I’ve heard about fifteen covers of this song this evening, and yours is the best one I’ve heard hands down. It’s not rushed, the notes are crisp, and you didn’t get carried away. Very well done!
And it always sounds better with just piano like this (maybe drums too), thus I like "alternate" versions like this better than Mr. Joel's original on the album (which had too many other instruments).
I respectfully disagree with Daniel Robinson. I think this was one of the best performances of the rag I've seen, I liked the extra notes, your special touch. Thanks, Erik.
Because he's only posted about 8 performance vids. As Billy would say, this guy definitely has chops, and if he posted more would easily have tons more subs.
That was a great rendition. You threw in a few licks of your own, and changed up a few rhythms, and it sounded great. You are a skilled player! Love it!! Thank you for sharing.
I'm sorry, did you say "better than Billy"? Is that a thing? I'm pretty sure you can't be better than someone at their own song and Billy is the greatest of all time.
Even Billy admits there are those who play his stuff better than he does....especially the classical stuff he wrote... I have to agree....if you listen to him play this with his band...it's not technically this good...
hallo @inesh6223 Auch ich habe vollsten Respekt!!! Viele haben versucht diesen Titel umzusetzen. doch hat keiner dieses Feeling so in mir auslösen können wie das Original, bis zu diesem Video!!!
G’day, have watched this vid many times. I actually really like the extra keys you play and you have made it you own. Its a terribly difficult piece to play, I’m jealous. Keep up the good work!
Excellent! I was just watching Yotam Cohen play this on a DX7! I love this tune. Great job playing it. I need to get the music for this and learn it. My piano is out of tune a little and it'd sound great playing this on it. Take care and keep up the great work. Sam from machiwoomiapoo channel. :)
That was excellent! I really admire the personal touches you added, that is not an ez piece to master, I’ve been wrestling with it for years. ;-) Again, Great Job!
Dude this is amazing. I’ve been wanting to learn this so bad but watching you is making me think I’ll never be able to live up to that 😭😉 you’re extremely talented 🙌🙌
I’ve heard about fifteen covers of this song this evening, and yours is the best one I’ve heard hands down. It’s not rushed, the notes are crisp, and you didn’t get carried away. Very well done!
And it always sounds better with just piano like this (maybe drums too), thus I like "alternate" versions like this better than Mr. Joel's original on the album (which had too many other instruments).
Buff, Handsome, and EXTREMELY Talented! You are GOALS.
Thanks so much, Jon!
Totally awesome stuff. A little improv in there, I like it. Let's hear the 2020 version now!
I normally can’t get through an entire instrumental video bc I have the attention span of a goldfish, but this was mesmerizing
I respectfully disagree with Daniel Robinson. I think this was one of the best performances of the rag I've seen, I liked the extra notes, your special touch. Thanks, Erik.
Daniel robinson also said he was good tho
The best rendition and performance of this that I have heard. Billy would commend.
Billy needs to see this if he hasn't already. Bravo, Mr. Erik.
That Simpsons theme quote at 2:47 XD Great stuff!
Lol I didn’t notice that
Hey man, I've been playing for 33 years and would like to say this is incredible! Love your embellishment. Billy himself would be so impressed!
You deserve a billion views and subscribers
I agree......... you have made this song your own.Normally people dont raise the bar when doing so....NOT SO in this case!!
Level of Quality: Billy Joel. Great job!
スゴー!
完璧！PERFECT！GREAT！
wow thats hard piece to play
I just revisited this and I am amazed at how clean this rendition is....well done!
Just an awesome interpretation of Billy Joel's masterpiece - brilliant!
DAMN good rendition of Root Beer Rag! Almost as good as Billy Joel himself...he would be very proud! 😃😁
How does he only have 350 subs he should have more than 1 million with this kind of playing!
Because he's only posted about 8 performance vids. As Billy would say, this guy definitely has chops, and if he posted more would easily have tons more subs.
The satisfied smile at the end knowing you nailed the crap out of it.
I liked your Simpsons quote on 2:47. Great job!
I never comment on TH-cam videos but that was absolutely incredible!
Yeah, I saw that little smile at the end there, and you deserve to take some satisfaction, because that was excellent
PLEASE TEACH ME YOUR WAYS
Without backup instruments, that was fantastic.
Yes my grandma used to play it at home and I love no background instruments. When I heard Billies, I was like um, no, thats wrong 🤣
I sometimes object to fooling around with a tune, but not when the fooling is done just exactly right. Well fooled, sir!
That was a great rendition. You threw in a few licks of your own, and changed up a few rhythms, and it sounded great. You are a skilled player! Love it!! Thank you for sharing.
Will always be the theme tune to Hold Your Plums to me on BBC Radio Merseyside
Who would dislike this? This is as good if not better than Billy himself. Really well played Erik.
I'm sorry, did you say "better than Billy"? Is that a thing? I'm pretty sure you can't be better than someone at their own song and Billy is the greatest of all time.
Even Billy admits there are those who play his stuff better than he does....especially the classical stuff he wrote... I have to agree....if you listen to him play this with his band...it's not technically this good...
Billy Joel plays it faster in non-album performances. I think "better" is subjective.
what the hell did i just listened you're amazing congrats ✨🖤
I'll be honest by saying I was skeptical about clicking on this, but I am glad I did. An amazing job! BRAVO!!
Well done! Absolutely brilliant!
hallo @inesh6223
Auch ich habe vollsten Respekt!!! Viele haben versucht diesen Titel umzusetzen. doch hat keiner dieses Feeling so in mir auslösen können wie das Original, bis zu diesem Video!!!
...Very nice--Billy J. would be proud.
That was awesome !
By any standards, outstanding!
Fanstastic.
Excellent. Simply excellent.
I love the personal touch you put into this.
Billy would be proud.
Flawless execution.
Well done, Eric. Well done.
Brilliant!!
G’day, have watched this vid many times. I actually really like the extra keys you play and you have made it you own. Its a terribly difficult piece to play, I’m jealous. Keep up the good work!
My God,.. what an awsome Version ist that !!!! You re a lucky guy man !!!
Thank you! ☯❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎☮
amazing, great performance
Great job well done!
This is just what i needed
FANTASTIC! Great playing and I love the sidesteps, it shows you don't just play what you learned from sheets but you actually know what you're doing.
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Hey, so cool, I'm working with this peace for a few weeks too. Like you easy playing, thank you!
Wow!!! I love this! Truly awesome.
Amazing. One of Billy’s best works, most people don’t understand the level of difficulty this song is... you absolutely nailed it.
BRAVO!!!!!👉👍👈
This is absolutely incredible!!!!!! Amazing job!!!!!!!
Top performance man. Tribute to lots of hard work.
simply superb
Marvelous version...you rock!!
That was a great rendition. I love the extra flourishes.
Yes!
Great job man, love the variations you came up with!
Unbelievable!!! You did SUCH a great job of this super difficult piece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🥲
Incredible job man wow!!!
That was wonderful!!
Love this tune.
Astounding playing, thank you for posting.
Just became your 400th sub! I hope to be able to play piano like this!
Erik make more videos you are unreal!
I’m a piano player, I cannot play this song. And you were awesome. You were absolutely spectacular. Bravo.
All I can say is, Wow!
UNGLAUBLICH!! Vollsten Respekt!! Ich liebe diesen Titel von Billy Joel, Du hast ihn sehr gut umgesetzt. 🙌🙌🙌
Awesome. I need to have classes with you !!!
Superb playing !
holy smoke! This cover was played with such precision!!! Bravo!!!!!!!
WOW!
Great with this bluesy tough and your own licks!
HOLY CRAP!! AMAZING!! I loved your added pizzazz.
Awesome. Bet if Billy Joel sees this, he'll have a big grin.
Man, you are AWESOME!🙂Wish I were such a talented pianist!
Also why does this not have more views lol
The best performance I've ever heard! Congrats! Awesome!
Unbelievable
Well done !
Absolutely fantastic, hats off to you man that was incredible.
Cleanly executed .. great improvs .. excellente' :-)
Fantastic! 👏👏👏👏👏
excellent
F***ing awesome
You are INSANELY good!!!!!!!
Wow! I'm speechless. Beautiful!
Excellent! I was just watching Yotam Cohen play this on a DX7! I love this tune. Great job playing it. I need to get the music for this and learn it. My piano is out of tune a little and it'd sound great playing this on it. Take care and keep up the great work. Sam from machiwoomiapoo channel. :)
Amazing!
Brilliant 👍🏼👍🏼
AWESOME!!!
That's PERFECT ! :D
Richard Clayderman's Root Beer Rag led me to your video, btw...
Arigatoh so much for sharing ! :)
Fabulous!!!
From Cleveland. Love it.
Mr
Great playing and camera angles!
wonderful😀👍
That was excellent! I really admire the personal touches you added, that is not an ez piece to master, I’ve been wrestling with it for years. ;-)
Again, Great Job!
Great!!👏👏👏👏👏
Wow..totally loved it!
Dude this is amazing. I’ve been wanting to learn this so bad but watching you is making me think I’ll never be able to live up to that 😭😉 you’re extremely talented 🙌🙌
Genius! 🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹
great job - how amazing you are!
Nailed it!!!!