Ravel on Piano for 80 Year Old Elephant

[@VfletchS]

Elephants have structures in their feet that make them very sensitive to sound vibrations in the ground, which allows them to communicate over large distances. She's probably feeling this as well as hearing it.

[@danalee2438]

I did not know this! thanks sea pig! what a name, gotta love it.

[@hylabrookbooks]

elephants feel love in their bones

[@grannieannie1371]

This wouldn't surprise me. When I was little and my big sisters used to practise the piano I used to sit at their feet listening and feeling the music. It was amazing.

[@LordMondegrene]

That's right! It's called "infrasound" and their range of hearing also goes much lower than humans does. That's why in the 2004 Indonesia earthquake and tsunami, the elephants all ran away up into the hills long before the wave hit. They heard the Earth ring like a giant gong, and knew death was coming.

[@petiadavis5122]

@@danalee2438 Sea pig literally translated to Bulgarian means guinepig

[@mikrokupu]

That's what true gentlemen do, play Chopin to old ladies

[@87plank]

And Claire de lune

[@General_Crock]

Surely a gentleman wouldn't play Ravel?

[@dennysmith7862]

What a lovely way of putting it... made me sigh... big hug to you lovely peep...

[@dalekelly7639]

And feed them sweet snacks

[@wrlSivan16]

To all ladies!

[@aidenrhodes4456]

the ear flaps are a sign of her enjoying it aren't they? looks like a happy elephant

[@johnlocke2026]

Their ears are primarily for cooling, but I think he is enjoying the music, too.

[@aidenrhodes4456]

John Locke ahhh makes sense, cheers

[@BartAlder]

@@johnlocke2026 Doesn't explain why the flapping stops when the piano playing stops and why it starts again immediately once the playing recommences.

[@simplymoonchild3908]

But their ears also flaps when they are disturbed. Also, maybe it flaps its ears to keep the flies away.

[@ajeythomas2762]

The flapping of ears show that she is relaxed.

[@结实反流]

Watching this makes me believe there is still hope for humanity...

[@electrokiiid]

no there is not.

[@结实反流]

@@electrokiiid you are right. While rich nations keep hoarding Covid vaccines and letting almost nothing for poor nations there Is indeed no hope. Wish you a covid infested future dude.

[@roboticartist2793]

Yes there is, humanity is still like a child and it needs to grow my friend.

[@oly2534]

The fact that she stayed put through the entire time and did not walk away shows that she totally was enjoying the music

[@luizito1212]

Something about hearing a piano being played outside with the sound of nature seems just right like it was meant to be enjoyed that way not in some concert hall

[@purvinaik9001]

I truly believe that

[@brandowendt7816]

That was beautiful, this is what life is really about. My soul was moved

[@fishmonger1908]

It is. It really is. There are so many that have lost their way and cannot or will not see the beauty in life.

[@loriholman6125]

💞Made me cry, 😢😢😢 Just BEAUTIFUL PAUL❣

[@carinasellers9458]

The ending is the best part with he’s petting the elephant and them walking away in peace 💛

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

Aaaaaand now I'm subscribed to a guy that plays the piano for rescued elephants in Thailand. Wonderful!

[@jesusagonzales9485]

Better than Liberace.

[@JamesZ32100]

One of the best decisions of your life lol

[@paddy8391]

Ampan is a beautiful sentient being and she knows she is beloved.

[@investhealthlifestyle_pilates]

[@jamiew1664]

what a lovely man. To do this.

[@CarolynM-vm4uz]

I rather think that he is enjoying this at least as much as the old girl here.😊

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Absolutely lovely. There is a LOT of heart in that old Girl; she clearly loves the music! Truly, one of the sweetest things I have ever seen. She is a deep old soul 🥰

[@Dave5843-d9m]

These films are so incredibly moving. Don’t let anyone say that animals are stupid.

[@bigmeaney555]

There is a seat at a piano in heaven waiting for you my friend.

[@JMS1089]

When i retire one day, i will spend all my day watching animal vids on youtube

[@brickhead9779]

JMS1089 why dont u spend ur day on learning to play the piano so you can do the same :)

[@superscottochristie]

By then maybe it will be the only way to see many of them :(

[@974cerebrate]

@@superscottochristie What you said was really sad but probbaly true. I hope that animals will beat the odds.

[@mechwarrior13]

@@974cerebrate without the help of these great humans, I doubt the animals will ever beat the odds. But there's always hope, videos like this needs to be viewed by all to spread the knowledge that animals are worth saving!

[@catkin3]

I already do!

[@1jackvalley580]

I really love how Ampan walks off with Paul and shows how much she trusts him and wants to be with him. It's a gift to see how Paul plays for these precious creatures and how they respond. 💕

[@mrmusiclover4178]

What's NOT to like about this? The old girl loved it!

[@easterdm]

Who you calling old?! ;)

[@easterdm]

@Ayush Tripathi WOOSH!

[@Excalibur2112]

Elephants are beautiful creatures from God, that are more polite than most humans @ concerts, while listening to pleasant music played for them.

[@sp10sn]

Later that evening, Ampan was heard to say among the other ladies, "it just goes to show that one truly never has the little savages figured out."

[@michaelbrooks9647]

Classic! LOL

[@tanyawade5197]

What a sweet old lady Ampam is! I just love her presence💕. She’s so majestic & mature. She seems like royalty👑🐘💫!!🌈

[@vegasjk27]

This brought tears to my eyes at the end when you leaned your forehead into Ampan and stroked her. She loved the beautiful music. And so did I.

[@spensert4933]

In both videos she starts flapping the ears when he starts! Wow

[@BartAlder]

I noticed the same thing. Flapping also stops when the playing stops. Cutest. Thing. Ever.

[@timt7353]

It's so great to see

[@atalanteism]

Ampan looks as if she really enjoy the Music; she does not move and flaps her ears.A wonderful good way to communicate together!

[@kathyflorcruz552]

There's something so deeply endearing seeing a majestic lady 80 years old that's seen more than most of us have being treated to this & enjoying this. 💜💙💜

[@kristianj.8798]

It's honestly fascinating to observe animals' reactions to artistic mediums of humans. It's clear that there's a form of communication that the elephant is able perceive from the music. Given its inherent biological difference, of course, its interpretation is undoubtedly different, but still there's a strong indication of genuine curiosity in this particular elephant's behavior; this observation is solidified by how the other elephants, of which Paul Barton has played piano for, displayed similar reactions of curiosity.

[@joshuamayberry4301]

Such a beautiful gesture for such a magnificent creature. A godly gift to be sure.

[@anitathompson5688]

Need to, contribute to this wonderful work this man does for these magnificent beasts. God bless xx

[@kevindouglas8768]

When I first started playing guitar, I was about 8 months into it when I decided to take my little bowl of weed, my acoustic guitar, and go sit under a bridge. I played to the sound of running water. When I stopped...the entire area was teaming with animals. They gathered around to listen. If I played, they were quiet. If I stopped, they'd rustle about. I remember watching the deer standing in the creek waiting for the next note. I knew that day, that I have the power to make wild animals content. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life.

[@chole1516]

the weed is essential

[@effyleven]

I play piano a bit, too. One evening as I practised, I noticed a blackbird standing outside on the widowsill. He was tilting his head close to the glass... for all the world it was as if he was listening intently!! He stayed for nearly ten minutes. Then, later in the week, I heard him singing his evening serenade from my garage roof, and yes he HAD been listening. He sang back to me the "fanfare" hook of "Dancing Queen " by ABBA. You know, the bit that goes "De-daa, de-daa, de-daa." For weeks after, I heard this phrase in sweet birdsong every day. What's more, I am no way sure it was always the SAME blackbird singing it! Thank you for reading. Best wishes to Paul.. ..and the elephants.

[@ibberman]

Every time i would bring out the guitar, my rottweiler would lay down right next to me and with a big sigh go into a total state of relaxation. It was obvious he really enjoyed it whenever I played the instrument. I always wished I could relax like he did, but I projected a certain vibe that he really enjoyed. Perhaps I should have had the weed along for the ride.

[@gaylordfrazer8708]

How beautiful and fortunate Probably from God

[@morgansdoor]

Kevin Douglas Dude it was the weed and your wild imagination! Not the wild animals. Man you're burnt!

[@rglazier]

God bless you Paul Barton and the precious elephants. I am a concert pianist and I love the way you play and the elephants obviously do as well.

[@farahs.akbari6484]

This Elephant is so kind and lovely .....

[@morgansdoor]

Watching this video in January 2020... 17 months after the video was uploaded. Wonder how Ampan is doing. She was 80 years old back then. Hope she's still doing well❤

[@maggiemessenger7921]

And I'm watching it in February 2020 at 2am and feeling overwhelmingly moved.

[@dushizata]

April 2 2020. Midnight. Crying like a baby.

[@picinana6871]

April 7. 7am. 2020 the world needs this to find reality again. Thank you Paul and madam A. So joyous. Wishing i had my old silver flute. Singing along instead. Everyone can tra lala. HhhMmm jhhmmm jhhmm jipjoptitummmm💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@bobkay8806]

Watching on May 16, 2020. Hope Ampan is doing well. Hope everyone is doing well.

[@ytytyt808]

June 5, 2020... Just discovered his channel. .. 🙏💝🙏💝🙏

[@jillcampbell8019]

Don’t like seeing annoying flies in her eye. Poor thing. However, glad she gets to hear and enjoy her private piano concert. 🐘

[@faiiry333]

she’s staring at you while you’re playing and she’s smiling 💗

[@StasiSLG]

god bless your kind heart man

[@florac6906]

You can tell she is happy by her flapping ears . So glad to see a happy elephant 🙏🏻

[@MrMnchstr]

A Beautiful piece of music for a beautiful animal, I just want to hug her.

[@jainra]

Sir, that does it. You have done everything in my 'bucket list'. Played perfectly. Then you walked away into the savannah with an Elephant. What are you doing next..?

[@fearlessinchrist-5931]

This video in it entirety, brought tears to my eyes. The interaction with Paul playing the most beautiful music to the lovely elephant was very touching. It’s obvious she enjoyed it as much as Paul loved playing the very beautiful piano music to her. The very ending where Paul laid his head on her trunk. It was amazing. Very lovely & touching. Thank You Paul.

[@naiomik6179]

All of these videos move me fully to tears, bravo and thank you

[@ytyt3922]

Of all the elephants you’ve introduced to your viewers, this one seems the most good-natured. A beautiful elephant.

[@justj69]

Such a sweet & beautiful thing to do for her in her last years of life. Just amazing really

[@irukakudjira8154]

Ampan seems to really appreciate Music! She is moving her ears and is very concentrate!

[@peterkohout7901]

Its utterly beautiful.. I would love to see this at least once before I die. Thanks for making this happen Paul

[@denisehorton4876]

Most beautiful thing ive seen in my 42 years. Soft piece for this majestic creature. Never had the opportunity to meet an elephant but feel such a connection. Omg she's BEAUTIFUL. Again crying.

[@realone9420]

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THIS SPECIAL PRECIOUS ELEPHANT 🙏‼️😇🐘❣️

[@tubbytimmy8287]

It takes a special type of man to drag a piano into the woods to play for the elephants.

[@mcflynnful]

Thank you Paul Barton for doing this for elephants. Why should they not have beautiful music as well?

[@andreasandreotti4492]

Such coexistence between the two of them can only be expressed by music!

[@timt7353]

There's something very special about some classical music, I don't know what it is, the later part of this video, Clair de lune, moonlight sonata, feels like it pulls my heart out of my chest. What a beautiful thing to do for these elephants. I wish I could see an elephant swaying to music in real life

[@blissiimo2064]

this is now my favourite You Tube Chanel!

[@TheMargaperez1]

Paul, you have made my day and my life knowing that you play such beautiful music for these beautiful beings! God Bless!

[@ilsegolcher7338]

You are the father that taught your daughter to listen to classical music since she was a newborn baby. You also taught her to paint beautifully as you do both arts! And now you play for the elephants! You have such a gentle and loving sensitive soul!!! I love you>

[@poohbearrichie72]

Oh my goodness these videos get me every time, I well up then the tears flow. Beautiful just beautiful... I so wish I could visit and help do voluntary work. I can but dream x

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

I was fine right up to the end... then the two of them walking away together finally got me.. beyond beautiful !

[@irenezerva5274]

Brings me to tears ... God bless you and all the animals!!

[@travisvaughan173]

I need a 10 hr video of this.

[@ethicscannie5716]

🇨🇦 I love how she fondled the piano with her trunk during the first piece and her obvious pleasure throughout your session with her. *BUT THE FINAL MOMENTS OF DEEP AND RECIPROCAL TENDERNESS WERE BEYOND BEAUTIFUL AND TOUCHING!* THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING WITH US YOUR TIME WITH THIS GRAND OLD LADY!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinemendis6713]

Mr Paul God will bless you for entertaining these elephants.

[@valariemazur6269]

You are a kind, beautiful soul. Love watching/listening.

[@sandrad624]

The beauty of music and kindness.

[@mimileggett7154]

Love your music, Paul! Thank you for making Elephant Ampan as happy as me! A lovely sight to see her enjoying the music!

[@blissiimo2064]

I love it a 6.0 when he pets her and plays moonlight sonata. That is love.

[@kinskifilms]

Beautiful creatures, elephants. Very conscious and humane with so much expression in their eyes.

[@ThePromptWizard2023]

You are an amazing human being

[@LchanOtakudom]

This is so unreal, in the most beautiful way!

[@umovilac]

As usual, thanks Paul for giving us these wonders.

[@pamelahunter8659]

That was so beautiful. It made me cry.

[@bubblywaters3116]

My fav thus far. I love to watch her enjoy the music. I wonder if she imagines it's a butterfly dancing through the air puffed sky? So sweet.

[@tubhair]

I wish I was there to experience this. Thank you both

[@나날-c7o]

Your videos are so peaceful and beautiful😌 it makes me comfortable. thank you😸

[@Parallel34]

I love the way he loves them. Thank you for your kindness and gift of time and talent to these beautiful and majestic animals. They deserve everything good this planet has to offer.

[@nzrockboi]

I wish I understood emotions of other species better

[@Celticwaterwitch]

They have the same emotions as us, they just express them differently 🐘😌

[@captainboggles]

@@Celticwaterwitch yep.

[@sophiesmall1202]

There are some great books out there that address both the different physical thinking mechanisms and the inexplicable little mysteries - I really recommend 'Other Minds' about cephalopods! I wish i could understand too but at least we can study in awe 😊

[@ytyt3922]

Same as us. Human emotions didn’t evolve in isolation. Other intelligent mammals like elephants would have the same range of emotions, generally speaking. Perhaps minus things like embarrassment - I doubt an elephant can comprehend the notion of embarrassment, but I could be wrong.

[@chrismofer]

@@ytyt3922 my husky gets very embarrassed. when we first brought her home from spending some weeks in a kennel, she didn't realize how much she had grown. she was acting sort of tough and independent, when she leaped onto my bed for the first time and way overshot. jumped way too high. when she landed she kind of froze, immediately the look on her face was of surprise and embarrassment, and she buried her face bc we had just seen her do a very silly thing. you can see lots of dogs online feeling guilt and shame, too. The more social the animal, the more complex their emotions. but idk what an elephant has to be embarrassed about, they're pretty silly to begin with.

[@andreadesalvo3000]

This big girl is hearing the music and maybe remembering a time long ago when she was young! Elephants can remember!! Look at her ears flapping to the musical notes being played what joy!!!

[@cathydoyle8804]

How can anybody not love elephants! They are so smart and wonderful xx

[@catkin3]

A friend for life there!

[@Lisette777]

She's waving the music into her ears. 💖 Heaven has a special place reserved for Mr. Barton and his audience of animals...the angels are watching, and noting!

[@j.t.317]

I love and enjoy all your 'Piano for elephants ' videos. It's so beautiful to see how she enjoys to listen to your piano music. It seems that you have a great connection with her :)

[@weihawang4246]

Very obviously listening and appreciating

[@gehudon]

UNBELIEVABLE ❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️love this sooooooooo much❣️❣️❣️❣️ They have always been my verrrrrry favorite animal other than horses. They are sooooo smart and majestic!

[@michellesheaff3779]

This is so good for my soul. I imagine it is infinitely more good for your soul and Ampan's.

[@bobhwkns]

Thx giving old lady great relaxed time.

[@Loveartmusic123]

🌟🙏🎼🎹🎵🌱🐘💚Paul, so beautiful as always to see you play piano for these mighty majestic blissful Elephant angels.Thank you🙏✌️👍Yet, it breaks my heart that this angel is blind in 1 eye & hardly seeing in the other. Sadly, it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s caused by human violence😰💔

[@HuongMai-xd6sz]

i feel so touching and admiring when seeing and hearing your music for the elephants. From that i can see your warm heart and soul for animals, the sensitive soul of these elephants as well as the unity and connection between two beautiful souls... Music has a strong power to heal and soothe them.

[@Deba7777]

What a tender time as this artist, Paul, ministers to this grand old dame! So very sweet!

[@Wenick7]

This makes me so happy and so sad. Happy for the moment and the magic of seeing these beautiful creatures finally living a life where they can be happy and well treated, but it makes me grieve the brokenness of this fallen world and the sadness that was their lives before. It makes me grieve so many broken things in this world.

[@infinitejest441]

She’s beautiful❣️😍🥰😘❤️

[@tinamclaughlin1991]

My mother is that old, but not as wise as that lovely girl you have there! I love my mom! I love you letting the elephants appreciate your talent! 😎💞👍🐘

[@carlosparra8976]

this is beautiful in every way

[@misterchristopher8857]

Sounds of beauty can be nourishing to all beings, even those who pass beyond the physical life, inhabiting the Subtle World. Also, nature spirits and angels enjoy lovely sounds made by human beings. Thank you.

[@martameek5558]

There is hope for us all with a guy like this. Thanks Sir, and yep LOVE, KINDNESS, and SWEETNESS WORKS. My tears flowing watching this have nothing on the elephant :(

[@One-way]

I LOVE how you tell them the piece you will be playing.....! THANK YOU for giving these amazing giants the respect and kindness they deserve.

[@penname1001]

Nearly 80,000 elephants viewed this so far.

[@bsc4344]

then claire de lune, and I was done. I came for the big beautiful beast, stayed for the music, and am in tears happily. i still can’t understand sad happy tears from good things, despite being around for ages.... but God bless you any way, this improves the world in so many ways.

[@siroku5373]

This is so beautiful, I am speechless

[@peterkohout7901]

Paul what did you do in your previous lives to make this happen?

[@teza7854]

Buna dimineata,minunati oameni,Peter,Paul Burton,de ieri,va urmaresc,filmuletele,unde protagonusti,sunt lectiile de viata,24/24,pe care le extragem,à les quatres saisons . . . Am ras,am plans,e ceva,cu adevarat,fara nici_o nuanta,fara nici_o replica,dupa prompter . . . Certitudinea in Marele Creeator ! Dragalasii de elefanti,gastele,vitelusul nu au grai,ca noi,oamenii,dar au caltati umane,fara tagada . . . Emotiile ,care ne incearca,sunt,ca ei,animaĺele sunt spectatorii nostri . Distinsi domni va multumim,din suflet,si,ne rugam pt toate vietuitoarele,Lumii,pt voi,care ne faceti,sa fim modesti protagonisti,in cadrele redate ,de intelepciune,toleranta,iubire,putere ,Cu consideratie ,Te Za ,

[@ahmadmufiedofficial1337]

Make the elepant feel relax. With chopin etude and claire de lune. Wonderful Sir 👏👏👏

[@lefunk22]

He plays a shortened version of Clair De Lune for her in another video.

[@luizcamargo3960]

Belíssimo trabalho.

[@robertcottam8824]

Why can’t all hearts feel this - and nothing but this?

[@shokobell593]

It makes tears me up😍😭✨🎹✨💘💘💘

[@kergroix5881]

Marvellous idea marvellous music. The world needs more people like you. And it seems the elephant likes the concert