Tom is an under recognized genius. It is amazing to create all of that music from a lead sheet and still keep the soul of "Patient Is The Night". I truly hope he recovers one day.
While stopped at the end of the line of cars on an off-ramp on August 6 2016, Tom's car was struck at full speed from behind by a pickup truck. His car smashed between the truck and the cars ahead of him. He suffered severe head trauma, broken ribs and a punctured lung. since then he has recovered somewhat, he is able to move his arms, although his right side is still mostly unresponsive. He recently improved in speech and can form some words. Toms brother keeps up with updates at www.caringbridge.org/visit/tombrier/journal, if you want more info. also a more in depth report from keeper1st, a friend of his, th-cam.com/video/zlEyOdb9DzA/w-d-xo.html All of us hope he recovers.
Just yesterday Keeper1st finally gave us the first good news after Tom's accident. Finally after all these years Tom left the nursing center and is now in a neurological rehabilitation facility.
I still listen to this every once in a while even though I first saw it 4 years ago... Tom Brier is such an inspiration for me when it comes to piano. He plays with such passion and creativity (plus this is my favorite song from Over The Garden Wall)
Just noticed the reference to me there before he plays. I guess because normally I would re-score things myself before giving them to him, to make them more readable when necessary. This lead sheet looks OK from what I can tell at the beginning, though.
Unfortunately, he can't play like this anymore. Less than a month after this, he suffered severe brain damage in a traffic accident that has left him largely paralyzed.
@@fishinspacey he was involved in a pretty bad car accident! A truck crushed Tom's car and cause his car to hit the one in front of him. I believe he was in a medically induced coma and has since been recovering.
For real. The show is so charming, that I make sure to watch it every. Single. Year. I'm always ready to watch it mid August hehehe. I'm staying strong and trying to wait for Halloween.
One of my favourite Tom Brier videos. He has such a unique feel for the music he plays. It saddens me to think he is unable to play to this standard anymore. Thank you for posting.
There isn't even that many notes to read on the score he's using. What I find truly amazing is his creativity, his ability to improvise on the spot from a simple melody he hasn't even heard before.
As a musician I can tell you that's there's only main melody, for singer, for one hand, for 20 seconds of playing. This whole performance is just his incredible impromptu.
I've recently rewatched "Over the Garden Wall" and listening to this again with the new dimensions added to the song in this video truly touched my heart.
🎶🎵”Among the fields of straw and stover. Clocked in 'till the work day is over Time's a gentle stream, longer than it seems. Patient is the night How I long to see her face now. Her starry moonlit gaze now I know she's never late, still anxiously I wait. Patient is the nigh is the night”🎵🎶💕💕
This video makes we want to cry. And cheer! At the same time. I've been studying and playing piano off and on for ~30 years and it's always humbling to see people who are so impressive at sight reading and capturing a feel from a lead sheet. Would love to hear what even more magic Tom would bring to this given a little bit of prep time, and a better instrument. Amazing!
Among the fields of straw and stover Clocked in 'till the work day's over Time's a gentle stream Longer than it seems Patient is the night How I long to see her face now Her starry moonlit gaze now And though she's never late Still anxiously I wait Patient is the night And though she's never late Still anxiously I wait Patient is the night ❤❤
@@thepastarat Not negative, realistic. People everywhere are setting unrealistic expectations for his health as if his accident wasn't nearly as terrible as it was. This isn't me trying to be negative. Someone has to let these people know that he'll never play piano properly again otherwise we get comments like these 6 years later saying things like "please get better soon" and "I hope he will recover and play again" when it's futile. Inform yourself.
@@Calship66 Just because it's realistic doesn't mean it's not negative lmao. There are better ways of saying the same thing. Words are powerful, and so is the way you present them. Your tone can influence meaning, so even if you're not trying to be negative, negative words and phrasing will change the way people interpret your words. Even unintentional, slightly passive aggressive/negative language can diminish your point, because it gives people a false impression of your intentions. Also, why does "someone have to let these people know he'll never play piano properly again"? Will that help somehow? All it does is make people sad. Just because something is futile doesn't make it bad or something to be stopped. I hardly think someone leaving a nice and hopeful comment could possibly be considered a bad thing. There's nothing wrong with a little hope, even if it might be false. That's part of what makes us human.
@@thepastarat I see your point. I should've presented myself as more compassionate. My excuse is that I dislike the aforementioned comments that are supposedly so invested in Tom and his health, but are completely ignorant to his circumstances. These comments are all over the place despite the fact that the accident aftermath was pretty well documented and it happened over 6 years ago. If I were to sugarcoat it, people would most likely misinterpret me worse than if I'm blunt and it's important to inform people so that we don't have to look at comments like the one this discussion started with.
Tom is just amazing. He has the skill to be able to read and play music just like reading a book. But he knows how to execute the song/interpret it which truly makes it magical. I wish him all the best for his recovery, and hope he can still play after an accident.
I know it's hard to imagine just jumping into something new, but you pick up chord structures and little phrases from practicing styles of music over time. It starts to feel natural inserting them into different melodies. That being said, Tom Brier is still an incredible artist on the piano who makes it look all too easy.
This is profound... what a talented soul, he plays BEAUTIFULLY and somehow made the song more incredible, one of my fav songs hence why I'm even seeing this video. God bless you both.
I've watched your videos for so long. Can't believe today is the day I finally discover this. It's from one of my very favorite things. Over the garden wall
This is the most incredibly beautiful song I have ever heard. So beautiful it sends goosebumps down my arms & back. Please, Tom, please get well. We love you.
Sorry if this isn't the appropriate video to comment on, but thank you for playing yesterday at the OCR group. And thank you for this video! Tom playing is always wonderful.
Oh my goodness...This was absolutely incredible - gave me chills followed by such a warm homey feeling in my heart. Thanks so much for your performance, it was beautiful
He has my same Scott Joplin book. Mine was autographed for me as a present for recording this pianist friend of mine for her entrance tape to graduate school :-)
From a single sheet, sight reading into an entire composition! - Tom, you are welcome to our house anytime! - wishing you a full recovery that we may share with the World forever. ~ GregMN ~ Happy New Year!
This dude turned 4 lines of sheet music into a 5 minute overture. Incredible.
Tom is an under recognized genius. It is amazing to create all of that music from a lead sheet and still keep the soul of "Patient Is The Night". I truly hope he recovers one day.
Grapes W8 'he recovers'? What happened him?
While stopped at the end of the line of cars on an off-ramp on August 6 2016, Tom's car was struck at full speed from behind by a pickup truck. His car smashed between the truck and the cars ahead of him. He suffered severe head trauma, broken ribs and a punctured lung. since then he has recovered somewhat, he is able to move his arms, although his right side is still mostly unresponsive. He recently improved in speech and can form some words.
Toms brother keeps up with updates at www.caringbridge.org/visit/tombrier/journal, if you want more info.
also a more in depth report from keeper1st, a friend of his, th-cam.com/video/zlEyOdb9DzA/w-d-xo.html
All of us hope he recovers.
Just yesterday Keeper1st finally gave us the first good news after Tom's accident. Finally after all these years Tom left the nursing center and is now in a neurological rehabilitation facility.
@@bitchslappedme i'd be so fucking stoked if we one day get another video of Tom playing again.
@@finderrio I'd bawl my fucking eyes out.
Fully convinced that this is the best thing I have ever listened to
I like how he says "oops" to mark his errors but you can barely tell and it still sounds so beautiful
The magic of jazz and spicy notes
This literally made me laugh at loud. It all sounds like magic to me. Thanks Tom.
Happy little accidents 🌳🌳
I still listen to this every once in a while even though I first saw it 4 years ago... Tom Brier is such an inspiration for me when it comes to piano. He plays with such passion and creativity (plus this is my favorite song from Over The Garden Wall)
Wah!? What happened?’:(
@@peanutarts8392 he became paralyzed after a horrific car accident I believe. The world is really unfair.
Just noticed the reference to me there before he plays. I guess because normally I would re-score things myself before giving them to him, to make them more readable when necessary. This lead sheet looks OK from what I can tell at the beginning, though.
I literally use this video to feel something when i feel a bit numb. Thank you.
I wish I was his next door neighbor, so I could hear him playing everyday :)
Unfortunately, he can't play like this anymore. Less than a month after this, he suffered severe brain damage in a traffic accident that has left him largely paralyzed.
Ive never heard Tom play in this style. Of course, he's great at it.
Its so upsetting how someone so incredible can be dealt such misfortune!! Hope he can recover and play again:)
wait what happened to him?
@@fishinspacey he was involved in a pretty bad car accident! A truck crushed Tom's car and cause his car to hit the one in front of him. I believe he was in a medically induced coma and has since been recovering.
@@TheMaskedHyena I think he is brain damaged from this as well, might not be able to play piano like he used to
@@TheMaskedHyena Hes getting physical therapy now, but iirc he has little to no movement in his left arm.
@@DQBlizzard_ If i can play this well and lose ablity to move my arm or finger i would cry and hate the person who ruin it for me.
I watch this show every year. Just finished it again. I love the music
i do too, every halloween
same
Sameeee
It’s tradition now
For real. The show is so charming, that I make sure to watch it every. Single. Year. I'm always ready to watch it mid August hehehe. I'm staying strong and trying to wait for Halloween.
One of my favourite Tom Brier videos. He has such a unique feel for the music he plays. It saddens me to think he is unable to play to this standard anymore. Thank you for posting.
Luccaaa why is he unable to play to this standard now?
@@sandytran510 Brain injury suffered a few weeks after this was recorded.
WATCH THE UPDATE
@@Keeper1st who is writing this?
@@beckel3593 Is Tom back to playing now?
I wish I read notes as fast as him
hey i saw your comment on the cartoon networks video of this song :P
oh lol
@Lady Succulent Yeah I have the same problem unfortunately :/
There isn't even that many notes to read on the score he's using. What I find truly amazing is his creativity, his ability to improvise on the spot from a simple melody he hasn't even heard before.
As a musician I can tell you that's there's only main melody, for singer, for one hand, for 20 seconds of playing. This whole performance is just his incredible impromptu.
My wife, 4 kids and I all miss you Tom. We will listen to your genius for decades to come.
So beautiful. I'm really moved. It feels almost like a lost Debussy arabesque.
Big thanks to mlololoer for transcribing this masterpiece and putting the score on musescore
I wasn't even aware it was on musescore - thanks.
Link? Now I gotta get it lol.
This is the most beautiful version of the song I''ve ever listened too. I really feel the emotion in it honestly.
I've recently rewatched "Over the Garden Wall" and listening to this again with the new dimensions added to the song in this video truly touched my heart.
🎶🎵”Among the fields of straw and stover. Clocked in 'till the work day is over
Time's a gentle stream, longer than it seems. Patient is the night
How I long to see her face now. Her starry moonlit gaze now
I know she's never late, still anxiously I wait. Patient is the nigh is the night”🎵🎶💕💕
I think this is the best piano cover video I have ever watched. Period.
"Period"
Wow that intro at 0:35 was absolutely beautiful. The whole thing is amazing, but for some reason that part is especially gorgeous to me.
I wish this version was on spotify 😭
I think he’s the frog in disguise 🐸
I mean...he is wearing a green shirt...
Nice reference! XD
This video makes we want to cry. And cheer! At the same time. I've been studying and playing piano off and on for ~30 years and it's always humbling to see people who are so impressive at sight reading and capturing a feel from a lead sheet. Would love to hear what even more magic Tom would bring to this given a little bit of prep time, and a better instrument. Amazing!
even years later, I come back to listen to this masterpiece
I hope he recovers from his accident, the world needs his talent back
found out about him 10 minutes ago, and for some reason, I'm glad he is ok now, and I know I should be glad.
Among the fields of straw and stover
Clocked in 'till the work day's over
Time's a gentle stream
Longer than it seems
Patient is the night
How I long to see her face now
Her starry moonlit gaze now
And though she's never late
Still anxiously I wait
Patient is the night
And though she's never late
Still anxiously I wait
Patient is the night
❤❤
A flowering bushel from a few tiny seeds; what a gorgeous mind to work those hands!
this is just freaking beautyful
Two of my favorite things coming together... amazing
This guy is adorable, his little laugh at the end:) So much talent, too.
cried my eyes out while listening to this. i love you tom brier, you are my piano hero. please get better soon ❤❤❤
He's never getting better. Sure, he'll improve his motor skills over time but he'll never actually recover from the accident. Be realistic.
@@Calship66 Literally zero reason whatsoever to be so negative. Be better
@@thepastarat Not negative, realistic. People everywhere are setting unrealistic expectations for his health as if his accident wasn't nearly as terrible as it was. This isn't me trying to be negative. Someone has to let these people know that he'll never play piano properly again otherwise we get comments like these 6 years later saying things like "please get better soon" and "I hope he will recover and play again" when it's futile. Inform yourself.
@@Calship66 Just because it's realistic doesn't mean it's not negative lmao. There are better ways of saying the same thing.
Words are powerful, and so is the way you present them. Your tone can influence meaning, so even if you're not trying to be negative, negative words and phrasing will change the way people interpret your words.
Even unintentional, slightly passive aggressive/negative language can diminish your point, because it gives people a false impression of your intentions.
Also, why does "someone have to let these people know he'll never play piano properly again"? Will that help somehow? All it does is make people sad. Just because something is futile doesn't make it bad or something to be stopped. I hardly think someone leaving a nice and hopeful comment could possibly be considered a bad thing. There's nothing wrong with a little hope, even if it might be false. That's part of what makes us human.
@@thepastarat I see your point. I should've presented myself as more compassionate. My excuse is that I dislike the aforementioned comments that are supposedly so invested in Tom and his health, but are completely ignorant to his circumstances. These comments are all over the place despite the fact that the accident aftermath was pretty well documented and it happened over 6 years ago. If I were to sugarcoat it, people would most likely misinterpret me worse than if I'm blunt and it's important to inform people so that we don't have to look at comments like the one this discussion started with.
I'm so happy to hear Tom Brier play music from one of my favorite cartoons of all time!!!
I cant count how many goosebumps I had till the end of this videos
This is a favorite of mine. So glad Tom played it. One day we will hear him play again, until that day!
hoping speedy recovery
So he legit did all this with only 5 minutes knowledge of the song?
Not even that. This right here is what you can years of dedication with a dash of musical talent and you get a musical genius.
@@enchantedgamer9428 Woah...
Tom is just amazing. He has the skill to be able to read and play music just like reading a book. But he knows how to execute the song/interpret it which truly makes it magical. I wish him all the best for his recovery, and hope he can still play after an accident.
I know it's hard to imagine just jumping into something new, but you pick up chord structures and little phrases from practicing styles of music over time. It starts to feel natural inserting them into different melodies. That being said, Tom Brier is still an incredible artist on the piano who makes it look all too easy.
@@Sarfnic you must be really surprised to see a reply to your comment 2 years ago. maybe thats also why you said woah.
An outstanding demonstration of Tom's musical genius.
Its been a few years now I wish the neck beard of wisdom the best and have he a good recovery
That laugh at the end, you can tell he is a crazy genious.
I wish Keeper1st had this good of a camera when he filmed the majority of Tom's performances!
Tom you got me fucked up this shit brings tears to my eyes.
This is profound... what a talented soul, he plays BEAUTIFULLY and somehow made the song more incredible, one of my fav songs hence why I'm even seeing this video. God bless you both.
I've been listening to this video on occasion for the last several years to help me sleep. Such an amazing interpretation of an already great song.
I can't believe how talented you are. The fact that you improvised this is so freaking amazing. I wish I could play as well as you!
I've watched your videos for so long. Can't believe today is the day I finally discover this. It's from one of my very favorite things. Over the garden wall
I come back to this video every autumn
I love this entire series, I've been into it since it pretty much came out and this.
THIS.
Every time I try to play this song this is who I'm imitating
This is incredible
I'm absolutely in love with this.
Beautiful playing and beautiful improvisation.
Makes me sad to know Tom wouldn’t be playing even a month after the upload date of this video. I sure hope his therapy goes well.
This is the most incredibly beautiful song I have ever heard. So beautiful it sends goosebumps down my arms & back. Please, Tom, please get well. We love you.
To be able to play impromptu just from a lead sheet... What a thing to aspire to. Wishing things are getting better, Tom.
Sorry if this isn't the appropriate video to comment on, but thank you for playing yesterday at the OCR group. And thank you for this video! Tom playing is always wonderful.
Wow, that is impressive! I could listen to this interpretation all day 😍
2:34
This is so beautiful. I didn't know you can make up something like this with just a sheet of paper.
Oh my goodness...This was absolutely incredible - gave me chills followed by such a warm homey feeling in my heart. Thanks so much for your performance, it was beautiful
Fantastic performance. Thank you
HOW?!? How are you this good at piano?!? I wanna be that good..
The guy that crashed into Tom should be forced to watch all of his videos every day to remind him of the musical genius that was taken away from us.
That's mean spirited and I'm sure he wouldn't approve but god do I agree, I'd break every finger in that fucker's hands
@@ivyssauro123 tom died???
@@bageldispenser175 no, worse in a way :/
@@bageldispenser175 no just lost the capability to play like this
@@cluckoothechicken5721 not only that.
I love this song and I’m so happy Tom did it
This has the same vibe as that “at the end of the world” song
Holy smokes. So skilled... Wonderful playing! Thanks so much for sharing!
He has my same Scott Joplin book. Mine was autographed for me as a present for recording this pianist friend of mine for her entrance tape to graduate school :-)
Life just isn't fair.
That was absolutely marvelous. Get well soon, Mr. Brier. We love you.
Wow, I wasn't expecting this
such an incredible performance and even more as just a sight read. A very well done rendition.
Praying for him
Hey, thank you so much. This is my favorite show of all time. And this made my day.
5 dislikes on 67,000 views is honestly one of the most impressive ratios I've ever seen. For good reason too.
That's soooo soothing!
This is awesome ❤
Truly Beautiful, I could listen all day
Absolutely crushed it!
Oh my God this guy is a genius/legend! Amazing!
This is so beautiful
Woah..... speechless!
It's so beautiful! I didn't want to cry but...🥺😭
The feeling of falling in love with someone best describes this song
Sight reads effortlessly
Meanwhile it takes me 10 seconds to play a note
Not just sight read, he improvised a lot of this.
This spoke to me in volumes
such a great pianist!
Would it be possible to post the lead sheet, or let me know where to get it? Thanks!
drive.google.com/file/d/0B6UeeSR1LdKiTy1kN19TWkhlTm8/view?pref=2&pli=1
Wooo! Thanks so much!
How long have you been playing? I'm in love with this.
He's been playing since he was 11
@James Bond Exactly.
I heard 3 years old actually
@@bencarter8324 word is he started playing in the womb
Shame he can't play anymore
Phenomenal
Excellent as always, Mr. Brier
lmao two seconds after you hand him the music he's already at it
From a single sheet, sight reading into an entire composition! - Tom, you are welcome to our house anytime! - wishing you a full recovery that we may share with the World forever.
~ GregMN ~ Happy New Year!
Oh lord I adore this 🥺❤️
Love it love it!!!! What talent
goals
beautiful
Lovely perfomance!
Him: "oops"
Me: Audible confusion*
UGHHH I LOVE THIS MAN
Genius