Becoming a prodigal piano maestro: a musical journey | Lydian Nadhaswaram | TEDxBITSHyderabad

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  • In 2007, when a 2-year-old boy from Chennai played a perfect drumbeat on his bedroom floor, it became obvious that young Lydian Nadhaswaram was destined for greatness. It began with him accompanying his father and sister on stage for gigs and watching his sister practice the piano at home. It was then that Lydian developed a fascination with the instrument. He would practice alongside his sister, playing Beethoven and Chopin without any sheet music, relying upon on-ear and intuition only.
    This now 14-year old has skill unlike any other and is proficient in a variety of instruments, amongst which piano, drums, sitar, and bass guitar are notable. With just 6 years of practice, Lydian’s fingers fly over piano keys effortlessly, playing classical melodies at breathtaking speeds.
    He has since participated in a variety of national-level competitions, before participating in, and subsequently winning CBS’s World’s Best in 2019, playing two pianos simultaneously for his winning finale. He is now a student at KM Music Conservatory, an institution by the A.R Rahman Foundation, and receives international level training in both Western as well as Indian classical.
    With appearances on popular American television shows such as Ellen and Good Morning America, paired with unparalleled determination, persistence, and a hunger for learning this young prodigy is well on his way to success. In 2007, when a 2-year-old boy from Chennai played a perfect drum beat on his bedroom floor, it became obvious that young Lydian Nadhaswaram was destined for greatness. It began with him accompanying his father and sister on stage for gigs and watching his sister practice the piano at home. It was then that Lydian developed a fascination with the instrument. He would practice alongside his sister, playing Beethoven and Chopin without any sheet music, relying on-ear and intuition only. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @LydianNadhaswaramOfficial
    @LydianNadhaswaramOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1474

    THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR KIND WORDS AND PURE LOVE ...WE AS FAMILY SO GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE HONESTLY 🙏 ❤ 🎼😇

    • @tsrinivas2406
      @tsrinivas2406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are just amazing Lydian. It is so easy call you a prodigy and discount all the hard work. God Bless you. Lot of the drive comes from the original inspiration and passion. Hats -off to your Parents and Gurus. God bless you Lydian and Amirthavarshini.

    • @SYOGESHWARBEC
      @SYOGESHWARBEC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nice da Lydian.

    • @dr.kalpanagandhi5250
      @dr.kalpanagandhi5250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your welcome

    • @zoomberry108
      @zoomberry108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Talent only word define you

    • @dhilipa9171
      @dhilipa9171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your moonlight sonta Drums Solo Performance in World talent , i converted that as a Ringtone on my iPhone 📱, Very few of the musicians only can convert the feelings into audience, That’s your very Big Plus, pls keep it that feelings always in your music 🎼.

  • @Manoj-ky4wf
    @Manoj-ky4wf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Lydian's message:
    Be passionate and dedicated
    Be honest and work hard
    Be yourself
    Be healthy with healthy food habits
    Always be a learner

  • @texasseastar
    @texasseastar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Lydian's public speaking has become so good. I saw him on World's Best a couple of years ago and have been following his TH-cam for a while now. Multi-instrumentalist and is now also singing - so impressive for someone of his age. I especially love his mastery of soundtracks.

  • @JakAmbrosius
    @JakAmbrosius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The fact is he was home schooled proves education can be thought without schools that charge huge money

  • @vardhanshah2810
    @vardhanshah2810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I don't want to offend him but does anyone else feel he's lacking the feel, like the vibe of the piece?
    I'm not saying he's playing bad, if you check my channel, you'll say "dude you can't even play fast like him" but I think in the faster tempos and interesting double symphonies, he misses to convey the feel of the song.
    Edit : I also mean that he should be famous for the correct things. He has great control over rhythm, dynamics and techniques. He's getting famous for..... Being fast, that isn't correct. He deserves more recognition than just knowing polyrhytms or faster tempos

    • @musicstore5697
      @musicstore5697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His intention was to show how fast he can play it

    • @tyrrelllox7392
      @tyrrelllox7392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes. Fast fingers but no emotion or musicality. This piece isn't that hard. I would prefer to hear it slower but with musicality.

    • @IamACrafter
      @IamACrafter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I agree.

    • @praneelmadhuvanesh3770
      @praneelmadhuvanesh3770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      uhhhh. There is no CORRECT thing to be famous for. What makes you think some aspects of music are correct, and some aren't. If people like the speed, let them like it.

  • @selvansenthil1
    @selvansenthil1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    His story is completely different. His father is a musician and decided to teach him piano. So he didn't send him even school all he did was teaching music..

  • @kaoutar-el-allam
    @kaoutar-el-allam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lydian is the really the best artist on earth and is soooo humble and talented.
    He keeps surprising me everytime! BRAVO Lydian. God bless you! Keep smiling!

  • @yuvarajjilla6940
    @yuvarajjilla6940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lydian ..we always love you for your music, speech, attitude ...All the Very best !!!

  • @BeyondAverageSkilled
    @BeyondAverageSkilled 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    wow he became a teenager, time flies

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Such a talented legend

    • @dennisantony9685
      @dennisantony9685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there

    • @oxain7734
      @oxain7734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi big fan sir 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @amadhusu
      @amadhusu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well done

  • @saihariharan9345
    @saihariharan9345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I checked my playback speed just to find out it was at 1x and not 2x. Legend 🙏🏻

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OMG! I've not seen anything like this before. You rock, Lydian.

  • @sanjayparekh2886
    @sanjayparekh2886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Genius! Blessed to see and hear him speak and play! Spellbound!

  • @WillTheReaper2112
    @WillTheReaper2112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I mean the kid is even named after a musical scale!!! He was born to be amazing!

  • @mav474
    @mav474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You’re exactly like arr when he was young! Thank you!

    • @rhfactor2106
      @rhfactor2106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A r r never destroyed Turkish March and even now he doesn’t have a fake American accent 😂

  • @cityofjoy8830
    @cityofjoy8830 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What he accomplished as a kid is unbelievable. Rising star 🌟 of 🇮🇳 in the field of arts..

  • @paulthomas4664
    @paulthomas4664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lydian the MJ song rocks - God Bless your talent small brother from a Chennaite

  • @jefilajayakumar7627
    @jefilajayakumar7627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The speed at which he played the Turkish march...Wow!!👏🏻👏🏻

  • @SouravDuttaunplugged
    @SouravDuttaunplugged 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Obsessed with you lydian🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏 a true inspiration

  • @SAMiNBA
    @SAMiNBA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm really happy whenever I'm seeing him and about his talent

  • @calyanee
    @calyanee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s a joy to see and hear you play during these depression times. Thank you 🙏

  • @jessamin
    @jessamin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    His speech too is as fast as his fingers 😎🎉

  • @pillayarkesavan9568
    @pillayarkesavan9568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are the inspiration for so many childrens to enter in to the music world, great talented legend and hard worker

  • @vedthulung2182
    @vedthulung2182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lydian you are really out of this world, what a father's son. Your father must be the happiest man. Hey carry it on all the way through. Lots of love from Nepal.

  • @narendarn2444
    @narendarn2444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No words to say... Except Lydian Nadhaswaram, Lydian Nadhaswaram, Lydian Nadhaswaram......

  • @jobinthomas25
    @jobinthomas25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job! Very inspirational. I have dusted my old keyboard after watching this video...and being truly inspired...learned how to play twinkle twinkle little star now 🙂. Baby steps.

  • @Ramvittal
    @Ramvittal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are an inspiration Lydian. Bravo. Keep rocking!!!

  • @sureshsubbaiah4399
    @sureshsubbaiah4399 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Great to know and watch Lydian playing and speaking. Lydian is the Asset of this universe! May God bless you and your family!

  • @xenopis7862
    @xenopis7862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do have to say , Lydian has immense talent. Although some piano connoisseurs critique him quite a bit but I do have to say the kid has a bright future.

  • @snigdasheelin3536
    @snigdasheelin3536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A 👍 great pianist! Awesome 👌 vocation and talker! Thanks 😊 🙏

  • @kokilabosco2996
    @kokilabosco2996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Lydian, you are God's gift. I'm your great fan from Bangalore. God bless you my child.

  • @suryakmr
    @suryakmr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Developments our dear Lydyaa. Our heartfelt wishes to achieve top position in the music field 💐👏👏👏

  • @GaneshVIyer
    @GaneshVIyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goodnesss... Vazgha Valamudan, Kanna... வாழ்க வளமுடன்

  • @roybhaj7047
    @roybhaj7047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God bless you son inspirational for young generations

  • @artisneurotic6195
    @artisneurotic6195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can't believe that this video has published a month ago and it just got 2.7k views in a channel that has 27 million Subscribers!

    • @410chandu
      @410chandu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sad

    • @shinobabu
      @shinobabu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sad reality

  • @jaykan1947
    @jaykan1947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    truly amazing 💕 happy going 🇲🇾🌏 💎 the best 💞

  • @hemsjan7
    @hemsjan7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing kid truely inspiring ..what a blessing to u and ur parents

  • @babudoraiswamy
    @babudoraiswamy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the most talented guy & a born legend.. amazing performances.

  • @benmuggeridge8425
    @benmuggeridge8425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As soon as I heard 300bpm I cried

  • @thirugnanasambandhamprakas828
    @thirugnanasambandhamprakas828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lydian, you have a gift and an unwavering focus.. a very rare combination. Ignore negative comments, you are destined for much greater things.. keep rocking and pleasure us with your immense talents.. All the best Son!

  • @ashk3275
    @ashk3275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We will be lucky to see someone like this in a century! What an extraordinary savant!

  • @balajirpi
    @balajirpi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Now there will be a Google search on how to do Home schooling.

  • @prashanthshan2897
    @prashanthshan2897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh brother you are greate....gifted with Devine music..🙏

  • @DRDMUSICSL
    @DRDMUSICSL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wonderful ...little mozart ❤❤ good luck

  • @aninraj4765
    @aninraj4765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The child prodigy.... lydian keep up the great effort... don't loose focus be the same humble innocent child... huge respect for lydian's family too...

  • @saralouis8843
    @saralouis8843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you Lydian❤. I'm mesmerized 🤩🤩🤩

  • @vandanansanthanan
    @vandanansanthanan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be good to see you playing indian instruments in big stages. This is legendary brother.

  • @marysherman985
    @marysherman985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are wonderful. Lydian. I enjoy your music so much!

  • @anilkinikar
    @anilkinikar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Wow! What an amazing artist he is. 🙏🏼

  • @shreetej_gamer9634
    @shreetej_gamer9634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's just so nice you shared your success formula .

  • @sonakshiprema9501
    @sonakshiprema9501 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your very obedience and kindful heart person so where ever you will be there is only success and only blessing in your life your the legend great journey and wonderful speech with great success ❤️❤️❤️and your family is your support and care too🙏🙏 keep up you all and take care too❤️❤️❤️

  • @gparamaeswary7276
    @gparamaeswary7276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is doing what he loves.
    God bless.

  • @ashokb2893
    @ashokb2893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    அருமை ❤️

  • @souls2music567
    @souls2music567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful Lydian.. God bless you..

  • @Maniacguy2777
    @Maniacguy2777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lydian you're the young Beethoven of India. As sir A. R. Rahman is the Mozart of India you are the Beethovan of India. It is the same story when Beethoven met Mozart and Mozart was amazed of his piano performance. Same as Rahman sir and whole world is amazed of you Lydian you bring new stories.

  • @rksnatureworld9170
    @rksnatureworld9170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    அருமை தம்பி

  • @ramk7482
    @ramk7482 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best.....Lydian.....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 love you..❤️

  • @swapneelbanerjee728
    @swapneelbanerjee728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extraordinary talented musician 😀👌👍

  • @astinivishnu834
    @astinivishnu834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Lydian ......I m fan of u ....And I m from andhra pradesh .........Love u my bro

  • @SachinSingh-mt3ck
    @SachinSingh-mt3ck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    His speaking skills is far better than many public speakers

  • @soumilpiano
    @soumilpiano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Why would someone play a piece faster than its meant to be played? Where is the emotion in his playing?

  • @milim3135
    @milim3135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been seeing that nord stage 3 everywhere.

  • @RatherPratty
    @RatherPratty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first piece he played on the piano was Rondo Alla Turka, and this is why he’s a prodigy!

  • @milindtol6415
    @milindtol6415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God gifted person

  • @irjud2480
    @irjud2480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Impresionante 👏👏👏👏

  • @joelbiju4171
    @joelbiju4171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Barroz Music Director ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sunval2669
    @sunval2669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Super Talented. God Bless

  • @VidhyaDhanil
    @VidhyaDhanil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG... Stay blessed.... 🙏

  • @hershbahl8931
    @hershbahl8931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How old are you now

  • @nikhilspeaking
    @nikhilspeaking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why is the video titled prodigal ? The boy is prodigious not prodigal.

  • @tasneem6427
    @tasneem6427 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a talent! Holy smokes! 👑😍

  • @santhoshkumar6929
    @santhoshkumar6929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iam happy you have found your passion at early stage of life

  • @cirawjahanandhi3677
    @cirawjahanandhi3677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    When I learn piano,
    Expectation : like you
    Reality :
    Teacher : C , D , E , F , G ...
    AFTER one month:
    This is the c chord

    • @Varsha_Thomas
      @Varsha_Thomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You really need patience dude...
      Every person who had learnt a musical instrument has to go through all these...
      It's not about how much time you take, it's all about your interest and determination...
      If you've got both, then nothing can ever stop you👍🏻

    • @kobrakaigaming
      @kobrakaigaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Varsha_Thomas wow really motivating my brother👏

    • @Varsha_Thomas
      @Varsha_Thomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kobrakaigaming Hehe😅
      Thanks 😁

    • @cirawjahanandhi3677
      @cirawjahanandhi3677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Varsha_Thomas very motivative

    • @Varsha_Thomas
      @Varsha_Thomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cirawjahanandhi3677 😊
      And never forget to
      PRACTICE!!!
      ✌🏻

  • @guitarhacks99
    @guitarhacks99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are my inspiration😘

  • @divyavjy
    @divyavjy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love every video of yours. The final performance was out of the world. Awesome. Awesome.

  • @DJ-il4vl
    @DJ-il4vl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    TEDx Talks kindly remove the word prodigal and replace it with prodigy, if that's what you meant. Prodigal has a very different meaning.

  • @d.k.nageswararao1956
    @d.k.nageswararao1956 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Lydia, you are highly blessed by God. My blessing too. You are very humble, so down to earth. You are really great child of Mother India.

  • @jamesallen3772
    @jamesallen3772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @DRDMUSICSL
    @DRDMUSICSL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍 excellent.

  • @sunbeam91
    @sunbeam91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an offensive title..... He is a Prodigy, not PRODIGAL.

  • @debvernabasu2974
    @debvernabasu2974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extraordinary! My God...

  • @darkknight2145
    @darkknight2145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This seems like a rehearsal. Where's the original with the audience ?? 🤔

  • @escobarnaga3245
    @escobarnaga3245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once in a century genius

  • @ordinaryclass8508
    @ordinaryclass8508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Salute from me

  • @Smith3726
    @Smith3726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the most humble people I have seen.

  • @audioreccity
    @audioreccity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super 🎸🎤👍👍👍😍😍😍💗💗💗

  • @musicragavendhira
    @musicragavendhira 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super

  • @RaghavDawar
    @RaghavDawar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magician!

  • @seenuiropias553
    @seenuiropias553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Superb.

  • @arulkumar4682
    @arulkumar4682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blessed prodigy!

  • @kavink9443
    @kavink9443 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro your notes are missing when you play flight of the bumblebee at 300 bpm

  • @santino.p.r
    @santino.p.r 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The point of music is to give auditory pleasure and have fun. Playing FOTB doesn't cut it... sorry.

  • @drnaredla257
    @drnaredla257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing!

  • @sahayaanto4068
    @sahayaanto4068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super thampi!!!

  • @ramavtarbaghel5149
    @ramavtarbaghel5149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lydian how you learn these pieces?

  • @aroulprasad8260
    @aroulprasad8260 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are really a child prodigy

  • @ashique408
    @ashique408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indian power......💪

  • @yourlifeisyourchoicedontwa3991
    @yourlifeisyourchoicedontwa3991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯

  • @akashkundu9993
    @akashkundu9993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me who discovered today that TedX talks has a lot more subscribers than Ted Talks?

  • @navyamishra7504
    @navyamishra7504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    lydian playing faster then a cheetah
    me: ok well i can play as fast
    me also: i cant find middle c