Wow! Mark Sobol plays "(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow"!

[reemanmusic]

Beauty is in the ear/perception of the beholder... If you love this, you're right. If

you like another version better, your right. Relax and enjoy all kinds of art and music... If you find the ugly critic rising, take a breath and another breath. This is one version... it's up to you and your whole life experience as to what your experience is. It's possible to like many version of a tune... Write your own tune or do your own version that resonates with you....

[ldsnicole]

Mr. Bean is that you?

[icanthang]

No one can do better...This guy is a Monster!!!!!!!!

[stahmo]

I agree with MrCIMASTUDENT. Too busy, rushed, complex. You can add complexity to a nice tune, but this rendition is just too crammed with jumps up and down in the left hand especially. Great jazz improv. from a jazz/theoretical/technical perspective. But is it beautiful, artful from a general listener's perspective? I'm a pianist myself, and my response: no.

[pinoyambu]

interesting posture igor

[TheGus156]

not a very deep interpretation, very flowerly....his chords are very flat, too much talking and not so much saying.

[Icybearg450]

@TheGus156  I double dare you do it better than his rendition...if you have no guts to do it better why don't you suck off for not saying F&%k off!

[Prince985]

why ridiculously???

[czesio12323]

he is veery predictible so his playing is not so great

[HandwhistlerBen]

Mark- Your playing is still magnificent no matter how many times I listen to this. With 20,000 views, probably many people have had more than one listen to your playing. I hope that all is well with you and your wonderful Family and that your teaching is as enjoyable as ever.

[rawrgrr4298]

It's called a 'cover' not an 'exact representation of the original artists work'. Cut some slack, if you didn't like it you shouldn't have wasted your time commenting it.

Just because the songs theme is somewhat 'down' maybe this artists feels particularly happy today.

Notice in the description it also says 'jazzy version'... this sounds jazzy to me.

[gudome]

I love this version. He's great.

Just think that it's a new song based on Somewhere over the rainbow, and that'll be fine for you guys who are really serious about the song's meaning.

Why so serious? LOL

[bardbulky15]

I applaud Marks version of this classic tune... I would also like to suggest listening to "Gary Clark Piano" Over the Rainbow.. These two guys have the best performances posted on you tube... Check it out!

[Kevin19700]

Wonderful !

[MarshallEFarris]

Although I appreciate his incredible technique, I'd have to agree with other critics...this is a song about "the hard to attain"..."the pain of not yet being there..." the tempo of this rendition does not reflect the mood or theme of this song...too bad...I really like accomplished musicians, and 'collect' Over the Rainbow renditions on my site...another terrible rendition is Eric Clapton's version--yuch!

[Criticalperspective2]

Too repetitive

[ehollen1328]

I have to agree with some other people. It's not a question of whether or not this man isn't a great piano player. His skills are nice, but the song doesn't really flow. There's too much in it, and the melody is kinda pounded out by all the archipelogoes and other innovations.

[vnanc]

this is beautiful interpretation. I love every bit of it.

[PrincessStringz]

This man isn't a conformist that you critics have become conditioned to. Any fool can play sheet music but it takes and real artist to make it there own. If you're judging this piece not for what it is but for what you've been accustomed to. Great Job Mark! Two Thumbs Up!

[jazzconnect]

Where is the soul? Where is the spirit of the song? Where is the jazz? That's one of the worse version of that song as I have ever heard. Got headache.....

[jazzdanijazz]

horrible....

[silicaful]

wonderful !!!

I like your performance.

Hello From Japan

[katherinnnnne]

how can this video not have 5 stars?!!

[bardbulky15]

All you wannabee critics dont have a clue about what this man is doing...

His rendition of this classic tune is stunning...

Lets hear you do it better!

[ovsick]

thanks a lot

Mark

[Malosovich]

@bardbulky15

Since when did some one have to know how to play to have an opinion?

You're no better than the 'wannabee critics'.

[MrCIMASTUDENT]

@bardbulky15 man you should chill......everyone is entitled to their opinion. Personally, I think this version is too busy and that often in jazz, less is best.

[drlinvinstin]

Your talent is obvious, but I think sometimes you can over play a song.

[gokev23]

@drlinvinstin I have to agree with you on this one. Incredible skill, but the wrong style of playing for such a subtle piece as this should be

[joeyjaspers]

I found the pace to quick for my taste. And perhaps a bit aggressive for a song such as this. But still amazing skills.

[gabrielintrovini]

apesta

[HillaryAndMattPiano]

very good...trills were a little much at times, whole thing might've been a bit over the top for my taste...but hey, you got mad skill!

And it's not jazzy...it's just, well I don't even know what....but jazz should be behind the beat and relaxed.

[moozicant]

Thanks for your comments. It was live performance.

Mark

[EPsuperFan]

异常华丽却不轻浮，雅致而老道，织体和节奏的变化功底深厚又别具­一格，充满魅力。

Thanks for uploading, I love it~

[ovsick]

yes ! This is my Brother in LAW !!!!

[JenAmour]

REALLY GOOD!!

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[kinglewiebuc]

The whole thing sounded rushed, with far too too much going on. It also sounded very harsh at times.

[JSUBOUND]

GREAT Musicianship!!! This guy played a song and TRULY put what HE was feeling into, but we STILL knew what the song was.

[cheesedoodle1234]

tha was awesome!!! =)

[kingovideo2]

I disagree with you, Brad. Mark does a GREAT job with this song and, if anything, doesn't stray far enough away from the melody line. Mark is a real master.

[BradSD25]

GR8 VIRTUOSO SKILL - but did NOT like this rendition - too jazzy and strays too far from heart and soul of song

[Sweetheart19991]

Wow=)

Great....

[lisalisa0926]

Fantastic!

[lembeeno]

Damn! There definitely is something over the rainbow!

[harveyardman]

Same here. This song has lyrics, that give it meaning. It isn't just a progression of notes.

[prantare]

Yea, this is intelligent playing.. awesome in that the way of intelligence and technicality.. but must agree with boobot1 and david.

[chiefiom]

Sorry Mark i meant to send you my version of over the rainbow but sent lady is a tramp instead!! sorry but i'd like you to listen and maybe give me a tip or two!! thanks Phil

[david2131]

There is a video with David brubeck playing this song on a piano, in contrast with Mark sobol, he plays what is really needed for the ears laet's say.

[david2131]

too much technuque instead of passionate playing, this is a very beautiful song, he is not playing it right, it's a whole accord mess. again he's playing beautifully, but not enough beauty, specifically for this song!

[694lyfe]

hold up dats my teacher n he playin da shit outta dat music....so dont try 2 play him he playin betta den u

[boobot1]

david is right on this one. this guy is great but the way he plays the song is not the way it is meant to be played. It was a simple song by a simple man who wanted to share his music. This song is good, it just has too many trills and harmonic melodies that weren't made for it.

[BradSD25]

i totally agree with you,

[Sulekha1989]

Good sound and good music, u play so good.

Can u give the notes plz?

[chiefiom]

world class...aimig to be as good as that

[moozicant]

Thank you very much.

I was inspired by many great pianists.

Good luck in your studies.

Mark

[chiefiom]

I will be putting my version on soon,i hope you like it Mark.( a cross between original version an shearing version with a few of my own probably too obscure chords in!!)

Ive learnt a lot listening to your version and try and add some of your harmonies,excellent version.

[irisverygood]

wow nice

[moozicant]

Thank you for your nice comments

[comonmenu]

I wish that I was living in the states, that way i'll have a chance to be in your classes, Mr Sobol

[moozicant]

Thank you. I am sute I would love to have you as a student.

[cyrille123456789]

nice :) where can i get the sheets?? thx

[micyan502]

Molodetz Mark! Great job!

[jmovsesyan]

I love it, you're the best!!!!

APRESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!­!!!!!

[HandwhistlerBen]

Mark- Outstanding rendition. I am so glad that I had a chance to at least perform my Handwhistling with you, even if it was only the audio of "Autumn Leaves" and "My Favorite Things" that I was able to put up here. Now Tubers can see that you really exist! I am still working on getting us a gig at the Kimmel Center or on the Jimmy Kimmel Show.... Best wishes to you and your family...

[moozicant]

Thanks a lot Keep in touch

Mark

[ovsick]

Marik Jan APRES!!!

SHAT LAVA

ovsick

[ovsick]

Marik jan molodec...

Shat lava!!!

[694lyfe]

i remember this from the concert

great playing mr sobol

and by the way...this is jennifer from your 1st period class