He has amazing independence (interdependence) between hands. He is also wonderfully creative with seemingly endless ideas. His musical phrasings are beautiful and his feeling for the music is superb!
12:08 I agree with Adam; Derek's ability to emulate the style of other well known pianists is remarkable. I'd like to know if he can do something similar with other instrumentalists, e.g., Bird or Pat Martino -- since he has a particular affinity for jazz.
I've been looking all over for Derek to play Mozart's Fantasia in D minor an I happen by to find by accident I guess. What I mean is, I just watch his videos to be amazed an other times I look to find certain songs he plays. Man I would hang all over Derek all day just listening to him play. I'm a sucker for the piano an acoustic guitar especially with a harmonica.
I find it curious that despite Derek's astonishing musical ability he is not yet well-known to a wider public. I'd like to see the man playing with the greats and virtuosi of other instruments.
Loved dereks performance but hated the audio recording and the sound of the piano. Would have been so much better with a real piano. Now the sound is a bit tiring.
I can't help but feel that Derek's teacher is taking advantage of him. He's basically trotting him out like a performing seal for his own benefit. I mean wasn't he a music teacher? Now it seems all he does is ride on Derek's coattails. He even got a book deal out of it. I hope I'm wrong for Derek's sake though.
One of the most remarkable humans I have ever seen. Truly a gifted musician
Everytime I hear Derek play it brings a huge smile to my face, he's an incredible musician.
lol i just said the exact same thing on another of his videos, makes me laugh as well with his behaviour. Such a PRO.
I wish they encourage his singing too, he has a wonderful voice !
Genius ❤️👍 darek and respect for his teacher🙏👍
I can't get the centre boogie out of my head! Love it!!!
brilliant on so many levels!
"Lean On Me"... and Derek's talking issues vanish as he gently sings the song along with his playing!! What a charming spirit.
I LOVE THIS GUY A REAL GENIUS..I'M YOUR GREATEST FAN DEREK....GOD BLESS YOU....
Pure Genius!
He has amazing independence (interdependence) between hands. He is also wonderfully creative with seemingly endless ideas. His musical phrasings are beautiful and his feeling for the music is superb!
Absolutely mind blowing. Thanks for sharing this with us! :)
"I don't wanna give away the punchline!" ... Gives away the punchline 1:50 lol
12:08
I agree with Adam; Derek's ability to emulate the style of other well known pianists is remarkable. I'd like to know if he can do something similar with other instrumentalists, e.g., Bird or Pat Martino -- since he has a particular affinity for jazz.
I wish I was that good at piano. This is just amazing.
Derek is a legend. I dont know you but i love you so much. Derek is the Greatest Pianist of All Time
Love listening to Derek speak and trying to figure out what he's thinking and feeling.
8:35 is that flight of the bumblebee as a boogie? A bumblebee boogie???
i'd love to meet derek! he's the best :]
I've been looking all over for Derek to play Mozart's Fantasia in D minor an I happen by to find by accident I guess. What I mean is, I just watch his videos to be amazed an other times I look to find certain songs he plays. Man I would hang all over Derek all day just listening to him play. I'm a sucker for the piano an acoustic guitar especially with a harmonica.
I like the way he talks.
This man is definitely a genious
abosutely adorable. The center boogie woogie!
so cute and brilliant
I find it curious that despite Derek's astonishing musical ability he is not yet well-known to a wider public. I'd like to see the man playing with the greats and virtuosi of other instruments.
Derek! I love you mate! All the best for 2015!
Derek is always amazing, the photographer is really annoying tho
Does he play classical?
He plays so effortlessly, just like breathing. Nothing to it...
Ed Sheeran would probably love to have Derek on speed dial to quickly get new variations of old songs 😂
"arpeggioooooo" hahaha love it
🎶🎶🎶
Goat
Loved dereks performance but hated the audio recording and the sound of the piano.
Would have been so much better with a real piano. Now the sound is a bit tiring.
This is not a disorder. It is the complete opposite.
I have autism level 2, and I play the piano.
nice
Boogie Woogie Bumble Bee
So shy for bringing up requests. I would have known hundreds of songs I would like to hear.
1. Moon shine from Claude Debussy.
That Casio sounds like crap!
agreed his perfect pitch needs the grand pianos the top make pianos
These rapidly becominge commonplace phenomenon always renew my threshold doubts about any conclusiveness about Darwinism!
I can't help but feel that Derek's teacher is taking advantage of him. He's basically trotting him out like a performing seal for his own benefit. I mean wasn't he a music teacher? Now it seems all he does is ride on Derek's coattails. He even got a book deal out of it. I hope I'm wrong for Derek's sake though.