HIROMI UEHARA Place To Be

[@LK-zf2hd]

I am SO DAMN GLAD I discovered Hiromi in my lifetime! She is probably as perfect as anything can get. Soulful, expressive, technically flawless... I'm glad I found her.

[@FreshAirRules]

That has got to be one of the best musical performances of all time. People that don't play the piano don't realize how excruciatingly difficult it is to play rapid passages softly and not miss a note. Its mind bogglingly difficult! The delicacy she extracts out of that piano is beyond comprehension. (Its a Yamaha after all, not renowned for their sensitivity like some Steinway's and Bosendorfer's are so this makes this performance all the more unbelievable). And the phrasing - just utterly flawless. Its like the melodies bypass the meager limitations of the mind and align themselves to our very soul.

[@terryp3034]

Yes! Her control and expressivity is otherworldly.

[@JCYeahUKnowMe]

Such a good observation. Her technique is flawless and expresses such a broad range of emotion from delicate soothing melodies to ferocious percussive improvisational attacks on the keys. I've just recently discovered her music myself and it's just pure magic.

[@ukaka5656]

She lives in a musical paradise. And one of the few musicians who show us the scenery there.

[@13ichirouyuukijun15]

ひろみさんを指導してくれた恩師への鎮魂曲です。

[@hidetibitibi1548]

この曲と、Hazeは本当に好きな曲。一度でいいから生演奏を生きてる間に聴きたい❗

[@thebrook5857]

Life without music would be a mistake The piano without Hiromi would be a TRAGEDY

[@TheBIBA42]

In my opinion, Hiromi is one of the vary rare musicians who has dominated the Jazz to include a deep emotion emitted naturally specially when the artist is young and non-american. We always have related pure Jazz to be originated from New Orleans, Louisiana. The duet with Chick Corea demonstrates the capabilities of Hiromi's improvisation. A superb talent ....

[@fernandocastanon5750]

I did cry the first time I heard this song. And I think it is hard not to do it, one of the most beautiful piano solo ever. Amazing.

[@christelvandenzande8014]

Une magnifique promenade sonore. So beautiful...

[@ric929]

This artist is a genius in musicality, melodic concepts, composition and techniques. A bona-fide genius..

[@JCYeahUKnowMe]

Oh my gosh, this made me cry. I have no clue why. So beautiful. Edit: Wow, I typed that before seeing her tears. The music evokes deep emotions I can't explain or understand.

[@13ichirouyuukijun15]

ひろみさんの亡くなった指導者のための鎮魂曲です。

[@pajoafonso3490]

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” - Ian Thomas

[@danwood4171]

I've bought one pair of concert tickets in the last 40 years. It was to see her at Stanford Universe a few years back. Front row seats.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Hiromi is 100% genuine in everything she does....period! Thats why she is so enjoyable! And technically gorgeous! Did I say flawless? Absolutely!

[@YT-zi7du]

最初の数音で涙が溢れる。こんなに美しい演奏があるだろうか。

[@basswanderer2765]

One of the greatest musicians in the world. Anthony Jackson is so blessed to have been in her Trio.

[@mattropolis99]

After hearing this, it haunted me for days. DAYS. The phrases were stuck in my head. Her mastery of the dynamics - I haven't heard anything so perfect. I've never heard anything like it. It's a crime this song, and Hiromi is not more well known.

[@simonlawrie9215]

She does it every time to me . Takes me to where I want to be and where nothing can harm me . Thank you lady for this trip without chemicals .

[@16ilja]

go to see her in 4 days -I'm happy about -see her 9 times and it's never enought. So great and lovely💫💫💫💫💫💫💫

[@milon5378]

Me 4 Times and never enough !

[@robsenso9147]

Thank you, thank you Hiromi. This is truly beautiful. Every time I hear this you bring me close to crying.

[@gerhardbitter1581]

In Hiromi's improvisations the whole musical history of the last 300 years flows in: Bach, Handel, Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Louis Armstrong, Charly Parker, Oskar Peterson, Eroll Garner, Bill Evens, Mc. Coy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herby Hancock, Cecil Taylor, and many others. Nevertheless, Hiromi has created his own style and in my opinion contributed to a new development in jazz: She received a classical piano education at a young age and of course elements of classical music are incorporated into her improvisations. It is not for nothing that European "classical music" is now celebrating success throughout the world, because it unites the three most important elements of music understood by all the people of the world: rhythm, melody and sound (Rhythm, Melody and Groove, to use the words of jazz musicians). At this point: "Many thanks to the teachers of Hiromi" who have certainly heard very quickly that not only can she move her fingers very fast, but she also plays with soul and supports and encourages her the ability to improvise, compose and arrange to have. Such teacher needs our world! And thanks to Chick Corea, who recognized her talent and made her known worldwide. Elvin Jones once said that the legendary "John Coltrane Quartet" was always about survival. Hiromi also always plays for her life. Depending on that, she laughs or cries. Hiromi: I love your playing. In Hiromi's improvisations the whole musical history of the last 300 years flows in: Bach, Handel, Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Louis Armstrong, Charly Parker, Oskar Peterson, Eroll Garner, Bill Evens, Mc. Coy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herby Hancock, Cecil Taylor, and many others. Nevertheless, Hiromi has created his own style and in my opinion contributed to a new development in jazz: She received a classical piano education at a young age and of course elements of classical music are incorporated into her improvisations. It is not for nothing that European "classical music" is now celebrating success throughout the world, because it unites the three most important elements of music understood by all the people of the world: rhythm, melody and sound (Rhythm, Melody and Groove, to use the words of jazz musicians). At this point: "Many thanks to the teachers of Hiromi" who have certainly heard very quickly that not only can she move her fingers very fast, but she also plays with soul and supports and encourages her the ability to improvise, compose and arrange to have. Such teacher needs our world! And thanks to Chick Corea, who recognized her talent and made her known worldwide. Elvin Jones once said that the legendary "John Coltrane Quartet" was always about survival. Hiromi also always plays for her life. Depending on that, she laughs or cries. Hiromi: I love your playing.

[@shibainuhanadesu]

突然この曲がとても聴きたくなりました

[@PunkJazz2307]

I can't stop to play this video. I see her in Italy the 29th of July. MERAVIGLIOSA.

[@marqy007]

Love her...brought tears to my eyes! She is a goddess!!!

[@danielche2349]

i always come back to this

[@linnaeus5466]

深い失意のわたしの心の奥深くまでにと届く音色。ひろみさんの流れ行く感情の渦に包まれて、しあわせ。

[@JazzLivingRoom]

Hiromi is some kind of cosmic energy in a human form, using Universe as an Inspiration and making music for us, humans...

[@sittig904]

This is so beautiful. I'm reminded of Eric Sati. It puts me in a very very special place.

[@alanhirschman1320]

The Gymnopedies by Satie. I just recently found Hiromi and just found this video

[@nikolaswolf3601]

Какие красивые человек и музыка!!!!!!!!!! Спасибо!!!!!!!

[@henriknielsen1662]

Hiromi is the greatest thing that has happened to the piano in the sixty years I've been around.

[@simonlawrie9215]

Henrik Nielsen . I agree totally , she takes you to that place where you feel privileged to have a beating heart and ears to feed the emotion to it .

[@adrianfundescu5407]

There was a guy named Bill Evans.Not bad.Also Oscar and some others.You missed some important stuff.Too bad.

[@henriknielsen1662]

@@adrianfundescu5407 : Oh no, I didn't miss them.

[@ric929]

Hiromi is a piano GENIUS! She is "other worldly"..this is an artist that comes along once in every century. Man oh man. I am in awe.

[@DBM013]

This piece reinvigorated my love of piano music. I get that ppl can be/get turned off by head-sway/and other things and it can look "fake", or distracting, to each their own. To me Hiromi is being genuine and isn't afraid if it looks "off" ironically, which makes it even more real. If you don't want to see a musician's expression, just close your eyes and listen. =) Hiromi can play as/with so many different styles and people that it's mind-boggling. One of the biggest things in this piece for me is how she seems to use the tools in her arsenal to create musical imagery, take those scales someone mentions towards the end. To someone coldly listening looking for technical improv (something jazzy), it may seem bland, but through imagery one could imagine raindrops falling into- a storm/downpour- as someone searches for their "Place to be", and its beautiful.

[@FreshAirRules]

I find it distracting but its easy to close your eyes. That's all the matters anyways. If we did that to pop music much of it would be laughable.

[@vampierkill]

This is what you call perfection

[@lucantonin2650]

Beautiful music played by an incredible musician... Wonderful, awesome! It's the kind of music that makes you feel a better person and hope for better days. The melody and the way she articulates the whole song with such sensitivity give me the goose bumps. The final is played with such finesse and gentleness and leaves me with such peace... Goose bumps again!

[@Msglossy1995]

Perfection.... my absolute favorite of Hiromi.

[@percyweissi]

Me encanta Hiromi, la sigo siempre. Que siga adelante. Ponja (japonesa) tenia que ser, ya que es la perfeccion andante. La adoro.

[@ricardnolla1361]

Cuando el virtuosimo.la inteligencia.la simpatia.la alegria se juntan el el jazz que improvisas de todos los temas los definiria con un estilo propio.jazz sompatico com una seriedad virtuosa muy seria.salut

[@johndelsignore6408]

I am enchanted by her performance of this piece. She is so in touch with her emotions as she plays and her playing is phenomenal. Beautiful melody lines and compositions with great depth. What a musician!

[@brunolheritier8829]

A pure MASTERPIECE for the composition, and a MASTERFUL interpretation. 😭 Hiromi's playing is out of this world. My favorite pianist all around by far. But, why in 2022 is there none high quality blu-ray available ? Gentlemen producers, what are you waiting for? Please, someone... 🙏

[@鎮目雅也]

この曲上原ひろみのなかで一番好きです。行ったことのないニューヨークの街角の光景が浮かんできます。

[@danielche2349]

Brought me to tears... this speaks directly to my heart

[@sulenaoliviamusic6660]

love her musicianship

[@mariohuertas2807]

Gracias Hiromi, tu has traído contigo un pedazo de cielo. Gracias por mostrar lo que se vive dentro de la música. Eres super especial!!

[@joedeangelis5826]

She is one of the most incredible musicians I've ever heard. Love her!💕 🎹🎶⚘

[@pascalguionmerlin7183]

Vous êtes le plus beau papillon qu j'ai vu voler sur un piano !

[@user-ee7dr1gc5b]

потрясающий звук...очень чистый,прозрачный..

[@jaredt1983]

I sooo want to be the piano! To be touched with such a masterful finesse, earnest emotion, passion and love... epitome of happiness - only Hiromi!

[@p1anosteve]

Me too.

[@arielsoberon458]

cuanto sentimiento !!! asi se vive en verdad la interpretacion musical !!! maravillosa !!!!!

[@paulchiang9999]

Thank you, Hiromi.

[@ScottMcDavid-Music]

Just completely wonderful - Love her to the moon!!!

[@Julie-ns2mq]

Feel the beauty of her soul please!

[@デカブツ-j7c]

心にスッと入ってくる曲だなあ

[@jimmyfigueras4476]

Thank you so much for uploading this beautiful song

[@damean2]

What does that even mean... "It sounds like a demo." ?? First, the piano-playing is beyond beautiful. It uses the touchof someone who feels every reverberation of the string, the body, the keys, the pedal. The sheer control she exhibits is perfect. And the emotion is in the piece. If you can't feel it watching this, then listen without watching the video. If you think this sounds like a demo, sure. Every demo pianist I've heard showcasing an exquisite piano is a concert/examiner-level pianist

[@joke6788]

Just the the first few seconds brought me to tears, goosebumps all over. Been a while sine I could honestly feel my emotions so vividly. Thank you.

[@pageljazz]

I tend to hate flamboyant performers, but I think Hiromi is 100% sincere in everything she does.

[@lokidecembeer4196]

I feel like... she is telling us all her life at this point.

[@guitarist5819]

I think that is a very astute observation! I read (or heard her say) that this song is about how we all have a purpose, a "place to be" in life, and nothing fulfills her more than performing her music for an audience and connecting with them. So she's actually experiencing what she wrote the song about as she performs it!

[@arnoudklomp]

Yes she is, being a true Aries. I can relate, even in my own silly way of playing the piano spontaniously.

[@erik.indmus]

hiromi´s playing is from the heart, flmboyant brians are boring you can play exactly the same she is playing but with the mind and it sounds awful.

[@chidinmaosuagwu1879]

Arnoud Klomp exactly how Aries are ❤️

[@DontAskTwice]

one of her best...

[@gerhardbitter1581]

In Hiromis Improvisationen fließt die ganze Musikgeschichte der letzten 300 Jahre ein: Bach, Händel, Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, Strawinsky, Louis Armstrong, Charly Parker, Oskar Peterson, Eroll Garner, Bill Evens, Mc. Coy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herby Hancock, Cecil Taylor, und viele andere. Trotzdem hat Hiromi einen eigenen Stil kreiert und meiner Meinung nach zu einer neuen Entwicklung im Jazz beigetragen: Sie hat in jungen Jahren eine klassische Piano-Ausbildung erhalten und natürlich fließen Elemente der Klassik in ihre Improvisationen ein. Nicht umsonst feiert die europäische „Klassische Musik“ inzwischen in der ganzen Welt Erfolge, weil sie die 3 wichtigsten Elemente der Musik, die von allen Menschen dieser Erde verstanden werden in sich vereint: nämlich Rhythmus, Melodie und Klang (Rhythm, Melody and Groove, um mit den Worten von Jazzmusikern zu sprechen). An dieser Stelle: „Allergrößten Dank an die Lehrer von Hiromi“, welche sicherlich sehr schnell gehört haben, dass sie nicht nur ihre Finger sehr schnell bewegen kann, sondern auch mit Seele spielt und ihre die Fähigkeit zu improvisieren, komponieren und arrangieren unterstützt und gefördert haben. Solche Lehrer braucht unsere Welt! Und Dank an Chick Corea, der ihr Talent erkannt und sie weltweit bekannt gemacht hat. Elvin Jones hatte einmal gesagt, dass es im legendären „John Coltrane Quartett“ immer ums Überleben ging. Auch Hiromi spielt immer um ihr Leben. Je nachdem lacht oder weint sie dabei. Hiromi: I love your Playing

[@dr.chrisketo7193]

Sehr gut! Danke

[@TheGoddessCaroline]

Beautiful. I'm happy my friend turned me onto her music a year and a half ago. I'm looking forward to seeing her in a few weeks. She is inspirational.

[@kusaboubou]

I enjoy tearing. Thanks Hiromi. love

[@brianmiller5598]

So wonderfully moving and emotional.

[@sissif7038]

"Queen Hiromi"..."Majestueuse" !!!!…. quelle générosité…..quel ressentit…. de l'émotion à l'état pur.….quelle classe !!! Immmmmmense merci !!!!!! J'M

[@calmnico7034]

久々に聴いた記念書き込み。

[@deanbarnat6984]

Wow, I'm awestruck by Hiromi and her fabulous work.

[@boriselca]

She is truly amazing

[@realbasslessons9356]

such singing through the piano. Love it. :)

[@johannesbrahms4237]

She again shows the patience of the greats with her inspired timing.

[@mariacristinaalvespenha4226]

Sentimentos puros ,sinceros e profundos são experiências emocionais que todos devemos compartilhar!!

[@ronw6]

liked her true emotion sound like Satie partly

[@ardenchery9354]

Love this piece soooo much, we played this as our ballad for marching band last year with a flute quartet it sounded beautiful

[@geraldworscha8165]

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[@Ingridsoleil1]

che emozione..... grazie.... sono immersa nella tua interpretazione.... thank you Hiromi

[@Mrmoon1976]

esattamente lo stesso x me

[@giuseppegiammusso4347]

Trovo questa artista meravigliosa soprattutto perché ha saputo dare in ogni momento della sua vita artistica un impronta di se che si evoluta senza mai essere banale.

[@rodolfo0506]

What a great surprise. New waves of the eternamente classic Music.

[@danielche2349]

this is pure love

[@jackieRAVENEAU]

comment nous transmettre son émotion, magnifique

[@antonspynoza8237]

Она чудесная! Музыка, будто из нее льется...

[@riensema]

Thank you Hiromi

[@TyKizer]

Just so Beautiful, She's the Best.

[@danielche2349]

so soulful

[@anita55993]

superbe Hiromi.

[@japonikafoltia]

チックに届きますように

[@robertoferrel6887]

Beautiful !!!

[@adesyarainnabila]

Just feel tunes ..... And u'll know it ..... ,!!

[@marqy007]

This woman!!!!

[@55rhplus]

This is absolutely beautiful. I thank God for Hiromi.

[@sulphuroxide1]

Amazing, i heard covers of this but nobody can match this

[@yusayap]

truly beautiful

[@jppurin545]

俺の中では、上原ひろみといえばこの曲ってなってる

[@grisleses]

Puro sentimiento!!!

[@claudiogiorgio9085]

QUE BUENO ES ESTAR VIVO PARA ESCUCHAR ESTAS CARICIAS DE LA VIDA

[@abhishekshivkumar734]

No description available is probably the most apt description of this.

[@toodycrp01]

Sensacional!!!que história linda!!!!!

[@arolalbertolitovicodenecta2478]

Place To Be very attractive.

[@sedgieroobets]

Beautiful.

[@davidederosi6068]

Did anybody mad a full transcription of this including the solo part? This is one of the most beautiful song and would be a pleasure to learn from her.

[@JLorz84]

Come on, there is no jaaazz or classical here... this is simply beautiful and soulful music!

[@FlavioGori]

hiromi è straordinaria!

[@giuseppegiammusso4347]

Pienamente d'accordo! Sono orgoglioso di dire che ho avuto il piacere di sentirla dal vivo, bellissima esperienza.

[@tsumiki_koma]

かっこいい

[@ponpon9522]

神曲!

[@RunsInTheSkinnyJeans]

These are the kinds of people who should be on the #1 pop charts v.v

[@sittig904]

+James "Oh Captain" Cunningham Amen to that.

[@killa7622]

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[@SamantaMiranda]

Stuff like that is why I love piano and not give up trying!

[@MrMintjazz]

Música hecha emoción y sentimiento. Sublime belleza y momentos enternecedores.

[@leewawson344]

Bliss🔆 Being 🐝#OneInfiniteFlow 🌊