Tom genuinely seems to be one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever seen. Haven't seen him mean or in a bad mood for the years I've been watching 👌
I actually understand that because i get self conscious while practising and playing unprepared in front of an audience. If I'm prepared then its a different story
Tom shut up! You are never going to be a bad big brother. You have given Carrie two beautiful nephews. Now, I'm an only child so I'd give anything to have a big brother like you. You are an inspiration to Carrie and many other people. You have helped me through the toughest parts of my life, and I thank you for that.
Haha- this really made me laugh, I love how honest and normal you guys are as a family. If you're winging it then don't worry, you're totally pulling it off!🎶
If you play a melody on a guitar then tune every string up a semitone and played the exact same strings and frets it would sound a semitone higher. If you were to put a capo on, than only when you use an open string would anything be changed. If you played something only using open strings, no frets used, than a capo would be like transposing because a capo doesn't change the string tension or where your fingers go.
yes but if u play an acoustic guitar without a capo you end up with a fractured thumb and bleeding fingers (learn this from me) and a transpose button on the piano is only for someone who's too lazy to learn the actual piano chords
I love that you were okay admitting this; I would have been worried that people would think less of me (which we absolutely don't, of course). It's really admirable that you're taking the time to relearn them all for the tour :)
I love how you said about feeling self conscious of practising with the neighbours hearing! I'm exactly the same. Hahahaha I can't believe you transpose half way through the song, thats almost impressive!
its still quite unreal to me that Tom makes these types of videos so real so raw so accessible, when 12 year old me fell in love with this band with close to no social media. so after all this time and growing up, hearing the songs that hold such a big place in my heart gets a little overwhelming, in the best way possible. thanks for being the best.
I absolutely love this video! Tom, you're one of the most successful and genuinely talented song writers of my generation and to hear you speak so honestly about it is amazing. I love that despite your fame and success you're so down to earth and real. The industry needs more people like you. And the fact that you still have time for your youtube community is very flattering. Thank you so much for this video, it's on of my favourites! x
You know what I love about this? Is that you're a successful musician, yet you take the time to properly tell us what you didn't do in the early stages, and what the results of that we're. I'm sure there are many musicians who have got to a similar point in their career, and wild rather hide their laziness that tell people about it. Fair play to you Tom, respect!
Seeing a touring profesional rehearsing and doing the occational mess up is such an inspiration! when you see them perform and they do everything perfectly and you just say "yeah, there's no way I can do that" kinda gets you down, you don't get to see them rehearsing making all the little flukes, thanks for posting this (I gotta get out of the habbit of always playing on the key of C)
As someone who doesn't play piano, I found this so interesting to hear about! It also reminded me of some super catchy McFly songs that I'll now go and play badly on my guitar :) Thanks for a great video, Tom!
This was really interesting to learn actually haha.. also this made me happy because Little Joanna is one of my all time fave McFly songs but is rarely known/ sang on tour etc!
I goosebumps whenever you broke into one of the songs because I still have all the McFly albums on my iPod and hearing them brings back so many memories. I can't even play the keyboard so you playing the shape of B is still more than I can do!
I pre-ordered as soon as it was an option too! I purchased it for my 2 year old daughter Nevaya's collection but it's secretly for me as I can't wait to read it to her!💗x
I am a huge Mcfly fan but even if your weren't in a successful band i would watch your videos until the cows came home! your so genuine and i love how honest you are plus a your a great dad/husband, for me you bring the whole enigma of celebrity down to earth! Much love
This was sooooo good for my soul. I'm trying to write with/learn/play my piano more, so to hear a secret from a simply brilliant songwriter about little shortcuts and tricks and sometimes MAJORLY bad habits.. well that makes me just a little less self concious and a little bit more confident in my own songwriting travels. Thank you for the honesty!
Hey, Tom! Nice of you to talk about this. Most professional musicians are so insecure about their skills that they don't even talk about their weaknesses. It's almost as if they need to be the best on what they're doing with no flaws whatsoever. Which isn't true. You really owned it. To be an idol you don't need to be flawless. Just honest and true to others. Keep doing what you're doing. Love all the content (music, videos, books) you're creating.
Tom, you taught yourself to play the piano. You're better than me and I've been taking lessons for 8 years (I still can't play a single chord, I can only read sheet music)!!! Although, I never enjoyed it. P.S. McFly was the reason I taught myself how to play the guitar and the ukulele. Because of you, I found something that I really loved!
This video made you even more genious than you are already!! You have been my inspiration for almost 10 years and you'll keep being it, with or without the transposer button :)
please do more videos of this!!!! little Joanna is my all time favourite song, I cried when you played it at rah and I have a feeling I will be drowning in tears for the entirety of these shows... now in less than a month... someone hold me... I'm not emotionally prepared!!!!
I'm in a beginner music theory class for college and it's been killing me because I've been struggling to get everything right. This video was so encouraging, love seeing that even my favorite musicians (who I think are perfect) have difficulties too sometimes. ILY
I love little behind the scenes videos like this, seeing the thought process and stuff like that. Its so interesting to me. Hopefully ill be able to hear you play some of this stuff live in Australia some day
ive missed seeing you play music!!! one of my fav vlogs from you bc i got to hear you sing again! 😊 cant wait til all the videos from the tour start coming up on TH-cam!
Omg I laughed so much and you making mistakes ☺️ I love listening to you playing your music it's just so relaxing ❤️ well done keep it up it will come xxxxxx
I'm worse than you cause I can't explain how I'm a piano major and not know my instrument well. But you have given me hope and a push. I will be better! I will work harder. Thanks, Tom!
I have never noticed Tom but when you talk like me you make the 👌 emoji xx it's so sweet I talk with my hands too they say creative ppl do that with their hands. I draw and design I can't sing a note 😱 love the vlog X
Unplanned videos are always five billion times better than no videos at all
i definately agree. they are always the best ever!!!! thank you so much tom!!!
True, in this video we got to know a very interesting fact about Tom and he played the beginning of one of my favourite songs :D
Tom genuinely seems to be one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever seen. Haven't seen him mean or in a bad mood for the years I've been watching 👌
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Why would anyone make a video of themselves in a bad mood??? Not saying he's not a nice guy, but...
"I get a bits self conscious about people hearing me sing and play"
Um....Tom....sorry to break it to you but, your in a band.
I actually understand that because i get self conscious while practising and playing unprepared in front of an audience. If I'm prepared then its a different story
the fact he did bubblewrap,, im in tears i love that song
Tom shut up! You are never going to be a bad big brother. You have given Carrie two beautiful nephews. Now, I'm an only child so I'd give anything to have a big brother like you. You are an inspiration to Carrie and many other people. You have helped me through the toughest parts of my life, and I thank you for that.
am I the only one who's heart literally melts every time Tom sings becauSE HE IS A LITERAL ANGEL AND IS VOICE IS SO LOVELY HELP ME
"Everybody makes mis...mis...mistakes and that's just what we do!!" :P
For my non-musician ears, all of these just sound perfect coming from you! But I give it up to you for trying to get better!
Haha- this really made me laugh, I love how honest and normal you guys are as a family. If you're winging it then don't worry, you're totally pulling it off!🎶
Really enjoyed watching Tom sing his songs from 10 years ago, something about it was so amazing
Tom I could listen to you sing all day 👌🏻😍
I could listen to you play and sing all day.. Little Joanna has always been one of my favourites!
The transpose button is just the keyboard equivalent of the Capo isn't it...
No it's the equivalent of changing your tuning as every note is changed.
If you play a melody on a guitar then tune every string up a semitone and played the exact same strings and frets it would sound a semitone higher. If you were to put a capo on, than only when you use an open string would anything be changed. If you played something only using open strings, no frets used, than a capo would be like transposing because a capo doesn't change the string tension or where your fingers go.
yes but if u play an acoustic guitar without a capo you end up with a fractured thumb and bleeding fingers (learn this from me)
and a transpose button on the piano is only for someone who's too lazy to learn the actual piano chords
this has been one of my favourite videos. Music lesson with Tom, what's not to love.
Actually loving the music talk Tom!
EVERY video of you is better than no video and I loved this one
i watched till the end, 'little Joanna' oh my god. it sounded beautiful!
I love that you were okay admitting this; I would have been worried that people would think less of me (which we absolutely don't, of course). It's really admirable that you're taking the time to relearn them all for the tour :)
Utterly fascinated, listening to you talk about this topic.
It's so sweet hearing you play all of your old songs
i was totally mesmerized listening at the end and watching your fingers move as you play - so beautiful ^_^
I love how you said about feeling self conscious of practising with the neighbours hearing! I'm exactly the same. Hahahaha I can't believe you transpose half way through the song, thats almost impressive!
I'm the same with the key of Am!
its still quite unreal to me that Tom makes these types of videos so real so raw so accessible, when 12 year old me fell in love with this band with close to no social media. so after all this time and growing up, hearing the songs that hold such a big place in my heart gets a little overwhelming, in the best way possible. thanks for being the best.
Tom you should do more videos like this! I find very interesting all this little secrets about you and your music!
You're amazing, as always! xxx
I started my McFly obssession when I was 11. I'm 21 now and I love all 4 of you just as much! Cant wait to see you together again
If you like mcfly, check out our new acoustic debut song 'get up again' :) thanks :)
Same haha, it's been a long ride haha
Amelia Kate yes it has :)
Waaaaay better than no video! I liked this one.
Please make a full video of "I need you tonight". Love love love that song!
That upload was great timing, just as I'm sat here chilling and enjoying my breakfast 😀
I wish Tom did more musical videos like this one, I love hearing him sing!
I absolutely love this video! Tom, you're one of the most successful and genuinely talented song writers of my generation and to hear you speak so honestly about it is amazing. I love that despite your fame and success you're so down to earth and real. The industry needs more people like you. And the fact that you still have time for your youtube community is very flattering. Thank you so much for this video, it's on of my favourites! x
You know what I love about this? Is that you're a successful musician, yet you take the time to properly tell us what you didn't do in the early stages, and what the results of that we're. I'm sure there are many musicians who have got to a similar point in their career, and wild rather hide their laziness that tell people about it. Fair play to you Tom, respect!
Could't help but sing along when you started playing Mcfly songs... Can't wait for the 26th of September!!! :D
BREAKS MY HEART LONDON SOLD OUT SO QUICKLY HATE THAT IM NOT GOING😭😭😭😭 but the dedication you have out into this tour learning it all!
Seeing a touring profesional rehearsing and doing the occational mess up is such an inspiration! when you see them perform and they do everything perfectly and you just say "yeah, there's no way I can do that" kinda gets you down, you don't get to see them rehearsing making all the little flukes, thanks for posting this (I gotta get out of the habbit of always playing on the key of C)
As someone who doesn't play piano, I found this so interesting to hear about! It also reminded me of some super catchy McFly songs that I'll now go and play badly on my guitar :) Thanks for a great video, Tom!
Earliest I have ever been xx Tom please vlog your tour like the mcbusted one and Christmas again xxxx😊😚😀
This is the best thing ever. I like how someone can get so succesful without being able to play his own songs. Love it.
You playing old Mcfly songs hit me right in the feels !!! I've loved you guys for over 10 years; I really hope you come to play in LA again soon !!
This was really interesting to learn actually haha.. also this made me happy because Little Joanna is one of my all time fave McFly songs but is rarely known/ sang on tour etc!
I goosebumps whenever you broke into one of the songs because I still have all the McFly albums on my iPod and hearing them brings back so many memories. I can't even play the keyboard so you playing the shape of B is still more than I can do!
I pre-ordered as soon as it was an option too! I purchased it for my 2 year old daughter Nevaya's collection but it's secretly for me as I can't wait to read it to her!💗x
tom when you started playing i need you tonight i wanted to cry because i LOVEE THAT SONG ITS SO BEAUTIFUL ❤️
I like how he's self conscious but still performs to millions of people lol
I am a huge Mcfly fan but even if your weren't in a successful band i would watch your videos until the cows came home! your so genuine and i love how honest you are plus a your a great dad/husband, for me you bring the whole enigma of celebrity down to earth! Much love
This was sooooo good for my soul. I'm trying to write with/learn/play my piano more, so to hear a secret from a simply brilliant songwriter about little shortcuts and tricks and sometimes MAJORLY bad habits.. well that makes me just a little less self concious and a little bit more confident in my own songwriting travels. Thank you for the honesty!
this is absolutely hilarious, bless you tom
Hey, Tom! Nice of you to talk about this. Most professional musicians are so insecure about their skills that they don't even talk about their weaknesses. It's almost as if they need to be the best on what they're doing with no flaws whatsoever. Which isn't true. You really owned it. To be an idol you don't need to be flawless. Just honest and true to others. Keep doing what you're doing. Love all the content (music, videos, books) you're creating.
Tom, you taught yourself to play the piano. You're better than me and I've been taking lessons for 8 years (I still can't play a single chord, I can only read sheet music)!!! Although, I never enjoyed it.
P.S. McFly was the reason I taught myself how to play the guitar and the ukulele. Because of you, I found something that I really loved!
Transpose button what a babe! Something depressing I had a singing teacher who could transpose from a piece of sheet music just sight reading 😭
This video made you even more genious than you are already!! You have been my inspiration for almost 10 years and you'll keep being it, with or without the transposer button :)
YAASSS! I love hearing about your music stuff and your process etc.
Awe the first few minutes is so cute 💕💕 so are so adorable to Carrie xx
please do more videos of this!!!! little Joanna is my all time favourite song, I cried when you played it at rah and I have a feeling I will be drowning in tears for the entirety of these shows... now in less than a month... someone hold me... I'm not emotionally prepared!!!!
I'm sorry, I just heard Bubble Wrap and tears came to my eyes. LOVE IT SO MUCH.
and Little Joanna oh my ...
You're great! I can't wait to hear you play in Manchester, 15 days to go! :)
I'm in a beginner music theory class for college and it's been killing me because I've been struggling to get everything right. This video was so encouraging, love seeing that even my favorite musicians (who I think are perfect) have difficulties too sometimes. ILY
I am so excited to hear surfer babe live I can't even explain it! Can't wait for the tour, great video Tom 👍🏼
TOM! This was one of your best videos to date! So interesting to hear all this and especially to hear you play and sing.😊
You had me at 'tour rehearsals started!' I can't fucking wait!
So awesome to see you playing off stage. Thank You
Omg Tom you are amazing at the piano, you definitely do not suck!! I can't wait to hear you perform Bubblewrap and Little Joanna on tour!!
So excited for tour! Two weeks tomorrow! No pressure Tom ;)
He's self conscious. HE'S self conscious. About his singing. That makes me feel 100% validated, and at the same time like I can do anything.
im so excited for the tour tom!! 😱
Never heard any of Mcfly's song but after this video, I get how easy is it to fall in love with Tom's singing. Really attractive.
I could sit and watch you play piano all day. Love this video thanks x
Please do more videos of you playing the piano!! I'd love to hear you sing the whole of I need you tonight, one of my favourite BSB songs ❤️
Putting in an official request that you sing a full version of Little Joanna with the piano. Please and thank you!
My favourite dear Carrie video so far, more piano videos please! Or a video on song writing tips? Awesome.
I love little behind the scenes videos like this, seeing the thought process and stuff like that. Its so interesting to me. Hopefully ill be able to hear you play some of this stuff live in Australia some day
this is one of the best dear carrie videos
This video has just made me ridiculously excited to be seeing you in Manchester! I cannot wait 😄😄😄
ive missed seeing you play music!!! one of my fav vlogs from you bc i got to hear you sing again! 😊 cant wait til all the videos from the tour start coming up on TH-cam!
You're an amazing singer!
Ahhhhh Motion in the Ocean is my favourite album everrrr so that selection of songs just made my day 🎶💞😭 wish I was coming to see you on the tour
You should totally make more videos like this one! I love seeing you sing and play and stuff like that x
Little Johanna, Sorry's Not Good Enough and Bubblewrap are three of my favourites, I can't wait to see them on tour X
Omg I laughed so much and you making mistakes ☺️ I love listening to you playing your music it's just so relaxing ❤️ well done keep it up it will come xxxxxx
OMG not laughed in a horrible way ether as in a nice way as everyone makes mistakes !!! Xx
you are one of the most genuine youtubers I watch
Such a talented soul. Loved piano playing!
- Jan x
This is so funny!! Brilliant! Haha! I wonder how many other musicians do things like this 😂😂 x
You don't understand how excited this has made me for tour!!!!
I love that bluesy bit you played
Best video in ages! Getting to hear you singgggg
I am SO happy McFly are touring again! 😘 - sadly I can't go in September :/ but I deff. want to see you on next years tour! 🇩🇰✈️🇬🇧
i get super self conscious as well when im about to play so i shut all the windows and doors too😂
Same! :P
Oh heyy
me tooooo heheh
Only he records it and uploads it to youtube :P oh and he tends to get on stage for a pretty big crowd... WHILE being self conscious of course ;P
There's probably a difference when singing at a time that you know people will be listening ahaha :)
I find it really cool how Tom acknowledges his troubles when it comes to music despite being a professional musician :)
Love watching you play piano such a talented guy! 😄
This is actually so comforting
I thoroughly enjoyed this, I'd love to see more piano noodling videos.
so excited for tour and cannot wait to see you at Glasgow
Love bubblewrap. one of my fave mcfly songs of all time. always get goosebumps and butterflys when i hear it. especially live x
i wish i could see him play live..
I'm worse than you cause I can't explain how I'm a piano major and not know my instrument well. But you have given me hope and a push. I will be better! I will work harder. Thanks, Tom!
I love watching you play, this was such an interesting video to learn about how you write keyboard.
loved loved loved the song on the end your voice is sublime!
Hey Tom! I really love your vlogs. Keep going! They're really cheerful and light up my day. :)
I have never noticed Tom but when you talk like me you make the 👌 emoji xx it's so sweet I talk with my hands too they say creative ppl do that with their hands. I draw and design I can't sing a note 😱 love the vlog X
sooooo good to hear you singing
AHHHHHHH THIS MAKES ME SO EXCITED!!!!! Three nights in Birmingham!!!!! I'm soooooooooooooo excited!!!