What if music could find someone you've lost? | Steven Sharp Nelson | TEDxSaltLakeCity
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- As Steven Sharp Nelson grieved the loss of his mother, it was music that finally brought healing. He realized that the people we’ve lost aren’t truly gone; the holes their absence leaves inside us are not meant to be filled with something or someone else. Join him on a journey to reconnect with someone you’ve lost-through the power of music. Featuring performances of the “Cello Song” and Steven’s first-ever performance of “Nessun Dorma.” Steven Sharp Nelson is an award winning, Billboard chart topping, TH-cam rock star…in a cellist sort of way. His creations are watched and listened to over three million times every day. He has performed in dozens of countries and iconic concert halls such as the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, the Greek Theatre, Royal Albert Hall - in Rio, Paris, Singapore, Japan, Istanbul.
In 2011, Steven hoped to incorporate all of what he had experienced and learned when he, along with three partners, built The Piano Guys, a group of self-proclaimed “dorky dads” who film classically-influenced instrumental music videos in nature.
Steven is an advocate for music education and the promotion of creativity through musical demonstration, interaction and innovation. It is Steven’s wish wherever he speaks or performs that he, along with his music and his message, can be considered a spokesman for hope. 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
His face when he was playing is priceless... what a beautiful performance and rest in peace to his mom... God bless her soul🙏😇
I'll have to go back and watch again, I couldn't see through the waterfalls running down my face😭
I just lost my husband. He was “home” to me. When I hear such beautiful music, I hear Andy. Such passion, just like my Andy. Oh my heart.
@@vickitaylor7094 I am very sorry for your loss, I believe that god has a plan for all of us and that your husband is up with him. Have a nice day Viki🙏😇
Ive been a fan of "The Piano Guys" for a while, this was great to see him on here! I met him in person once, he's a great dude.
no need for "I've met him"
@@believe88 no need to respond to my comment buddy. Have a good one
@@itszaque5031 sure bud.
I don’t think they were bragging, I think they were just confirming that he is a good guy in person too
@@believe88 i disagree. Personally meeting people we admire is inspiring and can motivate one to aspire to greater things oneself.
Amazing, I did 9 Brain Surgeries for Tumor and Internal Infections and got Paralyzed and permanently Blind of left sight, But Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Brought me back to the life!! Thanks a lot man. You Rock..... :)
I had a little argument with my mother today .. I felt so bad .. I'm trying to get some sleep .. I can't .. this video made me cry ......can't wait till tomorrow to have breakfast with her ..... my God bless our mothers ...
Take action today, thank yourself tomorrow !!!
@@osobaras1000veces it's 3 A.M here in Amman .. can't wake her up .. still waiting ..
Well if you're going to wait until tomorrow then ..
Try to never go to sleep or get out of your house mad at your loved ones...
Let her know how much you love her , god bless you !!
@@osobaras1000veces God bless u too ... I think love is really simple but expressing love is really complicated !!!!!
Just listen to your heart ❤ , do not listen to your ego !!!!
two things deserve to be said after watching a lecture like this; 1) Music is a divine gift capable of taking us to a place where there is no death. 2) Facing the dramas of life, It is impossible to be happy without Gratitude ..!
Cried like a child when he played the second piece. I saw my grandmother who passed nearly 8 years ago. I could hear her voice, telling me to stop crying and cheer up. Everything was ok, she was proud of how far I've gotten.
She was one of the biggest reasons I went into music. She got me piano and violin books for Christmas and birthdays, and even left me a violin in her will. When he spoke of a piece or song that we think about when we think of loved ones, I immediately thought of Amazing Grace. It was a favorite of hers, she was always really into Appalachian music and tradition. And she asked me to play it at her funeral, with the violin she left me. Every time I hear it, she's the first thing that comes to mind. It's become very special to me...
Thank you, Steven. I wasn't there when she passed, but I know I'll see her again. May they both rest in peace ❤
I was honored two years ago to be one of four bagpipers to play on stage with Steven and Jon. What a thrill it was!
Fight Song? It is SO powerful when the bagpipers come on stage!
You guys were so amazing in San Antonio! I took the photos of your performance. Did they ever get them to you?
The way his happiness was all over his face while playing the instrument, need that in life, doing something you love!!!
I started crying when he played the second song, so many vivid memories rushing back. Amazing performance 💜 music will always have a very special place in my heart
This was so beautiful. Strangely Steven, when you asked us to remember someone we had lost, the first thing that came to my mind was my childhood and I immediately pictured a 6-year old me. It broke my heart and I just burst into tears. Your music and this whole talk was so cathartic. Thank you for sharing your mother's memory and music with us and your beautiful self.
I love the way he smiling when he playing the cello
Music is a divine gift. Thank you!!!!
I sure appreciate you Steven. We lost one of our children, Jeremiah, about 14 years ago. He was 12. What a huge experience of grief and growth for our whole family. I’m grateful for you sharing how music can bring you close to loved ones not here. I felt that happen while watching your talk and thinking about Jeremiah. I’m so grateful for the power of music and loving feelings shared. You belong to a great team of caring artists led by the Lord. Thank you, Karen Horne
This is the first time I didn’t skip when I heard the prelude.
Today is my birthday and in 4 days it will be 3 years since my one and only passed. I could have no better gift than to have a moment to hold his hand again. Thank you for that.
The Piano Guys music has gotten me through so much heartache throughout the years. When I am angry, sad, stressed, or grieving, the music relaxes my soul. When I’m happy, it gives me a beat to dance to. They never cease to amaze me.
He looks HIGH on LIFE!
That's the 5th dimensional bliss that's achieved through the 'manifestation of energy'. I know, experienced it many times. Its as pleasureable as it appears, with side effects being that your body has no weight and only the present moment exists. Kinda Zen I suppose.
Thank you deeply for this beautiful gift 💝
The entire world longs to "hear the music" that lies deep within their souls, far beyond the distortion of the outside world.
I lost my 24 years-old brother in war in Nagorno Karabakh a couple of months ago.
I cried a lot listening to this music and finally had the courage to talk to him and thank him for what he did for Armenians...and that I will love him and keep him in a warm corner of my heart and soul, hoping to meet again sometime
Peace be upon you xo
So beautiful, Christina. Thank you!
@@StevenSharpNelson thank you, too!!
Music fetches from within you, that which seemed like it was drowned.
Totally compelling sound.
The title drew me in but the awesomeness of this made me stay. My soul thanks you.
Last song is "Nessun Dorma", it means "let no one sleep"; kinda poetic if you think about it.
Thank you for sharing the name of this song as I couldn’t remember!
@Greengeist05 I recognized it right away. Thank you for sharing the translation. (And the spelling)
You helped me feel so close to my son who passed three years ago. Thank you for that gift.
Lisa, how are you doing beautiful, sincerely you seem so amazing when I saw your comment here where're you from?
He always looks joyful when he is playing.
My boyfriend died unexpectedly two months ago. He was a gifted and accomplished musician. I found him after not hearing from him for 24 hours. I miss him and cancelled my shows because my heart wasn’t in it. I since have changed my mind and will be performing this weekend resuming my shows. I know that’s what he would have wanted. Thank you for your inspiring talk. He will always be with me through music. It warmed my heart to hear you play, and think of him this morning with love and gratitude.
Steven, absolutely gorgeous and so deep and moving. How proud your mom is of you and how proud we are of you for your talent and goodness! We love you!
Thee first song was beautiful... but when I closed my eyes and did as he instructed for the second song.... I cried an ocean... So beautiful. I talked to my aunt that died two years ago. I kept blaming myself for being partially responsible for her death because she was sick and wouldn't listen when we told her to stay home and rest instead of wondering the place and going back to her abusive boyfriend. I said something to her one day when she came home and was sick. And up til this day I still regret it, even though she died two months after and I knew may words weren't the cause. Regardless though, I knew my words hurt and frightened her a lot and I should not have lied and told her what I did. It still haunts me to this day.
Now listening to the second song I closed my eyes and pictured her sitting in a seat across from me. She wasn't smiling, she looked very upset, but then again she wasn't the type to smile all day back when she was alive. She was wearing a long flowery white off the shoulder dress, she made her look a little younger. When I asked her why she looked so disappointed, she replied "Its your fault".... Thats when I felt the first set of tears pooling from my eyes. I told her I was sorry and apologized repeatedly, until out of nowhere, we started ballroom dancing around the small room as the music continued to play. And, it took her a while, but she was smiling finally. I was so relieved. I knew that was her smiling because she had quite a few teeth missing but nevertheless, her smile still lit up the room. Then I heard no more voices... only a feeling of nostalgia surrounding me. And just before the music stop and we sat back down, I heard "Stop blaming yourself, its okay."
Glad you got relief.
WOW! This comment made EVERYthing I put into this WORTH IT. Thank you!! ♥️
Perfect timing! I am grieving a loss and this was such a balm to my aching heart. Thank you!
Cancer took my mom Christmas morning this past year. I about turned this off when I heard the topic. My grief has been ... complicated. But I have great love for TPG and Steven (and as a fellow cellist. ... though nowhere near this caliber) And this turned out to be a necessary step. Thank you for hosting SSN and posting this - it was a chance to reconnect with some of the beautiful memories.
Your courage is inspiring to me, Matthew. Thank you! I’m grateful to have you as a kindred in cello, in loss, and in the desire to be found.
@@StevenSharpNelson Thank you for your kind reply. I was absolutely floored to see you responded. Had the pleasure of seeing you all in Columbus, OH just before 'Rona. I'm looking forward to when we can go again. Until then, we just have to remember the wise words, "It's gonna be, gonna be okay" :)
Sorry
I don't think I've ever cried during a Ted talk before 😥 this is beautiful.
I'm so glad that we have this facility of internet which connects people around the globe and can share their phenomenal talents. Thank you so much for giving us this surreal moment of connection with our loved ones.
when the soul has no words to say, music does
I JUST LOST MY MOTHER. 12/20. YOUR MUSIC & STORY TRULY BLESSED ME, TOUCHED ME, & MATTERED. YOUR MUSIC & YOUR SHARED TRANSPARENT STORY MELTED THE STING IN MY HURT & PAIN; YOU SHARED A SOOTHING BALM. YOU SHARED BEAUTY & COMFORT. Thank you.
Goosebumps all over my body. This was undeniably the greatest thing I’ve heard
I lost my pug 4 days ago.
The more life goes on the easier it is.
The resounding grief I feel is suffocating.
Hollow inside but with a glimmer of warmth knowing people like this man exists.
Love and prosper my friends because you will never really know when times up.
I've always been in awe of Steven's so very apparent joy in his music. This was just priceless and joyous.
You won’t believe me when I say that before he starts playing, I was thinking: Nessun Dorma, for me, that’s the music I would like my loved ones to remember me. Just what I needed today.
Listening while I arrange practical details for my legal ward. His memory is failing, but I remember. He's not gone, he's just different. But he's still the same man he's always been.
That final piece..your mom’s favorite, is just so beautiful ❤️ 🎻 I cried listening to it..
I listened to this on my phone while getting ready for my day. I stopped what I was doing. Closed my eyes and envisioned myself at my favorite spot on earth with my newborn baby safe and warm in my arms. I felt Corrin with me. I was holding her, rocking her to the music and I cried. You see, I lost my baby at birth 44 years ago. This is the first time that I have cried in many, many years. Thank you for bringing Corrin back into my arms for this brief moment in time.
Wow! This is one of the most special stories I’ve ever heard. Thank you @valerieadams5301 for lifting me.
How lovely of you to respond@@StevenSharpNelson
STEVEN Sharp Nelson❤I agreed
Thank you for this moment. It brought back memories of my Mom who is would go to the be Victrola and play this song. She played classics, show tunes and opera. What a legacy she left for me.
Simply beautiful, very deep and meaningful.
كلام رائع واقعي وفانتازي بنفس اللحظة
تمنيت لو كان هناك ١٤ دقيقة أخرى تعزف بها فقط، جعلتني اتحسس كل نوتة في هذا المقطع شكرا جزيلا لك ولوالدتك ❤
Steven, thank you!!! I lost my mother to cancer when I was 14. I'm in my 40's now. I still miss her and, at times, miss her very deeply. But, like you, I have felt her with me throughout my life. I know her spirit lives on and I have felt her during special times in my life and when I have needed the love and encouragement only a mother can give. Thank you for helping me to take a moment and feel her love through your music. Thank you for your uplifting spirit and joy with which you play. You have uplifted me at a time when I really needed it. I feel better because of you. I feel better because you reminded me of my mother's love for me. I feel better because you helped me feel my Heavenly Father's love for me. I have no doubt your mother is very happy with who you are and what you are doing with your amazing talents. THANK YOU!!!
I LOVE The Piano Guys SO much. The pure joy they show while performing just brings all life into my very soul.
Hello Kristy, how are you doing beautiful, sincerely you seem so amazing when I saw your comment here where're you from?
Thanks very much for your lovely comment over my page, i really want to appreciate you for your support so far up my page,where are you from and how's the family💕?
You show up in my suggestions when I am at my lowest. Thank you for your incredible joy in what you do. We all need a bit of really good music and a big smile to get through these hard times.
Those who have passed in our lives, live with us always. To live in the heart of those we love is not to die.
I lost my mother three days ago and have been struggling to “find her” and feel her again. She was my soulmate, the love of my life, and my best friend. I don’t know how I will live more years without her than I have the privilege of living with her, but this video did more for my heart than any other video on grief or piece of advice I’ve been given by others. Thank you so much, Steven Sharp Nelson. ❤️🙏
Made me cry. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world ♥️
I was in tears from this performance. This is the essence of music!
I have been a fan of Steven Sharp Nelson, Jon Schmidt, and the rest of The Piano Guys for the past nine years. They have been together for over 10 years now. Check out Moonlight - Electric Cello and Beethoven’s 5 Secrets. The live performance at Red Butte Gardens of 5 Secrets is outstanding.
I read this and went straight to watch the Red Butte Gardens performance and man... his tears got a whole new meaning
He performed in the string quartet at my reception not long after "Love Story Meets Viva La Vida" went viral, but I had NO IDEA at the time until I got my wedding pictures back and there he was, playing the cello.
I replay the Red Butte Gardens 5 Secrets frequently. It is uplifting in many ways and illustrates the power nad pour joy that music brings to all.
Tnx TEDX for guesting them..I was inspired again to play my Cremona Quartet VST.. Great lecture and very empowering...sometimes i feel lazy playing my seaboard but hearing this makes me empowered
Thank you Steven, that brought my father back for a few precious moments. I miss him so much. It was bitter sweet and a tearful reunion.
Music does heal the soul.
Nice to see Marshall and Steven performing together on stage. Great men.
Steve, that was gorgeous, as always.
Cried a few times.. beautiful
These people should be getting A LOT more attention.
The Soundness is well. I was fully impacted by your soundness. Thank you.
I squeezed out tears that I didn't know I had. Wow.
I’m in tears within the first minute ❤️
This was mind blowing for me. Music was always a big part of my family life and my mother loved opera and classical music, so I could really resonate with this .. I was dream to watch this today.
But even more profoundly was when I closed my eyes and thought of my mother, the music that came to me that reminded me of her was Puccinis Nessun Dorma, my mother's favourite and then this gentleman started playing it... tears were streaming down my face, so moving, so uplifting, so joyful, I felt her spirit so close to me.
Thank you kind sir, I was meant to experience this at that moment. 🙏❤
Every chord oozed passion as we felt joy and grief all within minutes. So beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🏽
Soooo beautiful and touching!!! Yes. I can meet with our love ones with our eyes closed. Your music is a bridge to connect us to Heaven! Thank you!
Hello kikuchi, how are you doing beautiful, sincerely you seem so amazing when I saw your comment here where're you from?
So incredibly perfect piano guys are amazing your mother would be so proud.
Thank you that was a moving experience
This is combining some of my favorite things (piano guys and ted talks) and I am living for it
I had lost myself in my marriage and my family over the past 20+ years. Music was a large part of my life in high school. I had lost that over those years. Three years ago I began playing piano in church and I really listened to the words and let the music move me. Songs suddenly had more meaning again and I came back to life and found myself again. I found my love for myself again. Music speaks volumes and can save a life.
Nessun Dorma...a sublime piece of music when performed by Mr. Placido Domingo and now... The Piano Guys. Steven your talk brought tears to my eyes. It made me think of the rocky, often hostile relationship I had with my own mom. Thank God I was able to reconcile with her before she died, but I too felt cheated, mourning the loss of a friendship special to moms and their daughters if they are so blessed. I, unfortunately, was not. And I spent years grieving for something that wasn’t to be. Even to this day sometimes I’ll see something on TH-cam or I’ll be in a store and see mom’s and daughters together and I wish. Oh how I wish...
Thank you so much for sharing such a special and moment and memory ❤
This was beautiful. Thank you!
This performance was more than beautiful, for me it was healing. I'm so moved. It brought me back to the very memories of a loved one that led me to the reason behind why I love music so deeply. And ultimately why I chose to pursue music as a career. Thank you for reminding me why I started playing the piano again and the joy that music brings to so many lives.
That’s so beautiful! I am a big fan of his group.
We need THESE PEOPLE, not Kardashians...
Amen
My wife died suddenly and unexpectedly 4 years ago at the age of 48. I started playing the piano 1.5 years ago. The piano is in her room and every time I play there she is with me and in me. I wasn't exactly a fan of piano pieces before, now I'm even more so. I understand Steven's lecture and music here so well. Thanks for that ..
ps: 1.5 years ago I heard about the Piano-Guys for the first time on TH-cam and was fascinated by them. I especially love the combination of cello and piano
Dont you ever give up...God is good. PLEASE REMEMBER JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTh🙏🙏🙏
Thank you soooo much for that feel good moments !
I love this (piano) guy. Thanks for this emotional talk Steven!
Beautiful and moving - especially to finally play the song that was your
Mother’s favorite but you could never play before. Thanks for sharing such a meaningful and intimate moment with us all ❤️🙏
Hello Smith, how are you doing beautiful, sincerely you seem so amazing when I saw your comment here where're you from?
OMG! I hain't seen such a heartfelt and heart-touching performance ever! The best TED (of the hundreds) i've ever seen! Steven your music touches our spirit! Thank you!!!
My soul needed this
My heart ache durning this
My mind remember moments forgotten
As for myself, I got to see, feel, and love my mom once more.
I miss you mom.
Beautiful ♥️
I'm with you❤
@@hldavenport11 - thank you.
@@chloehancock3719 - thank you as well.
It blows me up.
This is and will always remain one of my favorite versions of anything - ever.
So great. Thank you for this uplift and valuable message of goodness. Purity.
Thank you, I cried with you this whole talk, your playing is perfect, and I could feel what you played. Your Mother is so incredibly proud, I'm sure of it! Your smile and laugh made me so happy! Truly you are a gifted, sweet, soulful man! Best TedX ever!
Shout out to Marshall McDonald at the piano! Always excellent.
Discovering recordings of my parents and learning to master them into CDs was a remarkable finding them again. I put some on a TH-cam channel to honor them.
Yep. Just cried my eyes out. Brilliant. And what a talent...
Absolutely beautiful. Watching in awe at 23.22 on 21.01.2021 in Lockdown London. Thank you xx
Indescribable feeling...❤️ Music is the greatest Power of Love 🎶💖 The Earth is awakening to her True Nature 🌍🙏
Wow Lovely 🥰🥰🥰
Hello Agnes, how are you doing beautiful, sincerely you seem so amazing when I saw your comment here where're you from?
I loved this video so much! Steve is so talented and it was a great to see him in this venue. The presentation itself was so well organized and filled with great stories as well as some humor. The part I loved most was the emotion that I could feel as he played and how it connected him to his mom. Just beautiful!
Thank you for sharing that with us! I lost my mom when I was 6 years old from cancer she also was musically talented I am in my 70s now and sure look forward to seeing her again
You can see the passion in his eyes
The best ted talk ever!!!
Man I really hate it when someone dies...
Amazing, beautiful, inspirational, spiritual, uplifting, there isn’t enough time for me to write all the things I am feeling. Thank you for this. I needed it.
Wonderful performance 🥰 his face while performing is breath of fresh air. 👏👏👏👏👏
I love this. Thank you. God bless you.
Such an amazing musician and man!! I love his story and the touching heartfelt way he shared
Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift and your faith.
Steven, your music always touches my heart.