I like the fact we see the reflection in the wood of the piano. It makes the experience seem more intense :D You are just genuinely a musical legends :L :) you'll go down in my book of legends!
You're very talented, you should post a tutorial or something! YOu remind me so much of my piano teacher its ridiculous. I just love watching your fingers play :D
BEST rendition of this out there you really play that rythm into it! it's not al legato like some people make it! And you are CLEArlY having fun. Bravissimo!
wicked is not cheesy its so amazing i love it i have seen it 3 times in london and if you haven't seen it don't judge on it untill you go and see it live its amazing specially defying gravity and your an awesome piano player well done
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Usually, when I think of Wicked, I think of cheesy and cheap garbage being spewed out at an audience with no real substance, but hearing you play this makes me realize that there are actually really beautiful pieces of actual music in this show. Awesome job!
he is Fantastic! but u need to realize that statements like the one u made about audiences who like wicked, make u sound like the BIGGEST theatre snob. if u don't like Wicked thats ur prerogative, but just cuz i like Wicked doesn't mean i have no real substance, I love Chicago, I love tha Wild Party, I LOVE Hair and many MANY more including South Pacific, West Side Story and other Classics... what makes u the "real substance judge"? what shows do u like?
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I am very guilty of being a theater snob. The problem I have with Wicked is that it has become one of those shows that isn't even real musical theater anymore, it's just one of those shows that tourists go to see when they are in New York. It's kind of like a beginner musical. Its easy for audiences. I am a huge fan of Chorus Line, Hair, SA, Next to normal, Cabaret, 110 in the shade, Chicago, Ragtime, Spelling Bee.
ok then i can totally relate... it is a safe choice for tourists, and why shouldn't it be i mean if it makes new theatre fans out of ppl then y not, i mean anything to keep the great white way alive is ok in my book... but i completely get ur statement now... i mean i go to wicked to see specific actresses anymore rather than the actual show... i love it and it will always remain one of my faves but i do get where ur coming from...
MAN! Everytime I listen to it! Just Phenominal! I was singing along the whole time! There are no mistakes in this buddy I don't know what your talking about. I feel like im back at the show everytime I listen to you play!
OH MY GOOD OZNESS!!! That was the most remarkable piece I've ever heard and had to listen twice :D once so i could listen to your outstanding talent and twice so i could sing along to it!!!
congratulations on be able to play so well! I commend you!
This is the best piano cover of this song I have heard on youtube! This is amazing! I started learning piano, and I can't wait until I have enough skill to be able to play this song.
amazing! this is my fave song from wicked and you do it great justice. i love how you play the accompaniment only. it's something totally different than playing it with the melody. this really challenges the singer, because they really have to listen, but it is also makes singing it effortless. (if i can steal imournthewicked055's word here)
i did hear those mistakes, very minor, but you made them work!! FANTASTIC JOB!!!
This is a weird request but I am singing this with a friend, but I am a boy and in order for me to make this sound good when I sing it I need to raise it 4 keys, does anyone know how I can transpose the sheet music up?
And btw...brilliant artist you are, not alot of people can play this song cuz of all the flats and do it justice, but you knock it out of the ball park.
I love Wicked, and you play it beautifully, but I was trying to sing and I feel like the tempo is a little fast. It was hard to keep up lol! I think the recording is about a minute longer...Thanks for all the Wicked songs though! Youa re awesome!! :-)
I'm amazed evertime I hear this! Is there any chance you could do a tutorial of some sort of the Wicked songs, or even just place the camera over your hands when you play. I go crazy trying to figure out those little parts that you have down by ear :) Thanks!
dude you are frakin amazing! you have a beautiful piano too. you should think about playing for your living if you don't al ready. i love love love love wicked so i was excited to see that someone other than the proffesionals playing it! thamks! ps this is my fave song!
YES!!! finally you made this i was waiting for u to play this your so great i love ur halloween wicked stuff. and this is the 1st vid that i actually saw you! u rock thanx!
The recording makes your piano sound a little tinny. But that's hardly your fault...you're an AMAZING musician. Wish I had the patience to learn to play like that!
And all by ear too? Really, it sounds exactly like it, if there is a difference between this and the actual instrumental version of the song, I can't tell.
With a bit of practice, The Money Song is a LOT of fun to play! =D
Avenue Q and Wicked are my two favorite Broadway shows. Apparently, there's a bitter rivalry between the fans of those shows because of the tony awards. It's really quite discouraging to see people talking bad about either of these wonderful shows. So, it's comforting to know there's people who love them both. =)
I think Avenue Q and Wicked are the GREATEST and it shouldn't matter who wins what, the shows should be for the fans and the fans should realise there's enough talent to go around! I'm glad too, because (although I never realised it before) I have never met another person that likes them both! Gotta love the internet! (It's really really great...) =]
Amazing i've been watching your other videos too and you are amazing man keep it up.
FreddyLovesMusic 9 months ago
If this is all by ear then........ ok. You should go apply somewhere.
webusch3 10 months ago
I like the fact we see the reflection in the wood of the piano. It makes the experience seem more intense :D You are just genuinely a musical legends :L :) you'll go down in my book of legends!
TheBenNevis 1 year ago
I love Wicked! And you play awesome. I wish that I could play like that
pjtheatreproductions 1 year ago
beautiful
PhantomChildren 2 years ago
You're so amazing. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!!!
palepinkie28 2 years ago
Blew me AWAY!
LizSavnZo628 2 years ago
is this your own version or from a book?
ashlirosa 2 years ago
This is my own version, taken as much as I could from the CD.
Maestrojosh87 2 years ago
Marry me?
You're very talented, you should post a tutorial or something! YOu remind me so much of my piano teacher its ridiculous. I just love watching your fingers play :D
AnnieLovesNYC 2 years ago
LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE
<3
Nani101 2 years ago
You are so gifted it's ridiculous!
heatherknox1 2 years ago
BEST rendition of this out there you really play that rythm into it! it's not al legato like some people make it! And you are CLEArlY having fun. Bravissimo!
bugsbunny7117 2 years ago
youre a genius
beautifulmess0805 2 years ago
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amazing playing but the tempo was WAY too fast
robrent12 2 years ago
I was singing to this in the morning until my mum told me to shut up.. ITS A GOOD SONG!!
22ladygaga22 2 years ago 5
wicked is not cheesy its so amazing i love it i have seen it 3 times in london and if you haven't seen it don't judge on it untill you go and see it live its amazing specially defying gravity and your an awesome piano player well done
operastar1994 2 years ago 3
I am no where near as good as you! But I have to agree; I sing and play this song almost every day and it never ceases to send my bloody rushing! x
e079248shaun 2 years ago
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Usually, when I think of Wicked, I think of cheesy and cheap garbage being spewed out at an audience with no real substance, but hearing you play this makes me realize that there are actually really beautiful pieces of actual music in this show. Awesome job!
prozack1312 2 years ago
he is Fantastic! but u need to realize that statements like the one u made about audiences who like wicked, make u sound like the BIGGEST theatre snob. if u don't like Wicked thats ur prerogative, but just cuz i like Wicked doesn't mean i have no real substance, I love Chicago, I love tha Wild Party, I LOVE Hair and many MANY more including South Pacific, West Side Story and other Classics... what makes u the "real substance judge"? what shows do u like?
Elphaboy 2 years ago 4
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I am very guilty of being a theater snob. The problem I have with Wicked is that it has become one of those shows that isn't even real musical theater anymore, it's just one of those shows that tourists go to see when they are in New York. It's kind of like a beginner musical. Its easy for audiences. I am a huge fan of Chorus Line, Hair, SA, Next to normal, Cabaret, 110 in the shade, Chicago, Ragtime, Spelling Bee.
prozack1312 2 years ago
ok then i can totally relate... it is a safe choice for tourists, and why shouldn't it be i mean if it makes new theatre fans out of ppl then y not, i mean anything to keep the great white way alive is ok in my book... but i completely get ur statement now... i mean i go to wicked to see specific actresses anymore rather than the actual show... i love it and it will always remain one of my faves but i do get where ur coming from...
Elphaboy 2 years ago
this is totally amazing! it gave me chills! you are really a great pianist!
jGjLove32 2 years ago 3
WOW! this is one of the best piano recordings i have ever heard you're an amazing pianist don't ever stop
dltn761 2 years ago 2
This gave me the chills! Amazing job! =D
PUNKnDisorderly00 2 years ago 4
I tried singing along and I loved doing it. It was a tad fast for me here and there though
dawnee82 2 years ago 2
i know what you mean, near the so if you care to find me, its a bit fast
leelee987654 2 years ago
how long did it take you to really master this song?
Hannayrhino 2 years ago 4
MAN! Everytime I listen to it! Just Phenominal! I was singing along the whole time! There are no mistakes in this buddy I don't know what your talking about. I feel like im back at the show everytime I listen to you play!
dupbr13 2 years ago 2
lol i can tell you're having fun :)
xpowellyx 2 years ago 5
favorited this amazing
operastar1994 2 years ago 3
freaking ozmapolition Love it amazing lol i think your the best at playing this on youtube i play wicked om piano but not like this. Well done
operastar1994 2 years ago 2
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen ! In my oppinion, you are the best pianist on youtube ! I am so happy I subscribed to you !
thewondersofbroadway 2 years ago 3
sooooo good!!!
Dana81493 2 years ago 2
man i like how you feel the music and show that in your playing and that was great !
jesusfreak34988 2 years ago 2
OH MY GOOD OZNESS!!! That was the most remarkable piece I've ever heard and had to listen twice :D once so i could listen to your outstanding talent and twice so i could sing along to it!!!
congratulations on be able to play so well! I commend you!
roxygirlrcg 2 years ago 3
Really, really amazing!!
12thLeveIWizardKing 2 years ago 3
WOW! i wish i had you talent! keep it up!
vaild23ssr 2 years ago
You are FREAKING AMAZING!
ivebeengahlindafied 2 years ago
This is the best piano cover of this song I have heard on youtube! This is amazing! I started learning piano, and I can't wait until I have enough skill to be able to play this song.
BroadwayKidNamedJosh 2 years ago 2
Damn!
christineadorno 2 years ago
I love how you play it! <3
Lglez307 2 years ago
amazing! this is my fave song from wicked and you do it great justice. i love how you play the accompaniment only. it's something totally different than playing it with the melody. this really challenges the singer, because they really have to listen, but it is also makes singing it effortless. (if i can steal imournthewicked055's word here)
i did hear those mistakes, very minor, but you made them work!! FANTASTIC JOB!!!
MTwannaB4jesus 2 years ago
...what mistakes?
haha :D you're incredibly gifted. and easy to sing with! it felt effortless to belt this alongside your playing.
IMournTheWicked055 2 years ago
damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn dude you seriously got skillssss! amazing job! :]
utubefanlova 2 years ago
I have listened to this a ton of times and still love it! You have a real gift : )
twirlny 2 years ago
that was amazing! u should be the pianist on the B'way show. u will blow them away!
BigSpenderDisney24 2 years ago
This sounds so good--minus the mistakes, but thats expected.
ppmusic06 3 years ago
This is a weird request but I am singing this with a friend, but I am a boy and in order for me to make this sound good when I sing it I need to raise it 4 keys, does anyone know how I can transpose the sheet music up?
degeorgetitanic 3 years ago
I really don't know.
Maestrojosh87 3 years ago
okay thank you :)
And btw...brilliant artist you are, not alot of people can play this song cuz of all the flats and do it justice, but you knock it out of the ball park.
degeorgetitanic 3 years ago
well it starts in Bb so 4 up would be D. Then it goes to Db so that would be F. Hope that helps!
jbplaysmusic 2 years ago
@degeorgetitanic i can do it for you.
titanicwicked 1 year ago
@titanicwicked that would be amazing...are you still doing those whole show version? They are amazing
degeorgetitanic 1 year ago
@titanicwicked I didnt even say thank you haha but thank you so much :)
Can you make it 3 keys actually?
degeorgetitanic 1 year ago
omg u ar absoloutly amazin ! truley talented :D:D:D
videogeek12345 3 years ago
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
more!!! you're great
SarahMartinez 3 years ago
Go on sum kind of talent show britaint got talent maybe!
GJC1995 3 years ago
I'm sorry, reality TV isn't for me.
And besides, I'm AMERICAN!
Maestrojosh87 3 years ago 2
i think he meant brilliant talent show.... which is the perfect word to use... you are brilliant!!!
hairspraluva 3 years ago
i'm through excepting limits
cause someone said there so
some things i cannot change
but till i try i'll never know
megoni123 3 years ago
"I think I'll try Defying Gravity! AND YOU CAN"T PULL ME DOWN!!!"
"Can't I make you understand?" "your having...
I LOVE THIS SONG! YOUR AMAZING!
dupbr13 3 years ago
could you please help me with the chorus and the 2nd verse? :D
i just can't get the timing :(
wickedpeircedsoul 3 years ago
OMG!!! You're amazing!!!!!!!
lilacanne 3 years ago
omfg! that made me cry!
itsMARTHAtime 3 years ago
HEY Thanks for the news Josh!!!
Keep recording yourself when you need to let us know something!! It is NOT awkward, it's neat because then we feel more connected to you!!
Saymyname280 3 years ago
i'm going subscribe to you.Your very talented.
mikey198620 3 years ago
so awesome
RentandWicked 3 years ago
I love Wicked, and you play it beautifully, but I was trying to sing and I feel like the tempo is a little fast. It was hard to keep up lol! I think the recording is about a minute longer...Thanks for all the Wicked songs though! Youa re awesome!! :-)
dacdefysgravity 3 years ago
this is fantastic!
i used to play the piano..
and im not quite sure what happened...
but after watching this i relized how much ive missed it so im going back :]
your fantastic!
<3
12hermione34 3 years ago
defintaly subscribing you are amazing
Fiyero06 3 years ago
I'm amazed evertime I hear this! Is there any chance you could do a tutorial of some sort of the Wicked songs, or even just place the camera over your hands when you play. I go crazy trying to figure out those little parts that you have down by ear :) Thanks!
wickedchicago 3 years ago
...... you left me speechless .......
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!
would you please make lessons for this song? :)
wickedpeircedsoul 3 years ago
Not the book version, so he must have done it by ear. I love this song, this is absolutely wonderful. Thankyou
kadjami 3 years ago
OMG this is amazing. PLEEASE tell me that there is sheet music for this version. did you make it up!? you probably did, cause it's too amazing
kaykay4915 3 years ago
:D
that was awesome!
unfabulous386 3 years ago
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this is so cool!!
gracejenkins 3 years ago 4
OMFG...!
that was amaizing man, i love it!
lucho182 3 years ago
dude you are frakin amazing! you have a beautiful piano too. you should think about playing for your living if you don't al ready. i love love love love wicked so i was excited to see that someone other than the proffesionals playing it! thamks! ps this is my fave song!
thekimmystidd 3 years ago 2
i love how you play it a little different from everyone else. including me. i play by ear. are you doing it by ear like me or the book?
dupbr13 3 years ago
YES!!! finally you made this i was waiting for u to play this your so great i love ur halloween wicked stuff. and this is the 1st vid that i actually saw you! u rock thanx!
ps
U.R.M.M.W! (u rock my musical world!)
~ a fellow musican
dupbr13
dupbr13 3 years ago
Wow, did you teach yourself how to play or have lessons?
Feareous 3 years ago
hi im trying o learn this atm ur amazing, i keep getting stuck with the realy fast bit mi finger can't move quick enough xxxx
sasseyo 3 years ago
The recording makes your piano sound a little tinny. But that's hardly your fault...you're an AMAZING musician. Wish I had the patience to learn to play like that!
rentpenguin 3 years ago
wow you are an amazing player
i love this song sooo much!
galindathgood 3 years ago
:D i absolutely love this song! It's so amazing just to hear the instrumentals...you know?
cheezearoni 3 years ago
I agree. lol. Well just about the more Ave Q thing. Your REALLY good! lol.
ihavepsychicpowers 3 years ago
can you do So Much Better from legally blonde??? (even though it's not yet out for piano)..
lol
=)
madad0406 3 years ago
i can!!
jbplaysmusic 3 years ago
OMG!!!! this is sooooo AWESOME!!!!!!! you're super good!
chichirifan811 3 years ago
I got so excited when I saw you'd added this!! just amazing... a bit fast maybe, but it's a fantastic piece of piano-ing :)
wickedpeedy 3 years ago
my birthday is today and when i logged on and saw you had made this video i was sooo excited! it totally made my day. =] you're absolutely amazing!
xheytheredelilahx 3 years ago 2
What I would give to have talent like this...
And all by ear too? Really, it sounds exactly like it, if there is a difference between this and the actual instrumental version of the song, I can't tell.
Epic.
Lieselle 3 years ago 2
this, is UNREAL!
WarningHighlyRandom 3 years ago 2
Good grief, man - how do you do it? I love the smile on your face as you play! =D
May I make a humble request? The Money Song by Avenue Q?
cocoacoconuts75 3 years ago 2
oh i love Avenue Q it's my fave (then WIcked) that song is hilarious and it's lovely on the piano, so i second that humble request!!!
(i tried to play it and failed miserbly)
WarningHighlyRandom 3 years ago 2
With a bit of practice, The Money Song is a LOT of fun to play! =D
Avenue Q and Wicked are my two favorite Broadway shows. Apparently, there's a bitter rivalry between the fans of those shows because of the tony awards. It's really quite discouraging to see people talking bad about either of these wonderful shows. So, it's comforting to know there's people who love them both. =)
cocoacoconuts24 3 years ago
Why is there a bitter rivalry? That's so immature. They're two different shows! Both super-awesome too.
Lman1138 3 years ago
I think Avenue Q and Wicked are the GREATEST and it shouldn't matter who wins what, the shows should be for the fans and the fans should realise there's enough talent to go around! I'm glad too, because (although I never realised it before) I have never met another person that likes them both! Gotta love the internet! (It's really really great...) =]
WarningHighlyRandom 3 years ago
Haha, agreed! Both shows are simply extraordinary.
Just proves that the internet is for more than just...*ahem* never mind. ;)
cocoacoconuts24 3 years ago
Haha! I'm pretty sure that Trekkie would disagree with that! However I totally agree!
=]
WarningHighlyRandom 3 years ago
Wonderful!
May I ask the make and model of your piano?
KeysOnTheCeiling 3 years ago 2
AMAZING!!! I cant play defying gravity this well...im just glad i can play it as well as i can and that I have this video to watch!
ppmusic06 3 years ago
wonderful! you did really great!
TimKoopman10 3 years ago
sounds fantastic! I'm still so incredibly impressed that this is all by ear...! Thanks so much for posting this!
samiam1432 3 years ago
thank you sooo much! ive been dieing to hear you do this!
pianomandwil8 3 years ago
Awesome!
sweetjaimes 3 years ago
would it help if i gave u the sheet music? i have the full score josh if u want a copy.
titanicwicked 3 years ago
omg, cud u send it to me please, i'd be eternally greatful!
=]
WarningHighlyRandom 3 years ago
a little fast? BEAUTIFUL either way! :)
emilyweee 3 years ago
Ugh. I wish I could play that well. That was pretty much amazing!
calhoun91 3 years ago 2
fabulous
thegreenestgirl 3 years ago
great :)
TotesIncredBlog 3 years ago