Yet another Gladiolus Rag

I don't "own" this one yet, maybe I'll put up a better version later. I was so surprised I came through the first theme okay that I just sat there for a couple of seconds in stunned silence.

This may be my personal favorite rag of them all.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• scott
• joplin
• gladiolus
• rag
• ragtime
• piano

[13crazycopes]

lovely tempo. it just captures the piece brilliantly!!

[crunkaholic81]

i think music is so much better instrumental because the emotions cant be portrayed in human language

only though A,B,C,D,E,F,&G can these emotions can be shown

excellent playing

[v0llk0rn]

Hey, where are the syncopations? ;)

[DocHallux]

i like it nice and slow like this. could be slower even. fantastic job.

[ouirv]

Beautiful phrasing and tempo choice, Stan. Nice rendition. I agree with cebukid70 about the "Tempo Police" out there. One notorious self-proclaimed "expert" on YT has convinced himself that because the gladiolus flower has sharp leaves that this piece should be played "sharply"! LOL (and then proceeds to play it like a soulless machine). You did this wonderful piece justice, and you (and Rifkin of course) have inspired me to consider making Gladiolus next on my "must learn" list.

[cebukid70]

I like your playing of Joplin's works. This is the *perfect* tempo! I don't care what other "academics" and tempo police say...this rag is nicer when played slower. I know what you mean about "owning" a piece.. ...and I'm guilty of posting stuff "too soon" as well - although I'm taking my time with my next YouTube posting (Bethena).. Great job, though.. 5-stars...and I'm a subscriber now too. :-)

[Commentator732]

This is great, I love it... especially your use of the pedal. I always hated it and never really figured out how to use it properly so my songs are all too choppy.

[TiteKubo2]

I've seen quite a few videos of this song on here, but this is the first one I've found that plays it properly: slow. Pinapple Rag is supposed to be fast, not the Gladiolus Rag. So good job, aacwan!

[Konwajiro]

I like a slow rag, but there were times when this one seemed about to grind to a complete halt.

[babyruth181]

Very, very well played! Perfect tempo too!! Gladiolus is also one of my favorites.