Keith Jarrett is on a difficult medical journey now. Sending prayers up that he will return to what he so clearly loves. Still, if he never plays another note, whether by force or by choice, he has sailed us all to musical nirvana and back more times than we deserved.
As a professional classical pianist, I stand in complete awe of this man and his pianistic abilities. The singing tone is out-of-this-world beautiful, the harmonic tension and release absolutely heavenly, and the seamless modulations just brilliant. This is what music is all about!
There is something about this tune , the melody, how it is played or sung. It is being played here by Keith with that emotional gut feeling this song evokes by many. So brave of him ...he is never afraid to show his emotions through his playing! What a masterfull giant!!!
I`ve seen dozens of great jazz pianists - Hancock, Corea, Mehldau, Valdes, Weston, Charlap, Chestnut, Terrasson, and more - many of them multiple times. I only saw Jarrett once and it is the performance I still lie awake at night thinking about. One of kind.
I know this song, but professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu skated at an ice show with Keith on the piano. It was a wonderful performance that touched people's hearts. I hope you get to see it someday.
@@sunyoungpark910 Please search for "Danny Boy Nippon TV", there is an official video on TH-cam, it will be available for a limited time until March 10, 2025, please enjoy it, thank you.
@@sunyoungpark910 Please search for "Danny Boy Nippon TV", there is an official video on TH-cam, it will be available for a limited time until March 10, 2025, please enjoy it, thank you
@ Please search for "Danny Boy Nippon TV", there is an official video on TH-cam, it will be available for a limited time until March 10, 2025, please enjoy it, thank you
@@fareshajjar1208 Barry Harris ran laps around Bill Evans. So did Many others. No wonder, it's the waspiest square looking boat club schmuck, who thinks Bill Evans is and was the end all be all of jazz piano. Ridiculously hilarious... In Juilliard, we used to actively laugh at the simpletons and entry level clowns who thought Bill Evans was the pinnacle of jazz piano. You've a lot to learn there, kiddo. A whoooole ass lot. Sit tight and humble yourself, and meanwhile - maybe shut that corny looking trap of yours. Aight? Cool.
Because my name is Danny, this has been my song all my life. This is the most beautiful arrangement I've ever heard in all of my 70 years. Thank you Keith Jarrett 💚
"Danny Boy" (Londonderry Air) has often been cited as one of the most beloved melodies in world music. Keith's plaintive rendition captures its spirit as few have ever done. As an Irish-American preparing to spout my heritage on March 17, I am always moved by his unique interpretation. Truly, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Thank you, Keith Jarrett.
This is June 6, 2024. Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Thank God for peace and thank you to everyone who helped establish it in a world gone crazy by war. Thanks to a song like Danny Boy and how it was used among allied soldiers to keep hope and faith in the future alive.
I'm moving here to listen Danny Boy from just after seeing Yuzuru Hanyu's performance with this song at his ice show "Notte stellata". May the world be peaceful and fulfill with hope.
Oh, my goodness! If you've never played the piano before, it's difficult to imagine how intricate this piece is! The dynamics and delicacy with which Keith plays is masterful. Beautifully played!
as a student, I am working on this piece...maybe in a year or more I might be ready. technically this is very difficult then add emotion and feeling, timing...it was my mother's favorite piece...someday through effort and determination
So sad that he can't do what he loves now. He is a genius. To see him perform was pure heaven. Wish his health would return. Thank goodness for recordings so that the young can experience his tremendous talent. Prayers for him.
My husband and I had instrumental Celtic music at our small wedding reception, and that’s when my new father-in-law told me that Danny Boy was his favorite. I made sure we had it played for him at his service when he passed 11 years later. Always makes me cry, too. So sorry for your loss. ❤
I put my headphones on, close my eyes and get lost is a myriad of colour, feeling and emotion, time ceases to exist, if he didn't stop playing, I might never wake up!
Of all the comments here (for reasons I couldn't put into words!) yours is my favorite. You convey so much, in so few words. Thanks for posting, Ray Foulkes. Posted one of my own (above) this day.
This has to be the most beautiful rendition I’ve ever, ever heard. I’ve played it multiple times and it never fails to bring a tear to my eye. Reminds me of my long lost, dearly departed friend, Danny. Thanks you, Keith.
Regarding your TH-cam comment about Keith Jarrett playing the traditional tune "Danny Boy" many people don't know that originally it was written as a description of a dying father, saying good bye to his son, who was being called off to war..."the pipes, the pipes are calling" the son off to war. Neither the father or the son knew if they would ever see each other again, hence the lyric about the father returning in spirit. I used to laugh at this tune, always hearing it sung as a simple beer-drinking song that has been popularized over the years, until I learned the meaning of the lyrics. I've played this ballad as a piano solo to many audiences over the years. I preface the playing by telling them of the meaning of the lyrics, and I ask if they have ever had to say good bye to a loved one, as I had to my father when he was dying. This is the song of the last good bye, and Keith perfectly expresses the true sentiment and heartfelt tenderness of this simple, timeless and enduring ballad.
@@jennifer86010 If you read the Wikipedia article (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Londonderry_Air), you will see that the words of Danny Boy are a later, 20th century, addition to an old Irish tune collected in the 19th century, and compete with many other songs and hymns (e.g. “I cannot tell, why he whom angels worship”) set to the same air, whose origins remain uncertain.
I love how he plays from his heart, and the harmonies reflect subtle feeling tones of emotion rather than being a cerebral academic exercise like you often hear in jazz players.
To Amy Nold: When the bread is good, this will serve to soothe the savage situation in my soul. If the bread is not, like a secretary akin to my typewriter, I become just like a jaded boss, whom emotionless, I wait for the conclusion, the coda, looking for the code to my meager bank account.
My grandfather used to play this to me everyday as a kid while constantly begging me to learn it with him. Only god knows id do anything to go back in time and sit with him and learn like I've never learned before. I miss you Bert, love you mate RIP
Amazing playing. My wife and I listening to Kings Singers in Sweden, Gothenburg for many years ago and they sung this lovely song: Danny Boy. Thanks Keith and thanks dear God for the music
He's surging out to the deep existential abyss, to the outer layers of metaphysical possibilities, and then in that state of utter trance and bliss, he invites you in to share in the deeper life of that emotional universe that he's created through the utmost honest and beautiful sounds and colors--ones you've never before imagined possible.
It is really amazing... but I'm going to wager that you know the lyrics... those who do not don't yet know the depth of this tune. I like to phrase everything to flow through the words of the song, and i think Keith is doing that here. Especially when it comes to the final verse, i like to play it as if the mother is singing to her son from her grave. Brilliant tune.
@@j5555785 Your observation is profound. After quoting it a moment ago (on a posting of my own) added: "Nelms reminded me of something the great jazz pianist Marian McPartland said, about witnessing in live performance at a club a great jazz saxophonist, coming down off the stand looking disconsolate. "What's wrong?" Marian asked him. The reply: "I forgot the lyric . . . "
@@j5555785 This is interesting, i think this is one of the most if not the most beautiful melody i ever heard, and i didn't knew the lyrics and the history till now.
All of my children know I want this played at my memorial someday. But this version n the one sung by Kiri Tekanawa are exquisite. I hope you find perfect health Keith🌺💕🌺💕
I'VE BEEN TO MANY COLLEGES. I studied, practiced, & played piano & organ in churches, ctry clubs, casinos, pubs, private homes, for 60+ yrs. THIS IS THE MOST MOVING PIANO PLAYING EVER. For me, IT TOUCHES THE SOUL MORE THAN ANY MUSICIAN.
Not only is the tone color exquisite but the shades of sound he produces on the piano transform this song into so much more than a simple tune. It becomes a colorful tapestry.
A healing performance, for those who hear, flows from his hands into the piano. May love surround this wonderful artist to bring him his healing and restoration. ♥️🌹
Wishing you a speedy recovery and thank you for your musical courage and beauty. My moments listening to you play are among the best moments in my life. Always forward! ❤
God bless you Mr. Jarrett. You amazed me at Ford Auditorium, Detroit, dead of Winter 1975. Many had colds, coughing prior to you coming out to your piano. Upon arrival you announced: “Everybody! Cough!!!”. We all did, laughing along with you. Then we settled in as you transported us. Thank you for your musical gift & for your gracefulness. Be well Sir!🙏🇺🇸
A truly gifted pianist, saw him in a small club in Atlanta in approximately 1976. Perfect venue with less than 100 people. Will never forget it, a couple in the front row were talking when he was playing, he stopped the performance and said, “ apparently what you are saying is more important than what I am playing, finish what you were talking about and we will wait for you.” You could have heard a pin drop.
KEITH JARRETT - Danny Boy It's coming up to that time of year when my kid brother Ron died - in his sleep, at home, age 68. He loved DANNY BOY, with its poignant “when all the leaves are dying” lyric. Not long before his passing I shared with my brother this, “my favorite instrumental” version - Keith Jarrett in a live performance before an appreciative audience. You just know that Keith is the sort of musician who “never forgets the lyric.” [Reminded again of something “Nelms123” wrote below this video:] "It is really amazing... but I'm going to wager that you know the lyrics... those who do not, don't yet know the depth of this tune. I like to phrase everything to flow through the words of the song, and i think Keith is doing that here. Especially when it comes to the final verse, i like to play it as if the mother is singing to her son from her grave. Brilliant tune." ---- I think of something the great, English-born jazz pianist Marian McPartland said to her good friend Oscar Peterson - about witnessing a live performance by a great jazz saxophonist, who came down from the stage looking disconsolate. "What's wrong?" Marian asked him. The reply: "I forgot the words . . . " The composer of that ancient Irish melody is unknown, but an Englishman (!) wrote those memorable words: “Fred Weatherly” who also wrote ROSES OF PICARDY (Find Sinatra's 'Great Songs From Great Britain' album with arranger Robert Farnon for the retire-the-trophy version of that one.) [Love the back story on Weatherly's lyric shared at Wikipedia:] 'Initially written to a tune other than "Londonderry Air", English lawyer and lyricist Frederic Weatherly wrote the words to "Danny Boy" in Bath, Somerset in 1910. After his Irish-born sister-in-law Margaret (known as Jess) in the United States sent him a copy of "Londonderry Air" in 1913, Weatherly modified the lyrics of "Danny Boy" to fit the rhyme and meter of "Londonderry Air". First recording was in 1915. --- Thanks for sharing Music Video Vault. Celebrated elsewhere this day (10/8/2023) search " Great Melody, Great Lyric, Great Rendition, Songwriting Workshop, Harmony Central "
A "Fall-time" song with a special appeal to Catholics (Ave Maria). "But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying, If I am dead, as dead I well may be, You'll come and find the place where I am lying, And kneel and say an 'Ave' there for me . . . "
La beauté de Keith Jarrett s’ouvre et réchauffe mon cœur. Comme c’est beau! Je ressens un amour très profond pour votre musique. Merci infiniment Keith Jarrett♥️
Thank you Keith for the most hauntingly beautiful version of Danny Boy...my sweet Irish mother passed 1 month ago and listen to you play this song with your whole heart..i cry tears of joy and gratitude to God for you and the blessings of this life.
It is a beautiful piece and from these hands, so deep and moving. Bless you Carol and our thoughts come to you and your family all the way from Australia - David
Keith is one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. I fear his health will never again let him create such beautiful music. My prayers are with this genius.
Just pure genius. This gift of reharmonization comes from" letting go" of an incredible amount of "book knowledge" contained in his soul so that his reharmonizations of the melody just flow forth. It's like he discovers new colors and possibilities of harmony each with its own set of emotions and feelings every time he repeats the melody. In this particular area of composition, of which improvisation over set chord changes is the methodolgy, only Bill Evans was on this general level. No doubt, Keith was influenced by Bill. Rest in peace Bill - you died too soon.
Keith's harmonies here are lovely and no doubt about the Bill Evans influence. Evans was the only one on this level of reharmonization? Ever heard Art Tatum play Danny Boy?
This is why I love music so much. I may not be a pianist, but I certainly know when something is extra special and this masterpiece is one of them. So, so beautiful. How could anyone dislike this? They are idiots.
I do believe this is my most favorite version of all time. There is no greater master than Keith on this one. His depth of understanding far beyond those of mortal man. Love that guy. He is the greatest!
To me the amazing thing is I could play that piano and learn to play well but no one on this earth can sound like keith jarrett he has the hands and soul of a master beyond anything much love and respect thank you!!!!
A true musician like Jarrett knows Danny Boy has transcended cliché. It’s one of the great melodies of all time, and can be played straight without jazzy rhythyms or gimmicks. Nice.
Soul touching- a few chords in, everytime i hear him play, my eyes well up and I feel it in the very deepest part of my being. I am humbled by his ability to do this. Thank you Mr. Keith Jarret. My soul is so vastly richer. ❤
One of those rare out-of-tempo solo performances where you hear the lyric -- hear those words composed to a traditional Irish melody by an Englishman, Fred Weatherly -- who a century ago wrote another popular song, Roses of Picardy. But you knew that. A "Fall-time" song with a special appeal to Catholics (Ave Maria). "But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying, If I am dead, as dead I well may be, You'll come and find the place where I am lying, And kneel and say an 'Ave' there for me . . . " Mr. Jarrett's is still my favorite solo piano recording of DANNY BOY -- tied for first with his hero Bill Evans' late-in-life rendition. Similar but different. And both so achingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Music Video Vault.
Mister Jarrett’s Danny Boy’s is throughly inspiring and amplifying of one’s consciousness, and no commentary, and, or, words can do justice to something so moving and profound. But, beyond its essential beauty; it is it improvisational and transitory nature, that, which makes it so precious. Here now and then gone. Like all great music and so many of the other beautiful things that can inspire us; it is there for just a moment, only. The present moment, asking us to acknowledge our connection with it and the ONENESS we share with all things! Blessings to all those that can tap into its sublime power and a full measure of empathy for those, few, that may miss the amazingly exalted beauty of this performance. Reynaldo Renderos
Dear God, Thank you for my life that includes the privelege and wonder of hearing and seeing Keith Jarrett. The heart-achingly beautiful music created by him has provided me with so much awe and appreciation for the spiritual connection between us mortals and the infinite universe of love. Respectfully, Me
Mr. Jarrett is not a musician that plays music on the piano. He plums the depths of the emotions the composer experienced when he or she created the piece. Mr. Jarrett absorbs all the feeling that was invested in the piece to the point where he becomes the music and then; using every iota of his heart and soul, he expresses those emotions through the piano. Committing 100% of his being to the process, he provides us with a masterful performance every original composer would likely be proud of.
The hundreds of hours I spent in my youth listening to Keith Jarrett albums I will never rue. Grateful to my late parents for taking me to hear him several times - and perchance meet him.
Such a loss that he can no longer play. I've just been listening to the Budapest concert, newly released. Wonderful music there, and throughout his entire career. I can't imagine what it must be like to have been that accomplished and never again to be able to do the thing you loved so much.
At least we have the music preseerved. We all will pass and die. His legacy is on video and media. My legacy is my writing. Chochosanpresents.com is my comedy blog
I've played music my whole life, I'm fairly accomplished. Studied styles and arrangements, just to qualify what I'm about to say a little. That was the most beautiful, interpretive, imaginative, brilliant, and expressive piece of music i have ever heard. Just sublime. Thank you so much.
This work means more to me than Keith/you could ever know. I am so grateful that he/you chose to invest in this particular song. Thank you. It facilitates a connection, that for me, transcends death.
The beauty and pathos of the tune shines through and are magnified by his approach. Very little embellishment through most of the rendition and beautifully conceived and reverent improvisation before a return to the melody. Masterful and heartfelt.
Oh my. He’s so wonderful. He’s just purely playing and enjoying,,his soul is intricately connected to the piece ❤❤❤❤ so emotional! This connection is so personal, almost spiritual,,,
Keith Jarrett is a musical gift to this World.! Nobody plays the Piano with such honesty and depth and emotional expression. He is the instrument totally in the moment he is touching it. A complete musical genius and a masterful improviser at the highest level. What he does is completely heavenly with the greatest touch and sound on the Piano which is a miracle. God gave him everything. A true unique master. It always get deep into my heart and soul to listen to him play. Sad to here the news that he is probably not going to perform and play for us again. But boy what a legacy he left behind in his being and recordings. Love you Keith, one of the most honest musicians ever.
Couldn't agree more. Keith doesn't hold back, so giving and so vulnerable every time. Such a gift , an inspiration to strive for excellence in whatever we do. For the glory of God.
Born in Wales of a very musical family and loving your plying of Dany Boy it is as though l am transported to some other world. I sent it to my daughter Shan ,who suffered from M E for 3yes and is now cured after realizing that the only thing t hat cured her was a lot of sundhine an is now living in Aistrailia . Please get well soon as you have given such joy to me . Cariad swynol.sweet love ZLonax
a very personal song interpreted with a grace I can not put into words, and now this loss...I guess at this point it's ok that it's raining down on my face...prayers Mr. Jarrett
My English Dad always had this incredible affection for Danny Boy, and I will never forget that .. I too understand, maybe it’s a British thing ? Grateful to both my parents .. thx M&D 🙏🇬🇧❤️
To the comments below I can only agree wholeheartedly. Sublime. Poignant. Heartfelt. Heart-wrenching. There appears to be only one Keith Jarrett. It is an honor to live at the same time as him and hear his music. Thank you so much, Mr. Jarrett.
Exactly my thought. Reflecting further, I remember how hard I was hit by Koln, then I discovered Trio... he's carried me along for a solid forty years.
Watching this go by on TH-cam makes me admire human progress. How we learned to express ourselves using mechanical devices and science to create these beautiful noises is just mindblowing. Of course it all depends on who is applying all these inventions. Great performance! Make music, not war.
It nearly brings tears to my eyes. It certainly makes the hairs on the back of my neck tingle. Sublime. I can't believe I have only just found it. Where on earth have I been?
I've listening to this video several times, and I'm always captivated with his talent and his arrangement. It's powerful and packed with emotion, just extraordinary... My name is Dan and my grandmother used to always greet me with her vocal rendition of this song. Anyway, there are so many great versions of this historical song, but this ranks right up there with the best along with Andy Williams... Thanks Mr. Jarrett...!
It's simply the most beautiful song ever written. It pulls on the heartstrings in a unique, unparalleled way. The depth of tragedy and heartbreak are depleting. And what a beautiful rendition, thank you SO much Keith.
toliko autoritativan, izražajan, koja glazbena profinjenost, jedan od rijetkih, M. Dedić njegov alter ego, kakva privilegija ovo razumijeti, a i voliti..❤️
There's something quite magical about a truly inspired and improvised take on a well known melody, this one is a number that you want to keep revisiting over and over again from KJ because it just keeps getting better with every listening, simply beautiful...
Keith Jarrett is on a difficult medical journey now. Sending prayers up that he will return to what he so clearly loves. Still, if he never plays another note, whether by force or by choice, he has sailed us all to musical nirvana and back more times than we deserved.
My prayers added to all
Mr Keith Jarret, get well. And then, please play for jazz lovers like me "My Funny Valentine"... Don't know why?
Que ele seja curado, em o nome do Senhor Jesus Cristo!!!
Amém!!!
A joy in my life to listen to his playing.
Qué disgusto tengo al leer que está con problemas médicos …..!!!!
As a professional classical pianist, I stand in complete awe of this man and his pianistic abilities. The singing tone is out-of-this-world beautiful, the harmonic tension and release absolutely heavenly, and the seamless modulations just brilliant. This is what music is all about!
I saw him live, 1975, Ford Auditorium, Detroit, MI. Totally silent, packed audience. Everyone left…in peace/awe, gratitude.
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There is something about this tune , the melody, how it is played or sung. It is being played here by Keith with that emotional gut feeling this song evokes by many. So brave of him ...he is never afraid to show his emotions through his playing! What a masterfull giant!!!
I`ve seen dozens of great jazz pianists - Hancock, Corea, Mehldau, Valdes, Weston, Charlap, Chestnut, Terrasson, and more - many of them multiple times. I only saw Jarrett once and it is the performance I still lie awake at night thinking about. One of kind.
I know this song, but professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu skated at an ice show with Keith on the piano. It was a wonderful performance that touched people's hearts. I hope you get to see it someday.
I couldn't find the video you were talking about. Can you please find a link? I would really love to watch it. Thanks
@@sunyoungpark910
Please search for "Danny Boy Nippon TV", there is an official video on TH-cam, it will be available for a limited time until March 10, 2025, please enjoy it, thank you.
Holy bananas yes where is this video???
@@sunyoungpark910
Please search for "Danny Boy Nippon TV", there is an official video on TH-cam, it will be available for a limited time until March 10, 2025, please enjoy it, thank you
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Please search for "Danny Boy Nippon TV", there is an official video on TH-cam, it will be available for a limited time until March 10, 2025, please enjoy it, thank you
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Just the first few chords and you know you are listening to one of the greatest
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This sounds like 3 fingers of one of Bill Evans' hands. Supremely over-rated.
@@fareshajjar1208it always takes a knucklehead to compare everyone and pit people against each other. Yes, Bill is also incredible.
@@fareshajjar1208 Barry Harris ran laps around Bill Evans. So did Many others. No wonder, it's the waspiest square looking boat club schmuck, who thinks Bill Evans is and was the end all be all of jazz piano. Ridiculously hilarious... In Juilliard, we used to actively laugh at the simpletons and entry level clowns who thought Bill Evans was the pinnacle of jazz piano. You've a lot to learn there, kiddo. A whoooole ass lot. Sit tight and humble yourself, and meanwhile - maybe shut that corny looking trap of yours. Aight? Cool.
Because my name is Danny, this has been my song all my life. This is the most beautiful arrangement I've ever heard in all of my 70 years. Thank you Keith Jarrett 💚
Your name is so good ❤❤
From another Danny - I agree with you. This one is special.
Me 2!
-Dan Lawton, 72
Thanks Danny
Maybe the most beautiful, heartfelt rendition of any song I have ever heard. Oh my goodness.
Check out Sinéad O'Connor's version. Very different but worth it too.
This made me cry uncontrollably.. one of the greatest musicians ever, along with Bill Evans.. God bless them both.
amen to that....
omigoodnesh... Yes. I so agree. I also love Chet Baker.
AND... Very Early by Bill Evans is one of my MOST favorite jazz standards, for sure. I love playing it on piano. Joy!!!
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try mozart first... gets a little tricky after that...
lovely cover... i give you that.
@@mark.lawrence Beloved Mozart was my Kindergarten. Jarett was the next step......
"Danny Boy" (Londonderry Air) has often been cited as one of the most beloved melodies in world music. Keith's plaintive rendition captures its spirit as few have ever done. As an Irish-American preparing to spout my heritage on March 17, I am always moved by his unique interpretation. Truly, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Thank you, Keith Jarrett.
This is June 6, 2024. Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Thank God for peace and thank you to everyone who helped establish it in a world gone crazy by war. Thanks to a song like Danny Boy and how it was used among allied soldiers to keep hope and faith in the future alive.
Amen!🙏👍
Breathtaking. Like a poet reciting his best verses.
Truly
I'm moving here to listen Danny Boy from just after seeing Yuzuru Hanyu's performance with this song at his ice show "Notte stellata". May the world be peaceful and fulfill with hope.
Oh, my goodness! If you've never played the piano before, it's difficult to imagine how intricate this piece is! The dynamics and delicacy with which Keith plays is masterful. Beautifully played!
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Oh my you’re so right. I had to watch it couple of times. Each time I’m persuaded emotionally, it’s so beautifully intricate!
as a student, I am working on this piece...maybe in a year or more I might be ready. technically this is very difficult then add emotion and feeling, timing...it was my mother's favorite piece...someday through effort and determination
The simple truth. In so few words. Thanks, dean9598.
I cry listening to this and thinking about that wonderfully talented man that he is.
So sad that he can't do what he loves now. He is a genius. To see him perform was pure heaven. Wish his health would return. Thank goodness for recordings so that the young can experience his tremendous talent. Prayers for him.
Danny Boy was my late dads favourite song dad passed away with cancer 2002 l still cry hearing this song 😂😂😂❤❤❤
My husband and I had instrumental Celtic music at our small wedding reception, and that’s when my new father-in-law told me that Danny Boy was his favorite. I made sure we had it played for him at his service when he passed 11 years later. Always makes me cry, too. So sorry for your loss. ❤
I put my headphones on, close my eyes and get lost is a myriad of colour, feeling and emotion, time ceases to exist, if he didn't stop playing, I might never wake up!
Of all the comments here (for reasons I couldn't put into words!) yours is my favorite. You convey so much, in so few words. Thanks for posting, Ray Foulkes. Posted one of my own (above) this day.
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This has to be the most beautiful rendition I’ve ever, ever heard. I’ve played it multiple times and it never fails to bring a tear to my eye. Reminds me of my long lost, dearly departed friend, Danny. Thanks you, Keith.
Same for my father.
Regarding your TH-cam comment about Keith Jarrett playing the traditional tune "Danny Boy" many people don't know that originally it was written as a description of a dying father, saying good bye to his son, who was being called off to war..."the pipes, the pipes are calling" the son off to war. Neither the father or the son knew if they would ever see each other again, hence the lyric about the father returning in spirit. I used to laugh at this tune, always hearing it sung as a simple beer-drinking song that has been
popularized over the years, until I learned the meaning of the lyrics. I've played this ballad as a piano solo to many audiences over the years. I preface the playing by telling them of the meaning of the lyrics, and I ask if they have ever had to say good bye to a loved one, as I had to my father when he was dying. This is the song of the last good bye, and Keith perfectly expresses the true sentiment and heartfelt tenderness of this simple, timeless and enduring ballad.
@@jennifer86010 If you read the Wikipedia article (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Londonderry_Air), you will see that the words of Danny Boy are a later, 20th century, addition to an old Irish tune collected in the 19th century, and compete with many other songs and hymns (e.g. “I cannot tell, why he whom angels worship”) set to the same air, whose origins remain uncertain.
The same for me
It is beautiful. Two other renditions that I found moving were Jeff Beck's and Sinead O'Connor's.
I love how he plays from his heart, and the harmonies reflect subtle feeling tones of emotion rather than being a cerebral academic exercise like you often hear in jazz players.
So true! I appreciate the technical masters but nothing will ever outshine the heart.
Well said! Yes, no sterility in his playing.
Spot on.
Yes. This performance is a masterclass in drawing out emotion through art. My eyes welled up. He is a divine musician. **********
To Amy Nold: When the bread is good,
this will serve to soothe the savage situation in my soul.
If the bread is not,
like a secretary akin to my typewriter,
I become just like a jaded boss, whom emotionless,
I wait for the conclusion, the coda,
looking for the code to my meager bank account.
My grandfather used to play this to me everyday as a kid while constantly begging me to learn it with him.
Only god knows id do anything to go back in time and sit with him and learn like I've never learned before.
I miss you Bert, love you mate RIP
Amazing playing. My wife and I listening to Kings Singers in Sweden, Gothenburg for many years ago and they sung this lovely song: Danny Boy. Thanks Keith and thanks dear God for the music
入院中、良く聴いてました。眠れない夜は決まってね。エバンスも良いですが、何故か柔らかく優しく感じます。
He's surging out to the deep existential abyss, to the outer layers of metaphysical possibilities, and then in that state of utter trance and bliss, he invites you in to share in the deeper life of that emotional universe that he's created through the utmost honest and beautiful sounds and colors--ones you've never before imagined possible.
well said
yes
Хорошо сказано.
The most beautiful performance of the most beautiful melody in the world. Thank you Mr Jarrett.
dont think so...
It is really amazing... but I'm going to wager that you know the lyrics... those who do not don't yet know the depth of this tune. I like to phrase everything to flow through the words of the song, and i think Keith is doing that here. Especially when it comes to the final verse, i like to play it as if the mother is singing to her son from her grave. Brilliant tune.
@@j5555785 Your observation is profound. After quoting it a moment ago (on a posting of my own) added: "Nelms reminded me of something the great jazz pianist Marian McPartland said, about witnessing in live performance at a club a great jazz saxophonist, coming down off the stand looking disconsolate. "What's wrong?" Marian asked him. The reply: "I forgot the lyric . . . "
@@j5555785 This is interesting, i think this is one of the most if not the most beautiful melody i ever heard, and i didn't knew the lyrics and the history till now.
Well put, fellow lover of beauty
Stunning! Keith's harmonies and dissonance are unmatched. Such soul and grace and intentionality. Just priceless!
何度聴いても心にしみる時間、この演奏でエナジー（生きている喜び）感じます。
Great musician＆ Pianist.
One of the most beautiful performances I’ve ever heard.
All of my children know I want this played at my memorial someday. But this version n the one sung by Kiri Tekanawa are exquisite. I hope you find perfect health Keith🌺💕🌺💕
I'VE BEEN TO MANY COLLEGES. I studied, practiced, & played piano & organ in churches, ctry clubs, casinos, pubs, private homes, for 60+ yrs. THIS IS THE MOST MOVING PIANO PLAYING EVER. For me, IT TOUCHES THE SOUL MORE THAN ANY MUSICIAN.
Not only is the tone color exquisite but the shades of sound he produces on the piano transform this song into so much more than a simple tune. It becomes a colorful tapestry.
Well put. And in so few words. Thanks for sharing.
A healing performance, for those who hear, flows from his hands into the piano. May love surround this wonderful artist to bring him his healing and restoration. ♥️🌹
Wishing you a speedy recovery and thank you for your musical courage and beauty. My moments listening to you play are among the best moments in my life. Always forward! ❤
God bless you Mr. Jarrett. You amazed me at Ford Auditorium, Detroit, dead of Winter 1975. Many had colds, coughing prior to you coming out to your piano. Upon arrival you announced: “Everybody! Cough!!!”. We all did, laughing along with you. Then we settled in as you transported us. Thank you for your musical gift & for your gracefulness. Be well Sir!🙏🇺🇸
A truly gifted pianist, saw him in a small club in Atlanta in approximately 1976. Perfect venue with less than 100 people. Will never forget it, a couple in the front row were talking when he was playing, he stopped the performance and said, “ apparently what you are saying is more important than what I am playing, finish what you were talking about and we will wait for you.” You could have heard a pin drop.
sur quel album please merci
This is one of the few times I can honestly say i wish a tune had never ended...
The highest compliment Mr. Jarrett could receive. Hope he reads your words, Earl Manley.
Yeah...this might be true for everything he plays
I feel the same, I feel the same...
Check out his 'The Melody At Night With You' it's a very low key album with beautiful playing just like this.
That’s deep, brother! I hear you...
KEITH JARRETT - Danny Boy
It's coming up to that time of year when my kid brother Ron died - in his sleep, at home, age 68. He loved DANNY BOY, with its poignant “when all the leaves are dying” lyric. Not long before his passing I shared with my brother this, “my favorite instrumental” version - Keith Jarrett in a live performance before an appreciative audience. You just know that Keith is the sort of musician who “never forgets the lyric.”
[Reminded again of something “Nelms123” wrote below this video:]
"It is really amazing... but I'm going to wager that you know the lyrics... those who do not, don't yet know the depth of this tune. I like to phrase everything to flow through the words of the song, and i think Keith is doing that here. Especially when it comes to the final verse, i like to play it as if the mother is singing to her son from her grave. Brilliant tune."
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I think of something the great, English-born jazz pianist Marian McPartland said to her good friend Oscar Peterson - about witnessing a live performance by a great jazz saxophonist, who came down from the stage looking disconsolate. "What's wrong?" Marian asked him. The reply: "I forgot the words . . . "
The composer of that ancient Irish melody is unknown, but an Englishman (!) wrote those memorable words: “Fred Weatherly” who also wrote ROSES OF PICARDY (Find Sinatra's 'Great Songs From Great Britain' album with arranger Robert Farnon for the retire-the-trophy version of that one.)
[Love the back story on Weatherly's lyric shared at Wikipedia:]
'Initially written to a tune other than "Londonderry Air", English lawyer and lyricist Frederic Weatherly wrote the words to "Danny Boy" in Bath, Somerset in 1910.
After his Irish-born sister-in-law Margaret (known as Jess) in the United States sent him a copy of "Londonderry Air" in 1913, Weatherly modified the lyrics of "Danny Boy" to fit the rhyme and meter of "Londonderry Air". First recording was in 1915.
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Thanks for sharing Music Video Vault. Celebrated elsewhere this day (10/8/2023) search " Great Melody, Great Lyric, Great Rendition, Songwriting Workshop, Harmony Central "
A "Fall-time" song with a special appeal to Catholics (Ave Maria).
"But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an 'Ave' there for me . . . "
One of the best renditions of this great song ❤I miss and love Keith Jarrett
He is the piano.
You are so right
ㅇㅈ
and you are the 물
크으으으으으ㅋㅋㅋㅋ맞는말
the piano is he
切ない。胃の上辺りがキューっとなります。
羽生結弦さんを通して知りましたが、聴く機会を得て幸運でした。
また演奏される日が来る事を、お待ちしています
You said it!
This video is the proof that there could be a direct connection between soul and fingers. Very few people have this gift.
すふ
Beautifully said...and so true.
La beauté de Keith Jarrett s’ouvre et réchauffe mon cœur.
Comme c’est beau!
Je ressens un amour très profond pour votre musique.
Merci infiniment Keith Jarrett♥️
Amazingly beautiful! Around 2:50, almost standing when playing that beautiful 11th chord. Moved me to tears
Insane
2:29 gets me and 2:50
Thank you Keith for the most hauntingly beautiful version of Danny Boy...my sweet Irish mother passed 1 month ago and listen to you play this song with your whole heart..i cry tears of joy and gratitude to God for you and the blessings of this life.
It is a beautiful piece and from these hands, so deep and moving. Bless you Carol and our thoughts come to you and your family all the way from Australia - David
What a magnificent and intricate rendition of such a captivating melody.
There are only a few musician that can make me cry. Thank you Maestro.
Keith is one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. I fear his health will never again let him create such beautiful music. My prayers are with this genius.
Just pure genius. This gift of reharmonization comes from" letting go" of an incredible amount of "book knowledge" contained in his soul so that his reharmonizations of the melody just flow forth. It's like he discovers new colors and possibilities of harmony each with its own set of emotions and feelings every time he repeats the melody. In this particular area of composition, of which improvisation over set chord changes is the methodolgy, only Bill Evans was on this general level. No doubt, Keith was influenced by Bill. Rest in peace Bill - you died too soon.
His harmonisations are actually very conventional and somewhat predictable--sorry
From 4:05 on, well... Not what I'd call predictable
Wow, you understand how his brains works. Therefore you must be an equally intelligent human. - said no one ever
Keith's harmonies here are lovely and no doubt about the Bill Evans influence. Evans was the only one on this level of reharmonization? Ever heard Art Tatum play Danny Boy?
@@joddymack Like my Music Theory Professor had said: predictable does not equal bad.
This is why I love music so much. I may not be a pianist, but I certainly know when something is extra special and this masterpiece is one of them. So, so beautiful. How could anyone dislike this? They are idiots.
I do believe this is my most favorite version of all time. There is no greater master than Keith on this one. His depth of understanding far beyond those of mortal man. Love that guy. He is the greatest!
Perhaps even deeper than the beautiful version by Bill Evans (from whom Keith Jarrett received inspiration).
NHK's music program (O Gen San) brings me here...
Love this song❤
Devastating in its beauty, invention, and direct access to the listener's heart! We will never see anyone like Keith
To me the amazing thing is I could play that piano and learn to play well but no one on this earth can sound like keith jarrett he has the hands and soul of a master beyond anything much love and respect thank you!!!!
A true musician like Jarrett knows Danny Boy has transcended cliché. It’s one of the great melodies of all time, and can be played straight without jazzy rhythyms or gimmicks. Nice.
Beautifully put
I second your emotion@@georgebruh8325
大好きな曲です〜、心に滲みて涙が出てくる😢
ただ、ただ素晴らしすぎる。
最初の一音で全て持ってかれる感覚。
Soul touching- a few chords in, everytime i hear him play, my eyes well up and I feel it in the very deepest part of my being. I am humbled by his ability to do this. Thank you Mr. Keith Jarret. My soul is so vastly richer. ❤
今でも聞いている人いますかね。
聞くたびに泣いてしまう。
すばらしい魂と演奏を届けてくれてありがとう。
しょま どうしても聴きたくて戻ってきます。本当に素晴らしい。涙で画面が滲んでしまいます…。
orange lips そうですよね。言葉じゃ伝えきれない繊細で、魂のこもった演奏がもう、涙を誘いますよね。
僕はいま高校3年でピアノを11年習っていますが、とてもこんな風に弾けません。
楽譜以上の人間にしかできない表現をしてくれているような気がします。
長文失礼しました！
しょま
まだ高校生なんですか？ きれいな心の持ち主なんですね。私は50代でJazz vocal のレッスンを受けています。今の気持ちのまま素晴らしいピアニストになってくださいね！
わかります。
泣いてしまう、根源の音の様な、、、
出逢えて良かった キースジャレットと、この演奏に。
素の自分に戻れる音なんです。
One of those rare out-of-tempo solo performances where you hear the lyric -- hear those words composed to a traditional Irish melody by an Englishman, Fred Weatherly -- who a century ago wrote another popular song, Roses of Picardy. But you knew that. A "Fall-time" song with a special appeal to Catholics (Ave Maria).
"But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an 'Ave' there for me . . . "
Mr. Jarrett's is still my favorite solo piano recording of DANNY BOY -- tied for first with his hero Bill Evans' late-in-life rendition. Similar but different. And both so achingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Music Video Vault.
The angst in his face as he expresses himself is just … mesmerizing! It’s like his heart, brain, emotions are just pouring out through his fingers.
Mister Jarrett’s Danny Boy’s is throughly inspiring and amplifying of one’s consciousness, and no commentary, and, or, words can do justice to something so moving and profound. But, beyond its essential beauty; it is it improvisational and transitory nature, that, which makes it so precious. Here now and then gone.
Like all great music and so many of the other beautiful things that can inspire us; it is there for just a moment, only. The present moment, asking us to acknowledge our connection with it and the ONENESS we share with all things!
Blessings to all those that can tap into its sublime power and a full measure of empathy for those, few, that may miss the amazingly exalted beauty of this performance.
Reynaldo Renderos
Stunningly melodious and beautiful💫Nothing like this I’ve heard🙏Rapturous❤️
I’m so in love with this song. No matter who plays it or who plays it.
But there are times when a master takes it to a whole different level.
Dear God,
Thank you for my life that includes the privelege and wonder of hearing and seeing Keith Jarrett. The heart-achingly beautiful music created by him has provided me with so much awe and appreciation for the spiritual connection between us mortals and the infinite universe of love.
Respectfully,
Me
Mr. Jarrett is not a musician that plays music on the piano. He plums the depths of the emotions the composer experienced when he or she created the piece. Mr. Jarrett absorbs all the feeling that was invested in the piece to the point where he becomes the music and then; using every iota of his heart and soul, he expresses those emotions through the piano. Committing 100% of his being to the process, he provides us with a masterful performance every original composer would likely be proud of.
😊
The hundreds of hours I spent in my youth listening to Keith Jarrett albums I will never rue. Grateful to my late parents for taking me to hear him several times - and perchance meet him.
You talked to him?
Gorgeous!!! SO emotional and heartfelt!
Such a loss that he can no longer play. I've just been listening to the Budapest concert, newly released. Wonderful music there, and throughout his entire career. I can't imagine what it must be like to have been that accomplished and never again to be able to do the thing you loved so much.
Well thankfully he played for many years
At least we have the music preseerved. We all will pass and die. His legacy is on video and media. My legacy is my writing. Chochosanpresents.com is my comedy blog
I've played music my whole life, I'm fairly accomplished. Studied styles and arrangements, just to qualify what I'm about to say a little.
That was the most beautiful, interpretive, imaginative, brilliant, and expressive piece of music i have ever heard.
Just sublime. Thank you so much.
This work means more to me than Keith/you could ever know. I am so grateful that he/you chose to invest in this particular song. Thank you. It facilitates a connection, that for me, transcends death.
The beauty and pathos of the tune shines through and are magnified by his approach. Very little embellishment through most of the rendition and beautifully conceived and reverent improvisation before a return to the melody. Masterful and heartfelt.
Oh my. He’s so wonderful. He’s just purely playing and enjoying,,his soul is intricately connected to the piece ❤❤❤❤ so emotional! This connection is so personal, almost spiritual,,,
Keith Jarrett is a musical gift to this World.! Nobody plays the Piano with such honesty and depth and emotional expression. He is the instrument totally in the moment he is touching it. A complete musical genius and a masterful improviser at the highest level. What he does is completely heavenly with the greatest touch and sound on the Piano which is a miracle. God gave him everything. A true unique master. It always get deep into my heart and soul to listen to him play. Sad to here the news that he is probably not going to perform and play for us again. But boy what a legacy he left behind in his being and recordings. Love you Keith, one of the most honest musicians ever.
Couldn't agree more. Keith doesn't hold back, so giving and so vulnerable every time. Such a gift , an inspiration to strive for excellence in whatever we do. For the glory of God.
These are some of the most beautiful voicings I've heard. Absolutely gorgeous.
Born in Wales of a very musical family and loving your plying of Dany Boy it is as though l am transported to some other world.
I sent it to my daughter Shan ,who suffered from M E for 3yes and is now cured after realizing that the only thing t hat cured her was a lot of sundhine an is now living in Aistrailia .
Please get well soon as you have given such joy to me .
Cariad swynol.sweet love
ZLonax
a very personal song interpreted with a grace I can not put into words, and now this loss...I guess at this point it's ok that it's raining down on my face...prayers Mr. Jarrett
Magnifique ! Keith Jarrett et Bill Evans, deux grands pianistes ! Merci 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤👂
My English Dad always had this incredible affection for Danny Boy, and I will never forget that .. I too understand, maybe it’s a British thing ? Grateful to both my parents .. thx M&D 🙏🇬🇧❤️
To the comments below I can only agree wholeheartedly. Sublime. Poignant. Heartfelt. Heart-wrenching. There appears to be only one Keith Jarrett. It is an honor to live at the same time as him and hear his music. Thank you so much, Mr. Jarrett.
Exactly my thought. Reflecting further, I remember how hard I was hit by Koln, then I discovered Trio... he's carried me along for a solid forty years.
Yes, this is exactly how I feel - an honour to have gotten to see this man live and to live at his time. He’s truly out Mozart
Hearing Kőln concert during a revolution changed my vision of music and its effect on the world and how we perceive it. A giant of musical creation.
Watching this go by on TH-cam makes me admire human progress. How we learned to express ourselves using mechanical devices and science to create these beautiful noises is just mindblowing. Of course it all depends on who is applying all these inventions. Great performance! Make music, not war.
What a extraordinary harmony.
this is my 100 times listening to this wonderful work.
It nearly brings tears to my eyes. It certainly makes the hairs on the back of my neck tingle. Sublime. I can't believe I have only just found it. Where on earth have I been?
Caught him live solo at Carnegie Hall some years ago... 12 encores !!! Fabulous
This is the most beautiful thing in the world, period 😍!
Unbelievably sensitive and powerfully gorgeous rendition of this old, lovely, sad song. A master at work.
I've listening to this video several times, and I'm always captivated with his talent and his arrangement. It's powerful and packed with emotion, just extraordinary... My name is Dan and my grandmother used to always greet me with her vocal rendition of this song. Anyway, there are so many great versions of this historical song, but this ranks right up there with the best along with Andy Williams... Thanks Mr. Jarrett...!
This is what feeling with your brain and thinking with your heart sounds like. Thank you
I love this..exquisite feel and emotion. Brings me to tears..I just love it
I just don't have the words to describe how this made me feel.
아름다운 선율은 당신의 심장에서 나와서 내 심장으로 들어오는군요.
Such a sublime performance. Perfect balance, and outstanding harmonisation. I LOVE THIS!
Just perfect
like Marlon Haigh
It's simply the most beautiful song ever written. It pulls on the heartstrings in a unique, unparalleled way. The depth of tragedy and heartbreak are depleting. And what a beautiful rendition, thank you SO much Keith.
The best "Danny Boy" on Piano I ever heard👍👍👍 Mr. Keith Jarrett what a wonderful masterpiece👍👍👍
I was moved... He touched my raw nerve.. hope he recovers soon
toliko autoritativan, izražajan, koja glazbena profinjenost, jedan od rijetkih, M. Dedić njegov alter ego, kakva privilegija ovo razumijeti, a i voliti..❤️
This piece of music soothes the soul..💕🙏...so beautiful.
Keith Jarrett is how Mozart does not miss or overdo any note. Only a genius reaches this level of spiritual depth.
There's something quite magical about a truly inspired and improvised take on a well known melody, this one is a number that you want to keep revisiting over and over again from KJ because it just keeps getting better with every listening, simply beautiful...
I quickly get tired of watching him,, but never of listening to him. He is eternal.
Superbe mélodie interprétée avec toute la sensibilité de Keith jarret qu’on ne se lasse pas d’écouter