Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (Piano Cover) (I MADE A CAMEO ON HIS DOCUMENTARY 😱😱)

[@TheTheorist]

Story time. Back in 2010, I was wrapping up my degree in music education. My plan was to become a high school music teacher. Suffice to say that plan went out the door. The closer I got to the finish line, the further I saw myself from wanting to teach. I felt lost. I was young, a bit naive and I just couldn't shake the feeling that I can be making a greater contribution to society than just settling down. A close friend reached out. He saw my potential and tried to convince me to jump on KZbin. Not thinking much of it, I went ahead and started the channel. Back then @Kid Cudi 's song, 'Pursuit of Happiness' struck me so hard that I had it on loop for months and months. I decided then, that this song should be the FIRST song I'd cover on my channel. The idea of pursing a new journey, a calling or whatever you wanna call it, may sound scary at first because you don't know where it will go. But if it MAKES YOU HAPPY, THEN DO IT. Which I did. I had many doubts choosing this path but that's what made this journey so beautiful and organic. I never forced anything. I just took it day by day, day 'n' nite (hehe), one step at a time. And I am proud to say after 5 years of hard work, I was able to make it a full time career. 10 years later, Kid's Cudi's production team reached out and asked if they could use a quick snippet of my Pursuit of Happiness cover for his upcoming documentary, "A Man Named Scott". I remember feeling so hyped and energized. I didn't know what to make of it. It was a sign. The path I chose 10 years ago has come full circle 10 years later. Thank you Kid Cudi for inspiring me when I felt hopeless and lost that one year. I hope we will cross paths one day so I can thank you in person.

[@THELONESTONERx3]

Big congrats man

[@hughesmax]

Inspirational

[@ClasssicAri]

Congrats. Long time fan.

[@prodxolev]

:)

[@sovimohammedsaeed7802]

fyaza

[@taysa4peace]

My bf loves this song. I would love to surprise him if we ever got married by using a classical or piano version of it to walk down the aisle.

[@THELONESTONERx3]

This song brings back such nostalgia. Thanks for blessing us with a better recording!!

[@TheTheorist]

Learn my piano arrangement of Pursuit of Happiness HERE: 🎵Sheet Music ▸ www.musicnotes.com/l/6V6MQ 🎵Piano Tutorial ▸ bit.ly/KidCudi_PianoTutorial 🎵MIDI ▸ patreon.com/thetheorist

[@mellmelz1]

I never knew I needed to hear something as beautiful as this in my life until right now 🥺😍🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻 my favorite song played so beautifully!

[@fgnightmare1413]

Crush a bit, little bit Roll it up, take a hit Feeling lit, feeling right Two AM, summer night, I don't care Hand on the wheel Driving drunk I'm doing my thang Rolling the Midwest side and out Living my life, getting our dreams People told me slow my roll I'm screaming out, "Fuck that" I'ma do just what I want Looking ahead no turning back If I fall if I die Know I lived it to the fullest If I fall if I die Know I lived and missed some bullets I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah, I'll be good Tell me what you know about dreamin', dreamin' You don't really know about nothin', nothin' Tell me what you know about them night terrors every night Five AM cold sweats, waking up to the sky Tell me what you know about dreams, dreams Tell me what you know about night terrors, nothin' You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow Rather lay awake in the bed full of sorrow I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness I know everything that shine ain't always gold I'll be fine once I get it, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah, I'll be good Pursuit of happiness Yeah, I'm gon' get it, I'll be, good Ugh Oh man Oh alright, oh Room's spinning, room's spinning Pat, Zuli, wait, oh fuck Oh my God Why did I drink so much and smoke so much? Ugh Oh fuck

[@Boseph7]

Pursuit of “your” happiness. Don’t let anyone stop you.

[@TheTheorist]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@runDATrun6]

Just got married this weekend and this was my entrance song. People my age thought it was extremely cool. Thank you for this rendition!

[@TheTheorist]

Awesome, congrats!

[@MichaelJamesActually]

just amazing to see how far you've come in that time span. great work! you deserve the recognition.

[@TheTheorist]

I appreciate that!

[@willlonghurst8639]

OMFG you even covered the ratatat guitar solo 😱😱. Well done.

[@marilynmutindi7007]

You light up my nights with these pieces.

[@jasia2912]

Thank you for sharing your music and your story here! I listen to your covers pretty much every day for years and years now, and I'm a huge fan of Cudi, too. I'm glad your path has led you here 🤗

[@TheTheorist]

Wow, thank you! 🙏🏼

[@marcato5732]

Congrats! This song is pretty deep and your version on piano does it justice.

[@Joe-yf1ff]

Love a full circle moment!

[@GMW99]

Now for a remake of the shows goes onnnn??!?!?!?!??!

[@Crypt0n1an]

This song touches my soul, the simplicity and purity of this piano cover even more so! My only quibble is that the sparkly piano intro actually plays throughout the official song and unfortunately is only present in the intro and outro in this version. To be fair you would probably need two pairs of hands to include that properly in this rendition. Perhaps a future team up is in order for this magical song. I recommend Frank Tedesco!

[@bf3481]

Thank you for sharing your story, you inspire me. At this point in my life, I feel like you did ten years ago, lost, not knowing which way to go. Thank you for reminding me that if something makes me happy, follow that path. 🙂

[@TheTheorist]

You got this!

[@kenzievanosdol3376]

10 years - Proud of You would be an awesome one to do

[@qmcnetwork]

This is beautiful. Thank you so much 💙

[@TheTheorist]

You're welcome 😊

[@richarddavid5181]

Beautiful job, Theorist! Thanks for giving us this

[@karimbouzakri3978]

Your development amazes me. Beautifuly played, Sir 😊

[@joeldeguzman9111]

I’m sad, I didn’t realize that it was you in the documentary. Now coming back to your channel and reading your story. Its beautiful. Thank you and wish you all the best.

[@TheTheorist]

Appreciate it!

[@Snafuninja]

Love it!

[@submissionsuntitled6343]

So inspirational. Keep going bro 💪🏼💪🏼

[@TheTheorist]

Always!

[@tinaselka8155]

A very captivating piece....just beautifully 😊

[@TheTheorist]

Thanks for listening!

[@fonsly5077]

Nostalgia 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RedditStorytime]

Great cover, could you maybe look at doing some of Red Hot Chilli Peppers new stuff when it comes out, I reckon your the only person on youtube that could make something interesting out of it :)

[@danielmacavei9868]

I'd love to hear "Welcome to Heartbreak" from you. Thata gotta be crazy.❤ Btw I can't like songs, not sure if it from me or what's up.🙃

[@SkippoSkippo]

Amazing

[@k.k_dont_play_that1830]

Beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TheTheorist]

Thank you! 😊

[@k.k_dont_play_that1830]

@@TheTheorist you welcome

[@HaightTheGreat]

You gotta hit the keys harder on the "Im screamin out, FT!" part. This was nice.

[@JohnJayRHill]

I was already subscribed...BUT NOW I'VE TURNED ON THE NOTIFICATION! 🔥❤🤲🏾

[@TheTheorist]

💯🙏🏼

[@joachimfoxwell]

Congrats chief. And next you should do Coming Out Strong by Future.

[@WffFan]

what is the last part in the outro? i can remember it so hard in my head, is it still pursuit of happiness?

[@Xinamottoo]

It's Kanye West - Moon with kid cudi & Don Toliver

[@WffFan]

@@Xinamottoo brooo, Just forgot the Name, No Wonder i was Like, dammmn the Song is so burned in my memory

[@vnzntszn]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much :D

[@rishimanchanda98]

Next sacrafice - The Weeknd

[@VintageKeys]

Lit bro💯🔥

[@TheTheorist]

Thanks 🔥🙏🏼