@keysofjbush The intro is the part that's called funeral for a friend. google "Elton John's Musical Cafe" and you can find the sheet music there, hope i helped :)
this is the by far the best cover I have heard of this ,I know this was put up a couple of years ago ,but I hope someone has signed you up by now ,you have such a gift !
pretty darn good, kiddo ;-) I can hear the "mixture" of your listening to Elton doing this in several different shows, and your really listening and practicing to get it "just like him", particularly the live versions vs the Yellow Brick original. See! I know you know what I mean.. so yea, I know what I'm talking about, huh? ;-) You should contact me dude! We're both EJ devotees, and I've played Elton for years. In fact.. I'm GOING TO SEE HIM NEXT MONTH! wanna go with me?? lol =) Nashville, TN.
This is one of the most ambitious covers on YouTube and you rock it! I love your videos to pieces... sure hope you keep making them. Elton covers or anything else!
I can see that you are obviously classically trained and read shhet music (from Elton's Music Cafe, no doubt), but now and again I get a hint that you play little bits by ear. Mixing the two gives you a good result - as you have proven. Well Done.
You are the best tribute as far as i am concerned i mean you look at everyone else who tries to play this and they fail you delivered mate you are so good i love this song and know it nearly off by heart in my head and you are spot on!! and by the way all of youyr other songs are awesome!!! goood voice too!!! well done!!
My wife is a professional musician and has played for 40 years. She is also a life long Elton John Fan. In her opinion you are the best tribute to Elton that she has seen. She is a fan of yours and that is the biggest compliament that I can pay you. May be she will send a message next time look for Natasha the Russian Pianist.
Excellent. Loved the coat, loved the random stuffed animal in the background...but all this was so insignificant compared to your beautiful playing! I play piano, but I can play -nothing- compared to you! you have such talent, I can only hope that you never stop improving! This is also one of my fav songs.
hey man, that was frikkin awesome. i can see you're always looking for the next big challenge and lucky for you i have the perfect suggestion: "Schubert Impromptu Op. 90, #3" Search for it at livevideo-dot-com and you'll find it. It's the same song that was played in gattaca, by the six fingered man.
Chria... AMAZING piano work... seriously... I've loved this song for years, and you nailed it... you even got the new flourishes down! It's a tough song to play (I've tried), but I am floored. Time for you to go pro, buddy!
From the camera angle there it very difficult for people to appreciate the complexity of what you play so very beautifully.......Top notch that man!!!!
Awesome! I know this song is quite hard: pretty long with complex and varied chords. Your interpretation is very good and you even managed to do an excellent job in the vocal "love lies bleeding" part while keeping the piano fabric and speed up. Thanks for posting this and congratulations!
not only the genious piano play, also the fantastic clothes (long black suit with the letters Elton John and the red shirt) is definitively Elton .. rock on!
I think when elton see's this he will think o my god
he is dame good he will think when I stop he can takes over my bend you are that good I got one thing that I want to ask do you want to play countery comfort for me
Very nice job! This is perhaps my favorite Elton song, and you played it excellently. Nice job on the vocal as well. You sound much more Elton than my version I sang. If you want to give mine a listen, Click my pic. Great Job Chris!
I love this song and I would love to play it! So jealous:) I would love to see you play The Bridge You are the best! Keep up the stellar playing and your voice is awesome!
Well done. I think you can play every Elton John song and you are very fit concerning playing just with chords. So why don't you start writing your own songs? Only playing Elton John songs won't help you become famous. So please try to write your own stuff, I'm sure it will be great.
You play so good.
I really enjoy listen your music.
Thanks Chrisel10.
luisbetanzos 2 months ago in playlist Elton John playlist
Is this supposed to be a joke or something? :-/
johnnydepthmusic 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Funeral for a Friend
Thanks for sharing, you play piano very well.
luisbetanzos 6 months ago in playlist Elton John playlist
very cool. i am playing the guitar parts along with the keys. thanks so much.
telecasterbear 10 months ago
From Barcelona --> Very good Job!!
cesarcenteno 1 year ago
I love the Elton jacket!
I wish I could play like you, but at least I can listen.
elton1111 1 year ago
yeah he learned it by ear, i did the same thing its not too bad just repeating chords and like four different major progressions
wheresmynapkin32 2 years ago
he probably learned it by ear
jeffisnude 2 years ago
You are soo good. Where did u find the music for the really long intro. I cant find it anywhere.
keysofjbush 2 years ago
@keysofjbush The intro is the part that's called funeral for a friend. google "Elton John's Musical Cafe" and you can find the sheet music there, hope i helped :)
05pricej 1 year ago
Very good young man, very good !
degregrio 2 years ago
this is the by far the best cover I have heard of this ,I know this was put up a couple of years ago ,but I hope someone has signed you up by now ,you have such a gift !
ruralrob228 2 years ago
YOU ARE AMAZING !!!
Mo19010100 2 years ago
pretty darn good, kiddo ;-) I can hear the "mixture" of your listening to Elton doing this in several different shows, and your really listening and practicing to get it "just like him", particularly the live versions vs the Yellow Brick original. See! I know you know what I mean.. so yea, I know what I'm talking about, huh? ;-) You should contact me dude! We're both EJ devotees, and I've played Elton for years. In fact.. I'm GOING TO SEE HIM NEXT MONTH! wanna go with me?? lol =) Nashville, TN.
jungleboiyt 2 years ago
Fabulous!!!
I'm brazilian Elton fan, I know his work since 1971, and you're the most fabulous Elton cover I ever seen! Congratulations!!!!
gisellepanda 2 years ago
This is one of the most ambitious covers on YouTube and you rock it! I love your videos to pieces... sure hope you keep making them. Elton covers or anything else!
sparkers70 3 years ago
wow dude you rock, nice job!
HydrogenCarKit 3 years ago
I always get chills hearing this song and you did totally awesome!!!
Rosyqueen 3 years ago
I can see that you are obviously classically trained and read shhet music (from Elton's Music Cafe, no doubt), but now and again I get a hint that you play little bits by ear. Mixing the two gives you a good result - as you have proven. Well Done.
P.S: Lose Elton's dressing gown, though!
Burrmann 3 years ago
YOU ROCK!!!!!
Greekpeople1 3 years ago
oh wow
where do u get the clothes? lol
i love eltons suits
princev11 3 years ago
Dude you rock
bluemangroupdude27 3 years ago
You Must have Girls Hit on You Left and Right
bluemangroupdude27 3 years ago
not wearing a fucking elton john robe ;) lmao
fluffyxkins 3 years ago
Nice work man this is like the best cover i ever herd.
megahz01 3 years ago
spectacular!
how old are you?
alex361362 4 years ago
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I look forward to the day I'm buying tickets to see you perform on a world tour.
loungelizard362 4 years ago
You are the best tribute as far as i am concerned i mean you look at everyone else who tries to play this and they fail you delivered mate you are so good i love this song and know it nearly off by heart in my head and you are spot on!! and by the way all of youyr other songs are awesome!!! goood voice too!!! well done!!
nash7884 4 years ago
My wife is a professional musician and has played for 40 years. She is also a life long Elton John Fan. In her opinion you are the best tribute to Elton that she has seen. She is a fan of yours and that is the biggest compliament that I can pay you. May be she will send a message next time look for Natasha the Russian Pianist.
natasha0610 4 years ago
random coat lol veri good !!!!!!!!!!!
uwotpop 4 years ago
pero q tipo mas crakkK!!!
knopflergod 4 years ago
FRICKING WOW!! Most of the pianists can't play Elton stuff so this is a breath of fresh air.
theunusualbreed 4 years ago
most of the pianists cant play elton john...
oh wow.
do you listen to people who play piano?
fluffyxkins 3 years ago
I meant pianists that I know. Whoops.
theunusualbreed 3 years ago
Absolutely amazing!
allangriff 4 years ago
Excellent. Loved the coat, loved the random stuffed animal in the background...but all this was so insignificant compared to your beautiful playing! I play piano, but I can play -nothing- compared to you! you have such talent, I can only hope that you never stop improving! This is also one of my fav songs.
pisces2222 4 years ago
With my eyes closed I could believe that was Elton!
slomofs 4 years ago
Way to go, totally cool. I'm still working on the first page. You've obviously worked very hard and have developed a great talent!
Should be very proud of yourself--sounds just the man--great vocal on top as well--truly a frontman on his way. Best of luck!
Scientifikally 4 years ago
I suggest you tidy your bedroom.
Wonderful piano playing tho' Thanks for posting.
NobbyClark1 4 years ago
AWSOME, AWSOME, AWSOME!!! Love ya!
brgtb 4 years ago
hey man, that was frikkin awesome. i can see you're always looking for the next big challenge and lucky for you i have the perfect suggestion: "Schubert Impromptu Op. 90, #3" Search for it at livevideo-dot-com and you'll find it. It's the same song that was played in gattaca, by the six fingered man.
keeter24 4 years ago
Saw elton preform this live last nite!!! wooooo!
guvthepianist 4 years ago
Chria... AMAZING piano work... seriously... I've loved this song for years, and you nailed it... you even got the new flourishes down! It's a tough song to play (I've tried), but I am floored. Time for you to go pro, buddy!
texasbrian 4 years ago
I could listen to you over and over ;)
Ashlyne1980 4 years ago
there are parts when you sing that you sound just like elton john
mikejonesab1 4 years ago
From the camera angle there it very difficult for people to appreciate the complexity of what you play so very beautifully.......Top notch that man!!!!
hawkeye983 4 years ago
Awesome! I know this song is quite hard: pretty long with complex and varied chords. Your interpretation is very good and you even managed to do an excellent job in the vocal "love lies bleeding" part while keeping the piano fabric and speed up. Thanks for posting this and congratulations!
GlimmerOfLight 4 years ago
Thank you so much for letting me view these again, Chris. I missed them big-time. They're still just as good as I recall.
elrustito 4 years ago
the funeral for the friend is right... its real good dude
GhostRiderXIV 5 years ago
hmmm, wrong funeral for a friend.
fagiomcleperacy 5 years ago
you're good, you know! :o
EmiePemieBoskabouter 5 years ago
not only the genious piano play, also the fantastic clothes (long black suit with the letters Elton John and the red shirt) is definitively Elton .. rock on!
hagyspasher 5 years ago
hey you!
you can play so good better than me
you really inspire me to play the piano beter
I think when elton see's this he will think o my god
he is dame good he will think when I stop he can takes over my bend you are that good I got one thing that I want to ask do you want to play countery comfort for me
take care tom
duke123eltom123 5 years ago
That was awesome. I never saw people play the cover of this song. It was one of elton john's early successful rock & roll songs. Great cover, man.
rovelife 5 years ago
Vot selle poisi viiksin ma endale koju...tegelt kuradi hästi mängib."Rein Rannapi järeltulija"..
zkii 5 years ago
Very nice job! This is perhaps my favorite Elton song, and you played it excellently. Nice job on the vocal as well. You sound much more Elton than my version I sang. If you want to give mine a listen, Click my pic. Great Job Chris!
JohnSongSinger 5 years ago
I love this song and I would love to play it! So jealous:) I would love to see you play The Bridge You are the best! Keep up the stellar playing and your voice is awesome!
videohook75 5 years ago
Well done Chris, a great rendition of one of the best Elton songs ever. Nice jacket ;-)
LukeyInTheUK 5 years ago
Great job, I like it.
Ryan1021 5 years ago
Your best performance yet. But I still can't figure out what kind of piano that is...
elrustito 5 years ago
nice rendition
jsty05 5 years ago
great playing man! ;)
martin2288 5 years ago
Well done. I think you can play every Elton John song and you are very fit concerning playing just with chords. So why don't you start writing your own songs? Only playing Elton John songs won't help you become famous. So please try to write your own stuff, I'm sure it will be great.
Milipp 5 years ago
i wish to see YOUR presentation of "Your Song"...PLEASE..^^
SirEltonJohn 5 years ago
A long and hard track but you did it very well!
Just Great :)
Photosky06 5 years ago
Thanks for sharing! (love your robe)
astronauticalism 5 years ago
That was awsome! Just like Elton! ;)
MagieMay23 5 years ago
very nice job, you're the first person I've seen who can play the all out elton rock songs to a T, without the aid of a band or anything else.
ryanzieg 5 years ago
Great to see you back! You did very well, with this one.
IngaMarie 5 years ago