Pachelbel's Canon in D solo piano improvisation #1 by Mike Strickland

[@xero2407]

67 people disliked this because they're deaf and the batteries for their hearing aids ran out so couldnt enjoy the completely beautiful piece of music this is.. Move to England please Mike and teach me please! I love every single song you've posted and this was the piece of music that brought me so close to musical beauty. So awesome to see a genius in my own lifetime!

[@mikestrickland]

Thanks for the great comment! You had me laughing at hearing aids!

[@dougandellen]

My husband just died at the age of 55 and I am struggling. HE played piano just like this. His music talent was phenomenal. THANK YOU for sharing. This is the song I walked down the aisle to marry him long ago.

[@matthewmcvey5824]

I normally don't comment on these but I just wanted to personally thank you for creating and doing this piece of music. I think that this piano version of Pachelbel's Canon in D expresses feelings and emotions, turning them into sounds like no other, is by far the best version I've heard of. So thanks again. Pachelbel himself would be astonished I'm sure. Love the music.

[@RachPhantom40]

I am sure for few things. And one of them is this; Music is full of gold. A type of gold that cannot be seen or be explained by words. It has to do only with our heart. A person that doesn't like (real) music can't feel real happiness. We need more music like this one...

[@chrstm]

Im just amazed at his fingering, too smooth, and the clarity of his notes wow. I havent even started on the song yet... This is definitely the best improvised canon on youtube.

[@031719301]

Wow. Pacheibel may only have dreamed of such a masterful piano improvisation. Your passion for music exudes from every phrase. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent and gift with us.

[@Carpfish29]

Mike is the best Pianist that I have ever seen,and has inspired me a lot on learning to play the piano myself. You can tell he has a great deal of love for the piano and the music. This is my favorite version of canon in D that I have ever heard. I just love it !!! Keep Up The GREAT Work Mike.

[@sparkprimeprime]

I love the sheet music lying around, the generally informal atmosphere, and the way he looks really happy and comfortable just going with the flow of the music. This is much better than the concert videos, nice one!

[@hat0rade]

Best piano improvisation of Canon in D on youtube.

[@Cr3ativity]

Can 'Canon in D' get any better than this version? NAH.......You're the Best and thanks for sharing :)

[@PeaceElk]

I listen to this song whenever I'm feeling sad or anxious, it just makes me feel good instantly and takes all the negative feelings away. Thank you for this wonderful piece of music!

[@clarence0414]

He is one of the best example of a true pianist, he has his own style of playing it and he is not depending on a piece of sheet but on his heart on how he will play it,, good and smart... IDOL!

[@uhuffman]

WOW!!! THIS IS SO AMAZING.. AND UPLIFTING. I spent 30 minutes trying to remember my password to input this comment. Simply excellent. It actually got me back into the Christmas spirit... THANK YOU SO MUCH. Peace and God bless.

[@MzWonderful2005]

this may just be the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. God has truly blessed you with an amazing gift.

[@daskater77]

I think I've commented on this before but I just love this video. I think this is actually the greatest song/improv I've ever heard. It gives me the greatest joy to listen to your music and to vibe with you. Thankyou

[@aypsing4him]

As a musician, I have always sworn to never play Canon in D at my wedding, becuase I've had to play it so many times for other's...but I think you may have just changed my mind on that. I loved everything you did. :) Thank you for keeping classic music beautiful.

[@qweepster]

Still listening to this jam 10 years later!!!! Thank you!!

[@lamikar]

I've been listening this since 2 years ago. And I still visit KZbin just to listen to it again. :)

[@Dueplix]

theres a million versions to this song this one is by far the best :o!!

[@kim66003]

Brilliant, Genius, Awesome, Wonderful!!! WOW!!!! Very very good!! Best improvisation I heard on KZbin.

[@roundhousekickya]

Mike, Thanks so much for Doing this! I have listened to this song at least 500 times. I bought the Sheet music from you, had it Transcribed, and am currently on page 3. Cant wait to re post this one for you! You are my Inspiration, Thank you.

[@mikestrickland]

Yes - you are right - I should have explained better. Mike plays this piece differently every time he sits down at the piano. However one arrangement does exist because we had so many calls for it that we had it transcribed from the original recording which appears on his CD called "The Piano". You can get the DPD of the recording on iTunes or hear a sample on our website. It is a very popular arrangement.

[@ShadowraithXI]

Well done. It was great watching someone get so into the song while playing it. I must say that many people enjoy this song because of its simplicity, but this improvisation is amazing!

[@madjer21755]

Ever wonder about people that mark dislike as opposed to just leaving? Assuming they can read the title/description. Maybe that assumption is my mistake. I think this a great improv.

[@RoRo1624]

it's so beautiful

[@culigany]

your run at0:45 ist just..great. i just played piano 3 mins ago and now i hear you playing and that shows how low skilled i still am. thank you :)

[@MrTimtation06]

This is best piano I ever seen in my life... I am honestly inspired to pick up piano... I'm getting in the car to get one right now!!

[@phel55]

AMAZING! Of course, the best version ever played. Damn, great job. Mit Abstand die beste Version. Wahnsinn. Höchst kreativ. DAS ist MUSIK!

[@HalboBaggins]

I love Pachelbel's Canon in D and this is one of the best things I've ever heard! That was so cool!

[@tj123conde]

I don't know how you did it, I don't care how you did you did it, but man you BLEW MY MIND UP!

[@xero2407]

More eloquently put than i could say it. i was in awe. I still come here, everyday to listen to this. What was that about envy being a deadly sin? :P

[@david20083]

This song is amazing. I have played it many times but he makes it sound like so beautiful like I don't even know how to play piano anymore.

[@GeorgiannaMartin]

I first listened to your FLOATING CD as i was studying for my nurses license. Fast forward 42 years, and now that I am retired, I am listening where I left off! ❤❤❤

[@PeaceNinja007]

He released this 42 years ago?

[@GeorgiannaMartin]

@PeaceNinja007 yes!

[@PeaceNinja007]

@@GeorgiannaMartin wooow First time I heard it was probably 15-20 years ago when AOL music was still a thing

[@AmaTorLerr]

what a talent !! u took a wedding song and turned it into ... well, i don't have any words for such a .. well, I don't have any words for this too...

[@mothenstein]

this song is why i began playing piano ..... I love this variation to it its so modern and sorta rockish lol comparitive to john shmidts pachelbel meets u2 in way but i love your accents .... bought this sheet and am about a min into it LOVE IT LOVE THIS TY FOR YOUR GLORY GOOD SIR!!! its like jazz in your face ... but everyone stopped coming :)

[@Olozim]

wow, I favorited this after listening for 40 seconds, knew it was gonna be great and I wasn't wrong!

[@DeniseHewitt]

Wonderful improvisation on this Classic Canon in D with great augmented jazz riffs & harmonic syncopation:) Warm Weekend Wishes & Hugs - DeniseXXX

[@matty0074]

Wonderful piece of music. I admire your style. I love pachelbel's music, it is so soft and sweet. thank you very much for sharing.

[@rareim]

its amazing how fast your finger swipes across the piano. its beautiful! and I just loove the improvisation. your an abseloutly fantastic pianist!

[@bienveillance57]

I love your playing of the famous Canon...A huge pleasure to discover your performance... Thank you...! Amazing !!!

[@CaesarTheTwelfth]

Love the improv, it was happy, its was sad, it was beautiful

[@Kazattichick]

Very pretty version of this, I love the way you jazzed it up, it was beautiful and funky at the same time.

[@TheGreatReading]

You are an amazing pianist, really. your rhythm, emotions, and expression are matchless

[@CheekyTam]

You are a beautiful pianist I like the way you imporovised Pachelbel's Canon.

[@9999scruffy]

I am 6' 2" (1.85m), weigh 18+ stone, am a martial arts instructor, run construction sites and arm wrestle. Your version of canon in d moved me. i think i am now in touch with my feminine side. my mates down the pub will not let me hear the last of it. Your rendition, interpretation and emotional content while performing what could be considered an outdated and certainly overplayed classical piece is truly inspirational, fresh and invigorating. brilliant and thank you. do you have any more?

[@mikestrickland]

Too funny! More coming all the time. Be well!

[@chromerumper]

this is a very soothing peaceful version you play.

[@Rayshader]

Thanks for this rendition, this is exceptional digging into every faculty into this familiar tune. I hear your passion for life and music. Wonderful. God bless.

[@TheBemontsOfficial]

I love this version... He's done a remarkable job. Many thanks...

[@thepaintbusters]

Most awesome rendition I've heard yet...

[@ishielaninon]

of all the version i've heard.. this is the best..

[@relaxxingwaves]

Thank You sir, for this great amazing improvisation i still listening this improvisation since 2010 until now, Thank you.

[@billanteddy]

@gretalegs I play, and occasionally tinker when it comes to composing, however your gift is truly amazing, it's like Bill Evans, Pachelbel and Mike Strickland all got together and made beautiful music one afternoon, hats off to you sir for this wonderful piece, Sincerely, billanteddy

[@hallielam]

i come here everyday to listen to this. don't ever take this off!!

[@0xC0FF33]

I really love the original version, but man you're really doing a great job! 5 stars for you!

[@kimmin1208]

this is amazing hes got all feeings of music especially jazz. this is a masterpiece

[@shoshyrox]

This is Brilliant. it beats all others ive seen, this is played with passion and its literally amazing :') very very very well done !

[@rijden-nu]

beautiful! got tears in my eyes while listening to this..

[@icast4majors]

Fabulous , Positively outstanding, what a great arrangement, I am accustomed to playing the George Winston arrangement, Dude you totally "rock"! What a great upload, thanks for sharing. Your talent is phenomenal. Ethan

[@gomgeya]

I love the beginning. it has a jazz to it as well. overall, its good!

[@nilsen39]

I think I commented on this before, but this piece is definitely worth another post :) Outstanding!

[@kgabs]

wow! you did a jazzy canon in d! bow! bow!

[@GeorgiannaMartin]

You were IN this!! You totally amazed me! Love it. And you, Mike❤

[@SilverD1000]

Oh my word. Dude... you are like, brilliant! Well done. You have a great talent.

[@mymusicbyus]

Wow!!!! I couldn't believe it!!!! Ohhhh you're AMAZING!!!!

[@wnttl11]

Every morning on way to work of school I bet i alwaya listen your paini playing :) it was made a long time ago though but it makes me happy ~ Thank you from south korea~ that’s beautiful

[@mikestrickland]

That is so sweet of you! Thank you!

[@mwstruthers]

Very very exceptional work! One of, if not the best, version I've ever heard, comparable to David Lanz.

[@roundhousekickya]

Mike, You are My Inspiration.

[@linguini82]

wonderful, i listen to it reapeatedly while studying

[@AtomicBl453]

This was absolutely gorgeous, my ears thank you dearly. It invoked emotions I never knew existed within me!

[@biasynthic]

Oh thats so wonderful.. Its like a progressive mix of the Pachelbel Canon.. You improvise with the skill to come to the basic song with some really nice new styles.. its like a mix of jazz in some seconds.. and than you turn to a little rocky riff. its so fuckin genius :D

[@wickdoom]

this song make me relax

[@difei6159]

This is a very nice version ，my baby is coming to this world next month，thanks for you that give me a nice mood！

[@danny221212]

Fantastic work! - Beautiful to listen to... specially while studying for exams, Thanks :)

[@eddiegonaz]

nice blues jam in the middle! great version of an already fantastic piece of music! keep it going! i'm eager to watch more of your videos!

[@wastzzz]

Your improvisation is touching

[@gnocchibeanie]

it's so sweet! please stop making me cry

[@clausenwong4354]

Listening to this in 2024, since 2010

[@patricioporcile7718]

Beautiful what a wonderful combination of Rithm and harmony. One o best canon version or may be the best.

[@mikestrickland]

Thanks Jazzaston! What a sweet acknowledgement!

[@Lissandrin]

i cant find the words to say : ) Beautiful Canon

[@emileabib]

Bravo maestro Mike! Your version is wonderful!

[@mikestrickland]

@PainBeurreChocolat that is so funny - what a great way to put it.

[@Joshbad4695]

An amazing revision of a great song! I really enjoyed the song, keep up the great playing.

[@sgreenstein12]

Amazing!!! A nice modern feel given to a classic. Kinda reminds me of Bruce Hornsby.

[@AsukaKanzaki]

Ah! I'm in love!

[@mikestrickland]

I have a new edition of this improv on sheet music. For those of you who have already purchased it, email me and I will send you the new edition. Some note fixes, lay-out improvements, etc.

[@TravelWithScott]

WOW!!!!! That just inspired my life!!!

[@jarcorito1]

Para todos aquellos que disfrutan del piano en su maxima expresion, y tambien para los clasicos modernos de hoy en dia, aqui tienen una verdadera delicia en cuanto a improvisacion de musica clasica...

[@fototoestel258]

Ya, really breathtaking... ....

[@thedarkside1983]

O Wow I'm in total Shock I love it, I can't belive that someone took my fav song and turend into something as beautiful as your song, /bow

[@yoguy2k7]

I really enjoyed this. Made my night.

[@Deybs0n]

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@peoplescrews]

brilliant, beautiful, and im at a lost for words absolutely brilliant!!

[@blueprintako]

gives me a new view point of playing Canon... thanks your the best!!!! =D

[@johnboietx]

This has been on my favorites for a couple of years--a limited list, and I still return to listen. You've created an absolutely beautiful arrangement and played the hell outta it. Great job.

[@OYLkaren2]

thats so beautiful i feel so happy listening to that! this is my favorite!!

[@timsmasher]

all i can say is AWESOME

[@roundhousekickya]

I am Currently learning this song now, cant wait to repost for you! Thanks for the Inspiration! :)

[@Aikirageorge]

That is amazing. this is best one that I ever listen.

[@secendale]

You got the soul man!