. He went back and put tempo markings on a lot of his older music. The fast movements tend to have markings so fast that most people don't play it at the written speed. Supposedly there was much debate about if he really intended them to be that fast. Anyway, I don't remember the exact story but I heard a whole thing about it on the radio years ago.

    • @yuvalne
      @yuvalne Год назад +43

      @@jwallah346 there's a theory that Beethoven's metronome was off in speed and therefore his tempo markings are incorrect.
      Which is nonsense because his students had their own metronomes and they confirmed the time signature of many of the pieces after his death.

    • @jwallah346
      @jwallah346 Год назад +8

      @@yuvalne Also I think there was something about them finding his metronome in a museum and the it was still accurate.

  • @PrinceValiance
    @PrinceValiance Год назад +233

    This isn't just PLAYING the 3rd movement of Beethoven's 14th Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, this is a really well done impression, better than many well known professionals. I have a lot of trouble finding pianists who UNDERSTAND tone color, rhythmic control, force and tempo, but you really nailed this piece and I am impressed.

    • @Victoria-oi9kc
      @Victoria-oi9kc 9 месяцев назад +15

      I think too many people don't pay attention to the harmonies, or the clarity of the left hand, or the pedal and lack precision in their rhythms. this version is indeed very successful!! personally I am finishing Gardens in the Rain by Debussy, it gives me a hard time.

  • @andrewbryan1444
    @andrewbryan1444 Год назад +250

    This used to be my competition finale, after a Bach Prelude and Fugue, and a Chopin Etude. Its such an absolute banger of a piece. My mom would ask me why I had to play the ending so loudly.... I said that if my arms didn't ache by the end, Beethoven would kill me in my sleep. Yeah, I was pretty into piano at that time.

    • @r4dius.
      @r4dius. Год назад +1

      did you win?

    • @splashy2152
      @splashy2152 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@r4dius. They did not, win the competition finale, RicheHarvesting.

    • @jaredharris1940
      @jaredharris1940 8 месяцев назад

      I tried to become proficient a the keyboards, for some reason I failed to practice proficiently apparently. Now I have a great love for anything keyboard. I do love my 1912 player! She came with 1600 rolls. I named her Zelda fitzgerald...

    • @prettypuff1
      @prettypuff1 8 месяцев назад +2

      As a mom, I would accept that answer.
      I respect Big Beet

  • @Til_What
    @Til_What 2 года назад +2158

    Beethoven really was a mad man. Playing this stuff accurately is hard enough, but writing it, I honestly can't imagine. Especially with the limited musical influences of his time.
    Awesome performance btw.

    • @MalcolmAkner
      @MalcolmAkner 2 года назад +216

      Was just thinking about this. Like Mr. Beet had no RUclips to turn to. He was just sitting there, alone, being SUPER dramatic for hours at end.

    • @hellotherebreadcrumbs7288
      @hellotherebreadcrumbs7288 2 года назад +80

      Esp the fact he was deaf

    • @ruthbarratt-peacock8688
      @ruthbarratt-peacock8688 2 года назад +81

      Limited musical influences? Around 400 years of notated music and a rich a more diverse European musical history than gets shown in popular media or general education. There was a lot of exchange between cultures and religions going on. We do not have a clear idea of what was going on in popular music because it is mostly not written down, but it definitely existed and would have been familiar. Not to mention the high level of education in philosophy, theology, visual art, and dance which all play an important role in the development of new compositional techniques. But I cannot argue with you about how awesome his music is!

    • @Til_What
      @Til_What 2 года назад +79

      @@ruthbarratt-peacock8688 I'm not trying to say that music was one-dimensional in his time. I'm trying to say that it was harder for music to reach people. His life pre-dates the invention of sound recording or the radio, so everything had to find its way to you in a live format.
      So naturally access to new music was a lot more limited than in modern times, even for a professional musician, I imagine.

    • @rokakakaorganisation6251
      @rokakakaorganisation6251 Год назад +6

      beethoven is easy. Liszt, Rachmaninov and Alkan are hard

  • @Pingoping
    @Pingoping 2 года назад +2220

    I've heard this piece lots of times already but it's still fun to listen especially with your amazing comments at the bottom. Also you are suprisingly good at playing piano for a meme channel, great interpertation

    • @rahulshanbhag08
      @rahulshanbhag08 2 года назад +150

      No it's a piano channel and he's good at meming XD

    • @deadlyeror3790
      @deadlyeror3790 2 года назад +49

      Also surprisingly good? You're a joke, the level and skill is madness!

    • @LK-hk9qv
      @LK-hk9qv 2 года назад +23

      Surprisingly good? Have you ever touched a piano?

    • @Pingoping
      @Pingoping 2 года назад +3

      @@LK-hk9qv yeah I play piano myself

    • @kaedeshirakawa1979
      @kaedeshirakawa1979 2 года назад +17

      @@Pingoping "suprinsingly good [...] for a meme channel" - the one thing doesn't cancel out the other. As if someone who likes memes automatically can't play an instrument as good as someone who doesn't like memes. like wtf?!

  • @stormybear4986
    @stormybear4986 Год назад +48

    During my freshman year as a piano major I spent 9 ghastly weeks working on this movement. It is a nightmare in spots. You do it very well!

  • @RVgeeks
    @RVgeeks 11 месяцев назад +28

    Amazing. I’ve seen and heard this performed many dozens of times by both amateurs and professionals, and if you aren’t a concert pianist, Will, this is the most stunning performance of the Moonlight 3rd movement by a non-professional I’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible. 👏🙌

  • @Cicyro4716
    @Cicyro4716 2 года назад +778

    The facts that he plays with with such ease and at time closes his eyes and just listens in to the music is amazingly insane. he’s a generational talent no doubt.

    • @codelif
      @codelif 2 года назад +65

      Don't go telling it's talent. It's all hard work. Atleast a year.

    • @maggoteater2290
      @maggoteater2290 2 года назад

      Bro the third movement is at best intermediate when you finally learn to play the piano the first 2 pieces everyone jumps on are the third movement and impromptu

    • @hoogreen
      @hoogreen 2 года назад +27

      @@codelif wdym 1 year? Ive played about 8 years and still struggle lol

    • @codelif
      @codelif 2 года назад +8

      @@hoogreen i mean on this piece.

    • @hoogreen
      @hoogreen 2 года назад

      @@codelif oh ok

  • @nora2605
    @nora2605 2 года назад +377

    Actually for me playing the 3rd movement of the moonlight sonata is very fun and a great way to relieve stress; if you put your focus on perfection every piece will be pain

    • @GuyNamedSean
      @GuyNamedSean 2 года назад +6

      I kinda get that. I feel the same way about some difficult songs to sing. I really enjoy using Another Lonely Night (Without You) and Jet City Woman by Queensrÿche as songs to just let loose and enjoy the high that comes from the exercise of my voice even through the songs were actually pretty difficult to learn and are still difficult if I want to make sure my tone and breathing are perfect.

    • @nora2605
      @nora2605 2 года назад +2

      Music is wonderful in its ways

    • @paulderrico6153
      @paulderrico6153 2 года назад +4

      So true ! Every part of the piece has its own complexed emotions. Whenever I’m angered, I play the beginning and the end. Whenever I’m sad, I play the sad parts. So fun !

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm Год назад +1

      My guess is that even Beethoven didn’t play it perfectly.

  • @SpiritmanProductions
    @SpiritmanProductions Год назад +118

    I'm a pretty competent pianist, but this is beyond my level, so I'm really impressed. Then, added to that, your text 'narration' is both informative and hilarious! Great video. 😂

  • @sixfivehigh8215
    @sixfivehigh8215 8 месяцев назад +32

    I don't know if you read comments under old posts, but having just watched/listened to this, I had to comment on how brilliant this post is. 1) your playing. Green with envy here 2) the subs with your comments: informative yet humorous 3) Including the music at the top. This is the whole package. Congratulations. Have viewed many times. Good luck to you - and thanks!

  • @napilopez
    @napilopez 2 года назад +586

    Like everyone else, absolutely love the commentary. Coupled with your wonderful and emotive playing, it's a really nice change of pace. Most analysis videos are long lectures (which can be great!) dissecting things bit by bit, but it's really to have the commentary there as the music happens.

    • @sirchoppy1810
      @sirchoppy1810 2 года назад +2

      he sucks, you know why? it says "p" at the beinning, and not "FFF". there is no cresendo, the sf is supossed to pop out of the scale, shake my head.

    • @Jwick-xu8cz
      @Jwick-xu8cz 2 года назад +5

      @@sirchoppy1810 stfu, he can interpret the song however he wants to.

    • @19divide53
      @19divide53 2 года назад +11

      @@sirchoppy1810 He said it's not perfect himself in the description. It's actually fairly difficult to play the opening cleanly while playing softly, which is one of the reasons pianists often play Beethoven's p and pp a bit louder compared to, say Chopin's (justified by the compositional style of Beethoven as well).
      The lack of a crescendo mark doesn't mean you shouldn't crescendo. In a lot of instances, it just means that it's up to the performer. However, in this particular example, because the "melody" has a very clear ascending general contour, the convention is that a bit of crescendo is necessary.
      Also I think he was trying to emphasize the first left hand note for a more solid bass, it's just he had overdone it, so it sounds a bit more like an fp. He didn't really play it fff though. At least I wouldn't call it that. While I do agree that if he could make the soft parts even softer it would benefit his performance in terms of dynamics (it would make the contrasts even larger and more striking), I don't think this is reason to say that "he sucks".

    • @sirchoppy1810
      @sirchoppy1810 2 года назад +1

      @@Jwick-xu8cz lmao that is not how it works.

    • @sirchoppy1810
      @sirchoppy1810 2 года назад

      @@19divide53 there's only one way to interpret Beethoven, it's not just "up to the performer" I guess that means I can play Rachmaninoff however I want because who gives a fuck about what the composer said right? 💀🗿🗿

  • @liamesanchez
    @liamesanchez 2 года назад +990

    This is such a nice refreshing take on classical music. The commentary, of course, keeps viewers engaged whilst being engrossed by the well-polished performance of the piece itself. You make excellent content and I hope you make more. God bless and have an amazing 2022! (Subscribed and liked)

    • @vnvanilla
      @vnvanilla 2 года назад +4

      took the words out of my mouth, yes exactly

    • @wilfredfegelein8215
      @wilfredfegelein8215 2 года назад +1

      I mean why would you distract yourself with random subtitles rather than listen to the artistry of the musician? Is the music really that boring that you need to distract yourself while watching?

    • @liamesanchez
      @liamesanchez 2 года назад +9

      @@wilfredfegelein8215 I can see how subtitles would be an issue for some. Personally, I didn't find the subtitles so distracting that I forgot about the artist performing. As I said, I commended the use of the subtitles alongside the performance itself. Hope this clarifies my comments. Have a nice day!

    • @jasonelcr
      @jasonelcr 2 года назад

      @@liamesanchez I also found them quite distractive while looking at the notes and listening.

    • @Kyo_Streams
      @Kyo_Streams 2 года назад +6

      @@wilfredfegelein8215 for people not super into classical music, it definitely can get boring at times. I was classically trained in voice and while yes I do love some classical music, sometimes I do get kinda "bored". But honestly the commentary is just really neat bc it helps non musicians understand music a bit better. And is a good refresher for those of us who graduated several years ago & did nothing with our degrees XD

  • @chockitkat3776
    @chockitkat3776 7 месяцев назад +10

    What i like about your playing is that it has emotions in it. Most people play this piece to flex the ability to play the running notes, but i love how you took the extra effort to emphasize certain notes, and the narration at the bottom. Absolutely stunning performance. I really love the high notes parts as you played it before the continuous chords, and i love the movement in the chords!

  • @Fiyaaaahh
    @Fiyaaaahh 3 месяца назад +2

    "big beet" is such an adorable nickname! hahah

  • @usageunit
    @usageunit 2 года назад +186

    I'm a total piano beginner, but I still record all the pieces I learn to keep track of my progress, and I totally feel you about messing up only in the last few measures of a recording.

    • @alainspiteri502
      @alainspiteri502 2 года назад

      J have recordings of my piano 1950' good memories for me jgave translate on caissettes to days

    • @cjg8763
      @cjg8763 2 года назад +6

      It totally sucks! I've been recording myself for years and ALWAYS mess up worse when I'm recording than when I'm not so when I finally have a decent recording just to mess it up right at the end it's like ARRRGH hahaha

  • @jw-ws8dz
    @jw-ws8dz 2 года назад +71

    For those of you who are curious about the "complicated rules about the recap" (comment at 4:27), here's the gist: in a sonata, the two themes need to be in two different keys. The exposition features what's called a modulation, which is (in simple terms) changing from one key to another. However, in the conclusion (when you return to the original themes), both themes stay in the same key, so there's no modulation, which is why the second theme comes "earlier"

  • @illeatthat
    @illeatthat Год назад +6

    Art is hiw we decorate walls, music is hiw we decorate time. This is a masterpiece - thankyou for explaining it to me

  • @jiyoukang660
    @jiyoukang660 Год назад +8

    After rewatching like 20 times I finally noticed that your left leg is dancing with the beat

    • @TamthejamYT
      @TamthejamYT Год назад +7

      He is using it to keep a steady tempo (like a metronome) he also may use it a bit for pedaling

  • @poscazul
    @poscazul 2 года назад +45

    it's such a beautiful (and EXTREMELY difficult) piece, but you managed to play it perfectly, you have all my respect

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm Год назад +2

      It’s actually not extremely difficult… this is something that a 3rd or 4th year player could learn.

    • @aldanyu9479
      @aldanyu9479 Год назад +2

      @@aygwm me, who has played piano for 8 years and is unable to play this:
      🧍‍♂️
      edit: to be fair tho i didn't enjoy practicing piano, i was forced to lol

    • @itskxmi
      @itskxmi Год назад

      @@aldanyu9479 same, I just started to play a lot over the past year because I noticed I enjoy piano when I can play the songs I want

    • @itskxmi
      @itskxmi Год назад

      EXTREMELY difficult? No. It’s hard, but not that hard.

  • @bobbreazeal3572
    @bobbreazeal3572 2 года назад +110

    Just discovered you but I must say I'm already a huge fan of your playing and your personality! Now, off to watch you play some Chopin. Keep up the fantastic work 👏

  • @YayHappens
    @YayHappens Год назад +3

    Video came up in recommendations and I can never resist listening to the third movement so I clicked and I am glad I did. Incredible interpretation. Loved the commentary. Wishing you all the best.

  • @donde2k
    @donde2k Год назад +7

    You just showed up on my YT feed with this video. So WONDERFUL! I’m not a musician, but I love learning about the structure of a piece of music. Thank you for explaining this very familiar but previously mysterious piece to me!

  • @AlexDoesStuffBruh7737377477383
    @AlexDoesStuffBruh7737377477383 2 года назад +22

    Woah, very impressive! Whoever you live with is lucky to get to hear you practice

  • @amande_fresh
    @amande_fresh 2 года назад +47

    No jokes i liked this video 5 times, because I was always forgetting that I had already like that and each time I was hypnotised by this masterpiece-
    This guy is the best really! Incontestable talent, with a great sense if humor and explaining things so clearly, I love it!
    Continue like that, it's my favorite music channel since the E video haha

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 Год назад +16

    Absolutely bloody fantastic! that was easily one of the best performances I have ever heard!!

  • @kevinli2317
    @kevinli2317 Год назад +5

    I keep coming back to this video because you play so well and I love the commentary.

  • @ethancardenas820
    @ethancardenas820 Год назад +73

    This movement of Moonlight Sonata was on constant repeat at one point in my early years of learning piano. I was so mesmerized by everything about it. It motivated me to want to be better. I never got tired of it. But hearing you play this, it somehow is like the first time hearing it.
    I haven’t played the piano in years now.
    However, The amount of finesse in your technique and style just reignited this itch I’ve had to pick up playing again.
    Well done, mate. You just got a follow.

  • @Elias-on9ic
    @Elias-on9ic 2 года назад +52

    I hope this guy understands how insanely amazing his skills are

  • @ceceliahayslip56
    @ceceliahayslip56 Год назад +2

    This is one of my favorite pieces. I could listen to you play this all day. Just absolutely beautiful. Brilliant!

  • @likeariver2237
    @likeariver2237 Год назад +5

    I love having the sheet music right there to follow along. I've watched so many professional pianist but some how you make playing look so easy. This is phenomenal.

  • @DeidreaDeWitt
    @DeidreaDeWitt 2 года назад +21

    I forgot how much I love this piece. Also, the commentary is really fascinating! Great playing! 10/10!

  • @AdSoyad-rp1vm
    @AdSoyad-rp1vm 2 года назад +19

    I'm trying learning this movement right now and my left hand is so confused BIG BEET WHY! Very beautifully played btw, can't even imagine the patience and the pressure you had

  • @ceejay0137
    @ceejay0137 8 месяцев назад +4

    Your playing is excellent, but the humorous commentary takes it up a notch! It also helps the listener understand the structure of the piece which is great. Congratulations for giving us such a fine performance and for adding an extra level!!

  • @parkerbrown-nesbit1747
    @parkerbrown-nesbit1747 Год назад +2

    Your playing is absolutely divine! I really loved the commentary (love your sense of humour).

  • @madelinezhang9693
    @madelinezhang9693 2 года назад +10

    I love these commented videos, would definitely love to see more of these for more pieces! This is amazing and you rock!

  • @collectorofcats294
    @collectorofcats294 2 года назад +8

    Absolutely LOVED the commentary, and I actually learned something about music theory as it pertains to sonatas!!! Love your playing and your interpretation!!

  • @etherealtb6021
    @etherealtb6021 Год назад +1

    Love your channel! I've literally heard and loved these pieces all of my life, but not as a musician. I'm learning so much and it really adds to my enjoyment!

  • @gemmaryan9395
    @gemmaryan9395 Год назад +5

    This is the first of any of your videos I've seen, and I want to say a huge thank you for brightening my day with such a fun and interesting and well performed video! I really felt like applauding at the end. Your narrations are fantastic and really added that extra something to the video. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work!

  • @treestumpisland5586
    @treestumpisland5586 2 года назад +7

    This is by far one of my favorite piano pieces. And I never get tired of watching it, hearing it, etc.. Claire de Lune is also top of the list. I can't get enough of your content. Very fine playing!

  • @ducksrevenge
    @ducksrevenge Год назад +6

    We just stumbled across this video last night. My husband is a classically trained pianist and I am completely devoid of any musical ability. We both enjoyed this video so much! I love your train-of-thought comments throughout your videos. Thank you so much and please keep doing it!

  • @sb-gg1wj
    @sb-gg1wj 2 месяца назад +2

    ive been playing piano for the past 9 years and i still think this is one of the hardest songs to play on the piano

  • @i_dream_of_memes
    @i_dream_of_memes Год назад +1

    the commentary makes this more entertaining, for sure, but this is also my favorite rendition of the piece I’ve heard overall.
    like you nail the nuance in a way that others don’t, that brings this to a new level. much thanks!

  • @roeetoledano2147
    @roeetoledano2147 Год назад +6

    as someone who is currenly learning this piece for a concert, this is EXACTLY what goes through my mind when i play it

  • @sasa1203
    @sasa1203 2 года назад +10

    Absolutely FANTASTIC! So much hard work must have gone into this. I feel like I just attended a free concert!

  • @majsiete
    @majsiete Год назад +7

    I haven't been this excited by this particular piece in years. Thanks a lot!

  • @margin606
    @margin606 Год назад +3

    That was a wonderful performance! Thank you, and for the very interesting narrative!

  • @tammylaronde8593
    @tammylaronde8593 2 года назад +6

    Well done!! 👌
    Love the commentary as well.
    This is one of the pieces I'm currently learning.

  • @lucasdasilva23
    @lucasdasilva23 2 года назад +5

    This is brilliant! I enjoyed the comments on the music and difficulties of performing it so much.

  • @michaelshelley1289
    @michaelshelley1289 Год назад +1

    WOW!!!! one of my FAVORITE pieces of music EVER!!!!! and you did an AWESOME job!!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @david05111
    @david05111 Год назад

    One of my favorite pieces of music, and you absolutely nailed it. That was fantastic, congratulations

  • @fatitankeris6327
    @fatitankeris6327 2 года назад +4

    That is one of the few Beethoven "often overshosen" pieces I enjoy a lot, and your commentary really adds a lot to the video of a great interpretation on its own.

  • @woncross7929
    @woncross7929 2 года назад +4

    This is my favourite piece its so crazy whilst sounding amazing, well done you played great

  • @rosesred2155
    @rosesred2155 Год назад

    Incredibly impressive!!! Loved you explaining the structure of the piece while listening to it

  • @jlgoodner
    @jlgoodner Год назад

    You entertain, teach, and amaze. Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge, and sense of humor! I watch each video multiple times so I don't miss viewing both the score and your comments! Plus, you play beautifully.

  • @bustin9549
    @bustin9549 2 года назад +10

    I've always appreciated a good pianist, but as someone who's ignorant it's actually super fascinating to have the pieces explained as well, I love what you do :)

  • @omar_1880
    @omar_1880 2 года назад +761

    bro this is actually insane, some people dont know how difficult this piece is. but i do wonder though, how long did it take you to master this piece? be honest.

    • @cassied2335
      @cassied2335 Год назад +107

      I have been playing this movement for 12 years, on and off. And just recently got it fast and without all the sheet music (always changing pages drives you insane).

    • @dmp7252
      @dmp7252 Год назад +134

      For skilled pianists this is certainly not the most technically demanding piece. It’s not even all that challenging rhythmically. Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Debussy, Brahms, Ravel, Fauré … those can be “TOUGH.” Beethoven can be challenging when it comes to giving an intelligent and thought-provoking reading of the work.

    • @ForceOfNorway
      @ForceOfNorway Год назад +20

      @@dmp7252 Ravel....You need GOD mod level to play it :)

    • @mrparts
      @mrparts Год назад +53

      Full time students after +12-15 years of serious practice should already be able to play pieces like this at an average level.

    • @noobpicturous7803
      @noobpicturous7803 Год назад +37

      @@dmp7252 I can confirm the piece isn’t insanely hard but it’s still hard to master

  • @KenoBeatZ
    @KenoBeatZ Год назад +1

    You have my upmost respect !
    After seeing, listening and reading the whole piece, I've search on Spotify another match of your play.
    And I can not find a single one. Putting apart the sound quality (wich is quite good from you set-up),
    I have NOT heard something that good !! Kudos

  • @erikroutson9306
    @erikroutson9306 Год назад

    SO FREAKING GOOD!!! Such great execution of an insanely difficult piece, and fantastic commentary to go with it. Bravo!

  • @josephgalvan8380
    @josephgalvan8380 2 года назад +3

    That was awesome man. I just started learning piano and seeing stuff like this makes me want to get better even more!
    Also the narration is awesome

  • @djfmate
    @djfmate Год назад +5

    Lovely playing Will! I never realized the downwards run after the long chromatic scale towards the end was used by Chopin in Fantasie Impromptu! Fascinating! Love your running commentaries btw! Cheers from Australia!

  • @danielhilton3026
    @danielhilton3026 Год назад

    I loved everything about this. You’re amazing!!

  • @jarsstudio
    @jarsstudio Год назад +4

    His hands move faster than my wifi

  • @gandalfthewhite3123
    @gandalfthewhite3123 2 года назад +45

    Amazing work! I think it's pretty ironic that Beethoven wrote "presto agitato", but then added "piano" as a dynamic marking at the beginning, haha.

    • @jbertucci
      @jbertucci 2 года назад +3

      The contrast between the p parts and the strategically places sfz's makes this a very agitated piece.

    • @WRETCHEDAVION
      @WRETCHEDAVION 2 года назад

      Two-'Differing'-DYNAMICS ... One-SPEED ... The-Other LOUDNESS!!!??? >(*U^)< *Wink*

  • @peteroselador6132
    @peteroselador6132 Год назад

    Great job! Love watching you play, and love the captions!

  • @vinnybdr7025
    @vinnybdr7025 Год назад

    amazing!!!!!! loved both your performance, and the narrative in the text!

  • @heatherstubbs6646
    @heatherstubbs6646 Год назад +3

    This is exactly why I played the first and second movements, but never even attempted the third. Well played, sir! The running commentary at the bottom is wonderful! Almost half the fun! 😂

  • @kofiLjunggren
    @kofiLjunggren 2 года назад +3

    Amazing!! This was very entertaining to watch!

  • @RaethFennec
    @RaethFennec Год назад

    This is really fantastic commentary. It really feels like you're having fun with the piece and enjoying it without taking it too seriously, which is awesome.

  • @madshagen5849
    @madshagen5849 Год назад

    BRAVO!!! That was one of the best performances of the 3rd Mvt. I have seen/ heard here on RUclips! You just nailed it! (and your comments are spot on as well...😂)

  • @noel2071
    @noel2071 2 года назад +3

    Very good my friend. Especially the "oh my glob Beethoven sound so good" and the ending :D
    The part of which I think is the hardest to play, actually sounded the best in your performance.

  • @ayesha6506
    @ayesha6506 2 года назад +3

    As a person who knows nothing about piano, i love the way you explain a lot about different parts coz ill never understand how much effort it takes to practice piano

  • @Sopalida
    @Sopalida 8 месяцев назад +1

    My all time absolute favourite Beethoven piece. Thanks for the excellent dose 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @hsartxxiv2168
    @hsartxxiv2168 Год назад +1

    omg i LOVED the commentary at the bottom! 😂😂 and, obviously, i LOVED your playing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 11/10

  • @fiorellavalentinamorenoloz349
    @fiorellavalentinamorenoloz349 2 года назад +4

    I have heard this movement of the sonata a lot before, and I just can say that you play it in a very cool way 💖💖

  • @Andrea-mc6tv
    @Andrea-mc6tv 2 года назад +4

    I've tried taking on this piece before. Made it to the ring/pinky trill part and was absolutely DESTROYED by that lol. Props to whoever made through that part. Splendid job mate.

  • @j.macmillan2293
    @j.macmillan2293 Год назад +1

    I’m mesmerized by this performance. Thanks for sharing!

  • @dimdull
    @dimdull 9 месяцев назад +1

    The keyboard and your fingers are ONE! Bravo, love your recital and the details to this video. Thank you!

  • @elizabetaaa
    @elizabetaaa 2 года назад +4

    the "stacked chords part" is probably the hardest thing for me in this piece i love the arpeggios in the beginning and love trills haha

    • @elizabetaaa
      @elizabetaaa 2 года назад

      @Gary Allen trills in general are just enjoyable for me, and that first part.. well interesting way to put it thats for sure but as im a female that has long fingers ive learned to stretch them out but still a little painful when its 12ths or further

  • @nkeny1307
    @nkeny1307 Год назад

    you're a a beast dude. seeing the notes and your commentary makes it so much more interesting. subscribed!

  • @donnamealy4877
    @donnamealy4877 Год назад

    Bravo! Excellent subtitles and the -, IMO, misnomer of “moonlight” for this movement- performance was riveting. Thank you. 🦋

  • @SteveMirabelli
    @SteveMirabelli Год назад +4

    Jaw dropping. Possibly the hardest but most beautiful piece of music ever written, So jealous that you are able to do this and bring this joy into your life whenever you wish.

    • @Tolstoy111
      @Tolstoy111 8 месяцев назад

      It isn't that difficult. It sounds a lot harder than it actually is.

    • @SteveMirabelli
      @SteveMirabelli 8 месяцев назад

      @Tolstoy111 as someone who has played piano badly for my entire life due to lack of discipline and natural talent I am going to say for me it would be amazing to be able to play this.

    • @janicewolk6492
      @janicewolk6492 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​. You are 100% correct about discipline, but it should be accompanied by love of the sound. Playing some music when I was a child could evoke tears. Music is a gift from the universe, one of the characters in "Howard's End" says about Beethoven. Listening to the 2nd movement of the Seventh Symphony still does that to me. I am 77 yrs old, and music is fundamental to me. If you want to intimidate yourself, listen to the pianists in the final round of the 18th Chopin Conservatory competition in Warsaw. The winner was phenomenal playing Chopin's 1st piano Concerto.

  • @yonayaghini8612
    @yonayaghini8612 2 года назад +6

    Respect to this for remembering the whole notes and playin it without a single mistake and the video is without an ad in the middle of it. Respect ✊ subscribe to him!

  • @narellewhitla2092
    @narellewhitla2092 6 месяцев назад

    Your commentary as you play is the BEST!! Lol Thank you for the inspiration

  • @fildzah2602
    @fildzah2602 Год назад

    Thank you for this! As an oblivious classical music enjoyer I really appreciate this kind of commentary videos

  • @Pants4096
    @Pants4096 2 года назад +7

    I would LOVE to hear this at super-low tempo. I always feel like I'm missing some things listening to this piece, like a conversation going by too fast to catch everything. But oh my gosh what a wonderful performance, here! It just FLOWS like a fast-moving river. Amazing.

    • @SlimShady40
      @SlimShady40 Год назад

      There’s an excellent recording of it played slowly and perfectly controlled by Tzvi Erez. You should check it out 😊

  • @jesusestrada869
    @jesusestrada869 Год назад +3

    I never mastered this movement. I hit a wall when it came to the cadenza, a dream never fulfilled for me. You have such marvelous ability. I know every note well, and it was so great to hear you play them. I can still do the first and second movement, but only good enough to entertain myself. Good old Beethoven -- he was the greatest.

  • @bigpapadrew
    @bigpapadrew Год назад

    AMAZING. thank you for posting this.
    even today, the energy, emotion, and ferocity of this piece still astonishes me. LvB is my 🐐

  • @classicalguitargirl
    @classicalguitargirl 3 месяца назад

    Thanks so much for posting this. I am new to the piano and love the comments you make about part of your inner voice. It’s also fun and terrifying to see the notes.

  • @jr_kulik
    @jr_kulik 2 года назад +5

    I really relate to the commentaries you make when I play this piece, but I would have loved you to expand on the major key changes (which here are quite simple and easy for even less experienced musicians to follow, he basically just uses I, IV and V) and on the customary variations from the time when big beet asks us to repeat the piece.
    Adding little variations and ornaments on the repeat really makes the piece shine and feel coherent, as well as add a little bit of you into the playing which feels amazing.
    Thank you for making this video though, the comments you make are always well-timed and made me laugh !
    PS : Open your beautiful piano when recording, its voice just yearns to sing through the muffling lid :)

  • @Heddyabolo
    @Heddyabolo 2 года назад +5

    WillsKeyboardSink can't be human, he plays so fast!!!

  • @patrickmassang6447
    @patrickmassang6447 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for taking us through this magical musical journey in a very enlightening way. Kudos 🎉❤

  • @youngandbitter
    @youngandbitter 11 месяцев назад

    thank you so much for your commentary on the bottom! that taught me a TON of stuff i didn't know, and i am sincerely grateful for the knowledge! (oh it goes without saying that your playing is phenomenal, but i wanted to say it lest you think i was too busy reading to listen.)

  • @onimekyo7633
    @onimekyo7633 2 года назад +3

    You are clearly a trained classical pianist
    There's no way an average musician can play like that with that precise tempo, dynamics, and all those minute details

  • @RP-cn8si
    @RP-cn8si 2 года назад +10

    This was so entertaining! I loved being able to read the score, get a little sonata-form lesson, and listen to a fantastic performance, all at the same time. Bravo :)