The Genius Of Stevie Wonder ⚡️
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- ⚡️Ready to groove into the legendary world of Stevie Wonder? Buckle up because we've got the inside scoop from Victoria Theodore, the musical powerhouse who toured alongside this icon. From the funky beats of "Superstition" to the soulful vibes of "Isn't She Lovely," Victoria breaks down the magic behind Stevie's timeless hits and spills the beans on the cool tech that shaped his sound.
But that's not all-Victoria takes us on a journey through Stevie's keyboard pioneering days, exploring the iconic Tonto and the funky Hohner Clavinet. Curious about the Moog & Arp 2600 that added that extra magic to his tracks? She's got the deets. So, whether you're into uncovering the secrets behind classic hits, vibing with Latin-inspired rhythms, or reflecting on Stevie's everlasting impact, you won't want to miss this video! 🎹✨
⚡️CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Meet Victoria Theodore
KEYBOARD INTROS
0:57 You've Probably Heard These Iconic Intros
1:28 “Superstition”
1:49 “I Wish”
3:28 “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life”
STEVIE IS A MASTER IN HARMONY
4:27 Master in Harmony
5:01 “Isn’t She Lovely”
5:38 “My Cherie Amour”
8:34 Want To Play Stevie Wonder’s Greatest Hits?
KEYBOARD PIONEER
8:46 Stevie's Keyboard Additions
9:29 The “Tonto”
10:16 The Hohner Clavinet
11:15 Moog & Arp 2600
GROOVE AND RHYTHM
11:42 Nobody Grooves Like Stevie!
15:12 Latin Inspired Songs
15:43 Stevie’s Legacy
16:52 Outro
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Every musician hears musical things, but Stevie hears things that is only meant to be for him. Genius, gift from God.
Having lost his sight at an early, his hearing sharpened along with his incredible musical ability, allows him to hear and do things that perhaps not even the best sighted musicians are able.
Unfortunately, he wasn't listening when God said 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' should be placed swiftly in the bin, not released to torture the ears of the world's music lovers.
We don't praise Stevie Wonder enough, but he deserves to be remembered as one of the finest composers ever. A genius indeed! Thank you VIctoria for this easy to understand break down of some of his great songs.
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Is he dead?
Stevie is the most important musical artist of the 20th Century. There, I said it.
I thought it was Taylor Swift lol.
Certainly up there with Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and others. The list would expand dramatically if you included jazz and blues. There are so many musical geniuses. We are blessed.
@@theprophetminstrel1597 lol
@@andrewfraser4376 Up there with McCartney, Lennon, Simon, Dylan, and all the other geniuses. But if you make a mix with songwriting, instrumentalist, singing abilities, Stevie is probably the best ever.
Guys, same.7939 said it. What now?
Stevie Wonder is on the Mozart genius level. This is soooooo unbelievable
Hummmmm... Sorry but.. Not even close
@@yvesturgeon9585 nah lets be real he does come close
@@yvesturgeon9585man stfu, of course he is
@@yvesturgeon9585yeah m it's pretty close. There are a few hundred years between them and a lot of technology.
Sorry .. I don’t know but how many instruments did Mozart play? and how long did he dominate the popular music genre of the day?
You can't properly appreciate a composer's work until you play it yourself.
Wrong. Elitist. Playing is the best way of understanding the music, but we can also feel it.
I tried playing one of Kevin Bond's moves on the piano. It didn't go well. Now I might have to build him a statue in my head
So you have slightly less music you can't appreciate than me.
Truth
@@frolsttyIf I taught Music; this is a mandatory watch.
Stevie is, without question, one of the greatest and most profound musicians of our lifetime. Astonishing the sheer amount and quality of his output, and how he always manages to so beautifully weave harmony into songs that are deep with meaning. ❤
youre wrong. he is the greatest
Perhaps you would explore for readers the profound meaning of his most commercially successful ditty:
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
Not even Liberace could have composed such a lyric.
@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx I just Called To Say I love You wasn't even close to Stevie's most successful song.
It's amazing how Mr. Wonder broke theoretical "rules" yet it felt right when we heard it.
Till this day overjoyed is still one of my fav songs.
I agree!
A masterpiece
Can't think of any other musician that is more respected than Stevie Wonder on stage. All the greatest feel like beginners beside him.
My wife and I chose Stevie Wonder "As" as our first dance. We both loved it, but forgot how long it goes on and how wild it gets. But it was amazing.
Stevie Wonder will certainly be remembered as a great American composer. Amazing!
The greatest musician of all times... Singer too!!
Stevie is 4 months older than I am. I had the pleasure of growing up with all his music.
She’s great! Playing with Stevie Womder must be amazing for a musician but also a testament to her ability👍
@@mdp303every minute was magical 🙏🏽
Me too. I was born on Sept 3rd !950. I was a massive fan of his growing up. I still am.
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Stevie will be forever ahead of his time. I thank God for having the privilege of knowing his music.
Attended his Square Circle Concert. I’ve seen Michael, Prince, Sade, Vandross, Temptations, Jarreau, James Brown. Stevie’s concert is my all time favorite.
Stevie wonder is widely considered to be a musical genius, known for his soulful and emotional performances, as well as his ability to blend different genres of music.
Stevie’s songs always bring a tear of joy to my eyes.
"Joy Inside My Tears" is one of my favorite Stevie songs ☺
'I Just Called to Say I Love You' always brings tears of pain to my eyes.
You made me cry Victoria! The love, the gratitude, the admiration you express through every word is just overwhelming! That you so much, I am flattered I'm a friend of yours.
A blind god of music that teaches the human genius with their full eyesight ❤🙌!
Need to constantly remind myself, of just how genius Stevie is.
Impossible not to love Stevie, Victoria and her lovely explanations!
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@@VictoriaTheodore Yes, and a pleasant woman too. Let me notice, you're in a good physical shape and have beautiful legs, which is a pleasant cherry on your explanation cake.
Stevie's talent really does make us all wonder ❤
😁 Sure does
Why is Stevie not still at the top of the charts ? I grew up on him in the 70s/80s & the early 90s. His music always stood out even among the greats
he’s a artist who’s prime was the 70s, he had his time and is a legend but no artist tops the chart forever
He may not be on the charts, but his music is still on radio, in film and TV and performed daily around the world.
And sampled everywhere and every era.
How not to love this man's music?
Love funky keyboards ,,,Stevie Wonder , Hall and Oats ,,,You Make my Dreams come true ,,,,Sylvester James Patriick Cowley ,,, Do You Wanna Funk ,,, The Gap Band ,, The Temptations Glass House ,,,Fleet Wood Mac ,,, Chriistine McVee Say You Love me ...
I love that Pianote is becoming the Drumeo of keyboards ❤️
This comment is underrated 🎉
i mean, both are under musora's umbrella (alongside guitareo and singeo as well) 🤷
May God bless Stevie.
What with stevie's superb melodies, and structures, and your wonderful explanations and tutorials, i've taken a leap in just one evening.
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There is no other musician that covers all genres, styles, vocals and multiple instruments like Stevie
Amazing wrap up on Stevie´s harmony ingenuity. Thanks Victoria.
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Wonderful Tribute. Thank you! Stevie's music played a big part in the soundtrack of my life and comfort of my soul. What a master!
Thanks for the great tribute and analysis of the Master. He writes so many great hurtin' songs that are so beautiful, you don't even realize the pain that song emotes. Funky what can we say, your analysis is fantastic. I am now a fan of yours too. Regards Robin
Thank you Robin! 🙏🏽☺️
For years, i kept telling my friends that stevie is a cut above others. How he came up with those otherworldly (yet beauuutiful) chords is still a mistery to me.
It doesn't get any better than Stevie. He doesn't see the world he feels the worlds, universe's and beyond 😉👍✊️✌️
Stevie is such a great singer, on top of everything else. And his harmonica - it's mind bending!
So much of his music can take you to these beautiful little worlds. A great demo of a musical genius and American original- Stevie’s music is totally approachable while being the height of musical sophistication- a very hard thing to do.
Stevie and Miles, two geniuses and my favorite musicians…
I love Victoria , I had seen her many times during Stevie's concerts .Victoria had a website where she showed what it was like to travel while on tour with Stevie and how they spent their time. A nice, open , smiled woman and an excellent pianist. Thank you Victoria.
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The joy this man has given me over the course of my life is impossible to describe. I feel so blessed to have become fully engaged with music as a teen right at the time that Stevie went into his great period. Innervisions was the soundtrack to my mid teens, and has remained so ever since.
Sept. 1976, I had just moved into my sophomore year college dorm room with my music major roommate. He had a new, unwrapped Songs in the Key of Life album. Two white guys… He cracked it open and it was the first disk on our just set-up stereo. Within a few minutes, we had four African American guys from down the hall grooving out to one of the greatest albums of all time. The races bonded because of the greatness of Stevie!
Thanks for sharing your story! Yes Stevie is a unifying genius ☺
Genius is such an over used word, but Stevie is brilliant and genius. Music I grew up listening to.. Loved Motown. Berry knew how to find talent.
Stevie is an original and musically inventive in the highest degree.
Even when he speaks it comes out as song, an human manifestation of the gift of music.
when I heard Stevie for the first time - I can say without any hesitation nobody touch me more musically (emotionally) and lyrically (mentally) more than Stevie - the combination of the both was a spiritual experience for me that no other artist had ever done for me. Personally he was one individual that persuaded and convinced me God exists as his nature was explained and expressed in his music.
"Genius" is an understatement!!!
His song called Lately is my favorite. Very intricate.
Thank you Lord for blessing all of us with Mr. Wonder and his genius musical mind!
What an amazing musician! Please God, let him sing forever.
Went to see Stevie Wonder in concert in 2015 . Beautiful concert I will never forget the great music.❤❤❤😊😊😊
Hearing and tearing simultaneously. Nothing can do it like him
O M G such a talened beautiful woman explaining the genious of Stevie is truly a Wonder- ful story & coool way
to enjoy Stevie s musical gifts & BTW Stevie is the worlds greatest harmonica player also in my opinion !
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Victoria you are great being a keyboard player I appreciate so much your fantastic work analysing his music in such an amazing way
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" work with what you got " thanks stevie, u dont know how much this motivates me.
This was great! Loved the way she broke down the songs highlighting the harmonic and rhythmic genius of Stevie Wonder. Oh yeah, and he wrote brilliant, fresh, moving lyrics too!
I was born at the right time to witness this great music as it came out. We would wait with great anticipation for the next Stevie album to be released. What a string of masterpieces he had during the seventies and early eighties. The sounds themselves come from inside his mind. Thanks for this, Victoria.
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"Just as hate knows love's the cure.
You can rest your mind assure. "- Stevie
Gratitude for sharing this video.
Superstition IS my all time favorite Stevie Wonders song among many of his iconic hits. He is the greatest musician and songwriter/singer of all time
Thank you so much for doing this Stevie Wonder video. He is one of a kind! Songs in the Key of Life came out when I was a teenager and it covered so many different types of music and all of it great!! Changed my musical outlook forever!! He truly is a musical genius....
This was excellent. I've said for years that Stevie Wonder is so good that most people can't even see it. He floats over the tone so easily that he practically hides just how complex his music is. So even though people know they enjoy it, they're often oblivious. Thanks for offering this deep dive.
One of the best composers and musicians ever. Period
Stevie absolutly GIFTED. THIS guy has STAYING power.
A superb bit of musical insight expertise which turned into a beautiful tribute. This is how to make a video!
Oh my God this video looks are incredible I didn’t know much about the Steve’s story but now I will listen more of his songs and try to get someone’s in the keyboard. When Victoria is presenting I got already excited she has such a good energy. I love it!!!!! 😍😍😍
We're so glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching✨
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One of my favorite Stevie Wonder song that was not mentioned here is a short song he made for Sesame Street (1-2-3 Sesame Street). I had never heard something like this as a kid. He used a voice modulator that made him sound like a robot. Surprisingly even as an adult I can't get enough of tht song. It's like that 1-2-3-4-5 song from Sesame Street. I gained a bigger appreciation for it when i found out it was from the Pointer Sisters.
While he was on that Sesame Street episode, the songs never felt like thwy were for little kids. It was the real deal
Victoria, thank you for shining a bright light onto the genius level musicianship underpinning Stevies' masterpieces - big love.
thank you Victoria u r really wonderful in every aspect. The way u explain the way you play and the way u keep smiling all the time. Cheers.
Wow! Thank God for the YT algorithm. She is awesome showing Stevie’s iconic and timeless genius.
Awesome video of one of the greatest musicians of our lifetime. Victoria is wonderful. She's so talented and has such a cool vibe.
Both Stevie and Victoria are amazing! Thanks for watching, we're glad you liked it! 🎹✨
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Thank you Victoria! Not only are you truly blessed to be able to perform with Stevie, you’re a fantastic musician yourself. The world needs more people like you to carry on the legacy of great artists, and in turn become like them.
Thank you! 🙏🏽☺
I had the honour of going to one of his concerts in Canada. What an incredible genius.
That sincopation needs Indenpendence... So much Indenpendence, Stevie is a legend
Um gênio musical, não tem outro Stevie ele é incrível!! Sou fã ❤
Side question - how do you like the Dexibell and why did you prefer it over other stage pianos?
The Dexibell is aesthetically gorgeous, sounds beautiful and feels great to play. Try it and see if you like it too! 🥰
What a beautiful minidoc
He is also an incredible drummer. He played the drums on higher ground, really.
Victoria must be my third most watched pianist I’ve have seen in concert, Stevie number two and at number 1 my eldest Son, also a massive Wonder fan. We both were at the SITKOL concert at Hyde Park in 2016, I wore the t-shirt I bought the first time I saw Stevie 36 years earlier, the Hotter than July Music Picnic at Wembley Arena.
P E A C E - L O V E - U N I T Y : )
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You play just as amazing and so soulfully beautiful Victoria wow😍
What an AMAZING “Homage Mini-Documentary Instructional video” I love it!
Just pulled me in completely from the start.
Incredibly outstanding, beautifully well done Victoria, editors, media department and all involved at Pianote!
More of these please:)
Thank you! 🙏🏽☺️
Great insightful video even though I don’t understand much about music
Thank you!
I’m happy you played a little bit of ‘Livin’ in the city’ at the end there. I have loved that song since I was a kid. Would love a breakdown.
Jammin’ on the one
Stevie Wonder is Truly a Phenomenal Genius. He is one of the reasons I play drum/ percussions today. I was Bless to see him many times live in concert, starting at The Uptown Theater in Philly.
He is One of The Best all around Musicians off All Times. He truly influences my music today. Great Blessings Master Musician legend Stevie Wonder .
The piano accompaniment was very helpful in appreciating many songs I love at a new level. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Stevie is made of music...someone said that before.
I love Stevie Wonder music.
Thank you!
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Thank you for watching!✨
Simplemente increíble. Un genio total de la música.
I love this man He is genius If you don’t like at least one of his songs then you don’t have any soul in your body My no.1 artist
wonderful doc. thank you. Stevie is the best of us. I am pretty sure.
great video and history. I played the song “Isn’t she lovely” at my wedding as my wife walked down the isle.
All-time greatest. ❤😊
Definitely! 🎹✨
Wow what a class! That lady really knows how to teach and present. Amazing job. Kudos
Yeah, I wish I'd have the chance to learn from her. She understands Stevie's music and apparently can play it all, given she performed with him. Love to see more videos from her, given I won't be getting private lessons from her!
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Glad he's still here with us. We've lost so many greats.
If I had half that talent!!!!!!!!!
what a wonderful recap ... THANK YOU
Nice analysis, I love Stevie Wonder.
he's one of a kind.... love his music
Fantastic video on Stevie Wonder !
One of a Kind !
In 1976 I left home at 17 to go college away from my home town in London to a village where there wasn't any black people, leaving my family and girlfriend behind, but I bought with me Stevie Wonder's album Songs in the key of Life and it kept me company for a whole year. I was amazed how a blind person could sing my whole life in one album
Stevie Wonder = PURE Genius. Looong time fan here. Nuff said.
If I ever get the honor to ask Mr. Stevie Wonder one question that would be how was you able to apply basic music theory in it’s pure form and make it bigger than life?
One of my favourite artists!! Thanks for the breakdown ❤