A BEAUTIFUL STORM by Jennifer Thomas - Epic Piano Performance on a PNW BEACH |

Watch Pianist / Composer / Violinist Jennifer Thomas perform her original song "A Beautiful Storm" on a beautiful beach filmed in the Pacific Northwest. This epic piano and orchestra version is from her 10 Year Special Edition of "Key of Sea", and was also used in figure skater Rika Kihira's 2018/19 season.
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Just updating this description, as a lot of recent traffic has found their way here because of Rika Kihira. THANK YOU all for the amazing kindness, and beautiful words for my music. I'm so honored by the recent attention "A Beautiful Storm" has received in Japan with the champion ice skater, Rika Kihira.
EXPLANATION OF VERSIONS: There are several versions of this song. The original is from my debut album, 'Key of Sea', that was released in 2007. However, in 2017, I decided to release a "10 Year Special Edition" of the album and all of the original tracks were remastered, and 4 additional NEW bonus tracks were added. These 4 are the most popular songs from the album, "A Beautiful Storm", "The Red Aspens", "The Tempest", and "Release". The 'Special Edition' version of "A Beautiful Storm" is what you hear and see IN THIS MUSIC VIDEO. However, the version that Rika Kihira skated to is the remastered original version.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? The new 'Special Edition" version has been completely re-orchestrated, and there is a longer more Classical intro and ending to the song. There are more beats, more violin, and the tempo is also a bit faster.
JAPAN SPECIAL RELEASE: As of March 2019, there will also be yet a 3rd version of this song released by my Japanese label, Avex Entertainment, on the "Key of Sea - Special Japan Edition" PHYSICAL release of the album (in stores March 20, 2019). This 3rd version will be a special Japan-only solo piano rendition of the song, and some additional changes were added to the song to make it a bit different as well. You can find that here: tower.jp/artic...
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"A Beautiful Storm" - Original Music by Jennifer Thomas (Introduction inspired by Piano Concerto No. 2 by Edward McDowell)
Piano and Violin performed by Jennifer Thomas
Orchestrated and Produced by Jennifer Thomas
Mixed by Brian Vibberts (www.brianvibber...)
Mastered by Zak Dewey (www.zdpro.com)
Cinematography by Will Thomas
Filmed on a Panasonic GH5
Edited by Jennifer Thomas
Colored by Ryan McNeal (www.rkmstudios.com)
Filmed on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.
Thanks to all those that helped with this video, including all of my patrons on Patreon, Noelle McBride, Trudy McFarland, Tom and Sheila Keatinge, the Raineys, and our families for their support.
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[@GEMINNA]

💙💙💙

[@JJ-yh7su]

Rika Kihira brought me here.

[@jenniferthomas]

That's so amazing! So excited for her - she skated so beautifully!

[@echotpe]

@@jenniferthomas She is worthy of watching repeatedly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2ene5qcZ7Zrm7c

[@lilianfung5584]

me too, both her and Rika's work are exquisite and makes me have goosebumps!

[@yosephinekristanti4346]

me too 💕💕

[@tamhiennguyen6042]

Yeah .... me2... beautiful music

[@nanioneway]

Rika kihira's free program is the most favorite program in the past. This song makes you feel spectacular and strong energy. It is my favorite song that I can listen to forever. I show respect to Rika acting wonderfully with you who is the performer of this song.I love you.

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so very much - I'm so happy you liked the music, and I'm also very honored by Rika's performance. :)

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

Oh.. Rika Kihira... Dear Jennifer Thomas, this is BEAUTIFUL!!! And yes, a storm skated to it. A most beautiful storm.

[@ARROW-pu8oh]

a beautiful stormと紀平さんの演技がマッチしすぎて鳥肌がたちました！

[@bonesnaps]

Magnificent composition!

[@user-jf6es4zy7i]

本当に涙が出るような旋律。少し哀しさを感じるメロディーは日本人は大好きなんです。 The melody that really makes tears come out. The melody that feels a bit sorrowful loves Japanese people.

[@尾張藩士]

たまに聞きたくなりますね☆ 紀平選手より知りました！！

[@原一-d7j]

紀平ちゃんは音楽がフィデリコフェリーニの道とか ちょっと１６ぐらいの娘が選びそうも無いのを選ぶんだよね。 今回のBeautiful Stormもびっくりしました。良い音楽の先生が いるのがわかります。

[@heavench]

☆彡 私の場合も、やはり紀平梨花さんを経由してここに来ました。Excellent song!! 二人の希有な才能が出会い、そして調和して見事に昇華しました！それに、2:30～ここで、天から穏やかな一条の柔らかな光が射し込んできたようです。とても印象的な曲調…。紀平梨花さんのFSは前例のない素晴らしい結果でしたが、あなたのこの“A Beautiful Storm”が紀平さんに更に愛と光と力を与えたと思います。 ♡♡♡ ありがとう、梨花さん。ありがとう、Jenniferさん。☆彡 ☆彡 In my case, I also came here via Rika Kihira.☆ 彡 Excellent song !! The rare talent of the two met, and sublimated spectacularly in harmony! Besides, from 2:30 ｰ, here it seems that a gentle line of soft light comes in from heaven. Very impressive music .... Kihira Rika's FS was an unprecedented outstanding result, but I think your "A Beautiful Storm" gave Kihira more love, light and power. ♡ ♡ ♡ Thank you, Rika. Thank you, Jennifer. ☆彡

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw, wow, thank you so much for your very kind words, I really appreciate that - and I'm also so excited and honored by Rika's performance with my music in all of her Grand Prix competitions! :)

[@ori6280]

紀平選手のおかげで、素晴らしい音楽をまた一つ知ることができた‼

[@jenniferthomas]

:) :) Yes, thank you! I'm very honored by Rika Kihira's ice skating performance with my song.

[@ラララベンダー]

I could know this beautiful song thanks to RIKA KIHIRA😄💓

[@jenniferthomas]

I'm so very honored by her beautiful performance - and thank you!

[@yosiuku3115]

Rika taught me this song. The sound of the piano and the sound of the storm wind slide on the ice. She expressed her fear to make us understandable. 紀平が　この曲を教えてくれた。 　　ピアノの音色と強風の音が　氷の上を滑る。 彼女は、我々にわかりやすいように　その怖さを　表現してくれた。

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so much!! Rika's performance was incredible.

[@yosiuku3115]

@@jenniferthomas I believe that Rika is truly happy to met your song. Of course, even if we listen to this song only, it will soak into my heart impressively. From this song, I feel that nature is strong, unforgiving, but surprising gentle ... and so on.

[@doyoulikepotatoes5027]

Todos vienen por Rika Kihira, me incluyo, una pieza absolutamente hermosa y una patinadora por igual

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@hanniattarfi3826]

This is the most underrated piano piece ever

[@fx_echako]

thanks Rika for letting me have this beautiful encounter. this beautiful storm refrains inside me with nostalgia. Thanks Jennifer.

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so much! I'm so honored by Rika's incredible performance of my music!

[@Whatthehallyukp0pl0v3]

Thanks for bringing me here, Rika Kihira!

[@たらこパスタ-g2j]

紀平さんの見てこの曲知って好きになった！

[@torinokimochi]

紀平梨花選手の内面の強さとシンクロするような曲だと思います。心が震える

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you!!

[@sarahs.9340]

Insane. Is she playing both of these instruments & composing the song? What!!!!

[@bluesee6823]

Rika Kihira 💗

[@ARHEIX]

EXTRAORDINAIRE! GENIAL! SUPERBE! CREATIF! GRANDIOSE! ETERNEL! BRAVO MADAME!

[@karinahuertas6259]

I hope Rika repits BS on the winter olympics on 2022 but with this version of Beutiful.Storm . Your music is amazing !!

[@jenniferthomas]

That would be incredible if she did! Do they often repeat old programs for the Olympics?

[@karinahuertas6259]

@@jenniferthomas omg thank you for responding my comment, I´m so happy, I admire you a lot. Well is pretty usual to repit programs on the olympics, on 2018 olympics for example the gold medalists on ladies and men, repit programs from previous seasons.

[@jenniferthomas]

@@karinahuertas6259 oh wow, well that is so interesting! Thanks for educating me on that!

[@tsmyt8082]

紀平梨花ちゃんからたどり着きました！本当にいい曲。今年は世界選手権で見納めですか、寂しい。

[@グレグミの休憩所]

私は日本人です。紀平梨花ちゃんから来ました。素晴らしい曲ですね！一日に何度もこの曲を聴いてしまいます… I am Japanese. I came from Kihira Rika. It's a great song! ! I will listen to this song all day long ...

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you very much!!

[@alfbridge1967]

I'm looking forward to her new album out in June 2024

[@りる-o3k]

I could know your songs thanks to Rika Kihira This song is amazing❣️

[@にょごろさん]

紀平梨花さんからたどり着きました❗ So beautiful music. love!!! go amazon!!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you!!!

[@ashleyemma4954]

And she memorized all that with no sheet music...beautiful!!

[@sharon-rom]

beautiful song 紀平ちゃんから

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw thank you very much!

[@carlosbastidas8203]

REALMENTE BELLO.

[@宮原昭広-b8e]

素晴らしい！

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you ❤

[@Sp3llw0rk]

This is beautiful. I just watched Rika Kihira's Free Skate to this Music and I fell in love with the song

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw, wonderful! Thank you!

[@teresapatterson771]

Simply amazing! About all I ever listen to!

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw thank you!

[@toddm.galbrecht9848]

Your music goes beyond words. Due to getting hit by a car 3 separate times and 24 surgeries I use music to help deal with and reduce pain. I lie on my bed and began playing music, close my eyes and let your music take me out of body and go on a journey. The style of each song changes the type of journey I go on. These journeys gets my mind off the pain and relax and refresh me. I am an retired Sr. Design Engr and do photography professionally and pain does cause problems. While driving, walking I listen to music to try to keep my mind from dwelling on pain. God bless you Jennifer and your music, you improve my quality of life and I thank you.

[@jenniferthomas]

Wow, thank you so much for telling me this. 24 surgeries? I can't even imagine! You are a trooper! I'm so glad that my music helped you during a difficult time, that really makes me happy to hear that. God bless you as well, and please stay safe and healthy out there right now!

[@toddm.galbrecht9848]

Yes, my doctors tell me all the time I shouldn't have survived getting hit the first time. All true thou, but is how I became an Engr. Was welder/machinist and after 2nd back surgery told could no longer work. Showed them, life is what you make of it. Being negative gets you no where. If you ever have a concert in Wisconsin, I'll Will be there.

[@barborajuhasova4728]

If the ocean communicate to people, it would speak through your music. I love the part from 1.36

[@水宮ハルキ]

前半は和風で、中盤辺りでベートーヴェンのテンペストっぽい かっこいいが詰まってる😊

[@foxontherun4810]

👨‍🚀❤️👌✌️ Dankeschön

[@ILikeGrapefruit]

the combination of your piece and rikas performance is untouchable...just beautiful~

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you and I quite agree - Rika skated absolutely beautifully; she is amazing!

[@paddok8747]

amazing A Beautiful Storm

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you ❤️🎹

[@joshherschberg9560]

Superb. You are a true gift to the world. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@pueraeternus111]

I would have never found this artist had it not been for the German commentators' glowing review of her on Eurosport. My gosh, this is breathtakingly beautiful music! I can foresee her doing Oscar-winning film scores in the future.

[@jenniferthomas]

Wow, thank you! And so great to learn my music was praised so highly by that commentator! I had no idea! ❤️❤️❤️

[@toddm.galbrecht9848]

With video seeing the artist actually playing, but it helps tell a story, the passion behind composing the piece, heart and soul.

[@ひびきゅんひめにゃん公認猫柱]

紀平梨花ちゃん思い出す〜

[@ChrisSmith-yq9pr]

Absolutely Breathtaking! The music is gorgeous as always! And her husband is a brilliant cinematographer Bravo!!!

[@toddm.galbrecht9848]

I so love you music

[@marknicholas7187]

I love this number. I've listened to several versions of it by Ms. Thomas. It always reminds me of a voyage on a Coast Guard ship fifty years ago. There was a fierce storm, and we were ordered not to go out on the weather deck as our 378-foot ship plowed through thirty-foot seas. I was very young and daring and, okay, stupid, so I went out. I was on the first weather deck just outside the mess deck, port side, behind the stormcastle, and green water flowed up to my waist as I clung with all my might to a safety rail. And I will swear that I heard this music in my head as I defied nature and lawful orders, because I know for a fact some things are more important than all that -- like the call of the Beautiful Storm. Thank you, ma'am, and semper paratus.

[@morriconean]

I was impressed by the music. I come to know this music by Rika Kihira's skating but I am happy to know the original music with beautiful video. Amazing!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so much, and I was very amazed by her incredible performance with my music!

[@yu-uj7hi]

How beautiful song💖

[@jenniferthomas]

❤️❤️

[@natalia31415]

This is such a masterpiece! We’re having monsoons in Arizona right now, and every night it storms I listen to this song. Finally just pulled out the sheet music so I can try and learn it!

[@星的-u9e]

Thanks to the sound of Kihira's blade, this music can become better.

[@tamtams1108]

Very beautiful!!! Rika Kihira performed this so well!!!

[@トムサンライズ]

すばらしい！ 感動をありがとう😊

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you

[@janineierno8684]

Merci a vous 🎶🎈🎶jañine

[@wildestwind6862]

It's amazing how different areas of life can discover to you new music and art. I watch ballet because of figure skating and now I'm listening to this masterpiece over and over again. Your music is truly magic, thank you so much!

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw wow thank you so much!

[@jaymejefferson6438]

I found Ms Jennifer Thomas on my Lindsey Sterling Pandora station... I think the both of them should make a song and really blow music to the next level.. I love them both. They are extremely talented. Thank you both Jennifer Thomas and Lindsey Sterling for helping me get through some rough times and healing thru them... Xoxoxo

[@jenniferthomas]

You are so sweet...so happy to know my music has helped you (and Lindsey's too). Sending you positive thoughts!! ❤️❤️

[@GalderIncarnate]

Such an utterly beautiful song...

[@rawia-2747]

this is so so beautiful!! (here because of Rika Kihira)

[@jenniferthomas]

Wonderful, thank you! ❤️🎹

[@wednesdaychild2408]

Big compliment to you and your accompanied orchestral👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏

[@richardmestis1657]

Somewhere between the Romanticists and the Pre-Raphaelites Jennifer's music is glorious, achingly beautiful. Music you did not know you needed to hear until you heard it and then you could never forget it. Thank you, Jennifer. Your music is a reminder to take a respite and be the water, not the stone.

[@jenniferthomas]

Wow so poetically written, thank you very very much Richard! I really appreciate this!

[@michelemclaughlinmusic]

I wanna be like the Thomas Team when I grow up. Seriously, you guys are awesome!!!! This is stellar in every way. Congrats!!

[@jenniferthomas]

Awwwwwww thank you Michele!!!! you are so nice!!!!

[@theroguepianist]

The opening Cadenza is remarkable, only to be followed by the most beautiful, powerful, sweeping emotional music ever! I'm so totally inspired by your music, your beauty, and Will's amazing cinematography skills! Gaaaa!!!!! Can't stop watching/listening! To everyone on your team, incredibly done!!!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you KIMBERLY!!! Love you girl!

[@phillipsantillanes3098]

She is amazing!

[@scorpialeopsun9564]

1:36 I get chills everytime

[@kseniyasolodkaya9096]

Very beautiful storm. Thank you

[@sasha-oc1vq]

Really beautiful song.❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you ❤️

[@alfbridge8677]

Has all the hallmarks of a classical concerto par excellence.

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you, the intro was inspired by the MacDowell Piano Concerto No 2, good ear :) Thanks Alf!

[@lmworley416]

I don't know what's more fun, watching your fingers flying over the keys or watching you play a duet with yourself. Love your music so much! The piano is amazing but the violin touches a spot deep down inside me!

[@奇子マグダレーヌ]

✨ How splendid ✨ Rika Kihira had a great performance with your beautiful melody 🎵 Amazing players 💗 you and her ✨ Thank you 👼

[@jenniferthomas]

So very kind of you, thank you! I'm very honored by Rika's performance with my music!

[@MichaelDileyon]

Exquisite & touching😢. Even when a storm comes to my life, I believe it can be faced as beautiful as this... This music has brought me to another dimension. Thank you very much Jennifer😊🙏

[@gmoney2181]

Distinctive Jennifer Thomas sound...I would know it immediately. So beautiful, I Love this Video, the sound rhymes with the rhythm of my Heart....

[@jenniferthomas]

Haha thank you so much!!!! :)

[@gmoney2181]

Rhymes and Reason...no rhyme or reason to dismiss you, because I cannot. and the beat goes on (my Heart)

[@kenbeaumont6083]

A magnificent tune, And an amazing performance. Thank you Jennifer.

[@akaidensya2000]

RIKA KIHIRA🇯🇵

[@dinaesenrich832]

Great!

[@みるたま-b4s]

AMAZING… 💞 from Japan

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you!

[@taka55251]

力強く、そして永遠の美しさを秘めた素晴らしい曲♬•*¨*•.¸¸♪ 紀平梨花選手とともにBeautiful Storm✿๖๔΅˚◦.❤.◦˚΅๖๔✿ Beautiful

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you - Arigato! ❤️

[@earnestinestrahan8757]

I love your videos. I really enjoy watching your hands as you play the piano.

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so much!! ❤️🙏

[@AlfBridge]

Good to see deserved Billboard classical chart success with her new album 'The Fire Within'.

[@AC-zs8su]

This is honeslty one of the best pieces of music i have ever heard. I lie in bed, my eyes closed, my earphones and drift away with this beautiful storm indeed.. feeling almost teary

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw, that means so much. Thank you!! ❤️🙏🎵

[@こみー-v7f]

この曲の雰囲気が好き💗

[@jenniferthomas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jameshiggins6081]

I was raised in New Orleans and south Mississippi, and I saw many storms. To watch the surf and wind pick up is absolutely awesome. This music is as awesome as those storms was. Thanks so much for overwhelmingly blessing me with your music. Blessings to you and your family. 🌷 🌷 🌷 🌷 🌷

[@christinamacneal6187]

Beautiful music video....¥

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you ❤️

[@jenniebackman]

So wonderful cinematography, light, dresses, ocean and all! 💜❤💙

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you Jennie!!

[@久川秀則]

Great song!!!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@KimberleeT1961]

You and your music are very beautiful and appreciated!

[@EurielleMusic]

Sophisticated, tasteful, beautifully shot, amazingly performed music, and you look stunning; thank you for this Jennifer x

[@jenniferthomas]

EURIELLE thank you soooooo much!! I really appreciate that ❤

[@ZeroSifr]

if i could like this video twice, i would.

[@jenniferthomas]

:) :) :) Thank you

[@wolfiezcorner1015]

Awesome! Now I know why my parents named me Jennifer Thomas!!!!!!!!

[@hatraaku6841]

The most beautiful piano piece

[@seandaley87]

Thank you Jennifer and Will.. You have given us another treasure to be enjoyed again and again.. And it is beautiful, that is all that can be truly said, that it is beautiful, through and through.. Be prepared world, for a storm is coming, and it is beautiful.

[@jenniferthomas]

I really appreciate that, thank you for all of your incredible support Sean!

[@reginatate3350]

Beautiful!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thanks Regina!

[@The15secondsOfame]

Bravo!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you!!

[@thomassheffield8845]

If this is an original composition of yours I'd say you have every right to walk along side the greats like Chopin, Tchaikovsky and liszt. No question.

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw thank you! The intro at the beginning was inspired from a classical piece, but the rest is my own original composition. I'm so happy you liked it. ☺️

[@zvezdoblyat]

That's the craziest thing I've ever read with my own two eyes.

[@matiasbaconsky]

This is so AMAZING! What beautiful places you've chosen ! Congratulations Jennifer! ❤️

[@jenniferthomas]

Aw thank you so much Matias!!

[@stevenhazelbaker635]

Wow! Excellent! Thank you!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so very much Steven!

[@simpletruth5927]

Masterpiece!!!

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you ❤️

[@dheyes803]

Your music is a mystical, magical journey for those of us who play any instrument. So much passion, a quiet storm of emotions are evoked with every song that you have written. As I enter year 8 in my studies of the violin (I’m a late musical bloomer, I just turned 60 and decided that I needed become a violinist). Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you are too old to start something new, listening to so many phenoms here on YT only encourages me to push harder. Thank you for giving us the courage to keep going.

[@トピック紀平梨花]

01:36　The beautiful piano starts!

[@captsaudia3337]

Jennifer I can feel that every thing on you are talking Your eyes are talking your face your lips And i can hear even the piano is talking under your hands I can feel the power on you With all of my heart Thank you

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you so much, very very kind of you.

[@arqueonexus]

Very beautiful! ... 💐🎶👏

[@jenniferthomas]

Thank you Carlos!