3 Classical Themes you should NEVER play in Ragtime!!

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[@detectiverose]

clearly we have different definitions of "never."

[@lyviasius4354]

Thats the point Sis, he means we should !!

[@lerigoureux6474]

@@lyviasius4354 No, shit...

[@Timbales1979]

it's a clickbaity word

[@rvpj]

What about the word "should"?

[@HugoGarcia-ib4xw]

I know right

[@Mr_and_Mrs_Homefree]

Beethoven just rolled over in his grave, got up, did a little dance, gave a standing ovation and laid back down.

[@thatromanticpianist3177]

JeremyK very interesting; but if he was deaf. How could he know his piece was played as a ragtime? 🤔

[@McJethroPovTee]

Californian Eagle 31072003 he can read the sheets, look at the notes he was playing.

[@adobotachibana732]

But there were no sheets.

[@adobotachibana732]

Unless he gave it to Beethoven.

[@all4zion]

The greatest musicians played by heart, not by ear or by sight my friend. Beethoven felt his craft, as does Jonny May

[@sebastianalegre7148]

I cannot think of a better bank-heist soundtrack than the Fur Elise

[@nyromoonchain4354]

I see Billy the kid sticking up the saloon for all the money to fur Elise ragtime style

[@almostfm]

I was thinking it would have fit really well in the Star Wars cantina scene

[@MattBonk991]

1000 likes!

[@8bit_cat72]

Try king of the mountain hall but it's a 6:8 jazz peace

[@midnightgamer2158]

Bahahahaha

[@BudderB0y2222]

Ragtime Clair de la Lune is like that one depressed friend who’s also the jokester of the friend group

[@eloncone6925]

I did not come here to be attacked

[@nathaniel907]

you are such a chandler

[@EdwardJamesKenway...]

Zuckles from misfits

[@aaahah9931]

Stop attacking me

[@boocaj]

Well yes

[@megankarow2328]

fur elise in ragtime kinda slaps and idk how i feel about that information

[@eyesdry]

Ikr

[@hansdietrich83]

@@please.stop.coping schut the fuck up, if it slappin, it slappin

[@jasonhagar1758]

It reminds me of an old black and white cartoon music

[@dominickmiller4089]

In certain parts it kinda sounded like the Cantina Music from Star Wars

[@efmusic04]

@@please.stop.coping ok boomer

[@yaboi3749]

3 classical themes you should never play in ragtime *plays them in ragtime* "You rebel you"

[@DrewDienno]

how else is he supposed to draw people in? clickbait ahoy

[@aname8155]

How do you make text bold

[@ZaJaClt]

@@aname8155 to make text bold capture it with asterisks *bold*

[@aname8155]

@Red Pilled Fox how do you make it italic

[@aname8155]

@Red Pilled Fox *_thanks_*

[@nicnaknoc]

After watching this I'm pretty sure EVERY SINGLE TUNE SHOULD PLAYED IN RAGTIME

[@spartanclucky884]

Yes. Other than clair de lune. The only one i think the original sounds better

[@ThatManSpam]

you get it, chief. every song.

[@heidiousityvorpagel7424]

Always felt that way!!

[@emanuelelambertini9862]

I don't know why but Claire De La Lune sounds like a Mario Kart song for a race😂

[@noobface66]

WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT

[@Yabbadabbdo]

So tru

[@kennnnys]

I like it

[@midnightgamer2158]

Yea lol

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

It was good but almost unrecognisable. Ragtime destroyed it, whereas Beethoven's pieces retained some of their structure and melody.

[@TheSentientCloud]

Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement in ragtime would sound so badass

[@NansNansNans]

I'd love to see that

[@kataraofthesouthernwatertr7090]

Holy guac, can you read my mind? I posted a similar thing before I even saw your comment.

[@TheSentientCloud]

@@kataraofthesouthernwatertr7090 Great minds think alike :P

[@kataraofthesouthernwatertr7090]

@@TheSentientCloud I could not agree any less.

[@basoudegriep3955]

The left hand is already C#2... that's a bit too low i think... he'd have to play it an octave higher😋

[@mirjanbouma]

What the hell KZbin why you suggest this. I like it.

[@hogonalog406]

Nice

[@fluidxd5476]

Nice

[@tedarcher9120]

Nice

[@skobywankenobi]

Nice

[@AlanTGP1]

Nice

[@MrAndrew618]

I wish he’d record and release all of these as full-length renditions.

[@citpyrc6667]

I WASNT EXPECTING CLAIR DE LUNE BUT THAT WAS GREAT LOL

[@JohnyK07]

Not everyone will try to play any song in ragtime, but Jonny May

[@mollsgreys5827]

JohnyK07 that was a masterful pun. Bravo.

[@jackb.2245]

Ouch man, just ouch

[@tcsnakes4288]

Jonny may you stop

[@sodastars9708]

Why doesn’t this have more likes

[@DarkAvengerVIM]

Just got here... You are my hero.

[@lcc9769]

The very fact that you made Clair de lune fun while keeping the integrity of the song is the most amazing part.

[@fritzwilhelm8258]

The most joyful CDL any of us will ever hear.

[@FlamingCockatiel]

I'm not fond of the original piece, as it doesn't seem to go anywhere (stereotypical "boring" classical music), so this version is splendid.

[@thegreenpianist7683]

FlamingCockatiel boring classical music?? you don't like the original? I feel sorry for you.

[@volen5868]

TheGreenPianist lol your here aswell

[@Philip.Magnusson]

I thought the same! I really dislike the gloomyness of the song.

Scott Joplin would be so proud of you.

[@Ravencroft77]

Anyone come back every once in a while for the Claire de Lune? I would kill for a full version of that particular rag. It really slaps.

[@byfrax2371]

Converting romantic music like clair de lune into ragtime is actually combining the best melodies with the catchiest rhythms. Absolute perfection.

[@seansiquig]

IKR

[@josy6364]

I just want to let you know that Claude Debussy isn't considered to be classical but lived in the modern area starting in 1900 and not between 1700 and 1820 which is the period of the classical area

[@adamh2077]

@@josy6364 Debussy's life spanned between the Romantic period as well as the 20th century. Earlier compositions were more romantic. In my opinion, if the old Debussy (grumpy man who had few friends and extremely picky with music he actually liked) heard this, much angry words and baguettes thrown at the piano player.

[@josy6364]

@@adamh2077 yes I already saw it but thanks anyway 😉😊

[@squibbanibba2980]

No just no

[@annibobonnie]

First song sounds like it belongs in the bar scene in Star Wars

[@koolkitty108]

Cantina Band? I had to play that so many times in middle school.

[@annika9953]

Aye name twin!

[@liampoole751]

It’s the same notes as the cantina theme

[@assassin4017]

The beauty of music is like a work of art polished and polished

[@bellevoor]

"I'm jazzing it up daddio!"

[@AryaArya-ys4gj]

Haha

[@lowkeyretarded9244]

IM FREE, PAPA

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5176]

What in hell??! I am stunned..stunned is the only word that can describe how....... .....STUNNED i am

[@davidpardy]

But you're deaf!

[@gypsysmiles]

David Pardy Music, That’s why he’s stunned!

[@goobs..]

David hes not deaf,read the captions

[@Schrodinger_]

Hey, *you* started this with your 32nd sonata!

[@SammY-zk4io]

I don’t think Beethoven would be impressed at all

[@tearoses9940]

Correction: 3 classical themes you should ALWAYS play in Ragtime Edit: I love how half the people who replied here took this way too seriously

[@jacobelgan5196]

PirateUnicorn you disgust me

[@ryanbaptista9479]

These sound freaking awesome in Ragtime.

[@donalddickerson206]

No, it's shouldn't play because it ruins the original forever--you can never go back after hearing it in ragtime.

[@Elias_90]

Donald Dickerson the more reason we should embrace it haha

[@stinkyeightysix]

PirateUnicorn ohhh heck no

[@josemariahenriquez6060]

It truly makes my day better seeing Jonny just having fun with what he does and just seeing him make all these crazy variations. Thanks Jonny!

[@laiorwyn]

This is gorgeous! I've never seen your videos before and this is definitely something I would buy! I loved that you appeared to be enjoying playing the ragtime music, it makes the experience more magical. Thanks for sharing!

[@cactusgoddess1388]

turn on captions

[@jemuzu0944]

Hahaha

[@ebecker9]

Well, I'll do anything a tøp loving cactus goddess tells me too... Edit: thanks

[@SydSyd1024]

Thank you!

[@spookyfella42]

Holy hell, I was laughing my ass off

[@greenstr1ke470]

Thx

[@chickenlittle438]

ARE YOU KIDDING??? FUR ELISE WAS THE BOMB!!

[@Mx-dh9ui]

Jodizzy Another excellent version is by Ethan Uslan, for a competition. In case anyone didn't know, now you do! Edit: autocorrect changed Uslan to island. Changed it back

[@folksyoxytocin]

@@Mx-dh9ui I love that video. I've actually become slightly obsessed recently.

[@larrypatterson3957]

Thanks for sharing. I am amazed with your prowess at the piano. I am sure that you bring happiness to many, many folks with your gifts.

[@scottlewis4324]

Being hard of hearing, I appreciate your closed-captions. Thanks.

[@maybebabytam]

Who wrote the captions???? 😂😂😂 They're so good

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

That video is completely different without them. They're hilarious.

[@LilliHerveau]

Thank you!

[@maybebabytam]

@@LilliHerveau king

[@mrmophead1860]

On a real I would never have seen them if not for that comment, sound lad 😂

[@jojoletyran447]

Genius are made to meet each other Who else could put on the subtitles on a music video 🙃

[@sakeios]

I beg of you. Please make a longer version for each........

[@nikolausbautista8925]

I Second that Motion!

[@roblux4880]

Sakeios I would totally PAY for it

[@kekslover1401]

Hey Sakeios! Love your Vids :D how unexpected to see you here! :D have a nice day, you're awesome

[@fritzwilhelm8258]

Pay per view... Yes.

[@johndwhite1972]

This was absolutely fantastic. I’m so glad this came across my KZbin feed. You have such talent and you made me laugh.

[@nikolatovar9884]

The captions are icing on the cake. Bravo and thank you! Haha, wow!

[@kataraofthesouthernwatertr7090]

It would be so cool to hear moonlight sonata 3rd movement in ragtime.

[@averagehotleafjuiceenjoyer161]

Oh hey, nice username and stuff lol

[@alacatooo]

more like, COOL username!!! get it? cos like water?? cool?? ice?? aMISTing i know

[@mikeslovak5589]

@@alacatooo ha... ha...

[@pianohelper8873]

Here you go: Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement but ragtime. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIjanHyFaruinrM

[@kataraofthesouthernwatertr7090]

@@pianohelper8873 omg even after one year. Tysm

[@bradygandy1031]

That arrangement of Debussy’s piece is just staggeringly genius. Absolutely fantastic work, man.

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

simply awesome loved every minute of that..well done fella

[@studiokrohn]

Wirklich tolle Musik. tolle Cover auf eine super Art und Weise gespielt. Really good stuff. Your way to cover this masterpieces are awesome. Thanks for that!

[@rld6625]

The subtitles 😂😂😂👌👌

[@atriyakoller136]

Fangirl :D thanks, now I've turned them on and laughing :D

[@charliecordell4760]

Literally use to never watch subtitles and just very recently I've started watching everything with them.... Now I after this video, I WILL NEVER TURN THEM OFF.

[@SheetsMusic]

This is incredible... I'm laughing so hard right now. Jonny, you have truly mastered ragtime!

[@amandasuarez9378]

the captions are priceless! amazing playing as well! keep it up :)

[@1976MonaLisa]

This is amazing. I'm so delighted!

[@nathanbeasley6714]

Clair de Lune was genius!!

[@ThePrincessC4]

Nathan Beasley Agreed!!!

[@cablecar10]

It hurt my soul

[@reaganhardin2433]

It was so beautiful!!!!!!!

[@ExpIohd]

Too bad Car Boys is not around anymore.

[@xanthopsized]

Thank you .... I was looking for this comment. I was too short lived for me. Wanted the whole thing in rag time.

[@guidoferri8683]

Next: 3 Ragtime themes you should NEVER play in Ragtime

[@danielcreasy5]

I'd watch that

[@gecko2.617]

By the way, all the last songs you played ... let's just say you should change your videos to "themes definitely should play in ragtime" ;) I love your videos!

[@_pianofrank_]

From a pianist to a pianist. You are awesom, spectacular touch!

[@georgejensen496]

Love, love, love! What a brilliant video

[@terranceshider3660]

That was incredible

[@dncviorel]

That's Jonny!

[@karinshadi227]

Turn on the captions y'all

[@seanocallaghan48]

Thank you so much

[@JonTanOsb]

Thanks. His storytelling is as enjoyable as his music. Lots of talent. Jon

[@Sarioche]

Thanksssss

[@chuckkay]

awesome. I had a student (college class) share this with other students. very cool. very good!!

[@fayskelley]

Love this. Thank you!! ❤️💜💚💜💛🧡❤️

[@mixtapeherz]

This is probably the best video I have seen in a very long time. You are a genius and these versions are like so fucking good i can't even

[@jj22arc90]

The clair de lune ragtime was soooo pretty !

[@bobvonbuelow9983]

makes me wonder about going the other way. taking a ragtime standard and 'classicalizing' it. might be some pretty sounds.

[@aydincolak8727]

Incredibly beautiful work well done

[@sammysjp]

Amazing! You should flip it the other way and do 3 ragtime greats you should never play in *insert style here*.

[@jake.s7991]

The subtitles are the best!!!

[@anybodynoname8767]

Jake.S Haha I didn't notice that!

[@kennarajora6532]

I thought the exact same

[@jamesck7559]

“3 classical pieces that should never be played in ragtime” *plays them in ragtime* You’re a mad lad.

[@lilteejay8834]

The way you defile those notes, beautiful.

[@christinafurlow6815]

I love Claire du lune as a rag!

[@jessalazergirl601]

Fur Elise 0:00 Claire de lune 0:50 Symphony no.5 1:50

[@krisw5393]

First video I've ever seen that has a story in subtitles! AWESOME!

[@markt1387]

Wow! Watching that was so much fun 👌😊❤️

[@mypetcerberus13]

The closed captions on this give me life. Amazing. (Also, so fun, great concept and musicality!)

[@JonnyMay]

❤️

[@Keeper1st]

Fun stuff. Fur Elise as a rag was done back in the '80s (if I recall correctly) as "The Furry Lisa" -- the whole piece rather than just the opening strain. There are a few performances of it on KZbin you can find. My friend Vincent Johnson has done a novelty piano version of Claire du Lune. I don't think there's a video online yet but I have recorded Squeek Steele playing it and should upload it soon. Not sure I've heard Beethoven's 5th done though. Certainly P.D.Q. Bach a.k.a. Peter Schickele did a piece that was a riff of it.

[@blakecarterpiano]

Keeper1st I knew that you would be here.

[@alenpoehlman5913]

Where theres rag time, theres you

[@gedionkinaadman5032]

So Furries are back in the 80s? man i probably killed myself in 70's

[@cherubpineda6603]

Turn on captions

[@slapmyfunkybass]

Clair de Lune done in ragtime is a disgrace and should be banned.

[@arbanafal]

Absolutely love this; I always played part 'C' ragtimey whenever playing in public, but now you've raised the bar, and I will need to do entire piece in ragtime ;)

[@Aemery55]

LOVE the captions!

[@thomasmoss9042]

Claire de lune was published in 1905, in the era of ragtime, so it's not impossible to imagine a young irreverent piano player doing something like that to the song. I enjoy listening to Claire de lune, but I couldn't stop smiling while you played your version.

[@GaryMCurran]

Not sure what category, but Rhapsody in Blue in Ragtime would be awesome.

[@jkrai9684]

Gary C YES

[@jkrai9684]

YES

[@ObscuraGrey]

PLEASE YES.

[@BerryUnusual]

YESSSSSS THIS PLEASE, My number one all time favorite piece of classical music!!!!!!!!!

[@cityofage]

Yes yes it would!!

[@iralaudin]

Amazing!!! I love it!!! ❤️👏

[@nunomusicmexico8691]

MINDBLOWN!!! Great job dude!

[@colinbelanger3081]

Omg the "clair de lune" one made my cry😭😭 I was soo confused!!

[@samwallaceart288]

Next you should do the USSR anthem in ragtime. No joke that would actually be really catchy.

[@torIIgo]

SamWallace Artisan I already have a good idea of how it may sound in my head andnit's pretty catchy indeed!

[@cameronleesimpson5742]

I'll take you up on that offer.

[@malloy4025]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH7LZJZmndenbrM

[@cameronleesimpson5742]

@@malloy4025 Haha,Beat me to it.

[@malloy4025]

@Cameron Lee Simpson XD

[@propman3523]

Awesome, pure genius! Kudos.

[@carmelotorre1232]

Chi è questo GENIO!!! Complimenti!!! Troppo avanti.

[@brianbaratheon]

Fantasy Impromptu, if you wanna ever make a sequel to this 😁

[@Ethan-en2ij]

Yessss

[@ayushpurohit9114]

I was just thinking about that😁

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

It already exsist but not on this channel. Just search Fantaisie Impromptu Jazz

[@DHPianist]

@@gwaynebrouwn844 Jazz is not ragtime though

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

@@DHPianist its not my fault he called his video that way

[@MamaProspector]

Wow. I am THOROUGHLY impressed!! 😂 honestly though... Clair de Lune is my favorite classical piece of all time, and to hear that combined with ragtime was pretty much a dream come true. Thank you!!!

[@goudvinfastenergy]

Thanks!!!! Love it!!

[@mummacass50]

You are absolutely amazing!

[@Unbridled-Whimsy]

Quite interesting subtitles lol

[@Allesmann2]

underrated post

[@chelsieliu3884]

lol:v its the most unique subtitles ive ever seen :v

[@tomwashere8328]

I saw them too

[@PianoDestroyer]

Everytime i am so happy when you Upload a New Video 😍😍😍

[@rvnb1027]

That was really good. Nice job.

[@hlpianin]

Bravo Jonny!!

[@baskervillebee6097]

🎶Disagree! They definitely should be played in ragtime! 🎶🎆🎶🎆🎶

[@NicolleMosquera]

Totally

[@Mr_Original]

Agreed. Some of these actually sound BETTER in Ragtime! XD

[@preciousfukwana]

"I'm jazzin' it up daddy-o" Edit: How has this comment reached 1k likes tysm

[@haidyzhang3057]

Michael Dube IM FREE PAPA

[@jon_is_nerd1730]

Both of you are gods and this needs more likes. Daniel Thrasher is dad.

[@preciousfukwana]

@@jon_is_nerd1730 preach my child

[@migadepancito]

@@haidyzhang3057 I'M FLOATIN' ON JAZZ

[@katiecollup]

IT ANIT FAMILIAR

[@ammoniet1997]

I loved the captions!

[@themodernfarmhousecocharlo7610]

Jonny you're quite an amazing pianist! Loved the ragtime!

[@ChrisKogos]

Amazing

[@Controser]

Ah Chris, master of memes. Seems you too have a “sophisticated” side!

[@AmandaFortnerMandy]

OH MY GOSH. THESE SOUND AMAZING IN RAGTIME! I can see Charlie Chaplin directing a an orchestra.

[@jreese46]

With that starched shirt front rolling up like a window shade, and Doc Brown hair?

[@_adorabubble]

i love how you maintain the integrity and original sound of the pieces while converting them into ragtime, makes it so much more fun :D i LOVE the clair de lune one, it's one of my favourite pieces of music normally and sounds so weirdly good in ragtime lol

[@Kowen-gh8vt]

Wow! Just wow 👏👏👏👏👏👏more please!

[@juanjohnjaune2218]

Dragon Force's Through the Fire and the Flames, a true challenge for this man aye?

[@justsomeweirdo7302]

Can't be done

[@dearluciella5032]

Sir...I just admire the way you end the performance on each piece...so classy 😂😂

[@a.d.b535]

Loved it great thank you

[@annetee6567]

Just awe-some!! thank you so much!!!

[@tobismo6647]

Actually incredible. Hats off

[@jessicaaustin4947]

I really hope there’s more people with captions on Hhahahahahaha

[@peterbronxsidetrack1238]

Yep loving it. Fantastic . Autra

[@jeanmanu]

That's amazing! And so so fun !

[@tmcrabtree4369]

Fur elise sounds like that one song those things play in lego star wars complete saga.

[@flipsidedesign7590]

YES! The Catina Band!

[@disuko]

Captions are amazing

[@jgastler]

Dude, these are awesome!!

[@chitarcantando]

I don`t know how you manage to do this but I LOVE IT!!