Derek Plays an Unexpected Request, Twice! 💑 The Tennessee Waltz

[@sitjar]

Would it be possible to do a video of Derek listening to a tune he's never heard and then replicating it after one listen? Something not too simple but not too easy either.

[@derekparavicini]

Good idea! It might be a while until we can do some more new filming with Derek, but we've actually got some things in mind for videos like that. Derek always enjoys doing that.

[@antuanos]

@@derekparavicini Please do! That's one of things I enjoy with Derek, but there are so few clips of him doing that.

[@sitjar]

@@derekparavicini I've heard Adam Ockelford mention this skill of his in particular. It would be fascinating to see how much he can take in after one listen? Perhaps some Brad Mehldau?

[@derekparavicini]

There are already a few good examples of this on KZbin actually. There's this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHLboGlml9asqpY and also here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2WagK1pgdKLj7Mm40s at 24:40 and also here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_GeZ-sbauGrc0m52s at 18:52 where you can see Derek playing back phrases from classical music played by another pianist. Those last two videos are very interesting and show a lot of Derek's other amazing abilities, like changing mid-piece to any given key and building pieces on a few random notes. Although it's not in the video, this improvisation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4mqf4OspJloraM was played by Derek immediately after first hearing the original piece on loop a few times too.

[@Zoologic21]

If you watch the channel 5 documentary on him, at the 7:20 mark, you get to witness his fantastic replicating abilities. He went to Sheffield and some people doubted his memory, so he went to go and prove himself by listening to a piece for the first time and playing it perfectly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6u8lWuZnsSLa6M

[@geoffthomson1686]

I loved both of them. The second stuck to the tune closely so he was playing it the way it was written, whereas the first was Derek having fun with it in his own brilliant way. Thanks Derek :)

[@discreetfire]

Such a gift to the world you are Derek. Both of your versions are CAPTIVATING!

[@secretsquirrel5566]

There simply are no words in any known language that can describe the abilities of this man.

[@leviwarbrick4859]

Everyone on these videos shares abundant praise for Derek and every one of the aspects that makes him a wonderful human being, so I'd like to take a second to acknowlege the people caring for and supporting him to continue doing what he does best and sharing his talent with the world. I'm sure it's difficult at times but you've made a great many people's lives brighter in doing so, not just Derek's, so thank you.

[@derekparavicini]

Thank you, that means a lot. It's truly our privilege to help Derek touch people by sharing his talent with the world!

[@certaintyisabsurd]

Both are very nice to hear. The second version is my favorite. Thank you for sharing, Derek.

[@CornishMiner]

I think both versions were great and suited the context they were played in.

[@VivianSmiling]

Thank you, Derek! I like the 2nd version more. In addition, I enjoy listening to Derek's conversation with anyone in his videos. 💖

[@robertlafnear7034]

This is the way it should be played !

[@pollyling8852]

Love to listen to his piano and voice. Love to Adam too. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@pollyling8852]

Is very difficult to make a choice, I like them both.

[@derekparavicini]

Indeed! They both have different things to enjoy. =)

[@wolfgangtrack422]

Hes incredible 🥲

[@nickspitzer1896]

Both versions were excellent anything from Derek is a pleasure

[@howardebenstein3204]

Wow - both so different and both so great. No need to choose!

[@parakeethunter5176]

Both are super ⚡although the first one was so shocking, saved it to the watch again so quickly.

[@jeffsond]

Excellent Derek and thank you. I’m guessing the thumbs down is from a person that smashed their fingers from the lid of the piano and can’t play piano anymore. Only wishing they could play like You!

[@chrisofnottingham]

It was obviously better the second time - because he practiced it the previous year.

[@oldenglishandlyre]

Second version, but both are excellent

[@glenmorangieff]

the second version is absolutely magic!

[@stephboeker7835]

This 2nd version is best to me. I hear a bit of Gospel sound in it and that gets me emotional every time. Request : Avalon and/or Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans

[@monaandersen2123]

Tema with variation perfect SOLIE deo gloria Amen

[@VivianSmiling]

Dear Derek, Would you play the hymn "Morning has broken", please? I love this song so much but couldn't find anyone playing it nicely after I graduated from the secondary school. Miss Chung, my music teacher, played it so well and taught the class singing it. I believe with your perfect pitch and talent in playing piano, you can play it brilliantly. I particularly like the introduction and the music between verses. Looking forward to your performance of the hymn. Thank you!💖😘 Best wishes, Vivian

[@derekparavicini]

We will absolutely ask Derek to play Morning has Broken! Might be a little while until we can do more new filming, but we'll do it at some point for sure. =)

[@VivianSmiling]

@@derekparavicini, Wow! Smiling happily here. Thank you so much! 😘😘😘👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@derekparavicini]

This request took us a little while to get around to what with COVID disrupting our sessions, but we hope you enjoy it now! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2iXXpJvq9B9lc0 Thankks again for the request.🌞

[@VivianSmiling]

@@derekparavicini Awesome! I have just listened to it. Absolutely brilliant! Love it! Thank you so much Derek, Kelly and everyone in the team! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💜

[@xman_hall]

Wow this song is beautiful. I like the second version better. has a hymn vibe to it. Like more soulful.

[@rvllctt871]

Does Derek ever say he knows, but doesn't ... you didn't sound convinced? The second version was my favourite ... it seemed like Derek had thought about it a bit in the meantime and there was a more wistful feeling with subtler playing, especially at the beginning and end of the piece ... the jazz bits were a nice touch. It's odd but one phrase sounds very much like "I Still Call Australia Home" which has the same sense of sentimental longing ... maybe Peter Allen was remembering it from his childhood and calling back to it. He was born in rural Australia and would have listened to a lot of this sort of music. Perhaps Derek could have a listen to it and see if he likes it ... it's a bit of an Australian anthem for expats and even brings a tear to the eye for those of us at home.

[@carolinegray3150]

I like both and very good too

[@joeykitty8678]

and of course the Derek super fan Polly Ling beat me to the first comment, even though i clicked on the video pretty well as soon as it was uploaded... xD o.o haha, but it's ok! ^-^ The first version was my personal favourite, but i liked the second one, too, and anything he plays is amazing, obviously. I always love Derek!

[@pollyling8852]

I am so sorry l was the first 😏

[@joeykitty8678]

@@pollyling8852 Hey, it's perfectly ok. I'm happy to both be super fans of Derek's amazing skill! ;)

[@leeandadaelliott]

Obviously Derek simply owns the piano. Just wondering, is there any other instrument he can play anywhere near as well?

[@SamuelLiebermann]

Is it possible to have Derek listen to a beginning of a piece he never heard before and let him improvise the rest?

[@Bubs0271]

Yes. You can have him listen to NO beginning, and have him improvise the rest.

[@rvllctt871]

I was thinking this is what he did here.

[@SamuelLiebermann]

@@rvllctt871 In this piece he is "just" performing something he heard years ago once but never played.

[@SamuelLiebermann]

Can Derek play 2nd waltz by Shostakovich? Also: Matcia alla turca - Beethoven Entry march of the Boyars Britta polka Thanks!

[@JohnTownshend]

Some James Booker please! ❤️

[@negoronegoro1265]

2nd the best

[@dst0763]

Unbegreiflich! Unbelievable!

[@yurko1976]

1

[@whoopjohn]

I liked number 2 better

[@jeanneharrison8120]

First one

[@joeyserrapede]

I preferred the second one. Love your playing man, keep on rockin’~