Brad Mehldau - Blackbird

[@sonortubelug3853]

It's like turning a crystal in your hand and seeing it how it catches the light.

[@javiceres]

That’s a beautiful image

[@jean-marchoang8026]

Yeah exactly. He's like a jeweler examining a gem..

[@orlando1a1]

Very nicely and eloquently put, Sonortubelug.

[@CM_STILL_PLAYING]

Beautiful comment❤

[@cooperdogable]

What a lovely way of describing his playing.

[@benoitrenaud519]

That continuous G was amazing considering everything else going on.

[@RustinChole]

His playing is so inventive. His newest “I am the walrus” cover is pretty wild. Very little sustain, very minimal until the end. Worth the listen.

[@javiceres]

Well spotted

[@andcivitarese]

It is the piano version of the foot tapping of the original

[@jeffwolinski2659]

It's impressive!

[@ronaldo13AZ]

​@@andcivitarese well the original also has a G playing through the whole thing!

[@CWBella]

He has such incredible control of dynamics among the voices. Breathtaking.

[@frednow]

Playing a lot of Bach helps.

[@CWBella]

@@frednow Chopin, as well.

[@frednow]

@@CWBellayes, due to the enormous influence of Bach on Chopin

[@maxbuehler3766]

Always glad to see Bach get the praise he deserves! @@frednow

[@adambridgeman4191]

Totally agree. He's a master, and pulling off things that the legacy of improvised music has only strived for. It's so beautiful I wish other past pianists like Abdullah Ibrahim were still here so they could witness this too.

[@caseym8385]

0:36 I love how he adds another voice above the melody but plays it so delicately to keep it from overshadowing the voice in the middle, such a simple but nice touch.

[@prigama1]

Yeees 🥺🥺🥺 I've noticed too! So delicate, so warming...

[@kturn5953]

Mehldau’s touch and velocity control is of the greatest in the world. Independent finger control that is so hard to match cause of the sheer years of dedication it takes to get there! He’s a true master of the piano!

[@stephenweigel]

exceedingly pianistic in the best way

[@ceadeu8491]

That's him showing he is a true heir of Bach

[@georgio2]

The Beatles keep being resurrected time and again. Beautiful interpretation.

[@richardernsberger5692]

The genius of McCartney: so much texture and meaning in seemingly simple melodies.

[@epiphanydrums5427]

Yes, and great melodies can certainly live different lives. Perhaps I was just in a receptive mood or maybe the exceptional performance, though never showy, I found it entrancing. I’ll look for other things from him

[@fhhubbard]

Just can't stop watching it. The simultaneity of his absolute perfection and the realization that I am a musical idiot adds to complete the experience.

[@LuisJimenez-nd2pl]

Why would you be a musical idiot?

[@angelonucellese1411]

😂😂idem

[@gusim123]

Maybe find something else to do?

[@suedavis3525]

If you appreciate this performance you are not a musical idiot.

[@cecilgalvao5336]

He plays with soul, as if he listens to this beautiful song every day since forever.

[@Kowalski_at-Bayern]

*It's eternity in there*

[@nymbusDeveloper86]

A glimpse of it, yes

[@EricFontaineJazz]

Mehldau is a genius. Wonderful sound on this piano.

[@lekoman]

Stressed out coming off a long and crowded Tube ride after a busy day in the city, closing myself in a dark bedroom, and putting this on. My heart rate is at least 20% slower and my anxiety and exhaustion are halved. Just gorgeous.

[@Transition333]

What I love about Brad Mehldau is how very deliberate he is with not only every note, but also with the sustain pedal. You can hear every, single note.

[@mountassirhamada]

As Keith Jarrett, this man is a gift, with such an inspiration for us.

[@zekevictor]

Ok but how do you feel as @mountassirhamada?

[@starlingcity]

So many years have passed since I sat in a little club in Hollywood shoulder to shoulder with friends to hear Brad and his trio. I knew I was experiencing a once in a life moment. The elegance and eloquence of his voice is so deep and rich with feeling. Rilke in his fingertips.

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

Late 90s? I saw him in hollywood with Joshua Redman. Mind blowing.

[@starlingcity]

@@JAYDUBYAH29 another great musician. He was with his trio - all stellar.

[@eddyvandiermen5735]

Lucky Man !

[@TheNat11]

Rilke in his fingertips is like the most beautiful way you could describe what he does there!

[@starlingcity]

@@TheNat11 💚

[@julienm1841]

This man is a gift and such an inspiration for us, pianists, as well as for everyone who like the beautiful music and sophisticated harmonies

[@lexkerim]

Well said

[@mikenorgrove2795]

Lovely simile

[@mikenorgrove2795]

Sorry that was in response to the crystal image above

[@julienm1841]

Being back here 2 years later. Brad MehlGod

[@LucaIacopini-lv2cy]

Sensational

[@lebomolete]

Oh Lord, Brad plays with his heart, smoothly and delicately.....from his emotions to our emotions....BRAVO!

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

There's something magical about a song that works from beginning to end. What a source of joy and nourishment.

[@pascalk3185]

Fantastic. One of the greatest living artists meets one of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you Paul and Brad.

[@Bill-Hicks-ashtray]

Went straight back to the beginning for another listen 😂 ❤️

[@johnbenjamins6572]

the chord substitution and harmonic playfulness is borderline perfect

[@JonDunnmusician]

Or perfect!

[@wictooor]

Listening for the 30 or 40st time, cannot get enough of it. It´s like a blackbird in the yard, singing its beautifull chant

[@phyllispetras2181]

When I was little, all my toys were under a Steinway Grand piano!!!!!The bass strings are a miracle!!!

[@vanislefan]

Lucky girl! Did that inspire you to play?

[@LuisSilva-ly4ni]

One of the best musicians ever. And human being too. Loved his interview about Bach, very humble.

[@georgiospartou5082]

What a lovely piece for the ultimate Little Chill-Out. One could play this on a loop into Eternity !!

[@dennisthomas3868]

Just...wow! Thank you Brad, thank you Beatles.

[@lucizi4641]

Music is the world written betwen the seconds of time and pages of life.

[@christopherczajasager9030]

What a wise and discerning definition!

[@laurensmith6229]

Beautiful rendition of this lovely Lennon/McCartney song.

[@guitarslim56]

No Lennon.

[@ivand8531]

His left hand playing constant bass while able to dance like that... Wow.. and even giving accent on each touch.. wow

[@MM-bg7in]

Love his articulation and release of notes.

[@johnwakefield8570]

.. like that, yes .. releasing notes ..

[@CD318]

Steinway=Love. Go, Brad, Go!

[@thiagobrito3392]

Brad Mehldau is amazing!! Thanks for your music, man!!!

[@carolnora8860]

... and the clear tone of that GORGEOUS Steinway!!!!!

[@huelix8345]

I love grand pianos 😍

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Marvelous ...at :"the Instrument of the Immortals " perfect pair, Mehldau and Steinway!!

[@KonstantinosMp]

One of the best piano players I have ever heard live in my life.. His control over sound is amazing

[@gerardomanuelbiritos8925]

One of the finest jazz pianists of this XXI century. Mix of clasist and modern jazz blend.

[@BeautyforAshesAnastasia]

He plays with great precision and control. Slowly becoming one of my favorite modern pianists.

[@octavioespinoza2091]

beatiful...🙏🙏🙏

[@august_astrom]

I've listened to and played folk songs from all over the world, and I always come back to this one when I think of the best folk song in the world.

[@rgarlinyc]

Steinway + Mehldau + Blackbird - an absolutely sublime pairing, thank you!

[@OS-yg9fr]

add blonde with big tits and it's perfect

[@DB-yj3ii]

Best timing in the world. Amazing guy!

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Exactly!!!

[@peterbaader334]

so touching!

[@benperea8483]

Awesome 👍

[@wernerrohr7259]

What a great jazz interpretation of a Beatles song really wonderful

[@carlosaparicio1665]

Maravilloso, de lo mejor y más bello oido, Beatles for ever.

[@mywoollyhat]

Wonderful

[@Prog-t9d]

Beautiful work

[@mellotones]

A true master

[@teddykingsbury3742]

facts

[@pascalkeller3845]

Quelle superbe relecture de Blackbird !

[@normhall1622]

Wow! Brad plays songs that are wonderful and makes them better.

[@ZShen-o7i]

A real hall of famer ❤🤩🤩🤩

[@tanukibrahma]

Beautiful!

[@puttitorn7274]

Nice and sensitive touch!

[@jorgekarkalius]

This musician has something magical in his playing

[@simmo5071]

Watched because its one of my all time favorite tunes.

[@gitarrdanne]

Just amazing

[@musiquafiftyfive957]

The power of simplicity.

[@88smypassion2]

Simple perfection!

[@carolpomper4688]

Yes, you are so right. It is all that needs saying.

[@tomlemon7736]

Just a fabulous rendition of this timeless song. I used to walk my dog to this song on the headphones...perfect...Thanks, Brad.

[@Mekinhumbel]

Masterpiece played by a master. I used to try to write songs, and I wrote a lot of them. There was one I was really proud of for several minutes, until I finally realized I'd just done a (bad) cover of Blackbird. Songwriting is really hard, humbling work. I guess unless you're Sir Paul. On the plus side...I think it does give an extra dimension to your appreciation of the greats if you've given a shot at writing songs yourself.

[@AndreyRodriguesMusic]

Throughout the universe, in all its size and grandeur, matter was organized in this being, Brad, unique in the entire universe, there never was and will never be another one like him. And we can enjoy his music in life.

[@FriendM2010]

Beautiful … Blood pressure is now perfect .. 🤘

[@kathrynryan8158]

So beautiful 👌

[@bucketofbarnacles]

So lovely, Brad.

[@manilaphilippinesthechangi8379]

Beautiful

[@gordonmeeks2447]

Best ad for a Steinway, or any instrument, imaginable.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Beautiful, my brother. Great song, pure piano tone, terrific & surprising lines. Played with emotion fitting to the song. Excellent stuff here. Ya!!!

[@johnluke659]

Absolutely gave me goosebumps amazing pianist.

[@dixjam2258]

The control that he has on the volume of each and every note is unbelievable, an absolute masterclass if only just for that reason.

[@emilyhutjes]

I have only one word for this 'Steinway Factory': PARADISE. What a sound, Heavenly. 🌷🌷🌷

[@angelonucellese1411]

Dinamica spettacolare, ogni nota al punto giusto, goduria, un grandissimo pianista

[@サンセットッパー]

You taught me the wonders of music again.

[@juniperwoodgreen4090]

Utterly lovely. Ahhhhhh...

[@mackiceicukice]

Just wonderful…

[@junekimber912]

PURE DELIGHT. Lovely technique. Unmissable !. London Fan.

[@kathleenann631]

An arrangement that brings this song to greatness played by a pianist extraordinaire. Thk U.

[@pattyhsieh]

Just beautiful!

[@danielemartin]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@jotape6748]

Gracias Brad por tanta belleza

[@robertalker652]

This was a real pleasure to watch.

[@josediazmendoza4494]

That Steinway sounds beautifully at his hands.. such a Maestro.. lucky us we can see this

[@margieguilfordwoman]

A beautiful instrument!!!!

[@billwasserman9665]

Lovely, Brad

[@crazywisdom2]

Beautiful .... Brad ! ~

[@jbirsner]

New Yorker magazine got me here. I hear a Beatles album out next month??? Be still my heart!

[@sotender48]

Great!Great! I have seen him playng many time ago in Bologna.

[@daveydoodle52]

So lovely! Makes me wonder what Bill Evans would have done with this.

[@gem50b5]

Perfect!

[@Harmonic251]

astonishing All the Music Masters love the Beatles

[@dl6596]

Such simplicity and beauty.

[@drgarryrains]

Elegant and interesting treatment Thank you

[@acobster]

Simply gorgeous.

[@brigittepritz7038]

It's so magic how he plays this beautiful song!!!

[@cassidicci4]

This is extraordinary. Thank you

[@bionicbeal]

Stunning.

[@auroragiudice3313]

it is absolutely amazing

[@carollutz8253]

Wow. Will be listening to that infinity times...

[@waltercabanillaslopez6467]

Very nice song, beautifully played and with a great piano. It takes me to my childhood watching some episode of the TV show The Wonder Years .

[@jessicawardley4879]

Thank you for your contribution to music that should always be remembered.

[@prototropo]

This was the quietest whisper of a song, with the most resounding, emblematic message of our generation (proud to be a Boomer).