Could It Be Magic? by Barry Manilow

[tyrda]

The masterpiece of Barry and you performed it at a high level!

[loverofevian]

you are awesome! sounds great, thanks so much for sharing!

[nicoleweickert]

very nice

[sandman2007mdusa1]

One of my favorite Barry Manilow songs. I love this song because it combines the great lyrics and music of the master Barry Manilow with the master Chopin himself. Bravo!

[jeremyjudge1]

Good stuff Kenny! I stumbled upon your Barry Manilow clips while shopping for a Manilow songbook on amazon and thought I'd stop over here just to hear a few of his tunes and I went straight to your's instead and what a nice surprise. Could It Be Magic is without a doubt my favorite Manilow song so I was glad to see you covering it. It is a very powerful song and you captured it well.

[jeremyjudge1]

PS - I have recently purchased a used Baldwin spinet and have made a commitment to myself to stick with it this time. I only had two years of lessons as a teenager and now at the age of 42, I sure wish I had kept at it (kicking myself recently), but hey, never too late to learn and seeing you play has certainly stoked my fire Oh, and YOU convinced me to buy the book even though I know it is beyond my current abilities, but hey, I'll make this my project song and who knows?!

[sandman2007mdusa1]

@jeremyjudge1 I know exactly how you feel. I am in my 40's and I have reached a plateau and only wish I could play like the guy in the video. I play almost every day, but I will never be that good.

[driski90]

Well done! I wish I could sing.

[Squeakersification]

Nice voice...and you're a good player. My only piece of advice to you is to lay off the damper pedal.....it muddies up the sound. It's like sugar...a little goes a long way. Very nice man!

[rupsea]

Holy crap! never stop playing, either you have it or you don't, clearly you do.

[jazflip]

What is the digital music reader you are using?

[johnnyluzte]

Fantastic singer!! Really fantastic cover!!

[mariacelerina]

you're talented..great version..thanks for sharing...

[dreadfulwater67]

very very nice. I wish I could get off my butt and learn to play. can sing...no play

[MrDjmarkyb]

very nice cover! You made my day...the next Barry Manilow? Good luck for the future as a musician!

[miladymi1]

Perfect cover!!!! Fantastic!!!!

[claudesv]

Congratulations! Very good.

[janicepjam]

excellent, beautiful song

[collieshow]

Simply perfect you playing and singing! You are Amazing! Fantastic!!!

[robinbecky]

great piano playing......

[StanleyTeetsLarmour]

V. nice!

[tomdevor30]

GREAT JOB!!!!

[MrViolero]

Owesome!

HOw long do I have to train to play like this???

I'm very smart!!!!

(lol)

[Drew82]

I really like the way you play this. A bit of drama added through key strokes. Nice.

[WaddeDarinDarin]

"your playing the prelude too hard" strike the key softly with passion instead of dread...

[WhistlingPaddy]

Magic !

[helgarhead]

nice!!! love this song

[Travelmke]

Great job

[helgarhead]

nice

[helgarhead]

very good mate great voice

[PaolaK]

Very nice!!! Greetings from Canada! Well Done!

[NorwegianNHL]

NICE

[westrokker]

not a big manilow but this is one of the most beatiful pieces for piano ever written, great cover too!

[troconisb]

the best great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

[jungleboiyt]

Wow, so maybe its NOT a bad idea I had, to do some manilow myself on here! :P Cause i was JUST playing/singing from his anthology book I have, but not sure about the "coolness" factor with him. Then just look! here you are doing this! haha. But Manilow is actually inCREDibly talented, playing singing and writing! so.. yea. Ok so, after a year, are you still liking the music reader? worth getting one? Great job here.. as expected ;-) Keep em coming Kenny! =) Gimme a shout sometime.

[Glassblower718]

Outstanding !!!

[russtunes]

comb your hair a bit more and wear something more colourful. Other than that, good singing

[trennylynn]

so so good---I am making you SOTD on my blog site tommorrow! that was really beautiful

[RobotGalvatron]

Great stuff!

[anboleyn]

Wow! Great voice + play.... Talent!

[Xylence]

Good work! I have to admit though some of your entrances with the lyrics I don't like but the piano is terrific. And question... This starts out with one Chopin's progressions I believe, do you know which Opus of Chopin did Manilow use?

[mikeluzzo7]

Op. 20, N. 20, Preludio in C minor

[djos81]

Preludes Op. 28 n. 20

[rocmelpf]

First, let me tell you that my name is Melisa (with only 1 S). I guess when xskulldude45 said "you will get there", he (or she) meant where Barry Manilow got!!! Are you a professional mussician? You can be one if you're not already. Congrats!! You do it very well. Just have to take some singing classes to improve your singing... that's all. If you can tell me where I can find those sheets too it'll be great! I'm learning to play the piano. Thanks. Greatings from Ecuador.

[galcivare]

Mr.Wood. I just love the way you play an sing that beautiful song. Congratulations

God bless you.

[xskulldude45]

awesome

i wish i had your talent.

keep working you will get there!!!!

[KennyWoods]

thanks...

get where?

[figureskatingxoxo]

wow your really good! i can play that exact song but i cnt sing for my life!

[romopower1]

Excellent. Very Impressive.

[sergeant2412]

Very nice job!

[coolkidcoolkid1234]

yooo i luv it sooooo mucccccccccccchhhhhhh keep it up yoo and check out my vids of me singing well especially the could it be magic song cuz that one i sang really good

[desireeskitten]

WoW! Congrats! You're very talented, great skills. I'll be waiting for new videos :)

btw... I love that song

greetings from Chile

[ourayvet]

Great performance Kenny. Thank you

[KirstenWoodman]

Wow, your voice sent shivers down my spine. It has such meaning in the words! :) well done! :D

[ifonlywinston]

Awesome!! any other songs? You should put a series of your performance here!

[Jav1958]

You perform this so well without the support of mics, acoustical pads, mixing. Well done..

[terrys2801]

hahahaha

[manolitomulat]

i go here just to listen to the song..

[missHanita]

Huge two thumbs up for you..blessed boy. Someday you gotta propose your lucky girl with this song, and she'll be nothing but saying yes in tears (don't forget to switch the word Melissa with her name!)

[Leeanneyfanny]

Beautiful!!

[ScotchyMcDewars1979]

I'm jealous, I wish I could do that LOL.

[terrys2801]

get a grip mate

[heykareng]

Go for the Magic! Mr. Manilow has his own story and it is a long and successful story. Show your emotions! GREAT JOB! Keep moving forward!

[heykareng]

I am a HUGE Barry Manilow fan! It took me the time to read the fact that this was not Barry! Although Mr. Manilow is often the "joke" of many........... Perhaps looking at he "record" and "records" should enlighten a FEW people. Barry is Mr. Music! You are on your way! Keep working...... you already sound great; show emotion like Mr. Manilow and then......... make magic!!!! xo

[wcottee]

That is the song that inspired me to learn piano...unfortunately work and a son took my time. You are very talented. Thanks for this posting.

[41d52]

Wowser!! Like a previous comment, this too is the first time I have ever posted a comment on YT. Had to, that was soooooo good - when did you learn to play, have you been playing since a kiddie, I bought a piano a few years ago, my ambition would be to be able to play some songs like that, when time allows! You should check out Jackson Browne, he is an amazing musician singer songwriter - all the very best to you, Diana, UK

[KennyWoods]

Aw thanks Diana! LOL, I do like a million Jackson Browne covers - a lot are on YouTube if you would like to check them out!

[daygfernan]

Well done, my name Is Gilberto and I´m from Brazil, studing piano here. I´l woul like to know if it´s possible for you do send this partiture. My e-mail I´ll send you agree off course.

Once More Well done.

Best Regards,

Gilberto

[whateverlove11]

very nice!!!

[lcvd1]

I guess that test for the digital sheet music worked, huh? Because I can see that your version came out stupendous. I praise your work!

[clairong]

Simply love this song... well done, keep it up!

[anthony0411]

that was very good. can you tell me 2 things 1. what is a digital music reader? 2. Where did you get that piano score, it seems like the original version. However I did notice that the intro is slightly longer on the original. p.s you have good vocals

[mhevalow]

I am impresssed!! You could probably make money at this if you have the proper guidance and drive. Either way, you did a good job on this one!!!.I think you have found your niche in music!!

[pianoman1953]

Very good performance!

[stashnut73]

wonderful job, great voice and you sing with such passion. Would love to hear you sing "This ones for You" my favorite Mannilow song. Thanks for your great clips they are awesome

[stephen402007]

Great job, very talented guy!

[karriew]

Wonderful!

[katmendoo]

makes me go ahhhh.

[ebx111]

This is my very first comment on YouTube and your video compelled me to do it. Excellent rendition of a timeless classic. I wish you all the best in whatever you pursue ... you definitely have enormous talent. Take care.

[KennyWoods]

That is very kind of you - thanks and all the best to you!

[star4sayken]

awesome job. just curious as to where you were able to find the sheet music for this song from?

[alexandria1st]

Greetings from the Netherlands...

I would love you to play the piano in my house

well done kenny...xxx

[Joetivo]

Wow! That was pretty good!

[waserock]

well done again, just like when you sang i am your child. i am such a barry manilow fan. yes, i agree, you got talent. keep on singing.

[KennyWoods]

Why thank you...btw, like Mr. Manilow, I do some funny jingles too LOL...you should take a peek at my homepage!

[4theforce]

pretty damn good -- ya got talent -- keep going and you'll be famous some day

[stafford69]

Hard enough to play or sing on its own, but together, nicely done mate

[somesillysap]

well done Kenny, I need a digital sheet music reader that can play the music as well, myself.....

[DaphneDreamer]

very nice....thanks, i enjoyed it!

[Milca236]

cool, nice vid