Classical Piano: Stay Crunchy (Ronald Jenkees)

[@BearKeys]

Thanks to all of you for the overwhelmingly positive response to this video. I appreciate it big time!

[@johnfraser9942]

Thanks for the awesome rendition! I've listened to this song more than I care to remember, its so good.

[@sevtosaze]

You are very welcome.

[@BearKeys]

Thanks everyone for 20,000 views! Nothing like the release of a brand new Jenks video to spark some interest in my covers, so thanks to RJ too :)

[@BearKeys]

Find a teacher first thing. The teacher is the most valuable asset you'll have. The teacher will start you out with whatever books you need and will monitor your progress. Your enthusiasm and patience will determine how fast you progress.

[@Akimb0]

Unless you're Ronald Jenkees who said no to teachers because he wanted to jam :P

[@northbaseuk882]

Jaw dropping, Jenkees is in a league of his own when it comes to composition but this is a fantastic arrangement, great stuff, I'm hitting replay.

[@BearKeys]

Thanks everyone for 12,000 views :) :)

[@kartezist]

BearKeys great covers!

[@MrPyroguru]

+BearKeys You're an extremely talented piano player! Would you play some Castlevania sometime? Bloody Tears would be really cool.

[@BearKeys]

To my Ronald Jenkees fans: There is a single KZbin playlist which contains all of my Jenkees covers, accessible from my home page. So far it contains this song plus Disorganized Fun, Throwing Fire & Red Lemonade Remixed.

[@jtgibson01]

Do you offer MP3/OGG/FLAC/anything downloads of the other Ronald Jenkees covers? I snatched up the download for Stay Crunchy (I like the "Stay Twinkly" moniker given below) in two seconds flat. I'm a huge fan of Ronald Jenkees (bought (at that time) both albums as soon as I heard Stay Crunchy for the first time), and it translates very well into straight piano music -- but then, RJ's work is all about jamming directly on the keyboard, so there's no wonder about that. =) [edited] All right, found your covers of Red Lemonade Remixed (would that be Red Lemonade Remixed Squared?) and Throwing Fire on SoundCloud, but haven't been able to find Disorganised Fun... =)

[@BearKeys]

Yeah, I forgot to get Disorganized Fun on to SoundCloud. That should probably be my next project.

[@TGFMusic]

This is absolutely incredible...I love Jenkees and didn't think anyone could ever cover him like this. Subbed.

[@BearKeys]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! His stuff is too much fun to play.

[@seriousdefect]

i still watch this at least once a week

[@sophdev]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@sevtosaze]

This is beautiful. And kind to Ronald's work. Thank you.

[@verdis1986]

This made me almost cry, awesome piece of music, you both... bowing from Russia

[@menghao737]

You're an incredible musician, and you do Ronald Jenkees justice. That was breathtaking. And his melodies sound incredibly nice in the classical tones, they really lend themselves to the sound. Seems like if Master Jenkees had been born a few centuries too early, he'd be able to make a living as a classical composer rather than a modern synth composer.

[@BearKeys]

I know there are several comments I haven't replied to, but the layout is very confusing to me and I can't tell who I've answered and who I haven't. Just know that I appreciate everybody's feedback on this video. I also appreciate all the likes :)

[@gflo2781]

That's fantastic speed and accuracy, you've taken that song and literally added another 10 notes per second! Fantastic!

[@Filamentiferous]

Great revision of a great song. Kudos to you!

[@BearKeys]

Thank you! I love playing RJ's songs.

[@BearKeys]

4000 views :) Thank you thank you! And thanks to RJ once again for bringing it to people's attention ...

[@abbynormal7036]

I have to admit, converting this to classical format didn't sound that appealing to me, but I was in a generous mood and wanted to see how others covered RJ's song and I am glad I did. This was great, once I hit the 50% mark of video, I thoroughly was enjoyed it. At 1:29 I was awed. Nothing could replace Ronald's version and creativity, but much respect for your interpretation.

[@MOZONEandGlambot]

A wide smile parts my face and butterfly inducing vertigo stirs my stomach when I hear the fevered melody of another awesome Jenkee's tune banged out with breathless beauty by BearKeys. Thank you.

[@BearKeys]

Now that's a descriptive comment ... Thanks!

[@blurbicontotalicus]

Omg. Insanely magical.

[@blakkwiddow2915]

Breathtaking!!! Beautiful rendition!

[@gerardsmith9335]

its people like you who make this world wonderful to be in.

[@yrnghrmy]

Very nice!

[@BearKeys]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@brainofmarcy]

One word: Virtuoso.

[@randoexplosion3038]

Thank you for memorializing something that can be appreciated on so many levels.

[@anantwashere]

What a beautiful rendition. Much love and respect and love from India.

[@kummer45]

You made me cry with that song. You made it beautiful. It is just that. You transformed Ronald (a legendary composer) into something memorable for the ages. Thank you.

[@stevewoolhiser7249]

You are highly underrated in so many ways.

[@BearKeys]

I appreciate that! I am thankful, however, for everyone who has checked me out. And Ronald Jenkees, the composer of this song, has been majorly helpful with getting me some exposure :)

[@Vitalik186]

I never thought sound like that possible using classical piano. Great talent.

[@markstainthorpejr]

One of my favorite songs. Excellent performance!

[@aaronfrejborg8425]

I'd say this is a worthy interpretation. Stay Twinkly

[@BearKeys]

Thanks! These are major fun.

[@BearKeys]

For some reason I cannot reply to Paluding Yeye's comment so hopefully I can do it this way. Thank you very much for your comments as well as your subscription! :)

[@jayaniceday3602]

What a wonderful classic interpretation of an already amazing piece of work that is Stay Crunchy. Please keep playing sir.

[@Jimi_Neutron]

That my friend was amazing

[@zetogla]

It gave me Goosebumps and a little tear!

[@BearKeys]

Thank you so much! Music has the power to do these things. It's one of the amazing things about it.

[@theastralchemist]

Absolutely gorgeous. Want this at my wedding.

[@SuperBurlesqueGirl]

That is beautiful. You've just made me cry xx

[@willcannon11]

That was the best cover for any song I have ever heard

[@maestrith]

Another wonderful Jenkees song played beautifully. Keep up the amazing work.

[@BearKeys]

Thank you very much! I have all the Jenkees covers in a separate playlist. So far there are 4 videos.

[@valensi9334]

This is truly amazing.

[@djhetzel1]

I come back to this video from time to time and it always makes me cry. It reminds me of my father playing piano growing up and it's such a beautiful execution. Bravo!

[@ethanmackay4785]

Absolutely amazing. My favorite cover ever.

[@MicroBuddy5]

Should have seen the look on my face when I saw this in my feed... as always, I will never be disappointed. Absolutely fantastic

[@BearKeys]

Thank you for being so supportive! I'm just spinning my wheels without subscribers/friends like you, Really appreciate it!

[@bariswheel]

Beautiful

[@highseassailor]

I'm equally sad and elated, that I've only now found this cover. Bravo, encore!!!

[@fullcontact33]

I so do enjoy your covers: all of them, but especially the Jenkees ones, they're so wonderful and uplifting. You're such a talented man, and I'm really grateful that you've chosen to share this passion with us. Thank you.

[@BearKeys]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@technoshamanarchist]

I think this has more soul than the original. I listen to it daily for its soothing effect. Thank you sir, I think you got hands of magic...

[@grep67]

This is done from another dimension.... I wish I was there to see it live...

[@aarongarrison2448]

I loved every single second of this.

[@chadbledsoe2416]

Absolutely incredible. Thanks for sharing this.

[@BearKeys]

Thank you so much!

[@Bbbrrraaaggghhhttt]

I can't stop listening keep the vids coming

[@jcordoneable]

It bears repeating: This is wonderful!

[@michaelmcgee5226]

Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@asada33]

You've really captured your own take on Ronald's urgency in this fun and brilliant arrangement i really enjoyed your interpretation!

[@awatson1968]

Beautiful! Literally makes me cry. Original does too, but it sounds special on the classical piano setting

[@nathanielsnyder7396]

I don't know what's better, the cover or your shirt. well done!

[@SunnyDaysRFun]

Oh wow, so good, delightful and wanting!! Such talent wish I were there watching it.

[@danstaircase]

Your skill is incredible. I really like this version

[@krouchingtigerr]

Beautiful rendition of an amazing song!

[@wc78229]

BRAVO, BRAVO! Hearing it like this, one may think it is piano piece from one of the old great composers.

[@drgreenthumb2339]

This is beautiful. The original is amazing also. I have always dreamed of playing the keyboard but cannot due to severe carple tunnel in my hands. Keep up your great work.

[@jcordoneable]

This is wonderful!

[@rabidrabbits567]

Really a wonderful rendition! Thank you for sharing!

[@BearKeys]

Thanks for listening/watching/commenting!

[@ryannielsen3448]

wow!!! i'm a huge jenkees fan and stumbled upon your page. awesome man. simply beautiful!

[@BearKeys]

Thank you so much! His songs are so much fun to work with and he has really been good at helping me get exposure.

[@juozasmiskinis701]

What a great piece! Bravo

[@americancitizen748]

That was amazing!

[@seriousdefect]

That was truly amazing and beautiful

[@crabmothflunderbum7770]

I just found your channel through suggested videos. You possess remarkable speed and talent! unbelievable work!

[@krazy2012green]

This was a pleasure to listen to. I didn't think Ronald's version could sound better but you definitely proved me wrong. I'm looking forward to hear what you create in the future!

[@cactuscaf1751]

Keep them coming !!!! Amazing

[@rybuds47]

Holy crap...😮

[@BoiledOctopus]

Wow. Such talent!

[@OnnOBeaTs]

thats beautiful... watching your videos makes me wanna learn to play the piano... and soon I will start to learn...

[@alexb6113]

music love you are the creator sharing your heart for others to cry with joy... to love with joy....to listen with love...TY Amazingly Well Done

[@LifeKnowledgeApplied]

o.....He stayed crunchy.......soooo crunchy

[@mybluebelly]

Out of your three jenkees presentations i find Try the jam/guitar sound the best one by FAR.

[@BearKeys]

I have 13 Ronald Jenkees covers. Here's the whole playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLbqV6ItSWbut7aecL3hYbqtoJ0CuPWMwr

[@DecoyEx]

Wow! Very impressive, all live and with two hands. Nice video edit too. Good job sir, exceptionally good job! Cheers to Ronald, great original music, enjoying it a lot, so lively.

[@TGFMusic]

Also, not sure if you know this but he added this to his favorites ;)

[@BearKeys]

RJ has been really good to add my covers of his songs to his favorites list. Needless to say, it jump starts my view count big time.

[@Ferrichrome]

Damn this is really impressive... Should have 2M views!

[@nickerbob]

Beautiful, man. Just beautiful.

[@rdmccun]

wow!! this was amazing!

[@BearKeys]

In reply to Defroy Adam, thank you! I don't know why some of your comments are not allowing me to reply directly ...

[@SeanMcConathyDC]

Beautiful. Both a complement on how well you play and the complexity of RJ’s composition.

[@alde1611]

Awesome cover !

[@brethaynes8929]

Im so glad this finally came up, I totally forgot out it Mr. Keys

[@BearKeys]

That's quite alright. I don't know offhand how many requests I got to do this one, but I'd actually been working on this song for quite some time.

[@thesattelinge]

Unbelievably amazing. Super!!! Very fast and correctly performed. Amazing technic!!!

[@random_works]

Okay, let me just take the time to say that this is my inspiration for almost everything! Got a big test tomorrow? Watch this video and get inspired! It's hard to explain why but nothing seems nearly as hard as this and that's why it motivates me to do whatever I was about to postpone. Thank you.

[@BearKeys]

And thank you for such a positive comment! That really makes me feel like I'm being useful, when someone else is motivated by it. I am mega thankful for all the people who have taken time to watch my vids, and owe RJ a serious debt of gratitude for bringing people's attention to my music. Thanks again!

[@deereboy8400]

Wow this is awesome, thanks for the mp3, i'm adding it to my RJ folder.

[@travisnotcool]

Wow. Incredible.

[@recraet]

It's amazing!

[@SnakesGaming2016]

absolutely incredible

[@RAZPsytrance]

just amazing! please dont stop :)

[@Holysnowva]

Wow! Loved it! Really really awesome take on RJ's amazing song! Keep the Jenkees comin! :)

[@davidmartin5637]

INNNNCREDIBLE!!! Bravo!

[@GodsofPie]

Fantastic work.

[@elusiveDEVIANT]

It's crazy that it sounds the same, but completely different when in classical. Ronald is a great musician, being able to produce truly melodic melodies, that trancend singular forms as many songs do. Wild.

[@lennonbeniga3882]

Oh man this is to good keep up the great work

[@dunem666]

This is amazing. Well done

[@Astaroth_Apollyon]

Amazing!. Thanks for sharing with us

[@epheronyt]

This was absolutely amazing. I will be sharing with my friends! Thank you so much for making my evening.

[@Floydisgr8]

Speechless

[@mtnkskn]

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