I generally believe that Keith Jarrett is amongst the bravest men that ever lived and dared to uncover more truth than anyone else. But I do beleive that this singular song is better played by another master. His name is Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett admired him most. Still Keith Jarrett has uncovered more truth and beauty but somehow Danny Boy is better played by Bill Evans and I do believe Keith also knows it.
Thank you, Sir, for making this a happy day. What a wonderful way to spend six minutes of my life - hearing the traditional and then the gorgeous meditation - your music is what I hear when I relax and my mind goes where it wants...
@jazzman3071--I couldn't agree more. Music is the universal language of emotions, and this is one of the greatest stories ever told.. Keith can produce artistic genius like no other, and this performance reaches emotions of depth and wonder. Bravo Keith and keep speaking to us through music. We have much to learn---Thank you to Keith and thank you for the post.
I wholeheartedly agree with breakpoint4match - my spirit goes straight to "He looked beyond my faults" when i listen to this. Simple and passionate interpretation of a great song. Thank you Keith.
I guess, even when Keith Jarrett would play a Nokia ringtone it would be touching and beautiful. This man is really one of the greatest pianists ever !
@92cervus82 Those are a very wise words and I too would like to quote you... and would like your name to put under the quote as I can't find the ability to plagiarise!
I acknowledge this as being "Danny Boy", but the only lyrics that seem most fitting while listening to this are from the beautiful hymn "He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need."
I'm not criticizing Jarrett, I'm not criticizing music theory - love them both. I'm subtly bringing to light the comment you made about the modulation from Fmaj to E flat.
If I had a teacher that told me not to that because they don't like it, I would run screaming. If I had a teacher that took marks off for that, it would be sad indeed.
@gillyarchtop If you study ANY book on theory you shall find that for a nice, subtle modulation you share several chords from each key as you transition. That's not just me that says that--that is universal. There are many reasons for this--all of which well go beyond what needs to be said here. There are times when modulations can, and even should should be more abrupt and become more ajar to an educated ear; I don't Jarrett intended that here. Sorry you did not have better teachers.
@callmeBe What if a dummy wrote the book on music theory - would that make it correct? There is no correct, there is no wrong, only taste. Those who create have something interesting to say as opposed those who copy, don't. Go ahead and draw lines and paint in them, careful not to spill paint outside the lines or some "musicologist" may criticize you. Some have gone so far as to criticizing Jarrett now - wait, that's you in your original post. BTW - I'm obsessed with the study of jazz harmony.
@gillyarchtop I didn't know there was anybody beyond "criticizing" (your words, mine: I'm making an observation which would be a nice improvement upon a subsequent performance). I think of it this way: I don't care who you are, there is always room for improvement, and I try and engage an active ear to hear that--my work or work by anyone else. Your ear is more passive. The more theory you learn, the more active your ear will be. At least that's the goal of a theory instructor. Regards!
@callmeBe I like that, "my ear is more passive". I take that as a compliment - Thanks. I search for creativity in a performance no matter how great or poor the technique or the maturity of the creator. I look actively for the "Idea", the new idea to be precise. If I hear old, familiar and historically repetitive passages passed off as "improvisation" I get bored. That's what is wrong with most music today - we've stopped creating and we over think the past. I'm very sorry if I insulted you. :)
@gillyarchtop No insult taken. However, if you are listening for real creativity and newness to the music, Jarrett is not the right performer. What I hear in this work is a fairly straight-forward left hand, an abligato right hand with a firm base on fairly straight-forward chord work (some IV of the Italian 6th are the flat II chords), very nice phrasing, and overall fine technique. There are really no new ideas here--no great innovation, just a soleful presentation of a traditional song.
@callmeBe Sound like you know your shit. Who do you recommend for creative ideas? Would you put Brad Mehldau or McCoy Tyner on the list. Do you have any personal faves?
@gillyarchtop Wow, cut me to the quick! That is one hell of a good question! As of this moment I don't have a full answer for you. A segue to another subject that will help you in your search: gillyarchtop, try and capture the Buddy DeFranco workbook if you want to study scale overlays on your jazz chords (what many people call jazz theory). If you like the way Eddie Daniels plays--which I think is almost overwhelming (he is so chromatic over changes), you will DIG this book. Regards!
Sorry, but I think about 3:00 into his work, Jarrett has said just about everything he is going to say about "Danny Boy, and the rest of the work becomes (modestly) run-on. I also don't like his key change from F to A flat--too abrupt via one V7 for keys so distant. However, nice ambiance throughout, and some poignant use of "substutions" (chromatics is a better term). I can understand why many people would be so enamored with his interpretation, and glad to see people here vs. Lady GaGa.
Sorry, but I think at about 3:00 Jarrett said just about everything he was going to say, and after that his interpretation just became something mildly akin to run-on. I also don't like the modulation from F maj to E flat--too abrupt (prepared by only 1 chord which is not even shared by both keys), and yet the keys are fairly closely related. Beyond this, though, very nice "ambience" throughout, and some poignant use of "substitutions" (a better word is chromatics) in some key places.
@callmeBe Musicology sucks. It's the kind of stuff that turns people into assimilating robots. People are free to play however they want until wrong becomes right. Every turning generation throughout the course of time has proven this to be true. "Church Lady" would have said "no flat 5's allowed" but Monk would play otherwise. Rebellion is sweet!
@gillyarchtop it's not musicology (study of music history), it's music theory (study of how music is constructed), and I can assure you that Jarrett speaks that language--and has studied it at very great length, If he gave a student presentation at a college no doubt he would spend a good portion of his time talking about it. So, gillyarchtop, you may think you can discount theory, but it's like building a house without a plan. And, Sir Elgar used V -5/7 chords to great effect in the 1890's.
Oh man - Jarrett could stand on his head and wave his legs around for all I care - what he produces from the piano is a miracle of talent and virtuosity. You will never hear such spontaneous creativity from any stuffed shirt and tuxedo sitting ramrod straight and poker-faced at the keyboard. Just listen to the music, and accept the rest as just part of what makes this remarkable musician what he is.
What I hear is not just music, but a state of mind that's so beautiful and true in this present moment while he is playing. Because of his ability to transfer his feelings and artistry into such wonderful performance, we get to share this beautiful moment, too. Thank you, Keith Jarrett.
So beautiful. What an amazing artist. MANY years ago I saw him in Detroit. During a very quiet passage, somehow an A.M. radio station was briefly picked up by the sound system. The call letters blared out: "C K L W . . . . . . . " . (and he stopped playing and sat motionless for it seemed an eternity) Then he smiled, shook his head and picked right up where he'd stopped. the entire audience was petrified that he'd just quit the performance and leave. He had a reputation back then.
@doctorcastille If anyone else was there that night (sometime around 1977 or so) I'd sure like hearing from them just to see if my memory is accurate.
The pure passion of him is amazing! This sort of passion can make anything sound good. All of these movements and sounds are just pure passion and this is what makes the music sound like so much more then just a guy playing piano. You can see the music flowing through him! Amazing!!
@lukasandersen80 I'm sorry but that's just sheer nonsense. I don't wish to mar your experience of Jarrett's playing or disturb Mr. Jarrett's artistry, but as Horowitz said once in an interview "You're not going to see that sort of thing from me" and went onto to point out that the music was in the fingers and keys, not how much emotion he showed in his face. I bet you that if you filmed Jarret performing this same piece in Tokyo and then in Peoria you'd see the same grimaces at the same points.
@harvardkarbodie Excuse me, but are you rally saying the way he plays piano is incorrect and false, and he just "acts" the face gestures? I don't really see how you or Horwitz for that matter are in a position to judge this mans ability and way of playing. I'm no great artist as Mr. Jarret is and I know (or so to say don't know") what happens to me, my gestures my body language when I listen or play good music. People just react differently when they play.
@tmarkelj True, and of course I'm guessing, that's why I said "I bet you". But why is it important to you that a pianist writhes like that? The fact is the music is what is important, not what a pianist is "doing" to make it. Any serious pianist, including Jarrett, would tell you that movements like that have nothing to do with producing a sensitively played passage. Also, seeing him constantly doing this, even with the simplest of passages, so consistently, just proves the theatricality of it.
@harvardkarbodie Correct. That is the point you see. The movements are not importnat. His music is still brilliant, even when you just listen to it without the videos. His reactions are, in my opinion, just the way he feels what hes playing.They are not meant to amuse the public, they just are. And I guess it is pointless arguing about the story behind them, as we will probably never know the right answer.What I am convinced of you now know, but opinions differ, and I respect yours as much.
@tmarkelj He is a very talented musician. But he also stands out from the crowd as "the guy that writhes" and it's hard to believe it's as unconscious as everyone would you believe. Why doesn't he do it when he play Bach or Mozart? Their music is "pure passion" too! Does he have more (or less) respect for them than Harold Arlen? I only reacted because I get tired of people reacting to gestures and calling it music, or something more sincere than a pianist "just" sitting there playing the notes.
@harvardkarbodie Well I do believe you reaction is justified. It's not the gestures that make his music so brilliant, I agree. Still, I see a difference between when he plays classical tunes and does heavy improvisations. When playing classical ones musicians tend to have sheets of notes in front of them, though they memorized the pieces. On the other hand jazz impros or even solos learned and played by memory often go hand in hand with movements.
@harvardkarbodie I still don't see why him moving around takes away the experience of his work. I've seen Lang Lang's performances.Whatever sounds, movements or face gestures he or any other musician for that matter makes is really not a problem as long as I enjoy the music. This is a "problem" which doesn't have a single answer as tastes differ, thank god. With this words I rest my case. ^^
@harvardkarbodie Also, if his music would not be as good as it is, he could be jumping for what I care, and he would not be appreciated. You don't really need the visual part to enjoy music like this. At least I don't.
@harvardkarbodie I think I'm reacting, in part, from seeing all these reactions of people as to how passionate he is. Fine. He's passionate. His rendition of Danny Boy is lovely. But would any of these people who are entranced by his video performance feel as much just listening to a recording? It's interesting to note that the current best-selling classical pianist these days is Lang Lang, whose body is all over the place. Why? As my dad used to tell me, don't sell the steak sell the sizzle.
Once showed a video of Keith`s trio to my dad, who was completely new to him. My dad didn`t move a muscle. And Keith was really all over the place. When it was finished I asked him whether any of Keith`s moves had bothered him. He than said something like `if he needs that to make that beautiful music, that`s fine with me`. And that`s what I feel about it too. In the end it`s all about the music, the greatest things that `we` have created on earth. At least that is my opinion...
@teemingup you're not the only one! People are too concerned about what shouldn't be done. Simply because Keith moves that way people start questioning straight away "he shouldn't be doing that" or "why is he doing that". But really IMO, instead of 'why' it should be 'why not', especially if it helps you express what you're feeling
A beautiful melody played by a master of our times. It's amazing how much can be extracted from a simple tune. Keith is in touch with that part of us that transcends time. We are born with that but most of us seem to lose it somewhere along the way. Keith's playing reminds me of the eternal flame that burns within all of us.
Lovely. Leave aside all the intellectual dissections of his playing style and just enjoy. He squeezes every ounce of meaning out of the notes. God bless him!
Have to agree the moaning can be a bit irritating. If we are listening to Keith through the piano, lets just hear the piano. Love his renditions however so prepared to put up with it most of the time.
I can offer a humble and simply human personal insight here with regard to some comments. The "irritating sounds and movements" do not "distract from the piano."
They are part of the music. They are not contrived in the least. What you see, hear and feel IS the music. Music is not merely the sound emanating from the piano, but the music channeling through the artist. THIS IS the music. You are witnessing a brilliant work of art evolving. Embrace it. All of it.
totally agree with everything you said. I couldnt give a shit what noises he makes or how he moves. What I hear is pure brilliance and these people bothered about things like this are not conentrating or listening to the sheer genius that is being presented to them.
Very few artists move me to tears I wish I was aware of this man a LOT earlier in my life
Just thought I'd chime in to agree and say that Keith Jarrett pointed out himself in the "Art of Improvisation" documentary that music doesn't come from music. Music is the result or expression of an internal process that ultimately has nothing to do with music! He wasn't specifically defending his antics at the piano but my feeling and personal experience as well that even while the focus is on creating organized sound to express yourself, your whole body gets involved...
@groobeer.Eloquently put @ groobeer. I have heard him live solo and yes he is a genius. Some of the folks on this who don't know jazz and one this post don't realize that what is unique and "technical" about his rendition of Danny Boy is Jarrett's COUNTERPOINT of inner moving voices (between melodic points). That is the GENIUS. And in each chorus....the harmonies are different. Try doing this on the spot and you'll soon realize the hard work that is realized in any of his presentations.
Eloquently put @ groobeer. I have heard him live solo and yes he is a genius. Some of the folks on this who don't know jazz and one this post don't realize that what is unique and "technical" about his rendition of Danny Boy is Jarrett's COUNTERPOINT of inner moving voices (between melodic points). That is the GENIUS. And in each chorus....the harmonies are different. Try doing this on the spot and you'll soon realize the hard work that is realized in any of his presentations.
Crazy guy. But when he starts to play, everything is full of beauty. I'd call him a genius. Where are today's touching jazz musicians? I'm still wating. To me. still, the old ones are the masters, regarding to the main point of music: to touch the heart.
You can have you problems w/ Jarrett. We all do. But when it's said and done he is "the shit." The re-harmonization (Yes Virginia, I know there's a modulation too) of that melody is scary.
People who give shit to Mr. Jarrett for moaning might as well give shit to Thelonious Monk or Oscar Peterson. It's his way of "scatting", to play what he wants to hear. And I think he does that beautifully, no?
@GaryNull You are obviously are very immature musically and don't appreciate intelligent quality music. If Wakeman is your thing, fine, but don't criticize music that over your shallow head.
@supahsekzy I was in a wedding band and the keyboard player and drummer would always go to see that Jarrett trio thing. I just don't like that music. I'm into prog rock and fusion type "jazz". I hate most pop music from the last 25 years. If you like this, give me your top 5 favorite other artist.
@GaryNull Yeah Wakeman is good but here's 5 pianists who are better: Herbie Hancock, Ahmad Jamal, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Zawinul. And I only confined my answers to pianists who played fusion and jazz/rock stuff. Don't get me started on pianists outside of that genre...
I have never heard of Mr. Jarrett before. I have heard several versions of the song, Londonderry Air. Most listeners would recognize the title under, Danny Boy. This song is beautiful. Mr Jarrett is an artist. Like any artist, they interpret the music in many ways. All you have to do is close your eyes and let the music fill your soul. His facial gestures and body language is how he allows the music to fill his soul
Inspired playing,I wonder does he realise how sad the words are? beautiful and natural harmonies that makes me certain he does,, I often think Chopin's last prelude is influenced by it,,,,
Extraordinario. El que deje de oírlo antes del 4:10 se pierde los mejores juegos armónicos, los giros más audaces. Y la conclusión es genial, a la altura de su arte.
Mr. Jarrett... I a very lost boy in a world that's someplace I don't know, but the magic that comes from your fingers is about the only thing I know to hold onto for my short confused time here.
jarrett is singing loud because he creates the music in realtime while playing. He is totally connected with piano and at the same time in his own world.
I have a son Danny,,,This is probably the prettiest version of Danny Boy that I have heard and and I am sharing this song to my son as a gift...It is a "gift" to all of us that are fortunate enough to hear it,,,,
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT THE MOST TOUCHING rendition of "Danny Boy" I have ever heard! The song now has special meaning to me since my uncle's funeral recently. Danny Boy was played on the piano as his casket was wheeled out of church.
Senza parole.Ho scoperto...che orrore ad ammetterlo...questo immenso gruppo i età..avanzata..chiedo perdono,ma adesso non ne posso proprio più fare a meno!
What a fantastic find! Youtube is an incredible treasure chest of wonders! I went today from Dylan to John Hiatt, who I'd never heard of to Bonnie Raitt, Nora Jone, Eva Cassidy and here I land at my all time favourite Keith Jarrett!!
jarrett >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> evans. just sayin. evans sort of laid down the foundation but jarrett gave it the touch of grace that really only he can come up with.
people love to compare what cannot and should not be compared.
it's like saying Bach laid down the foundation but Beethoven gave it the touch of expressivity or emotion.
You cannot simply compare Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. It's completely wrong. Bill Evans was an unique pianist and so is Keith Jarrett. They are part of something higher.
A friend asked me, "Why does Keith Jarrett get so 'carried away' with his playing? It's distracting to watch. He takes away from the music with his groaning and odd physicality." And I replied, "That's because you think the piano is the instrument being played. It's not. The instrument is playing the piano." I think that's the greatest way to describe a Master of anything. Mr. Jarrett is a true Master of music by way of the piano.
youreoninfive, what a pity you are such an intellectual moron who needs to speak of things that just aren't the case in order to massage his inflated opinion of himself.
The fact, you dolt, is that Keith Jarrett is a human being who is playing an instrument called a piano. His histrionics are completely unnecessary. He is a good Jazz pianist with a lot of self conscious and affected mannerisms.
Your friend shouldn't have bothered asking you the question. The answer is obvious.
@Bujincant hey fuck, if keith moans, it is 100 necessary and they arent histrionics. It's just how he creates music. ur just ignorant. it's fine if u are, thats just the way some people are. u just dont really know shit. but its ok
@youreoninfive I am in love with that statement... "You think the piano is the instrument being played. It's not. The instrument is playing the piano." Could I have your permission to use that as a quote?
Best Piano Version of the Song. This man plays Perfection. Simple thing to understand.
youngbloodfalife1993 1 week ago
it feels good...
aiueoman1000 2 weeks ago
the nerves from Mr. Jarret killed this performence...sad...but he should have left Bill Evens on that throne!
thorbjornsjogren 1 month ago
<3 *_*
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Someone can give me the sheet/score?? please
oaoJ69Joao 2 months ago
Great. his vocing sense is amazing.
shimanomasaaki2 3 months ago
I generally believe that Keith Jarrett is amongst the bravest men that ever lived and dared to uncover more truth than anyone else. But I do beleive that this singular song is better played by another master. His name is Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett admired him most. Still Keith Jarrett has uncovered more truth and beauty but somehow Danny Boy is better played by Bill Evans and I do believe Keith also knows it.
AkaMouTinn 5 months ago
Thank you, Sir, for making this a happy day. What a wonderful way to spend six minutes of my life - hearing the traditional and then the gorgeous meditation - your music is what I hear when I relax and my mind goes where it wants...
billbahai 5 months ago
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billbahai 5 months ago
Keith Jarrett is amazing!! He's one of my greatest influences.
Check out some of my tunes @ inspiredtruth.bandcamp.com
vbutts 6 months ago
pure God
kulto12 6 months ago
@jazzman3071--I couldn't agree more. Music is the universal language of emotions, and this is one of the greatest stories ever told.. Keith can produce artistic genius like no other, and this performance reaches emotions of depth and wonder. Bravo Keith and keep speaking to us through music. We have much to learn---Thank you to Keith and thank you for the post.
geenosr 6 months ago
Keith Jarrett is such a unique musician; I don't know another musician that hits me more straight in the heart than Keith Jarrett.
lolo30119 6 months ago
I wholeheartedly agree with breakpoint4match - my spirit goes straight to "He looked beyond my faults" when i listen to this. Simple and passionate interpretation of a great song. Thank you Keith.
nkosinati7 7 months ago
I guess, even when Keith Jarrett would play a Nokia ringtone it would be touching and beautiful. This man is really one of the greatest pianists ever !
legislator06 7 months ago
Favour or dislike my ware,
My stimulus is but to share.
Take that you will and leave the rest,
At least I give, and give my best,
And that you take but large or small,
Glad am I to give at all.
92cervus82 7 months ago 12
@92cervus82 awesome. can I have your name for the credit?I would like to use this one
solowingzero 4 months ago
@solowingzero You are welcome - J.E.Sprague. Thank you.
92cervus82 1 month ago
@92cervus82 Whose quote is this?
angel0exterminador 2 months ago
@angel0exterminador The quote is of my own invention.
92cervus82 2 months ago
@92cervus82 Wow! Bravo!
angel0exterminador 2 months ago
@92cervus82 Those are a very wise words and I too would like to quote you... and would like your name to put under the quote as I can't find the ability to plagiarise!
merlinmichaeshepherd 1 month ago
@merlinmichaeshepherd You are welcome - J.E.Sprague
92cervus82 1 month ago
Much has been said,not much more to say,just...really,really good!
Only one question to the dislikers:how many instruments do you actually play this stunning???
Take care !
2233golf2 7 months ago
I acknowledge this as being "Danny Boy", but the only lyrics that seem most fitting while listening to this are from the beautiful hymn "He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need."
breakpoint4match 7 months ago in playlist Robert Glasper
This is as lovely as the Bill Evans performance of the same song. Can't believe that there are 18 people who actually dislike this.
Thanks for posting it.
cdmjazz 8 months ago
Quite a resemblance to You Raise Me Up at certain areas
spongebobcrazy96 8 months ago
@spongebobcrazy96 you raise me up is based on londonderry air (dannyboy)
DylHsu 8 months ago
That would be the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Ever.
harmonicasman3 8 months ago 3
Amazing playing, totally connected with piano
TyrosAus 8 months ago
I must not know what dissonance is--everything was melodious to me.
lustre5 9 months ago
18 dislikes! Must be from people who are emotionally dead.
guscaldas2 9 months ago
@ahemingway1 I totally agree (although some people on this thread think he should have packed it up after 3.00).
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NacoMan08 10 months ago
I can see why Miles loved Keith's playing. His phrasing is unbelievable!
MrKeithMJones 10 months ago
KEITH JARRETT／Danny Boy
美しいタッチのピアノに、癒される…。
saketorasan 10 months ago
This is sublime and inspired. It's obvious that Keith put his heart and soul into this performance.
strangebrewed2 10 months ago
Looks bit silly.
Sounds a bit glorious.
Play on :)
d0dg3r1964 10 months ago
Listening to this man play is like being allowed a window into the human soul for all of its glory and darkness.
jazzman3071 10 months ago 2
2.03 wowow
bucsylevi 10 months ago
Muito bom artista , love this
536767676533766 10 months ago
I'm not criticizing Jarrett, I'm not criticizing music theory - love them both. I'm subtly bringing to light the comment you made about the modulation from Fmaj to E flat.
If I had a teacher that told me not to that because they don't like it, I would run screaming. If I had a teacher that took marks off for that, it would be sad indeed.
gillyarchtop 10 months ago
@gillyarchtop If you study ANY book on theory you shall find that for a nice, subtle modulation you share several chords from each key as you transition. That's not just me that says that--that is universal. There are many reasons for this--all of which well go beyond what needs to be said here. There are times when modulations can, and even should should be more abrupt and become more ajar to an educated ear; I don't Jarrett intended that here. Sorry you did not have better teachers.
callmeBe 9 months ago
@callmeBe What if a dummy wrote the book on music theory - would that make it correct? There is no correct, there is no wrong, only taste. Those who create have something interesting to say as opposed those who copy, don't. Go ahead and draw lines and paint in them, careful not to spill paint outside the lines or some "musicologist" may criticize you. Some have gone so far as to criticizing Jarrett now - wait, that's you in your original post. BTW - I'm obsessed with the study of jazz harmony.
gillyarchtop 9 months ago
@gillyarchtop I didn't know there was anybody beyond "criticizing" (your words, mine: I'm making an observation which would be a nice improvement upon a subsequent performance). I think of it this way: I don't care who you are, there is always room for improvement, and I try and engage an active ear to hear that--my work or work by anyone else. Your ear is more passive. The more theory you learn, the more active your ear will be. At least that's the goal of a theory instructor. Regards!
callmeBe 9 months ago
@callmeBe I like that, "my ear is more passive". I take that as a compliment - Thanks. I search for creativity in a performance no matter how great or poor the technique or the maturity of the creator. I look actively for the "Idea", the new idea to be precise. If I hear old, familiar and historically repetitive passages passed off as "improvisation" I get bored. That's what is wrong with most music today - we've stopped creating and we over think the past. I'm very sorry if I insulted you. :)
gillyarchtop 9 months ago
@gillyarchtop No insult taken. However, if you are listening for real creativity and newness to the music, Jarrett is not the right performer. What I hear in this work is a fairly straight-forward left hand, an abligato right hand with a firm base on fairly straight-forward chord work (some IV of the Italian 6th are the flat II chords), very nice phrasing, and overall fine technique. There are really no new ideas here--no great innovation, just a soleful presentation of a traditional song.
callmeBe 9 months ago
@callmeBe Sound like you know your shit. Who do you recommend for creative ideas? Would you put Brad Mehldau or McCoy Tyner on the list. Do you have any personal faves?
gillyarchtop 9 months ago
@gillyarchtop Wow, cut me to the quick! That is one hell of a good question! As of this moment I don't have a full answer for you. A segue to another subject that will help you in your search: gillyarchtop, try and capture the Buddy DeFranco workbook if you want to study scale overlays on your jazz chords (what many people call jazz theory). If you like the way Eddie Daniels plays--which I think is almost overwhelming (he is so chromatic over changes), you will DIG this book. Regards!
callmeBe 9 months ago
Sorry, but I think about 3:00 into his work, Jarrett has said just about everything he is going to say about "Danny Boy, and the rest of the work becomes (modestly) run-on. I also don't like his key change from F to A flat--too abrupt via one V7 for keys so distant. However, nice ambiance throughout, and some poignant use of "substutions" (chromatics is a better term). I can understand why many people would be so enamored with his interpretation, and glad to see people here vs. Lady GaGa.
callmeBe 11 months ago
@callmeBe Glad to see you happy, but it's a real tragedy. Lady Baba has HUNDRED OF MILLIONS of viewers. Here we are only 3 hundred.
vanea99 10 months ago
@vanea99 Oh, I am so aware. that's why we've got to stick together. thanks for you comment!
callmeBe 10 months ago
@callmeBe You're right. God bless you.
vanea99 10 months ago
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MrDavis746 9 months ago
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@callmeBe At first, I thought you were trolling. But on the offchance you weren't, I will pray for you every night until I die.
MrDavis746 9 months ago
Sorry, but I think at about 3:00 Jarrett said just about everything he was going to say, and after that his interpretation just became something mildly akin to run-on. I also don't like the modulation from F maj to E flat--too abrupt (prepared by only 1 chord which is not even shared by both keys), and yet the keys are fairly closely related. Beyond this, though, very nice "ambience" throughout, and some poignant use of "substitutions" (a better word is chromatics) in some key places.
callmeBe 11 months ago
@callmeBe Musicology sucks. It's the kind of stuff that turns people into assimilating robots. People are free to play however they want until wrong becomes right. Every turning generation throughout the course of time has proven this to be true. "Church Lady" would have said "no flat 5's allowed" but Monk would play otherwise. Rebellion is sweet!
gillyarchtop 10 months ago
@gillyarchtop it's not musicology (study of music history), it's music theory (study of how music is constructed), and I can assure you that Jarrett speaks that language--and has studied it at very great length, If he gave a student presentation at a college no doubt he would spend a good portion of his time talking about it. So, gillyarchtop, you may think you can discount theory, but it's like building a house without a plan. And, Sir Elgar used V -5/7 chords to great effect in the 1890's.
callmeBe 10 months ago
Genio!
schwarzpsychics 11 months ago
Genio!
schwarzpsychics 11 months ago
16 people are musically retarded
fernandotorresr 11 months ago
how can you not like this? 16 Lady Caca fans
naguiat1 11 months ago
Thank you so much jim (bayridged) for sharing this so deep and amazing music
nordsternslove 11 months ago
And what a touch!
PauloTozzi 11 months ago
This is such a beautiful harmony to a simple melody
PauloTozzi 11 months ago
Oh man - Jarrett could stand on his head and wave his legs around for all I care - what he produces from the piano is a miracle of talent and virtuosity. You will never hear such spontaneous creativity from any stuffed shirt and tuxedo sitting ramrod straight and poker-faced at the keyboard. Just listen to the music, and accept the rest as just part of what makes this remarkable musician what he is.
dbass1953 1 year ago
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AFTER LISTENING RICHARD STRAUSS,RICHARD WAGNER,RACHMANINOV YOU CAN'T HELP IT NOT TO DITCH THIS WORTHLESS jazz.
CLASSICAL MUSIC RULES!!!!!
bazzatt1 1 year ago
Amazing.
I'm totally into it.
askring 1 year ago
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syoseitommy 1 year ago
Good, but I prefer the internal harmonies and nuances in the Bill Evans
dan27music 1 year ago
Gorgeous
recneps51 1 year ago
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GoodyHeartMusic 1 year ago
What I hear is not just music, but a state of mind that's so beautiful and true in this present moment while he is playing. Because of his ability to transfer his feelings and artistry into such wonderful performance, we get to share this beautiful moment, too. Thank you, Keith Jarrett.
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Stevenwhite89 1 year ago
when you shut up and listen inshaallah you will learn something.....................
kitschbolzn 1 year ago
he´s dreaming when he play...the greatest!!! and petrucciani too
rubjo1980 1 year ago
So beautiful. What an amazing artist. MANY years ago I saw him in Detroit. During a very quiet passage, somehow an A.M. radio station was briefly picked up by the sound system. The call letters blared out: "C K L W . . . . . . . " . (and he stopped playing and sat motionless for it seemed an eternity) Then he smiled, shook his head and picked right up where he'd stopped. the entire audience was petrified that he'd just quit the performance and leave. He had a reputation back then.
doctorcastille 1 year ago
@doctorcastille If anyone else was there that night (sometime around 1977 or so) I'd sure like hearing from them just to see if my memory is accurate.
doctorcastille 1 year ago
I have de DVD. Just amazing!
johnsontunes 1 year ago
This is a beatiful version of this song. This beautiful song. Thank you for posting this!
PauloTozzi 1 year ago
That man reaches the top of good taste!
silviopoesia 1 year ago
The pure passion of him is amazing! This sort of passion can make anything sound good. All of these movements and sounds are just pure passion and this is what makes the music sound like so much more then just a guy playing piano. You can see the music flowing through him! Amazing!!
lukasandersen80 1 year ago
@lukasandersen80 I'm sorry but that's just sheer nonsense. I don't wish to mar your experience of Jarrett's playing or disturb Mr. Jarrett's artistry, but as Horowitz said once in an interview "You're not going to see that sort of thing from me" and went onto to point out that the music was in the fingers and keys, not how much emotion he showed in his face. I bet you that if you filmed Jarret performing this same piece in Tokyo and then in Peoria you'd see the same grimaces at the same points.
harvardkarbodie 1 year ago
@harvardkarbodie Excuse me, but are you rally saying the way he plays piano is incorrect and false, and he just "acts" the face gestures? I don't really see how you or Horwitz for that matter are in a position to judge this mans ability and way of playing. I'm no great artist as Mr. Jarret is and I know (or so to say don't know") what happens to me, my gestures my body language when I listen or play good music. People just react differently when they play.
tmarkelj 1 year ago
@tmarkelj True, and of course I'm guessing, that's why I said "I bet you". But why is it important to you that a pianist writhes like that? The fact is the music is what is important, not what a pianist is "doing" to make it. Any serious pianist, including Jarrett, would tell you that movements like that have nothing to do with producing a sensitively played passage. Also, seeing him constantly doing this, even with the simplest of passages, so consistently, just proves the theatricality of it.
harvardkarbodie 1 year ago
@harvardkarbodie Correct. That is the point you see. The movements are not importnat. His music is still brilliant, even when you just listen to it without the videos. His reactions are, in my opinion, just the way he feels what hes playing.They are not meant to amuse the public, they just are. And I guess it is pointless arguing about the story behind them, as we will probably never know the right answer.What I am convinced of you now know, but opinions differ, and I respect yours as much.
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harvardkarbodie 1 year ago
@tmarkelj He is a very talented musician. But he also stands out from the crowd as "the guy that writhes" and it's hard to believe it's as unconscious as everyone would you believe. Why doesn't he do it when he play Bach or Mozart? Their music is "pure passion" too! Does he have more (or less) respect for them than Harold Arlen? I only reacted because I get tired of people reacting to gestures and calling it music, or something more sincere than a pianist "just" sitting there playing the notes.
harvardkarbodie 1 year ago
@harvardkarbodie Well I do believe you reaction is justified. It's not the gestures that make his music so brilliant, I agree. Still, I see a difference between when he plays classical tunes and does heavy improvisations. When playing classical ones musicians tend to have sheets of notes in front of them, though they memorized the pieces. On the other hand jazz impros or even solos learned and played by memory often go hand in hand with movements.
tmarkelj 1 year ago
@tmarkelj Apparently you've never seen Lang Lang gyrating.
harvardkarbodie 1 year ago
@harvardkarbodie I still don't see why him moving around takes away the experience of his work. I've seen Lang Lang's performances.Whatever sounds, movements or face gestures he or any other musician for that matter makes is really not a problem as long as I enjoy the music. This is a "problem" which doesn't have a single answer as tastes differ, thank god. With this words I rest my case. ^^
tmarkelj 1 year ago
@harvardkarbodie Also, if his music would not be as good as it is, he could be jumping for what I care, and he would not be appreciated. You don't really need the visual part to enjoy music like this. At least I don't.
tmarkelj 1 year ago
@harvardkarbodie I think I'm reacting, in part, from seeing all these reactions of people as to how passionate he is. Fine. He's passionate. His rendition of Danny Boy is lovely. But would any of these people who are entranced by his video performance feel as much just listening to a recording? It's interesting to note that the current best-selling classical pianist these days is Lang Lang, whose body is all over the place. Why? As my dad used to tell me, don't sell the steak sell the sizzle.
harvardkarbodie 1 year ago
One of the most beautiful melodies ever written. And one of the most moving (the lyrics are heartbreaking).
It is an enormous challenge to do this song justice, but Jarret does that and more.
tmmmviii 1 year ago
Masterful touch.
Cupidville 1 year ago
i think he could have played an e min #5 flat 11 at 3:36
:p
flaggenbaggen121 1 year ago
brilliant, wonderful stuff ! Amazing.
ironjohnlad 1 year ago
Once showed a video of Keith`s trio to my dad, who was completely new to him. My dad didn`t move a muscle. And Keith was really all over the place. When it was finished I asked him whether any of Keith`s moves had bothered him. He than said something like `if he needs that to make that beautiful music, that`s fine with me`. And that`s what I feel about it too. In the end it`s all about the music, the greatest things that `we` have created on earth. At least that is my opinion...
teemingup 1 year ago
@teemingup you're not the only one! People are too concerned about what shouldn't be done. Simply because Keith moves that way people start questioning straight away "he shouldn't be doing that" or "why is he doing that". But really IMO, instead of 'why' it should be 'why not', especially if it helps you express what you're feeling
BLUEScrazy 1 year ago
A beautiful melody played by a master of our times. It's amazing how much can be extracted from a simple tune. Keith is in touch with that part of us that transcends time. We are born with that but most of us seem to lose it somewhere along the way. Keith's playing reminds me of the eternal flame that burns within all of us.
Slamule 1 year ago
Watching Keith is equivalent to watching Picasso paint a picture. He brings every song to a completely new level of depth and beauty.
jaybou263 1 year ago
Lovely. Leave aside all the intellectual dissections of his playing style and just enjoy. He squeezes every ounce of meaning out of the notes. God bless him!
MonsterBobBurns 1 year ago
things like that gives me hope in human being.... just amazing! beautiful!
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Hansepans68 1 year ago
Simplesmente maravilhoso!
celsolara00 1 year ago
beatiful......!!!
acmgpro 1 year ago
great !! owesome !! I am a pianist too - you can listen to me on jamendo com - search Marcin Brzozowski - free download
wielebnymarcin 1 year ago
WOnderful/:)
ILovethissongnow 1 year ago
Have to agree the moaning can be a bit irritating. If we are listening to Keith through the piano, lets just hear the piano. Love his renditions however so prepared to put up with it most of the time.
groobeer 1 year ago
@groobeer
I can offer a humble and simply human personal insight here with regard to some comments. The "irritating sounds and movements" do not "distract from the piano."
They are part of the music. They are not contrived in the least. What you see, hear and feel IS the music. Music is not merely the sound emanating from the piano, but the music channeling through the artist. THIS IS the music. You are witnessing a brilliant work of art evolving. Embrace it. All of it.
marconuovo 1 year ago 69
@marconuovo
totally agree with everything you said. I couldnt give a shit what noises he makes or how he moves. What I hear is pure brilliance and these people bothered about things like this are not conentrating or listening to the sheer genius that is being presented to them.
Very few artists move me to tears I wish I was aware of this man a LOT earlier in my life
nezkeys79 1 year ago
@marconuovo
Just thought I'd chime in to agree and say that Keith Jarrett pointed out himself in the "Art of Improvisation" documentary that music doesn't come from music. Music is the result or expression of an internal process that ultimately has nothing to do with music! He wasn't specifically defending his antics at the piano but my feeling and personal experience as well that even while the focus is on creating organized sound to express yourself, your whole body gets involved...
11jupitercowboy8 1 year ago
@groobeer.Eloquently put @ groobeer. I have heard him live solo and yes he is a genius. Some of the folks on this who don't know jazz and one this post don't realize that what is unique and "technical" about his rendition of Danny Boy is Jarrett's COUNTERPOINT of inner moving voices (between melodic points). That is the GENIUS. And in each chorus....the harmonies are different. Try doing this on the spot and you'll soon realize the hard work that is realized in any of his presentations.
jazzsushi 7 months ago
Eloquently put @ groobeer. I have heard him live solo and yes he is a genius. Some of the folks on this who don't know jazz and one this post don't realize that what is unique and "technical" about his rendition of Danny Boy is Jarrett's COUNTERPOINT of inner moving voices (between melodic points). That is the GENIUS. And in each chorus....the harmonies are different. Try doing this on the spot and you'll soon realize the hard work that is realized in any of his presentations.
jazzsushi 7 months ago
Have to agree the moaning can be a bit irritating. If we are listening to Keith through the piano, lets just hear the piano.
groobeer 1 year ago
so cool and high
jackmorales15 1 year ago
@youreoninfive Totally agree; Physicality makes me think of Joe Cocker; Keith is an amazing musician.
campsight 1 year ago
theres nothing wrong with his mannerisms hes just expressing his love of playing the instrument
george4mon 1 year ago
Very nice of course, but i feel that Evan´s version (trio with Budwig/ Manne) is the "gold medal"
fedlech 1 year ago
Wow! Jarett is just incredible here. Unbelievably talented.
Randiego1 1 year ago
Crazy guy. But when he starts to play, everything is full of beauty. I'd call him a genius. Where are today's touching jazz musicians? I'm still wating. To me. still, the old ones are the masters, regarding to the main point of music: to touch the heart.
Chyle69 1 year ago
more beautiful than anything in the world
earthchild100 1 year ago
the world is a better place for six minutes...
isaymakulit 1 year ago
nobody cares about a song more.
jaybou263 1 year ago
You can have you problems w/ Jarrett. We all do. But when it's said and done he is "the shit." The re-harmonization (Yes Virginia, I know there's a modulation too) of that melody is scary.
Hellman74 1 year ago
People who give shit to Mr. Jarrett for moaning might as well give shit to Thelonious Monk or Oscar Peterson. It's his way of "scatting", to play what he wants to hear. And I think he does that beautifully, no?
fenderbender92 1 year ago
How could 11 people not like this vid?
enjoyandhavefun99 1 year ago
This is very similar (harmonically) to a 10-minute Bill Evans solo version of this tune. Very nice...
mortbutane 1 year ago
It is unbelievable that a such a simple song can sound so great. And on a solo instrument. The arrangement and the emotion make it so.
PervisJohnson 1 year ago
Wow! This is DEEEEEEEEEP!
NYCBG 1 year ago
Rick Wakeman blows this guy away.
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull hhahahahaha tou are so funny !!!!
jeremparker 1 year ago
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thamainsinga 1 year ago
@GaryNull You are obviously are very immature musically and don't appreciate intelligent quality music. If Wakeman is your thing, fine, but don't criticize music that over your shallow head.
jlindypollard 1 year ago
@GaryNull ROFFLSS!!! No.
supahsekzy 1 year ago
@supahsekzy I was in a wedding band and the keyboard player and drummer would always go to see that Jarrett trio thing. I just don't like that music. I'm into prog rock and fusion type "jazz". I hate most pop music from the last 25 years. If you like this, give me your top 5 favorite other artist.
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull Yeah Wakeman is good but here's 5 pianists who are better: Herbie Hancock, Ahmad Jamal, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Zawinul. And I only confined my answers to pianists who played fusion and jazz/rock stuff. Don't get me started on pianists outside of that genre...
supahsekzy 1 year ago
@supahsekzy I'm 50. Can I ask how old you are?
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull No you may not.
supahsekzy 1 year ago
@supahsekzy oh, you're 22, nevermind, lol
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull God knows what "When I was your age!!" tirade you were thinking of going on
supahsekzy 1 year ago
I have never heard of Mr. Jarrett before. I have heard several versions of the song, Londonderry Air. Most listeners would recognize the title under, Danny Boy. This song is beautiful. Mr Jarrett is an artist. Like any artist, they interpret the music in many ways. All you have to do is close your eyes and let the music fill your soul. His facial gestures and body language is how he allows the music to fill his soul
bear3of9 1 year ago
Beautiful harmonic interpretation.
dickey335 1 year ago
I think I'm going to transcribe the first two choruses. Just awesome!
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Ives1964 1 year ago
perfect and so pure.
norbi8072 1 year ago
Inspired playing,I wonder does he realise how sad the words are? beautiful and natural harmonies that makes me certain he does,, I often think Chopin's last prelude is influenced by it,,,,
aston0708 1 year ago
how on earth can people dislike this video?!!! this is just immense...
TomBennettMusic 1 year ago
Momentos de tanta beleza são inesqueciveis !
afpctube 1 year ago
Extraordinario. El que deje de oírlo antes del 4:10 se pierde los mejores juegos armónicos, los giros más audaces. Y la conclusión es genial, a la altura de su arte.
jaborinorocinante 1 year ago
Mr. Jarrett... I a very lost boy in a world that's someplace I don't know, but the magic that comes from your fingers is about the only thing I know to hold onto for my short confused time here.
jackalopin 1 year ago
jarrett is singing loud because he creates the music in realtime while playing. He is totally connected with piano and at the same time in his own world.
AkaMouTinn 1 year ago
I have a son Danny,,,This is probably the prettiest version of Danny Boy that I have heard and and I am sharing this song to my son as a gift...It is a "gift" to all of us that are fortunate enough to hear it,,,,
idamay1 1 year ago
He's an extremely special person, to be sure.
peterkau1 1 year ago
He is the best. He is the music, he has everything and more
SelaBran 1 year ago 6
I love the Danny Boy song and I love this playing on the piano. thank you! *****Ine
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freddifree 1 year ago
Wow. Good job, Keith.
chokochip99 1 year ago
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT THE MOST TOUCHING rendition of "Danny Boy" I have ever heard! The song now has special meaning to me since my uncle's funeral recently. Danny Boy was played on the piano as his casket was wheeled out of church.
Keith Jarrett is ONE OF A KIND!
CarolS461 1 year ago
Senza parole.Ho scoperto...che orrore ad ammetterlo...questo immenso gruppo i età..avanzata..chiedo perdono,ma adesso non ne posso proprio più fare a meno!
MrMontemiletto 1 year ago
Oh, so beautiful...the song and the talent.
doothless 1 year ago
Really, you can play this at my funeral. I love it.
gamecubepim 1 year ago
What a fantastic find! Youtube is an incredible treasure chest of wonders! I went today from Dylan to John Hiatt, who I'd never heard of to Bonnie Raitt, Nora Jone, Eva Cassidy and here I land at my all time favourite Keith Jarrett!!
hobarthelen2 2 years ago
jarrett >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> evans. just sayin. evans sort of laid down the foundation but jarrett gave it the touch of grace that really only he can come up with.
fledgehog 2 years ago
people love to compare what cannot and should not be compared.
it's like saying Bach laid down the foundation but Beethoven gave it the touch of expressivity or emotion.
You cannot simply compare Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. It's completely wrong. Bill Evans was an unique pianist and so is Keith Jarrett. They are part of something higher.
Justino111 1 year ago
@fledgehog Let's not get carried away, haha :)
supahsekzy 1 year ago
This was the encore of the concert.
Keith plays his free improvisations for two hours and then finishes with a standard staying true to the original melody all the way.
Truly classy!
pablo210 2 years ago
Amazing Version!
balladmanbrooklyn 2 years ago
A friend asked me, "Why does Keith Jarrett get so 'carried away' with his playing? It's distracting to watch. He takes away from the music with his groaning and odd physicality." And I replied, "That's because you think the piano is the instrument being played. It's not. The instrument is playing the piano." I think that's the greatest way to describe a Master of anything. Mr. Jarrett is a true Master of music by way of the piano.
youreoninfive 2 years ago 56
@youreoninfive
Thank you Keith..
olliespike2 2 years ago
@youreoninfive I say what happens to Jarrett is that he becomes the piano
and the music...and the music is him speaking in celebration.
milesmuhldoon1 1 year ago
youreoninfive, what a pity you are such an intellectual moron who needs to speak of things that just aren't the case in order to massage his inflated opinion of himself.
The fact, you dolt, is that Keith Jarrett is a human being who is playing an instrument called a piano. His histrionics are completely unnecessary. He is a good Jazz pianist with a lot of self conscious and affected mannerisms.
Your friend shouldn't have bothered asking you the question. The answer is obvious.
Bujincant 1 year ago
@Bujincant hey fuck, if keith moans, it is 100 necessary and they arent histrionics. It's just how he creates music. ur just ignorant. it's fine if u are, thats just the way some people are. u just dont really know shit. but its ok
MicahGGG 1 year ago
@youreoninfive The music wouldn't sound the same without the groaning and odd physicality.
Bradclef 1 year ago
@youreoninfive I am in love with that statement... "You think the piano is the instrument being played. It's not. The instrument is playing the piano." Could I have your permission to use that as a quote?
hisbabygirl24 1 year ago