Arthur Abadi, 13, Gounod - Funeral March of a Marionette

[ArthurtheGreat04]

This is certainly not march tempo! Sound's not great either...

[joeyboi87]

tis a pretty awful recording considering its of march tempo he plays this far too fast, sounds pretty awful

[bytmig135]

everything isperfect ecxcept at 1:20 look one of his feet xD his right feet xD i bet he needs more practice at pedal xD

[Dominusvonadel]

@bytmig135 And I bet he just wants to keep the tempo regular.

[steve4ha]

Oh damn! Hahaha, I used to live in RSM with him! I went to his house and he would always be practicing, I would ask him to play flight of the bumble bee (when he was 9) and I would play with him and Nomi (sp?) Yeah Aurthur!! Looking (sounding) good!

[StitchedMusik]

how much practice?

[steve4ha]

@StitchedMusik When we were kids, he practiced every day almost all day! His Dad was amazing at piano also, so he allowed Aurthur to pursue his passion/gift full time!

[StitchedMusik]

@steve4ha wow... I was wondering because I am terrible at this song, though 13 too. thanks! :)

[fulloflovemegpie]

fun song! I am learning how to play this on the piano right now. It is pretty difficult.

[Dogzrock2468]

what scary movie uses this song? but anyway love it

[AulicExclusiva]

"Funeral March of a Marionette", by Charles Gounod, was originally written as one of the movements of a never-completed Suite Burlesque.

It would be interesting to know who made this piano transcription. This child plays it very wittily.

[LisaKee73]

@AulicExclusiva

Yay, Alfred Hitchcock presents!! Score!

[Italblessings]

Bravo!

[goboenomo]

Damn I want this sheet music.

[jimbrasserie]

no sorry,it's Gounod

[jimbrasserie]

think it's Benjamin Britten

[ukguy]

@jimbrasserie no it is Charles Gounod

[paste42]

whose arrangement is this?

[MxMxL]

wow :)

[saraheh1234]

this song does sound funny - kind of ironic.

it's about how life can be taken away so abruptly and so on.

does this kid look like he has massive hands? nice work - you're pretty pro!

[davidsides22]

my last name's also abadi, and i just started taking piano lessons :]

[molehillmini]

My FIRST Tube reply! WOW! This is bar none, far & away the best version on the net!!! Always been on my "learn someday" list. Would dearly LOVE it if you could email me sheet music or tell me where to find this version! Mine & all others I've found are too simplified. At age 54 lessons only since 1/17/09 but want to learn to play it the RIGHT way. Only hope to do half as well someday! Thanks for giving me such a great example to work from & aspire to. ROCK ON!

[GodFearingRebel]

GOOD EVENING...I AM ALFRED HITCHCOCK

[SolitaryDarkness]

I really love this Funeral March, for some weird reason it makes me grin from ear to ear every time I hear it :D

but still I could find a link to download it and limewire doesn't help

[Arodang]

Darkness try mini nova

[SolitaryDarkness]

Oh, thanks a lot =D

[viloria97]

i have to learn this song and it's HARD!!!!

but i love it!!!

[a0217]

yeah why did people laugh???

[woowoowoowin]

because they realize it as the theme song for the tv show "alfred hitchcock presents."

[joeyboi87]

erm no it isnt

[MassiveAfghan]

why did the people laugh @ appx 0:32? I dont get it

[RingoStarr911]

stay with piano

u have tons of talent

[torresxoxo]

I expect him to like, flip out his coat-tails when he sits down. xDD

But I love it! (:

[GypsyPianist]

Hello! I am very impressed with your music, your hand positions and selection of repertoire! Someone has been VERY careful in helping train you. You have worked VERY hard and now are enjoying it BECAUSE of that! Bravo! What is the ISBN number of the book you got this piece from? Keep up the great work! I have subscribed and am very much looking forward to hearing MORE!!!

[ramirezromedu]

very good!!

[zielarzopl]

great performance.

[Brambyjam100]

wow im 11 and i played this for a concert recently (but nowhere near as well or fast) great job

[carlo300123]

cool

[Madhatter1903]

The guy playing the piano looks kinda like Betthoven.

[Swottielottie]

Wow, I love this song. I'l try to find the sheet music but its looks hard.

[Enterhase1]

Hi! I got the music sheet through eMule. If you want it, I can email it to you. Just let me know. :)

[Swottielottie]

I'd love it!

[ferarbelaez]

hi did i tell you is my favorite video in the wide you tube world!??! remember i told you i wanted to learn this song?? well my teacher's helping me and mabe i'll play it in the middle school orchestra. see ya!!

[ferarbelaez]

oh GOD! this is such a good song! And double a plays it so well i almost cried! i play piano too a'm 11 and a'm learning this song. it is so hard specialy the rythm (triads). but you play it so good if i met you will you teach me?

[ABong13]

Thank you very much! I would love to teach you. It's great to see a young person so enthusiastic. Where do you live? I'm in Laguna Niguel.

[Biscuitblaster]

that was awesome

[x0xemiliex0x]

stunning

[thejuggernaut648]

You have so much talent; for the world, I pray your not just another stuffed shirt, and that you are the real deal.

[klingsor93]

Amusing piece by Gounod used by telivision for Hitchcock's series. Played with humour.

[klingsor93]

Amusing piece by Gounod which was the Prélude to Hitchcock's tv. series...extremely well played!