COSTCO PIANO PERFORMANCE - BEETHOVEN VIRUS

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I was making my usual rounds to get some free samples when I saw that Costco had some grand pianos on display. The Yamaha rep was awesome, extremely nice, and was cool with letting me try out the piano, so I decided to play my 5th level of Beethoven Virus.
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[@precisionbrown6829]

Go for it buddy 💗

[@mememagicisreal884]

BEETHOVEN VIRUS

[@playagohan]

Lionel you need to do more public performances! Your rendition of Beethoven Virus here was sick!

[@YourFriendOC]

mans proves how much our lives sucks, and does a good job at it. keep up the good work!

[@D0NTMESSWITHTEXAS]

Did you buy the piano, only $22,000

[@Elyon127]

Imagine as a kid randomly seeing this and becoming inspired to learn to play, ultimately changing the course of your life to music. Chance is crazy

[@ameregal3499]

Then the child realized it's fucking difficult to play and thinks about his decisions in life lmao

[@alo.productions]

@@ameregal3499 yup, you can just be ordinary, or a musician (extraordinary). Can't be both.

[@rotting.tomato]

this literally inspired me to practice my piano more often, lmaooo i practice sometimes and this video made me want to practice it everyday

[@jashdassani]

Charlie puth inspired me

[@-bling_bling-5785]

Watch 2:12. I think her mom is askin the boy somethin

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

With each passing glance, he gained even more power and got even better at playing.

[@Nex56999]

15 mins ago holy smokes-

[@trippys]

Why here

[@fxbeats222]

I love how the aunt just looked at the guy and made a face like "I wish my son could play that"

[@TotallyNotillegal]

I see you here after seeing you on coach gregs and dereks vids all the time...? Must be the matrix

[@maqy_]

Ahhh i see... he's back...

[@ahmadharb13]

I like how Asian parents are walking like "this is totally normal all my kids can play this"

[@SuperIntenseGamer]

@@amongusaurellia6264 Well... It's a joke. As an Asian myself I am nowhere offended nor is it too far.

[@SuperIntenseGamer]

@@amongusaurellia6264 Idk. It just happened.

[@SuperIntenseGamer]

@@amongusaurellia6264 I don't know how. Peoples in the internet can't change in an instant. You can't stop them. But I rarely make joke about asian parents.

[@flare439]

@@amongusaurellia6264 Because alot of asian parents like mine and most of my friends and others, tend to have strict parents that wants their kids to achieve a greater peek at certain things by pushing them to the extreme. Leading most kids nowadays to make a meme out of it, which i found it totally hilarious and relatable.

[@viviirishbintimuhammadalif57]

🤣Asian elite pianist kids detected in every asian family🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DazzlingDisaster]

I love how happy (and in mild shock!) the Yamaha rep looks the whole time, like he cannot believe this is actually happening and he's so content just being able to flip the pages and hear/witness this random customer flexing like hell lmao

[@wonderstruck.]

It’s free advertising haha

[@Da_Canadian_man]

@@wonderstruck. no better way to advertise a musical instrument

[@turtle2470]

@@Da_Canadian_man yep I agree

[@TheAceDread]

piano sounds real fuckin good too. Gotta give em props. it aint easy to build, tune and move a piano. Lots of things can go wrong.

[@Mightiflier]

@@wonderstruck. No it is AMAZING advertising.

[@car24dude]

Costco employee “So you wanna buy?” Costco customer. “No I’m just test playing”

[@jajaja2606]

Hahahaha

[@moonbot7613]

Lmao 😂 Was looking for this comment.

[@AmbuBadger]

Just like everyone hitting up the free samples...

[@naomigwolfe8112]

I must test sample a lot then oops

[@leeon764]

What if you go there every day to test and play piano without buying one XD

[@NoCampDad]

If I walk into my Costco, no matter how much of a hurry I'm in, and someone is playing like this, I'll stop and appreciate the skill, talent and humanity of this scene.

[@mikalyonsoneal9890]

Me too and I would definitely feel inclined to use my ballet skills as well. It's really sad that so many have no appreciation for the arts and positive and enlightening culture.

[@knoahbody69]

I like the guy whose wife is pulling him away..."No...No...No...we can't afford one."

[@jayem2486]

if i have the time, i will definitely stop doing what im doing and walk the fuck out and go to a walmart or sum to get what i was gonna get

[@mikalyonsoneal9890]

@@bmth607 That's your choice to not stop and enjoy something that is rare and beautiful but as for me, I will always have the courtesy to appreciate another person's gift. My life is so much better for it! How many people actually have the time to get to the theatre now day's? When we're on our deathbed I highly doubt anyone will say to themselves "I'm so glad that I completed my checklist" no way, you will only have memories and loved ones to comfort you ❤ I know this to be a fact because I worked in hospice. Stop and smell the roses sometimes, it's the small things that are the most fragrant and beautiful 😍

[@mikalyonsoneal9890]

@@bmth607 You seem to be the only one triggered about time, and more than likely it's the stress of motherhood. Hopefully you find a balance and get to experience being in the moment and enjoying some quality time. No high horse here KP, just at a different season in life than you are.😉

[@bennettxr100]

Honestly that piano has a seriously impressive sound, like you are playing in an open warehouse and the sound carries amazingly

[@Doogh88]

Japanese engineering for ya

[@sstanford1331]

Its a special piano nane is in the beginning of tbe vid

[@nd-pi5cr]

Well he has a mic either on him or on the piano so that’s why it sounds that good

[@ChristopherWoods]

It's a Disklavier, it can record the performance as it's played to MIDI and/or audio file, so he will have got a copy of his performance and mixed it in with the camera audio. Clever idea!

[@danl.4743]

Yamaha has really amazing piano sound. Second only maybe to Steinway's. It is almost as if they tried to copy Steinway's sound and succeeded.

[@usastudios]

"So... will you buy one?" "No."

[@aaliiissssaaaaaa_21]

lol the yamaha rep

[@YoutubeCensorsYou]

"But you seemed so satisfied with it." "Yes, with my playing; not your piano."

[@LordWyatt]

Manager: We just sold five of these today, you’re hired!

[@caiyanjiang119]

I don’t know why people are saying this too difficult to play, I clicked on the video and it worked just fine.... By the way I play piano too

[@dylanburkholder4995]

Ah yes comedy

[@merlosurilla1375]

Haa classic logic noice

[@rhell7078]

Funny 😁

[@imsyfin5175]

😂

[@vastreya3092]

Haha this is a wildly underrated comment

[@gammaraider]

I'm sorry for anyone who buys this piano after this... You're never gonna live up to the memory of her first lover

[@jakolmydig960]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWmZo6KqpbWIZ7M

[@Ecsa0014]

Disappoinment is my middle name.

[@Molr026]

@@Ecsa0014 Branon Disappointment Young

[@xXpSychOsensEXx]

This comment definitely made me smile

[@BIGDAWG91331]

Then buy a guitar

[@MonkiMirai]

“ok timmy, now that he’s done and you waited your turn you can play old Mcdonald”

[@lolitasfake]

💀💀

[@GoBlueO23]

😆😆🤣😂😹 LOL

[@pianoman4036]

Lol funny!

[@tym3071]

The Promised Neverland.

[@R0DBS2]

I'm in school laughing my ass off 🤣

[@mamilx6607]

I remember some years ago I was on the DC Metro and some guy was playing violin at the station, and it sounded amazing. My only regret was I was running late to meet someone and didn’t stick around for more than maybe 2 minutes, because I found out later he was Josh Bell, one of the most famous violinists in the world. Sometimes we really should stop and listen to the music in our lives.

[@AJ-te6tf]

No matter if that was Josh Bell or some random stranger, if they were playing extraordinarily amazing, I would stop and stay until they finish their piece!!

[@MVPhurricane]

I AM SO JEALOUS. a writer for the Washington Post wrote an absolutely magnificent piece called Pearls Before Breakfast about Bell doing that that won the Pullitzer-- it's actually what introduced me to not only him, but the Chaconne, which is probably my absolute favorite piece of music that has ever been created. so i'm just grateful for even having read the piece-- i can't even imagine having gotten to see it in person, if only for one fleeting moment.

[@Kinobambino]

Well you would've gotten off at the wrong stop if you stayed 😅 that's a great story

[@v24rl]

Damn so you're probably in that one video then haha

[@beau-urns]

Costco got mad free advertising there for their pianos. Also... Costco sells pianos????!!

[@lodivt]

Costco has *_EVERYTHING_*

[@strkwicaprisuns]

yeah i know right the Costco’s around my city don’t sell any

[@k1tdragon5]

Depend on the Costco. The one in my city work with one of the music places in town to have their piano be sold through Costco

[@ShaunDreclin]

Yeah but you have to buy them in a pack of six

[@cookie7993]

This is totally normal for Costco, hence why they even have demos. I've gone up a couple of times when I was younger.

[@Hdjdgrggfbrhd]

No one: That kid who's playing simply piano for 1 minute:

[@kukuuuuuuuuu]

Lmaoo

[@naomigwolfe8112]

Here before this blows up XD

[@kerteoke]

Replace that with a second

[@end2976]

And the parent after 1 year

[@elisabethsun7059]

I got an ad for simply piano the moment I saw this comment

[@JUNJOIJEE]

Imagine at the end he’s like “Wow what a nice piano, I’ll consider buying it thanks”

[@jubjub594]

That’s pretty much exactly what happens.

[@phyche3141]

That's what i do at stores lol just an excuse to play a different piano for once

[@RCAFRules]

If I'm correct... I think the pricetag says it's a bit over $22,000 dollars

[@natethepianist5845]

@@RCAFRules honestly for how good it sounds and for the fact that it's a grand piano that's not too bad.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@phyche3141 I can't afford a piano so I borrow any one I can find

[@chrislynnx4605]

The younger one in the yellow hoodie and sweat pants watching.. then clapping at the end

[@gabipita2154]

imagine a random kid watching him being like "I wanna be just like him when I grow up!" and they turn into a very good pianist, when someone asks who was their inspiration they respond: "Oh, some guy I saw on Costco. He was awesome."

[@casuallybad]

"I'll never forget that batch of toilet paper!"

[@lyricaesthetic4324]

Reminds me of an anime called "Your lie in April"

[@HS-hz5jt]

This happened to me after listening to a guy in guitar center

[@Big_AlMC]

Or end up like me....learned piano and ended up selling Cocaina for th3 zeta Cartel

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

fr someone there could be a future prodigy and we'd never know lol

[@chezboi3370]

Simply Piano be like: Play like this after 3 days of using our app!

[@w4yn]

LMFAO YEP

[@rotting.tomato]

lmfao

[@Kinobambino]

Hahaha

[@rainbow_connection6086]

I got a simply piano add 😭

[@yourlocalgenderfluidgender6478]

@@rainbow_connection6086 rip

[@michaelcederquist6180]

Gotta change the tag from new to "slightly" used after that performance.

[@QzSG]

Nah, changed it to vintage, blessed by hands of a prodigy

[@alisham.9077]

@@QzSG dang haahha

[@TalentosRegionales111]

It's a display. I'm sure they wont buy those!

[@LucasMartin-im5ub]

@@TalentosRegionales111 They probably will but at a discount. Maybe 20% off.

[@thelmaengleton2567]

Nope! It’s just warmed up!

[@lianawilliams2860]

The pianist himself is amazing, but how about a round of applause for the Yamaha rep following along on the music to know when the page needed to be turned.

[@andyblue1991]

YES! Thought the same, he knows what he does!

[@AZ-rg3rf]

He's probably a classically trained pianist as well, just too shy to flex like that.

[@BenLu543]

Thats not hard

[@MsLouisVee]

That’s a mom who loves her son and is teaching her son to appreciate fine music

[@shailenm8507]

Yes!

[@samherb1]

She's teaching him how special it is to be really, really great at something too.

[@kelzy_kita]

It would be his highlight of Costco forever. If I ever saw that, I’d be hoping to see the same thing again every other time I went to Costco. Lol

[@memesfortheday239]

just remember dont fall in love to a girl who plays violin when u play piano ps: this is a reference feel free to guess

[@ethanol-king]

@@memesfortheday239 Your Lie in April

[@dexbenne]

This performance was EXQUISITE. I hope those shoppers appreciated what they witnessed.

[@FreshAirRules]

Oh please. While his technique is quite good with strong fingering he is slapping the keys with little care or grace. Basically he's playing like one would play Honky Tonk style. Its loud and brash. I have yet to hear a single piano played in public very well. And there are many superb performers on KZbin. They just never seem to play in public settings it seems.

[@Losinit]

@@FreshAirRules Just shut up

[@FreshAirRules]

@@Losinit Is that all you can say? You're writing much like this person was playing!

[@orlandoexistant4339]

@@Losinit he's a troll, dont give him attention, either that or he's one hell of jerk

[@M3rVsT4H]

@@FreshAirRules I mean, this guy just released his first album... How's your's coming along?

[@robrosy]

This guy is playing at concert pianist level..

[@daujones6448]

Well he is :)

[@jamesmachirmusic5311]

he is a concert pianist i think, if not better

[@17garm]

You’re kidding, I hope.

[@mrleon5607]

the different is after playing he will ask "so, do you wanna buy a grand piano?"

[@troydebby1786]

“Practice 40 Hours” Ah, I see you’re educated

[@verydifferentthought]

Everything that includes Beethoven's name in it is so out of this world...

[@sitinorhafizahhashim4337]

this will eventually appear in everyone's recommendations in 10 years later

[@chefbeatyourbongos2964]

Fair fair, I'll place my bets on it

[@DropIt56]

Well I just got it after 10 months, so I’d say it’s going strong.

[@HeyItsKacchon]

@@DropIt56 same.

[@circusofbugs]

Not ten years but ten months

[@omega5738]

bet

[@oofbruh2607]

That representative is like “this is best advertising we’ve done all month”

[@shailenm8507]

Yah lol

[@chhw_buh]

i like to imagine that the sales rep was an avid Pump It Up player back in his young days, reminiscing the good ol days

[@ChSanjinezC]

@@chhw_buh the dancing machine?

[@seanyang507]

there are actually reps who actually hire people to do this, but ngl, this IS the best advertising

[@chefxhyrule242]

Imagine walking around like “why do I hear final boss music?”

[@farticlesofconflatulation]

@1:14 shit’s about to go down!

[@rinkazu3798]

OMG I nearly chocked on water when I read that comment! 😂😂😂

[@jeppusmusic383]

@@rinkazu3798 Lmfao!!!😂😂😂😒 best comment ever. "Why do i hear final boss music?"😂😂

[@bunnyfluffly]

This comment deserves so much more likes lolol 😂😂😂

[@Granola_cat]

@@farticlesofconflatulation when second phase comes

[@BunnyQueen97]

This made me cry, not only because obviously the music was beautiful, but everything about this video is just so human. I wish we appreciated each other more.

[@AdminMI6]

"And then they clapped and cheered for me" "Sure they did grandpa, time for your pills"

[@theoeguia3302]

This is fucking sad... How many talented people are out there but not famous

[@shailenm8507]

@@theoeguia3302 yah :(

[@Cacastacio]

@@12xenn45 the point is whatever you want, all reasons are valid and none are superior.

[@emohatsunemiku578]

This kinda sad tbh

[@RoyhaneHangga]

Bro this is very depressing

[@dustinyenick3037]

As an American I'm disgraced by the fact that nobody even cares. I would have been standing there staring the entire time. This is beautiful.

[@orangy8549]

Did you even watch the video??

[@byganza8060]

why do americans like to act sophisticated and hate americans

[@noonsa3]

@@byganza8060 Everyone else hates us, we want to be like you, sophisticated and hate americans.

[@ramirodelagarma6884]

Thank you, Dustin! This man is very talented!

[@OzKo]

These people are probably on a schedule or rush to buy stuff and get the hell out.

[@graysoneng815]

"What else did i need to get while i was here?" "Oh yea, a grand piano"

[@lilmiszblondexd]

Favorite comment right here 😂

[@theBakinNoob]

hahah right best marketing

[@TheEphemeralMammal]

Buy 3 get the 4th free.

[@user-s3ts8my2x]

He was just testing it 😂

[@Tenshiii1]

But how much is a grand piano?

[@KaysnThomas]

How do you not stop in your tracks and just watch and listen to this ...incredible talent. Crazy what people care about

[@aquilifergroup]

You have a life and a schedule to keep. People drive by car accidents all the time because stopping might mean they’ll be late for work. So, walking by a piano player is a very easy thing to do. Really, no effort at all

[@Livetoeat171]

I don't appreciate it because I don't like Beethoven. That kind of music is just loud, obnoxious and screaming at me to put my hands over my ears.

[@lunarsugar]

It was fascinating that the adults walked by until that one kid stopped dead. The adults assumed someone playing at Cosco couldn’t be “that good” so they kept it moving mentally. The kid heard what he heard and he heard the truth. That dead stop took me out. And then it gave others pause. What a beautiful thing to exist. Thank you.

[@efrenchristiandaveb.7394]

That was kousei kid

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

If he played in a dedicated room or in a concert... People would have listened. But because this is not the right place to tell you it's the good shit, people don't know. Also people have schedules so...

[@Kruppt808]

Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and listen to a piano player at Costco once in awhile, you might miss it.

[@bobabeach6248]

@@efrenchristiandaveb.7394 yes u spoke only the truth

[@badcandy24]

Very interesting observation

[@hhova29]

Aside from some of the funny remarks, I have to say the gentleman’s level of play on the piano is truly amazing and rather very skillful. That should not be overlooked here.

[@sweetbarry]

I don't get how people just walk on by and pretend he's not there.

[@Eman7HEMAN]

It's obvious that they have better things to do.

[@bumfist88]

@@Eman7HEMAN lol fr sometimes people are on time schedules that don’t allow them to stand around and listen to beautiful sounds.

[@aeriagloris4211]

@@Eman7HEMAN unnecessarily condescending comment there

[@Eman7HEMAN]

@@aeriagloris4211 cool! You can run along now.

[@vsk6549]

It depends on each o es interest

[@lynrowan2521]

How can people just keep walking by, like they're not experiencing a world-quality performance right here at Costco?? This is unbelievable!

[@aquilifergroup]

Easy. Put one foot in front of the other. That’s how

[@Livetoeat171]

Did you ever think that some people don't like Beethoven's music?

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

“Hm, this piano looks interesting” **sits down and has an entire concert for 2 hours inside the Costco while gathering onlookers listen in absolute astonishment** “Hm... yeah not a fan of the color, let’s keep looking”

[@ibanezgrind]

It’s sad that more people can’t appreciate what they’re hearing. Most just walk by him. It’s not every day you witness talent like this.

[@braydenjohn07]

Some people are busy. 😅😂

[@therandomgacha0693]

@@braydenjohn07 either to busy living or too busy dying

[@joshuahankey]

I think there’s just such ease of access to amazing talent via the internet that people forget how exceptional and rare talented people like this are.

[@VanquishedAgain]

Im sure it's just they feel awkward.

[@Ash1nerTV]

People are idiots

[@lookingatrandomthings287]

"practice 40 hours a day" is that a twoset reference

[@someonewhoplayspiano1372]

Yes it is

[@someonewhoplayspiano1372]

I would usually call this sacreligious but this is tooo good (no offense)

[@speedyjames2770]

No it's a ling ling reference ...

[@oscarcantu5000]

Indeed

[@peahnus9037]

@@speedyjames2770 id even go as far as to say its one of ling lings philosophies

[@finch3648]

The mother holding her son with her hand over his heart is just…. all of this is what love is

[@tajpanganiban_dj]

I think people didn’t realize a real human was playing live. So much talent… in Costco lol

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Hey, everyone needs food and a 6 month supply of toilet paper LOL

[@Kinobambino]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow. 😂

[@AceCrusaider]

"Practise 40 hrs a day or end up like this guy" The mom should also say "if you can practice it slowly...."

[@peek2192]

You can practice it quickly 😜

[@AceCrusaider]

@@peek2192 Twoset! ✌️

[@naomigwolfe8112]

LING LING INSURANCE (For those who didnt make it through!)

[@paper8nintendo]

She's trying to tell him that this performance is out of this world.

[@DrHeribertHilke]

Amaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiizing

[@sarahg4327]

Here I am at 30 years old; the first time I’ve been moved to tears by instrumental music… and it’s a youtube video of an unofficial Costco concert. Simply beautiful.

[@paullowell3342]

Classical music will do that to ya. Jumps out of nowhere. Glad you got to experience the magic!

[@ryzikxpiano]

@@paullowell3342 modernization of classical though.

[@Michael-lg4wz]

It doesnt happen often for me, interestingly I find the low quality but meaningful 'stobe the hobo' piano score to his own freight train youtube series quite moving.

[@julianmills6651]

Seeing the mom talk to her son and pointing and explaining things to him about him playing made me so happy to see

[@mizuki_nyaww]

"Practice 40 hours" Me: thinking about Twoset violin ^~^

[@dianal.1279]

That mention in the video is smart. It'll bring and keep the TwoSet crowd, increasing subscribers by word of mouth. And that's a good thing! The more musicians we can support, the better!🌻🌻

[@annaluciaschmitz]

Kelly Tan same haha 😂

[@erickok7726]

@@trishaiyer414 we must unite!

[@Boomistirr]

no shit

[@alisham.9077]

OMG SAMEE

[@israel2110]

Imagine that guy playing the piano saying "yeah, this piano is a bit off" after he played this awsome melody LOL

[@coolspider2484]

You really should try and do more or the in public ones! It’s funny to see other people’s reactions, (maybe after the virus tho). Also you are really amazing and I wish I was as good as that.

[@progreekminecrafter710]

Yes

[@YeemasterAmateurPiano]

you made a pun

[@ssinnny]

What is a pun, sounds funny xD (A classmate said “Want some punssssssss”

[@ParrotQueenPlays]

@@ssinnny you're being ironic yeah?

[@jessicajohnson1479]

I love how the kids stopped themselves. True innocense enjoying music. Beautiful

[@3_7_5_6_4]

The pure power of "I own the whole piano so I'm gonna use the whole piano" is being transmitted to him and it empowers him to do the same

[@mistersir3185]

i like to see strangers putting smile on other strangers' faces especially on a time like this. As adults we forget to be kind to one another, we become more cautious which is natural but no matter what be kind to everyone around you and you will see reality in a different light. We rise by lifting others up.

[@prometheanevent]

I always found it amazing that some people are completely oblivious and unresponsive to beautiful music. There’s clearly an entire piece of their soul that’s missing.

[@100PercentATP]

Same thing with poetry. same thing with ballet. same thing with anything that you don't dedicate a lifetime learning. These days you just need a computer and GarageBand and voila, instant billboard top hits!

[@samhyde2339]

Or people just don't care as much as you do? Have you ever thought of that?

[@prometheanevent]

@@samhyde2339 - your point being...?

[@samhyde2339]

@@prometheanevent That people don't care to appreciate music when they are trying to shop for groceries. It really shouldn't be that difficult of a concept to understand. It sounds pretty snobby to complain about in my opinion.

[@prometheanevent]

@@samhyde2339 it really shouldn’t be difficult to understand my point. There are people who appreciate and notice beautiful things like music, art, nature, friendship, etc. and there are many who really are oblivious to some degree as they pursue mundane chores. I’m perplexed by it. That’s a valid observation. If you want to project snobbery on my position, go for it.

[@marytornetta161]

Hats off to purple sweatshirt Mom, making her child pay attention to something extraordinary while almost everyone else just strolls on by. Well done Mom. Well done.

[@parkinglotsofhell]

I wish my parents had forced me to keep taking piano lessons as a kid. I would love to even be 1/10th this good.

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

If you do now you can be 1% this good, which is pretty damn good Because this dude is insane

[@bleachedgrampa3111]

It's never too late to start learning - and you can find keyboards for cheap when just starting out

[@nothataintmyrealname]

Trust me you dont

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

You'd never love it if you were forced. But also it's never a bad time to start back up again! I failed band class but now I'm a composer.

[@Preview43]

I wish I had kept taking piano lessons after my piano burned to the ground... after burning through the floor... with the house... and about 120,000 hectares of land. I've never heard another piano sound quite like our old Knauss-Coblenz. There's something magical about pianos... like I said, mine vanished into thin air.

[@whatchahowsya8688]

Asian customer: *goes to piano* Asian costco staff: "I got you." Asian parents walking by: *unfazed* "my son plays better." *continues with shopping*

[@apple_eater3083]

True tho

[@-C.S.R]

Welcome to Seattle!

[@particleonazock2246]

Lmao

[@shailenm8507]

Asians don't have such ego -_-

[@thomasritzgerald4997]

@@shailenm8507 Yes they fucking do lmao.

[@chrisadam6925]

He's having Flashbacks about how his Asian parents locked up in his room until he could play this

[@iamlegend5373]

Bit racist, no? Edit: the argument is dead...stop replying Edit 2: like I said stop replying. I’m not reading your strung out essays. The misconception has already been resolved

[@royal3809]

@@iamlegend5373 it's a joke

[@iamlegend5373]

@@royal3809 a racist joke

[@questionablewaltzer5329]

@@iamlegend5373 but a funny one

[@dasuku1775]

@@iamlegend5373 im asian

[@lilbertsmom3561]

It's amazing to me to watch so many people just walk by, as if there isn't a concert pianist right there playing like nobody's business.

[@brendanplumb8024]

“PRACTICE 40 HOURS A DAY OR END LIKE THIS GUY” Bruh Your Lie in April vibes.

[@johnlu8041]

????

[@danielle7621]

@@johnlu8041 it’s an anime

[@johnlu8041]

@@danielle7621 isn't this a twosetviolin reference?

[@pancakedroid]

Uhhhh, wrong reference...

[@brendanplumb8024]

@@pancakedroid I know I said “vibes”

[@ivanmendoza2643]

This sounds so beautiful. The piano is such a warming Instrument, it also brings people together

[@holdaltf4406]

*Then there was the Beethoven virus,* *Now there is Corona Virus,* *So no more piano for you*

[@dachamp9041]

*sad noises play*

[@Mereaux]

Epico

[@Mereaux]

But i play bass

[@sjohnlouis1021]

I’m holding alt f4 nothing happened

[@petiks6391]

Next virus starts with the letter D

[@TheGreenNewSteal2025]

Kudos to the mom and son who weren’t too self conscious to be the first to stop and enjoy this talent.

[@ruizen7996]

That kid will probably go on to become a pianist or a failed one that practiced for a week or so

[@10thletter40]

Im the latter. I spent a long time practicing and stuff but started quite late

[@mahboombox7860]

I have a question, is starting at 12 years old a bit late? I started at 12 and I already feel discouraged.

[@kokoromitsume4069]

@@mahboombox7860 I'ts never too late I am passioned about playing the piano for years, and it's better late than sorry c:

[@huubluijpers6479]

@@mahboombox7860 In no way is starting at 12 too late!

[@elthpiano]

I like Potatoes no! That’s fine! Carry on you won’t regret it!

[@sermicha5324]

I don’t get comments saying “I don’t get how people can just walk by”. Yes, it sounds great, but if someone has a schedule to follow they probably want to get that done. Believe it or not, not many people actually want to stand in the middle of a costco isle to listen to someone play. The people who stopped to listen clearly had time to spare, and those who passed by either didn’t or just did not care. It’s that simple, really. Don’t get me wrong, he sounds great, but people have stuff to do.

[@dominic6634]

Also there are alot of good piano players in the world. So maybe these are musicians walking by lol!

[@mad8805]

Yea they do have a lot to do, they gotta go sit on their couch and watch tv

[@tyunstarrr]

Also if i was there even if no one cares ab me, i’d still be embarassed to just stand in there

[@jamesfrench7299]

This is why I am not horrified by nukes anymore.

[@southcentrallove3533]

🥱🥱🥱 blah blah blah lol nd dats why all them people stressed and can't figure out why they emotionally drained. Cuz they can never 🛑 and listen. Believe it or not if that person stoped for at least 30secs or 1 min. That classical.sound could actually lower their stress for that day and the rest of the time they shop. U always have time to stop and appreciate. Stop thinking you ALWAYS have to be on the go! Cuz b4 u know it your dead and you spent your short life believing staying busy was life. Smh

[@CXIowa]

My man with the costco nametag page turning...clearly a musician as well.

[@giaulam3420]

I can feel my mom comparing me to this guy, she be like "See? yOu sHouLD bE LiKe HiM."

[@VS-ju9oi]

Oh god, me too

[@JonTostanoski]

My guess is you guys are all Asian as well. The pressure lol

[@dann7505]

@@JonTostanoski nah I ain’t Asian but my parents do the same always like you should be like him

[@sss_says_snek]

Help I’m asian

[@omidmahjoub9305]

Comparing is the first commitment of the devil

[@alisonfink474]

Sharing the earbuds and video with my husband is one of my favorite experiences. The grin on his face as he listens to a virtuoso makes me happy. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@udaymehra1466]

At the end: Yeah it’s a pretty good piano *Moves away* By the way, You are awesome bro, I have subscribed to all your channels, I love your videos

[@agastyaraul6710]

Same

[@robertzeurunkl8401]

The talent that some people have, and the next-level things they can do is just amazing.

[@AFKburrito]

How people are incapable of stopping and enjoying free amazing shows like this is something I'll never understand.

[@michaelzheng3129]

It’s many peoples’ dream to flex a difficult song in front of many passing by customers.

[@muffingog]

I'm doing it at the airports. Its funny when everyone pretend nothing happens. Nothings changed. I'll sit here not doing anything. Wait is that a fly?

[@Str4t0sPh3rE]

Yamaha rep: Ok. You buy piano now? Pianist: No.

[@paklekj4429]

Lol XDXDD

[@QuangTran27]

"I'm just free sampling the piano, but thanks for offering"

[@pauldryburgh6346]

That wee man was enthralled, Bravo to his Mum for keeping them both there and I tip my hat to you for providing such greatness. Who walks past that without stopping, really?

[@charshii3745]

Shout out to the dude keeping up with the pages, I wouldn’t know where the heck he’s at.

[@Waltzyy]

Vid said he was the Yamaha rep, he probably plays the piano too.

[@timbrandt11]

@@Waltzyy And, one might find it surprisingly easy to follow along with such a song, even for the unmusical.

[@paca_bill4863]

Videos like this are what make me appreciate a platform like KZbin; there's so much incredible talent out there that we would never otherwise see or hear, if we didn't see it here. (Conversely, there's a lot of stuff on YT that should never been seen by anyone :O )

[@MusicalBasicsTV]

Just released my FIRST album! Listen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJPdY2xmfpKVe9E

[@ragdolldude3440]

Cool, gonna check it out!

[@ClimbBoy]

Thx for this

[@broge_o7]

Wow, this comment was 2 days ago

[@ieeyeei]

I wanna press the link but I can't do it until the video ends....

[@signingoffbye]

Hi

[@RedRat98074]

I truly admire people who can play a musical instrument. I can't play because I have a tin ear and couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. But, I do recognize skill when I see and hear it. This kid is great.

[@stargatekeeper3303]

That young boy who stopped in awe was inspired! We need to motivate and inspire the future generation. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@codygooding1332]

"Sir.......you got the job. Welcome to the Costco family."

[@marvwilson9931]

This must happen on a regular basis in Costco, as most of the other shoppers seamed very casual about someone playing the piano at genius level.

[@marylogan]

Absolutely beautiful. To hear an instrument played the way it is meant to be played is such a privilege.

[@mikeVnana]

The “existential crisis deepens” TOOK ME OUT HAHAHA😂😂😂

[@susanvotroubek7440]

Amazing performance. Thank you to the Mom in the purple sweater who stopped with her young son to really listen..... people take a few seconds out of your " got to get to the next sale ", to appreciate something so rare. Slow down!!

[@k.d9499]

I swear in every video like this, there's at least one kid awestruck who stays throughout the performance

[@hexianggao5121]

this casual clip is far much better than studio solo, the relaxation of his face and movement is really master piece

[@darkheart9668]

1:29 "practice 40 hours a day or end up like this guy" I see somebody is trying to raise the next Lingling lol

[@luisa.penafiel273]

1:26 "Practice 40 hours a day or end up like this guy". Wait, there's only 24 hours in a day??? My brain hurts. But seriously dude, this guy is really good. Well done sir.

[@yongxianghe1432]

search 2set violin then you will understand😅

[@luisa.penafiel273]

@@yongxianghe1432 Oh, I see now 😂 Thank you very much

[@PhuongThao-es2uc]

ling ling wannabe

[@abigail40]

@@PhuongThao-es2uc yeye twosetters lessgo✨

[@SynthixArchive]

twoset joke xd

[@ForageGardener]

Seriously this is an incredible performance. His interpretation is amazing

[@geocachmaster]

I've never understood people who just walk by and don't even acknowledge a musician in public let alone someone like this who clearly is a master at his craft. Do they not have ears?

[@jaybdub77]

Mom likely whispering to her son, “you’ll never be as good of a piano player as that guy.”

[@bloodnivel70]

Yeah, children abuse is that common. But ultimately she is wrong, they are always wrong.

[@yanqinng]

Shes probaly asian

[@yanqinng]

I am an asian and they are very discouraging

[@theoraclecafe]

HAHAHHAHA

[@anika1733]

What a downer. She probably whispered if her son wanted one or if they already have one then she probably telling her son how practicing makes you better. Not everything got to be dark yall. Jesus.

[@MLFLimeyO]

Wait, I remember hearing that in the store when I was shopping with my mother…THIS WHOLE TIME I THOUGHT THAT WAS A VIDEO OR SOMETHING PLAYING I DIDN’T THINK SOMEONE WAS ACTUALLY PLAYING!!!

[@aditiprasad2998]

Everyone making 40 hour twosetviolin jokes makes my heart warm

[@chibiskye]

It’s always fun to watch these kinds of public recordings 😄 Partially because a good musician always adds a bright touch to a weary day, but also because of how the bystanders react. There’s always the people who go about their days and just enjoy the background music, and then there’s those who stop in the middle of the lane to appreciate the music and talent with their full attention 😊

[@crustyp3]

This tells me that I need to practice

[@monk0383]

It brings a tear to my eye. Beethoven lives! It's amazing how powerful his music was.

[@lulumimi09]

i remember someone in the comments saying: imagine him finishing the piece and he stands up and goes “nah, i didn’t vibe with this one”

[@TheMadeofhonor]

People just walk by like this is nothing. Omg! This amazes me, the talent is exceptional. People stop and smell the roses!

[@jcastanza]

To be able to read sheet music like that... wow. He’s even got the sales rep turning the pages for him!

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Oh my GOD!!! I am surprised there is not a huge crowd around this amazing player!

[@dubstepsentinel9013]

I know I'll never reach this level, but I can't help playing anyway, because it's not about how good you are, it's how much you enjoy it.

[@Eldritch-Eye]

Same, except I play a string instrument instead.

[@sarahmansfield9724]

Ditto! It's all about "solving" the songs, for me: picking pieces harder than my current level and learning how to put them together in my head and with my hands.

[@weareallgodschildrenlovefr9556]

Most important thing is your enjoyment 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@dnuma5852]

youll most likely exceed this level as long as you keep up your practice (and practice well, little tip from me dont do your scales and other exercises like a robot. try to make them as musical as you would any piece. in the real world you wont ever need to play like a robot, and practicing like one will only hurt your playing.)

[@manuxalfhalo]

It's so amazing how this music is one of an small amount of type of music that makes people stop and just enjoy it, I don't know any people to hear "regueton" and think "omg that sounds delightful I'm gonna stop to enjoy it" 😂