Hey, kind of funny watching this, because I have the exact same keyboard. It's the best isn't it. You did a good job, except you played the middle piano part wrong. I see you winged it. You did well, but there's exact notes off his original song if you want to know them. I can show you if you'd like.
I commented like three of your videos . . . You shock me. This is unbelievably beautiful . . . The way you added the harmonica. Oh my gosh I swear =] YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!
about the playing/singing.. all I can say is.. good LORD man!! ;-) Like everyone says, you just totally ROCK! Can't, but I'd love to sit and talk to you sometime, just see what's "in there" when it comes to how you "think". I used to talk to my piano professor at my lessons, and that's all we'd get done! haha.. talking about life and music : )~ So what you doing these days with your music? I KNOW it's like.. the MAIN thing you like. HAS to be ;-) OH.. P-120! YAAAY! I have 2 : )~ one on the road
Oh. My. Gosh! You're really good, dude! Super multi-talented, i'd say! Yo! Ur pretty good, but don't go so low, but that's me being the idiot critic i am....
Your the new generations Billy Joel Awsum Keep up the good work. You really should find somewhere to perform if you dont already. People would be happy to have you as an entatainer for them and people would defiantely pay to see you play. I play for a restaurant but i've only just started and not as good as you are.
I didn't think I was going to like this. You have an amazing voice especially when you sing high. Major, major props. I just randomly found this haha.
Dude, long time Billy Joel fan and a long time despiser of covers, but you nailed it. Excellent energy in the singing and playing. It's a ray of sunshine to see that not all members of my generation have become seduced by the fake music of the day and retain some good taste. You ruled that song man, and anyone on here that says any different wouldn't know real music from a hole in the ground. So I say to you, "man, what are you doin' here?" ;) You got the talent, use it bro.
Couldn't agree more, you've got the right idea there, I'd put that kind of talent to use. Possibly write some of your own stuff and start performing it as well, if you haven't already. Good Luck and God Bless!
Sir, I could not agree more. I was about to leave a comment, but man, you said it already. I went and saw Billy at Shea the other night. He played and sang excellently.
It's alright if you filled the page; it nice talking to you. Both requests I think I should be able to do. Lately there's been a huge gap of time between me releasing new videos, I'm gonna start really adding more. And as always, thanks for watching.
Aw, yea that's kinda far to fly out to watch a piano player... but that's what vids are for... lol. Anyways glad you're posting vids up. You've got a fan. One request: (if you would) redo the Italian Restaurant with only the keyboard. Leave both up on YT, but put a clean version up without all the banging...
Hey, I went to hit reply and accidentally hit remove to your comment below, but I do gigs for a few restaurants where I live. I'm in Connecticut so I'm no where near Houston. Those dueling piano bars are becoming more and more popular now I've noticed though.
You should get involved in something like that. Find one of those large bar/clubs (maybe after you get a little older...lol) that has like several types of clubs in one place. Talk to the entertainment director. You could be making serious cash and tips for you playing and singing.
Dude, Justin.. you rock man :) I play to and have a few audio vids up on my prof, but nothing as good as this... you are an awesome singer and musician. Great. I think i just found a new subscription.
Welcome. When I was 21 or 22, I used to go hang out at a local piano bar with a couple dualing piano players. I loved it when they would take requests and played the Billy Joel and Elton John songs. You are right up there with those professionals. This so reminds of the quality they used to play.
Justin..I've been watching you videos,and you nail Billy Joel Songs..other songs OK.but I think you have the talent to create you're own persona,,Need a manager..LOL..I;m an Old songwriter from the 80's and 90's..I am a member of ASCAP..I Suggest you hook up with them too!JRingo
Ur REALLY good! You should try out for American Idol, I like your singing. You play especially well! Can I have the sheet music? I commented your other video, the one with "My Life" Again, go to my profile and message me. I'll send you my e-mail.
you suck man, i saw you playing piano man in a bar and people were throwing things to you cause you were drunk, what a mess what a disaster for people who saw you! shame on you
Funny, seeing as though I'm 18 and can't play in bars yet. You must be confusing me with someone else.
I deleted Chublin's comment. I just find it a bit coincidental that Chublin stopped making comments for a good few months and the same day you post your comment, he posts his 1 hour apart from yours. Hmmm, friend? Or Chublin?
Hey, I love this song. Do you think you could send me your arrangement of the sheets please? Because I would really like to start singing and playing piano instead of just playing piano by itself, and I think this would be a great song to start with. So, if you say yes, I'll send you a private message with my email address so you can send them to me, thanks.
I've been itching to learn how to place this song for a while now. I doubt I could sing at the same time as playing, though. I usually mess up one or the other. Lol. Props, my friend! Great job.
oh, wow. i remember i in like 3rd grade at saint chris you played this in the talent show, and i went home i and i was like "MOM. there's this boy in the talent show and hes amaaaazzzzinnggg." (:
so i met you about 2 days ago at chili's and i just wanted to let you know that you are my hero and the love of my life and the greatest person to currently walk the face of this earth.
this makes me want to learn to play the piano again I only got up to grade2 then quit how I wish i hadnt then i could play billy joel how old were you when you learned to play??? did you do all the exams???
I started playing 6 years ago. I did mostly everything my teachers told me to do. But I did learn a lot of stuff on my own just through observations and curiousity.
Wow dude, you have a career ahead of you and might not even know it, what makes you truly good is your piano playing. But what is impressive is that you can play a Harmonica,Piano and sing at the same time. You have shown me that piano lessons do actually work, I wish I would have had them.... Instead, I am a bored 39 year old guitar player trying to learn keyboard on his own. Best of luck to you.
omgosh...you are amazing. i saw you at cabaret and at the band concert in february. you should definitely put scenes from an italian restaurant on here!
You're right on the chord progression.. I've always played it as C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, C/E, D7, G, followed by C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, F/G, C. Many sheet music scores I've seen show it as C, Em/B, Am, C/G, F, etc. One correction on the solo, though... The root bass notes are actually A, G, D, and F, instead of A, G, F#, F as they are on the bridge/break. No big deal, just gives it more of a power-D chord sound on the solo. Nice job on the song!
Great stuff! I have one question, does anybody know if the chord-progression is: C, Em/B, Am, C/G, F, C/E, D7, F/G. Or: C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, C/E, D7, F/G.
It's just a matter of one note difference but the first progression sounds better to me...Anyone with an answer?
The chord progression is actually C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, C/E, D7, G... In all of Billy Joel's transcriptions, he's written G/B... It makes sense too after all the song is just basically made up of 1,4,5 chords but with different bass notes. And the last chord is written as a G instead of an F/G. His Billy Joel Keyboard Book includes the authentic transcriptions. It's a really good book.
But if you could easily get the same musical idea out of those chord progressions as well.
dude that is freakin amazing. you sound just like the real thing. ive listened to a lot of ppl try and do covers and they sound like poo. but urs. damn. where you from. if u live round the wisconsin iowa illinois area let me know and u could be in a band. but damn dude. i like.
Thanks... I'm from Connecticut though unfortunately, but if I were in Wisconsin, I'd definately jam... Eh, it's kind of the same thing down here in CT though. It's hard to find people willing to play Billy Joel material...
that is true. i think people hear the name and think that he is 100 years old. he is actually a very good piano player. im learnin this song on guitar right now. but thats too bad that you live so far away. but c ya
can you tell me the first two chords at the beginning, and the chords during the solo? i've got everything but that down. really nice video, i hope i'll be able to sing like you once i'm done with this :)
Hey Justin, really nice job....check out a young 16 year old, nechampions12, who posted the same song...he is a friend of mine and he might like to hear from you...thanks, you did very well...are you studying music? If not you could be...
By far, awesome...and without reverb on the voice too! Real good...I agree with the others...probably the closest Billy Joel performance we've seen on YouTube.
dam man your good
sandman45lam 1 year ago
This is a great recording but you are also AWESOME live :-) Well you are baby billy lol :-)
Jacquie88 1 year ago
awsome :)
MarionHetfield 1 year ago
Your amazing x
BabiieBootz 1 year ago
wow you're really good! billy joel would be proud :)
puppylove584 1 year ago
Probably the best cover i've heard and there are lots of them, well done. Eric.
moonio1 1 year ago
That was astounding. you are very talented. Tricia
pblack19141 1 year ago
ilov it u got talent kid 8-)
lol lol lol lol
kristal711able 2 years ago
Holy shit amazing!!
Musicman180 2 years ago
good and bad you got a 2 and a half out of 5
178Matthew 2 years ago
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178Matthew 2 years ago
Hey, kind of funny watching this, because I have the exact same keyboard. It's the best isn't it. You did a good job, except you played the middle piano part wrong. I see you winged it. You did well, but there's exact notes off his original song if you want to know them. I can show you if you'd like.
nam701 2 years ago
Dude, you are really awesome! :) Can't believe you play both and still sound good!
broadwaybaby0703 2 years ago
Pretty amazing work. You are clearly talented and an inspiration for many. Thanks for posting.
dperique 2 years ago
husband you must tell me next time you're around so we can catch up =)
Jz rehearsal Aug 30 at anita's if you can stop by
babyfat7772 2 years ago
I commented like three of your videos . . . You shock me. This is unbelievably beautiful . . . The way you added the harmonica. Oh my gosh I swear =] YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!
XxLivinTheThrillerxX 2 years ago
nice work...
10x better than some of the other noobs trying to do billy joel covers XD
MYsexyNEVERleft9 2 years ago 2
I love this cover! Great work, definitely subscribing!
mikethekid1980 2 years ago
Well done, sir.
aliendave 2 years ago
ME ENCANTO !!!!!!
magtamez 2 years ago
Great no Awesome!
madhadder2000 2 years ago
*subscribe*
Kappi1234 2 years ago
Fuck you're good Justin!
firelord23 2 years ago
Beautiful, i wish i could play like you, you also have an exceptional voice, where did you find the sheet music?
thisgivesmetheshits 2 years ago
about the playing/singing.. all I can say is.. good LORD man!! ;-) Like everyone says, you just totally ROCK! Can't, but I'd love to sit and talk to you sometime, just see what's "in there" when it comes to how you "think". I used to talk to my piano professor at my lessons, and that's all we'd get done! haha.. talking about life and music : )~ So what you doing these days with your music? I KNOW it's like.. the MAIN thing you like. HAS to be ;-) OH.. P-120! YAAAY! I have 2 : )~ one on the road
jungleboiyt 2 years ago
Great!!
5*
PianistKid09 2 years ago
brilliant!!! dats fuckin class!
KingGraass 3 years ago
Steely Dan and Billy Joel??!! You rule.
emantle 3 years ago
flawless
16rnh16 3 years ago
Nice voice, beautifully played
DJTekid 3 years ago
wow!!! that was awesome!!!
tazzels 3 years ago
Really beautiful, man.
Hope you're out there...somewhere...playing for people who need it...
bjslaca 3 years ago
Brilliant! By the way, I 'll very much appreciate it if you play "All for Leyna"!
hellowebkun 3 years ago
HEHE my names Leyna :3
IWuffKira 2 years ago
Wonderful Jay!(as usual)
Um....I have a harmonica frame, but it keeps letting the harmonica move away from me! your's seems foolproof....any secrets?
firelord23 3 years ago
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JaysJOM 3 years ago
You are super talented! Great voice, amazing piano skills, even the harmonica! Fantastic job, very inspiring!
lvceline 3 years ago
ハーモニカまでやってる動画ははじめて
kesochaso0124 3 years ago
Shit you're good dude!
eanaya4 3 years ago
Oh. My. Gosh! You're really good, dude! Super multi-talented, i'd say! Yo! Ur pretty good, but don't go so low, but that's me being the idiot critic i am....
AwsumPosum001 3 years ago
What's "so low"?
JaysJOM 3 years ago
i think the singing part
summerwizz 3 years ago
dude i have no words to express how awesome that was!
GGHBT 3 years ago
talented!
Ben5039677 3 years ago
he has a bit of a james blunt style voice
weirdguy75 3 years ago
no, he sounds great ;)
olitchi 3 years ago
james blunt sucks, this dude kicks ass
blatjerules 3 years ago
Your the new generations Billy Joel Awsum Keep up the good work. You really should find somewhere to perform if you dont already. People would be happy to have you as an entatainer for them and people would defiantely pay to see you play. I play for a restaurant but i've only just started and not as good as you are.
JacobEason 3 years ago
awesome! u're so talented! i like it!
nenieyHZ 3 years ago
Your good !
superlimie 3 years ago
I didn't think I was going to like this. You have an amazing voice especially when you sing high. Major, major props. I just randomly found this haha.
mintyman89 3 years ago
i still can't get enough of this vid. you're so talented! how are you btw it's been a while. hope to talk to you soon :)
BaByDoE88 3 years ago
dude ur awsome!! ur a triple threat: a singer a hermonaca played and a piano player
MellowKid360 3 years ago 2
watching you is just so entertaining ur amazing man
FALOUTBOY101 3 years ago
Good job! You did mess up on one part though; the part around where you say "Bill I believe this killing me".
ChunkyZergling 3 years ago
awesome so talented with three instruments..piano, harmonica and singing. very awesome
tuomi11 3 years ago 4
i love it i love it i love it!!!!! u gotta teach me this lol. keep up the good work friend.
panosEH 3 years ago 2
Man your amazing you sound exactly Like him voice piano and harmonica. You should be performing I'd pay to see that.
JacobEason 3 years ago 2
1 word... SWEET
musicbros102 3 years ago 2
i personally like the billy joel piano playing better, but your voice beats any cover AND joel himself. 5/5, for sure.
needleonthevinyl 3 years ago
GOOD JOB MAN!!!
Excellent combo.
taylorrhicks 3 years ago 2
Wow. That's excellent. I like the innovative spin on the piano parts.
mrjs32 3 years ago
ur awsum dude! love it!
johnnythfoxrocks 3 years ago
Cool 2 Instruments at once! 5 stars!
AnimalLoverforeva 3 years ago
You kinda sound like Billy Joel, just with a tad deeper voice. Great playing!
Inspar195 3 years ago
i have a line for you...
" man, what are you doin here?!"
it was excellent:)
ggd12345 3 years ago
Wow! You've got something special mate. Really captivating performance. Great job!
loz901 3 years ago
Your awesome!!! This is better than Billys version! Thats all what i can say.
Kuisma44 3 years ago
you rock like always....awesome performance!
chrisdolbeare 3 years ago
oh my gosh youre cute and you can sing AND play piano AND harmonica? THAT'S AWESOME! You have amazing talent!
howrseroxs15 3 years ago
Wow, again. I originally left a message about a year ago, can't believe this hasn't had more hits. You have some talent Kid !!!
traneslave 3 years ago
Dude, long time Billy Joel fan and a long time despiser of covers, but you nailed it. Excellent energy in the singing and playing. It's a ray of sunshine to see that not all members of my generation have become seduced by the fake music of the day and retain some good taste. You ruled that song man, and anyone on here that says any different wouldn't know real music from a hole in the ground. So I say to you, "man, what are you doin' here?" ;) You got the talent, use it bro.
Muneca12345 3 years ago 2
Couldn't agree more, you've got the right idea there, I'd put that kind of talent to use. Possibly write some of your own stuff and start performing it as well, if you haven't already. Good Luck and God Bless!
gtrfreak18 3 years ago
Sir, I could not agree more. I was about to leave a comment, but man, you said it already. I went and saw Billy at Shea the other night. He played and sang excellently.
igot1i 3 years ago
Really fucking good, Justin. No joke.
dannychianese 3 years ago
Very good.
dmfdmf3 3 years ago
Nice man. You've got a good voice
magicalmindfreak634 3 years ago
Wow, you rock!!!
Love your fill ins!!
Harmonica in C??
Maxipr0xi 3 years ago
Yep, harmonica's in C.
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
@Maxipr0xi- he is the new billy joel!!!!! he is amazing!!!
Bertha9890 1 year ago
Okay, last comment and then I'll quit fillin up your page...lol: Second request: New York State of Mind.
pianomanhome 3 years ago
It's alright if you filled the page; it nice talking to you. Both requests I think I should be able to do. Lately there's been a huge gap of time between me releasing new videos, I'm gonna start really adding more. And as always, thanks for watching.
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
Remember this conversation when you were cool.... still dig u though ... hope you are not too mad at me Jay.
pianomanhome 2 years ago
-Steven
pianomanhome 2 years ago
Aw, yea that's kinda far to fly out to watch a piano player... but that's what vids are for... lol. Anyways glad you're posting vids up. You've got a fan. One request: (if you would) redo the Italian Restaurant with only the keyboard. Leave both up on YT, but put a clean version up without all the banging...
pianomanhome 3 years ago
I mean where are those places at??... there's no state or city listed. if you are anywhere near houston, i'd go watch you play at least once.
pianomanhome 3 years ago
Hey, I went to hit reply and accidentally hit remove to your comment below, but I do gigs for a few restaurants where I live. I'm in Connecticut so I'm no where near Houston. Those dueling piano bars are becoming more and more popular now I've noticed though.
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
You should get involved in something like that. Find one of those large bar/clubs (maybe after you get a little older...lol) that has like several types of clubs in one place. Talk to the entertainment director. You could be making serious cash and tips for you playing and singing.
pianomanhome 3 years ago
Dude, Justin.. you rock man :) I play to and have a few audio vids up on my prof, but nothing as good as this... you are an awesome singer and musician. Great. I think i just found a new subscription.
pianomanhome 3 years ago
Thanks a lot man.
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
Welcome. When I was 21 or 22, I used to go hang out at a local piano bar with a couple dualing piano players. I loved it when they would take requests and played the Billy Joel and Elton John songs. You are right up there with those professionals. This so reminds of the quality they used to play.
pianomanhome 3 years ago
Awsome, yeah that would be a pretty sweet gig to have. I sure wouldn't mind doing shows like that.
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
He's the next of Billy Joel.... LOL.... Wonderful and awesome, good job kid!!! =D
adhiyasanugraha 3 years ago
Justin..I've been watching you videos,and you nail Billy Joel Songs..other songs OK.but I think you have the talent to create you're own persona,,Need a manager..LOL..I;m an Old songwriter from the 80's and 90's..I am a member of ASCAP..I Suggest you hook up with them too!JRingo
2UISEE 3 years ago
Ur REALLY good! You should try out for American Idol, I like your singing. You play especially well! Can I have the sheet music? I commented your other video, the one with "My Life" Again, go to my profile and message me. I'll send you my e-mail.
525621 3 years ago
I can't speak english at all, so I'll try to speak properly.
You are very great! I really like this song, and your interpretation is awesome!
Congratulations ^^-
sminako05 3 years ago
hey man, awesome work really, congrats!
noelmccartney 3 years ago
real nice imitation, your pretty nasty with the harmonica
ScribbliNIdi0t 3 years ago
you suck man, i saw you playing piano man in a bar and people were throwing things to you cause you were drunk, what a mess what a disaster for people who saw you! shame on you
arauco4444 3 years ago
Funny, seeing as though I'm 18 and can't play in bars yet. You must be confusing me with someone else.
I deleted Chublin's comment. I just find it a bit coincidental that Chublin stopped making comments for a good few months and the same day you post your comment, he posts his 1 hour apart from yours. Hmmm, friend? Or Chublin?
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
Hey, I love this song. Do you think you could send me your arrangement of the sheets please? Because I would really like to start singing and playing piano instead of just playing piano by itself, and I think this would be a great song to start with. So, if you say yes, I'll send you a private message with my email address so you can send them to me, thanks.
sonic130 3 years ago
Yeah I could send it to you. What's your e-mail?
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
How long did it take you to learn this song?
I tried to learn it a while ago, i have an arranged version but it was still almost impossible for me lol, of course that was a few years ago now
d0md0mt0mt0m 3 years ago
you sat behind me in psych class... now ur famous
lol
benj4n 3 years ago
lol. No I'm not... Hey Ben! What's up!?
JaYSpRE2007 3 years ago
Wow, you are great! Do you have the sheet music for your Billy Joel songs?
jasonemich10 4 years ago
Yeah, mostly arranged... but one book contains authentic transcriptions which included Piano Man...
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
Would it be possible for me to get that book or a reasonable facsimile thereof?
jasonemich10 4 years ago
You could find it online pretty easily... If you need any specific sheets I could probably send you some...
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
very good :)
SirAdzlegend 4 years ago
I've been itching to learn how to place this song for a while now. I doubt I could sing at the same time as playing, though. I usually mess up one or the other. Lol. Props, my friend! Great job.
disneyfreakmc 4 years ago
Lol me too. I never really tried to do it though. Justin is very good at it.
RenoRaider 4 years ago
Man take your show on the road. Better yet...bring it to Broadway! You're really talented.
dave69ca 4 years ago
Broadway, that's a hell no...
JaysJOM 4 years ago
Dude! What key is your harmonica in? I can play this song perfect on piano but I don't know what key to get.
thewonkhotline 4 years ago
C Major...
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
Ha ha I love the diversity of your look. In italian resturaunt you look different in comparison to this one. You sound a bit Irish, are you?
MissCharityFaith 4 years ago
Heh, no I'm mostly Italian and French... with a little Spanish and Polish in the mix...
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
I have spanish blood running through my veins also. :o) Adios Señor.
MissCharityFaith 4 years ago
oh, wow. i remember i in like 3rd grade at saint chris you played this in the talent show, and i went home i and i was like "MOM. there's this boy in the talent show and hes amaaaazzzzinnggg." (:
ahaha you're terrific.
metrok00laid 4 years ago
Lol... Wow, you were there? That's cool. Seems like such a long time ago even though it really wasn't. Good times.
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
i have to say man. you are awesome
choch583 4 years ago
so i met you about 2 days ago at chili's and i just wanted to let you know that you are my hero and the love of my life and the greatest person to currently walk the face of this earth.
hope i didn't weird you out or anything [=
but you're amazing.
stevenskates8 4 years ago
Thanks... lol no you didn't weird me out. It was nice meeting you...
Little bunny fufu was it?
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
mhm [=
that was stuck in my head for a whole 24 hours after lol.
little bunny fufu <3
stevenskates8 4 years ago
Lol. Well it's a good song...
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
how does billy joel feel if he hear this voice... you can make a new rare record of billy joel:))i think everyone will believe that.
ldbl 4 years ago
I actually think you have a better voice than joel himself!
A2JProductions 4 years ago
wow great job!!! im tryin to learn this
Im jealous!!! ;)
jshaf23 4 years ago
this makes me want to learn to play the piano again I only got up to grade2 then quit how I wish i hadnt then i could play billy joel how old were you when you learned to play??? did you do all the exams???
ilovebillyjoel 4 years ago
I started playing 6 years ago. I did mostly everything my teachers told me to do. But I did learn a lot of stuff on my own just through observations and curiousity.
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
Wow dude, you have a career ahead of you and might not even know it, what makes you truly good is your piano playing. But what is impressive is that you can play a Harmonica,Piano and sing at the same time. You have shown me that piano lessons do actually work, I wish I would have had them.... Instead, I am a bored 39 year old guitar player trying to learn keyboard on his own. Best of luck to you.
traneslave 4 years ago
Thanks man...
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
fantastic buddy!!!!!!!!
CRAIGYBOYSTARFISH 4 years ago
out of all the covers, in all the world, this is the most impressive i have ever seen
sonisbest 4 years ago
I can play this song really good, but its still a long way to the way you play it :)
3ngstr0m 4 years ago
very good!
i love the way your'e playing it!
i play it too...
look at my page...and tell me what do you think...
bye bye!
meny933 4 years ago
Man, where are you from?
couki 4 years ago
Connecticut... Not many people down here to jam with... There are few.
JaYSpRE2007 4 years ago
Well, you got me really impress...
couki 4 years ago
Amazing, seriously.. You blew me away! Really nice video.. Love your voice and I think you are a great piano player! -Vanessa-
couki 4 years ago
Excellent!
welshbo1 4 years ago
nice fucking work,(love this song) only heard one fuckup 5 starz
BoredSilly 4 years ago
you're really good at the harmonica! thumbs way way up for you!
djgilleke 4 years ago
at first i thought it was lip sync but damn your good!!
InsaneDrumGod 4 years ago
omgosh...you are amazing. i saw you at cabaret and at the band concert in february. you should definitely put scenes from an italian restaurant on here!
xxbndgeek26xx 4 years ago
youre very talented stick to it awsome
iamrenton1 5 years ago
You're right on the chord progression.. I've always played it as C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, C/E, D7, G, followed by C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, F/G, C. Many sheet music scores I've seen show it as C, Em/B, Am, C/G, F, etc. One correction on the solo, though... The root bass notes are actually A, G, D, and F, instead of A, G, F#, F as they are on the bridge/break. No big deal, just gives it more of a power-D chord sound on the solo. Nice job on the song!
pianojohn113 5 years ago
Oh wow, I didn't notice that... thanks for pointing that out!
JaYSpRE2007 5 years ago
Great stuff! I have one question, does anybody know if the chord-progression is: C, Em/B, Am, C/G, F, C/E, D7, F/G. Or: C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, C/E, D7, F/G.
It's just a matter of one note difference but the first progression sounds better to me...Anyone with an answer?
Djannie 5 years ago
The chord progression is actually C, G/B, F/A, C/G, F, C/E, D7, G... In all of Billy Joel's transcriptions, he's written G/B... It makes sense too after all the song is just basically made up of 1,4,5 chords but with different bass notes. And the last chord is written as a G instead of an F/G. His Billy Joel Keyboard Book includes the authentic transcriptions. It's a really good book.
But if you could easily get the same musical idea out of those chord progressions as well.
JaYSpRE2007 5 years ago
i <3 justin & his AMAZING skills...ur like triple threat...piano, singning, harmonica...wats next? do u dance 2? JZ here u come ;D
BaByDoE88 5 years ago
im learning billy joel on the guitat...ill jam with you :) lol, id mess you up...
DigUpHerBones777 5 years ago
whooo 500th viewer. Do I get a prize????
baserunner295 5 years ago
You should get a prize...
JaYSpRE2007 5 years ago
dude that is freakin amazing. you sound just like the real thing. ive listened to a lot of ppl try and do covers and they sound like poo. but urs. damn. where you from. if u live round the wisconsin iowa illinois area let me know and u could be in a band. but damn dude. i like.
theforbidentheband 5 years ago
Thanks... I'm from Connecticut though unfortunately, but if I were in Wisconsin, I'd definately jam... Eh, it's kind of the same thing down here in CT though. It's hard to find people willing to play Billy Joel material...
JaYSpRE2007 5 years ago
that is true. i think people hear the name and think that he is 100 years old. he is actually a very good piano player. im learnin this song on guitar right now. but thats too bad that you live so far away. but c ya
theforbidentheband 5 years ago
can you tell me the first two chords at the beginning, and the chords during the solo? i've got everything but that down. really nice video, i hope i'll be able to sing like you once i'm done with this :)
thegh0st 5 years ago
The opening chord is a Dm7... and then the 2nd chord is a Ddim7... Pretty easy.
The chords during the solo are Am, Am/G, D/F#, F... Am, Am/G, D/F#, D, then G, G/F, C/E, G7/D which then leads into Chorus...
JaYSpRE2007 5 years ago
nice thanks! keep up the good work man, hopefully i'll be able to send you some of my stuff in the future :)
thegh0st 5 years ago
sweet
baserunner295 5 years ago
Hey Justin, really nice job....check out a young 16 year old, nechampions12, who posted the same song...he is a friend of mine and he might like to hear from you...thanks, you did very well...are you studying music? If not you could be...
khudda55 5 years ago
best cover of this song i've ever seen. great job!
chocotiger 5 years ago
Excellent..the best version on You Tube by a mile!!
keith64 5 years ago
Hey Justin
This is Jess. I heard from my sister, Tina that you did very well at the Cabaret the other day... just wanted to say congrats on that.
Hope all is well. Tell you family I said hi please.
P.S., I'm going to show all my friends this video on YouTube... I'm going to make you famous here at University of New Hampshire.
crazyperky1 5 years ago
Lol thanks!
Hope all is well for you too.
JaYSpRE2007 5 years ago
You completely pulled off one of the best covers ever! It was flawless.
ja11389 5 years ago
Justin,
By far, awesome...and without reverb on the voice too! Real good...I agree with the others...probably the closest Billy Joel performance we've seen on YouTube.
radio686 5 years ago
OMFG. That is the best version of the Greatest Billy Joel Song I have ever heard other than himself!!!! Be proud of It. 5 stars for you.
Riff: check
that thing he does at da-da-da didi daa:check
hermonica:check
singing:check
completely awsome
baserunner295 5 years ago
Wow... thanks a lot.
JaYSpRE2007 5 years ago
YOu commented on my video I comment on urs lol. Good job.
baserunner295 5 years ago
probably the best version of this song ive seen on youtube, the piano solo is very hard to play
Skoalusers 5 years ago
COMPLETELY AWESOME!
sholbt 5 years ago