Incredible Ragtime Piano Rendition of Baby Face- played by Jonny May

[@PriscaM]

I can't believe that, while you're playing at this incredible speed, you still have time to look into the camera. Insane!

[@Richard_Nickerson]

Muscle memory

[@ioanamaria3609]

My brother cand do that

[@Space_Ghost91]

Can't believe he does Millhouse eyebrows at every opportunity

[@outsidethebox10]

I would love to check my AULD LANG SYNE's RAGTIME piano version. I'm 9 years old and I will appreciate your advice. I've been told this beautiful Scottish song is sung at New Year, so HAVE A HAPPY 2020!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZu3eXlmmbCSqsU

[@drawde5762]

I can’t believe it’s not butter

[@Danny_UK]

If I could play piano I'd sit there all day just playing ragtime songs I love the sound of them.

[@mercury90hp]

This guy is fkn amazing. Playing effortlessly like that should be a Felony lol Listen to this stuff evey morning when you get up and you will have an invincible day. Thank you Johnny May

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks Undine! I'm glad you enjoyed it :) I'll post some more ragtime videos in the next few weeks

[@JonnyMay]

My website has a beginner level ragtime arrangement. There are lots of instructional books that teach ragtime at beginner/ intermediate levels. I'm sure there are videos too if you look around. I wish you much success!- JM

[@saltedsnail9887]

I'm asking myself is this sped up? And he looks into my eyes and says "This isn't sped up" HE READ MY MIND 😍

[@MrGoldenwaffler]

awesome music! i think we should have a ragtime revival

[@steinwaygrande3971]

Un bloody believable ! No way can my hands go that fast. What an incredible pianist.

[@melnovit2775]

BEST piano player in the world!!!!!!

[@zzzut]

I love that guy! I could watch him play all day! His mischievous attitude makes his performance even more enjoyable. Fun, fun, fun! That's what music is all about.

[@BigWoofBaroo]

Nirvana! Your accuracy at this high speed and duration is phenomenal. Clearly you have achieved Genius level at the keyboard. TY.

[@priyamohanraj3034]

Oh wow.. you keep that steady rhythm going and even with the crossing over of hands the melody is just as powerful! So versatile in your playing Johnny! Music is truly a gift in you and thanks for sharing that joy with the world! Keep the fingers running on the keys :)

[@olaolssonmodig2521]

I think Del Wood gives you a big smile from heaven. You are so good playing Ragtime piano.

[@welbermendes4481]

King of ragtime! Congrats!

[@overratedblaze3015]

Jonny May your a god, man. 😄👍🎵🎶

[@JonnyMay]

Hi Jessica. Thank you so much for the enthusiastic feedback! I really appreciate it. I do still play at Disneyland. I don't know my schedule yet for Feb but ask me later and I'll let you know. Keep it up in your piano playing! You can get there.

[@Synchrodipity]

Ragtime piano always reminds me of my grandad who started playing at 5 years old in about 1915. Great stuff, thanks for sharing :)

[@patriciablanc9218]

SUPER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! quelle maîtrise !!! BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@PabloArnaldi]

The tempo! I mean...how!..man wow. Perfect tempo!

[@AvaToyShow]

1:50 would be perfect for a Mario game

[@bifoutdjamel]

yes

[@hernanmartinez2000]

Mario music is inspired by ragtime style XD

[@sirpizza2044]

Dude he was litterally playing 12th street rag.

[@pauloamaral6069]

I thought the same, but of all the piece.

[@unite4freedom185]

Amazing then ! But 9 yrs later even more so ! I'm so glad I found you 😁 Another Master of the art. 🎉 ❤ Your work

[@mica412]

I'm not jealous, no really, oh well, who would believe me anyway - brilliant!!

[@luigimazzucco]

AAAAAAMAAAAAAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beneph3543]

Those signature mid-playing looks at the camera lol, love this!

[@aditya-cp9zt]

WOW! You are amazing at playing the piano!!!!

[@lexheart5877]

that was awwwweeessooomeee!!!!

[@BrunoNeureiter]

naga

[@bobcrestwood740]

This is not just "Baby Face" -- at 1:50 it switches to "12th Street Rag."

[@vercingetorixorix6963]

you are amazing... greetings from Germany.... einfach spitze und macht gute laune auch zum klavier spielen

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks! Greetings from California!

[@TheJazzmichi]

incredible is the correct word for this kind of playing

[@lululara5380]

What a smooth playing that I ever seen!

[@isopath1]

Rico Guilty smooth??????

[@paullaurenzo994]

Mamma mia!!! INCREDIBILE!!

[@elizabethwagner6548]

Oh my gosh! Love IT!! Just got a 1910 upright and been itching to learn some ragtime. This is my new goal. :) So fun!

[@lduranceau8046]

Amazing, I've always loved ragtime music. I wonder how many years of practice went into these three minutes and thirty seconds.

[@TylerTheGshep]

Recognize this from one of my favorite musicals Thoroughly Modern Millie, which being set in the 1920s makes Baby Face a perfect choice for the soundtrack.

[@kenelliott8944]

I LOVE this guy!!!

[@brianlewis6774]

It is just such a joy watching you play, Mr May! It's clear that you enjoy performing as much as playing and I hope that you will continue for many years to come!

[@tukela]

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[@tukela]

B I E N

[@tukela]

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[@tukela]

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[@theorion1405]

THAT WAS AMAZING!!! You should be considered as father of Ragtime.

[@isopath1]

Arthur Steven what an insult to people who truly can play ragtime.

[@DettolObsessed]

Looool he doesn't even LOOK at the keys 😭💕 great job.

[@isopath1]

MGE any pianist shouldn't look at the keys same with touch typing

[@DettolObsessed]

I know that lol I don't look at the keys all the time when I play but I meant he does it in an excessive/professional manner. If that makes sense.

[@harleymad7974]

isopath1 What the hell are u talking ??? There are only a few pianists who doesn't have to look at the keys don't talk like this when u can't even play a single song on the piano YDB

[@Sofia-ed9nt]

he is a god, if not how can you explain that awesome talent?!?!

[@Mrsprincessleia92]

You're a God on Earth!!!

[@66clarinette]

Quelle dextérité ! J'adore ! Bonjour de Paris

[@Philipp_Ravelo]

Godlike!

[@ellakoch5174]

Wow, incredible and you can also look at the camera🤯

[@dinkytankman]

Thank you, Mr. May, for the wonderful music. You are a great talent. Best regards from Bob & Linda in Ontario, Canada.

[@melissabrown3665]

I love that he looks at the camera every now and then and is like "Peace out" XD

[@PeppermintAmnesiac]

When I was a little girl in the 80's, I used to walk to my elderly neighbor's house and play on their piano for hours. They would teach me some notes and tell me stories from old times. They played ragtime music so it was quite amusing to watch them play the piano.

[@Saf1ouane]

alright ! that was such a great playing

[@tomboardman7121]

This is hypnotising. Bravo!

[@milfordeagle293]

You Jonny, absolutely amazing!!! I have always loved the keyboard, and you are the best I have ever heard. Compared to Adam Swanson. And Jo Ann Castle, and others, you are the best #1!!!

[@waynebreivogel1742]

“I can’t stop!”... hilarious.😂

[@juanposegarcia8354]

ohh, you're a showman !!!!

[@alexanderportatremmel1442]

is incredible. Congratulations.

[@kellyhenderson9972]

Quick on those keys! Love it

[@ljamesgets]

Lordy..! Wow, you're some pianist!

[@cristianvargasmiquel777]

CHILE....BRILLIANT ..EXCELLENT😊😊😊

[@natashadagrella6442]

Woah! I am really impressed! This guy plays sooooo good! He needs to be my personal pianist!?👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DavidLamb123]

Wow! Thanks

[@andrasbeke3012]

2:17 his friend's freaking out XD

[@TRAVELWP]

The man has talent !!!!

[@delljohnny1997]

you can watch jo ann castle version,her playing was phenominal. But you aslo play very good and mix with 12th street rag

[@RandomMoviemakerLeon]

His playing face is priceless XD. So good though

[@kevinceniceros1690]

I do give praise to his style of, Ragtime.

[@StarCrusher.]

Can't imagine how long practicing this thing to perfection would take me...

[@azmo1984]

My daughter (7) loves it :-D

[@soohoonhur6888]

Wow, Amazing!!

[@braddmartinn98]

absolute genius

[@monicamir]

I should have started 54 years ago :-(

[@hehexd4617]

+Mônica Miranda Preach

[@fadyfarouk8635]

It is never too late though

[@winnilin3702]

Mônica Miranda you should start playing piano I play piano for 3 months I think

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Winni Lin lolwut?

[@Tallmark1]

What's stopping you? Are you going to use the "I'm to old" excuse?

[@franciscoandreolu4281]

Oh my god! Excellent!

[@toyman9642]

Good grief. Talent +++++

[@TheRawPerformer]

That's amazing. Well played Jonny.

[@illusiondoptik]

GODNESS . I cry !

[@alad999]

excellent !

[@DonDubioso]

unbelievable!!!! Gread Job!!

[@danuta-dana5839]

Beautiful!!!

[@jeinjein-jein9110]

You are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tianliao6827]

unbelievable

[@jessicabrown9746]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!!

[@JJ3571]

Someday I wish to accomplish this song, I'm currently 14 but hope to do it soon. Thank you for sharing

[@JonnyMay]

do you mean the sheet music? My ragtime video teaches another arrangement- America the beautiful, but it covers similar techniques.

[@1960janey]

oh my word you are fab. so enjoyable

[@danielechandellier2468]

Excellentissime

[@f0xyLuv]

I personally know just about 3 people who could pull this off, amazing performance! ;) Well, now I know what I'm gonna be transcribing and practicing for the next few months. x)

[@shonz37]

Fantastic talent! Someday I hope to play that well

[@danielsong5079]

Why do all ragtime songs sound like game themes to me?

[@IsraelSanchezPiano]

Maybe because game themes are based on ragtime music

[@ryan_deakin]

Yeah, super mario bros 2 is a good example

[@mathisluo1921]

dont worry ur not the only one

[@DJ_MH_Remixes]

Old Disney and comedy movies to

[@joek5784]

Excellent playing, Sir!

[@recrec3574]

This is great.

[@JohnSmith-tc6xx]

This guy is a beast

[@juliodavidcanoarias3527]

Hahaha the face of the man in the mirror at 2:05 x'D

[@wms72]

Wonderful! Sounds like he has 4 hands, playing with preternatural skill!

[@joshuapierre6490]

That was magnificent!!

[@andrew_li]

Wow all too smooth.

[@jessicabateman5161]

Jonny May you are such an amazing pianist! I absolutely love hearing you play. Do you still play at Disneyland? I'm going in February and, I know this sounds wierd, but I would love to see you play in person!! I'm really interested in the ragtime music and you have inspired me to improve my piano playing! I hope some day I'll sound like you! Thank you so much for posting these videos!!

[@falcoskykn1ght266]

This is amazing! Not just the sound, but the skill! Goodness. But, would it be alright if I were to use this as background music in my videos? You'd be sourced and credited.

[@JonnyMay]

Sure! Thanks.

[@falcoskykn1ght266]

No, I'd thank you, I mean Excluding you, I cannot think of anyone else I know that can do that. Kind of amazing!

[@Kochlonski]

1:51 Oo Crazy MAN!!! :D When i listen to your play i want to stand up, Jump around and throw my legs away, it doesnt matter where !!! AWESOME!!!!! Greez from Germany!!!!

[@christopherclark4397]

LOL! I FELT THE SAME

[@scottcornelius7441]

A thousand thumbs up

[@ginaooi6522]

LOVE it!

[@MikeViLLaZ]

When they do the look back and smile, its legit lol all you need is a barbershop quartet

[@elizabethnew7551]

AWESOME

[@Myzerl1990]

Crazy speed!

[@howardstrauss5166]

I would love to get a transcrption of some of your arrangements. They would be fun to play. Kicking. Who taught you? Wonderful. Brightened my day. You fucking keyboard wizard.