misleading title and bad upload. Sorry, but I'd rather hear Oscar play it (and Oscar did not even write Sweet Georgia Brown). So, how misleading could this be.
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Please quit comparing him to Oscar peterson you guys!!!! It is not about who is better it is about different styles. And no one in there right mind would argue that THIS GUY IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! . Great job & thanks for sharing.
why would i take all the joy out of it? why do you think the more you know on a subject the less you appreciate it? the more i understood the theory of music, the more it enhanced my love of it. there will always be a mystery about it though that theory can never explain; and neither does an understanding of music create expression, but if a musician doesnt bother to learn the basics of musical theory, its nothing but laziness
Oh for chrissakes, stop the esoteric bullshit and listen to the music. God, what a pair of geeks. I remember guys like you in college and you can't hear the music for the theory. Music theory is not music; it is academia, and academia is notorious for never putting anything into actual practice. Stop now, you're annoying.
Agreed. I was just trying to get the guy going...saw him/her insulting others and wanted to see what his/her deal was. All was as I thought. I'm with you...theory isn't music, it's best to focus on playing, performing, writing, arranging and working with the best...
Rubbish. Do you think our ancestor who first picked up a wooden tube and fashioned a flute or whistle from it had theory? It's not theory that pushes a musician to sit down and it the keys of a piano or the strings of a lute. It is the desire to create something; to express one's self that makes music. It is only after music is made that geeks like you "theorize" all the magic out of it. You have it backwards: there would still be music without theory, but there would be no theory without music.
absolute rubbish... the theory of music dates back to pythagoras and his connections of music to mathmatics; if what you're saying is true we would still be listening to a monotone, with no sense of harmony or rhythm... how many devoted their lives to enhancing the monotone into polophony then into harmony, this took centuries to develop; dont give me all that crap about expression, a cat wants to express himself but have you ever heard a cat play the piano? twat
And you will continue to suck all the joy out of music, which, of course, qualifies you to become a music professor or some other dreary entity that simply doesn't get it. Thanks for calling me a twat. Twats are useful, a description that you need not fear will ever be applied to you.
Slap your own funky bass. I just visited your profile and heard the piece of dreck to which you are asking people to vocalize. You have lost your credibility, because it really is the most boring piece of alleged music I have had the misfortune to hear in many years. No wonder you rely on theory so much, you have no talent.
I don't think that the truth lies in either extreme viewpoint. Understanding theory not only helps one to become a better musician, but it also helps one to better communicate musical ideas to others. On the other hand, relying only on formulas and rules can stifle one's creativity. The greatest musicians are usually those who can take the best from both and meld them together. I can tell you first hand that theory helps you to understand why certain voicings have certain effects!
If you "apply" your understanding of music theory in such a way that you are just a robot working from a formula, then your music will lack creativity and soul. However, you CAN use that same understanding to express yourself better than you would otherwise. Theory and creativity should go hand in hand - they are not diametrically opposed to one another! If you let go of the extremes, you guys would probably agree with each other. WE NEED BOTH ASPECTS IN ORDER TO KEEP MOVING MUSIC FORWARD!!!
I think we are agreeing on the most important aspects of musical creativity. One must have technique and theory to execute one's creations, but theory, in and of itself, is not creative, nor is it music. It is the mechanism by which music is delivered.
I appreciate your point of view, and of course, your argument has merit. What I am suggesting (also from first hand experience) is that when a musician creates, the first instinct comes from the "right" brain (although the theory of right/left brain being creative and analytical respectively has been discredited, I use it here as shorthand). One rarely starts with theory, and I maintain I can sit at the piano and hear what effects voicings have without ever consciously thinking about theory.
Well not exactly true.. In fact, the theory has to be so well learned that it doesn't show -- becomes automatized in the sub-conscious. But here's where you are right on: when you listen (as well as when you play) just make music, just listen...Don't try tofigure out if it swings. If it does, man, you won't have to, you'll be too busy swingin'
Yes tr64yokid, I realize I have over-simplified my case, but I honesty believe that when you over-intellectualize music (or all the arts, for that matter), you end up with soulless, esoteric oeuvres that only an academic can love. Music must, ultimately, be felt by player and listener. I think you and I agree in our own ways.
Dihelson you have no idea what you are talking about... any chord that isnt a triad is a dissonant sound; in fact, equal temperament makes any tone apart from the tonic, 4th and 5th dissonant, you cannot say all jazz is dissonant, if it was no one would listen to it... our ears have adapted over the years, a 7th or 9th arnt really classed as dissonance anyway, and yes, sometimes oscar peterson just played a 7th chord, at times he just played one tone, the 3rd... go any read a few books on music
The True Jazz Pianist like Oscar Peterson never plays CONSONANT CHORDS. This is the first fail, but the guy plays fine, but no comparison to oscar Peterson, ok?
It´s not a LIE. Great piano players know exactly how to use a RaRE consonant chord. Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson most rarely played a consonant chord. But when played, it´s on a well-constructed and logical sequence. I heard here consonant chords played on places completelly out of the Jazz idiom. Wanna consonant chords? Go play Mozart! jazz idiom is another thing. But as i said, the guy Can Play. And good.
First of all you said never... Secondly, on a tune like Sweet Georgia Brown, It's uncharacteristic to play a lot of altered dissonant sounding chords. It's up to the discretion of the player... but you know what makes dissonance so beautiful? It's resolving it to consonant sounding chords. Monk is one of the most dissonant player I know of, and even he played consonant chords. "Consonance is classical and dissonance is jazz" is the most absurd thing I've ever heard and just not true.
He is playing stride... you don't want to play dissonant chords in that register while striding. Sometimes he's only playing 10ths which is a compound third interval and very consonant. Are you saying real jazz piano players never use 10ths? That is just false. Especially in stride. Look at the style, he did a fine job nothing wrong with his chords. I just don't think he could shine Oscar's shoes, let alone trade licks with him.
I will not argue with you. Just listen to Peterson playing Sweet georgia Brown and forget about the rest. Search for consonant chords even on that arpeggios passages there´s always a way to apply something more interesting than making sound like HANON exercises with 2 hands..All the best.
I know, I have it on my computer, and can even site some voicings. He often uses root-7th-3rd, root-3rd-7th, and even root-5th-3rd with his left hand. By todays standard these are very consonant sounding harmonies. Allow me to reiterate, consonance and dissonance are BOTH fundamental in classical and jazz. One without the other is just boring... in fact its very difficult to play only dissonant chords. On a major 9 chord, tell me; what's dissonant about that?
no he isnt, you couldnt be further from the truth.... and why do you get the final word on the outcome...??? go and tell your mum to read you a bedtime book
I get the final word b/c you have no credibility. Read what you just wrote in your dissonance dissertation below. You contradicted yourself in your definition of what is dissonant THREE times ((1) Any chord that isn't a triad is a dissonant sound (2)any tone apart from the tonic, 4th and 5th is dissonant (did you mean tonic, 3rd and 5th?) (3)a 7th or 9th aren't really classed as dissonant anyway (but those aren't triads?). I think you're the one who needs to read and comprehend...
sorry, but you really have no idea of music... i say again, and please get your mum to read this to you if you cant understand it... in harmony theory it is seen that any note beyond the triad is dissonant, the 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th or 13th. however, these chords are heard so often nowadays the ear has become used to the sound so many would not class this as dissonance, even the b9 or b13 or even the #11 would not be classed as dissonant by many...
finally, no i dont mean the tonic, 3 and 5... if you actually bother to read what i wrote - if you have trouble with the big words let me know - i said all tones are dissonant except the tonic, fourth and fifth... these are because they are all perfect intervals, even in equal temperament they were never altered to fall within the twelve keys.... oops... appears i have the last word on that... ha ha... loser
basically, if you want to define dissonance from a mathmatical point of view then the 3rd (major or minor) is dissonant as it is not a perfect interval... however, modern harmony doesnt define is as dissonant, and most people today wouldnt class compound intervals as dissonant either... it would appear you've taken on too much here and no doubt you will crawl back to your naive hole where you can rot
Dihelson you have no idea what you are talking about... any chord that isnt a triad is a dissonant sound; in fact, equal temperament makes any tone apart from the tonic, 4th and 5th dissonant, you cannot say all jazz is dissonant, if it was no one would listen to it... our ears have adapted over the years, a 7th or 9th arnt really classed as dissonance anyway, and yes, sometimes oscar peterson just played a 7th chord, at times he just played one tone, the 3rd... go any read a few books on music
i think the mistake they made with the posting was calling it oscar peterson... to be compared with o.p takes some great playing... i've listened to o.p all my life and he often changed tempo in his solos... i think this player is something else, his stride is amazing, not on the same par with o.p but still amazing playing
What´s Oscar Peterson with this? Not very much I´d say. Not the playful spontaneousness nor the fast fingers. This guy us good, but no Oscar Peterson.
Oscar Peterson he is not. Lacking in swing and stiff, he is. Nice try in a way, but it is so far from Oscar and lacking the jazzistic feeling, and I wonder if he realizes how far he is from the real thing.
of course he is very talented; also the idea of changing the tempi in the same tune is nice. however, once you select a tempo, you have to stick with it and keep time - be it slow or fast. if you don't, you will never swing.
This guy is talented in his own right. I just hate the comparison to OP, because he is definitely going to get criticized harshly due to that comparison. He doesn't come close to OP (or even some of my former band mates)!
Very nice work, Gyuri. The problem comes up, however, if you are going to be compared to Oscar. First, and most important, is the issue of "ease of production" which is a factor in all performing arts. At the very highest level of technical difficulty it is often lost, but not (you will observe) in Oscar's playing. Second, is the issue & illusive "swing". The playingh here is lacking in that regard and sounds a little "stiff". Excellent playing, none the less, Gyuri probably his own sound.
Yeah, thats pretty intense. But O.P.? I'm notsureanyone but maybe Art Tatum had faster technique. Listen to Oscar on this tune an album called "A La Salle Pleyel", it seems this guy attemted to model the end of this after that performance.
Exellent playing. I'll be very pleased if I ever get to the same kind of level as this. But to those saying he is in the same league as Peterson, I disagree. He comes very, very close, but the this performance lacks the clean crispness of Petersons performances. If he was in the same league, he would already have been noticed regardless of whether he had a promoter or not. I'd hardly describe villas' playing as a joke however, he is still extremely good.
Perhaps Gyuri Villas does not seek after public success, there are some amateur pianists with professional skills that will never be remarked and be very good though, or professionals preferring staying discret to give their whole life for their passion.
he is very good... very fast, however, the truth is he is no peterson... be nice to hear him play with bass & drums... you just cannot compare a piano player you've heard a few times to peterson; it just shows ignorance. he is good, but so are garner, tatum, tyner, nero, evans... he's playing too fragmented at times, at 4.00 he slightly loses it too...after ten, twenty, thirty years of constant recording, constant tours, new ideas, new tunes, he could be considered as being in the same league
"it just shows ignorance"? I've been playing jazz piano professionally since 1955 and I'm "ignorant?" That's a new one... haven't heard that one lately. Well, in your opinion I may be "ignorant," but I can recognize talent and skill when I see and hear it, and whether you like it or not, Gyuri is in the same league as the other top players... he just hasn't been recognized yet. Give him time (and he'll need a promoter).
Glad to have met you in real life. It was one of the greatest moments of my life to shake your hand and talk to you. Im sure you are jammin´ it up with the other jazz-cats in jam-session-heaven!
I agree - Tatum was the best (to my ears). Considering that he was legally blind adds more mystery to the man. To barely see the keyboard and play as he did is a mystery ... how could he do that? Peterson can see the keyboard, and I deduct points if you can see the keyboard. Gyuri is quite amazing himself - in time he will gain recognition as a very creative and skilled jazz pianist.
Very, very nice. Brilliant version of the famous tune. He's no Peterson or Tatum, but he's one of the closest people I've ever seen to matching their abilities.
Why is this tagged Oscar Peterson? I assume it's just a cheap attempt to get attention. You can't seriously think this guy is in the same league as Oscar Peterson.
Vinthoveen, you probably wouldn't know an amazing musician if you saw one. You're like brand name buyers, the name you hear has to be a well-circulated one in order for you to think it's the best. I'm telling you, this guy has Art Tatum abilities!
My silly silly friend. I gave credit where it was due. He is way better than me, I have been playing piano since I was 6 and I'm 21 now. I think that qualifies me to compare and contrast musicians. You are welcome to disagree but don't insult me. I'm in college studying jazz as my major. If we all agreed, what would be the fun in that, jazz is subject to interpretation. Please be more respectful.
Yes, he's in the same class with Art Tatum -- I've been playing jazz piano for 52 years and I've never see playing like this... give him another ten years and he'll match or surpass anything Tatum or Peterson can do.
too slow? are you kidding? That was some of the fastest playing I've seen. I've been playing jazz piano for 52 years -- this guy is brilliant -- no one will play like Tatum did, but as far as Peterson is concerned, I would rather listen to Gyuri than Oscar -- I like his arrangements and improvisation. I started listening to Peterson in 1955 and I think after all these years, I'm just looking for a different sound, but the same level of playing... Gyuri is my new favorite.
yes, he's fast, but all his stuff sounds the same to me. Gyuri at least puts together some interesting arrangements. It's not all about speed. I've seen some of Marian's videos and they all sound about the same to me... also, he's a "banger" -- just bangs away. I just like Gyuri's style. Thanks for your comment... at least you didn't call me a "twat" - whatever that is.
your avin a giraff mate oscar ,was one of the jazz greats is this guy no ,thats like saying coltrane was not as good as dave murray ,no doubt this guy is good but you saying oscar is a legend in his own mind makes me think your a pompouse ass ,with small ears when it comes to music,
When it comes to music, I've been playing jazz piano professionally for 52 years - how many years have you been playing? Music is a subjective art - it's open to interpretation and different styles appeal to different people. I like Villa's playing and I'm not a Peterson fan. Is it OK if I have an opinion?
20 years i also play guitar and drums base ,blues harp,,and some piano my mom is clasicle trained piano and father played trumpet actualy like peterson he was a canadian,a true musician would never slag another musso off like you slaged peterson ,post a video lets see you out play ,oh and how long you been playing dosent make you right makes you look ermm pompouse,when you cut as many records as peterson come tell me ,no one knows everything in jazz not even old duffers like you.
How about this: since you know so much about Peterson, why don't you send this video of Gyuri to him and get HIS opinion -- that's the common sense thing to do. Instead of us going back and forth, get some feedback from the Man himself. Let me know what he says.
thank you i think i play badly and my other girl sings like an angel too already recording at 15,listen dont throw a wobbler i was trying to say ,oscar was like it or not one off the greats we are mere mortals to the likes of him ,bill evans ect we have not right to take the piss out off them they have achived more than we will ever do,this guy is good not my cup o tea but still very good
I have biographies from the following: Dave Brubeck, Ella, Stan Getz, Nat King Cole. And there's more, I'm sure. In these books, they all say the same: Oscar is the best, especially when you consider the era and his progressive style. Everyone wanted to work with him. Tatum was amazing but it's like comparing Babe Ruth vs Hank Aaron.
the dog at 0:59 is like "hihi, i can play tatum style"
MarianPetrescuFan 4 months ago
misleading title and bad upload. Sorry, but I'd rather hear Oscar play it (and Oscar did not even write Sweet Georgia Brown). So, how misleading could this be.
eqsmooth 6 months ago
mad respect
unirgy 7 months ago
Wasn't too sure about the guy at first, but damn, by the end. Respect man, what a legend....
zaneeeneal 7 months ago
i think 0:59 because there was this art tatum run just before ^^
MarianPetrescuFan 7 months ago
Let me guess...you're an Oscar fan?
Santosificationable 8 months ago
in the end is like fast forward xD
MrSuzu1 8 months ago
stupid m. fu. -.-
10045489 9 months ago
woah did he play something really fast and amazing at 0:59 oh wait WTFFF
maxjamesorgans 9 months ago
poo vid
franksinbeans 9 months ago
Holy shit...
AaronWallace 11 months ago
the groove is kind of lacking... compared to oscar peterson or art tatum... still amazing....
hausmeister64 11 months ago
выучено и оттарабанено.
о прикосновени я молчу.
Mapk1124325 11 months ago
good
palanzana 11 months ago
That's great stuff man!
jamsekj 1 year ago
sounds more like tatum
Andreeeiiii 1 year ago
All those vids from 2007 are the best ! Please give us some more of this!!
And keep up your high level!!
Come on, Man!
filistro 1 year ago
hahahaha sweet dog brown
MrPianoguitar 1 year ago
recorded over cartoons but of all spots to show up laughing. Still i love this old time jazz, very nice.
1skunkus 1 year ago
that aint Oscar peterson
DajaWaja 1 year ago
imposter!
spiderciderful 1 year ago
HAHAHA .... I laughed my ass off at 0:59
bizzare1bizzare 1 year ago
BRAVISSIMO !!!!!!!!!
gaspluc 1 year ago
nice karate chops at 4:14 lol
Supergooch92 1 year ago
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Rejekt313 1 year ago
OP ain't white!
keyzcity 1 year ago
Amazing! Art Tatum on steroïds. I want your brains... and your fingers please. Thanx man!
Virtuapapa 1 year ago
fantasztikus gratulálok ..........
afrenky82 1 year ago
peterson büszke lenne rád ;)
oldwarcraftgamer 1 year ago
Gyuri netalán-tán magyar ??? :P
ifjcsehandras 1 year ago
Please quit comparing him to Oscar peterson you guys!!!! It is not about who is better it is about different styles. And no one in there right mind would argue that THIS GUY IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! . Great job & thanks for sharing.
matsucharters 1 year ago
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matsucharters 1 year ago
You must sound damn good on electric piano..
matdarecki 1 year ago
Why is this guy not famous???!!!!
GuyMagicFingers 2 years ago 2
:59 What the ass?
Mullenfreek 2 years ago 8
@Mullenfreek lol
GuyMagicFingers 2 years ago
that was my fave part
drfell2907 1 year ago
still the best:-)
scriabin007 2 years ago
good one, fast one ! great job
tycolek 2 years ago
This sounds much more like the immortal Johny Costa than Oscar Peterson.
But he is damn good.
(Johny Costa = Mr. Rogers pianist)
trojanowl 2 years ago
i'm sorry
its kinda .. boring...
banetishvili 2 years ago
That's a crazy rendition, but Gyuri has some serious skills. That was pretty amazing!
Luticor 2 years ago
The man is brilliant.
lovemypiano111 2 years ago
Nice playing
Scinders 2 years ago
Nice playing, love the stride rendition!..but last time looked Oscar was a lot taller, bigger, and he was black! :o)
ps: your piano needs tuning.
NickBrounoff 2 years ago 4
0:59 WTF?!
MuddyRum 2 years ago 34
lol that was funny
dnigs 2 years ago
ahahahahahahaha!!! LOL!!!
filippinijazz 2 years ago 2
Must have been tapping over his favorite cartoon.
Morahman7vnNo2 2 years ago
ahhahahahahahahahahahaah!
drlluc 2 years ago
@MuddyRum you guys are crackin me up
1skunkus 1 year ago
@MuddyRum that's hidden message. this is probably an experiment.... cause i laugh as
a dog whole day after ive seen this. ahahahahahaha
jelkica26 9 months ago
This is really crazy, man...he plays like a devil...BUT..he is fantastic...give him 12 stars!!! within cartoon-film...(-:
filistro 2 years ago
real COOOL!
Dragonflings 2 years ago
Pity; there could have been a small rhythm section.
Bravo nontheless
sjerads 2 years ago
O!! super in kvadro!!!
telenatan 2 years ago
You're not Oscar Peterson.
he's much taller.
firewalled1951 2 years ago 4
I`m just sitting here with a glass of wine, Oh my goodness, that is the best piano i`ve ever seen, BLOWN AWAY, fantasmo.
Who`s the girl that we adore..... (c`mon youtubers..x)
lagerandwine 3 years ago
I LIKE VERY MUCH HE IS REACH OF IDEAS And play very well
Orva54 3 years ago
i love this its so free and the feeling is so cool
samymag 3 years ago
VERRRY NICE !!!!!
Gusakov 3 years ago
why would i take all the joy out of it? why do you think the more you know on a subject the less you appreciate it? the more i understood the theory of music, the more it enhanced my love of it. there will always be a mystery about it though that theory can never explain; and neither does an understanding of music create expression, but if a musician doesnt bother to learn the basics of musical theory, its nothing but laziness
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
Oh for chrissakes, stop the esoteric bullshit and listen to the music. God, what a pair of geeks. I remember guys like you in college and you can't hear the music for the theory. Music theory is not music; it is academia, and academia is notorious for never putting anything into actual practice. Stop now, you're annoying.
Kaalec 3 years ago
Agreed. I was just trying to get the guy going...saw him/her insulting others and wanted to see what his/her deal was. All was as I thought. I'm with you...theory isn't music, it's best to focus on playing, performing, writing, arranging and working with the best...
toddague 3 years ago
how can you write and arrange when you have no idea of harmony?
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
but if we had no theory we would have no music
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
Rubbish. Do you think our ancestor who first picked up a wooden tube and fashioned a flute or whistle from it had theory? It's not theory that pushes a musician to sit down and it the keys of a piano or the strings of a lute. It is the desire to create something; to express one's self that makes music. It is only after music is made that geeks like you "theorize" all the magic out of it. You have it backwards: there would still be music without theory, but there would be no theory without music.
Kaalec 3 years ago 2
absolute rubbish... the theory of music dates back to pythagoras and his connections of music to mathmatics; if what you're saying is true we would still be listening to a monotone, with no sense of harmony or rhythm... how many devoted their lives to enhancing the monotone into polophony then into harmony, this took centuries to develop; dont give me all that crap about expression, a cat wants to express himself but have you ever heard a cat play the piano? twat
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
And you will continue to suck all the joy out of music, which, of course, qualifies you to become a music professor or some other dreary entity that simply doesn't get it. Thanks for calling me a twat. Twats are useful, a description that you need not fear will ever be applied to you.
Kaalec 3 years ago
Slap your own funky bass. I just visited your profile and heard the piece of dreck to which you are asking people to vocalize. You have lost your credibility, because it really is the most boring piece of alleged music I have had the misfortune to hear in many years. No wonder you rely on theory so much, you have no talent.
Kaalec 3 years ago
I don't think that the truth lies in either extreme viewpoint. Understanding theory not only helps one to become a better musician, but it also helps one to better communicate musical ideas to others. On the other hand, relying only on formulas and rules can stifle one's creativity. The greatest musicians are usually those who can take the best from both and meld them together. I can tell you first hand that theory helps you to understand why certain voicings have certain effects!
nothingoriginal80165 3 years ago
If you "apply" your understanding of music theory in such a way that you are just a robot working from a formula, then your music will lack creativity and soul. However, you CAN use that same understanding to express yourself better than you would otherwise. Theory and creativity should go hand in hand - they are not diametrically opposed to one another! If you let go of the extremes, you guys would probably agree with each other. WE NEED BOTH ASPECTS IN ORDER TO KEEP MOVING MUSIC FORWARD!!!
nothingoriginal80165 3 years ago
I think we are agreeing on the most important aspects of musical creativity. One must have technique and theory to execute one's creations, but theory, in and of itself, is not creative, nor is it music. It is the mechanism by which music is delivered.
Kaalec 3 years ago
I appreciate your point of view, and of course, your argument has merit. What I am suggesting (also from first hand experience) is that when a musician creates, the first instinct comes from the "right" brain (although the theory of right/left brain being creative and analytical respectively has been discredited, I use it here as shorthand). One rarely starts with theory, and I maintain I can sit at the piano and hear what effects voicings have without ever consciously thinking about theory.
Kaalec 3 years ago
Well not exactly true.. In fact, the theory has to be so well learned that it doesn't show -- becomes automatized in the sub-conscious. But here's where you are right on: when you listen (as well as when you play) just make music, just listen...Don't try tofigure out if it swings. If it does, man, you won't have to, you'll be too busy swingin'
tr64yokid 3 years ago
Yes tr64yokid, I realize I have over-simplified my case, but I honesty believe that when you over-intellectualize music (or all the arts, for that matter), you end up with soulless, esoteric oeuvres that only an academic can love. Music must, ultimately, be felt by player and listener. I think you and I agree in our own ways.
Kaalec 3 years ago
Dihelson you have no idea what you are talking about... any chord that isnt a triad is a dissonant sound; in fact, equal temperament makes any tone apart from the tonic, 4th and 5th dissonant, you cannot say all jazz is dissonant, if it was no one would listen to it... our ears have adapted over the years, a 7th or 9th arnt really classed as dissonance anyway, and yes, sometimes oscar peterson just played a 7th chord, at times he just played one tone, the 3rd... go any read a few books on music
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
hahahahh i almost peed my pants when the dog came on
djkocisi 3 years ago
The True Jazz Pianist like Oscar Peterson never plays CONSONANT CHORDS. This is the first fail, but the guy plays fine, but no comparison to oscar Peterson, ok?
Dihelson 3 years ago 2
That is a lie. Great jazz piano players know how to balance dissonance and consonance. It is not feasible to exclusively play one or the other.
Vthov 3 years ago
It´s not a LIE. Great piano players know exactly how to use a RaRE consonant chord. Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson most rarely played a consonant chord. But when played, it´s on a well-constructed and logical sequence. I heard here consonant chords played on places completelly out of the Jazz idiom. Wanna consonant chords? Go play Mozart! jazz idiom is another thing. But as i said, the guy Can Play. And good.
Dihelson 3 years ago
First of all you said never... Secondly, on a tune like Sweet Georgia Brown, It's uncharacteristic to play a lot of altered dissonant sounding chords. It's up to the discretion of the player... but you know what makes dissonance so beautiful? It's resolving it to consonant sounding chords. Monk is one of the most dissonant player I know of, and even he played consonant chords. "Consonance is classical and dissonance is jazz" is the most absurd thing I've ever heard and just not true.
Vthov 3 years ago
He is playing stride... you don't want to play dissonant chords in that register while striding. Sometimes he's only playing 10ths which is a compound third interval and very consonant. Are you saying real jazz piano players never use 10ths? That is just false. Especially in stride. Look at the style, he did a fine job nothing wrong with his chords. I just don't think he could shine Oscar's shoes, let alone trade licks with him.
Vthov 3 years ago
I will not argue with you. Just listen to Peterson playing Sweet georgia Brown and forget about the rest. Search for consonant chords even on that arpeggios passages there´s always a way to apply something more interesting than making sound like HANON exercises with 2 hands..All the best.
Dihelson 3 years ago
I know, I have it on my computer, and can even site some voicings. He often uses root-7th-3rd, root-3rd-7th, and even root-5th-3rd with his left hand. By todays standard these are very consonant sounding harmonies. Allow me to reiterate, consonance and dissonance are BOTH fundamental in classical and jazz. One without the other is just boring... in fact its very difficult to play only dissonant chords. On a major 9 chord, tell me; what's dissonant about that?
Vthov 3 years ago
False... simply, false.
Vthov 3 years ago
Actually, Mozart used a lot of dissonance. The resolutions of the dissonance are more obvious than contemporary music.
zippyhat 3 years ago
You know nothing of the piano. Silence.
ForbiddenVegetable 3 years ago
You know nothing of the piano. Silence, fool.
ForbiddenVegetable 3 years ago
My feelings... they hurt...
*sarcasm*
Vthov 3 years ago
Woah... Sarcasm. I TOTALLY didn't see that one coming.
ForbiddenVegetable 3 years ago
What an imaginative rebuttal!!!
I win the sarcasm duel, give it up brah.
Vthov 3 years ago
Your imaginative duel? Ok...
ForbiddenVegetable 3 years ago
Why don't you both just shut the hell up and enjoy the video... sheesh, this is not what this video is for... petty immature arguments.
MagicRain505 3 years ago
If you don't want to start arguments, then why would you bring it up again? That was like a month ago.
ForbiddenVegetable 3 years ago
Dihelson is correct; Vthov is incorrect. The end.
toddague 3 years ago
no he isnt, you couldnt be further from the truth.... and why do you get the final word on the outcome...??? go and tell your mum to read you a bedtime book
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
I get the final word b/c you have no credibility. Read what you just wrote in your dissonance dissertation below. You contradicted yourself in your definition of what is dissonant THREE times ((1) Any chord that isn't a triad is a dissonant sound (2)any tone apart from the tonic, 4th and 5th is dissonant (did you mean tonic, 3rd and 5th?) (3)a 7th or 9th aren't really classed as dissonant anyway (but those aren't triads?). I think you're the one who needs to read and comprehend...
toddague 3 years ago
sorry, but you really have no idea of music... i say again, and please get your mum to read this to you if you cant understand it... in harmony theory it is seen that any note beyond the triad is dissonant, the 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th or 13th. however, these chords are heard so often nowadays the ear has become used to the sound so many would not class this as dissonance, even the b9 or b13 or even the #11 would not be classed as dissonant by many...
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
finally, no i dont mean the tonic, 3 and 5... if you actually bother to read what i wrote - if you have trouble with the big words let me know - i said all tones are dissonant except the tonic, fourth and fifth... these are because they are all perfect intervals, even in equal temperament they were never altered to fall within the twelve keys.... oops... appears i have the last word on that... ha ha... loser
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
basically, if you want to define dissonance from a mathmatical point of view then the 3rd (major or minor) is dissonant as it is not a perfect interval... however, modern harmony doesnt define is as dissonant, and most people today wouldnt class compound intervals as dissonant either... it would appear you've taken on too much here and no doubt you will crawl back to your naive hole where you can rot
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
Dihelson you have no idea what you are talking about... any chord that isnt a triad is a dissonant sound; in fact, equal temperament makes any tone apart from the tonic, 4th and 5th dissonant, you cannot say all jazz is dissonant, if it was no one would listen to it... our ears have adapted over the years, a 7th or 9th arnt really classed as dissonance anyway, and yes, sometimes oscar peterson just played a 7th chord, at times he just played one tone, the 3rd... go any read a few books on music
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
i think the mistake they made with the posting was calling it oscar peterson... to be compared with o.p takes some great playing... i've listened to o.p all my life and he often changed tempo in his solos... i think this player is something else, his stride is amazing, not on the same par with o.p but still amazing playing
slapmyfunkybass 3 years ago
What´s Oscar Peterson with this? Not very much I´d say. Not the playful spontaneousness nor the fast fingers. This guy us good, but no Oscar Peterson.
haxel75 3 years ago
Oscar Peterson he is not. Lacking in swing and stiff, he is. Nice try in a way, but it is so far from Oscar and lacking the jazzistic feeling, and I wonder if he realizes how far he is from the real thing.
arterifell 3 years ago 3
of course he is very talented; also the idea of changing the tempi in the same tune is nice. however, once you select a tempo, you have to stick with it and keep time - be it slow or fast. if you don't, you will never swing.
fourthchord 3 years ago
HEY! really good
fanqueen 3 years ago 3
rhythm is about about keeping time - that's exactly what is lacking here.
fourthchord 3 years ago
I dont think that he has a lack of rhythm, its the way that he interprets the song, and i think that he is very talented.
fanqueen 3 years ago
very nice!
xis333 3 years ago 2
This guy is talented in his own right. I just hate the comparison to OP, because he is definitely going to get criticized harshly due to that comparison. He doesn't come close to OP (or even some of my former band mates)!
nothingoriginal80165 3 years ago 4
is that joe peci playin piano
Ligonboy 3 years ago
Very nice work, Gyuri. The problem comes up, however, if you are going to be compared to Oscar. First, and most important, is the issue of "ease of production" which is a factor in all performing arts. At the very highest level of technical difficulty it is often lost, but not (you will observe) in Oscar's playing. Second, is the issue & illusive "swing". The playingh here is lacking in that regard and sounds a little "stiff". Excellent playing, none the less, Gyuri probably his own sound.
VideoVistaVerite 3 years ago
agree very good , but short on 'swing' and , a little crowded in parts, one way to remedy this is to lay off the peddle
fingerscarr 3 years ago
Why compare him to OP? The cat has his own thing going, and he's good.
mongorich 3 years ago 2
That's exactly right -- he has his own style, his own "sound" -- don't need to compare him to anyone... just enjoy his art.
johnbresnik 3 years ago
sssssiiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccckkkkkkkkk
JaredCS 3 years ago
Yeah, thats pretty intense. But O.P.? I'm notsureanyone but maybe Art Tatum had faster technique. Listen to Oscar on this tune an album called "A La Salle Pleyel", it seems this guy attemted to model the end of this after that performance.
Oh yeah, the dog is PRICELESS.
OldmanRiva27 3 years ago
The title is a burn.
zappr5 3 years ago
Exellent playing. I'll be very pleased if I ever get to the same kind of level as this. But to those saying he is in the same league as Peterson, I disagree. He comes very, very close, but the this performance lacks the clean crispness of Petersons performances. If he was in the same league, he would already have been noticed regardless of whether he had a promoter or not. I'd hardly describe villas' playing as a joke however, he is still extremely good.
dazathedrummer 4 years ago
excellent observation.
johnbresnik 3 years ago
Perhaps Gyuri Villas does not seek after public success, there are some amateur pianists with professional skills that will never be remarked and be very good though, or professionals preferring staying discret to give their whole life for their passion.
Bidooshram 3 years ago
i love it, perfect techique, and good improvisaion, but there is something latino in it :)) strange ;))
Jigov 4 years ago
Jazz Dog @ 1:00 too funny
ian2wood 4 years ago
Anyone who can call this playing a joke goes against all that art stands for, and additionally, has no place criticizing music at all.
wolftonerocker 4 years ago
too much coffein :-)
hilarious - brillaint. it's true fun watching and listening to this guy ...
ARKSTGT 4 years ago
The dog at 1:00ish, holy hell that was the funniest thing ever.
IronBooger57 4 years ago
Bravissimo nn c'è dubbio... ma non è nemmeno un pelo del culo di Peterson, che Dio lo abbia in gloria!!
stevie27988 4 years ago
he is very good... very fast, however, the truth is he is no peterson... be nice to hear him play with bass & drums... you just cannot compare a piano player you've heard a few times to peterson; it just shows ignorance. he is good, but so are garner, tatum, tyner, nero, evans... he's playing too fragmented at times, at 4.00 he slightly loses it too...after ten, twenty, thirty years of constant recording, constant tours, new ideas, new tunes, he could be considered as being in the same league
andrewleighton657 4 years ago
"it just shows ignorance"? I've been playing jazz piano professionally since 1955 and I'm "ignorant?" That's a new one... haven't heard that one lately. Well, in your opinion I may be "ignorant," but I can recognize talent and skill when I see and hear it, and whether you like it or not, Gyuri is in the same league as the other top players... he just hasn't been recognized yet. Give him time (and he'll need a promoter).
johnbresnik 4 years ago 2
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R.I.P Oscar P.
Glad to have met you in real life. It was one of the greatest moments of my life to shake your hand and talk to you. Im sure you are jammin´ it up with the other jazz-cats in jam-session-heaven!
perchst 4 years ago 2
no musicians should be compared. each is their own. and if they arent, then they are a fake.
sam990 4 years ago
right on.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
wtf... i really hope that the dog early in the vid was intentional cause comparing this to oscar is a JOKE!
deathcon101 4 years ago
johnbresnik........... No one is in the same class as Art Tatum....period! And surpass both of them....you've been drinking too much kool aid!
pinkieldred 4 years ago
I agree - Tatum was the best (to my ears). Considering that he was legally blind adds more mystery to the man. To barely see the keyboard and play as he did is a mystery ... how could he do that? Peterson can see the keyboard, and I deduct points if you can see the keyboard. Gyuri is quite amazing himself - in time he will gain recognition as a very creative and skilled jazz pianist.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
Gyuri.....EARGASIMS! Wonderful!
pinkieldred 4 years ago
Good Job! Really enjoyed it.
jazzlife1 4 years ago
oh and you are a twat lol
hitmanisback 4 years ago
Régen jobban csinàltad,most valahogy nem megy a kezed ;-)))
batmansusu 4 years ago
Jol van Gyurika még mindig ügyes vagy ;-)))
nogyogyasz 4 years ago 2
Még az a Mardel kutya is kinevet;-))Hogy került a klippedbe az a rajzfilm??? :-))))))))
heifetzkaoka 4 years ago
Bravo Gyuri,még mindig kiràly vagy;-)
nogyogyasz 4 years ago
PLEASE remove Oscar Peterson in headline, and use a clean tape instead of this confusing shit.
It ruins everything even though he plays good
zlatikk 4 years ago
Very, very nice. Brilliant version of the famous tune. He's no Peterson or Tatum, but he's one of the closest people I've ever seen to matching their abilities.
dazathedrummer 4 years ago
Ouch! That was badass!
ivrykeys 4 years ago
Jezus ... Just dont put oscars name on this.. And get a clean tape next time
nickvdschoot 4 years ago
Bravo ez aztan technika eljenek a romal;)
Contrabasse 4 years ago
There is some people that is really jealous of good piano players like you centauron. Just ignore it.
CriSandroni 4 years ago
Why is this tagged Oscar Peterson? I assume it's just a cheap attempt to get attention. You can't seriously think this guy is in the same league as Oscar Peterson.
gone2dogz 4 years ago
I take my hat off to this man, he is incredibal. I agree with what I read below, he has Art Tatum abilities.
DGatsby 4 years ago
Nice thank you! Also try the Crackerjacks version of this tune. Greatest bass-sax you'll ever heard and a wonderfull woman on the slide trombone!
DresdenDixieland 4 years ago
this is really great to watch and listen. Congratulations from Brasil my friend.
Ps: Yes, Brasil is with S and NOT Z. rs.
CriSandroni 4 years ago
great player. Though he loses the swing at times and his runs aren't nearly as tight as Oscar's or Art's.
IntelInside2020 4 years ago
was it just me , or did anyone else see a cartoon character pop up halfway ? haha anyway, this playing is exquisite !
sowhatdoiuse 4 years ago
Check out Eldar Djangirov's recording of the same tune at the same tempo.
DatBugler 4 years ago
Ez nagyon tuti Gyuri!
This is great Gyuri!
Bozso Csabi :)
bikemagix 4 years ago
Vinthoveen, you probably wouldn't know an amazing musician if you saw one. You're like brand name buyers, the name you hear has to be a well-circulated one in order for you to think it's the best. I'm telling you, this guy has Art Tatum abilities!
mixedbreed19 4 years ago
My silly silly friend. I gave credit where it was due. He is way better than me, I have been playing piano since I was 6 and I'm 21 now. I think that qualifies me to compare and contrast musicians. You are welcome to disagree but don't insult me. I'm in college studying jazz as my major. If we all agreed, what would be the fun in that, jazz is subject to interpretation. Please be more respectful.
Vinthoveen 4 years ago
Yes, he's in the same class with Art Tatum -- I've been playing jazz piano for 52 years and I've never see playing like this... give him another ten years and he'll match or surpass anything Tatum or Peterson can do.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
your a twat.
sam990 4 years ago
bet your house on it
hitmanisback 4 years ago
He's very good. He's no oscar peterson though. Too slow, plus his left hand stride isn't as good, but he is an awesome player.
Vinthoveen 4 years ago
too slow? are you kidding? That was some of the fastest playing I've seen. I've been playing jazz piano for 52 years -- this guy is brilliant -- no one will play like Tatum did, but as far as Peterson is concerned, I would rather listen to Gyuri than Oscar -- I like his arrangements and improvisation. I started listening to Peterson in 1955 and I think after all these years, I'm just looking for a different sound, but the same level of playing... Gyuri is my new favorite.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
Hey johnbresnik....I dare you to listen to marian petrescu..Listen to his version of caravan and tell me how slow gyuri is after listening !
boyTerry 4 years ago
yes, he's fast, but all his stuff sounds the same to me. Gyuri at least puts together some interesting arrangements. It's not all about speed. I've seen some of Marian's videos and they all sound about the same to me... also, he's a "banger" -- just bangs away. I just like Gyuri's style. Thanks for your comment... at least you didn't call me a "twat" - whatever that is.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
twat = female genitals
hitmanisback 4 years ago
how can you put a legend like oscar against this ,jokeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
hitmanisback 4 years ago
obviously you don't know a good joke when you hear one. Oscar Peterson is a legend in his own mind.. and apparently, yours as well.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
your avin a giraff mate oscar ,was one of the jazz greats is this guy no ,thats like saying coltrane was not as good as dave murray ,no doubt this guy is good but you saying oscar is a legend in his own mind makes me think your a pompouse ass ,with small ears when it comes to music,
hitmanisback 4 years ago
When it comes to music, I've been playing jazz piano professionally for 52 years - how many years have you been playing? Music is a subjective art - it's open to interpretation and different styles appeal to different people. I like Villa's playing and I'm not a Peterson fan. Is it OK if I have an opinion?
johnbresnik 4 years ago
20 years i also play guitar and drums base ,blues harp,,and some piano my mom is clasicle trained piano and father played trumpet actualy like peterson he was a canadian,a true musician would never slag another musso off like you slaged peterson ,post a video lets see you out play ,oh and how long you been playing dosent make you right makes you look ermm pompouse,when you cut as many records as peterson come tell me ,no one knows everything in jazz not even old duffers like you.
hitmanisback 4 years ago
oh i play sax btw
hitmanisback 4 years ago
How about this: since you know so much about Peterson, why don't you send this video of Gyuri to him and get HIS opinion -- that's the common sense thing to do. Instead of us going back and forth, get some feedback from the Man himself. Let me know what he says.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
you put one of your videos up mr i been pro since 52,put up or shut up
hitmanisback 4 years ago
ok hitman -- i'm going to fix you... i'm going to shut up.
johnbresnik 4 years ago
but, before I go, just wanted to mention that you play nice tenor and your daughter has a future in singing. take care brother........
johnbresnik 4 years ago
thank you i think i play badly and my other girl sings like an angel too already recording at 15,listen dont throw a wobbler i was trying to say ,oscar was like it or not one off the greats we are mere mortals to the likes of him ,bill evans ect we have not right to take the piss out off them they have achived more than we will ever do,this guy is good not my cup o tea but still very good
hitmanisback 4 years ago
I have biographies from the following: Dave Brubeck, Ella, Stan Getz, Nat King Cole. And there's more, I'm sure. In these books, they all say the same: Oscar is the best, especially when you consider the era and his progressive style. Everyone wanted to work with him. Tatum was amazing but it's like comparing Babe Ruth vs Hank Aaron.
itmsjim 4 years ago