For those in need around the world...

[@oshisantosprado5414]

Thank you and thanks for your music. In spite of everything that hurts, I know I'm still very fortunate and blessed. ❤😊

[@kasday369]

What a beautiful spirit you have. Wishing you a life filled with blessings. Sending you love -- in return, I should say! 🥰

[@pithy-wisdom]

I really needed to hear this right now. Both the message and the music. Thank you! ❤

[@meanqkie2240]

Giving away that which you cannot keep to gain that which you cannot lose is the ultimate goal.

[@pardonmypiano]

thanks for listening! :)

[@shirleykaye4344]

My digital piano, got right before the pandemic so have been teaching myself--not the best teacher but better than I thought. No private lessons during a pandemic so it was up to me. On my very darkest days, my piano gives me 35 minutes of not thinking about my life, sadness, depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, and being down the rabbit hole. I recommend it highly! Because you have to use both eyes and both hands (and feet if you know how to use the pedals), the part of your brain that is involved overrides that nasty amygdala that is at the root of the darkness. I loved the way that this video/ audio ended with the person finally getting out of the darkness and into the real light,

[@couchpatataaas]

I have been mentally (and now even financially) struggling for quite a few years now. Tonight, I am sleepless and depressed. Thank you for this, took your tone deaf or musically gifted test from my recommendations and this video found me. Your message and music gave me comfort tonight. Continue doing what you do 🩵

[@KamilazWarszawy]

Same here God bless you

[@pladuxz]

❤ I'm going through a tough time with depressions right now and listening to the music while reading the description made instantly let the tears come through. Man I can't tell you how uplifting this short moment was.

[@zero-pixelated]

God Bless you bro. Stay up warrior, battle isn't over yet.

[@jmp01a24]

I know that place you describe so well, I walked into that room many times... it's the room where emotions run high, if tears start pouring out of the eyes and it's a time to come clean, wash away your sins and heavy thoughts that has been supressed and ignored in the moment(s) - you carry them with you until that day and moment when the weight of the backpack get's to heavy, you must unload and sort the heavy rocks out, examine them in the light. It can be the loss of someone close, the heartache from a relationship that ended, sorrow from not hitting the mark, moments of failure and self loath. It can feel bad, hard and your heart bleeds. BUT. There is a time to move on, start see that there is light in the room if you open your eyes and focus. Eventually it will be better. If not today, then there's a new day tomorrow. Always carry the hope of better days with you onwards. Life continues. You have worth. And light to give. And receive. Even if nobody told you, I tell you and it's true: You are the sun! Fight, never give up. Even if you feel that you being consumed by a black hole, remember that in it's center there is light infinite as all of time and space get's compressed into a singular point. The darkness is temporary. Truth be told it's when it's darkest you appreciate the light the most. Breath slow, tell your body to relax. Let go. Let the tears flow if they must. There will always be a new day tomorrow. And it will be a little bit more sunny. Perhaps not much at first, but gradually you will find comfort and love. Even if you are alone. Music has been a helpful tool for me. From since I was a little child some songs made me cry. Because sadness is an emotion we have and need. Else we would never have the chance to improve. To gain insight. To understand other people's suffering. We are all connected, even if we can't sense it, music reminds us there's a connection. Without pain there would be no rejoice. They are the same coin, but have opposite sides. In our lives the coin flips, for everyone. Know you are not alone. 2 months ago now. Do you feel better bro?

[@pladuxz]

Well, by the fact it took me over 2 months to reply to your heartwarming words you can probably guess that things aren't much better. At least I was able to see a doctor and I'm under some supervision and medication now. That is helping a bit but it is still a long way to go for me. I can't manage to get my a** of to find a therapist in order to solve my actual issues. It is so crazy. I have a good life. A loving wife and two beautiful kids. I have a well paid job and everything else that I need. Still I'm being paralyzed by this void somewhere in my head. I can literally see how my life is breaking down at the moment because I am unable to do anything that requires more than 10 minutes of effort. I do fight and I will keep on fighting until I get back into a normal state. Until I have reprogrammed those broken neurons in my head. Until I have killed this evil daemon. I will not give up and at some time I will draw on these experiences and use them for something good.

[@mspg2]

Michael you know how to melt hearts and touch souls - exquisite.

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much Michael!!! I'll be posting more often here 😁

[@gnchicago]

Michael, forgoten friend is good to bump into your site. Please stop by to the St Mary church in Chicago, talk with Mrs. Dr. Ramona and be an inspiration for the kids from the Sunday school. It is very important for both, for you and kids. You will never know when one kid will reach the highest place based by the inspiration given by you. CONGRATULATIONS!

[@tripleaaakollektiv870]

it's always the men with the funny hats, that start all the troublems and get in the way if everthings

[@laurasebastian2822]

This is exceptionally beautiful and it (along with your words) does help my current challenging situation. Thank You :)

[@DearEllehcim]

The melodies are felt.. your pain, your love for those keys.. I teared up. Thank you.

[@videooblivion]

Because of your beautiful sentiment and performance, I’m crying and have decided on some life changes. Thank you. 💙

[@penelope-online-4404]

Just know, at the end of the video I applauded.

[@pardonmypiano]

thank you so much for listening to me! :)

[@guicampos_br]

Thank you. I'm a one in need and you have just made better for a while.

[@afm6781]

Thank you so very much for sharing your Light with all of us! Very inspirational!

[@songsfromthelord888]

We are all in desperate need of God’s love - both to receive from Him and to give to Him; along with letting Him love others through us, and letting Him love us through others as well. ❤ ❤ ❤ 🙂

[@cornbreadhead7197]

I really love what you have said @ronflorence3470 ❤

[@RD3D-1]

Artists don't create from nothing. They reveal what already exists.

[@myriam84118]

I agree with you.

[@StriderOof21]

This was so relaxing and beatiful.

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much for listening ❤️

[@laramasonpiano]

Straight from the heart. Wonderful!

[@mikekeenan8706]

Michael, it is a good day whenever I get to see and hear you perform, expressing such a strong message. For most of us, life can be so quixotic, always in flux, from hour to hour. My friend, your talents reach to the core of our beings and touch the very essence of what distinguishes us from animals, even though the savage part lives in all of us. Love and compassion are what keeps us from giving up, even in the hardest of times. This is an inspiring performance, as have all of them been. Your self proclaimed 3rd grandfather is very proud of you. Thank you for bringing your light into this world.💝🤗👏🎹🎼🎶

[@jankorski]

It's a pleasure to listen to your music. It's breathtaking what a great mood I get when I experience the way of colorful interpretation of this fabulous "Another Love" cover. I love the many variations and the flow of powerfull and softness expression. Brilliant performance. Congratulations. A lot of musical greets, Jan

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much for listening Jan! Always glad to have you here and share my music with you!

[@victorgomes7585]

Truly gifted as a pianist and composer. Love the depth in the tone. Keep on crrating man. Hugs from Melbourne, Australia. ❤

[@lindandubuisi4758]

Nice piece, tone and expression.

[@joelsuarez1398]

So much feeling and beauty. I love it ❤️ You touched my heart ♥️

[@georgem7371]

Thanks

[@mleh2512]

👍🏿🙏🏾🤗thank you darling. I’d awoken a few months ago to discover my husband’s corpse. What a wonderful gift to be given to move so seamlessly and painlessly from one sphere to another. Michael here also seems to have been bestowed with this gift, and has shared it with us. Thank you.

[@spiritmatter1553]

So very sorry for your loss. What a blessing that he passed peacefully in the company of his beloved.

[@danni1993]

@@spiritmatter1553 Beautiful comment. 🥰

[@meanqkie2240]

Beautiful and unexpected left hand chord at 3:35. Thank you for sharing beauty.

[@IgorSilva-id9rb]

I was about to say that you had no idea about how much those words meant to me and made me feel quite good, but apparently you know. Good reminder that we are not alone fighting on this wonderfull marble. ^^ tks.

[@cabledude79]

Simply Beautiful

[@stevemiell4555]

Thank you...beautiful...no more words needed

[@andrewmcg3492]

Thank you that was wonderful! Such precise and deliberate timing in your key strikes!

[@rhondablackburn3713]

Thank you 🙋🏻‍♀️💕Have an excellent day ! ☀️❤️

[@STR4nG3boy]

This was just beautiful! Thank you for that

[@jmjlori]

So beautiful!! So many piano lessons for me-always wanting to play like this. But I see THIS is a GIFT! So glad you do what we are supposed to do with a gift: SHARE! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ReincarnatedGhost1]

My dad just died. I'm glad the algorithm found me because I love hearing music. Gotta be happy even while sad, confused and angry at the same time. I play games. I find an escape in games because of the music sometimes. It distracts me from reality and the reality is its hard to come to terms when someone passes. I'm angry, but I try not to be angry because its a volatile emotion that I really don't need. I'm seeing a counselor about it. Thanks for the music. You're a beautiful person, so I subscribed to you. Music helps.

[@cpaul9269]

Beautiful - you have a great touch, brother. Can hear the feeling. Those things can't be taught. Well done, and thank you.

[@andi2234]

That was so beautiful and profoundly encouraging. thank you.

[@KamilazWarszawy]

Thank you. You can't even imagine how this message and this music is important to me in this moment. You (I dare to say) saved my life, at least today, tonight. You've done something extraordinary for someone that you even don't know, somewhere in the world, this big big world. You've saved me. Thank you. I will keep believing in human beings and in art. Because only we artists can understand what lies beneath... thank you from the bottom of my sad and struggled heart. "I wanna cry and I wanna love But all my tears have been used up On another love, another love All my tears have been used up"

[@ReyCypher]

chills my dude! Lots of love to you for your work and thank you especially for this one =)

[@FlyerHigher]

Hi Michael, I love all kinds of music, but I’ve never sat and listened to someone play the piano before- it’s never interested me- I just didn’t “get it”. What I just heard took me through something- I can’t explain- emotions maybe- something inside me woke up- I’ve felt numb and robotic for years- the range of emotions I just went through was so unexpected - I hope it stays- I miss feeling … feelings. I don’t know how to thank you- I’m sure you’ll never read this- if you do or if you don’t see this, what you just made me feel- you will get back tenfold- like the words on the screen said (how I understood) everything in this world goes full circle, you have to be the luckiest guy alive- putting music out like that to turn us robots back to humans is majestic. Wonderful work!!! THANK YOU & much Love, Just a nameless faceless girl- a nobody. ❤

[@KelvinDominick-d3s]

Beautiful

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you

[@stevephillips7884]

Thank you for uplifting us.

[@debwefoxx9389]

A healer. Thank you for some time to genuinely mourn a loss your song reminded me of. Beauty I can feel helps open my heart again

[@kathiemott3988]

Thank you. Have an anniversary coming up this month that will be without my husband for the first time. He died July 12 last year and I have so far gone over several humps so far. Just our anniversary and the one year date of his death is what is left. We had 36 years together. Thank you for this little performance. It has helped me for this evening. I have found music get me through a whole lot of things. :)

[@mleh2512]

@Kathie Mott, please know that you are not alone. Not ever. Mine followed yours ten days after. I like to think he’d saved mine a wonderful seat. Hugs from another recent widow

[@FlyerHigher]

I’m so sorry ladies- I hope you both find a way to heal, find peace and happiness & reasons to smile and love- ❤️

[@kathiemott3988]

I have. GOD's shalom has gotten me through along with HIS music.@@FlyerHigher

[@melodiejohnston9528]

I am gobsmacked. This past while has been interesting for me, to say the least. I initially found your video on being tone-deaf and took the challenge. As I was writing a comment, I saw the link for this video. It is an absolute delight, especially today. My heart and soul thank you. Magical.

[@7koalabear7]

As someone who has been going through a creative slump and overall depression this has helped me a little. Ive got to remind myself creating something from nothing is a gift and I really should use that gift to entertain others and help them in my own way

[@jl12781]

Thank you! I enjoyed that and I'm pretty sure I felt about the same way your facial expression stated you were feeling. I really do appreciate the passion.

[@MotifMusicStudios]

What a beautiful share and powerful words and music to encourage hearts. Thanks for this great share.

[@Marina-gn4vd]

Beautiful ......

[@kalarakkaus2154]

The world is one big struggle, and it seems like everyone is fighting everyone. Idk how to fix it, but this feels like good energy towards that goal! Thank you!

[@merladyneptune3908]

I clapped! This was such a marvellous piece & performance! Bravo! Love this, How beautiful, Love from Malaysia ❤❤❤

[@chekideh]

🌹Has anyone ever regretted accepting His invitation?🌹Jesus: "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28🌹

[@jmp01a24]

A spiritual message and I like it... Thanks!

[@northernmemaw4036]

Absolutely beautiful & full of love❤Thank you💖😊

[@comotuabogada]

Thank you so much for this, man. I needed it❤ keep it up❤

[@jamiem2885]

I could listen to you all day.

[@muhammadazri4232]

U play that piano like u one with that piano salute

[@bangojetty]

I am inspired. Thank you.

[@MomMom-kc4ee]

Beautiful.

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Thank you. 💐🙏🏽💖

[@garys2560]

I love his music

[@PhirstPlays]

thnx. I agree.

[@mobileuser2923]

Great video, thanks for sharing .

[@MrGrummpy]

Thank you.

[@KS-ep1vr]

Thank you.💗

[@abracadabrat]

Resilience and patience because it will get better. Thank you so much.

[@SamanthaGluck]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@pallab-sharif-omar]

... Classy 💙 n' coming back to life.

[@YotamPiano]

WTH I was just thinking of my life challenges right now a moment before I saw your video I'm not lying it's as if you read my mind. Because I've been struggling for quite a while being undervalued professionally which is why I also started to upload again mainly inspired by your success. I'm a bit saddened and moved by your music. I'm glad to see you succeed and grow your channel and I'll see you around for more of your wonderful playing!

[@pardonmypiano]

I am so happy to hear from you! I have felt the same way many times and I think it is always so crucial to remember to enjoy what you love doing the most despite what feedback you might receive :) and yes I decided to read your mind today!! I'll send you a follow up email tomorrow

[@YotamPiano]

@@pardonmypiano thanks man. Seeing you doing what you do not only motivates me but also puts a smile onto my face. Especially since you're playing traditional piano and doing well, not the MTV mambo Jambo or what have you that is on the top of the charts today. You're lucky to be in the US man , so many opportunities :)

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

Thank you!

[@jamiem2885]

You make me miss playing the piano. I haven’t played in at least 10 years.

[@gabi_manda_a_real]

Deep, thank you 🥰

[@veesheldrick474]

Thankyou. Beautiful ❤

[@fredsmith9027]

Thank you that is beautiful and uplifting❤

[@ttfan3257]

Tank you !

[@ZerotZallander]

I love how you also tell a story with your body :)

[@karenhoward303]

Love it

[@pianothingsmusic]

Very expressively played, Micheal! Beautiful performance 😌

[@pardonmypiano]

thank you so much for listening! :)

[@DemonicCollusion]

Bless you, man. I'm not religious really in any way, but salud to you and amen to that. That was beautiful

[@virgiliod.9436]

And that is why even if I don't get anything for my videos I'll just keep making them even if I move on to another platform.

[@pardonmypiano]

yep! :)

[@Hierrito]

The defining beauty of our life is our insane ability to create - from nothing. - I love this quote my friend such an inspiration for all musicians and creators. "La belleza definitoria de nuestra vida es nuestra asombrosa habilidad para crear, transformar la nada en algo." Thank you for sharing this inspiring video! It's a powerful reminder that even in the face of challenges, love and giving can be our guiding lights. The message about our incredible ability to create beauty from nothing resonates deeply. Wishing everyone watching strength and courage on their journeys. 💖✨"

[@OneCharmedLife]

The prayer at the end was my favorite part. But it was nicer due to the growing tension of the melody and the slight relief of the chord that preceded your prayer. (Reference your "testing" video that links here.) A pleasure to listen! Meditating on John 15 when this was brought to me. I sense you are a brother.

[@dannys-pianoconnections5169]

beautifull ,, good sound !!!

[@jadeset]

Remember this one maybe?; I've had memory gaps for years so please forgive me if I'm mistaken... Needed it today anyhow, so thank you!

[@anakein]

Subbed. Much love to you from India. You are truly amazing! ♡

[@naturewatcher7596]

You can't create from nothing - you can only modify what is already exists.

[@glorkmoonlight]

this is beautiful, thank you so much

[@wenbotao1119]

so well played!!!

[@mirelavaneijndhoven3497]

Beautiful! ♥️

[@Emory_is_my_name]

I just realized I accidentally watched/listened to this in 1,2X speed but it's so captivating that it got me in my feels regardless🤣😊❤

[@SP-gh5xu]

I really want to write to this in the key of that high note

[@wyominggal010]

Exquisite ❤️

[@ryanrobison6432]

Thank you, Michael @Pardon my Piano for sharing your thoughts and playing that *beautiful* piece. I could not agree more 😅! Music does have a great impact on us!

[@GlennsFastReviews]

Suggestion: at the start of each video, suggest to the viewer that if notes sound off, they should increase the quality as high as possible. I'm not sure why, but I'm experiencing sound distortion and I'm not sure why. I'm using Logitech headphones and I've not had this problem. Very nice song!!!!

[@whoneedsposers]

Those in need far out number the few who pull the strings.

[@cornbreadhead7197]

I felt this with my heart 😢😊❤🎹🎼🎵🎶November 5th 2023

[@CharlesAndSounds]

ab·so·lute·ly wonderful!! 🤩

[@johnlaccohee-joslin4477]

Like the video, and also liked your test video to test an ear for music.The bit you play here has me a little confused as being started in a minor key, although relaxing is also a little sad. I have a little test for you though that could prove very interesting. I was very much aware after having listened to Rakmaninoff concerto, that Eric Carman clearly was hit between the eyes with in a few minutes of the second movement, and clearly copied it in his song All by myself, however having listened to it two or three times i became aware that tnis music has at least the basis for at least three well know songs some not that old. The song All By Myself is very clear to the piint of being hard to miss as it it played a number of times right from the start but mainly in tbe second movement. I just wondered how many people can pick the other songs which are very clearly part and parcel of this beautiful concerto. I have also listened to Rapsody in blue, and recall as a kid i played the harmonica and worked real hard to master it, despite being poles apart in their story line, there is still the very same language there, i think this just says a ,lot for the ablity of a piano in the hands of an expert, i just wondered about the fact that as yet, i have found no part of this music that is common to any song that I know, and put it down to the fact that Rapsody in blue is about a place not a person, although it clearly says quite a bit about a crowd of people going about their daily work or life. Would be pleased if anyone else finds this to be the case, many thanks for the music, i think i must live for it as could not manage without it weather its in my head or something that i am listening to.

[@Dejadude]

Beautiful. Healing ❤️‍🩹