Scott Kirby Piano: Sunflower Slow Drag by Scott Joplin & Scott Hayden - 2013 WCRF

[@MildredGlutz]

This has always been my favorite Joplin tune. Didn’t know it was a collaboration until now. Played beautifully!❤

[@brianmerion]

Scott + Scott + Scott

[@yergaderga]

So many Scotts

[@peewhocantbeaimed6954]

Great Scotts!!

[@drbobcaster]

John Stark said, "If ever there was a song without words, this is that article; hold your ear to the ground while someone plays it,, and you can hear Scott Joplin’s heart beat.”

[@myboibill]

Great Scott’s! All around.

[@PolkRidgeAesthete]

A magnificent version! How poignant to hear this precious work receiving the affection, passion and understanding that it deserves!

[@blizzyblaze97]

Great tempo!!! This is definitely the best impression of this piece that I have ever heard!!!

[@noonehere0987]

This is a heinously slow tempo. You're doing a disservice to ragtime by applauding such a slow pace. Particularly because it's otherwise well played.

[@john-whitehead]

Beautifully played. It's great to hear Joplin played with such musicality and at an appropriate tempo!

[@noonehere0987]

This is actually an inappropriate tempo. It's too slow, and not played according to how ragtime should be played, which is unfortunate, because it's otherwise well played.

[@JamesCorbettMusic5000]

@@noonehere0987 this is a perfect tempo

[@Patriotloghomes]

lovely. great tempo.

[@blizzyblaze97]

Yea, the tempo was perfect!!!

[@katewilliams6187]

Brilliant!!🎶🎹🎵😊

[@PJGRAND]

Great Performance of Sun Flower Scott I feel most play this too fast but I though your tempo is just right and I like how you were playing smooth and legato Wonderful !! Hugs PJ GRAND

[@noonehere0987]

This is too slow and ruins the rag.

[@natetheannihilnater1886]

@@noonehere0987 no

[@juliewaters-barcomb2090]

thoroughly enjoyed last night's performance in Libby. Thank you for the visual and auditory beauty

[@pianomania9485]

Your version is the best !

[@francoisdonateamile9906]

What a talent!

[@tvbarn]

Scott, I'm delighted you've got a channel - and that Vol. 1 of your Joplin CD is back on sale!! Downloading now ...

[@ScottKirbyPiano]

Thanks, Aaron. I am just learning the technology, so bear with me. I am coming to KC on April 4 for a concert at Schmitt's Pianos. I will be posting it on Facebook. In the meantime, please email me and I will send you the details. [e-mail]

[@harmonizedigital.]

Currently learning the song. Almost done. Hopefully I can play it this beautifully soon! Tho I prefer a faster tempo

[@patrickobrien1566]

It’s a slow drag so I think this tempo is perfect.

[@noonehere0987]

@@patrickobrien1566 slow drag is a type of dance step and not an indication of tempo. It's still supposed to be played at a ragtime tempo and this is too slow. Well played, but slow.

[@MamabearXthecutebear]

So similar to cuphead inkwell isle 1 song!

[@noonehere0987]

I like a lot of your performances, but this is too slow. We need to not turn ragtime into a geriatric tempo genre. Slow Drag was a type of dance step. This piece is still supposed to be played at a ragtime tempo, and this is not that. Otherwise, it's well played.

[@BachScholar]

Have you seen the audience at most ragtime festivals? The average age is around 80. Thus, ragtime is indeed a "geriatric" genre. What is a "ragtime tempo" to which you refer? Actually, I like a slower tempo for this piece, slower than what Scott plays here.

[@speechrighter]

Well, I agree with you on the dancing part. Ragtime is Black music, and Black audiences danced to it. Scott Kirby could have added a bit more rhythm, a bit more lilt for dancers . . . but Black couples could still get their "dance on" at this pace!