To anyone who is wondering, this version is made from piano roll which Joplin himself played and recorded. This is as close as you will ever hear how the king of ragtime played.
@@jackminto7062 Joplin clearly wanted to invoke a more wistful, sad tone in Magnetic Rag. By the time he wrote and published this piece, he probably knew he was going to die of syphilis.
Just a little fact, Magnetic Rag was Scott Joplin’s last piece he ever made, about a year later he was admitted to essentially an asylum due to Syphilis and died 2 years after that. It is assumed that due to the Syphilis, this is why Magnetic Rag doesn’t match any of his other rags due to the insanity that was creeping up on him. Nevertheless, my favorite rags from him are Original and Magnetic, essentially the two bookends of his works!
I don’t believef that the disease caused him to write differently. Joplin was uniquely talented in his field and experimented with many styles. Its such a tragedy we lost him (and Tom Brier) young. Imagine if he composed 100 more pieces how much more rich we would feel today
I can play most of it. It just describes my life. My ups and downs, my good times and my bad times. I love the song, and I can feel the pain of Chopin somehow.
This is a revelation. Have always loved this piece but this version so fresh and stunning. Curious that the sheet music is different. Thanks for posting.
@@Persun_McPersonson no, Wilhelm Axeman (William Arlington) the editor of Joplin’s rolls, added many things to theses rolls that are unfaithful to Joplin’s style and even impossible. More then ten notes at a time, base runs, repeating of each theme/strain in a higher octave, doubling of octaves, along with many other things.
This version was from a piano roll that the King of Ragtime himself played. Keep in mind that ragtime was not popularized at the time of this piano roll recording so this is the foundation of modern ragtime.
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Even if it's possible, it's not certain that Scott Joplin played these octaves like that when he cut this piano roll. At that time, it was very common for the roll to be modified by the company after the pianist had cut it to correct mistakes and add some "embellishments". That makes several rolls impossible to play without some arrangements.
When I play this piece, the broken and fast paced octaves are something I add, and it's very doable. For me, I believe that Joplin would've actually played these. It seems like something he'd do, adding improvised parts and things such as this, I mean after all he is the ragtime king.
This is based on the old piano roll isn't it? When I listen to real performances they're played a little different and they're a lot longer. Is playing it this way possible? Playing octaves that fast and legato seems very difficult.
Jack Orion In Joplin’s case, his hand was probably so used to the octave position while playing. It would most likely be really natural for him to play octaves like this.
I know this is from the composer himself, but...why is there minimal use of nuances and why does it sound so mechanical? I'm no expert on this, however. Perhaps piano rolls are not a faithful reproduction of his playing style? Or perhaps it was his illness?
Santosificationable this was his last song he made and at this time he was, as you mentioned, very ill. So, it is understood that this one wasn’t like any of the others he made due to this fact. Piano Rolls should be a faithful reproduction due to the fact it’s just a recording of what the piano played.
Both. Piano rolls recordings were always edited to match the generic pianola player mechanical capabilities (eg. limited key range / octaves), most pianolas have 65 notes, or a little over five octaves. B) Joplin had dificulties with reading a sheet and coordinating during a performance because of the neuro-degenerative state of his syphilis affection. So he recalled and improvised a new version.
To anyone who is wondering, this version is made from piano roll which Joplin himself played and recorded. This is as close as you will ever hear how the king of ragtime played.
So THAT'S why the intro was a little slower than I remembered.
Yea, people usually tend to play these songs faster than they're meant to be played
One theory is that he had to play this one too fast to get it to fit on a piano roll.
Important to note that these rolls were often embellished to add complexity absent from the original performance.
@@tcohmemsyy Yes, and this roll probably wasn't even played by Joplin, it probably was played by William Arlington as this very similar to his style
1:00 adoro esta parte / I love this part
This piece is amazing. 2:27 to 2:48 is the best part in the piece in my opinion.
I agree it’s the best part
Minor part
that's the worst part imo lol
@@jackminto7062 Joplin clearly wanted to invoke a more wistful, sad tone in Magnetic Rag. By the time he wrote and published this piece, he probably knew he was going to die of syphilis.
1:30 is the best part
0:16 this Rag sounds so cool and honestly I got hooked on it real quick considering it is in the key of B flat.
Why does Bb matter?
@@shootthechicken2583 Its my favorite key ever
I love this song
easily in my top 4 favorites from Joplin
Merry Christmas to all!
+pianoREADER Merry Christmas!
can u upload my composition pls?
pianoREADER Merry Christmas too!
merry Christmas in 2019
Just a little fact, Magnetic Rag was Scott Joplin’s last piece he ever made, about a year later he was admitted to essentially an asylum due to Syphilis and died 2 years after that. It is assumed that due to the Syphilis, this is why Magnetic Rag doesn’t match any of his other rags due to the insanity that was creeping up on him. Nevertheless, my favorite rags from him are Original and Magnetic, essentially the two bookends of his works!
Marc Lowenthal
That is not true, his last song was reflection rag
@@MrBoom-nx7qi wow it took 2 years
I don’t believef that the disease caused him to write differently. Joplin was uniquely talented in his field and experimented with many styles. Its such a tragedy we lost him (and Tom Brier) young. Imagine if he composed 100 more pieces how much more rich we would feel today
Bigolito Doggy that was published after he died
isambo400 toms not dead, but sadly he can’t play anymore :(
I can play most of it. It just describes my life. My ups and downs, my good times and my bad times. I love the song, and I can feel the pain of Chopin somehow.
+Ayden Rodriguez Chopin? lol read the title
+Delfino Furioso I don't get it.
+Ayden Rodriguez You said Chopin, but the Artists name is Joplin.
jajajajajajajajaja xD
+SirLeo Yeah I know. I was talking about Chopin. When we talking about his scherzo.
I truly love his Solace.... featured in The Sting with Redford and Newman.
This song really has a unique sound to it
The first/at part of this one is easily my favorite ragtime piece ever. So evocative!
1:01-1:22 is my favorite part
This is a revelation. Have always loved this piece but this version so fresh and stunning. Curious that the sheet music is different. Thanks for posting.
Scott joplin call a song with rag
Automatically that song : stonks
When your friend can't stop telling bad jokes, illustrate his genius with this song.
Definitely his most emotional rag
I thought gladiolus was sadder
@Elijah Kim 김기성 It's a rag. A ragtime waltz.
Most emotional rags magnetic and silver swan
For me, Pianoreader is the best midi maker because these midis are 10/10. =)
I love it
Scherzo Op. 31 No. 2 by Chopin. Thanks! And Merry Christmas.
I like your resonance
Do Chopin's ballade no 4 next please
very nice
Please make Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - Wolfgang A. Mozart
Great !!
I tried learning this as my first Joplin piece, big mistake, I later went on to learn something simpler like maple leaf
Well actually his roll is moderately edited due to his dementia. So it’s not as hard as depicted here.
@@SQUAREHEADSAM1912
Wouldn't the editing have been to fix the timing of the notes, leaving the actual difficulty unaffected?
@@Persun_McPersonson no, Wilhelm Axeman (William Arlington) the editor of Joplin’s rolls, added many things to theses rolls that are unfaithful to Joplin’s style and even impossible. More then ten notes at a time, base runs, repeating of each theme/strain in a higher octave, doubling of octaves, along with many other things.
@@SQUAREHEADSAM1912
Oh, I see. Thank you for the clarification!
Pls do Chopins Etude Op 25 No 5
rag king!
What great americana piano music! Also, played at a moderate tempo when most pianist play rags at breakneck speed which always sounds ridiculous.
There's a damn ugly F# at 0:28
F# Augmented - pretty unusual for ragtime.
its suppoosed to be Bb/D, the F# is a mistake
This version was from a piano roll that the King of Ragtime himself played. Keep in mind that ragtime was not popularized at the time of this piano roll recording so this is the foundation of modern ragtime.
Samuel Wilson no, this is correct. And in my opinion, the f# augmented fits well here. A Bb or D would be to “happy” sounding
Samuel Wilson keep in mind guys, when he made this roll he was very sick, and made mistakes.a dying man can’t do anything easy.
I like Scott Joplins themes (songs) but - can someone give me notes of them ( CDEFGABC)
Any suggestions ?!
I have heard orchestra and band performances of Joplin rags (including this one). Was all of the original sheet music only for piano?
Yes sir, as ragtime was originally intended to be played on the piano.
@@omermihovic9426 que balé ?
can you do le chemin de fer or comme le vent of alkan?
merry christmas
If I see another simply piano ad...
Not anymore
Currently im learning it and the section after modulation is a pain
0:27
The Model 't' Ford of music. I know. I own one. Killer-diller!
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Ah, yes, Scott Joplin, the ragtime troll.
1:01 no way TDS Gunslinger!!!!
How could you do some of those octaves that fast?
The MIDI file used here is actually a recording of a piano roll which Joplin himself played. That's how
yergaderga when you use octaves a lot, your hand gets very used to the octave position.
A pianist could
Even if it's possible, it's not certain that Scott Joplin played these octaves like that when he cut this piano roll. At that time, it was very common for the roll to be modified by the company after the pianist had cut it to correct mistakes and add some "embellishments". That makes several rolls impossible to play without some arrangements.
When I play this piece, the broken and fast paced octaves are something I add, and it's very doable.
For me, I believe that Joplin would've actually played these. It seems like something he'd do, adding improvised parts and things such as this, I mean after all he is the ragtime king.
This is based on the old piano roll isn't it? When I listen to real performances they're played a little different and they're a lot longer. Is playing it this way possible? Playing octaves that fast and legato seems very difficult.
+Geordie McIntyre It's possible, and if it doesnt work for you just use the sustain pedal.
Joplin always played more difficult notes than he released to the public. Also this is Joplin playing.
Jack Orion In Joplin’s case, his hand was probably so used to the octave position while playing. It would most likely be really natural for him to play octaves like this.
Is there music sheet for this version ?
Yes. Also a midi file from this piano roll version, transcribed and printed as a music sheet. Just check in Google.
wow
Which is the name of the programme that lots of people use to make these kind of videos?
Synthesia
@@Timeismyrelative thx
@@RoKuSaKiI Migix Vegas Pro
Good evening, this is 5 years in Christmas
and what is your last video for this year?? :D your announcments differ
neat
its very hard
It easier that his other songs
gadd a tee please
Thx m8
That was fun.
👍
00:07 I can do it..
00:17 WTF
1:31 - weird music.
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@@Dylonely_9274 Nothing.
I know this is from the composer himself, but...why is there minimal use of nuances and why does it sound so mechanical? I'm no expert on this, however. Perhaps piano rolls are not a faithful reproduction of his playing style? Or perhaps it was his illness?
Santosificationable this was his last song he made and at this time he was, as you mentioned, very ill. So, it is understood that this one wasn’t like any of the others he made due to this fact. Piano Rolls should be a faithful reproduction due to the fact it’s just a recording of what the piano played.
Santosificationable it seems like it doesn’t have any dynamics, maybe that’s due to the program used
@@IsraelCube it isnt scott joplins last piece, though?? im confused
Both. Piano rolls recordings were always edited to match the generic pianola player mechanical capabilities (eg. limited key range / octaves), most pianolas have 65 notes, or a little over five octaves. B) Joplin had dificulties with reading a sheet and coordinating during a performance because of the neuro-degenerative state of his syphilis affection. So he recalled and improvised a new version.
is this g minor or c minor?
@@SQUAREHEADSAM1912 what seriously?
@@SQUAREHEADSAM1912 nah dude that's not c major
@@SQUAREHEADSAM1912 I think it is B flat major
It's a bit too "loud" and busy at points which kinda detracts from the ragtime feel but it's still a good arrangement.
This is played by Scott Joplin...
Nick Malcangio This isn't an exact recording of exactly what Joplin might've done with this piece. It's how somebody else plays it.
Youre saying that the author can't play his own piece in the right way lol
+CicciaBauBau This isn't Scott Joplin himself playing. This is somebody else's way of playing the song that he created on Synthesia.
Ok but the description says "performed by Scott Joplin himself"
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1:30