Porter Robinson - Language (Piano Cover)

Language
by Porter Robinson
Hey everyone, I'm back with yet another Porter Robinson arrangement. I know I just released a couple other arrangements of his work, but lets be honest - when Language came out, there was no way I was NOT going to get an arrangement up here. The track is just too beautiful not to. I tried to keep the arrangement pretty simple in general and not get too over the top with it. The original song definitely has its moments but manages to keep that perfect balance of simplicity, and I didn't want to ruin that with my arrangement.
As always, I hope you all enjoy this arrangement. Especially coming up on finals, maybe some nice piano music will help :)
- Evan
Facebook: / evanduffycomposer
Twitter: / evanduffymusic
mp3: / porter-robinson-langua...

[@Submersed24]

the piano is the ultimate test for an edm song and this one passed by far

[@mownta]

preach

[@minionmasterSXS]

And this youtuber (Jonah Wei-Haas) is the ultimate tester of edm piano covers, here's an insane example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5STf6SFlNeCkKc

[@lemieux9297]

This is an old comment but I'm just here to say: yes.

[@Submersed24]

@@lemieux9297 damn i was 19 when i wrote that

[@H-cranky]

@@Submersed24 lmao

[@mattmcguiredrums]

This is absolutely incredible. Your feel for music is mind blowing.

[@TimLapinskas]

Hey it’s the Chainsmokers drummer. Crazy where 7 years will take ya eh. Can’t wait for The Chainsmokers 4

[@ljamieson0581]

It's 2012, you've just got home from school, you hop on your Xbox 360, load up Forza Horizon and hear this masterpiece.

[@ivanmiguel5948]

Years later, your Xbox breaks. Your save data on Forza wipes. You bring it to gamestop to repair it. The person managing the gamestop says that it can't be repaired. ALl your memories. You can't relive them again. You immediately remembered that you forgot to take the disc out of the drive so now it's stuck there. You then cry in pain. But you remembered one quote "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened".

[@TPCV2]

@@ivanmiguel5948 And then, I open that XBOX by ANY means necessary to Get. That. Disc.

[@theoneandonlymichaelreeves5279]

don't make me cry again. eh fuck you, hope you're happy now.

[@ultratronmlado4330]

That's Epic

[@Floral251]

Me!

[@MohamedMujamil]

It's 2020 and I'm still coming back for this masterpiece.

[@jimbo1858]

It's 2020 and I can't believe I've only just found it

[@freddyhung]

I've never left since 2012!

[@durrhurr2012]

2022 here

[@conalfegan3647]

My wife walked up the aisle at our wedding to this ...brillaint

[@conalfegan3647]

I downloaded it from a site and I edited on sound forge as we just used the first bit of the song as 4 minutes be to long ..on Google put in KZbin to mp3 downloader on that site put the KZbin link in and it will have a convert option

[@benjespina]

Conal Fegan Mustve been a really beautiful and emotional moment.

[@sean2881]

amazing... congratulations! (even though a little late)

[@Delta-un5tr]

Excellent choice. Congrats (even though it's late)

[@freddymeisner]

Congrats man, that rules

[@brittanyashley3150]

Evan- I just have to let you know that I walked down the aisle to this song for my wedding back in April. My husband and I are HUGE Porter fans.... your piano version couldn't be more beautiful. I just want you to know how incredible your version is and how incredibly beautiful this made my wedding day. You are the freaking bomb.

[@peexl3739]

is your husband conal fegan by any chance?

[@notdeepee]

@@peexl3739 I thought so too, but Conal's comment is from 5 years ago, and her's is from 2 years ago. On top of which she says "back in April" not 3 years ago, so I don't think so.

[@peexl3739]

@@notdeepee you’re right, unfortunately

[@eddyeddyc]

The way you keep 3-4 layers of music going with 2 hands is fucking mesmerizing

[@tristancam7219]

This is 2022, ten years have passed, I'm still amazed everytime I come back at how good this cover is.. this truly makes me feel some insane things man

[@AlexOsborne10]

If i was Mr Robinson myself, I would wanna meet you to tell you personally that this is beyond amazing.

[@flatfour]

I usually don't leave comments on youtube videos but specifically made a youtube account to leave a comment on this video. It moves me in the most powerful ways and to me, thats what music is all about. This is beautiful man, keep up the excellent work.

[@999GingerTom]

Think this could be my wedding music any day of the week. And funeral music. And just a soundtrack for everything ever.

[@ideasonek3374]

Tom Watkinson when you friend steals the last pizza, this song comes on

[@fgcorp]

Yes

[@peterpriadka8952]

if you look on commens this was Weddding music of lot of people already :) Who knows why?

[@UniqueGeorgia]

wow.

[@Loomination]

Exactly what I said.

[@luizbudhead]

Loomination ²

[@discflame]

It's amazing how easy it is to feel the music from a piano. Absolutely spectacular.

[@txsmallfry87]

"Give me release. Let the waves of time and space surround me. Yeah. Cause I need room to breathe. Let me float on to the place you found me. I'll be okay." Nice piano cover =)

[@OfficialDivideByZer0]

Stop being so good at the piano. But don't. But do. But actually don't. Don't.

[@fallogingl]

I always wonder what would people like Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin say about these songs

[@rajathans9]

Tae S they'd call porter robinson a genius

[@lumberzack8120]

Tae S I think they would think its simplistic and repetitive. objectively I can't say any more than that though. I'm sure they would also find it beautiful, but this is a minimalist piece. and their music has much more complexity, perhaps it would be boring to them. hmm good to wonder about.

[@knecht6974]

I think they wouldnt really like it, because Emotions are expressed diffrently today. Its like us sitting in music class and reading "Beethoven expressed his anger about his hearing loss in this piece" and you are just like... "how the fuck am i supposed to here *this* in there". I think they wouldnt quiete catch the emotions and the "vibe" of the song.

[@nickkho5369]

@Breaumance Beehtoven doesn't hear :)

[@losblancosfantv3126]

They'd remix it 😎

[@ballistix9275]

8 years later and I still check every week if someone has transcribed sheets for this arrangement :(

[@NTaiResting]

Saaaaaaame!

[@wavemusic]

There is one on scribd transcribed by Bert Logar from years ago! Or you might be able to just find it around on Google too.

[@peterwood2633]

Err I have the music he transcribed it

[@meherzan1616]

@@peterwood2633 would you be as kind as to send a link to it please?

[@ariq94]

watching this in 2016. man i can watch your covers forever

[@anirudhsharma9802]

2019 brothaa

[@sahir2743]

2022 brothaa

[@erickshaffer6615]

holy shit, i always think about playing edm songs on piano! very talented!

[@lipmc7]

I listen to this at least once a week. I cannot wait to walk down the aisle to this version in October.

[@greatgazzoos]

Congrats! my wife walked down the aisle to this version five years ago today 😭

[@DJ_HEAVY_J]

Bro.... the feels from hearing this. And this is one of the greatest songs ever created. Bravo to you sir

[@robinteothecoolest]

Porter Robinson should be super proud with this dope cover.

[@starioxofficial]

I cry

[@DoomsdayRussian]

I cri everytim

[@Squawman999]

***** i cri evrtim 2

[@fantasyfanIX]

Squawman999 ;-; I cri evrtim

[@anirudhsharma9802]

Icrieverytim69

[@wilfordschaffner2166]

StarioxOfficial *im cry

[@ApocalypticPH]

Thank you for arranging this WONDERFUL piece of music into something even more moving. My dad passed away four months ago and this song helped me overcome the rush of emotions that followed and heal all wounds. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!!

[@rachel25ify]

This is beautiful Evan! The quieter parts are full of emotion and just so gentle, with the other dynamics building up atmosphere....FANTASTIC work, keep it up! :) :)

[@cawelton]

I just started playing piano today. I have played the trumpet for 10 years now and have been wanted to try the piano. You have inspired me so much. Every video I watch pushes me to do better. I want to be able to compose music like you. Its just so beautiful what you can do with a piano

[@WETiLAMBY]

the mozart book on the stand is such a contrasting image in comparison to the song being played, I love it

[@HustlerJerbear]

Listening to this almost made me cry. I've been playing piano for 15 years and my grandma passed away last year. She used to play piano all the time too. Listening to amazing music like yours is truly one of the best feelings in the world. Thanks for sharing.

[@abdulrehmanazeem7055]

Fucking unbelievable

[@brett5526]

I just can't stop listening to these amazing piano covers of beautiful EDM songs.. its been 10 years and it still feels the same as the first day I heard it. Bravo

[@brett5526]

back again

[@mexieskimo605]

"I'll be okay...."

[@finian101]

probably the most incredible piano cover I have ever seen. Learnt this by ear when it came, but the way you have encompassed both of the key melodies across both hands, and then kept up both melodies whilst doubling up below the octave, I'm practically bowing down to you. When is the strobe cover coming!!!!

[@wtfitisntadam]

If i die. I want this played at my funeral

[@maregarbagehole3205]

"If"

[@cooneykiid]

Mare Garbagehole i think he means like, soon, because he wants people to know in case he like drops dead

[@WarEagleGaming]

*when

[@benje1403]

wtfit.isnt.adam bro you just outed yourself as immortal.

[@sambigdick8062]

We don’t die, death is an illusion for the blind

[@MATERHATER37]

this is by far the most impressive piano cover ive seen in awhile and from an amazing song from by far the best racing game ever released

[@sh28074]

I started listening to your songs about 20 minutes ago...I couldn't stop :D

[@applejaanse]

12 years after uploading still a masterpeace!

[@dadooio3947]

Give me release Let the waves of time and space surround me Yeah 'Cause I need room to breathe Let me float back to the place you found me I'll be okay

[@Acts2822]

Still listening to your arrangements, over and over and over.....

[@erionniii]

WE NEED SHEETS FOR THIS PLEASE

[@minicello231]

+Ian Gordon all i know is that it's in A major

[@-SUM1-]

daniel simanjuntak F# minor, actually.

[@leonardobernaschina94]

I found them on scribd. Ur supposed to pay a monthly subscription but u can also just sign up, cash ur 30-days-free-trial and then delete it without having to pay anything at all

[@JethroGillgren77]

drive.google.com/open?id=1TLRLEZxCNlgrr893LnwB47uQhOKqtSSL

[@froggydoo8140]

F# Minor and A Major are the same freaking scale. FYI.

[@guysupreme]

I wish you uploaded more content these days. All your videos are FIRE and more are needed. If not tho, i'm glad you uploaded these. Thank you!

[@vezfigo4802]

PorterRobinsonVEVO Check this out! ♥

[@AbominationMan1]

God this brings a year to my eyes everytime. Porter is such a beautiful artist but this is truly great. The accents perfectly timed and your dynamic is perfect. Great work.

[@Moog_us]

face made of stone for the most emotional electronic song in the game

[@JayTee1312]

Evan always does the job, not only does he recreate a song in a beautiful manner, he makes it his own. Gorgeous work every time I truly hope you get the recognition you deserve, your musical masterpieces have gotten me through many difficult times and I hope you reach more people to do the same ❤️

[@comedycord123]

This song was meant to be played on the piano.

[@ninamackellar9365]

Goosebumps still 11 years later.

[@cjrouse84]

Watch his right hand from 02:05. Simply incredible. World class.

[@midnightskyofficial]

It's just octaves. If you get really good at piano those come pretty easy. I'm able to do that. But you're right it's pretty dope

[@joelevit]

And still yet, this is one of the Best Evan Duffy performance's i go back and play again....

[@robertchung8526]

the single sour note at 2:35 - 2:38 the rest is a joy

[@shuffleking668]

Robert Chung 2.27 and 2.31 also ... god dammit I did not want to hear them ... the rest is flawless

[@theeagerminecrafter]

i didnt even notice until u said it

[@CableRayquaza]

omg i hate you for pointing it out lol

[@mikechaplin5543]

I absolutely love everything about your music. You transform a massive club hit into a piece of chill-out, sit back, relax masterfulness. Keep working hard and producing amazing music!

[@liamsolanke098]

Porter Robinson is sooooo underrated!

[@mattdrumm2518]

Who the hell disliked this? Must be jealous of pure talent. Yet another cover on the piano, keep them coming man, love them all.

[@MikeUnited747]

Hey Evan, do you think you could do Apollo by Hardwell? It's fairly similar to Language and it would be awesome to hear how you play it!!

[@NewBoy1204]

I don't usually subscribe to people unless they are really special and offer something unique. You, good sir, are a special musician that offers something different. Keep up the good work and keep inspiring.

[@Jazandapuss]

lol the duff can on the shelf

[@andrewbarclay235]

Evan Duffy is the man! never cared for the sound of the piano until I started jammin to Evan

[@ktlen234]

I have Language lyrics tattooed and this version just made me even prouder to have them :)

[@noegon21]

you are the deal man. grew job and it sounds dope! you are an inspiration to all of us. Keep it up Evan!

[@wasimwahab3207]

I just started learning the piano.... And I think I'm gonna quit now... Respect buddy... You nailed it!!

[@BOODROCKA]

Or you could give him a run for his money. I believe in you!

[@wasimwahab3207]

I wish!

[@wysiwygbebe]

Evan... This cover is just amazing... It should have 30 million views.

[@ChelseaValentine]

beautifullll

[@Mrcraigslistguy1]

after watching about 3 different covers of some of my favorite songs it was a no brainier to hit subscribe top shelf work for sure

[@djleea]

This is Rhianna, I'm 8 years old and when i grow up, i'll remember this...

[@djrider99]

I'm sure you will. :)

[@tgb2162]

Love you both! :D x

[@Geoxor]

what?

[@bonanicole3053]

Will always be one of my favorites that he's done.

[@ivegotaname5400]

Hey, I love you man. It's really upsetting me that you're not in front of a baby grand playing a packed concert hall.

[@JordanSpecops123]

Ever since I saw that with you, friends rendition you have been my favourite pianist.

[@benee421]

someday i will relearn to play the piano!!! i will! before i die..

[@user-vh2pn2ty4d]

bj benedicto same

[@StarvinMarvin2012]

Still love this... put it on and drift away to another world... such raw talent!

[@PhillipH-san]

If I could play piano this well I would give up my life and devote all of my time to playing piano.

[@DCypha78]

You have to devote your life to playing piano before you can play this well. Ironic isn't it.

[@PhillipH-san]

Yeah

[@daniellostlund]

You can do it :)

[@PhillipH-san]

Daniel Ostlund thanks for the moral support! I got an amazing piano for Christmas and my motivation to practice is skyrocketing.

[@DocMoney07]

The more you play, the better you get. The better you get, the more you want to play. :D Win win. Good luck on your journey and hope all has been going well so far. Enjoy you wonderful person!

[@dannez4]

I just had an experience rewatching this video after so many years, i had my puppy sitting next to me on my bed. As I watched this video in the corner of my eye I saw her doze off. But as it was coming to the end I kept an eye on her and as soon as the last notes had played she woke back up and stood up and stretched. Not only I love this, but my dog does too.

[@Aerovistae]

this is fucking amazing, man. thank you for sharing. no sheets? would kill a man for the sheets.

[@Aerovistae]

I found the sheets, a life has been saved.

[@Aerovistae]

***** www.youtubesheetmusic.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Porter-Robinson-Language-Evan-Duffy-piano-cover.pdf

[@VioJH]

Aerovistae You're doing God's work son.

[@FranMan1187]

You have wonderful control over your dynamics. This is a relatively simple song; the "punch" comes from the build and the big, emphatic left hand chords. You emphasized that perfectly. A really good cover. Great job.

[@RsWidau]

I actually enjoy this more than the real song :)

[@swampfire456]

No.

[@RsWidau]

Yas

[@geoa9032]

No, you crazy bitch never never say that again

[@RsWidau]

I actually enjoy this more than the real song :)

[@maxreist6191]

I do love this version a lot, but personally the actual song means more to me

[@jondixon2036]

i have seen so many of your videos and my mouth drops every time. Keep them coming!!

[@vel614]

damn Andy Sandberg can play !!!

[@carni5064]

Anthony Santiago I thought it was Jesse Eisenberg, but now you're making me realise the similarities between them.

[@malikyo0]

lolololololol

[@hutchyy92]

Shit bro I thought it was Micheal Cera

[@AussieStandsWithRussia]

Evan. Hats off to you bro. you have tested every emotion i have with all of your efforts. bravo

[@AndresvandenHoefM404]

Beethoven's blood flows through veins of this guy :D

[@sofie6524]

its a metaphor xD

[@AndresvandenHoefM404]

Lan H, I just wanted to say that the guy is very good at playing the piano.

[@ARAPHELLE]

you say that as there is a mozart book on the stand

[@fgcorp]

@@ianh43 r/iamverysmart

[@BUMABRYAN]

2020 has been rough, but listening to this you can't help but feel joy. Such an incredible take on an amazing song. Well done sir.

[@arkeos1901]

I hate the 63 ppl who disliked video

[@Reikothevillain28]

Man, after so many years of listening to this song...never gets old

[@susanhart5954]

this is amazing and so true to the song...dare I say I like it better than the original? it's a draw

[@erroldtumaque6352]

this is beautiful it makes me really appreciate how well the song is composed

[@petrutraileanu2513]

i can do that! hold my beer

[@falconxl324]

This needs 1 million views

[@miguelarchanjocarelli507]

I remember playing Forza Horizon for the first time, it was 2014, I was only 13yrs old. I keep coming back to this video ever since I got 3RL, the memories are incredible, all friends I made, the tears I cried and even my first girlfriend I met during this time, and I showed her this masterpiece... Dude how it feels nowadays... Thanks Evan you're an absolute legend my man ! And Stefany if you're reading this, thanks for the time we spent together, I enjoyed every single moment until the very last second. Hope you're doing great now.

[@smitty3347]

Whenever tough time hit me I go straight to this. Thank you

[@builtadream101]

Sick stuff bro, really good covers. I love all the originals of these songs but hearing such elegant piano covers lets me enjoy them on an entire other platform

[@MissEm23]

It gives me chills every time I hear this - amazing

[@soeraa93]

This is so amazing. I could listen to this on repeat all day and never get sick of it.

[@dredrakedraper]

this is the song i’ve been searching for almost TEN years! 😢

[@Kibbles7]

2022 and this cover still captivates me

[@DB-yn1gm]

Never ceases to amaze. Inspirational.

[@peterpriadka8952]

2023 And I am back again Evan :) Your music heals. Thank you..

[@BigLittleWoodsx]

The way you play piano and move your hands is beautiful. Absolute masterpiece.

[@RafalRadziszewski92]

Masterpiece man. First video I watched on your channel, I'm your sub now, and going through other videos :) Keep the great work up, you deserve to be called a real artist! Great stuff!

[@idiworld]

C'est le plus beau piano-cover que j'ai entendu ! Tellement de talent et d'émotions dans cette façon de jouer... J'ai des frissons et les yeux qui brillent quand je l'écoute. Merci pour cette magnifique version !!!

[@corinnebv]

You are making me miss my keyboard like crazy. Being able to play my favorite tracks on my chosen instrument. Your talent makes me happy. Thank you!

[@ErectCarrotGaming]

That was fucking amazing! I love hearing piano covers of my favourite music and you smashed it!

[@SuperLamboD]

You my friend have a talent that you should be proud to show the world over, really made my day listening to this, I've always liked the original however this can stand up to it any day

[@Foxyyy13]

This is the best thing i've heard, probably ever. Absolutely incredible cover!