TOP 10 PIANO COVERS of Peter Buka | Pianist Reacts

In this video I react to Peter Buka's top 10 piano covers. Peter Buka is a Hungarian pianist with 3 milllion subscribers and makes piano covers of popular songs.
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[@leerontaimusic]

Peter Buka is definitely a great inspiration to many pianists like myself throughout the world. I truly admire the way he arranges his piano covers. All his piano covers are nothing short of spectacular. I really like how you broke down all the elements / components that made his piano covers stand out from the rest - the octave jumps, the turns, the syncopated rhythms, etc. All these are commonly used and yet sometimes we don't think of using them. Thanks for breaking them down for us all. It really helps to give piano cover artists out there to spice up their piano covers.

[@LuccaDaudtXavierDeAlmeida]

How this channel dosent get millions of views will remain a great mystery in my life. You're amazing

[@ZwartejasonFN]

we can all agree that peter is really insane at playing the piano. Just like Matthew!

[@matticawood]

He is very good! 🎹 Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@LouisFPV]

No cap he is a legend

[@perthro-kenazchr5255]

@@matticawood Most of the songs you don't know are Alan Walker songs. He makes EDM/pop... used to be more popular than he is now. The one you mention about the 8 bar sequence is called On My Way. Some of Alan Walker's songs almost sound better on piano as the melodies are nice and with the piano you avoid the video game/nintendo sounds that plague some of his songs. I appreciate what you said about paring down a song because the ones with sad melodies shouldn't be hammered out. P.S. Any advice for aspiring amateur musicians?

[@Staufi82]

Peter Not only is a excellent piano player. That he is successful on YT he plays songs we all know and like. He plays them modern and with his style, with rythm. We also like his way to express himself during his journey. Face, eyes closed, feeling. And - I think this is almost 40% of all songs: He is young and we are impressed how such a young person can perform on this level. The whole Peter package is attractive and makes fun to watch.

[@bachtube11]

Interesting analysis! Got my like! And thank you for introducing me Peter Buka, he is worth listening to him.

[@AB-sr3yv]

He is the best poano player on youtube. He is trained as a little child and has special touch..

[@alikalekberov6316]

Please make video about Tony Ann

[@matticawood]

Its definitely on the to do list 😊

[@alikalekberov6316]

Thank you bro. Tony Ann is different. Modern Composer. ♥️

[@123SLM123]

You are quickly becoming one of my favourite piano content creators on KZbin. I really enjoy how you break things down and give us some of the why and how. It is really interesting and I enjoy it a lot. Also since subscribing to your channel, KZbin has been suggesting some of your older video's and your format has improved a lot since your older stuf where there is no keyboard in front of you.

[@vickydevaney5897]

completely agree with you Matthew. Great playing, very entertaining.... but I need a lie down in a quiet place after watching. Keep your awesome content coming, I'm addicted to your channel and I'm ploughing through your back catalogue. would love to see you do a public performance next!

[@Viral_Editzz77]

Matthew is so talented man

[@matticawood]

Thanks! I appreciate you 😊

[@ghr5121]

Your music theory knowledge is insane man!

[@oryteraking9705]

it's really nice to see someone knowledgable analyze the music I like, could you also maybe do one of these videos for Tony Ann and Lionel Yu? I really enjoy your videos and this one especially, I'd love to see more!

[@matticawood]

I’m glad you like my videos! I believe I’ve watched a Lionel Yu video before maybe? But I definitely will check out Tony Ann and see what other Lionel Yu videos might be interesting 😊

[@MelbaMaldonado-nn9kt]

Peter Buka is amazing. Not only on popular music arrangements, but listen to his classical Moonlight Sonata. Genius.

[@YorkshireTripper.]

Love to see a reaction to Gamazda . Always liked peters playing it seems so effortless . As my own piano playing slowly improves and i get more understanding It is quite eyeopening to learn that what i thought was impossible is not anymore and the tricks you see good players using you start to understand more.

[@matticawood]

Il check it out! Most of music learning is about learning patterns and as you learn more it does start to become more and more obvious…so it’s a great sign that you are starting to see it 😊

[@bestbs0621]

I find it super impressive how Matthew learns the songs by ear so quickly and play them so accurately. I’ve always wanted to play by ear really well but don’t know how to start learning. Anyone have any tips?

[@VibeSongQQ]

I was waiting for this reaction 😃😃

[@JohnnyByeYm]

Peters way of playing is very rhythmic and has a smashing drive. I think this is what people like. He turns his piano into a prime percussion instrument and makes everything almost danceable. I als think a bit less would sometimes be better, but there are certain pieces that just suit his playing style extremely well (and others less).

[@applebanana-1523]

I am more impressed by Matthews knowledge and skill of playing pieces ON THE SPOT than of Peters playing

[@matticawood]

Thank you! I appreciate that 😄

[@Charlieboyfragrance]

He kicks that pedal like no other

[@royale9957]

Got to appreciate how Buka has created more advanced piano covers of predominatly edm songs for those of us who struggle to play by ear - and as for the reverb, kawai pianos do naturally have a signifficant amount of reverb - agree that some of his songs could do with some more feeling when played, but each to their own.

[@deborahmckinney3414]

My favorite piano guy...love his talent

[@FrailSerenity]

Oh man, once you pointed out the turns, that's all I could hear! I agree that he doesn't need to make every song this HUGE performance. Pulling it back a bit would actually improve some of his pieces I think. I love the way you break things down. It takes a piece from being "holy shit, his fingers can do what?!" to "oh, okay I can pick out all the repeating patterns now." I approach listening to music differently now because of it ❤️

[@StrongBowGaming]

Glad to see the growth in the channel brother

[@valhallympus]

react of cover Interstellar -Peter buka, it is the best cover of interstellar

[@GiGA-BOB]

can anyone explain what pete is doing to the sustain pedal on the coffin dance cover? Looks like he's using it as a kick drum

[@matticawood]

Watching it back again, I can’t decide if I think he’s added the sound afterwards? 🤔

[@johanneschristopherstahle3395]

It seems to me that he not only steps on the pedal but also hits the floor with his foot to make this sound. But I might be wrong.

[@thathonkvision]

happy 50k

[@FlaxFN_]

wait.. u have 50k sub i dont know why but i just feel like u should have so many more. i cant lie

[@matticawood]

I do, i appreciate that! I just hit 50K which is very exciting! 🥳 it feels like a lot! 😊

[@FlaxFN_]

@@matticawood no way did not not think u would respond!!😀ur the reason i wanted to learn the piano😁

[@gatogordo1290]

To explain what he is playing is one thing, but to put the feeling into it is something completely different.

[@useless822]

Nice👍👍 really like your content

[@kennyl.9988]

Anyone have a link for the lights Peter uses for his piano? Really interested in purchasing some for my piano.

[@ampac]

No idea what light strips he is using because there are dozens of makes and models on the market. Most of them are overpriced. If you are not afraid of DYI and already know or would like to learn a bit of electronics and programming, you can build your own light setup for a fraction of the price of the products on the market.

[@AreaTeamVlogs]

Please react to Peter Bence too❤️

[@hytalePvP]

He did already kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH6soHl8d6lghNE

[@hytalePvP]

He did already 1 year ago

[@matticawood]

I have indeed reacted to Peter Bence before, but I may do a longer one in the future of his top performances or something 😊

[@AreaTeamVlogs]

@@matticawood Thank you very much and also sorry for not searching for it before commenting! :(

[@boredPianoAdv]

As a personal recommendation (if not a video idea, as it's REALLY niche), might you look at Japanese concert pianist "Pianeet"s piano cover of Akiba Pop - The Future? I've never seen such a level of difficulty/technicality in a piano cover, and at the same time it's played with professional musicality - the dynamic variety and control in it (even at the micro level) will be such a refresher after Peter Buka's effective but wearying percussiveness.

[@jeffbarrett791]

Don’t underestimate the choices he makes to cover Alan Walker songs

[@gabim4kss]

can you react of Tony Ann?

[@CarterFell2]

Hi! I am 12 and playing the second half of fur Elise. Been playing piano for 1 year is that good? Btw I have been playing fur Elise for 1 and a half notes.

[@skinnydee879]

Maybe you can do something like that with gamazda piano songs.. I would really enjoy it 🙏🏼 if you do use definitely Africa from toto ✌🏼

[@PianoPaladin]

You should do one on Peter Bence next...

[@matticawood]

I have done a video on one of his videos before, but maybe il do a similar top 10 video 😊

[@PianoPaladin]

@@matticawood Nice!

[@gdmaltow9232]

It would be cool if you were to react to the top 10 Peter Bence Piano Covers video

You should react to Tokio Myers!! pretty overlooked in the piano community (he won britains got talent 2017)

[@ShakKy33]

I really like him but plz do the same thing with Patrik Pietschmann plz!

[@matticawood]

It’s on my mental list of to dos 😊

[@ShakKy33]

@@matticawood oh i didn't see your comment perfect i'll stop asking in the comment section of each new videos hahaha

[@Quackquackidyquackquack]

those mirrors make your keyboard look absolutely gigantic

[@bamboograssburned]

Nice reviews! You are the Danny Ricciardo of pianotube!!!

[@AlexArvedal]

What is the difference between "It's never too late to play Piano" And your Beginner Sight Reading Exercise Book?

[@matticawood]

Hi Alex, I’ve just responded to your email as I realise it was on my emails to respond to!

[@AlexArvedal]

@@matticawood thank you so much!

[@anthony_bradford]

and I will see you, There!

[@i_like_bananas1034]

Am I the only one hearing ''pizza'' when he says ''peter''?🤣

[@matticawood]

Wait….his name isn’t Pizza Buka?!?!?!

[@_Protato]

A lot of Alan Walker songs in this list🤩

[@JacobWiggins-h8w]

I really am enjoying the content, recently started watching and subscribed and would love to see you react to some anime piano pieces

[@andersnilsson973]

Really weird he is not getting what Peter is all about, he has the "feel" and the treats of a great artist. He is more than just a talented player, he does his own thing. Some are just good at playing, they stop at a certain level. Peter has no limits, it just gets better as time goes.

[@JackJazz245]

How does he do the pedal beat!? Please explain me?

[@deanphipps1811]

I think he does the motion with his foot and adds the kick drum sound over it afterwards ^^

[@JackJazz245]

Oh thank you

[@foelixbeer4202]

bro this guy is insane but I would never mount rgb panels to an acoustic piano 😭😭 11:00

[@matticawood]

What about HEX lights? 😂

[@StormyTea]

Mathew can you please react to yunchan lims Rachmaninoff piamo concerto no 3

[@Charlieboyfragrance]

Have you seen his family doing hallaluija, omg the sister can sing the brother rips the violin

[@AB-sr3yv]

Where is the video of that

[@rachidvanheyningen]

Peter Buka is the definition of great technique & no feel

[@kjl5243]

I think he has a lot of feeling in his playing. It's subtlety that's lacking

[@superbfacts4786]

you should check out animenz,

[@cvsasukeuchiha3051]

5:38, Alan Walker gonna hire him

[@CarlitoManchego]

Lindsay sterling was doing some Violin 🎻 🥋 Kung Fu

[@RoseQuartz692]

Maybe my memory is just weird but didn't you just recently had 30K subscribers?

[@matticawood]

I think I had 39K on January 1st 😊

[@lichuxlichu5935]

Interstellar?

[@Charlieboyfragrance]

Dude ripps that piano bro, talk about a panty dropper

[@TJA1976]

Appreciate the knowledge, but a bit struggle to see the point. Sounds a bit like ”not a big deal, I would do it better”. Then do and show it to us.

[@matticawood]

The knowledge is the point…I’m explaining what he’s doing for those that want to learn how to do it and that it’s not something unlearnable. What does better or worse mean in this context? If I did a cover of any of the songs I’m sure some people would prefer his and others would prefer mine? Music is entirely subjective. There are also quite literally hundreds of videos on my channel of covers/original pieces.

[@wadecalvert1667]

Superior people in the world that are left handed like myself 😂😂

[@Oakeybloke]

No doubt the guy has skills, his playing seems harsh on the ears though, like it needs an accompaniment to even the sounds out. Maybe that's just his style, not my cup of tea, I much preferred the sounds when Matt played the songs. To each their own I suppose 🙂 Edit: example of something I find easier on the ears, and a style that I prefer kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6DWqo1tod12lZosi=GX561tSLt-b1D6Xg

[@matticawood]

Thanks! I definitely agree, I know many will like the bigger sound…but it’s always nice to have some sensitivity 😊

[@deborahshort579]

Amazing musician.... but so are you

[@joshbottz]

I never understood why he’s so popular. Hot take, but I think his playing fools the average listener. He’s not doing anything original and unique with his covers. But if he’s inspiring people to get into the piano, then that’s awesome and ultimately he’s a great influence.

[@andersnilsson973]

Oh dear, you are so out of your league: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoTco5p3l6t4Z80&pp=ygUKcGV0ZXIgYnVrYQ%3D%3D

[@andreaskrbyravn855]

first 2 asian girls like: ye im going to get his number

[@isaiaharron1407]

Can you please react to a couple of animenz’ covers? He’s crazy good

[@matticawood]

It’s one that I need to get to! But it’s definitely on the to dos 😊

[@KelvinDominick-d3s]

Not really a fan of peter bukka much rather listen to your skills anyday. What keyboard you useing and vst out of curiosity.

[@jeremymcgehee3368]

What's sad is he's 3 steps ahead of you, and you're quite jealous, quote sad you are

[@matticawood]

Are you ok? You don’t appear to be able to accurately interpret a video 😐 I said “he’s a great player” and talked about the music - interpreting that as being jealous and then to go as far as to say my quotes are sad, an odd reaction 😂

[@CarlitoManchego]

You should commit to using Piano rather than a Keyboard

[@MythosMirror]

Isn't your keyboard placed kind of high up? Your playing position looks a bit awkward. Great content though.

[@JoseVGavila]

Sincerely, it bores me after a couple songs. I like quite a lot more your way to play!. It is easier to pound the keys, sound impressive, but have no dynamics on it. Yes, he is a good player but, IMO, abuses of some patterns and almost no dynamics at all in most pieces (well, yes, f to fff 🤣)

[@matticawood]

Thanks! I think there’s definitely some value in playing some pieces with loud/dramatic dynamics and reverb…but I do agree it would be nice to maybe see some variety 😊

[@deanphipps1811]

I think it just comes down to preference. I love peters style of playing. I do understand what others are saying but I much prefer the way he plays ^^

[@butterknifeduck]

Listen to his cover of una Mattia it’s pretty good

[@zabatofiloinvertido9253]

Yo solo Veo que Peter Buka tiene algo que tu no Tienes I just see that Peter Buka has something that you don't have

[@matticawood]

Que es esto?

[@pedro_10_vieira]

First

[@JackGleason543]

What a hater. Easy to see right through this guy. His jealousy is palatable.

[@matticawood]

What do i hate? I didn’t realise saying someone is a great player was hate. 😂

[@rptgd35]

Так пойди и играй, как он. Где твоя игра? Критика только. Бро иди играй.

[@deborahshort579]

Can you not just give the guy credit for what he can do, as a musician yourself why are you critical 🤔

[@kiiseanrobinson5084]

Because that's the point of the video. He analyzes the pianist and pieces and deconstructs them in a digestible way. You just want someone to praise him all the time? Go watch someone who knows nothing about piano and music theory. You'll get what you want there, but not here. And he does praise him.

[@steveelliott285]

Is there no piece of music he can’t destroy. He is crap.

[@seplayer]

idk why but that BUka dude pisses me of when I see him playing.

[@filthyfranku8200]

I love that you are still humble seeing how mediocre his plays were. Hope you a good day.

[@useless822]

Nice👍👍 really like your content

[@matticawood]

Thanks! I’m glad you like my videos 😊