Beauty and the Beast | Main Theme for Piano (Alan Menken) + Sheet Music

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I'm so excited to finally get to share this arrangement with all of you! Musicnotes sponsored this in late 2021 and they got exclusive access to the video for a while, but now I can officially share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy the new pianist flair I've added to this music. Grab the sheet music here: www.musicnotes.com/l/CrzMX

[@yuliasha7004]

it’s so beautiful... it reminds me of the pre-wedding morning, leisurely getting ready, quiet joy, anticipation, excitement, a dazzlingly beautiful touching bride and a happy groom filled with love waiting for his happy hour... and tears of happiness in anticipation of eternity together...

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

So lovely! Thanks for sharing this image!

[@sandyrausch1999]

With the notes flowing out you, your heart ❤ must be as wide as an ocean! So beautiful. So creative. I love the way you use different instruments to get totally different effects.

[@Simplycomfortfood]

Sorry, I know that I have already commented on this video. When I listen to this song, I expect Ms. Angela Lansbury to start singing. She sang this song during a performance with the Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City Utah as a part of the Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert. It is worth a listen. We will miss her dearly. May she rest in peace.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I absolutely hear her voice also!

[@piotrkucharczyk9275]

Fantastyczna gra!!!

[@mdan1984]

Stunning flow. Stunning chords harmonized so full and rich!!! Can’t see why one would listen to only half of this 😂. Nice work Charles! Thanks for sharing the talent the Lord has richly blessed you with.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!!! I hadn't seen you comment on any videos until earlier today, so thanks for being active and I hope to continue to hear from you!

[@mdan1984]

@@CharlesSzczepanek sure thing

[@anacarolinasanches1084]

In tears ❤

[@burkhardhellmann3126]

So sanft, so schön! ❤

[@phoebecampbell6292]

I’m learning this at the moment. I’m about halfway through and I absolutely love this arrangement, from the dynamics to the rich-sounding chords. It’s just great!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Phoebe! Are you learning it just for fun? Or do you have a performance/recital coming up you'll play it in??

[@phoebecampbell6292]

@@CharlesSzczepanek oh just for fun, I’m 15 and on school break so no performances yet.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@phoebecampbell6292 Well enjoy! That's what music is about, right?

[@trevh1996]

Beautiful! I’ve been at a standstill with my piano playing, but this makes me remember the reasons I strive to get better, to play for and inspire others through music.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! Best wishes for your continued piano journey!

[@musicplusperlitafrago7400]

I appreciate the song, the fluidity, the poetic pauses and your passion in playing this music. The experience is simply magical.🌹

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! :-D.

[@DanielLight]

Absolutely brilliant. ❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Daniel!

[@BedlingtonGroomer]

So beautiful, and an absolutely stunning arrangement. Thank you for sharing your artistry with us!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for listening!

[@andremonteiro4757]

Fantástico, parabéns pelo arranjo 🎉

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Andre!

[@Janjan-vs9sg]

This is just beautiful. I have been following you for many years. This is my first comment. Your artistry is exceptional. Luv ------!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Jan! Glad to see you commenting!

[@leechong5335]

Charles is absolutely amazing beautiful amazing master peace this story came from France y remember with Catherine Deneuve so beautiful lady incredible Charles like a new debussy you are something special The way you play great thank you very much for sharing 🌼 🌺 💮🌸🕊️

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Sylvia, what a complement! Thank you!

[@dannyC3827]

What an unbelievably glorious arrangement. I watched this movie dozens of times growing up and fell in love with the music. You brought it to another level and rekindled so many emotions with this beautiful piece. Thanks Charles, that was awesome! 👋👏👏

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Dan! I really appreciate your comments!!

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

Beautiful!!! Young eyes seeing iPad with two pages wide!!! It's a terrific arrangement!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks! And I must say... I can't quite read it 2-wide... it has to be mostly memorized and I see the shapes on the page to help remind me what to play. If I were truly reading it, I'd be leaning forward and squinting! 🤣

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

@@CharlesSzczepanek goals!!!

[@ryanmellor-hw7ld]

I remember you, the schindlers list guy. Still watch it to this day. What a disney piece absolutely magical the way you play well done sir.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Ryan! Glad to see you made it back to the channel. I put out new music every month so hope to see you again!

[@opertinicy]

absolutely love alan menken; he basically wrote the soundtrack to my childhood. thanks for sharing!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Haha right?! What other music of his stands out to you?

[@helenholmes3530]

In the film, I believe all the characters are alive. It's good to believe in the spectacular isn't it. Thank you as always, dreamy❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Definitely! It's good to see you here again, Helen!

[@helenholmes3530]

@@CharlesSzczepanek thank you, I missed you ❤

[@Narunggaman]

G’day Charles, absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much 👍🏽👍🏽

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you for listening, Andrew!

[@judyjudy9997]

Beautiful arrangement of Beauty and The Beast. I love it.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Judy! Glad you enjoyed!

[@vy7006]

I can't help having goosebumps. This is simply beautiful and touching!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, VY!

[@johnforster1963]

When truth is present very few words are needed. . Simply the best

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

John, thank you! I’m always grateful for your listens and your comments here!

[@johnforster1963]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Thank you Charles I always look forward to your latest performances

[@raspberrypie1983]

Thank you for sharing this wounderful song. One of the best Piano versions in the World!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

You are so kind! Thanks Raspberry!

[@torxsal7008]

beautiful - thanks !

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for watching, tor!

[@mandarsl4401]

i almost cried listening to this. this song has a lot of nostalgia for me and the emotion in your playing just hit hard 😢

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I hope they were good tears of memories and not sad tears!

[@mandarsl4401]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Definitely good! i dont think i could be sad while listening to your stuff its so gorgeous lol

[@chrisallen.2964]

Very elegant ❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Chris!

[@kenneth7826]

BRAVO!!!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Kenneth!

[@ImagoPiano]

I enjoyed the to and fro between the upper octaves with your right hand, as well as the swells in tempo. Very relaxing and tasteful. Also love the chords, especially those 7th's :). Not to mention towards the end you play the melody and the supporting runs with your right hand so effortlessly, a subtlety that one could almost not notice them, yet adds so much to the piece. Fantastic work again as always, and glad you finally got to share this!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Imago! I appreciate your attention to the detail of the playing! I wonder, and actually talk regularly with a handful of my friends, questioning how many listeners (both online and in-person) actually hear the fine details that are what take the most time in practice and are the most musical! It's a breath of fresh air to hear these kinds of comments from you!

[@ImagoPiano]

@@CharlesSzczepanek if I had to guess, many listeners (understandably) won't probably pick up on all the nuances; as a musician myself I always appreciate it when someone points out such details; I'm sure there will be subtleties I will still overlook in your playing, but thought I'd encourage you with what I did hear :).

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@ImagoPiano I do appreciate it! Thank you!

[@mariaalmeida189]

Thank you for this Wonderful arrangement.❤❤❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

My pleasure, thanks for listening!

[@juanvalmont1566]

Amazing🎉🎉

[@kellycoleman715]

Beautiful.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Kelly!

[@helenalawer6474]

Bravo! Danke!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Helena!

[@keithlester4419]

This is so incredible....Those are not tears in my eyes....WOW!!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Aw! Thanks! Sorry to not have texted... the time got away from me visiting both my in-laws and my family over the last 2 weeks! I'll reach out soon!

[@danielamariadelgiudicevlac7560]

...enchanting...bravissimo Caro Charles

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Daniela!

[@dylanjongsma8697]

What a positively stunning arrangement. It is so incredibly rich and warm where it needs to be and then delicate and beautiful in others. I have only recently stumbled upon your channel and, oh boy am I glad that I did. I'll be grabbing the sheets for this. Thank you for sharing your music!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Dylan! I hope you enjoy playing this arrangement and that you continue to enjoy the music as you explore my channel!

[@redwren4182]

This one made me weep. Instant sheet music buy !

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Aw, thank you!

[@thierrydajoux-bouron893]

Très belle interprétation 😊

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@hanani2088]

Great arrangement of music! I hope to hear more from you from Disney movies sountrack such as Aladdin and etc. Please keep continue in entertaining us... Thank you ❤️😊👍

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for listening! You bet! There's always more music coming up!

[@CK141]

Like the Schindlers list rendition… this is the standard excellence is measured by. You should have way more subscribers. I hope you do a concert in London one day.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, David, for your very kind words! London would be great!!!

[@Newclear3386]

Love it. Can’t wait to see u at 100k sub

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Kyle! That would be sweet!

[@Daisy.369]

I can feel your kindness.☺️🌹

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Daisy!

[@mirto5663]

Beautiful arrangement! Such feeling! Thanks!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Mirto!!

[@AmosMendozZa214]

That chord on 0:51-0:52 was so perfectly placed my god

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Hehe, thanks!

[@filome4305]

🎶Meraviglia 🎶 La bella e la bestia...🎶 🤗🌹👋🏻

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Filome!

[@filome4305]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Emozione 💓🎶🤗

[@Simplycomfortfood]

Your electric piano sounds amazing. It would be interesting to do a test with your KZbin subscribers. Sounds never sound the same of those played live and those heard over a media platform. You should do a video where you play the same arrangement on your regular piano and then your electric piano. When playing the song show something else as the video portion. See if your subscribers could tell the difference by commenting, which was which. Beautiful song, one of my favorite.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

That's a super cool idea! I could make it even trickier than that... what if I show me at the keyboard playing, but it's my acoustic... and vice versa show the acoustic, but it's my keyboard ;-)

[@Simplycomfortfood]

I love the idea. It would be really fun!

[@AdamHerman_official]

Tenhle příběh náš starší je než čas. Jsou jen přátelé, krůčky nesmělé, zná to každý z nás. On: Jen pár malých změn, snad je to už cit, než se ohlédnou, už se najednou Oba: budou rádi mít. Zas ten úžas dvou, překvapená tvář, co si touží říct? To je jasné víc nežli slunce zář.On: oh-oh Tenhle příběh náš On: starší je než tón, Oba: hořkosladký sen. Ona: Projdou spoustou změn Oba: ona jako on.On: oh-oh Ona: Jak ta slunce zář znovu přijde hřát, Oba: tak se jisté zdá, že ho ráda má a on má ji rád. On: Jak ta slunce zář, Ona: jak ta slunce zář On: znovu přijde hřát, Ona: tak se jisté zdá, Oba: že ho ráda má a on ji má rád. Ona: Štěstí naleznou, On: když tu lásku svou Oba: dokážou si dát, Ona: oh, On: oh, Ona: oh, Oba: dokážou si dát.

[@Michal_Krupa_Music]

What an incredibly beautiful arrangement, truly heart-melting!!! How do you make your digital piano sound so good? What plugins and libraries did you use in this recording? I have not heard a better sounding digital piano ever.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Michal! In this recording I'm using the Garritan Abbey Road CFX library, one of my absolute favorites. I then do a bit of EQ with FabFilter's ProQ 3, compression with a Manley Vari-Mu hardware compressor, an extra touch of reverb with Altiverb, and lastly little bit of master limiting with FabFilter's L2. If the piece is very dynamic, I'll also do some volume automation by hand so the compressor and limiter don't need to work so hard.

[@dozo6541]

Nice!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks!

[@BettyBie]

Every time I listen this arrangement, I got a smile on my face. And still after 40 years, I fall in love with my husband. It’s just a pity he can’t dance😬😆.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Yay! That makes me so happy! He has two left feet, huh?

[@BettyBie]

No rythm 🫢 and no dancewonder 😬. So for us just a slow wiggle on one tile😇.

[@helenalawer6474]

Danke 10000!!!! Danke!!!! Super !!!!! Shon😍 muizik

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for watching, Helena!

[@destyniiskywalker]

Beautiful! How do you get the [computer screen?] of Belle/Beast photo to show up without lines?

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Must be because it's a 5k retina display haha... the refresh rate must be very fast or something like that, instead of the 60hz that computer monitors were/are and have been for decades.

[@yuliasha7004]

Как трогательно и нежно😊

[@shinaekim0708]

lovely playing 😂

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks!

[@helenalawer6474]

Danke 1000000⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Helena!

[@aundbgleichc]

👏🏼❤

[@caterinapace621]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for listening, caterina!

[@helenalawer6474]

❤danke100000000❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

You're welcome! Thanks for listening!