@@drab2000 This song has accompanied me for most of my life. I always loved it, even though it took me more than forty years to discover the original, which is from the same year as I am. And it took my fifty years to find the face to the song. :(
He gave birth to electronic music... Sir, if you are reading this ... I have enormous respect for you and admire your passion so very much... God bless you!
I had no idea he passed away in 2019. I know you aren't here anymore to see this but you're a fabulous person and your music paved the way for so much to happen!
This is such a simple yet brilliant melody and it's beautiful to watch this man play it at such age and imagine that it came out of his head a long time ago
" It's enough. " Kingsley always seemed to emphasize simplicity. I think I remember reading an interview of his where he expressed the opinion that many songwriters make their music too complex to really enjoy. Personally, I think that it's really telling that Popcorn is a simple song put together on simple equipment and it's a perrenial favorite, even 40 years after it's creation.
@@TheLugiaSong Wikipedia disagrees: "In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song."
Beautiful. I always thought this was a very sad piece, & this demonstrates that he gave his most emotionally charged piece to buzzy synthesizers at the time. Amazing commitment.
This song makes me want to live another day. Each day. Despite its pop culture... it gives me so much meaning, its way that its played on the piano. A sad song that doesnt end sad. That it turns out like there is ALWAYS another chance.
I am thankful for having heard this! Popcorn was the first song I heard played by a computer (BBC-B with a MIDI module) and I was blown away. But this... this has heart. Thank you Gershon Kingsley, where ever you rest your soul.
@RawrSirTerrance my friend...what a song of nostalgia and the Person himself, i too am listening since i was 5...and can clearly remember . i am 60 born and have been Very passionate this and many other SUPER CLASSICS OF THE TIME. SHAKE HANDS FOR THE SAME LIKING. SANDEEP
rmbr popcorn by hot btr whn i was a child in 70s, here is v original composer, his version here was wonderful v great melody realy shines here by piano alone. ahead of ites time.
The man, the legend, the joys he gave us with this song. Future generations will appreciate it just as much and from the bottom of my heart I can't thank you enough. Not only for this song but for all the beautiful timeless music you wrote, composed and performed, Mister Kingsley. Thank you so much for your pioneer works in electronic music & huge inspiration.
All my respect and admiration to Mr. Kingsley for this wonderful jewel. Complexity does not mean greatness. Greatness is in simple things and this song although it seems simple, is a great masterpiece that I am sure mankind will never forget... Thank you Gershon.
Gershon Kingsley 1922-2019
R.I.P / זכרונו לברכה
Wow he died
We always love people after they died.
😔😔😔
@@drab2000 This song has accompanied me for most of my life.
I always loved it, even though it took me more than forty years to discover the original, which is from the same year as I am.
And it took my fifty years to find the face to the song. :(
RIP
That moment, when He says "that's enough". Thank you Sir. You are an Inspiration and a pioneer.
Only about 30 years ahead of his time. What a star!
The look on his face... pure joy
@@makeart5070 he was a jew
The best !
@@aetherland1883 WTF does that have to do with anything?
R.I.P Mr kingsley God bless you " that's enough "
The birth of electronic pop!
The first "Trance" music in history!
@@antonystringfellow5152 he really is a legend ... our party culture nowadays would not look like it does without him nand this track!!
Yes
@@antonystringfellow5152 yea
@@momo13022000 yea
"Popcorn" is quite lovely covered on piano!
Or maybe its original?
Yes
@@xjaja1975 I don't think there's a distinction for whether it's by the original artist or not
He gave birth to electronic music... Sir, if you are reading this ... I have enormous respect for you and admire your passion so very much... God bless you!
Of Course he did not give birth, but a fine Way Point for sure
He somewhat perfected what should sound. Runaway have a synth solo though. But those early modular synth they used were freaking awesome.
how could a man give birth?
@@beciulik it also mean he was the first who started it. I wouldn't call it birth but trend setter
He past away , dudes .
this is what happened when someone creates a masterpiece: lives forever
the best version, right here
SIR Kingsley is 92 years old.I bet its because he listen to his own music.
Reza AP This music is so powerful
Now 95
SkySteveSparrowS
I honestly thought he was long gone ... May he live as old as ny great aunt (who died at 106) ...
nigelft Damn, your aunt was centenarian
Sir Gershon, mind you... you use the honorific with the given name, not the family name. ;)
I'm coming back to this every once in a while
Me too, from time to time. I kind of fell the need for this song.
I had no idea he passed away in 2019.
I know you aren't here anymore to see this but you're a fabulous person and your music paved the way for so much to happen!
Play on the Piano “ Popcorn ”
Melody line Like a Softly told to me.
R. I. P. Gershon Kingsley forever.
Thank you Gershon, for the birth of electronic music! You've brought joy to millions of people!
Sir Kingsley, You have brought joy to millions of people. Thank you.
*I beg to differ, Mr. Kingsley, I can never get enough of this!* ⭐😃👍
I'm tearing up.
WHY.
Because that was the first and last good "electronic" song
Yeah all new Electronica is fucking shit, well most of it that is.
coz the founder of electronic music is already gone now dude
Klabu Malami he was not. He passed away a few days ago now, December 10, 2019
Thanks for sharing it 🙏🙇
I remember when this was new! Go, Gershon....
I get goose bumps when I hear this awesome music!
Me too! Just off to listen to his original now.
I want more, I'm impressed.
ça touche mon ame au plus profond , gershon kingsley je vous aime depuis toujours et dans l'audelà vos pop corn resonne encore plus fort merci maistro
That was beautiful.
Listening with tears streaming down my face while slowly eating some nice, warm popcorn. Thank you.
Many thanks for ever
Edgar
This piano version of popcorn would sound great as a score for a movie. Still sounds so good years later . Beautiful oct 2020 😎👍😎👍😎
Yes
@@SunIsLost nearly two years later it still sounds beautifully haunting and poignant. Always a classic tune. Sept twenty two 🖕😃🖕🇬🇧
Thank you sir 🙏❤️
Such understanding of everything 🙏
This music was
And is still way ahead of its time.
RIP Gershon Kingsley. You became immortal long ago.
That just made me smile, something so pure and uncynical about it
Rest in peace you marvellous man. :'(
He passed away around my grandma's b-day, who passed away a month before him. R.I.P.
Wonderfoul music!!
I will pay everything to hear you play popcorn on a piano
He just did.
This is such a simple yet brilliant melody and it's beautiful to watch this man play it at such age and imagine that it came out of his head a long time ago
MERCI INFINIMENT QUEL BONHEUR MAGIC
" It's enough. " Kingsley always seemed to emphasize simplicity. I think I remember reading an interview of his where he expressed the opinion that many songwriters make their music too complex to really enjoy. Personally, I think that it's really telling that Popcorn is a simple song put together on simple equipment and it's a perrenial favorite, even 40 years after it's creation.
Yes
It's way more complex and unorthodox than most comparable songs. : /
Some one write this 15 years ago ..
happiness is this video .. sheer epicness .. :')
Gershon Kinsley's soul is God's mercy.😔
DUDE THAT WAS AMAYZING YOU STILL GOT IT SWEET
That is the original! I love it. That's the man.
Awwww! That smile :) :D
I heard this in Amsterdam 73, infront of a disco, I was a touring Canadian, became mesmerized my the tune
RIP Gershon Kingsley ❤️
I love how he simply just says at the end, " That's enough."
I remember seeing this video the first time, two weeks after it was uploaded...and still amazes me to this day...
Wow, with these mode changes it's even better. Magnificent.
Rest in peace, genius, your music will stay forever
Definitely the most beautiful rendition of the piece.
I almost crying, i grow up on soviet cartoons whit this music. You will be in our memories for long time.
Thank you.
Whaaat??? Minds blown 🤯this melodic version of popcorn is jaw dropping phenomenal!
🥰 R.I.P. my friend
I've never heard such an emotional arrangement of Popcorn, but I love it!
It sounds like "Elegy" from Dragon Quest 4. Rest in Peace, Gershon Kingsley !
Is it a cover, though? I mean he is the original composer
@@Puschit1 yeah I think you can cover your own work. The original recording is the original, and everything else is a cover, I think?
@@TheLugiaSong Wikipedia disagrees:
"In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song."
@@Puschit1 ahh I see... I did not know that.
RIP Mr. Gershon Kingsley
Most popular tune over the world since 1969. Rest in peace Gershon
Absolutely blooming well love this.
Beautiful. I always thought this was a very sad piece, & this demonstrates that he gave his most emotionally charged piece to buzzy synthesizers at the time. Amazing commitment.
I'm not alone! I love this song. But it makes me feel sad and nostalgic every time I listen to it. I can't explain why.
Legend
NOTHING, BUT NOTHING ever beats the original. This recording is a treasure. You can always go back to the source to feel this amazing piece.
so THIS is the guy that composed this ditty that will be forever in my head !! RIP good fella !
Wouvv , amazing . One of the best pieces of music Ive ever heard.
This song makes me want to live another day. Each day. Despite its pop culture... it gives me so much meaning, its way that its played on the piano. A sad song that doesnt end sad. That it turns out like there is ALWAYS another chance.
Thank you so much for inspiring me to pursue the Synth.
Fifty years and still no song is as world famous and as loved.
To you sir..I stand and salute you.
Legend...we really must pay a fitting homage to this man
Thank you for this magic song 🙏
He gave SO much to the world of music. When he dies I'll cry like a girl.
I never forget first time I heard Popcorn, I was maybe 3, and I just froze and listened feeling something special..
I am thankful for having heard this! Popcorn was the first song I heard played by a computer (BBC-B with a MIDI module) and I was blown away. But this... this has heart.
Thank you Gershon Kingsley, where ever you rest your soul.
This is my first time hearing this song not techo. Very nice. Thanks, Mr. Kingsley!
RIP to genuis and pioneer of electronic music that i heard when I was a child.
So touching... almost cried while listening to this song...
Major composition! Right there with the classics such as Mozarts music.
1969-2019, many thanks, Edgar
Thank you very much Mr.Geshon.Popcorn was (and still is) the best hit of my youth.I am born on 1960.Zoran Vuletic
Rip to legend and Master of first techno electronica music from Germany and USA Gershon Kingsley Good morning of the Sunday of January of Greece!
Eight years later from the last time I watched this, again I stand to salute you.
Dieser mann is unglaublich.. Popcorn is ein super track und so zeitlos.. Und er wurde in Bochum geboren, wahnsinn😁😍
I have loved this since I was 5 and now my kids love it, as well as my grandkids
He deserved much more recognition!
0:38 a very beautiful key change.
I first heard this tune as a child and to see the composer of this magnificent piece, play, is a true gift,THANKYOU SIR
Respect respect i played this so many times in my childhood days. thank you
@RawrSirTerrance
my friend...what a song of nostalgia and the Person himself, i too am listening since i was 5...and can clearly remember . i am 60 born and have been Very passionate this and many other SUPER CLASSICS OF THE TIME. SHAKE HANDS FOR THE SAME LIKING.
SANDEEP
rmbr popcorn by hot btr whn i was a child in 70s, here is v original composer, his version here was wonderful v great melody realy shines here by piano alone. ahead of ites time.
Rest in peace
The man, the legend, the joys he gave us with this song. Future generations will appreciate it just as much and from the bottom of my heart I can't thank you enough. Not only for this song but for all the beautiful timeless music you wrote, composed and performed, Mister Kingsley. Thank you so much for your pioneer works in electronic music & huge inspiration.
Rest in Peace Sir Gershon Kingsley
Great clip! BEAUTIFUL on the piano. Thx for posting!!
oh my God, I love you, Sir.
Fantastic to see the original composer playing that well known tune.
Thank you for the music Mr. Kingsley.
I remembered this piece for probably 45 years.
And he found the tune in 5 minuets
R.I.P. Gershon Kingsley
All my respect and admiration to Mr. Kingsley for this wonderful jewel. Complexity does not mean greatness. Greatness is in simple things and this song although it seems simple, is a great masterpiece that I am sure mankind will never forget... Thank you Gershon.
This is Amazing, This Man, This Song, This Smile and simply few words...
This is a monument of Music.
Really Great
I always thought this was russian not German!
Oh. Nice to see the man himself play such a classic hit!
What a unique song. Every version I've heard even the origin is absolute 🔥 but this is absolute beauty. Rip kind sir, you will be remembered fondly.
People who decided to live for music and became pioneers, are the most epic creatures in the world...
Beautiful rendition !
Sublime. Una obra mestra!