Beautiful phrasing and tempo choice, Stan. Nice rendition. I agree with cebukid70 about the "Tempo Police" out there. One notorious self-proclaimed "expert" on YT has convinced himself that because the gladiolus flower has sharp leaves that this piece should be played "sharply"! LOL (and then proceeds to play it like a soulless machine). You did this wonderful piece justice, and you (and Rifkin of course) have inspired me to consider making Gladiolus next on my "must learn" list.
I like your playing of Joplin's works. This is the *perfect* tempo! I don't care what other "academics" and tempo police say...this rag is nicer when played slower. I know what you mean about "owning" a piece.. ...and I'm guilty of posting stuff "too soon" as well - although I'm taking my time with my next YouTube posting (Bethena).. Great job, though.. 5-stars...and I'm a subscriber now too. :-)
This is great, I love it... especially your use of the pedal. I always hated it and never really figured out how to use it properly so my songs are all too choppy.
I've seen quite a few videos of this song on here, but this is the first one I've found that plays it properly: slow. Pinapple Rag is supposed to be fast, not the Gladiolus Rag. So good job, aacwan!
The tempo was perfect.Don't let anyone else tell you different. For some odd reason people think that Ragtime is supposed to be lightning fast. ITS NOT! Especially this one!
lovely tempo. it just captures the piece brilliantly!!
13crazycopes 11 months ago
i think music is so much better instrumental because the emotions cant be portrayed in human language
only though A,B,C,D,E,F,&G can these emotions can be shown
excellent playing
crunkaholic81 1 year ago
Hey, where are the syncopations? ;)
v0llk0rn 1 year ago
i like it nice and slow like this. could be slower even. fantastic job.
DocHallux 2 years ago
Beautiful phrasing and tempo choice, Stan. Nice rendition. I agree with cebukid70 about the "Tempo Police" out there. One notorious self-proclaimed "expert" on YT has convinced himself that because the gladiolus flower has sharp leaves that this piece should be played "sharply"! LOL (and then proceeds to play it like a soulless machine). You did this wonderful piece justice, and you (and Rifkin of course) have inspired me to consider making Gladiolus next on my "must learn" list.
ouirv 2 years ago
I like your playing of Joplin's works. This is the *perfect* tempo! I don't care what other "academics" and tempo police say...this rag is nicer when played slower. I know what you mean about "owning" a piece.. ...and I'm guilty of posting stuff "too soon" as well - although I'm taking my time with my next YouTube posting (Bethena).. Great job, though.. 5-stars...and I'm a subscriber now too. :-)
cebukid70 2 years ago
This is great, I love it... especially your use of the pedal. I always hated it and never really figured out how to use it properly so my songs are all too choppy.
Commentator732 2 years ago
I've seen quite a few videos of this song on here, but this is the first one I've found that plays it properly: slow. Pinapple Rag is supposed to be fast, not the Gladiolus Rag. So good job, aacwan!
TiteKubo2 2 years ago 2
I like a slow rag, but there were times when this one seemed about to grind to a complete halt.
Konwajiro 2 years ago
Very, very well played! Perfect tempo too!! Gladiolus is also one of my favorites.
babyruth181 3 years ago
The tempo was perfect.Don't let anyone else tell you different. For some odd reason people think that Ragtime is supposed to be lightning fast. ITS NOT! Especially this one!
Valvos 3 years ago
hahaha i think your left hand was played by another person wahaha lol!
but nice work haha i think i prefer the fast one but i know some people like piano rag to play slow like that
LeeShiwei 3 years ago
I wish i could play like this.
Great music.
anoroah 4 years ago
Just beautiful. Thanks for posting this.
ouirv 4 years ago