Anthony Burger Playing When We All Get To Heaven in many different styles !

[Daze6Of6My6Youth]

still one of my favorite pianists

[flipbackwards]

sometimes i watch him play, and i always wonder what exactly is he doing in the left hand on each song. does it has something to do with the Key he is in or what...someone please help.

[waevans56]

@flipbackwards Check out "Jazz Piano The Left Hand" by the Steinway Library. By far the best book I've seen on this subject!!!!

[pianobach13]

@TheMimster60 My aunt was on that cruise. She wasn't in there though, she was in the 2nd shift. He was playing and during his song he slumped over. He died from a fatal heart attack. He died playing the piano, and I hope to die that way too.

[TheMimster60]

To Loso3005 Anthony Passed away in 2006 right after a solo. Was on a Gaither Homecoming Cruise. What better way to goe than serving God right to the end of your earthly life!

[loso3005]

Am very sad, when did this guy die.

[waxcy121]

i want to be exactly like him...well sorta

[jamssmith]

particularly fond of key of "C"

[PINOYdrifter719]

while he played i was pretending to play by pressing the keys

[bluestreak711]

@PINOYdrifter719 Keep at it, you'll get it. start with the single note melody, add rhythm in the left hand by pressing random notes that correspond with the chord, add a harmony note in the right hand, add one or two moe notes in the right hand. and add one fill at a time.

[somoso20001]

oh truely you have a Gods gift... hope i can play with you.....jajajaajajaja

[ABMW2009]

Anthony was amazing!!! He is definitely missed but is serving God in heaven how wonderful is that

[ABMW2009]

Anthony was amazing!!! He is definitely missed but is serving God in heaven and wonderful is that

[BobbySmith2100]

wonderful music!

[ItheSwick]

For about a minute and a half I thought "I could do that, sure" then around 2:30 I'm pretty sure my eyes fell out

[Cepedaman]

I wish I could HEAR this!! I know I would love it. All my volumes are turned as high as I can get them....was recorded at a very low level. :(

[2ArmyKid]

HE MAKES IT LOOK EASY!!! O_O

[Uchih4C1oud]

@2ArmyKid

I thought exactly the same! :D

[adammandan]

I love how when he is done with a performance he never gets cocky and saying he did it all, he gives the glory to God... The best piano player ever by far, and the only one I have ever heard that gives the glory to Jesus.

[dudeguy927]

I miss Anthony Burger SOOOOOOOOO much, it's not funny. I wish that I got chance to get trained by him while he was still alive.

[fucu41]

now UR JUS SHOWING OFF. LOL. i LUV U MAN

[strech7951]

I would agree about the sharing for the most part, the one thing I would change is this. I would share whether I am rewarded or not (of course I am not a good pianist at all yet) but all music whether piano or other is influenced by others styles. That is why when we talk about musicians we look at their influences. Everybody copies others.

[kristeemc2russia]

Waaaaaah!!! *Sobbing crying* I wish I could play like that!!

[kd5hms63]

I am sure when Anthony Burger graduated from this mortal flesh into the Heavenly realm of Glory, he saw the majestic grand piano made of pure sparkling gold, diamond keys, ruby petals, and perfect tuned chords just awaiting for him when he walked through those glorious pearly gates!! You earned it Anthony !!!!

[fantasticlove132]

his so relaxed and makes it look easy but when you decide to try lol you fail . rest in piece =)

[sepinih]

he had his heart so in to his music

[WilliamPierce38]

did he die and how?

[ser132]

@WilliamPierce38 I belive he died of a heart attack while playing piano with the Gaithers and company in 2006.

[TheGospelGhost]

@ser132 That's correct, he was with the Gaithers on a Cruise Ship and died while playing the piano as they were performing for the people who came on the cruise to see them. I forget which song it was that they were playing, but I have heard it mentioned. I'm just not remembering it at this moment what the song was.

[adrianmusic2009]

Beautiful music.Anthony Burger-a good pianist for Gog ! Beautiful music.!

[MATTHEWLAWSON21]

I miss him but will see him. What it called when he did the countrty verisona and he went with his two fingers kinof tickling the piano?

[Smasher5257]

Wow!

[TonyRush]

What was the name of the video this was taken from?

Thanks for sharing!

[fertileground]

@TonyRush Look up Rain Tree Gospel piano series, the video is called Sharing Notes.

[drppiano]

Great pianist

[radicalrev29]

wow almost no effort whatsoever...i want to play like him somday. im not that very good yet

[atonementwHm]

What talent!

[JavinGrant]

What is the Classical song called- P.S amazing pianist, but the lord took him for a reason( YouTube Javin Grant, i also play the piano, just by ear

[TheGospelGhost]

@JavinGrant The classical he did was also "when we all get to heaven", he threw that extra part in there which is heard in some of the great classicals from the past. Anthony Burger actually started out learning classical, but as he heard other types of music, he was able to pick it up with no problem. He's the best I have ever heard because of his ability to play any style, and whatever style he played, it was done correctly. It wasn't a generic sound, it was always true to form.

[JavinGrant]

@TheGospelGhost he was incredible. And when he was little he burned both of his hands, the doctor said he would'nt even move them again.

[TheGospelGhost]

@JavinGrant I heard that testimony from him on a different show, and I was floored. But this man has inspired me to get better at playing the piano and keyboard also. I can't play like him, but I sure would be happy if I could just get halfway to the point of how he played. First time I saw him play, I said I want to play a piano like that. Just amazing what he could do with those burnt hands.

[JavinGrant]

@TheGospelGhost yeah, same here. I've been playing the piano by ear since i was 3. I've gotten pretty good, but nothing even close to Anthony. i dont think anyone will be able to play as good as him. I have a lot of his songs and videos, and you never he one mistake. What makes him different from other pianist, is that he gets so in to his music. Its almost no wonder he had heart problems.

[fertileground]

@JavinGrant The first one is Piano Sonate No. 15 K. 545 1st Movement by Mozart. Not sure on the second.

[musicmaniac192]

he makes it look so effortless... such accuracy, such precision, such a gift. Thanks for sharing!

[rejhhill]

Anthony was the very best!!

[missjillon22]

the BEST!!!!

[sneezingfeathers]

Does anyone know if I can buy the sheet music to play like this?

[fertileground]

@sneezingfeathers

To find this video, search for Rain Tree Gospel in Google. Not allowing me to post the link here...hmmm.

There are a couple of good training vids here for southern gospel music, and this is one of the multi-artist videos showing different styles of playing. There is also a written version of this by Anthony in the Piano Legacy Vol I book.

[TheGrayman1234]

"And the doctors said that I would never move my hands again."

When an atheist asks you of proof that there is a God, show them this clip.

We miss you Anthony, but we will see you again brother. Till then play my mother a tune will you. She loved your music.

[ItheSwick]

There's a Solid gold piano with diamond studded keys with this man's name on it in glory! Can't wait to hear him there

[cocobutter1983]

He inspired me to play piano when I saw him on the gaithers homecoming I was 13, I play , but nothing like him, He was the best!!

[TheLZE]

He is truly inspiring. Blessed with an amazing gift from God.

[lovegospel777]

I miss antony burger!!! Looking forward to see him playing one day in heaven!!!

[cocobutter1983]

@lovegospel777 Me too!!

[ThatOneDude88]

@lovegospel777 Assuming that's where he went. 

[sonofthunder79]

Too awesome, oughta be a law against it!

[scott93257]

I got the pleasure to meet this incredible person back in 1990.. Back when he was playing with the Kingsmen...What a wonderful person he was...I am a pianist myself and Modeled my own technique playing southern gospel professionally at one time.. I have my own style but Anthony and I play a lot alike... he was a blessing.. The pianos of earth are crying...because their master is gone.. God rest your soul my friend.

[liuchies]

GREATEST EVER

[Calebkoss]

great stuff

[chrismayka]

Dear Anthony,

Our special thanks to our big friend Joan (YouTube ivoryticklermama) for sharing your amazing piano playing with us, we loved your performance very much, just great to listen to all these very different styles of your playing, Our compliments for all your efforts, 5*****

Our best wishes to you all the time,

Dearest greetings from Chris and Mayka - The Netherlands - Europe - YouTube chrismayka

[Dusthill84]

Hope there is a Piano in Heaven.....If there wasn't before there is now that good ol' Tony is up there.......

[rejhhill]

What an humble man, what talent and now is playing in Heaven!!!

[mildred72]

Hoover4000

Where can I get this dvd?

THANKS

MILDRED

[rejhhill]

What talent to be able to effortlessly go to one type to another and another....

[Sandraz1634]

Anthony was the best but thank God he left us all with his music and song books. He had quite a gift for his music. Now he is play for God and all those loved ones that we have loss in Heave. Amen, Amen, Amen.

[ovidub]

THE BEST PIANO PLAYER EVER!!!

[flythrough123]

PG, would you tell me what DVD this is from? I'm looking to learn a few of the many styles that this gifted man used, and I can't find any teaching DVDs by him. Thanks so much in advance!!!

G, the rusty Georgia pianist.

[jfbuckboy]

I remember Anthony when he was 16 playing for The Singing Celestrails in small churches in north Alabama. He was great then. He could really put on a show.

[tyty13428]

he is the most incredible piano player i have ever seen and ever lived i would say but i plan to play just as god as him someday but i dont think that will be very soon im sure and he is very blessed to be able to play so well he was just amazing

[thestephenpartington]

This guy is not only a wonderful talent in many genre, he is a consummate comedian. Just check out the humour of his classical version of When We All Get To Heaven. Oh, yeah, and the Southern Gospel version is such a lark! I will listen over again. It's on my fav list.

[ASchuchman]

That is insane.

[neta1963]

I, always loved to watch him & enjoyed listening to him use his God given talent. I agree that he was the most talented piano player ever.

[jugg2000]

Pure God given talent... period. I play the piano and I can NEVER see myself playing like that. He can play in any style in any church.

[ZillaRocks]

This is incredible! He was the most talented pianist on the face of the earth as far as I'm concerned.

[sundaypunchr]

Wow...now I am sad I didn't get to spend some time with him when we sponsered some concerts in my home town. I have been playing southern gospel piano for 30 years and I can only DREAM of being that good. And to think he would have showed me anything if i had just asked! DOH!!

[jeanyin1]

Which video was this from? I would love to get it if it is still available.

[spookycoop]

The other guy talking is Martin Gueresco. This video seems to have been put together in the early '90s, so Martin was playing with Highest Praise. But when I first heard him, he was playing for the Singing Americans. He played on their "Live & Alive" album, in which he was privileged to play behind a truly stellar lineup. A very young Rick Strickland (tenor), Dwayne Burke (bass), the veteran Ed Hill (baritone), and the great Michael Engish (then called Mike) singing lead.

[best17driver]

3:36 AMAZING!!!! Watch his right hand's fingers!!! he hits every right note!!!!

[SouthernGospelPiano8]

That was Anthony's signature lick! He played on a lot of his faster songs that he played. It's really popular in Southern Gospel music.

[leoisgorgeous]

officially scared.

in that classical bit where his hands went insane or in southern gospel ... O.O just omg, wtf, its AMAZING.

but i could so do that xDD no, no i couldnt. ever.

[SouthernGospelPiano8]

This guy was so well rounded in his playing. Being trained as a classical pianist, the other styles just fell into place with time.

[poozytywna18]

great ;))

[vashti1970]

He is not normal......he is too good to be true He is the bomb he is so good that there are no words to describe how God blessed him.

[mildred72]

How proud his family must have been of him.

The greatest ever.

loved him

Mildred72

[cocopianoboy]

Wow....this is just great.....he was so good...God has worked so great through him....is this from a video of his in which he teaches something??

[abbagailcreations]

That was so cute how he played the various renditions, ha. Cute. Thank you ! -- Still looking for Burger's piano instrumental of "I've Just Seen Jesus" at youtube, and his Exodus instrumental.

[Ivoryticklermama]

Piano,

This is the best video I have seen of him. Gosh, I can't believe he is gone. He is so humble and so talanted.

Who is the other guy talking?

Thanks so much posting this.

Smiles, Joan