The Value of Pi and the Speed of Light

[Bidyyy]

wow.........VERY NICE..........thanks !!!

[samlukemusic]

one word: O.R.I.G.I.N.A.L 

[RonIrelandmusic]

Karl,

I enjoy YouTube very much for moments like this. I have found so many good, even great musicians here. Now and then, a genius. This is Now and this is Then. Bravo!

ron

[RIchardEPfeifer]

Holy C* - you can play piano!

[karlmahlmann]

@RIchardEPfeifer Hey thanks Richard. Really glad you liked it. - Karl

[JampyKeys]

Bravo Karl :D

You are a talented pianist !!!

Fantastic tune.

[karlmahlmann]

@JampyKeys Thanks Jampy all the best to you over there in beautiful Italy. - Karl

[netguider]

I'm sitting here with a stupid grin on my face... I often do that when I'm just totally blown away by what I'm hearing... this is such a remarkable composition...interesting... fascinating...unique piece of music... and you perform it magnificently... I am in awe of your creative talents...

Randy

[karlmahlmann]

@netguider Thanks Randy. That makes it all worthwhile, really - Karl

[tomvband]

Man,....you should be writing music for Disney!

[karlmahlmann]

@tomvband Hey thanks Tom. Good to hear from you my friend. Karl

[KenLattari]

Fantastic Karl. Bravo!

[karlmahlmann]

@KenLattari Thanks for the kind words Ken.  All the best to you, my friend. - Karl

[experimentalrock]

A testament to your talents mate! To play and sing/speak this piece is amazing!

Cheers Karl

[karlmahlmann]

@experimentalrock Thanks mate. Really appreciate the nice thought, Have a great one out there in paradise.

[emmyslou]

haaaahahaha! I like it! :)

[karlmahlmann]

@emmyslou Thanks, my friend, -all the best, Karl

[wild0goose]

this a fine piece karl - playful, so original and creative.

[karlmahlmann]

@wild0goose Thanks you so much, Ann. really appreciate the kind words. - Karl

[Mendips251]

Brilliant! So refreshing to hear something so original.

Peace

BoB

[karlmahlmann]

@Mendips251 Hey Bob, really appreciate your listening and the kind words. All the best, Karl

[ULPF63]

Awesome outstanding fantastic, brilliant lyrics, playing and singing. Love this.

Standing ovations and all my thumbs up.

Love

Uli

[karlmahlmann]

@ULPF63 Hey Uli. Thank you so much for this kind encouragement. All the best to you my friend, Karl.

[karlmahlmann]

@ULPF63 Hey Uli. Thank you so much.  All the best to you over there Germany, a beautiful country. Karl.

[goreedy]

Hi Karl - having read all the comments, I think everything may have been covered. Did anyone say it's very, very good? If they did, please take this as confirmation :-) Simon.

[karlmahlmann]

@goreedy Hey, Thanks Simon. I'm really enjoying your excellent work, as well. Take care, Karl

[DaniellavanderWerf]

AMAZINGG!!

[karlmahlmann]

@DaniellavanderWerf Thanks Daniella, All the best, my friend -Karl

[nllleonard]

I am surprised you don't mention Frank Zappa as an influence, because your stream of thought lyrics surely remind me of his! I mean that as a compliment of course!

Wonderful song, beautifully performed! So much to think about...your ideas fly by almost faster than I can catch them! NAncy

[karlmahlmann]

@nllleonard Hey, Thanks Nancy. That's a very thoughtful comment. I get that a lot about Zappa and I'm always flattered, but honestly, he was never in my top 100. - but maybe I never heard his good stuff. Anyway, thanks for the listen and the kind thoughts, have a wonderful weekend, my friend. -Karl

[lovereactionsong]

Hi, very nice video. I like it.

[karlmahlmann]

@lovereactionsong Thanks my friend. glad you enjoyed.

[jjmc60]

Richard Feynmanesque! A brilliant piece of work and fab playing.

[karlmahlmann]

@jjmc60 Hey Jules. That's a darn good adjective, I'll have to remember. Really, thanks for the kind words - and a happy 4'th to our friends in England :-)

[BellVideo]

This is great stuff. A Frank Zappa feeling, very cool. Imagine this with a full band... wow.



[karlmahlmann]

@BellVideo Hey Carol, I really appreciate this encouragement coming from a musician of your caliber and accomplishment. I marvel at your playing and the work you're doing there with the San Diego Symphony, concertizing, and playing those magnificant instruments all over the world. I honestly can't think of anyone I would rather get feedback from. -and I'm very glad you liked this. All the best, my friend -Karl

[andressadias]

Amazing =)

[karlmahlmann]

@andressadias Thanks Andressa. all the best, my friend - Karl

[paxukulele]

How can you play the piano and narrate a story at the same time like that? Amazing!

[karlmahlmann]

@paxukulele Thanks John. I'm really enjoying your work also. I think you've got the best Beatle covers on you-tube. some really good stuff. take care, Karl

[Leodorus]

Wow Karl, this is really amazing!!

Wonderful song and the way you play the piano is brilliant!

[karlmahlmann]

@Leodorus Thanks Leo. Always appreciate your kind comments. A happy 4'th, my friend - Karl

[irishsetterarchie]

Hi Karl! That was mesmerizing! I'm not sure why...but it was! LOL I had to give you a thumbs up because I didn't dislike it!! I'm just not sure what the heck the song is supposed to be about!! It was performed with good taste! I did study it, listened to it two times!! I am certain of one thing. I know that after all is said and done...I am simply left with a smile because of YOU!

[karlmahlmann]

@irishsetterarchie Hey Barb, I think you left me with a smile. Don't ask me what it means; the Hindu goddess Namagiri revealed it to me in a dream -just kidding. But seriously, really appreciate your nice comment. - all the best, Karl.

[irishsetterarchie]

@karlmahlmann Thank you Karl! Again...I am smiling!

[rockingphil58]

 Karl that was an excellent original a master piece of song writing my friend .

[karlmahlmann]

@rockingphil58 Hey Phil. Thank you sincerely for the kind comment. - Karl

[vibratingstring]

I like this one!

[karlmahlmann]

@vibratingstring Thanks Bill. -And there's some darn good fiddling on your channel. All the best, Karl

[cluelocker]

remarkable..... sort of in a show tune style. I imagine it as part of an animated movie.

[karlmahlmann]

@cluelocker Hey thanks Larry - I really enjoy your channel too. Seems like half my friends are here in Bama.

[paolitas7]

excellent

[karlmahlmann]

@paolitas7 thank you so much Paola. All the best, Karl

[marywinmusic]

Dear Karl, thank you for sharing such an intricately woven lyric and piano performance. It is brimming with originality in my ears for I have never heard any music I can liken it to. That I find positively mesmerizing and thus it is added to my favorites with pride. Great video angle and sound quality must be praised also ;-) Mary

[karlmahlmann]

@marywinmusic Such a thoughtful comment – Thank you so much. You know, you're the gold standard in my book, Mary. -Really glad you liked this.. All the best, my friend. -Karl

[Cellars1978]

Very nice like the piece well done :)

[karlmahlmann]

@Cellars1978 Thank you so much !

[JoSieLove2Sing4u]

Clever!! ♫♥

[karlmahlmann]

@JoSieLove2Sing4u Thanks, my friend

[Raymond04160]

That’s a very clever piece of music. Good thing you added the lyrics, because you’ve got to take time to let it sink in. You're a very interesting and original artist.

[karlmahlmann]

@Raymond04160 Hey Raymond. - very thoughtful of you to leave such a nice comment - much appreciated. - all the best, karl

[Bidyyy]

VERY NICE !

[karlmahlmann]

@Bidyyy thank you, my friends.

[Sertari]

amazing piano playing and interesting use of melody/poetry

[karlmahlmann]

@Sertari Thanks Sertari. - very much appreciated. Have a great weekend. Karl

[sixstrings2650]

What a brilliant mind. You write such incredible lyrics.

[karlmahlmann]

@sixstrings2650 Thanks Joe, really glad you enjoyed. and I appreciate such a gracious comment. take care, my friend - Karl

[blisssis]

deep and original poem/song dude ! Thanks.

[karlmahlmann]

@blisssis Thanks, my friend. I really appreciate your nice comment. - have a wonderful weekend. Karl.

[Sietesegundosgroup]

Karl, this composition is a masterpiece, a flood of intelligence and good taste. Your performance is admirable, your mastery over the instrument is stunning, your poetry is full of beautiful details. This is a classic, I mean it's a piece of music for study, since the technique used to mix the lyrical world. I have only words of thanks for sharing your talent.

Ruffo

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[karlmahlmann]

@Sietesegundosgroup Hey Ruffo, thank you so much for this amazing compliment. It's very kind of you - and much appreciated. All the best, my friend - Karl

[B1N4RYGH0ST]

I really like this Karl, I long for the day when I see your cds in the stores. Peace friend.

[karlmahlmann]

@B1N4RYGH0ST Hey Franko, That would be cool - and I also want my picture on the cover of RollingStone :-) Thanks for the nice comment. all the best, Karl

[rbheiss]

This is fantastic Karl! You ended the song perfectly with the last lines. I mean this is an absolute for us.... absolutely perfect!

Keep this great music coming!

Rolland

[karlmahlmann]

@rbheiss Hey Rolland. Really appreciate the compliment and really glad you liked this. Hope all is well with you my friend. - Karl

[cadwalladee]

Really, really tip-top super duper, Karl! This genre you have created is very rich and tasty! (A kind of magic: how the heck does he DO that?)

[karlmahlmann]

@cadwalladee Hey Scott, That's a very cool comment, I appreciate. All the best, my friend - Karl

[chaitaiji2010]

really great, Frank Zappa would have loved this.

fantastic performance! Chaitanya

[karlmahlmann]

@chaitaiji2010 Hey Chaitanya, thanks for the nice feedback, and greetings to Austria, such a beautiful country. - Karl

[TAZBO264]

nice one karl, interesting song, some niffy keyboard work too. cheers tam

[karlmahlmann]

@TAZBO264 Hey Tam. Thanks for stoppin by. Glad you liked. Cheers, Karl

[onelastbreath7777777]

Hey Karl wonderful piece and unquie style my friend :)

[karlmahlmann]

@onelastbreath7777777 Hey Duane, thanks for stoppin by and the kind words, all the best, my friend. Karl

[onewomanandsomesongs]

I love your videos, Karl. They are so creative and entertaining! And they are thought provoking too. And always so very well performed. :) Janet

[karlmahlmann]

@onewomanandsomesongs Hey Janet, Sincerely thank you. hope all is well down there in your neck of the woods. You write incredible music, yourself.  - the kind that I find myself always humming. Take care, Karl.

[teteroom]

Great performance! thanks for sharing. I enjoyed this one!

[karlmahlmann]

@teteroom Thanks Tete. I really enjoy also the raw energy electric sound you have on your songs. take care, Karl.

[KenLattari]

Terrific Karl! Bravo! You're a natural gem in a sea of imitators. Keep on creating and speaking your own voice. Cheers-Ken.

[karlmahlmann]

@KenLattari Thanks Ken. That's quite a compliment. Really appreciate it. All the best, my friend, Karl

[FreeNeverSaid]

hi thx for sharing

good stuff *****

d-_-b

[karlmahlmann]

@FreeNeverSaid Thanks my friend, best regards, Karl

[PatrickGMoran]

Your genius shines in this complex and mesmerizing tune Karl. As your hands become a blur on the keys capturing every note like a child picking up jacks, my smile grows ever wider listening to your story unfold....yes, I will say it again, a genius at work....not a common thing to witness....amazing....

[karlmahlmann]

@PatrickGMoran Hey Pat, That's really a gracious and eloquent compliment. I'm really taken back. Thank you. - like a child picking up jacks - thats rich :-) take care, my friend. Karl

[rockingphil58]

Great song Karl very interesting lyrics great song writing you are a great Pianist excellent performance my friend both thumbs up ,

[karlmahlmann]

@rockingphil58 Hey thanks Phil, I really appreciate you taking the time to listen - and glad you enjoyed.

[jjlucash]

Very nice setup on this. :D

[karlmahlmann]

@jjlucash Hey Javan thanks. Just saw your latest vid. All kids are insane :-) Take care my friend. Karl

[brucewbowser]

A captivating story with some mad piano skills ! Very impressive and inspiring to say the least ! Great work !

[karlmahlmann]

@brucewbowser hey Bruce thanks for the listen. always appreciate your feedback. -and really glad you enjoyed. - Karl 

[frankieloveband]

Karl- Terrific performance loved it. Must admit I got a little lost - Were you in a dream within a dream, while still on the same ship getting advice. Interesting tie in with Good, evil, speed of light (thought you might try equating the speed of life with the speed of light in it also) and of course Pi - the unknown. Must admit you had me thinking again on this one - 5 stars - Thumbs up

[karlmahlmann]

@frankieloveband Hey Frankie. Darn, I was hoping no one would ask me hard questions. Let me listen to it a few more times and see if I can figure out what I was thinking :-) Seriously, thanks for the nice and thoughtful comment. all the best, Karl

[RitchPina]

great chaos melody that holds together very well - very original

[karlmahlmann]

@RitchPina hey Ricardo I really appreciate the thoughtful comment, take care, Karl

[A297MAN104]

Wonderful Karl.......So interesting musically and lyrically......great performance and originality.......Fantastic stuff.....Best Regards...Dave

[karlmahlmann]

@A297MAN104 Hey Dave. Thanks, my friend. I really appreciate a comment like this from an ol' pro like yourself. All the best, Karl

[paolitas7]

I am stand up, and giving claps, for this excellent performance, is so difficult to play the piano in that way, and sing at the same time, wow, congratulations I am speachless!

[karlmahlmann]

@paolitas7 thanks Paola for this wonderful compliment. I really appreciate you taking the time to listen. All the best Karl

[NINARODUS]

Hi Karl, I wish you have a real talent!

This song is also unique. Thanks for sharing videos.

Jack

[karlmahlmann]

@NINARODUS Hey Jack, thanks for stopping by and the nice comment. take care, Karl

[karlmahlmann]

@JerimiahBullfrog1 Hey Jerimiah, thanks for stoppin by and the nice comment, all the best, Karl

[namnoiz]

That was refreshingly different !!! Nice work man !!! Cheers , John

[karlmahlmann]

@namnoiz Thanks John. Really appreciate the feedback, all the best, Karl

[mgturn99]

Beautiful, beautiful performance Karl. Your keyboard playing amazes me, true master of your art! .. "good and evil are absolutes" , very nice line. Keep up the amazing work.

-Anthony

[karlmahlmann]

@mgturn99 Hey Anththony. Yeah, there's a lot of my own world-view embedded in this rambling narrative. Really appreciate the nice feedback. - take care, Karl

[sherrillwallace]

Over the top and very nice as well. ****** Sherrill

[karlmahlmann]

@sherrillwallace Hey, Thanks Sherrill, I really appreciate you stopping by. -and glad you enjoyed it - Karl

[drnorris56]

very nice

[karlmahlmann]

@drnorris56 thanks, my friend

[DjeynahD]

Very well done.... I like the text....Great way of telling a story

Cheers,

Djeynah*D*

[karlmahlmann]

@DjeynahD Thanks Djeynah. Really appreciate the nice comment. Take care, Karl

[pseudosun]

This one is making me laugh; in a good way. That's amazing Karl. No one can copy you, you're that original.

[karlmahlmann]

@pseudosun Hey Damian, I think my favorite Beatles songs are the most absurd ones (e.g. bungalow bill, rocky raccoon) . I really appreciate the kind words, my friend. take care, Karl

[agrlfmtx]

THAT WAS GREAT!! ......I love the poetry on this...! Gotta show this to my daughter! She would love it too! T:)

[karlmahlmann]

@agrlfmtx Hey Theresa. I was hoping you would like this. You have a lot of outside-the-box work of your own. All the best to you folks down in Texas. - Karl

[silmalila]

I love your style, Karl.

Very unique and interesting and delightful to the ears all at once.

Wonderful!

[karlmahlmann]

@silmalila Thanks Juliet. I appreciate such a nice comment, really. Take care, Karl

[StevenSchmatz]

Hey Karl, all I have to say is: wow. This is amazing work! I find it amazing how you can play the piano at such a fast pace, but at the same time, sing and talk in such a calm manner. Wow. Keep the videos coming! :D

-StevenSchmatz

[karlmahlmann]

@StevenSchmatz Hey Stephen. Thanks for this great comment - makes it all worthwhile. and I'm really glad you enjoyed. Take care, Karl

[PhilDeeferSite]

Amazing works, Karl!

Your´´e a damned grteat performer,

storyteller and songwrite.

Fiftheen thumbs up!!

Michael

[karlmahlmann]

@PhilDeeferSite Hey Michael. Always glad to see your feedback. -I really appreciate you taking the time to listen. All the best, Karl

[bluemoonlady1]

a very enjoyable thumbs up video. 2 thumbs up. I love the playing.

[karlmahlmann]

@bluemoonlady1 Hey Shirleymae, thanks so much for stoppin by and the kind thought, all the best, Karl

[karenmuenchen]

Wow, Karl, you are really sooooooooo talented !!! thumbs up from me !! Karen-Girl from Munich :-))

[karlmahlmann]

@karenmuenchen Hey Karen. Really glad you liked this. Thanks so much for the nice words. all the best, my friend, Karl.

[frozenwhitebear]

this is just great, fantastic! excellent performance! ;)

[karlmahlmann]

@frozenwhitebear Hey, Thanks Andreas. Really glad you enjoyed this. Take care, Karl

[gonrolgonrol]

Wonderful wonderful work and concept! :)

[karlmahlmann]

@gonrolgonrol thanks Rolando. I really appreciate the kind words, Karl

[Sissiaraujo]

Amazing and cool performance, congratulations and much sucess to you!

[karlmahlmann]

@Sissiaraujo Hey Sissi. Thanks for the kind thought. I really appreciate. Best wishes to you, my friend.  - Karl

[rhopen]

Wow Karl... I am quite stunned by this one. You have made some huge steps forward in your video presentations in the past few vids and it is great to witness as one of you followers here on YT. You are one of the best and most unique artists on here. Great.

-Ron

[karlmahlmann]

@rhopen Hey Ron, Always look forward to your feedback. This song was kind of a quickie that came out of nowhere and the vid was a lot easier to make than the last one (singing inside a dryer with a party going on). I guess sometimes less can be more. And I really appreciate this great feedback. All the best, my friend - Karl

[kathmandau]

Thank you.

blessings and wonder to you and your dear ones,

CG

[karlmahlmann]

@kathmandau Thanks my friend -very best, Karl

[elettrofisa]

wonderful awrsome very good 5* Gennaro.

[karlmahlmann]

@elettrofisa Thanks Gennaro. All the best, Karl

[bagslifeim]

So very impressive performance,

Beautiful and passionate!

[karlmahlmann]

@bagslifeim Thanks Mary Ann, I really appreciate this nice comment

[JeremiahStarling]

Your skill on the keys and voice are hypnotic in a way, and I love the song. Great work, man!

[karlmahlmann]

@JeremiahStarling Thanks Jeremiah. That's great feedback - I really appreciate. All the best, my friend - Karl

[geogreg27]

Super cool piano work. Wow, you play wonderfully well. Spoken work is way cool too.

[karlmahlmann]

@geogreg27 Hey Greg, Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. I'm enjoying a really nice short film and music on your channel. Take care, my friend Karl

[karlmahlmann]

@CharmedQuarkZ99 Richard, I highly suspect you're a closet physicist. Thanks for the listen, my friend. - Karl

[Haycroft2]

Congratulations karl for a very creative and highly original  work.

[karlmahlmann]

@Haycroft2 Hey Paul. Thanks so much for the kind words. - Karl

[BeautifulGirlByDana]

Sweet post ! Fave

[karlmahlmann]

@BeautifulGirlByDana Thanks Dana. Appreciate the fave. all the best, Karl

[nn4g]

I especially like your piano playing. It looks so effortless!

[karlmahlmann]

@nn4g Thank you so much. I really appreciate the nice comment. Karl

[thechessstick]

Cool. It would be even cooler if you wore a puffy shirt and a victorian wig.

[karlmahlmann]

@thechessstick Darn, I should have thought of that. next time, for sure. Thanks, Karl

[mussie302]

Absolutely brilliant Karl, and very enjoyable. You make the whole thing look as relaxed and effortless as though you don't even have to try. Amazing, top quality stuff.

[karlmahlmann]

@mussie302 Thanks John. Thats great feedback, I take to heart. All the best my friend, Karl

[sublimy99]

Great job my friend. Very intellectual and original. Very thought provoking.

NICE!!

[karlmahlmann]

@sublimy99 Thanks Paul. Really good to get feedback like this. All the best, Karl

[Robbyd91]

creative tune with its own style great lyrics really enjoyed it

[karlmahlmann]

@Robbyd91 Thanks Robert. I really appreciate the nice comment. take care, Karl

[KarlNerman]

Very original and imaginitive! ENjoyed listening. :)

[karlmahlmann]

@KarlNerman Thanks Karl, -especially valued coming from fellow keyboard player. I've been enjoying your organ improvisations. Take care, Karl.

[bbsb300]

Who says men can't multi task, Very original stuff, Cheers Billy ;)

[karlmahlmann]

@bbsb300 Hey Billy. Thanks for droppin by. - appreciate the nice comment. - Karl.

[CurtisMateer]

You look like Bowie in this (Low period). Great to see you playing. Rather than several parts stuck together as I have always imagined you are a superb instrumentalist.

The last line is a killer, or reviver...This is Something Else Karl (like Ornette was).

[karlmahlmann]

@CurtisMateer Hey thanks Pete. Always glad to get your interesting perspective and comparisons. Maybe I should be doing more straight piano & voice. This was kind of fun. all the best, my friend. -Karl