Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit": Eric Lewis (ELEW)

[kevinthenerd]

My only complaint is the shitty audio quality of the recording. What a shame. (It would have sucked just as much if I had done it with my own camera.)

[dangelicoNY2]

This is shit... this is piano rape....

[jackfreestone1]

i can barely hear the melody

[SpielmannHannes]

It don't sounds like the original SLTS, but it's really cool man. He has done something new and unconventional. Like! Greetz from Germany

[psychobrety18]

haha :)

[ilsevdb]

pfff it does nearly sound like slts -.-

[Osonorouswaffle]

Start watching this at exactly 2:30 into the clip.

[Norrchuu]

He should try "through the fire and flames". Maybe his head will explode.

[0KurzKurz0]

well, thats a market gab !

[TheGprs69]

i can barely see his fingers

[lazaroszet]

what the fuck is he doing to the poor song?....

[TheMrmemyselfandi]

30 people smell like justin bieber

[iamzero79]

ewwww

[sugar1st]

@iamzero79 ew? are you serious? this guy is amazing. Hes genius. Its scary how good he is. Just the thoughts that must run through his head while hes playing must be incredible.

[iamzero79]

@sugar1st ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww­wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww­wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww­wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww­wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww­wwwwwwwww you and elew. get a room and fuck each other

[progpen]

An absolutely incredible performance. I saw him on TV the other night and he is simply amazing. I hope he is touring in the midwest because I could definitely see a road trip in my future.

[theorygeek00]

he fucking sucks... listen to edward simon or robert glasper or something good

[plokoon900]

he rocked the shit out of that piano

[LilySheB]

the first time i listened to this i was just like -.- but then i just got like 0.0

[RinderRupinder]

First time i saw him was on TED. this man is one of the best i've ever heard. there is something really special about this guy that i can't really put into words

[chipotlemonkey]

He has much more potential than this. He'll only gain Youtube views and carpel tunnel syndrome.

[MrStylus88]

just a whole lotta noise...

[OfficialJabberwocky]

@MrStylus88 That's what genius sounds like to those who cannot understand it. This guy is for real.

[ViqueShadoff]

This is just weird.

[goldengal1989]

Elew is joining Josh Groban on tour!

[DerPrototyp999]

THE POOR PIANO !

[skatasterfi]

@randomyoko. First music is about how it makes that individual feel! Truthfully I like this a lot!!! But u may not like it that perfectly fine!! who am I to say you don't like good music, I can't say that though it is my opinion!!!!!!! So who are you to say we've got a bad taste in music!?!?!?!??!?!?! YOUR NOBODY TO SAY ANYTHING AT ALL AND THAT PROVES YOUR AN AMATURE BECAUSE THATS THE FIRST RULE IN MUSIC!!!!

[skatasterfi]

@randomyoko

[MrPeguin666]

ha! even Kurt didn't play it that angrily and he wrote it

[MrMorris5026]

He's got that crazy Beethoven look going on

[esthetichaos]

wow, I like it! I like this man.

[Potatos89]

legit

[hongquanlt]

only one word "barbarian"

[NoZ117]

another way to become flexible is playing like him

[JarredWrightMusic]

What a boss.

[KREonline]

my cover to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" has been crowned the most monsterish ever made! my cover takes it to the year 2037 with soul!!! it's on my page! come listen!!

[randomyoko]

terribleeeeeeeeeeee...ill cover this better seriously.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko Where are you touring?

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle ? i thought you have 2 eyes to see my earlier comment.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko ? Touring..... Where are you performing live in front of people who have paid to see you? Are you on tour in different cities? When can we hear your version of this song so that we can see how much better your version is? We're very excited to hear you play this in a live concert!

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle youre trying to sound clever but youre not cuz you deaf people are ignoring what ive already written. sigh. i will though cover this thing. his interpretation sucks.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko Not trying to sound clever, just trying to sound polite because your performance level is weak and your rhythm and basic instincts suck. We listened to your stuff. Nice. AMATEUR. Your arms are too weak to compete with this guy first of all. Second, he obviously is more fun to be around compared to you which is why he is more popular than you. EVEN IN JAPAN. He was just there on tour, but of course you wouldn't know that because all you do is talk shit RANDOMLY......random yoko

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle well you obviously didnt read my first comment. sigh. im not even trying to sell out as ive already said. because the idea is silly. and you have no good knowledge or interpretation if you think what he was playing in this shows the melodies and everything that cobain wanted to show. my rhythm sucks? i dont think youve even watched my music channel. my performance level is not quite hight because i dont practice tho duh. youre not getting my point at all cuz you dont want to.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko Yes yoko, your rhythm sucks. Your skills are LAME. But you are bragging that you are better than someone who is waaaaayy better than you ever will be, yoko. Your point? That his work is terribleeee? That you can cover it waaaay better? Is that your point yoko? To try and be an asshole ? Don't try to be all music school classroom now. You just SUCK. Maybe try practicing so that you suck less.

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle btw...my arms are never weak. my power is actually better than most. this guy right here, is putting too much energy. you dont need to hit it too hard if you know how to put the right place, itll play loud and clear. its his performance and it seems like hes molesting the piano - poor piano, but you probably took his acting like thats how strong men play. seriously, i think youre the amateur but whatsoever.

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle youre must be referring to my old videos. or you think my rhythm sucks cuz i play progressive and you dont get the transition cuz youre the one with poor understanding. cuz you think this is awesome. its either lack of your understanding in piano/music or that of what this song is actually like. yeah my cover will be a lot better. ill do when i have time. yeah hes better than me only when it comes to performance and recording skills. music school?ah. youre a wanna be.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko This is an old video of him too. Have you seen his official SLTSP video from ELEW Rockjazz Vol.1? Anyway you have talent but you let your bad attitude take you to this situation. Record your version FIRST then talk shit. You are just making stupid promises.

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle i havent seen it, i dont think i will but i saw him LIVE on tv here - which shows his current skills. he was in japan it seems. and he was playing this song. and i couldnt finish it. it wasnt much different as this. as i said ill record my stuff once im settled.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko I'm just having fun at the office with a person who doesn't realize that nothing they are saying is NEW! People have already said everything you are saying yoko. What do u think you are the only person who thinks this way. YOu are powerless to change it and he is having fun and so are his fans like me. So create your own little world and be PERFECT YOKO but this guy has his world and you can't take it away. NOT AT ALL. : )

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle im not trying to be new like where do you get all the ideas lol i just said what was on my mind cuz i thought thats how comments are?! do i have to be like the first person to say things on yt? i dont care about this guy, i just think its silly. especially hes living by what i make fun of. my music page stuff is a joke. id never make a living off of it. its his choice though. i guess hes having fun yeah, having fun shouldnt involve annoying people like me but oh well.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko Poor piano? Molesting? You are never weak? LOL!! Are you okay? It's just a piano. It's okay to SUCK yoko. Try to be more Positive. You came to this guy's work in a very NEGATIVE way so why are you surprised that people who like it are saying screw you and your RIGHT PLACEMENT? We can fight as long as you want and u will still SUCK and his videos will still be COOL to WAAAY more people so go home and practice your toy piano

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle im home and im sitting next to my synth. ive been noticing but do you realize youve gone way too emotional over a stupid convo...oh well. i cant be positive when theres a negative thing. i take his performance here as an insult to kurt cobain. i saw his stuff on tv here and i came to yt to wish that itd be better but nope. just a piano, there ya go. i know you better there. when did i say im surprised lol im just laughing at your stereotype. hes famous doesnt mean good

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko WAS he trying to insult you or Cobain yoko? No. You are just mad he is getting attention at something you like to do also. You got emotional first . You were NEGATIVE first. So now you are just a jealous liar trying to play innocent. And you are getting tricked because his style creates controversy which increases people's curiosity

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko Just because he's famous doesn't mean you are good and he's not. You are a stereotype also (jealous wannabe at home watching the star and being ugly) and guess what? I'm laughing too ; ) hee hee hee

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle i dont even watch much music videos here, i came to check this guy out to uh well read my other comment. we are having a multi convo lol i know ill get back to my recording and everything at one point but im busy enjoying other stuff. music isnt my life right now. was he trying to insult no, but he did so its the same thing. no i took it negative cuz its not something "special" and people act like they saw a ghost.

[johncoltranestyle]

@randomyoko One last thing. People are busy. The world is a big place. He is AMAZING for alot of people. Just like YANNI. Or even you randomyoko. It's about exposure so try to remember that because in the end, everyone sucks and everyone is a genius when it comes to the public. ( I actually really like your covers!! But you were being rude so I had to fight you out of respect for this artist that I also love.)

[randomyoko]

@johncoltranestyle i seeeeeeeeeee. well i agree with you on that thing. well thats cool you like this guy. i just dont and that was the point lol yanni is awesome. yeah im not nice online cuz im too nice in person :p aight off to work, thanks for the chat - we took over this page! one last note, ill still cover this ;)

[KUSOYAROU696969]

オリジナルで勝負しろ馬鹿野郎。

[SCQTV]

brrrrrrrrrrap..........eric love!!!!!!!!

[FreakTimmy]

he plays amazing....but its 2 much lol

[circabro3]

@beenjas you suck

[circabro3]

Wow

[Jacek1712]

Leszek Możdzer plays nirvana Smells like teen spirit That is much better

[keysmia]

He is going out of time. Too much pedal. Stop please

[beenjas]

sucks!

[luisleopater1]

HOLY SHIT 0_0 YOU ARE AMAZING !!!! BRAVOOO BRAVOOO!!! =0

[Fallinthedepth]

amazing

[efoonia144]

wow

[100DarkDude]

this man is rocking so much he knows how to play the piano.

[mogyesz225]

It's the same of all smells like teen spirit piano versions, he just play with force and violence...

[johncoltranestyle]

@mogyesz225 youtube.com/watch?v=kjGcehoUEa­A !!

[Reaper139139]

man he just destroys that poor piano it looks painful lol very good musician tho

[Peracnik332]

Amazing! :)

[ModestTwo]

i really don't like it i think that you are too good

[kaltorak179]

marilyn manson version piano ...

[skymilky]

I feel bad for the piano..

[SHIFTERnight]

the beggining sounds like the futurama opening

theme

[greenale88]

o_o zuper

[locomunk]

lol i know this guy ..he is actauly made of muscle no homo he seems better on the net

[mateur1mayeur]

Awesome!

[FFME24]

wow

°.°

[explosiv95]

5/5!:D:D::D:D:D

[BeatrizTeixeira7]

amazing *.*

[Diolknmsa]

I saw one of his gigs in Montreux....they had to bandage up his hands afterwards they were in that bad a shape! He RULES!

[Xndingo11]

lol.he's baning all over the place XD.awesome perforamnce btw.almost 2-3x the notes of the noraml tempo too.

[SyncrisisVideos]

Hi from Reddit.

[MrPianist13]

awesome!

i love how he plays

i love the cover

and most of all...

I LOVE HIS HAIR!

[illegitimiconpwn93]

Daaaamn! They must have had to tune that piano again after that!

[strunzix]

yeah!!!

[vdmerwe]

he must have pinkies of steel.

[StoneChild9]

don't try to thumb wrestle the man.

[Irco]

Fantastic !

[OzKnosis]

five stars all the way, this guy is part piano

[Zia810417]

That is amazing...

[ohmygo]

dude is going hard

[ototuit]

rock that piano!!

[Chaupro]

sweet

[hahahahaha23]

the only legit cover

[futboler454]

Check out the Bad Plus' version if you like this.

[spoof072]

i would so like to see the clash of eric lewis and keith carlock together. that would just be sick as.

[Aristotelezz]

Great!!

[BasdeBoer98]

Freaking nice ! WOW!

[daniela70]

It looks so much like Woody Woodpecker in that classic piano cartoon...

[jrdudedj]

thats insane, i'm not obsessed with this guy, i watched his hour long video slash interview on AtGoogleTalks channel and now i've been watching his videos and now it's four fifteen in the morning.

[nemmjenba]

Again! Bravissimo MR ERIC LEWIS!!!

[aekarn8]

I want that jacket

[adiisnow]

nice cover .But wtf he is out there to break the fuckin piano

[yanikeke]

Wow!! is right... ELEW

[vanderzarth]

oO gr8t

[StoneChild9]

he's like Animal from the muppets, except on the piano. haha!

[Gregsreid001]

What a great guy!

[gtascorer]

best ♥

[fabiorod91]

crazy he's awesome

[tiscover]

WOW

[meliljohn]

wooooooooow

[skarunner]

awesome. just awesome.

[thesnodgrass]

Amazing. I love it. Not often you see something so different and so good.

* note to gig venues * If you book this guy he is going to wear your piano out, get him to bring his own.