Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement (Beethoven)

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  • one of ludwig 'big beet' van beethoven's most iconic and exciting pieces!!! this isn't a perfect recording but i'm still proud of it and i hope you enjoy it :)))
    big beet is not a historically accurate nickname for beethoven so please don't quote me on it
    (btw i haven't forgotten about the 2nd movement, i just have something special planned for it 👀 👀 👀)
    Contact: willskeyboardsink@gmail.com
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  • @OdeInWessex
    @OdeInWessex ปีที่แล้ว +2398

    I had a friend who was constantly asked to play 'Moonlight Sonata', he would innocently ask 'all of it' and when inevitably answered yes, would do just that play ALL of it. A brilliant pianist he would astound people with the final movement. Sadly gone and much missed.

  • @darhk2889
    @darhk2889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7344

    I loved watching you play this, but what really makes this video great is the narration at the bottom. It makes your videos stand out, well played!

    • @WillsKeyboardSink
      @WillsKeyboardSink  2 ปีที่แล้ว +388

      thanks :D glad you enjoyed the running commentary!!!

    • @garysandiego
      @garysandiego 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      @@WillsKeyboardSink It actually teaches about the sonata form and gives us unschooled sorts an eye into why Beethoven was a bit revolutionary. And it’s funny. 👏🏻

    • @user-po6ei7ke5p
      @user-po6ei7ke5p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, it makes the difference from some other incredible performances as this one :)

    • @drtyjrze
      @drtyjrze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yes the commentary is what made me subscribe. Good stuff!

    • @holytaco.
      @holytaco. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I really agree!

  • @minotaurbison
    @minotaurbison ปีที่แล้ว +1207

    My childhood best friend was a great pianist, but chose not to pursue a career in it. he didn't even like it when people would request him to play songs, acted like it was an insult. Before he died, he played this song for me on a old Yamaha keyboard while I recorded it on an early type of mp3 recorder (lots of digital artifacts) At the end, he looked over at me and said in a crisp posh accent "I made one mistake, I shall not play it again and no I will not tell you what I did" I've listened to that dang recording over and over again for years now and I've come to the conclusion that he was pranking me and I've been falling for it still years after his death. If anyone wonders, he died of renal failure at an early age due to complications from childhood diabetes.

    • @Riceeater_95
      @Riceeater_95 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      Sorry for your loss, what a great friend you had!

    • @LIGHT-uf9gb
      @LIGHT-uf9gb ปีที่แล้ว +95

      He truly was a great pianist. For the prank to work, he had to play the ENTIRE movement flawlessly and have complete awareness that he hadn't made an error. Amazing.

    • @andrewduan8059
      @andrewduan8059 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      why mention?

    • @minotaurbison
      @minotaurbison ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@andrewduan8059 why not

    • @drink34
      @drink34 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Im sorry for your loss!

  • @adlirez
    @adlirez ปีที่แล้ว +762

    Putting into context what TwoSetViolin have said about Beethoven’s circumstance when he wrote this sonata, it only makes sense that it’s pain personified to play- for those who didn’t know, Beethoven was going deaf around the time he was writing this sonata, and he was going through so much emotional torment that he was driven to the point of contemplating ending it all. He poured all his emotions and all his pain into this piece, and it shows. Truly a whirlwind of emotions that consumes you whole from beginning to the end, a beautiful performance throughout. Even if it was pianist he’ll the entire time :)

    • @MsSambaNow
      @MsSambaNow ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you for explaining the context of the composer's life. Very helpful. Now I'll go find TwoSet's video.

    • @adlirez
      @adlirez ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@MsSambaNow no problem :D it's their "10 Pieces that prove classical music is not calming and boring" video

    • @nancytoulouse6973
      @nancytoulouse6973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And what a beautiful sublimation it was! 🌹❤️

    • @souldancersbyjennifer
      @souldancersbyjennifer ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That, along with rejection and betrayal from his love interest... quite sad really...

    • @soulight6091
      @soulight6091 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@souldancersbyjennifer I was wondering why it reminder me of Fur Elise! Some bits sounded like it to.

  • @yuvalne
    @yuvalne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1587

    Some of my favourite facts about Moonlight Sonata:
    1. Beethoven didn't give it the name "moonlight", it was only given to the sonata after his death. Which kinda explains the last movement.
    2. The first movement is Adagio Sostenuto, despite many people playing it almost Grave. In fact, Beethoven most likely intended for the piece to be played twice as fast as most people play it (evident by the use of cut c), and we probably only play it so slowly because of tradition and because of that name "moonlight".
    3. Pianos at the time of Beethoven didn't go as low as pianos today do, meaning those dramatic low F#s in the third movement were literally THE SECOND LOWEST NOTE ONE COULD PLAY on a piano at the time. Talking about drama!

    • @msclrhd
      @msclrhd ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I personally prefer the first movement played slowly, as it gives it a gentle quality, like a river meandering downstream before the raging storm of the third movement.

    • @keithcitizen4855
      @keithcitizen4855 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What is it about this Beethoven, so elementary broken chords in an advanced key and the frantic speed makes it special .

    • @jwallah346
      @jwallah346 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I thought the story with Beethoven's tempo markings was that someone gave him a metronome late in his life. At first he didn't think it was useful but then realized he could put exact tempo markings on his music so it would be at the speed he intended. He went back and put tempo markings on a lot of his older music. The fast movements tend to have markings so fast that most people don't play it at the written speed. Supposedly there was much debate about if he really intended them to be that fast. Anyway, I don't remember the exact story but I heard a whole thing about it on the radio years ago.

    • @yuvalne
      @yuvalne ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@jwallah346 there's a theory that Beethoven's metronome was off in speed and therefore his tempo markings are incorrect.
      Which is nonsense because his students had their own metronomes and they confirmed the time signature of many of the pieces after his death.

    • @jwallah346
      @jwallah346 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@yuvalne Also I think there was something about them finding his metronome in a museum and the it was still accurate.

  • @Til_What
    @Til_What 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2148

    Beethoven really was a mad man. Playing this stuff accurately is hard enough, but writing it, I honestly can't imagine. Especially with the limited musical influences of his time.
    Awesome performance btw.

    • @MalcolmAkner
      @MalcolmAkner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      Was just thinking about this. Like Mr. Beet had no TH-cam to turn to. He was just sitting there, alone, being SUPER dramatic for hours at end.

    • @hellotherebreadcrumbs7288
      @hellotherebreadcrumbs7288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Esp the fact he was deaf

    • @ruthbarratt-peacock8688
      @ruthbarratt-peacock8688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Limited musical influences? Around 400 years of notated music and a rich a more diverse European musical history than gets shown in popular media or general education. There was a lot of exchange between cultures and religions going on. We do not have a clear idea of what was going on in popular music because it is mostly not written down, but it definitely existed and would have been familiar. Not to mention the high level of education in philosophy, theology, visual art, and dance which all play an important role in the development of new compositional techniques. But I cannot argue with you about how awesome his music is!

    • @Til_What
      @Til_What 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@ruthbarratt-peacock8688 I'm not trying to say that music was one-dimensional in his time. I'm trying to say that it was harder for music to reach people. His life pre-dates the invention of sound recording or the radio, so everything had to find its way to you in a live format.
      So naturally access to new music was a lot more limited than in modern times, even for a professional musician, I imagine.

    • @rokakakaorganisation6251
      @rokakakaorganisation6251 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      beethoven is easy. Liszt, Rachmaninov and Alkan are hard

  • @PrinceValiance
    @PrinceValiance ปีที่แล้ว +226

    This isn't just PLAYING the 3rd movement of Beethoven's 14th Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, this is a really well done impression, better than many well known professionals. I have a lot of trouble finding pianists who UNDERSTAND tone color, rhythmic control, force and tempo, but you really nailed this piece and I am impressed.

    • @Victoria-oi9kc
      @Victoria-oi9kc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I think too many people don't pay attention to the harmonies, or the clarity of the left hand, or the pedal and lack precision in their rhythms. this version is indeed very successful!! personally I am finishing Gardens in the Rain by Debussy, it gives me a hard time.

  • @andrewbryan1444
    @andrewbryan1444 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    This used to be my competition finale, after a Bach Prelude and Fugue, and a Chopin Etude. Its such an absolute banger of a piece. My mom would ask me why I had to play the ending so loudly.... I said that if my arms didn't ache by the end, Beethoven would kill me in my sleep. Yeah, I was pretty into piano at that time.

    • @r4dius.
      @r4dius. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did you win?

    • @splashy2152
      @splashy2152 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@r4dius. They did not, win the competition finale, RicheHarvesting.

    • @jaredharris1940
      @jaredharris1940 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I tried to become proficient a the keyboards, for some reason I failed to practice proficiently apparently. Now I have a great love for anything keyboard. I do love my 1912 player! She came with 1600 rolls. I named her Zelda fitzgerald...

    • @prettypuff1
      @prettypuff1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      As a mom, I would accept that answer.
      I respect Big Beet

  • @Pingoping
    @Pingoping 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2216

    I've heard this piece lots of times already but it's still fun to listen especially with your amazing comments at the bottom. Also you are suprisingly good at playing piano for a meme channel, great interpertation

    • @rahulshanbhag08
      @rahulshanbhag08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      No it's a piano channel and he's good at meming XD

    • @deadlyeror3790
      @deadlyeror3790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Also surprisingly good? You're a joke, the level and skill is madness!

    • @LK-hk9qv
      @LK-hk9qv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Surprisingly good? Have you ever touched a piano?

    • @Pingoping
      @Pingoping 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LK-hk9qv yeah I play piano myself

    • @kaedeshirakawa1979
      @kaedeshirakawa1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Pingoping "suprinsingly good [...] for a meme channel" - the one thing doesn't cancel out the other. As if someone who likes memes automatically can't play an instrument as good as someone who doesn't like memes. like wtf?!

  • @josiahbeauchaine568
    @josiahbeauchaine568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    The facts that he plays with with such ease and at time closes his eyes and just listens in to the music is amazingly insane. he’s a generational talent no doubt.

    • @codelif
      @codelif 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Don't go telling it's talent. It's all hard work. Atleast a year.

    • @maggoteater2290
      @maggoteater2290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro the third movement is at best intermediate when you finally learn to play the piano the first 2 pieces everyone jumps on are the third movement and impromptu

    • @hoogreen
      @hoogreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@codelif wdym 1 year? Ive played about 8 years and still struggle lol

    • @codelif
      @codelif 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@hoogreen i mean on this piece.

    • @hoogreen
      @hoogreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@codelif oh ok

  • @Astral_Aviation
    @Astral_Aviation ปีที่แล้ว +432

    First movement : Audience cry
    Second movement: Audience gone
    Third movement: Pianist cry

    • @duongnamphuong
      @duongnamphuong 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😅😂

    • @Donutdunot
      @Donutdunot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      30 likes and one reply lemme fix that😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @youtubejackeypika6590
      @youtubejackeypika6590 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Affirmative

    • @AA-ep8it
      @AA-ep8it 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      lmao

    • @trozq
      @trozq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      this is too real

  • @SpiritmanProductions
    @SpiritmanProductions ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I'm a pretty competent pianist, but this is beyond my level, so I'm really impressed. Then, added to that, your text 'narration' is both informative and hilarious! Great video. 😂

  • @nora2605
    @nora2605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    Actually for me playing the 3rd movement of the moonlight sonata is very fun and a great way to relieve stress; if you put your focus on perfection every piece will be pain

    • @GuyNamedSean
      @GuyNamedSean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I kinda get that. I feel the same way about some difficult songs to sing. I really enjoy using Another Lonely Night (Without You) and Jet City Woman by Queensrÿche as songs to just let loose and enjoy the high that comes from the exercise of my voice even through the songs were actually pretty difficult to learn and are still difficult if I want to make sure my tone and breathing are perfect.

    • @nora2605
      @nora2605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Music is wonderful in its ways

    • @paulderrico6153
      @paulderrico6153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true ! Every part of the piece has its own complexed emotions. Whenever I’m angered, I play the beginning and the end. Whenever I’m sad, I play the sad parts. So fun !

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My guess is that even Beethoven didn’t play it perfectly.

  • @liamesanchez
    @liamesanchez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +989

    This is such a nice refreshing take on classical music. The commentary, of course, keeps viewers engaged whilst being engrossed by the well-polished performance of the piece itself. You make excellent content and I hope you make more. God bless and have an amazing 2022! (Subscribed and liked)

    • @vnvanilla
      @vnvanilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      took the words out of my mouth, yes exactly

    • @wilfredfegelein8215
      @wilfredfegelein8215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean why would you distract yourself with random subtitles rather than listen to the artistry of the musician? Is the music really that boring that you need to distract yourself while watching?

    • @liamesanchez
      @liamesanchez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@wilfredfegelein8215 I can see how subtitles would be an issue for some. Personally, I didn't find the subtitles so distracting that I forgot about the artist performing. As I said, I commended the use of the subtitles alongside the performance itself. Hope this clarifies my comments. Have a nice day!

    • @jasonelcr
      @jasonelcr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@liamesanchez I also found them quite distractive while looking at the notes and listening.

    • @Kyo_Streams
      @Kyo_Streams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@wilfredfegelein8215 for people not super into classical music, it definitely can get boring at times. I was classically trained in voice and while yes I do love some classical music, sometimes I do get kinda "bored". But honestly the commentary is just really neat bc it helps non musicians understand music a bit better. And is a good refresher for those of us who graduated several years ago & did nothing with our degrees XD

  • @stormybear4986
    @stormybear4986 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    During my freshman year as a piano major I spent 9 ghastly weeks working on this movement. It is a nightmare in spots. You do it very well!

  • @RVgeeks
    @RVgeeks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Amazing. I’ve seen and heard this performed many dozens of times by both amateurs and professionals, and if you aren’t a concert pianist, Will, this is the most stunning performance of the Moonlight 3rd movement by a non-professional I’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible. 👏🙌

  • @napilopez
    @napilopez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    Like everyone else, absolutely love the commentary. Coupled with your wonderful and emotive playing, it's a really nice change of pace. Most analysis videos are long lectures (which can be great!) dissecting things bit by bit, but it's really to have the commentary there as the music happens.

    • @sirchoppy1810
      @sirchoppy1810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he sucks, you know why? it says "p" at the beinning, and not "FFF". there is no cresendo, the sf is supossed to pop out of the scale, shake my head.

    • @Jwick-xu8cz
      @Jwick-xu8cz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sirchoppy1810 stfu, he can interpret the song however he wants to.

    • @19divide53
      @19divide53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@sirchoppy1810 He said it's not perfect himself in the description. It's actually fairly difficult to play the opening cleanly while playing softly, which is one of the reasons pianists often play Beethoven's p and pp a bit louder compared to, say Chopin's (justified by the compositional style of Beethoven as well).
      The lack of a crescendo mark doesn't mean you shouldn't crescendo. In a lot of instances, it just means that it's up to the performer. However, in this particular example, because the "melody" has a very clear ascending general contour, the convention is that a bit of crescendo is necessary.
      Also I think he was trying to emphasize the first left hand note for a more solid bass, it's just he had overdone it, so it sounds a bit more like an fp. He didn't really play it fff though. At least I wouldn't call it that. While I do agree that if he could make the soft parts even softer it would benefit his performance in terms of dynamics (it would make the contrasts even larger and more striking), I don't think this is reason to say that "he sucks".

    • @sirchoppy1810
      @sirchoppy1810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jwick-xu8cz lmao that is not how it works.

    • @sirchoppy1810
      @sirchoppy1810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@19divide53 there's only one way to interpret Beethoven, it's not just "up to the performer" I guess that means I can play Rachmaninoff however I want because who gives a fuck about what the composer said right? 💀🗿🗿

  • @jw-ws8dz
    @jw-ws8dz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    For those of you who are curious about the "complicated rules about the recap" (comment at 4:27), here's the gist: in a sonata, the two themes need to be in two different keys. The exposition features what's called a modulation, which is (in simple terms) changing from one key to another. However, in the conclusion (when you return to the original themes), both themes stay in the same key, so there's no modulation, which is why the second theme comes "earlier"

  • @sixfivehigh8215
    @sixfivehigh8215 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I don't know if you read comments under old posts, but having just watched/listened to this, I had to comment on how brilliant this post is. 1) your playing. Green with envy here 2) the subs with your comments: informative yet humorous 3) Including the music at the top. This is the whole package. Congratulations. Have viewed many times. Good luck to you - and thanks!

  • @chockitkat3776
    @chockitkat3776 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    What i like about your playing is that it has emotions in it. Most people play this piece to flex the ability to play the running notes, but i love how you took the extra effort to emphasize certain notes, and the narration at the bottom. Absolutely stunning performance. I really love the high notes parts as you played it before the continuous chords, and i love the movement in the chords!

  • @usageunit
    @usageunit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    I'm a total piano beginner, but I still record all the pieces I learn to keep track of my progress, and I totally feel you about messing up only in the last few measures of a recording.

    • @alainspiteri502
      @alainspiteri502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      J have recordings of my piano 1950' good memories for me jgave translate on caissettes to days

    • @cjg8763
      @cjg8763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It totally sucks! I've been recording myself for years and ALWAYS mess up worse when I'm recording than when I'm not so when I finally have a decent recording just to mess it up right at the end it's like ARRRGH hahaha

  • @poscazul
    @poscazul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    it's such a beautiful (and EXTREMELY difficult) piece, but you managed to play it perfectly, you have all my respect

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s actually not extremely difficult… this is something that a 3rd or 4th year player could learn.

    • @aldanyu9479
      @aldanyu9479 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aygwm me, who has played piano for 8 years and is unable to play this:
      🧍‍♂️
      edit: to be fair tho i didn't enjoy practicing piano, i was forced to lol

    • @itskxmi
      @itskxmi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aldanyu9479 same, I just started to play a lot over the past year because I noticed I enjoy piano when I can play the songs I want

    • @itskxmi
      @itskxmi ปีที่แล้ว

      EXTREMELY difficult? No. It’s hard, but not that hard.

  • @illeatthat
    @illeatthat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Art is hiw we decorate walls, music is hiw we decorate time. This is a masterpiece - thankyou for explaining it to me

  • @jiyoukang660
    @jiyoukang660 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After rewatching like 20 times I finally noticed that your left leg is dancing with the beat

    • @TamthejamYT
      @TamthejamYT ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He is using it to keep a steady tempo (like a metronome) he also may use it a bit for pedaling

  • @bobbreazeal3572
    @bobbreazeal3572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Just discovered you but I must say I'm already a huge fan of your playing and your personality! Now, off to watch you play some Chopin. Keep up the fantastic work 👏

  • @amande_fresh
    @amande_fresh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    No jokes i liked this video 5 times, because I was always forgetting that I had already like that and each time I was hypnotised by this masterpiece-
    This guy is the best really! Incontestable talent, with a great sense if humor and explaining things so clearly, I love it!
    Continue like that, it's my favorite music channel since the E video haha

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolutely bloody fantastic! that was easily one of the best performances I have ever heard!!

  • @donde2k
    @donde2k ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You just showed up on my YT feed with this video. So WONDERFUL! I’m not a musician, but I love learning about the structure of a piece of music. Thank you for explaining this very familiar but previously mysterious piece to me!

  • @ethancardenas820
    @ethancardenas820 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This movement of Moonlight Sonata was on constant repeat at one point in my early years of learning piano. I was so mesmerized by everything about it. It motivated me to want to be better. I never got tired of it. But hearing you play this, it somehow is like the first time hearing it.
    I haven’t played the piano in years now.
    However, The amount of finesse in your technique and style just reignited this itch I’ve had to pick up playing again.
    Well done, mate. You just got a follow.

  • @AdSoyad-rp1vm
    @AdSoyad-rp1vm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm trying learning this movement right now and my left hand is so confused BIG BEET WHY! Very beautifully played btw, can't even imagine the patience and the pressure you had

  • @kevinli2317
    @kevinli2317 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I keep coming back to this video because you play so well and I love the commentary.

  • @ceejay0137
    @ceejay0137 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your playing is excellent, but the humorous commentary takes it up a notch! It also helps the listener understand the structure of the piece which is great. Congratulations for giving us such a fine performance and for adding an extra level!!

  • @omar_1880
    @omar_1880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +760

    bro this is actually insane, some people dont know how difficult this piece is. but i do wonder though, how long did it take you to master this piece? be honest.

    • @cassied2335
      @cassied2335 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      I have been playing this movement for 12 years, on and off. And just recently got it fast and without all the sheet music (always changing pages drives you insane).

    • @dmp7252
      @dmp7252 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      For skilled pianists this is certainly not the most technically demanding piece. It’s not even all that challenging rhythmically. Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Debussy, Brahms, Ravel, Fauré … those can be “TOUGH.” Beethoven can be challenging when it comes to giving an intelligent and thought-provoking reading of the work.

    • @ForceOfNorway
      @ForceOfNorway ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@dmp7252 Ravel....You need GOD mod level to play it :)

    • @mrparts
      @mrparts ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Full time students after +12-15 years of serious practice should already be able to play pieces like this at an average level.

    • @noobpicturous7803
      @noobpicturous7803 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@dmp7252 I can confirm the piece isn’t insanely hard but it’s still hard to master

  • @AlexDoesStuffBruh7737377477383
    @AlexDoesStuffBruh7737377477383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Woah, very impressive! Whoever you live with is lucky to get to hear you practice

  • @YayHappens
    @YayHappens ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Video came up in recommendations and I can never resist listening to the third movement so I clicked and I am glad I did. Incredible interpretation. Loved the commentary. Wishing you all the best.

  • @likeariver2237
    @likeariver2237 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love having the sheet music right there to follow along. I've watched so many professional pianist but some how you make playing look so easy. This is phenomenal.

  • @Elias-on9ic
    @Elias-on9ic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I hope this guy understands how insanely amazing his skills are

  • @DeidreaDeWitt
    @DeidreaDeWitt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I forgot how much I love this piece. Also, the commentary is really fascinating! Great playing! 10/10!

  • @ceceliahayslip56
    @ceceliahayslip56 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is one of my favorite pieces. I could listen to you play this all day. Just absolutely beautiful. Brilliant!

  • @parkerbrown-nesbit1747
    @parkerbrown-nesbit1747 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your playing is absolutely divine! I really loved the commentary (love your sense of humour).

  • @bustin9549
    @bustin9549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've always appreciated a good pianist, but as someone who's ignorant it's actually super fascinating to have the pieces explained as well, I love what you do :)

  • @ducksrevenge
    @ducksrevenge ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We just stumbled across this video last night. My husband is a classically trained pianist and I am completely devoid of any musical ability. We both enjoyed this video so much! I love your train-of-thought comments throughout your videos. Thank you so much and please keep doing it!

  • @sb-gg1wj
    @sb-gg1wj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ive been playing piano for the past 9 years and i still think this is one of the hardest songs to play on the piano

  • @sasa1203
    @sasa1203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely FANTASTIC! So much hard work must have gone into this. I feel like I just attended a free concert!

  • @gandalfthewhite3123
    @gandalfthewhite3123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Amazing work! I think it's pretty ironic that Beethoven wrote "presto agitato", but then added "piano" as a dynamic marking at the beginning, haha.

    • @jbertucci
      @jbertucci 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The contrast between the p parts and the strategically places sfz's makes this a very agitated piece.

    • @WRETCHEDAVION
      @WRETCHEDAVION 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two-'Differing'-DYNAMICS ... One-SPEED ... The-Other LOUDNESS!!!??? >(*U^)< *Wink*

  • @etherealtb6021
    @etherealtb6021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your channel! I've literally heard and loved these pieces all of my life, but not as a musician. I'm learning so much and it really adds to my enjoyment!

  • @i_dream_of_memes
    @i_dream_of_memes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the commentary makes this more entertaining, for sure, but this is also my favorite rendition of the piece I’ve heard overall.
    like you nail the nuance in a way that others don’t, that brings this to a new level. much thanks!

  • @roeetoledano2147
    @roeetoledano2147 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    as someone who is currenly learning this piece for a concert, this is EXACTLY what goes through my mind when i play it

  • @treestumpisland5586
    @treestumpisland5586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is by far one of my favorite piano pieces. And I never get tired of watching it, hearing it, etc.. Claire de Lune is also top of the list. I can't get enough of your content. Very fine playing!

  • @majsiete
    @majsiete ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I haven't been this excited by this particular piece in years. Thanks a lot!

  • @Sopalida
    @Sopalida 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My all time absolute favourite Beethoven piece. Thanks for the excellent dose 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @madelinezhang9693
    @madelinezhang9693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love these commented videos, would definitely love to see more of these for more pieces! This is amazing and you rock!

  • @collectorofcats294
    @collectorofcats294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely LOVED the commentary, and I actually learned something about music theory as it pertains to sonatas!!! Love your playing and your interpretation!!

  • @GGKTLOU
    @GGKTLOU 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The fact youre playing this by memory is amazing

    • @Coasterdude02149
      @Coasterdude02149 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not really, months of practice and constant repetition help commit it to memory.

    • @GGKTLOU
      @GGKTLOU 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Coasterdude02149i literally just said that he's playing it by memory you just said it in a smarter variant

    • @behavior2836
      @behavior2836 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Coasterdude02149 well yeah, months of practice to commit it to memory is amazing

  • @dimdull
    @dimdull 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The keyboard and your fingers are ONE! Bravo, love your recital and the details to this video. Thank you!

  • @fatitankeris6327
    @fatitankeris6327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is one of the few Beethoven "often overshosen" pieces I enjoy a lot, and your commentary really adds a lot to the video of a great interpretation on its own.

  • @tammylaronde8593
    @tammylaronde8593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done!! 👌
    Love the commentary as well.
    This is one of the pieces I'm currently learning.

  • @KenoBeatZ
    @KenoBeatZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have my upmost respect !
    After seeing, listening and reading the whole piece, I've search on Spotify another match of your play.
    And I can not find a single one. Putting apart the sound quality (wich is quite good from you set-up),
    I have NOT heard something that good !! Kudos

  • @gemmaryan9395
    @gemmaryan9395 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the first of any of your videos I've seen, and I want to say a huge thank you for brightening my day with such a fun and interesting and well performed video! I really felt like applauding at the end. Your narrations are fantastic and really added that extra something to the video. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work!

  • @ryshult
    @ryshult 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No-one would ever believe me if I told them I learnt about this piece from playing osu and now I've probably heard it over 50 times because it's just that good. Amazing performance, thank you for being in my youtube recommendations

    • @blair7985
      @blair7985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIIIIGHT. It started with galaxy collapse osu to this and now I’m intrigued

  • @woncross7929
    @woncross7929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is my favourite piece its so crazy whilst sounding amazing, well done you played great

  • @margin606
    @margin606 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a wonderful performance! Thank you, and for the very interesting narrative!

  • @erikroutson9306
    @erikroutson9306 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO FREAKING GOOD!!! Such great execution of an insanely difficult piece, and fantastic commentary to go with it. Bravo!

  • @icravecheddar7401
    @icravecheddar7401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is good, but can you do the 2nd movement? Because it's really *_SEVERELY_* underrated...

    • @WillsKeyboardSink
      @WillsKeyboardSink  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it’s coming up soon!! and actually it’ll be getting extra special treatment compared to the 1st and 3rd movements ;)

  • @onimekyo7633
    @onimekyo7633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are clearly a trained classical pianist
    There's no way an average musician can play like that with that precise tempo, dynamics, and all those minute details

  • @zerosuit3188
    @zerosuit3188 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Phenomenal work, such passion and power! Keep it up!

  • @rosesred2155
    @rosesred2155 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly impressive!!! Loved you explaining the structure of the piece while listening to it

  • @lucasdasilva23
    @lucasdasilva23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is brilliant! I enjoyed the comments on the music and difficulties of performing it so much.

  • @Pants4096
    @Pants4096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I would LOVE to hear this at super-low tempo. I always feel like I'm missing some things listening to this piece, like a conversation going by too fast to catch everything. But oh my gosh what a wonderful performance, here! It just FLOWS like a fast-moving river. Amazing.

    • @SlimShady40
      @SlimShady40 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s an excellent recording of it played slowly and perfectly controlled by Tzvi Erez. You should check it out 😊

  • @michaelshelley1289
    @michaelshelley1289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW!!!! one of my FAVORITE pieces of music EVER!!!!! and you did an AWESOME job!!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @heatherstubbs6646
    @heatherstubbs6646 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is exactly why I played the first and second movements, but never even attempted the third. Well played, sir! The running commentary at the bottom is wonderful! Almost half the fun! 😂

  • @ayesha6506
    @ayesha6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a person who knows nothing about piano, i love the way you explain a lot about different parts coz ill never understand how much effort it takes to practice piano

  • @elizabetaaa
    @elizabetaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the "stacked chords part" is probably the hardest thing for me in this piece i love the arpeggios in the beginning and love trills haha

    • @elizabetaaa
      @elizabetaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gary Allen trills in general are just enjoyable for me, and that first part.. well interesting way to put it thats for sure but as im a female that has long fingers ive learned to stretch them out but still a little painful when its 12ths or further

  • @djfmate
    @djfmate ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely playing Will! I never realized the downwards run after the long chromatic scale towards the end was used by Chopin in Fantasie Impromptu! Fascinating! Love your running commentaries btw! Cheers from Australia!

  • @billysr10
    @billysr10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very well played. Moonlight Sonata’s 3rd Movement is considered one of the top 10 most difficult pieces to master and you did a beautiful job.

  • @Andrea-mc6tv
    @Andrea-mc6tv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've tried taking on this piece before. Made it to the ring/pinky trill part and was absolutely DESTROYED by that lol. Props to whoever made through that part. Splendid job mate.

  • @josephgalvan8380
    @josephgalvan8380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was awesome man. I just started learning piano and seeing stuff like this makes me want to get better even more!
    Also the narration is awesome

  • @peteroselador6132
    @peteroselador6132 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Love watching you play, and love the captions!

  • @jlgoodner
    @jlgoodner ปีที่แล้ว

    You entertain, teach, and amaze. Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge, and sense of humor! I watch each video multiple times so I don't miss viewing both the score and your comments! Plus, you play beautifully.

  • @fiorellavalentinamorenoloz349
    @fiorellavalentinamorenoloz349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have heard this movement of the sonata a lot before, and I just can say that you play it in a very cool way 💖💖

  • @jr_kulik
    @jr_kulik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really relate to the commentaries you make when I play this piece, but I would have loved you to expand on the major key changes (which here are quite simple and easy for even less experienced musicians to follow, he basically just uses I, IV and V) and on the customary variations from the time when big beet asks us to repeat the piece.
    Adding little variations and ornaments on the repeat really makes the piece shine and feel coherent, as well as add a little bit of you into the playing which feels amazing.
    Thank you for making this video though, the comments you make are always well-timed and made me laugh !
    PS : Open your beautiful piano when recording, its voice just yearns to sing through the muffling lid :)

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Young man, you have blown me away! Much success in your career!

  • @bigpapadrew
    @bigpapadrew ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING. thank you for posting this.
    even today, the energy, emotion, and ferocity of this piece still astonishes me. LvB is my 🐐

  • @yonayaghini8612
    @yonayaghini8612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Respect to this for remembering the whole notes and playin it without a single mistake and the video is without an ad in the middle of it. Respect ✊ subscribe to him!

  • @jesssheetzz
    @jesssheetzz ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, I haven't critically examined a piece of music like that since I graduated with my music degee. It felt so nice to truly analyze again! Thank you for sharing your talents and your thoughts on this movement, I play French horn so I've never understood how you pianists memorize so much music!

    • @tubax926
      @tubax926 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't really remember it my fingers do 😆
      Muscle memory is so overpowered

  • @david05111
    @david05111 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite pieces of music, and you absolutely nailed it. That was fantastic, congratulations

  • @stephenraatz2598
    @stephenraatz2598 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo! Love your words and showing the music as you go too! Thank you. I’ve subscribed!

  • @noel2071
    @noel2071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good my friend. Especially the "oh my glob Beethoven sound so good" and the ending :D
    The part of which I think is the hardest to play, actually sounded the best in your performance.

  • @OliverHarrington
    @OliverHarrington 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, that was incredible. You deserve to play on nothing less than a Steinway!

    • @extremecowz7694
      @extremecowz7694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DID YOU SAY INCREDIBLE?!

    • @fyrun
      @fyrun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@extremecowz7694 what?

  • @j.macmillan2293
    @j.macmillan2293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m mesmerized by this performance. Thanks for sharing!

  • @PaulaZF
    @PaulaZF ปีที่แล้ว

    That was masterful. You also taught me several things about Ludwig van. I find him more enjoyable than before.
    BRAVO!!

  • @Heddyabolo
    @Heddyabolo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WillsKeyboardSink can't be human, he plays so fast!!!

  • @danielhilton3026
    @danielhilton3026 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved everything about this. You’re amazing!!

  • @donnamealy4877
    @donnamealy4877 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo! Excellent subtitles and the -, IMO, misnomer of “moonlight” for this movement- performance was riveting. Thank you. 🦋

  • @murrowmench1565
    @murrowmench1565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The only thing I could imagine doing less than botching this over halfway through is playing this at all. What an insane piece of music

  • @sunnyng1645
    @sunnyng1645 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I'm 70 years old with no piano lessons before. I started to learn the first page of this piece 🙄 It is so hard but I dictated all the notes though. Hope I'll not give up🤔 This 3rd movement was not in Beethoven's 1993 movie Immortal Beloved. But if you close your eyes and listen, imagine Beethoven rushing through the moonlight tried to meet with her secret lover and found she wasn't there ... This may explain *WHY? *

    • @sunnyng1645
      @sunnyng1645 ปีที่แล้ว

      'his'

    • @maureendavidson4635
      @maureendavidson4635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sunnyng1645 The 3 little dots at the edge will let you edit even weeks later.

  • @hsartxxiv2168
    @hsartxxiv2168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg i LOVED the commentary at the bottom! 😂😂 and, obviously, i LOVED your playing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 11/10

  • @adampezzuolo5618
    @adampezzuolo5618 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "presto agitato" translated is when you are in a hurray and you're panicking

  • @jesusestrada869
    @jesusestrada869 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never mastered this movement. I hit a wall when it came to the cadenza, a dream never fulfilled for me. You have such marvelous ability. I know every note well, and it was so great to hear you play them. I can still do the first and second movement, but only good enough to entertain myself. Good old Beethoven -- he was the greatest.

  • @rulnaesafo7936
    @rulnaesafo7936 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It's probably his asianness I'm seeing, but HOW DOES HE DO THIS WITH HIS EYES CLOSED?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    • @Jakswastaken
      @Jakswastaken หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's kind of racist....

    • @juliannesharp587
      @juliannesharp587 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Asianness?

    • @PariahQuail
      @PariahQuail 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      How did Stevie wonder do it?
      A LOT of practice