Flirtation Waltz

[steinwaygrande1]

Apart from you Micheal , are there any other members of your family either direct or indirect that can play a musical instrument as well as you do ?

[ajmachtel]

And I thought Chico Marx was dead! I would love to hear you play The beer barrel Polka. Enjoyed it very much!

[BizzMarki]

This reminds me of the under water level music is Mario World 3 :D

[HuffinMuffin]

just a technical tip. It's easier and produces a better tone to play repeated notes with altering fingers like at 0:50. instead of playing 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, try something like 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1 or 2, 4, 3, 2, 4, 3 etc

[2johnrobert]

Thanks Michael from Tasmania, oldies who would love some hymns.

[utuber116]

oh and how old is your piano, please. trying to find a rough age for mine. thanx

[WanderingSteve]

Wow! I just discovered you tonight - - Am enjoying your music whole-heartedly! Way back when I took lessons, my favorites were Ragtime and playing out of our church hymnal. (Our church didn't use instruments, so playing the songs at home gave me a whole new appreciation of the music). Will keep looking for your vids. Thanks.

[miserablepianofreak]

It'd be better if it was played on a jazz piano....

[mksnds1]

im proud to say, i have the same name as you.

[AmazingChucklez]

This one KICKS IT!!! Makes me wanna flirt with some 1893 high school senior, maybe get married and have a kid named Garfield....

EXCELLENT, excellent performance and thanks for posting this!!! Looking forward to more great stride piano blues / ragtime tunes...

[jnorman737]

Absolutely note perfect and that awsome bass note right at the end is Winnie's trade mark. Have you got a CD Mike?

[BADBIKERBENNY]

Have ever thought of making albums? I just love piano music. If you ever make an album or two, let me know, because I will buy one.

[realow3]

Man, i am in love with you!! hahaha you play really gorgeous! thank you for record that! Everton

[KenKY4]

10 months ago I asked if you practised the scales. Reading my comment again it appeared as if I were mocking you. I wasn't. The reason I asked is that I was told one could only be a good pianoist if one practised the scales. You are a superb pianist, so I wondered if you bucked the theory by not doing scales or supported the theory by practising them.

[greytemp]

I sure enjoy your music. Keep up the good work.

[joe22twentytoo]

awesome

[focusblack17]

you are brilliant,I always enjoy listening to you

[mrjimbo3113]

Could I purchase Flirtation Waltz and Candlewick ? ETC.

[mrjimbo3113]

great stuff , more !!

[KenKY4]

Out of curiosity, do you practice the scales? Ken

[swedishfishiecatcher]

Brilliant!

Am I allowed to rip the audio to use for a dance performance if I give you proper credit?

[mollybrown89]

You are really pleasant to listen to. Please keep posting!!!!

Thanks.

[DrPlum]

and in the style of her 'other' piano

[HerrGobel]

My friend, excelent preformance. This is now my favorite waltz. May I inquire as to where you acquired the sheet music for this piece? Please continue to play!

[KenKY4]

These are old Winniefed Atwell songs. Well done

[20heathway]

Brilliant as always!

You must , must play New Rag by Scott Joplin. This is the only rag he indicated should be played fast and it is crying out to be played by you. Please!

[dantebulsara]

youre beautiful!=D!

[sutasman]

wow thats so awesome! where did/do u get the sheet music?

nice playing keep it up!

[joe22twentytoo]

awesome, enjoy your playing and choice of music. joe/tx

[jazzroomcabaret]

you are incredible! and so handsome!

[donoses]

what a happy music, virtuous pianist!

[Leilakinz]

lovely!

[MercMan280se]

Having read all the comments that have been made so far, I wonder Michael, IF you have been asked to perform before Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, yet?

[Luluboi]

Holy attractive man playing piano.

Oh, the music was nice too...

Whoooowweeee.

[kingofthekeyboard]

I'm not sure about the "attractive" bit..but thanks for saying it anyway! HOpe you keep watching as more videos on the way soon!

[pianoman1984]

I'm sure of it tough :P

and GREAT playing by the way, I'm totally jealous now ;-)

[TVslapstick]

@kingofthekeyboard I guess that's why it's called the 'flirtation waltz' ^_^

[ozgregberyldog]

You're a magician, I am now your biggest fan m8... I would like to make a request if i may... choo choo samba ... was also a favourite of mine and used to pay all the time...since I cant now I hope you could do me the pleasure...thanks in advance...pwease

[kingofthekeyboard]

well if i have time and find the sheet music, then i'd be happy to record it for you! in the meantime, please keep watching and let me know what you think to the new videos coming soon!

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thanks- please keep watching as more videos on the way!

[xiaolong143]

Hi Michael, how talented you are! I commend you for that. Hope you'll play some hymns if you would pls.....I love american ragtime type of music.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thanks for your comment. I plan to record some hymns at some stage as i am a devout christian.

[xiaolong143]

Wow! God bless you buddy..I am Christian too...Next week I'll also start my piano session in our church....You've been my inspiration..love to hear your music! Hope to hear some old time hymns of the faith.

[topmillenniumka]

Join the club! BTW great playing. this and the black and white rag are my 2 faves

[ILikeRagtime]

BRAVO !!!!

[MercMan280se]

Your playing is brilliant Michael. It brings back memories. In fact, I still have my only LP record of Winifred Atwell. I have also emailed you too. Look forward to your next recording.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thanks so much. I look forward to your email.

[saintarvin1]

just great I love to hear you play.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Glad you like it!

[cynlynj]

That made me want to get up and waltz and I am handicapped but your music made me think I could:) What a talent you are! Really looking forward to hearing more from you.

[kingofthekeyboard]

What a lovely thing to say! i get many messages- some not always nice- but yours is one i shall always remember. Please keep watching..and dance away in spirit, if not in body!

[imafaghag]

WONDERFUL..you really need to load some more videos:)

[kingofthekeyboard]

They are due to be uploaded in the coming weeks!

[Mandolinpossum]

I absolutely love your playing in all your videos! This one in particular makes me think of a boardwalk amusement park in the late eighteen hundreds. Very lovely piece :3 Keep up the awesome work!

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou- I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!

[topmeup2]

Micheal, simply terrific.I am an absolute fan of yours.Auckland ,new Zealand

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thanks..keep watching as more videos soon to be uploaded!

[mara235]

Hi Michael: Love your work - it is truly delightful. I saw there was mention from a few folks requesting that you might perform some religious music. If you should decide to do this, it would be marvelous to hear you play 'Amazing Grace'' or 'Nearer My God to Thee'

My best to you! C.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou..I am hopefully going to record a religious piece and will definitely consider your requests.

[pauleyx3]

Yet another wonderful piece! I could watch you all day! I also play rag, with Joann Castle being a favorite. Try looking up Stan Whitmire for Christian pieces who encorporates some of our style. I think you would enjoy it alot. Get some more pieces out for us! Have a great day!! And, I too, would buy a CD.....Just curious....What is the year and make of your piano?? :)

[kingofthekeyboard]

What a flattering comment! Thanks for posting it! I will be uploading more videos this month and hope you enjoy them. When i finish my CD I will let you know! (By the way, in answer to your question my piano is a Gerhard and is about 70 years old..I love her to bits!!)

[nathan1050]

I just discovered your youtube page...oh how I wish I could play as well as you...I took lessons for years, but not able to play all that well...anyhow, thanks for posting and I will lookout for new posts.

A fan in Chicago...

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou for your comment..hope you like my next videos!

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou for your kind comment- I'm pleased to know that you enjoy my music. I hope you enjoy my next videos and keep watching!

[dimmie410]

I love your playing of "Flirtation Waltz." I know you play by ear, but do you have to practice every day, and if so, for how long? I'm glad to know you're a Christian. Maybe you can post some Christian pieces someday too. God Bless You!

[kingofthekeyboard]

I sit and play the piano every spare moment i have (although I work 9-5 Mon-Fri which limits the time). Although I play by ear almost all the time, I am a fully trained Pianist. I wouldnt say i have "practice" sessions..i just sit an dplay for pleasure and thats all the practice I need! I will try to find some great hymns/christian songs to post- that should be an enjoyable challenge!

[sj860793]

Hello Michael

Yet another awesome video. You've exceptional talent and you continue to amaze me ... and all from memory, no music!. You are incredible my friend. Very enjoyable. Thank you so much for posting onto the web. I look forward to your CD !!

Kind regards

Stephen. (more)

[kingofthekeyboard]

Well thankyou for such a charming and very flattering comment. I am so pleased you like my playing..I have never made a CD but if I do, I will certainly let you know if you really would like one?!

[graham1281]

Oh this is super

[kingofthekeyboard]

Haha..glad you like my performance!

[dunkelhaven]

This is how life ought to be.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Haha! Thankyou for saying that!!

[yassin34]

Excellent Michael. I have a request. Could you do Winifred Atwell's version of the Choo Choo Samba? I haven't seen you post any boogie woogie ;-)

[kingofthekeyboard]

I will try to record a boogie -woogie when timne permits. Although I am planning to upload two other pieces first. I am so pleased you enjoy my music- keep watching!

[WENDLBURY1]

Did you say a cd? Yes please the sooner the better, Thank you for the music

[kingofthekeyboard]

Yes I am planning to record a demo CD soon..I'm so pleased you enjoy my music.

[WENDLBURY1]

Did you say cd's? Yes please the sooner the better.

[four121]

Keep it going Michael. Just seen Flirtation Waltz Video from you. More of the same please. This type of music might be more popular than you think. Excellent entertainment.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou..its always great to know that people enjoy my performances!! I will be uploading more videos in due course and hope you enjoy them!

[colbyhusker]

Excellent! I, too, thoroughly enjoy your arrangements and talents, Michael. Seriously, you do need to compile a CD. There are enough folks out there, even if you don't think so, who would purchase your CD's. Keep up the good work and keep posting videos!

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou for your flattering comment! I am looking into producing a CD very soon!

[riverexplorer]

Now the real question...do you have CD's available? Do you perform somewhere people can come see you?

I for one would purchase one, because there just aren't too many people around who can play like this anymore, not with the style and talent you put into it!

[kingofthekeyboard]

How flattering! Thankyou for such an inspirational comment!! The answer (in short) is that I am a complete amateur- I dont perform live and I have no CD's. It would be my dream to be a Pianist- but that is highly unlikely as this kind of music is not in demand anymore. I am so pleased you enjoy my performances and that you see me as a worthy candidate for being an entertainer!

[jbdoggy]

Hi Micheal,

Oh! Dont be so modest!! Why aim to be just a pianist?? Aim higher!! Aim to be an artiste!!

Here's looking forward to more tunes from you!

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou! With enough work maybe I'll make it to the wonderful world of theatre!

[KellyJ1199]

Speechless!

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thanks! Glad you like my performance!

[WENDLBURY1]

having trouble leaving a comment, this is a lovely piece, have not heard this for years, thank you, you are a wonderful pianist.

[kingofthekeyboard]

What a compliment! I'm glad you enjoyed this piece as its not heard often these days..and isnt as famous as the others recorded by Winifred Atwell.

[Morahman7vnNo2]

Wonderfully Played.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou for your comment- I'm pleased you liked it.

[butchscorner]

WoW, Again, a very good job. Hope to hear more down the road.

[kingofthekeyboard]

Thankyou..glad you enjoyed it. You will be hearing more soon!