For those not familiar with Rachmaninoff this is a VERY WELL DONE variation of the end of the 3rd movement of Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto. I have been in love with this concerto for over 50 years. I heard it the first time at age 15 during a very difficult time of my teenage years. The whole concerto seemed to embrace me like someone who knew the pain and loneliness i was feeling at the time. Do not go through life without listening to the Rachmaninoff 2nd piano concerto. There is wisdom in the melody that words cannot convey.
I am a fun of rachmaninoff composition. My favorite is 2 concert 1 part and elegy. Few days ago a was at concert of the 2 concert piano of orchestra, i was crying🥲
"There is wisdom in the melody that words cannot convey." That is the perfect sentiment to capture the emotions which Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto elicits. It is one of the most touching and romantic pieces I've ever listened to.
Ladies and Gentlemen - You are listening to a one-of-a -kind great pianist. Find more of his improvisations on an album done in 2023 called Seven Days in May on all of the digital platforms. Genius level improvisations. LOVE IT!!!
John Ai 1:24..I think was a bit worried or anxious with having the firm and solid and calm layer laid down in the beginning...an E major played in a smooth expressive legato and wondering,.... even,...pausing ... to sense whether that sonority. would match up sonorously with the following expected chordal transition,... as I approached the higher elevation up to.the. Ab -sus- 7 chord and its following two notes ...(of #4 to 5}..and keeping the musical fabric to match up in a correspondingly subtle and smooth segue.. Rob Ellis
@@Pepsi-t9v If only you understood everyone is inspired by someone. Allowing yourself to express yourself isn't a massacre, restricting creativity for the sake of "originality" is.
This music is music for more than an 'acre'....of land for the .'mass.'....'.says'.. who?.. This Is Cosmic Light From The 7th Goddess.....Of The Feminine Grove.. POLYHYMNIA......GODDESS OF SACRED POETRY.... WAR...Only 51 Quanta PEACE......69 Quanta IN ZEN this is no difference... ONLY PROFOUND QIUET 60 RJJE
The irony is that this improv fills the void I'm going through at present, as I retrace, through a novella I'm writing, love lost, regret, redemption, and the lonely journey of 30+ years without her.
As a piano major who also really enjoys improvisation, I can confirm he knows EXACTLY what he’s doing… but he’s so excellent with it too. It is SO difficult to not get carried away by feelings when taking inspiration from something, especially when it’s clear how much he loves this melody. I really enjoyed listening, sir, and I hope to see more of your playing soon!! 🙏🏻
Thank You.. If curious, check out Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century Written, by,.. C.C.Vaughan(my wife) On Sale at Amazon. She wrote this of me, and for me, and for the Public. PEACE Rob Ellis
Thanks Jaspar, I appreciate that. I have been Improvising a long time......and have synthesized many genres...and started my musical journey at age 5 with a very upbeat father who was a Dixieland Banjo player...taught me the joy of spontaneity...
@@TheRobertEllismusic Excelente man... my father is a dixieland tromobonist, he is 88... I am 23. Really good improvisation. Lovely heart and fingers. Not all the pianist can do this.
If I had a a live in the room audience as large as Liszt could command in his day...I could most likely..... play like Liszt...... or even exceed the complexity and wild abandon of his playing. Thank you for your comment and observation. Rob Ellis
You are an absolutely insane genius. With an extraordinary sense for beautiful harmonies, every inner voice plays an indispensable role in the exquisite beauty of this improvisation. I envy you, man.
Thank You...The C# Melody I posted today is an original lof mine from 1981...it is one of my favorite melodies.....it came from somewhere and I inhabited its..sustaining beauty for almost 44 years now. Thanks for your comment...each of us have talents...sometimes we forget them......and sometimes we find them
I grew up in a house where my mother played rachmaninoff on the record player and I would be catapulted into ecstasy and still am by this piece. It is gift from the heavens to be sure
Malia.. . here is a Book notice from my wife, Author, C.C. Vaughan. This is Book of Fiction describing a different view of my Artistic Struggles It is available online at Amazon The Title is......Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century. Thank you for your insightful comment. Rob Ellis [Composer of 9 Symphonies]
Thank You. Mistake at 6:21. I cannot tolerate mistakes in my search for ever more perfect sound tapestry, Some kind of mesh of two notes(minor 2nds),,? in the baritone tones below middle C... Outside of this 2 dimensional electoral-magnetic..1001000010100100010010001001 conundrum..I have improvised over 100 in the moment different versions possibly perfect...ones.....this has 1 mistake....probably intended as a teaching device for.. I know not who....? Anyway, C.C.Vaughan. Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century.[168 Pages] Fiction. Copyright 2015. Available on Amazon. In my struggles I suggested this idea for a book to her. (Author)..C.C. Vaughan. Her brother, was an early manager for Ricky Lee Jones.,back in SNL early days. PEACE GOSPEL OF ST.MARK
You see, sometimes you read Cioran and you want to agree that life is purposeless, and empty. Then you come across something like this, and you say, "life is worth it for those moments in which men get in touch with eternity.Like this one".
I am grateful to my wife Christina. She bought the House and 50 years prior bought the Piano .. a Knabe.... .ECSTASY BEFORE THERE WAS LIGHT THERE WAS SOUND SOUND INSPIRED LIGHT TO SHINE. RJJE
He is divinely courageous in his loving relationship with this magnificent score of a genios composer to beautifully put his gifted interpretation on clear display ….amazingly beautiful. ((Nick)
Thank you. This is exquisitely composed and performed. On this first day of 2025, I am listening to it with gratitude for dear ones who have died and with sorrow for Palestine and for the soulessness that has afflicted those who can not feel their anguish Thank you for this beautiful music.
War is a terrible....Horrific reality Earth and has been....f or a very very long Time...heavenly sounds.... can salve the sorrow of many... Mother Nature at some point shall be a factor in averting..... the sordid senseless of some of humanity's sordid activities...Heaven watches.. RJJE.
Interesting..A lot of people have said a similar thing ...mentioning Victor Borge...after seeing me play some performances that appear comical..? I do not at all have the comedic discipline to play or present a performance like Mr. Victor Borge. For now, I have not gathered over my Musical Performing Life, a disciplined enough approach to employ such a comedic presentation on the level of the Great Victor Borge, I use Comedy ...as necessary salve perhaps to oppressive seriousness...in offering up Music within a Public Performance, for example, and, not necessarily, as a 'pre-planned' intention to stir up a 'comedic response'..in the audience..especially in Classical Music Improvisations. . Often I feel a gulf of indefinable sadness...{from what I perceive as a misunderstanding on some level}..at 'immediate reactions' to my visual appearance..in 'live' performances on stage or in any public venue. I play the Piano with an entirely different interaction with the Muse. when I am alone at the piano with no earthly person..( from outside the indoor room with me at the Piano)....watching or listening.... When I make an I-Movie.. I confess, 'I am not aware'..of my outward appearance as I am improvising in a joyful continuum in which I am merging in an INFINITE NOW....ascending in tandem with each note that I am 'able' to carry along with me ... .....'in the moment'... Most my attention is internally listening to the Muse within the soul of either me,...or the Composer.. The camera is an alien-like intrusion on my Improvisatory Stream as it sets up a quasi- hyper-artificial intruding... on the organic spirit; the cosmological flow and sway of the MUSIC.....and when it is monitored with an internal computer camera itemizing electronically...and in some....questionable ways..on a kind of:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Subversive, Electronically-Magnetically-Artificially .... constructed 2 dimensional [0100100100100100100] ALGORITHIM That is the height of a continuing DISTRACTION I occasionally check the computer screen which is videoing..to see what 'timethe duration' has advanced to. Thank you for your comment. Rob Ellis {Composer of 9 Symphonies [1985-2005]. Beethoven's Encore In The 21st Century. Author: C.C. Vaughan Fiction. Available at Amazon 168 Pages. My wife, Christina, describes somewhat comedically my early struggles as a Musician. Rob Ellis
well jealous rhymes with Ellis but I wouldn't't want to court jealous emotions,...It takes years of work, sweat and concentration to improve. Peace To All
You're welcome . It is a bit odd being Human......it is easy to descend... into loneliness and then it feels so good.....to be able climb out of it and find...new joy.....
loneliness can be temporary or it can be lifelong....but eventually when one is attuned to the exquisite beauty of nature and light and darkness, wind and rain ..storms and calm.....the beauty of sunset the fresh hope of dawn...and the touch of a caring human being held close........the lonely feeling can leave ...and ...can no longer dominate your world.
Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century Author C.C.Vaughan. Online at Amazon. My wife Christina wrote this Book of Fiction upon my request. Thank you for your comment. Gratefully, Rob Ellis [Composer of 9 Symphonies]
Robert, I love this so much. It has inspired me in my own playing and improvisations. I'm nowhere near your level of proficiency, I've been playing for five years and am very happy with my progress, but this is just stunning and inspires me to go even further with my efforts in composition and Improvisation. There is so much feeling and a strong sense of dynamics here. I felt like I was transcending to another plane. I will subscribe to your channel and check out more of your work. Thanks for posting this, Rob Ellis. - Jeremy Maez, The Apothecary
Wow..may heaven watch over your artistic journey.....there is much beauty to expect and any struggle along the way shall be compensated for with even more joy.... Good Luck. Rob Ellis
Recently my algorhyrhm has been... difficult, to say the least. The doomscrolling cycle is hard to break. But.. I've recently begun to look into new things with positivity to them. I've begun to explore, and in doing so my algorhythm seems to have changed slightly. More and more am I seeing positive things getting suggested to me, and this video is easily one of them. Thank you for being a presence of beauty and positivity, sir. The algorithm sees it too.
Wow...I was in St.Petersburg when I worked on Norwegian Cruise Lines.....somewhere around 2000...Beautiful Country...beautiful people ...deep soulful down to earth people I enjoy the sound of the language as well. Thanks for your comment.
Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century Available online: Amazon. My wife, C.C. Vaughan is the Author of the Book. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Rob Ellis {Composer of 9 Symphonies} (1985-2005)
Thanks Justin. As the old saying goes...practice makes perfect. I was drawn to the piano at an early age( age 3 according to my mother)......and I shall be playing long into a late age....I think it's been said in Theological circles, that in the beginning there was Llight...but I personally feel Sound was First.....sound can also be enhanced and made more colorful through the workings of the myriad approaches of Touch......touch determines the quality of sound in various subtle ways...
Estou toda arrepiada ouvindo está música...emocionada aqui. 🥹. I'm ALL goosebumps listening to this music... Overwhelming... Thank your for this moment ✨💖✨
Thank you. We are here on this Earth to help one another and heal ourselves and enjoy Mother Earth's Beauty......My new post in C# minor is an original from 1981 you might enjoy. Rob Ellis..
WOW!! outstandingly. I play classical but never in a million could I play such improvisation that moves so utterly.... unspeakable!! Encore, 👍🏼🎹♥️🎹🎶 thank you for sharing your world!!
Beethoven's Encore in 21st century. 168 Pages Author, C.C.Vaughan Available Online Amazon My wife, Christina's view of my artistic struggles. Comical in a way. Thanks for your effusive comment. Gratefully. Rob Ellis {Composer of 9 Symphonies} (over a 20 year span) [1985-2005]
Santorini Greece..was was of my favorite places to be during my 1996 to 2005.....Prrofessional Cruise ship Entertainment Travels about the Oceans. Rob Ellis
This is the first time seeing you and i immediately subscribed. You have no idea why and how much i appreciate you being absolutely you at this very moment. Thank you sincerely.
Oh wow I didn't expected to hear something quite like this. I don't have the words to describe what it makes me feel but simply thank you. Someone from France 🌷
France one of my favorite places in the whole wide world.....while Playing Music on Cruise Ships...1996 to 2005....I .visited France....beautiful... Also ...a psychic informed me...about 44 years ago that I had a lifetime in France about 1505 as a Dancer....my sister in this current life was my Dance partner in that life...probably danced for the Royalty...?? Also in this life, I was an accompanist in Santa Rosa California... for a gentlemen teacher(as was his wife a teacher)...who was born in England in this life who studied at the Royal Academy of Ballet in London. I think in a Past life he was Louis The XIV, who was an accomplished dancer Here is a somewhat comedic Improvisation of mine on a few notes from Chopin's Minute Waltz. Enjoy, Rob Ellis, th-cam.com/video/Juncerc29vg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rCZrCmdIKrO1kbvu
I am thankful that I can sense the angelic realms......that ecstatically nove through my soul...and I can bring them down to the Piano Keyboard...and feel grateful to the Infinite Light Of The Universe. Rob Ellis
I admire you so much ❤🔥 I've been slowly learning to improvise myself and you inspired me tremendously. Im going to study your work. You look so devoted to love and wisdom while you play. Thank you, thank you...
Loneliness has gripped the Earth for eons....and The gift of the 7 Goddesses of The Pleiades....in the Constellation Taurus..have always inspired the Earth people in their dealing with 3 and 4th dimensional loneliness....Music is helpful as are all the other arts..... ....and the beautiful women goddesses.... generate them for our collective benefit. Rob Ellis
Your usage of sustain pedal really amazed me, like constant emotions and an unending melody of blissful intrigue loneliness. Almost Wagnerian i would say. My ears felt always full, never empty once through this video. You are not just a great musician but also you have a “sui generis” musicality. Have a nice day sir.
Absolutely infatuating!!! This is a rare moment where the musician plays the instrument instead of just following exactly what is written in the sheet music. You can tell he really understands the piano itself as well as Rachmaninoff
The Only CD I have on Spotify in Volume 1, 7 Days in Mayproduced at Mike Strickland Studio in Mc Minnville Oregon.....and it is 11 Improvisations on Classical Themes, three of which are my own Themes....1) Love Theme from 7th Symphony[Rob Ellis).....Love Song For Abraham LincolnRob Ellis). and ....Nocturne in F iMinor for 3 Horses..( Rob Ellis)..
there is a different version(improvisation) of this melody on Spotify....Seven Days in May Piano Improvisations Vol.1. Rob Ellis. # 10 on the CD....moxt major streaming platforms. Rob Ellis All my Improvisations are differen
For those not familiar with Rachmaninoff this is a VERY WELL DONE variation of the end of the 3rd movement of Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto. I have been in love with this concerto for over 50 years. I heard it the first time at age 15 during a very difficult time of my teenage years. The whole concerto seemed to embrace me like someone who knew the pain and loneliness i was feeling at the time. Do not go through life without listening to the Rachmaninoff 2nd piano concerto. There is wisdom in the melody that words cannot convey.
I am a fun of rachmaninoff composition. My favorite is 2 concert 1 part and elegy. Few days ago a was at concert of the 2 concert piano of orchestra, i was crying🥲
❤
I will listen to it. Thank you.
@@Артем-к9и1шWith his 2nd,I always do....
"There is wisdom in the melody that words cannot convey."
That is the perfect sentiment to capture the emotions which Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto elicits. It is one of the most touching and romantic pieces I've ever listened to.
Ladies and Gentlemen - You are listening to a one-of-a -kind great pianist. Find more of his improvisations on an album done in 2023 called Seven Days in May on all of the digital platforms. Genius level improvisations. LOVE IT!!!
Thanks Mike...Sterling words...from a man with a heart of Gold.
where i can hear this album?
@@Артем-к9и1ш on all of the digital platforms - apple, amazon, pandora, spotify, etc. Look for Seven Days in May - Rob Ellis
Thank you very much. ❤
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I like when TH-cam gives me these types of things
Me too! Got this on loop right now, and there’s no tears left
Thanks John.
That is a Genuine comment from a voice of Excellent and Exalted Reason.
Rob Ellis
{Composer of 9 Symphonies}
[1985-2005]
When you really encounter a true musician, you find that it is not only he who plays the music, but the music also who plays him
Unc took a michelin star recipe and cooked up his own sauce, absolute madman.
amen
😂
Yup. I love the part at 1:24 when his body says “are we gonna get through this?”, and his soul says “YES!”
John
Ai 1:24..I think was a bit worried or anxious with having the firm and solid and calm layer laid down in the beginning...an
E major played in a smooth expressive legato and wondering,.... even,...pausing ... to sense whether that sonority. would match up sonorously with the following expected chordal transition,... as I approached the higher elevation up to.the.
Ab -sus- 7 chord and its following two notes ...(of #4 to 5}..and keeping the musical fabric to match up in a correspondingly subtle and smooth segue..
Rob Ellis
Wild there’s just some fucking dude playing the piano in his living room like the strings are made of strands of his heart.
Soulful comment.
Thank you for your deep Humanity
Rob Ellis
More people should allow themselves to play with classical melodies the way they play with jazz standards. Great video !
Why? Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart etc. music is perfect as it is. No need for a massacre.
amen
@@Pepsi-t9v If only you understood everyone is inspired by someone. Allowing yourself to express yourself isn't a massacre, restricting creativity for the sake of "originality" is.
No, they all improvised!! Because there were no recordings they had to formalise their compositions. Chopin had many versions of his music.
This music is music for more than an 'acre'....of land for the .'mass.'....'.says'.. who?..
This Is Cosmic Light From The 7th Goddess.....Of The Feminine Grove..
POLYHYMNIA......GODDESS OF SACRED POETRY....
WAR...Only 51 Quanta
PEACE......69 Quanta
IN ZEN this is no difference...
ONLY PROFOUND QIUET
60
RJJE
The irony is that this improv fills the void I'm going through at present, as I retrace, through a novella I'm writing, love lost, regret, redemption, and the lonely journey of 30+ years without her.
the larger the void..at some point......a larger Light could well be placed in the void...never give up hope.....
@@TheRobertEllismusic That is true.
Thank god for musicians like this.
Thank God for wonderful human being like ,
YOU
One of the rare times when TH-cam actually recommends to me something nice!
100% I’d love a hi fidelity capture of this, but you can’t catch lightning in a bottle, therefore, I’m super grateful for this
As a piano major who also really enjoys improvisation, I can confirm he knows EXACTLY what he’s doing… but he’s so excellent with it too. It is SO difficult to not get carried away by feelings when taking inspiration from something, especially when it’s clear how much he loves this melody. I really enjoyed listening, sir, and I hope to see more of your playing soon!! 🙏🏻
Thank You very much, Benjamin.
Thank you Benjamin
Thank You..
If curious,
check out
Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century
Written, by,.. C.C.Vaughan(my wife)
On Sale at Amazon.
She wrote this of me, and for me, and for the Public.
PEACE
Rob Ellis
The world needs passion like this. May it revive the broken hearts.
I miss her.
This is what music is all about. Keep playing forever.
Thanks Jaspar, I appreciate that. I have been Improvising a long time......and have synthesized many genres...and started my musical journey at age 5 with a very upbeat father who was a Dixieland Banjo player...taught me the joy of spontaneity...
@@TheRobertEllismusic Excelente man... my father is a dixieland tromobonist, he is 88... I am 23. Really good improvisation. Lovely heart and fingers. Not all the pianist can do this.
What a lovely and tender hearted performance. 😢
Let the record show i was once here.
Friend, you share the likeness and talent of Lizst
If I had a a live in the room audience as large as Liszt could command in his day...I could most likely..... play like Liszt...... or even exceed the complexity and wild abandon of his playing.
Thank you for your comment and observation.
Rob Ellis
You are an absolutely insane genius. With an extraordinary sense for beautiful harmonies, every inner voice plays an indispensable role in the exquisite beauty of this improvisation. I envy you, man.
SO true
Thank You...The C# Melody I posted today is an original lof mine from 1981...it is one of my favorite melodies.....it came from somewhere and I inhabited its..sustaining beauty for almost 44 years now.
Thanks for your comment...each of us have talents...sometimes we forget them......and sometimes we find them
I grew up in a house where my mother played rachmaninoff on the record player and I would be catapulted into ecstasy and still am by this piece. It is gift from the heavens to be sure
Heavenly !! So much soul.... profound, heartfelt and deeply comforting....
I have loved Rachmaninoff’s 2nd piano concerto for so much of my life. I discovered it in my teens. I was enthralled.
Oh my! Such beautiful playing. 🎉❤
i love how he expresses something with every note
Questions and uncertain answers seem to be filling his mind as he plays......
@@MrBoybergs Beautiful Insight, Thank you for your deep perception.
Rob Ellis
Malia..
. here is a Book notice from my wife,
Author, C.C. Vaughan.
This is Book of Fiction describing a different view of my Artistic Struggles
It is available online at
Amazon
The Title is......Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century.
Thank you for your insightful comment.
Rob Ellis
[Composer of 9 Symphonies]
absolute fucking banger, thank you so much, ended up crying for like 15 minutes, outstanding.
The SOUL OF EARTHLINGS IS PROFOUNDLY TENDER AND DEEP!!!!!
Tears heal the heart and opens our insight into the Soul.
Thank you for your comment.
Rob Ellis
❤ It doesn’t get more real than this. Give it a minute. This is special ..Very special indeed!
Thank You.
Mistake at 6:21.
I cannot tolerate mistakes in my search for ever more perfect sound tapestry,
Some kind of mesh of two notes(minor 2nds),,? in the baritone tones below middle C...
Outside of this 2 dimensional electoral-magnetic..1001000010100100010010001001 conundrum..I have improvised over 100 in the moment different versions possibly perfect...ones.....this has 1 mistake....probably intended as a teaching device for..
I know not who....?
Anyway,
C.C.Vaughan.
Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century.[168 Pages]
Fiction. Copyright 2015.
Available on Amazon.
In my struggles I suggested this idea for a book to her.
(Author)..C.C. Vaughan.
Her brother, was an early manager for Ricky Lee Jones.,back in SNL early days.
PEACE
GOSPEL OF ST.MARK
You see, sometimes you read Cioran and you want to agree that life is purposeless, and empty. Then you come across something like this, and you say, "life is worth it for those moments in which men get in touch with eternity.Like this one".
Thank You Javier
Music of Light is Infinity and Understanding.
Rob Ellis
[Composer of 9 Symphonies]
{1985-2005}.
This is exquisite. And to hear it played in such a setting, the natural setting of his own house? Extra real and special 🌟
I am grateful to my wife Christina. She bought the House and 50 years prior bought the Piano .. a Knabe....
.ECSTASY
BEFORE THERE WAS LIGHT THERE WAS SOUND
SOUND INSPIRED LIGHT TO SHINE.
RJJE
He is divinely courageous in his loving relationship with this magnificent score of a genios composer to beautifully put his gifted interpretation on clear display ….amazingly beautiful. ((Nick)
Wow..! Thank you Nick for that wonderful comment.I appreciate it very much.
Rob Ellis
Thank you. This is exquisitely composed and performed. On this first day of 2025, I am listening to it with gratitude for dear ones who have died and with sorrow for Palestine and for the soulessness that has afflicted those who can not feel their anguish
Thank you for this beautiful music.
War is a terrible....Horrific reality Earth and has been....f or a very very long Time...heavenly sounds.... can salve the sorrow of many...
Mother Nature at some point shall be a factor in averting..... the sordid senseless of some of humanity's sordid activities...Heaven watches..
RJJE.
Truly, gifted by the Most High God!!. ❤❤❤❤
I must see notes when I play. Rarely can I memorize or improvise.
An admirer, Trisha
Thanks Trisha.
Rob Ellis
For all ages. I MISS YOU, MY LOVE!
Jocelyn. Are you singing in this video the Agnus Dei of Samuel Barber Opus 11...?
Rob Ellis.
Please Reply if you can.
Just found this on my feed. How exquisite and what consolation! Thank you so much!
Reminds me of the late great Victor Borge ❤️
Interesting..A lot of people have said a similar thing ...mentioning Victor Borge...after seeing me play some performances that appear comical..?
I do not at all have the comedic discipline to play or present a performance like Mr. Victor Borge.
For now, I have not gathered over my Musical Performing Life, a disciplined enough approach to employ such a comedic presentation on the level of the Great Victor Borge,
I use Comedy ...as necessary salve perhaps to oppressive seriousness...in offering up Music within a Public Performance, for example, and, not necessarily, as
a 'pre-planned' intention to stir up a 'comedic response'..in the audience..especially in Classical Music Improvisations.
.
Often I feel a gulf of indefinable sadness...{from what I perceive as a misunderstanding on some level}..at 'immediate reactions' to my visual appearance..in 'live' performances on stage or in any public venue.
I play the Piano with an entirely different interaction with the Muse. when I am alone at the piano with no earthly person..( from outside the indoor room with me at the Piano)....watching or listening....
When I make an I-Movie.. I confess, 'I am not aware'..of my outward appearance as I am improvising in a joyful continuum in which I am merging in an INFINITE NOW....ascending in tandem with each note that I am 'able' to carry along with me ...
.....'in the moment'...
Most my attention is internally listening to the Muse within the soul of either me,...or the Composer..
The camera is an alien-like intrusion on my Improvisatory Stream as it sets up a quasi- hyper-artificial intruding... on the organic spirit; the cosmological flow and sway of the MUSIC.....and when it is monitored with an internal computer camera itemizing electronically...and in some....questionable ways..on a kind of:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Subversive, Electronically-Magnetically-Artificially .... constructed 2 dimensional [0100100100100100100]
ALGORITHIM
That is the height of a continuing
DISTRACTION
I occasionally check the computer screen which is videoing..to see what 'timethe duration' has advanced to.
Thank you for your comment.
Rob Ellis
{Composer of 9 Symphonies
[1985-2005].
Beethoven's Encore In The 21st Century.
Author: C.C. Vaughan
Fiction.
Available at Amazon
168 Pages.
My wife, Christina, describes somewhat comedically
my early struggles as a Musician.
Rob Ellis
Thank you for playing for us. It was beautiful
You are most welcome
Rob Ellis
Rachmanioff would be very proud. maybe even jealous
well jealous rhymes with Ellis but I wouldn't't want to court jealous emotions,...It takes years of work, sweat and concentration to improve.
Peace To All
I feel so lonely tonight. Thank you for this beautiful record
You're welcome . It is a bit odd being Human......it is easy to descend... into loneliness and then it feels so good.....to be able climb out of it and find...new joy.....
That is a beautiful comment.
loneliness can be temporary or it can be lifelong....but eventually when one is attuned to the exquisite beauty of nature and light and darkness, wind and rain ..storms and calm.....the beauty of sunset the fresh hope of dawn...and the touch of a caring human being held close........the lonely feeling can leave ...and ...can no longer dominate your world.
Playing with feeling, mastery, improvisation AND intimately sharing it is the reason for art. Thank you, sir. 🙏🕊️
Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century
Author C.C.Vaughan.
Online at Amazon.
My wife Christina wrote this Book of Fiction upon my request.
Thank you for your comment.
Gratefully,
Rob Ellis
[Composer of 9 Symphonies]
Such a joy and pleasure to find you here. Thank you 🙏 ❤
Thank you Judy.
Rob Ellis
Oh Dear, my baby. I am with you a Time. Pls do not cry
Played in a modern pop style, you can really see how immensely beautiful this melody is, by the great Sergei - best muso ever on our planet.
why does this feel like a hug?
Robert, I love this so much. It has inspired me in my own playing and improvisations. I'm nowhere near your level of proficiency, I've been playing for five years and am very happy with my progress, but this is just stunning and inspires me to go even further with my efforts in composition and Improvisation. There is so much feeling and a strong sense of dynamics here. I felt like I was transcending to another plane. I will subscribe to your channel and check out more of your work. Thanks for posting this, Rob Ellis.
- Jeremy Maez, The Apothecary
Wow..may heaven watch over your artistic journey.....there is much beauty to expect and any struggle along the way shall be compensated for with even more joy....
Good Luck.
Rob Ellis
at the start i wondered if it was a scorning moment; I am strangely humbled listening to this musicianship; thank you sir
You are most welcome Zena
Rob Ellis
Recently my algorhyrhm has been... difficult, to say the least. The doomscrolling cycle is hard to break.
But.. I've recently begun to look into new things with positivity to them. I've begun to explore, and in doing so my algorhythm seems to have changed slightly. More and more am I seeing positive things getting suggested to me, and this video is easily one of them.
Thank you for being a presence of beauty and positivity, sir. The algorithm sees it too.
Someone who are invested emotionally their music are creating genuine magic. 🖤
I needed this music this morning, and your deep feeling of the tune. You were the music. Very moving. Thank you. ❤
Thank you so much.Glad you enjoyed it.
Rob Ellis.
Thank you, Robert. As a great admirer of Rachmaninoff, I express my sincere admiration to you.
Big greetings from St. Petersburg, from Russia :)
Wow...I was in St.Petersburg when I worked on Norwegian Cruise Lines.....somewhere around 2000...Beautiful Country...beautiful people ...deep soulful down to earth people
I enjoy the sound of the language as well.
Thanks for your comment.
Thank you TH-cam and Thank you Robert ❤❤❤❤❤
You are most welcome .
I also like the video posts on your website.
Rob Ellis
There aren't enough thumbs up in U2be to impart how melancholihappy this makes me feel.
bravo!!! thank you so much for sharing. i look forward to listenin to more of your music - and rachmaninoff's! thank you so much for sharing your art
Wow.. I love this... it even sounds jazzy in a way
Edit: oh just found out he has jazz background as well
Great Pianist , takes you with him to memories and dreams , thank you , you are an artist !!!!!❤
Thank you Margriet.
May The force be with you.
Rob Ellis
I feel huge energy of love towards you.
Aligned with the divine. Thank you, Rob.
Thank you for listening.
Rob Ellis
Bravissimo
Thank you for sharing from your soul. I keep coming back to this meditation. Play on forever, Robert!
Beethoven's Encore in The 21st Century
Available online:
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My wife, C.C. Vaughan is the Author of the Book.
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Rob Ellis
{Composer of 9 Symphonies}
(1985-2005)
Needed this today. Happy New Year, sir!
Have a Peaceful 2025
How come this is in my feed now? Just what I needed. The Universe has a great sense of humor, 😅 and is always in tune! 🎹 lol ☝🏻
the universe provides and guides...
YES
Rachmaninov meets Sinatra... "It's a wonderful time of the year..." 🎉
This moved me. One of the best performances I've seen in my life as of yet. Keep playing the way you do Robert!
Thanks Justin. As the old saying goes...practice makes perfect. I was drawn to the piano at an early age( age 3 according to my mother)......and I shall be playing long into a late age....I think it's been said in Theological circles, that in the beginning there was Llight...but I personally feel Sound was First.....sound can also be enhanced and made more colorful through the workings of the myriad approaches of Touch......touch determines the quality of sound in various subtle ways...
Light not Llight
SORRY
This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever had the please of hearing. Please keep it up
Improvising off of the 2nd piano concerto 3rd movement, nice.
Estou toda arrepiada ouvindo está música...emocionada aqui. 🥹. I'm ALL goosebumps listening to this music... Overwhelming... Thank your for this moment ✨💖✨
Thank you Cristina for your comment.
Rob Ellis
Incredibly sensitive musician
This was fucking beautiful man, your playing with so much soul and passion 🎶🎶 made my day
Thank you. We are here on this Earth to help one another and heal ourselves and enjoy Mother Earth's Beauty......My new post in C# minor is an original from 1981 you might enjoy.
Rob Ellis..
A shame indeed to foul upon it's beauty by using an expletive.
Чудесное исполнение! Просто мысли вслух: не помешало бы более качественное звуковое оборудование для записи ваших исполнений.
What expressive emoting..
WOW!! outstandingly.
I play classical but never in a million could I play such improvisation that moves so utterly.... unspeakable!! Encore, 👍🏼🎹♥️🎹🎶
thank you for sharing your world!!
I am humbled by the talent the Almighty bequeathed to my soul at the age of 3
Bless you for your comment...and thank you for your kindness.
Rob Ellis
Beethoven's Encore in 21st century.
168 Pages
Author, C.C.Vaughan
Available
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My wife, Christina's view of my artistic struggles.
Comical in a way.
Thanks for your effusive comment.
Gratefully.
Rob Ellis
{Composer of 9 Symphonies}
(over a 20 year span)
[1985-2005]
Heaven is looking for a new pianist... God love you mister.
¡Gracias Robi Ellis!
🫂en
AbraS☀️Les🌻🙏
YOU ARE WELCOME
Rob Ellis
Thank you, such a caress to our souls 🥲
Santorini Greece..was was of my favorite places to be during my 1996 to 2005.....Prrofessional Cruise ship Entertainment Travels about the Oceans.
Rob Ellis
This is the first time seeing you and i immediately subscribed. You have no idea why and how much i appreciate you being absolutely you at this very moment. Thank you sincerely.
You are most welcome..
You might enjoy this I movie from.....
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.9 Years ago
.Rob Ellis
@ Thank you, I most definitely will. 🧡
Oh wow I didn't expected to hear something quite like this. I don't have the words to describe what it makes me feel but simply thank you.
Someone from France 🌷
France one of my favorite places in the whole wide world.....while Playing Music on Cruise Ships...1996 to 2005....I .visited France....beautiful...
Also ...a psychic informed me...about 44 years ago that I had a lifetime in France about 1505 as a Dancer....my sister in this current life was my Dance partner in that life...probably danced for the Royalty...??
Also in this life, I was an accompanist in Santa Rosa California... for a gentlemen teacher(as was his wife a teacher)...who was born in England in this life who studied at the Royal Academy of Ballet in London.
I think in a Past life he was Louis The XIV, who was an accomplished dancer
Here is a somewhat comedic Improvisation of mine on a few notes from Chopin's Minute Waltz.
Enjoy,
Rob Ellis,
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Marvelous deep!! Thank you!😢❤
genius. rachmaninof piano concerto 2. is one of the most remarkable pieces of music ever composed. this is just one gem from that whole creation.
Absolutely marvelous. THANK YOU.
Here is an Improvisation....something from the Vernal Equinox
Enjoy.
Rob Ellis
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I was here. Thank you, Rob.
I was here too!
I was somewhere searching cosmic space.
Thank you
When you look up what are you thinking, what are you seeing and feeling?
I am thankful that I can sense the angelic realms......that ecstatically nove through my soul...and I can bring them down to the Piano Keyboard...and feel grateful to the Infinite Light Of The Universe.
Rob Ellis
You make me cry the tears that are shared between us.
Beautiful. Thank you.
I love this piece. I have listened to Rach play it, himself, over and over again... TY for this improv.
Beautiful, what serendipity
Woah.. beautiful sir! I'm grateful I stumble upon yr video and decided to hear it :D
I admire you so much ❤🔥 I've been slowly learning to improvise myself and you inspired me tremendously. Im going to study your work. You look so devoted to love and wisdom while you play. Thank you, thank you...
Stunning 🙏
Thank you for your...
Comment....
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Luv....lee.!!
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it touched me deep
Loneliness has gripped the Earth for eons....and The gift of the 7 Goddesses of The Pleiades....in the Constellation Taurus..have always inspired the Earth people in their dealing with 3 and 4th dimensional loneliness....Music is helpful as are all the other arts.....
....and the beautiful women goddesses.... generate them for our collective benefit.
Rob Ellis
@@TheRobertEllismusicwow!
@@TheRobertEllismusicAh, a knower.
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Your usage of sustain pedal really amazed me, like constant emotions and an unending melody of blissful intrigue loneliness. Almost Wagnerian i would say. My ears felt always full, never empty once through this video. You are not just a great musician but also you have a “sui generis” musicality. Have a nice day sir.
Thank you......
Absolutely infatuating!!! This is a rare moment where the musician plays the instrument instead of just following exactly what is written in the sheet music. You can tell he really understands the piano itself as well as Rachmaninoff
I wish I could add this on Spotify 🙂 so beautiful, I would listen all the time
The Only CD I have on Spotify in Volume 1, 7 Days in Mayproduced at Mike Strickland Studio in Mc Minnville Oregon.....and it is 11 Improvisations on Classical Themes, three of which are my own Themes....1) Love Theme from 7th Symphony[Rob Ellis).....Love Song For Abraham LincolnRob Ellis). and ....Nocturne in F iMinor for 3 Horses..( Rob Ellis)..
@TheRobertEllismusic I found it! Thanks so much, loving it already 🙂
there is a different version(improvisation) of this melody on Spotify....Seven Days in May Piano Improvisations Vol.1. Rob Ellis. # 10 on the CD....moxt major streaming platforms.
Rob Ellis
All my Improvisations are differen
Breathtaking. Profound. Love it. Thank you kindly. Cheers!
Do keep on playing maestro. Excellent work
Delightful
respect from Turkey... love your tie!
The way you play it... It's simply incredible! Keep playing, I just love the way you get your emotions in a single piece.
Good work, sir.
holy moly that was quite a spectacular video
Exquisite music, exquisite pianist. ☺
Thanks for listening
Wow! What passion!
Life supplies that in abundance..
Rob Ellis
Thank you YT for helping me find you; beautiful playing.
Absolutely Beautiful ❤
Ah, dude! This melody is so important to me! Thanks for your interpretation.
Your welcome.
Beautiful beautiful melody. Made my night Robert ♡
Thanks Bunny.....your comment should keep me hopping along at 70 years young.....