“Kaleidoscope” performed by Hiromi

[@tosisanp]

このあり得ない位に素晴らしいパフォーマンスよ永遠なれ、と、心底思います。同じ時代に生きられたことを心の底から感謝します。

[@bababenks6310]

1:40 I absolutely love this part, I don't know why but this is exactly what I might have expected when reading the title "Kaleidoscope". Beautiful piece !

[@pianissimopia6715]

新美の巨人達から来ました。言葉を失うほど素晴らしい。

[@stevenpotter5183]

Hiromi is in my humble opinion a musical genius. So complex, creative and skillful. Always a Wow factor to watch.

[@himadioah]

Hiromi is one of the gift from God... She is the best piano player ever im not used to say that for any musician but with her appearance every time she drives me crazy!!! She has so many techniques in a small piece phrases, feelings , dynamics dear God!!!!

[@michaelstiller2282]

God couldn't make that. That was just pure emotion, spit out all over that keyboard. I am not sure many people can experience what just happened there, in that room, her and her keyboard. Time just paused for her, as it was astonished.

[@marjolainharvey6172]

elle a une folie qui vous a rejoint cher ami bonne nouvelle pour vous

[@加藤俊一-p6o]

ひろみさんの演奏には、いつも物語性を感じます。 演奏の技法や創造性に、天から舞い降りた天才的なもの、神秘性すら感じます。 日本が誇る屈指の若手ジャズ演奏家で、誇りに思います。 これまでの実績は勿論の事、今後のご活躍を大いに期待しております。

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

It's hard to tell who's finding more joy in her performance more, Hiromi or us. It's everywhere now.

[@rafaelpernil]

Perfect dynamics and clarity with absolute precision and mind boggling time and rhythm. All that while bringing a rounded colorful textured sound. Bravo!

[@everythingsawesome]

That's generous. All I hear is virtuosic technique and no voice.

[@codeprimus132]

@@everythingsawesome You have to get your ears checked then

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@everythingsawesome "That's generous. All I hear is virtuosic technique and no voice." haha im used to go to concerts if there is no pandemic times. i listened to medeski martin and wood, to aziza mustafah zadeh, to avishai cohen, i was able to hear E.S.T 15 years ago in Leverkusen, i have some stuff in my vita, listened to some stars, lots of local musician and if it comes to EXACTLY YOUR POINT: she is just miles above everything i ever heard. the expression was so intense ... holy shit. the best moment in my life, by far! not in classical music, not in jazz, not in anything. she is the pure emotion, the pure explosion, the unstoppable overwhelming queen on the keys. she might be an inconspicious person, but if she sits on a piano, she is the pure fire. she became standing ovations from her very first piece to the end. it was her tour with voice, simon philips and anthony jackson, not even her old combo, which i like more (much better drummer).

[@skierpage]

Hiromi's left-hand touch at the start is incredible.

[@skierpage]

@@everythingsawesome who do you think has more voice in jazz piano? Hiromi is no Paul McCartney in melody writing, and her fingers are sometimes faster than her harmonic invention (unlike the unequalled Art Tatum), but as its title suggests this is an interesting composition in several moods that Hiromi executes with her usual verve. I can't wait to see her perform live again.

[@raindrozest9558]

Earth Wind Water Hiromi. She's a force of nature. Truly Majestic.

[@ientropius]

this is my first time hearing Hiromi. i think i'm new to this universe. or at least there wasn't anything like this in the one I came from.

[@TheHazarium]

Welcome aboard ;) You should watch her live in Marciac, it's on youtube. Especially "Sicilian Blue" and "BQE". That's my favorite live of her!

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@TheHazarium naa the old stuff with sonicbloom, the stuff like old castle, if... , love and laughter, wind song, summer rain ... everything^^

[@chaidle]

I AM NEW TOO. She saved me just before I got eaten by inertia made by the fact that Whole music nowadays make me bored

[@b.s1505]

u gotta watch "Desire"

[@giannix1234]

What are you listening before, Richard Claiderman?Liberace?

[@にまみれからあげ]

ほんとこの人は一生かっこいい

[@門田志穂-n8n]

コロナ禍、人前でピアノが弾けない 心底ピアノが弾きたいという爆発的なエネルギーを感じます　自宅のピアノでこんなにエネルギーを炸裂させるって本当にすごいことだと思います

[@hanaoshimapiano]

同感です。

[@robertopasquino7882]

Salve. Io ascolto musica da più di quarant'anni...sono un musicista, un batterista, per la precisione. Quello che suona questa ragazza, questa autentica divinità, è la summa totale di tutta la musica. Ogni volta che ascolto un pezzo mi sembra di non aver mai sentito niente di più bello in vita mia. In sincerità non ho parole per descrivere la bellezza di ciò che la sua musica mi trasmette. Spero venga ancora in Italia per poterla sentire. God bless you.....

[@joyous_requiem7178]

Been listening to Hiromi for quite some time. I always find myself head-banging to her songs at work. Funny how people then assume I listen to death metal 😂 phenomenal musician. Never grow tired of listening to her

[@teachies902]

ok

[@yourself88xbl]

I think this could easily be arranged into a metal song. Edit: why did I say easily? Def not easily. It has the bones of a metal song.

[@JLSXMK8]

She really rocks out on the piano!

[@kohtenometailjeti6257]

「美の巨人たち」で上原さんを知りました。それまで知らなかった自分を恥じてしまうほどの気持ちがあります。ありがとうございます。

[@erikrobinson2547]

The whole time you can tell just how much fun She's having and how much She loves it, and that'a awesome.

[@UntrueBlues]

ジェットコースターに乗りながらオモチャ箱開けてるよう カラフルでワクワクする音色が次々飛び出してくるの耳でを楽しみながら 感情はジェットコースターみたいに揺さぶられる。

[@iammai698]

とても素敵な音と曲です。少し辛い事があった時、この曲に出会いました。なんとも言えない引き込まれる音と生命力みたいなものを感じて、力をもらいました。

[@しゅう-h6v]

上原ひろみのこの楽曲を聞き終え、これがピアノのみで一人で演奏しているという事に気づくのに圧巻した感情と感動が続き、衝撃的な感覚を覚えた。彼女の小さく細い体の中からこんなに熱く、大きくはじけだす音の粒にすべての感性がうばわれてしまう。魂のひとつひとつをピアノの鍵盤に込めた熱い音が、心の奥深くにつきささる・・・音に込めた熱きメッセージの中に自分の心を永遠に満たされていたい・・・

[@Reevej159]

How, for the entirety of that 9 minutes and 18 seconds, you were able to maintain such an unbelievably high degree of ferocity eludes me. This is a colossal piece which must have taken legendary levels of dedication to perfect. I'm so thrilled to have heard this piece, thank you for emobodying excellence.

[@heartvalais]

And everything was created within her mind

[@patriciodasilva7902]

I don't think she spent one minute 'learning it' I think it was pure improvisation. If so, and I feel pretty confident about that, it's amazing.

[@DanielSabelnikov1]

She has a lot of pieces like this and she plays all of it live non-stop. If only we could harness that energy... :D

[@bobkoomans3490]

I note that she has no SHEET MUSIC... so must alll be recorded in her MIND! Incredible! - She does this to all videos I have watched of her performances!

[@NothingFunnyAboutTheseCarpets]

@@patriciodasilva7902 the beginning and reexposition are definitely not improvised. And she had a lot of work on it, I’m sure, this skill doesn’t came suddenly. But the improvised part is also mindblowing

[@umbertocevenini]

This woman is unreal, i cant start to understand such a deep comprehension of music. really an explosive and deep performance.

[@davidjoseph3403]

Keep coming back because a really like the dress the pianist is wearing.

[@alifmuhammadchicago]

I'll never have that kind of precision. Almost 40 years old and decades of performances later, and I'm still in awe. Subarashii desu ne!

[@wesleyschunk1256]

My mind is blown but i wish i could hear this with your ears

[@irisl.7636]

Pures Gänsehautfeeling! Mein jazzverrückter Vater hatte sie als 90 Jähriger entdeckt und sie kurz vor seinem Tod mit Vorliebe gehört und ihre Videos mit mir geteilt, wofür ich ihm noch heute dankbar bin. Für mich eine der begnadetsten Pianistinnen/en!

[@MrSpock-kn1mw]

Ich kann dem nur zustimmen! Habe sie im Mai diesen Jahres live gesehen. Absolut fantastisch!

[@nanson3]

すごい音楽を聴いて鳥肌が立つっていうのはこういう感覚なんですね。

[@blue_sky999]

2:00 のところがすごい。色彩の洪水。溢れ出す色が押し寄せてくる。

[@eishoohmura]

ピアノ以外にオーケストラが加わっているかのよう。

[@wurstfinger3289]

dont know what you are telling the world but yea its the most amazing part of this all in all so amazing peace. the way she ends this at 2:06 or something kills me. but she also does at 3:02 and so often in her life ...

[@blue_sky999]

@@wurstfinger3289 Do you know "Synesthesia"? I can feel many colors with the sound, very strange feeling. It's like drown in colors.

[@3OHT.]

Literally the best piano video in the world today.

[@4dventur35]

I am so happy i saw Hiromi Live in Manchester. I hadn't actually heard of her previously until my friend invited me to her performance at Bridgewater hall. 3 months later i bought a new acoustic piano because i was that inspired. I think her works inspiring, and her technique is flawless

[@debrucey]

I was there too :D

[@henriknielsen1662]

@@debrucey : So was I :-)

[@fiziwig]

Such exciting music in world so flooded with the same old boring styles. Very refreshing. Haven't been this excited about a performer since that time in the 50s when I first saw Brubeck perform.

[@bennemann]

In the 50's? Are you what, 90 years old? :O

[@fiziwig]

@@bennemann Nope, just late 70s. hehe

[@magickriver]

The fact that Hiromi Uehara exists completely justifoes & validates Existence Itself. Miraculous, mysterious & phenomenal mastery!

[@mr.orange8205]

I'll never forget seeing her with Stanley Clarke. I had no idea who she was at that time and she absolutely stole the show. I've been a big fan ever since!

[@markberry9233]

Exact same! I saw her with Stanley. Lark and Lenny White at Yoshi’s in Oakland; I also had no idea who she was at that time, but figured if those heavyweights are vouching for her (basically, half of Return To Forever), she must be good! I’ve seen her a few times since, and also chatted with her after a show - very nice in person! Would love to see her with Sonicbloom!

[@cooldebt]

I am most envious! Still hoping to see her live one day. I would love to have seen her with Stanley Clarke and Lenny White! I would drop everything to see Sonicbloom too !

[@mrlucius57]

I hadn’t listened to Hiromi for a while and I’m blown away. You conjure such fantastic worlds with your music! You are a treasure of humanity! I wouldnt be surprised if multidimensional beings had our galaxy and time bookmarked so they can come listen to one of the most amazing phenomena in the space-time continuum

[@ryanjones4150]

To totally appreciate Hiromi, you have to watch her playing it, It's so joyful, she's so grooving to it. I just discovered her music, and it really speaks to me.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

It really is an added touch to watch her play. She can be playful, serious, and oh so precious….she’s one of the best, she knows she is and it isn’t an ego thing. Going to see her in NYC @ the Blue Note with SonicWonder…can’t wait

[@milon5378]

@@michaelbrickley2443lucky guy !

[@CodeyFoust]

I cant imagine the amount of work necessary to become this good.

[@vetlerradio]

2

[@henriknielsen1662]

@Master Of Puppets : genius and work :-)

[@cliveburgess4128]

Amazing as always, she hears and explores every musical avenue possible and never falters, just incredible sense of music.

[@bubbsies]

I always come back to this video thinking “oh it’s nearly 10 minutes, I’ll watch a little”, and then zone out and get completely drawn in immediately once it starts

[@henriknielsen1662]

Hiromi, Queen of the 88 Keys.

[@dansflams]

sounds like a dark souls boss

[@HattoriHanzo62]

my favorite piano player, top of the top of the top!

[@Kamil-B]

So that's what Uehara means!

[@wurstfinger3289]

she makes it 250

[@TheThundermania]

こんなん聴いたことない すごい

[@jeffreyjameson9301]

Hiromi added so many new parts to this phenomenal piece. She is a truly a wonder.

[@MrTake07]

大好きな曲です！ありがとうお家で弾いてくれんですね！

[@jaysetar2263]

FIERCE GRACE!! All y'all look at this other worldly entity Chic Corea mentored and left for us as a gift...

[@thanhmvo]

No fear, full of intellect and sincerity...another dimension...

[@punkkap]

I honestly think she is the best pianist ever. One day, I'm sure I'll hear her live.

[@eyalastanglov8309]

take a listen to Aziza Mustapha Zadeh

[@TheRocknrollmaniac]

really no point in comparing. There is no best poet, musician, etc. All share the same cause.

[@wurstfinger3289]

she is. i know it since 10 years, since i sat in the front row in the middle in cologne ;)

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@eyalastanglov8309 yea aziza is great and she has some fantastic stuff, especially on always and dance of fire, but hiromi is the craziest, most various an with highest intensity

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@eyalastanglov8309 ps: ive seen both live. aziza once, hiromi 3 or 4 times.

[@5向うさぎ]

最初のとこ（ファファファファドドドド）好き❤ StayHomeのJazz、最高🎶🎶♡

[@mathMeezy]

My favorite pianist I wondered where she has been all this time. So glad to find this.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Love to be in Hiromi's universe! She is magnificent!❤

[@Augoldensage]

Does this make anyone else sob? I know I'm not the only one who bursts listening to this.

[@hugoanibaltorres9986]

Creo que no hay otra pianista así !!!! Hiromi es lo más hermosa que escuche en mis 61 años, sin dudas

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Such a talent. Always been a big fan of this ladies sheer brilliance and mastery at the keyboard. You’re only allowed to use the word prodigy in exceptional circumstances and this is one of them. The flow and control is other worldly..

[@meckafroes]

The incredible piano of Hiromi!!! Masterpiece!!! Love her music!

[@ronl7131]

She has so much fun playing....so energetic, we get to feel the groove too...🙂🚀💃🏻

[@gabrieltafarel]

what a beautiful demonstration of the "flow" state

[@keithrichards4296]

This is above most people can discern. It's precious, rare state when your existence + instrument + music + spirit + soul + universe become one thing. It's not judge-able, it's not describable, you can't touch it.

[@tedl7538]

It's being purely in "flow," or "in the zone," which is a state that someone as talented and experienced as Hiromi can summon up at will.

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@tedl7538 her flow is still something very very very, very very special

[@松本フジコ]

魅入って、聴き入って、涙まで出てきました。素晴らしかったです🥰

[@Mozc-sn3fw]

こんなに楽しそうに演奏する人を他に知りません。

[@justinberling4946]

Hiromi is just consistently outstanding. The colours she evokes in her compositions are always awe-inspiring to me. Part of me can only imagine what sorcery a collab between her and Tigran Hamasyan would result in.

[@lauraabalyan4979]

This is so alive and electric. Just discovered this unbelievable musician. What a gift, energy and passion in every note!!! True gem!

[@awakethedawn74]

I would love to see her compose and arrange a score for an anime, I’m definitely getting some Yoko Kanno vibes from this piece.

[@tristan8922]

Give her an entire Studio Ghibli release to score. She’d create new genres

[@kakajuro]

Pretty sure she did all music for the new anime film Blue Giant. There’s a ton of great stuff on that album especially since the anime is about jazz anyways

[@davidbara3251]

Beautiful Hiromi, thank you!!! Love, respect and admiration from Costa Rica! 🇨🇷

[@yourself88xbl]

I was so glad i was reccomended your tiny desk because it allowed me to come back and find this absolute masterpiece. Absolutely wonderful.

[@onceovereasy1529]

She continues to invent and express her ideas--amazing as always! Thanks for posting.

[@Stormendrang]

Breathtaking. Most impressive music I've ever heard. So Delicately and powerful played. A true kaleidoscopic experience. Thanks Tokyo Jazz, for sharing.

[@tylerbowman4397]

My piano instructor showed this video to me back in 2020 and I still find my self coming back time and time again

[@jimk9290]

What an incredible range of expression; what a phenomenal musician and performer.

[@thearvid123456789]

*drunk me saving this video so that I can listen to something mindblowing to wash my hangover selfs mind clean*

[@rax12045]

Her play's always stunning. Beautiful one.

[@bluefermata]

テレ東系「美の巨人たち」で使われているのはこの曲の中のほんの一部分だったとは…。

[@danielmontealegre566]

I'm in love!!!!! I wish I could improvise with Hiromi for hours!!

[@IzzyDreams-iy4ci]

When you can make so many melodies and interesting compositions out of thin air........

[@DavidBrigham42]

Jazz hands - each with a mind of its own. I’ve never seen anyone play jazz against themselves. Such a fantastic talent! ❤

[@adamgillespie3393]

I feel like we're playing completely different instruments when I compare myself to this. I swear there's something wrong with my piano

[@ronl7131]

....yeah.....sigh....lucky for me performance is a hobby I love.....but one can watch & listen to gifted others and enjoy....

[@epyonsystem1869]

Na just practice more

[@bobkoomans3490]

@@epyonsystem1869 ... after a brain enhancement for memory... 10000 Gb equivalent may do it! LOL!

[@wurstfinger3289]

@@epyonsystem1869 no, THIS is also a lot lot lot of talent

[@vimana19pianomedley]

@@epyonsystem1869 I agree with you...

[@ああ-x3y6e]

美の巨人のopを聴いた瞬間に、すぐに検索しました。衝撃的でした。

[@pablobarrio1270]

Que Maravilla !!!!! Esta mujer es fuera de serie, mágica, única 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Garrett_Rowland]

Love the subtle references to Mozart's 25th symphony~

[@marcelomarques5905]

Eu sei que, quando há olhos para ver, podemos perceber a beleza e a força de um ser humano em qualquer pessoa, qualquer uma. Mas ver algo assim redefine muito do que eu entendo por beleza e por ser humano também! Vida longa, bela e próspera! Obrigado por compartilhar!

[@luciavidz]

ugh, dude. It's amazing watching someone playing with such passion

[@iainenfc]

Captivating from start to end. I can't get enough of the way this makes me groove.

[@BugsyHewitt]

Pure Genius! What a performance!

[@warddrennan3426]

Fascinating harmonic twists and rhythms, virtuosic technique, delightful flair, remarkable musicianship and creativity, a joy to behold!!

[@hlamp1]

She bends music to her will and I am in awe

[@DouglasDavis]

I wish I had the aptitude to fully appreciate this as it could be.

[@sergioventurini]

....great dynamic range and expressive playing!

[@daichimax]

WOW WOW WOW ...no words ...your Level surpassed my understanding of everything!

[@fashdemented467]

Ok, i've been practicing for 2 months.. and i can now play the first 20 seconds...

[@davideleotta9700]

Mee too man 😮

[@IzzyDreams-iy4ci]

Has to be my favorite song by her

[@HouseClubber75]

I am completely amazed. This Is absolutely beyond wonderful. She's incredibile

[@erikmaronde2244]

Wow. I am overwhelmed. And in tears. How stunningly beautiful!

[@alecsanderericksen1728]

absolute musical genius, if my fingers could move like that theyd surely fall off

[@choichangho9349]

Beautiful invitation into her madness I am so honored to dive into it.

[@pauldturner6407]

perfect, performer, performance ... wow

[@力石晃寿]

Liveでも視聴していましたがやっぱりSpecialですね！

[@geordiew2162]

What the most beautiful smile you share with your music Hiromi, thank you. So glad to have met you at yoshis

[@mariocosta6968]

Stunning! I saw her live once and she was absolutely brilliant!

[@steamerjohn9212]

Ah! you let me see into your soul on this one. Thank you!

[@SEBASTIANCASTROMUSIC]

es hermoso todo lo que sale de sus manos , increible!!!!! me encanta

[@Lucasbmanenti]

Wonderful Hiromi!! Hugs from Brazil!!

[@塚原雅貴]

余韻が冷めません！ 今回の演奏は 7:05 の手を交差するところからが自分のお気に入りです！

[@topcat9516]

A brilliant mind translates to a brilliant talented & mesmerizing piano piece. BRAVO !!!

[@TheMadisonHang]

shes too good man shes in a different world i haven't heard of yet!

[@nelsonmontelli9494]

que cerebro perfecto para coordinar sus manos con inspiracion, tecnica, inovacion y mucho mucho mas....