#ComposerInIsolation

For this Sunday's Singalong, it's the song from ‪@catsmusical‬ that you've all been asking for, Memory - ALW
#HomeIsWhereTheMusicIs #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome

[@sevildeniz1290]

He's such a gifted man and a gift to the whole world...

[@christinehash5712]

If there is a silver lining to the COVID-19 cloud, it would be wonderful offerings from brilliant people like this. Thank you!

[@ArchFundy]

When most of the music of the 20th century has long been forgotten, this man's music will pass the test of time and echo in the halls of the ages. Thank you Andrew.

[@ColonialHistory]

When its all sorted people will discover that he stole every melody from better geniuses like Ravell since 'Memory' is simply a slower arrangement of the Balero !!!!!!...kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqVgpuGbLGCrqs

[@b.d6642]

@@ColonialHistory memory is actually from a cancelled alw musical about two famous opera composers (i can't remember their names), maybe that's why it sounds similar?

[@ColonialHistory]

@@b.d6642 Ravel wrote the Bolero in 1928 ...'Memory' is just a slowed version without the percussion. Webber STOLE everything.

[@danielkim7841]

Mr Andrew Lloyd Webber you are madly talented. You are 35 percent Mozart, 35 percent Frederic Chopin, 20 percent Ludwig Van Beethevon, and 10 percent Britney Spears! And that's because you have such good dance moves!

[@aldobarani6347]

You forget Giacomo Puccini...

[@b.d6642]

No, he is a hundred percent Andrew Lloyd Webber, and that's what makes him so great

[@RossM3838]

@@aldobarani6347 Puccini is his big influence.

[@aldobarani6347]

@@RossM3838 sure!

[@gga3053]

So beautiful! You are truly a world treasure!

[@CrystalTwinStar]

To hear this rendered by the composer in the intimate setting of his own home; just him and his piano... ...sigh... Other than breath~taking, ] have no words. Thank you❤

[@AndrewlIoydwebber47ky]

Thanks dear I really appreciate you sorry I’m seeing this I hope you get to attend my shows someday

[@thomasschirz2389]

Saw Cats and Phantom in one Broadway binge, my 4th grader wept as we came out of the second show. She said “Dad, I didn’t know music could make me cry”. Thirty years later she’s a piano and keyboard teacher to the children of Hollywood stars. Thank you Sir Andrew.

[@aleksandra_1725]

I watch everything you Sir upload at least twice! Wishing all the best

[@renanice8486]

I love cats especially "memory" this song has lifted me up when i was walking on a dark path long time ago...so thank you sir andrew for being in my life for so many years your music has kept my spirit high when ever i needed to hear the right words..sorry im being emotional this song really has gotten me through so much and it will always be in my heart

[@dramadebi]

Me too! Was Memory your fwvorite song? I also loved Gus the theatre cat.

[@renanice8486]

@@dramadebi yes! Cats was the very first musical of his work memory was a song that got me through some tough times in my life

[@normansmithers7631]

take a listen to patricia janeckova's version of this on you tube.

[@traceypaine5852]

I've also been through some tough times aswell lately to do with my family

[@matanglawin03]

Thank you for knowing the words & music in our hearts 💕

[@harryburns8304]

Huge fan Andrew! Could we have some Jesus Christ superstar? One of my favourites!

[@manonsegur7547]

I think he already did hosanna

[@katd367]

I wonder if you're thinking of when you first played these musicals when you play now. Thank you so much for the memories and listening to you play makes a whole lot of people happy! Can you please play something from Love Never Dies? I love both POTO and LND ❤

[@kaceydonnelly4821]

Kat D yes I agree stay safe !

[@meganb1683]

Please play I don’t know how to love him from Jesus Christ Superstar

[@fly89]

this precious man, has brought us so much joy .. my love to musical started with him!

[@mariajeldres2414]

Thank you so much for doing what you do. I love your music. Regards fron the end of the world: Chile.

[@adrianbrown9068]

Andrew what absolute joy. Well played Mr. So much beauty in that melody. Thank you so very very much

[@karenpinson759]

Absolutely wonderful. I shall cherish this. Thank you.

[@alteredegosinc]

Cats is my absolute favorite show of yours (Phantom is a close second), and I've seen it over a dozen times throughout the last 25 years. Some friends and I have front row tickets to see the US Tour next month, but it's been postponed due to the virus. So this was beyond lovely to hear from you. Thank you so much...words can't express my gratitude.

[@e.kevinsteinhauser2421]

Beyond reality, to be able to watch Sir ALW preform memory on Easter Sunday 2020, BRAVO, BRAVO.

[@fly89]

E. Kevin Steinhauser at leastt. this covid19 brings us this too.

[@e.kevinsteinhauser2421]

Even the Corona has a silver lining@@fly89, stay safe.

[@b.d6642]

Bravo... Bravo... Bravissimo...

[@alfonsobermejo8544]

Thank you very much Andrew 💓

[@AnnaMaddalenaCapasso]

Bravo Maestro!! 👏🏻👏🏻Memory is one of the best piece of ever, thank you for this great Easter's present!!! Much love from Italy! 😊😊😊

[@estelapolegritti6068]

Awesome, thank you for saving me of this awful quarentine... regards from San Juan Argentina🙋🏼‍♀️🍷🇦🇷

[@deidremulroe2461]

"Wishing you were somehow here again".. another favourite And Music of the Night,.... Makes me tingly...Lol... Of course Phantom of the Opera....the Music is stunning Many have sung them... But I still adore Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford..... CLASSIC... When we get out of this lockdown, I would love to go to the Theatre.....And indulge .....

[@PADARM]

Thank Thank You Maestro! You are a Legend!! You will be remembered for ever!

[@jaredvecchio]

This is all time favourite musical. This made me so happy

[@Marylmac]

I saw Cats on stage in Edinburgh a few years ago. Those people in the cat costumes were amazing, the way they writhed and contorted themselves. It was wonderful to see their gymnastical ability.

[@karenbourke1783]

Beautiful :-) Thank you Sir Andrew for your beautiful music. It makes me smile.

[@lddixon2394]

Magical. Thank you for these lovely gifts.

[@Bobbottom70]

Thank you so much for these videos . Truly wonderful.

[@nathanbarnes8535]

Take care of yourself sir. Joseph is one of my favorite musicals. I wonder if you might play Close Every Door on piano sometime?

[@georgie329]

You truly are the best, Andrew. Wishing you all the best and good luck :D

[@sarahwarren6286]

My wish came true, thank you!

[@matiperez03]

THANK YOU

[@anastasiakovaliovadavies5612]

Brings my childhood back, cats is the first musical I went to see :-) thank you 😊

[@AndrewlIoydwebber47ky]

Thanks dear I really appreciate you I hope someday you get to attend my shows sorry I’m seeing this

[@RandAmonium]

My granddaughters introduction to musicals was Cats! They are ravenous when it comes to musicals. They always ask why they don't make musicals that aren't animated?

[@calikokat100]

i luv playing this music :)

[@jamsheedponcha1284]

Musical genius, living legend! So lucky to have Andrew in our lives!

[@ashamusic2489]

Wanna try this to expose my vocal range lol~~ Thank you so much for creating this sir. one of my favorite musical songs.

[@ravenel2]

Who is the one idiot who would give a thumbs down to ALW playing this song?

[@1okedoke]

Exactly

[@fly89]

dogs...

[@katekennedy6665]

I’m sorry, I don’t mean to laugh, but the stupidity is comical. Who would give Sir Andrew a thumbs down at playing anything?!? 😆

[@dakotaboy80]

Macavity.

[@amandas5553]

Thankyou so much Andrew 💛💛💛These personal videos are so beautiful and I treasure every moment watching you perform xxx

[@thegladys2651]

I do not even have a vocal range, but I have a big desire to sing this masterpiece out loud LOL

[@annedanotha-thing2509]

Sing!

[@PianoKwanMan]

@@annedanotha-thing2509 For me!!!

[@thegladys2651]

@@PianoKwanMan lol xd

[@thegladys2651]

@@annedanotha-thing2509 😄

[@nikanyxspitzer]

@@PianoKwanMan **tries to hit the E6** **fails** **starts to sound like a dying capybara**

[@brittsfromthebong968]

Well I'm still gonna make a video 🤣 thank you so much for gracing all of us with your beautiful music during this difficult time. We love you ALW

[@selenagoring3820]

Thank you so much for releasing the Phantom of the Opera. I've watched it over and over bawling my eyes out (in a good way). Colm Wilkinson is my phantom, watched him when I was 12 at the Pantages in Toronto. What wonderful memories this brings up. Your music is absolutely beautiful you are a one of a kind talent. Thank you for allowing me to forget about this quarantine and relive better times. Much love from Canada.

[@elizabethhardesty2341]

One of the first Broadway song's I learned to play (as a teenager)! Amazing!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Lorraine350]

One of my favourites to sing. So lovely to hear it played so beautifully by its composer on the piano.

[@beatlebarb64]

I cry every time I hear this lovely song....we all have so many memories...

[@candyvanpelt3011]

Thank you for what you are doing . My favorite song. I did sing along be glad you can't hear it. This made my day.

[@jassonsw]

What piano are you playing? My guess..a restored New York Model O Steinway?

[@cgm530]

thank you for this!

[@heatherlally5278]

I adore the musical CATS! Thank you so much for taking T.S.Elliots poems and composing music for them to create my favourite musical of all time. >^.".^< "meow"

[@jamescullen3335]

Love the composer in isolation series.... Hopefully there will be a second series "composer out of isolation" once lockdown is over and normality resumes? My son is a pianist and has aspirations of becoming a West End Musical Director having already MD'd close to 30 different Musicals - he will shortly commence his Masters in Theatre Musical Directing in London and I was wondering what advice (you could give) that would have helped and guided you at a similar (early twenties age).

[@mollyhodge1172]

Love it Andrew!!

[@1okedoke]

Beautiful, Andrew. And thanks.

[@christinesong8831]

Thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful piece !!! Thank you Sir ALW!!!!! More please !!!!! 🥰

[@normanriches0516]

Thank you for sharing ,Wonderful,

[@sandranaylor2348]

Something from Starlight Express would be nice as i saw it 7 times

[@markitsche987]

Thank you, Sir. Sorry I've missed Cats when it came to the city. I'm allergic to cats actually.

[@SB-fv4sn]

So sweet of you to cheer us up. Thank you, sir!

[@carlosmelo5211]

Don't particularly like this song. However, ALW is a genious. Thanks for the precious musical gems you have graced us with.

[@traceypaine5852]

Thanks Andrew my favourite musical is cats !!!!!😁 P.S I also play th piano but on grades I'm on grade 3 and I was supposed to do it this summer but I can't now 😔 (I'm 10 years old ). You inspire me

[@dramadebi]

I got to see Cats right after it opened on Broadway. I took 40 kids from Oklahoma to this show. It was life changing for us all Betty Buckley, Terence Mann. Just transformative. Bravo.Debi LA/Dallas

[@instinctivelychelsea2905]

Beautiful, simply amazing.

[@xamhara5493]

Hello Mr. Webber i've been always and forever fan of yours.. i have been watching JCSS every time of the year on lenten season since i was 15 years old, turning 39 now on this coming 17th of april, still love all the music your so awesome magician musician, love also the The Phantom of the Opera, keep it up sir we love you all!! god bless always and live long life..

[@sedelstein]

Beautiful! Thank you for this wonderful idea. I'm not sure whether you are taking requests. If you are, I'd like to ask for a personal favourite: Love Changes Everything.

[@normansmithers7631]

alw should do a 'zoom' duet of this song with the sensational patricia janeckova.

Thank you for this great melody, stay healthy and be blessed, dear Andrew Lloyd Webber.

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

Doing That Musical Helped me Alot. Thank You.

[@lauragarfias7681]

Wonderfully, thank you !!

[@johnnyj0104]

Oh please play the extremely beautiful and underrated song "Starlight Express" 🚂 🌟

[@danielmkubacki]

I love it!

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

I'm going to make Manilow eat his heart out, I have to make a video. It's a Matter of Jellicle Pride.

[@sararay5231]

My favorite musical! Thank you so much for playing this song for us

[@silvanasantospereira8948]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 a blessing everyday🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@deltte6384]

How old were you when you listened to this song for the first time？I was 12 back then in 2000

[@cynthiacheung9855]

Thank you! Your music so beautiful.

[@craigjgiles]

Thankyou for pushing through the pain of Arthritic hands to bring a little light to many people in these dark days. Musicians never stop playing they simply adapt.❤️

[@SuperKathio]

I love ❤️ all your music and thank you so much for being so generous and approachable by playing for us. I feel honored . You are a gift to Humanity.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

I performed this as a solo so many years ago in 1986 during a HS choir concert. I’ll never forget the lyrics or that special performance where I earned a standing ovation. Your music will always mean the world to me, Mr Webber!

[@Nen014cy]

Mr. Lloyd-Webber!

[@FranjeePantyLaFleur]

Genius music. Thank you ALW for your gifts to the world. Requesting Evita's Don't Cry for Me, Argentina. Please and thank you!

[@camgus6513]

The first musical I saw made by you was Cats back in the 80’s and then later when I moved to England I saw The Phantom of the Opera in London and I loved it, although the ending was sad 😢 I love 💖 so many of your “old” songs, but would love to hear Pie Jesu 😢, Love Changes Everything 💞and I’d be Amazingly Good for You. 💕

[@leighannemetcalfe8320]

Beautiful! I love this song, I remember singing it with the school choir, maybe at royal Albert hall as part of a huge group of schools! I can’t sing it well, but I can do a decent rendition on the flute!

[@sandudosan6553]

You heard the man don’t be making videos

[@silentobserver3791]

I'm feeling rebellious already.

[@painpixie]

Cats was the first musical I ever saw. My husband took me when we were first married, back when he was an "E-I owe ya one" in the Navy. We lived on a HALF a shoestring budget. 😺 But he managed to get tix and I was elated. Cats is still my favorite. Thank you, Mr. Webber, for sharing. It's beautiful!

[@FayeTunes]

Absolutely beautiful❤️

[@lizlyons2011]

Had a wonderful night last night watching Phantom of the opera such a magnificent show. We turned the lights down had a glass of vino it was pure magic. Thank you Mr Andrew Lloyd Webber and cast.

[@mirellanor1497]

Thanks sir Andrew. It's great watching a great composer playing his own compositions. You bring so much sensitivity to your playing. Teaches us all how your music should be played. I was listening to Evita - the original recording of 1977- and I have finally decided its my favourite. So many delightful songs

[@jcylkeng1]

I love ALW to the bits. He makes me want to take up piano lesson right away. Thank you for the wonderful tune.

[@jordsupp]

Was lucky enough to see Cats in London when it first opened. I'd forgotten how mindblowing it was to walk into a rubbish dump, feeling about the same size as a cat. It was quite a revolutionary bit of staging.

[@denisegalluzzi1980]

GREAT!!!!

[@patriciasorchids3999]

I could listen to you play the piano all day. Thank you so much for the joy and happiness you are bringing into our lives during these dark times. Stay safe.

[@halfirish8056]

This song brings back so many MEMORIES! Thank you. 🐾🐾🎶

[@atcing]

tears started rolling down my eyes...

[@nataliakom2523]

Maestro, I love Your music

[@gmwhdw]

Love!! I could listen to your music for hours and to see you play it means even more. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@tiffaniemonroe3018]

Beautiful as always!

[@indylwth2327]

Gorgeous! Thank you! Lifting the spirits in such a dark and trying time.

[@Johnaubreyduncan]

I remember this song from the 1984 winner Olympics. Didn't Torvill and Dean skate to it.

[@annedanotha-thing2509]

They did, only they called it Ravel's Bolero. I guess Ravel stole it from ALW?

[@Johnaubreyduncan]

@@annedanotha-thing2509 Ravel died in 1937.

[@annedanotha-thing2509]

@@Johnaubreyduncan I was being ironic. Now everyone knows ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6uUenejosiYqrM

[@amandahovendon2143]

Omg Andrew I love you😍😭

[@cooperminion825]

Lyrics: Midnight not a sound from the pavement Has the moon lost her memory? She is smiling alone In the lamplight, the withered leaves collect at my feet And the wind begins to moan Memory, all alone in the moonlight I can dream of the old days I was beautiful then I remember the time I knew what happiness was Let the memory live again Every streetlamp seems to beat A fatalistic warning Someone mutters and the street lamp gutters And soon It will be morning Daylight I must wait for the sunrise I must think of a new life And I mustn''t give in. When the dawn comes Tonight will be a memory too And a new day will begin Burnt out ends of smoky days The stale cold smell of morning A streetlamp dies; another night is over Another day is dawning Touch me! It''s so easy to leave me All alone with the memory Of my days in the sun If you touch me, you''ll understand what happiness is Look, a new day has begun.

[@funcrunch]

I sang this in a summer camp musical revue in the mid-80s... then a few years later played piano for a student production of Cats. Beautiful but indeed difficult music.

[@nancywraight9226]

What a lovely gift for us.....thank you. Happy Birthday to you. 🇨🇦💕