Smells Like Teen Spirit - ELEW Rockjazz Vol. 1 Official Music Video

[megas86]

looks and sounds like that he was ready to brake the piano and bust it all to peaces

[906250181]

So glad Eric Lewis didn't go the Jazz at Lincoln Center route. Time will show that this man has amazing virtuosity and has created something all original of his own. This guy is definitely "out there" , but a complete freakin' genius none-the-less.

[drysism]

ma perchè l'america non se li tiene a casa ste capre incompetenti che non fanno altro che scimmiottare robe viste e straviste su melodie di altri..... non dovrebbe neanche passare il confine sto tipo..... a lavorare in un cal center per 3 euro l'ora devi andare

[LukasLuckyman]

Man you are great... Sympathy for the Devil... :)

[Faure45]

LOVE this brother! Interested in a live collaboration of sorts? Wold love to write with ya!

[6menonaplane]

I'm scared to watch this guy play

[MeAndYouEnomine]

It's GREAT! Can't get enough! *thumbs up*

[gracekemp1]

this guy is extremely talented

[mlynekpl]

great pianist.. to opossite search leszek mozdzer - smells like teen spirit

[ronjieaquino]

@ELEWtube: why did you enter the matrix?

[themodmancarl]

you took this grunge peice and turned it into an emotional book in the way that i could connect and see the grungy/anger/rage/sence less violence and the sadness and grace for some reason i connected alot with this song

[oldschdoder]

He´s a assassin xD

[BurglaryoftheSenses]

Just saw this guy at MSG opening for Groban. Fun performance. Glad I didn't miss it.

[bekahxoxox]

@BurglaryoftheSenses - Omg I was there too....it was crazy. He was soooo good

[Sturmanator2000]

saw him at DMB Caravan WOW what a show never seen any one pluck a piano

[ireallydontcare76]

I have one question for ELEW, what world of warcraft realm do you play on, and what faction, horde or ally?



[1Interkiller1]

There are Seven. Elew is one. It's in his heart, it's in his mind to know he has power. I am surprised it surfaces as music. We're out here Elew.

[smthsrh]

I saw him in person and it was even more amazing....it is hard to fathom his raw talent!! If you EVER get the chance to see him live, GO!!! :) ROOOARR!!!

[fazolparek007]

amazing

[deej3t]

sweat on keys at 4:39! priceless,felt

[dandomett]

this is badass!! thumbs is for fags!!

[wiesel858]

the man is crazy omg

[XxGODZILLA2018x]

Thumbs up just because everyone is asking for thumbs up lol

[OniLinkShadowLink]

Thumbs up if you believe that piano dosent work anymore.

[thenotoriousadin]

@OniLinkShadowLink fuck you

[Amberosescott]

I can imagine him taking a dump like this

[EndOfTomorrow0]

@Amberosescott It'd be a dump of the ages

[tcdahn7]

1900!!!!

[eknamG]

Just got home from josh groban concert, Elew was off the hook....

[komical123]

I think the piano playing is beautiful, and I understand this video as an expression of his inner feelings and I applaud him for being so balls to the wall about it even though I'm not quite sure I understand his full intentions.

[eddie195777]

The guy is a pioneer in this type of music. I'd like to see him perform with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, even for one concert. That would be truly amazing. Make it happen ELEW.

[ajdback]

MOST EXCELLENT!

[DiscoInTheNunnery]

1:11 ... Was he constipated?

[DiscoInTheNunnery]

@DiscoInTheNunnery Nevermind, it was definitely 1:42

[megas86]

yikes he is like a demon piano player like the devil him self

[yoda19481]

Watched Elew open for Josh Groban at the well in Des Moines, Iowa Awesome Love him... 8/10/11

[Shicks0]

The piano playing is INCREDIBLE

[flya750]

He style is so suited for the Yamaha pianos..

[skkiittllezz]

no offence to this guy, or nirvana fans, but nirvana isnt the greatest sounding on a piano it actualy sounds like crap. but this guy is pretty awesome and nirvana's awesome

[Protozoo79]

So sad to see an incredible jazz-talent making this BIG SHIT just for money... :(

I can't believe he's the same person who has played with W. Marsalis in "live at the house of tribes"... please, tell me he's not!!

[seffe28]

@Protozoo79 ya better he dosent do it for money and start living in a box like half of New York...........

[InsainBrane]

@Protozoo79 actually if you've ever listened to him speak about why he performs modern contemporary music with an improvisational spin as opposed to classical and jazz standards, it's because he became so involved in the music that he began feeling disconnected with society today. He felt he had gone as far as he could and that it was time to bring it to modern contemporary music and do something no one has ever done before. It has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with the music.

[aC1dxN1gHtM4rEs]

Oh man. That is just... awesome. It's like you listen and you're no longer yourself anymore - there's just music.

[Fox4native]

if you just see the video without the music, it could be another matrix-trailer :D mad guy!

[JediSlayer08]

thumbs up if you saw Elew live headlining for Josh Groban

[chrisvda88]

should team up with David Sides

[freaky011]

@chrisvda88:hell no

[claudiavantacich]

He is too good for most people... People are not used to GREAT things...

[DeanPlaysBass]

I'm sorry this is not music. This arrangement took nothing more than him sitting down at a piano and banging out some semblance of the chords. He rarely played correct notes which is pathetic as it was not live. I understand he took an "interesting" new approach and he is a great entertainer, he has some ok technique in terms of speed but plays with little dynamic control and attempts to play the exact recordings guitar part on piano, just substituting alot of wrong notes. This is not Jazz.

[BLOODELFSRULE]

@DeanPlaysBass you sir must have a bullet lodged in your brain because you are retarted

[sugar1st]

@DeanPlaysBass Dude just the way he plays is amazing look up his paint it black its amazing. He gets into his music hes brilliant!

[nbaallstar563]

@DeanPlaysBass dont be faggish

[killutoday]

@DeanPlaysBass

no crap its not jazz. its a NIRVANA SONG DUMBASS. its rock on a piano with jazz elements he calls it rock jazz. dont hate something just because it does not fit your definitions

[haru321]

@DeanPlaysBass Jokes on you. He's not sitting.

[dsanzo]

@DeanPlaysBass LOL

[claudiavantacich]

I'm sorry but you do not understand music very much.Elew began studying and practicing classical music and jazz on piano at 2 years old! He starded playing with known jazz musicians at 13. But he is a genius, so he decided to create a new musical style that uses the techniques of classical music, jazz, rock and pop. If you cannot see these techniques in this music, go and see he’s original one “thanksgiving”

This man is the Master. He can play everything he wants.I saw him playing Beethoven!!!

[truthnowlieslater]

@DeanPlaysBass And yet you're the one trolling youtube while he is becoming famous. He must not be as crappy as you think.

[claudiavantacich]

@DeanPlaysBass see this: Musicians@Google: Eric Lewis

[MrJimjimmers]

He's acting as if the piano keys are eating his hands like a garbage disposal.

[beefcrueguitardude]

kurt cobain would be proud

[MrNesquik91]

you my friend are the most innovative and creative person i have ever had the chance to hear.

[silverkrowe]

I remember stumbling across your brilliance at Ted.com and being blown away by your performance. It was an emotional journey I'll never forget -- peace and serenity battling it out with the forces of rage and confusion. I really appreciate your loyalty towards your own character and identity despite the status quo or politics. You're a real inspiration on so many levels.

[FaceMaster420]

I usually don't say this about covers, but this is miles beyond the original.

[Zookmottin]

@FaceMaster420 No, it really isn't. This is fancy, and its ok, but its not that great of an orchestrated cover. It needs more than just piano.

[FaceMaster420]

@Zookmottin Well I have to politely disagree with you.

[10ETim]

You're superior to literally everyone...fucking brilliant sir.

[sugar1st]

Im 17 and I first saw you on AGT and thought now this is what passion is. So i looked you up on youtube and this cover is one of the best things ive heard. I play the drums but you have inspired me to play harder and more passionate than ever. I want to say thank you for that. never stop doing your thing and niether will I. I love your paint it black too. Once again Thank you

[AdisonNeal]

Absolutely sick...pure genious...

[gizmofreaky]

if Beast (Xmen) had a brother it was Elew..

[marisole771]

YOURE GREAT. HOPE AMERICA LOVES YOU SOON.

[hazeleyedtracey]

You are amazing!! Thank you!!

[fazolparek007]

NICE

[tomrocksyourworld]

Sooo this video was clearly ELEW proving he should have been casted as Morpheus in The Matrix . . .

[Onlinepoetrycafe]

Thumbs up if you're alive...!

[trinaVIPiano]

you are my idol, ELEW.

[CaleesCreepCase]

man! he must go through pianos like i go through tacos!

[9hundred77]

That was hilarious. Funniest video I've seen all day

[premsaggar]

Every so often a musician comes along and changes music. Behold.

[Rennimagus]

Did Fezzik have a kid with Stevie Wonder?

[EROKmassacre]

Chaotic, graceful, powerful, and elegent

I love it :)

[Emoneylance]

what happened to Elew on America's got talent, he wasn't in the vegas

[ttulgar]

@Emoneylance he dropped out to join josh groban

[redfoxskater]

at 2:06 I thought he was gonna go super saiyan. 

[reshmiya]

did he quit AGT?

[TheycallmeAsher]

@reshmiya read my comment below yours.

[TheycallmeAsher]

He dropped out of AGT to tour with Josh Groban. I would have made the same choice in a heartbeat. Better to build up fame slowly than overnight. It lasts longer.

[coomaan]

Why are all the good musicains a bit crazy? I do not get D:

[TheycallmeAsher]

@coomaan There is a fine line between insanity and genius. Just look at Einstein. He was borderline autistic, if not a sufferer of Asperger's syndrome. John Nash, the genius mathematician, was literally insane (he suffered from paranoid schizophrenia). It's just the way the universe works. It has a way of balancing itself out. People who are highly intelligent also suffer some sort of physical or mental weakness that evens the scales.

[MrEdnasty]

14 people dislike guys playing piano like a super saiyan.

[ox1216]

Did he leave AGT??

[uncledirtnap1]

@ox1216 I think he was asked to leave because he already has an accomplished career and agt is for amateurs looking to make a name. he is already well on his way. he tours a lot and is well known amongst musicians.

[ryobie1]

WTF? I did not know a piano could do that!

[Freddran]

@ryobie1 Actually it's not very sophisticated playing. But powerful...

[jreliford34]

I wish I could be more elegant when I say this but somehow I think you will understand....you are the shit.

[meltonart]

Awesome. I believe we are witnessing a modern master.

[Andy2theT]

14 people are...I don't even know what to call them, I didn't believe in fairy tales before this

[602Reasons]

This dude rules. Never seen ANYONE play a piano like that. I think he might be a genius.

[calicocidd]

i guess he can play the piano...but his kung fu is weak.

[Scarlettdahlin]

I would love to see him do something with Lady Gaga.

[TheBudderfly]

@Scarlettdahlin asehole

[Scarlettdahlin]

@TheBudderfly ?

[ds12z]

People love hearing the word "genius" don't they? And they also love throwing it around.

[Avex701]

This really is amazing. Why is Lady Gaga so popular but Elew not? Long live Elew!

[180falconFX]

This kid is no joke...nice to see someone take something boring and turn it into something brilliant! Keep baning on those keys!

[lopaka09ify]

The absolute best!

[mangyfish69]

your a fucking genius :D

[Haywire5714]

is he taking it up the ass?

[4cellar2door0]

Fuck yehhh!

Rock out with your.....medieval vambraces.... out!

[christopherhillmusic]

this guys' fucking crazy. but i guess most genius musicians tend to be a lil off :)

[TheBinBoss]

Beyond words. We are witnessing something amazing. Our grandchildren will hear legends of the Great Elew, but I think sadly, they will have a hard time believing that such raw intelligent passion could have ever existed in the human flesh. Genius like this doesn't stay sane for long. Bask in his light while he still graces us with his presence on Earth!

[ChristianBoy46]

@TheBinBoss ...no comment

[123leejaykitzy]

This dude is totally genius! The grump on his face really freaks me out. He gave 110 when he performed in PGT. You are awesome, more power.!

[BridgeTheGap86]

Thumbs Up If You Watched Elew Rock Out On America's Got Talent

[firefoxvoodoo]

Absolutely beautiful! Powerful and breath taking!



[desertpolar]

The dude's totally outrageous, and he's a looker with a resonant voice (wonder if he sings too)- innovative genius at its best. Check out his AGT audition. They, audience & judges, loved him! No doubt he's got a career that's moving.

[ScourageStar99]

Huh, I don't remember putting this on my favorites, thanks, Mom.

[idiiotsavant]

they need to put this guy in an X-Men movie

[phil21jones]

kurt rolled over in his grave #pianoisnotangst

[Seth75]

OMG that is fucking amazing

[andrew1schaeffer]

I see he took the term "Possessed by the music" a bit over board. Loved the piece though :]

[mbones2]

wow this dude was just on Americas Got Talent tonight. Nice!

[TwistTheLyricist]

Hes rockin the fuck out on that piano he killed that shit!!!

[mzingg100]

bad asssss

[pyromaniak81]

What are you talking about this being a piece of crap? This is brilliant!!!

[TheKayzon]

Stop watch it !!!!!! What's piece of crap...  I want to listen Kurt Cobain.... and not a sick _Version of Smells like Teen Spirit!

[0800Batmobile]

@TheKayzon - Go fuck yourself. This is amazing and Kurt Cobain would be proud.

[Nekuyo]

I want this dog figure :D



[amandalouwho1208]

I just got back from the josh groban concert and he was the opening act and he was freaking awesome such skills

[coniks2]

@amandalouwho1208 So true! saw him last night in Cleveland, and was really refreshing.

[DemSayWhaaaBraudzz89]

Heard about you through a friend of mine.... Love everything I have heard so far... Looking for more in the future...Thanks

[denny1190]

thumbs up for the crazy rock out faces while playing piano

[SnowRacerX]

matrix feel?

[H4ckrlockrInferno]

@SnowRacerX hahahahaha n1

[rightfloround]

so wie der da abgeht.. hmm des ist dafür zu hässlig da ist kein richtiger sound drin i-wie

[rightfloround]

voll hässlig xD

[yezzum]

@tfalcon01 ummmm, no Ryuhei Kitamura directed Midnight Meat Train. Clive Barker WROTE the short story of the same name.

[antonioOhoegl]

do you want to play in my studio in germany with me i am a drummer

?

[tfalcon01]

ummmm clive barker directed midnight meat train

[opethrocker79]

love it! put it in the new LP 2012 Godzilla movie that's coming out! XD

[gzilladude85]

@opethrocker79 fuck yeah! gooooojira! cant wait for the new movie! awesome song btw!

[NeonNudel97]

Auf 2:44 stoppen!!

[NeonNudel97]

doof dass man den echten song nie gut hören kann!!

[NeonNudel97]

soll das irgendwie ein kampfsport/kunst sein?voll schlecht

[Duman328]

@NeonNudel97 Such dir hobbys. Wenn du es wissen würdest, wie lange man braucht, so gut zu Spielen, hättest du echt respekt ;).

[NeonNudel97]

@Duman328 ich weiß dass man dafür ewig braucht!ich spiele ja selbst klavier!aber die, die da rumtanzen... das ist irgendwie voll billig gemacht... aber egal!! :)

[Duman328]

@NeonNudel97 Das ist schön und gut, aber trotzdem ist dieses Video gut. Ist halt Geschmackssache...

[NeonNudel97]

@Duman328 ich finde das Vid auch gut!! aber ist doch egal!!

[NeonNudel97]

@Duman328 besuch doch mal den kanal TheLeachan ! da bin ich in ein paar vids zu sehen... z.B als Gnom!

[NeonNudel97]

ab 0:38 sieht er voll scheiße aus!!

[NeonNudel97]

der sieht völlig bescheuert aus in seinen TOLLEN posen!! und auch noch im stehen klavier spielen voll gaga+

[MachineMediaFilms]

I'm hating that I can't get a decent video of the real song!

[Shimraeen]

wow this is amazing apart form the fact that the guy looks demented but I guess that is supposed to be an additional feature to the theme of his performance :)

[svartabubblor]

A M A Z I N G !

[Hittman255]

da tickt da völlig aus

[kadeer]

holy shizzz !!!

[MultiMobii]

AMAZING!

[rdorwa]

That's the same woman that was in Midnight Meat Train for roughly 4 minutes

[Peppersstyrofoam]

Wonderfull !

[Jjesusis]

Eric good job brother I play piano drums as well but brother I'm a fan now. Good job!

[pud]

Firstly, I love Eric Lewis. That said, this video was disappointing because his live performances are so awesome -- yet this video is the equivalent of lip-syncing. Eric, please make a super high quality video, like this, but of a *live* performance. Thank you!

[ncyann]

ぶち　かっけ～！！

Super CoooooooooL！！



[10oLaurao01]

ohaaa ... schon irg. wie geil!

[Sesh61]

I don't know about the video but the playing was awesome in my opinion.

[Draic85]

I'm actually underwhelmed by the video. The music is fantastic, and the quality of the footage is excellent, it just doesn't seem to have any concept behind it... like the choice of what footage to show where seems pretty arbitrary. It left me feeling that it was a little too action-film for the music. Wanted something subtler. Possibly if the music was an original and not an instrumental cover of a well-known song I wouldn't be longing for someone to scream as much. The footage demanded it.

[DonakRV]

Very cool! A powerful and refreshing way to cover a great song!

[turtlen]

here we are now, entertain us.. follow the words of kurt.. its just fucking entertainment, everyfuckingthing.. theres bigger shit out there, sadly im being a hypocryte here tho..

[videowatch84]

fucking great

this should have 100,000 views

[magiorey]

Great arrangement, and performance!

[GeorgeAyoub]

Quite brilliant, both musically and visually.

[roburrage]

It is absolutely a nice work. However it does not move me very much musically and there is so much hype around Eric. I think he is a good pianist and very Blessed to have such reception, marketing and production. I only wish our musical community could recognize that there are quite a few brilliant artist that could change the world together if they over looked. There is a lot wrong with the industry when so many are passed over.

[Jesocrates]

Absolutely brilliant! Really conveys the passion and fury behind Eric's music, and very well produced. Almost as fun to watch as it is to listen to, great work!