Billy Joel - Q&A: Can I Play On "New York State Of Mind"? (Vanderbilt 2013)
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- Throughout the years, Billy Joel has become known for his willingness to hold Q&A sessions with fans in settings across the globe. Here Billy is accompanied onstage for a live performance of 'New York State Of Mind' off the 1976 album Turnstiles at Vanderbilt University in 2013.
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Billy Joel's official CZcams channel features music videos, live performances, interviews, TV appearances and more. Best known for his first hit song, 'Piano Man', in 1973, Billy has written and recorded thirty-three Top 40 hits in the United States. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner, a 23-time Grammy nominee and one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. Billy Joel is the sixth-best-selling recording artist and the third-best-selling solo artist in the United States. - Hudba
This is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Well said
The defenition of luck, that is.
Most get only preparation meeting H.
@@blackholle455 Not luck really, he asked him if he could perform with him, that takes some serious balls
Utkarsh Anand I simply quoted Seneca who said: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets oppurtunity.”
“Mom, you won’t believe what happened at school.”
Funny under rated comment
Mom: “Oh that’s nice honey. Could you set the table please?”
Right??!!
@@albertledesma5173 Yup. 🤣
Points
“What key do you do it in”
“What key do you want it in”
What a gangsta lmao
lol i still wonder why he played it in A# even though Bill said C
@@mragunathan1627 Cuz Billy Joel started tuning his piano down a whole step as he got older.
Bb to be precise. But yes I was wondering the same thing. I
@Luke really? Is he tuning the piano lower these days or just playing the songs in a lower key?
@@stevenponte6655 Yes check out some of Billy Joel's live videos of piano man when he's older, preferably a video where you can occasionally see his hands. You'll notice that the song is in Bb but when you look at his hands you'll see him playing the chords C C/B Am ect.
I frigging love coming back to this video every once in a while.
Same!
Yup. A classic moment!
Same this is so great
Same here.
Same here.
"What key do you play it in?"
"What key do you want me to play it in?" AWESOME!!!
Because the kid would have to transpose the whole song to Billy's chosen key right there on the spot. Not many musicians can do that instantly. Cheers!
Brandon Houle this was the highlight for me!
Nah, it's cause Billy doesn't want to do it in a higher vocal range, I think the kid over played it slightly, but, we're all guilty of that, still, an amazing performance by both
LOL The Kid overplayed it.... hes on stage with Billy fucking Joel, give him a break
I'm sure he knows the tune in every key. Every jazz musician should learn pieces they like in every key so it makes sense, especially if he's a music major.
Writes on resume:
Billy Joel says I have chops.
You’re hired. 😬
Tomas O. Now that’s a quality professional reference right there 😎
I mean, my entire resume would be my name, my phone number and a link to this CZcams video.
"I was wondering if I could play with you?!"
"Ok"
Great guy.
1:21 That moment when Billy Joel is helping you with sheet music and Billy Joel comes and fixes your microphone.
Zenthral this comment made me laugh out loud.
Ditto
Haha, funny guy
Lolololol
the best comment i've ever read
This is what happens when a legend encounters those he inspires.
4real ❤🎧
NO TRUER WORDS!! :)
A legend who isn't an asshole.
Unless, of course, you ask Christie. :D
No doubt!
This is the best case scenario, I don't think it's quite common, though
I love how Billy, before he starts singing, all relaxed is taking a couple of sips from his drink and puts on his sunglasses. He knows he’s in good hands. Talent recognizes talent.
But just before that- in between Billy saying “okay,” and then quickly going over the song with him… you know Billy had to be sweating bullets, and screaming inside himself “NO, WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!”
Game recognize game gran’dad
RU ... Sharp observation, there, man... very impressed ...
He plays it great, but a little too fast. I think Billy recognizes this and goes with it like a total pro.
The prequel was a test to see if the kid had chops
Anybody notice how Billy doesn’t even warm up his voice? Just steps up and smashes it out of the park - again. Legendary
He has a fairly natural voice. He also doesn't abuse it like a lot of rock stars. He probably did warm up a little before going on stage.
Of course he warms up, but not on stage...
At these Q&As, when asked about his inspiration/hidden meaning behind certain songs, he often sings them after explaining them. He came prepared.
You can see him warming up by drinking water right before he hits the mic.
The good thing about singing is projecting your voice into a mic even talking to people like that will help you warm up.
When you start Billy Joel's new york state of mind and billy joel is leaning on your piano staring straight across at you...
No pressure at all.....
Yes. Imagine playing New York State of Mind having Joel Sipping a drink staring you in the eyes as if saying, Okay Hot Shot, Let's see if you got it. The kid plays it saying, Just Listen. I got this! No Problemo!
When Billy Joel applauds your piano playing, you KNOW you are good!
No. When Billy Joel says you got chops, you got CHOPS. :)
jpracingph Billy does clap right before saying that
Now I know why Billy Joel never applauded my piano playing !
Kid can flat PLAY! He's hamming it ALL the way up!
Dude was nasty tho
When Billy Joel says remember that name...you remember that fucking name!!
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@@NeverSaySandwich1
Because it foreshadows this...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pollack_(musician)
I was in the audience for this. What a moment!!
Cool!!
Very fortunate !!
I'm jealous! I was in Nashville for work and I stayed right by Vandy. Took a look around the campus, and hung out with some students at a bar. Fun place to go to school
Michael Pollack is a legend. Dude saw his moment and took it. he just won BMI Pop Songwriter of the year
That is so awesome!
That kids got some talent. And some balls for asking in the first place.
@@LifetimeNewYorker actually no, the grand piano is a electric piano, which has a transpose button. He could've played it in C and transpose -2 so it would sound like B flat
Michael Pollock is now a songwriter/producer that has written for Many top artists including Maroon 5 (Memories and Nobody's Love), Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, and Jonas Brothers. This is someone who knows their craft and has confidence in it.
He wrote for popular artists. I would not call any of those Top artists.
awesome! thank you!
The question is whether this opportunity helped, or would he have done well anyways. I never, knowingly, got an opportunity like this. My life is a pitiful mess now. Should I go around begging artists for a chance? IDK
@@LednacekZ - Like them or not, yeah, he’s right, “Top Artists.” Just accept it and don’t be THAT guy.
@@squirlmy He would have turned out just fine without this opportunity. I highly doubt that the people he has written/produced for came to him because they saw this video and remembered his name. If anything, those people probably find out about this video after the fact and enjoy it just as much as we do.
1:40, thinks "Hmmm, maybe this won't suck."
1:50, nods to himself, "Yup, gonna need the sunglasses."
I like watching this video from time to time, it's very uplifting.
Fun fact: this guy went on to write "Memories" for Maroon 5 and is a professional musician today.
For real? That's pretty cool
Who the piano guy
@@thebat8997 no.. billy Joel
@@michaeldonahue8138 I laughed way too hard at this 😂😂😂
@@michaeldonahue8138 Actually I remember reading somewhere years ago that only billy Joel knows why they’re called Maroon 5
"Guys got chops" is the biggest musical compliment from one to another.
You know what it takes to play on stage with Billy Joel? It takes brass balls to play on stage with Billy Joel. Legend.
Could you imagine having Billy freaking Joel telling the audience to remember your name??
Even today, after all these decades, Billy's voice is still 100% rock solid.
I would've broke down into tears if I was that guy playing the piano, tears of happiness.
?????
How tremendously gracious, something that guy will never forget.
Yeah! Class act
I thought it was also nice if Bill joel too
That guy is a successful musician now. He wrote Maroon 5’s ‘Memories’.
"Guy's got chops" Coming from Billy Joel, these are the highest words of praise.. Great moment.
For those who don't know, Michael has become an accomplished songwriter and just won a Grammy for co-writing "Flowers" with Miley Cyrus
There are few times in your life where you have to go "all in" and hope that you're up to the challenge. This was one of those times for that young man - and a classy move by Billy to let him play.
All I saw was in Billy’s eyes thinking...”man , that’s a great song I wrote and this kid is nailing it”......
Hard to believe it’s been 10 years since this incredible event happened.
Mad respect to Billy Joel for graciously letting Michael Pollack accompany him on the piano and seeing talent in him. Michael is an insanely great piano player, much like Billy himself, and I’m glad this performance led to him becoming a professional songwriter.
It's so important for established artists to recognize and give opportunity to the next generation. I just absolutely adore Billy Joel for this opportunity he granted -- the graciousness and lack of ego in letting some complete stranger come up on stage at YOUR concert and deliver an absolutely wonderful rendition of one of your most beloved songs -- that takes a special person. It's inspiring, and it's wonderful.
What a class act by Billy Joel. Many artists are not willing to do something like this. It makes the ones who are willing to do so even more relatable.
This is what happens when a musical savant meets a savant. This song is extremely difficult to play properly. It's as technical as a modern day piece comes. Big jazz chords out of a Billy Joel music book. The kid plays more than whats printed on Joel's sheet music. If you play...you can tell in the first 2 seconds, this kid couples the chords with improvision. This video is an exceptional example of nothing short of pure musical talent. Literally Incredible!
He’s not looking at the sheet music bro.
WTF is "improvision"? Like virtual reality goggles?
@@pleasegrowabrainyour username checks out. Improvisation is making slight changes to a composition to give it some flair. There are varying levels of improvisation. Jazz improv can be pretty wild
And then this guy just won grammy for song of the year yesterday. You gotta love it.
"You are gonna do fine", Billy Joel said. He sure did. After this video went viral he signed a deal with warner chapell music and has since written songs for Maroon 5, Bieber, Celine Dion, and Miley Cyrus amongst others. In february 2020 he got his first Top 40 radio #1 with Maroon 5 and the song "Memories".
So it is real. Damn that makes me so happy.
I feel like not enough people have seen this
You're right. And five years later, enough people still haven't seen it!
I've made up for at least 20 people who have not.
And then trash like despacito and baby shark get over 1 billion views. The world is messed up
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Don't forget moxy. Imagine if he had never asked.
Don't mind me, I'm just passing through for my weekly viewing.
I never really noticed that the piano accompaniment is a modern masterpiece. So iconic.
What a class act Mr Joel they certainly don't make them like you anymore and
And what?
Yeah, I need to know, it's been 3 years, Kate.
damn it Kate
Please dont leave us hanging kate, we deserve to know the rest of your comment
Why
Nobody will ever be as cool as this kid was in that moment
Confidence and preparation, and a huge set of steel balls. If ya don’t ask ya don’t get. Now he’s got a story.
This never gets old no matter how many times I watch it.
There is no question that this kid can play the piano amazingly well but the real professionalism comes through Billy Joel who chose not to sing the song exactly like the record but by listening carefully, still makes the playing seem inspired. Normally the performer sets the pace but here he couldn't, so kudos Billy Joel for singing to the piano playing. What a great sport. That was nice and it was a nice surprise that this Michael Pollock had amazing chops to make it sound as good as it did. That is not ordinary piano playing by any means. Pollock was paying attention too and it showed. What a great moment.
Billy realized Pollock was giving it a bit of Ray Charles so Billy followed suit 😂
Every time I watch this, I just smile. What a great event. Took guts to ask, and then Billy was kind enough to take the risk and say yes, and it all worked out 🙂. Just magical.
this is one of those great moments where you want to cry for humanity..... beautiful man, beautiful song... and the kid kills it
Coulnd 'be more agree with you.
You don't ask that question unless you're a master. Guy's got massive talent (and balls).
That is so polished it's hard to believe it was impromptu! Amazing!
Listen to Pollack when he's in the crowd. He'd played this song several times with Ritchie Cannata in NYC. Google that name and you'll realize why he dropped it in his request.....
It may not have been. But he was fantastic anyway. researchasahobby.com/billy-joel-and-michael-pollack-was-it-setup-show
Stu Art Wtf is this website? It’s called research I have done, but it’s just full of assumptions.
fiddleshe that's what being a pro is about to
Stu Art if it was staged, Billy would have known where to hold his hands. Look at him. He has no idea where his hands go when he’s not playing
"What key do you want it in?" is probably the most gangster thing a piano player can say
There is no shortage of talent out there as you can see. The ones who make it are not necessarily the most gifted, but rather the ones that are relentless in their pursuit of their dreams.
That should be on a poster for everybody's endeavors.
This dude’s gonna remember this for the rest of he’s life, and he’ll be proud...
That is very cool - not a lot of musicians would agree to such an unexpected request, right on the spot.
He said he's played with Richie Cannata many times. Guess who Richie is- Billy Joel's long time saxophonist. You can imagine that Richie wouldn't play with some beginner regularly just for kicks, so Billy wasn't taking so much of a chance. But still good on him for giving Michael a shot, and even bigger props to him for giving it up to Michael at the end. Billy Joel, a true professional and a real gentleman. The young punk artists these days could learn a lot from him.
@@LS2MGB Yeah, I was thinking this wasn't quite as impromptu as they would have you believe.
Michael Pollack most recently wrote the Justin Bieber song 'Holy'. The kid did alright for himself.
And I have just fallen in love with Billy Joel all over again!!!!
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️... it's really nice meeting you here.
This is quite fucking awesome.
This is the most British way of being ecstatic I've ever seen.
lol billy doesn't know what to do with his hands
My mom said the same thing!
lol
A1EX fap
That's why he's always holding something on his album covers. He's stated he needs to do something with his hands.
Cause he usually plays keys on this
This video teaches me 2 things, Billy What a humble, generous Artist you are ! and 2nd , There some incredibly talented people out there ! Fantastic video, Thanks for sharing
When preparation meets opportunity...great things can happen. Amazing, simply amazing.
Years later, this video is still brilliant an all levels....
Not entirely unlike the time Sir Paul sat in with a wedding band for a few songs at the wedding of his new wife's son. Absolute thrill of a lifetime it must have been.
jlsicard McCartney?
I sometimes visit here because this performance is very impressive. Unforgettable!
1:50 To say I had goosebumps when he started the intro riff would be an understatement.
I love Billy Joel’s “ok”!
That kid can really play. Damn
I took piano lessons for 10 years and there’s no way I could transpose this song on the spot. Pure talent
Maybe you will be able to in a another ten. Piano excellence is not something everyone will achieve. Keep trying. And have fun.
Pretty sure he just played it in C (the original key) and they just used the electric piano’s transpose function.
I don’t think that’s an electric piano. Probably a good old baby grand in college auditorium. Plus billy shows him the music sheet and Michael doesn’t need it. He can play this song with his eyes closed
Billy's got the piano tuned down already. He was asking the kid if he could play it in another key if he had to. That's a sign of musicianship.
@@EE-gg3xf he played it 2 semitones lower than normal, in Bb major I think
Was not expecting to cry today but there it is
When Billy Joel says you got chops, you GOT CHOPS.
This guy is an absolute legend, not only did he ask BILLY JOEL to ACCOMPANY him but he played it superbly. what balls and what an opportunity lol
Also I heard the Stevie wonder, Elton, Sinatra impressions and one more I couldn’t make out
I loved the Sinatra snipet. This was just pure fun and happiness. I'm grinning now.
This is up there with the time Dave Grohl brought "Kiss Guy" on stage at a show. Love these moments.
Fixes his sheet music, doesn’t look at it once and plays off Billy, killer
Billy was telling him which sections to play and which to repeat, where to put the emphasis and which bar they were going to end on. This pianist is plenty talented enough not to need the sheet music but he needed Billy to tell him which bits to play, when Billy tells you what to play then you play it.
Hello Mr. McMahon. Nice to meet the WWE genius.
@@vernonbear I don't believe his binder has sheet music. I believe it's just lyrics. He's talked about his notebook in a previous Q&A in Germany when a guy asked why he doesn't write more songs about women. So he was probably just telling the kid after which lyrics to improvise and so forth.
@@vernonbear were you there or are you psychic to know what Billy told him?
that's what talented musicians do... they aren't paid to play what is written.. they are paid to enhance what is written and fill in where it's not written. The kid also said that it was his favorite song to play, so i'm sure he's played it 50 different ways.
I think what this proves is that if you are very good at something, NEVER be afraid to demonstrate it. Even if it is in front of someone who is considered a master of their craft.
All the times he practiced this song, or practiced playing piano ever, were worth it for this moment. Legendary.
10 years later, this kid wins a Grammy.
I like how Billy Joel just says "Okay ".
I’d love to see Billy do Sinatra covers actually…
Billy Joel THE BIG BAND ALBUM.
Disc 2 THE BIG BAND PLAYS BILLY JOEL.
Then tour it live with band and a symphony orchestra and a brass section that makes people go weak at the knees.
@@justinm2697 Omfg. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, with a mf'ing big band. Hell to the yesh.
This is probably the first time Billy has ever sung that song without being at the piano!
This is the best version of this song ever, it freed Joel to just sing
I ask Billy for a beer one time and he gave it to me.. wow.. he is one of the good guys in the music business ! !
Is it okay to say that I cried during and after this? This was just fabulous - on so many levels - but mostly the unbelievable talent and the love of music from both men just blew my mind.
They don't do cool nowadays.
This is cool.
Take a lesson kids.
I'd be honored if some Billy Joel fans would come by and check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of ALLENTOWN and VIENNA on my YT channel in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.
Real cool takes time and application to learn
Dude this was like yesterday.
Learn but lessons aren’t for everyone
sucks to fall behind, right?
this guy has been writing hit songs ever since
thats a beautiful thing. thank you Billy for working with this young guy... you have no idea what you've done for him I'm sure!
oh -- the sinatra bit... *MELT*
Gives me chills every time I see it. Kudos to Mr. Pollack AND to Billy for being so gracious!
Love it! Billy is my all time fav❤️❤️
Hello Fan,
Thanks for the love and support for years ❤️... it's really nice meeting you here.
That guy singing does a great Billy Joel impersonation. Best I have ever seen.
i would study night and day if i could even get a shot at being able to do this
10.000 hours and you will be able to do it
yep but i have to start first
so study
@@MrHulphond I think you can do it in less than that, but that's a good number to aim for. Can do it in 2 years I think. I say this as someone quite musical who plays guitar well and a bit of piano.
@@rhythmsteve Holy shit I just got motivated.
Mr. Billy Joel,badass to allow this cat to accompany you ( he killed it) and to perhaps have helped launch a young man's career!!! This is so cool...can you imagine how cloud nine high this kid was!! The internet is awesome in that it allows the world to see moments like these!! So cool!!
This is such a super cool moment. I come back and watch it every now and then and It gives me chills every time.
I love the black guy in the audience at 1:20 laughing and repeating “what key do YOU want it in?” Hahah
And before you get offended, it’s ok I can say that because I’m black and attended this and laughed at that and am also that black guy
LMAO
nice
Yeah right. But no need for for a disclaimer anyway lol
@4640jds Buddy it was a describing factor. An adjective.
I yelled "Yeah!" In the audience! You can't see me either! Duh! Well you got your comment!
By the way, I was the one wearing the navy blue shirt, with a bit of white around the collar! I was next to you! 😂
I wish I could play piano like that dude. There's gonna hopefully be a great generation of music ahead. I'm ready for it
Wyatt Brownell Well,be prepared,cause we musicians are gonna take this by storm.
Learn to play, then repeat it flawlessly 10,000 times. That is all there is to it. ..... except for the raw talent also.
There always is, you just never hear it in "popular music."
armadillotoe except the thing called improv
this didn’t age well
I believe Billy Joel is the most genuine, down to earth artist out there. Never met the guy, probably never will... But he just gives me that feeling.
I come back and watch over and over...
This brings me to tears everytime. I love this tune and seeing humble, humility, and a chance for a very talented dude to get his chance to shine. Chills! And he ROCKED it.
When you get a round of applause from billy on his own song, you know you succeeded
I saw this several years ago. This is so awesome. Michael Pollack does have some chops and thank you Billy for introducing him to us!!!!
Billy is so amazing and generous with his fans.
Now that's a special moment in music history.
"I love when that happens." Billy Joel.