Absolutely, my mum was always of the 'play it as the composer wrote it' school. But I've recently been listening to an old vinyl album I've got called 'Switched On Bach' where Bach's music was played on an old Moog synthesiser. It was brilliant, imagine what Bach or Beethoven would have produced if they'd had modern instruments..?
You are amazing Brendan - I don’t think there is a piece of music you don’t know. Thank you for all the music and all your boogie woogies you bring all year to everyone. The smiles and enjoyments you bring to all are amazing. Have a very merry Christmas to you and all your family and a big thank you for all your entertainment ❤
I've been following you for over a year and this has been my favorite video yet! I love how you just went with it and then you made it your own and then you boogie woogie at the end❤
I have been playing exclusively by ear for quite a few years. It has been so long since I have looked at sheet music I don't know If I could even read it now.
@ I taught guitar by ear for 20 years, it’s the way most guitarists want to learn these days, thankfully. I have never got on with purely reading musicians, they can rarely improvise or play without sheet music which seems bizarre to me. Each to their own, I suppose.
@@chris-4566 I can certainly see the advantages of reading music well as it makes it easier to learn new songs without having to listen to someone else play it. I have played the harmonica publicly for about 25 years, but I also play the Ocarina some, an twiddle a little with a couple of other fipple flutes. I would love to learn the guitar, but my hands have endured too much abuse over the years to be able to contort into the various shapes needed to play the guitar.
So pocht das Schicksal an die Pforte, Beethoven might have said. Probably he knew that he might be Deaf one day. Thank you so much for playing. It was Great. Merry Christmas.
BK does a slick Mozart v Salieri slam-dunk on Beethoven. A bit of Boogie'd up Beathoven(sic) to finish. More of this mashed-up jammed-up heresy please mate - some of us never play by the rules... (Paul G)
And that is how your supposed to play Beethoven's Fifth Symphony!! All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order!! I'll give you that !! (Eric Morecambe) Brendon putting his own style on Beethoven fantastic!!
The kids in this video are me and my friends! I’m the blonde one 😊Brendan was such an awesome guy and is a true inspiration with his incredible original style of piano playing!
I wanted the 5th Piano Concerto ES-Dur for just two pianos in the transcription by Franz Liszt. My search has been unsuccessful so far. I have partially rewritten the sheet music for 2 pianos for one (1) piano.
I love it when you do a bit of classical as a change from boogie woogie. But freestyling a piece like that shows massive skill.
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Terry would go full boogie-woogie on that 🎹 🤣
He always adds in boogie woogie. The man can't help himself.
Freestyling Beethoven, truly marvellous. Even funnier the look on the children's faces as they recognise what you are doing.
Marvelous! Dr. K and young people. Joy had by all!
A very Happy Christmas to you and yours Brendan. Thank you for the gift you give us all year and especially at this time.
The Master!! Brings nothing but joy!! And Boogie Woogie!
Pure Genius, Beethoven would be proud to hear you play his music in your own style - have a great Christmas
Absolutely, my mum was always of the 'play it as the composer wrote it' school. But I've recently been listening to an old vinyl album I've got called 'Switched On Bach' where Bach's music was played on an old Moog synthesiser. It was brilliant, imagine what Bach or Beethoven would have produced if they'd had modern instruments..?
Hear? Maybe not…
Was the pun intended?
this guy can play anything...amazing!
You are THE man! Beethoven would have loved that!
Oh wow .and it actually show cases the brilliance of beethoven . How beautiful the melody is of the original piece
Your a great person Brendan, your wonderful skills and personality have made our Christmas that much more brighter.
Thank you for all the wonderful music you provide.
I wish you a very happy Christmas 🎄🎶🎄🎶🎄
You are amazing Brendan - I don’t think there is a piece of music you don’t know. Thank you for all the music and all your boogie woogies you bring all year to everyone. The smiles and enjoyments you bring to all are amazing. Have a very merry Christmas to you and all your family and a big thank you for all your entertainment ❤
I've been following you for over a year and this has been my favorite video yet! I love how you just went with it and then you made it your own and then you boogie woogie at the end❤
Happy Christmas Brendan and video lady. Thanks for all the music and smiles in 2024. Onwards to 2025!
Love when you finish out with a Bit Of Boogie Woogie Ol Chap BRAVO
Dr K throws down the Triple A! Awesome As Always!
Merry Christmas and thanks for all of your wonderful playing
Brendan I really enjoyed this! Thank you!
That is great! Thank you for playing this for them and us.
You are a musical genius. Should have your own show. You are a joy. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄
marvelous music on this Monday morning -- thank you for a great start on the day -- have a Merry Christmas!
Such talent 👏 merry Christmas to you all beethoven with a wee bit of boogie woogie 😂😂😂😂
Brilliant!! This guy has definitely got the music in him!! ❤️❤️🐧
Oh wow, what a way to start the day! Thanks, Dr. K. Happy Christmas from Maggie in Sequim , Washington, USA.
Awesome!!! Swinging, groovy Beethoven! Marvelous!!! :)
That was bloody great.. Merry Christmas everyone.
You are super crazily brilliant pianist.
Pure talent. That was so much fun to watch Thank you and Merry Christmas.
What a beautiful blessing for all!
🎉❤🎹 🎶 Reminds me of "A Fifth Of Beethoven" from my teenage years 😅❤ 👏🏾👏🏾
These young students are learning a really useful lesson in music. The ability to play by ear, is priceless.
I have been playing exclusively by ear for quite a few years. It has been so long since I have looked at sheet music I don't know If I could even read it now.
@ I taught guitar by ear for 20 years, it’s the way most guitarists want to learn these days, thankfully. I have never got on with purely reading musicians, they can rarely improvise or play without sheet music which seems bizarre to me. Each to their own, I suppose.
@@chris-4566 I can certainly see the advantages of reading music well as it makes it easier to learn new songs without having to listen to someone else play it. I have played the harmonica publicly for about 25 years, but I also play the Ocarina some, an twiddle a little with a couple of other fipple flutes. I would love to learn the guitar, but my hands have endured too much abuse over the years to be able to contort into the various shapes needed to play the guitar.
HE IS AMAZING! AND HE REALLY ENJOYS IT
Dr K absolutely bloody awesome!
That's so impressive, Dr Kavanagh!!!
Thank you for all the music and all your boogie woogies you bring all year to everyone.
How does the 3rd movement go ?... It goes well in boogie woogie mode.
Incredible! Enjoyed it so much. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
dr.k you're a true master!
Amazingly beautiful
Reminds me of when the late Dudley Moore played on the Wogan show years ago. Brilliant Doc 👍👍
Dudley was a comedic genius and utterly brilliant pianist. Such a sad loss.
Awesome as usual
The noise off screen, is the crinkled old face of grumpy Ludwig Van Beethoven breaking into a smile😍😍🤣😂😍😍
He took his specs off!
So talented.
❤Just love the way you played the famous Beethoven 5th symphony👏
The Kav is truly an artist
OMG! Brendan is human.
There are eyes behind those sunglasses! 👍🏻🇬🇧
Well done- enjoy the holidays
From Detroit Mi.
Please keep inspiring the the world and Merry Christmas to you and the family! I love the you tube!
So pocht das Schicksal an die Pforte, Beethoven might have said. Probably he knew that he might be Deaf one day.
Thank you so much for playing. It was Great. Merry Christmas.
Good morning
Totally nice scene. Classical Music.
Maestro amaizing always! Good lucj!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
What a great guy!
Amazing 🤩 😊
It doing mean a thing if it an't got that swing - and you, Dr K, have GOT IT
Awesome as always 👍😎
Light & airy Beethoven with a swing, only you!
very good Performance, great Video
Waiting for: "I'm going to need a coffee after that" LOL
Blown away🎉
This is impressive. I never would have believed that he would know that particular piece. I have a new respect for his abilities.
Puré Talent watching From Spain 🇪🇸
BK does a slick Mozart v Salieri slam-dunk on Beethoven. A bit of Boogie'd up Beathoven(sic) to finish.
More of this mashed-up jammed-up heresy please mate - some of us never play by the rules...
(Paul G)
Fantastic!!
And that is how your supposed to play Beethoven's Fifth Symphony!! All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order!!
I'll give you that !! (Eric Morecambe) Brendon putting his own style on Beethoven fantastic!!
Merry xmas Brendan! Have a good one.
Merry Christmas All. San Antonio, Texas
Merry Christmas from Perth, Western Australia :D
Good afternoon
Happy New Year! Watched once more! Really ģēnijs pianist! OMG!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Mr. Kavanagh: Please tuning the pianooooo !!! Thanks. Merry Christmas to everyone:
Amen * 🙂
Never heard Beethoven finish quite like that but bravo 🙌
Chuffin brilliant
Wow you play amazingly well…and without the sheets
thanks all...merry christmas. from germany
Brendan, you are amazing!🎉🎉
Bravo! I was half expecting you to break out into Walter Murphy - "A Fifth of Beethoven". 🥳🎉🎊
What if that had its bass line transposed down, for Tori Amos' big old Bosendorfer?
Boogie Woogie Beethoven! 🎹🎼🎶🎵🎶🎶🎹
I came across several the protest videos to start with (you have more patients than me). So I'm very glad to see this video 😀
Turn the book around it may be upside down😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You're just great, Brendan!
Amazingly good.
I haven't listened yet but reading comments I know I'm in for a treat
fabulous, Brenden wow ❤🎉.
Merry Christmas to one and all!🎄🧑🏻🎄🙏May God bless and keep you and yours in the coming year ⛄️🧑🏻🎄🦃🎶!
The kids in this video are me and my friends! I’m the blonde one 😊Brendan was such an awesome guy and is a true inspiration with his incredible original style of piano playing!
Totally awesome!!!!
He’s good enough to go on a Chinese tour he he …..
I don't think I've ever seen Dr K without his shades on!!!
I wanted the 5th Piano Concerto ES-Dur for just two pianos in the transcription by Franz Liszt. My search has been unsuccessful so far. I have partially rewritten the sheet music for 2 pianos for one (1) piano.
This guy is great
Awesome, but I kept expecting a full on flash mob to join in! Hint, hint!
I thought you were going to burst into 'Roll Over Beethoven' like the ELO version!!!
Dude that was epic
Grazie Maestro!! Alessandro Firenze Italy
You know it's going to get serious when the sunglasses come off.
Amazing how quickly these public piano's get knocked out of tune. Merely days ago, it was tuned up for the famous.
Nice, but the 2nd & 3rd movements, which are also great, get too often neglected...
Fred
Bravo Brendan 🎉🎉🎉
Everything this man touch morph into boogie woogie 😅
you are beautiful without glasses...do you understand?? buon natale