Pure Imagination / Somewhere Over the Rainbow | Piano Cover + Sheet Music

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"In my opinion, Pure Imagination is one of the most beautiful songs of the 20th century. Written for the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, released in 1971, the piece never gained much public attention until recently. It was recorded by a smattering of artists over the course of some 40 years, but not until the release of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2013 and the passing of Gene Wilder in 2016 did the song garner much attention. Most of the music on my album, "Keys to the Cinema," was originally conceived for orchestra. In the case of this arrangement, I started as a jazz pianist would, writing down the basic chord changes, and composed a totally new arrangement around them. Ironically, throughout this compositional process, I heard the piano act more like a string section; a welcome departure from making a string section sound like a piano!"
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CREDITS
Original Music - Bricusse/Newley Arlen
Arrangement/Performance - Charles Szczepanek
Producer - Charles Szczepanek
Director - Lorenzo Cuevas (www.lorenzocuevas.com)
Cinematographer - Brian Osback
Camera Operator - Christopher Gilbreth (www.cjgilbreth.com)
Editor - Tom Erickson
Piano - Mason & Hamlin BB (www.masonhamlin.com)
Location - Reel Men Studios (www.reelmenstudios.com)
Special Thanks to Jason Sipe at AZ Piano (www.azpiano.com)
Sound Recording - Winding Road Studios (www.wrdstudios.com)
Sound Mastering - Nathan James, Vault Mastering (www.vaultmastering.com)
Special Thanks to Murtaza Akhter, Estella Holmes, Kelly Jansen, Sean McConnell, Tyger McConnell, John McDonough, Wesley Merz, Ron Reynolds, Misty Wenger, and Ruth Wenger
Musical Arrangement and Sound Recording (P)(C) Copyright 2017 by Charles Szczepanek. Video Recording (C) Copyright 2018 by Charles Szczepanek.
#PureImagination
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[@rowanpierson834]

Did you see that? That was my soul leaving my body when I heard this, it's absolutely incredible. I can tell you're so passionate about your art and that's an achievement in and of itself because a lot of people find they have a knack for music but only do it for the money.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Hey Rowan! Oh man, thanks so much! Beautiful comment and I really appreciate it.

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[@heyheyheyhey678]

@@zynix3983 for I have confusion

[@zynix3983]

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[@JoeMamaTheSecond]

@@zynix3983 why

[@burrrnn]

This dude is pure. He's still adding hearts to all comments .

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

i need content for sure! If you or anyone are going to take the time to write something, I want to read it!

[@burrrnn]

@@CharlesSzczepanek you just earned a subscriber my good sir. your just so pure and so talented

[@davidfryer9359]

He adds Hearts for all of us because he has so much it to give. I wish he were my close friend. As for now, I’m content in know his music is a friend to all of us. What a bright light to look upon.

[@tnse5689]

Imagine dying, and all your loved ones come up to you like they did in the dark with a light bulb with this song playing, welcoming you to heaven.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Touching! Thank you!

[@tnse5689]

Charles Szczepanek thank you for this wonderful performance. Thank you.

[@2pi628]

I see my dog(s) Snoopy, Riki, Cowboy, Max, Cap'N Parker, and Maybelline waiting with tennis balls and frisbees. :)

[@benjaminbarratt-peacock2633]

@@CharlesSzczepanek the most meaningful part of this is that somewhere over the rainbow was Gene's favourite song. He would have loved this. Thank you so much.

[@sleepybill7694]

If I see most of my loved ones after death, I'll have to assume that I went to the bad place.

[@stonerb0y420]

alright mate I gotta admit I cried my eyes out watching this

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

sacrxficed I’m glad it was touching, music can be so powerful!! Thanks for checking it out.

[@Gizmo1984ify]

I also, and I’m a guy. Used to play when I was younger.

[@kennethdepaul6194]

Imagine Jesus Christ welcoming all of us to heaven. That's not Beyond imagination. In his sacred image sacred images of God. I enjoy the music. Thank you.

[@stonerb0y420]

@@kennethdepaul6194 im a satanist

[@RochNY33]

I’m concert pianist. I will add this repertoire! It’s a true glimpse into HEAVEN!❤❤❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! Absolutely, please do. And let me know if you perform it or recording it, I'd love to hear you play!

[@meilumyu4832]

At the other side of the earth, your playing is like a rainbow showing the sky.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Aw, thank you!

[@destinybusch506]

"Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination..." It's weird how everyone had such a huge imagination as kids but as we got older we lost grasp of that imagination because we were learning to be adults and get jobs and have school, we forgot about that imagination, . I wish this next generation goodluck, and hopefully they can get "Somewhere over the rainbow," and never lose their imagination

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

It's definitely harder to keep that imagination alive as adults... so many things that just 'get in the way' ... I like to call them all 'adulting' haha. I think we can all keep at least a little of it if we can just spend 5 or 10 minutes each day meditating and clearing our minds. It's amazing what the brain can come up with once we get it to stop thinking for just a little bit!

[@aintnobodyinparticular]

This is a fitting tribute to Gene Wilder... when he passed away, his family was playing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” for him by Ella Fitzgerald.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Laura, I had no idea about that awesome tidbit! Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@robinkhoda6896]

Your music is truly romantic and beautiful. It literally took me out of this world for minutes. You pour your heart and soul into it, that's why it is wonderful, right on ❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Robin!

[@hc1897]

After listening to this, I have one wish: that you get tonnes and tonnes of friendship and love and healing balm and sweet nourishment for your soul - as much as you are giving your audience through your wonderful presentation of this music!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

That's so thoughtful, thank you!!

[@MiSquidster]

I play piano, but my depression and overwhelming stress impacted me so much that I nearly quit. However, this beautiful cover kept me going. Thank you so much for making this work of art.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much for writing! I’m very glad you didn’t quit, music is such a wonderful thing and can have such positive impacts on our lives. I’m grateful you like my cover!!

[@Pete_Sam]

I hope you didn’t give up your playing 👍🏻🙏

[@punchy77855]

I normally listen to rock music, but that’s when I’m in a happy mood. Today my best friend. My girlfriend left me as she had to leave the country. I drove my jag to the ocean overlook she loves so much and played this. It made me happy. Thank you

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I'm so sorry to hear that!!! I'm glad I could be a part of your day and hopefully a little bit of the healing process.

[@punchy77855]

Charles Szczepanek thankyou. It’s actually helping me relax and come back to a positive state of mind

[@notsans9995]

You should of jumped

[@nathanentrekin]

Perfect. Perfect. ❤

[@RasiRon]

It’s just a pleasure to hear him play.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!!

[@siskaviloniaindahsopamena5938]

Oh God, listening to this makes me feel like my soul just went to Heaven.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Indah Sopamena thanks so much! Glad it made you feel that way!!

[@kevinmeyers7821]

NGL, when Somewhere over the Rainbow started playing I started crying. Beautiful.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Kevin, for listening!

[@bobbyvan7770]

I am a Phoenix pianist, and it's very rare that I hear a piece from another pianist that absolutely brings tears to my eyes. This piece did exactly that. I will be playing this arrangement. It is INCREDIBLY beautiful and I enjoyed this immensely. WOW!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Bobby Van awesome, thank you! Where do you play in town??

[@bobbyvan7770]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Hi Charles, currently I am not playing at any one particular venue, I do fill in for different pianists from time to time, but I used to be the house pianist at the San Carlo's downtown Phx, in the Copper Room. Are you a resident of Phoenix?

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Bobby Van I am! I work as a music director at a church in Fountain Hills, also do studio work in addition to my stuff online!

[@devinarce5439]

​@CharlesSzczepanek what church? Is it by any chance corpus christi in fountain hills?

[@WanderoftheValley]

My dear friend you don't know how much that got into my heart. Yesterday I showed the original Wizard of Oz to my girlfriend and today she showed me the original Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory and both musics would not get out of our heads. You UNITED them... Thank you... Deeply

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Coincidence? Maybe! But I'm glad you found this and enjoyed it!

[@julia.siqueira]

This is just so beautiful! Pure Imagination is such an emotional, heartfelt song. An amazing piece. And the mashup with Somewhere Over The Rainbow was incredible. You played them beautifully. Also, as someone else mentioned here in the comments, Gene Wilder's nephew wrote a note when he died, you can find it online; amongst other things, it stated: "He was 83 and passed holding our hands with the same tenderness and love he exhibited as long as I can remember. As our hands clutched and he performed one last breath, the music speaker, which was set to random, began to blare out one of his favorites: Ella Fitzgerald. There is a picture of he and Ella meeting at a London Bistro some years ago that are among each of our cherished possessions. She was singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow as he was taken away." I saw your reply saying you didn't know. Why did you choose to play these two songs together? It is a very nice and beautiful coincidence anyway. Thank you so much for this. ❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Yes, a beautiful coincidence absolutely! I felt the two songs shared so much in terms of musicality, harmony, and also intention that, when I was originally working on the arrangement, one just flowed into the other naturally and almost subconsciously. Like they were a match made in heaven and all I had to do was connect the dots.

[@anman366]

Just WOW!!! I am in awe at the beauty and emotion. This needs 7.9 millions views like yesterday! 🤯

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, anman! I appreciate you watching AND taking the time to comment!

[@donnagilligan2905]

Absolutely correct as this arrangement is quite magnificent.

[@astral_shooting]

This video makes me very calm when i have trouble. Makes me smile when I hear it,making me happy and calm,making me wanna here it more. It makes me forget the bad things that are happening,makes me remember the happy moments.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Ally The Creator that makes my heart so happy!! Thanks for sharing!

[@astral_shooting]

@@CharlesSzczepanek ur welcome :)

[@skepticsanalysis528]

This is legitimately how I would picture the sound of Heaven!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

For sure! I use an app on Apple called SeeMusic. You can find it in the app store to download. I do the visualizer in that app, and then export that and sync it with my actual top-down video and recorded audio in DaVinci Resolve.

[@barbaramurray4951]

I never thought to comment until now. You have given me hours and hours of pure enjoyment and an incredible sense of being home when I hear imagination, which I listen to before pursuing anything else on ytube for the day. THANK YOU, so much!!!!!!!❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

It's my absolute pleasure! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@jimbonsf]

Charles - your playing of these beautiful songs in this stupendous arrangement, with the lovely people in the video, including your handsome and clearly gift self, made me weep at its beauty. Thank you so much.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

James, thank you so much! And thanks for sending the PayPal donation over as well! I'm very glad you enjoyed this music :-)

[@ckdesert]

When you play, I find myself in awe, inspired, in love, in and out of time, in...Pure...Imagination!❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy listening!

[@jessepowell4435]

I am just getting into learning how to play the piano and reading sheet music, and THIS is what inspires me to keep learning. I can’t tell you how badly I want to be able to express myself with the kind of intense emotion you’ve played with here. Absolutely stunning, thank you so much.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

That's awesome, Jesse! I hope music is a part of your life for a long long time to come!

[@ErikCPianoman]

Great arrangement and mashup of the two tunes.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Erik C 'Piano Man' thanks!! Awesome to see you on the channel!

[@j2bigd590]

Man this is absolutely incredible - thank you for allowing my ears to be blessed with such beautiful music ❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank YOU for listening :-)

[@tigerlillyfeelfree1695]

My imagination has been captured forever. Thank you so much 💓

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Tigerlilly! I'm glad you enjoyed this!

[@omega3713]

It's just incredible the power that music has; all the emotions it can hold. This is honestly what I aspire towards, making music that can make someone genuinely feel something

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Omega! For me, that's what music is all about... the emotional experience.

[@user-ke4kz3in9j]

I’m glad there are other musicians who feel Pure Imagination as deeply as it deserves. Beautiful arrangements.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, R! It’s really a wonderful piece of music!

[@thomascovenant665]

Simply beautiful...You do justice to the late Gene Wilder and Judy Garland..

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Thomas!

[@davidfryer9359]

I’m lost in a beautiful place where there is no need to breathe because this took away my breath. Pure imagination. The rainbow makes me feel the pure ecstasy of tears. You are so beautiful.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Beautiful words, thank you!

[@2dmanueljovenmhiles978]

You put a tiny bit of light in my Dark Heart

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching, Mr.M!

[@bibby4791]

Every time I hear this song it inspires me, and this time it has inspired me to learn this song myself. Thank you for the cover

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Bibby, great! Have fun learning it and share your playing with us too!

[@titusfortunus2916]

There is no life I know that compares to pure imagination... And hearing this... lets me keep dreaming. ❤

[@davidfryer9359]

This song alone and by itself, is worth fighting to preserve western civilization which grants us this most sublime music and the piano and the minds to which their creation can be contributed. I stand with you and with all that is good in life. More of this and less destruction is my humble plea and my simplest prayer to the G-d of our fathers and of the mothers who bore us in love. He is the reason. He is all there is. This music is proof.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Yes! Thank you for sharing this.

[@jayPT77]

Most wonderful arrangement

[@justinkim3363]

this is the type of song i’d listen to on my deathbed. it’s so beautiful i cannot comprehend.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Justin Kim thank you!!

[@IcBeh]

Reminds me of the line "we are the music makers and we are the dreamers of the dreams ", amazingly played 💗 hope you keep growing and stay blessed.

[@oliviaedralin1436]

This is the purest arrangement I’ve ever heard of Pure Imagination,,,, I keep going back and listening to it!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Olivia!

[@heyheyheyhey678]

This song is so overlooked in Hollywood music.Its the best of the all.Amazing cover of pure imagination

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Dinonuggets ;] I agree! Thanks for watching and listening!

[@thebluewolf2472]

I played this for my budgie (pet bird) at bed time and he loves it, so do I! And I almost drifted off to it. He was mock-whistling along to it (no sound as he is shy, ive only had him for two days) but any sort of piano-esque music ive found brings him out of his shell a little bit. Thanks for this amazing piece of music, its gonna help my baby budgie open up to me alot more.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I'm sure we now all want to see and hear this singing bird! Upload a vid!

[@thebluewolf2472]

@@CharlesSzczepanek its morning time again for me, maybe tonight!

[@Istromus]

How’s the budgie?

[@nurembergangel]

Two huge parts of my childhood rolled into one absolutely amazingly and beautiful masterpiece...thank you

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you for listening!

[@tigerlillyfeelfree1695]

My heart has just broken. So beautiful x

[@cleoesquibel]

Wow, you are absolutely amazing. The amount of emotion you play with.... it’s absolutely beautiful. I felt the soul of this piece right through the screen. Wow I could only imagine getting to hear this in person. The amount of chills...Just absolute perfection. Thank you.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Cleo! I’m glad you enjoyed the music!

[@mikedaniels3009]

Hey, mate, this is buuuutiful beyond words. Usually performers focus on sounding jazzy, and the dream gets lost in all that jazz. YOU keep it classical, give it soul and make listeners take off into the world of dreams. Real class. Djenkujem barzo..

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Mike! It's always nice when cool harmonies don't get in the way of the message in the music! I'm glad you like it 👍

[@teleted3000]

I love this performance.

[@sashal1493]

I’ve been feeling quite emotional today (I learnt my uncle passed this morning). Now for some reason today I also got the strong will to sit back down in front of my piano, and learn something for him - especially for my grandad, his brother, who hasn’t been quite so well lately either. I want to make sure my grandad hears me play one last time, and its better sooner than later. That was one of the hardest lessons to learn so far - don’t take time for granted. My uncle was told he had 6 weeks to live - we were going to call him this weekend. Afterall, even then he was supposed to have 4 weeks left. Except he didn’t. This video has really touched me, and the sense of community and magic it’s brought about is bringing me to tears. I’ve just learnt ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ for him, and this video really got here at the perfect time. Thank you.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Sasha, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing so deeply with us here. I'm glad to hear you are bringing music back into your life, and I'm honored to have been part of the inspiration for you.

[@karllogue5988]

No piano like a Mason and Hamlin. Just listen to the fabulous ring time that piano has! And even better in the hands of a great pianist. Beautiful work, Charles.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks Karl! Yes, Mason & Hamlins are the best! Do you play? Hope to see you around the channel again!

[@karllogue5988]

Yes, I do play. I have two M&H pianos--One is a 7 ft. BB, the other is the smaller A. I don't record much, but I certainly play a lot around town! I'm an orchestrator of musicals (7 so far), and write many arrangements for choirs and orchestra (www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=loguerhythm) I also really enjoyed your 5/8 arrangement of Carol of the Bells

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Awesome stuff, Karl, thanks for sharing the link. Do you have a favorite or two of your arrangements you could point me to? Orchestration has always fascinated me... I haven't had many opportunities for it. The M&H BB is great. I haven't had a chance to play an A, but I've definitely played a few AAs that have been wonderful also. They have really amazing bass response for how short they are! If you're interested, check out the rest of my album of music from movies on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1loDgaUhBDopVy0yBcbSpv?si=bRnCEViVRmCfaUZRrsvHpg

[@caseyjcarroll]

He is probably THE most underrated musician on this platform! His arrangements are amazing! Only 5k subscribers? I am telling all my friends about you!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Haha thanks! It's a slow journey, but I'm grateful for everyone that listens and enjoys the music!

[@caseyjcarroll]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Keep doing it! I can’t wait to hear more! The emotion is spectacular

[@reginamelopereira2660]

Deus te abençoe sempre!!!

[@dallasap1097]

One of The most perfect pieces ever created by humanity Pure imagination 💫

[@JeremyScharmanngenuine]

Two of the most iconic movie soundtrack songs in history on the grand stage! Spectacular! ❤❤❤

[@nicoleley5615]

I can’t finish this because I’m already sobbing, but from what I heard, this is amazing. I’ll be back when I can watch the rest and I’ll make an edit. The edit: So I finished it, and I don’t understand how this is so underrated! It’s magnificent, it truly is. I really love your work! ❤️

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Tsuaki Cole thanks so much!!

[@amberburrow4101]

You are truly a very talented pianist! I have watched all your videos quite a few times. The emotion that you put into your work shows that you are very dedicated to what you do.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Amber! I'm happy to hear you keep coming back to listen!

[@amberburrow4101]

Ok, seriously, where can I buy this track? This would be great to ease my mind while doing school work. This along with a few others.

[@RozarSmacco]

Amber, this megalomaniacal, faux-Liberace is mediocre at best…check out Volodos, Cziffra, Horowitz, Richter, Zimerman, Papazian, Argerich etc to hear ACTUAL PIANO WIZARDRY.

[@James-ru5pn]

Somewhere, somehow all of my favorite people in the world were covered in this one amazing performance. Passion and even more so LOVE knows no bounds. I needed this. Thanks from all of my heart…

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, James! "What the world needs now... is love sweet love..."

[@kieran941]

Such a stressful day tomorrow, thank you so much for this. I really needed it. My anxiety to play piano again is killing me listening to this. ❤️

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Definitely, Kieran! I'm glad the music is soothing!

[@ConnieCC58]

This is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. Your rendition of these wonderful songs is magic. 💗 Thank you.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Connie!

[@ecal9791]

Finally, a piece that helps me unwind at the end of the day to get some sleep. Beautifully played.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, and I'm happy the music is soothing for you!

[@gordonpenny4507]

Years ago you posted this. Now I find it. An irreplaceable treasure I was lucky to find. Subscribed and liked instantly. Thank you for sharing your inspiring gift

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much, Gordon! The best thing about music is that it always lives on. Thanks for finding this!

[@coleluthe2117]

I’ve listened to a lot of arrangements like this on piano before where they mash songs up, but yours is by far the most incredible. Not only do the two pieces compliment each other in an amazing way, but you put so much emotion into it. This arrangement made me do something I rarely do; stop and just listen and enjoy the music. There’s so much passion in it and so many different colors in the music that blend so perfectly! Amazing job!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Cole Luthe thanks so much! In a world where 5 and 10 seconds is a normal amount most people listen, 7 minutes is a heck of a commitment! I really appreciate you listening and taking the time to share your thoughts. And I’m glad you like what you heard!

[@fata1err0r45]

Very rare that I get goosebumps listening to someone play music. However, your passion definitely pours and blends itself into the music that you create. You're an amazing pianist and it's very clear you love your craft. Passion for what one does is the difference between being good at something and being amazing at it; you're amazing. Anyways, thanks for sharing this with us!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! I’m happy you enjoy the music, and thanks for sharing such kind words :-)

[@1olpoorboy]

When words fail us , music speaks

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Perfect, thanks Darius!

[@mrsshako]

Something spiritually transcending happens when you play. This is pure genius

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Prin Shako thank you so much!!

[@iambeckibell]

I’m so in love with this piece of music and with the passion you play it with. It’s awe inspiring. When I listen to you playing this, I am filled with hope and love. I have happy tears. Phenomenal. Thank you so much for making my day xxxx

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Becki Bell thanks for sharing!! I’m so happy you enjoyed this!

[@nreberly]

Can you picture a world of pure imagination A world of no more sorrow and no more pain Can you imagine everybody having a roof To hide away from the rain Can you imagine no more hunger, no more thirst Where everybody sees a smiling face And the sun is always shining Down upon that beautiful place Can you imagine reuniting with those once lost Those you thought had such a final fate Embracing just like you always had On streets of gold with pearly gates Can you imagine a song that never ends A song of beauty evermore Like the touch of summer wind Rolling off that pearlescent shore Can you imagine that forgotten valley Across the ocean and over the rainbow Where all the streams and rivers Of milk and honey flow Can you imagine not having to imagine A place where you shall never grieve That place is waiting for you Just to say the words, “I believe”

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

This is BEAUTIFUL! Did you write this??

[@nreberly]

Yes I did, thank you very much. It's only reflected off the beauty you created here, truly a masterpiece! Thank you very much for posting this video, it brought me to tears@@CharlesSzczepanek

[@musicplusperlitafrago7400]

You play from the heart. That’s what makes your music beautiful and unique. Many thanks for sharing your talent.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for listening to more of the music around my channel, and thank you for your kind words! I hope to continue to see you here!

[@danielhoraciogonzalezcotta265]

Que pianista Dios,le pone todo el corazo'n a la mu'sica que esta' interpretando.Hace tiempo que no escucho uno asi'.Te felicito Charles,el del apellido difi'cil....

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Daniel! I appreciate that!

[@catherineseymour695]

Just told my boyfriend these two songs give me the same indescribable feeling and then I found this! You are delightfully talented ❤️ Throughly enjoyed this. Will be back when I need to feel something again

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Catherine Seymour thanks for listening!! And cool that you like both songs too! I was amazed no one else had put them together!

[@sam_cartierrr]

Ok... this is absolutely gorgeous... you are so talented and this was truly inspiring and beautiful

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much, Samantha!

[@Bee-rp2tk]

This was one of the songs for my marching show, a very important memory for my senior year and a big step for me. Listening to this brought tears to my eyes, feels like reliving the beauty of our show. Thank you so much for this blessing to my ears❤️

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Bee! I'm glad your show was a success and that you have a wonderful memory to look back on!

[@heyomayo1663]

Words can't describe the elegance of this piece. I listen to so much music, but I think I can say this is one of my most favorite arrangements of all time. Dear sir thank you for this gift, for me it's perfect beyond words.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@peechykern9705]

Wow!! This was flawless and fantastic. Gorgeously done, such a sweet arrangement and rich in message. I love how he cut a little loose at the end but then brought it back down 😊. Thanks again Charles, I will be supporting you. Bravo!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Peechy! And thanks for the 'tip'!

[@Bildungsrebell]

What an incredible love for details and the whole at the same time! This is smart and pure emotion at once. Thanks so much for your music from Germany 😊

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much for listening! I really appreciate your comment!

[@donnagilligan2905]

Wow! Thank you for your magnificent arrangement and playing. Yes we're one spirit in music holding hands of joy and love.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Donna!!

[@biancal.7846]

This was absolutely incredible. I have no words. I love it so much. I came here because somewhere over the rainbow is my favorite song, and I ended up finding my favorite video.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Bianca L. Thanks so much!!!! Over the Rainbow really is an awesome song. So happy you liked the video!

[@kjt4623]

Absolutely divine in performance, production and presentation. Thank You for a truly transcendent experience!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@ChewyTwee]

This is a really thoughtful arrangement! I also wanna say that your sound engineering is fantastic, your piano sounds so warm and broad. Lots of people have too much room noise or reverb or the bass overwhelms the melody but this is really fantastic. Kudos :3

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! Also helps to have a great piano to record on too :-)

[@pr3501]

Dear Mr Szczepanek, I write you from France. Sorry for my English language. I have discovered you, a few time ago. You're a marvelous person. When you play, it's like an another world, your face is illuminated. I'm very ill for a long time but when I listen you, the magic of your music makes me feel like other people. Please, Mr Szczepanek, continue to play for a long, long time. Best regards from France. Patricia

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, very much, Patricia! I will definitely continue. Best wishes to you, and I hope the music continues to help you heal.

[@enam3218]

this was the best thing I've ever heard.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Wow, thanks so much Ena M!

[@carecatch]

So few arrangements are truly beautiful. Gorgeous Charles

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks very much, Rance!

[@gotb944]

Is he playing the piano or did the gate to heaven just open, I’m confused

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Gotcha that’s too kind! Thank you!

[@gotb944]

You’re welcome ;) you’re amazing at the piano, I wish to be as good as you someday!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Gotcha keep practicing and also keep having fun playing! If you can remember both of those, you’ll go far!

[@mads9617]

made me cry

[@GK-vj9dz]

very nice way of highlighting that pure imagination can sit side by side with possibly (probably) the greatest film song ever. leslie bricusse (with newley) wrote a gem. and the arlen/harburg teaming up for somewhere over the rainbow has stood the test of time. excellent medley, charles. great arrangement.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much, G K!

[@big3201]

It’s so calm and I love it

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Pokoh thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@darwinreyes6343]

The message already made me cry •,~,•

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Darwin Reyes aw I’m sorry! It’s something I wish more people would be aware of! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you got to hear to the end of the piece!

[@peepandstitch]

A friend sent me this video, and originally I had no intent of clicking on it. I’ve been trying for a while to make music my passion, but always feeling as if I lack the talent to even call it a hobby. I play saxophone and im learning piano, but I have to drop playing saxophone next year, so recently I’ve been slightly resigned from music. Thank you for reminding me that it’s not about the talent or the skill, it’s the emotion. Much love from an aspiring musician ❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much for clicking through and taking a listen! And I'm so happy that you found some renewed joy toward music through this! Why do you need to drop sax next year?

[@peepandstitch]

@@CharlesSzczepanek i dont have access to a saxophone as this year I was renting it from school sadly, but once I start earning my own money I plan towards saving for my own!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@peepandstitch Yes! Do it!!

[@peepandstitch]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Thank you so much for the encouragement! Means a lot

[@devonscott575]

Wow, I’m amazed. Sat and listened to this 3 times in a row and felt mesmerised every time. What an incredibly beautiful piece of music, it made me think and feel very emotionally. You are talented!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Devon Scott thanks so much! Hope you come back and listen again soon!

[@berserkkky]

Absolutely beautiful playing and cover ❤️ wish i saw this hidden gem sooner!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much!

[@wouter2344]

I'm late to the party but oh my god, one of the best compositions I've personally EVER heard, I listened to this 10 times over. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

xHoudini thanks so much!! It’s never too late for music!

[@wouter2344]

@@CharlesSzczepanek that's a truth, never too late

[@rendered5247]

What a mad lad he’s hearting and replying to everything he sees wow dedication.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I love hearing from people who watch the vids! Definitely don't mind the extra bit of time to say hi to those that take the time to write in!

[@nomogi]

this right here, is without a doubt, a wonderful masterpiece.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, timmeyyy!

[@dr.taraelbaar7423]

God bless your playing, very talented

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Dr. Tara Elbaar thank you!

[@jessicawatson891]

if only i could play this well. then id be able to play this piece for my children in the future for them to remember and pass down

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for watching, Jessica! Even if the melody and a few of the chords is all, you'd still make a memory for them!

[@kenzg5941]

Started crying halfway through.....so beautiful.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much!!

[@itsmaddierene8225]

We’re playing pure imagination for our marching show this year (it’s called imagineered)!!! So beautiful❤️❤️ I love piano, it is definitely my favorite instrument so hearing it with this music brought me to tears. Music is such a gift and I’m so happy you spend your time sharing your gift with others❤️ it is very much needed in this world we live in

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I totally agree! The marching show sounds fun! I hope your performance goes well!

[@willotoole4475]

This amazingly beautiful playing has just earned you a very entertained subscriber. Thank you for this, it is truly beautiful and pure.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Awesome, thanks so much Steak Bake! Glad you checked out this arrangement, and hope you enjoy more stuff on the channel as well!

[@ChiaraDeSiena]

I discovered you by chance and every note you play moves me incredibly. Your music is extraordinary. ❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! I hope you’ll stick around the channel and continue to listen to my music!

[@ChiaraDeSiena]

@@CharlesSzczepanek absolutely yes, with great pleasure! Thank you so much!

[@RainbowCuga]

It's my favorite song of all time, I cried a little

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Aw, thanks for listening, Rainbow!

[@mentalmelon2465]

funny story, i looked this up thinking nothing would show up because i thought these songs would go well together. turns out its a real thing, and now I'm in orbit by how good it was! amazing job!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!!! Glad you found this vid!

[@helenholmes3530]

I am in heaven, your playing is crystal clear, listening to this transported me and I became mush LOL. I am such a fan of your own composing too, sublime.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Helen!

[@helenholmes3530]

@@CharlesSzczepanek I can't stop listening to this, soooooo beautiful. I will tell you a secret, I am transfixed by your hands, no not creepy LOL, it's just the effortless way they weave across the notes making that sound that lights up the air around me. I think you were born to play piano. You can pay me later for the glowing review LOL

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@helenholmes3530 Thanks so much!! You're too kind :-)

[@helenholmes3530]

@@CharlesSzczepanek no i am not Charles, I admire talent in whatever form. To be told we are appreciated is what spurs us along. I never feel the need to put people down because they have something i don't, looking up to your talent for instance makes me feel good that I have the ability to appreciate it. I am blessed that your sounds wash over me like waves on the ocean, with the sun warming my face and sand beneath my feet. I talk too much sorry LOL. Just keep inspiring me to love music of all genres.