I sang the first song as my audition number for Chicago's WCGC.
@Robert-to9zv11 күн бұрын
Wow, a really beautiful piano with great sound. You have a unique nifty approach to playing piano...a real toe tapper. Thanks so much!
@johnblakeH12 күн бұрын
Wonderful. Wish I had found this before Christmas.
@PiotrBarcz13 күн бұрын
Dang now I'm listening to this and I realize just how loud the pump knock is 😂Though let's be honest that is a wicked satisfying sound for someone who likes trains!
@Yalie0640513 күн бұрын
Well, I am happy to report that the pump knock is all gone and the piano should be all back together in the upcoming month 😊
@PiotrBarcz13 күн бұрын
@@Yalie06405 Awesome! Can't wait to hear it :D
@jeffrey389514 күн бұрын
You are one extremely good pianist. A perfect fit for your lovely piano!
@BudinVegas14 күн бұрын
Nice job. Piano sounds great.
@jonaskollmer8914 күн бұрын
das Klavier ist echt der Hammer und sehr schön gespielt. Weiter so.
@George-v9r7k17 күн бұрын
You have that 1930,s feel for this song like you could accompany Al Bowley or Bing Crosby. Love it, your fills are wonderful.
@michaeltreadwell77717 күн бұрын
WOW - that Piano sounds FANTASTIC ! Much nicer tone that new Pianos ! Take care 🙂
@janvollaers890118 күн бұрын
Charlie Kunz
@janvollaers890118 күн бұрын
Fantastic, incredable.
@chrisritcey-conrad829719 күн бұрын
That Knabe sounds fabulous! 🎹🎄
@brotoubrotou316420 күн бұрын
Terrific arrangement. Loved it
@JJ-in3bc20 күн бұрын
Delightful 😊
@johnblakeH20 күн бұрын
Bravo! 'Nuff said...
@janvickhughes163721 күн бұрын
Lovely tone to that piano.
@kirksjunque21 күн бұрын
Delightful roll, wonderful Ampico, and a superb Knabe with such a rich, full sound! Thanks for sharing this, Nick---have a very Merry!
@PiotrBarcz21 күн бұрын
Great job my man, this is one of the best arrangements I've heard so far, you should seriously score some of these, the sales of your arrangements would likely give you ample funds for more pianos and materials for the ones you already have 🤣
@bengottfried121 күн бұрын
Hey Nick, that big piano always sounds good
@TheAmpico21 күн бұрын
Wonderful, Nick!!
@Thorano21 күн бұрын
I like it.
@Xpian21 күн бұрын
You've yet to post a video that wasn't a winner… with your playing, I doubt I could have picked just one!
@zigouigouix21 күн бұрын
Hummmm, but where are they ? Never heard this roll before ....
@Yalie0640521 күн бұрын
@@zigouigouix They're probably put Christmas shopping or traveling! This was just one of those old Ampico rolls leftover from the factory. Never issued 🎅
@zigouigouix21 күн бұрын
@@Yalie06405 a pure gem of a Christmas gift, a huge inspiration to make our repro players sound and sing, as intended
@PiotrBarcz22 күн бұрын
Glad to see this cut plays well! Wasn't sure if the accents were triggering correctly but it seems they do!
@Xpian22 күн бұрын
No worries there! Just before I noticed your comment I found I was saying to myself: This is exceptionally good... like- "eyes shut, I'd have never dreamt it was a roll and not live" -good! 🌟
@PiotrBarcz22 күн бұрын
@@Xpian Cuts from the same batch weren't playing super well on another customer's piano so I was worried o.O
@Xpian22 күн бұрын
@@PiotrBarcz YT has been less than kind to you of late…you were overdue on some luck!
@robinpratt151623 күн бұрын
Sweet!
@pamplayer408623 күн бұрын
What a stunning baby grand 🙋🏼♀️🎹
@SevenPlus6525 күн бұрын
What a great performance! I just noticed your photo of Frank Milne! .... looks to match his talent. His rolls are among my favorites in my collection. Looking forward to your next post.
@George-v9r7k25 күн бұрын
Just great to hear Berlin. Thank you wonderful sound.
@velcroman1126 күн бұрын
That piano has such a wonderful clear sound. Who said you can not get a good sound from a baby grand?
@Yalie0640526 күн бұрын
@velcroman11 It does have wonderful clarity. It helps that the previous owner replaced everything on this piano, including installing a new soundboard and bridges. This piano is actually quite large being 6ft 4in. It also has a harpsichord case with a super wide tail due to the case design so I'm sure the added soundboard area helps too.
@zigouigouixАй бұрын
Another "Ampico kid" before Christmas ? Amazing technique !
@Yalie06405Ай бұрын
@@zigouigouix Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I would hope Ampico would have approved that arrangement!
@zigouigouixАй бұрын
@@Yalie06405 All you've got to do is asking Adam (Christmas ?) Carroll in the sky .... Thank you for your so many talents : I'm now stuck on your very last video, listening and watching it back regularly, to taste it in every detail. Can you imagine recording new "re-enacting" rolls could become an easy process ? I wish we'll have good surprises some day .... Your French Ampico agent
@zigouigouixАй бұрын
"Let's go bombing", Charlie and his orchestra (nazi WW2 jazz orchestra)
@TheAmpicoАй бұрын
You never cease to amaze me!
@XpianАй бұрын
Cheers for this! Christmas came early… I especially enjoy it when you play yourself! (Even when I was at my best -and that was l o n g a g o- I wasn't a patch on you!)
@Yalie06405Ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. It took me several recording sessions to finally get the correct arrangement. It's NEVER the same thing twice.
@bachtube11Ай бұрын
Really advanced playing, my respect, got my like! 👍👍👍👍👍
@XpianАй бұрын
It really is! There are people who can play piano-some even well enough-then there are pianists! An instinct for expression, phrasing, and arrangement-on top of technique-just cannot be taught! In my opinion, it's a gift but more than a gift, there's years of dedicated practice…and the love of it!
@tweedmouth21Ай бұрын
Fabulous piano playing. Many thanks, Nic.
@Yalie06405Ай бұрын
Thank you, kindly. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
He's back! :D
@Yalie06405Ай бұрын
Old Grand Dad is back at it again!
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
@@Yalie06405 😂Well I'm looking forward to the new videos I'm sure will be sneaking out! I really want to see that roll of It's Winter Again play :D
@Yalie06405Ай бұрын
@PiotrBarcz I was planning on uploading that one this week! 🙂🎄
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
@@Yalie06405 Yaaaay! I can't wait to see how it sounds!
@SevenPlus65Ай бұрын
@@Yalie06405I've not commented that much on your video posts (shame on me), but I have always appreciated your talent and the humble and professional way you've posted your videos. It draws respect and admiration. If I may say, your earliest posts of your upright player was encouragement to me to post a few rolls of my own. It's a soothing place to hang out on your channel 😉
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
Unreal how soft this piano sounds here but now it sounds so bright on the new recordings 😁
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
This isn't the same 6 foot 4 Ampico Knabe is it?
@Jordan_ThomasАй бұрын
This is a nice record
@unclelouie3828Ай бұрын
Wish you were 'my' neighbor.
@unclelouie3828Ай бұрын
It's me. I'm back. This piano sounds so much better than those Yamaha digital supposedly re-producing pianos that have "no" expression- and are awful sounding. A good Ampico or Duo-art piano is the 'greatest'. Most don't sound this good.
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
Isn't this the one I found on eBay for like 65 bucks for a Play-Rite garbage recut? 😂
@Yalie06405Ай бұрын
No, that roll is a Klavier Roll that was cut by Harold Powell. I got it in a big bunch of rolls I bought a year ago. The first song on that roll is my favorite!
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
@@Yalie06405 Well yeah I meant the same song program 🤣I could tell this one was either an original or a good recut because lord behold the chords are smooth!
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
Very nice roll! Love this one!
@bachtube11Ай бұрын
Wow, very well played! 👍👍👍👍👍 Only the high tones sound a little bit too loud for my taste.
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
They're bright, it's also the phone's mic, Samsungs tend to exaggerate attack MAJORLY.
@bachtube11Ай бұрын
Very well (laser) cut roll! And the piaon is in very good condition, well tuned and well maintained. This nice tune sounds well! 👍👍👍👍 I pressed like and subscribed!
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
I'm surprised this roll played as well as it did! I'm happy to know my work paid off! 😂
@rowanbelt3612Ай бұрын
Excellent. It must be nice to have that player, you can hear the rolls on whatever piano you want!
@menendezeАй бұрын
That tune have some similarity with the Animaniacs theme, in some parts.
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
the Animaniacs theme definitely took influence from older tunes though you're right that Roll Along Covered Wagon has the same turn over melody.
@bitomusiqueАй бұрын
Sounds great! How many hands is this?
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
It can be played as a solo arrangement with minimal edits.
@kirksjunque2 ай бұрын
Another delightful roll and performance by this lovely Knabe Ampico B! Having such fine music at home must make it difficult to leave and go to work. Thank you Nick!
@PiotrBarczАй бұрын
This roll in particular is one of Milne's finest ones I'd say.