Breakfast Sandwiches with Brahms | Kenji's Cooking Show

[@jarrett123]

I love your discussion of G to Eb, for those wondering more about it it is called a chromatic mediant and it has become embroiled in film music. Another movement of the chromatic mediant (in G major still) is to Bb, this also sounds cinematic but has seemed to have been claimed for fantasy (LOTR, Game of Thrones, etc). I always wonder why one was used for sci-fi (Eb) vs fantasy (Bb), and it stems from the temp music used to edit films to before the composer dubbed them (vestiges of temp music inevitably influence the composer’s score, no matter how original). Gustav Holst’s suite “The Planets” was heavily temped for space movies in the 70s, and then those scores were temped on future movies etc. until the sound was so heavily associated. The same thing with fantasy and Mahler, early Stravinsky, etc. temped and then became the sound. Apologies for over-discussing, just a bit of music theory/history that has been fascinating to me. Really beautiful performance, thank you for sharing with us :)

[@c.a.parker5036]

Really interesting comment -- thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge @jarrett123

[@Gmuns1]

It's use in classical music is quite extensive. Thanks for the cliffs notes version. Its also found in Dvorak's "New World Symphony"

[@justinguitarcia]

Also a ton in Christmas stuff, I always call it the “nostalgia” chord when you move to G to Ebmaj7 or whichever relevant key you are in

[@heckraiser1620]

David Bennet Piano covers it really well for people that are interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqWshJ6FmritZpo

[@ZBillions23]

To be honest, I don’t think many people care about classic music here. We more so come for the food. I found it pretty annoying actually.

[@kencult]

the fact you timed that first bite with the last note needs more recognition

[@chitstain89]

That crunch was musical

[@gexwex]

yeah I was impressed

[@nibsabbath1825]

I was really hoping someone else noticed that!

[@Robert-or2qd]

That's exactly what I thought!

[@jarrodkunze5334]

Precisely. Art in a BEC. Beautiful.

[@yiannis_p]

Just a man with a go pro strapped to his head making a breakfast sandwich for a late night dinner while casually listening to a recording of him and his friends playing classical music. As you do. And we are all here for it! Awesome video and super nice to see more sides of you!

[@iceis4209]

@@twelvecatsinatrenchcoatso what if he’s high????

[@iceis4209]

@@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat why would it matter wether he is high or not

[@braydenfriesen9928]

I did not think it was possible to fall in love with you even more. I'm classical musician who was hit hard by the pandemic, and learning how to cook (largely from your videos) got me through it. Thank you for everything Kenji, you are truly a special person.

[@TheJvb123]

Cooks and plays in a Seattle orchestra? Real life Frasier

[@Hannahorse715]

And Frasier was based in Seattle

[@peraltarockets]

I'm listening.

[@MapleMan4000]

We just saw the scrambled eggs, when are we getting the tossed salad?

[@dcassis3051]

⁠@@MapleMan4000can’t tell if the double entendre was intentional here or if I’m just a little too focused on the phrasing hahaha

[@Witmonger]

*Andrew Rea enters the room, furious and clutching a giant whisk*

[@MikeD95242]

Kenji! You’re back! With a new cooking video! I’m so glad you’re here again!

[@SuperNachtAktiv]

he was never gone lol

[@Binlaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

As a pro classical musician and a big fan of your work myself I did not expect this crossover at all, loved it!

[@themikerichardson]

super grateful to hear “way to go, Brahms” in a cooking video on youtube

[@paulmellon7598]

Kenji is the very embodiment of all things good. Cares about children, cares about food, and loves classical music. A very fine human being, IMHO!

[@MrJ3]

Hey now, don't hold him to impossible standards.

[@paulmellon7598]

@@MrJ3 He's the dude that set them?! But always forgiven just for being Kenji ... 👏👏👏

[@murali1981in]

When he cleaned up the bacon grease splatter, he is a better man than most.

[@dadboard]

Watching Kenji move around a kitchen at night gives me warm memories of lockdown and the months/year following. I did so much cooking during that time and this man was my online mentor

[@HairEguy]

I find you a gift, Kenji, a modern renaissance man. No pretence and giving from your heart... Thank you for what you bring to the table of life!!

[@BongEats]

Thoroughly enjoyed this amalgamation of cooking and music. Given that these videos are realtime, I have no idea how you managed to finish the recipe exactly with the musical piece!

[@KurayamiShikaku]

Timing the first bite with the exact end of the piece. A TRUE MASTER AT WORK 💪💪💪

[@johnray920]

Kenji, the sextet was beautiful. I am a classical flutist and just started my Master’s recently and I think there are so many really great lessons that musicians can learn from the art of preparing food and the restaurant industry in general. Thank you for all you do to fill the world with more thoughtfulness!

[@shivampattni7983]

The tension building up to the first bite was amazing!

[@aecerullo]

This video was therapeutic. The brekkie sandwich, the cleaning up while cooking, and your fabulous sextet. Pure heaven. Thank you!

[@Nazlairdie]

It’s actually really relaxing hearing this beautiful piece playing with the sound of the bacon sizzling along, love it! & the piece is so well performed.

[@foryourhealth2052]

Old school Kenji, with some new music flare! Excellent

[@bahadur56]

two of my favorite things combined. sitting on Kenji's forehead and listening to classical music. thank you for it.

[@WastrelWay]

I know what you mean, but I was kind of ...ewwww..

[@hurgcat]

it's like a piggy back ride!

[@Oirad16]

Really pleasant listening to this over my lunch break. I love that the ending of the concert coincided with the completion of the sandwich!

[@doitnowlabs]

This is so cool Kenji. A great musician as well as a great cook and instructor.

[@j.thedemonkat6572]

I was so enchanted by Brahms that when you said you were adding extra sharp, I was wondering which measure Brahms added that to until I realized you were talking about cheese.

[@TamarLitvot]

When he said "we're reaching the end of...", I thought he was going to say "cooking the bacon," but he was talking about the end of the Brahms piece.

[@olep.4156]

This is a pure expression of why I love life. Joy. Music, cooking, food. Lost a step recently due to outside influences, but stuff like this and the Gnocchi recipe on IG just keep me grounded in love and joy when I am slipping. Thank you.

[@travissipher5384]

Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. I've always been in awe of all the things you do and the way in which you do them and now my mind is blown! And Brahms?! That's not easy chamber music. Bravo tutti! Speaking as an orchestra teacher who enjoys cooking a good meal, Kenji is officially my hero!

[@ColeyBBQ]

So much talent on show. Cooking, musical and timing! What a wonderful video

[@jaclyniicole]

As a musician and aspiring home cook, getting to watch you play AND cook is just bliss. Thank you for deciding to share this with us!

[@andyckonopak]

HA!!! I loved every second of this - the timing was perfect! Also, LOVE that you casually play chamber music! The background on the AGATHE theme was so fun to hear - I want a whole channel of cooking and talking about chamber music! Well played and well cooked!

[@riuphane]

This was the most fascinating experience, not at all expected, but very welcome!

[@SethKohei]

The applause after the first bite was perfect

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

I had no idea you were also a musician! Just beautiful.....the symmetry of cooking and music.

[@larryknicks]

This was too perfect of a video…that delicious bite was in time with the end of the piece! ☮️

[@annieclaire2348]

Oh, you are such a talented man in so many areas! Science, food and music!!!! Fantastic

[@StevenMcgunagle]

Absolutely impeccable timing!

[@danielcooke3243]

Moooooore of this format - im loving this

[@tars8850]

Great video Kenji and what a lovely piece. Thank you for sharing! I played violin for 6 years in middle school/high school but have fallen out of practice since then. I ought to pick it back up.

[@SR-no8sr]

I love that you play in the symphony.. much respect for all of your talents.

[@TaylorMcRae]

I didn't think it was possible for me to enjoy a J Kenji video more. Proven wrong, yet again! This was such a treat.

[@cwalz50]

I had no idea how much I needed this. Whenever you're comfortable sharing your music hobby like this, please, by all means do.

[@mykl75]

Kenji you have some serious chops, and I'm not talking lamb! Bravo and much love from Ireland!

[@rickm5271]

Wow, more of these please Kenji, what a treat! Thank you.

[@ggangulo]

Kenji looks so baked and happy at the start of this video. Such a calming presence.

[@mylesrodenhouse]

Love this. Keep up the playing and sharing great classical music!

[@td_kdname5197]

And the crowd goes wild and applauds with great appreciation of a masterpiece. Bravo!

[@Gobzer5526]

And performing in my neighborhood no less! Glad to see you back

[@Crokto]

thanks for sharing this with us. the vibes are out of this world

[@jonstout9236]

Kenji - cooks like a demon, plays violin like an angel! That was excellent, despite your 'oh we're amateurs, don't expect much' humility.... and timing your cooking so perfectly? Icing on the cake pal ... awesome!

[@Kari_Jane]

I absolutely loved this style of video.. thank you for putting it out here for us to experience

[@cmpltNOOb]

Ok yeah yeah, it’s fun that there’s a new late night cooking video, and it’s incredible to find out that you are also in a string ensemble like this, but that’s not the most important thing. WHO’S THAT NEW DOGGY??

[@Sasha-1313]

Good food and good music: two of life’s greatest pleasures. Thank you!

[@ianCD_]

What a glorious comeback Kenji wow!

[@ErikCoons]

I will watch you cook to classical anytime. Lovely performance.

[@brianodonnell7379]

So cool! You rock. Long live good music and good food

[@jesuispain]

Missed you Kenji, love it all...

[@Barr67]

i could watch this all day.

[@MauiWowieOwie]

I'm always so happy when you return after a long break!

[@TUFT149]

I'm not gonna lie, the cheese slice in the egg is maddeningly elegant as a way to build the perfect shaped egg patty without the use of a ring mold or similar piece of kit. Absolutely stealing this when I make breakfast in the morning going forward.

[@jellybean6778]

Just lovely! The sandwich and the music.

[@TheMultiLuke]

This was the best way to start my day 🥹

[@lnhart7157]

Did not expect my favorite composer on this channel! FYI: The theme played is A-G-A-B-E because the b is called an h in German notation (yes, our musical notes are ahcdefg. For similar reasons, Shostakovich's DSCH theme is created by d-eflat-c-b). So in German the theme is AGAHE for Brahm's friend (and former fiance!) Agathe von Siebold. Nicely played btw. I know Brahms chamber music is quite challenging, though it always sounds pretty simple.

[@gunpowderpixistix]

The music alongside the cooking was wonderful ❤

[@drumsmith215]

That was fun!! Thanks for sharing your musicianship, culinary wizardry, and the musical analysis. Some more please!

[@edafade]

Kenji, you were toasted making this video. Much love.

[@bendockree2770]

This is my favourite video on KZbin. You have surpassed my expectations for emotions available for a late night video sesh, I’ve missed your content but now you’re back and I’ve learned something more about you that makes me admire you even more. Well done sir and congrats on the lovely performance, and subsequent narration 😊

[@ddfjejk5003]

And when the world needed him most... he returned

[@sethenderson8736]

Kenji... you are something else.

[@samuelzhu5167]

You were already a huge cooking inspiration for me, and now you’re also a inspiration for how to keep playing violin as an amateur after graduating from school

[@HiIamajew]

Who is the new puppy!?!?

[@chelseanyland]

Petition for Kenji to film more recipes while chatting about music he likes. This was a really enjoyable watch.

[@miseentrope]

sign me up

[@JustSomeDude.]

You’re an amazing human. Keep being you.

[@brianburton1099]

I love this man! It’s such a nice change of pace from every other cooking channel on KZbin.

[@cchoi108]

Love this combo! Super into classical music lately!

[@sneakytiki9424]

Absolutely glorious. Bravo.

[@myb5290]

cooking and classical music, FANTASTIC! please upload the same format later Kenji. really enjoyrd this video.

[@Abi-cv9vk]

So happy to see you post. Thanks❤

[@shawnhampton8503]

Whoa! I had no idea you were a musician as well as a chef. LOVE Brahms!!!! I love his chamber works, along with everything else. And a breakfast sammich hits the spot, too. Bravo!!

[@petercarparelli]

Kenji...you rip. Your playing was solid as hell and you still made us all hungry. Hell yeah!

[@joshuaworden274]

No matter how much you love your field, even if you're amazing at it, even if you're lucky enough to make it your livelihood, it's so important to have hobbies, diverse interests; other avenues by which to learn about and experience life.

[@bobbbbbb72]

the timing was perfect so satisfying

[@CarstenKnutsen]

The bite being on beat at the end is just **chef's kiss**

[@intraum]

as if we didn't know already - best channel on youtube

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

MISSSSSED YOU MR.LOPEZ-ALT! Have been looking for new videos from you for a while now! *You are like the father we ( fans ), never had!*

[@notarobot528]

I’ve always thought music and cooking pair together greatly, I always like to play different types of music while cooking some of your recipes! It’s great to see you experiment with new ideas for your videos, hope to see more cool stuff from you soon!

[@dariancaldwell442]

My life is simple. Kenji posts a video, I watch that video.

[@sallyjohnson2633]

The timing of the bite was perfect!

[@allanpage]

Dope music. Unexpected. I didn't know you played. You all did beautifully.

[@julianossa3578]

im a composer and have always loved the almost therapeutic vibes to your cooking videos, so it was so cool for these passions to intersect in this video! lovely performance with some good looking food :)

[@Riffified]

The first bite happening just as the piece finished was *chefs kiss*. Perfectly in time too!

[@lorrifrogget911]

Ok, Kenji! I thought you were cool before, but now I am in love!😍 I live in Seattle and I am a professional classical musician and teacher. Amateur string ensemble or not, you, my man, rock!!

[@Seven0001]

Thank you. You continue to inspire.

[@karlbrunssen786]

So happy to see you have multiple outlets for your creative vision. I live blocks away from Kim's Uncle Pizza where you spent some time lately. I play Viola (forced to at an early age due to my larger hands impeding on intonation). More of these videos would inspire me to both cook and play! Thank you!

[@drd8251]

Masterful combination of music and cuisine

[@kitbirskovich1838]

Congratulations on the Brahms. Lovely. Also especially delightful to learn you play violin (so well!). Thanks for cooking and playing and crunching on cue...

[@jtfoerster1]

That was perfect timing with the bite.

[@squinkys]

Alright...I was not prepared for a harmony and theory lesson when I sat down to watch you make a sandwich. Respect. You guys sound good.

[@bug_god]

4:00 i burst out laughing when i saw kenjis reflection in that lid with the music in the background 😂

[@joshuaritter1880]

Clap 👏 if you clapped 👏 when Kenji hit the mark. Well done sir!

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

I didn't know Kenji knew music too, and I've been following him for years!

[@steve_troy]

This is far more respectable than my version. Coming home lit after playing 3 pub sets at 3am and waking the entire family up cooking 'breakfast.' Bravo sir.

[@steveharreld]

Kenji, this is wonderful! I love that you included audio and video of your performance. I used to play trombone with PSSO, and I’m so happy to know that the group continues to thrive. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheRealMaryLee]

Absolutely lovely! Good to see you back!