Winter Wonderland - Felix Bernard and Richard Bernhard Smith (1934) Arr. Jonny May

[@Leander-piano]

I am very sorry that this video does not sound so nice because I am playing on my electric piano because the sound board on my piano is cracked and my subscriber Jeremy Borum is coming on Friday to fix it. You probably have to turn up the volume to hear it properly. Maybe I will make another recording of it when my piano is fixed because it sounds much better on my real piano. I hope that you still like it. Similarly to Jingle Bells, although this song doesn't mention Christmas it has become a Christmas song, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. Richard Bernhard Smith was inspired to write the lyrics after seeing the Central Park in Honesdale, Pennsylvania covered in snow. He wrote them while being treated for tuberculosis in the West Mountain Sanitarium in Scranton.

[@SaintBernardEnthusiast]

Another great Christmas song! Just so you know, I made a KZbin “short” using the music from your last video to raise awareness of your channel. I hope many more people will find it this way. 😃 If anyone reading this has the time, you should try to do the same!

[@michaelmorin6235]

But you are making it sound so proffesional🎉🎉

[@stevenwilgus5422]

Interesting arrangement, Leander. You played it well. I Love the hat.

[@rebecca120xmany]

@@SaintBernardEnthusiast Wow, that’s very nice - thank you!

[@pianoplayer56723]

@Leander-piano Hope you can get your piano fixed soon. You deserve to have a nice grand piano someday.

[@timmykeilnkathyshingler1433]

Some of us would like to know more information about this incredible Leander - how old is he and at what age did he start playing the piano? Where did you pick up your decidedly Northern Vienese/Austrian accent? And finally, what do you want to do with your life when you are older?

[@larryjohnson6385]

Still sounds great 👍

[@wisconsinatIon]

What can I say? If I had the wealth, I'd buy you a grand piano with a long time warranty, but would it fit in your living space? You work with what you've got Leander, and you're working very well indeed, spreading so much joy and happiness to your fans around the world. NEVER underestimate the value of your smile!

[@RobertBolton-cf7qj]

You make any piano that you play sound priceless. Don't apologize.

[@leslieladyhawke]

How wonderful to have a backup piano! I like your decorations all around.

[@RVgeeks]

Sounded absolutely fantastic, even on a digital piano. The complexity of the pieces you play, and the incredible speed at which you learn them, never ceases to amaze me. You have such a gift, Leander. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. 🎹🎶❤️

[@Leander-piano]

I am really happy that you still liked it even though it was on a digital piano

[@leonhue722]

This is just so festive ... thank you, Leander.

[@Tom-dt4ic]

This sounds great to me! Your soundboard probably cracked because you give it such a great workout every day. It can't keep up with you!

[@Leander-piano]

I am glad it still sounded nice to you. Thank you for telling me

[@vidguy007]

He puts a lot of mileage on a piano

[@_Twayne]

You’re right, your regular piano definitely sounds better - but I love this camera angle! I can see your right-hand work so much better with this view. 🤓

[@Leander-piano]

That is interesting about being able to see my hands better

[@Edwin48100]

I hear a wonderful bass coming off of that electric piano!

[@PeterGregg]

You know, part of why I love this channel IS your piano playing! In fact, that is what first attracted me to listen. But after a while, I think your awesome personality made me feel at home like an old friend was playing piano and I was just enjoying the music. I don't know if you can understand that, but it feels like a friend is is playing and I'm invited :) So no matter what you are playing on, it's just nice to be here to be allowed to participate:) Even the piano with the dead key was nice :) Thank you sir 😎😎😎 Thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for telling me those nice things. I am glad that you told me.

[@richardthacker]

I hope you can get your favourite piano mended - but we don’t really mind which one you play 👍 It’s just wonderful to see and hear you play and spread your joy.

[@pandora_z]

It sounds great! My upright piano was built in 1910 and has a cracked soundboard as well. Someone in the past had epoxied the soundboard to fix it but didn’t do a good job. I still play it anyway. I’ve had the piano since 1978 and taught myself to play with books. No KZbin back then.

[@Leander-piano]

I would still play it but now it's making such a terrible buzzing sound that the video I tried to make sounded terrible. What kind of music do you like to play on your piano?

[@tonyfeuerhelm]

Thanks for the Christmas music..."Piano Man"...that is just what the Doctor ordered : )

[@David-o3s7j]

Really nice Leander! You remind me of my nephew. He does not play piano but is an incredibly talented artist. His skill and passion keep him out of trouble.

[@JK_87606]

happy christmas

[@JimTancock]

Ah a different piano today Leander. I hope your usual one gets fixed. I must say this one has quite a good sound so never worry. You Have a good day. ⭐️👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you I am glad that you still thought it was nice

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

The cords you play , and your fingering is Absolutely Superb !😂, You are the BEST !😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@fraterpetrusagombar9245]

Very nice 👍

[@FabriceLEQUEUX]

c est fantastique votre nouveau instrument et votre plaisir de jouer cet air de 1934 BON NOEL MON PETIT AINSI QUE POUR VOTRE FAMILLE .MERCI A VOUS TOUS........FABRICE🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭🎄🎄🎄

[@Leander-piano]

Merci beaucoup et joyeux Noël

[@FabriceLEQUEUX]

@Leander-piano merci

[@hollyavillella554]

Thats one of my favorite holiday songs though it gets stuck in my head and I have to sing a different song to stop singing Wonderland. I love the reindeer on your Electric piano. They are very old-fashioned and cute! ❤💚✨🙏🕊️

[@Leander-piano]

You are right that the reindeer are very old fashioned I am glad that you like them

[@charlescrawford7039]

It sounds great to me. Whatever instrument you play, Mr. Leander, your musical abilities shine through. The song was composed during the Great Depression and hopefully raised the spirits of many. Your performance has raised mine. 👍

[@briggsak05]

Piano sounds better and the player is getting 🎉🎉better each Christmas ❤

[@daytripper9222]

You're an angel buddy. Very nice.

[@janicemahan4772]

I love snow at Christmas!

[@ingridservaas2928]

I just found you on youtube a few days ago and since then you brighten my day. You have such an uplifting way of playing your music. I hope your piano can be fixed. I know what pleasure it is to play on an old acoustic piano, although I never learned to play classical pieces. I whish you a verry merry Christmas and a wonderful new year.

[@Leander-piano]

I am happy that you found my channel and that you like it I think soon my piano will be fixed. What songs do you like to play on your piano?

[@vidguy007]

That sounded good, congratulations on having someone fix the regular piano That looks like a good place for you, lots of windows to look out of. Rock on buddy

[@CCServices84]

I love how you played Winter Wonderland, and I love the lights on your piano! 🎄

[@se2702]

Everything you play sounds super nice. Makes me smile when I hear you play, and when I see you smile too!

[@jandejong6498]

Leander! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you also for all the beautiful music you have played on your piano!🥰God bless!

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you very much I hope you have a merry Christmas too

[@zafnor]

Listening and seeing you play brings more enjoyment to me than what you're playing it on, but I hope Mr Borum brings a speedy recovery to your cherished piano. Thank you, Leander.

[@jeffking4176]

Fantastic❗️ 📻🙂

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you very much. I am glad you liked it.

[@johannesbruwer4072]

I turned up the volume. 🙂

[@russC13]

Such a great job! You are the best!

[@michaelmorin6235]

Makes me so happy to see you🎉🎉

[@EmilyTienne]

You are my new Mr Christmas!

[@capnamazing]

Such joy for Christmas! Thanks buddy!

[@conorcolon]

Of course I still like. Love it and the festive lights surrounding you. You, yourself light up the world! What a good friend you have in Jeremy Borum. The sound board is a very big deal. Fingers crossed it gets repaired - although the sounds the piano offers now sound great. You make them great. Love, God bless, Pat

[@Leander-piano]

I am really glad that you still liked it.

[@beckybaumann7544]

Loving all the lights and the reflection in the windows. Blessings for your patron and the fixing of your piano. Your hat looks great.

[@KenG557]

I first thought that your real piano must have caught on fire from your playing! 🔥 Great job Leander, MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you I am glad that my piano is just cracked and not on fire. Merry Christmas to you

[@stevenchacala]

@Leander-piano It must have cracked up seeing you in the full Santa suit (and you know I can't resist the obvious Dad joke.)

[@Nannaof10]

Thank you, that was very appropriate for us here in southeast Wisconsin. We got a white covering if snow last night ❤ sounds great to me

[@Leander-piano]

Wow I think that must look really beautiful

[@Nannaof10]

@Leander-piano it's very pretty this morning 🌄 ☺️.

[@treyfeeley2519]

Wonderful!!!

[@BrianFarrawell]

Great work Leander ,you still convey all the excitement an professional experience we are a custom to but yes your old piano is the best ,thankyou mate 😊

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you Soon I will play on my real piano again. I think I will try today

[@bradnelson3595]

That's wonderful. Thanks for the music and helping to spread the Christmas Spirit.

[@pilotusa]

Another wonderful performance, Leander. I think the piano sounds fine....seems to have a peasant, deep tone. Cracked sound board is a big repair; I hope it all goes well. Thank you for posting on the electric piano while your own console gets repaired.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you. I think today I will try to use the regular piano even though it buzzes You are right that it is a big repair. Jeremy will try to fix it and he thinks he has a way to make it better

[@u.hagemeister8071]

😊🤗🤗🤗👍🙏 Thank you for this beautiful music... Unbelievable how fast.... Blessings from me from Germany ❤

[@marknelson7703]

You sound wonderful! Keep playing and keep smiling! God bless you!

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

Sounds Awesome Leander ✌️❤️

[@artsie8282]

Amazing talent, I look forward to seeing his future

[@terrykohlman7355]

Thanks for playing these holiday tunes for us.

[@ssavia]

I love this arrangement! So well done, Leander. I love your Christmas spirit!

[@harryfix2767]

I like it!

[@JaniceHearst]

This piano does have a much different sound! But still enjoyed your choice of song - been looking forward all day to seeing and hearing you play.

[@CoLa1953]

You did great and . it made my day seeing you having so much fun💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶

[@charleskersten3142]

Leander, I'm glad Jeremy is coming to fix your piano Friday. I dropped him a note as he also has videos on how to work on the Hammond organ I have. Thank you for blessing us with your awesome 🎶

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you Mr. Kersten I also saw what you said about the man who wants to talk to my parents and I will tell them I am glad that you liked this song

[@charleskersten3142]

Sorry Leander, I hit the wrong button and lost your reply. Thanks for letting me know and Jeremy should have got my email to him. Look forward to listening soon Mr. Kersten

[@davis9971]

Thank you for the joy you bring! Merry Christmas!

[@bill1952]

Wonderful wonderland of music, you send out happy vibrations everyime you play.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for telling me that

[@jayarnold4149]

Love the refreshing new background, and your music is beautiful as always, but nothing better than a traditional piano.

[@tylerjgifford]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@Leander-piano]

Merry Christmas Mr Gifford. Thank you for watching my channel.

[@Shadow67892]

Fantastic well done I really enjoyed listening to you play the piano 👍🎶🎹

[@neilnetman3138]

Loved it. Glad you had a backup piano you could use and that your main one is getting fixed.

[@marjoriejohnson3147]

You make my winter wonder land pure joy~~~❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobertBolton-cf7qj]

It almost sounds like you are being accompanied by someone picking an upright bass fiddle. I liked listening to you play it!😊❤

[@timbinman]

Any way you play sounds great to me! Your smile makes me smile every time. Merry Christmas!

[@patrickrwhite8354]

I came back to listen to this wonderful Christmas Carol, Winter Wonderland. I love how you tickle the ivories and the ebonies. Great Job Mr. Chris Kringle. Er Or I mean Mr. Leander. The wonderful pianist.😊😊🎀🎀🎄🎄💖💖🤶🤶🎅🎅🎁🎁🍒🍒❄❄🙏🙏🙏🙏🎀🎀🎀🎀🎅🎅🤶🤶🎄🎄😊😊😊😊😊😊Love those smiles. Great show. It was all yours.

[@Leander-piano]

@@patrickrwhite8354 I am glad you liked it so much that you came back to hear it again

[@dorothywells-wz5nr]

Wow how do you get your fingers to move so fast...that I'd a blessing I don't mind those extra notes as I am a composer too. Hope the keys heal and thanks for all you do to brighten our days. Love D

[@MartMart]

absolutely fantastic Leander. I sometimes wonder, among other things, if those little smiles you do are because you improvise in some peaces and love what you did spontaneously. You are an incredible player.

[@8T8Keez]

Disney-bound, my friend! Sounding awesome!

[@patrickrwhite8354]

I thoroughly enjoyed your playing even if it was an electronic piano. I think Genos 2 has a beautiful piano and sounds so real. However, are a true Marvel Little Leander. I had to listen twice. I am sorry that the soundboard has to be fixed on your piano. I had no idea that they could be fixed unless entirely removed and replaced. Maybe that is what your Piano fixer-up technician is going to do for you. But this still was lovely and I do miss you on your regular Piano. I had not even noticed that the soundboard was cracked. I didn't hear any buzzing from any of the keys when they were played. OH well, You would know you are the Maestro of your own little World. Thank you for the post I have to go back and listen to your Jingle Bells.🍒🍒🎄🎄❄❄🎅🎅🤶🤶🐧🐧😊😊😊😊😊😊🎅🎅🤶🤶🎅🎅🤶🤶

[@jalagiwolfhart]

Superb!!!!!

[@perrycomeau2627]

Rock on!

[@papapowley]

nice outro

[@stevenchacala]

I hope your friend Jeremy can help you evaluate the repair vs. replace options, and maybe help you shop around locally for a good deal on a replacement piano that measures up to your potential. You might be surprised by the generosity of your fans to help you buy a replacement piano. You should probably locate the piano so direct sunlight doesn't ever hit it.

[@bernadettamf]

Wäre vielleicht schön, wenn es für Dich bald ein neues Klavier, oder sogar Flügel geben würde...? Vielleicht sogar als Weihnachtsgeschenk? Du bist echt fleißig und verbreitest gute Laune😊. Danke Dir!

[@williampaganucci1084]

You sound great on any piano Leander. I guess you wore out the other piano. By the way, my mom was born in Scranton. 🎹🎄👍

[@nikoknightpuppetproduction369]

I still like it a lot. You are a very talented artist. You are amazing playing the piano/keyboard. Do you also sing or play different instruments?

[@hollyjollydog]

Can Leander read music or playing by ear? I restore player pianos the arrangements sound like tin pan ally era QRS rolls arrangements , Where is his he hearing these old songs to learn them? hes very good.

[@JC-xq2ec]

Thanks for the holiday music! I hope the fix on your piano works out. Isn't there a "clacking" note still too? You make any keyboard sing!

[@danieloreilly881]

pretty darn good for a fake piano. One good thing about electric key boards is that they don't need humidifiers. hope your can get your old Baldwin fixed.

[@yogizorch]

I really enjoy your playing and your smile. Have you ever listened to Jo Ann Castle from the Lawrence Welk Show? Some of your ragtime playing reminds me of her. She enjoyed playing too.

[@bassam3546]

❄️☃️

[@kevpendle2459]

Hello leander...how do you mend a broken soundboard? Great playing as always. Happy Christmas from Kev,Manchester UK

[@Gregory47342]

👍👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🎊🎉🎊

[@rogerhunter5404]

Hey, Christmas buddy! I always prefer the sound of a "real" acoustic piano, but the electronic one sounds good, too, because of the way you play it. I'm glad that one is available to you so we can still enjoy your music while your piano is awaiting repairs. I would be sad if you weren't able to continue your Christmas series. Today's song is one I certainly cannot play, but I could sing it for you. I don't know why, but Winter Wonderland is one of the more enjoyable ones for me to sing. I guess is just has a good range and tempo for me. Take care! I'm making an edit because I just took a look at Jeremy's bio. When he comes to work on your piano, can you ask him if he ever had (or has) any affiliation with Sony Music Publishing? That's who I work for. I see that he had some affiliation with EMI, and we bought that company about three years ago, so maybe he has worked with Sony, too. 😄

[@BarneyGoogle1950]

Is there a written transcription of this piece? How did you learn it?

[@dylan-kerry]

Great performance! The keyboard didn't sound any worse than usual, at least to me. Something you should bear in mind about Johnny May, his arrangements are not ragtime. He simply markets them as such to get more views. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it really but just bear that in mind. His stuff is inspired by a lot of different styles other that ragtime really. Anyway, glad to see you doing a good job of his arrangements. They sound great.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for telling me. I saw @PiotrBarcz videos where he was talking about that too. I will remember that

[@MomCN]

Do you read music or do you just play by ear?

[@pianoplayer56723]

Sounds great! What model of digital piano is that. I have two Yamahas and a Korg.

[@pascalcoole2725]

I wonder how you managed to learn tp lay such a difficult arangement. merry X-man Leander

[@nicolasazais2036]

Tu es assis trop bas, sweat heart😮

[@Edwin48100]

You had to look in trying to play the organ?

[@brucevancamp4498]

Not today for me.

[@aBachwardsfellow]

Well -- you're right -- your acoustic piano does sound much better. But you made it through -- nice playing! I would definitely like to hear it on the acoustic piano -- I hope Jeremy can fix it -- a broken soundboard can be a problem. Do you have some way to add humidity to the piano -- or room? Houses typically dry ourt in the winter due to heating systems being in use (plus the winter air is drier ...) The Korg Grandstage is a good digital instrument -- you might even be able to get more nuance with it than you acoustic piano. Sometimes a better recording can be made with a digital instrument by plugging it directly into the camera (if your camera has an audio input jack) instead of recording it using the built-in speakers -- plus sometimes tweaking some of the parameters -- reverb, choice of piano, touch, etc.. Looking forward to what comes next! PS -- that chair is too low -- I wouldn't want to see you play very long like that -- very hard on wrists, hands, shoulders -- you need to be about an inch to an inch and a half higher -- you need your wrists to be more level... PPS -- the Korg has some great organ sounds to try -- maybe one day you'll do an organ video!

[@St.Finger]

Incredible! Bravo!