As a kid I would always hear my dad playing this and it would be always one of the boogie songs he played all throughout my childhood, im 20 now and about a month or two ago my dad was playing it and my mom was listening too and started singing “just a closer walk with thee” and my mind was blown and my jaw was dropped, the song he played my whole life was a boogie version of a hymn, made me like it even more. Just thought of it at work and had to look up a video of someone else doing it, now im gonna go over there and I’m gonna record him playing it so I’ll always have it 😂
Matt , being that I am from Louisiana I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your piano. I listen to it daily and so glad that you have perfected the blues and can honestly tell you that a Louisianian cannot play this as good as you brother. You really are special and I pray God's Blessings on you.
Brittinistrader! Wow - thank you so much for this wonderful comment. I so appreciate you taking the time. It means a lot. You've put a smile on my face today! :) Thx!
wow we would be dancing and rocking my church 2 this . its what we love is music like this . we are a mixed church of races but god loves us all and this music brings all of us 2 gather as one its the way church should be. thanx polywog690 indiana,pa
Young man, you are a fantastic pianist! You should be world famous because you are just that good! I love your Boogies! Thank you for blessing us with your music!
A few weeks back, I had to give a lecture in an auditorium that I have never been in before. I put this on to test the volume of the overhead speakers. By students' demand, the class then went on to start 3:32 late.
You are such a talented (gifted) person. I'd like to see you one day playing in the Hall of Fame. I saw you playing ( Death ray Boogie ) in that house for elder people and found it awesome. I mean the joy you gave those people. It's hard these days to find someone to entertain old people.From me you get a very big Bravooo ! ! !
You don't get the appreciation you deserve. Every single video of yours is totally awesome, you're a fantastic piano player and I look forward to every knew video. Thanks for doing this mate.
A joy to watch you play. I also like the selection as I have never heard that before. Nice job, great talent. Buy the way, I do like the bust of ?Mozart
Terrific! My cousins sang this song(one of my Dads' favorites) at his funeral last saturday. I hope he heard it. Also you look like one of my sons! Keep up and you should be getting popular!
Parabéns meu amigo! gosto muito de Blues que faço para tocar em alto estilo assim, estou começando a estudar blues, toco de ouvido! Preciso de umas dicas suas! Obrigado!
I do have some transcriptions available through my site, but sorry to say this tune is not a part of that collection. I do teach it through my online Skype lessons if you ever wanted to explore that possibility - there is info about that too on my site. Thank you again for listening and watching!
Sure Zach - thx for the feedback... I also teach online btw if you're looking to learn this specific tune. Just reach out if you may be interested in that - matt@boogiewoogiekid.com. Thx
As a kid I would always hear my dad playing this and it would be always one of the boogie songs he played all throughout my childhood, im 20 now and about a month or two ago my dad was playing it and my mom was listening too and started singing “just a closer walk with thee” and my mind was blown and my jaw was dropped, the song he played my whole life was a boogie version of a hymn, made me like it even more. Just thought of it at work and had to look up a video of someone else doing it, now im gonna go over there and I’m gonna record him playing it so I’ll always have it 😂
Thank you! :)
Matt , being that I am from Louisiana I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your piano. I listen to it daily and so glad that you have perfected the blues and can honestly tell you that a Louisianian cannot play this as good as you brother. You really are special and I pray God's Blessings on you.
Brittinistrader! Wow - thank you so much for this wonderful comment. I so appreciate you taking the time. It means a lot. You've put a smile on my face today! :) Thx!
Oh my goodness you are absolutely incredible young man you have truly blessed my heart and soul today! God bless you!
Thank you so much Memaid! :)
Awesome to have church music that brings joy, smiles, and tapping feet. .
I love it your way❤
How refreshing..bless you❤
Beyond this world anointed by God !!
Thank you so much Jackie! :)
Keep playing Matthew that beautiful hymn song to the glory of God Almighty. Amen.
Thank you Kyu :)
wow we would be dancing and rocking my church 2 this . its what we love is music like this . we are a mixed church of races but god loves us all and this music brings all of us 2 gather as one its the way church should be. thanx polywog690 indiana,pa
Love this. I am addicted to Silvan Zingg and Luca Sestak and now, you Matthew Ball are going on my Addiction list. Keep up the great work.
Love it. Glad you are able to play Just a closer walk with thee with a boogie feel.God bless you
Ahhhhhh, what would I do without my BWK's fix! Don't ever stop loading these virtuoso gems. Thanks a million.
Young man, you are a fantastic pianist! You should be world famous because you are just that good! I love your Boogies! Thank you for blessing us with your music!
Thank you so much Lola for these kind words! :)
Thank you Lola so much for this! I appreciate you watching and listening. Your kind words put a smile on my face :)
Très belle l’interprétation !!!!merci
Amazing! You are an inspiration for those who play and love the piano blues! Thank you!
LOVE TO WATCH MATTHEW PLAY. HE IS GREAT!
WHAT GIFT FROM GOD- DONT FORGET TO THANK HIM EVERYTHING FOR YOUR MUSICAL TALENT
Very nice! You are a relaxed player of the ivories. Good job.
Thank you colecampdave!
Loves this! Brought some happiness to me during a rough time...bravo!!
Thank you so much Sheena! :)
Just the right way to play this ---------outside of church -well done
Soooo good!!
Thank you Jackie!
Love your playing Matt please don't lose the spirit
Outstanding. I have played a blues version of this for years, very similar, I've never heard anyone else play it like that. Thanks Matt!
I always thought this song kinda sounded like this in my head thats perfect.
Makes me jealous sounds so good thanks so much for sharing
Great 🥰👏🏻
Thank you Marianne :)
Fantastic !!!! Keep em coming please.
PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can sing with this the way I love to sing the song...THANK YOU!!!!
So much feeling in this!! Wish he would do "How Great Thou Art "
Love your playing Matthew! We listen all the time
! Joe and Claudia
Thank you so much Joe & Claudia!
Terrific player love this song
A few weeks back, I had to give a lecture in an auditorium that I have never been in before. I put this on to test the volume of the overhead speakers.
By students' demand, the class then went on to start 3:32 late.
That put a smile on my face :) Thank you so much Bo!
I love your style! Great music
Excellent ... VERY TALENTED!
You are such a talented (gifted) person. I'd like to see you one day playing in the Hall of Fame. I saw you playing ( Death ray Boogie ) in that house for elder people and found it awesome. I mean the joy you gave those people. It's hard these days to find someone to entertain old people.From me you get a very big Bravooo ! ! !
That would sound great in church!
I watched this 3 times. :-)
Thank you! :)
Love it!
Thank you Creativity Page! :)
WOW!!! AWESOME!!! Your playing moved me deeply, first time hearing you.
Thank you. Went on iTunes. So glad you're there.
Tremendous! Nice job!
AWESOME......Jesus loves you!
.... wow... awesome rendition man...
Love it, man!! Just can't make my feet be still when I listen to you play. Would love to see more of you and Bob Seeley..
Terrific....enjoyed this very much!
Wow! 👍🏾👍🏾
You don't get the appreciation you deserve. Every single video of yours is totally awesome, you're a fantastic piano player and I look forward to every knew video. Thanks for doing this mate.
J M t
wow i would love to meet this guy he is fabulus
Barb Currie p
love this song!
Way to tear it up,.love it,.
fantastic !!!!! Thanks for sharing. Wish you'd teach me to play
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Love It
I want you to know what enjoyable sound you are making on the piano please keep it up.
Fantastic stuff
Excellent!
A joy to watch you play. I also like the selection as I have never heard that before. Nice job, great talent. Buy the way, I do like the bust of ?Mozart
Thank you so much! Chester
LOVE iT!!!!!
congratulations;..... amazing job :)
For me, a piano tunes best for boogie woogie,blues and jazz.
GREAT!!!!!
I can't stop watching this. It is really great. Is the piano specially tuned to give it the great sound in the upper octaves? Keep up the good work.
Terrific! My cousins sang this song(one of my Dads' favorites) at his funeral last saturday. I hope he heard it. Also you look like one of my sons! Keep up and you should be getting popular!
fantastic.
very good .....plz lessons,,wishin u all the best Mac
you are so great man ph man if i was rich i would hire u love the gal in canada
Yay, Love this! Do u do anymore old hymns?
Its not a coincidence that there was 316 likes when I herd this today.
#Godiscool
You look like Robert Downey Jr. in this video. Great playing!
This is how JD Sumner sang this song......the way it should be.......like his piano playing....sure he can play some Jerry Lee tunes...
Thank you!
i'm in love
I love this old church hymn .Who's bust is on the piano ?
Mozart
Roosevelt Sykes
GOOD LISTENING
Have you tried doing boogie woogie covers of pop songs. Scott Bradlee does ragtime covers of them, and it's pretty cool.
Parabéns meu amigo! gosto muito de Blues que faço para tocar em alto estilo assim, estou começando a estudar blues, toco de ouvido! Preciso de umas dicas suas! Obrigado!
where can i get this guys music holly cow i am from canada he is great
Put your website in the description. Great !
That bust would really put me off!! Like someone staring at you constantly.
No Spintown - not yet anyway :) - am trying to do more songs though - thanks for watching as always!
Boogiewoogiekid .com
Do you have sheet music available for this song? We have several of your books, but this isn't in it.
I do have some transcriptions available through my site, but sorry to say this tune is not a part of that collection. I do teach it through my online Skype lessons if you ever wanted to explore that possibility - there is info about that too on my site. Thank you again for listening and watching!
My favorite tune, played interestingly but well. Any relationship to Marcia Ball?
you rock wow
Tambourine lady......ssshhhhhhh!
wow
hi Matt m8 well done bud nicely done,,now how abt a tutorial on how its done,,,thanks for sharing m8,,wishin u all the best take care Mac
Any chance on a top view on some the music you play?
Sure Zach - thx for the feedback... I also teach online btw if you're looking to learn this specific tune. Just reach out if you may be interested in that - matt@boogiewoogiekid.com. Thx
EEEEXXXCCCCEEELLLEEENNNTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds great your Rhythm machine is too close to the microphone. You probably already know that. Thank you for your video
Brillant playing - but now I know why Beethoven died, or was it Shubert?
related to Marcia Ball?
Position the camera where I can see your hands. Please.
You look like Earl. (My Name is Earl)
you looks like Robert Downey !! :D
haha got the 666 like!
TUNE THE PIANO!!!!!
If only the camera had been situated a little to the left we could have seen your hands.
Dr. K jr
Your playing is good but your piano have bad tune in high register :(