Let's take religion out of it for just one second, because although we may disagree dogmatically, this guy is AWESOME! Every bit as good as Ragtime Robert at Disneyland. Almost nobody plays in this style anymore, which is just a shame because it's so much fun to listen....seriously, those arpeggios are flawless.
I have always loved the piano, love been able to play at all. Always wanted too, but I just dont have the talent, and this guy, well, he is fullfilled with talent, just awesome
OUCH!!! my fingers hurt just watching him hahaha. What an amazing talent and it being used to bless our Lord. Nothing can be any better down on earth. I am hoping to be able to play like this in heaven.
God bless you far beyond what you could ever imagine!
1Bohadan........ What a GREAT thing to see YOU play like this. It sure makes me HAPPY as I sit here eating my fruit and yogurt this hot, humid morning down on the Louisiana bayou....PLease keep on tickling those ivories for us and I hope got blessed you greatly...
Даниель одно самый лучший игрок пианиста я знаю. Я люблю его метод и тип. Бог благословляло его настолько много путей. Вы так много для благословения мы с вашей талантливостью. Вы настолько чудесны.
if it was god given he wouldn't have to practice.He is good because he worked and learned. No one has ever just sat down and been good let alone great!
First of all............for anyone to do what this man does with music.......indicates he's very,very bright - -to say the least! We are supposed to "MAKE A JOYFUL SOUND UNTO THE LORD." what a marvelous and inspired musician. He is of a rare breed - and I congratulate him on his developing such marvelous technique and ability fueled by a very high intellect. GOD BLESS YOU BRO!
@Rubinskythepianist1 I can do that some what...I may not be exactly at his level but Im starting to step up some! Btw you don't happen to be a Methodist do you?
To the people who are arguing or have already argued about this video....Why cant we just enjoy the talent that the Lord has blessed him with and hope that this video blesses someone who watches it? Please can we just enjoy this?
"Looking For a City" is the name of the song and it can be found in the "Church Hymnal" (that's the name of the book) however I found out that Lancaster publishes their own hymnal
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Not Southern style. Interesting and very well-done, obviously a top-notch pianist...but not Southern. You would not hear this in any little country Baptist church here.
The song, Looking For A City, is defintely a classic "Southern Style" song whether it is heard in country Baptist churches or not. It has been done by many Southern Gospel groups. What he is doing on the piano is a variation of something done by Anthony Burger, plus some of his own style.
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Quit trying to redefine and rationalize and weasel. It's dishonest, and you're simply in the wrong here. This is NOT Southern style playing. No one said it was a Southern song (it is), they said that this video depicts Southern style piano, and that's an inaccurate statement. And you're wrong again - many Southern Gospel groups have done this song.
"And you're wrong again - many Southern Gospel groups have done this song."
I think that's what I said.
Redefine and weasel? Okay bright boy, or whatever you are, tell me what style he is playing. I never said anything about the style he was playing; I just said it is a Southern gospel song, and I'm right.
this is the only vdeo that i cannot download to just audio. but all his other videos i can):
JESUS1ilove 1 week ago
He is sooo AWESOME!!!(:
JESUS1ilove 1 week ago
I totally wish I could play like this guy...
pilotwannabe235 3 weeks ago
Let's take religion out of it for just one second, because although we may disagree dogmatically, this guy is AWESOME! Every bit as good as Ragtime Robert at Disneyland. Almost nobody plays in this style anymore, which is just a shame because it's so much fun to listen....seriously, those arpeggios are flawless.
TheRealTommySalami 1 month ago
Only God could give a anyone talent such as this.
BreyJ0 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
What church is this?
sirm45 2 months ago
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BreyJ0 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Unbelievable, how incredible. Beautiful !! God Bless You Brother.
luke6918 5 months ago
This guy is great on the piano, and he's great looking as well.
Funandbrandy 5 months ago
3 Jehovah Witnesses must have watched this video
pesadilla143 6 months ago 10
he plays alot like my pastor, i think he is even better!!!
pHoToGRaPhEyLuV 6 months ago
what college is this?!
TheDanielearwood 8 months ago
@TheDanielearwood West Coast Baptist College i think
nicoley4ever 4 months ago
LOVE it!!!
reagangal 8 months ago
Hi there could you please send me the arrangement you did for Great is the Lord piano!!!
cslatter09 9 months ago
Well Done!!!! Gods Blessings are Great!
4theGloryofChrist 10 months ago
I have always loved the piano, love been able to play at all. Always wanted too, but I just dont have the talent, and this guy, well, he is fullfilled with talent, just awesome
tbout1212 10 months ago
o man bro Hopkins! youre awesome!
missionglorify 11 months ago
OUCH!!! my fingers hurt just watching him hahaha. What an amazing talent and it being used to bless our Lord. Nothing can be any better down on earth. I am hoping to be able to play like this in heaven.
God bless you far beyond what you could ever imagine!
darlenei2 1 year ago
yehhhhhh!!! Brother Hopkins!
olookapanda 1 year ago
Brilliant !
VASINGER 1 year ago
1Bohadan........ What a GREAT thing to see YOU play like this. It sure makes me HAPPY as I sit here eating my fruit and yogurt this hot, humid morning down on the Louisiana bayou....PLease keep on tickling those ivories for us and I hope got blessed you greatly...
~Queen Joan~
Ivoryticklermama 1 year ago
"Looking for a City" right? sounds pretty awesome man!
autovictor17 1 year ago 3
This is just incredible. i watch this video at least once a day. I play the piano, but not like this. You have talent my friend. God Bless.
Hgdude4 1 year ago
@Hgdude4 I do too! I probly watch it about 5 times a day it's great I love it
peavinepanthersgirl 1 year ago
This video should be more popular because it is a great example of southern gospel piano.
Brynnium 1 year ago
cool
minihbc 1 year ago
Даниель одно самый лучший игрок пианиста я знаю. Я люблю его метод и тип. Бог благословляло его настолько много путей. Вы так много для благословения мы с вашей талантливостью. Вы настолько чудесны.
Woofycat 1 year ago
AWESOME!
wpatrik14 1 year ago 2
This is amazing! I just want to keep watching it over and over! Amen!
smnelson90 2 years ago
Superb. Absolutely beautiful.
Brynnium 2 years ago 2
They need a bass guitarist. I'll volunteer lol, if only I wasn't so far away. I have played bass guitar for 14 years all by ear.
2010revolutionusa 2 years ago
most folks use their fingers. You do have a special talent. LOL - sorry could not resist.
sogospelbaritone 2 years ago 2
AWESOME. what a wonderful God given talent.
TempL9 2 years ago 15
if it was god given he wouldn't have to practice.He is good because he worked and learned. No one has ever just sat down and been good let alone great!
NOMADdaf 2 years ago
First of all............for anyone to do what this man does with music.......indicates he's very,very bright - -to say the least! We are supposed to "MAKE A JOYFUL SOUND UNTO THE LORD." what a marvelous and inspired musician. He is of a rare breed - and I congratulate him on his developing such marvelous technique and ability fueled by a very high intellect. GOD BLESS YOU BRO!
Rubinskythepianist1 2 years ago 30
@Rubinskythepianist1 I can do that some what...I may not be exactly at his level but Im starting to step up some! Btw you don't happen to be a Methodist do you?
thepianoking100 1 year ago
To the people who are arguing or have already argued about this video....Why cant we just enjoy the talent that the Lord has blessed him with and hope that this video blesses someone who watches it? Please can we just enjoy this?
Sincerely JMG....God Bless!!
JMGpiano9 2 years ago 3
AMEN!!
jesusssavez 2 years ago 2
The song is "Looking For A City" what hymnal do they use there?
Faithspianist 2 years ago
He never uses music, just plays from memory.
caabd1 2 years ago 3
I know.....I want to know what hymnal the church uses though.
Faithspianist 2 years ago
@Faithspianist the church uses Living Hymns Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of Faith
caabd1 6 months ago
@Faithspianist the church uses Living Hymns Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of Faith
caabd1 6 months ago
...uhm is that the name of the song? im still trying to figure out what hymnal it is....
51blue1 2 years ago
"Looking For a City" is the name of the song and it can be found in the "Church Hymnal" (that's the name of the book) however I found out that Lancaster publishes their own hymnal
Faithspianist 2 years ago
Jaw is on the floor. bravo!
ShaggyDudeMan 3 years ago 3
We'll argue about anything won't we?
misterbassman83 3 years ago
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Not Southern style. Interesting and very well-done, obviously a top-notch pianist...but not Southern. You would not hear this in any little country Baptist church here.
29vjGKfg783Gownc 3 years ago
The song, Looking For A City, is defintely a classic "Southern Style" song whether it is heard in country Baptist churches or not. It has been done by many Southern Gospel groups. What he is doing on the piano is a variation of something done by Anthony Burger, plus some of his own style.
lightrays 3 years ago
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Quit trying to redefine and rationalize and weasel. It's dishonest, and you're simply in the wrong here. This is NOT Southern style playing. No one said it was a Southern song (it is), they said that this video depicts Southern style piano, and that's an inaccurate statement. And you're wrong again - many Southern Gospel groups have done this song.
29vjGKfg783Gownc 3 years ago
"And you're wrong again - many Southern Gospel groups have done this song."
I think that's what I said.
Redefine and weasel? Okay bright boy, or whatever you are, tell me what style he is playing. I never said anything about the style he was playing; I just said it is a Southern gospel song, and I'm right.
lightrays 3 years ago
Yea youre right you wont hear this in a Southern Baptist church.....they use sheet music and play it as is written. This guy doesnt
LeftiusMaximus 2 years ago
Had this guy made any CD's? I would like to have one.
lightrays 3 years ago
He will be making one in 09. It will be on Striving Together Publications website
Troutman896 3 years ago
is this his own arrangement? or is there a piano piece for this?
PY3RO21 3 years ago 2
I am very proud of you and thankful to the Lord for you.
BroLamar 3 years ago 4
AWESOME!! loved it!
pianoman861987 3 years ago 4
"Looking for a City" is the song
LeftiusMaximus 3 years ago 2
That would explain why I didn't recognize the melody.
concertpianist15 3 years ago
If youre intersted in it it can be found in most old hymnals; I have a copy around here someplace.
LeftiusMaximus 3 years ago
I love this, you're really good. I was wondering what song this is, I don't recognize the melody.
concertpianist15 3 years ago
I know I did;-)
117asm 4 years ago 2
You must have had a great teacher!
pianoladydonna 4 years ago 6