Unique performance of Steve Reich - 1 musician on 2 pianos

Peter Aidu plays Steve Reich's "Piano Phase" with an absolutely unique technique: with a left hand on one instrument and the right hand on the second piano - he alone performs the score for two pianists

This video accompanies mp3-release on top-40.org netlabel: http://www.archive.org/details/top.09 (check the MP3 or APE recording of this unique performance)

Almost 100,000 views. Thank you very much. Now it's moving closer to 300,000 views already. And so many rates, comments - thanks for your interest.

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[mayhnaus]

I don't think you can really judge based only on this video, which is an edited, short version, basically IT IS just a demonstration, but the full audio recording of this tremendous performance do exist (check link in description for free download), and by listening it, you can very well enjoy the act of expression. Though the form, chosen by Reich, can't suit every listener, definitely. But I can't agree that this performance have no artistry in it at all.

[jhhan911017]

It should be out of phase because Reich used phasing technique in this piece. In the beginning two pianos are played synchronously but slowly become out of phase until it has gone full circle.

[soldier9599]

The full version of this recording is now on youtube in high quality: /watch?v=3lfpF_L0MB0

[Ganters]

Once again, irony surpasses silently on the internet.

[Linus Gustavsson]

If you call this a "song", I'm pretty sure you can't call it "lousy".

[Niall Murray]

Well, someone has their Monday Morning Muscle Memory Maximisers...

[Andrew Covarrubias]

Lousy song, but damn impressive playing.

[zumdishpan]

this is amazing and pretty sure what he is doing is impossible.

[Richard Composerr]

This is a variation, not the original

[Laberintos Sonoros]

No sé cómo puede hacer los desfases con las dos manos... Es impensable. Si no lo veo no lo creo. ¡Great!

[Christian Hegele]

Can't tell if trolling .... or just stupid.