Matt Savage plays "Year of the Cat" with Al Stewart

Matt Savage (piano) joins Al Stewart (rhythm guitar and vocals) and Dave Nachmanoff (lead guitar) to perform Stewart's hit "Year of the Cat". This was recorded on August 17, 2007 at the Francestown Old Meeting House in Francestown, NH.
Matt Savage is now a college graduate and has a new channel with new music:
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[@rosietucson1456]

Bravo to the professionals BUT especially for the young Master Savage ⭐️🎶🎹 🥰 Hope his future rewards him handsomely. Wonderful talent. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@WatchMeNow53]

I was there for this one.

[@itztru1]

Thanks for supporting The Old Meeting House at this concert!

[@itztru1]

Hello Haptster! Every once and a while I just have to watch this great video again! What a magical night, eh?! I loved being program director for the Old Meeting House (btw - seats 300) and these days, I am the vice-president of the board of Stowe Performing Arts in Stowe Vermont, where we moved 5 years ago. Best to you and thank you for your comments! Lisa

[@thewindowguy43]

I think that it's just amazing that he did this song 30 yrs ago, and his voice still sounds the same

[@itztru1]

PS to Hapster...You're correct that Matt and Al never met or practiced prior to this show. Incredible! Matt's at Berklee College of Music and continues to grow as an amazing musician.

[@wkndsquire]

Holy shit. I've seen many of Al's shows, but none has sent such a chill as this one. My thanks to Al, Dave, and Matt for not only keeping the magic alive, but for making it better........again.

[@Frankiarmz]

Thirty plus years later and this masterpiece still takes me back to the beauty and romance of Club Med Paradise Island where I met my lovely Wife.

[@federicangelini627]

Congrats!!!!

[@analili2008]

Amazing!

[@Lanarkish]

I am from Scotland so I write in a regional accent. Jeez. This wean is a fookin talentit wee yin. TOTALLY MAGIC! I am also so glad to hear Mr Al Stewart in such good form too. If you get a chance please thank the man for this song. Lovely. Thank you so much

[@hapster54]

This was one of those magical evenings that you don't want to ever be over. And I stumbled on it quite by pure serendipity. The venue is the Old Meeting House which seats maybe 125, so every seat was like front row. Al and Dave were right there in front of us. From what I understand there was no rehearsal per se, Al gave Matt the music to practice and they came together that evening and it was magical! A special thanks goes to then-program director, Lisa Grady who arranged the evening.

[@normahaner6123]

WOWW!!! What a talented young musician playing with the great Al Stewart and the Guitar Man!!!! Bravísimo!!!!!!!

[@mariop197411]

What an honor for this kid play piano for a great singer like al Stewart. Play piano very good,i like it

[@ligiasoaresrodrigues9685]

This is so beautiful, such good memories of my past, hearing the piano, you all are amazing players n you sing so gracefully. Makes my heart full of love, for music. Thank you my favourite Vodaphone for posting this video. God bless you.

[@rogernegrete4680]

Guitar hero

[@tonitram]

Top ! Bravo à tous .

[@denouncement]

That was really spectacular. I feel a swoon coming!

[@MarcColety]

Excellent! A great venue, a great performance. Well done Matt!

[@GingerAutie]

I really really love your music Matt! It is just beautifull and touching.

[@rac717]

Great job, Matt! Thank you. It's exciting to see an extraordinary talent from a new generation of Al Stewart fans.

[@kevinseraphimday6373]

After playing guitar for 50 yrs, I started getting a yen to learn keyboard. Naturally "Year" would be one of the classic piano riffs that a baby boomer like myself thinks of when he thinks of "playing the piano" I finally picked up an entry level Casio 6 months ago and am really digging it. Unfortunately it only has 64 keys and had I realized it wasn't a full piano, I'd have spent a little more for an 88. It's a quality instrument though I'll give it that with a retail of only $99, it's a very good value.

[@hapster54]

Hey Lisa, thanks for the update. That was a wonderful evening for everyone and I'm so glad we have the magic of KZbin to show it off to the rest of the world. We had talked prior to the event and I mentioned that I had by chance looked at Al's tour calendar and was floored that he'd be playing in of all places - Francestown, NH in Aug which just happened to be when we visit my sister-in-law (in Francestown). A serendipity of life for sure. I wish you much luck with your theater work!

[@beccavesper]

truly fantastic!

[@jatras]

This is great!

[@mattsavagejazz]

@christo930 Yes, "piano notes" are absolute physical piano keys relative to Middle C. This means that it's harder to play piano in a different key (from the original) than to sing in a different key. The original piano part uses almost entirely white keys. But here, I had to play using almost all black keys.

[@hapster54]

Every time I watch this I crack up to see Matt keeping Al and Dave waiting while he goes on with his impromptu solo. And they are trying desperately to get him to give it back to them. Funny.

[@frankiedaymodels8529]

Beautiful music Very soothing music you guys got it together Superb. Frankie Day

[@sundarpichai940]

I understand the need to applaud, but I wish people would wait until after the piece was done.

[@kevinseraphimday6373]

Yea well I'll bet they were playing at his own HS auditorium with his parents and sibs etc in the front row. You know how it is lol.

[@MrLangbehn]

Excelente pianista !!! Parabéns !!!

[@ryanhession4364]

Can he do a remake for the "year of the mask" ? 2020 😅👍

[@clillbinton10]

TO ALL AL STEWART AND PETER WHITE FANS PHIL KENZIE The legendary sax soloist on all of Al Stewart's hits will be appearing at the upcoming "once in a lifetime" concert at The Royal Albert Hall on October 15th. This concert coincides with the release of Phil's CD, " A Night With The Cat" which will be available for purchase. A tribute to Al Stewart's artistry, it is an instrumental version of the magical lyrics of "The Year of The Cat". which will be enjoyed by all on this very special night.

[@donaldfedosiuk1638]

whew!

[@kevlarunderwear22]

awesome

[@DjLord-ep8mq]

mpravo matt..

[@adriancoman3229]

Genial!!!!

[@fuzzyfuster]

good job ol boy

[@Grace19890]

So great! the best song! if you know where can i find the sheet music(score) for piano, tell me please!! i want play that song too. thanks.

[@mattsavagejazz]

@christo930 Wow, thanks so much!

[@mattsavagejazz]

Hi Rhiannon, how about Power Pop or You Are Here? Thanks so much!

[@christo930]

@mattsavagejazz Thanks and I want to tell you that I like this version, especially the piano part better than the original, I think you did a great job with it. Good luck.

[@rogernegrete4680]

Professional every note ,you can demand money if your that good,this is haunting music the year of the pussycat.

[@mattsavagejazz]

Hey everyone! You can find later videos of me at my new channel "mattsavagejazz." I was 15 in this video; I'm 18 now.

[@christo930]

@mattsavagejazz Can you tell me what it means when he says the song is being played in e flat minor? Isn't a piano note a piano note referenced from the middle C key(as in the physical piano key, not key as in the way he's using it)?

[@rmjakron]

Dear Matt Savage, Do you have a piece you would recomend for a power point presentation. I'm doing it on autism and thinking about using your music. My son Nicky is the reason I'm doing the project for my class.

[@mattsavagejazz]

Nah... I never get nervous!

[@runteamneal]

Kid looks lost with no idea what this song even means to people who lived it!

[@CowandCo]

He's an autistic savant. He probably doesn't understand what the song truly means, but he can sure as hell play it.

[@itztru1]

Tim...Matt Savage is autistic - hence his quiet focus. He has since excelled and graduated from Berklee School of Music.

[@itztru1]

I will also mention that Matt and Al had never met, had never rehearsed. Al showed up 5 min. before show time and had changed the chords without notice to Matt. Good to know some back story.

[@gregnormal55.]

@@itztru1 Hello!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!.... Stay safe