Forever Autumn - War of the Worlds

Justin Hayward forever autumn (war of the worlds, jeff wayne) cover on piano

[@theworldsbonkers]

Hi Paul your cover keeps haunting me and I am drawn back to listen time after time.Are your piano skills self taught or did you have any professional tutoring?

[@paulwwells]

Thank you for your kind words Keet. I had piano lessons in my childhood and teens and completed the piano exams. However, I could play before taking lessons and now I figure out arrangements without reference to anyone else's sheet music.

[@orikalisz]

It's 2019 and I still return to this cover, it's so epic, so clear, so beatifull. Greetings from Poland from a middle-class keyboard player.

[@paulwwells]

You are very kind orikalisz - it is heart warming to know that a recording made so many years ago is still giving some pleasure.

[@warlockzone9596]

I second that! Here again, such a beautiful arrangement 🎹🎶

[@BattlefrontZocker]

By far the best piano cover of Forever Autumn I have ever seen! Would be more than thankful for sheets!

[@Fensta]

The bass notes sound amazing, really sweet synth. Kudos and respect..

[@paulwwells]

Thank you.

[@jazzmaan707]

Very emotional and touching rendition of one of my favorite songs. It touched my soul. Thank you for posting it.

[@clopsii]

Why can the majority of my generation not appreciate music played so beautifully, or the entire beauty of the song itself. makes me sad :( I aspire to play as well as this, Love the video

[@theworldsbonkers]

Most covers I listen too for a few minutes then swipe to next but this rendition I listen and admire to the very end.

[@paulwwells]

Thank you Keet. KZbin seem to do everything to get the viewer to browse and move on to something else before the end of the video. Thank you for staying through to the end.

[@JohnPW22]

That was my first ever single purchase - still love it! Brilliant job! Hayward is still great!

[@TonyD-UK]

Awesome ... i grew up listening to my dads LP of War Of The Worlds and this just brought it all back .. amazing piece good job :)

[@LFOVCF]

EPIC! Paul, that's my favourite song, you have soooo done it justice, well done mate!

[@LFOVCF]

Totally did my all time fave song justice. Fantastic style and playing.

[@theworldsbonkers]

Takes me to another place cannot put too words how good you are

[@marxworld2k6]

Bravissimo!! That was an extreme pleasure to listen to!!

[@Kaldhore]

Very nice. A talent I wish i never gave up on so many years ago.

[@paulwwells]

It is not boring. It is very kind and encouraging. I'm losing the fight to get time to record any more videos. I have been playing a long time (since early childhood). The best thing to do is get a good instrument with built in reverb so that it sounds good through headphones and just play whatever you like the sound of.

[@7thkatana]

Hey Paul W Wells I adored listening to that. Thanks for uploading it and playing it so beautifully. John

[@seanlfcdf]

Beautiful. Ridiculously beautiful. Well done.

[@cjd333]

Damn. That is nothing short of badass.

[@paulwwells]

Thanks. I come up with my own arrangements - I gave up with sheet music, both buying it and trying to sell my arrangements to the big companies, a long time ago.

[@markfrant]

Привет, дорогой друг. Отличное исполнение! Есть у тебя желание или возможность поделиться нотами своей аранжировки. Думаю, что твои почитатели были бы в восторге от твоей щедрости. ❤

[@paulwwells]

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[@kaeyzlesquoker4239]

What a fantastic choice of song, a very well done!

[@paulwwells]

@bppool Thanks for you comment about video quality. I'm using a Canon PowerShot SX210 for the video and recording the sound separately then putting the two together. The picture should be HD. It takes longer to set up everything, and to do the editing, but I think the end result is worth it.

[@KevinFordPiano]

Just recently discovered your channel and been watching all your videos :) This one is my favourite, as for me everything about it is perfect! You capture the atmosphere of the original, the notes and timing are spot on, and you got that Roland set up perfectly. Well done! Thanks for at least doing a top down view so we have a chance of learning it without sheets.

[@paulwwells]

Thank you for your very kind comment. I have kicked off the process of making more sheet music and I will try to make more tutorials.

[@clairee3816]

I'd love to see a tutorial for this. Or if you do get round to making sheet music I'd happily buy a copy! If you're happy to provide it for free then do set up a patreon account or similar :)

[@michaeltomkinson134]

Beautiful version wish I’d learned the keyboards when I was younger 👍

[@justdeepblue]

Wonderful! Thanks so much!

[@lujas10]

Excellent version, expressive and passionate, real class.

[@iViolation]

I uploaded a video of me playing this song today, then i watched your cover version. All I've got to say is WOW... Very Inspirational. I wish I could give a million thumps up

[@paulwwells]

You are welcome. Thanks for such a kind comment.

[@amblin69]

So beautiful

[@TheDogsPollox-Fishing]

I grew up listening to The War of the Worlds and Forever Autumn is my favorite song on it. You done it justice m8, a great cover:)

[@mufcfan96]

Beautifully played Paul, i've always liked this song & your version is stunning, thumbs up from Foxy!!.....

[@jamesham12345]

Haunting! and beautiful!

[@tacticlespasm]

Really good stuff, love listening to this. Thanks.

[@thearmoredgeorgian2736]

I’ll be 57 when the record turns 100, I’m honestly not ready for that day.

[@squatch545]

Speechless....

[@JasonHarrisDorset]

excellent a quality piece, and the low end bass keys - omdayz!!

[@bocobob]

Excelent always loved this tune

[@richardkkirk]

very nice, thanks for sharing your talent,

[@TheScottReaproject]

I have just subscribed,truly beautifull musicanship,speechless......

[@tacticlespasm]

Really bloody good, very much enjoyed listening to you play.

[@broadbent96]

Beautiful song, played beautifully.

[@Dclangers]

Beautifully played

[@mikehive]

very very awesome! I love this song, and you nailed it.

[@Wonky4925]

Stunning

[@pashmee]

Fantastic arrangement and execution. Bravo.

[@davidhaney1394]

so well played ...thanks for that !

[@PutTheTellyOn]

Love it.

[@johnniewalker39]

that's an AWESOME COVER !!!!

[@paulwwells]

Thank you J W - the song is a gift to cover players.

[@paulwwells]

@flapsplitter Thank you very much - yes it is a characterful song.

[@Towarek_]

It is probably boring for you to hear this - but simply - it is really GREAT! (as other your arrangements). Tell me. please, how long have you been playing piano and what is a chance for a guy like me (over 50) to play 5% as good as you...:-) (with some little music background, playing from time to time my CASIO WK200 (mostly with headphones not to annoy my wife :))

[@gerladiant]

fantastic !!!!!!!! thanks

[@cindyschipper9240]

incredible!! would love to hear more from you and maybe you could do a tutorial, cause there aren't a lot of this kind of music, or they are not as good as you are.. Love it

[@matthewmorgan9815]

Stunning 👏🏻👏🏻

[@paulwwells]

Thank you Matthew. One of the most haunting songs for keyboards.

[@ziggyplayspiano]

AMAZING! this song means so much to me and you really did it justice! could I use it for a cover please?

[@CJmusic100]

That was brilliant!!!! Sounds 10 times better than my cover lol you done a brilliant job :)

[@obiach]

this is my fav on the album nice job paul : )

[@Drivecrazy2203]

Hi love your videos and I love playing the piano and love this song. Where did you get your sheet music from and also what settings would you suggest for this song?

[@paulwwells]

Hi. Thanks for your kind comment. Sorry there is no sheet music. I would suggest (as seems to work best with everything) a grand piano sound with added base below about C2 and added elec piano above.

[@warlockzone9596]

Great arrangement, nice feel!

[@paulwwells]

@Martianfan Thanks for commenting and favoriting. Just listening to you version now. I can hear that the arrangement is all there and about as good as it can be under the pressure of a live performance.

[@paulwwells]

@WKerryUK Thanks. The electronic sound of the original has dated quite a lot now - at the time it would have sounded space agey. I've added Floyd to the todo list and I'll have a listen and see what I can find.

[@apollofs24]

Hi Paul, I'm a 15 year old lad, and about 2 years ago, I started playing on a keyboard. However after about a year, I started to lose interest, and now I want to start playing again. Do you have any advice? It would mean a lot coming from someone who I watch quite a lot! By the way, this is my favourite video right now!

[@paulwwells]

Thank you Dylan. 1. Get a good keyboard with good headphones so you can play whenever you like (I really could have done with these at age 15, now they're fairly easy to get hold of). 2. Record and upload to KZbin - its a good way to force yourself to bring a song up to performance level and to move on to new songs afterwards. 3. Only play what you really want to play. If a song doesn't sound good then give up and try another song.

[@apollofs24]

Thanks a lot Paul, I will defiantly try this!

[@cindyschipper9240]

This is really great and I would love to see a tutorial for this song by you... It's from my childhood. (I feel old when saying that) Well done !!!!!!

[@Dclangers]

Hi beautiful playing thankyou for the share. Would there be any possibility of you playing Vandervalk Eye Level. My brother used to play this on his piano and it really is a wonderful tune thankyou :D

[@paulwwells]

Thank you. I'll be honest I'm getting very little time to do any recording these days, I have a couple of tunes in the pipeline to record sometime. I didn't know the name of this tune until you brought it to my attention just now. I always thought it was too I-IV-Vy, but listening to it again these years later I can hear that the tune and the melody are its strengths. Gosh, theme tunes used to be long.

[@Dclangers]

Hi again thankyou for replying to me. If you do ever find the time I'm sure I will not be the only person to appreciate this wonderful tune. It really does sound fantastic played on the piano/keyboard. As for the tune sounding long why make a great one short lol :D I'll keep my fingers crossed xx

[@djouroboros]

Fantastic stuff as always, Any chance of a tutorial for this one? I know it's quite complicated but it's an awesome song piece.

[@Pingu1234P]

this is great! i honestly think if you put this on itunes or something like that then you could probabily stack up a few purchases! please do a tutorial!

[@theworldsbonkers]

Hi Paul , How much practice did it take for you to reach this level of playing? fantastic by the way

[@paulwwells]

Thank you. Whenever I put the kettle on to make a cup of tea rather than just stand there waiting for it to boil I normally have a quick go on the piano.

[@INDYROOKIESTUDIOS]

hey! this is amazing! can you do a tutorial on how to play this please! i dont know how to read notes but id be greatful if u showed me in a video what keys to press! thanks! ^^

[@theworldsbonkers]

how long did it take to learn to play so well? I would love to be able to play to your standard wow breathtaking

[@ProjectXX09]

so beautifull

[@LazyScoutJace]

That was beautiful

[@jordanjay5901]

Stumbled across this. Beautifully played and sensitive to the original. Well done!

[@mocyoung]

By the time I'd reached their little red brick house, Carrie and her father were gone....Fire suddenly leapt from house to house. The population packed and ran, and I was swept along with them, aimless and lost without Carrie. Finally, I headed eastward, and my only hope of survival; the boat out of England.

[@gmaccruyff55]

Tremendous.!

[@roxannearmfield9234]

This is beautiful! Where did you get the sheet music for it (or is it by ear?) Either way it's incredible playing too!

[@amegk952]

This cover is fantastic! Any possibility to buy the sheet music?

[@paulwwells]

Thanks Ame. I do make sheet music and give it away on paulwwells.com. I have a work in progress board and I have just added Forever Autumn - so it will get made eventually.

[@theworldsbonkers]

I would sell my soul to the devil to be able to play like you WOW you have some talent :-)

[@aemythjensen]

By any chance do you have a spotify account with this song? I would love to put it in one of my playlists

[@tristanblaskowitz_legacy]

That's just great! I love it! And I like your Justin Hayward Single. :P I have also a piano version of Forever Autumn on KZbin, but your version is much better then mine! I was playing in front of an audience and I messed it up. :D

[@ДавидМеяфеКамиль]

Wunderbar,Was ist das für ein Klavier?

[@002alan]

lush this one gets my vote for a tutorial

[@JamesSalmons]

You are a legend!!!!

[@paulwwells]

@KeepToTheRoute Thanks. This is one of those songs which gives a haunting thrill to play in exchange for a modest effort in learning.

[@Stormwatch153]

Out of earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joy4402]

WOW !!!!!

[@VKprotein3]

Hi. I have been a piano player for six years and I would like to play this song on my keyboard if you have any sheet music or a synthesia. Thanks

[@TheScottReaproject]

Well what can i say,i have my own channel on youtube,called,thescottreaproject,puttin up videos weekly,my latest video used forever autumn,which i have loved from a kid,i tell you what,your version blew me away,awesome,amazing,im sittin here just listenin and enjoyin your playing,please get in touch,i could use your music in my upcoming films,all the best scott

[@hzilla5550]

I particularly like the octave you have chosen. Would have not liked it higher as much.

[@MatthewWilkinson]

amazing

[@Drivecrazy2203]

Thank you

[@cindyschipper9240]

Maybe you can try the funeral song from the Rasmus one time. Would love to hear what you can do with that song.

[@vEOSBvkamikazi]

Please, please do a tutorial i love this!!

[@MrOstasosa]

omg !! can u make a tutorial ,, make my dream come true !! :D soo beautiful !

[@mattsmith1984]

Your Roland has a nice tone!

[@tristanblaskowitz_legacy]

@paulwwells Thank you. :)

[@PeterDful]

Well done

[@cccch4032]

Thanks

[@paulwwells]

Sure - please go ahead. Let me know when your cover is done.

[@chrcai]

Great :) Just started with Keyboard.... And trying to get at least some Tones that Sound Somehow Like that Song ^^

[@paulwwells]

Thanks for your comment Christoph. Picking a song you really want to play is certainly a good way to get started.

[@corumeach]

awesome, and I still can't play it like that. advanced finger patterns (at least for me).

[@jugularsword84]

are there any tutorials for this song?

[@MrEtermen]

In the same theme song as well as a screening of the film lies a lot of nostalgia. I believe that the subject of Herbert George Wells under the title The War of the Worlds, this prediction of our future. Because there is nothing that moves hearts as truth served on a tray of science fiction. While Excellent music artist Jeff Wayne emphasizes the meaning of all this for our future .., they try to learn this song on the example of the great lessons of artistry shown - thank you. And this we know from a book of - After the beep, the fifth angel followed the fall of the mighty meteorite. With an open pit, perhaps crater emits smoke veiled the sun and dimmer air. Together with the smoke spreading to the ground locusts. These insects are sometimes in the stories of biblical and prophetic comparisons, but this kind, which rises with the smoke emanating from the open pit, is perhaps the most bizarre scarecrows ever described in the Bible. Locusts This is similar to (1) war-horse, has (2) a golden crown on his head, (3) a human face (4) women's hair, (5) the lion teeth (6) iron armor and (7) the tail with a stinger , abdomen resembling a scorpion. The noise of their wings sounds similar to creak and crunch (8) of the car, when horses pulled him into battle. That swarm is king. His name (9) destroyer was expressed in two biblical languages ​​as Abaddon and Apollyon. This angel, or rather a demon, comes from the depths of a locked until the fall of the star.