merry-go-round of life if rachmaninoff and liszt composed it

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  • čas přidán 19. 03. 2024
  • Here's another version on one of most the famous Hisaishi's tunes.
    Link to the score: drive.google.com/file/d/1rPzt...
    In this arrangement the difficulty keeps increasing and I even included some quotations from composers like Rachmaninoff, Liszt and Chopin.
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  • @javierbirruezo
    @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +870

    I'm so happy that y'all piano nerds are enjoying the references to Rachmaninoff and Liszt 😊
    I love you ❤
    Take a look to the score here: drive.google.com/file/d/1rPztqilONcVtt5VGIEi9pnB1mYCx7lbz/view?usp=sharing

    • @allenavadonia424
      @allenavadonia424 Před 2 měsíci +18

      thank you so much for sharing the score! great composition of a great piece

    • @lingchan3970
      @lingchan3970 Před 2 měsíci +6

      Thank you so much

    • @whitecat6099
      @whitecat6099 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Insane

    • @Usercat365
      @Usercat365 Před měsícem +2

      Thanks you so much❤

    • @erikhorvath4297
      @erikhorvath4297 Před měsícem

      It's the best arrengement which I haver ever heard, and like you even put la campanella into it, in such a stylish creative way, I think you are genius😅 There a lot of modern composers out there who knows the classical composers's composing techniques which represents them like a fingerprint, but I have never heard anyone who would have used those techniques in such a way that they would have a sound both like the composer and themselves.

  • @vivianvankampen1120
    @vivianvankampen1120 Před 2 měsíci +5516

    i am so sorry for ever touching a piano

    • @roryblackadder3505
      @roryblackadder3505 Před měsícem +106

      Literally

    • @mscookiemuncher
      @mscookiemuncher Před měsícem +65

      sksksksksk like i thought myself to be semi-alright

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před měsícem +1060

      I know it's a joke but I hope nobody feels this way 😅 The video is made to encourage pianists by seeing the things that can be achieved over time. Keep playing!! ❤️

    • @chloered5100
      @chloered5100 Před měsícem +157

      I work in a music shop and end up saying this about four times a week. Just when I think I’m decent at my instruments someone comes in and plays a masterpiece like this that makes me never want to touch an instrument again because anything I play would be blasphemy in comparison lmaoo. It’s even worse when it’s a tiny kid. There’s no horror like realising there’s someone that’s only been on this earth the same amount of time you’ve been playing and they’re just a god of music 😂

    • @kannonfps
      @kannonfps Před měsícem

      @@chloered5100 Here is the thing with genius kid, most of the time they are born into a music familly and they've been playing daily for hours since the day they could, therefore most of them already have more experienced than most of us. on top of that most of them have top tier teachers from the get go (if their parents are not the ones teaching them already)
      On top of that kids don't have fears or anxiety they just do the thing and if they like doing the thing they keep doing it, if they get praised they'll practice even more to get said praises, sure it can lead to issues later on but compared to your average adult who start playing at 20+ yo we are way more likely to compare ourself to other and feel that we are not good enough, that we'll never achieve anything, that playing the instrument is a waste of time even though we love doing it
      i think we are in a beautiful era where we can learn and grow so much thanks to the internet but at the same time it's also the worst for those with performance anxiety, no self confidence and shit like this because we compare each other when we should'nt.
      We don't know how long someone has been practicing when watching a video like this, we only see the end result. We end up focusing on that end result forgetting all the efforts that went throught that level of skills and at this point that's where people say "s/he's a genius" when the reality is most likely that this person spent countless hours trying to do this over and over and over again.
      i don't really believe in talent, or at the very least the only talent i would recognize is perseverance.
      here is a quote i really love: "A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms" - no idea who wrote it though.
      I found that comparing my skills to my past self is a far better way to look at things, if i can say that i got better even by only 0.1% that's a win in my book. We all grow at different pace and some will have an easier time due to many circumstances while other will struggle for years but the "winner" is always gonna be the one who's enjoying it the most

  • @user-tf6io9ww9z
    @user-tf6io9ww9z Před 2 měsíci +5142

    I love how the first 3 minutes gives you a false sense of calm before throwing you into rachmaninoff hell 😂

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +430

      Lmao the beginning is just a warmup 😂

    • @AstonJMusique
      @AstonJMusique Před 2 měsíci +142

      I was kinda hoping he’d add jumps in the left hand like in La Campanella: to fit the Liszt aspect. 😅
      Though I do find it clever that you put La Campanella at 5:18

    • @neu2079
      @neu2079 Před 2 měsíci +13

      2:47

    • @thepianoplayingturtle8449
      @thepianoplayingturtle8449 Před 2 měsíci +19

      Lol it’s only hell if you are the one playing it… if you’re listening it’s just beautiful. Virtuosic, but beautiful ❤

    • @ItCantGetAnyWorse
      @ItCantGetAnyWorse Před měsícem +15

      I am like 1 minute in and I’m just waiting for the hands to do what I call the “rach expansion”. His pieces drove me insane lol

  • @oxygendefier9000
    @oxygendefier9000 Před 2 měsíci +1863

    Bro practices 40 hours a day.

  • @milkii_tea
    @milkii_tea Před 2 měsíci +1754

    rachmaninoff is giggling evilly in his grave rn

    • @some__random__guy
      @some__random__guy Před měsícem +38

      Giggling evilly 😂😂

    • @taesnuwhat
      @taesnuwhat Před měsícem +26

      I just imagine someone at a graveyard and suddenly hearing menacing giggles coming from his

    • @iangreer4585
      @iangreer4585 Před měsícem +8

      "I worry about you sometimes Candace."

    • @saturnsandjupiters358
      @saturnsandjupiters358 Před měsícem +2

      what an image 💀💀

  • @futureforward3153
    @futureforward3153 Před 2 měsíci +3072

    youtube's mission every day: "So u thought u could play an instrument? No no, u simply know how to imitate someone that can play an instrument. . . let me show you what really playing an instrument looks like"

    • @georgegividen
      @georgegividen Před 2 měsíci +150

      Keep imitating until it's not imitating anymore.

    • @kyushinin
      @kyushinin Před 2 měsíci +58

      @@georgegividenYes. Until you become the instrument itself…

    • @loombeast1008
      @loombeast1008 Před měsícem +11

      @@kyushinin till you become the piano man :)

    • @Ash-rg6zh
      @Ash-rg6zh Před měsícem +9

      ​@@loombeast1008 until you are the concept of music itself

    • @orphandestroyer
      @orphandestroyer Před měsícem

      @@Ash-rg6zhuntil you are. you are? what are you anymore? what is the meaning of life.

  • @ALEXLVLAUNCHPADDER
    @ALEXLVLAUNCHPADDER Před 2 měsíci +2835

    this is fuckin impressive mate

  • @katttttt
    @katttttt Před 2 měsíci +515

    4:53 did he just play an OCTAVE glissando ???

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před měsícem +181

      Lmao yes I did, they're pretty easy to do once you got the feeling for it. But be careful because it depends highly on the piano and you might rip off a bit of skin 😂

    • @katttttt
      @katttttt Před měsícem +61

      ​@@javierbirruezodamn you're the second person who's telling me this, like how on earth is this easy 😂😂 Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely take that into account 💀;)

    • @epicaunleashed8764
      @epicaunleashed8764 Před měsícem +9

      Look up the Brahms Paganini Variations. One whole variation is dedicated to octave glissandi. There are 22 vars, each of them are dedicated to some insanely difficult piano technique

  • @andreyantunesdeoliveira2105
    @andreyantunesdeoliveira2105 Před 2 měsíci +1247

    3:53 this part is just incredible

    • @eslamhindawy4298
      @eslamhindawy4298 Před 2 měsíci +100

      and this 5:16 is genius

    • @arkaprovodas4920
      @arkaprovodas4920 Před 2 měsíci +34

      The entire arr is incredible

    • @GeorgeG-is6ov
      @GeorgeG-is6ov Před 2 měsíci

      did you just shorten arrangement @@arkaprovodas4920

    • @Axlots
      @Axlots Před 2 měsíci +44

      rachmaninoff jumpscare

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +87

      I'm glad you liked it! That part is inspired on Rachmaninoff 3rd movements of Concertos 2 and 3. In Hisaishi's original tune the melody sounds staccato and in a higher register so I thought those types of passages would fit well there 😊

  • @looseleafteabutworse
    @looseleafteabutworse Před měsícem +82

    I think this might genuinely....be it. Howl in a song. Howls moving castle in six minutes of sound. This is the true merry go round of life. Happy. Scary. Sad. Hopeful. Alive. Slow. Fast. Chaotic. Simple in places and almost unfathomable in others. This is it.

  • @justelynnnjoelle
    @justelynnnjoelle Před 2 měsíci +532

    3:59 love those little chromatic embellishments in the RH. A lovely combo of Romantic-era composing and the horror of accidentally walking into a Pokémon battle with low HP party

  • @Amadeo_Victorino_De_Sauris
    @Amadeo_Victorino_De_Sauris Před 2 měsíci +807

    5:09 I liked that reference to the campanella ❤

    • @susceptibility_
      @susceptibility_ Před 2 měsíci +34

      Really good indeed, also there much more references, some to the Rach concertos :P

    • @susceptibility_
      @susceptibility_ Před 2 měsíci +19

      3:46 from Rach 2

    • @susceptibility_
      @susceptibility_ Před 2 měsíci +18

      3:56 and 4:11 I think Rach 3 but I could be wrong also 6:00 Rach 3 ending of the Cadenza

    • @Amadeo_Victorino_De_Sauris
      @Amadeo_Victorino_De_Sauris Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@susceptibility_ I hadn't noticed the references to Rach! But now that you say it, there are quite a few, well seen 👍!

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +100

      Haha thanks, it goes really well with the melody, Liszt should be embarrased for copying Hisaishi 😂

  • @MrBlackmore
    @MrBlackmore Před 2 měsíci +1429

    Thank you for this wonderful arrangement and for giving us the score!

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +229

      OMG are you kidding?? This is amazing!! I am so grateful, thank you so so soooo much! ❤️😍

    • @Sabar0_S
      @Sabar0_S Před 2 měsíci +20

      How kind of you- and I agree!

    • @whitecat6099
      @whitecat6099 Před 2 měsíci +14

      U deserve it sir!!

    • @kono152
      @kono152 Před 2 měsíci +2

      and for free nonetheless

    • @Ambidextroid
      @Ambidextroid Před 2 měsíci +4

      Am I missing something?

  • @superipermagererata5084
    @superipermagererata5084 Před 2 měsíci +828

    1:54 thats liszt thats super liszt that minor downfall its really the most liszt thing 😭😭😭 you’re an incredible pianists, this arrangement is one of the most beautiful things ive ever heard, mad respect you’re truly amazing.

  • @chainmanz7476
    @chainmanz7476 Před 2 měsíci +431

    criminally underrated, that was next level impressive.

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +19

      Your comment makes it less underrated so thank you very much! 😊😊

    • @whitecrow20XX
      @whitecrow20XX Před 2 měsíci +5

      Well said! I think I like this version more

  • @Armissimo
    @Armissimo Před 2 měsíci +379

    Love those inner voicings!

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +30

      I'm glad you appreciated them 😊

    • @Yufths
      @Yufths Před 2 měsíci +2

      me too, where so great!

  • @vortex8988
    @vortex8988 Před 2 měsíci +362

    Your elegance inspires me, for this I am grateful.

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +47

      OMG this is crazy, thank you sooo much, this is a huge help for a mic upgrade ☺️☺️❤️❤️

  • @ika32
    @ika32 Před 2 měsíci +348

    This might be the scariest piece I've ever seen. Maybe it isn't actually that hard, but things like the sextuplets in the right hand over quintuplets in the left at 2:54 seems like it must be insanely hard. It's also definitely the best arrangement I've ever heard (not just for Merry go round, just out of any piece).

    • @temoth_
      @temoth_ Před 2 měsíci +28

      Once you play fast enough, its more like matching start of each sextuplets and quintuplets. You wont tell the timing difference between the notes in between.

    • @falscakesrighteyebol1332
      @falscakesrighteyebol1332 Před 2 měsíci +35

      @@temoth_fantaisie impromptu flashbacks

    • @temoth_
      @temoth_ Před 2 měsíci +6

      @@falscakesrighteyebol1332😬😬scaryyy

    • @isaacpianos5208
      @isaacpianos5208 Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@@temoth_ I've always felt like this was the case
      Thanks for validating me, I thought it was shameful

    • @lucastornado9496
      @lucastornado9496 Před měsícem

      @@temoth_yeh

  • @8o355
    @8o355 Před 2 měsíci +193

    This shit made me cry you did a fucking amazing job make more variations of this song with different composers!!!

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +16

      Oh my god thank you sooo much!!! Definitely going to do that with the support I'm receiving from you 😍😍

  • @elodie2156
    @elodie2156 Před 2 měsíci +223

    This is actually one of the best renditions of this song I’ve ever heard. You made sure to keep it’s original charm (and even *enhance* it) all the while you added your own original twist!! Absolutely amazing ✨

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +14

      That's such a nice compliment, thank you again for your comments, they keep me going ❤️

  • @uniponsun9332
    @uniponsun9332 Před 2 měsíci +510

    this is one of the most beautifull things I've ever heard, no joke. I love how you took insparation from la campanella, I love how you can very clearly hear when Rachmaninoff comes in the picture, and in 3:46 it really reminded me of the 3rd movment of his 2nd piano concerto. he's my favorite composer and hearing your arrangment to this peice actually just made my day. I can't stop listening to this! I Will 100% use your score and learn it, it's absolutly mezmorizing.

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +34

      Thank you so much! Rachmaninoff is one of my favourite composers too and that section of the 3rd movement came to my mind when I was making the score. Well spotted 😊

    • @a.s.k2692
      @a.s.k2692 Před 2 měsíci +1

      you're right , exactly!!

  • @Kataztrophik86
    @Kataztrophik86 Před 2 měsíci +487

    A Mazeppa reference, a La Campanella inspiration, and a little bit of Un Sospiro. I love this
    Edit: I honestly didn't expect this comment to get this much attention so thank you all for your inputs and opinions. I've been playing piano for almost 13 years now but I've only been teaching myself for the last 4 years or so. If anyone has any pieces I could learn to try and improve my techniques in order to be able to adequately play any of Liszts Transcendental Etudes, I would highly appreciate any guidance.

    • @thepianoplayingturtle8449
      @thepianoplayingturtle8449 Před 2 měsíci +19

      Can’t forget Rach 2

    • @DatsMac
      @DatsMac Před 2 měsíci +10

      And a bit of Vision also! Very impressive bro!

    • @Kataztrophik86
      @Kataztrophik86 Před 2 měsíci +17

      @thepianoplayingturtle8449 I didn't really notice the Rach references cause I listen to a lot more liszt, though I can't deny that Rachmaninoff was an astounding composer and incredible with those chromatic thirds. My favorite one from Rach is his Prelude in C Minor Op.3 No.2

    • @Kataztrophik86
      @Kataztrophik86 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @DatsMac I haven't listened to Vision very much, but after a second listen, I definitely noticed it.

    • @RetroRonin-nf1qg
      @RetroRonin-nf1qg Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@thepianoplayingturtle8449 rach 3 too

  • @santiagocaldeira7555
    @santiagocaldeira7555 Před 2 měsíci +266

    3:46 lmao, the rach 2 reference!

  • @rpgbx
    @rpgbx Před měsícem +104

    This is so cool! Thank you for giving me fond memories of my piano days in college and merging it with the magic of Ghibli. Looking forward to reading the score!

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před měsícem +4

      Woww that's very kind of you, many many THANKS!! I hope you enjoy playing It a lot ❤❤

  • @keweima5586
    @keweima5586 Před 2 měsíci +124

    Bros got camera strapped to chin

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +107

      Actually strapped to chest but yeah I look fu**ing stupid

    • @dogeyanimates2130
      @dogeyanimates2130 Před 2 měsíci +20

      @@javierbirruezonah it looks sick, I haven’t seen anyone do that.

    • @Bob-oz8wf
      @Bob-oz8wf Před 2 měsíci +3

      Mountain bikers

    • @blopartDGRI
      @blopartDGRI Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@javierbirruezo it looks a million times better than me trying to hold it with one hand while playing with only the other😂

    • @LazyCrit
      @LazyCrit Před měsícem

      HAHAHAHAHA

  • @hrmmmmm
    @hrmmmmm Před měsícem +12

    i love the fps view, it really instills the same fight or flight response as the prospect of playing rachmaninoff

  • @K_i_t_T_l_e
    @K_i_t_T_l_e Před 2 měsíci +151

    I like how he adds the la campanella, damn thats impressive bro

  • @cosmovg9955
    @cosmovg9955 Před 2 měsíci +45

    This didn’t throw me off the deep end…. It gently nudged me off into the abyss 😭😭

  • @croc7525
    @croc7525 Před 2 měsíci +95

    Who let him fkin cook
    That was hardddd

  • @lossen1984
    @lossen1984 Před 2 měsíci +52

    4:51 WOW! Those double octave glissandos are so smooth! They are also so incredibly hard to perform properly, I admire your talent and ability to play the piano effortlessly.

  • @bartremmelzwaal5775
    @bartremmelzwaal5775 Před 2 měsíci +124

    Bravo! Thx for sharing the arr. nice playing, you even have beautiful voicing too!

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +14

      Thank you so much, this helps me a lot to produce better videos and keep sharing them with you!! ☺️☺️❤️

  • @r4_in_space
    @r4_in_space Před 2 měsíci +65

    La Campanella goes impressively well with the the main theme. And also that coda was very impressive. When I read Liszt on the title, I thought "how many times is he going to say that the piece ended before actually ending it?" I was not disapointed.

  • @laurinbaumann
    @laurinbaumann Před 2 měsíci +58

    I was 2/3 into the video and thought, "hm this also sounds like liszt or schumann, not only rachmaninoff" then I read the title again and saw that I didn't read liszt. So props to you:) I even heard it without having read the full title.

  • @phaneros
    @phaneros Před měsícem +9

    "Rhapsody on a Theme by Hisaishi"
    I love how I could identify many parts where you were referencing particular songs -- there were some parts from Hungarian Rhapsodies, a hand crossover that felt very Un Sospiro, Paganini Etudes, Feux Follets, that wonderful two-handed rising Crescendo from Chasse-Neige, and that's just the Liszt stuff. I'm less familiar with Rachmaninoff, though there were definitely some bits that evoked his Piano Concertos. Bravo.

  • @syaron4273
    @syaron4273 Před 2 měsíci +35

    Nah this guy improvising skill is unreal. You must love this piece so much that you could put out smth like this.

  • @jereminoid7896
    @jereminoid7896 Před 2 měsíci +19

    truly awe-struck by this arrangement. 4:28 reminds me of liebestraum no. 3 , awesome playing

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +3

      OMG thank you sooo much, you're right! That part is really similar to the end of Liebestraum 😊😊

  • @cindychen1893
    @cindychen1893 Před 2 měsíci +17

    lovely composition, on student budget but wanted to extend my thanks regardless :)

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +6

      That's is awesome, I highly appreciate your support, you inspire me to keep sharing my music!! ❤️☺️

  • @christianmitewu
    @christianmitewu Před 2 měsíci +42

    An amazing arrangement, with a free score??!
    RIDICULOUSLY underrated, thanks! Will be locking myself in my room without food and water until I learn this😂😂

  • @Ego_S.B.
    @Ego_S.B. Před 2 měsíci +33

    I wish I could like this a million times, this is the kind of content that should blow up, beautifully played and super talented, bravissimo

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před měsícem

      Your appreciation is enough for me, thank you so much! 😊❤️

  • @Alter-Ego545
    @Alter-Ego545 Před 2 měsíci +72

    I will admit I wasn’t completely focused at the start but from 2:48 onwards it sounded so epic and I loved all the different melodies and inner parts and the campanella reference too, amazing work :D

  • @byfrax2371
    @byfrax2371 Před 2 měsíci +41

    Never hit a sub button just after reading the title. This is insane. Insanely beautiful

  • @Alessandro.h
    @Alessandro.h Před 2 měsíci +75

    5:59 lmao, Chopin Grande Polonaise Brillante Op.22

    • @rikytie7011
      @rikytie7011 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Oh you're right i was thinking about Liszt Norma Reminescences

    • @vicktz26
      @vicktz26 Před 2 měsíci

      i guess it is Feux Follets final

  • @ramseyberry3295
    @ramseyberry3295 Před měsícem +8

    The thing that amazes me the most is that in order to do this, he obviously has to have a mastery over all the Rachmaninoff and Liszt songs he's hinting at and thats even more brain fucking
    Plus the fact that it was all in one take

  • @katlover4442
    @katlover4442 Před měsícem +5

    And I’m having problems with Mozart’s Twinkle Little Star…

  • @Thalexe
    @Thalexe Před 2 měsíci +5

    5:18 was only a La Campanella referance

  • @ciafoodie
    @ciafoodie Před 2 měsíci +13

    Beginning: Easy one. Let me download the score.
    Later: Damn...

  • @dwdei8815
    @dwdei8815 Před 2 měsíci +17

    I was immediately taken by the sound of that piano. Soft and intimate.
    It's hugely instructive to see the playing through a go-pro perspective - that's a new thing for me. The finger positioning, the technique of exactly when to switch attention up/down the keyboard in preparation for a big jump - it's communicated in a direct and relatable way.
    Wonderful playing and what a wonderful piece!

  • @MuffyMuffins
    @MuffyMuffins Před 2 měsíci +18

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful rendition! 🎉

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you for your amazing support!! 😍☺️

  • @craiver00
    @craiver00 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Best improvised version of this song I've ever hear so far. Classical references, great arrangement structure and cool ornaments ideas. I can't believe the score is for free, bold of you to think we can play it.

  • @simonmills9554
    @simonmills9554 Před 2 měsíci +30

    As a begginer pianist I can't really express how impressed I am by the technic of this man. The precise moves, the extremely expressive way of playing, the speed, the pedal work (though I don't understand those fully yet 😅). Looking forward to being on this level someday, loved your video!

  • @Arbyjar
    @Arbyjar Před 2 měsíci +7

    I don’t know HOW you did it but the way you worked La Campanella in at the end was phenomenal. Incredible work, and true to both composers!

  • @punkelmark
    @punkelmark Před měsícem +2

    hearing the overlapping themes is breathtaking, just amazing

  • @aragorn420
    @aragorn420 Před měsícem +5

    5:23 sir is that a four-inch thumb

  • @dalillahmar8949
    @dalillahmar8949 Před 2 měsíci +9

    it's really incredible in his interpretation he played the equivalent of the 3rd part of Chopin's Nocturne 48, liebestraum, mazzepa, la campanela and a rachmaninof area of ​​half at the end of the piece

  • @thisisawkward_
    @thisisawkward_ Před 2 měsíci +6

    those high notes that start on 5:10 just scratch an itch and i love it. i love everything about this even though i barely know anything about piano or music theory. all i know is when liszt or rachmaninoff is mentioned, it’s a trip to hell’s hole

  • @JRAF-dz1wj
    @JRAF-dz1wj Před 2 měsíci +14

    This is SO INSANE !!!!!!
    I rarely comment a video, but under something like this I have just no other choice. We recognize so well the style of these 2 famous composers (and I particularly love the fusion between La campanella and this haha)
    So impressive to perform it so well !!!
    Crazy good
    Ps : sorry if my message isn't werry well written, I'm French haha

  • @marianhelble3287
    @marianhelble3287 Před 2 měsíci +8

    I am in tears. Love how well you bring across all the feelings.

  • @amberwoodward7184
    @amberwoodward7184 Před měsícem +3

    I was not prepared for everything after 3:00. Mind blowing 😮

  • @uhhh99
    @uhhh99 Před dnem +1

    WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, SINGLE HANDEDLY THE BEST PIANO ARRANGEMENT I'VE EVER LISTENED TO

  • @chiccadummythicca190
    @chiccadummythicca190 Před měsícem +1

    for some reason it feels as if there's emotion in each and every note you do; no words can express how i am astounded upon encountering this randomly... don't ever stop playing piano!

  • @AntonLFG
    @AntonLFG Před 2 měsíci +5

    I was jaw gaping in awe the entire time and said to myself man no wonder there isn't a score for this this is absurd and then I looked at the description and my mind was yet again blown.

  • @Usercat365
    @Usercat365 Před 2 měsíci +15

    DAMN DUDE, that’s absolutely fucking SICK! You’re a genius, deserve much much more! Please keep posting 🙏❤️

    • @Usercat365
      @Usercat365 Před 2 měsíci

      WAIT….you also share the score! What an amazing person thanks for your true passion and kindness ❤

  • @sebb6011
    @sebb6011 Před 2 měsíci +2

    This was one of the craziest experiences of my life and I’m not even playing

  • @ItCantGetAnyWorse
    @ItCantGetAnyWorse Před měsícem +5

    I have listened to about 100 different renditions of this. This is definitely the most unique, and has its own style. Very creative and well done.

  • @drek7361
    @drek7361 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Had this playing in the background and actually had to stop what I was doing to take it all in

  • @ytann
    @ytann Před 2 měsíci +5

    This is probably one of my favourite finds on YT this year. Thank you so much for sharing. This is truly inspirational work.

  • @luanabarbosa2091
    @luanabarbosa2091 Před měsícem +3

    this is one of the most majestic piano playing I have ever experienced in my whole life, made me question everything, what means to be a musician, piano being considered one of the easier instruments to start it, but hard to be amazing, how long must've taken for you to achieve this level of virtuoso in technique, feeling and composition... bravo, bravo!

  • @gfo025
    @gfo025 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I love how at 5:57 you were inspired by the end of Chopin's Grande Polonaise Brillante

  • @rintfosk6850
    @rintfosk6850 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Stunning work! thank you very very very much for sharing the score for free! I can't express my gratitude enough

  • @joelperpetua3929
    @joelperpetua3929 Před 2 měsíci +4

    such a beautiful arrangement 🤯

  • @TheScarface6870
    @TheScarface6870 Před 2 měsíci +2

    THIS HAD ME STANDING OUT OF MY CHAIR! truly inspiring seeing you take an already fun piece and accentuate it, time for me to practice!!!!

  • @AstrelleEva
    @AstrelleEva Před měsícem +2

    Oh my gosh, Im 16 and have playing piano for 14 years and this is hella impressive!
    You have my deepest respect. Love all the rach and liszt refferences. To add to the other commenters i think i heard some refferences to the liebestraum, rach preludes and edutes tableaux.
    I draw inspiration from this. Thank you for sharing 🤩🤩🤩😊
    Would love to attempt learning your arrangement)

  • @davidesguevillas
    @davidesguevillas Před 2 měsíci +7

    This is the best thing I‘ve seen for a while. It made me smile so hard ! I love it !!

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hahaha that's such a good reaction to get, thank you man!! ☺️

  • @yarafreiremartins6396
    @yarafreiremartins6396 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Y yo que pensaba que no podías subir algo mejor de lo que ya subías.
    Si cierras los ojos es como estar en la historia. Esta combinación de canciones me parece perfección pura.

  • @catalinaaponteyap
    @catalinaaponteyap Před měsícem +2

    This was amazing!! All the references are so intricately woven into the piece very beautifully. As a composition major, I really look up to you!

  • @tatianatereshchenko5247
    @tatianatereshchenko5247 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you so much for your hard work and your talent, thank you for sharing it with us. This is a true masterpiece, one of my favorite interpretations for sure. It sounds so deep and complete. Thank you. Thank you ❤

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Bravo! Thank you for sharing. I did catch the Rach quotations, nicely done! 😊😊

  • @The_Wise_Sage_
    @The_Wise_Sage_ Před 2 měsíci +3

    This entire arrangement nearly made me want to cry, by goodness, it’s wonderful. I’ve just got to keep practicing piano so I can get to even a fraction of that skill level.

  • @rhombusgil
    @rhombusgil Před měsícem +1

    This rekindled a fire in me. I feel like it reignited my desire to do anything with a sense of enjoyment.

  • @miaestella6572
    @miaestella6572 Před 2 měsíci +1

    you are amazing. absolutely magical & thank you so much for sharing this with us.

  • @Dodecatone
    @Dodecatone Před 2 měsíci +3

    This is wonderful! Probably my second favorite piano arrangement of "Merry-go-round," with the first being the one by hesangasong. Both of them feel overwhelmingly Lisztian, but that one is more emotional, while this one relies entirely on quotation and spectacle (not that that's a bad thing...) You owe it to yourself to give both versions a listen. Bravo again!

  • @BotConnorrr
    @BotConnorrr Před 2 měsíci +4

    This has to be the most beautiful piece I have ever heard

  • @midnighttears2321
    @midnighttears2321 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much for this beautiful arrangement!! It's so pretty💛💛

  • @turq_
    @turq_ Před 2 měsíci +2

    I love how its not just parts and techniques taken from their pieces, its its own individual piece as if they had creative freedom with it, not confined to their already existing pieces. Acconplishing that is incredible and is astounding work, i am deeply impressed and wish to hear more

  • @marklandriau
    @marklandriau Před 2 měsíci +3

    My favorite composer is Rachmaninoff, second favorite Liszt, favorite kind of kind of piano is Shigeru Kawai, and this is truly a fantastic piece to arrange. To say I was shocked to see this killer combo in my recommended would be an understatement. And the arrangement! What genius!!! This really made my day. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world.

  • @LuCmm
    @LuCmm Před 2 měsíci +7

    This is crazy, super underrated, hope it gets more views

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci

      It is comments like yours that matters to me the most, thank you! ❤

  • @alaaxte5608
    @alaaxte5608 Před měsícem +1

    your playing honestly gives me shivers it’s so amazing dude im genuinely in disbelief

  • @ReviHeichou
    @ReviHeichou Před 2 měsíci +1

    No doubt, one of the best covers ive ever heard for this song. Love the classical style that you incorporated into this piece! I love this arrangement a lot, and I think it HAS to be one of my favs. The way you played this so perfectly is insane! It looks really hard!! 💖💖

  • @serenesoul50
    @serenesoul50 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Daaaaaamn impressive asf and subscribed asf!!!! I also like the way of filming, makes me almost imagine me playing this 🤣👌🏼

  • @boxhitbox1455
    @boxhitbox1455 Před 2 měsíci +1

    no this is probably the most creative and beautiful covers of this piece i have heard!

  • @luvala363
    @luvala363 Před měsícem +1

    such soft, deep and light sound... thank you so much!

  • @Piglady00
    @Piglady00 Před 2 měsíci +4

    This is the most beautiful arrangement of merry go round of life I have ever witnessed in my life😭

    • @javierbirruezo
      @javierbirruezo  Před 2 měsíci

      Omg I'm so happy that you liked it, thanks! ❤️

  • @sunshin3z
    @sunshin3z Před 2 měsíci +6

    what is that BEAUTIFUL chord at 1:31 ITS SO GOOD

  • @thepianocna4462
    @thepianocna4462 Před měsícem +1

    AHHHH, FULL BODY CHILLS!!! You know exactly when❤ You are a true artist. You embodied Rachmaninoff & Liszt beautifully and played exceptionally. Thank you for the absolutely brillant performance!

  • @AndySG7
    @AndySG7 Před 2 měsíci +1

    WHAT AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!
    This soundtrack is pretty special to me and your arrangement is absolutely amazing! So beautiful

  • @iamsushi1056
    @iamsushi1056 Před 2 měsíci +3

    First minute and change felt almost normal. Stripped back, but fading into the original waltz. Then it felt like Mozart, then Rachmaninov.

  • @justdio7459
    @justdio7459 Před 2 měsíci +5

    4:10 feux follet reference is crazy

  • @greateagle2076
    @greateagle2076 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Absolutely beautiful performance! You sir have made me feel emotional by merely listening to this.

  • @Humboo
    @Humboo Před 9 hodinami +1

    Beautiful arrangement of this classic piece! 🎉

  • @laelvlog
    @laelvlog Před měsícem +3

    5:38 best part