Just beautiful. Heart touching and so charming how the adult founds himself in the child. These is why i love this studios. Shows the best part of live and encourage a lot. Love it
Hi Jazza, i found this video through your AMA on reddit. Oh man! I'm 36, i was in army for 8 years, twice in Afghanistan and you nearly made me cry with this fantastic piece of art. Thank you for your channels. Thank you to be a little, little, little part of your life. I wish i could be a part of your next arty party. But from Germany to Australia is for me (at the moment) like to fly to the moon. Best wishes to you and your family. Karsten
I remember watching this short a loooonnggg time ago (I don't even think TH-cam was a thing back then, if it was, it was barely starting.) But every few years, I remember it and try to find it again and it always lives up to how amazing it was in my memory.
I literally go through the EXACT same process... I'll always here a piano riff that reminds me of this and i spend around 10 minutes trying to remember the name (Inevitably putting The Pianist as my first thought, then luckily google still finds this for me) Beautiful piece of art this is.
YuppyPlays holy shit, i actually cant believe how much this sounds like me. I watched this video years ago, every so often think of it and try finding it. Then forget what it's called again. had to Google "the piano player animation, boys parents fight" to get a yahoo answers of someone asking for the same video and an answer with the link. This video is touching, and honestly I can't believe how people all act the same way about it
This is it. This is what movies are all about, even though it is only a short clip. No glimmer or glamour. Simple well made animations with a masterpiece of music attached and a storyline interesting enough to attract attention and something you can relate to. I have seen 2 hour long movies, that had lesser emotions than this. And this one only lasted for 5 minutes. For creating this, you sir, are a genious. Dont ever stop sharing this kind of stuff to people.
This was one of the first videos I every saw on the internet. Newgrounds. I have never been able to watch it without crying. As time has gone on, it has been at different points in the song. Thank you for making this.
After having an absolutely horrible day after months and months of continuous hardship I knew, deep in my heart, that this video was exactly what I needed to experience to soothe my soul and let myself cry it all out. As a child of divorce this video always struck a chord with me from the first moment I watched it on Newgrounds. My heart breaks and is made whole every time I watch. There are no word that can truly express the gratitude I feel towards the true composer of this masterful piece of art and music. Maybe one day I could write a song to give a body to those unknowable words. Simply put, thank you for making this and thank you for maintaining it's presence for so many years. It's a generational lesson to be carried on to the next.
This is such a good video, what a genuinely stellar piece of art, the animation is solid, the story is perfectly woven and beautiful and gives the best story that speaks without being spoken about, with amazing music that sounds like it’s inspired by Debussy, specifically arabesque no. 1, which makes me like this even more since Debussy is my favorite composer and arabesque no.1 is my favorite piece ever written, truly a perfect melody(maybe even no. 2 as well). It truly is a piece of art that can convey exactly as it wants without having to say anything. And as Leonard Bernstein so eloquently put it “music can name the unnamable and communicate the unknowable..”. Truly gorgeous, thank you Jazza
I play this video on the piano all the time, and its one of my favorite songs. I'll just close my eyes and let my fingers play the song that tells such an amazing story of gains and losses in ones life. Its so heart felt, and beautiful, it makes me cry nearly every time. Truly a work of genius art.
This is one of the most brilliantly animated mvoies. It has the ability to touch your heart and, at the same time, make you smile with joy. The protagonist was an amazing example about how dreams do come true and even if they don't last forever, they can still have a lasting effect on others. Congratualtions on making an amazing animation.
I remember seeing this on Newgrounds years ago. Love this to bits. Amazing and meaningful clip. Some how I manage to remember this at random times and watch it a few times a year lol. Thank you :)
Heyyyyyyyyyyyy :) jazza has inspired me to make animations and I was so happy when he said he started when he was 12 i am 12 and just starting I just find it soooooo cool cause he is such an inspiration to me.
Kalyna Brockdorf I first saw this a few years back but I try and rewatch it about every couple of years just to let it hit me in the feels again ye know
This is the most emotional short film I've ever seen. It's actually changed my whole life. The story is unbeliveibly beautiful and the music is perfectly reflects the mood of the character. I love this short film. Thanks for the video!
Wow.. That was ... incredible. The way you manage to express the feelings of the characters in this movie was.. extradinary. This is a movie that should be watch be the whole world. Great.
I remember seeing this years ago and it still resonates with me. Such a beautiful thing to stumble over as a teenager going through much of the same heartache and joy. I don't think I'll ever forget this flash. :)
Even though this video is 7 years old already, I still cannot put the feelings after watching this video into appropriate words. This is just. You did a very good job on creating this. I myself as a fellow musician feel with you.
This is such a deep emotional animation. Just because the quality isn’t award winning, doesn’t mean it’s not good. I’m sorry you had to go through things like this. It happens to the best of us.
absolutley moving, a young boy with a torn family rises from the ashes and fear and has become great. i tear up at this animation when he begins to cry while playing on sidewalk, this stuff happens everyday and sometimes we just stand around and dont care
Dude i'v watched this animation years ago, and because of it , i started loving music more and doing more animation and digital art, and today its the first time i know that it was you who made it , and its always like i'v watched it the first time even though your more better now than then , love the feeling , dude thank you
I first came across this animation on newgrounds.com many many years ago when I was in a major slump. I have played it every now and again for many years and just wanted to say thank you for making this. I don't know why Jazza made this originally, but MAN does it resonate still to this day. Being able to watch something like this and have it convey different emotions every time is pretty amazing. So again, thank. You're awesome.
Oh... this is the best animation that I've ever seen... Really cool, great work... it seems really hard to make... you are really good at this... congratulations! I really like it...
I played the violin when I was younger, so I understand how this music feels, and how it speaks. It's just so good. Same with your other animation. Thank you jazza.
wow... simply touching so deep, jazza man your awsome... i mean basically when his family is breaking he plays outside to the world... and the old man comes and gives him a few dollars and his career is started and then he is no longer popular when a boy next door is having problems too... its basically the same thing over again... love this
i saw this when i first started playing music or close to it and loved it, now after 9 years into my music career, i still love this video. thank you very much for creating it and communicating the importance of music.
I'm a musician and I know what that is... Music is the expression of our souls... Loved it... add on my Orkut... and add on my favorites.... congratullations for that...
I love this vid, I saw it originally on NG, and I was immediatly touched. Im now practicing this with my band. I love to have music to clear your mind, just with this kid, instead of crying in a corner like most kids...
absolutely beautiful... amazing.. i have no idea how you would've thought of this... there are no words to describe this godlike piece of music, with such imagination that comes from the heart, its absolutely beautiful....
wow... the most beautiful animation i have ever seen in a long time. i love it no more than love it to that point where i can not find words to describe it such a powerful piece of animation -C.Cam
This video has moved me in such a way im coming bk to it since the first time i've watched it. I've become a very successful musician with this video as my initial beggining... if it werent for this video my carreer never wouldve started that cafe around the corner never had me play in it but no, i play my heart out and i may be recieving a contract soon enough. When i fall from my career i will be sure to search out man in need and help him in his career.
This is relatable for me in many ways. My father never got along with my mother and still doesn't. He's never really around and in this video,I use things like music,animation,and video games as an escape for these things. They're divorced but I know a lot of people are really positive and have many inspirational quotes,but,I prefer the truth. People may not be able to be whatever they want to be and things aren't always great,but,it's better if we find something to do we escape from reality.
This is so touching and heart warming, I rarely say this since I am a crude loudmouthed person who takes joy in anothers pain, but this, it hits me right here. *Pounds chest*
This was a beautiful story. I believe it truly shows that even though times can be tough, you can still overcome and achieve anything. Nothing can stand in your way. Great Job!
wow that was great! its like how he's pushed through the years and kinda sad too how like w/e rock is taking over but that some ppl still appreciate the joy of good classic music :) great video
As a musician this really filled my heart it really makes you think how some family’s don’t have it like all we do and it makes me just want to give all I can
in these 5 minutes and with your animations you have told a beautiful story and the music for it was astounding...if I could rate it on this 5 stars with 2 thumbs to hold them up!
Jazza, this really is the best you've done. I love it. This is pretty much the best Flash I've ever seen on Newgrounds. No. My life. You're on my favorites in everything on Newgrounds. I love this that much. Make more like this. Please. Its amazing. Truly beautiful...
absolutely amazing... this really put tears in my eyes... and that really doesn´t happen often with me. I really love this masterpiece, and I hope that you will make more like this.
at 4:41 u can read at the top, "THE COMPOSER LAST SHOW" nice detail ^^ beautyful music, make me feel a lot of thing at same time, nice animation, keep working ^^ i wanna see more vids like this i love it
I am amazed by this animation and story. So much emotions stored inside makes his music expressive and passionate. Everything that has marked his soul is retold in his music. It is a gift in the end. It is what makes his music definitively his own. No one can truly imitate him because no one has lived his life. From one composer to another: You have told all of our story.
Life is something to be cherished in every form.I remeber seeing this video the first week it came out and it still blows my mine how emotional it can get. Their was only one thing that bothered me, when he was a teenager he looked old enough to move out alrdy.
8 years later and I still love it
Alasdair Husk I must be herd
Alasdair Husk Maby maby
Shutdestroyer 411 10 years and I still love it
Shutdestroyer 411 it's amazing
Shutdestroyer 411 10 years later and I still love this.
When clasical music is given a story it becomes the moust beautifull thing ever.
I will now listen to this again.
actually he made the music!
"Moust" -PappaOfswe
Watch the video, try not to cry, cry a lot......
This gets me right in the feels every time!!
almost cried
Patrick Cook it gets me to thr feels even more because my parents are divorced but i hold it in
Just beautiful. Heart touching and so charming how the adult founds himself in the child. These is why i love this studios. Shows the best part of live and encourage a lot. Love it
Do beautiful that jesus himself can simply appreciate this piece of art
Of all videos I have ever seen, this is truly just the best one. Thank you Josiah Brooks
Hi Jazza,
i found this video through your AMA on reddit.
Oh man! I'm 36, i was in army for 8 years, twice in Afghanistan and you nearly made me cry with this fantastic piece of art.
Thank you for your channels. Thank you to be a little, little, little part of your life. I wish i could be a part of your next arty party. But from Germany to Australia is for me (at the moment) like to fly to the moon. Best wishes to you and your family. Karsten
Karsten Franke same
OREO NEWS wait you were in Afghanistan for 8 years too?
@@alphaca8166might be
I remember watching this short a loooonnggg time ago (I don't even think TH-cam was a thing back then, if it was, it was barely starting.) But every few years, I remember it and try to find it again and it always lives up to how amazing it was in my memory.
I literally go through the EXACT same process... I'll always here a piano riff that reminds me of this and i spend around 10 minutes trying to remember the name (Inevitably putting The Pianist as my first thought, then luckily google still finds this for me)
Beautiful piece of art this is.
YuppyPlays holy shit, i actually cant believe how much this sounds like me. I watched this video years ago, every so often think of it and try finding it. Then forget what it's called again. had to Google "the piano player animation, boys parents fight" to get a yahoo answers of someone asking for the same video and an answer with the link. This video is touching, and honestly I can't believe how people all act the same way about it
2:57 Is that Jazza wearing a NewGrounds Shirt!?
omgomgomgomgomg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! 😂😄😅😆😉😮😕😰😲
OREO NEWS next to his wife too!! omg!
Itjs
Wow, 2017 and this is still one of my favorite things to listen to and watch
hahaha mabe, except in a bit broader :P
i am however light haired and wear my newgrounds shirts all the time :)
^^
Any viewers from the recent video that Jazza did about his sketchbooks and he so happens to mention this video?
Did you saw the Tale teller too?
TheEgyptYoshi_YT yeah there so great this one makes me cry every time
I just like animation
Tale teller is probably his best work so far. I'm in love with it now.
That's exactly why I'm here now.. lol.. about to watch the Tale Teller next. ✌
This is it. This is what movies are all about, even though it is only a short clip. No glimmer or glamour. Simple well made animations with a masterpiece of music attached and a storyline interesting enough to attract attention and something you can relate to. I have seen 2 hour long movies, that had lesser emotions than this. And this one only lasted for 5 minutes. For creating this, you sir, are a genious. Dont ever stop sharing this kind of stuff to people.
12 years later and it’s still great! Who is here from Jazzas sketchbook tours?
That Would be me
Me
yes :)
and thank you
Still come back to watch this every once in a while
I love this video so much I watch it about every month and It still makes me cry every single time
This was one of the first videos I every saw on the internet. Newgrounds. I have never been able to watch it without crying. As time has gone on, it has been at different points in the song. Thank you for making this.
Who’s here in 2019 after watching Jazza’s sketchbook video?
👇🏻
That would be me
Here I am... Yet Another one
Me
Im here
yo
After having an absolutely horrible day after months and months of continuous hardship I knew, deep in my heart, that this video was exactly what I needed to experience to soothe my soul and let myself cry it all out.
As a child of divorce this video always struck a chord with me from the first moment I watched it on Newgrounds. My heart breaks and is made whole every time I watch.
There are no word that can truly express the gratitude I feel towards the true composer of this masterful piece of art and music. Maybe one day I could write a song to give a body to those unknowable words.
Simply put, thank you for making this and thank you for maintaining it's presence for so many years. It's a generational lesson to be carried on to the next.
i did :)
i'm the animator
glad you liked it. or refered to me as talent at least lol
Jazza Studios Jazza... this was and still is amazing
This is without a doubt the strongest emotional piece i have ever heard, for the first time i'm close to crying from listening to music!
There a few things in this world that have made me cry....this is one of them. Well done my friend. Well done and thank you
This is such a good video, what a genuinely stellar piece of art, the animation is solid, the story is perfectly woven and beautiful and gives the best story that speaks without being spoken about, with amazing music that sounds like it’s inspired by Debussy, specifically arabesque no. 1, which makes me like this even more since Debussy is my favorite composer and arabesque no.1 is my favorite piece ever written, truly a perfect melody(maybe even no. 2 as well). It truly is a piece of art that can convey exactly as it wants without having to say anything. And as Leonard Bernstein so eloquently put it “music can name the unnamable and communicate the unknowable..”. Truly gorgeous, thank you Jazza
14 years later and still have the same feels for this video. Guess you could call that a masterpiece?
I play this video on the piano all the time, and its one of my favorite songs. I'll just close my eyes and let my fingers play the song that tells such an amazing story of gains and losses in ones life. Its so heart felt, and beautiful, it makes me cry nearly every time. Truly a work of genius art.
This is amazing. Its so emotional and calming at the same time
I believe you had your heart deep into this piece of work.
I loved it!
Been a musician and a composer gives you a hard but happy life.
This made me cry, this animation really spoke to me.
This is one of the most brilliantly animated mvoies. It has the ability to touch your heart and, at the same time, make you smile with joy. The protagonist was an amazing example about how dreams do come true and even if they don't last forever, they can still have a lasting effect on others. Congratualtions on making an amazing animation.
This hits me in the heart every time
I remember seeing this on Newgrounds years ago. Love this to bits. Amazing and meaningful clip. Some how I manage to remember this at random times and watch it a few times a year lol. Thank you :)
and also,
Music is the voice of emotion
best freaking animation short ever! You made me wanna do animation even more now!
Very well done! Quite the nice animation to say the least. Very touching!
This has a great message and its beautiful to say the least.
Who’s here from jazza’s new video?
Heyyyyyyyyyyyy :) jazza has inspired me to make animations and I was so happy when he said he started when he was 12 i am 12 and just starting I just find it soooooo cool cause he is such an inspiration to me.
Kalyna Brockdorf I first saw this a few years back but I try and rewatch it about every couple of years just to let it hit me in the feels again ye know
Kalyna Brockdorf. Not so new anymore but me.
Me
Jazza just released a new new video
What a incredible video with beautiful classic music. It is impossible without shedding a tear. Thumbs up!
Who’s here after Jazza’s sketchbook tour 2019
This is the most emotional short film I've ever seen. It's actually changed my whole life. The story is unbeliveibly beautiful and the music is perfectly reflects the mood of the character. I love this short film. Thanks for the video!
who else is here from jazzas sketchbook tour?
=D
Wow.. That was ... incredible. The way you manage to express the feelings of the characters in this movie was.. extradinary.
This is a movie that should be watch be the whole world. Great.
who's here from Jazza's sketchbook tour video?
Me
Me
I remember seeing this years ago and it still resonates with me. Such a beautiful thing to stumble over as a teenager going through much of the same heartache and joy. I don't think I'll ever forget this flash. :)
Who’s here from jazz as new video?
Even though this video is 7 years old already, I still cannot put the feelings after watching this video into appropriate words. This is just. You did a very good job on creating this. I myself as a fellow musician feel with you.
I'm from 2019 he uploaded a video 2 hours ago
This is such a deep emotional animation. Just because the quality isn’t award winning, doesn’t mean it’s not good. I’m sorry you had to go through things like this. It happens to the best of us.
Who is here from jazza's sketchbook video?
Yep
This is so moving, this is why 2D animation needs to come back
absolutley moving, a young boy with a torn family rises from the ashes and fear and has become great. i tear up at this animation when he begins to cry while playing on sidewalk, this stuff happens everyday and sometimes we just stand around and dont care
Music speaks to the heart no matter what the language. You spoke to my heart and my SOUL. Thank you for creating this beautiful piece of art.
I added this to my favorites probably 10 years ago. I’m glad it’s a memory I can still relive.
Dude i'v watched this animation years ago, and because of it , i started loving music more and doing more animation and digital art, and today its the first time i know that it was you who made it , and its always like i'v watched it the first time even though your more better now than then , love the feeling , dude thank you
Oh god, I've never cried from a Newgrounds animation before. I love this so much.
This brought tears to my eyes! Such a beautiful story, touching music and pretty animation :)
I first came across this animation on newgrounds.com many many years ago when I was in a major slump. I have played it every now and again for many years and just wanted to say thank you for making this. I don't know why Jazza made this originally, but MAN does it resonate still to this day. Being able to watch something like this and have it convey different emotions every time is pretty amazing. So again, thank. You're awesome.
I remember this from newgrounds 14 year ago!!! Still love it.
Oh... this is the best animation that I've ever seen... Really cool, great work... it seems really hard to make... you are really good at this... congratulations!
I really like it...
I played the violin when I was younger, so I understand how this music feels, and how it speaks. It's just so good. Same with your other animation. Thank you jazza.
12 years after my previous comment, and I cried again. Still a 10/10, truly an example of just what music and animation can do to tell a story.
wow... simply touching so deep, jazza man your awsome... i mean basically when his family is breaking he plays outside to the world... and the old man comes and gives him a few dollars and his career is started and then he is no longer popular when a boy next door is having problems too... its basically the same thing over again... love this
wow this actually made me cry... what a great story and what a great animation. thank you^^
i saw this when i first started playing music or close to it and loved it, now after 9 years into my music career, i still love this video. thank you very much for creating it and communicating the importance of music.
I am a rock fanatic but every time I see this I cry, because even so I believe that the classics can never be forgotten or erased.
OMG I love this >
I'm a musician and I know what that is...
Music is the expression of our souls...
Loved it... add on my Orkut... and add on my favorites....
congratullations for that...
Beautiful animation - the hands playing the piano are perfect, great job!
Great piece of work you have here. I haven't cried like that in quite some time. Good to let it all out once a blue moon.
That's deep, man.
Good job on this animation. It needs a LOT more views than it currently has.
I love this vid, I saw it originally on NG, and I was immediatly touched.
Im now practicing this with my band.
I love to have music to clear your mind, just with this kid, instead of crying in a corner like most kids...
I love you.
Period.
You made me laugh and cry. Man excellent work.
Props !!!!!!
absolutely beautiful... amazing.. i have no idea how you would've thought of this...
there are no words to describe this godlike piece of music, with such imagination that comes from the heart, its absolutely beautiful....
wow...
the most beautiful animation i have ever seen in a long time.
i love it
no more than love it
to that point where i can not find words to describe it
such a powerful piece of animation
-C.Cam
This video has moved me in such a way im coming bk to it since the first time i've watched it.
I've become a very successful musician with this video as my initial beggining... if it werent for this video my carreer never wouldve started that cafe around the corner never had me play in it but no, i play my heart out and i may be recieving a contract soon enough. When i fall from my career i will be sure to search out man in need and help him in his career.
This is relatable for me in many ways. My father never got along with my mother and still doesn't. He's never really around and in this video,I use things like music,animation,and video games as an escape for these things. They're divorced but I know a lot of people are really positive and have many inspirational quotes,but,I prefer the truth. People may not be able to be whatever they want to be and things aren't always great,but,it's better if we find something to do we escape from reality.
This is so touching and heart warming, I rarely say this since I am a crude loudmouthed person who takes joy in anothers pain, but this, it hits me right here. *Pounds chest*
This was a beautiful story. I believe it truly shows that even though times can be tough, you can still overcome and achieve anything. Nothing can stand in your way. Great Job!
This animation is amazing, truly a work of art. I showed this to my music class and they loved it, this is really really good.
Music always cheers me up when im sad...
Awesome vid by the way!!!
Almost made me cry. This was the first vid that almost made me cry.....
This animation is beautiful and is just great in every way! Thank you :)
that's the best music animation in a long time. wow...just...wow. too good for describing.
wow that was great! its like how he's pushed through the years and kinda sad too how like w/e rock is taking over but that some ppl still appreciate the joy of good classic music :) great video
As a musician this really filled my heart it really makes you think how some family’s don’t have it like all we do and it makes me just want to give all I can
in these 5 minutes and with your animations you have told a beautiful story and the music for it was astounding...if I could rate it on this 5 stars with 2 thumbs to hold them up!
Doesn't matter what language you speak. Music communicates with all. LOVE this video!!
Jazza, this really is the best you've done. I love it. This is pretty much the best Flash I've ever seen on Newgrounds. No. My life.
You're on my favorites in everything on Newgrounds. I love this that much. Make more like this. Please.
Its amazing. Truly beautiful...
absolutely amazing... this really put tears in my eyes... and that really doesn´t happen often with me. I really love this masterpiece, and I hope that you will make more like this.
really makes you think... i almost got a little emotional there. One of the most inspiring videos.
the amount of detail in the piano playing, through the animation... was simply fantastic, really, bravo! :D
I cried like a baby. And wouldn't have had it any other way. You've created something genuinely beautiful here.
at 4:41 u can read at the top, "THE COMPOSER LAST SHOW" nice detail ^^
beautyful music, make me feel a lot of thing at same time, nice animation, keep working ^^ i wanna see more vids like this i love it
This is one of the most beautiful animated short films I have ever watched
me too
this piece of music is so beautiful *cries*
truly the best animation i have ever seen. not so much because of the animation but becasue of the music, the meaning and theme of it
I am amazed by this animation and story. So much emotions stored inside makes his music expressive and passionate. Everything that has marked his soul is retold in his music. It is a gift in the end. It is what makes his music definitively his own. No one can truly imitate him because no one has lived his life. From one composer to another: You have told all of our story.
Here from the sketchbook tour and I love this
Beautiful... When I first saw this on newgrounds, it brought tears to my eyes. This truly shows what the power of music can do.
Wow...just wow.
This animation was just really touching for me. I wish I could have seen it earlier.
All I want to say is thanks for the inspiration.
Life is something to be cherished in every form.I remeber seeing this video the first week it came out and it still blows my mine how emotional it can get. Their was only one thing that bothered me, when he was a teenager he looked old enough to move out alrdy.
Beautiful music, had me (almost) in tears like the old man. Whoa the ending was exceptional, and the cycle starts again! : }