I transcribed melody and chords from Oscar's recording and improvised that arrangement. I like to do that a lot. That way, i can put a lot of myself into it.
Beautiful interpretation and wonderful dynamics - I just started teaching myself piano (at age 30)because of the inspiration Mr. Peterson, Mr. Tatum, and Mr. Garner gives me everytime I hear their pieces. If one day I can be one-third of pianists they all were, I'll be elated.
I'm a little younger but dude... Stick with that shit... I started at age 22, am 23. Mostly I play my own music... But I am capable of playing some Peterson (not this) Rach and Prokofiev.
That said, my own music is the shit...
Point being I started late as well but I am working really hard and making lots of progress... At least 2 hours a day, 5 isn't unusual.
Beautiful! And your variations are very original. Congrats.
sanferrera 1 year ago
Hey nice performance!
Do you have the sheet music of the head of this song by any chance?
Cheers
iamdarragh 1 year ago
Wonderful!
Beautiful song!
rulo1256 1 year ago
very, very touching and original performance! Thank you!
gwozdezzz 1 year ago
Oscar Peterson would be proud
J7V 2 years ago
Excellent work on this, man. You've inspired me to revisit "Hymn."
manndrew 2 years ago
I`ve seen this video more than 20 times, its really.. wonderful ! I want play your version of himn to freedom, dont you have a sheet or something?
My congratulations, your version is very sweet
VoLTa877 2 years ago
Amazing transcription man. One of my favorite songs
patrickn101 3 years ago
I heard this and cried.
overlordguitar 3 years ago
Simply amazing... you've done Oscar proud.
RL82 3 years ago
very nice! is this ur own transcription?
das499 4 years ago
I transcribed melody and chords from Oscar's recording and improvised that arrangement. I like to do that a lot. That way, i can put a lot of myself into it.
jazzmannnn 4 years ago
well it was well done, by the way what kind of keyboard is that?
das499 4 years ago
the keyoard is a Kawai MP-9000
jazzmannnn 3 years ago
When I listen to your Hymn to Freedom, I can see Oscar nodding and smiling along with you. Thanks for the beautiful interpretation, jazzmannnn!
jnlonline2 4 years ago
I feel so privileged that my admiration for this great musician and man can touch other people's hearts. It means a lot to me.
Thank you all for your comments.
jazzmannnn 4 years ago
Beautiful interpretation and wonderful dynamics - I just started teaching myself piano (at age 30)because of the inspiration Mr. Peterson, Mr. Tatum, and Mr. Garner gives me everytime I hear their pieces. If one day I can be one-third of pianists they all were, I'll be elated.
IntelInside2020 3 years ago
I'm a little younger but dude... Stick with that shit... I started at age 22, am 23. Mostly I play my own music... But I am capable of playing some Peterson (not this) Rach and Prokofiev.
That said, my own music is the shit...
Point being I started late as well but I am working really hard and making lots of progress... At least 2 hours a day, 5 isn't unusual.
Stick with it, when your 33 you'll be rippin' it.
EuphoricDan 2 years ago
Listen to you playing is very relaxing^^ Thanks for posting!
Karoely 4 years ago