Musetta's Waltz

[lanikah1]

beyond amazing ...thank you for posting this you are incredibly talented !

[orionedwin]

@lanikah1 Thanks so so much for your kind words . . . you made my evening!

[LuAikawa]

La Boheme is so beautiful, you've made it justice :)

[orionedwin]

@LuAikawa Thanks so very much . . . You made my day!

[Chopingirl17]

I've watched this video soooo many times....I love your playing!!! :)

[orionedwin]

@Chopingirl17 Thanks so very much . . . You made my evening!

[kewlgirl100]

I've been listening to "La Vie Boheme" from Rent and had to figure out what musetta's waltz was...

[orionedwin]

@kewlgirl100 Now listen and watch La Boheme

[scarface12347]

LA VIE BOHEME!

[carl7342]

Didn't anybody come here on behalf of Rent the movie?

[TheEye22]

@carl7342 Thats were I first heard it and when the reprive atr the end was done with Guitar it was so powerful and moving I just Had to hear it by itself. Orionedwin does a Fantastic version here~Best one I've heard~

[PerniciousKane]

Mimi!

[orionedwin]

@PerniciousKane Yaaay!

[Bennyson10]

This is my freakin' idol for piano P.S also my teacher P.S.S He is my favorite out of the 2

[orionedwin]

@Bennyson10 YAAAY! Now that's a very happy morning for me! Thanks!!!

[mlmcdonald7573]

Great!

[orionedwin]

@mlmcdonald7573 Thanks so very much!

[1AdrianR]

You have great sensitivity for the music and to uphold this you also have technicl excellence! Well done!

[orionedwin]

@1AdrianR Thanks so very very much!

[bubblegumm27]

Wow...I don't think I will ever be this good at piano. You're amazing! I'm trying to learn this song, but the rhythm is giving me some difficulty.

[orionedwin]

@bubblegumm27 Thanks so much for dropping by. Listen until you can sing this. Then playing will come naturally!

[TheKiffles]

This is absolutely lovely. The song itself almost makes me misty-eyed, and your rendition is hauntingly beautiful.

[orionedwin]

@TheKiffles Thanks very much . . . you made my morning!

[Matthewcoakley08]

Comparing La Boheme to Rent is like comparing Pavarotti's singing to that of Bugs Bunny's. Its insane!

[wnlcook]

@Matthewcoakley08 yeah I'm sorry, as much as I LOVE rent, it's not the same, by any means

[thekiddartist]

@Matthewcoakley08 But...but... Rent was based on La Boheme

[orionedwin]

@Matthewcoakley08 TeeHee!

[volleyball994pimp]

4 people havent seen rent.

[orionedwin]

@volleyball994pimp And probably more than that haven't seen La Boheme! Peace!

[dorkgirl94]

this is so beautiful! I now understand the connection to the joke in rent "and it sounds bit like musetta's waltz" or something to that affect. this is beautiful! it's inspired me to continue playing piano...wow!

[orionedwin]

@dorkgirl94 The nicest compliment I have received in a long time . . . Thanks to you from my heart . . . Play on!

[keishaleez]

Gives me goosebumps. So medicinal.

[orionedwin]

@keishaleez Thanks so VERY much . . . Your kind words make my day!

[aquarigirl]

Where is the "love" button! Great work my man. :)

[TheBroadwaywannabe]

Excellent, well done. One of the most wonderful arias of all time, and you played it magnificently.

[orionedwin]

@TheBroadwaywannabe Thanks so much . . . This was actually originally a piano piece!

[TheBroadwaywannabe]

@orionedwin *cough* epic fail on my part. I suppose my pretension from the other comments made on this video caught up to me. Eh. Karma. I think I was vaguely aware of this fact in the back of my mind, but I’m not entirely sure. My brain is kinda taken over/clouded by it currently- I'm singing it in less than a week at a solo competition and have yet to practice it more than a few times nor fully learn the Italian. So I’ve kind of overdosed on hearing it as an aria. I apologize. Still, great job

[orionedwin]

@TheBroadwaywannabe Thanks for your kind words! And post your version as soon as you can . . . I would LOVE to hear it!

[QuietReckoning]

Isn't this based on that song from rent?

[orionedwin]

@QuietReckoning Hi there and thanks for your comment . . . Actually the Rent song was based on this piano composition that the composer adapted for his opera "La Boheme."

[QuietReckoning]

@orionedwin I was kidding. I love Puccini. You're a pretty good pianist. I'll be watching.

[TheBroadwaywannabe]

@QuietReckoning I just died a little inside.

[sepulka01]

Ehhh... just love it! Dynamics, everything!!

[orionedwin]

@sepulka01 Thanks so much . . . Drop in anytime!

[MrTobiuchiha2]

Nice.

[orionedwin]

@MrTobiuchiha2 Thanks for dropping in!

[javierpaezdelatorre]

Great great great play man! Congratulation and thanks. Good luck!

[orionedwin]

@javierpaezdelatorre Thanks so very much . . . Great to hear from you and Happy New Year to you and yours!

[troglodyto]

nice sound quality! i enjoyed this immensely, having just learned about it via the rent movie.

[orionedwin]

@troglodyto GREAT! And thanks for listening to my version. Come back anytime . . . and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[moonkeeps]

You're not simply a musician - you're also an entertainer. Very enjoyable to see and hear!

[orionedwin]

@moonkeeps Thanks so very much . . . you made my evening!

[annainloved]

especially like the later part of the music, which tends to be overlooked for the first part. not bad on the piano....

[orionedwin]

@annainloved It was actually first written for piano . . . Thanks a lot!

[unclerico86]

Incredible performance; you have great talent! One of my favorite classical pieces. I'm actually working on a guitar rendition for this song.

[orionedwin]

@unclerico86 GREAT! I can hardly wait to hear your transcription!

[chipmunkjohn]

Juicy song, played well, but your physical movements are enough to make anyone dislocate all of there joints and slice off there own testicles.

[orionedwin]

@chipmunkjohn Maybe you . . . Sorry to hear that!

[orionedwin]

@chipmunkjohn Well gee thanks!

[MarissaRenaldi]

you are extremely talented! wonderful job! i keep listening to this over and over again. bravo (:

[orionedwin]

@MarissaRenaldi It is a real pleasure performing for you . . . thanks for dropping in and thanks for your kind words!

[paulhallart]

Sentimentality, the melodramatic -- concepts usually held in disdain, EXCEPT at the hand of Puccini, who used them as beautiful colors on an artist's pallet. Great cover. The piano is such a magnificent instrument; another great surprise as well: who'd expect the king of instruments to be percussion; it's extreme tonality in the genre usually ascribed to a monotonic drum.

[orionedwin]

@paulhallart Aaaah the piano . . . Well Debussy asked that the piano be played as if it had no hammers! What's interesting in the case of Musetta's Waltz is that Puccini wrote this as a piano piece, while fishing! He only adapted it to La Boheme two years later! Thanks for dropping in with your interesting observations.

[paulhallart]

@orionedwin  a propos the Debussy concept: I actually invented a percussionless piano. Claude would have gotten his wish: the cybernetic keyboard. It makes sense that Puccini might have conceived of this music while fishing, it's been my experience that the Universe itself has a role to play with human beings and music. It's odd that the concert hall has tended to dampen our awareness of that possibility in that one often tends to feel that the communication goes no further than it's walls.

[orionedwin]

@paulhallart I often close my eyes when listening (except during operas or ballets of course!)

[paulhallart]

@orionedwin I tried closing eyes, but it must be the a.d.d. -- didn't work so well, but then I used to do artwork while listening, often getting pictures painted that portrayed the future. Then, oddly, driving seemed to lend itself to the phenomenon. It was almost as if maintained velocity was part of the music, transforming one to some other dimension.

[orionedwin]

@paulhallart IU believe that all art can be an inspiration for other forms of artistry. It is interesting that you have witnessed the melding of music and speed . . . I remember once reaching 90MPH in a beat up old Honda Civic while listening to Freebird!

[SlightlySaracstic]

A bittersweet, evocative song. ^_^

[orionedwin]

@SlightlySaracstic "Thanks for dropping by!

[DogilogVideo]

yes i performed in that opera as a child. I was one of the papino kids or whtever. eco papinou papinou papinou

[orionedwin]

@DogilogVideo That must have been so exciting! Glad you dropped in . . . What do you remember most from that production?

[DogilogVideo]

@orionedwin I just remember it was alot of fun!

[orionedwin]

@DogilogVideo Music makes everything better . . . Thanks!

[clarkeedwards123]

Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LOL :)

[orionedwin]

@clarkeedwards123 TeeHee . . . Thanks for dropping in!

[1abbaschild]

Wonderful playing! Sure do appreciate your sharing all your wonderful playing with all us youtube viewers!

Superb skills!

[orionedwin]

@1abbaschild Thanks so very much . . . It's a pleasure to share with you!

[faithcchou]

I love this song.

[orionedwin]

@faithcchou It is a gem, isn't it!

[orionedwin]

@Sopah Thanks very much!

[ItIsWoman]

I can't stop watching. Thank you! This is amazing.

[orionedwin]

@ItIsWoman Well then . . . Keep watching please . . . It makes me feel GREAT!

[MyLittleKitten94]

i love this song! my grandmother had it in a music box but it broke and i've been looking for this song every where!

[orionedwin]

@MyLittleKitten94 Here it is . . . ENJOY!

[lorna0n0alezandra]

dude! that was wonderful!! i actually wish now days that i would have listened to my pianio teacher and my family, when they were pushing me in to music. lol o well :) but i just had to let you know that you are wonderful!! keep up the good work :) and of corse keep on enjoying the music.

[orionedwin]

@lorna0n0alezandra Wow . . . You have made me blush . . . Thanks a million for your kindness and taking the time to listen!

[borjlianko]

great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!

[orionedwin]

@borjlianko Thanks so very much!

[MsBorjz]

Hi! It was very beautifully played. My son likes to play i too. Could you send us a copy of it? Thank you very much and God bless.

[orionedwin]

@MsBorjz Sure.

[TheDemon43]

-falls over-

That was fantabulous! ;D

[orionedwin]

@TheDemon43 Thanks so very much!

[mosdephh]

VERY GOOD & IMPRESSIVE !!!!!!I I am learning to play the simple version of this beautiful opera !!!!!

[orionedwin]

@mosdephh Thanks so much . . . Please post your version!

[Brosifus]

wonderful!

[orionedwin]

@Brosifus Thanks so very much!

[gaukhar15]

very nice, so passionate! will you be able to send the music sheet?

[orionedwin]

@gaukhar15 Thanks . . . And with pleasure . . . Just let me know your e-mail!

[josiesatumalay]

your hands do sometime funny, but you played it very nice

[chainy10]

do you have the online tabs or atleast who arranged the song?

[orionedwin]

@chainy10 This is the original arrangement . . . Puccini wrote it as a piano piece while fishing. Give me your e-mail and I'll send you the tab.

[123Puppylurv]

this is really good. i can't do this.

[orionedwin]

Keep practicing and you will be able to soon!

Thanks!

[BellaSparrow]

first heard of this in RENT...wanted to hear what the actual music sounded like w/o the soprano.. well done on your part and jonathan larson's :)

[orionedwin]

Thanks very much . . . this is originally a piano piece written in the late 1800s.

[srochowansky]

He is absolutely perfect!

Sandra

[orionedwin]

Thanks so much Sandra . . . You made me blush, but you made my morning!

[isabelfiala]

how wondeful! so much talent, awsome performance!

[orionedwin]

Thanks so very much!

[pyrochild98]

truly astonishing

[orionedwin]

Thanks very very much!

[DistantDreamer87]

Absolutely stunning. LOVE it. Brava!

[orionedwin]

Thanks so very much!

[katiebug76]

I wish I could play piano :l I think I'm going to start taking lessons. Maybe in a few years I could play this! :)

[orionedwin]

I'm sure you could . . . And don't forget to post afterwards!

[5555kristina555]

Wow

[orionedwin]

Thanks Kristina!

[blewnuts]

wow, man. this is such a beautiful rendition. i didn't even think to check out 'musetta's waltz' until mark cohen from rent referenced it!

that's some mad skills there, btw

[MoveMyHipsMoveMyLips]

@blewnuts HAHAHAHA ME TOO!!!

[consignmentchick]

FABULOUS! I've played since age 2, and enjoyed this.

[orionedwin]

Thanks . . . I'ld love to hear your version!

[yukikokaoin]

Beautiful. :D

[orionedwin]

Thanks so very much!

[sushlet]

Manly playing

[orionedwin]

Thanks a lot . . . the testosterone was really flowing for this one!

[spongeruss1]

man this reminds me of Rent

[orionedwin]

Yes, only Rent ripped this off. This was written around 1900. Thanks for dropping in!

[spongeruss1]

they did not rip it off Roger just did a tribute to it

[musicaltheatergeek79]

That's right. They acknowledge it during "La Vie Boheme." Mark says (about the upcoming year): "And Roger will attempt to write a bittersweet, evocative song... that doesn't remind us of "Musetta's Waltz." The point is that Roger has had writer's block. That's why he keeps strumming the first few bars of "Musetta's Waltz." To derive inspiration. Besides, RENT is based on LA VIE BOHEME, anyway, so I'm sure Larson intended it as a tribute.

[mmmchingawa]

No, La Vie Boheme is the song. The opera Rent is based on is only called La Boheme. Awesome opera :)

[musicaltheatergeek79]

Yeah, i meant to say LA BOHEME at the end there. Thanks. :-)

[TheBroadwaywannabe]

@spongeruss1 RENT was actually, albeit, 'loosely', based upon Puccini’s very renowned, classic opera, La Boheme. Maureen's character is based upon Puccini’s original Musetta, who sings a lovely aria entitled Musetta's Waltz. The lyrics, when translated, prove at least mildly similar to Take Me Or Leave Me, with mentions of "Being stared at as I walk down the street" etc. Jonathon Larson interpreted some of the original melody of the aria into his show, likely because he was fond of it.

[EMesaros]

to orionedwin--your comment is so funny! I learned last night that I have to sing a dopey parody of this in a comic play, and a brainless kid said, "It's from Rent!" I heroically refrained from telling her that it had a life before rent. Oi. Your playing is madly beautiful, by the way.

[orionedwin]

Thanks . . . Now I'm madly blushing!

[lauramcmillanpiano]

Beautiful! Thank you!!

[orionedwin]

Thanks for dropping by . . . It's a pleasure to have you over!

[stefig1974]

another lovely piece.

:-) I love to listen when you play romantic music.

Lot's of passion in your heart - we're touched!

[orionedwin]

Thanks so very very much!

[laurasvids333]

my god this is beautiful. so glad i found this video

[orionedwin]

I'm glad I found your sweet words!

[classicalSHERBERT]

wow....:)

[orionedwin]

Thanks so much!

[dani00703]

LOVELY :D!! you play beautifully! BRAVOO!! :) thankyou for uploading!!

[orionedwin]

And thanks for your warm comments!

[kerplunk180]

Amazing! The best rendition of Musetta's Waltz I've seen on youtube

[orionedwin]

Thanks very very much!

[SueAnnNivens]

Oh God, this is soooo beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing!

[orionedwin]

Thanks Sue . . . A real pleasure sharing with you!

[tinngrinn]

Beautiful! <3

[orionedwin]

Thanks very very much!

[edenmeden]

Holy holy..

Sir, I must say that was Phenomenal!

You wouldn't be able to send me the sheet music would you?

[orionedwin]

With PLEASURE . . . Send me your e-mail and I'll attach it! Thanks so much!

[suziescidal]

gahhh this made me cry. simply beautiful :)

[orionedwin]

Hi Suzie! Glad I moved you . . . Drop by anytime!

[revman23]

you are a great player i know that you are in the feel of the music but the music say slow in my book and your to jolty and fast it kind of takes away from the feel.. but otherwise great job

[orionedwin]

Thanks for the kind critique!

[mandkshow266]

Yes, truly wonderful. I really like how you play with emotion and the dynamics are perfect.

[orionedwin]

Thanks so much!

[Hauuauuauuu]

...reminds me of the finale of RENT. it's such an expressive song, gj on it!

[orionedwin]

Thanks so very much!

[mandkshow266]

NICE! I stumbled upon this because I was looking for Musetta's waltz, knowing it is in RENT - JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!

[orionedwin]

I am glad you enjoy this!

[toniababe]

This is still the best version I've ever heard. It's like I can feel the melody.

[orionedwin]

Thanks very much . . . That's what it's REALLY about!

[TheMusicisnature]

You are the most soulful piano player I have ever seen! This song is one of wife's favorites, but your version is the best I have ever heard, I realize I wont be able to play it quite like you but is it possible if you could share with me the sheet music?

[orionedwin]

What kind words! Thanks very much . . . Send me your e-mail and I'll send you the sheets with pleasure!

[marienc7]

Amazing! Coud you share the sheet music of this! Please! Very good and nice playing orion!

[orionedwin]

Thanks very much . . . and SURE . . . but I'll need your e-mail!

[LipglossAndBlackk08]

Where is this from? Is it played in a film at all? I recognise it..

And yeah, i like it in Rent too aha

[orionedwin]

Thanks for your comment!

[musicaltheatergeek79]

It's from Puccini's LA BOHEME, which is what RENT is based on.

[orionedwin]

And originally a piano piece Puccini wrote while FISHING!

[icecohen]

beautiful beautiful thank you for posting

[orionedwin]

Thanks for coming by to visit and to comment!