Desecration Rag Humoresque by Felix Arndt - Ragtime Piano

[@kennethryesky8518]

Once upon a time, ragtime music was considered very declasse, and to put a ragtime spin on good classical music was truly a desecration. Fortunately, ragtime has since gained legitimacy.

[@denizbluemusic]

Kenneth Ryesky its indeed interesting how what was once seen as the music of the lower class is now seen as high entertainment

[@volttherobot]

Theme from "Pooyan"(classic video game) borrowed HEAVILY from this. xoxo

[@cochrane04]

You have the gift - unlike the note readers, speed players, and Jo Ann Castle types I grew up with. A real talent. Mike Cochrane Riverside California

[@janedae]

Shades of Der Scrage of the fifties ( Fritz Schultz Reichel ) and excellent piano work!

[@FlamingCockatiel]

Sprightly and enjoyable; it's good to know there were more good ragtime composers than only Joplin. Ragtime in general is lovely.

[@Ragtimer95]

This is a rag I've not yet heard. What a great toe-tapping number! I have a copy of the music, and now I feel obligated to learn it now that I know what it sounds like!

[@acousticedison]

I came to hear this selection on 78 records, but your rendition and piano tone is wonderful. Reminds me of my upright players I had many of with a lot of rag pieces on both 65 and 88 note rolls. Keep up the good work.

[@karyshort4994]

I love 💕😘 Felix Arndt !

[@Raikaska]

Omg, that Humoresque reference! Was certainly not expecting that. This sounds so good!

[@aroldinodesaintetherese457]

Bravo!!! J'adore Humoresque!!! Quel belle interprétation...merveilleuse

[@carolinecorman2240]

perfectly articulated piano. Beautiful and a pleasure to hear.

[@miblish5168]

Fantastic - lots of quotes from the classical literature.

[@dtenner]

This (recorded in 1914) can be considered an ancestor of "jazzing the classics"--e.g., Art Tatum's versions of *Humoresque* and Duke Ellington's *Ebony Rhapsody*.as well as the references to Chopin's *Funeral March* in Ellington's *Black and Tan Fantasy* and Jelly Roll Morton's *Dead Man Blues.*

[@philippeschmitz9105]

Impressionnant

[@WillemDekker]

Very nice playing Florian!!

[@jordan4748]

Willem Dekker This is a midi; not played by human

[@brentcoombs5293]

@@jordan4748 It would certainly have been played/recorded by Felix Arndt (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2rdg3ShYq6KgbM), likely for an Aeolian Piano Roll (kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2PJmK16Z9GEe6M). I have a Metro-Art "HAND-PLAYED" 203212 Roll of Felix Arndt playing 'Humoreske' "properly". I'm glad Felix got the opportunity to let his improvising talent shine on this "Desecration" - which is anything but. Cheers.

[@anneissler8033]

Eine lustige Weise, Klassische Musik zu horen !

[@ateliersuriz6790]

Absolutely magnificent!

[@MariaYackanicz]

Great, I really enjoy this music😂😂

[@paskuniag]

First heard this one on Dr.Demento many years ago. Of course, Dr. D played the original Felix Arndt 78.

[@PiotrBarcz]

Amazing playing Florian! This is the best version of this song but it's almost impossible to find!

[@adam7979]

thanks youtube for your great AI when i was listening to Nola and this suddenly came up and i couldn't stop replaying...

[@MrSunnyuber]

Florian....I'd like to see a video of you playing it.

[@Squarerig]

When I hear this tune I always think of Oscar Brand's version and his references to waiting for an empty lavatory on the train.

[@zebooker]

Gentlemen will please refrain ...

[@emptyspotlight]

Pooyan brought me here

[@nbabasketball4191]

it so nice

[@animeanime4696]

Good music

[@kpowell9231]

Anyone know where i can get a copy of the sheet music?

[@PiotrBarcz]

@mpkunz6336 The link doesn't work

[@zebooker]

Gentlemen will please refrain .... AND (a quote I recognized, but can't name ... yet!)

[@wertherquartett]

Well, I can pick Chopin’s funeral march and Sinding’s Rustle of Spring. What else is lurking in there? 😂

[@PianoandKeysStudio]

I also picked the start of Chopins second Scherzo. 😎

[@saulgoodman5073]

the name means "a classic nightmare" but it is not even scary at all

[@kostimyllymaa9527]

Interesting

[@markostermayer3614]

Confused Obsidian of course! Classical music was seen as untouchable and a song ragging it up was a nightmare to some classical music lovers

[@marcgoodman4228]

THe Duo-Art roll played by Felix Ardnt is far superior to this rather flat, dull humorless recording. What is its origin?

[@MooPotPie]

Sounds like a midi file of the sheet music.

[@p3t3rchris]

Yes. Very mechanical, not played by a person. MIDI file explains it.

[@dashiefan3247]

pooyan brought me here

[@themagicboy6548]

A very curious game

[@kevinkirkeby7953]

Froglegs rag Joanne castle