Brad Mehldau - Blackbird

[@sonortubelug3853]

It's like turning a crystal in your hand and seeing it how it catches the light.

[@javiceres]

That’s a beautiful image

[@jean-marchoang8026]

Yeah exactly. He's like a jeweler examining a gem..

[@orlando1a1]

Very nicely and eloquently put, Sonortubelug.

[@CM_STILL_PLAYING]

Beautiful comment❤

[@cooperdogable]

What a lovely way of describing his playing.

[@CWBella]

He has such incredible control of dynamics among the voices. Breathtaking.

[@frednow]

Playing a lot of Bach helps.

[@CWBella]

@@frednow Chopin, as well.

[@frednow]

@@CWBellayes, due to the enormous influence of Bach on Chopin

[@maxbuehler3766]

Always glad to see Bach get the praise he deserves! @@frednow

[@adambridgeman4191]

Totally agree. He's a master, and pulling off things that the legacy of improvised music has only strived for. It's so beautiful I wish other past pianists like Abdullah Ibrahim were still here so they could witness this too.

[@cecilgalvao5336]

He plays with soul, as if he listens to this beautiful song every day since forever.

[@fhhubbard]

Just can't stop watching it. The simultaneity of his absolute perfection and the realization that I am a musical idiot adds to complete the experience.

[@LuisJimenez-nd2pl]

Why would you be a musical idiot?

[@angelonucellese1411]

😂😂idem

[@gusim123]

Maybe find something else to do?

[@suedavis3525]

If you appreciate this performance you are not a musical idiot.

[@benoitrenaud519]

That continuous G was amazing considering everything else going on.

[@RustinChole]

His playing is so inventive. His newest “I am the walrus” cover is pretty wild. Very little sustain, very minimal until the end. Worth the listen.

[@javiceres]

Well spotted

[@andcivitarese]

It is the piano version of the foot tapping of the original

[@jeffwolinski2659]

It's impressive!

[@ronaldo13AZ]

​@@andcivitarese well the original also has a G playing through the whole thing!

[@Diatonic5th]

His dynamic control is incredibly precise. 😮 He's one of the greatest of all time.

[@georgio2]

The Beatles keep being resurrected time and again. Beautiful interpretation.

[@richardernsberger5692]

The genius of McCartney: so much texture and meaning in seemingly simple melodies.

[@epiphanydrums5427]

Yes, and great melodies can certainly live different lives. Perhaps I was just in a receptive mood or maybe the exceptional performance, though never showy, I found it entrancing. I’ll look for other things from him

[@Transition333]

What I love about Brad Mehldau is how very deliberate he is with not only every note, but also with the sustain pedal. You can hear every, single note.

[@wictooor]

Listening for the 30 or 40st time, cannot get enough of it. It´s like a blackbird in the yard, singing its beautifull chant

[@nrjohns50]

Like a blackbird singing in the dead of night!

[@caseym8385]

0:36 I love how he adds another voice above the melody but plays it so delicately to keep it from overshadowing the voice in the middle, such a simple but nice touch.

[@prigama1]

Yeees 🥺🥺🥺 I've noticed too! So delicate, so warming...

[@kturn5953]

Mehldau’s touch and velocity control is of the greatest in the world. Independent finger control that is so hard to match cause of the sheer years of dedication it takes to get there! He’s a true master of the piano!

[@stephenweigel]

exceedingly pianistic in the best way

[@ceadeu8491]

That's him showing he is a true heir of Bach

[@mountassirhamada]

As Keith Jarrett, this man is a gift, with such an inspiration for us.

[@zekevictor]

Ok but how do you feel as @mountassirhamada?

[@KriosRagalez]

As Chick Corea I agree, oh wait I'm dead...

[@lekoman]

Stressed out coming off a long and crowded Tube ride after a busy day in the city, closing myself in a dark bedroom, and putting this on. My heart rate is at least 20% slower and my anxiety and exhaustion are halved. Just gorgeous.

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

There's something magical about a song that works from beginning to end. What a source of joy and nourishment.

[@starlingcity]

So many years have passed since I sat in a little club in Hollywood shoulder to shoulder with friends to hear Brad and his trio. I knew I was experiencing a once in a life moment. The elegance and eloquence of his voice is so deep and rich with feeling. Rilke in his fingertips.

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

Late 90s? I saw him in hollywood with Joshua Redman. Mind blowing.

[@starlingcity]

@@JAYDUBYAH29 another great musician. He was with his trio - all stellar.

[@eddyvandiermen5735]

Lucky Man !

[@TheNat11]

Rilke in his fingertips is like the most beautiful way you could describe what he does there!

[@starlingcity]

@@TheNat11 💚

[@pascalk3185]

Fantastic. One of the greatest living artists meets one of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you Paul and Brad.

[@lebomolete]

Oh Lord, Brad plays with his heart, smoothly and delicately.....from his emotions to our emotions....BRAVO!

[@BeautyforAshesAnastasia]

He plays with great precision and control. Slowly becoming one of my favorite modern pianists.

[@julienm1841]

This man is a gift and such an inspiration for us, pianists, as well as for everyone who like the beautiful music and sophisticated harmonies

[@lexkerim]

Well said

[@mikenorgrove2795]

Lovely simile

[@mikenorgrove2795]

Sorry that was in response to the crystal image above

[@julienm1841]

Being back here 2 years later. Brad MehlGod

[@phyllispetras2181]

When I was little, all my toys were under a Steinway Grand piano!!!!!The bass strings are a miracle!!!

[@vanislefan]

Lucky girl! Did that inspire you to play?

[@EricFontaineJazz]

Mehldau is a genius. Wonderful sound on this piano.

[@johnbenjamins6572]

the chord substitution and harmonic playfulness is borderline perfect

[@JonDunnmusician]

Or perfect!

[@LucaIacopini-lv2cy]

Sensational

[@LuisSilva-ly4ni]

One of the best musicians ever. And human being too. Loved his interview about Bach, very humble.

[@ivand8531]

His left hand playing constant bass while able to dance like that... Wow.. and even giving accent on each touch.. wow

[@bionicbeal]

Stunning.

[@The-Park-1900]

What a lovely piece for the ultimate Little Chill-Out. One could play this on a loop into Eternity !!

[@KonstantinosMp]

One of the best piano players I have ever heard live in my life.. His control over sound is amazing

[@dennisthomas3868]

Just...wow! Thank you Brad, thank you Beatles.

[@dixjam2258]

The control that he has on the volume of each and every note is unbelievable, an absolute masterclass if only just for that reason.

[@august_astrom]

I've listened to and played folk songs from all over the world, and I always come back to this one when I think of the best folk song in the world.

[@jurgennaeve3897]

I have been there in the early 70th for nearly 5 years.

[@gordonmeeks2447]

Best ad for a Steinway, or any instrument, imaginable.

[@MM-bg7in]

Love his articulation and release of notes.

[@johnwakefield8570]

.. like that, yes .. releasing notes ..

[@rgarlinyc]

Steinway + Mehldau + Blackbird - an absolutely sublime pairing, thank you!

[@OS-yg9fr]

add blonde with big tits and it's perfect

[@thiagobrito3392]

Brad Mehldau is amazing!! Thanks for your music, man!!!

[@Kowalski_at-Bayern]

*It's eternity in there*

[@nymbusDeveloper86]

A glimpse of it, yes

[@jameslee5520]

0:23 Yes it is . We humans have many faults and weaknesses but we are blessed with something no other animal on the planet has : the ability to sense and feel eternity. And yes it’s in there my friend .

[@jazzfan7491]

So beautiful

[@lucizi4641]

Music is the world written betwen the seconds of time and pages of life.

[@christopherczajasager9030]

What a wise and discerning definition!

[@Bill-Hicks-ashtray]

Went straight back to the beginning for another listen 😂 ❤️

[@normhall1622]

Wow! Brad plays songs that are wonderful and makes them better.

[@wernerrohr7259]

What a great jazz interpretation of a Beatles song really wonderful

[@DB-yj3ii]

Best timing in the world. Amazing guy!

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Exactly!!!

[@simmo5071]

Watched because its one of my all time favorite tunes.

[@octavioespinoza2091]

beatiful...🙏🙏🙏

[@laurensmith6229]

Beautiful rendition of this lovely Lennon/McCartney song.

[@guitarslim56]

No Lennon.

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Marvelous ...at :"the Instrument of the Immortals " perfect pair, Mehldau and Steinway!!

[@josediazmendoza4494]

That Steinway sounds beautifully at his hands.. such a Maestro.. lucky us we can see this

[@jorgekarkalius]

This musician has something magical in his playing

[@danielemartin]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@Mekinhumbel]

Masterpiece played by a master. I used to try to write songs, and I wrote a lot of them. There was one I was really proud of for several minutes, until I finally realized I'd just done a (bad) cover of Blackbird. Songwriting is really hard, humbling work. I guess unless you're Sir Paul. On the plus side...I think it does give an extra dimension to your appreciation of the greats if you've given a shot at writing songs yourself.

[@bucketofbarnacles]

So lovely, Brad.

[@gitarrdanne]

Just amazing

[@tomlemon7736]

Just a fabulous rendition of this timeless song. I used to walk my dog to this song on the headphones...perfect...Thanks, Brad.

[@CD318]

Steinway=Love. Go, Brad, Go!

[@carlosaparicio1665]

Maravilloso, de lo mejor y más bello oido, Beatles for ever.

[@Prog-t9d]

Beautiful work

[@kathleenann631]

An arrangement that brings this song to greatness played by a pianist extraordinaire. Thk U.

[@robertalker652]

This was a real pleasure to watch.

[@サンセットッパー]

You taught me the wonders of music again.

[@peterbaader334]

so touching!

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Beautiful, my brother. Great song, pure piano tone, terrific & surprising lines. Played with emotion fitting to the song. Excellent stuff here. Ya!!!

[@johnluke659]

Absolutely gave me goosebumps amazing pianist.

[@tanukibrahma]

Beautiful!

[@cassidicci4]

This is extraordinary. Thank you

[@adrianhein95]

This is beautiful. Wow I could spend hours just listening to more of his variations of a song.

[@junekimber912]

PURE DELIGHT. Lovely technique. Unmissable !. London Fan.

[@pattyhsieh]

Just beautiful!

[@carollutz8253]

Wow. Will be listening to that infinity times...

[@arturolaso6206]

This one is the most wonderful thing I`ve ever watched/heard. I can´t help but keep watching/hearing it, over and over. Brad Mccartney is not any longer a human being, they are an angel.

[@brigittepritz7038]

It's so magic how he plays this beautiful song!!!

[@gerardomanuelbiritos8925]

One of the finest jazz pianists of this XXI century. Mix of clasist and modern jazz blend.

[@davidchaloner43]

Wonderful. Tears came unbidden

[@sotender48]

Great!Great! I have seen him playng many time ago in Bologna.

[@kathrynryan8158]

So beautiful 👌

[@carolnora8860]

... and the clear tone of that GORGEOUS Steinway!!!!!

[@mackiceicukice]

Just wonderful…

[@MotifMusicStudios]

This is oh so fabulous and I could listen again and again - perhaps I will! Thanks for sharing this spectacular musical moment with us!

[@juniperwoodgreen4090]

Utterly lovely. Ahhhhhh...

[@crazywisdom2]

Beautiful .... Brad ! ~

[@ttiger9780]

Very nice. I like how he takes a simple melody and makes it sound so complex.

[@emilyhutjes]

I have only one word for this 'Steinway Factory': PARADISE. What a sound, Heavenly. 🌷🌷🌷

[@acobster]

Simply gorgeous.

[@007gunlogo]

Sooooo smooth. Fantastic interpretation of a beautiful song...rendered by an exquisitely made instrument.

[@mywoollyhat]

Wonderful

[@Harmonic251]

astonishing All the Music Masters love the Beatles

[@puttitorn7274]

Nice and sensitive touch!

[@drgarryrains]

Elegant and interesting treatment Thank you

[@Umanflyumanfly]

On every note change he intrigates an improvisation tool in his head and plays through the best one .

[@dl6596]

Such simplicity and beauty.

[@MVPhurricane]

the more i listen to this the more gnarly i think it is. what amazing touch and feel this guy has!

[@stampscapes]

Fantastic. Have several of his CDs.

[@manilaphilippinesthechangi8379]

Beautiful

[@alexa-kimstone3656]

Fantastic as always

[@billwasserman9665]

Lovely, Brad

[@auroragiudice3313]

it is absolutely amazing

[@CaresinVerse]

“WOW” is the only word I can think of to describe this incredible cover of this incredible song. I love the song and I am in awe of the musician. Thank you lots❣️🎶

[@paulschipper9428]

What a great version of this song, totally caught the essence of it in a quiet, charming way. Loved it.

[@andreasgilgenberg5588]

wonderful .......such a blessing

[@daveydoodle52]

So lovely! Makes me wonder what Bill Evans would have done with this.

[@margieguilfordwoman]

A beautiful instrument!!!!