Pure Imagination

[rainforestcafe37]

Wow, my favorite version so far.

[froilanpv]

Superb

[TheSistercelestegunn]

A little bit staticy but I liked it

[taytaytamar]

Dude u rock for that :)

[YTHasHilariousVideos]

very impressive!

[R0nard]

Oh, my was that music or love that struck me?!

[tachiiANDjeesi]

You are beautiful and made my day, thank you :)

[Dadraiky]

man i just love jazzy covers. you are awsome!

[freshcoffee1821]

Pop artists and rappers are famous for their "music" but this guy isn't even widely known. Doubtful it's on itunes or anything.. It's a shame what this world has come to in regards to good taste in music

[MisterFrostification]

reminds me of something I would hear in a hotel lobby or a cruise ship - outstanding !! love your work

[riptonks]

I know you said you don't make tutorials buuut if I ask really nicely can you record it from above so I can see what notes you play because this is utterly amazing and to be able to play even a fraction of your cover would be just bliss!

[KillerRyu3]

this if effin' good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :c <3

[Mrs4inchheels]

Ahhhh! I just got the shivers when I watched this!!!! 8DDDD

[TheJazz2002]

diggin the phat funk in the B section there!

your noodling is surely the work of pure imagination!

[wolflllover]

That. Was. Amazing.

[SuperElijah42]

incredible

I'm a Tubist and I think I found the tune I'm gonna play for my Jury this next semester

[JayPoff]

I've performed this song...you've performed this song...why have we not ever performed this song together?! Oh wait...we did...with me on the drums and the twins pickin' and grinnin'. hahaha... Seriously, let's do this one even if it's just under the amber glow of a torchiere lamp in the living room. Maybe on the Christmas Concert?! It could work...

[OperationThrash]

how long have you been playing? How hard was it to learn this? Im thinking of starting to play piano, but seems really hard.

[LilKama1]

Sounds like something I'd hear at an oldtime casino.

See myself sitting there with my hopefully soon-to-be wife, hitting the cigar, playing cards, watching a pianist do wonders.

Play on!

[dietrich183305199351]

Too elegant and energetic! *dies* I love this! Thanks for posting :D

[rammy16]

Awesome, beautiful! :)

[jmauproductions]

you should record this :) i love it! <3 (is it possible for you to write the sheet music for it?) I wish i could play like you!! :)

[major23kicks]

your lucky your not here....i would smack you silly for bein that good....bravo

[333reenaila333]

dude!!! ur lyk sooo cool!!! i cnt stop listenin 2 dis song!!

[kenzie101ish]

wow impressive

[johnaaaaaay]

oh boy your nasty you just brought that song to a different level......nice :)

[BesttBi]

That was so hot, some of the keys on my keyboard melted.

-You owe me a new keyboard, Topher.

[wildice09]

My favorite rendition by far

[mimz44]

niiiiice

[konkerlooby]

3 letters OmG

[VilleSkateKrewRep]

1:02 from then on it has a lot of power and class behind it. not to say the rest of it was bad. but theres a point there that just kicked it off for me. 5/5. really really great.

[qwecde4]

damn

[333reenaila333]

BRAVO!! I wanna play lyk u one day...... ur amazinGGGGGGGGGGGG

[cradleofnick]

it is musician's like you that make me want to keep playing

[Coll3g3KiD]

Hey, wen i honestly say this is my favorite song of ALLTIME, its coming from 19 year old kid who jus hasnt heard a more perfectly composed song.....and you have played it the best......its sooooo good man. damn

[RedBierd77]

Where did you learn to play like this? Are you a piano major? I'm self taught, but I would greatly appreciate a point in the right direction as far as learning resources go. Awesome playing.

[Mark13vs37]

OH MY GOSH @ 1:05-1:06...yee GADS. So great it's depressing. lol. THANK you for sharing your astonishing gift!

[Jazzeerun]

Very Art Tatum/Johnny Costa with a gospel, ragtime feel. Very good

[playdohpanties]

beautiful! best version of this song i have ever laid my ears on

[ilovejuliforever]

oh my god this is beautiful!

[tomthegiantmidget]

ahh beautiful, but the sound quality! ahhhhh

[fckualreadyaye]

Ok that was just sick as fuck!!!

[fckualreadyaye]

Ok that was just sick as fuck!!!

[fckualreadyaye]

Ok that was just sick as fuck!!!

[NickSimmons7]

epic

[FAMOUS007able]

this is the best rendition of this song yet

[FAMOUS007able]

this is the best rendition of this song yet

[tvtc91]

wow. i like watching the way your fingers glide on the piano.

[ridewithES]

Wow...I'm amazed

[TenderKeyz]

amazing

[jesusbrothers]

not bad my man

[ReasonIsTruth]

do i hear a hint of erroll garner?

[ReasonIsTruth]

do i hear a hint of erroll garner?

[jcharveyiii]

OMG !! Now This Is A Performance, Great use of Pedal and the Clarity at 0:28 is simply astonishing. Wow.

[jerimiahmcleroy]

YES! you better play that!

for real, i almost cried.

please make an extended version.

[chinenyuyafan]

whoa. that was sweet!!! Did you get piano sheets or did you play this all by ear? :O anywho, good job! :D it's amazing

[chinenyuyafan]

whoa. that was sweet!!! Did you get piano sheets or did you play this all by ear? :O anywho, good job! :D it's amazing

[charlesleak]

i wish i could play piano as well as your left hand. that would be more than satisfying for me.

[Z3ROGRAVITY304]

ive played alot of classical music ive played pure imagination as well but i never heard it played so great up to now very very good -claps-

[Z3ROGRAVITY304]

ive played alot of classical music heck ive played pure imagination as well but i never heard it played so great up to now very very good -claps-

[Z3ROGRAVITY304]

ive played alot of classical music heck ive played pure imagination as well but i never heard it played so great up to now very very good -claps-

[Jakegouldon]

you are awesome!

[ranhill]

Well, I "imagine" your views are gonna go WAY up now that this song is part of a national television ad campaign. That's a good thing. More people need to enjoy your talent like I do. Love your flourishes at 1:27 and after.

[ranhill]

You're really really good! Keep at it kid. We'll get you out of that storage room one yet!

[mcmusician1992]

U BETTA PLAY SONG!!!!!! that was great!!!!!

[mcmusician1992]

U BETTA PLAY SONG!!!!!! that was great!!!!!

[ericspiano1]

FANTASTIC!!! By ear, or by sheet music?

[ericspiano1]

FANTASTIC!!! By ear, or by sheet music?

[BIGDRIN14]

u !@@# killed it.. good shit

[1WFE3]

Great bridge!

[MaxamillionKane]

Oh my... Goodness!!! That was excellent! :D

[chazawocky]

beautiful arrangement. Very powerful!

[antf05]

I believe I heard this about a year ago - and I still haven't forgotten how amazing this is. My only caveat is I wish the recording quality was better. Maybe a remake could be in the works sometime? :) Nevertheless, thank you so much for uploading this, it's absolutely wonderful.

[MrDFunkD]

I think this absolutely HEAVY!!! really nice arrangement. PEACE>>>

[alex2smooth]

that was brilliant

[nf39]

stop improving dude ust play the normal version its better

[BadamStudios]

good piece but doesnt really sound like the original thing but brilliant for improvisation

[TopherJC4]

I had no intentions of sounding like the original.

[BadamStudios]

so really its a remix =)

[mrchopperbiker]

can u do a tutorial plz

[TopherJC4]

Thanks for asking, but I don't do tutorials.

[ThePiano1991]

Oh how fabulous, just divine! Love the harmonies! thank you!!!

[willywonka6]

i cried.

[TopherJC4]

Thanks! I think- I hope that's a good thing hahaha!

[aaronh250]

i really liked this A LOT!!

[TopherJC4]

Thank you!!!!

[EO6131]

That was the shit

[TopherJC4]

Thanks!!!!!! :) :) :)

[laurarox01]

can u make a tutorial?  I will LOVE YOU.

[TopherJC4]

Thanks for asking, but I don't do tutorials :) I'm sorry :)

[barrybrien82]

@TopherJC4

Ah go on! For Christmas

[shadowsim18]

WOW! that is amazing! I love that song, and you somehow made it better,I want the MP3 i possible,or can you make a tutorial? it would make so man people happy and help make the world a better place,thanks.

[Albinex]

Absolutely brilliant.

[TopherJC4]

Thank you!

[Albinex]

Absolutely brilliant.

[TopherJC4]

Thank you!

[MissyASTB]

best version av heard!!!

[TopherJC4]

Thank you!

[TheMisterPeanut]

That was great! :D wish i could play like you! mm was this by ear or music sheet ^^? i couldn't find sheet anywhere T_T

[TopherJC4]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[Capra44]

Hello. i love your posts and think you play the piano beautifully. But recently, you removed your superb rendition of Embraceable You. may i ask why?

[uzy64]

simply amazing. i love this song. and you've exemplified every reason i do!

[TopherJC4]

Thank you so much, I definitely appreciate it!

[Camy415]

cool would you mind doing it again but perhaps if possible from a vew from the top? I think i can piece together notes from there....

[ShinLvlGod]

Beautiful!!! Just Beautiful!!! I just recently learned how to play a piano and I hope to someday be as great as you. I believe I have an ear for music so hopefully I will learn my own music. Great Job though, Amazing!!!!

[xxdjsentinelxx]

can you make a tutorial..great performance

[AnonymousViewer1]

Absolutely incredible.

I watch this video over and over, and I still can't even wrap my mind around how well you play.

You are phenomenal, and even when my day is going as horribly as possible, listening to you play the piano shows me that there are some things that will always be good in this world. =)

5 stars to you! I tip my hat to you, incredible playing, really.

[srkrn100]

great

[TopherJC4]

Thanks!

[feuip]

Wonderfull!!!! This song is already magnificent! But you just made it even better!

Congratulations!!!

[TopherJC4]

Thank you so much! Really nice words! Thank you!

[ohmygod327]

Beautiful... So God damn beautiful =) You're an inspiration. Piano is a great instrument. You have definitely mastered it. Keep it up, it's people like you that make this world a little more enjoyable to live in. Music speaks directly to the heart! =)

[TopherJC4]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy some more!!

[Infamy1012]

You sir are phenominal. i love this song so much and u really gave this song a whole new life. you made it larger than life! thanks, bless.

[TopherJC4]

Thank you! Much appreciation for the good words!

[IslesFan1989]

You definitely deserve a better backdrop! You're absolutely amazing!

I've always wanted to learn to do jazz improv... but it's slow going. After seeing this, maybe i'll give this a go.

[big3little2man6]

simply beautiful..

[TopherJC4]

Danke!

[darkalelkw]

yes yes yes

[TopherJC4]

Thanks! Absolutely :)

[VimisiDigitalMedia]

Wow! As a "visionary" in writing short "indy" films, your version of this song just inspired me... It would be great as a backdrop for a bar scene, where a pretty "tipsy" (drunk) guy imagines a "less than average" woman to be the most beautiful girl in the world! Great stuff! (Thanks for the inspiration!)

[TopherJC4]

Love the imagery! Thanks so much for the good words- I'll be glad to make some movie music sometime :)

[VimisiDigitalMedia]

I think I have an ending for the "bar scene"... The guy (a drunk salesman type) stumbles over to the "imagined beautiful babe" (really below average), shyly asks her something, she nods yes and they walk out arm in arm. Cut to a guy sitting at the piano (same angle as opening shot). He finishes playing, closes the cover down over the keys and climbs off the bench. He's a dwarf, dressed as an Ompa-loompa. The bar (and film title) is "Imagine". If I can make it happen, can I use your rendition?

[TopherJC4]

You'll have to contact me to use my version- but nothing that can't be negotiated haha

[chesseburgerman1013]

artistic magic your awsome

[TopherJC4]

Thank you! I really appreciate it :)

[JanesCalamity]

Wow! Really great. You deserve to be playing in a better environment than a room with nothing but filing cabinets. ;)

How did you learn to do that stuff? I've always wanted to learn how to jazz things up and improvise but have never found anyone who said they could teach me to do it.

[TopherJC4]

Thank you so much! Yeah- I do need a better environment- but this was just a quick whim/improvisation haha :) If you have any leads for good gigs- holler ;)

[porousorifice]

Likewise one of my favorite songs as well !

Nice job !

peace

[TopherJC4]

Thank you friend. Peace.

[Masatsuno]

truly amazing man...i have always loved this song and you just made it so much more enjoyable for me man thanks!

[robeezy789]

amazing 100/5 stars

if that's possible ;P

[ak981260]

Fantastic. You're very talented.

[EasyE09msu]

I shared this video with some of my friends on facebook. We had to learn this song for a class of ours. After viewing it together we all decided to give up. lol No, but on a serious note, this is truly amazing man. Anytime your in the D.C area please let us know. Keep up the great work.

[Abbelin]

perfect

[TopherJC4]

Thank you!

[TopherJC4]

Thank you! ;)

[TopherJC4]

Thanks much! I need to make a CD.

[srkrn100]

good

[TopherJC4]

Thank you :)

[brainchildroy]

WOW!! You killed it!! I love the real dissonant notes at the beginning and the end.

[TopherJC4]

Thank you- the "dissonant notes" in this are used in "Willy Wonka.." played perhaps on the celesta while Gene Wilder goes up and down the stairs.

[mrjed86]

It is art

[TopherJC4]

Much gratitude.

[Nogitsune07]

Incredible playing. I still can't believe you were only improvising there! :D

[TopherJC4]

Thanks :)

[lilmisswonderfull72]

i can't even improvise this well... and i thought i was pretty good. wow... im speechless. outstanding! incredible! like magic!

[TopherJC4]

Thank you so much! It's a good time :)

[AAMLfan]

You are incredible...I could't play like this even if you wrote me the sheet music.

Bravo! :D

[TopherJC4]

Thank you for the nice words! I really appreciate it!

[QueenWebster]

Teach me? very well done!

[TopherJC4]

So difficult to teach- I was improvising :) And thank you very much!

[TsukinoFound]

Beautiful...just beautiful..

[TopherJC4]

Thank you so much!

[ReturnOfTheStienway]

This is a sick rendition man! Love your playing =)

[TopherJC4]

Thanks! I really appreciate the good words!!

[wkleschi]

amazing so amazing

[TopherJC4]

Many thanks!

[JokinJoe]

Piano Hero? LOL

That was splendid, very very nice performance.

[TopherJC4]

HA! I'd love Piano Hero! It would be so much fun! Thanks for the nice words!

[tvedi23]

u are amazing

[TopherJC4]

Thank you so much!

[EasyE09msu]

Man i really enjoyed this. Great work sir, I understand you were improvising, but i would really like to see you play a more mellow version of this. Some of the runs (in my opinion) took away from the feel of the song. However still a great job! 5 Stars! Great ear man awesome.

[TopherJC4]

I appreciate the comments. I wasn't really attempting to be mellow with this version- nonetheless, thanks.

[silverthehedgehog23]

i love it! I LOVE IT! 5 stars if i could rate on it but i would give it five stars if i could! GOOD WORK MAN GOOD WORK!\

girl if i made a mistake ._.

[wpackdcb]

all i can say is, AMAZING! one of my fav. versions of this song :)

[BlackBaronStopStarin]

0:29-0:30 was one of the coolest things I've seen on a piano. It was placed so perfectly!

[TopherJC4]

Thanks so much :) I'm glad you dig!

[KiplingCI]

wonderful piece of work :)

[TopherJC4]

Thanks much!

[Misty15big]

AMAZING!!!! I love this version. You are incredible. You play sooo well. Are you professional cuz u deffinately should be :)

[TopherJC4]

Thanks much :) Yeah, I'm a professional. This is all I do. haha

[anjellycue]

Modest much... this is also one of my favorite songs - you did good.

[TopherJC4]

Thank you very much.  Modest- I dunno about that- but I try to be kind.

[Jigen7490]

VEERRRRRRRRRRRRY VEEEEERYY SWEET MAN cant wait for the re record!!!

[TopherJC4]

Thanks so much :) I really appreciate it :)