I think this is a very fine performance. Joplin isn't "easy". Don't be fooled by adolescent renditions of "Maple Leaf".This music requires an experienced performer, capable of excercising restraint and nuance. Schnabel said of Mozart- too easy for children, too difficult for artists. To an extent, this is true of classical ragtime. (Don't crucify me because I'm not comparing the two composers). The point is, the vast majority of pianists can't realise a Joplin melody. Mr. Edwards can.
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This guy can't remember the notes let alone hit the keys in harmony, uses the sustain pedal constantly to smooth faulty keyboard technique, has no understanding of the benefits of correct fingering. Scott Joplin is EASY to play! How can anyone make SUCH a mess of something so simple? It ain't Rachmaninoff No.3 is it after all? Next time, practice first! Hard! Or play the easy version. What on earth has God Save The Queen at the end got to do with it? I wanna smack yo hands!
Oh my, please tell me this is a hunking large chunk of sarcasm? There is one point of uncertainty at 3.55, and still manages to get the right note - for a public performance this is damned impressive! And this guy is a very decent bloke and incredibly helpful and knowledgable. Now do your homework before bedtime and stop procrastinating :)
It isn't meant to be "God Save the Queen"; it's meant to be "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" -- same music but with American patriotic words. The reason for its inclusion is obvious to anyone who knows a thing or two about this rag.
Well done, Mr, Edwards, Well Done!
DerWahreErloeser 2 years ago
Nice! Joplin would be proud. But you forgot to take your watch off!
AurignyATR72 2 years ago
Brilliantly played
i am learning this piece and this is so inspiring
thankyou
adamreecemusic 2 years ago 2
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mobusdorphin 3 years ago
Wow, that was excellent!! Best rendition of Nonpareil that I've ever heard!
romman0012003 3 years ago 2
I think this is a very fine performance. Joplin isn't "easy". Don't be fooled by adolescent renditions of "Maple Leaf".This music requires an experienced performer, capable of excercising restraint and nuance. Schnabel said of Mozart- too easy for children, too difficult for artists. To an extent, this is true of classical ragtime. (Don't crucify me because I'm not comparing the two composers). The point is, the vast majority of pianists can't realise a Joplin melody. Mr. Edwards can.
potatoheadblues 4 years ago 9
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
girluknow 4 years ago
To many deviations from the original, he also includes a few times stride style...
alaska3333 4 years ago
Guess what? That's how ragtime was played. It was published in a simpler form so that teenage girls could play it.
Keeper1st 3 years ago 2
'Perfesser' is my hero here in London, England. We all listen to his wonderful Ragtime website, so it's a great pleasure to see him play here.
Best of luck, by the way, to all fans of Scott and Ragtime all over the world.
GrenvilleT 4 years ago
Bill Edwards is a great ragtime pianist, and knows a lot about ragtime music.
FLSON 4 years ago
LOTZA FUN! Thanks!
shimmymoon 4 years ago
Bill Edwards is a legend; Mickeymunter is a pathetic loser.
salexlindsay 4 years ago
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This guy can't remember the notes let alone hit the keys in harmony, uses the sustain pedal constantly to smooth faulty keyboard technique, has no understanding of the benefits of correct fingering. Scott Joplin is EASY to play! How can anyone make SUCH a mess of something so simple? It ain't Rachmaninoff No.3 is it after all? Next time, practice first! Hard! Or play the easy version. What on earth has God Save The Queen at the end got to do with it? I wanna smack yo hands!
mickeymunter 4 years ago
Come on its not that bad, EVERY pianist makes a mistake or two durning a performance, its how good you cover it up is what counts!
elixirguitarist 4 years ago
Oh my, please tell me this is a hunking large chunk of sarcasm? There is one point of uncertainty at 3.55, and still manages to get the right note - for a public performance this is damned impressive! And this guy is a very decent bloke and incredibly helpful and knowledgable. Now do your homework before bedtime and stop procrastinating :)
dlongmu 3 years ago 2
It isn't meant to be "God Save the Queen"; it's meant to be "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" -- same music but with American patriotic words. The reason for its inclusion is obvious to anyone who knows a thing or two about this rag.
Keeper1st 3 years ago
That is a really pretty rag, Im gonna go learn it now!
elixirguitarist 4 years ago
Beutiful
NicolaBurrow 4 years ago