"Incantation" Piano Music by David Hicken

[@drogers3591]

Wow, what a treat! I played this yesterday in our family room and my 7 year old son stood in front of the screen absolutely mesmerized! He asked me to play it over and over and finally told me he wants to take piano lessons! What an inspiration you've been to this little guy. Thank you so much. You are a true and unique talent!

[@pharalap]

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[@terrywerner428]

How do I get the sheet music to this piece?

[@mikensumu5182]

Oh. I thought like you played it as with a piano. Loool

[@sirousseifirad155]

Congratulations to you too. 👏 Support your son and encourage him. He will reflect all these beauty in a near future.

[@hrgunit]

by now he should have his own KZbin Channel. I am sure

[@jackables7167]

The king of the 16th note

[@HarutoArata]

I can't get enough of this first version. Thank you for your wonderful music.

[@charlesacaranci9039]

Can’t get enough of this guy playing this stuff

[@vivianamarcellah]

A year ago, when I first got to hear Incantation, it was a wakeup call for me. Incantation not only enchanted me, it made me see things in a different way. Thus, since last year to today I have been working out to Incantation and the Art of Piano and have lost 25 kilos. Years of struggling to try to stop eating junk food and trying to lose weight to no avail and all along the secret was Incantation! Now you know why I said months ago that this is the elixir of life. Thank you David!

[@macarthur7699]

Only God knows how much I love that music 🙌 💫

[@acoaaburkina7113]

David Hicken : GOD OF PIANO OF THE 21TH CENTURY

[@nickchasiotis2058]

David i wish you to have a great new Year! thank you.

[@lulubelle320]

Here I am listening to that piece again 5 years later and my pleasure is complete 😊🤩

[@ajnosgrebsum2867]

Dear David, this is the best! Forever!!

[@maximanikushin7102]

The best piece for piano in the history of music

[@maximanikushin7102]

The best performance of the best piano piece!!!

[@bullridermusic2054]

I know sometimes you find a peice that just hits you harder than ever, this one has done that for me for a long time.

[@angieolsen9376]

he's playing the bass, rhythm guitar in left hand and soprano & alto voices in right hand, with an occasional solo, an all-in-one rock band on the piano! Delightful!

[@cici_julja]

WoW, life is unfair. if only he could share half of the skills to us

[@thesilentshadow1256]

@@cici_julja XD IKR

[@qrwamqc]

True! But I'm not jealous. I've got batter skil with piano. I am perfect listener

[@AlexsiaPiano]

Just found it yesterday because someone mentioned it in the comments of another channel. Constant loop today. I'll never be able to play it in my life, but it's brilliant, just brilliant. There are at least 1,000 likes from me. Intoxicating, powerful, dynamic, great. I love it 😍👍👍👍

[@151riley]

^^^ this!! Cheers!

[@bmr2104]

This video deserves more than 70 million views.

[@CatrinShaven]

Восхитительная композиция. Прослушивала уже много раз. Очень нравится. С любовью с России.

[@WTC-2996]

This is a magical spell, in other words, an incantation.

[@olegp2131]

Super, super, super!!!

[@lucanova9081]

When I am looking at your hands I see virtuoso and master. When I am looking at your face I see hardworking craftsman fully focused on his work. What a beautiful combination! Thank you for the piece. It gives me so much energy and power to moving on.

[@mahmogo]

Can I like this more than once... i just keep re watching it!

[@micheleboglioni15]

thank you for helping to give the world a piece of wonder

[@sandrasims6480]

Absolute Perfection! I would never give David Hicken less than five stars. If I could, I'd give him ten. When anyone else is coming to the point of exhaustion, he is just getting started. There may be some as good at composing and playing as he, but no one ever was, or will be, better. I was raised by my grandmother, a piano teacher, and have taught off and own through the years...I have never seen anyone as accomplished -- a master of his craft, -- as he... He is the very best! In my opinion, no one will ever be better!

[@vivianamarcellah]

Well said Sandra, well said! Yes, David is the best!

[@vivianamarcellah]

INCANTATION: a series of the most amazing notes 🎵🎶used to make something magic happen! Will never tire of listening to Incantation nor watch David play it in both versions, piano and organ.

[@groovr22]

I've listened all the versions of Incantation, and although they are all Great, this one my favorite. It's perfection.

[@sabrinaalexander6303]

This is stunning, thank you.

[@vivianamarcellah]

No matter how many times I listen to Incantation, or how many times I watch David play it, I am utterly enthralled. Incantation was, is and will always be a significant milestone.

[@dilbertflemming6737]

Reminds me of playing the original Castlevania game. Epic!

[@jnk_br]

Once every few months I come back to this piece. I wish I could listen to this for the first time again!

[@pollardkelly]

This is one of my favourite piano pieces of all time.

[@Cellorist]

After listening to this music for years now I never got tired of this. Au contraire, love it more and more ❤

[@xtrememate]

Extraordinary, it looks like a sequencer. Astounding composition.

[@prashunguha]

This is the Piano version of 'Breathless', a song which has no breathing space. Playing piano in such a non-stop manner will surely tire my fingers very fast. Kudos to your superlative talent!!!

[@labnyom]

Dávid you are awesome. Thank you for your precious music.

[@mariomoreira5823]

PERFECT... BEAUTIFUL... PARADISE... Divine...

[@mihaivaduva1468]

LOVE AND LIGHT

[@joelbennett9009]

I have just enjoyed this 6 times over in a row and will continue to listen 🎉 Thank you, David Hicken

[@Name1Rebecca]

Insuperable!!! No me canso de oírla una y otra vez. Gracias, David!

[@DavidLorintsy]

Watching it more than hundred times, and every time it's A M A Z I N G ! ! !

[@jaylawson7612]

David thankyou for taking the time to record yourself playing this piece, I'm gob smacked at your playing, speed, although very light like air or wind on its way across the surface; in your case the keys. I'm 55 years of age and have just start playing. I have some understanding of the piano however have been playing guitar most of my life. You are an inspiration, I practice daily and would love to be as accurate as you are one day. Thankyou for sharing your incredible craftsmanship. AWESOME.

[@janetrobertson2617]

I've been listening to this masterpiece for 2 years now every single day and it still thrills me! Your talent is beyond incredible!

[@paulmeier3697]

WOW I can't stop listening to this

[@AninditaNeogykathak]

You are so incredibly talented. One of the greatest pianist world has seen. My 8-year old is learning piano and never a day goes by when we don’t hear you. Someday we will hear you in-person. Thank you for being an inspiration to all the budding learners and listeners.

[@RelaxingPianoMusic93]

playing this piano in my room at night while raining, the best feeling ever.

[@tocatv5562]

Maybe in year 3000 the humanity will remember this guy 🤔

[@aurican33]

I've spent a good chunk of my life playing music informally, jamming with family and friends. I did 4 or 5 years of piano lessons as a kid but over the years I really gravitated towards guitar as that's what my dad plays and it is a great way to connect with him. Then when I met my wife, my music life more or less stopped - she had an ex in a band and "hated" musicians. This was about 10 years ago and I haven't really picked up an instrument since. I've always felt so frustrated with guitar because I cant simply just play what goes on in my head! I've got hours and hours of songs, rhythms, melodies, and bass lines in my mind I've never been able to express. Last night, I found this piece and I've had a musical awakening. I've realized I should've been playing piano this entire time. The style of this piece is everything I've ever wanted to play, it's like you've taken the music from my mind and played it for the world. David, thank you so much for this. You've given me the gift of reigniting my passion for music. I can/t wait to see where this journey takes me.

[@jensonphan]

You are a straight fool. Marrying someone that takes passion and family connection. Straight idiot. Sometimes- you need to just be single for the best of it (temp.)

[@ajnosgrebsum2867]

Dieses Stück begleitet mich überallhin.Ich bekomme es aus meinem Kopf nicht mehr raus!! Unglaublich ! David,sowas Tolles,ich danke Ihnen!!

[@pollardkelly]

David Hicken is my favourite thing to watch on KZbin.

[@jmbobo7713]

Merci Maître pour ces quelques minutes de bonheur absolu.....Merci Merci Merci

[@patreniets]

I going really high with this sound. I listening the hole night to this sound in loop. I bought the PDF now - maby I can play the first five notes. Haha wow

[@nyankichi1]

I listen to this tune everyday. Wonderful.

[@seejay8907]

What an addictive sound!

[@motorolae4996]

Amazing Sir, One of the best Pieces of contemporary music in my opinion. Makes me fell like I have been charmed.

[@IamHollandator]

Look at how his hands effortlessly glide across the piano keys. He makes it look so easy.

[@forestkuhman2700]

I ❤ THIS SONG. I PLAY IT QUITE OFTEN. IT REMINDS ME AND IS GOOD THEROPY SINCE I LOST MY WIFE OF 60 YEARS ON JULY 26 2021.

[@johncasse1153]

The dude a beast Years , no, decades of mastering his instrument, throughly enjoy this piece. I bet I’ve played it no less the fifty times since I first seen this master craftsmen at his craft

[@bellissimo4520]

Mind officially blown !!!

[@toniapianino7619]

Слушала на одном дыхании,просто завораживает,гениально.Браво!

[@myfighthere]

I came for "Carol of the Bells" (random search), was captivated by "Incantation" and smitten after "Deliverance"... Predictably, I now have quite a few new favorites! ✨ David's music just pulls you right in, makes you FEEL it like something tangible... The SKILL involved is mind-boggling, the DRIVE "to get it right" and the discipline to practice are both admirable and inspirational at once! And, of course, the excellent presentation only enhances the effect! Makes you feel like you are right there in the room!! The filming and editing - whoever does it - seem excellent, in both quality and timing (and only gotten better over time!) 🎥 It's luckily for us that those two talents work together! 👏

[@David_Hicken]

What a lovely comment! Thanks so much for taking the time to write down your thoughts about my work. You have no idea how much it means to an artist like myself who works very hard to produce good work. Thank you again!

[@sergeydudich9108]

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[@sergeydudich9108]

​@@David_Hicken dear David, it seems to me that steinway sounded much better than kawai

[@giuseppesantaniello9852]

I have just come across your picture on my phone and decided to listen to your incantation 4.0 Mr Hicken....... you are Bach incarnated, I slooowed it all down in my head listening to it over and over again, you have woken all my sleepy brain cells. I listened to your 3.0 2.0 1.0 absolutely out of this world, that feel with that key speed you put all your heart into your music, forte from crescendo you are an orchestra all through those 88 keys, spectacular.🎼

[@janetrobertson2617]

As it is with Bach, you're creations will always be admired and remembered throughout all of time!

[@mrmash3085]

An artist ..a craftsman...a gift. Simply endearing... ABSOLUTELY brilliant.

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

One of the best Piano compositions ever. Technically and melodically brilliant. Thank you for putting this out into the world.

[@bullridermusic2054]

Yes holy shit

[@user-fq4uc6gl8v]

Обалденно красиво. Благодарю

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

Oh my goodness ... what a gorgeous piece! The precision with which it's played is astounding. Very satisfying, and somehow very soothing to my soul and spirit. Having recently been through turbulent times, as I'm sure we all collectively have ...💜💜💜

[@GTStuning-]

I could watch/listen to you play for hours!

[@charoalcayde2141]

Bravo, absolutamente fantástico !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dforcesystem]

....одна из самых ярких композиций...спасибо!!!

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

I've just discovered David Hicken today, and I have listened to lots of his videos. I love his music; I love the way he plays it, I love his style, and I love the no-nonsense endings. Beethoven wouldn't approve, but I do.

[@FlamingCockatiel]

Why wouldn't Beethoven approve? I'm am genuinely interested in that, as I don't know much about (broadly-termed) classical music other than what the general sound was in various eras (Baroque vs. Romantic).

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

@@FlamingCockatiel Oh - it was just a reference to the long, drawn-out endings that Beethoven favoured. Have a listen to this for about a minute. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emiphXVvatqWma8 ... or Dudley Moore's piss-take on a Beethoven sonata - note particularly the end, which starts at about 3 minutes into the piece. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZLdnaR6adJ_rNk Then compare it with 4:40

[@filiplaskovski9993]

The ending for incantation is bloody smooth and sounds bloody amazing if I do say so 😅😅

[@Bapi_Grandpa]

Awesome! Who needs coffee to perk up, I’ll just listen to this!

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

This is a new musical style. When you hear Bach or Mozart or Rachmaninoff or Chopin, you *_know_* who wrote the music. David Hicken is a new one. His musical style is unique - leastways, I have never heard its like before. While I'm browsing KZbin, I keep coming back to it. It's great!

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

@@alejandrodelavega8662 Yes, I believe so - but I'm just a KZbin watcher, like you

[@chstory]

This piano performance is indescribable. Since 2015 you have made my soul dance.

[@DRFOP]

What the fuck did I just listen to? That was insane. An absolutely amazing composition and performance. Wow. Just... Wow. Fuck.

[@ruthildbusch6152]

Literally I have been listening to this piece a thousand times. The sound reminds me somehow of an old Ducati rattling along a dusty highway. Sets free tons of energy. Awesome !!! Love it❤.

[@martindkelly]

This is genius - i have been listening to pianists on KZbin for years now and David is a class apart. His timing and dynamics are bang on no matter what he plays which is a joy to listen to. That's why we listen to him playing over and over again. Ive just received both of his books and can't wait to get started on his techniques which i know will help me to improve on my timing and dynamics. I have played for a number of years but can already see what i am not doing after reading his book 'secrets to better piano playing'. I am sure it will having seen the exercises with technique in his book.

[@jwells170]

My good god, i have recently bought a piano and started to learn, its a wonderful instrument and love piano music big time right now. But i have to say watching a human being be able to do this, is completley unbelievable, BLOWN AWAY. same as the gladiator peice, now we are free, such a pleasure to watch such talent. Love it well down

[@caleballen5274]

It's hard to comprehend how someone can play such beautiful music! Absolutely amazing talent

[@saragarciadediego6234]

yes! im spanish....

[@saragarciadediego6234]

+David Hicken simplemente sorprendente, emocionante.. que talento!

[@gamenivogg6376]

+Caleb Allen how in the world can I play E that fast, the key won't even come back up within that short amount of time

[@gamenivogg6376]

thanks!.

[@gamenivogg6376]

worked really well with the steinway of my friends

[@ichi1482]

My 5years old daughter loves this piece so much! I've started to practice this piece, hoping I can play this well someday, even with my small hands!

[@francescopesci6399]

I would like to meet those 348 people who put no I like to understand what problems they have. thanks these compositions are sweet caresses for the mind. Thank

[@Alisa-rb1mx]

God bless your hands, fantastic!

[@leeschdmitz116]

i can hear part of the prelude and fugue by JS Bach in yr piece...really amazing combination of baroque and modern tune in one piece.i really enjoyed it

[@nickchasiotis2058]

just amazing.....for an other time.....David, you are a God....

[@EricaDyson]

Each time I listen I am so inspired and in awe.

[@armensargsyan5229]

Heaven sounds like this❤

[@gusodonnell807]

This piece of music was genuinely formative in my life. I went to college and studied the piano, and David your music helped motivate me to get to where I am today teaching piano lessons to my students!

[@radibenjellounlilia2471]

David Hicken, Since I discovered your videos a week ago, I would like to tell you that you inspired me When I listen to your marvel, I feel like I'm reborn The ball of emotions is in me, your masterpieces caress my soul, They are the caviar of music, the rough diamond, the velvet of the melody A mysterious enthusiasm full of poetry You are the most beautiful version of the pianesque rebirth You are a star, thank you Your Majesty, I am just hypnotised.

[@ilovecats581]

The more I listen the more I love this piece!!!!! BRAVO!!!! XXXX💚💚💚💚

[@ExariConstantin]

i suggest to listen this song played on Organ, it's just mind blowing!!!

[@andreuhlmann8112]

Thank you for a few minutes of perfection. Flashed me.

[@pedroalexandreamaraldaroch4881]

Wonderful, David Hicken! Thanks!

[@chrisdixon4633]

Been listening to this for years. Magic every time. Love it!

[@robertshrewsbury2891]

This is still marvelous to listen to. Thank you.

[@janetrobertson2617]

Captivating! Love this so much!

[@vivianamarcellah]

Incantation makes me feel so alive! If I ever reach to be 80 I will still want to listen to this as it is the elixir of life!!! Bravo David!

[@laserhora9176]

I have to say that this is by far one of the best "songs" i've heard.... ever!!!

[@Barry-qr9ou]

Unbelievable

[@MyMagic111]

David, Incantation is one of my favourites of your pieces. Just love it! I can listen to it over and over. It contains so much positive energy. Cheers!

[@pascalpiqued818]

WOW..... BRAVO

[@teddykay8144]

Been playing about 3 years now and this guy is my main inspiration. I'm hoping to be able to do what he does with his left hand one day.

[@lulubelle320]

I could spend my day listening to that piece again and again ! So joyful ...

[@ReneThomas61]

Insane!!!!!! Fantastic!!!!