The Story of The Elephant's Pianist

This is proof that music really can soothe wild animals.
Special thanks to Paul Barton

[@barbararichmond5242]

Paul is exceptional, but if we all, ordinary people, just gave one act of kindness everyday to man or beast, the world would be somewhere we would be proud to live.

[@mortalclown3812]

They mention that in the video, too. 😊❤

[@moonbear-w9t]

It looks like Politicians are not part of this equation

[@paulheinz2145]

I'm proud of what we have and think there is always room for improvement

[@Sunshinerainglow]

You can tell a lot about a persons character by the type of music they listen to, things they talk and joke about and how they treat animals. God (Jesus) bless this man

[@alisong2328]

Elephants communicate through vibration, so they probably appreciate that he is playing a real piano. ❤

[@taniakraus1413]

It makes me cry every time, there's so much love

[@smariegalski3641]

That is so beautiful.

[@matonaru]

I'm sure that a lot of the aggressive elephants really just needed to be shown that people aren't all absolute monsters.

[@miket6939]

Let's not forget those guys hauling the piano

[@lindyrobertson8062]

Yes true! But he doesn't either I think?

[@kimberlybettis8509]

It makes sense Elephants would love piano music since Elephants are known to communicate through seismic waves, either by means of vibrations on earth surface or acoustical waves 😊😊😊

[@rachmann516]

It's more than the vibrations /seismic waves. As sentient beings, animals recognise and respond to the structure in the music. You can tell the difference in their response to the unstructured traffic or the unstructured construction works vibrations and the structured form of music. There is semaphore in music and there is "rasa" (flavour) that only sentients have an inherent ability to read.

[@rachmann516]

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[@lindyrobertson8062]

I didn't know that!

[@cathydriggars8896]

I think your idea was Perfect!!! The Elephant's loved it!! Bravo!!❤❤❤

[@DavidLee-mp8us]

Spirit raising

[@Loveoldies50]

So lovely to see people playing for animals! The elephants seem to really enjoy it. Studies have shown that children listening to Mozart learn better. As a teacher, I thought I’d try it. The kids liked it so much that if I forgot to put on the music, they would ask for it! They said it helped them to think.

[@adagross2488]

Music teraphy. It is language of heaven. When you play any Instruments spetial piano, you created new things, broken become whole .!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dianneparker1748]

What a wonderful man.

[@AdrielDoesGaming]

Seeing the elephants enjoy the music is such a beautiful sight!

[@JamesSimmons-d1t]

We thank you, and reality, for being so beautiful to mammals with minds, at times. Synergy.

[@margmurnane4356]

Magnificent ❤❤❤❤❤

[@patallsopp8534]

This gentleman has restored my faith in human nature, proof that all humans are not evil, too many are, but not all.

[@jessiejames7492]

Thank you fr what you do for these abused gentle giants. Acc to Daphne Sheldrick, elephants can sense if you are a good person or if you mean them harm.

[@feryalaligauhar3905]

I watch your work from Pakistan where piano is not a common instrument. I got one at age fifty and taught myself to play the same pieces you are playing in this video. That was twelve years ago.... I have played for my rescued animals, with some of them in my lap as they went through their last moments. Somehow, I felt I was honoring these lives, and playing them into a place of peace and beauty. Coming across your video with you playing the same beautiful compositions makes me feel more connected to those who love these sentient beings and makes me feel less alone

[@rdsunsb]

Animals like elephant, cow, goat, deer, etc are intelligent, emotional and deserve honor that as human we had not been giving them due to our ego.

[@robertgoss4842]

To Ali Gauhar: Your comment here is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. I copied it and have it ready to read, whenever everything else in the world is going to shit.

[@denisejohnson7686]

And I feel connected to you. I admire your tenacity to learn to play a piano in adulthood. I am wondering if you can cite any evidence that elephants have "consciousness," defined as having awareness to make decisions. Thank you.

[@LivingMyBestLifeIAm]

I feel immensely proud of you for your passion to learn to play and to honor the hearts and souls of the animals through your music. Your story touched me 🫶🏻🇨🇦

[@rikib1171]

Make some videos, I will watch

[@leahmanrakhan2814]

"If music be the food of love , play on " - Shakespeare

[@onlymebaby.9249]

That man.... So good.

[@RS-gl9ht]

Wonderful - what a great man!

[@johnahh5130]

It's the first time I've heard Paul talk about his playing to elephants and why he does it. What a good and wise man he is. How kind.

[@kriskirk8616]

What a great example of love you exemplify. You are creating a love the encompasses all life.

[@doriscastillo8020]

That connection of the animal soul with a kind human been.

[@vanwin5415]

I know they can be cruel in Thailand, so its a wonder these lovely animals appreciate kindness.

[@carlzend8091]

What a beautiful person you are Paul. What you do is enchanting.

[@bicho.cosmico]

This man is such a gentle soul

[@SomeBuddy777]

Music is the universal language of the soul.

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

MUSLIMS HATE IT !! THEY HATE MOZART AND BACK AT YOU , ALL YOU DO IS HATE SO FFFFU !!!

[@SharonLacoste2024]

This elevates from the humdrum to wonder.

[@Arnalou83]

What Paul is doing is admirable, I found out what is beautiful in life is both listening music(and even better : doing music) and living with animals.

[@soulbellabdbunting6402]

Such a beautiful story!🥰❤😍

[@robertallingham]

I can see they are very deeply affected. They dance. They sway gracefully. They appear to be entranced, enlightened. Lovely.

[@SomeBuddy777]

💜

[@emeliaa-c5142]

Amazing. You are a wonderful pianist Paul & a wonderful human being.

[@maplecozy]

" Music is the greatest revelation. Greater than science and intellect." - Beethoven

[@VinnySlouth]

Yeah but Beethoven never heard rap.

[@BobyChanMan]

@@VinnySlouthrap isn’t music

[@kky10xz19]

​@@BobyChanManU know nothing or little about music if u rly think that!

[@BobyChanMan]

@@kky10xz19 you must be in the same boat if you think it is

[@debbysmith5346]

Thank you for your love, you have no idea how much I needed to see this!

[@ЕвгенийКитаев-р7с]

Take care of the elephants! They are beautiful!❤❤

[@chrishedlund2688]

Thank you Paul, I have been a fan for quite some time now. It is beautiful that you can soothe these old souls, who have lived a difficult life, and provide some comfort and love to them.

[@rw2382]

Clair de Lune. My late mother's favorite. It still brings joy and tears.

[@storypals]

Beautiful. Thank you Paul!!! This is so touching. Love, love, love whenever you can :)

[@danstewart2770]

I love when men show kindness and warmth to animals. There's little doubt in my mind that Paul's piano music moved the elephants. This is such a beautiful story -- it surely moved me.

[@cosmiccolonel]

Same here mate…….. just wonderful.

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

HAS I GENTLEY WEEP , NOW WHO SANG THAT??

[@danstewart2770]

@@AmeliaHouck-o9j _"As my guitar gently weeps..."_ I heard this.

[@jamesrodparks]

where would the world would I see this- thanks

[@macmaniac3080]

This is a life purpose worth pursuing, well done old chap

[@chergilliam518]

I just discovered your videos playing for those poor elephants that have been abused and I cried it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen...you are a true blessing to those sweet babies....if only the world could stop the hate of every living thing or even every living human being ohhhh what a beautiful place it could be...this day and time watching the news and the cruelty I have seen and even witnessed to be hated because your different...it truly breaks my heart....if we all could learn to except and just love each other what a beautiful world it would be. God bless you Sir you have a beautiful heart and soul...and may God bless those beautiful elephants they are very very lucky to have you❤

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

BLESS YOURN SWEET HEART!!! WE BOTH LOVE HIM AND ELEPHNANTS , MAHOUTTS ARE TREATED SO BADLY AND IN GREAT INSULT IN INDIA IS TO CALL SOMEONE A MAHOOT! BUT NO TO THAT, THESE MAHOOTS SO LOVE THOSE ELEPHANTS !! IS IT NOT NICE TO SEE LOVE ??

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Paul's playing moonlight Sonata for the old logging elephant brought tears to my eyes the first time I watched it, he is a very special man to give such joy to these beautiful animals many who've been sorely abused and worked to near death.

[@Sherinthia7]

Agree I had just happened upon this video, watched in utter amazement then read the bio on Mogkol and lost it, I completely went into the ugly cry. What a blessing Mr. Barton is to them and us. Wow just wow

[@composerdoh]

He didn't play the "Moonlight Sonata." But everything else you said was moving and beautiful. :-)

[@jeromegasser9631]

I Must say that we all know how miserable human being can be but sometime a story like this makes you more optimistic about our future. Thank you sir for your dedication to bring some confort to these wonderful animals

[@heatherrookensmith]

Just heart rendingly beautiful

[@Ogsonofgroo]

@@composerdoh my bad on the tune, not going to edit it though because I said what I felt, and still feel, amazing grace to beautiful critters forever!

[@sunlion9676]

I am so happy to watch this about Paul, the piano and the wonderful elephants. I can’t help but cry because the music gets right into my soul. Just like what’s happening to the elephants, maybe?

[@galesummers2704]

Oh, to be able to touch and place my head on these magnificent animals.

[@CristinaHantke-bs8nd]

Che bella persona questo signore! Preferirei vivere lì con animali così stupendi ed intelligenti come gli elefanti che in questa Europa che ormai è da scappare😢

[@spiridoulaathanasopoulou9244]

Paul Barton is treasure

[@JesseAllen-yg4st]

When I feel sad, bad or overwhelmed, Paul Bs music with elephants puts everything back together and all is well. What a special human he is...

[@jeffffro7674]

You CAN talk to ALL animals!!! I strongly believe they understand what we say, even if they don’t understand what the words mean exactly, they do understand the intent behind them! Whenever you speak, what you’re saying is fueled by emotion, emotion is extremely powerful with vibration and vibration is the main thing that all life forms understand and use to communicate what they are thinking and feeling. The next time you wish you could talk with an animal….DO IT!!!! I think you will be surprised at how well it works.

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

KURT VONNGETU?? SP? BUT HE WROTE SHORT STORY ABUBT DOGS THEY TALK TO EACH OTHER BUT WILL NOT LET US KNOW THEY CAN SPEAK OUR LANGUAGE ,AND WHO CAN BLAME THEM ??? MY GIFT TO YOU!!

[@ElainePearsons]

I'm still weeping....what a marvelous act of compassion

[@sueroberts6193]

A beautiful man with God in his heart...yessss, pure love happening here! ❤

[@7thsealord888]

A wonderful story. Clearly a much better class of music critic to be found here. :)

[@zachphillips3784]

I'm a grown ass man balling my eyes out. Combining two of my loves in one... Piano and Elephants! Such an awesome video and wonderful man! Humans have not been kind to Elephants and its so tragic. Thankfully its folks like Paul that give us an undeserved redemption shot with these wonderful, intelligent, and highly empathetic creatures!

[@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720]

I’m 25 and I had tears streaming down my face. There is a separate video of Paul playing the Moonlight Sonata to a solitary elephant and I’ve never watched anything so beautiful. My father never tried to convince me that “men don’t cry”, in fact my parents raised me to not be ashamed to express any emotion - except anger!

[@SomeBuddy777]

@@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720 Yes, we all have hearts that beat deeply within us, yet we all pretend we don't. Express your weakness for beauty, and the entire world of humanity opens up to you. Keeping strong in your weaknesses allows for soul deep experiences, seeking and finding all, on levels your heart could never have conceived of.

[@helenworrall8273]

It takes a man to cry. 👍❤️

[@ellie698]

Anyone who can watch this and not be moved.... well, I feel sorry for them. I'm moved to tears by this too

[@MaryDougherty-ge3mh]

​@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720 Bless you for having such grand parents. I have a 40 year old son. This DVD would "move" him also. Very sweet 😊

[@anumanuva2431]

Your 💜 is pure

[@josephhuth3714]

What a brave and kind man.

[@judithgrace8359]

The power of music is incalculable.

[@timsimmons9995]

This makes me so happy and sad ....

[@tchristensen8885]

You sir, have won the award for Greatest reason ever to become a concert pianist!

[@lisarogers3288]

That is so awesome! I Love seeing how they respond.

[@B3ARCAT]

Their movements, swaying, moving their trunk as they listen, it’s almost like the way we dance and sway to music. I wonder what they’re feeling and experiencing as they listen? Do they feel moved, do they find the music and instrument…beautiful…moving? I’m glad they get to have this experience. Beautiful animals.

[@christinagiannaros9817]

So precious what you are doing. I play classical music to my cats and they love it and curl up with me and got to sleep.

[@Sherinthia7]

He is absolutely amazing. So proud of him. He is a truest form of a Blessing. Thank you Mr. Barton. From the deepest depth of my core.

[@dianaaston9239]

What a wonderful man full of love a compassionate man full of kindness and empathy may you continue you to show the world these affectionate highly intelligent sensitive majestic elephants who will always remember kindness decades later and they would even protect him if they sensed danger thank goodness for people like this who show RESPECT

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

CONSUR 100%

[@farrah9748]

👌 beautiful 🌸 🎼 🌸 taking music away from someone is it's own evil..

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

MUSLIMS HATE AND HATE MOZART! EVIL HATS BEAUTY SO STOP WORSHIPPING HATE AND DEATH , WTF WITH THESE HATE FILLED THINGS ??

[@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720]

Humans sadly only ever see some of our fellow creatures to be exploited and not worthy of care & protection. Paul’s emotional reaction when talking about his experiences playing for the elephants made it so clear he only saw them as what they truly are - complex, sentient creatures that are capable of many of the emotions that too many humans think only they are capable of. I would consider it an honour to shake Paul’s hand and thank him for spending time with such wonderful creatures.

[@timsimmons9995]

Beautiful. Save our wonderful animals including the great elephants, big cats, and apes.

[@summerrain7466]

This is beautiful.

[@KathleenMonaghan-r3x]

WONDERFUL JOB YOU ARE DOING PAUL.... 😅❤😅❤😅 THANK UOU CARERS, VOLUNTEERS SND STAFF 😅❤😅❤😅 FROM AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

[@lancestout5802]

He is doing something very human and wonderful

[@maddiethomas5892]

I have followed Mr. Barton and his family on KZbin for a while. I have had many hours watching piano, painting and all they're activities. They seem like wonderful people.

[@tambrosia]

Thank you sir for your love and kindness to all of HIS friends of the land, air and seas. GOD truly must be smiling and shedding a few tears to see how one man cares to play music to the Grandest animal on the earth. You are blessed sir and in my book a 2nd St Francis Pax+

[@Anti-S-A-Complex2099]

the problem with being an angry elephant is that people will always see and treat you like that even if you have totally changed wich just backs you into a reactionary trap of expectations, these vague labels tell us how to treat other elephants, but seem to ignore all the other possabilities of such a complex creature, fear of being hurt is understandable, but his reasoning to keep us away is probably from the same place, humans are rarely this kind, ignorance is the easy choice when we let fear rule, but Music always fights back same with humas maybe, I really love these videos, much love to your elephant brothers and sisters!

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

WE BOTH LOVE ELEPHANTS !!

[@rescuelover7891]

Clair du Lune is a perfect choice. My favorite classical piece. My first cat would lay on the piano bench when I played. You are onto something so connecting between animals and music. This is a beautiful thing you are doing. My best to you and these wonderful creatures.

[@merryaijlman7833]

What a beautiful story. God bless this man and his gift for these amazing creatures that have been so abused by man. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@alicecarpenter5446]

I absolutely love this.

[@マゼンタ-i2c]

ポールさん 繊細で とても賢い 傷ついたゾウさんに 優しさを ありがとうございます。ピアノの音色は、ゾウさんの魂と体を癒しているのが分かります。ゾウさんと ポールさんは、お顔が 似ていますよ！これからも ふたりとも 仲良くお元気でいて下さい🌸🌸

[@paulfrunza]

One of the most amazing people on this planet! Thank you, dear man.

[@crivket1233]

So SAD , to see any baby animal , with a ROPE around its neck !! 😭😭

[@DianebelongstoChrist]

So lovely

[@kiketve2]

MUSIC IS AN UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE THAT CAN CURE DEEP INSIDE AND REACH AND TOUCH A WHLE RANGE OF EMOTIONS, YOU CAN TELL BY THE ELEPHANTS MOVEMENTS, INCREDIBLE, HE WAS CRYING REMEBERING THINGS, I AM SURE OF IT BECAUSE IT DOES THE SAME FOR ME, EXCEPT IN MY CASE I FEEL THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TIME FOR WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO HEAL OUR PLLANET AND THE LIVING CREATURES IN IT

[@donaldwarriner1640]

Beyonds words but the affect is there. So touching that we share a love of music.

[@cgpapineau]

I have no words. Just tears in my eyes.

[@gingerashley8189]

Phenomenal & what a talent to share with the intelligent massive elephants! I applaud you.

[@collidingforces9589]

OH... How beautiful... how sweet!

[@inesbarros1944]

The more I watch the more I want to watch…cause it’s so beautiful and really touches me!!❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenCole-s7j]

Music is the universal language. Be it people or animals. We can all connect. Words are not needed. We can feel everything through music. The unspoken language. Bless your heart.

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

WELL YOU ARE AWARE THAT MUSLIMS HATE AND HATE MOZART WAKE UP AUSSSIE AHOLES!WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU ??? AS IN FU FROM AMERICA !!!!!

[@billholder1330]

Aww the dangerous bull elephants gots feelings too!! This is so cool! :)

[@Crucent]

beautiful music touches every soul that hears it.

[@gabrielaostrow8874]

Beautiful story. It brought tears to my eyes. Love elephants with all my heart. Thank you for giving joy to all those gorgeous creatures.🙏🏻♥️

[@mellocello4u]

So there are several things that makes this individual quite amazing. He brings pleasure to the elephant. He gives pleasure to us the listener on the Internet, but also it proves the immense value of music to be enjoyed between different species of life. If there’s peace on earth, it may be through the joy of music.

[@undefinable68]

I’ve always felt different in the emotional response I feel towards animals and music. Moreover I’m not a very emotional person but I will surprise myself by tearing up over a piece of music . Barton gives me faith in humanity, not easily done. In the most heartfelt , sincere and fundamental way I can express, thank you.

[@fionaengsa]

Thank you, Paul, for your beautiful and compassionate work.

[@aprilbird9064]

Paul is a wonderful, intuitive empath. We need more caring humans in this world! Both for ourselves and the precious animals of our world. Thank you Paul for showing musical love to these deserving elephants! 👏🎶🎹❤️🐘

[@consuelovalenca8884]

Não sei inglês. Mas reconheço o amor quando o vejo. Que homem MARAVILHOSO🙏🙌💖 Quanto aos elefantes...💖😥 Que coisa mais linda💖💖 Obrigada, do fundo do meu coração a esse pianista, a esse SÊR HUMANO🙏🙏💖

[@thorvaldrhysbjrnson8720]

I’ve already commented on another video in which you play for a elephant but I’d also like to add a comment to this beautiful video. I am not religious but I’m moved to say bless you for representing the humans on this planet that feel strongly regarding the way such beautiful & sentient fellow creatures have (and continue) to be treated so cruelly. Thankfully attitudes towards elephants have taken a massive turn for the better and now more humans see elephants as fellow creatures to be loved & protected. My name is Thorvald (pronounced Tourval). I am 25, born in Norway but currently living & working in the U.K..

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

HELLO THORVALD FROM ASHEVILLE NORTH CAROLINA. WE ARE THE KEEPERS OF OUR MUSIC HISTORY!! WNCW , CHECK IT OUT BEST RADIO AND NOT WITH THE FEDS OR GOVT WE ARE THE KEEPERS OF THE OUR MUSIC !! IT IS APPLACHIA AND DO NOT BE AFRAID AS WE SEEM TO ANNOY THE GOVT! IT IS OUR DUTY SINCE WE GOT HERE IN 1607!!! SCOT/IRISH AND SURPRISE , VIKINGS ! I AM ONE AND THE MARKING OF SUCH AND THANKS FOR THE BONE JOINTS HURTING , BUT GOT THEM , 75 YEAR OLD SOUTHERN, FORMAL TEACHER AND A SMARTY PANTS!! YOU KEEP THAT LOVING HEART ALIVE NOW, OKAY?

[@kiketve2]

TEARS ARE RUNNING FROM THAT ELEPHANT EYES, HOW MOVING, THAT ESPECIFIC SONG IS MY FAVORITE TOO, TOUCH ME DEEP INSIDE EVERY TIME I HEAR IT, THANK, WHAT A BEAUTIFULL CREATURE, THEY REPRESENT WISDOM, WE NEED TO PROTECT THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE VANISHING, THIS ELEPHANT NEEDS YOUR PIANO CLASSICAL MUSIC

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Lovely Man. Love his passion 🌹

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I play the piano in my backyard and raccoons are very fascinated with it thanks to the presentation

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

YOU OLD COON HUNTERS IN YOUR HADES NOW , AMERICA SAIDS WAKE THE F UP !!! OR SUFFER !!!!!!

[@evasage14]

what a truly indescribably beautiful, wonderful gift he continues to share with these elephants, these angels. when treated with humility that’s exactly what they exhibit, which doesn’t suprise me. i suppose this is some semblance of justice, giving to them the humanity that was taken from them. although it’s only part of a greater reckoning; activism aganist animal cruelty and education is the other half, i think. may he continue to play for them, for as long as he can. they deserve every bit of peace, love, and compassion that music can provide

[@Sherinthia7]

Beautifully written. ❤

[@jillcampbell8019]

And perhaps Paul’s daughter will carry on, with her piano playing to the elephants! But, by then-and hopefully-she won’t need to play to abused suffering elephants any longer. 🙏🏼

[@terriwiley9737]

Your comment brought me to tears. ❤

[@moonbear-w9t]

Keep up your great work Mr Barton!