Michel Petrucciani--Looking Up

[@khaimang4]

You put this little man in front of a piano and he becomes a giant. One of the most inspirational pieces I've ever had the pleasure to interpret in my 40 years of playing the piano.

[@moonstar7775]

...and his giant shadow covers all others...gone way too soon!

[@khaimang4]

@@moonstar7775 YES!

[@3rdandlong]

I would absolutely love to hear someone else play this tune.

[@stevenb5385]

Hard not to make the giant analogy - mind-blowing - glad you're as happy as me. Not a thing that I face can't be put right by this tune alone.

[@critojazz]

Most optimistic tune ever

[@mariotjoe198]

“When I play, I play with my heart and my head and my spirit… I don’t play to people’s heads, but to their hearts." - Michel Petrucciani

[@douglasmargitza1210]

he had it all, soul,heart, technique, harmony, beautiful melodically, innovation, composer..if i missed anything he definitely had it ..rest in peace🙏💔🎶

[@oanamaria8674]

This little man gave as a lesson: Live your life!

[@mwenkilakuti]

this little man was one of the greatest of all. His fingers were breaking when playing !! I'm almost crying each time i'm listening to his music.. RIP and timeless respect

[@tsnevtbl]

Ahhh

[@thebtmclub]

I do

[@bassturkey]

It's about joy. It's about life. It's about living it to the fullest...and he did! God bless him.

[@robertgradl3308]

This music video of Michel Petruciani playing looking up is an awesome combination of beauty. I know I have watched it hundreds of times now, and I always look forward to hearing it every day. Thank you Michel Petruciani, you were a gift to the world of music, and you are truly missed.

[@user-yn4ww1yy2v]

👍‼️Indeed!

[@GuyMannDudeTheOnly]

Had to watch it and cry again... He was really something ...

[@moulmoul2657]

a mix of nostalgy and happiness , signature of a great musician

[@MaxBozzetti]

A chi riesce donare la felicità ha il diritto a l' eternità...

[@MaciejAfanasjew]

Thanks to God, that there was great Michel Petrucciani

[@user-bb3pf3ht9x]

Syner.

[@joancorr447]

Michel, I will never stop missing you. Your power and extraordinary talent were unmatched.. 💖💖

[@johncohen2468]

My favorite jazz piece played by my favorite artist. It makes me happy every time I head it!

[@martamaria2062]

Simplemente maravilloso!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NB-oi4uc]

everytime i hear this it touches me deeply inside. i wish You women, wine and many songs up there. . . Yours. NB / Vienna

[@markck920]

What a gem of a song and melody!! Makes me feel as if I'm floating. One of my top 10 life tunes. RIP Michel 🙏

[@LETSROCK2NITE]

I've replayed this track countless times - it really is a fantastic piece of music that tugs on the heart strings.

[@moonstar7775]

Yes it does!

[@IngvardM]

This piece is more and more amazing each time i listen to it. like literally.

[@yvesgerard1308]

INCREDIBLE MELODY ! ... by the best piano melodist since Bill Evans ... ( with Lyle Mays ) ... Simply Happiness ...

[@carlobernardinello]

... and Lars Jansson

[@41bgj]

Michael hated to say goodbye! He didn't have to, he can never be forgotten, neither his strong clear strong piano playing nor his humble personality. Just reading through all the comments shows how many different emotions he was capable of conveying from a dimension of its own. This melody is eternal and I just play it and play it and…. RIP Michael.

[@mariakoby9467]

i can't help crying

[@petecsanky]

"When I play, I play with my heart and my head and my spirit… I don't play to people's heads, but to their hearts."

[@bakioztepe]

Same..

[@davestahl6676]

yeah...I'm with ya...

[@samthemansamtheman4026]

Wiping like a kid...small man - massive output

[@denisleroy9340]

I feel so sad for people who wouldn't cry for Michel's music.

[@kukifranz]

so much respect for this guy

[@MichaelMontague]

Me too!

[@MrCSBrown]

This song is fantastic.

[@patriciadaniels2688]

I love this talented musician and the video is genius!!!

[@cosimocandita5833]

This song has the joy of life that Petrucciani had inside ... a beautiful melody that makes you think: but how big was this little man?

[@garryfimister6878]

After 100 ´s of viewings this is still as beautiful and inspiring as always.The perfect mix of music with amazing cinematography.

[@neutrinosquarks3376]

This music would make the world happy...So, everybody, just listen this music. Thanks Michel for the happiness that you bring thru the music.

[@beedoe51]

This song and performance always puts me in a good mood!!! We miss you Michel!!

[@moonstar7775]

i miss him too. He left behind his most magnificent music for all of us! What a wonderful legacy!

[@KH_K-b5m]

I once heard his solo piano concert in my hometown, Helsinki. It was really incredible - I truly admire and respect this man. Thank you for your life work. R.I.P.

[@lavenderblue1162]

What a humbling INSPIRATION!!!

[@nydeco1234]

Just discovered this amazing artist, Michel Petrucciani, purely by accident, or was it fate? I was turning the radio dial and heard Renato Carosone performing Tu Voi Fare L' Americano, so I naturally stopped to enjoy. At the break, the DJ stated he was featuring famous Italian pianists. He described the next artist, Michel Petrucciani as French born but of Italian parents. He played Looking Up and I immediately fell in love with it. I used to be a big jazz fan, especially of upbeat and Brazilian jazz. This song immediately reminded me of Spyro Gyra. Now that I am exploring Michel Petrucciani, I am in awe. What a talent and a gift to all of us. So sad that he had such a difficult life, but so happy for him that he was able to live out his passion throughout his brief life of 36 years.

[@Clairettte-zi5lj]

Only his father was Italian, his mother was French

[@robertgradl3308]

The most exquisite jazz of Michel Petruciani, set to amazing cinematography. This is an awesome work of art.

[@maxoothefrench]

I'll be admirative for all my lifetime. He let us a treasure to take care of.

[@carlnewman5448]

This composition just wrapped around my head, heart and soul, the first time I heard it. It is so stunningly beautiful and we feel blessed that Michel gave the world so much. I feel humbled to have witnessed him perform twice 👍❤️

[@gillycartwright9949]

Awe inspiring, passionate, makes me cry. The notes, the everything that is in this film

[@terrymchugh2788]

Love when his hat blows off at the end. Brilliant musician and entertainer with self-deprecatory sense of humour.

[@Jimmy-hx8mq]

It makes me optimistic, to want to go for the impossible, what i once considered as impossible, with the feeling that the best are yet to come.. 🏖

[@1uxo1]

j'ai dû l'écouter des centaines et des centaines de fois, je la connais par coeur et c'est comme à la première fois, toujours plus en admiration totale...

[@TheMrgaztop]

You make my heart sing, put things into perspective. Make me realise, just how wonderful life is, and can be. I miss you friend, and always will. Rest in peace. Where ever you may be.

[@crisalida1979]

A WONDERFUL MUSICIAN, A BIG MAN.

[@matthewfritz3930]

This song is so joyous…the video is incredible..thanks Michael

[@ktmakis]

One of the brilliant minds of music history. This is my favorite song. A real teacher of life and music.

[@GuyMannDudeTheOnly]

Yes I cry too as I watch .. What a fantastic video... No words can express...

[@markbra]

A Major is such a bright uplifting key. Who else is waiting for the end of this moment in history?

[@koby971]

Those who dislike this kind of music are completely deaf ! Just Magic!!!

[@moonstar7775]

We must pity those who cannot see and hear the magic in Michel's music. He was magnificent!

[@1uxo1]

A l'Olympia (Paris), quand il arrive sur scène, l'immense émotion du public et un concert extraordinaire, le final, l'ovation puis son départ devant nous tous, médusés ! Ah , C'était incroyable...

[@TheShestovWoT]

Безмерно уважаю этого Человека!!! Цените жизнь, как ценил ее он! Добивайтесь успехов, которых достиг Он! Светлая память тебе, Мишель! Immensely respect this man! Appreciate life, as he appreciated it! Fond memory you, Michel!

[@gallesina]

Thank you for sharing this amazing tune!

[@ksdr]

What a MAN !!! I had no pity for him, I hope he had pity for the rest of the World...

[@jooeeee]

What a genius ! Great man !

[@greenwoodjazz]

You are my hero. Because, I have a rare disease and I want to be a jazz pianist. When I think about give up playing piano. Always I get a new power from you. If I can meet you.. thank you michel

[@BenGosman]

Great artist! I never forget we saw him play @ the Tuch. And you Bob

[@isadetou5552]

Magnifique et regretté Michel Petrucciani

[@DianeTaberMusic]

What a wonderful sound--would have loved to have met him and shared the music!

[@danielafarauanu_12]

It conveys the freedom, space and a lot of desire to travel

[@francescoquarenghi3458]

Il mio solo rammarico è non averti conosciuto prima! Grande Michel

[@pinocannella]

Caro Michelino, sei un patrimonio dell'umanità ! Dear Michaelino, you are a patrimony of humanity !

[@sarahfrost5762]

Love love love this song. Video makes it so much more

[@MusicAMovies]

Just moving and beautiful! I had the enormous pleasure to see Michel Petrucciani in Hamburg in Roger Willemsen’s talk show , as a kind of his musical side kick, WILLEMSENS WOCHE.

[@Mariana_hope]

Definitivamente mi pieza favorita de Jazz, me trae muchos recuerdos de mi papá,Te quiero mucho, papá. ♡

[@1uxo1]

quelle magnifique version studio de Looking up !!!! Il faudra des siècles avant de retrouver un Michel de cette classe, où peut-être jamais... C'est beau et c'est con la vie...

[@alpb56]

je ressens de la joie teintée de nostalgie dans cette musique♪♪SUBLIME!!

[@jjvv76]

A great lesson . Thank you , Michel, from the deep of my heart

[@smoothjazzuk5168]

Just wonderful....beautiful music from a beautiful soul....

[@willieriley7054]

I agree: he has is a giant at the piano. Truly great. His music will live for decades. RIP to a man that brought us joy but left to early.

[@nibbiobruno6352]

thrilling !! moving ! full of hope! Michel Petrucciani is still with us!!

[@Dockelektro]

According to wikipedia, Michel lived with pain all his life. Playing the piano made his arms hurt. He only lived for 36 years. And yet, this video is an example of pure happiness. If anyone needs inspiration to make stuff happen in their lives, this is a must-see.

[@matthewfritz3930]

I remember seeing this video on tv many years ago and I literally went out and got this cd. I was so happy to find this again after so many years….it is so magical..thank you Michael!

[@Dfusion631]

🌏🎹 Michel Petrucciani 🌠 was Truly 1️⃣ in A Million 🙏🌈🌅

[@SergioMarcioBR]

I love this music!Thanks Michel! =)

[@northernlondon]

unbelievable musician!! wonderful to see him with R Willemsen who brought him back to Germany television

[@1uxo1]

Michel, plus grand que les buildings newyorkais, le meilleur de tous. La chance de l'avoir vu en concert, génial et quelle immense tristesse qu'il ne soit plus avec nous, mais juste à côté de Frédéric Chopin au cimetière du Père Lachaise à Paris... RIP Michel.

[@TCJAZZ-MUSIC]

Man, this cat was the best and this video is incredible!

[@Condepalatino]

... This Musician was simply GRAND ...

[@arthurthegreat216]

When I first saw Petrucciani before hearing him play, I thought he is just another one of those guys that get extra credit from people just because he's disabled. Boy was I wrong. Petrucciani was a man of profound musical genius.

[@carlovannoni5765]

guardando in alto e alzando gli occhi al cielo, le melodie di Michel . La via lattea come la tastiera del tuo steinway. La tua musica corre nell'immensita' ed io vorrei essere li' con te.

[@feeriquepastor1698]

Je me souviendrai toute ma vie de ce concert auquel j'ai assisté : assise pourtant au 1er rang je regardais Michel jouer avec des JUMELLES !!! ♥j'a-d-o-r-e ce titre !

Quelle chance d'avoir pu assister à un de ses concerts ! Je n'ai pas eu cette chance, étant né un an avant sa mort :(

[@zypp33]

just brilliant!

[@davidbrowne8024]

Amazing Pianist

[@1uxo1]

Tu es le meilleur de tous, jamais égalé... Incroyablement impressionnant en concert comme à Paris, à l'Olympia, juste avant de nous quitter... Quelle infinie tristesse. Et ce fantastique concert 1998 à Stuttgart... RIP Michel, tu es juste à côté de Frédéric Chopin...

[@kinyatsuruta8339]

fantastic piano playing. thanks, Kinya

[@1uxo1]

le Stenway s'en rappelle encore, sûr !. Personne ne "tape" sur un piano comme Michel !!!. Il avait tant à nous montrer encore...

[@jplacour]

Michel Petrucciani & Roger Willemsen qui le tient dans ses bras , deux chers disparus . Emotion totale en re-re-re-reécoutant ce sublime opus.

[@dewmikester1]

...Is there anything any better than this luscious audio/video piece here!!??

[@bonnetjeandenis3090]

superbe morceau pour un super petit bonhome !

[@nonserviam1567]

Հրաշալի կատարում bravissimo Michel ջան 🤗😊🎹🎹🎹🎹🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🥁🎸🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲

[@vitocoratella1]

Video bellissimo e musica stupenda..

[@LoveCheeseBurger]

Best tune in my lifetime !

[@ettorepagliuca1304]

Grandissimo Michel!!!

[@MrRoger2306]

Michel Petrucciani era um gênio

[@hassenmobarek5129]

I met him many times at the hôtel where i work. Each time he was absolute kind, so gentil...a Real sweet gentleman. WE miss you so Michel 😘😘😘♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️and this track IS just magnifique

[@clover-ew9ig]

He is little hero😊

[@yaronbrecher7397]

So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes

[@user-ne7ts3bd2f]

Какая красивая музыка!!!

[@1uxo1]

The king of New York, c'était Michel Petrucciani...

[@josephbertie8373]

A little man with a giant talent.

[@johnflood7395]

One of my favorite Jazz Pianist & a video of Gotham ... Brilliant

[@tzolo]

Capo total, balanco y groovy único !!!!!!

[@Izuruable]

I love you,Michel. I'm so happy living with your music. from Tokyo

[@user-oc7to5fo8m]

Just respect. Just amazing.

[@oliviervalleix5373]

Un français à New York.... Bravo Michel...déjà 15 ans!!!