Amazing street pianist stuns passersby in shopping centre

[@ScottALanter]

I learned two things watching this video: 1) This man has an absolutely incredible talent. 2) 90% of people are too busy to even appreciate it. And, that's sad.

[@lisear2926]

We will enjoy it for them ☺️

[@Bigskyguy56]

Absolutely Agree. Most people don't know TRUE TALENT , even when it is right in front of them.

[@kates5335]

So true. Too many glued to mobiles, unable to appreciate the beauty of music...

[@knello15]

@Pollywog people are at the mall. I’m sure just a minute to glance and enjoy this amazing talent wouldn’t have hurt

[@rayarmstrong3440]

Ditto . . . He is amazing.

[@keithmorgan742]

Bro, you are NOT a "street" musician. You are a musician. Beautifully done.

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

True ... he's a musician 🙂🌟

[@seedsowersofisrael.4660]

‼

[@dtrn254]

I know . Totally racist to call him a Street musician

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

💯

[@seedsowersofisrael.4660]

@@dtrn254 🤔

[@malaikaal-amin2706]

OMG! This young man should have a recital at NYC CARNIGIE HALL!

[@debbieallen6634]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@chonaekstrand1353]

The best piano arrangement ever, of Bohemian Rhapsody l have ever heard. This young man is not only well trained in playing the piano but specially gifted from God for such beyond amazing talent. I am an instant fan.

[@oclevi5163]

You are 100percent right

[@bakarihendrix9476]

Bro, let's be very clear. You are not a "street pianist" you are a pianist who chooses to perform your art in the street. My brother, you are the truth, and you are greatly appreciated by those of us who understand. They can call you gifted, talented, etc. The truth is you are YOU. Elite in your craft. Undeniably great! Peace!

[@steamfox6877]

Selah.

[@mariaking4226]

Peace, Beauty and Joy to the Soul. The Complete Joy of calming the Spirit with this music. Blessings!!

[@teehaynes4371]

Beautiful comment. Love your encouraging words ❤

[@sandra-iy2ce]

AMEN!!👏👏

[@romaineroberts5656]

Love this Bohemian Rhapsody. Thank you Freddie and thank you to this great pianist!!!

[@angelbornred4367]

He didn't have sheet music, all memorized...PHENOMENAL!

[@hideokuze3160]

most pianists know their sheet by heart they are here just in case

[@sondrasmith2691]

Probably did it by ear!

[@malcolmskinner3117]

Definitely by ear.

[@janeradford1963]

Came from the heart not the brain ❤️

[@enzobuonauriosax1892]

You are right❤

[@MsKatieMD]

Is it just me or can anyone else distinctly hear the words from the piano? What an incredible gift to share with the world 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@megaraitei]

I was singing along in my head and I didn't even realise it, untill I read your comment.

[@bettypierce7170]

I agree

[@neilmelville3609]

Yes can the words ... amazing

[@irishseadogoz]

Karam, you just touched my soul, Thank you. ☘️

[@emilias.5690]

yup

[@truthchiles]

Never heard Bohemian Rhapsody sound so poetic. Wonderful arrangement

[@rosemarypettis3678]

Me eather!

[@devinmelendez7394]

The song itself is poetic wym lol.

[@brett84c]

It's already a poetic song, this just turned it up to 11.

[@svprisedmiketv2951]

Whats the skng called??

[@brett84c]

@@svprisedmiketv2951 Bohemian Rhapsody

[@c.harris9989]

I am a scholarship pianist and this is next level. My soul jumped and felt this. It was beyond mere hearing. Made me cry. Dude.

[@pkjl86]

I can’t believe this. I actually had tears in my eyes. That is how moving this was. You are extremely talented. God bless you.

[@memeaw76]

Me too

[@jamesrowe9607]

Haven' real

[@stevefloreani7645]

Me also

[@Joy_of_salvation]

Me too. I am speechless. Just tears.

[@thetavibes9021]

Vibration(s).

[@davidmunton5909]

I can't believe people don't even notice this beautiful sound in a mall, I could listen to this all day and it's free

[@prettyvacant3605]

He has a huge crowd,they arent gathered close because he's roped off

[@duncanmcauley7932]

@@prettyvacant3605 my guess is he’s referring to all the people that didn’t stop. Sure some people have places to be but definitely not all of them

[@prettyvacant3605]

@@duncanmcauley7932 that's true. No way could I stroll past!

[@duncanmcauley7932]

@@prettyvacant3605 and I second that opinion 😎

[@lindaclarkq8326]

That was exactly my comment

[@melodythompson7755]

Bless the LORD on high. FOR his marvelous gift.

[@Age2003]

and the practice THE PIANIST put in

[@matthewbell1968]

There is no lord go and read about Charles Darwin and learn...

[@russelldias5131]

When you can make a piano talk, you are definitely a grest pianist, my he definitely is very gifted. 🙏🇺🇲👍

[@layadee2007]

I love it when someone can make a piano talk, especially to the heart

[@SolomonBlu]

Literally the heart... I was in tears the entire time 💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑

[@chelleweatherspoon2226]

I know, like making love in the middle of the mall.

[@morelovemorefun8556]

Yeam Like my grandma could make the piano talk Lord knows she made it rumble

[@81klong]

We need more of this in the world right now. Things that move our hearts and minds and remind us how amazing it is to be human and alive

[@81klong]

@@chelleweatherspoon2226 you are my type of person 😂🙌

[@joelimerick3360]

Bravo!! I can't believe this man is a street musician! He is playing what seems to be a difficult piece from memory, and he plays it flawlessly! Good for him!!

[@theresabrandt5032]

Thank you sir for sharing your amazing gift. You are blessed!

[@borngreat-4-life930]

Your job may fire you but not your gift.

[@andrewbennefield529]

I say live music should be playing everywhere. It has a magical affect on us. We are better people, we can forget problems and negatively for awhile. All the people in the background stopped because they were pulled in by the flawless beauty of his playing, imagine what would happen if this going on everywhere. Peaceful revolution = positive change.

[@naomicaldwell3422]

❤

[@icydawn9222]

Higher vibrational pull which gives us peace & love 💖

[@tgmcnaughton]

Especially nice in these divisive times is that we have a Muslim man (I'm assuming) adapting a Gay man's song and earning "Praise God" from Evangelicals.

[@rickwaggoner8479]

Absolutely agree with you

[@EnrichHerMoves]

Absolutely the power filled vibrations do wonders for our spirit, mind & body! I Love this refilling energy. . . Thanks soooo much for sharing💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟🙌🏾

[@danheath248]

This man’s talent and expertise brought tears to my eyes

[@erneststange6339]

He's painting a picture with each chords he plays. Unbelievable!!!

[@solatabbas3277]

Spot on !!

[@jumpercable20]

This brought me to tears, it was beautiful. I've been playing guitar for 40 years and I've always wished I could play piano. Now, at 68 arthritis makes playing anything a real job, but I'll never give up the guitar as long as I breathe.

[@chriscooks5437]

Add collagen peptides or MSM to your diet. Both come in vitamin and powder form. They offer joint & bone support. Nettle tea aids inflammation.

[@russdy1982]

Rock on old boy!

[@1960317]

There's a guitar thing that was on Shark Tank that may help play to some degree.

[@jumpercable20]

@@alexp9793 I never believe people when they tell me that I'm good, I don't have to satisfy anyone but my self. I think that after 40 years I should be great, but as far as I'm concerned, I consider myself disappointing.

[@annem9858]

Jumpercable wireless...you sound just like me, except I'm 62, no arthritis...but always wished I could play piano, having played guitar for 45 years. I now play ukulele, and love it, but still hanker after the piano! Take care.

[@reachforthesky1576]

How could anyone give this artistry a thumbs down? Proof that some folks just want to be contrary, ornery or just plain hating for hating sake.

[@zendakk]

Maybe it's for the title. Check the channel name, read the title and think about it. But anyway, well played.

[@reachforthesky1576]

@@zendakk Yeah. That's a good point.

[@reggiegeorge4044]

Could it be the Illicit drugs? 🧠🧟‍♂️

[@expat2010]

Young people expect to be visually and acoustically bombarded now by any kind of entertainment. They do not want to (and perhaps can't?) put any effort, focus or concentration into the experience. So they can't relate to this kind of music at all. They think rap is music! Perhaps I have overstated it, but it's definitely the trend and getting increasingly common. Some of the downvotes are as you said, from haters, or course - probably hate themselves as well.

[@reachforthesky1576]

@@expat2010 Yes. There is certainly something to be said about the potential attention span deficit in people born into a culture of easy electronic access to entertainment and soundbite timeframes.

[@nancyhamlin8426]

I was moved to tears listening to the music coming from the piano.

[@katherinehudson7860]

Absolutely beautifully played...with emotion, impeccable timing and sensitivity. Bravo.

[@mstrdiver]

Looks are so deceiving. Absolutely loved his playing style and felt myself hearing the words from the song in his playing. Such a gift he has shared. Bravo!

[@prophetesschambuladevine666]

NOW THIS SHOWED NO ONE SHOULD BE MURDERING OUR PEOPLE BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE & WHAT THEY CAME HERE TO DO!!! THIS PROVES THAT ALL OF OUR SONS ARE NOT DRUG DEALING THUGS!!!

[@horseshoes3523]

Uncore right I wonder what's his Instagram page.

[@horseshoes3523]

@@prophetesschambuladevine666 yes my thoughts as well but no one is willing to put a thumbs up on it I was surprised a Karen or the police didn't tell him to stop playing on the piano its not yours.... why people don't talk about the Elephant in the room.

[@horseshoes3523]

@@mstrdiver m not surprised there's a lot of people of color do awesome things every day until awesomeness not in the world you want never see our beauty or our talent..

[@10reubenl]

I'm a classical pianist. You have a lovely touch, and make a very beautiful and warm sound.

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

I've never heard Bohemian Rhapsody played with only the piano. Beautiful. Thank you Karim.

[@heartsong3149]

I've been involved in the music industry since the 70's. This was so beautiful that I cried, I actually cried. Music is the voice of the soul and it speaks to us all. In a world full of hate and misery, music is the only thing that everyone can relate to, regardless of the language or style.

[@НаталияФедоровна-ц6в]

It. S. Krying. Of. His. Soul..... Mb... Bravo...

[@jmoses7345]

Absolutely

[@НаталияФедоровна-ц6в]

Wonderful. Playing... Bravo.....

[@parcdeexpositions]

me too ! every time I watch it

[@jaseayathorai3762]

Music is indeed the voice of the Soul.

[@elizabethshepard3090]

Freddy Mercury would be so proud of this musician playing his Bohemian Rhapsody!!!!

[@fiderofo2849]

It takes musical experts to appreciate what he is up to. A nice musical piece. May GOD bless your talent to bring joy to the sad ones. Amen

[@joshuatift4640]

Well then check out Gamzda because she does it as well, and very good also

[@mshappyapple8663]

I agree!!!

[@rasheedgregory3459]

I thought that was what he was playing

[@nefertirianubis1853]

Yes...Freddie would be sooo proud...this just send shivers down my spine...really amazing...thank you...

[@The-Devil-Wears-Primark]

Freddie would cry if he was watching this.... I've never had so many goosebumps!!!!

[@zamanxumalo4725]

Me too

[@carolinecorman1716]

Freddie was an excellent pianist. Try to google him playing.

[@allisonpage2749]

Beautiful and soothing. God blessed this young man and now he is sharing it with others.

[@bernyedixon2689]

Me, too

[@Ladydex2002]

I literally got choked up!!!

[@patsytchao2951]

If there is one thing this pandemic has taught us it is to slow down and admire what is right before your eyes like this talented pianist.

[@jdwb7045]

Truth!

[@CorbinAce]

Well it's too bad it took a pandemic. I appreciated beautiful music and talent more than 70 years ago!

[@kozmik4848]

@@CorbinAce good for you

[@soulesskoma]

I learned piano using public pianos. And it sucks that this will basically not be a thing anymore for the foreseeable future.. :(

[@willgaukler8979]

@@soulesskoma ..there will always be a patio in your life ...

[@danskehans]

Hands down, the best rendition of the Bohemian Rhapsody I have ever heard. Stunningly beautiful. Thank you.

[@shirleyjamison3166]

😊 what an absolute beautiful job God sent you are awesome keep up the good work I listen every night two or three times. It’s wonderful.

[@StephanieArkHogarth]

TOTALLY! I have probably watched this 100 times..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@iammaximus614]

… So Heavenly 🪽

[@donrogers3270]

As a piano teacher myself, I think your playing and style are awesome. God gave you a great talent!! Beautiful!!

[@davedaspade]

Not God, just a lot of hard work!

[@warrenhunt7524]

Yes- God given talent that is perfected in practice and hard work. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” - James 1:17

[@maryannmorgan5151]

@@warrenhunt7524 8

[@bryan554]

@@warrenhunt7524 Your Bible also supports slavery and treats women as second class citizens, but keep cherry picking those versus that make you feel good.

[@bexhillbob]

@@warrenhunt7524 Nope. Just lots of practice and dedication and skill. Don't insult the guy by telling him it came from some magic sky-fairy. It didn't. It's all his own hard work.

[@herculydia]

This man was playing the actual words to the song through his mastery of the piano. God bless him.

[@mamad2609]

He is awesome 🤩

[@margaretpittman2914]

That's what I Feel too 😂

[@sharonpurdy1908]

Yes you could literally hear the words…absolutely beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@KristiLEvans1]

Well said.

[@MrYoubrian]

Nobody talks about the fact that Freddie Mercury wrote a piano piece that regardless of your upbringing, language or background is recognized by human beings all over the world by just a few notes and is easily as recognizable as Brahms, Bach, Mozart, Chopin, etc.

[@lottasunshine1325]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@bellestarr4040]

A work of art amazing

[@shadmoney6617]

You know what? You are damn right

[@bernyedixon2689]

Us really old school people agree

[@naomiburn8386]

3 comments: 1: he is a wonderful musician. 2. amazing how a musician can be so visibly moved by the music he himself is actually making. 3. this is a more wonderful piece of music than ever I realized.

[@elisemiller13]

Beautiful comment @Naomi Burn

[@janed7700]

Stunning.

[@cindyamos4588]

Awesome! Thank you, Sir, for sharing your heart, soul and talent!

[@barbarablair3272]

Oh my word and my love of music! I've never been so moved as I was listening to you put your artistry to one of my favorite Queen Freddie Mercury's masterpieces. You are what music is about. You feel it in your soul and you share your talent for all to enjoy!! I would have listened to you for as long as you were there! Thank Thank You

[@barbarablair3272]

Thank you over and over again!!❤❤❤❤

[@Hislittlelamb]

That was spellbinding! I literally hung on every note played with such mastery, passion & tenderness like the piano was his voice. Absolutely loved it!

[@kenbrohere]

There's must be dozens of orchestras who could use this guy. He looks classically trained.

[@911theanonymous]

Wow!!! The finesse with which he plays, the dynamics and feeling he plays with are overwhelming. What a powerful performance.

[@sandra-iy2ce]

Mind blowing to say the least!!!

[@debbie94510]

He plays with such feeling. Really good musician!

[@ryangates3371]

Never heard a rendition of bohemian rhapsody like that. Beautifully done

[@luvtocook6881]

I can listen to him all day! He’s why pianos were invented ❤️

[@Mjfa9923]

I agree. He is so talented.

[@michaelbrinkley9323]

Amen to that!

[@seldamirgi2390]

what a nice addressing !

[@almosthappy2680]

This young pianist is so incredibly talented, not only can you hear the words just from his playing but you can feel them and the emotion that he puts into every key stroke. Beautiful.

[@dwightvandale4190]

He's ok

[@tonisumblin2719]

@@dwightvandale4190 oh please. Go back to sleep.

[@janetdavis4724]

Almost Happy, …. you can tell he loves playing the piano. He is excellent, , he is great

[@ellengrant5229]

Gosh reminds me of my dad when he played to me!

[@cazfromoz1]

Listening to Karim's rendition of this piece is making me TOTALLY HAPPY! :)

[@alandavies6081]

IT'S a shame this guy is not recognised for his tremendous talent. Man he lived every note.

[@mervynsullivan]

Who would have thought someone could make a Queen song sound like a classical music masterpiece? Amazing.

[@melissabrown5249]

Sheer brilliance!!

[@qdogggp]

Ummm Queen…

[@theresasingh6585]

This song has always been a classical masterpiece

[@swright2658]

Clearly you don’t know anything about Queen or Freddie Mercury. It was intentionally written that way. This performer is also brilliant and is able to emotionally connect with a listener with only the piano as his instrument.

[@gennisparry4352]

He probably went to music school. He went to music school.

[@lynnemusso9362]

If I was shopping in a crowded mall and heard heavenly piano music I would quickly find the source. I would stand and listen to this talented man play an instrument I could only dream of playing as beautiful as this. So many people just pass by without a thought. I stand with those who really appreciated the true talent before them. Bravo!

[@JamesMiller-tk6jl]

It just breaks my heart that people have become so deaf dumb and blind to these wonderful talented individuals. I just cried my eyes out listening to this beautiful talented young man. I could sit and listen to this beautiful music all day. He is truly a gift to my ears and a blessed inspiration to my heart. Humanity has become so selfish and self-centered and immune to the world around them. You obviously are very aware of things not so typical.

[@weezilla]

100. Stop and stay the whole time! What a treat to find musicians playing in public, especially good ones like him.

[@MrPistolpete1234]

I envy those with true talent. It must be so enjoyable to do something knowing you’ve reached unbelievable levels of skill to what most people could ever comprehend. It’s also a joy to watch. For sure I would’ve stayed for a while and appreciated this

[@Patricia_Angeles]

I hate this music. He should have been arrested and thrown out the mall

[@JamesMiller-tk6jl]

@@Patricia_Angeles You are Sozzled Hag aren't you?

[@mileswashington4201]

I stumbled onto this video approx three years ago and it has changed my musical life. I showed it to my grandchildren, and they were so surprised and proud to see someone that looks like them play the piano so well. They have since become interested in more than just beats but how to play musical instruments themselves. Thank you, Karim,

[@Karateka1973]

Hearing this just lowered my blood pressure and reminded how healing music can be. I've always appreciated the intricacy of this piece when Queen played it, but to hear it so masterfully done by soloist on piano is beyond words.

[@pamgifford2859]

Oh my, I so agree. He has an amazing talent. Just beautifully done.

[@justgettingstarted3696]

Absolutely

[@ziviledupreez6191]

Agree that good music heals!

[@caroldaniels-walker1916]

B E A U T I F U L 💚💚💚 !!!

[@infinity_spirit]

😅😅

[@flute6461]

Freddie Mercury's fantastic Piano piece. The young man did it proud. Respect to you.

[@enzobuonauriosax1892]

He has done a great job❤😊

[@susanthomas5445]

Just when you’re losing faith in man's goodness you find God revealed in the incredible talent of this man's interpretation of Queen. He has been extraordinarily blessed with this musical gift.

[@timschmitt6764]

Have you considered that perhaps he wasn’t blessed with a gift, and instead he probably worked his ass off for hours a day for decades. The gift he was blessed with was hard work. Don’t take that away from him.

[@TKO67]

@@timschmitt6764 sorry but if you understand the piano. There is gifted and then there is everything else

[@timschmitt6764]

@@TKO67 I do understand the piano enough to have a discussion about it. I was never great but I did play four instruments, including piano. I agree there is a base level of talent necessary to excel at music, including piano. However, that base level is readily available throughout our population. I believe what separates the normal pianists from the elite is not talent, but work ethic, and I find it insulting to those who have put in the effort to achieve this level of performance to suggest that they were simply handed their talent as a gift from God, as opposed to developing it through dedication to their craft. The same goes for athletes. The difference between the elite baseball player and the guy who fizzled out in college is almost never talent. And the "work" isn't necessarily "harder" work, it's smarter work. Knowing how to train physically and mentally to achieve peak performance.

[@bikeme1952]

@@timschmitt6764 You are correct sir. “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

This guy makes you feel every note! Outstanding and gifted.

[@geauxel]

Street pianist, I think not...this is an accomplished musician! Well done...

[@dannykeyprodmusic9935]

Eldric... he is Karim Kamar.... check his chanel he is really great.

[@macnutz4206]

I do agree Mr. Bashful. Massive soul and serious hard work combine to fill that space with beauty and joy.

[@6122ula]

...AMEN...

[@Hermonator007]

Man, he owned that song.

[@marcchapleau8343]

To be a great musician is not incompatible with playing in public places such malls, airports and streets.

[@tracyrusso3176]

That is the most beautiful rendition of that song I have ever heard…ever, I have tears and goose bumps. OMG

[@crenee4742]

And he did it without sheet music....boy's got some talent

[@sand9346]

I usually use my sheet music as my guide for when my hands come down at the same time or to know what section is coming next. But once you get confident in a song you can playing it without the sheet music. It’s just a matter of repetition and practice.

[@billbailey639]

@@sand9346LP pl

[@billbailey639]

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[@sand9346]

@@billbailey639 what?

[@34thstreetman]

Some people play by ear. Paul McCartney couldn't read music.

[@zingo1010]

What a gifted pianist. The world needs more people like you who are brave enough to perform publicly. And RIP Freddie.

[@kathleenwoodward3638]

I hope some orchestra has picked up this guy. He is awesome, peacegiving and comforting.

[@Healthcoachjill]

OUTSTANDING! I can not for the life of me understand WHY there wasn't a crowd around this young man. People do not know how to appreciate what's right in front of them. This was insanely beautiful.

[@renato113]

Because there are a bunch of IDIOTS.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

Jill D: Yes it was insanely beautiful, he's a Gifted Talent.

[@knifedeku452]

The world is in such a hurry to get to no where, that it forgot to live today.

[@loveme77527]

SERIOUSLY!

[@nwananka]

Lol not as bad as the dislikes on this video

[@derektheelectric4144]

Street pianist? The Mans a serious trained musician at a high end mall with a open grand piano.

[@mshappyapple8663]

He should have his own show in Vegas!!

[@4EverRajoli]

Right!!!!!

[@heidis8713]

Lmao! :D

[@soulesskoma]

Is this in Toronto?

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

@@soulesskoma = London, England I believe.

[@imasahm13]

You can tell that he is FEELING every single note he plays. Amazing. I love to see such passion!

[@Joy_of_salvation]

Oh Lord, I cried watching this. When you get the opportunity to experience the best of the best in life you are moved to depth of your being. I am speechless. I honestly don't know what to say. All I can do is just let the tears run down my face.

[@sonnestt]

Ditto 😢

[@grlygirl1264]

Me too..... me too....

[@davidhutchison3952]

Yep.

[@TITOFROG1]

This guy just walked in to the public piano and played his heart out in one of the most beloved modern pieces of music . . . Bohemian Rhapsody. Wow and Kudos. You are amazing !!!

[@kwamestamps35]

A Free concert and people can't appreciate this gift.

[@msbelindab5231]

Exactly!! You're shopping people. Obviously you had nothing to do. Stand...Sit....and listen to this talented young Man.

[@Red4350]

i agree with you but its not that big of a deal imo.

[@lisaredding1051]

Talented and easy on the eyes...whats your number and are you busy this weekend

[@conraddavey13]

I appreciated it

[@conraddavey13]

So did at least 150,000 other people at this stage

[@fisaffordablefinds9584]

These people are so blessed to be in the presence of him playing beautiful music and don’t even know it !! Hearing this in person would literally stop me in my tracks . This show is worth thousands and they are exposed to it for free ..

[@bettytaylor6406]

He's a shining example of the talent in everyday individuals that far surpasses most of the so called artists we have today this man should be recording ! THIS is real ,God given talent

[@horseshoes3523]

You right, then again he's to well put together to just happen to see a wait! What is the name of that piano anyways but himself his cloths and that huge beautiful sounding piano and his elegant just didn't happen I truly believe he stage that to please his surroundings. bravo👏 bravo👏bravo👏bravo🎟

[@prince-xw3ip]

Called handwork and determination try yourself and you will unlock your potential. Nobody not 1 is bone with the ability to play. Only the ones willing to grind

[@yvettewilliams983]

Yes ma'am you are exactly right!

[@P0cahontasV]

Agreed

[@amunre3667]

@@prince-xw3ip right? Calling it talent is nice but it kinda shadows the many many hours of practice that went into it

[@evelynsamuel7155]

Why is he called a “street musician?” He obviously is a classically trained pianist. Beautifully played!

[@fredsummerfield9281]

It makes the world a better place when gifts are shared

[@iandixon7641]

@@fredsummerfield9281 What a great way of putting it.Thanks for that.

[@eattherich9215]

@Evelyn Samuel: I stopped by to listen to a pianist in another shopping mall. After he had finished playing, we had a brief conversation in which he revealed he was self-taught.

[@rolltide592]

It's his channel, he obviously called himself a street performer. And probably because any performance outside of an official venue is a "street" performance. Not everything is race related

[@evelynsamuel7155]

Wow…who said anything about race??? I think most of us here are here for his talent.

[@nevergrowedup]

It's one thing to play a musical instrument but it's another thing to play a musical instrument with feeling.

[@pramitacharjee3289]

Well said bro

[@sharonzernia6100]

He made love to the piano.

[@use828]

Exactly!! 👍 He was caressing the Piano 😍😄😄😄😊😊

[@EllyB1104]

I'm a touch typist and when I started to learn the piano my teacher told me I would never be a pianist if I played the piano like a type keyboard. To get around it I only played pieces I love and so with feeling. It worked. :)

[@byrw9557]

Feeling is the ingredient that is so often left out. I have friends who can read all the sheet music in the world but can't play a note that speaks to the heart.

[@mikep7744]

I cannot believe people stop for a few seconds then walk away. I would stay for as long as he played even if the mall was on fire and being overtaken by Zombies. Wow, extremely talented.

[@jmoses7345]

I KNOW, RIGHT!

[@caroline3776]

I’d be standing there with you! My dad played the piano. We sang gospel music together. I’ve loved piano music my entire life. This guy is seriously talented. His skill is amazing.

[@caroline3776]

I’d be sitting next to you! I could listen to him play for hours.

[@mlelsc1]

I’d sit & listen to him all day. Beautiful pianist & plays with such feeling.❤❤❤❤❤

[@TomTom-df9ph]

MAGNIFICENT 100%

[@derrikoates2318]

The thing I missed most during the pandemic is listening to random performers, love live music. This guy is so talented.

[@nancyrichards7268]

So beautiful

[@jameswidner8205]

Absolutely great, music can heal your heart and your life. This guy has mad talent and he's doing it for free. Good to see that there is still some good guys out there

[@kathleenabass5192]

ABSOLUTELY THE MOST DRAMATICALLY FLUENT ARRANGEMENT EXECUTED EVER!! WONDERFUL!!

[@dzezonja3558]

True, this one stands out in details. It's so flowing and natural.

[@elontusks8702]

So much passion in his face ❤

[@JohnnyNowhere]

Good lord, dude. This was impeccable. I would have brought my lunch and sat there as long as you played. I can't believe those folks just walking by what would have been the highlight of my day. Bravo!

[@jackiewhite1574]

Amen to that 🙏❤️

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Uh, they're people who go to malls...

[@Patricia_Angeles]

I go to malls to shop, not to listen to this out of tune din

[@JohnnyNowhere]

@@Patricia_Angeles The overabundance of alcohol in your system affects your ability to discern notes. The piano is properly tuned to within 2 cents of perfect. I didn't feel the need to mention that I have been a singer and multi-instrumentalist longer than you've been alive.

[@cgage_01]

Beautiful. It is rare to have this level of pianist stop at a random piano (albeit a Grand), and play so stunningly. Thanks for this Karim

[@conitorres9774]

Don’t know how people could just walk past. I would have sat on the floor and listened for hours

[@claudebylion9932]

Tune only lasts for 3 or 4 minutes so you would look daft sat on the floor.

[@pvpro6039]

@@claudebylion9932 ...

[@LarryMan51]

@@claudebylion9932 Dear Claude, he played Child of mine after this.

[@ubbles5174]

@@claudebylion9932 You do know he can play another song after that right? Or do you think all of us pianists just play piano for 3-4 minutes and call it a day?

[@pnksass7844]

I thought the same thing. He played one of my favorite songs. I could listen to him play all day.

[@dovebar76]

This is a difficult piece to play, WITH sheet music. You played it all by memory. An absolute brilliant display of your talent as a pianist.💯🎶 🎹

[@maryrowell1122]

I loved a lot of Freddy's songs

[@lisettelynelle2207]

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking throughout the entire song!!! How do you memorize such a complicated, difficult, long song like that???

[@paulasfigureskating5612]

What a fantastic piano arrangement of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody!" Karim, thank you for sharing!

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

It gave me a whole new appreciation for how amazing a composition it actually is.

[@candylove3228]

He melted me down to the floor! I am humbled ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@lisa196409]

I thought that was Bohemian Rhapsody

[@sungk9]

Please

[@sandragostanian8878]

He seems to be playing with such passion. Beautiful!

[@jamesbarnett3622]

There is Nothing Street about This Musician. Only the Street he is playing on. Anyone who studied music theory could see this. AMAZING. KEEP IT UP.

[@stevemiles8262]

“Studying Music theory” means nothing. It’s just that, studying. Long enough to get the credit, and go to the mall, passing this amazing talent and not even notice! Well…there is ibe more thing it dyed. It gives arrogant, wash’s he’s. Something to write about they just wouldn’t understand. HOPING if they use it in a sentence, it’ll baffle them and feel the writer is brilliant too! But, they couldn’t be more wrong!

[@smgcalamity835]

You don’t have to study theory to learn Bohemian Rhapsody

[@emilierose-biche]

Street is not an insult.

[@stephencurran1164]

What if I told you: He titled the video himself

[@akiag4678]

"Mall Musician!"

[@dawgman9449]

He may have walked in off the “street” but he is not a “Street Player” by any stretch. He’s a very talented classically trained young man. Very accomplished!!

[@scottmcclure8933]

Dawg Man I agree, very talented. I actually like to hear someone that has a natural gift of music over someone who learned to play (also, requires natural talent to learn to read music and play...Don’t get me wrong). It has just always, seemed to me, someone that plays “by ear” plays with more raw emotion and feeling.

[@jasonpittmon2036]

Ikr

[@53pittmanjt]

That guy IN NO WAY learned to play by ear. We are hearing talent and many hours of practice.

[@luvdaskinurincd6712]

I second that🖐🏽!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mervjohnson2140]

@@scottmcclure8933 Yes Playing By Ear

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

This talented man made tears run down my cheeks - while I'm absolutely sure he made Freddie "Four Octaves" Mercury smile from ear to ear, wherever he is...

[@killer408cid]

Freddie Mercury had just over a 3 octave range...facts.

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

@@killer408cid With all due respect, I suggest You check Your purported "facts".

[@killer408cid]

@@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579 the "4 octave range" is the most incorrectly attributed honor in all of music.

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

@@killer408cid Get off Your high horse - Your use of Word Salad in regards to what's correct or incorrect as far as music is concerned, does not impress, I'm afraid.

[@janegael]

A handsome man who's a master with the piano and yet there isn't a crowd. I'll never understand people. This deserves a standing ovation.

[@achosenvessel6563]

Indeed!

[@LisaSaffell]

we live in a world of self absorption! I'm crying he's so good.....

[@janicelmckee]

Lisa Saffell - You betcha! And Smart Phones and ear buds don’t help either a sense community or inter- connectivity. This being said, our beloved Freddie Mercury has been gone for quite awhile and life moves on. Nothing endures in a throw-away society. It used to be said: “I must listen to the music of my past to sing in the present and dance into the future.”

[@anotherrant6688]

Toddler was on the way before Grandpa snatched him up. THEY know. :)

[@walkerblack230]

janegael too true

[@hansiesma16]

This Bohemian Rhapsody is exquisitely played. I closed my eyes throughout of this and all the notes I was anticipating came through so beautifully.

[@BetterMe981]

I kept mine open… dude is hot as hell 😍

[@pamelaward4387]

Yes they did!!!!

[@brianlewis858]

He's a very Good

[@griam7641]

How does anyone justify a thumbs down?? This guy is phenomenal!

[@sheelahales3834]

More people have it the thumbs up than down, so it does not matter

[@jumpercable20]

Could it be that they just don't like Queen and they don't understand skill, experience or art? The thumbs down are just nothing burgers.

[@mcribs4ever]

Maybe they are Australian thumbs-ups. 😆😆😆

[@hamletsmill258]

Perhaps people who know a little bit more about music, and want something else instead of yet another one playing one of the biggest hits of all time. Turn your question around: what justifies the thumb ups?

[@griam7641]

@@hamletsmill258 It was more of a rhetorical question. If I ask the question why he deserves a thumps up, it’s because he’s obviously practiced long and hard to play the piano. And I believe he does it well. Ask the question does he deserve a thumbs down simply because I don’t like his choice of music? I don’t think so.

[@tommojo6060]

Thank you young man for never letting a legend of a song fade into the past. Absolutely beautiful sir!

[@rfm231]

Shivers, this gives me Shivers. How can anyone walk past this and not stop to listen, they have no hearts or souls. Karim is truly blessed with talent and he blesses us by sharing it.

[@margaretdrew2844]

This is what is sounds like on a grand piano excellent 👌

[@charliepoodle5151]

The true art of a musician is not how they can play or sound.... it’s how they make you feel..... very emotive, thank you 🙏

[@thomasleongeorgerobertglad7560]

Agreed very few things can make me cry I was sobbing all the way through this

[@naomicaldwell3422]

❤

[@cottoncandy4486]

Love the way he feels the music, and uses his interpretation. Beautifull, just beautifull. You moved me to tears, thankyou.

[@joy-anngreen6452]

He plays the piano with his soul and spirit. Absolutely beautiful.

[@marcusgeorgerobinson6196]

He reminds me of my dad who was a concert pianist

[@dustedingmon8619]

All those people walking by, but I hopped on KZbin specifically to watch you play this morning. Your talent goes far brother, you are incredibly gifted.

[@sunnytundrabunny704]

He’s not a street anything. He’s a master of his craft! Bravo! I can never comprehend how people can simply just walk by they don’t pay any mind they would rather go into the next shop to look at something they don’t need then just sit in appreciate a beautiful gift that is bringing freely given.

[@jan_Travis]

Malls suck man, they tear people into nothing.

[@ladybuglove61201]

Those are people who are not moved by beautiful music.

[@bennieknape4857]

Becouse people are dumb,I would have thought you understood that by now.

[@danderson2365]

Beautifully played and very calming. This rendition should be played to an audience who appreciates good music.

[@antoinettecarter9541]

First who is he and where is he?

[@jayp2573]

His rendition of bohemian rhapsody is EVERYTHING! He plays music so beautifully like a true artist! Long live Queen and this man's God given skills! 😍👍💯💪🙌😀

[@wesleymahood8716]

Freddy Mercury inherited his musical gifts from his mom who was a professional opera singer.

[@rosalindjamison9202]

Awesome!

[@RaiRaiBrown]

Freddy Mercury was a musical genius, who continues to inspire people to this day. Karim's adaptation of this piece was excellent it really touched my heart.

[@bonaldbonaldson5628]

This man feels the music. People watch musicians sway and think its part of the performance. No... He feels the music travel through his soul. Thats passion.

[@ladonnaflournoy1]

I don't know about the people at that Mall, but I sure am stunned. That was crazy beautiful.

[@MrKryss1]

Me too

[@Cody15241]

@Triple L: But why are you stunned?

[@ladonnaflournoy1]

@@Cody15241 in other words...I certainly would have stopped and acknowledged this beautiful peice. People seem so busy. I never want to be so busy to where I can't see beauty in things ya know?

[@ladonnaflournoy1]

@Terrance Baptiste you are entitled to YOUR opinion, but PLEASE don't make this out to be one of "those" post. This post reads that the people are "Stunned". So many didn't appear "stunned" they appeared BUSY. Two different things. When you see PEOPLE....you too will be too busy to see color, disabilities, economic status...etc. Try it. Even if you don't get the response you had hoped for....You will be the change that you wish to see in this crazy World. God loves you....and I do too... No Matter What!

[@HershellWest]

Exquisite music. My wife is a piano teacher. She has private students and studio students. So I've heard a lot of piano playing through the years. It's a grand instrument. But here's the thing: It's never grand until some talent like yours gives it a voice. Play on playa!

[@sandramclaughlin3641]

Exquisitely awesome!

[@jacquelineriddle3634]

Beautiful, Beautiful, your music takes my breath away!!!!!

[@Joel-2_27_7]

Total mastery as very few has accomplished..GOD given, keep preparing for the Next Kingdom!

[@DejaView]

Don't know if that was your own arrangement sir, but having heard others, who were supposed to be good I must say you have surpassed them all. Truly IMPRESSIVE!

[@DMAN-oe3mh]

No this is Bohemian Rhapsody by Freddie Mercury

[@maxgsracing5468]

@@DMAN-oe3mh he said arrangement. That’s not freddy’s arrangement.

[@DMAN-oe3mh]

@@maxgsracing5468 ummm yes that is Freddie's arrangement

[@gretataplin5119]

And HE HASN'T BEEN DISCOVERED YET. DESERVING OF HIS BIG BREAK

[@Idcanymore510]

@@DMAN-oe3mh Uh...no it isn't! Do you know what 'arrangement' in music means?

[@johnshanklin5467]

The one gentlemen is listening and filming. To most musicians is their music connects to just one other soul they feel fulfilled. Btw, bravo your playing is magnificent.

[@deanne609]

I can never understand people who don’t stop and take a moment to take some music in. Beautifully played sir!! ❤️

[@DMRCapitalHill]

Some of them are jealous that they don’t have special abilities

[@kevinnoreen6182]

@@DMRCapitalHill Or they are extremely busy and would like to pause for a minute to enjoy this talented pianist but just don't have the time to do so, possibly??

[@DebUSA]

9. 27. 2019 = Most in a big hurry to go nowhere, hoping to get a bargain on more junk to fill their empty lives.

[@DebUSA]

@@kevinnoreen6182 I hope everyone can spare at least one minute out of their busy lives to experience a God-given gift not everyone is blessed to have, just my opinion.

[@tonybenn1000]

Most people are just deaf dumb and stupid.

[@myrnasanjose7985]

If he is not playing the piano, i would think he is a gym personal trainer...but amazingly, he is a piano virtouso! Fantadtic!

[@mariafriend644]

This has to be the best rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody I’ve heard on KZbin... Thank you!

[@enzobuonauriosax1892]

Absolutely❤😊

[@far1ander]

One of the best piano renditions of the Bohemian Rhapsody, ever!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@2ndhandSue]

"Street pianist" - LOL! This guy is a master! I didn't know how much he'd play so I thought I'd just listen to 5 min, but I was so taken in by it I listened to the very end. What a beautiful player he is. I could listen all day and all night to him!

[@lilianepolicard7195]

Congratulations.young man, you play beautifully w love, and passion. You're living the music and transfers the feelings, the emotions to those who are listening. You play w your ❤️ and without a partition. You are amazing. I wish you all the recognition and success you deserve. You are blessed with a special gift. Keep up the good work.🙏❤️☮️🌎

[@EB-st6ep]

Absolutely beautiful, I had to replay ❤️

[@madelineceliberti7752]

Magnificent. So talented. God bless you.

[@jaquette1567]

The way that this gentleman plays the piano can transport you into another space and time. He’s absolutely incredible!!

[@TheStevieb1983]

Well said

[@9thBebeplanet]

Wow beautiful 👏 😍

[@CormacGekko]

This must be one of the best interpretations of Bohemian Rhapsody i've ever heard on piano.

[@miztallkalot]

Cormac Gekko couldn’t agreed more. Indeed this is🔥

[@Jamesandcheraylucas]

I second, that agreement. 👍♥️

[@virgie1728]

true!

[@northwoods-dq6dq]

And all without sheet music wow

[@robertrp3757]

Cormac Gekko I agree

[@lisasanders8617]

Just Beautiful Man!! It made me Cry,One Of My Favorites By Queen. Lisa from Alabama

[@patriciaherman9634]

This is a great performance. He plays with his heart and soul.

[@shirleymartin217]

So true! Literally, I felt this man's enthusiasm and emotions while he played. Great performance! Bravo!

[@jeannehunter5344]

My cousin can play like this, but refuses to! I can simply not understand why someone with such a gift (I have none) would not share it and receive the admiration willingly.

[@dt5977]

I love it when they dont "play"the music just comes out. Its amazing.

[@morrisskipper804]

This is very healing. We need more of this. Very talented. Very positive.

[@gregghanson6095]

that means we need more people who can play something other their phone!

[@anthonyanderson4203]

The fact that there are a large group of talented young people out there gives hope for the future of art even if politicians want to take it away

[@elainesensiper4812]

Vote....

[@dsilkasilkiieharris356]

Oh another brother..thx. Im starting to dislike dislikers...where the at? I hope they stay there. This is so healing and great in spirit.