Is Gamazda Actually Good At The Piano? | Pianist Reacts

[@zergnub7426]

She trained at the Moscow conservatory for god knows how many years. By default she's better than most.

[@SNOOPY_-]

if you like gamazda,you'd probabely also like kfir ochainon with his electric guitar. yes different styls,but they both own their covers,and give it their own little spin to it. its not million in a dozen like so many are

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@zergnub7426 👍👍👍 FOR REAL!!!💯💯💯

[@TimothyFish]

Better than most, if you are talking about everyday pianists, but when compared to professional pianists, she's below average.

[@zergnub7426]

@TimothyFish She is a professional pianist.

[@TimothyFish]

@@zergnub7426, I didn't say that she isn't. I was just pointing out that the comparison should be with professional pianists, not with the rest of us who don't spend nearly enough time practicing to be really good.

[@ColeLam]

Gamazda is a wonderful pianist and like most that have commented, I subscribe and watch her videos. They have wonderful production, and every video is different and an experience. But as you say, 10:35, her videos are "performances" just like music videos. You don't have any artists being recorded singing in a forest but are performing/miming to a pre-recorded track. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that - Gamazda would have recorded it before either on a piano or on midi track. The most obvious one is "Evanescence - Bring Me To Life (Piano cover by Gamazda)" - check it out, if you cannot see the fingering being off time with the sounds like at 1:20 or the end of the video, then the lack of a sustain (or any!) pedals makes it really obvious for everyone. It's like a magician can spot the tricks of other magicians, and any pianist would spot where something is "off". But like I said, that's not a criticism - her videos are music videos, but instead of someone singing, it's the piano. Her arrangements and performances are amazing.

[@ColeLam]

That Evanescence video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2GoiqSIeLetlZo

[@BradHanrattyPiano]

She is fantastic. So why cheat so much? Cheating is horrible, and Cole you are not telling the truth about how bad the cheating is.

[@Viktor19515]

@@BradHanrattyPiano Please calm down for once. Everybody already knows, that no one in the World, excuse me, in the Universe can outplay you on an equal piano and in an egual situtation.

[@BradHanrattyPiano]

@@Viktor19515 democrat?

[@ParleX]

I've been to her live concert, can tell you for sure she's really that good in playing piano(maybe there was a couple of mistakes of course). And she was very shy speaking infront of a crowd or every time between the compositions when everyone applaused, it was so cute :)

[@ChiragBindal]

When others are making videos about her, it clearly means she has arrived!

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@ChiragBindal YUP!!! She’s got it!!!👍💯

[@Hes008]

Seems like piggybacking off her videos to get views, if u ask me.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@Hes008 💯💯💯👍

[@Hes008]

@@rickgalloway8344 now hosts videos are popping up in my feed. Kind of shitty thing to do but I guess it's working for him. Hey, wanna get famous? Make a video trying to trash someone who is famous and amazing!

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@Hes008 💯agree! GAMAZDA just released a Public QWEEN performance and someone said audio was separate. She schooled them and their comment is gone!!!! Amazing that their are a few that do not realize her skills/talent!

[@NerdJared]

I like her flare blending the classical with the rock. Followed her for many years and its crazy how she can still make it sound like a rock song.

[@warrenA.B]

Sir I am struck by your Beauty 🫣

[@lloydbusby6614]

Gamazda is Gamazing!!❤️🎹🤟

[@maximulanovskiy3167]

With all the respect to Matthew, musicians graduated out of Moscow conservatory are some of the best in the world and she is one of them.

[@philipkilmer790]

Graduated with honors at that. "Is Gamazda Actually Good At The Piano" seems more like clickbait to a video about himself.

[@randylazer2894]

Good observation, with regards to Rachmaninoff, Scriabin and a few others who graduated from the Moscow Conservatory. However, one could go with Julliard that produced Van Cliburn and Chick Corea, or Curtis, with Lang Lang, Yuja Wang, Serkin, and quite a few others. Gamazda, per your words of being one of the best pianists in the world, with this genre of rock/pop/metal. I agree. Now, regarding performing the major works of classical music, I don't know that Gamazda could handle some of the more difficult pieces, whether concerti by Prokofiev, Bartok, or Rachmaninoff, and perform that to a level of the elite pianists. Yeah, I would believe she would have the technique to give a very good performance of Beethoven's concerti, Grieg, and Brahms maybe. Not so sure of some of the more demanding works by Chopin or Liszt, but I give her great credit for perhaps being the very best at what she does.

[@23psa23]

​@@randylazer2894 Nailed it! 100% true!

[@mydogeatspuke]

There are plenty of people in all walks of life who have attained high levels of education in a subject and yet consistently fail to grasp even the basics. Qualifications are just pieces of paper.

[@randylazer2894]

I don't now if you misstated things, trying to say that there are people who don't go to school who wind up being brilliant in their fields. However, your actual writing that "there are plenty of people in all walks of life who have attained high levels of education in a subject, and yet consistently fail to grasp even the basics" is a wholly false statement. This is wrong. Take this case of Gamazda. According to you she wouldn't be able to play a scale, or an easy piece such as the first movement of the Moonlight Sonata, let alone the concert repertoire from classical music, and her own arrangements of pop music from the 1960's to present day. You are wrong, regarding myself, as take my MA in international economics from one of the top programs in the country, at Michigan State, which followed my undergraduate degree from Duke. I have utilized differential equations to provide estimates of the effects of tax policy upon GDP, and taught economics at one of the top private schools in the US, at university, and served as an economist and financial analyst for Federal and State government, and large private sector firms. According to you, I wouldn't be competent for the basics of economics, of doing a basic calculation of GDP, and wouldn't understand that when demand is decreased prices with everything else held constant would decrease. Or take my father, who has a PhD in marketing and wrote 22 books on the subject, many used in universities, and was President of the American Marketing Association......are you saying he doesn't understand the basics of marketing, when his friends and clients included Sam Walton (who founded Walmart), and he was flown all over the world to give speeches to top executives?" So either you meant something else or you are wrong, as you can't tell me that a PhD in math doesn't understand the basics of Algebra 1. There is one however. When I think of Nobel Laureate Economists, they make some stupid statements, but it isn't out of a lack of understanding of basic economics, they are often paid off via funding and have knowingly wrongful ideologies. Such as Nobel Laureate and NYT writer Paul Krugman. He said in 2016 if Trump was elected the stock market would crash and never recover. Krugman knew the basics that when you cut taxes and deregulate the stock market goes up. In fact from when Trump was elected to the day he left office, even with a Pandemic the stock market increased by about 70%. Krugman was just lying, period. So some who have great knowledge will lie, whether from bribery or other causes, but they are incredibly well versed in the basics of the subject they have an advanced degree and often have taught.

[@doncuadrado8489]

She's doing a concert in Berlin January 2025. Trailing it on her website. If I had the opportunity I'd love to hear her play live.

[@Aerospace_Education]

Her take on "Dream On" was one of the inspirations to start learning Piano. Glad you showcased her technical skills. There are probably 100's of thousands of good Pianists out there. We only talk about a few of them. So whether or not she could place in a Chopin competition, it doesn't really matter if her goal is to be a performer. I get excited to hear her when she releases new pieces and find the KZbin algorithm keeps reminding me of the old ones. Which I almost always rewatch.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@Aerospace_Education Dream on is incredible!!! THE VOICING!!!!!

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@Aerospace_Education perfect comment by the way!💯

[@jazluvr99]

And you, in turn, are inspiring me. Learn piano: #1 on my bucket list. It's never too late!

[@bettyriley7295]

I think her Dream On video might be the best classic rock piano cover on KZbin. I have yet to see (or hear) a better one. Is she a good piano player? This girl was born to play the piano.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@bettyriley7295 👍💯it is a great performance!!!

[@FlightTrax-1]

So Glad you SAID SHE IS GREAT! Agreed!

[@jazluvr99]

Her cover of Nothing Else Matters is her signature piece. Still hits me on a deep emotional level. I'm surprised he didn't do at least a partial analysis of that one.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@jazluvr99 that’s how I found her!!!! Scott d Davis has a version from years ago. Her performance popped up after!!! Hooked ever since!! She’s world-class!!!!!

[@jazluvr99]

@rickgalloway8344 She is indeed. There are any number of pretty young pianists doing classic rock and metal covers online these days, but she's still the best.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@jazluvr99 100000%agree!!!!💯

[@SeventyGTX]

@@rickgalloway8344 That's also how I found her last night, Nothing Else Matters on the KZbin sidebar and now I can let go!

[@YorkshireTripper.]

I really like the videos Gamazda puts out while i'm not really qualified to pass judgement on her playing as she's light years ahead of me i just enjoy the mix of classical pop/rock cross over . Dream on she plays on the red casio is a really good piece .

[@kalinamascordmusic]

I think Gamazda is a great pianist and she inspires young pianists like me to work harder to reach her level one day! 😊

[@LostHate]

I've been following her for years and have requested several professional pianists on KZbin to review her work. This is exactly what I've been looking for. I hope you do more from her.

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@contessa.adella]

I am not an instrument musician, I cannot deconstruct into your flats and sharps, chord progressions or other tech nuances BUT I have an ear for notes, cadence, tempo , key and how simply ‘right’ a piece sounds. This lady (Alexandra I believe) on the Gamazda channel plays practically without fault to my ear, not simply the expected correct notes, but their duration and the pauses between, the control of volume as it fluctuates through a piece, the flavour of the piece…I can’t speak for other music enthusiasts, but it is all just spot on for me. Bravo that most talented pianist.

[@breakupgoogle]

She has heart when she plays and you feel it. Music is about conveying emotions. Its what makes it universal

[@mydogeatspuke]

Then your ears aren't working as well as you think they are. She's all over the place. Many of her "interpretations" are just noise. Off tempo noise at that.

[@breakupgoogle]

@@mydogeatspuke she is classically trained and you are a rando shitposting.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@breakupgoogle and my dad's Santa. If that's the standard of playing coming out of such a prestigious establishment, they must have paid a lot of money to hide the truth.

[@boredPianoAdv]

13:04 the sound is definitely a VST, sounding a lot like Pianoteq specifically - I'm guessing audio-midi conversion or pianos with midi systems equipped when applicable

[@boredPianoAdv]

There's a reason why the piano tone sounds identical from the second clip to the last clip haha

[@matticawood]

Yeah I think she might play using midi and then in thunderstruck (for example) add some extra stuff before or after 😊

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@matticawoodshe layers on Thunder-Struck and on Eye Of The Tiger!! Pretty upfront about it. I see it and I do not play😁

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@boredPianoAdv on still loving you (the Petrof version same with Winds Of Change if you read description it’s Pianoteq. On Thunderstruck and Eye Of The Tiger she loops- it’s obvious !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@boredPianoAdv keyboards correct me if I’m wrong are easier to get great sound quality from - no room acoustics or mike placements to worry about . Also keyboards have softer actions

[@bh5606]

Yes, she is. Do not need to watch your video.

[@neverhood11]

Exactly!

[@ChrisM541]

But you did....and commented ;)

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Her Master of Puppets performance is incredible. And psyches herself up and plays at full strength for 7 minutes. She’s clearly exhausted at the end.

[@Romano_Vincitore]

У патриота бомбануло?😊

[@MonaroMel1]

Silly comment, why did you bother 🙄

[@billryan6024]

Gamazda is truly gifted. Always waiting for her to cover some Jethro Tull pieces. Additionally, she's a woman who really knows how to dress which really adds to the viewing experience. Stockings even with sneakers is super attractive and it's nice to see that all is not lost in the world today. A beautiful woman with supreme talent. A very rare and sought after combination.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@billryan6024 American women can learn lots from her- ALL THE WAY AROUND!!! 💯YOUR COMMENT TOP!!!!💯

[@3urobob]

Gross

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@wirti94]

That's my thought exactly, she's so pretty and wearing pantyhose with a dress is really sexy

[@dougsmith6793]

It's great what Gamazda has done here, and people love her. Personally, I'm in love with Domi. And Hiromi. And Yuja.

[@jameskennedy9232]

I didn’t know she existed til I saw this video… But hell yeah she’s good. How is this even in question? She plays beautifully.

[@vijethcm]

I love how you transition your playing to them playing as it's so smooth and it's.like that in like all the vids so great job on the editing 👍

[@matticawood]

Thanks! I’m glad you appreciate those transitions…it’s a fun detail to add in 😊

[@TheKisem]

I am thunderstruck by your beauty, Matthew!

[@betornween]

Can anyone explain what pianists have against sitting fully on the bench or seat? They all look like if they move an inch forward they'll have it kick out behind them.

[@peaceofmind2769]

You're just looking for a date with her. But the approach is quite acceptable).

[@timrolfes9761]

Yes, she is absolutely good on the piano. I am saying this without even watching your video.

[@michaeltriba1307]

Thank you, Matthew Cawood! Gamazda (Alexandra Kuznetsova) is one of the BEST PIANISTS of ALL-TIME, IMHO! 😍🎹🎵 You are correct in saying that no one is thunderstruck by YOUR beauty!!! 🤣🤣😂😂

[@mattnelson4387]

She nails guitar metal solos--- on a PIANO. She is amazing.

[@apterachallenge]

She's better than 99% of the people watching this video, including myself, I have to say.

[@mediocreman2]

Facts

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@apterachallenge 👍

[@user-bp8qi1zj9c]

Not better than me. She is awful

[@jaimerivera7717]

She's way better than me..

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@jaimerivera7717 I as well!

[@gatox2001]

Clearly Gamazda is a great pianist, there is no way to say otherwise, a musician's reason for existence is to provoke sensations and generate emotional portals in people, she does it, beyond the techniques and skills, she has the gift, she knows it.

[@rickgalloway8344]

HARD TO BELIEVE THE NUMBER OF NEGATIVE COMMENTS!! ALL I CAN SAY IS GET BUSY AND 1 UP HER! ALSO SHES BOTH EAR AND EYE CANDY!!!!🎶🎹💯❤️‍🔥

[@dkpianist]

You wouldn't even care for the music if she wasn't eye candy in the first place. Be honest with yourself.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@ i am past how she looks- being honest!

[@PoodleNoir990]

@@dkpianist It is true, it is not denied that she knows how to play well, but it is true that a large percentage of her audience and success is due to how hot she is.

[@josephcavanaugh3558]

I would not throw her out of bed for eating crackers, or missing a note!

[@TroySavary]

​@@dkpianistNon simps care more for her playing. Attractive girls a done a dozen on KZbin.

[@terryroth428]

Short answer,.........YES..... Long answer, .....an incredible pianist. Stupid question,....YES

[@markaprill6501]

Have you done the goat vkgoeswild? Her skill is way above the average cover artist and her arrangements are way more sophisticated than others as well.

[@ArdaLjunberg]

I totally agree!❤

[@olsurferguy1]

Both of these pianists blow me away.

[@BradHanrattyPiano]

They both multi track and cheat . Gamazda especially. Not on all songs though

[@markaprill6501]

@@BradHanrattyPiano I don’t think so I have played the piano for 40 years and that’s not true. But this I why Matt should take a look because he did mention that for this video did he. I mean fake piano playing sucks. I will look at your channel you do have piano in your name…..I will edit after looking at evidence.

[@markaprill6501]

@@BradHanrattyPiano I don’t think so I have been stealing her arrangement ideas for years I look at her hands so I can learn what she’s doing and the songs I have looked they match exactly. If you could point out the a song and which part she isn’t playing I will take a look. Until then I can’t take it too seriously. As far as your playing goes you seem to have enough experience to notice if someone is not playing so point out the parts or songs in question I am not suggesting that this is what is happening with you…but when I was younger and I saw a very beautiful and talented piano player I would think they were no good. Then I grew up and realized maybe something else was going with me. Since then I try to admire talent and ignore any jealousy I may have. Now most of my favorite performances are by women…there are no limitations preventing women from being just as good….proven by Yuja Wang, Hiromi and vkgoeswild….all world class entertainers. Many artists use multi track which is fine if it’s not a secret. Peter Bence has the most technical ability outside of classical I have seen maybe ever and he multitracks it doesn’t take away from is obviously extremely high skill. Some people multi in a few tracks after it is established they can play without it. Have a nice day I will subscribe I like what you are doing musically….it is interesting.

[@shortbusdriver83]

I love that piano she's playing at first, the fact you see all the hammers is very cool.

[@roberttobin194]

Never mind Gamazda, your playing is awesome

[@richardwhite5693]

She is a brilliant pianist.

[@YanyanLun]

thanks for this video Matthew!

[@brya6270]

She can play and if it falls through she can put those gams to modeling use!

[@TheodoreDorado]

Matthew I wholeheartedly adore your analysis and original funky covers.

[@SeeFreeTV]

She's also really kind and thoughtful, and has a great sense of humor. Plus, she came up with a new way to play the glockenspiel in her "Sound of Silence" video. Definitely a super-genius. And she has the cutest voice.

[@SeeFreeTV]

Sound of Silence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e323hq2Lbrabgrs

[@SeeFreeTV]

Here is an example of how cute her voice is, as well as her overall cuteness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2q4h4eZntKbkLs

[@SeeFreeTV]

You can really tell how kind and playful she is in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX7TpXmKf7-HsKc And here is another sample of her voice speaking Russian, plus she's especially cute in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGWkfaGLZZKNmLs And this is the only video of her singing and perfect pitch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZonRgICgoZifqas

[@leonidlerner1381]

@@SeeFreeTV Actually that's the Russian intonation, most Russian girls speak like that. You can just hear how well the Russian subtitles fit her intonation.

[@BeadyEyedLittleManBoy]

@@leonidlerner1381But I've heard her speak English too. She has a nice and unique voice.

[@islampiano51]

Best piano teacher! I appreciate your contents and videos. Keep it on

[@thorenjohn]

Wonderful analysis, and your ability to tease apart the various threads and demonstrate them on-the-fly leaves me thunderstruck ;-)

[@lucaspiano]

She's an amazing pianist and highly skilled at classical music! I love her videos! She's not like me who has a piano in the nickname but it's much better at the keyboards and synths hahhaha Gamazda is awesome! Love her videos a lot!

[@whenifeellikeit]

If you only knew how good she is...music she puts on YT is not nearly as difficult as the stuff she hadto play at the conservatory. 😂

[@Bonaventurax]

I don't know if you still read comments. But for anyone who likes what she does, i strongly would recommend her rendition of Arials from System of a dawn. The Video creates an atmosphere that perfectly fits the music. I think she is as much an artist as a musician.

[@DonaldOhse]

The fact that you are making this video means she is there cuz you already talking about it. She is very brilliant I love her music.

[@rutmandan]

What amazes me is that no one takes note of what instruments she plays Petrof, Bluthner and Bosendorfer. Top tier pianos period, when she plays a Bluthner it makes a Steinway D sound like a toy.

[@rickgalloway8344]

👍💯 I SAW THEM ! And I’m clueless!!!!

[@edwardvalivonis23]

She is official Petrof pianist

[@wadecalvert1667]

I always liked her playing. Even bought a few of her transcripts. I've been confused like you on some of her recordings on how the camera was used. I've noticed the keys are still down after she plays them for a few seconds then it goes up before she plays it again

[@matticawood]

There’s definitely some camera/audio layering going on…particularly for the recordings that are on digital pianos 😊

[@wadecalvert1667]

@@matticawood I just remembered I texted it to a friend so I found the video. It was her cover of Aerosmith Don't Wanna Miss a Thing at the 1:55 mark that notes stuck on her grand piano

[@rickgalloway8344]

Sticky keys!

[@SeeFreeTV]

She usually (but not always) does the video and audio separately, so that she can use more interesting locations with pianos that don't sound very good. Check out her Bohemian Rhapsody for an example. (She has 2 versions. One is on a street piano.) And some of her pianos sound much worse than that one.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@SeeFreeTV 👍💯

[@thewrongaccount608]

For a moment I thought you were the guy on the Scribe commercial. LOL Your videos are making me want to get back into learning piano but in a serious way.

[@sealexandrov1]

Really gifted girl with great interpretations!

[@Viktor19515]

Seat, hands and fingers show a highest level of education. In addition, rare ability to capture and convey the emotional component of the original to her performance through the arrangement. The latest video, Metallica Orion, is simply a fantastic interpretation that deserves a separate video to analyze it.

[@КОТИК-ш2ф]

малята, если тоже считаете, что Александра самая красивая, ставьте лайк)

[@yaroslavcurl]

Согласен. Саша еще умница, спортсменка, комсомолка.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Спасибо Путину

[@AMCII]

I found her only a few short weeks ago and was instantly addicted. I would love to see her tour the US so I would have a shot at seeing her. Alexandra if you're reading this please come here and especially the Toledo Ohio area. Cedar point amusement park is a short drive away for some roller coaster fun!! There are many nice venues to perform and attractions here that are close to large airports and I know you would absolutely kill it here. I will pay your airfare!! Serious offer. :) I am that addicted .... lol

[@Bralo20]

I think she was planning a US tour (or at least 1 concert), it was scheduled a bit after Russia invaded Ukraine after which she cancelled the show (probably problems with a visa since Russians weren't exactly welcome around the world), gave one final show in Moscow and after that show she left the country the same night (for good) and has been living in Spain for a while now. Once she gets permanent resident status in Spain it should be easier for her to travel the world I recon. In the mean time she can come to Belgium to give a concert :-D (wishful thinking though she has performed in Austria not so long ago).

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@christiand6899]

Well done Matthew, super musical analyse, very interresting.... I am a great fan of Gamazda since a few years, thank you for her, what you have done here is the proof you are ... 1... a great musician, 2 ... a very nice person, You are a talent and you show other talents.... Congratulation....

[@sobrcelt]

13:30 She earned her degree from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, the top music school in their country. She did a Q&A video (subtitled) several years ago where she discussed her training.

[@ThePoorBoy]

She's obviously good, but to my ears as a drummer, I think she sometimes has timing issues. I think this is fairly common with classical musicians who play modern music, and I'd be willing to bet she has never been in a band before with a good drummer. Her playing would really take off if she joined a band. That aside, I still enjoy what she does. Her cover of Metallica's "One" is still my favorite!

[@5pp000]

I think I know what you mean by "timing issues", and I would be willing to bet that that's intentional rubato.

[@dkpianist]

Exactly. I find it jarring and it throws me right off.

[@dkpianist]

@@5pp000 There's no proof about that, but I don't think it's intentional. It would be more pointed and deliberate (and not happen all the time) if it was. Peter Bence does a much better job in his covers. He needs to work harder anyway since short skirts wouldn't help him much "being understood as a musician".

[@BradHanrattyPiano]

@@dkpianist she plays over a loop all the time...framazda

[@ThePoorBoy]

@@BradHanrattyPianoAnd she's more consistent when she plays to a loop!

[@SbiriJJ]

Gamazda do full concerts, she have many haters especially because play for main event in Moscov or similar. But she is really good and use social to keep door opens and may be gain some more moeny. She clearly love piano.

[@juliadixon8465]

Memories of the olde glock in high school: I was in marching band, there was a little synth ditty called Popcorn that has been popular in the mid 70s. My best friend was also in the percussion section and we started jamming Popcorn. It was fun.....RIP, dear girl.

[@puffin7285]

The answer is obviously yes, the long answer is yes but while we just stare at this gorgeous woman for 5 minutes while she shreds a piano

[@bearfacts7944]

What piano?

[@matticawood]

I was staring at the keys personally 😏 but each to there own 😂

[@BipolarCourage]

The Flight of the Bumblebee was very well executed. I actually liked that piece better than the heavy chords. It's obvious she plays well.

[@dkpianist]

It's not bad, but there's more elegant versions out there. If you can do without the sexy looks, check out Evgeny Kissin. He's much more fluid - a serious pianist. Up a notch or two from that is the insane Cziffra arrangement, famously played by Yuja Wang. THAT is insane. Gamazda is average in comparison. Not bad but not exceptional either. If it weren't for her looks (and well-chosen covers), nobody would care about her playing.

[@MotifMusicStudios]

I enjoyed listening in to your ideas and being introduced to fresh perspective of Gamazda.

[@MotifMusicStudios]

Fabulous technique and so inspiring in those chromatic passages!

[@LaszloFerencKariko]

Shiz nat onli a profesonal rock pianist. !!Shiz a pomprock organ spesalist !!🎉❤❤❤❤

[@crikycrocky]

I came into this thinking you were going to try and tear her apart, Glad you didn't. 13:50... that is pure talent right there, awesome.

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@MrXtaca]

She's definately gifted and highly skilled. And although I like many of her covers, I prefer vkgoeswild's covers. Gamazda usually has better videos and focusses more on the show-element of playing these pieces. Vika aka vkgoeswild focusses more on the music and creates transcriptions of rock/metal songs with an exceptional accuracy. She usually weaves multiple melodies together with the right hand ( or 2 hands combining into a third melody ). Check her rendition of Lulaby by The Cure, or Don't stop believing by Journey.

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@snoolee7950]

@ 1:20 She is doing sync video to a recording. What is on the screen is not what is being played. Look at the bass notes.

[@Viktor19515]

Of course, she synchronizes the video with pre-recorded audio. High-quality sound can only be achieved by processing a recording made in a very high-level studio or on a digital piano. In this case, the video will be an image of a studio or a digital keyboard with flashing lights. A matter of taste But 1:20 ...if it's the left hand, then you probably need a better audio system 🙂

[@kenspencer9895]

As a classically trained pianist, I could tell very quickly that she was classically trained. BTW, you are strikingly beautiful -- to somebody, just not me. 😀

[@VPshandlewasstolen]

hi matthew, in the slim chance that you see this comment i'd like you to react to a piece called "Suiren" by Sakuzyo. it's undoubtedly the hardest (doubtedly humanly possible) piano piece i've ever seen and i'd like to hear your thoughts on it! it's a pretty old and in my opinion EXTREMELY underrated piece and if you, let's say, "shined some light" into it and allowed more people to discover it that would be really cool! i have yet to see someone play this piece accurately

[@florin-titusniculescu5871]

behind 5 minutes of video , there are tens of hours of tries and rehearsals . she also has concerts every now and then . so yeah , she's a beast of a classically trained pianist

[@SNOOPY_-]

yeah god only knows how much time she puts into makeing one little vid. so much time and effort go into it. but honestly,she deserves every last bit of praise for her covers since they are far from average covers like most people do. she puts her own spin on it at times unlike those wannabe-famous youtubers. yes she has the resources also because she was born fairly wealthy,but her love or music,dedication is next level.hence i could listen to it all day long

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@SNOOPY_- 💯 I as well

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@happychap007]

I'm Thunderstruck by your beauty....there you go, someone has said it to you now

[@Bralo20]

I've been following her for years now and she's quite amazing. It re-lighted my love for piano music again and maybe one day I'll try to play piano myself. But her video's are just that: video's. In some it is obvious that there's a separate audiotrack but then again it's meant to entertain people (and gain views since it's a source of income). But even if the audio is not always correct on the video it doesn't change much, she can play a piano damn well... But that shouldn't be a surprise since Russia "made" some extraordinary classical musicians. It's one of Russia's export products :)

[@quananginh9446]

Her upright piano actually sounds like a digital piano or piano vst

[@JGKingCrusher]

Other than Lord Vinheteiro, she is my favorite on KZbin. Her version of Master of Puppets was nothing short of spectacular.

[@XY_Dude]

good 88 operator, but why do women typically sit like they're about to fall off the bench?! Looks painful.

[@Jerry-rn4fi]

Many classically trained people sit like this. It’s an insider secret to increase drama, shhh.

[@jawshua100]

No ..we call it a "seductive pose" ...

[@ellooku]

Her fingering looks like someone who is already with classical music background then later switch. Updating my comment. For one to play bumble bee that smooth, means she plays classical really well. Lolz, I didn't see that one coming. I commented before watching to the end. Me too classical pianist and a producer. I play any kind of music except for Jazz solo improvisation. I only know Jazz chords for that is my limit. I guess I have to subscribe to you both. Nice video.

[@Viktor19515]

Gamazda really has an excellent and systematic classical musical education - all levels at the same Russian school of piano playing - music school, college, conservatory, a total of 19 years. The last two are world-class educational institutions with very good teachers. 🙂

[@ellooku]

@@Viktor19515 Really, I have been thinking of visiting Russia to see if its a good option to move to Russia. May be if that happens, I will have a look at the conservatory. For me I am self taught. Can't really say what I am doing right or wrong on the piano. I think I might need others advice as well.

[@peterjol]

I think she is absolutely amazing ..her version of 'comfortably numb' absolutely blows me away, it even seems to get better the more often I listen to it.........but occasionally I think she doesn't do a good job of making her compositions 'flow'

[@arnoldhau1]

I agree that it would be great to hear her do many "serious" music (classial, modern, does not matter, or jazz), as she is a clearly a very good pianist and above all she has a powerfull and interresting style, reminding me a bit of Cyprien Katsaris. And there is way better and more interessting music out there that pop and rock music, which tends to be a bit bland and repetitive at times. But of course you reach way more people with "popular" music, so it seems that is what she will stick to, and that is fair enough.

[@callmeal3017]

Pretty girl. The whole conversation points to the reality that musicality is in the ear of the beholder. She is technically competent and makes clever use of artificial sound layering and good camera production. She is very conventional making it all fairly predictable. All that being said as far as youtube musicians go I myself will opt to spend my tube time listening to the likes of Tory Slusher though she's not a pianist... but in the end to quote Hendrx "what is music m'love?"

[@rickgalloway8344]

NOT GOOD ONLY BAD PIANISTS GET 904000 SUBS. SHES WORLD CLASS BRILLIANT! ALL ARE WELCOME TO 1-UP HER!!!😁

[@rickgalloway8344]

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[@rickgalloway8344]

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[@rickgalloway8344]

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[@vaprex]

You sound just as good as Gamazda, but you lack long blonde hair, thick thunder-thighs wrapped in silky stockings, a goth-style leather belt, and mini stuff giraffe on your hip. From an audio perspective, you're basically identical.

[@HD2You]

He is better!

[@Chris_Patton]

Gamazda is better. Her timing and feel are better. You could really hear the difference on their side by side playing on thunderstruck

[@xXTheDemonK1ngXx]

I think you have never touched a piano in your life, or women, Listen virgin, those songs are extremely hard on piano specially the way she plays, her videos are high quality, and no, not anyone can sound like her, and its hard to become famous and make a name for yourself. how do you want her to dress? She is dressed elegantly, something lady's should do more These days.

[@mcboom4365]

I am thunderstruck by your beauty.

[@TheMaverickSoldier]

Aiight, look there Matt.. I’m always thunderstruck but your beauty, I just thought it needless to be said. 😊

[@danielcelier]

She is the best, period.

[@adriankeibord2]

Acompanho A Gamazda a um bom tempo, ela e uma exelente pianista interprete que da um novo sentido as musicas a unica coisa que sinto falta no trabalho dela e de composiçōes próprias alguma musica de sua autoria mas ela não e obrigado a fazer isso se o desejo e seguir pelo caminho da interpretação mas eu tenho vontade de ouvir alguma criação dela....

[@DrNauseous]

Shes great, but my favorite will always be her early piece "прекрасное далёко" (in Just Play) ...for personal sentimental value.

[@rickgalloway8344]

She is beautiful to the core, would be beautiful in a parka or swimsuit, loves what she does and the music that she plays!!! AND SHE IS WORLD CLASS!!!

[@michaeleccher4068]

I love that she stays humbled and doesn’t get jaded by all the simps. Gamazda is a master transcriber, and her classic renditions are very talented to my ear and heart!😊❤

[@123SLM123]

I really dislike the over performance she brings to the stool, but her playing is absolutely great. Thanks for another great video Matt!

[@ratharong3590]

do you dislike the way rockstars rock out on stage too

[@123SLM123]

@@ratharong3590 it is probably just a cultural thing. I am Dutch, we do not like overacting. We have a saying that translates into English like this: "Just act normal, that is crazy enough"

[@SeeFreeTV]

@@123SLM123 Hey, everybody, I am from Holland! Isn't that weird?

[@123SLM123]

@@SeeFreeTV not from Holland. Thanks for your input though.

[@SeeFreeTV]

@@123SLM123 Would you like a smoke and a pancake?

[@PastTime777]

She would be a monster playing jazz. There's been others who were classically trained that switched to jazz and ruled (Oscar Peterson). Barbara Dennerlein does it on the Hammond B3 and was one of the first who connected her Hammond with Midi so the bass pedals sound better. For Gamazda, it's great she's using loops to add more sound parts. I think she'll need to start her own band, and if she wants to really be the star, she'll have to be the front person and sing. If she wants more of a challenge, she could explore bass pedals. People like this are from another planet. They're connected to the music mainframe or it's like Neo in the Matrix when he learns Kung Fu and he's a master at it.

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@СолоГудман-н3л]

У Александры лучшие рок каверы или одни из. Когда кавер рвёт жилы, эта Гамазда😊

[@josa720]

Who are you going after next? Vika? Lola?

[@donaldhoover8095]

I am sure there are better players out there somewhere, but she is still quite remarkable. The real question is how many of them can manage to sound that good and look that amazing while doing it.

[@mystikspiral21]

Im thunderstuck by your beauty!!

[@KelvinDominick-p9m]

Again iv listened to gamazda for years now, but anytime you do a rendition of a cover after listening to something while analysing, i just think OH MY. Your touch and playine moves me in ways most cant.

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@mrmagmrmag]

Matthey, imagine you had long blonde hair. Well, and maybe exchange your Y for an X chromosome. And you could (certainly would) by now also have almost 1 million subscribers.

[@matticawood]

So you’re saying I should grow out my hair? 😂

[@FounderBrookolo]

​@@matticawood And become a woman.

[@rickgalloway8344]

@@mrmagmrmag her looks are a bonus!!!! I’m there for her stellar performances!!!! REALLY ITS BOTH!!!!

[@Steamrick]

If you're going to do more of these, please check out Peter Bence. Especially his 'don't stop me now' cover. I consider that one especially great for not using any looping.

[@Noisin17]

What she did to that piano in combination with the video title reading "is she actually good?" is making me question if my skills that I've developed in 10 years can even be called "playing the piano"😮 This whole video I sat here with my eyes wide open and he isn't even commenting on most of the parts that left me speechless... Mad respect to her

[@vrb5078]

GAMAZDA Alexandra Kuznetsova (piano) and Eugenia Skachkova (viol) in Just Play 2017-2019 www.youtube.com/@JustPlayMusic/videos

[@angelthman1659]

Sorry but I don't need this video to know she's great. It's obvious.

[@jaimerivera7717]

Great video ... Subscribed to your channel.

[@bakedbeans6]

I only found this video after watching a bunch of hers, so I guess she's pretty legit.

[@nrmbt]

You should react to We Are One. He plays mostly classical pieces and he's really talented. I would especially recommend his Beethoven Virus video. It's insane.

[@rickgalloway8344]

IS THE WORLD ACTUALLY ROUND!!!!! Check out GAMAZDAS latest METALLICA PLAYED BY A PROFESSIONAL PIANIST! It’s not layered and bad-ass! 🎹🎶💯❤️‍🔥