Super Mario Land - Birabuto Kingdom - on piano Tom Brier style

[@Keeper1st]

Our friend Julia told me that once when she and Tom were playing at this location (Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium in Sutter Creek, California), a couple was sitting there listening, then the man got up and dropped a $100 bill into the cup. He said, "I've paid much more than that over the years to hear people who weren't half as good."

[@lerdicusprime6860]

Keeper1st amazing. I wonder where that guy is now.

[@DebuggedRobot]

@@lerdicusprime6860 Enjoying life I hope! That's a fantastic story

[@Imboredlol]

:)

[@Zwodo]

It's so goddamn true though when you think about what we sometimes spend money on and then what we don't spend money on. A lot of us think that just because we consume some entertainment for free, it has no worth. But drop loads of money on other, similarly valued things, if not in fact lower. Cheers to that man.

[@Joey-ok6rs]

That's the entertainment industry for ya

[@Keeper1st]

His laughter tells you how much he enjoys the tunes. I gave them to him because they're ragtime music and I thought putting them into the hands of a ragtime pianist would really make them come alive. Plus I thought it might result in game-music fans hearing the non-game ragtime music I post, and liking it. That has proven true.

[@cr4sh25]

These are absolutely mesmerizing. Thank you.

[@daigunder35]

Hes not even sightreading after 30 seconds, hes improvising variations on the theme which is even more amazing.

[@mattrocde]

Deo Duce Yes. This man is truly one with the music he is playing. He knows it inside out and every which way after playing through the thing just once. It's unbelievably amazing

[@latelyregistered]

Bravo!!!!

[@netroalex5209]

That's like... reading the first chapter of a book and saying "Eh, yea, I'll just imagine what happens in those next chapters." And I like it

[@klawdstraif]

"Oh! Don't need it Sire, it is already in my head"

[@opertinicy]

he's certainly improvising, but predominantly sight reading. i mean you can't improv a song that's already been written

[@justtoocringey.png.6324]

10/10 even in poor quality

[@emlynsinatra]

+Davin Baclig The bad quality actually gives it even more of a timeless nostalgia feel

[@clashingwithshane13]

500 subs sin videos ah espera no tengo 500 subs ya

[@levilevis9032]

Someone should donate a really high quality microphone to the people who run this channel.

[@FreyofKtau]

I think you meat 15/10 😉

[@dugroz]

Levi - notice this video is from 2009, and a lot has changed since then . . . a lot.

[@tavenwebb6512]

Man, every time I watch this video, which is really often, it makes me really sad thinking about Tom Brier's accident. This man is the reason I decided to take up learning the piano for myself. This guy is a true inspiration for me and I wish him the quickest and fullest recovery.

[@stevesevenson9943]

Taven Webb what happened to him?

[@tavenwebb6512]

Steve Sevenson He was critically injured in a traffic accident. And he is in the hospital and can barely move the right side of body.

[@Nolmy300]

:O

[@Raskovio]

Omg that's so bad is het still Alive

[@flytrapYTP]

@@Raskovio People that are recovering typically aren't dead.

[@JudoP_slinging]

I don't think I've ever seen such a fluid and fast connection between the human brain and a physical object. It must be such a joy to be able to pour delightful music out in real time.

[@Jackster1]

He got paralyzed he can’t do it anymorr

[@jiffyjelly1]

@@Jackster1 He’s thankfully now starting a true recovery process.

[@sithlordmikeyp]

Real time rag time!

[@Gondalica]

@@sithlordmikeyp I'm 23 and love rag time!!! I wish this music came back! ITS SO GOOD WHAT HAPPENED!!!!?????

[@leocana]

@@jiffyjelly1 do you have some updates on that? Joined the Discord Server recently but no real evolution has surfaced in the last year, and the latest updates there are old already and looking very, very grim

[@Therealguymins]

Whenever I want to hear this theme, I go to this video instead of the actual soundtrack.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Therealguymins lmao right

[@Dartht33bagger]

This variation is light years better than the original. Going back and listening to the original after listening to this is disappointing.

[@olanmills64]

Tom Brier is amazing, and I love his renditions, but the original Game Boy and NES sounds hit different, especially for those of us who originally experienced them when they were new. I still like listening to the originals too. I think 8-bit soundtracks don't feel the same to younger people, the same way I can't experience the same feelings of certain things from before the 80s.

[@protobuster12]

@@olanmills64 yes. I’m a younger person and I agree with you

[@Pr0tal]

nice puro pfp

[@doc_sav]

It really makes you wonder about all of the humble experts in obscure fields and corners. People who don't seek attention, and just love what they do. The laugh Tom belts out when he finishes, like it is the best thing he has done all week, is awesome.

[@charlesdodimead5658]

there are literally TONS of people like this. I've always played music just for me. Fuck everyone else's opinion.

[@MegaSuperCritic]

I am nearly in tears. After watching these videos for a decade, hearing about the accident, I only now discover you’ve been less than 30 miles away the whole time. I will never Tom play with my own ears edit: @Keeper1st thank you so much for immortalizing these performances

[@BigTArmada]

Did Tom enjoy this piece a bit more so than others? He's great in all of the vids, but he's got a ton of energy here

[@dangelobenjamin]

Sure sounds like it. Seems like Tom is a sucker for this tune :')

[@charliechimento852]

He loved the athletic theme!! You should look up that one!

[@angry3195]

CC Productions everyone has seen that one!

[@FrostyMac]

Could you blame him? This is one of the best written themes in the series in my personal opinion, especially in terms of the early games.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

@@FrostyMac BOOM agreed

[@heathplayz7826]

This being played 15 years ago just proves how this isnt fake aswell. Nothing from this channel is fake, and I am very grateful for that fact.

[@Soundtrack33VEVO]

Tom always brings a smile or a Tear on my cheek, Hope he is doing a little bit better

[@dentedcarrot7464]

me too :((

[@brod2man]

it'd be amazing if he can get back to this ability one day

[@bitchslappedme]

@@brod2man it'd amazing if he could speak properly again. It's been so many years and his speech has made virtually no progress. I know keeper and others have a lot to say about Tom's parent's being negligent. Such a horrible situation. Very sad

[@Gondalica]

@@bitchslappedme This breaks my heart to hear. Tom has made his mark on this planet, and he is such an amazing player, i've yet to find someone who plays as well as Tom.

[@JavaSplice555]

Haha! I love the way he laughs every time after he finishes playing :)

[@gorway9371]

I listened to dozens of covers of this song, and nobody is able to bring as much of their own personality to the music while still respecting the original melody as Tom did. This is honestly one of the most astounding performances I've ever seen and his reaction at the end only makes it better. Godspeed.

[@qwaszx2]

Can we for the love of god get this channel to 100k so Brier gets a plaque from his old buddy? Put it on display where he used to play. FFS humans, let's do this.

[@Keeper1st]

@@qwaszx2 I don’t think that happens to non-monetized accounts, does it?

[@doshimona]

this is one of my all time favorite videos on youtube. i come back to listen to every few months. such a great rendition of a great song and Toms bright personality and love for music comes through so strong. it gets me emotional everytime. i wish Tom and his family and friends all the best. He has brought so many people so much joy.

[@Keeper1st]

@BenjaminGlatt He's playing a heck of a lot more than what's on the sheet. That's what is meant by "improvising" (more correctly "embellishing").

[@turbokaivuri8390]

Are you the guy playing?

[@latelyregistered]

More correctly making it way better

[@airplane6417]

Whats insane, is that in the mail I just got Super Mario Land for gameboy, and I didn't even search this. Best mistake ever made. Edit: I accidentally clicked on this and not disappointed.

[@finderrio]

@@latelyregistered no, the guy playing is Tom Brier, and the guy who uploaded and recorded is Ron, a friend of Tom.

[@OyaDM]

OH GOD this has to be the best version of this song I've ever heard, and, I understand, it's by someone who hasn't even played the game! Awesome.

[@ChrisKogos]

belt leather belt

[@lamelama22]

4 str 4 stam AHA

[@Imboredlol]

Why hello there KZbinr I may or may not know

[@bargaintuesday812]

AHHHHHH euuuuuggh

[@agentofentropy6807]

I’m subbed

[@jacksamurai9946]

level 18!

[@thiccnicc6848]

This song is literally the pure embodiment of joy. And it’s so masterfully performed. This is great man

[@ShytPump]

He has a pattern. He runs through the sheet rather faithfully, learning the melody and composition. Then he runs it through with confidence and adds a bit of spice. Then he just goes rogue and "Brierizes" it completely and makes it a masterpiece looming over the shadow of the original. This man is a pure legend and it's an absolute shame what happened to him. I hope he's doing well. I come back to his music when I just want something to make me smile. His talent does that for me and regardless of the present day he has blessed us with all this great content that will never get old.

[@Ernireg3]

Watching tom brier play the piano is like synonymous to being happy!!!

[@purplezebrahoover]

Tom’s happiness at the end, joyfully yelling “just now!!” gets me every time. What a man. Get well soon sir.

[@pokemario99]

I'm speechless.

[@Draccyness]

And then the piano exploded.

[@williampittman2432]

I read this right before it exploded. XD I nearly jumped out of my seat.

[@Diet0r]

Everyone clapped. The pianists name? Albert Einstein.

[@machima8273]

What explosion

[@srenhaandbk7904]

No no no, you got it wrong. The keys burst into flames, from the friction of his lightning speed fingers

[@iwillstayanonymousthecrow4899]

Why did you make that joke! That’s not even a joke! he was the best guy ever! He inspired me to play piano with all my passion... And Tom briers had a accident… ;-;

[@d_sigs]

Its been forever but I still come back to this video, haven't seen this since highschool, love seeing someone so enthuastic with his own performance that he just laughs after completing it, wonderful performance

[@mikethered123]

To know that these pieces are from my precious, innocent child hood, and this man took them and made them more special, better, and more Mario-esque, to know that this is probably decades of experience and soul pouring out of his fingertips to touch the thing I love so much with a golden, gentle master's finesse, then to know that he's been hurt and cannot do it anymore, and to know that the world has lost this man's abilities... makes me cry at how horrible fate and luck can be, and how every day needs to be cherished.

[@TheMarionick]

I - I swear people: This guy played piano before he was even born.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Gotta start early to get good :)

[@netroalex5209]

This guy played piano before the piano existed goddamn

[@opertinicy]

Keeper1st: think everyone would love to hear more about Mr Brier in his own words..his talent for sight-reading/improv is amazing.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Well practiced skill. No such thing as "talent"

[@turntsnaco824]

Not true that there is no such thing, Captain. Some people are definitely more naturally attuned to certain skills than others, which is what we call "talent".

[@jordan4748]

Captain FALKEN False. Tom Briers skills cant be fully practised. Never!

[@jumbo6498]

"Locus of control"

[@CaptainFALKEN]

"Talent" is a word uncultured people use. Those people are the ones that we call "ignorant". Calling someone "talented" is like a Chihuahua barking at a distance. Just because you think you know what you are talking about towards what someone else does for a hobby does not make you an immediate enthusiast of that hobby. Therefore, "talent" is a word people use when they don't understand the depth of that hobby, what it truly takes to cherish that skillset. I've drawn and written like crap at a young age, but over time, I've continued to pursue progression and I've gone a very long way. People tell me I'm "talented". It only means they don't know what it's like to fully embrace its value like I have. Throw your ego out the window. You are not wise. You cannot analyze correctly. Stop the butthurt. You don't really know how words are used, especially when you haven't heard them enough.

[@novus21]

I love the progression in his playing going from sight reading to just getting insane with it....I've become such a huge fan of tom's

[@uuu1641]

I am really surprised how he end the infinite loop music in such a beautiful way.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

ungyum right. It was fantastic.

[@franciscorendon6955]

I love these videos because in Tom's playing you can see he really FEELS the music. It is coming out of him in a way the goes beyond thoughts and words. It's absolutely beautiful and so tragic that we will no longer be able to witness his gift.

[@LolaliciousSmiley]

This is the best of the bunch. I've had this version of the song stuck in my head for 3 days now. This man is absolutely fantastic.

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

I absolutely love the amount of unspoken comedy and irony evoked starting at 2:38. Like it doesn't even need words to be comedic, but the strange array of chords leading to the end of the performance just pokes fun at it all, as if to say- "I can be serious, but in all honesty it's all funny to me anyway, and let me show you how instead of telling you."

[@ascentfevers]

It's amazing how after 10 years you still reply to your comments. That's nice. Best wishes for Tom.

[@EDWARDJFOX-sb6zl]

I wonder if Koji Kondo has heard any of these videos...

[@Keeper1st]

Dunno. Some of these are being reposted on the popular Japanese site Nicovideo, with my permission, but who knows if any of the Japanese composers have seen them...? I have received comments from other game music composers when Tom has played their music, e.g. music from Luigi's Mansion 2, Angry Birds, Conker's Bad Fur Day, Conker's Pocket Tales.

[@mirtorande]

Keeper1st What did Grant Kirkophe say?

[@Keeper1st]

Mirto Rande I think he just said it was terrific and re-Tweeted it.

[@mirtorande]

Keeper1st Oh, well I can see where he's coming from ^^.

[@F0CKSTR0T]

Mirto Rande Grant didn't compose anything in the Conker series but Tom HAS played some Banjo-Kazooie music so that must be what the tweet was about.

[@aintfalco7968]

This is my favorite of all of these, even though the quality is poor. This song has a pretty unique style and he was able to bring it out perfectly on the first read. I've also just always loved the song.

[@Big_Eevee]

Just mind blowing that such talent can exist.

[@duskluffy]

So beautiful. Just so beautiful. I love the piano. And this has to be one of the most skilled and amazing piano performances I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Tom brier is one hell of a pianist! And I still am watching this in 2018!

[@colly9888]

Happy 2019!

[@CaptainFALKEN]

😎

[@hagenl.2975]

2021 and the piano is still on fire.

[@hagenl.2975]

2022

[@aIphys]

@@hagenl.2975 2023!!!

[@lawnmower24789]

1:48 That little lick sounds so clean

[@bungalo50]

I have seen yet countless video game tunes remixed but the way Tom plays em is just something else. It's like he really understand the songs but without having the nostalgia and veneration other composers operate with.

[@RickyC0626]

The best version ever

[@Oliver_JW]

*Takes off sunglasses* ....mother of god....

[@guscox9651]

He is god

[@jaxkewl]

Say team ramrod!

[@cshimp10]

Tom Brier > Sees Repeat at the end ; "I know what to do..."

[@michaelporter6720]

Tom's music has gotten me through so many hard times over the years. I can't thank you enough. You will forever be the best ragtime composer to me

[@miah8163]

0:15 Is SOOO smooth

[@Keeper1st]

Tom is a fixture (often the only performer it seems) at the Mother Lode Ragtime Society meetings in Sutter Creek, and performs regularly at a Straw Hat Pizza, I think in Rancho Cordova on Wednesdays or something. He plays at the Ragtime Corner during the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, but certainly a festival like Sutter Creek is a good opportunity to hear him several times. Because he reads so well, there's always some obscure tune he digs out that even I've never heard before in each of his sets.

[@mathematicianjeff8358]

This piece is so difficult to master and he doesn’t even play games so it shows how talented Tom really is. I hope he’s doing better

[@LordMarioFan]

There really is nothing better than hearing someone improvise on a mario theme.

[@crowntotheundergroud]

You know what I love bout this performance? I'm pretty sure that sheet music was note for note the same as the track in the video game, and he played it the way it appeared on the sheet the first time through, but kept building on it n reached a climax, and brought it back down and the way he embellished on it each time through made perfect sense to me and it just flowed so nicely. Pretty much made a whole new song. This performance revealed to me a whole new dimension within music.

[@JV2789]

Talent+catchy tune=god-tier music

[@josemariaflores5041]

1:42 this is just madness, i love it

[@makishii618]

8 years since this video got released and it's still so fucking epic.

[@RingOffRosie]

I adore this wonderful man's enthusiasm whenever he says "Just *now!*", and it melts my heart to see.

[@MarkyShaw]

Crying over here it's so beautiful. Watched every one of these performances over the past few days. So happy that you guys filmed this. God bless you guys.

[@wolfgangfrost8043]

This reminds me of being a kid & hearing those 8 bit melodies in your head as if they were the music to a Disney Silly Symphonies cartoon.

[@Rombizio]

He is not sight reading. He is sight improvising. And that is beyond skill or talent. It is a super power.

[@powerfull499]

Thank you Keeper1st for sharing Tom's talent with the world. He was an amazing musician. I wish him the very best.

[@TheTigero]

This is already my favorite thing in 2018.

[@Deluca-Piano]

I'm sorry, I've been here a thousand times and commented several times but it's just so amazing how well Tom was able to improvise on anything in a ragtime style with such spot on variations and musical genius. Truly one of a kind. Brings a tear to my eye. I still remember playing this on my old original Gameboy in the 90s.

[@JustThereInTheAir]

Seeing him happy makes me happy

[@InsidetheCasino]

I’ve watched a bunch of these videos of him. Have to say, he’s a musical genius. Never seen sight-reading talent like that before. AMAZING!

[@Ultraice98]

*puts $$ on tips cup*

[@CaptainFALKEN]

I'd throw in a couple hundred no prob. This video made me cry.

[@flaulmccartney]

glad this amazing channel never left

[@mariomaster98]

The piano really makes it sound like rag time!

[@JeffMaginniss203]

+UnbiasedGamer That's cause he's playing in ragtime style

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Ragtime is enlightenment. It wins you and you become one with ragtime. YOU BECOME RAGTIME

[@GalaxyIsAsh]

I’ve been llistening to this over and over. This is one of my favorite recording posted of Tom playing! The way he plays it and his improvisation makes the piece have a nostalgic and happy go lucky sound to it that sounds like it makes all of the worlds problems go away. Even though I didn’t play the game when I was younger, the playing still sounds familiar and comforting. Absolute masterpiece and always makes me feel nostalgic ❤️

[@MegaHubertTV]

EPIC SHIT

[@EpicureMammon]

I had totally missed this one. It's a great fun tune, and Tom made the literal most out of it. Not gonna lie, I'm kind of teary-eyed now.

[@sheppo]

2:56 of utter joy, genius, and inspirational talent.

[@LeMaitreDeSorts]

Tom is absolute gold

[@mattbarber97]

I want this played at my funeral

[@nancyortiz7611]

Matt Barber me too 😊🕪🕪🔊🔊🎧

[@m1ke_]

Like People Know you like Mario?

[@feel65]

Matt Barber same

[@prod.ccronk]

But in a minor key of course

[@elemkay5104]

For me, the Super Mario World Ending Theme is the one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGqsnKOLjtGCrpo

[@AwesomeSauce7176]

So much talent. He knows that piano backwards and forwards and upside down. Such an amazing improviser. He has deep knowledge of the various key signatures and so much experience playing thousands of songs that he can improvise something so beautiful and even better than the original. Such a privilege for all of us to see.

[@chimp3103]

"when is the first time you played that Tom?" "just now!" damn. 😳

[@apetek12]

My goodness, he turned this simple classic into something so astounding. This is something only a man who has been playing for decades can do.

[@yope1651]

His ability to reharmonize on the fly is just enchanting.

[@a.g.k853]

1:24 - 1:28 is my favorite part in this. It's like there isn't enough available time in the world to fit all those rapid-fire notes!

[@SirBuzz]

Brierbuto

[@chei24]

YES

[@chei24]

@Liam Berg (STUDENT) Are you asking for an explanation of "Brierbuto"? It's a play on "Birabuto", part of the title of the tune. Tom *Brier* is the fantastic fellow enchanting this fine melody, hence BRIER-BUTO! Truly a great pun.

[@opertinicy]

the 4-5 measures starting around 1:19 sound particularly incredible..works very well in the performance & arrangement!

[@CosmicMystic66]

What a wonderful pianist

[@Aaron-kq5kk]

I love the pure joy and giddy laughter as he finishes up the piece.... that's how we all feel. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@mark2dark]

Okey i have seen enough...PUT THIS MAN ON MY SUBSCRIPTION LIST

[@CyMusicOfficial]

One of these videos was in my recommended feed last night and since then I can’t stop watching these videos. They put a smile on my face every time and introduced me to the genius that is Tom Brier.

[@dfbsskuy]

懐かしい(;o;)当時のごっついゲームボーイもって必死にマリオやってた記憶がよみがえる。素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。

[@Keeper1st]

コメントは、ありがとうございます。この演奏は楽譜に転記されています。見てください：　kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZobWg4pqe55_jLs

[@rhineville]

I smile every time Tom takes these and makes them his own. This guy's a master.

[@GaleemDharkon]

This is a FANTASTIC performance of one of my favorite Super Mario songs! It is such a catchy song. Anyone else here because of SMG4's outro theme?

[@GaleemDharkon]

I just showed this to my dad. It turns out that he actually saw this video years ago!

[@JorgeAristaa]

Me too!

[@zaneort]

i have been looking for this song for years, I just would like to thank the algorithm to helping me find the song, and a beautiful person. Best wishes on his recovery

[@SecondPlaceEagle]

So when did you become so awesome, Tom? "JUST NOW!"

[@silentbook4468]

One of the songs of My childhood revisioned in beautiful ragtime style by the equally beautiful Tom Brier.

[@hikohimeko5756]

you make me cry Great

[@notipeppas]

owning the original super mario land cartridge for my nintendo gameboy, i'm REALLY digging the video. i found myself grinning at the embellishments and he made the song a lot of fun IMO. nice!

[@Macintoshiba]

Even when the fabric of reality collapses this man will still speed up

[@TheNebulon]

Tom Brier is my hero. Improvisation like no other. It's a shame he hasn't heard these songs before, he'd appreciate how awesome he is.

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

I'd literally pay to get these in HD audio

[@Keeper1st]

Closest we can get is the “Transcriptions of Tom Brier performances on my player piano” livestream, which includes a good transcription of this.

[@Rafaelsen]

I keep getting more and more amazed of Mr. Briers improv skills... He's truly awesome.

[@sabevsgames6653]

DIY Break your fingers and piano, and this is one of the best 3 minutes of my life XD

[@Ronan266]

Ron, I have to thank you SO much for what you have done to inspire people with Toms and Kylians videos. Thank you.

[@IBroLLyISePhIrOtH]

Super Mario Land

[@leon.8432]

oui

[@JoeDaBoi]

Si

[@MANNYMODS]

Yes

[@DixyRae]

I'm pretty sure a gameboy chip could reproduce Tom's version. The three channels aren't really a hindrance as to the complexity of the music. The memory on the gamboy cart, however, is. The original version is a fairly short loop because they had to reserve most of the memory for the game itself, but if all we aimed to do was make a complex song, I'm certain it could be done. Not by me, of course, I'm not that good with LSDJ.

[@berigg5940]

This guys been giving Tom sheet music over like 7 years It’s amazing

[@Keeper1st]

I gave Tom music to read over the course of more than 20 years, actually.

[@doctormahrio5226]

"I don't doubt it" - John Marton

[@berigg5940]

Oh my god

[@Catulus1827]

Mais quel génie quand même, on voit rarement aussi bon pianiste sur cette terre