I remember the first time I saw you in concert. My mom took me. I was 8yrs old. I loved every minute of it and, according to my mom, my eyes were as large as saucers the entire concert. When we got home, I got out some $ that I had earned and I wrote you a letter telling you how much I enjoyed your music and to get yourself an ice cream. I still have your Winter into Spring cassette that you sent in response (sadly your letter was lost in a move). That cassette meant and still means the world to me. Fast forward 17yrs and living in Billings. For my 25th birthday my friend got tickets for your concert and then took me backstage to meet you. You were so kind and so generous with your time. It was one of the best bday gifts I have ever received made even more special when you remembered my letter and the ice cream after all that time. I am 46 now, and Ilove your music and still listen to it daily and still say that meeting you will always be one of my most valued memories. You have given so much to so many people. Thank you!
@@jh-nl8yf you are welcome! It was an amazing experience that I still think about all of the time. And one I love sharing. I couldn't believe he remembered that ice cream so many years later.
Wow! & Wow! Too awesome! What love expressed in your experience. So happy for your happy moments with George. Thank you for sharing with me and the rest.
This is a Beautiful Version of this Iconic Song.. To Mr. George Winston, You definitely did this very Well... Carry On, in Heaven. You will never be forgotten , here on Earth 🌎🌍...
Here it is , October, and I'm just now hearing of losing George. Now I'm depressed. Gotta pay more attention to the news, I s'pose. So glad we still have his works to listen to.
My grandfather was a musician, my mother once told me he was moved to tears by beautiful music. I'm not a musician, but I get moved to tears too. This song does it for me.
I was amazed that "Cast Your Fate. . ." was written by the same pianist who wrote the soundtracks for "Peanuts;" "Linus and Lucy," "Charlie Brown's Christmas," etc.
Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete used to play at the Trident in Sausalito back when Bob Shane of the Kingston Trio owned the Trident. That was before the Trident was RUINED by outsiders who didn't appreciate 'rustic' and sissified the place till it was unrecognizable, which it still is. Anyway, I and 2 other women rented a house in Sausalito that had been Bob Shane's, funny thing. A great and irreplaceable old house, built in Germany, brought around the horn piece by piece reconstructed in Sausalito around 1900. What memories. I'm glad I lived when I did. Beatniks were far more cool than hippies, though I was just a child, literally, in the 50s. I still remember.
I always imagine a string of home-bound traffic at dusk threading through the foothills of a freeway pass, their car lights glowing like little strings of pearls and rubies in the falling darkness. I can’t thank you enough for this, it means so much to me…
I've loved this music for decades. It's wonderful to be able to see and hear it! I just wish that I still had all of the CDs, because I've loved this for a really long time! 💖
In the late 80's, at a concert, you in sock feet playing and me swooning....Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Still love your music. Brilliant interpretations of Guaraldi's music
Two of my favorites You and Vince! What a song to start and adventure on. My youngest granddaughter got accepted at Berklee in Boston (about 3000 miles from home) on a music scholarship for this fall! I sent her this song!
Such a Wonderfull tune. Brings Back FOND Memories of Growing up in Gravesend Brooklyn. 60's & 70's... Was a Great! Time to Be Young... Times Always Cherished. God Bless...😊
I've never seen a video with so many upvotes and with not a single downvote! Although Guaraldi brought this beautiful song into being, I prefer your rendition. Perfect! Upvoted and subscribed.
Damn it...Damn it...Damn it...I am an evangelical believer in the Lord Jesus and I don't have any stuff in reincarnation thinking, but you have brought Vince back--masterfully, I had just listened to him and his group--one of the three that got me into music many years ago--the other two are Sally Go Round the Roses by the Jaynetts and Summertime with Johnny Hammond Smith on the Hammond B3--I had to play this three times to just believe you could do what you did, so effortlessly, like a keyboard wizard. I very much admire your artistry George, if you're ever in Rockville, MD stop by Pianocraft on Perry Parkway and see our son Ed--his instruments and the way he tunes them--he cuts sound boards for whatever brand the piano is, somebody else does the action--you might really enjoy playing one. Again, thank you thank you thank you for this piece.
What a masterpiece..always been one of my favorite pieces of music. THANK you for playing it in a way that no one else can.! fabulously exquisite!! ALOHA from Hawaii.
I’m a huge fan of George having owned many of his CDs and recently obtaining some of them on vinyl. My exposure to Vince was through the Peanuts but recently getting back into vinyl I’ve fallen in love with his album Jazz Impressions Of Black Orpheus. I’m no expert on jazz or piano but there is something about the way Vince played that just doesn’t seem to be duplicated even by someone as talented as George. (And no shade towards George…I believe his albums like Autumn and December couldn’t be duplicated by Vince if he were around.) Each musician is somehow doing more than hitting the keys, they are melding instrument, human, talent and creating so much more. ❤️
Found one of your CD's at the local Thrift Shops AUTUMN, I can't stop playing it. Thank you for your wonderful style of music. You have opened another door into Piano for my listening pleasure. Nature inspired and love of the outdoors, an unbeatable combination. Thank you.
Autumn is my favorite! Now that it is October and the leaves are falling and nature is settling down to sleep for the winter (in the northern hemisphere) it is the PERFECT music to listen to. Ahhh.
One of my favorite recordings of yours! So much so, it played at my wedding while the wedding party assembled at the front of the sanctuary. Then I had the sound tech play “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” as my beautiful bride entered the room!
When I was a teenager, I saw you in concert. Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was such a treat. Our family had all of your records (yes records) and I often listened to them as I did schoolwork. We listened to December as we decorated the house as Christmas . Thank you for providing the soundtrack to many of my days.
Marvelous. Easily one of my favorite George Winston piano songs. I have practiced this for 5 months on and off and will return to it alter more scale work. In the meanwhile, this video is like a master class.
I'm probably one of your younger fans, but my father would always rent this album from the library for me on CD, and I loved it. I really enjoyed your reinterpretations of all of these classics. If I'm going to be honest, this album was what really inspired me to start learning piano. By no means am I good, but I can get through some stuff. May you and Vince guaraldi's music continue to inspire future generations
Stunning! And, thank you for the amazing Q and A on your website. It is SO packed with info. I’m taking lessons at age 53 to finally learn some theory so at least I’ll know what I’m not doing and why. Your insight into Professor Longhair will keep me learning and experimenting for years. Bless you.
Maravillosa , volver a escucharla en estos días es gratificante. He empezado. Aprender a tocar el piano, no sé si llegaré a poder tocar con esos matices que su expresas.
Dear George, Your "December" album is one of my all-time faves and influenced me in developing my piano skills. Many years ago, I wrote an instrumental called "Silent Rhapsody," written and dedicated to my late brother and mother, and mailed a copy on CD to you. You were kind enough to mail me a greeting card back that encouraged me to "keep writing." I thought of that piece of music as something of a "one-off," but I followed your advice and did keep writing a number of songs and pieces since. Here's a belated Christmas thank-you: czcams.com/video/YnVY9mal7bI/video.html
Either this is wildly out of sync, or it's just the album audio over a live performance video. Wish you would update this to the actual live performance!
I have this song on CD, great album, and about 10 CD more, George es my favorite pianist, I saw him in Barcelona years ago (Palau de la Musica). Sorry, this video is not well edited and the image is not in sync with the sound.
I remember the first time I saw you in concert. My mom took me. I was 8yrs old. I loved every minute of it and, according to my mom, my eyes were as large as saucers the entire concert. When we got home, I got out some $ that I had earned and I wrote you a letter telling you how much I enjoyed your music and to get yourself an ice cream. I still have your Winter into Spring cassette that you sent in response (sadly your letter was lost in a move). That cassette meant and still means the world to me. Fast forward 17yrs and living in Billings. For my 25th birthday my friend got tickets for your concert and then took me backstage to meet you. You were so kind and so generous with your time. It was one of the best bday gifts I have ever received made even more special when you remembered my letter and the ice cream after all that time. I am 46 now, and Ilove your music and still listen to it daily and still say that meeting you will always be one of my most valued memories. You have given so much to so many people. Thank you!
jackycook64 so sweet!
@@psychedelicpython😊 I still say that that ice cream cone was the best one of my life even though I wasn't the one that ate it! Lol
Thank you for sharing this beautiful, precious story :)
@@jh-nl8yf you are welcome! It was an amazing experience that I still think about all of the time. And one I love sharing. I couldn't believe he remembered that ice cream so many years later.
Wow! & Wow! Too awesome! What love expressed in your experience. So happy for your happy moments with George. Thank you for sharing with me and the rest.
This is a Beautiful Version of this Iconic Song.. To Mr. George Winston, You definitely did this very Well... Carry On, in Heaven. You will never be forgotten , here on Earth 🌎🌍...
George Winston certainly made his mark on music and humanity.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻…… He will certainly be missed.
Thank you, George, for your gift of music, in its several forms. You are and will be missed.
Here it is , October, and I'm just now hearing of losing George. Now I'm depressed. Gotta pay more attention to the news, I s'pose. So glad we still have his works to listen to.
My grandfather was a musician, my mother once told me he was moved to tears by beautiful music. I'm not a musician, but I get moved to tears too. This song does it for me.
I was amazed that "Cast Your Fate. . ." was written by the same pianist who wrote the soundtracks for "Peanuts;" "Linus and Lucy," "Charlie Brown's Christmas," etc.
One of the most melodious songs ever written. You, sir, do it justice!
_1962.......12yo in Los Angeles and believing everything in life would be wonderful as this music!_ 😋
Positive attitude brotha !
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At 70yo, reality sets in, but *G 0 D IS GOOD!*
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete used to play at the Trident in Sausalito back when Bob Shane of the Kingston Trio owned the Trident. That was before the Trident was RUINED by outsiders who didn't appreciate 'rustic' and sissified the place till it was unrecognizable, which it still is. Anyway, I and 2 other women rented a house in Sausalito that had been Bob Shane's, funny thing. A great and irreplaceable old house, built in Germany, brought around the horn piece by piece reconstructed in Sausalito around 1900. What memories. I'm glad I lived when I did. Beatniks were far more cool than hippies, though I was just a child, literally, in the 50s. I still remember.
Marilyn what an awesome story. Met Bob Shane and the Kingston Trio at a restaurant in South Carolina in 1990.
Being old is a blessing, it's an honor to say I heard this for the first time and have been since I was a child... beautiful playing Grand Sir!
I always imagine a string of home-bound traffic at dusk threading through the foothills of a freeway pass, their car lights glowing like little strings of pearls and rubies in the falling darkness. I can’t thank you enough for this, it means so much to me…
George playing Guaraldi beautifully. I love how he keeps his music alive.
Godspeed brother, thank you for your music.
opening melody brings me to tears .. every single time
What a wonderful music this is ! Thank you George and Vince for your magic 🙏🙏🙏
& the kill shot when he damps the strings - freaking brilliant
I've loved this music for decades. It's wonderful to be able to see and hear it! I just wish that I still had all of the CDs, because I've loved this for a really long time! 💖
I felt such a mix of melancholy and hope listening.
Love it
His life is and always will be in his music! Play on dear friend!
Oh damn...that was lovely.
When I die, I hope I go to Heaven, so I can take piano lessons with Vince and George. ❤🧡
Glorious!!
I saw George Winston at the Kennedy Center in DC. I was an excellent performs. 🤗🤗🤗
Best rendition of this piece...ever!
Thank you, George.
Rest in peace, you love soul, you ❣💔❣
I really enjoyed listening to this.🥰🎶Beautifully played and relaxing. Thank you, George!👏🏽👏🏽
I have been liatening to George play this same song since thr late 90s. My favorite song on the piano
In the late 80's, at a concert, you in sock feet playing and me swooning....Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Still love your music. Brilliant interpretations of Guaraldi's music
What a wonderful piece of Music! it is amazing!
George, your talent is larger than life. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Just perfection! One of my favorite all time songs, so timeless and I love your version!💕
so beautiful.
Thankyou George it was Lovely💙
Magnificent! from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
My mom bought me this album when I was 12 and I used to listen to it when I was sad and felling mellow. It always takes me back to much simpler times.
Two of my favorites You and Vince! What a song to start and adventure on. My youngest granddaughter got accepted at Berklee in Boston (about 3000 miles from home) on a music scholarship for this fall!
I sent her this song!
The song that decided the fate of Charlie Brown, like a kite in the wind.
Just WOW!!! I wish I could have that kind of talent, it's amazing to watch.
Absolutely beautiful. Love this so much.
Your music and melody reminds me of my days in university. 30years has passed since then. Your melody is still shinning in my heart. From Tokyo.
I listened to GW a lot in college in the 80s, too. Sure brings back memories.
Such a Wonderfull tune. Brings Back FOND Memories of Growing up in Gravesend Brooklyn. 60's & 70's... Was a Great! Time to Be Young... Times Always Cherished. God Bless...😊
This is the theme song to my life. A very nice rendition.
Most Beautiful! I hear two hearts here; yours and Vince's, a priceless blending of love for musical expression.
Lovely! One of my favorite piano pieces.
WOW.............. I was at your UCLA concert in the early 80's................. Still the same,.. FANTASTIC Sir !
I've never seen a video with so many upvotes and with not a single downvote!
Although Guaraldi brought this beautiful song into being, I prefer your rendition. Perfect!
Upvoted and subscribed.
Damn it...Damn it...Damn it...I am an evangelical believer in the Lord Jesus and I don't have any stuff in reincarnation thinking, but you have brought Vince back--masterfully, I had just listened to him and his group--one of the three that got me into music many years ago--the other two are Sally Go Round the Roses by the Jaynetts and Summertime with Johnny Hammond Smith on the Hammond B3--I had to play this three times to just believe you could do what you did, so effortlessly, like a keyboard wizard. I very much admire your artistry George, if you're ever in Rockville, MD stop by Pianocraft on Perry Parkway and see our son Ed--his instruments and the way he tunes them--he cuts sound boards for whatever brand the piano is, somebody else does the action--you might really enjoy playing one. Again, thank you thank you thank you for this piece.
Why never get old☺
Cast Your Fate to the Wind
What a masterpiece..always been one of my favorite pieces of music. THANK you for playing it in a way that no one else can.! fabulously exquisite!! ALOHA from Hawaii.
I’m a huge fan of George having owned many of his CDs and recently obtaining some of them on vinyl.
My exposure to Vince was through the Peanuts but recently getting back into vinyl I’ve fallen in love with his album Jazz Impressions Of Black Orpheus.
I’m no expert on jazz or piano but there is something about the way Vince played that just doesn’t seem to be duplicated even by someone as talented as George. (And no shade towards George…I believe his albums like Autumn and December couldn’t be duplicated by Vince if he were around.)
Each musician is somehow doing more than hitting the keys, they are melding instrument, human, talent and creating so much more. ❤️
Like this version! 🎹Piano is mic’d 🎤 great! Low end comes out perfect.😎👍
Found one of your CD's at the local Thrift Shops AUTUMN, I can't stop playing it. Thank you for your wonderful style of music. You have opened another door into Piano for my listening pleasure. Nature inspired and love of the outdoors, an unbeatable combination. Thank you.
Autumn is my favorite! Now that it is October and the leaves are falling and nature is settling down to sleep for the winter (in the northern hemisphere) it is the PERFECT music to listen to. Ahhh.
One of my favorite recordings of yours! So much so, it played at my wedding while the wedding party assembled at the front of the sanctuary. Then I had the sound tech play “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” as my beautiful bride entered the room!
Wow !!! This version is awesome !
FN BEAUTIFUL 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✌🏾
Music therapy.
Thank you Monsieur i follow your work since a long time de France Thanks
When I was a teenager, I saw you in concert. Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was such a treat. Our family had all of your records (yes records) and I often listened to them as I did schoolwork. We listened to December as we decorated the house as Christmas . Thank you for providing the soundtrack to many of my days.
Marvelous. Easily one of my favorite George Winston piano songs. I have practiced this for 5 months on and off and will return to it alter more scale work. In the meanwhile, this video is like a master class.
I'm probably one of your younger fans, but my father would always rent this album from the library for me on CD, and I loved it. I really enjoyed your reinterpretations of all of these classics. If I'm going to be honest, this album was what really inspired me to start learning piano. By no means am I good, but I can get through some stuff. May you and Vince guaraldi's music continue to inspire future generations
Your playing is always so masterful. This one in particular brightened my day!
I got to know your music late yet I feel like I’ve been listening to you since forever...thank you George and with love from Oman ✨✨
I wish we could hear the live version and not this studio recorded version. Love your music!
Mr. Winston merged with the infinite a mile or so from my house. ❤
If music be the language of love, play on❤
Thank you George
Nice! I had the pleasure of seeing George play LIVE many years ago in Pensacola. Glad you are still playing, George!
We will miss you.
LOVE THIS.
Stunning! And, thank you for the amazing Q and A on your website. It is SO packed with info. I’m taking lessons at age 53 to finally learn some theory so at least I’ll know what I’m not doing and why. Your insight into Professor Longhair will keep me learning and experimenting for years. Bless you.
Thank you Míster George Winston
Is dreamy!!!!
Even... is further of my dreams......
Here, George! Catch!
the power of piano
Master
Love this! Great work.
Maravillosa , volver a escucharla en estos días es gratificante. He empezado. Aprender a tocar el piano, no sé si llegaré a poder tocar con esos matices que su expresas.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Simply wonderful. Can't help but think of Charlie Brown though. lol.
Thank you !
Bravo!
RIP George
Are we playing piano with out-streched fingers now? My piano teacher would have rapped my fingers with her ruler, for this, back in the day.
Only the best!
Magic... THANKS!!!! :)
Amazing!!!
The Wyndham Hill label was lucky to have you.
좋다
I love the muting of the strings at the end
If producer Lee Mendelson hadn't heard this song while driving on the Golden Gate Bridge, the Peanuts cartoons would sound very different.
Dear George,
Your "December" album is one of my all-time faves and influenced me in developing my piano skills. Many years ago, I wrote an instrumental called "Silent Rhapsody," written and dedicated to my late brother and mother, and mailed a copy on CD to you. You were kind enough to mail me a greeting card back that encouraged me to "keep writing." I thought of that piece of music as something of a "one-off," but I followed your advice and did keep writing a number of songs and pieces since. Here's a belated Christmas thank-you:
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Either this is wildly out of sync, or it's just the album audio over a live performance video. Wish you would update this to the actual live performance!
Yeah, that's what it is. I want to watch him play this live. This is the recorded version from his brilliant Guaraldi covers CD
Oh thank god it's not just me. It sounds fantastic, but the video is like getting sprayed in the eyes with brake cleaner.
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Am I the only one who got a notion that the audio doesn't fit to the video? The timing seems to be incorrect.
The sound not being synced to video kind of ruins it. Bummer
There are moments of Randy Newman in there.
I have this song on CD, great album, and about 10 CD more, George es my favorite pianist, I saw him in Barcelona years ago (Palau de la Musica). Sorry, this video is not well edited and the image is not in sync with the sound.
Not a single downvote