Playing My Fans Pieces (Ep. 5) - From Easiest To Hardest

[@MusicalBasics]

This is the 5th and final episode of my series, "Playing My Fans Pieces." In this video I perform 5 beautiful pieces written by my fans, from the easiest to the most difficult. This video took me well over 8 months to create and I am super proud to show my fan's amazing works today to all of you. Please be advised that in some of the cases, I played a shortened or an edited version of the original fan's piece. Check out the links below for the composer's channels: 1) "Homesick Lullaby" - Jason Cisney kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIjdf5tqgdmsq5I 2) "In My World" - AT (Spikes) @ATsMagicShop 3) "A New Dawn" - Rron Delos Santos kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZyWamt3psp3has 4) "Yume" - Kilian Davies kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2W7dmOCe7CLq8k 5) "Wahn" - Zulaski Kaitzo @Zula_The_Squid

[@orangecloudsonanindigoblue9786]

And the sixth video? 😏

[@piano40hrs91]

I was at you london concert

[@Dez_troyed]

Hey @Lionel Yu , I was wondering how I could submit a fan piece, thank you.

[@Dez_troyed]

Also I know this is the "final" but I just wanna send one to you lol

[@ONDEANDO_11]

can you play erlkonig Schubert-Lizst?

[@patriciaeverett5001]

That Jason Cisney composed his lovely Homesick Lullaby after just 1 year of playing piano is quite the accomplishment! :-))

[@estebancalderonmusic936]

Music that comes directly from the soul and not lackluster production in modern day is truly the greatest form of music. Props to all of the wonderful people that created such beautiful works of art. They could very well be considered "timeless" to the people who care enough to sit down and listen to their beauty.

[@derekd.4156]

Yuma might be the best composition I’ve heard in this channel. If Debussy and Chopin had a kid it would be yume

[@quetzalbarnett6772]

I love Zulaski's compositions, each and every one of them just speaks to me as a person, I grew up in a broken house hold with an abusive mother that I had no escape from, and how my life went was mostly dependent on the mood she was in. and Zulaski's music perfectly captures how that feels, when it's at its worst you feel short of breath, like walls the walls are closing in, like there is no way out. but then all of the sudden it's a calm peaceful medley. everything looks to be okay but it all feels like a lie, like you're just wearing a mask pretending to ignore what just happened. you try to maintain that piece, even if you know it's a lie you get this vain hope that this time will be different , this time she really changed, this time you won't have to suffer, this time you won't have to go back there. but no matter what you do the cycle repeats itself, and at a certain point that hope becomes the thing that kills you. his music brings me back to those times, like it all happened yesterday but then it's over, the song ended but I'm still here, still breathing, I can go anywhere I want, and I no longer have to wear the mask, I survived it and even if I'm stuck remembering thing I don't want to, that's all it is... a memory. his pieces give me a way to vent off the steam of my past without getting burned, and I can not express how much that means to me. Zulaski if you read this I want to thank you, and sincerely hope the best for you. keep up the good work

[@patriciaeverett5001]

@Quetzal Barnett Tag Zula ie Zulaski in a reposting of your meaningful compliments? I am sure he would love to hear them of a certainty!:-))

[@Zula_The_Squid]

Hi! I already saw your comment four days ago. But I'm not a squid of words and stuggled writing a reply for you, which would satisfy me. I am so happy that this piece touched you and that you relate to it and the circumstances it adresses on a deeper level. Troubles of this kind - especially when it is unpredictable when they start and end, and each end seems to be a hope in itself, just to be extinguished - They just are so very suffocating. My mother is doing significantly better now, due to having found proper medication. And on some days, she resembles the loving and happy and caring mom again I grew up with. But the years between her initial psychosis and her first relapse and the years ever since have been so unspeakably terrifying. Especially after her first relapse. Every day when she started doing worse again, I woke up with a feeling like "Today, it'll happen. Today will be her second relapse. Last time, she almost starved or died of thirsth, because Satan told her not to eat or drink, lest we go to Hell. This time, she will actually die and there will be no going back. No recovery." And I still have regular weekly nightmares where I go to her room to check up on her and find her being dismembered down to a torso with a hip, as she cut off her legs and arms to satisfy God. And even though it's over now, it's just so overwhelming at times. Last month on Friday 13th my grandmother died and it really took a toll on my mother (On all of us, but on her specifically. My grandmother was the only person she had regular contact to. They typically spent the entire day together when my dad's at work, my sister with her BF and I'm in another city for college. My grandmother was physically dependant on my mother, my mother mentally on her) One day, she absentmindedly almost burned down our house on accident because she couldn't think straight. We were so very lucky that my dad was there and could keep the worst from from happening. I had to spend the entire month at my parents place to keep her company and make sure that nothing bad happens. It's been over 5 years now and whilst it often feels like the tragedy is over, from time to time again, it still is _so present._ It's kind of relieving to see how we both - despite our problems coming from different backgrounds - struggle with so many similar things about our families conditions in so many similar ways and are able to relate and emotionally support each other. People like us are the people I'm writing this music for. I wish you all the best as well.

[@patriciaeverett5001]

​​@@Zula_The_Squid For not being a squid of words, you write wonderfully well. :-) Thank you so much for sharing your story, your heart, your feelings. The intensity of your emotions which are certainly understandable and relatable. I am moved and think now about your situation often, keeping this concern close to my own heart. And believing for real and lasting peace and healing for you and family, from all trauma you have suffered. I also have a story, which is not public yet. Deep emotional pain and scars that have made me strong in many ways, empathetic - cautious and very OCD at times. I am still very much a work in progress, that never changes. :-) So whilst - love your word - pain is a wonderful teacher: a life worth living ultimately sheds by, I believe, supernatural help, the residual shackles of stress, negatives of any kind and even memories of anguish. Trust me, been there, done that! There is always hope! I am many years removed from the worst of my mess and abuses against me, which healing continues. But I am not where I was by a long stretch; so again I can say, there is always hope. :-)) So I am believing for major shifts for all of us, in tossing residual anguishes aside. For you, I envision an Even More bold, more strong, more clever, more brilliant, more productive Zula than ever before. [As great as you are now. :-)] The truest, deepest desires of your heart being fulfilled! In dribs and drabs, steps and stages, this little Tortoise - you are Squid, I am Tortoise - is winning her "race." One painstakingly slow plod at a time. So you dear Zula, plod nd step nd race nd play nd compose on! The best is yet to come. And it will be worth the wait. :-) You are precious beyond measure. :-)

[@420survivorstudios4]

i understand on what you mean i grew up the same way and u just describe on how i feel on this masterpiece though i hope everything gets better for you

[@adhdswimmerlife8007]

Thank you so much !!! I played piano since I was 3 until year 7. The reason that I stopped cuz of timing issues of all the activities that I had professionally. I had to train 6 hours a day plus piano practices 2 - 3 hours a day so i can't handle my time. However I always feel like I had missing something in my life since then as I have no where else can express all my emotions as I have like ocean of them. I always wanna to get back into it but I don't know where to start. SInce I discovered your channel it reminds me why I was handling my emotions waaaaaaaaaaay better when I was playing piano. All of the pieces in this video has helped me to refind myself, release my emotions and past that struggled / struggles me with me mom who has abandoned me and abused me when I was really young then we united again recently. BLABLABLA.....sorry for all the dumpin'above....just wanna to say HELLA THANK YOU & APPRECIATED all the pieces that written from these absolutely amazing people on earth and played by the amazing performance expert -----you!

[@benferris3252]

That chord progression at 3:20 just straight up chefs kiss beautiful moment

[@yourgenderlessfishidk4944]

The homesick one 😫 he played it so perfect. And it was composed so beautifully

[@Yvez97]

Been a while since this series has come back, Looking forward to this Lionel.

[@loganfury7416]

Homesick Lullaby actually sent me back in time and made me cry. That was a beautiful song. 🥲

[@jcizzlepiano]

❤️

[@smitha21is]

Yeah It’s insane

[@rrondelossantos1984]

I just want to say, absolutely thank you. After hearing about the difficulties and the amount of hours you put into this, what you've done is absolutely insane man and I feel very honored for that. It's actually pretty inspiring. I felt some flames ignite in me again. And of course, thanks for the exposure. And thank you for even just playing our pieces. It's always a pleasure simply to have any one of my pieces played by someone else. Anyway, I hope you have a nice break. I'm sure you need it or of course you're just that insane LOL. But yeah, take care of yourself my guy

[@andrewstevens6207]

You are a Legend. Your piano composing is out of this world dude! Please play more and never ever stop! 😄

[@BellaCastilla.]

Bro im your huge fan like fr

[@BellaCastilla.]

Zulaski Kaitzo made A masterprice

[@Mitsu-chan-i7r]

Music is not only a combination of notes, but a piece of life itself from beginning to end

[@annakitchener1941]

That last one had me so captivated! The story telling through the music was unbelievable!

[@improvisedmusicalstories7737]

Been waiting a long time for this.

[@weitao100]

I like the first one the most. there aren't as many notes as the other one but made me feel the most emotions and visualize an image from the music the best. If the composer was just starting his journey, I am excited about his growth

[@CalebKwan.]

I’m surprised that most of the composers had already been featured, and their work are equally if not better than previous ones. I love all of them, I definitely agree with you point In ep 1, the best melody comes from the beginning of their music journey. And lastly thank you Lionel for sharing all these masterpieces to the world and practising them.🤩👏

[@basicalpianoyt9214]

Every one of these pieces is a masterpiece! My personal favourite though, is A New Dawn. It was simply just beautiful.

[@sariusmri8318]

If you told me the 4th (Yume) was a Nocturne by Chopin, I had believed it without question. Beautiful melody and unique Chords underneath, as if the two parts function only in unison. Truly astonishing work!

[@patriciaeverett5001]

That was amazing! Huge kudos to every composer for sharing their hearts their gifts nd their talents. We were so blessed to hear your art. As said in the chat, I love hearing Lionel's comments, they are so deep and true. Best to everyone! See you on the next Premiere or live stream.:-)

[@angenalaschka5976]

Good evening! Thanks for this video! Everything that is hidden in your pieces is so beautiful and interesting to hear. No words, just music and much more. Personally, I really liked Zulaski Kaitzo's play. Thank you too Lionel for delving so deeply into a piece and then representing it for us with all its depth and history.

[@wakingtheworld]

Glad you're back, Lionel, but boy, have you been busy, not just learning these stupendous pieces but taking time to inhabit them as if you were their composer. I'm no pianist, as you know, but these were not easy to play/learn though the latter comes with hours of practice... Kudos to ALL the composers... I'm not going to say a) was better than b) because they were each outstanding in their own right. Loved your final thoughts, Lionel. 27:20 How eloquently you sum up the 2nd type of musician: the vessel/the translator/the midwife... And yes, music IS your language.... ❤

[@patriciaeverett5001]

@Cassandra Scott Sooo beautifully stated! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. :-)))

[@cYphEr771]

All of these pieces are fabulous and the way that you bring them to life is beatiful. We can hear the care and passion behind every note.

[@JosephFlemming]

Yume sounded just as professional and fantastic as any classical piano piece!

[@johnparmont3257]

To me, creativity is the most valuable talent of all. And all creativity comes from an expression. You truly are the bests ! So try to stay like so !

[@terryterry1655]

duck sound in the background- truly amazing

[@Doug-Didgiridoo]

Good Work, it was worth it. Thank you for sharing.

[@binhnam]

All composers did such an amazing job and I really admire the time and dedication you put into learning and performing these pieces. The pieces in this video are really inspiring and creative!

[@Ann-gu7qs]

Yeah.. first music pieces are purest ones … that one you presented the last truly piece directly the soul core and shakes my heart. Thank you for that 🙏🥹

[@MusicalBasics]

Thank you Ann!

[@BellaCastilla.]

New dawn was beautiful

[@Alexandre-rj7yu]

i love the first and the last, truly made me feel something

[@TomConte-oo5jv]

Beautiful song

[@Yvez97]

Was an amazing video and incase others have not said this as well, Thank you for all that you've done over these years, You've worked hard man. and it really shows. Thank you for all the experiences and fun times over the years that we've all shared. keep up the good work. We all enjoy watching you and seeing you grow as well.

[@patriciaeverett5001]

Agreed!! Huge kudos to Lionel for all his hard work!! Soo appreciate his love and support for other musicians. :-))

[@DownDance]

Zulaski Kaitzo always delivers

[@jmc_music6835]

simply incredible

[@kilianwozniak1124]

tysm for this Lionel

[@f-mex5806]

I love this serie 🎉

[@necroposter9667]

Kilian Davies? That has to be the fastest man alive.

[@dronicx4002]

First one really hit differently. Like actual chills all the way. just absolutely beautiful. Second one I could basically imagine a Legend of Zelda game basically, it felt heroic in a way. Third one is definitely my favourite of the ones presented in this vid. Last two were incredibly impressive, but didn't resonate with me as much, personally, didn't feel the same chills. Perhaps it's a life experience thing. Amazing compositions all around tho! Absolutely loved every installment of this series that I've seen! Amazing vid too! Been a while since I've gotten to bear witness to more audial bliss!

[@zyxzevn]

Love these Pieces, very inspiring.

[@andrewstevens6207]

I loved your final thoughts Lionel. Your soul, your ambition, and your individuality were all beautifully conveyed through your message. As someone who's sole purpose in life is self improvement, and with no disrespect, I felt as though most of the pre-performance descriptions came across as facetious. Comparing how you explained each piece to how your final thoughts came out, I felt like... You wanted to make us laugh at something that's suppose to be taken seriously. Take pride in the amount of time and effort you and the composers put forth. It's okay. We don't have to laugh at everything to be entertained. Thanks for reading! :)

[@AJRhinoBear]

I want to send you mine. Wrote it in my first 6 months playing. I like it.

[@gracefulkimberella]

The third is so spectacular!

[@ricarracain4093]

❤❤❤❤❤wonderful

[@Moonstarkiwik]

I know that this will be epic

[@liliaye8183]

Really enjoyed on listening every piece of these five young composers who demonstrated extraordinary talent on compositions! My favorites are the 1st one and 3rd one, so beautiful and peaceful! Thank you Lionel for introducing these young composers to the World! Very impressed on Lionel’s outstanding piano performance and also very like Lionel’s comments and compliments on each of the Fan’s pieces! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@moschovengaming7509]

Musical basics always satisfies me with this type of vids lol

[@Angelnishinoya_]

Been watching him forever he brought back my love for piano BUT AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO SEES HIS GLOW UP?!?!

[@nmviveiros8954]

Beautiful pieces 🥺

[@improvisedmusicalstories7737]

I am glad that after "MusicalBasics", you are starting new project as "We Are One", I am excited to hear more great music

[@araara8983]

This is going to be so much fun watching this 😍

[@shuddhoshawttoroy6257]

U R MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE MODERN PIANIST.

[@Erivel]

So much time since I didn't listen to some of Zulasky music :O thank you for sharing that

[@antoineleduc7611]

The last one was incredible

[@DimitriMarmarashviliMarmaSan]

We are one indeed Mr Lionel

[@anon_y_mousse]

Zulaski's is rather heartbreaking. Hopefully he found catharsis in composing it.

[@secondary-smiles]

really great job Zula. I had no doubt you’d make something incredible.

[@axyspianostudio]

i feel like spikes' piece here can be a sequel to lycoris radiata

[@marvinleber9463]

the third piece gives me "your name"-Vibes

[@Heroann]

And Again, some truly gorgeous pieces. Hope to see them on spotify to loop them.

[@Zula_The_Squid]

My crush and I just watched the video. Lionel, I am beyond the feeling of merely being struck by awe. I am worshipping this. Whilst listening to his interpretation, I relived the time period this entire work is about. And I did so at least as vividly than I do whilst listening to the original sheets. And this means so incredibly much to me. In case people are curious how the original sheets sound, here is the video on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4TFZpesqduqobc&ab_channel=MasterofallCephalopods%3AComradeZulaskiKaitzo As you did with the first piece we introduced from this greater work, (the first movement, Am Anfang) you have played it different than I ever imagined it could be played. It feels like you didn't play the sheets, but my very essence. My core. As if you read my mind and used the piano to transcribe the song my soul would sing, have I had the mental tools and capacity to write this way. And it represents my emotional conflict during that time accordingly. To have edited a piece, yet have it still be an obvious iteration of the original - And to amplify the emotions I wanted it to carry SO MUCH, without adulterating them - It speaks volumes about your ability to communicate music to people. An ability I still need to acquire. Once again (as you did on any other piece of mine you've played), you have shown me how much I have yet to learn in order of becoming a real composer. It is humbling and inspiring and the greatest thing ever. I am but a Yöng Learnyr. And you are my Clawföthyr. And given that your way of remixing my piece was almost akin to the way you have edited and performed the pieces from the great masters of the past (Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, etc.) - even though you edited their music to reasons that couldn't be more different from the one on my piece - this was one of the greatest honours I could have ever had received. Next time you visit, it'll be melty seasoned camembert with baguette, Steak Béarnaise with a light salad and a very special desert that was recently revealed to me in a dream. Loves from Germany.

[@wakingtheworld]

Zulaski, I'm surprised no one has commented yet... but it's only an hour old!! What a tribute to Lionel's talent and ability to inhabit another in order to play from that person's perspective... => 'It feels like you didn't play the sheets, but my very essence. My core. As if you read my mind and used the piano to transcribe the song my soul would sing, have I had the mental tools and capacity to write this way.' How humble you are, Zulaski, yet you are the composer.... So glad you (and Lionel) have this ability to express yourselves through music and by doing so, transcend these traumas...

[@patriciaeverett5001]

@Master of all Cephalopods: Com... Zula, I hope you see this comment. I thought to post on Discord but more people will see my huge kudos this way? :-)) Loved your piece! Just beautiful. Was especially moved by its inspiration, my heart melted. Keeping that situation if still current nd needful, in my thoughts nd concern. Believing for the best! You are a very precious, tender soul.

[@patriciaeverett5001]

@@wakingtheworld Beautifully said, again! :-))

[@mukthophas8975]

After almost half a decade, I never used, or have written that word. For the 5th piece I'm now sure that "Gefühlswelten" was made for.

[@tylerpurrden]

Love this so much 💜

[@kevinsawma3268]

Hey Ron delos santas i hope you re reading this i was just wondering why you stopped uploading covers on yt pls get back to it if you can i had such a pleasure listening to all parts of " a character s portrait" please continue uploading if possible you re one of my favorite composers/pianists to listen to

[@rrondelossantos1984]

Ah tysm dood! I haven't uploaded mostly for the reason that I've just been stuck creatively, and I don't completely understand the reasons for that. It probably has some connection with the fact that I had a childish understanding about music, creativity and just life in general. I am slowly becoming more mature in some aspects, *hopefully* XD. Rn, I'm just trying to come to an understanding of every facet of creativity, and I think at the heart of that, I am trying to come up with an adaptive - and in some ways systemic - approach to creativity, and in this case, creativity with music. I feel that I've come to a point that I might be able to compose a full piece quite soon. Maybe in a few months after uni XD. But I don't know what the future holds anymore, I'm only hoping. -Rron

[@jeremiahcoup7973]

That last one is insane

[@victorpebay4071]

Loved this episode!

[@piano40hrs91]

I was at the london concert

[@wakingtheworld]

Me too.... NOTHING beats a live performance. Atmos was electric! Wot a night!

[@marcusinfestus1333]

That second one had a section near the end that sounded like a conversation between two entities; amazing writing (and amazing playing! Your sight reading ability must be nutz)

[@Imonfire-z8m]

Amazing stuff

[@VyxelOP]

Idk why but that first song gave me hints of the Full House theme song.

[@JhackJunesEsparcia-fl5ld]

I wish I am that great as those composers. I am 15-yrs old from Cebu, Philippines. I already wrote 3 compositions of mine. They are very simple.

[@jiong-tyx]

😍😍😍

[@roseye6962]

All pieces are amazing ❤❤

[@2011Cape]

A "vessel" ❤

[@axyspianostudio]

_we are one_

[@perockus2965]

I really liked that first one. It kind of gave me Ghibli vibes.

[@farming4521]

The 2nd one had flair, 8/10

[@ShckwaVes]

How can I submit a piece to you?

[@Stella-ti7zo]

I love lycoris radiata and spikes did soooo good with this one too

[@AvonYang-z1r]

Epic.

[@RobertC07]

Wanted to show you my piece but now its too late :(

[@adamsoliman8588]

wow. i dont knnow how

[@AlarkiusJay]

Have I not watched this video, I should've submitted one of my pieces I made I put into effort a few days ago. I turned it into an official soundtrack as an original composition of mine (which is on YT!). I don't suppose my piece could be featured in a future video yeah?

[@Selrisitai]

Why did you stop doing the effect of the notes falling on the fourth (or was it third?) piece? They really help me stay engaged, and the more complicated pieces were less easily appreciated because they didn't have strong, clear melodies, at least not to me.

[@jannis11]

NICE

[@SprayInk-Kreatïv-Nouveau]

I was wondering if you know of any program that allows me to visualize my piano sheet with those bars that everyone uses in videos like this 😅?

[@Zula_The_Squid]

Hiii!!! :D I think Lionel uses a personal program, made by one a community program. But if you search for a program which does just the same, search for SeeMusic :D

[@jackcheng2850]

How can my music get a chance to get featured here?

[@jackcheng2850]

I compose for piano too

[@brianmustard]

How can you Play Songs?

[@AcidSpitter783]

Where can I submit my music?

[@TheRomanNumeralVI]

How many times is this guy going to rebrand? I saw the title and channel name and thought they got the idea from MusicalBasics.

[@DrdaantjeGaming]

Same

[@piano40hrs91]

Final…

[@garrettbecker2445]

He should learn razor blades by Tom brier

[@kawkawkabaw7799]

I want the piano with screen

[@BerloBros]

Heollo people

[@ahanujohnson-paulson8122]

do parts of the first piece sound like the fuller house theme? or is that just me

[@jcizzlepiano]

AHAHA that's my piece and it totally does😭 I have no doubt that was somewhere in my subconscious when I wrote it, but it definitely wasn't on purpose lol.

[@VyxelOP]

I shoulda read comments before posting but I said the same thing lol. Amazing song though, for some reason it made me feel warm inside.

[@kilianwozniak1124]

9th

[@Noemy.Medina]

Please make an Epic version of Golden Hour by JVKE

[@luisevanperezbasanez944]

Hi

[@lowlightpiano7110]

Repent and trust in Jesus. Hes the only way. We deserve Hell because weve sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him. John 3:16 Romans 3:23❤😊❤😊❤❤

[@billkuo1]

The visual and sound effects are really annoying in this video.