Derek Paravicini - The Musical Genius Part 2

I think he most likely gets what he likes.

damn. 4:03 just about did me in. it's amazing that he is able to discern notes without being confused by the overtones. i wonder what his deal is with quarter-tones and other frequencies, like those between the notes on western pianos, or a cymbal?

No offense,I think this man is very good. BUT I found this documentary extremely offensive. The people who made are obviously not musicians. ANYONE involved in music can tell the difference between C and C# or any note for that matter. I just about had a heart attack when that man said "Most professional musicians don't know how to play with expression" WTF??? If we don't play with expression, then what DO we do?!? ANY musician will have a reaction if they hear a wrong note in a piece they know.

Well the difference between this man and any other musician, me included, is that though we have trained ears and use music to express ourself, his ability to recall a piece immediately and the speed of it are amazing.

Like at 3:48 to 4:48, even I could find two, three, and sometimes four notes; but I could NEVER do what he does by recreating the chords created by that orchestra.

I guess the point is, while it is an interesting topic, it shouldnt be something to be offended about.

10 notes? give me a break

He said savants [or however you spell that word]. Not musicians. People like Derek don't play with emotion is what he was saying.

so you can distinguish between ten different notes played simultaneously can you?

if i was to press ten different notes on a piano at the same you'd be able to tell me without looking it was ten notes and also play every single note i just played?

sorry, but i don't believe you. i think you should watch it again and listen carefully to what they are saying before opening your mouth.

5:20 Dear god..

autism

He's Sascha Baron-Cohen's cousin.