"Rhapsody in Blue" ~ Performed by Richard Dowling ~ Part 1 of 2

[WorldAirwaysMD11]

United Airlines Theme Song. I love that theme song. Good to hear it live on a actual piano and to see how it is really played.

[BelNemecsek96]

I started too late at10 years of age, And I started having piano classes at14 - there's 4 lost years.

[darain123]

@BelNemecsek96 I'm 14 now. I started piano when I was 8. Started private lessons at age 10. I'm already playing very challenging pieces like Perpetuum Mobile by Weber and stuff at that level. Idk where the talent came from. It just came bahahaha

[steinwaygrande1]

Richard Dowling is one damn fine pianist. You have to listen to him playing Nola adn a ragtime duet with Sue Keller. For such a big man with huge hands he has an incredible touch. He plays with such depth and feeling. He is truly superb

[SillyRandomChick]

I wish I can play like that...

~sigh~

All I do is pretend to play it on my desk. :(

[tdub1941]

Draw a keyboard on white paper with a black Marker and lay it out on a table and it will seem more rewarding than just pretending on a desk.

[fagelsinnet]

Amazing piece and amazing performance! I wish I could play this one.

[Ragtime44Films]

Anyone can play it. It just takes practice.

[tdub1941]

True enough. But in order to play it as well as Richard it takes a miracle from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

[Ragtime44Films]

No, it just takes a lot of practice. And by a lot, I mean like, 1 years worth. Lol.

[livinlvis]

@Ragtime44Films It helps if you start at age 3.

[steinwaygrande1]

@livinlvis I started too late at 12 years of age.

[huntudown4]

@steinwaygrande1 Hey, I started clarinet at 13 and I'm told I'm amazing, and I'm not to brag on myself. I outplay our senior clarinet players in my high school band. I'm just a freshman and have been playing for 3 years.

[nigispangy]

My dear Fellow. Thank you for this brilliant upload. you are an inspiration to me. I've been busy learning other stuff till now, but based on performances like this I'm going to take a few years off and become kick-ass on the piano. All the best

[wunwuntew]

People who decide not to watch Part 2 make a big mistake.

[tdub1941]

Very true!

I wish YouTube didn't have the 10 minute 59 second limit, or I would have just made it a single video.

Thanks for watching and leaving your nice comment.

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[Kamsi25]

:) xoxoxo

[Kamsi25]

:) xo

[Doriselley]

My brother takes piano lessons in his sheet music store. I also get to talk to him every week while my brother is in his lesson. He is super cool.

[tdub1941]

Thanks for watching and leaving your comment.

BEST!

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[AlliedRecords]

Damn, the second half was absolutely flawless. It was almost as if he was just warming up during the first five minutes. I can't say enough good things about this performance. Congratulations dude. You put me to shame. You really nailed it. There are only a half full of people who can play this piece really well.

[AlliedRecords]

Bravo. Excellently done. VERY few mistakes. Perhaps the best live version on youtube.

[steinwaygrande1]

@AlliedRecords I dont believe there were any mistakes. This guy is way to good to make mistakes. I read his bio on Google and it makes for very interesting reading. he is in great demand. Just hope one day he comes to Australia - but I have my doubts

[macoli75]

Wonderful. Excellent job.

[tdub1941]

Thanks for Watching and for the nice comment.

RagJazzMonkey Tom

[tdub1941]

Astounding Musical Beauty!

RagJazzMonkey Tom Warner