Of 15 versions I've heard on TH-cam this is by far the best. The speed, syncopation and accents were absolutely perfect. Loved this, and all done with a big smile.
The anticipation just before 2:00 is something my piano teacher would have enjoyed, the one who taught me Nola. She played piano in a silent movie house in Boston in the 1920's.
I don't see how one could play this piece without smiling. It's just so beautiful, enjoyable to play, all the runs and breaks are satisfying to play... It's just one of the most perfect pieces
Wow! I loved this. Nola has always been one of my favorites, and this arrangement and Mr. Wilson were perfect. I'm a professional piano technician (and solo handbell player), and I thought the piano was perfect for this. Bravo!
Tough piece! That guy may not be perfect but he is very entertaining and fun to watch. He looks like he really is enjoying himself. I'd rather listen to an imperfect performer with a little showmanship than a perfect performer who plays like a machine.
Of 15 versions I've heard on TH-cam this is by far the best. The speed, syncopation and accents were absolutely perfect. Loved this, and all done with a big smile.
The anticipation just before 2:00 is something my piano teacher would have enjoyed, the one who taught me Nola. She played piano in a silent movie house in Boston in the 1920's.
My Grandgirl is named after this song. My son is a pianist. Lovely.
Jake Ellis (my wife's grandfather) was a song salesman in the years after this was composed, and Nola was his biggest money-maker.
Love the smile on his face!
I don't see how one could play this piece without smiling. It's just so beautiful, enjoyable to play, all the runs and breaks are satisfying to play... It's just one of the most perfect pieces
Wow, Super Bowl winner and great pianist!
This is the kind of music I grew up with while playing Nintendo games. Thanks for the memories.
THE BEST VERSION !
very well played, love the variations from the original, intro, varied bass notes etc.
Luv the tone of that piano and especially Russell's playing of Nola :-)
Utrolig talentfuld formidler med hjertet helt i top
Magnifique interprétation, nous voyons que vous aimez jouer et que vous y mettez de l’émotion.
The melodic lines reminds me of a tarantella for some reason, I love it !
Good old "Nola". If your piano teacher had you learn this one when you were a kid, I'll bet you also played "Fiddle-Faddle" and "Kitten on the Keys" 😁
Wow! I loved this. Nola has always been one of my favorites, and this arrangement and Mr. Wilson were perfect. I'm a professional piano technician (and solo handbell player), and I thought the piano was perfect for this. Bravo!
Just exquisite! Thank you!
Impecable ejecución, gran pianista.
Congratulations...!
Excellent ,perfect.That sums up my opinion.
Nola, composed in 1915 by Felix Arndt, who lived only 29 years. But he is more alive than myself.
Luiz Miranda I believe he died from the Spanish influenza
Fantastic! Sigh ❤️
Excellent!
Thank you Loved it!!!
Very nicely done.
delightful!
Excellent...!
Maravilha!!!tatuy sp
Tough piece! That guy may not be perfect but he is very entertaining and fun to watch. He looks like he really is enjoying himself. I'd rather listen to an imperfect performer with a little showmanship than a perfect performer who plays like a machine.
Don't be a snob. Just enjoy music. Music for everyone to enjoy. So stop being a critic.
@@129jaystreet Who asked for your opinion?
gorgeous
Bravo
cute. Hope this music never goes away.
AWESOME !!!
Wonderful! :)
The intro is the same as two QRS player piano rolls one of which I own and have a video of on my channel
youare soooooooooooooooooooo special
Russell, Semper Fi! Keep practicing, you could take the #1 spot next year!!!
Morgan's Gma
This was the theme song to the Jonathan Winters Show on TV.
GREAT JOB! Beautiful piano too! What kind is it? It sounds like an old Steinway.
nice : )
@strideplayer1 i wanna see u playing this..
Who else hates the way the camera makes color gradients?
If this guy came second who the heck won
Semper fi!
RagJazzMonkey Tom
Much better than Liberace !
Marine haircut.
But not all at sea on the joanna!!
what's up with his pants
I don't know if I like or hate the sound of that piano, it sounds like the hammers are made of plastic...
This piece is so insidiously annoying. A must-learn for ever pianist. Yes, we all are crazy!