Queen - Don't Stop Me Now | Piano Cover - Peter Bence

Playing my arrangement of Don't Stop Me Now by Queen, with some hints of Bohemian Rhapsody.
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Credits:
Written by Freddie Mercury
Arranged, mixed and mastered by Peter Bence
Camera: Sebastian S. Zold
Special Thanks to Balazs Molnar
Thanks to Audio-Technica for their continuous support!
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[@mglpono8712]

3:15 when youre so good at piano it doesnt matter which notes you play

[@mundodaspotatos3630]

DUDE, what a pianist !!

[@onjonbro4530]

Honestly what the hell was that, he literally smashed the keys with his whole forearm and it sounded perfect.

[@Linus0610]

@@onjonbro4530 he pressed all the black ones

[@jknelhams]

@@onjonbro4530 F#6/G#

[@updatingyourselfwithme7010]

@@onjonbro4530 because Ab and the F#69 chord go well together even if it’s not that much used. It’s only the black keys if you’re wondering

[@michaelmyersfan1001]

"You can do whatever you want with my music. Just dont make me boring". - Freddie Mercury Freddie would be proud :)

[@pianom00]

He kind of reminds me of Freddie.

[@jilliantosh8537]

Piano Man 1855 looking at him playing he definitely has the energy

[@putursukur6489]

I was bouta comment this

[@philgrainger9694]

overposted but true

[@edelsteinpianomusic7215]

Queen can never be boring

[@rubblerage1101]

When you don't have enough fingers: *ENTER FOREARM*

[@moralkeule9202]

3:15 This move is illegal :O

[@NickRoman]

lol And he actually made it sound good too.

[@schlingelgen]

Galaxis but how?

[@sadlittlebikerack]

Jan N I bought the sheet music and it says “Play on black keys with elbow”

[@nickmarshall3450]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5eki3yHYtujmtk does it too! Cool as hell!

[@Martinkoo123]

Thomas Engine sound confirmed

[@LoneWulff829]

I believe Freddie would say, "That was magnificent, Darling." Well done.

[@markiana-]

Ahhhhh yeah

[@anneolsen4181]

And more

[@dixantmishra6768]

😢📞

[@TheManOfDecency]

Yeah

[@thrash_0915]

Love the switch to Bohemian Rhapsody...

[@antoniolazarovski950]

he should make a separate video for "Bohemian Rhapsody", the interpretation was even better than for "Don't stop me now"

[@blossom9752]

Actually it’s don’t stop me now

[@bloison]

@@blossom9752 yeah but he switched to bohemian rhapsody at some parts

[@thrash_0915]

@@blossom9752 I know what song he is covering. He does, however incorporate part of Bohemian Rhapsody

[@elenalilk950]

When does he switch

[@stevec9727]

I’ve lost count how many time I’ve watched this performance. It’s an absolute joy to just loose yourself in this awe inspiring masterpiece and appreciate the ‘off the scale’ talent of Peter. Thank you for enriching our lives with your music and touching the hearts of so many.

[@tristankoerner2567]

Same. I find myself coming to this particular video many times the past couple years.

[@adrianthx_]

If I had a dollar for every note he missed... I'd still be in debt

[@Zequabtw]

Adrian Lafuente lmfao I died. “He’s just a poor boy from a poor family”

[@samtam58]

@@Zequabtw >I died Literally 🤣

[@chandrikanavakumar7582]

But seriously guys I'm living right now I don't understand why u have to die

[@anneolsen4181]

How unbelievably stupid

[@chillboy5047]

@@chandrikanavakumar7582 sarcastic dummy

[@pwbeatsrecords7502]

Oh my word. I have already watched this video 6 times... I CAN'T STOPP watching and listening to it over and over again ! DAD ! DON'T STOP ME NOW ! I am watching Peter Bence hitting his piano with his elbow 😆

[@lukashu5054]

Don't Stop Me Now!!! to listen 6 more times :)

[@jacobstarr6341]

Will trick as I read your comment I looked up and that’s exactly what he was doig

[@killbotx576]

Is it legal to be THAT good at playing piano?

[@Haze-hazel]

not for human consumption.

[@crowfee2910]

It isn't legal to do crack at least

[@lazysmurf420]

QUANTIZED!

[@annedennison5102]

It is not illegal He must have done years of practice. He plays the piano really well

[@user-xg4hq8ct2i]

Anne Dennison u are Really Lost hahahaha

[@eringi3892]

なんてエネルギッシュなピアノ… 腕の動きは同じくらいなのに強弱の差がすごくて切り替えも早くて 指先がとんでもなく繊細な動きしてるんだろうな。

[@sheldonalan]

OMG!!! And I didn't think I could love that song anymore than I have for the last, what, 35 or so years??? Absolutely have to watch/listen to this after a bad day, a good day, hell...any kind of day! Your fingers need to be insured...but your style just needs to keep making all of us smile...and making Freddie bloody proud!

[@tgpt-0170]

Next can you please do human version?

[@iderik01]

Ha ha that's a good one!

[@chimney3554]

Oh yeah yeah

[@TFlank]

@@chimney3554 Oh yeah yeah

[@oishi5753]

Oh yeh yeh

[@livelavghlove]

just slow down the playback speed lmao

[@samsolida]

I'm sure Freddie would have brought you out on tour... You are AMAZING!!!!

[@leoxclusive731]

freddie roach

[@AnshumanNamdeoMusic]

Please do full version of “ Bohemian Rhapsody “ please please please please

[@muminc]

So Great! He makes the piano sing. And Freddie, and Queen...

[@anthonypotter1149]

Mercury would be proud!!!

[@lesmielpops1916]

Anthony Potter Is Potter your real last name?

[@user-jc8yw8nl3y]

Venus not so much...

[@user-ue5fe6mx4r]

すごい演奏、、 人生観が変わりそうなくらい心揺さぶられました

[@marywaters9821]

That transition to Bohemian Rhapsody was the coolest thing I've seen this week

[@mickyolangi2709]

It would take another generation for this level of talent to resurface!!!

[@PianoWithPhilip]

New video! Yes!!! 3:15 what an elbow hit :D 100 points

[@tadeaszejval6593]

Pianolicious Second video with the same hat 100 points+

[@drakelar1957]

Jon Schmidt has a song with an elbow hit. It's called 'All of Me'.

[@Kmartsmart]

Forearm*

[@PianoWithPhilip]

I actually recorded All of Me recently :))

[@sallytinnock8919]

yellow Peter bence

[@BENCMEN]

1) Wake up 2) Have breakfast 3) Make yourself a nice cup of coffee 4) Listen to Peter Bence Now you have a great start of the day:) Edit: Only noticed the 635 likes after one year lol thanks:) PB is great during quarantine!

[@t2trappy497]

@Otto Scorer fair enough

[@janlegrange6687]

Bence starts while I wait for the kettle

[@MarvinsMusik]

@Otto Scorer Tea is an alternative

[@BrawndoQC]

And forget that the one of the most talented pianist in the world has.. no feels

[@markiana-]

I Heart You Bro... Yes!!! The BEST to Star a day. Thanks

[@marty4834]

He probably lost his high school talent show to some girl playing riptide on the ukulele

[@vantage224]

omfg i cant lmaoo

[@AngelRivera-jz3ii]

😅😂😭😅😭😅😭😅😭😭😅😭😅😭😂😂😭😅😭😅😭😂😂

[@jontoronto2272]

I think I probably laughed harder to this than any comment I have ever read on youtube.. I accidentally thumbs downed bc I was laughing so hard.. bravo sir

[@recurringdream]

It's been a long time since I laughed that hard at a KZbin comment. Well played.

[@LanosDLS]

I dont get it HELP. I also want to laugh

[@wolfgang4973]

The original has always fascinated me because it shows the strength and talent of Freddie Mercury. ... I think Freddie Mercury would be absolutely convinced of your skills.

[@robinbobin6848]

Freddy would be thrilled!!!👏👏👏🙌

[@LelieCristea]

Love your energy and sound!!!🙌🙌🙌🤗

[@quinten3242]

Thanks for reminding me I never have enough talent to make my parents like me

[@lShowSpeed]

had* that's why they won't like me either

[@monichan-piano]

I was impressed by this performance🤍

[@befeeder3923]

Holy shit! This pianist is so *CREATIVE* his creativity makes this song even better

[@kindzau]

Hansen Lay vcvv

[@jonlarranagaalberdi9324]

No it doesn't

[@healthiswealth7899]

@@jonlarranagaalberdi9324 music is about creativity which is what he has done to this song which does to make it unique to him and an excellent job he has done. He probably has more talent in his little finger than you do in your whole body so before you criticize let us see what you can do????? keyboard troller i suspect!!!

[@unkunko]

鳥肌立った〜！！ボヘミアンラプソディーも弾いてくれてるし！すごい！！

[@lihlemvubu3730]

Best solo piano video so far

[@samuelmunayer2972]

In your opinion

[@margaretcarr4654]

OMG - I so think Freddie himself would stand up out of his grave and applaud! Well done Sir I bow to you! No matter how much I have spent practicing in my 50 years of playing would I ever have been this great!

[@chairulridjal]

*Legends say that he's still shaking his head until now.*

[@07momisan]

Absolutely amazing. Peter has Freddie's magic. It gives me the chills.

[@rickboudreau9222]

Wow' You are the very BEST pianist I have ever heard' What a consumate performer'

[@MaxPlayle]

Piano lessons from this dude would honestly be a dream come true though wouldn’t it!? 😅

[@sergannn]

practice...

[@pfeilspitze]

They'd probably be incredibly frustrating since the skill gap is so huge. It's like there's no point in me getting lessons from Magnus Carlsen.

[@jemmiejo5577]

simply WOW. I didn't breathe or blink. so amazing.

[@LaKoNable]

thats my friend is a lie ;)

[@vincemanueleshow]

Marta7717 MJ How are you still alive?

[@rafaeldelgado7243]

zeck but usually the most time a human can hold his breathe 2 minutes

[@spidey1100]

Same here, still... THE VIDEO IS ON REPEAT, MY EYES ARE ON FIRE, IM SUFFOCATING- HELP!! O-O

[@christianlien4249]

That's extremely unhealthy, and you have probably already died from hypoxia.

[@MrEdd-eb6vl]

1:40 ... Bruh... just wow..

[@trispectre8366]

It's just arpeggios played really fast.

[@arthurmareschal3977]

"Just arpeggios played really fast" Yes, you get it ^^ Really really fast...

[@unichornisc7176]

Thats was corrected after the record, he played with some mistake

[@arthurmareschal3977]

Tf ? x) What do you mean ?

[@patrickseward526]

Crazy King he's saying they went back in afterwards to do pitch corrections so that it sounds like he makes zero mistakes (which is essentially unachievable with a song of this difficulty without pitch corrections).

[@stevedow2740]

Peter... you're amazing. I will never tire of your mindbendlingly beautiful music. You've enriched my life beyond words. Thank you so much, my friend. God bless you. ❤

[@marydjemal4590]

Wow. Peter bench unbeatable piano musician. Bravo. 🤗💖💗💖

[@allyb2272]

Peter your like my idol. Play piano by ear have done since a kid but your something els! Totally amazing. I would love to watch you in person. Love your music hopefully hear plenty to come 😊

[@NerdJock7]

*Peter you're my idol. I've been playing piano since I was a kid, but you're something else: You're amazing! I would love to watch you live. I love your music and hope to hear all your future compositions. :) (And you're not a massive twat, that was a very kind message. I just felt like correcting something for some reason.)

[@maxmustermann3105]

oh my gosh. it was by far the greatest piano cover i have ever listened to. And i have listened a lot, also a few of yours. Sorry for the hidden mistakes, i'm from Germany.

[@DuxoupJr]

Dein Englisch ist gut!

[@maxmustermann3105]

Duxoup Jr Danke Danke

[@alexdiezg]

Search on KZbin "Jarrod Radnich" he's a monster at arrangements!

[@Roma-kp4qg]

Max Mustermann No mistakes at all :)

[@ChristoAbrie]

this sounds like a really fun song to play on the piano if you're good enough. i loved how the original's piano was also very lively even though it was basically consigned to the background.

[@jakemckay6298]

They way he seamlessly blends the ending of BR "nothing really matters to me" into the crescendo at the end. Flawless arrangement. Bravo 👏

[@MrSaemichlaus]

The wrongest part of this performance is that those seats were empty!!

[@NickRoman]

That was the best part--nothing to interfere with the sound.

[@tomomarujumpmore]

He probably knew about social distancing three years ago alreaday. I mean, it just worked out when I watched the performance in empty seats here in the video...

[@fyrexvi2899]

They had us in the first half not gonna lie

[@Olwethu...]

@@fyrexvi2899 Hazzah! A Man/Woman Of Quality

[@ettejackie]

Those seats were full.. they came from heaven

[@tobiasturja4106]

This is my favorite youtube video ever ❤

[@dellwhitehead7584]

I agree. I have watched this one hundreds of times in the last few months. Brilliant!!

[@DAVIDnBOSTON]

Tobias Turja... Mine, also... Except for ALL the others!

[@sevenbelow7]

Its my 3rd fave

[@natalyaletina2376]

I agree with you! It's great! 👍👍👍

[@TheRealsparkling]

He is an inspiration to me - i am now playing again the piano myself

[@usu-oe6ue]

No audience. Wow, this guy already prepared for the quarantine period.

[@SunnyDaysRFun]

Ahhhhh. And He created the earth, the sky and Peter Bence.

[@edwardgibstein8449]

I can't imagine, no mater how hard I try, how anybody can dislike this performance. It's brilliant!! Phenomenal musicianship, interpretation, change of tempo and no a key misplayed. Spectacular

[@Usomichael]

so much feeling he puts into his music. you can feel his passion as he plays. such an amazing artist. could listen to him all day

[@user-ug6qe3en3c]

Лучший!!!! В моей душе радостный ураган! Хочется смеяться, прыгать и обнять всю землю! Аплодирую стоя!

[@annehunt7942]

love Peter Bence playing - I listen every day - he is inspirational - his passion is wonderful - thank you

[@anushreemishra2878]

1. DYNAMICS ON POINT!!! The dynamics are so so so so so good!!! They suit the song perfectly and are so controlled wow! 2. The energy is so brilliant its insane

[@alexxander2874]

You play with your own style.... You are amazing bro.... Original style.... Good job..!!!

[@rotting.tomato]

i dont know how many times i've rewatched this since 2020

[@amypianochannel]

This is the second best piano performance of the world. Your performance of Sombody to love is simply the best performance that exists.

[@SurfusGame]

Magnifique !!!! Je voudrait tellement faire du piano comme vous 😍😍💗💗💖💖

[@thibault_music_5]

Moi aussi 😢😢

[@c.dur1]

3:15 That elbow plays better than me

[@loge9981]

Coco 😂😂😂

[@jonvidds7638]

I don’t even know how to play piano, lol. I did play tuba for 2 years, though.

[@hannahbebbington9887]

@@jonvidds7638 I can't play anything... although, pretty sure I have mastered the triangle, that's got to count for something... right?

[@imanwahyuabadi233]

Coco i do think so 🤣

[@robertdelrosario1723]

Is that similar to rock, paper, scissors? If not... I'm screwed!!! Sheit!!!

[@wexamundo]

Bravo! Wow, that's great, how impressive, Peter. Thank you!!

[@demaris2810]

I must have watched this over 100 times. Wow: I am a pianist and the virtuosity is incredible. He must have no wife, girlfriend, or pets. We benefit from this great work. Peter probably sleeps next to the piano like Chopin did. Thank you Peter.

[@alikemelianov4212]

I think we already knew he didn't have a wife or girlfriend from the fedora

[@GeekTheGrey]

I don't think he sleeps NEXT TO his piano...😉

[@luanscheider4600]

He sleeps IN the piano

[@anneolsen4181]

No, I bet he has a fabulous life, if mostly personal, because it is written and expressed all over him, always.

[@anneolsen4181]

Some people have to work hard, and he has, and he started young, but he simply has true gift. Please allow for the sheer joy of it. Did you know he won the record for fastest or most amount of notes in a minute?

[@user-hj4nk4is6m]

ピアノがまるで体の一部のよう。 素敵です！！

[@RandomGuy-il8ec]

Please do "They don't care about us". I'm sure you can do a lot of fun things with it!

[@nemodakkar6254]

that would be awesome!

[@motomadhead6765]

It would be a such nice cover!

[@Only-Crafts420]

YEAH DEFINETELY

[@KatarzynaWojciechowska]

Yees! :)

[@mikepeng8050]

Random Guy He should play "Unravel". The arrangement of Animenz. You know that?

[@helenh2442]

He is like just dancing piano and those notes! I love him so much! His performance is amazing! You guys definitely should go to his concert one day!

[@AmandaJYoungs]

This is my favourite Queen song of all time so I took a deep breath before I listened to it first time. Fortunately, and miraculously, this version creates the same sense of excitement as the original did for me (and I was there first time round!) - with a bonus few bars of Bohemian Rhapsody as the cherry on the icing on the cake. I so love this!

[@Sousaalb]

Your best arrangement and performance ever. Absolutely astonishing. This is another level of music. Freddie would be proud of you.

[@kevinlangeballer]

Dude must've done coke before this or something..inhuman speed. Crazy good!

[@therandommenace3434]

He is one of the fastest piano players in the world with a Guinness Book entry.... so yep... he is fast...

[@pouetgiigle4178]

He sped up his video and I find that lame specially when you are the fastest you can afford not to cheat.

[@telanuevo123]

No I think he did Pepsi

[@clmbyl3717]

@@troynandu8305 lol u didn't see Liszt pieces

[@kpsig]

@Afik Vardy kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGGXe4KHatGfj5o

[@vincentchan5090]

Bravo!!! Many thanks for your perform. Until now, no one can stop Freddie.

[@BenJones-cf3uv]

He is so underrated, never fails to amaze me, amazing !!!

[@benphillips6386]

I wonder how many takes this took or is he just perfect?

[@productionmark]

benivanphillips I think he feels the music not just play it.

[@homonnai9]

I've just been to one of his concerts (which stunned me in every way). To the point: He can do this at 1 or 2 takes. This is how big he is.

[@mariaelenarubioperez9794]

He's awesome! Actually, in 2012 he was certified for the most piano key hits in one minute (by Guinness World Records) and I think he still holds the record :)

[@ytteman]

Obviously, what we see is not exactly the same as we hear. At 2:03 You can hear several tones that his fingers don't play (left hand). I think such subtle editing is OK since it is also obvious that he really can play.

[@brandonteng99]

wow nice pickup actually

[@gotzgabriella5690]

Freddy m would be so proud of you Bence! Awesome. Congrat!

[@marquez4079]

Simplemente me encanta que toque con "pasión" o en sí con emoción(,: Perfect.

[@marybethpatrick351]

If I could play like this I'd never stop playing! Awesome!!! So enviously wish I could!!! Amazing!!!

[@TDuncPiano]

Peter inspired me to play piano again, make a channel for it and he motivates me to keep going with it every day. youtube growth might be slow but i couldnt be happier doing what i love and sharing it to the world, it would mean the world to me if you came by or even subscribed! but thank you so much Peter for everything youve done

[@lukemaddisonmitchell5868]

I've been waiting patiently a long time for a new release I love your passion you're amazing all I will say is don't ever stop we're all having a good time listening to your music thank you

[@raccooncafe5689]

You restored my faith in KZbin. thank you

[@KyleL_VG]

I bet that piano has never been played like that before in its lifetime, nor since. It must miss you.

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Wow! Nothing short of superb.

[@buskertvireland]

This is beautiful Peter, well done

[@hgmedm]

Absolutely stunning ... I love your passion.

[@jykpeace]

I'm a Korean who can only play like 3 Yiruma songs on piano. This literally just made me cry. The energy, creativity, all of this is just pure masterpiece. Jesus Fundamental Christ holy sheep this is amazing oh my goodness Wow holy sheet of paper oh my fruital goodness holy jesus fucking Christ

[@anneolsen4181]

Yes, how good of you to say!

[@mundodaspotatos3630]

wait, YOU PLAY 3 Yiruma songs?? I just play ooonneeee

[@jamesparrilla1668]

I always feel like this is the first time watching his videos cause every time I notice something new. Damn

[@oceaneleibold3945]

Never been so happy to receive a notification ❤❤❤❤ perfect as always 👌💯

[@makea]

Océane Leibold same

[@BackgamerUP]

Océane Leibold also :)

[@oceaneleibold3945]

Sploosh oh yeah ! 😃

[@davidemanfroni9565]

Amazing!

[@elpaps]

This is the most amazing piano playing Ive ever seen.

[@anamariabuselli8421]

Sensacional!!

[@paulbeddow5891]

This is an absolute delight. Been on my favourites for years and every time it comes on is instant serotonin.

[@anitapharand2313]

How on earth can there be 2000 dislikes? I am sure jealous folks. Peter you are magnificent!

[@heiha1093]

Beacaue its fake

[@gerritgelder9990]

They don’t know music

[@rtanner]

@@heiha1093 how is it fake

[@maxnovakovics2568]

@@rtanner bots

[@KonstantinChervyakovkoStantes]

@@rtanner you should listen his live version. There is no so strong and clear notes, no attack and dynamic like in this studio version. It’s fake because he correcting every notes after record. In live performance he technically didn’t play like this

[@pavelvakhitov8042]

Сотни аплодисментов, поклонов, приветствий! Великолепно🔥🔥🔥

[@rosanelagodasilva4192]

Parabéns!!! 💜 Maravilhosa interpretação 👍👏

[@linpo05]

Love this one: the best of him!!!

[@BENCMEN]

Dear Mr. Bene, that is one the best vids I've watched in a long time on KZbin. You truly are amazing, you bring a new dimension in the song. I love it.

[@apetik70]

Amazing performance!

[@ahorse7884]

My lord the expression and dynamics are brilliant, to have such an athletic left hand and manage to not make it sound cluttered truly is a talent, not to mention the crazy dynamic range of the right hand.

[@ML-gx9rp]

Just found this by chance and...Oh my god that has got to be the best thing I've heard in weeks!!!

[@stefschippers]

you ar amazing woow cool man

[@MariuszSemSemik]

Wow man, that was INCREDIBLE!!! Pure talent and passion, I love it!

[@charly_00005]

Una bestia tocando el piano!!! Excelente!!!

[@ipiano1900]

Beautiful arrangement and wow on the balance. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you

[@MortenStrungeMeyer]

So amazing and uplifting. Thanks for making my day.

[@rattlik1]

Beautiful! I think Freddie blesses you for that!

[@peterkarsten9351]

Fantastic!

[@nmilo]

Decided to put a comment in here after a while, learnt to play this piece about a year ago for school, and its still the most challenging piece to play that i know, but it is very very good, i know you wont see this but if you do i love your content Peter, and your piano skill is other-worldly!

[@flamedude_1111]

I'm putting this reply here so you will see it and come back and listen to this song again.

[@benedictjohannes]

Technically this is quite advanced but not otherworldly. I'm more enamored by the arranger.