The Genius Of Stevie Wonder ⚡️

[@9lifes979]

Every musician hears musical things, but Stevie hears things that is only meant to be for him. Genius, gift from God.

[@dwightalfred]

Having lost his sight at an early, his hearing sharpened along with his incredible musical ability, allows him to hear and do things that perhaps not even the best sighted musicians are able.

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

Unfortunately, he wasn't listening when God said 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' should be placed swiftly in the bin, not released to torture the ears of the world's music lovers.

[@sugarpuppies]

We don't praise Stevie Wonder enough, but he deserves to be remembered as one of the finest composers ever. A genius indeed! Thank you VIctoria for this easy to understand break down of some of his great songs.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@beltigussin81]

Is he dead?

[@fabiopnoronha]

Amazing wrap up on Stevie´s harmony ingenuity. Thanks Victoria.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺

[@same.7939]

Stevie is the most important musical artist of the 20th Century. There, I said it.

[@theprophetminstrel1597]

I thought it was Taylor Swift lol.

[@andrewfraser4376]

Certainly up there with Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon and others. The list would expand dramatically if you included jazz and blues. There are so many musical geniuses. We are blessed.

[@same.7939]

@@theprophetminstrel1597 lol

[@zaziou711]

@@andrewfraser4376 Up there with McCartney, Lennon, Simon, Dylan, and all the other geniuses. But if you make a mix with songwriting, instrumentalist, singing abilities, Stevie is probably the best ever.

[@3allz]

Guys, same.7939 said it. What now?

[@mash2481]

Stevie’s songs always bring a tear of joy to my eyes.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

"Joy Inside My Tears" is one of my favorite Stevie songs ☺

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

'I Just Called to Say I Love You' always brings tears of pain to my eyes.

[@LeviClay]

Stevie is, without question, one of the greatest and most profound musicians of our lifetime. Astonishing the sheer amount and quality of his output, and how he always manages to so beautifully weave harmony into songs that are deep with meaning. ❤

[@jakedavey5211]

youre wrong. he is the greatest

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

Perhaps you would explore for readers the profound meaning of his most commercially successful ditty: I just called to say I love you I just called to say how much I care I just called to say I love you And I mean it from the bottom of my heart Not even Liberace could have composed such a lyric.

[@LeviClay]

@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx I just Called To Say I love You wasn't even close to Stevie's most successful song.

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Brilliant presentation. Thank you Victoria Theodore...The only beef I've got with this video is : It's much too brief than i would've wanted ( I'm sure many feel the same way I do) We'd love to have a Sequel.. Stevie's work is so brilliant and extensive, 17 minutes wouldn't do it much justice..Thanks again Sis. You're Wonderful....

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@achaabdaniel9500]

May God bless Stevie.

[@gabrielkennethpillay3532]

Stevie Wonder is on the Mozart genius level. This is soooooo unbelievable

[@yvesturgeon9585]

Hummmmm... Sorry but.. Not even close

[@bryanngassa2132]

@@yvesturgeon9585 nah lets be real he does come close

[@josezzzzz]

​@@yvesturgeon9585man stfu, of course he is

[@HaliPuppeh]

​@@yvesturgeon9585yeah m it's pretty close. There are a few hundred years between them and a lot of technology.

[@mdp303]

Sorry .. I don’t know but how many instruments did Mozart play? and how long did he dominate the popular music genre of the day?

[@zaziou711]

Can't think of any other musician that is more respected than Stevie Wonder on stage. All the greatest feel like beginners beside him.

[@giasone777]

You can't properly appreciate a composer's work until you play it yourself.

[@frolstty]

Wrong. Elitist. Playing is the best way of understanding the music, but we can also feel it.

[@bobclint4355]

I tried playing one of Kevin Bond's moves on the piano. It didn't go well. Now I might have to build him a statue in my head

[@andrewfraser4376]

So you have slightly less music you can't appreciate than me.

[@LorraineIwakashdan]

Truth

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

@@frolsttyIf I taught Music; this is a mandatory watch.

[@EricBishard]

My wife and I chose Stevie Wonder "As" as our first dance. We both loved it, but forgot how long it goes on and how wild it gets. But it was amazing.

[@marcelovera8004]

Impossible not to love Stevie, Victoria and her lovely explanations!

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@AllrightEverybody-ro4ng]

@@VictoriaTheodore Yes, and a pleasant woman too. Let me notice, you're in a good physical shape and have beautiful legs, which is a pleasant cherry on your explanation cake.

[@tbarrelier]

Stevie Wonder will certainly be remembered as a great American composer. Amazing!

[@davidbalan6571]

Stevie wonder is widely considered to be a musical genius, known for his soulful and emotional performances, as well as his ability to blend different genres of music.

[@robertkadar6856]

This was great! Loved the way she broke down the songs highlighting the harmonic and rhythmic genius of Stevie Wonder. Oh yeah, and he wrote brilliant, fresh, moving lyrics too!

[@pls_explain9608]

when I heard Stevie for the first time - I can say without any hesitation nobody touch me more musically (emotionally) and lyrically (mentally) more than Stevie - the combination of the both was a spiritual experience for me that no other artist had ever done for me. Personally he was one individual that persuaded and convinced me God exists as his nature was explained and expressed in his music.

[@garycook5347]

O M G such a talened beautiful woman explaining the genious of Stevie is truly a Wonder- ful story & coool way to enjoy Stevie s musical gifts & BTW Stevie is the worlds greatest harmonica player also in my opinion !

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@ShaneHarveyMusic]

I met him twice. Each time he held my hand and told me about myself. It was extraordinary. Thank you Victoria. ❤

[@brunostriano]

You made me cry Victoria! The love, the gratitude, the admiration you express through every word is just overwhelming! That you so much, I am flattered I'm a friend of yours.

[@pedronascimento7235]

Stevie will be forever ahead of his time. I thank God for having the privilege of knowing his music.

[@yareyaredacat9943]

Stevie's talent really does make us all wonder ❤

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

😁 Sure does

[@larrynorgaard5730]

Stevie is 4 months older than I am. I had the pleasure of growing up with all his music.

[@mdp303]

She’s great! Playing with Stevie Womder must be amazing for a musician but also a testament to her ability👍

[@VictoriaTheodore]

@@mdp303every minute was magical 🙏🏽

[@TranquiloTrev]

Me too. I was born on Sept 3rd !950. I was a massive fan of his growing up. I still am.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

@@mdp303🙏🏽🥰

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

Why is Stevie not still at the top of the charts ? I grew up on him in the 70s/80s & the early 90s. His music always stood out even among the greats

[@Kevin-be9iy]

he’s a artist who’s prime was the 70s, he had his time and is a legend but no artist tops the chart forever

[@VictoriaTheodore]

He may not be on the charts, but his music is still on radio, in film and TV and performed daily around the world.

[@pawacoteng]

And sampled everywhere and every era.

[@Jacqueal]

It's amazing how Mr. Wonder broke theoretical "rules" yet it felt right when we heard it.

[@LFOVCF]

What with stevie's superb melodies, and structures, and your wonderful explanations and tutorials, i've taken a leap in just one evening.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺

[@sebastianward324]

Need to constantly remind myself, of just how genius Stevie is.

[@baldy555]

Thank you Victoria! Not only are you truly blessed to be able to perform with Stevie, you’re a fantastic musician yourself. The world needs more people like you to carry on the legacy of great artists, and in turn become like them.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

Thank you! 🙏🏽☺

[@stanhanel4743]

Wonderful Tribute. Thank you! Stevie's music played a big part in the soundtrack of my life and comfort of my soul. What a master!

[@whetcalf]

Thank you Lord for blessing all of us with Mr. Wonder and his genius musical mind!

[@thepianoworld1]

The greatest musician of all times... Singer too!!

[@piter8612]

I love Victoria , I had seen her many times during Stevie's concerts .Victoria had a website where she showed what it was like to travel while on tour with Stevie and how they spent their time. A nice, open , smiled woman and an excellent pianist. Thank you Victoria.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@scottholloway6873]

I was born at the right time to witness this great music as it came out. We would wait with great anticipation for the next Stevie album to be released. What a string of masterpieces he had during the seventies and early eighties. The sounds themselves come from inside his mind. Thanks for this, Victoria.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺

[@robinreidmusic]

Thanks for the great tribute and analysis of the Master. He writes so many great hurtin' songs that are so beautiful, you don't even realize the pain that song emotes. Funky what can we say, your analysis is fantastic. I am now a fan of yours too. Regards Robin

[@VictoriaTheodore]

Thank you Robin! 🙏🏽☺️

[@Outright_Mike]

One of my favorite Stevie Wonder song that was not mentioned here is a short song he made for Sesame Street (1-2-3 Sesame Street). I had never heard something like this as a kid. He used a voice modulator that made him sound like a robot. Surprisingly even as an adult I can't get enough of tht song. It's like that 1-2-3-4-5 song from Sesame Street. I gained a bigger appreciation for it when i found out it was from the Pointer Sisters. While he was on that Sesame Street episode, the songs never felt like thwy were for little kids. It was the real deal

[@Htktny]

Till this day overjoyed is still one of my fav songs.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

I agree!

[@ZalexMusic]

A masterpiece

[@arisvitorbarros]

Maior gênio da música popular. Estou torcendo muito para que realmente ele venha para o Rock in Rio, apesar de eu morar em São Paulo pois, provavelmente não terei outra chance.

[@warrenbradley7950]

It doesn't get any better than Stevie. He doesn't see the world he feels the worlds, universe's and beyond 😉👍✊️✌️

[@JumpingCow]

Stevie is such a great singer, on top of everything else. And his harmonica - it's mind bending!

[@ivansargent4481]

Ms. Theodore this was a beautiful presentation the production value of this video is excellent but the kicker, was your demonstration on the keyboards provided an invaluable clinic...🎉

[@VictoriaTheodore]

Thank you! 🙏🏽☺

[@20cencool]

When I was 17 in 1971 I saw Stevie open for The Rolling Stones. As soon as I got home I bought Talking Book Then saw him in the 1970’s tours The best concert of my life was at the Dorthy Chandler Pavilion in 1980 doing Journey Through The Secret Life of Plants Everyone left the concert with a smile on their faces and hearing the music in their hearts. I was a concert going person but that show I can still feel the beat ❤️

[@alaninightingale]

A blind god of music that teaches the human genius with their full eyesight ❤🙌!

[@jiminycrint]

The joy this man has given me over the course of my life is impossible to describe. I feel so blessed to have become fully engaged with music as a teen right at the time that Stevie went into his great period. Innervisions was the soundtrack to my mid teens, and has remained so ever since.

[@lazlomattachine8334]

So much of his music can take you to these beautiful little worlds. A great demo of a musical genius and American original- Stevie’s music is totally approachable while being the height of musical sophistication- a very hard thing to do.

[@BrPerera]

" work with what you got " thanks stevie, u dont know how much this motivates me.

[@stevenkaiser3837]

Thank you so much for doing this Stevie Wonder video. He is one of a kind! Songs in the Key of Life came out when I was a teenager and it covered so many different types of music and all of it great!! Changed my musical outlook forever!! He truly is a musical genius....

[@dakotac180]

I appreciate hearing from someone who has actually performed with him. He's a true music king, not appreciated enough.

[@MrCadutargino]

Awesome video of one of the greatest musicians of our lifetime. Victoria is wonderful. She's so talented and has such a cool vibe.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Both Stevie and Victoria are amazing! Thanks for watching, we're glad you liked it! 🎹✨

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@Nicksonian]

Sept. 1976, I had just moved into my sophomore year college dorm room with my music major roommate. He had a new, unwrapped Songs in the Key of Life album. Two white guys… He cracked it open and it was the first disk on our just set-up stereo. Within a few minutes, we had four African American guys from down the hall grooving out to one of the greatest albums of all time. The races bonded because of the greatness of Stevie!

[@VictoriaTheodore]

Thanks for sharing your story! Yes Stevie is a unifying genius ☺

[@papadee0223]

Attended his Square Circle Concert. I’ve seen Michael, Prince, Sade, Vandross, Temptations, Jarreau, James Brown. Stevie’s concert is my all time favorite.

[@petergedd9330]

Even when he speaks it comes out as song, an human manifestation of the gift of music.

[@merlin5420]

There is no other musician that covers all genres, styles, vocals and multiple instruments like Stevie

[@nestortomaselli6372]

I love that Pianote is becoming the Drumeo of keyboards ❤️

[@bobclint4355]

This comment is underrated 🎉

[@linuxgemini]

i mean, both are under musora's umbrella (alongside guitareo and singeo as well) 🤷

[@aubergine28]

For years, i kept telling my friends that stevie is a cut above others. How he came up with those otherworldly (yet beauuutiful) chords is still a mistery to me.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Wow! Thank God for the YT algorithm. She is awesome showing Stevie’s iconic and timeless genius.

[@rbsntx]

How not to love this man's music?

[@TheFamousMockingbird]

i love stevie so much, since i was four yeras old and i had his double disc essential CD, it was purple, was like 1992 or something.

[@bettyangwenyi1797]

Only the magnificent, the excellent, the wonderful Stevie can be brought to us by the excellent, the wonderful, the magical Victoria. Oh the love.

[@pete_dl1585]

Your a wonder Victoria! Your love for his music shines through. more please :)

[@VictoriaTheodore]

Thank you! 🙏🏽☺

[@billhasty5197]

Genius is such an over used word, but Stevie is brilliant and genius. Music I grew up listening to.. Loved Motown. Berry knew how to find talent.

[@marshwetland3808]

Stevie is an original and musically inventive in the highest degree.

[@ezzeldakroryable]

Victoria you are great being a keyboard player I appreciate so much your fantastic work analysing his music in such an amazing way

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kincamell2]

"Just as hate knows love's the cure. You can rest your mind assure. "- Stevie Gratitude for sharing this video.

[@giasone777]

I had the honour of going to one of his concerts in Canada. What an incredible genius.

[@giovanarodrigues7813]

Um gênio musical, não tem outro Stevie ele é incrível!! Sou fã ❤

[@AnthonyOrtega-bw4kp]

Thank you for this wonderful video

[@lucioruffo9470]

thank you Victoria u r really wonderful in every aspect. The way u explain the way you play and the way u keep smiling all the time. Cheers.

[@zozikfreeman9403]

Stevie is one of the greatest musician ever lived, and his music is of Love ❤

[@Naturesong56]

What an amazing musician! Please God, let him sing forever.

[@ЯСм-ч8ж]

Hearing and tearing simultaneously. Nothing can do it like him

[@johnhamers4571]

Perfect video with a perfect and pleasant host. Thanks for producing this awesome video and sharing it 💯🙏🏼✌🏼✌🏾🙏🏾

[@MarcBoubonis]

Explanations clear and concise without being difficult. Thank you!

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@michellemonet4358]

His song called Lately is my favorite. Very intricate.

[@proudfacemusic]

A superb bit of musical insight expertise which turned into a beautiful tribute. This is how to make a video!

[@rhodabaruch4]

God bless Stevie Wonder. God bless this channel! This was awesome!

[@michaelobrien8219]

Victoria, thank you for shining a bright light onto the genius level musicianship underpinning Stevies' masterpieces - big love.

[@webdevca]

great video and history. I played the song “Isn’t she lovely” at my wedding as my wife walked down the isle.

[@FUNKINETIK]

Victoria must be my third most watched pianist I’ve have seen in concert, Stevie number two and at number 1 my eldest Son, also a massive Wonder fan. We both were at the SITKOL concert at Hyde Park in 2016, I wore the t-shirt I bought the first time I saw Stevie 36 years earlier, the Hotter than July Music Picnic at Wembley Arena. P E A C E - L O V E - U N I T Y : )

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@stevehoy1927]

Wow such a great job Victoria. Stevie is a true genius! I grew up listening to his music.

[@mondoervilha]

wonderful doc. thank you. Stevie is the best of us. I am pretty sure.

[@TimChernikoffMusic]

Nice stuff… great to see the presentation… used to play Stevie endlessly in high school… both on the CD/ipod, and on the “talent show stage” lol

[@ajotech]

You play just as amazing and so soulfully beautiful Victoria wow😍 What an AMAZING “Homage Mini-Documentary Instructional video” I love it! Just pulled me in completely from the start. Incredibly outstanding, beautifully well done Victoria, editors, media department and all involved at Pianote! More of these please:)

[@VictoriaTheodore]

Thank you! 🙏🏽☺️

[@SandraCliett]

Went to see Stevie Wonder in concert in 2015 . Beautiful concert I will never forget the great music.❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@ulisses.cavalcante]

Wow what a class! That lady really knows how to teach and present. Amazing job. Kudos

[@marshwetland3808]

Yeah, I wish I'd have the chance to learn from her. She understands Stevie's music and apparently can play it all, given she performed with him. Love to see more videos from her, given I won't be getting private lessons from her!

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@andrewmielke4011]

I feel something inside, that I haven't felt with any other artist, I always feel joy inside

[@desenhosjeffersonlim]

Oh my God this video looks are incredible I didn’t know much about the Steve’s story but now I will listen more of his songs and try to get someone’s in the keyboard. When Victoria is presenting I got already excited she has such a good energy. I love it!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@PianoteOfficial]

We're so glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching✨

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽☺️

[@michaelramsay7984]

I love this man He is genius If you don’t like at least one of his songs then you don’t have any soul in your body My no.1 artist

[@shekhemmaakherumenmetu9270]

Stevie Wonder is Truly a Phenomenal Genius. He is one of the reasons I play drum/ percussions today. I was Bless to see him many times live in concert, starting at The Uptown Theater in Philly. He is One of The Best all around Musicians off All Times. He truly influences my music today. Great Blessings Master Musician legend Stevie Wonder .

[@DvonCarr]

Stevie absolutly GIFTED. THIS guy has STAYING power.

[@bateimidrashnetwork]

Side question - how do you like the Dexibell and why did you prefer it over other stage pianos?

[@VictoriaTheodore]

The Dexibell is aesthetically gorgeous, sounds beautiful and feels great to play. Try it and see if you like it too! 🥰

[@chillimont]

"Genius" is an understatement!!!

[@chelmrtz]

One of the best composers and musicians ever. Period

[@rshetland]

This is so well done God Bless you for sharing it with us 🙏🏼

[@danieldumaine326]

Simply the Greatest Artist…EVER Years and years of Greatness. A pioneer of new sounds on keys/synths. An AMAZING composer so many incredible songs that span several different genres. Saw him live in the early 80’s and again just a couple of years ago. Sang every song in the ORIGINAL key. His live show left me speechless. No gimmicks just PURE TALENT🎹. Every time I listen to his music (With headphones) I hear something new I didn’t hear before. That’s what TRUE GREATNESS IS🔥

[@victorsuarez3]

Simplemente increíble. Un genio total de la música.

[@howardbutler3209]

Absolutely amazing, the musical genius of this man on every level and frequency of sound to create a beautiful masterpiece of music.

[@slystone4892]

Great insightful video even though I don’t understand much about music

[@PianoteOfficial]

Thank you!

[@rileyjones3703]

Didn't know you guys did a Genius Of video, was just going through here and found it. That's awesome. Stevie is indeed an unsurpassed class of genius. You should do Elton John next.

[@cinemusicberlin]

I love this! A little correction though: I believe that "Superstition" was recorded with a Hohner Clavinet C, not a D6.

[@addLADN]

I’m happy you played a little bit of ‘Livin’ in the city’ at the end there. I have loved that song since I was a kid. Would love a breakdown.

[@chicken-bone]

This is such an awesome video. I love you playing the licks too. Stevie is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing.

[@VictoriaTheodore]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽