Chicago's Magical Piano

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Piano performance by Andrew Blendermann: / blenderful
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Sound by Kristopher Sloboda
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Second Camera Operator - Ted Stewart - / leftovercity
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[@justinisaac324]

The old guy who was dancing had his life figured out, I like that

[@martint9456]

he was cringe

[@sokratesteron5845]

@@martint9456 he was just by himself enjoying the music. That's not cringe

[@herzogvonallem7296]

@@martint9456 you are the one who is cringe.

[@ironfungus2315]

@@martint9456 You are the cringe one here, he was just tryin to vibe

[@glitchy3428]

Man's was vibing to some boogie woogie

[@saxymemes0998]

1:35 when you passed a test you didnt study for

[@filipgrzywacz4258]

And after that u get to information that was pregnat test xddd

[@bruhkobama9304]

2:26 when you fail a test you stayed up all night for

[@floryrondon5069]

Xd

[@Anatiks69]

1:06 when your friends brag about having a higher mark

[@furd1905]

like who studys thats for losers

[@aracelyhernandez6924]

1:07 that guy screamed to a piano

[@alessandromoretti9495]

Yeah lmao

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

Probably a stressed out lawyer...

[@monoguy5194]

Prob' an actor no one would do that

[@Yametay]

Weirdo

[@giahannguyen6939]

And it answered back! Double miracle.

[@isaiahhindman3024]

BRUH when he yelled the SHUT UP and it went wa waa waaaaaa i started DYING

[@HyremStories]

I didn't hear that before 😂

[@Jesus-uy9tr]

It’s fake

[@HyremStories]

@@Jesus-uy9tr ur fake.

[@thenamestika]

the gentleman with the harmonica hit me. what a wonderful person.

[@warstung3685]

2:36

[@monoguy5194]

Its an actor... probarly

[@leonardocagossi6320]

why does he remember me zelda ocarina of time?

[@warstung3685]

Lemmy 73 highlithed

[@mrleet4101]

Loved it

[@jeromybartlow1918]

Lmaoooo that just inspired that little girl to be a musician

[@johno3326]

Jeromy Bartlow I thought that was lovely

[@SovietPaul]

It was hella cute!

[@leleg769]

She back 3:16

[@highguardian13]

Exactly what I was thinking. She probably annoyed her mom to learn how to play the piano

[@minhcuongvu9965]

1:30 this dancing old man makes me feel alive

[@VonSergei]

live LIVE THERE NO STOOPING MEEEEE

[@j.mccreath5631]

IM RUNNING THROUGH THE SKY YEAH

[@Jesus-uy9tr]

It’s fake

[@j-boneproductions3587]

I laughed

[@minhcuongvu9965]

Jesus55 fake or not doesn't matter. As long as it makes you feel good.

[@secrecionjugosa3605]

The piano is a paid actor

[@alessandromoretti9495]

Don't ya say?😂

[@hiddendagger7]

duh?

[@MegaSuperCritic]

I think they’re all paid actors

[@indiemini]

by the name of Timothy Brentwood

[@AndroMkhitarian]

@@hiddendagger7 nice pic

[@fooosion1613]

1:07 my guy really just told a piano, a musical instrument, to be quiet.

[@fooosion1613]

J D Yeah, it's also a joke.

[@matthewplays8029]

So did the Santa dude

[@roosterruby5976]

fooosion and it work d

[@koltenhoover5130]

So did santa...

[@1thenatural1]

Seemed pretty fake

[@tomecalm7]

3:32 My favorite part. The beginning with the business guy was a solid #2

[@tinkerstamp3134]

For anybody who didn't know, the piano was actually performed by Andrew Blendermann, a jazz enthusiast and performer. That's why 2:35 really hit me in the feels... Just two guys enjoying music without saying a word to one-another, embracing their craft...

[@TheSlicingSword]

Wow... thanks for the info, dude.

[@TheAcdcninja]

Assuming this used some sort of remote control system?

[@ludoms100]

What song is this??

[@luanabeepboop]

ludoms100 you raise me up by josh groban

[@ludoms100]

Aria Lu i looked it up and it’s called oh danny boy

[@ImChulis]

2:00 my man was just vibin with the self playing piano

[@keijaygib]

Me when I'm playing to a backing track

[@neilcuaresma5656]

the grin at 2:05

[@randommexican1532]

Ye

[@Strelarck]

1:42 I CAN SEE A MAN WHO GAVE UP HIS DREAM TO BE A PIANIST, NEVER IT'S TOO LATE

[@windshearahead7012]

Alex Fath LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@ErikGames_XL]

Did the piano jus get sad, funky, Jazzi and classical? Holy shit this piano is my idol

[@elvis00771]

2:27 Why is this emotional to me. Love that part the most sheez!! tears almost came out.

[@elvis00771]

Wow!! can't believe i posted the same thing from 3 years ago.... I'm even more emotional now. Wow!! same feeling again. come on!!!

[@cbizzyt169]

@@elvis00771 whats the title od the song

[@elvis00771]

@@cbizzyt169 i got no idea men :/. i wish i knew.

[@UdropedURpoptart]

The song is called " oh Danny boy"

[@elvis00771]

@@UdropedURpoptart Thank you man i will look it up right now.

[@jwen2528]

Imagine being a kid and seeing Santa control a piano with his magic

[@coreybeauregard33]

Everybody Gangster Till Jah Starts To Play On The Piano

[@folkert2938]

Hahahahahahahhaahha

[@echot.2664]

LMAO OH SHIT

[@stupidtrashcan3898]

OMG

[@sunnytea3574]

Why Do You Type Like This

[@justvibe664]

Ha

[@stocktonlaker2444]

That Santa at the end though. You know some little girls saw that happen and all her dreams came true.

[@hiesjoe2110]

Shoutout to eddy from twoset violin at 0:37 he be vibin in the back

[@giovannylesagetje643]

LMFAOOOOO

[@bluebird5448]

What?

[@Sunnyy3D]

If you can play it slow

[@christanstaadsen3932]

@@Sunnyy3D you can play it quickly

[@jakerickards5820]

It was him! I saw him but thought it surely wasn't Eddy

[@BlakeGrigsby]

Honestly, this is one of my favorite videos on KZbin.

[@karmigamesasmr5064]

That is so cool!

[@mowgli201]

Me too. I come back and watch it ever few weeks. Or days. Whatever.

[@kyleyounger7835]

I think they should do this again

[@andrirosario3907]

Blake Grigsby rgdfkc

[@tomitomi7303]

Blake Grigsby ももしもシアももしもしかも木もひももあるつもりももしももつも

[@RoxasiaMario72]

That guy who came in with the harmonica... Magnificent.

[@joesoap81]

RoxasiaMario72 Danny Boy,old Irish song.

[@tpodcuy]

that harmonican was deep man i got this feelin

[@tpodcuy]

what song is it tell me please

[@adamaguire]

tauvic keyen danny boy

[@BATMAN-dr6je]

The song is called What Grace is Mine. It’s a favorite of mine 😊

[@ravesom]

Que lindo ver aquele senhor tocando... amei ver... Was wonderful to see the Mr playing harmonica with the piano...

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

How can't it not be, my dude? The song is "Danny Boy (by grace it would be)". It is about a father's sorrow receiving his son's casket from WWI battlefield. "Oh danny boy, the sun is shining..."😣

[@tommynorthwood]

That business man😂 "Just shut up!!" But my favorite was the next guy who knew to enjoy life.

[@Lou13Cyf3r]

damn...I deff teared up alittle when the older guy walked up with the harmonica

[@auroratrent9938]

yeah, I did too. I sing this song to my son before he goes to bed..

[@FuellkrugsZahnluecke]

+Aurora Trent can you tell me how this song is called ? Thank you so much :)

[@ukaszgrzywacz6931]

Yeah, I would like to get this song name too :) it looks so smooth

[@Haily-vj1gq]

Elias Hartge it's a hymn, called I Cannot Tell Why :)

[@Haily-vj1gq]

Łukasz Grzywacz ^^

[@cbro777]

The old guy playing Danny Boy on the harmonica 2:24.....damn.....teared me up.

[@Yourlibrarian]

Me too.... Me too

[@devak451]

Seriously that was beautiful.

[@vissla8084]

same

[@Eri94]

I wish they could upload a separate video with just the old gentleman playing Danny Boy with the piano

[@livingtrash24]

was that the song at 1:29?

[@titov7823]

The old man melted my heart!

[@danieljazz1]

True. The best part!

[@Stian1342]

I dont give a flying f*** if its fake or not, love that fluffy guy in the suit :) !

[@sneezocat8122]

its called fat

[@mausisbestwaifu8376]

Berge fuck yea

[@Samygee1990]

it is

[@eamonn5020]

ajit pai no it is called fluffy watch Gabriel iglesias

[@thetechbyte1843]

Berge yup

[@diebasegurke9304]

This old fat man who danced I LOVE HIM HES SO COOL

[@John-qd5sh]

He aint fat

[@nnorway21]

dont call him fat

[@maximilianludwig4301]

@@John-qd5sh bra. Than clean your sight

[@AlexArimaPiano]

Maximilian Ludwig damnnnnnnn

[@theflyingblock121]

Fat is fat

[@Matheus-ki9zo]

That man playing jazz with the piano...Damn, that was beautiful.

[@kiyahd9729]

THERE IS SOMEBODY IN THE PIANO, SAVE HIM PLZ !!!

[@zeddy2284]

CALL 911 NOW

[@ronaldtheant]

Call... Wait... Why is 911 called 911? 911 DID 9/11 CONFIRMED!!!!!!1!11!!1!1

[@samskyo9265]

Ronald The Ant K Then...

[@yonirogoff1670]

TheMultiDulti

[@shannahf236]

Neonline HamburgerDuTurfu 😂😂

[@nilskroehl]

0:26 Everybody uuhhh Me: Do yOu KnOw Da bOoGie WoOgiE ?

[@jespervoogd9287]

Slow down there dr. K

[@euan6959]

what’s polish for BOoGiE wOogIe

[@bigmanz9842]

Lmao hahah “Where’s Middle C”

[@manyperspectives2660]

IF I HAD THIS PIANO IT WOULD BE MY BEST FRIEND.

[@gagida1829]

lo

[@laura_rovetti]

ManyPerspectives I would literally just pretend to play it like I'm some sort of pro

[@jamesloggins8397]

I would have it play for me all the time while I take a nap in my recliner

[@vekssi]

ManyPerspectives i would make it own instagram page!

[@youcouldntbemorerightbroia4016]

ManyPerspectives *only

[@Postnghost1234]

That old dude with the harmonica.. I could listen to that all day.. That was awesome

[@룩턴]

I will not believe this is technology... This is a friendly magical piano which gives people happiness...!

[@GeekyPups]

+Geon Tokyo except that guy who was talking on the phone... he has no heart

[@hiitsme9477]

Lookton Miller not 1:05

[@ulrichmedez9656]

Lookton Miller actually someones playing it hes just in another location playing a song on a screen or remote

[@عليصلا-ث6م]

Ulrich Medez , I was

[@pepepepinazo9694]

Lookton Miller ...so, you didn't noticed the actors huh?

[@cloudykohra7689]

2:15 Omg😍🥰

[@saintsaintsaint818]

Cloudy Kohra IS UR PROFILE PIC KLYDE09

[@SlightlyMiscalculated]

That elder man and his harmonica made me very happy and emotional. I am clearing my Christmas wishlist. All I want now is a harmonica so I can learn to play like him. That was truly beautiful.

[@Malachite7]

The santa's reaction was amazing.

[@Srcsqwrn]

I wish this was an entire series. I would watch this every day!

[@ComedyDesign]

If you haven't looked up SoulPancake, you should.

[@JairusJames]

Andrew A Kid President is awesome.

[@ppxtend2164]

i like it when santa tells the piano to quiet down and the police are standing their like "what?"

[@vriskaserket2201]

Santa: Shhhhhh Be Quiet Piano: **Quiets** Santa: **Walks Away** Piano: TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL **Plays Loud**

[@vriskaserket2201]

On jeez look at all the +1s XD

[@vriskaserket2201]

OK someone PLEASE LOOK AT ALL THESE 1+s *drowns in 1+s*

[@vriskaserket2201]

*continues dying in 1+s*

[@PIRLO_THE_GOAT]

Jean the Shiny Umbreon xD

[@vriskaserket2201]

Help....meeeeeeee

[@helmterbang2652]

02:11 02:20 All musician in that place: damn i forgot bring my instrument

[@crabfood2404]

The guy with the harmonica almost made me cry

[@kennynguyen3233]

It's a harmonica ☺️

[@crabfood2404]

Why thank you! :3

[@SuperMutantSushi]

The whole video is staged, so there's nothing to cry about.

[@tvu86]

MutantSushi dumb comment from an even dumber person. Movies are staged, yet they make people cry.

[@crabfood2404]

MutantSushi I wasn't saying that I cried about it even if it was being staged it almost made me cry because it sounded so beautiful.

[@stevenscottoddballz]

03:25 That was the BEST one! I liked that one!!

[@MsLesset]

keeps coming back in my playlist. The old guy with the harmony makes me tear up every time...

[@britneyelizabethbs]

Only in America will someone yell at a piano.

[@squiddi1393]

They're actors.... Sadly

[@MADHAUSMARKALLAN]

+Squiddi so what that they're actors. What "Gloomy Gus" you are.

[@Werede]

But that echo though

[@squiddi1393]

+MARK DAVIS Wtf do you mean "so what." If they're actors his blind claim/hasty generalization is invalid...

[@MADHAUSMARKALLAN]

+Squiddi what does invalidity have to do with a simple contrived video? Take a pill Squiddi. It's a video not the Magna Carta...

[@Glennwert]

I lost it at the guy with the cellphone. And that sassy little tune at the end was just icing on the cake.

[@YouOriginal]

Good on the musicians for jamming with it :)

[@mariomedico5702]

Bellissm

[@AZ-wv8bx]

1:44 When your blow dryer doesn’t work so you have to frantically shake your head.

[@ProPlaysYT]

I don’t have a blow dryer at my house lol

[@mr13579100]

what is everyone's problem? this is supposed to be a nice little treat, and everyone is making this like its some promotional stunt. fake or not, this was a heart warming video.

[@maisonmohamad6392]

I suffer from chronic depression everyday but, when I watch videos like this I feel nothing but happiness. Thank you so much keep up the amazing work!

[@wagonmaster1974]

I got a kick out of the guy the piano pissed off. "SHUT UP!!!" LOL

[@Sai-lb5xf]

wagonmaster1974 lol yeah and then it played the sad noise

[@andyingersoll6880]

The piano said "GeT oFf Of mE" at 0:12

[@ste.f]

Once you mentioned it, I can really hear it now lol

[@TheDiplomancer]

I don't care if this was staged or not, it made me happy.

[@BestofYTChannel]

This video has been selected by the channel as one of the best people & Blogs videos on KZbin and was added to the channel's playlist accordingly. Thanks for sharing.

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

They didn't show it but the piano pulled out a baseball bat and started chasing the guy who told him to shut up.

[@SebastianQuinnelly]

+Merchant Ivory (filmstudent) KZbin cant show gore, but you can find it in liveleak

[@Istealcookiesss]

Really... XD

[@ReedNOFX]

+Merchant Ivory (filmstudent) LoL

[@farhanshah2758]

this comment made my day

[@Coolscarykid]

Haha they should of kept it.

[@thekentuckyrifleman]

I've been watching this every year for years and Danny Boy still gets me. Merry Christmas to you

[@MikeDownes]

This is spectacular and looks so much fun - I wish this piano were near my local station ..

[@elvis00771]

The old men at 2:28 was very emotional :S Love it!

[@elvis00771]

Got me emotional see my comment from 3 years...again posted the same thing. got me emotional see this post twice. no words.

[@muchkneaded]

I can't believe how many people enjoyed the "Danny Boy" harmonica player. My fave was, by far, the little girl playing "Chopsticks." Her unrehearsed and innocent childlike reaction to the accompaniment was priceless. ❤️

[@leothelion3060]

I can watch this over and over. It bring joy and happiness to my heart. This is not something just for the Christmas season. This is a year-long joy and happiness everyone.

[@MrVarct]

lol love the end with Santa. Santa: Shhhh piano plays quite.

[@matty1214]

Teacher when girls talk: 3:33 Teacher when boys talk: 1:07

[@almaz.8802]

Only your teacher bud 😂

[@999carlos6]

@@almaz.8802 nope mine too

[@yosefty5401]

@@almaz.8802 Mine too

[@ArecArws]

I think this was amazing, the kid, the trumpet, and the harmonica, amazing! Almost cried!

[@kathynelson5375]

I have this saved in my favorites. I listen to it all the time during the holidays. It makes me smile.

[@RayMak]

Super Amazing piano

[@Ryan_0840]

Everywhere i go i see his face

[@silentsnake4750]

Stop following me WWWWRRRYYYYYYYYYYY

[@ProPlaysYT]

Yes

[@epicfrog0]

Trumpet improv was sick

[@ferstrak]

epicfrog0 i agree

[@andrewvelonis5940]

I thought it was ok

[@richeriah4361]

It was fake u dumbshit

[@ferstrak]

Lavar Ball he means the trumpet m8 not the piano

[@richeriah4361]

Fernando Braña idiot the whole thing was staged

[@xygomorphic44]

Yes, you tell that robo piano to shut up. lol

[@Martioflorence]

yo daym dat picture tho

[@BobbyTucker]

Now that could make the saddest person smile. Thank you, for the warmth, the chipper, the perky, and the soothing lilts.

[@Fluffypaws-vg4tu]

just shut up dude

[@DigitalJesuit]

Of course it's staged. Of course they used actors. Of course there's a professional pianist operating the piano remotely. And you know what... That doesn't make it any less smile-worthy. :) This holiday season, let's all try to be a little less cynical and enjoy the giggles of life.

[@bizzleblue38]

Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Exactly! Thank you, and it's great to see someone who thinks like me.

[@edsuchora5825]

Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Loved the video. Would sure like to know how to play it remotely. I have a Yamaha Disklavier that may have that capability but don’t know how to use it.

[@ProPlaysYT]

What’s the song at 0:25

[@lonesomephoenix]

1:17 guy is AWSOME!

[@mexa_t6534]

0:31 OMG that was my very first song....right in the childhood... also, anyone know the song in 1:37?

[@rusG3NERAL]

Chopsticks

[@skydog7399]

Eugenia Ol Darude- Sandstorm

[@Thellbro]

SkyDog 😂😂😂😂

[@fredericdecarglass1252]

Boogie-woogie

[@mehwishbhatti6207]

galaxy hitchhiker72 what was that song at 0:31

[@DjRimba636]

The trumpet duet and harmonica duet were so good 🥺

[@Josh-qb8kv]

Plot twist: It was John Cena playing the piano.

[@bluebird5448]

Xenon actually I That’s not really a plot twist...

[@MoonRoones]

It could be drax

[@stillwndrful]

I love this!!! Makes me miss my city so badly. I can't believe there are people who have this a thumbs down!

[@GameingIsFun1000]

I want to watch a 10 hour version of this NOW!

[@Andicus]

3:23, when the piano starts feeling rebellious.

[@borisvolski]

Santa has been spoiled

[@DarrenBakai]

It made the little girl smile. awesome!

[@Aster_druid]

It's as if a friendly ghost was haunting the piano to cheer people up on Christmas!

[@trolllmeee4176]

1:41 WHERE CAN I FIND HIM? I NEED HIM IN MY LIFE!!!

[@iceflower7004]

I legit got chills when the harmonica duet came up

[@krogaan]

music is the universal language

[@MellouwMusic]

True.

[@Kai-qu5jj]

+Nicholas Toh no speak english

[@LXVEMEHXRDER]

so true

[@DaBeastDoesMinecraft]

No math is.

[@LXVEMEHXRDER]

DaBeastMode ew

[@YouPlusMe19]

Loved the old man with the harmonica and the last onee lol

[@MynameisBrianZX]

If it was real, it was a heartwarming activity. If it was fake, it was a heartwarming sketch. No need to get all angry about it, commenters (then again, who am I to stop your fun?)

[@badangidv]

That's so beautiful to watch. Senior and young peoples get happy by just hearing a host piano playing music.

[@twog7374]

I was done when I saw the old man go up to the piano and start dancing 😂😂

[@northstar2007]

oh I love this! Thank you Amtrak for making me smile today!

[@YongCyrus]

I love the little girls expression when she was playing piano and the piano played with her

[@dstdg18]

Seeing this again after several years and it got me again. Loved it!

[@VaGTaSter69]

This is amazing. What a wonderful idea by whomever came up with it. It definitely spreads the cheer of the holidays and brought a smile upon my face.

[@xank101]

For being such a simple video it's puts such a big smile on my face

this blew me away

[@RensStoryteller]

Santa had my rolling around laughing 🤣🤣🤣

[@mimim.2175]

It was there for weeks, this is just a selection of the best reactions:)

[@ChaseZachary]

I love the guy at 1:40!!! He was so happy! Omg that was too cute

[@johnwhitworth660]

This video always makes my day

[@cyndacat76]

We need another one of these, seriously my favorite thing today

[@toddperry1956]

I love this and it makes me smile every time I watch it, please bring it back to some other locations, it's great! Thank you!!!

[@sumpgddess_0478]

the santa clause one killed me😂😂😂

[@RetroWorkShop773]

+Angelique Brown I laughed so hard it gave me the hiccups.

[@Turtle5598]

1:08 why I have disgust for humanity 1:40 why I have hope for humanity

[@bethanymonday3726]

Turtle5598 that guy dancing was adorable!

[@fadrium1464]

They lies about magical piano, that's is haunted piano, but the ghost is nice one.