@22013 Sort of, sounds in a minor key for a lot of it, but the style of it, the syncopation, etc or ragtime has the opposite effect I think, although it had to retain some of the original things that made Rachmaninov's Prelude what it is; but overall, when you listen to it, does it really make you feel sad? :D
@C3POmeetsData i know that he was in attendance but rag is rag ive heard pieces that sound like rag like on the great courses ragtime lectures but this sounds dull and not like rag
That's wrong. The rag is inspired by Rachmaninoffs Prelude, so you should be able to hear what the composer had thought of when he wrote this interpretation. If it was ONLY A RAG than it wouldn't be so important to hear the connection.
@katmandumanman Yeah. When he commented on it, he said something along the lines of "It's a great interpretation, but I believe the rhythm is all wrong." Rachmaninoff is said to actually quite enjoyed hearing other interpretations of his own pieces. Not to mention, it was written in a time when Ragtime was a new, uniquely American style of music, so, many people in the rest of the world found this sort of thing fascinating. I think this person did a great job!
@JPferax yeah, I didn't like this version. the dynamics suck, all the timing is off. I mean, sure, it's the person's "interpretation"(however u spell it) but it was too off to sound good. as for the rushed thing another person said, this rag is actually supposed to go really fast. And rags aren't supposed to be too slow. it wasn't dramatic enough
Thank you for a great controlled performance. It is nice to hear a rag played at a sensible speed. I will show this to one of my piano students who is about to learn. Best wishes and keep up the great work. Paul.
Well done, hard piece to play, you have a nice clear touch, and left hand chords well played. Also the tempo is good, not too rushed, as suits ragtime style. I am impressed! Perhaps some dynamic variations will make it sound even better. Good luck and keep posting new videos.
Most of George Cobb's music is now available free to print out online, courtesy of Ted Tjaden's Classic Ragtime Piano website. (Google "classic ragtime piano") Great job on playing this, by the way.
Is it me or does it sound sad.
22013 1 year ago
@22013 Sort of, sounds in a minor key for a lot of it, but the style of it, the syncopation, etc or ragtime has the opposite effect I think, although it had to retain some of the original things that made Rachmaninov's Prelude what it is; but overall, when you listen to it, does it really make you feel sad? :D
CooCurrent 9 months ago
@C3POmeetsData i know that he was in attendance but rag is rag ive heard pieces that sound like rag like on the great courses ragtime lectures but this sounds dull and not like rag
katmandumanman 1 year ago
well done, i really like seeing the inner mechanics of the piano as you play
CanyonOasis 1 year ago
i agree with trancerb7 because rag wants to make u dance but this makes me sit and feel emotionless 3/5
katmandumanman 2 years ago
well played! Like how you've opened the lid :P Gives that "rag time" thing a little more oomph!
Nice
bulboflight 2 years ago 2
Ok! But for my opinion its too fast and unfortunetely it doesn't remind me of Rachmaninoffs Prelude in Cis minor.
JPferax 2 years ago
So? It's a rag, its not supposed to sound like rachmaninoffs prelude in c minor.
TrancerB7 2 years ago
That's wrong. The rag is inspired by Rachmaninoffs Prelude, so you should be able to hear what the composer had thought of when he wrote this interpretation. If it was ONLY A RAG than it wouldn't be so important to hear the connection.
JPferax 2 years ago
@JPferax
I hope you understand Rachmaninoff was in attendance when it was written.
katmandumanman 2 years ago
@katmandumanman Yeah. When he commented on it, he said something along the lines of "It's a great interpretation, but I believe the rhythm is all wrong." Rachmaninoff is said to actually quite enjoyed hearing other interpretations of his own pieces. Not to mention, it was written in a time when Ragtime was a new, uniquely American style of music, so, many people in the rest of the world found this sort of thing fascinating. I think this person did a great job!
C3P0meetsData 1 year ago
@JPferax yeah, I didn't like this version. the dynamics suck, all the timing is off. I mean, sure, it's the person's "interpretation"(however u spell it) but it was too off to sound good. as for the rushed thing another person said, this rag is actually supposed to go really fast. And rags aren't supposed to be too slow. it wasn't dramatic enough
pug4pres 1 year ago
Thank you for a great controlled performance. It is nice to hear a rag played at a sensible speed. I will show this to one of my piano students who is about to learn. Best wishes and keep up the great work. Paul.
paulcopeland 2 years ago
I love this song and I firstly knew it on a barrel organ. Your piano play is also great. It was fine to get it as mp3 or so =)
rupgil 2 years ago
lovely work
juineaux 3 years ago
Very clear and nicely played, joyous. I'm trying to learn this on the guitar. It makes a Bad Sound....but early days yet.
0ldfinger 3 years ago
Well done, hard piece to play, you have a nice clear touch, and left hand chords well played. Also the tempo is good, not too rushed, as suits ragtime style. I am impressed! Perhaps some dynamic variations will make it sound even better. Good luck and keep posting new videos.
eggert1966 3 years ago
thank you!
ljbirdwatcher 3 years ago
molto bravo ,very very nice you can send me a sheet music?
goldberg72 3 years ago
Grazie tanto! Added URL to video description.
ljbirdwatcher 3 years ago
Boy That Camera Angle Had Me Fooled, I Thought I Was A Grand.
Morahman7vnNo2 3 years ago
This was beautifully played, and I loved the idea of doing the camera angle so that the strings were showing. :)
boopascoop 4 years ago
Thank you!
ljbirdwatcher 4 years ago
Most of George Cobb's music is now available free to print out online, courtesy of Ted Tjaden's Classic Ragtime Piano website. (Google "classic ragtime piano") Great job on playing this, by the way.
KawhackitaRag 4 years ago
Thank you! And terrific website by Ted Tjaden, did not see it before.
ljbirdwatcher 4 years ago