Maple Leaf Rag

[PianoKid1997]

You are incredible and i love how you started with the intro, adding your own touch, and making it sound fun to play!. i hope i someday truly get to play as good you.

[elithompandre8266]

Play me OFF JOHNNY! :D

[lorenzotrojan]

Ragtime is all about interpretation and fun! great work! thanks for sharing!

[rans471]

Wow, you truly have captured the spirit of ragtime. Amazing. That was great!!!

[henrycashmire212]

wow im a up coming ragtime player and i love seeing style to it i rate this sytle 10/10 but i wonderif u can still do it now make a new vid if u got the time and alert me

[robertf981]

Thanks for the video! Started piano lessons a few months ago when I inherited my parent's 1890 Steinway (serial 67898). Always liked ragtime. When I need encouragement I play this vid. Great video, great playing. Thanks.

[WSenator1]

Nice job, but you got a bit out of control at the end. Scott Jopilin himself instructed that his rags be played more slowly than the pianist here did.

[huangshibei]

wow!!!

[thrillhouse900]

This man is a god

[PianoFreak0127]

I normally like this song to sound like the original, But i must say this is by far my favorite "jazz type" recording of it. Good work, very , vereerry nice! I could watch this vid all day long.

[vladinho7]

Very nice job

[Waterflowerx]

Well played!

I play the 'Maple Leaf Rag' too, but I love the way you put the extra notes into this piece! Love it! :D

[pharm2211]

sick arrangement man!

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[shatros]

This is the most beautifully played Maple Leaf Rag I have heard on You Tube

[popmalevoo]

superb

[MrsGooze]

THAT was AWESOME... almost cried a little :P

[soffiodellorgano]

Good interpretation!! Compliments!

[SuperStingl]

That,s the way Woman wont the Male do, i hope you understand by Superstingl

[SuperStingl]

wow--- how old are you - superb feeling for piano, nice performance. I remember myself age like you and never finish piano school. Now I,m nearly 50 and I,m again starting to play and finishing all the pieces i never finished. I see you have watching Big Rod Miller .

Nice touch

by by superstingl

[balonibalibasering]

dude, THAT WAS SICK

[papboer16]

Amazing... This is just great.. the impro's in it :P I love it

[TheFayelou2]

That was the sexiest thing I've ever seen.

[NOcrapALLOWED]

This was so freakin fabulous. This really made my day, thank you so much!!

I can't believe you can play it so perfectly off the top of your head @____@

[Gioscuo]

Great!

[theregsband]

this is one badass remix!

[boredbob33]

Look at the camera at the end and smile!!! shyness ain't allowed in music!

[bluesmankgk]

perfect! i love it!

[lnasd]

that was awesome!!!!! i absolutely looooooved it!

[scottg4life]

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[bluematrix109]

that was INSANE!!! DUDE!! u r one hell of a piano player!!

[DonaldDuckYeah]

Magnifico!!! E l'ultimo pezzo... le mani sembravano impazzite... Fantastico!!!

Wonderful!! In the last piece hands are really very fast... Fantastic!!!

[HepCat215]

I love the way you played it! 5 stars

[bizzare1bizzare]

brilliant! keep it on

[Andrew07025]

thats amazing! where can i find that version of maple leaf rag?

[Chezmat1]

that would be called improv

[ZeppelinRochey]

Savage version!! class man kickin the blues in there! thats whats class all the improv of ragtime man, nice version

[jimmyjamesdean]

Très bonne performance!! Le mec assure et innove, de plus le piano a un très beau son.

[clemspaw]

On ne dit pas "le mec" on dit Monsieur Max Keenlyside :p :)

[pianist626262]

very nice and special sound!

[mortson978]

jeez, piano's must take forever to tune. 180some odd strings.

[RedRoost80]

i like how u can see all the hammers on the top of the piano =]

[scottjop656]

nice improvisation. that's funny, cuz at a talent show i had, i started playing it almost exactly like that lol

nice job.

[emeralds222]

Best Maple Leaf Rag played yet that I have watched!

Slow down a bit and emphasize the twists at the end and it will be masterful!

[friendlytomy]

BRAVO!!!!!!

[antlexer97]

how do you get that sound

[FriendshipSeven]

Is this the way the Maple Leaf Rag is played way out there on Prince Edward Island? :-) I LIKE IT!! :-) John Arpin, move over! Canadians really seem to "get it"! :-)

[tdub1941]

DEEEE LISSHHHH UssSSSS! 5 stars!

RagJazzMonkey

[anto89Prato]

fantastic!!!!! very good!!!!!

[violetincantation]

I can't stop listening to this! :D

I so badly wish I could play this, I'd probably play it all day haha. x

[violetincantation]

I am in love with you; you take my breath away. x

[alt1962]

show-off.... NICE JOB!

[Dan474834]

Nice playing. I dont like thos modifications u put in though.

[ilove1994]

WOW You play it so well my friend WOW Scott Joplin is Back from the dead  Yeah Nice Job .

[allendale1962]

I love the steinway and your playing!!! Check out my vids sometime on youtube Sincerely, Alen Dale.

[HoboWidaLaptop]

that sounds hella cool

[mikewoollett]

Still think you are the best! Keep playing mate bw

[Cr3ativity]

A train running at full speed on the train tracks, and a robber. At least, that is what I visualize when listening to this composition.

[Cr3ativity]

MASTERPIECE! I love it

[GreenRacerTexas]

Hey max, where's that video you made of troublesome ivories? I really enjoyed your version!

[ronunger]

WAY COOL!!

[Sebace0us]

Really nice performance, one of the best on youtube.

[margal66]

Sei grandissimo!!!!

[aguztin10]

I like when you put that jazz arrangements Yeaaaa Its orgasmic

[Ryanuofm86]

OMG, dude i am trying to learn this song, and it is difficult, but you just made me want to keep it up, wow, amazing, im in a lost for words and ive been playing for 6 years, and i just cant believe how amazing that was, Hell of a job Max, Hell of a job

[PaulClesham]

luv playin that on piano.. u wer born 4 ragtime man

[driftwoodenterprises]

I'm wicked jealous Max. Good job!

[LorgonJortle]

Ragging is in your blood man, I am jealous. I mean, I thought it was cool I play the original with some octave changes and added notes. This is ill.

[Jill4388]

What a telented young man!  Bravo!!!!

[ozjthomas]

Wow. Awesome.

[BloggerToo]

Max, that was a great, great job you did...with the ending you put on "Maple Leaf Rag" being the exclamation point! Hope you can make it back over to Peoria in 2009 and beyond...looking forward to seeing you again!

[illidnarg]

This version is much more jazz than ragtime---but this guy is a really great player--and the piano sounds fantastic-i-really enjoyed this---thanks for posting it

[thphaca]

Amazing.. I'm sure Joplin would like it.

[aaaayes]

A truly wonderful performance. I've never heard this version, and I find it absolutely refreshing.

[fuzzbear6240]

RagtimeMax, BRAVO! An interesting and well done interpretation! Thank you. Regards, J.

[weoop1]

its cool man and its personalized in a bluesy way too

[weoop1]

what piano is that

[Theparadoxmazes]

It's an 1899 Steinway upright piano. It says so in the definition. Anyways, I always loved that song and the improvisations make it sound awesome! I wish I was as good as you =]

[Morahman7vnNo2]

That's A Nice! Morton Style!

[purekeyboards]

Nicely done Max. Really enjoyed your interpretation and rendition. And that's a good sounding piano ... you made it sing and put a smile on my face. :)

Thanks for the great rag, you did it more than justice ... take a bow.

Oh, and btw ... viewing your vid prompted me to signup. Think that deserves a curtain call.

Signed,

A Fellow Canucklehead. :D

[thecakestore]

Pure Genius - what a talent.

[TheKnabe]

Thank you for the elegant surprise in the finale, Max!

[BluezHarpKing]

your syncopation is really solid and nicely done. kudos!

[soberbaby83]

What a talented young man you are! You made my day! Keep up the good work and keep playing!

[waddleduckie1]

Max did a superb job on the maple leaf rag! It gives the rag the jazz it so desperately needs! I think Max should be named the "Piano Man" in honor of Billy Joel.

[martiabr]

question who restored the piano. IF it was you how much did it cost to have restored, i have a piano not sure of age but before 1960's. has a very nice sestern look to it.

[ragtimemax]

I haven't the slightest clue who restored the piano, as it was owned by the Sound of One Hand recording studio in Ottawa, where I was recording a CD.. that was almost 2 years ago, now.

Max

(P.S. - thanks to everyone has commented on my video!)

[143AC]

This is Real Scotty Joplin! Thanks for bringing back this classic

jazz piano piece!

[klasikasik]

Super maple leaf

[PaulGreiner22]

you've got it man!

[antmanmax1]

nice improv on the right hand

[blahkaw98]

Wow... you're amazing. That was great

[Morahman7vnNo2]

"1899" Steinway Upright Piano!? Lol That Piano Was Made The Same Year The Maple Leaf Rag Was Made!

[ralkramralkram]

Hot shit.

[pricelesskween91]

omgosh o.O that was crazily amazing!!!!

[digitalgenie]

I luv it Max. You made my day today!

[theragtimefan]

thats really cool new way to play the Maple Leaf Rag!

[GrotrianSeiler]

No doubt, you're a total natural.

Nice work.

[ragtimerulez]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[Gabe40xl]

woa, you've got great talent for hearing extra things to add into the song 0:

[stromonie]

great job

[solminore]

IMHO you really got it! You have the right swing to play this track. I really enjoed it, thanks a lot.

[weoop1]

this is perfect lush flicks

[antvlrs]

just perfect

[ChronosXD]

Very nice! I really like your take on it... it's original, as far as I can tell, and that speaks volumes. Great job! =)

[weoop1]

Im starting to use the same add ons

[peacekitten]

I totally enjoyed your take on Maple Leaf! Joplin would've probably loved it!

[ragtimemax]

Thanks!

[lylebass]

great job! i liked the part at 2:22. i'm not positive, but i think you played the bass part on your right hand , and the treble on your left. whatever you did, it sounded good. joplin would've liked it.

[ragtimemax]

Not quite.. if you're still curious, I can write out that part, and email it to you. Send me a message if you wish. Thanks!

[ManganeseMan]

Good work Max, Ragtime is very entertaining, keep on jammin.

[0othephantomo0]

orsum

[wilscool]

I've been watching this video since it came out and I'm starting to use a lot of your little "add-ons"

This is one of the best on youtube!

Will P.

[azapachekid]

there is just something about ragtime that makes a body want to tap their feet...great job !!!

[bwiggs6]

WONDERFUL, YOU HAVE QUITE A TALENT THERE. KEEP ON

PLAYING, AND HOPE YOU POST SOME MORE SOON. THANKS,bw

[vetteel]

my computer can't even keep up with you. Amazing!

[jetson59o]

Did you do all the editing to the song yourself?

[ragtimemax]

What kind of editing do you mean? Video editing? Arranging the piece? The video editing was done by the talented studio technician at Sound of One Hand Records, and the arrangement is mine (the original tune is by Scott Joplin).

[jetson59o]

The camera shots were good too but I meant the arranging of the music (which is excellent by the way)

[ragtimemax]

Thanks!

[ragtimemax]

Thanks to the kind people who have commented on my video!  I look forward to posting more in the future, in addition to a more recent take on this rag (this was recorded many months ago.)

[tenebrae654789]

wow i'm impressed , a so old piano that sound so nice ... it even is in tune . AWESOME !! and nice cover of scott joplin !!

[pianissim]

ROMAIN CHERON ???

[AKforever2]

Wow, this is simply awesome! Great, bravo! Hahaha wonderful! Can't...stop...dancin'!

[whing22]

i love it! this is excellent, i can't wait until you post more.

haha,you posted this on my birthday. :)

[urbanelf]

Great interpretation!  Great spirit!

[adamsuigeneris]

That was really fantastic! (My hands always need a good warm-up before even attempting any of Joplin's work!)

[DoubleGauss]

Nice. Very original. I like it.

[5L0wCu63]

Dude, u totally customized a classic.

Joplin would give u a standing ovation. I did...

[billhill83]

Post more! Post more! I can hardly wait to see what else you have in store! That mic looks expensive...don't let it go waste. LOL

[ragtimemax]

Oh, boy do I wish that piano and microphone were mine. This video was recorded in the Sound of One Hand record studio in Ottawa, during a CD recording set. I'll try and post more when I can!

Thanks everybody, for the many positive comments.

[dudnolad]

Lush! made me dizzy just watching lol. Excellent playing, i like the way u made the song ur own:-)

[billhill83]

when are gonna post more?

[trolias2]

man AWESOME! 5 STARS :-)

[billhill83]

very cool! You play the song w/ such perfect confidence. Not to mention, your interpretation of the song is wonderful. I still am shaky in the middle when my left hand jumps for such a long distance. I hope to plat w/ such splendor as you.

[chocotiger]

AMAZING!!! u made this classic piece your own, great job!

[ermy73]

Beautiful music, and great piano, so firm sound. Congratulations

[ermyone]

You have all my respect, it's a Sicilian who says that. :-)

[10milesfromnowhere]

*loudly applauds* Man, wow! ( my left hand hurts just from watching). Love the piano as well.

[doctorh2005]

now THAT is impressive!!! :P very inspiring.

THanks for posting this :)

[latibes]

Loved your version... Respect bro :))

[Krinkels]

I cant stop watching this, Max! you play it way better than me! I'm going to record a new video with better sound quality.

RAGards!

Matthew Sandin.

[adito4]

C'est génial, bravo.

[ragtimemax]

Thanks for all the comments! Vincent.. likewise; you play stuff I could never learn in my life. I respect that a lot. Keep the piano alive!

[Vincent3y]

Also props to you man... You've never had a piano teacher and all that. I got a lot of respect for u.

[Vincent3y]

Awesome playing Max. I've known you for a while. Put some of the stuff you composed up here on youtube

[ragtimenightingale]

Love your creativity on the repeats, esp. section D which really gets smoking with so many curly interchanges flowing with the bass! Ah, the advantage of youth. Let's see some more! Thanx for the holiday treat. ( I would love it if you would turn and face the camera at the end, BTW )

Karen J

[swiftonlarue1]

Max,

It's right on the money. I love it when someone understands the music so well that they can take liberties and still show respect for the composition. Well done and keep it up.

Todd Robbins

[KawhackitaRag]

Nice additions; great job!

[ragtimebuddy]

Dude, that was awesome! I liked your D theme. Excellent performance! Bravo!

[autopiano]

Jelly Roll Morton reincarnated in a 14 year old Canadian.. who woulda thought! great playing..