Dill Pickles Rag - Charles L. Johnson

[@oldgypsytap]

A - MA - ZING!!!!!! THIS YOUNGSTER REALLY GETS IT!!!! RAG, THAT IS. As an 'old Timer' who has adored Ragtime music forever....I don't recall hesring any Rag played with such gusto and this well. BRAVO, young lady!

[@stevewilliams6285]

I always love the way you end the song .This time was whhoo perfect.

[@noelplouffe6245]

Another brilliant video from the undisputed Princess of the Ragtime Piano. Thank you, thank you

[@h.wagner]

Holy smokes! I am in awe as I watch you playing that piece. As a fellow musician, old enough to be your Grandfather, I have rarely seen someone who has it as together as you do, piece after piece.

[@robkunkel8833]

YES!!! i love to watch the hands. It’s like a perfect swim exercise without the water.

[@joemendiola7345]

And think with a little bit of practice she would do better....lol

[@irmantaspakinkis3231]

@@robkunkel8833 -You said the shure truth!!!😊💖👍👏🎹

[@neptune499]

@@robkunkel8833 spider hands

[@garrygarrett70]

​​​​@@joemendiola7345 that's like when I said to Eric Himy who had just played some amazing and difficult fast Gershwin pieces. I said, "maybe you should play something more difficult."

[@fazergazer]

This is the best I’ve heard this rag played. Period.

[@rscotthudson1959]

You simply cannot be unhappy listening to ragtime. Thank you!

[@ez8308]

Never seen your videos before... but about 2 seconds in I'm hooked

[@jdepaul87]

What is it about this period of music composition that made it sound so rad? And, gosh dang, this lady is a master of it.

[@Nevada_Dan]

As I watched her videos throughout the years, Kristen just kept getting better and better... Weird, I know... but she and others like her just serve to reconfirm my life-long love of Ragtime music. Kristen, you rock!

[@markgilmore2077]

The accuracy of your left hand in those last few bars was just thrilling!!

[@HoganWallaceandWhite]

This is the best piano playing you've ever done. Nice job.

[@rotunda57]

@Malachi Crawford And TRUE.

[@derekkreusel5255]

I live a happy life when I play the piano if I have trouble with autism my play the piano

[@misterikkit]

Ragtime rhythms are so pleasing to hear. I think I love them so much because of the added difficulty.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

You are truly the master of ragtime piano. Superb!

[@peterhill1944]

Kristen, its great that a young musician like yourself is interested ragtime, a wonderful music genre that is much neglected now. Growing up in the 40's and 50'd I learned the style by hearing the old timers playing in live, just the way it was in the turn of the last century. I suggest you get hold of a DVD of the movie "Ragtime" as the performances in the film are outstanding and very accurate. I think you will be surprised at how refined and lyrical the style actually was. And the tempos were much slower. I had the good fortune of playing in an authentic style ragtime band for several years during my career as a professional musician.

[@jameskleinecke6596]

Kristen, I'm amazed every time I hear you play. I love how you articulate the notes, that makes a huge difference in giving the music some clear definition. And, when it comes to playing staccato in the bass, and legato in the right hand, you are the best that I've heard. Having that perfect technique really brings out the syncopation between the two parts. Well done!

[@johnlneely5448]

STACCATO = each note being played quickly, and with little or no sustain (cut short, crispy; detached) LEGATO = played smoothly and connected (the melody flows together from note to note without any intervening silence)

[@manidig]

A well-deserved "woo!" at the end. Bravo.

[@lagbjbrass]

I'm french, I like your old songs reprises !

[@watchfast1]

The most exciting 2 minutes on KZbin! You played it to perfection!

[@d.brionebey9711]

I first heard this composition in the 1981 Warren Beatty film " Reds " . Warren and Diana were dancing . Thank you ! Maybe you could look into to performing the Charles L. Johnson catalog of works ? You do keeps classic Rag tyme music real ! Tremendous technique and execution , Bravo chica bella !

[@jayski9410]

I think the pace of that song got you into the aerobic zone of piano playing. You almost need a couple of assistants. One on one side wiping the sweat out of your eyes like a surgeon's nurse, and one on the other fanning you with a towel like a prize fighter's corner man.

[@darrellschmidt5955]

🎉❤ I bet you hear this thousands of times but you got this! When I hear you play "rag" it always saves a bad week and puts a smile in its place. When you finish a piece and give that smile or happy sound to us, it's like you're doing it for me 😂. Thank you for brightening these days. Even when your interrupted in your post to start over, that's so endearing I love you mire, gee wh8z, she's human and has integrity and humility Thank you so much!

[@clarencegreen3071]

Wow! Something magical has happened over the last 4 or 5 years. The bass is now firm and authoritative, and the right hand is brilliant. Earlier, it was . . . less so. Your obvious talent is reaching maturity. Congratulations! (And I know it took/takes a tremendous amount of hard work.) Thanks for your videos and the effort you put into them.

[@thomasruiz706]

Can never get enough of Kristen...

[@r2x262]

I subscribe to a lot of young people's videos that keep the classics alive. You are wonderfully talented and it's a pleasure to listen to you. God bless keep up the good work and thank you

[@timward276]

Can't watch this without a big smile on my face. What fun. Terrific job.

[@erinevans756]

Oh. My. God!!! You are BEYOND AMAZING!!! You are a ragtime genius! And this is coming from a pianist with decades of experience in ragtime! I learned The Maple Leaf Rag when I was 12 and thereafter it became my trademark song - and I could even play it perfectly while blindfolded! You play like I used to play...AND EVEN BETTER!!! You earned my subscription fair and square with just this one post!!!

[@johnallen6039]

So nice to see you back.

[@ifstory]

When you get down about not hitting every note perfectly, just remember what a gift you have. I will watch you just to make me smile. Thank you!

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Ooooh, I really like that lively melody you play for this one and your ability at making the bass line having a jumpin feeling is divine, and that key change sounds great coming from your skilled touch!

[@joszandstra2044]

So KZbin does come up with surprising suggestions. This is great music and incredibly well played. Will look out for more of this kind of old time music played by you.. awsome

[@georgezura]

I am not one to smile but that just made me smile for two minutes. Great job! those fingers were just jumping all over the place!

[@mikezimmermann89]

There were fingers? I didn’t see any fingers!

[@banjojeff57]

Ten people gave this a thumbs down. Five played spoons, three played a musical saw, and two blew on wax paper over a comb. I love your playing, Miss Mosca.

[@ifstory]

all I can say is JOY! you do great - make us all jealous and happy at the same time - don't get discouraged. I hope you can keep it up and make others happy.

[@22craigjohnson]

Kristen: That is a great talent to be able to put the cords with the melody like you do. I know how to play a melody, and add the correct cord to it also, so I started playing the accordion after I got out of college. Playing a note, cord, repeatedly is easy once you get the hang of it on an accordion. I don’t know if you know how the buttons on an accordion are lay’d out, but look it up on line, and you will see how it can be easy and fun if you play by ear. Being able to take the accordion wherever you want to play is fun! I grew up in the south, so not many people have seen an accordion! I play more on my accordion now than I do on the piano, and I’ve played the piano since I was 5 yrs old. I play inside, outside, and I even joined a German Band. It’s lot’s of fun. Whatever music you make and with what instrument you use, enjoy!! You’re an excellent player!

[@bensolomons4299]

Always fantastic to see you back with classic ragtime, and I loved the life and bounce you gave this one! Keep up the amazing playing!

[@kmgflip]

Right on! Great job, great feel, great accuracy, really superb. This is not an easy piece either…

[@StressLessCamping]

As much as I love ragtime and thought I had heard 'em all, this is new to me and now my favorite rag. Now I don't have to play the Entertainer every day. JUST kidding. Not kidding about loving this song, though. And well played as usual. Talk about a finger workout - whew!

[@Borolad116]

Kristen's own composition the "Quarantine Rag" is absolutely amazing if you haven't already heard it. It's here on YT.

[@ms.farmgirl]

Excellent job. This reminds me of the albums my mother had of Rag Time Jazz. She had ever single Del Wood. You should see if you can find any of her albums and give them a listen. That woman's fingers were like lightening.

[@karlstanc4444]

To me you are the best Rag piano player... and ...the prettiest!!

[@barryjacobs8524]

No music amazing. How on earth do you do it. Your brain must be dancing with you too. Well done brilliant.

[@jamespirate4069]

She is so incredibly talented. If the world ever opens up again, I hope you pop over and play in some of the piano bars in Edinburgh!

[@ingeweeda]

yes!!! and in amsterdam!!

[@AnthonyAntMan]

Wow! Great job! Soo talented!! Love the way u play!🙂👍👍

[@iceland_is_cool.]

Many thanks from Reykjavik. So skillful this woman.

[@gunlokman]

I've watched you ever since you started on KZbin and the improvement just keeps growing. You are gifted.

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

Kristen, you are wonderfully talented and I love listening to ragtime tunes. I'm rock& roll, blues-oriented in most of my tastes, but ragtime kicks it and you do it superbly!

[@genestatler2514]

WOW is right Kristen!! That was great. I love it !!!

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

Saw it live... legendary. Some very tricky bits and pretty perfect in my opinion.

[@psw4763]

Very beautifully played

[@9101201]

The sound of happy, great playing love it

[@sarahsting5692]

My 13 month old really enjoys watching your videos and playing her little baby keyboard. Way to go inspiring the future generations!

[@landontwtaesthetic2860]

1 year and 1 month -_-

[@jean-lucpicard3012]

13 month is shorter and conveys the same message don't be a jerk

[@sarahsting5692]

@@jean-lucpicard3012 thank you for having my back captain 💙

[@landontwtaesthetic2860]

@@jean-lucpicard3012 I’m not being a jerk I’m correcting idiot

[@jean-lucpicard3012]

@@landontwtaesthetic2860 correcting would imply she said something false. She didn't. 13 months is just as intelligible as 1 year 1 month, but takes less time to say.

[@deem7478]

Beautiful, spirited rendition! 🎶

[@ELCADAROSA]

Another great tune, Kristen! If nothing else, this pandemic has broadened my music experiences, and you are one of the contributors to it! Thank you for posting these, and I hope see more from you!

[@gibandruski6744]

What a beautiful gift to be able to play so well and to be willing to share.

[@williampaganucci1084]

Nothing makes me happier than to see a new video from you Kristen. By the way, I'm making some progress with my piano playing. I just learned The Cheers Theme song, Daydream Believer, and In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry. Thanks for the inspiration. The other 2 people that made me want to learn are Terry Miles and Brendan Kavanagh.

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

Great job!

[@Garrett_Swanger]

YES Terry Miles and Dr K are great! Also I recommend two more of the greats, Jonny May and Jacob Koller (The Mad Arranger)!

[@philipboug]

Awesome Kristen... Just Awesome! xx

[@arcadia05]

Kristen, I wish my dad were alive to hear this. Bless you.

[@bluenetmarketing]

You had as much fun playing that as I did watching it! It was great.

[@ruhlworth]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent !!! Kristen, great work. Thank you !!!

[@johnwagner1549]

loved the low end "bum bah bum bah bum" ! thanks for producing an awesome video. :)

[@Zoidberg227]

Delightful. What a fun little rag!

[@vituskyper]

Adoro questa pianista, il suo talento, il suo repertorio, la sua tecnica e la sua simpatia: è unica!

[@d.brionebey9711]

Oh contraire , mont freite ? This musician is a young gringo chica ! I think ! Si ! ella patea traseros !!🤓😎🧐😵😵‍💫🥸😮🤯😲😯

[@Pumpkinblimp]

Great playing on that Rag! I got a few Rags that I play and its great music. Sounds good on a Steinway D too.

[@grammy3g808.]

The sounds of great tunes coming full circle...excellent rendition...👍

[@bearswampmudrun]

Very nice. A friend of mine plays that on the mandolin. I accompany him with the guitar. Thanks for all the great music.

[@jamesmcmanamy4704]

Just Wow!!!

[@danielsurber914]

You make my day, every day. Thank you so much! 🌷

[@Perly53]

Kristen you totally rock! Love your playing. Thank you for sharing.

[@robkunkel8833]

“Dill Pickle Rag” ... What a great title. If I had only one song of this style of music it would be that. So much fun to say.

[@d.e.p.-j.7106]

A great piece by Charles Johnson. Thanks!

[@fiziwig]

Wowsa! Well done. Even if I could play ragtime, which I can't I wouldn't have the energy to get through a song like that.

[@MemphiStig]

i added it to my watch later, then immediately clicked on it, then liked it, then watched it, then loved it. and i smiled the whole time.

[@crookedpaths6612]

Sometimes I wonder how the universe could conspire to make something so beautiful; so ephemeral and yet so timeless.

[@mark03061956]

Nice, Kristen. The only other version I've ever heard of this is a band version with Terry Waldo at the piano. Two thumbs up.

[@tonynamnguyen6248]

Your music always makes me feel so happy 😊

[@josephneola6244]

Along with Florian Krueger who is I think a little bit better in his performance this is one of the very best performances of the dill pickles rag and I have listened to virtually every one of them that is on KZbin. Congratulations for an excellent performance

[@jfulysse9629]

I just discover your channel ! Many thanks from France !!! It is a jewel !! I do love your way of playing that good piano pieces. I'll go on listening !! Excuse my bad english

[@olafurdorbaldursson4302]

That is unbelievable, I am really glad to have stumbled onto this one!

[@ShevillMathers]

Fantastic-I really enjoy your style and the out takes, makes your wonderful presentations just that more human. Thank you 😊👍🎹🇦🇺🦘

[@MrLewJew]

KZbin recommended this to me because I like pickles and music. Great job. Keep up the good work.

[@craigcorson3036]

Very nicely done. Ragtime is an underappreciated genre.

[@ivanthevaluable2559]

THIS ^^^

[@lugeroaccordion9957]

Hey this is great, love the song and what a great left hand. Used to listen to Winifred Atwell. Cheers...

[@joelweisberg]

I'm so fortunate to have come across this video. I loved every note. You are fabulous and your technique is stunning. I can only say wow! BTW, I speak Italian and did you know that Mosca is the Italian word for the insect "fly" You are a superb pianist!!!!!!

[@RuthTheBananaDuck]

every piece you upload is an absolute delight to listen to!

[@badte3f]

You’re the poop girl!!!!!! Heknyea!!! Thanks for uploading, dill pickle can be kinda hard to find, and I’m trying to learn it on banjo. I absolutely love you!

[@Bigskyguy56]

Absolute Perfection. Well done young lady.. Keep it up!

[@pedroballadares5253]

Yes , you are the Princess of Piano !👍🏼🎹

[@Deniluc]

I love your interpretation !! Thank you Kristen

[@pedrocasella2315]

The ragtime girl!!

[@Lesliestevens92.1fm]

That was so amazing oh my gosh Thank you for doing that! I have that song by The dukes of Dixieland on an old 33 record from the '60s only Dixieland style but this is the first time I ever heard it solo on a piano. You are so amazing and truly a beautiful talent. Again thank you so much. You now have another fan, me.

[@iplaythepiano8806]

heard this for the first time on a video of tom brier's birthday party, he could only play with the right hand, sad, hope he gets better. Great Video btw!!

[@counterflow5719]

Wow! Strong, steady and clear. Thank you for this. So fun.

[@paulmcgrath2430]

Excellent especially your ending! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@comiketiger]

Beautiful job! Love it. I havent seen you on here for a while! God bless all here.

[@jamesharper45]

This has huge "Black and White Rag" vibes. Amazing playing as always 😁

[@nancyselzer628]

I described your piano playing as crisp. Every note precise. You are one heck of a talent. Disregard the thumbs down people. There's always some a-hole lurking around.

[@75blackviking]

Such good music. Great playing!!

[@mmonroe8253]

Outstanding piece of work young lady!

[@hairyhondaman]

Excellent playing! You play so fast your fingers are just a blur, and you hit the right notes besides!

[@alanmunro888]

Wow indeed! Really really - that's much more than wow!

[@alwaysbearded1]

Another top notch job. One of my favs and don so well.