Piano for Wild Macaques in Temple, Lopburi, Thailand

[@rubengardiner1046]

This man holds the patience of a thousand people.... someone give him an award

[@karldias1415]

He has 2 band-aids on his arm at the end that he did not have in the beginning. God bless him.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

Good observation! I've been to Lopburi and as I was walking by the temple, a monkey jumped on my back (which I didn't mind) but then proceeded to aggressively bite my shoulder. Fortunately, just teeth marks. They may look cute but are wild and can be aggressive.

[@nikkivenable3700]

WOW! I just went back and looked. Great call out...isn't this like the BEST video on YT? I swear. I belly laughed through the whole thing. What a pleasure it was to watch.

[@charmaine1360]

@@ThePianoMan1953 Yikes, you may want to get checked for rabies! (100% fatal)

[@ThePianoMan1953]

@@charmaine1360 I might have considered that but fortunately, it didn't break the skin.... no problem!

[@charmaine1360]

@@ThePianoMan1953 hopefully it wasn't just super small! some people don't notice their bat bites cuz they're so small. Sorry I've been through several rabies scares haha

[@jazzstandardman]

All those extra hands, and not one of them offers to turn the page.

[@annaroseannadanna1]

He has one video in which a macaque is pointing out on the sheet music the right note to play. Does that count?😉

[@SetCCC]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@villebooks]

hahaha, maybe they did xD

[@dragonpiano1876]

no, one of them turned the page ---> 3:21

[@saltsucker]

Lol😂

[@davidwebb091370]

Mr. Paul Barton ... you, sir, are the man!

[@pinaynetwork311]

:)

[@trumanburbank6899]

This should be every piano students final exam.

[@naagu3699]

😳😳😳

[@aarvin1]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@erigeorgie]

🤣

[@somboonsomboon7548]

สุดยอดใจเย็นจริง​ สาธุ​สาธุ​ สาธุ​

[@ai-th]

Ha ha ha ha ha

[@easemailboxes]

He was definitely welcome as they were very active in grooming him. Lucky his glasses did not go for a walk.

[@justanotherti4790]

🤣🤣🤣

[@juliesloan5997]

not for lack of trying hahaha!

[@karenaustin123]

For some reason, this brought back memories of trying to get something done when my four boys were little.

[@anamarilou762]

lol

[@topschlager7856]

Why? 🤣

[@nooneisreadyforthetruth4926]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nooneisreadyforthetruth4926]

God bless!

[@juliai3956]

My 3 boys are 5, 7 and 8. I get it.

[@LunarWilderness457]

I had an old cat who would come and lay on the top of the piano when I would play. I think he liked the vibrations, he was old, fat, and blind. Miss you Franky figgs

[@KN-hg2nv]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you gave your cat a good life. ❤️ rest in peace.

[@dellamcgowan7502]

@@LunarWilderness457 may I? Your cat was a connoisseur of fine music who loved you so very very much. You were both so fortunate to share your lives & your love & I’m so happy to hear a love story that lasted so long. Mine was a marriage of 40 years & I’m afraid my life will never be the same although our dog Dave just lives for me. Aren’t I spoiled!!

[@TOM2RN]

He has been totally cleared of any varmints in his hair and his ears have been cleaned. One was looking for spare change in his shirt pocket. The corn consumer in the background is a hoot and obviously appreciates music.

[@rushunnhfernandes]

😂.. Are you Richard Attenborough's grandchild by any chance?

[@TOM2RN]

@@rushunnhfernandes Wish I was.

[@pinaynetwork311]

:)

[@winwincsk]

😀😀👍

[@bodyofhope]

🤣🤣🤣 But he might need new glasses lol

[@cindyhutchins5939]

Bet he never dreamed he’d be playing piano one day with a monkey sitting on his head.

[@loretta9478]

After reading quit a few comments I had to go back and watch it again, amazing what I missed: the one eating the corn, the one looking in his shirt pocket, the one who actually played a note, the rather large one sitting very relaxed on top of the piano with his leg stretched out towards Paul, and the little one that came back twice to sit on the keys and wrap his leg and hand across Paul’s arm. What an interesting experience for both Paul and the macaques. I found it rather fascinating to see how some really responded more to certain songs. Bravo Paul for your patience, you are a brilliant pianist and person!

[@josephmonkele5992]

Actually they didn't respond to any songs at all. Studies have been done that proved that monkeys show no different brain activity when you play music for them. They're too stupid and undignified to appreciate something like this.

[@regislourenso]

You forgot the one that fingers the other monkey's bum

[@Chizuru94]

Sadly, research found they can't really perceive music or hear the sounds and it's just noise for them D:

[@helenasheels2265]

Silver lining, if it weren’t for lockdown I’d probably still be living my life, oblivious to the existence of this amazing guy.

[@22lyric]

Helena's Heels. Right you are!

[@foragidodakgb585]

Linda demais

[@Lydia361000]

I'm still not living my full life . . . Rare side effect of the 1st and only Covid-19 VACCINE. NOT YET MASKLESS. But it's better than the alternative.

[@NateGerardRealEstateTeam]

They’re accepting of you to the point of grooming. Music creates trust.

[@jeffgreen3376]

Yep, he's one of them now.

[@nadiadurand7845]

i noticed that too, that was true acceptance on their behalf. Love it.

[@nadiadurand7845]

@illuminOz not much monkeys where i live hihihi. Our moose and beavers aren't that friendly here. lol Thanks for telling me thought. i did not know. Happy holidays.

[@SineEyed]

@illuminOz does the Thai language not have the means for the introduction of new vocabulary? I don't think there are very many animals (or anything else, really) which aren't named specifically, or at the very least, named according to their general appearance. I ask because I have a general curiosity for other languages, not to make some kind of comparison or judgment against anyone's native tongue. Thanks for your time..

[@SineEyed]

@illuminOz interesting - thanks..

[@tammy3458]

I ❤️ this man! He’s a very unique, loving soul that plays his music NOT FOR EGO GRATIFICATION, ATTENTION OR RICHES...he plays for the animals’ enjoyment! U can see how much they love it & how comfy they are around him! So sweet!

[@B3gonias]

The one calmly enjoying a piece of corn in the background though...he’s my favorite

[@tonibauer2949]

A lot of us enjoy dinner music.

[@SincerelyGail]

Hahahaha! I didn’t even notice.

[@ccycomeoriginal]

Ohh he is just so classy 😋

[@annitredup2789]

Haha.. you are so right 👍😂❤️

[@JanetStarChild]

I think that monkey is female.

[@ymac7245]

"Is there anything, i mean anything, that I can steal from this human. There's got to be something. They always have something." - Every macaque

[@catie7466]

im sending this to the next person who asks what it's like to teach music to little kids lmao thank you for this video paul. made me smile a lot :)

[@skinney9542]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638]

🐒🐒 great 🤣

[@coffeefrog]

Thanks for giving me the idea of sending this to my mom who retired from the same career. She found it funny and relatable too. :)

[@s.l.s.l.1405]

Best comment I've read all month😁

[@juliejay5436]

I am laughing so hard right now😂😂😂😂

[@catness1809]

The range of mobility he retains while covered in monkeys is impressive.

[@marilievanderwalt]

Well done! I'm not sure how you managed to remain so composed with all the monkeys climbing over you.

[@northstarastrology3954]

I know.. I would've said, "Right... I'm done. I'm out of here!"

[@soflodoug]

@@northstarastrology3954 He knows he wont get up alive at that point.

[@carlosmejia5728]

He was domesticated ....

[@MakimasGoodBoy]

Lmaoooo the whole time manz is eating his entire corn on the cob 😂

[@marissag.Vs_winterbear]

Dinner and a show

[@619to974]

some monkeys have their priorities elsewhere lol

[@FlagAnthem]

Jim crack corn Paul doesn't care

[@hitesharora7]

Sigma grindset energy right there

[@rickydedos4085]

That one money chillin in the back with its corn. That would be me in real life.

[@niranjanpunnokkil5646]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@katpaluzzi3031]

hahah!!! i was laughing at that too!

[@alexyairvin]

lol

[@lizafishernorman4420]

He got it at the concession stand before the show.

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Isn't so easy i tried to join a group like that but there is weight limit +30 p. and you're out🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@morallybankrupt1461]

It was cute when a bunch of the adolescent ones were holding onto him while he played. It almost looked like human children listening to a bedtime story.

[@maiconventura90]

Hello, Sir Paul. I'm brazilian and have been accompanying you for a long time, but only today I am commenting to say that your video, with such beauty, sensitivity and joy, has made me happier. Thank you, God bless you.

[@suzettebavier4412]

A sensitive man such as yourself is beauty also to be commended

[@maiconventura90]

@@suzettebavier4412 Thank you so much. ღ

[@Therealhtrinity]

💕🥰💙

[@mariliaaydogdu2585]

0I M. Ventura : Que bom encontrar um Brasileiro aqui. Muito bacana mesmo o trabalho de P. Barton, Concordo 100%. Um bom ano de 2021 a Voce e a todos os Brasileiros.

[@FabioChristian]

@@mariliaaydogdu2585 pra quem não sabe, o sr. Paul já morou alguns anos no Brasil e fala português. Ele mesmo já escreveu a um dos seus seguidores em um dos vídeos. Uma ótima história.

[@doro8856]

Couple of points of interest: 1) That they didn't start thumping on the keys while he was playing - were quite reverential of what he was doing. 2) Noticed a couple of bandaids on musician's arm at the end that weren't there at the beginning. Hmmm... : )

[@ilovelife3328]

It seems like they are mesmerized! Paul is doing an excellent job of staying focused on his playing while they climb all over him, lol.

[@anycaliber9086]

I couldn't have said it better myself. Paul is so amazing.

[@existentialhangover1124]

It's like we're watching different videos because looked to me they didn't give the slightest feck what he was doing. 😆

[@ilovelife3328]

@@existentialhangover1124 😂😂😂

[@debbiesidebottom4467]

@@existentialhangover1124 looking to see if there was food to fight over...they have a whole forest to forage in but want someone to hand deliver each pc to them...i noticed he got bite of the ear and several were trying to take his glasses...they do that and refuse to give them back until they get a specific food or treat they want..also they have parasites and carry horrible diseases...he had a lot of rear ends all over him and the piano ... I hope he is ok and didn't get anything from them....I love hearing him play and does such a wonderful job but macaque monkeys could care less just wanting hand outs not anything else...i love listening to the piano and when he played for the elephants that was amazing...stay safe

[@DeathByDrone-ORmk84]

The baby monkeys love him! He's got them fighting over who gets to groom the man of music!

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today??

[@karentate9114]

Its great to see how the monkeys have become so used to you now. They were hesitant when you first began this venture. You're just one of the guys now. I'm amazed at your patience with them as they climb all over you. You are a true wonder Paul Barton. Such pleasure you give to us all. Although, I do favor the silent, rapt attention, slow rocking of the wise elephants. Thank you for your devotion to your God given talent and your willingness to share it with your devoted fans around the world. We love you.

[@christinesmith7505]

I’m a retired Oklahoma teacher. That’s exactly what it’s like in a elementary through seventh grade classroom when the kids see snow start to fly outside the window. It’s a hoot!!! They can’t stay seated a second. They’re like worms in hot ashes. The little monkeys are so enjoying the new found friend, the interesting noise, and the ownership of it all. They don’t understand it, but they love it.

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today 😘😘🥰🥀🌷🌺??

[@angelaevans8632]

Wow! You are so calm amongst so many of the macaques. You’re like Dr Doolittle. All the animals you share your music with seem to trust you. It’s really uplifting to watch you. I hope we won’t have to wait too long for a performance on the new Feurich. XAngela

[@shanibba8450]

Lol at 2:18 it makes me laugh! The monkey pushed off the other monkey on Paul’s shoulder. God blessed this man with such huge amounts of patience ❤️

[@asiriusblek2660]

Концерт прошел с успехом и собрал полный зал слушателей и поклонников музыки.

[@olgafugus9883]

🐒🐒🐒🙌🎹😂😂😂

[@dellamcgowan7502]

This is an old vid & this is an old comment. A small country town in Australia was having its yearly celebrations. The most coveted? The Nundle Dog Race which was exactly as it sounds & was open to any competitor. My sister was visiting from Sydney so we dropped in, bought ourselves terrific coffee & then discovered the “girls”. The most divine singers who had no audience so I started dancing & my sister knitted. The Wool Mill had a “knit a square” invitation so my sister fixed other people’s mistakes & as I said, I danced. Pretty sure we would have bought coffee for these wonderful performers & this vid opened my memory of 20 years ago. God I’ve had a fabulous life. Della

[@diogenes5654]

When they start grooming you, you know you're part of the tribe

[@KimmiiaS]

True that ahahahahaha

[@Sukijopa]

With so much human to animaI crueIty in the worId, this is such a heartwarming and refreshing thing to see. Thank you to this man.

[@baranduyn]

I think "Fur Elise" was a favorite of theirs. As for them sitting on your hands and arms while you're playing...they're helping.

[@martinneumann7783]

For typing German and Turkish by copy/paste: ö / ä / ü / Ö / Ä / Ü. Für Elise. Take it, it's absolutely free and you don't have to subscribe! 😃

[@mattrogers5188]

@@martinneumann7783 Für Elise

[@martinneumann7783]

@@mattrogers5188 😀👍

[@martinneumann7783]

@@mattrogers5188 Schönsten Dank und viele Grüße!

[@vangogo6819]

Greensleeves seemed to be another favorite too.

[@1C3CR34M]

I love how they would get on his shoulders for a better listen

[@siiiiiuu7]

What a great way to spend one's time. Meanwhile, it's back-to-back classes and work meetings for me. Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you!

[@diloo1861]

We can watch this for hours and have so much fun!! Thank you sweetheart!

[@user-hf1ys4rr5h]

This gentleman is patient! A golden heart.

[@anne-katrinarter7182]

Mensch und Tier im EinKlang .......Der Pianist hat den guten Ton gefunden und die Affen gehen in Resonanz mit ihm und den klangvollen Schwingungen. Zauberhaft. Love.

[@ferrumequus88]

Well said. You are correct.👍🌈🌞

[@kimhansen8615]

Wow - One can only dream of half the agility these guys have. And the love and patience Paul has...

[@peteluis2849]

1:50 my dude just chillin eating corn on the cob 😂

[@mymatemartin]

Now Paul,. If you could just do that with a family of gorillas .... 🤭🤭🤭

[@Frei_Raum]

I'm sure that would work, too.

[@Zephyrus47]

If they were as curious as these monkey...oh boy

[@misterfathersir]

5,000+ miles as the crow flies.

[@nathanielwoodbury2692]

Rip Paul Barton

[@RenoLaringo]

You got to be sure they love music too...

[@jodygrove5512]

Pure and complete joy. The man and animal connection is PRICELESS. I love ❤️ people that have the passion and talent

[@billiamc1969]

WOW...very cool...what a marvelous experience you had...your playing is exquisite

[@patrickrwhite8354]

I think you have wonderful patience and I laughed at the little ones grooming your hair. even one or two sitting on your shoulders even your arms. Well it was really cute to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@ClassicalJams]

And I thought it was difficult to play with my cat on my lap! Haha :-) I think what you're doing is just great and proves just how much the animals of our world love music! Best to you all, ~Jackie

[@ontime3462]

I was just commenting the other day that I thought cats and monkeys have some commonality.

[@СтрелаЛетящая]

❤👏👏👏🤝 мне так радостно, от того, что есть люди, уважающие животных и делающие что- то приятное и удивительное для них! Браво! Бис!

[@roosdad1]

"Well I'm here with the musician." "I'm here with the musician." "He's my boyfriend." "I sit on his head." "Me too...."

[@johnahh5130]

What a wise man. Knows where joy is to be had.

[@TrebleWoofer1]

Better behaved than some group piano classes I've taught 😅

[@ИринаЛевина-ы8щ]

Я думаю, обезьянки воспринимают музыку,по своему,они подпевают, щёлкают языком, проявляют интерес. спасибо за такой опыт общения.❤😊

[@theDeitz]

A Monkey On Your Back Meaning: to have a monkey on one's back means to have an addiction that one can not control, in his case playing the piano for Wild Macaques is his addiction.

[@kubert2]

My home town! My high-school is nearby across the railway. We had to be careful with our bags when walk around the area. They seem to think there were food lol.

[@22lyric]

kubert2. Oh, to see this in person! Tell them "hi" for me!

[@zigorpiano]

That's so cool! :D I am also a pianist & composer. Keep it up! :) Cheers from Hungary!

[@donnafriton7169]

Watching Paul and the elepants brings tears to my eyes and the elephants! Before Paul even performed, and you just see the piano sitting there, the elephant knows! And waits for Paul's performance....knowing how special it will be!

[@stevew3196]

I have never seen so many piano "students" in one place at the same time in my life!

[@МартаБромис]

У пианиста железные нервы!!!

[@ShortStoriesbytheSea]

How sweet there was a couple of those monkeys that really were interested in how he is creating that music

[@22lyric]

This was so beautiful. I LOVED it. I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to be the one playing. Those monkeys are beyond adorable.

[@CarolLynnWilliams]

WOW - They love Paul !!! ❤😁🐘 The macaques obviously see him as one of them and just want to know how he can make those wonderful sounds !!!

[@Premchik]

Well... monkeys are no elephants, that's for sure. You are a hell of a grandpa, Mr.Barton!

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today 😘?

[@MANOFKENT149]

Paul: Stop monkeying around and listen to the music. One naughty macaque: I'm hungry, can I eat your ear?

[@alexandercampbell7903]

Your ability to focus is superhuman.

[@diegoallcore]

As marketing people say: dont change the product, refresh your audience lol. Beautiful playing

[@enatp6448]

My goodness. The focus and caring that this takes to let them interact freely in their curious, boisterous, and intrusive way... A true animal lover

[@withgoddess]

I think the camera caught every conceivable mood they could have passed through. 😂

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Great job, Emilie!

[@biddylisduff]

I absolutely love this video, it's charming and hilarious at the same time.. I have a warped sense of humour! I love his playing for the Elephants too, very poignant when they have been rescued from subservience.

[@ginnycrouse5250]

This man is the coolest I've ever seen. Clearly a lot of love is going here, on both sides. These may well be wild macaques, but they sure are tame around him.

[@fullercrowley]

Finally Paul bursts out, "And THIS is why we can't have nice things!" Just kidding, he's amazingly patient. I used to teach yoga to toddlers, and it was much like this. Respect.

[@HelenCamile63]

Heartwarming and hilarious. I especially loved the little one grooming the pianist. You know you’re accepted when you get groomed. ❤

[@agustinschweizer9531]

I think I've just entered a loop of watching people playing music for animals...

[@cathdodd5072]

Yet another KZbin wormhole! 🤣

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Now that took nerves Mr. Barton! Thank u for that. I watch many of ur vids and I love what ur on to. Its primal and correct.

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today??

[@zack2804]

They were treating his shoulders like an amusement park lmfao

[@markpenner7320]

Just I needed today...Beautiful.

[@Pookleberry]

This made the Danish TV2 news!!

[@PC-dc1kv]

This guy is unflappable, I love him ❤.

[@АлександрМуртазин-у5к]

Это добрый, замечательный музыкант. Благодарю!!!

[@Meowskiii]

WoW! First off, super calm during some hyper bickering, kuddos! Bravo for that! They loved you and were trying to hog you ha ha!! I noticed the youngest of monkes were the most interested. super cute and OUCH!

[@snowkracker]

Okay. The monkey at 1:00 who alerts another monkey to some other monkeys butt by lifting the tail. Then he pokes it and gives it a sniff.

[@AlinsteinJAPAN]

本当に素晴らしい！👍 Thank you for this beautiful movie.

[@kandy5129]

I love how most of them respected the keys when he was playing, as if they didn't want to interupt him whilst he was playing

[@SirHellNaja]

2:17 "Get off, bud. This seat is occupied."

[@абукереметов]

сколько слушателей, оболдеть, да ещё дают погладить...

[@angelanicholson951]

I loved that!!! Especially the one that jumped from the piano and bounced off his head, hahahaa. What a lovely way to spend your life.

[@patriciaangustia]

If only this is one of the ways we can communicate with animals too, way we share humanity and love with animals, I think there'd be a beautiful union and story between humans and animals as coexisting living creatures. If only maybe we weren't planted evil seeds to be cruel with animals and learn to tame and even study how to understand them. :3

[@louannelawson4916]

Some of the audience were curiously quiet & enjoyed the piano but for many others they were very restless & busy jumping around...I think the elephants are far more appreciative of your piano skills & music. Sorry I did have to giggle at your ears & hair being examined, then one cheeky little fellow about to take your glasses 😅 Thank you for your wonderful video.

[@arletquintero2738]

Oh my God!!! I can believe it, you had to lot of sympathy with the monkeys this is fantastic! :-):-) :-) Emilie film this video, wow she is talented. :-) :-). Congratulations!!

[@humpadumpathump5918]

I have this exact same experience when playing piano around my kids

[@paulbrocklehurst7253]

They were waiting for him to play _'Hey hey we're the monkeys!'_ but I guess he didn't know that one.

[@ddaygirl7]

I'm so envious, Paul & Emilie. You can be right with the monkeys & elephants just playing music and the animals are so curious. Thailand must be so interesting. ❤

[@vanderleysilva72]

Wonderful....You can know a man through the way he treats animals !!!!!🐵🐵🐵🐵

[@MagicCircusofSamoa]

You are the bravest pianist in the world! Bravo my friend!!

[@AryanThePianist]

you have taught the world that you can talk to animals with music ,☺☺😘

[@chuandthemoon]

This is one of the videos I watch when I'm grounding after an anxiety attack

[@adarshs386]

3:04 biting his ear.

[@ravenestrella2310]

Oh, my God! I didn't catch that until you pointed it out and I then went back and rewatched that part of the video! Yeah, the monkey bites him, and he just keeps right on playing the piano without skipping a beat! That's some true focus and incredible patience, right there!

[@enaidyeltneb369]

This time it is you who is the gentle giant. What a thrill to watch these inquisitive beings interact with you and your beautiful music.

[@avgt619]

1:23 Sheldon - "That's my spot!"

[@autumnwinter3639]

wow, i didnt know brazilians liked piano so much