Excerpt: Derek Paravicini

[dididinha4]

whats the song at 0:57? please o.O

[LuluRoxYourFuzzySox]

@dididinha4 "My Favorite Things" from the Sound of Music.

[dididinha4]

@LuluRoxYourFuzzySox Thank you very much! :)

[0heyjc]

Oh, he even has voice commands!

[EatYourCorpses]

jesus mother of christ! how fucking amazing! wish i could play like him!

[Koru]

Fucking MAGIC

[willcoq]

Why does this guy have a teacher?

[guitarhero1346]

I liked the fur elise thing

[coldcallinguk]

A great argument against abortion and pre-natal testing. If the average parent today knew they were going to have a blind autistic child they'd snuff them out in the womb. Then the world would be robbed of this genius and many like him. Disability needs to be respected. If we can afford to bail bankers out for billions we can afford to look after disabled people and give them the same shot at life that everyone else has.

[MrForsyth91]

@coldcallinguk: And force 14 year old rape victims to go through with their pregnancy and give birth. Or to force someone who is not physically fit to bear children to go through the same process, possibly killing them in it? No, abortion is a good thing when used for the right reasons. I have Asperger's Syndrome, and in the event that I, in the future, learn that my child will have suffer from e.g. Down's Syndrome, I would have plenty of non-egoistic reasons not to want to have it.

[MrForsyth91]

@coldcallinguk: Will suffer*

Also, isn't it enough that Christianity helps kill millions every year because of the Catholic Vatican's view on condoms and other forms of contraception? Their (note "their", I don't know if you are religious or if that has bearing on your stand on abortion) opposing abortion just adds to the stupidity of religion.

[Florin500]

I'd rather pay to hear him than going to a lil wayne, kanye, gaga, auto-tune talentless concert

[souljaboiification]

so why are the non talent Kardashians all over tv and he is not? Id love to turn on the tv and see a show about musical savants, id rather watch keeping up with derek paravicini, not keeping up with the non talent kardashians

[KhazatskyAnthony]

Dumb bitch... he is holding up 3 fingers... Just chose to include the other 7 as well.

[dnthinkdrink1]

@KhazatskyAnthony LOL that was super clever :D

[Kneleist]

who the fuck disliked this



[KrnShadow65]

holy shit

[scradley12]

Take a bow son, take a bow.

[guyboy625]

he's blind

[Lasadialarwen]

I want him to teach me!!!!!!!

[bigpmc]

man Derek is awesome

[HailChaos]

"I can do that!"

"I don't know how to do it!"

Exceptional.

[falck123]

hola

[zappafan136]

He needs a movie.

[jped12]

Derek....DEREKKKK....  *ballonshop spoof*

[dayanalv1]

WHOW YOUR AMAZING DEREK  TECH ME :D

[wom901]

they say his disablities were more of a gift than a handicap.

he doesnt even know what fingers he is using... deffianately blessed

[gatoradeee]

there's no point in me trying to learn how to play piano seeing that i will never ever be as good as derek.

[islandpunsch]

whats the second song he is playing ?

or can sb. give me the whole playing-list?

thx

[baldermullet]

@islandpunsch I believe it's something like "My Favorite Things"

[Lasadialarwen]

@islandpunsch My favorite things.

[gonadcancervictim]

why is there not daily vids from him?

[spadesofchaos]

damn commercials

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[murphy341]

The brain has so much potential

[zwerrell]

0:01

[fatima079]

lance - you left your wife with cancer - shame is your name

[cleocool]

Wait?? Isn't that John Mayer?????

[maragni88]

life is not what it seams

[haxproductions1]

An award. He deserves it.

[Jackshv]

@haxproductions1

This video. I will now watch it.

[BjorklundSimon]

This is Wonderful! I would like to say that this is the defenition of a blessing!

God has a way of bringing joy to the world!

[gigisdad]

@BjorklundSimon So let me get this straight, god has brought joy to the world by robbing this man of ever having a normal life, of ever being able to have real relationships, of ever being able to get married and enjoy the wonders of parenthood, of ever being able to see, of ever being able to live an independent life, by burdening his parents whom have to administer him with constant care? If that's what you're saying then I have one thing to say to god (if god actually existed) - EPIC FAIL!

[gigisdad]

@skydog6395 Wow..you've COMPLETELY missed my point. And your facts about Derek are incorrect. He is not dyslexic, he's autistic. And he clearly does not have the mental faculties of a 12 year old as 12 year olds can learn and feed and clothe themselves. I've been a fan of Derek's for many years and read his book "In The Key Of Genius". So I think my insights to Mr. Paravacini ought not be questioned.

I'd further explain my point to you but it will be wasted.

[alahachmed]

@gigisdad probably a baptist right? lol

[talkinwalnut1]

@alahachmed thats me lol... on the other hand, he was born 15 weeks early and autisic. To make things worse, he was born blind also. Sevants are truly special.

[Isosyth]

@talkinwalnut1 Actually he wasn't born blind, but due to being born premature was given oxygen therapy which caused him to go blind, he also has a severe learning disability.

[Pro2TheXtreeM]

Just amazing what the human mind is capable of

[Kai2oo6remix]

@Pro2TheXtreeM yea, like capable of processing everything there in front of "you".

[cddrummer96]

How can you dislike this?

[RespectFalseIcons]

the rainman of music

[proSniper098]

Wow that is truly something amazing

[beat80cj]

This guy is amazing.

[jskmnorris]

Dude this guy is awesome! Glad to see some one with a handicap turn it around and become a legend!

[Minacious]

I think everyone in the world should give him their favorite album to listen to, of any style of music, just so that he can put it all together and create the perfect soundtrack for every brain in the world. Personally I would give him my Incubus Science album, just to see how a little alternative rock would twist his musical mind.

I would also like to put a pair of drumsticks in his hands, and have him listen to some Buddy Rich. I bet he'd catch on to that within a week.

[burger137]

WOW WOW WOW

would he of needed to hear it on piano first or can he just convert it??

[PeterJamezz]

@burger137 He can just convert it, he can play anything up to Lady Gaga.

[meggymoo71]

wow that is completely amazing, just..beyond words

[piranha7719]

I would love to see him live!

[snowfitness1]

WOW

[Cagedbirdfree]

WOW! I still have problems trying to read music. Derik is truly a gift to the world.

[alanganin18]

i don't know how to do it. lol

[andy4226uk]

I find it funny that this guy has a teacher! Im sure the teacher will be doing more learning that derek will!

[Twonder1000]

woaH!!! not ever in my life have i knew something this wonderful!!

[thaholylemon132]

He's just amazing

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[mbaeder]

A simply amazing proof that people with disabilities might be more able than those of us who are "normal"

[chumanho]

@mbaeder An amazing proof that we're all good at different things and people with more "common" talents are being labeled "normal".

[vertigoelectric]

Wow. I can't believe this video received a "dislike". Derek is amazing. I'd love to sit and watch/listen to him play in person.

[rockerlee12]

is he aurtistic?

[timen1986]

@rockerlee12

no, just crazy

[Nikanaiko]

@rockerlee12 Blind and mentally retarded with signs of autism, yes.

[Criticalperspective2]

that didn't sound like oscar peterson.

[VintageandRare]

@Criticalperspective2 Lame answer!

[Criticalperspective2]

@VintageandRare Have you ever heard Oscar Peterson play?

[jacobmichelbasio]

actually its 1:49 minutes

[alexandraballetpybc]

this a amazing

[HardFiRichie]

House MD :)

[1Brian11]

What an amazing, wonderful, incredible musician is Derel Paravicini!

His mentor, Adam Ockelford, published in 2008 a most fascinating -- and incredibly moving -- account of Derek's life called "In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini."

More of Derek's work can he heard on his website (goodgle it!) and is available for sale on CDBaby. You toes will be a-tappin'!

[axdcs1]

sighhhh

they should show more! the last interview is almost the exact same!

[Johnfong1986]

holy!!!!!

[nocturnalx]

extraordinary!!! Good for him! I hope he enjoys his gift!

[RangRing68]

Yes agreed but quite a few downsides also.

[nedaronaghi]

Whats the name of the show tune he is playing?

[sweetbippity]

"My Favorite Things"

[mekm17]

@nedaronaghi "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music

[blockleg]

My Favorite Things

[jeskec]

@nedaronaghi I think it's called My Favourite Things and it's from The Sound of Music

[geniusninja]

My Favorite Things from the Sound of Music

[blugreen17]

This was the best story I've ever seen on 60 minutes. He's full of compassion and pure, honest love. Inspiring !!!!!

[stucity1]

What is the song title at the beginning of this video? If anyone knows. Thanks.

[EyeRuinMe]

Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant!

[teamjonaslovexo]

Wow. amazing!

[kfherrmann]

Beautiful!

[88thithi]

Epic he is.

[PEERBUX89]

Amazing fella!