"Moon River" on Piano for Sharky the Dog

Emilie (7-years-old) plays "Moon River" on piano for our dog, Sharky. This music education-themed video is for a mixed audience and Ads are disabled. If Ads appear on the video it's from the copyright-holder of the song.

[@tetsuo964]

Sharky is such a good listener. Quiet, patient and grateful.

[@MrRjcosta]

😊👧🐶🎹🎼🎶🎶🎶💛🕊

[@professordavid2008]

Yes that’s because the girl is playing so beautifully.

[@fido652]

And because Sharky is a good boy and Huckle-furry friend. But yes- lovely playing, phrased and tender.

[@davylight]

Love you said grateful - such an underrated quality

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266]

A true jazz connoisseur.

[@stefeniedavidmusic]

She is playing with feeling, not just playing the notes. A true musician. Very very nice. YOu have done a beautiful song justice.

[@kamikazitsunami]

You're right. She's playing as if the keys are speaking the words to the song. The dog is feeling the vibration on top.

[@bobbismileforHIM]

Yes she is a real musician. Beautifully played.

[@flubitz3432]

Agreed!!

[@betsyj59]

Yes, really beautiful musicality.

[@miglena2s]

Beautiful. 🥰🌞♥️

[@barneyronnie]

I can say as a piano teacher: good phrasing, dynamics and expression. Demonstrates a connection and feel for what the music is 'saying.' This little girl is talented and clearly has the potential to be a remarkable musician. Music has the capacity to express things that words cannot and to heal our troubled hearts and minds.

[@garymarzuki8391]

Well said, and So True

[@worfoz]

Sharky Agrees. He looks very content.

[@graemeneale9311]

Her tutors are Elephants

[@roddymac998]

Yes I couldn't agree more. She plays very relaxed and precise with the feeling . I teach drums and that's what I teach my students.

[@otballard]

I agree. I am also a musician and I felt she sounded like a pro.

[@dougj7295]

This is an adorable remarkable little girl and one of the most touching live renditions of this song I have heard - with a visual that is unmatched.

[@maryann7941]

💜

[@russell6341]

Amen brother ben 👍👍✌️

[@sharatsharma8273]

👌👍

[@OnlyAFoolsHope]

She’s beautiful, her playing is beautiful, even Sharky laying there in bliss is beautiful. ❤

[@whataloadofbollox]

that ^

[@susanjohnson6276]

Your comment is perfection. Nothing else need be said.

[@whataloadofbollox]

@@susanjohnson6276 thank you 😁

[@YOSOYLADISCO]

Only way this coul've been better: the dog wearing a red tight dress...

[@worfoz]

@@whataloadofbollox 😄

[@guydaley]

Amazing - first the girl is talented FAR beyond her years and secondly, nobody would let a dog on top of their fancy piano unless it was truly loved and an important part of the family. WOW!

[@firdoshpatel6752]

I agree. What Bonding between the two. Truly a loving family.

[@mavfan1]

May win “sappiest post of the year”😂😂😂

[@koolerstream921]

@@mavfan1 u mad bro? Sorry that you don't have a loved member of your family like in this video 🤓🥲 👶

[@TheVafa95]

One lucky dog😂

[@ma.lourdesbgarcia5436]

how TOUCHING!!!

[@ShadowzI1]

The ear twitching really shows the dog is trying to feel the different perspectives of sound as it hits them ❤

[@jyvben1520]

and thru the piano into its body ...

[@YupIknowthatfeeling]

​@@jyvben1520oooh good point

[@dustinh4175]

Sharky is obviously a dog of culture. Very sweet relationship they have and very talented little girl.

[@llanbradach]

You played that with such feeling as if you have been playing decades. You are a great young pianist. Thank you.

[@ryuwadokoe]

some play years and dont get the feeling you mean. i think its not coming from experience but it is talent.

[@Kougeru]

That's what happens when you're born into a rich family that has all the tools to teach you

[@albaniansausage4556]

@@Kougeru cope

[@monkyy2472]

@@albaniansausage4556 🙏🙏🙏

[@cardinalwilson8034]

lol stop exaggerating it, she indeed played it so well, but it was still obvious that she played it like a child.

[@elisha4201]

That was beautiful Emilie. Every dog should be as happy and loved as Sharky.

[@sauronthecutie]

I am jealous of Sharky

[@brucekilby9957]

Thank you Emilie. I'm sure your father has taught you well on the Piano. It was Lovely. Kop Kun Kup.🇹🇭 🇬🇧

[@marciajansonneyrocha3096]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@BjornMinou]

I know you played for your dog, but I listened too, and I loved it. :) I hope you keep finding joy in your music and painting always!

[@eevagirl]

❤

[@clyneheretic]

Not only is this girl's playing exceptional but, for her age, her touch and feeling for cadence are astonishing. I think we'll be hearing more of her in future. ❣

[@concernedhuman3828]

Two good friends enjoying one another’s company. Memories that will help shape both of their lives.

[@MrDancingqueer]

THIS is what my awful day needed. Thank you Emilie and beautiful Dog Sharky. You made a very troubled man a great deal better today. love. ..all around.

[@Littlewildone0]

Hope you feel better. I had depression for a big part of my life. With medication & therapy my life improved a great deal. I used to feel as if I had a ground fog of despair on my soul. I finally found help. Stay strong

[@ImMichelle93]

I hope you are doing better today ♡

[@csom465]

Wish for you to be better in your soul today❤

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

It will be OK. Your message touched me. Replay this beautiful video all the time.

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

😥🙏🏼❤

[@Nako3]

Sharky looks like he found inner peace and happyness. So cute! 😊

[@HansDelbruck53]

Happiness

[@Nako3]

@@HansDelbruck53 yes!

[@NeenMove]

Very gifted Pianist. Her musicianship is just amazing. I can see why Sparky loves to listen to her play. I could listen to her play for hours to.

[@carolecarr5210]

I wish Andy Williams were alive to see this. Best friends for life. Beautiful.

[@carolinehoward180]

The way Sharky looks at us as if to say “ isn’t my friend just great at this” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Frankincensedjb123]

As if to say, perhaps the person on the camera has treats

[@steve1000]

This little girl's rendition of Moon River had such sensitivity and sense of drama...WELL DONE!

[@annieo9468]

That's the most peaceful, blissful, serene and tranquil 2 minutes I've experienced in the longest, longest time. I can tell Sharky felt as lulled and calmed as I did. However, I just have to say, I would PAY to hear this budding pianist for anything she could put out there today...she did a most beautiful job with Moon River.

[@jessicahannah2522]

You are wrong. Sharky is in PAIN. That is him tolerating the pain. Not bliss. Dogs have extraordinary hearing and being forced to hear that up close...you can see him twitching his ears and closing his eyes...in PAIN. They are not humans.

[@annieo9468]

@@jessicahannah2522 I don't see a chain keeping him there.

[@elviradonaghy6425]

I love watching the dog watch the sweet little girl. He knows she loves him so much and he is so happy. It makes me happy! God bless you all!

[@Lana_Light]

Sharky is definitely in his element and one can tell he's truly enjoying the song! And bravo Emilie! What a beautiful performance!!!

[@FighterFlash]

His ancestors would beg to differ but he seems comfortable.

[@xisca2256]

Yess...jajj he smiles while she's playing jajjj

[@Boris.Savenkov]

We can say everything we want. *Unfortunately he cannot write the comment*

[@GoldStandard05]

Sharky is a lucky dog! He gets serenaded beautifully.

[@dinodudedanny6324]

7 years old yet already so much emotion in the way she plays the piano

[@2002cc]

I've been waiting for the day that this little girl would play the piano after listening to her dad for so long... What a proud moment! Absolutely beautiful playing! 🤍

[@manp1039]

what is her fathers name? i ddin't see it listed anywhere in the description. Link to his music?

[@2002cc]

@@manp1039 I think it's just Paul Barton - this is his KZbin channel.

[@B6east]

YES ! Beautifully done, and Sharky was so pleased .😊🐕

[@christopherborroughs8526]

Emilie did an outstanding job with this piece. Not only did she play without sheet music (something I, as an adult, struggle to do), but she also played with a maturity well beyond her years, giving the right dynamic feel to the song. Thank you for sharing, and I hope she keeps up the great work!

[@Likexner]

Once you memorize the song, its actually easier than playing with the sheets.

[@MidwestMike100]

@Olivia I have been playing three instruments for over 50 years. For certain pieces I still have the sheets up. While not looking at them continuously, being able to see the beginning of patterns, and the lead-ins to changes keeps the piece moving as it should. And...there is much more on the sheets than just notes.

[@user-np9wt6qu6k]

WHAT A BLISSFUL CHILDHOOD. GODS GOOD GIFTS OF MUSIC AND ANIMALS. SUCH A BLESSING TO EXPERIENCE

[@lynnmcquillan2338]

Awww Sharky’s transfixed - bless all - wonderful little Emillie 🥰❤️🥰

[@audiografie_at59]

This Interpretation by Emily is a real gift for Sharky and all viewers ❤❤❤

[@rowkayzg]

This is just the sweetest vignette of love and beauty. She plays this classic, lovely song with so much emotion (7 years old!), and Sharky is a very special dog who knows and appreciates music and the person who plays it for him. I have to watch it again now....

[@kenlandon7803]

You parents should be the proudest parents ever! She and her animals are precious!

[@alsenar2]

That's one of the most beautiful dogs I have ever seen.

[@Parallel34]

Moon River was a favorite of my mother's. She was a music teacher and taught it to all of her students. Emilie's dad has taught her well.. She plays beautifully. Even though I'm sobbing, thank you for the memories, sweetheart❤️

[@karaamundson3964]

We had the sheet music and I piddled around with it...Mom was a wonderful pianist but when I asked if she'd teach me she flat refused. "I'd yell at you too much." Fair, I suppose

[@daniellarson3068]

My mom liked that tune too. I taught myself to play it on the guitar when I was a kid. I still remember her smiling and saying, "Oh! Moon River." That song helped me to learn to read sheet music.(Which I'm still doing) The song was not so old in those days.

[@B6east]

One of my favorites, for certain ! I bow to this young lady for her beautiful execution of a timeless piece.

[@audrybella6405]

So beautifully played and Sharky looks like a very wise old beast who enjoys being serenaded.

[@alphagt62]

With a smile on his face and his ears perked up, he is totally immersed in the music.

[@marytorres4843]

I love this little girl 👧 she has a heart ❤️ of gold! I bet God was standing there next to her smiling at her.

[@carolhart8696]

What a talented girl. She plays with emotion. The doogie enjoyed it.🐕‍🦺🎼🎵🌜

[@toddcooper2563]

For a young lady to play so well at her age and without sheet music, she has talent and a definite future. Well done, Emilie!

[@kenbrownfield6584]

She'll be a star

[@judithrandall4690]

@@joedoe2672 How male! The dog looked absolutely peaceful and loved being with his owner.

[@judithrandall4690]

@@joedoe2672 You are correct, sir. It is a very strange setup. The dog, sort of mimicking a woman torch singer, seductively lying across the piano. Wouldn't it have been more appropriate, and even a bit charming, if the dog had sat next to the child on the piano bench? Or, on the floor, near her, like the dog that he is.

[@judithrandall4690]

@@joedoe2672 I know the same way we know anything about anyone, and that's by looking at their demeanor. It's the best we can do until we learn otherwise.

[@mariuspoppFM]

@@joedoe2672 No, why?

[@kathryntitus9647]

Your daughter is growing up so fast, what a blessing to have a dad like you teaching her piano.

[@rustysmith540]

Oh she's the daughter offs the guy who plays to elephant

[@michelesab6789]

This little girl is simply touching and remarkable.🥰👍👏👏👏🇨🇦

[@kroakie4]

Emilie, you’re a beautiful little girl with a very special talent. I can tell Sharky enjoyed that very much. The vibrations relaxed him and I bet the music did too. Keep practicing playing the piano and never stop learning! You have such a bright future!

[@mariarohmer2374]

Sweet, little Emilie, healing the world one pet and one piano at a time.✨🌏🐕🐈🎹🎶

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Yep'ers

[@shooster5884]

What a beautiful rendition of Moon River... And the dog is just totally relaxing to the music.

[@daniellelemay35]

Just lovely a very precious moment she is so good and the dog so sweet

[@legionletrebouchet9238]

Solace for my parched soul. Thank you, Miss Emilie & Mr. Sharky.

[@Hoax-bp5pq]

That tune always makes me think of life that was once simpler…😌

[@cuentadeyoutube5903]

Right.. the sixties were so much simpler 😅

[@england670]

What an amazing kid. She absorbs the immense talents from her parents like a sponge. Her art work and now as a pianist.

[@AlisonWu]

emilie plays beautifully! 🥹❤ despite hearing this song several times, this performance is emotionally striking~ so precious!!!

[@fredsimmons2793]

What a enchanting young lady,bless her and her parents.

[@BarackObamaJedi]

This is so sweet, you can see the dog closing his eyes and just feeling the music. Thank you Paul, for all your videos. Seeing your daughter grow up and learning and playing is just so wholesome

[@mountainhealer]

This child embodies everything beautiful in this world…thank you for that musical treat Emilie! I wish I was with Sharky sitting on top of that piano enjoying the music….better than orchestra seats!!!

[@gnawbabygnaw]

The patience of timing on a tune this slow and a kid no less not rushing. Solid, young lady. ❤

[@imilliemedina666]

So beautiful. Sharky looks like he's in heaven.

[@bocelli9466]

Thank you, Emilie and Sharky. You add beauty and light to the world.

[@mattie1784]

Most beautiful rendition of Moon River I ever heard. 👏👏👏

[@folcwinep.pywackett8517]

Would second that in a heartbeat! Certainly one of the most emotional interpretations of the piece by such a young person. Hope she stays with the piano, such feeling keys!

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

Yes, I agree. Absolutely beautiful, precious, and magical. My favorite rendition of Moon River of all time.

[@ceciliasawicki6647]

I just love this little girl she had great parents she’s bless . ❤️

[@raymondcastro2613]

Gave me goosebumps just listening. Never heard it played so beautiful.

[@MultiRozey]

there is nothing sweeter than a picture with a little girl, a dog and lovely music.❤

[@rustysmith540]

I know right?

[@miguelpanta]

a girl, a dog and a grand piano - that is bound to be beautiful. thanks for this gem.

[@PanteA..]

The look in the dog’s eyes was priceless.❤

[@daviddarrall9384]

A lovely tune, a lovely little girl, a super dog - All at peace. Shame the world cannot be the same!

[@davetaylor2088]

That was beautiful. Emilie, you must have been born on a piano to have such skills at so early an age.

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

She listened to her father playing in utero.

[@artmatthews1628]

Emilie knows how to play music instead of only notes. That was beautiful.

[@user-br1im4zr7b]

Какой шикарный ценитель прекрасной музыки! И собака, и девочка--чудо!!

[@user-bi6gn2kx1e]

Вы-мои хорошие.Почему-то вспомнила А.Дементьева:" Кто-то пусть гениально играет на скрипке, но ещё гениальнее слушали Вы ."

[@user-br1im4zr7b]

@@user-bi6gn2kx1e 🙏👍🤣Точно!!!

[@user-tv5bo5uv4r]

バッハの平均律　ムーンリバー シャーキーと共に癒される 素晴らしい演奏です。 ありがとう😊。 2:08

[@chriseren2819]

These two are too sweet. All I can do is smile!!🥰

[@jenaogirl]

Extraordinary talent! Sharky is a true huckleberry friend. 🐾

[@iamTheSnark]

I see what you did there.

[@mikejunior80]

Such beautiful music in the morning. Thank you Paul, you've taught the young one well.

[@davelordy]

Yoda ?

[@JB-ie9hj]

Remarkable girl so talented and a beautiful dog .Anyone feeling sad lonely angry just watch this guaranteed to brighten your day .

[@mariadasgracas1068]

BEAUTIFULS 💖❤️💖❤️ BRAVO , BRAVO 👏👏👏👏👏👏💚💛💚💛😘😘😘

[@alphashanahan4323]

Bravo! Thank you, Emilie. That was really beautifully played. And Sharky is so lucky to be where he was while you played. Love from Ireland!

[@howzit54]

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[@Brian-uy2tj]

And from north of Seattle. very well played.!

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

This little protege has such emotion in her playing, she caught the song perfectly

[@wordsculpt]

Protegy

[@danieljohnson411]

So many years to grow. Don't let her get burnt out. Keep it up

[@b.walter6646]

The "M" boys, Mancini & Mercer would have loved this! Great touch on the keyboard, well done.

[@katc2345]

You sweetheart! You played that beautifully! Your pup enjoyed every note! One of my favorite songs.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@matsemoto5301]

The "pup" looks like a grand daddy 😊

[@TimelordUK]

She was outstanding!

[@LinLin256]

He’s trying so hard to stay awake until the end of the song 😆😆 so beautiful a play that a sleepy dog can’t resist 💕💕

[@r.j.whitaker]

This talented little girl and her best friend are the nicest thing I have seen in a VERY long time.

[@cageynerd]

Great phrasing... Amazing. I can tell she has heard the original. Brings tears knowing that the legacy of classical music and jazz is in good hands.

[@ericholck3914]

I think this is my favorite KZbin video this month. Emilie is seriously talented... great job. I see why Sharky was listening so intently!

[@lynnmckenna9934]

Most beautiful arrangement of this song I’ve ever heard - and played with perfect love by an angel!

[@alteo8588]

Is there sheet music for this one specifically??

[@superorangeish]

Sharky loves his friend and Moon River.Damn she's good! This is beautiful.🎼🎶🎹

[@lindaname9413]

He is feeling the vibrations from the piano and is loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@frendoman4327]

What a sweet little angel.. brings peace to the whole world.. thank you Emilie. The lion and the lamb will lie down together.

[@rleon8183]

OMG... this is a child prodigy..... look how mature she is and plays with such feeling. Incredible! And she plays for the dog, and the dog is totally enjoying it!

[@matrox]

Beautiful song by Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini. A true classic. From an era of great music. The 1950s-1970s produced the best collection of music in all genres in the history of music. We had great music and cool cars.

[@valeriehoward6088]

Shes awesome doesn't even need music, she has ai much feeling in her playing. Would love to hear her reach her heights in the years to come. Wonderful marvellous is she.

[@iainhunneybell]

Wow Paul, she’s getting bigger and Dad has been doing some rather wonderful coaching. Played not just accurately but with feeling. Wonderful to hear 😊

[@vernonspady555]

That was so beautiful...made me cry! Such a lucky dog, right? You could see his eyes glaze over, his ears straight up. This girl can PLAY, seriously.

[@pattyyuraitis1459]

Sparky is loving this … in the zone , his eye’s say it all ❤

[@williamsroberto6598]

Hello, how are you Patty?

[@lokwah88]

Look at the dog's eyes as the melody is played in a lullaby tone by the girl . The power of music. Cuts across the species.

[@darkalligraph]

The dynamics and musicality are amazing! 👍

[@AngelWest58]

100%

[@chelseasleep6769]

What gorgeous dynamic feeling you play with Emilie. I watched this several times on repeat. Thank you!

[@cskillet2003]

Nice separation between the hands as well! This is a great video... having the doggie listening is just an extra bonus!

[@lamontcranston3177]

@@cskillet2003 Good playing and cute kid - but the dog really helps.

[@rhiannonlight7448]

Genius kid .. and parents who could find the very right path for the child. And a wonderful dog☺️❤️❤️❤️

[@donnatyner4674]

Beautiful song, beautifully played, by beautiful. Young lady, enjoyed by beautiful loving pet. Loved the performance.

[@eileenhall2505]

What a beautiful, moment. We see, a young lady, playing incredible music, on a piano, and her best supporter, and BFF, the dog. Thank you. Beautiful job!!!👏👍

[@ConradSpoke]

Wow. It wonderful to hear a little kid play something quiet and expressive, instead of a big show-stopper. She really makes that instrument *sing*.

[@jasonfrost2487]

Had this been at Carnegie Hall, the audience would have shown much love.

[@mikewalker6208]

❤ an appreciative pup & his pianist. Her touch of his paw @ end is beautiful as is her playing my favorite, and Sharky’s, favorite song. Mary Walker

[@drewby613]

OMGosh! This is just the sweetest. If Norman Rockwell had videos for KZbin, this would have been on of them. A girl, a piano, and her dog.

[@kassiapencek6185]

Twice in the same day! Lucky us! I think u put a smile on Sharky's!

[@LauraTuller]

The look of contentment in doggy’s eyes at the beautiful music she’s playing on the piano.

[@patriciamullin5555]

This little girl is very special indeed…the dog is loving this special piano piece just for him ❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@user-ww2eb7yn5n]

Ребенок просто чудо Как и вся ваша семья. Гармония во всем и везде.

[@rhodoracorrea9996]

This video moved me to tears. What could possibly be more beautiful?! So pure! She’s a true artist, a natural musician! Plays music from the heart. You have a bright and promising future ahead of you, young lady. You just made many people happy with your video!