120109 My Bandhappy Application Video

"Hey, my name is Leo Faulkner. I am eighteen and have played piano since a young age. Alot of people believe that I am likely to therefore enjoy classical music more than anything else but infact I tend to prefer genres such as progressive metal, acoustic music and even alot of electronic music. The point is, my musical taste is pretty broad." - Monkeyl0rd22
Source 1: / @monkeyl0rd22
Source 2: bandhappy.com/profile/Monkeyl...
Original video: • Video
===============================
Original video title: My Bandhappy Application Video
Published on: Jan 9, 2012
Description:
Good god my face looks red in this. But yea,I am gona be doing piano lessons very soon! I'll be charging the minimum ($15) and I'll do lessons whenever you like on whatever you like. Please inbox me if you are interested!
===============================
Details on bandhappy.com/profile/Monkeyl...
MY GEAR
I have a Yamaha Claviona CLP 230 piano along with a Yamaha P-90 stage piano. I don't have a preferance for Yamaha, they are simply the cheapest option. I also own a Schecter Sgr 7 which I run through a POD HD into Cubase 5. The only other piece of gear I own would be my SE Z3300a Condenser microphone.
About Leo Faulkner
Hey, my name is Leo Faulkner. I am eighteen and have played piano since a young age. Alot of people believe that I am likely to therefore enjoy classical music more than anything else but infact I tend to prefer genres such as progressive metal, acoustic music and even alot of electronic music. The point is, my musical taste is pretty broad. In addition to making KZbin covers, I am the sole originator for my ongoing musical project "Dusk" for which I regularly release concept tracks and the like. I am enroled for the Bristol Institute Of Modern Music to do a comercial songwriting degree next academic year and I have a relatively deep understanding of music from a theoretical perspective. But from personal experience, with an instrument like piano, which in essence is a range of notes laid out in a long row infront of you, sometimes people will tend to approach the learning proccess in their own way, a way that they find easier to understand. I intend to teach in such a way that caters for this aspect, allowing the student a much more comprehensive and personalised yet still structured way of learning the instrument.
I am willing to teach anyone anything about piano, be that just general technique or a specific song you might want to learn. A few people will know me from the interpretive piano covers I have done on the internet of songs by progressive metal bands such as Periphery, Animals As Leaders and Corelia. I am willing to teach you how I play any of these, or perhaps there is a song you like, which is not primarily written for piano, but you would like some aid in interpereting for yourself. I am not a particularly busy person either, which means that I am very flexible with regard to booking lessons; I am always merely an email away!
So thanks, I hope to be teaching you how to master piano very soon!
Band: Dusk
===============================

[@dub4148]

He looks the kind of guy that was raised in an area with no streetlights, just pitch black and passing headlights.

[@stormifogle1295]

😂😂😂

[@hollybreaux8856]

🤣🤣🤣

[@angeeelbk]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@bassistdeath502]

Hahahahah

[@swright0321]

Nice reference

[@_archieee]

I feel like he's the type of guy who'd look great in black body paint.

[@Bananami_]

he looks like he dreams in phosphorescence

[@RivenRanger]

Looks like he will travel far beyond the path of reason

[@betinamaia]

And also make trouble in the dream world

[@trifineworrell7497]

lmao

[@Rat_queen1005]

Bleed through spaces🎶

[@Mhelyssa_1]

LOOOOL

[@salemwitch4138]

"it's mostly progressive metal" ...you don't say. Huh.

[@jeremyvelasquezpaintedit]

lol…what i thought too

[@grannypunany3114]

nah he said "progressing metal" because that's what he's currently doing rn ❤

[@SteeleMusic574]

Lol

[@longwalksandshortmemories]

Who woulda thought? :)

[@alexysmote9454]

I feel like he’s the type of person who’d start a band that I become obsessed with and they consume every ounce of my being.

[@amsa928]

Yo same.

[@RealTroyE23]

You're so real for this!

[@little.heathen]

Same lol

[@little.heathen]

Every. Single. Ounce.

[@BigManRandom]

Mine too ❤😂❤

[@Ed-cc7do]

"I have an extremely flexible schedule" that gets me every single time 😂😂

[@pretty_d00med]

Lmao not now lol 😂

[@twkfilmmaker]

Seeing his face and hearing him speak feels almost illegal 😂😂😂😂😁😁

[@sionnyx3054]

Hahahaha it feels like I'm committing a crime

[@lelemacchi]

Ikr 🤣🤣

[@wildflower0406]

I feel like I’m about to be arrested…

[@ali.e.5645]

I seriously cannot stop crying, just knowing...

[@monicalaux8153]

Holy token! I was just scrolling and I knew immediately it was him in a millisecond before I even realized what I was watching. Wow. ❤

[@Sharononp]

could you imagine being his student and then he has to let you go and six months later you hear a familiar voice on British radio.

[@myveryhipusername]

“I’m mostly into progressive metal, but NOT exclusively.” I have found this to be true about him. *nods*

[@FenrirSuneater-]

Leo seems like the guy who makes loving you a blood sport

[@saya-hy8qx]

bro got diagnosed with lovely huge bambi eyes

[@lemieletlesang7175]

stop it! 💕💕

[@thekeefer690]

Mouth of the wolf the eyes of the lamb.

[@morpheus-thrall]

or you could argue - the mouth of the wolf, the eyes of the lamb 🫠🫠

[@Jillianpain]

Obsessed. I have a weird feeling his schedule isn’t that flexible anymore. Absolute LOVE.

[@jedijazz21]

Haha imagine if people are still trying to hit him up for lessons 😂

[@robertheitmann8821]

He looks like the type of guy I would see when the wrath comes.

[@FieryPixel]

watching this feels like i'm staring directly at the sun

[@TheGreenGuitarist]

He's so good, he should be in a band

[@JohnDoe-ox1ii]

😂😂😂😂

[@mariofilipereira]

😂😂

[@deadkenny00]

he is actually in a Indie proyect called Blacklit Canopy, great songs

[@Ducktator1969]

​@@deadkenny00oh I thought it was called blacklit paradise😅

[@godsized]

@@Ducktator1969 no but he can sure offer it

[@carriefish]

Imagine being so cute with this inviting personality, morphing into the most beautiful and talented frontman that has ever existed, touching the hearts and souls of millions of people and actually taking over the world, but thinking that you're ugly. 🥺😔

[@Misscheerbabyy]

You just broke my heart😢

[@laurenmiller9517]

Who said he thinks he's ugly?

[@MiddleGreySpirit]

It's a shame really, because he's never been ugly. I hate that he was so beaten down internally, but still rose to the occasion of being a fortress.

[@Slip0824]

Wait, how do we know he thinks he's ugly? I don't see why he could think that.

[@lisamccoy6514]

The paper fling 😅😅😅

[@amsa928]

😂💀

[@GarryConfrey]

I believe it's Leo's sign language and it translates to "FINALLY(!) I'm done speaking now... Time to get on with what I do best!"

[@truckasaurus8948]

The way he just throws the papers down and spins around 😂

[@angie80hdhallhall25]

Haha yeah that was the best part

[@juliannecatalan6412]

AGHH he's so cute it's crazy

[@thatloser88]

I spy the influence for the piano interlude to aqua regia

[@jacksonconstantine5740]

Just thinking the exact same thing

[@joshuahalls693]

Yes

[@cheriegoesrock]

I felt like it was slightly familiar.

[@Otp_With_Cobain]

YESS BRO YESS

[@greenmanofficial]

Man has saved so many lives.

[@ermo3133]

Why do I keep coming back to watch this

[@StarStuffGal321]

Every time it pops up on my KZbin feed I gotta go there!!!!

[@Rose_in_Eden]

Same Worship

[@RivenRanger]

Because he's adorable and such a very talented piano teacher

[@Alixir1228]

Because your enamored by him. We all are.

[@ali.e.5645]

Same 🙌 ❤

[@sarahpelosi4213]

If only he could find a kickass drummer to accompany him... 🤔

[@GarryConfrey]

And a sickening riff-tastic, dancing bass player 👍🖤🙏

[@CartwrightFour]

II

[@garygreene03yrzero]

Maybe the second applicant. We'll refer to him as number two.

[@missinbrain]

It's weird seeing this because his music is some of the most important music I've ever heard--and I'm old. When you get older it gets harder for music to affect you the same way--you've just heard it before. But this young guy has produced music which I hold so very dear. Thank you!

[@Jen_74]

Exactly the way I feel! I'll turn 50 in 2 months. No music has ever affected me like this. He's truly a gift. ❤

[@donnagonder1584]

Same feeling here! Can’t explain it

[@christymayberry6975]

50 club here too😂😂I think it's just the mix of all the genres, in the music, the jazz, the blues, the rap, the rock, and to top it off with the beautiful lyrics! I believe there is an old soul in there somewhere who has lived it seems 1000s of years and is here to share with us his music and lyrics

[@Rose_in_Eden]

Same i'm turning 36

[@clagadymuf]

same here same era only discovered them by chance a week ago and i cant stop listening

[@xBransxn.xo.]

He the kinda guy to be in a band, does silly goofy dances, wears masks and black body paint and kiss his guitarist

[@BK-lx5mo]

He smacks of "genius beyond comprehension, probably an extra terrestrial trapped in a human body"

[@brittanyschiesl3207]

The man in this video had no idea how he’d come to change the music game in a few years, this is heartwarming. I’m glad he had the anonymity, but it’s really nice to see the human behind the mask

[@Rose_in_Eden]

His schedule isn't flexible anymore. He was playing on the most famous and prestigious theatres in North America like Red Rocks, MGM, Radio music city Hall, etc. Go on guy, conquer the music world!! We love your voice, music and poetry ❤❤

[@ghoulletta]

He is really good, such a talented guy right?! So awkwardly cute. Maybe one day he can be in an amazing band and will be loved and worshiped by zillions of awkward ones 🖤✨🙌🏻

[@Rose_in_Eden]

Yes. Like me. Worship

[@aguileraoliver]

Something tells me this guy is gonna sell out stadiums one day. 🤔

[@Rose_in_Eden]

Yes. Totally deserved

[@CaroleEvans93436]

He has !!!! 😂😂

[@aianisandroid20]

No one cared who i was till i put on the mask. ~Bane~

[@CarlosMartinez-xp9ol]

What a lovely young man, i sure hope no one breaks his heart

[@EarthtoRachel]

IF THEY DO, WE RIDE AT DAWN! 😂🎉

[@BSYoung]

This man is a musical genius. I loved listening to him and his lyrics is his most recent band. I’ve also seen other “illegal feeling” videos where he talks about how it sucks that the many musicians, or lack thereof, out there that make beautiful music and make it only about the music get little recognition. Watching his old videos and hearing him talk about music makes me realize how much of a genius he is with music. It’s like music isn’t just something that bleeds from the soul but also a large mathematic and science equation. Like every note, breathe, and noise has a meaning in the big picture that goes beyond your brain registering that you like the lyrics or the beat. Most respect to this genius of an artist. You are beautiful in and out.

where did you saw that video you are talking about, please?

[@samcrorie]

Well put ❤ "Math is the language of the universe but music is the language of the soul." - Me 😊

[@Kira-qc4qi]

​@yes please share

[@kuroxiie]

just watching him sing for his older bands felt illegal enough but this makes me feel like im going to jail

[@bethmartinez9558]

LITERALLY. But I found my way here by my own volition so, I plead guilty 🤣

[@VeilBloodgood]

Knowing who he was before has opened up even more amazing music to me. Consider myself a fan of all of this beautiful talented man's work. Worship.

[@Slip0824]

I like how everybody here sticks to the code. Anyway, I mistook him for a sign from god.

[@Rose_in_Eden]

He is a Sign from God ❤😊 worship

[@parkerbrumley174]

He looks like he tried to breath in perfect oceans

[@suzannejohnson5588]

Without knowing about the other 2 albums and just hearing tmbte, watching him speak, and being so nerdy cute, knowing what he would become, is mind-blowing! This band has taken over music for this time and space, and i feel we are lucky to be witnessing it!

[@redredredredful]

I wish we could get an interview out of him

[@leemetronicle]

Love nobody mentioning those 2 seemingly forbidden words. Feels like saying Candyman 3x into a mirror

[@RivenRanger]

* whispers *: Piano teacher? No. Nap Coupon???

[@Scud2323]

💜🖤💜🖤🦄 Those hands, That voice! That smile!!!!!!! His smile..it almost breaks my heart

[@RivenRanger]

He's adorable! His eyes... seeing his eyes while I listen to the last song on the newest album 😢

[@fuchsssz]

I have a new biggest life regret...not having booked one of his piano lessons when he offered them.

[@IAMTHEENDOFTHEWORLD1]

Much love, Leo. You are a once in a generation talent. Keep up the phenomenal work.

[@khiemho162]

There is no way this dude feels intimidated by his own appearance, he’s actually really good looking. Him being in an anonymous band is already crazy

[@darcystcorner2580]

He didn’t want people to connect his music to a face, he wanted to it to be a personal experience. He wanted us to connect through music, even though we all know who he is he still wears the mask for that reason ❤ I’m sorry but this man IS music period

[@figmentofyourimagination5359]

It was never a matter of that. Simply a marketing tool. People want to know who people are. It's ingrained in most people. They want to see the real faces, the real voice, etc. Especially when the project becomes super successful. It becomes a mystery that is still yet to be solved. Which keeps people coming back for more. That marketing tool has simply ended for Leo Faulkner and he's simply confirming it and promoting his old stuff. Genius. With everything being released with his solo projects and Blacklit Canopy, he's more than likely about to run a bunch of massive tours with atleast 2 of the projects if not all 3, which will make him a gazillionaire. He knows what he's doing. Don't ever think he doesn't lol.

[@holliburnett]

I keep coming back to this video. Im obsessed with this man. I love him sm🥲

[@StarStuffGal321]

Agree! I find this video just makes me happy

[@geminix1510]

He’s such a cutie patootie. And so gifted

[@The_BlackDragon]

KZbin algorithm brang me here, just because it connects to me deep inside. Thank you Leo for teaching us so much so far. When you are expressing your passions, your arts, your chemestry with others, your lessons, philosophies, concepts, poetry etc, its giving me strength, confidence, courage, hope. Also, bringing us back in the age of enlightenment with your art is uplifting for what might comes next. From my team to yours, I say thank you and I wish you a beautiful journey moving forward

[@stonekeeper09]

I don't give a shit what he thinks of himself. Dude is a fucking legend. We love you man!

[@VeilBloodgood]

This sweet, adorable, supremely talented young man evolving into one of the sexiest, hypnotic front men there ever was 🙏

[@FacePallm94]

Forgive me father… For I have sinned. 😅. Worship.

[@ali.e.5645]

You sir are a gift to us all ❤️

[@h.lalruatpuii1733]

He is so cute and adorable❤❤❤

[@Xcrsfte]

BROS A CUTIE PATOOTIE😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕

[@citrineflora]

I'm glad he finally broke out. He has such passion and talent. Worship.

[@bard1847]

I feel like he's the type of guy who will remain stuck in the throat of gods.

[@TB-sp9jy]

We don't deserve to have this man among us. I love you.

[@metalflower9543]

The people who don't know about his old projects definitely miss something! I don't feel 'guilty' for knowing his identity...

[@L_W748]

I love him so much 😭❤️ he deserves all the success. He’s so talented and his art has touched many!

[@ali.e.5645]

I cannot stop watching this over and over and over. I love this being so damn much.

[@Zidimic]

Can we talk about chemistry?

[@RaraZeCat]

The fact this video is likely *ancient* by the way of internet terms… goes to show how he managed to reach his bloody goal… Love this man

[@metalflower9543]

He has such a nice sounding (speaking and singing) voice and he seems like a humble and cool guy. And... I wish I could play piano... 😉

[@SoundScienceSoul]

I think he got a lot busier.

[@ffchic18]

He is such an incredible artist! From playing, composing, and the poetic lyrics... he's definitely a gift and should be protected at all costs!!

[@silentapprentice]

This is the man behind the voice that got you pregnant during that one part in The Summoning.❤

[@venomstellium]

The way he just yeets the shit out of that paper is so vessel coded I stg 😅 that personality was clearly always there.

[@zakgrigerek1530]

I can see dark signs here. Omens.

[@kristalclark1744]

He has potential to be a front man.

[@jesusmedina6601]

Its vessel the cuteest

[@Kitkatterr]

Our modern day poet ❤

[@taquyaki]

shouldve booked a piano lesson instead of being 10 yrs old at the time 👨🏻‍🦯

[@mklazuli]

me but i was literally in my moms belly

[@chellecopley67]

awww! Baby Ves! Dear God he is friggin adorable!

[@lauracorleta6978]

he is so cute wtf

[@Elizabethleaf]

Hmmm. I wonder where this guy is now? I hope he’s happy and living his life as a super successful masked singer

[@msrnbd]

well ok now i want him to teach me……

[@MetalMikeOfficial]

God what an experience that would be to just simply anyone! 🖤🥀

[@Fqbbp]

Not sure his schedule is as flexible anymore 😊

[@brisasdelmar4400]

not gonna happen, you waited too long

[@fybromon1409]

Seriously, this guy needs to start a band, maybe keep it all mysterious😂

[@ranontorres5169]

The world belongs to you

[@brisasdelmar4400]

Amidst us, exists a musical genius

[@jodali11]

He's so cute 😍 and looks at his pretty hands ❤ ✋️

[@EmiliaJay]

I don’t think he knew exactly how far he would go 😉

[@laizanicole7933]

I just love how he throws the papers and starts palying 😅😂 oh so intrusive haha

[@pennycurry2791]

I cannot say how much I love this!! I want to watch at several times. It reminds me of my beautiful son. So artistic and gifted! I can't give a thumbs up every time. I hate that I am watching this over and over again doesn't discard the beauty 💖

[@thomascox8231]

He seems like the kinda guy that would be putting down the roses and picking up the sword. But in all seriousness, seeing this almost feels illegal 😂

[@Komyeta]

He looks like someone from Blacklit Canopy

[@harpydoll]

Thank life for coming across this video, I can't stop watching it❤🤩

[@sasquatch7234]

I'm pretty sure you don't have much time to teach anymore...

[@kzshrr]

Dude's had an epic of a transformation. Wonder how he looks like now. Long live Token!

[@Fqbbp]

Tall as heaven, lean, few scars .. I also imagine him with no tattoos, dark circles around eyes from lack of proper sleep and messy short hair. 🤷‍♂️

[@ReneeJadek]

This brings me such joy to watch! And to think, we could have had lessons from such musical geniuses....including a certain drummer too... (he posted vids during the pandemic)... I could cry about that one!

[@XxVivaLaKristenxX]

He’s so cute 😭

[@jessicaturner2890]

Right! He's beautiful

[@neutralistmist]

Imagining him teaching me piano would be so weird lmfao im used to him with the mask on, also insane how this is the guy that dances crazy on stage 😭

[@CYNICPUG]

Worship

[@hannahdrndarski1078]

Oh my God oh my God oh my God. No fucking way. Thankyou you feed! This is the exact content I love to come across. Oh my God. This is 👏 ❤😊

[@braddavin2]

You are one of the greatest !!!!

[@jeffl7449]

I don’t think the schedule is super flexible anymore lol

[@amylebert8773]

I respect songwriters. When I was looking up lyrics to a few songs, I saw two names in the credits. And here I am. I recognized the long, slender fingers immediately.

[@RivenRanger]

His hands and that chin have been stared at and examined extensively by so many. He does have lovely eyes

[@Fluxxi]

I’m so jealous of his eyebrows

[@joeydriskill8416]

Im glad were all in agreement to keep our mouths shut and not blow it up

[@RivenRanger]

I saw nothing, I was never hear .... don't recognise the face, maybe the chin 😉

[@norahburton847]

Agreed

[@mommasmithy]

I'm still full of the love you want ❤️ your absolutely amazing such a talented man it's no disappointment seeing who you really are!!!! Much love to you Leo ❤

[@KH-qc9rl]

I hope this man is not too humble to ever really truly appreciate how many lives he is profoundly touching. Thank you for existing and giving us all something to worship 🙏

[@cheesypoofpoofs7700]

Hes adorable 🥹

[@rickyrytel6203]

Let’s just say vessel has had a glow up even with a mask on

[@hye8769]

awww he's a cutieee

[@marialorena4254]

Oh.. he plays piano alone.. darn it! if only we knew a drummer or two willing to help him create music...

[@c.r.blankenship9040]

Or… two

[@eted2]

​@@c.r.blankenship9040 Or ii 😂