AHHH I am fanboying so hard rn, thank you so much Watt for doing a review! You have an excellent ear and attention to detail, you are an amazing teacher. I even learned from this video! If I knew that video would have blew up I would have spent more time polishing it. xD There’s always room for improvement!
It's funny how people in the comment section of so many videos viewed you as some sort of arrogant know-it-all, but I've seen you acting really humble in a lot of these kinds of comment sections. Respect for keeping it real and not letting the massive amounts of attention go to your head.
@@yarxulf the First comment that he did in that vídeo was not Very Nice, If you are going to say that something is not that good, you have to give some advice for It to get better. But everyone makes little mistakes like that, he seems like a rly nice pearson
Agreed +1 Fanchen is like that character who is likable even though he a jerk Because he is Right (and for him he backed up his claims of being a bit better ) [ bit Because idk lol i ain't a musicians lol ]
Hell yes, we needed this! Great analyzes man! In the whole meme debate I think many people overlooked just how good and polished Fanchen's performance actually is from a musically point of view. I saw many people comment how there are better pianists, harder pieces etc. without realizing that that's not what this was all about, you can't really compare two pianists when they play different pieces. In fact this wasn't even about showing who is the better pianist or flexing some very hard and technically demanding piece. This was about showing how you can take one piece, one arrangement (although he of course did make some changes) and play it in such a way that it draws a picture in the listeners head, emphasizing each note in order to produce something that is truly musically. This was about showing what sets a performance that is good or even great apart form one that is mediocre.
@@brozomicki-sothe307 bruh Micki what are you doing here xD But yes, there is a whole ass discussion regarding his character in the reply section under the pinned comment of this video^^'
Though we like to joke about Fanchen being a villain, he really isn't. He is just a knowledgeable musician that gave criticism in a slightly harsh way. The dude is actually pretty humble and seems to have a lot of respect for the music community
Nah, he deffinitely was a douche in the original comment chain. "It was mediocre at best" - no constructive criticism, no tips on what was done wrong and ways to improve, just an empty statement. "Maybe you can pay me. Then I'll be motivated". Sounds like quite a douchy way to give criticism imo.
Yeah definitely. Non the less tho whenever you are a jerk you’re going to get a jerk-ish response from everyone else, he responded in a rude manner which if he did it in a different way maybe he would’ve gotten more respect, and he’s a great musician but he’s a musician who put down another musician in a sense which is kind of disrespectful.
thanks for explaining why this is impressive for us non pianists. i could tell it was really well done and sounded great but had no idea about the technicality of it! it seems much harder (and impressive) to deliver something of that quality knowing all these piano-specific things
This random dude named asked how someone could dislike the original unplayable rush e and fan hen was like it was mediocre at best then it all went down after like two months he made this playable version basically destroying the original dude who thought he was just being a bully but in reality fanchen got him in his trap
how did fanchen become both a part of a drama and like an influencer from comments alone??? this is honestly surreal. wish you the best, Fanchen. this must be just… a lot to experience
Its because not only do your words matter, but also your actions following those words. Who would have thought? It wasnt just from his comments alone, it was because he was able to back up his claim and actually took the time and put alot of effort into arranging and learning this piece. Nothing is as easy as it seems and success never comes from nowhere!
I think the reason why everyone thought Fanchen was being offensive because everyone was praising the guy in the video, seeing a person who’s not praising like everyone else feels out of place and weird, especially if you’re not a piano professional, you think that guy is really good and impressive and the person saying otherwise is just mean. Also, I think when he said “no offense”, i think he genuinely meant no offense.
I have brother like Fanchen, and it sucks arguing with him. He's too blunt and literally has high standards. I once taught him to cook, but he didn't want to listen to me. He told me that I was a too-beginner for me teaching him. Honestly, it hurt my feelings, but I do admit I'm a beginner. It's much better if a professional could teach him so he wouldn't waste time at my not-well-polished skills and instead take advices from those are professional who are knowledgeable and experienced. Efficiently is everything in his life. He does not waste time and suck all the advices and criticism from the professional and hear nothing from his peers. It is his greatest strength, but also can be his downfall. People may seem see my brother as an arrogant person. But as his sibling, I always see him the most insecure and at the same time most confident person ever.
@@CorcihVerschav I can respect efficiency, but humility is a virtue. His peers probably have something good to say too, even if he doesn't want to hear them...
@@fiasworkshop i'm gonna start learning the piano on chritsmas when it arrives, have any suggestions on what to watch to get started and hopefully avoid mistakes?
@@janjeikobu5163 im sorry I should have specified that Im not a pianist but a guitarist/strings player. My bad for the miscommunication and lack of clarification homie
So being known as a jealous contrarian liar until you post your own analysis isn't enough motivation for you? Sorry but that's all you are gonna get, LMAO
Duly note at 13:56 that required pressure along the length of the keys is due to how close the pivot point is on most digital pianos and keyboards. This is a significantly less, if at all, noticeable problem on acoustic pianos, particularly grands, or keyboards incorporating acoustic piano action.
I love this mans ability to explain the nuances of such a difficult skill to fully appreciate. Never played a piano nor do I care for instruments, but being able to appreciate these things opens up different interests I never knew I had.
Great. I love the analysis. I play the piano for over 28 years, but since it stayed just a hobby and I usually only play by heart and memory, I haven't yet attempted Rush E. It's awe inspiring to see such a more than mediocre, I'd even dare say impressive, performance from fenchen and SMB (they have a two-player version). Also your analysis is on point and even made me understand certain techniques, that I apprently already have been using, but didn't know how/why (it just felt natural whenever I used them - e.g. playing the same note with different fingers if playing it with just one is not fast enough).
I don't get the whole. Criticism argument that I keep reading in the comments. Fanchen wasn't criticising the OP. He was giving a rather blunt statement to a question that was compelling enough for him to answer. It's like seeing a random peice of art hanged on a public street that garnered the masses going "oh wow so cool. Much talent. How can anyone dislike this?" And him as a bystander that just happened to be there replying "Probably cause its mediocre. No offense." Literally giving his straight opinion on what he just witnessed to a question posed by someone next to him. That statement wasn't even directed at the OP. It'll be different if he left his own original comment saying "its medicore no offense" but he didn't. It's not a critique unless you're directly talking to the creator. It's just an opinion. You can argue about his opinion. Which imho is the correct assessment. It was rather mediocre if viewed from the lens of a professionally trained pianist. Or even from anyone who has some idea of what polished good performances are. But you can't keep saying he's the villain for giving a shitty critique. When it can't be a critique as it was never directed at the OP. It's just his genuine reply to a question posed by a fellow audience member.
@@Haihaihaihai7 and your one of those ppl who gets butthurt and tries to play the victim card trying to say "his comments wasn’t nice🤡", like ofc not this is not a criticism free zone , and people have the right to say y it.
This analysis has helped me realise that Fanchen is not only skilled with the standard piano stuff but also effectively percussion too, with the rhythm and timing of it bob on
I don't think he's talking about the music theory, I think he's talking about the techniques what Ranchen used. I'm not a a pianist or something, so I'm not sure, but yes. Also the musicality, the way he delivered Rush E. The thing is Rush E is just literally a meme, but Ranchen made his own interpretation or version of Rush E. Ranchen is a well-trained and talented musician, he made Rush E from a meme to classic music, that is pleasing to the ears. There's no music theory in this vid aha, this is more technicality and musicality. I think.
if you're an intermediate level guitarist you probably know the bare bones basics of music theory like how the notes correlate and what the basic terms are and mean without knowing the terms precisely
But so begins a paradox in which there is an Asian better than the originally superior Asian. What happens when we run out of asians? How do we then explain the peak Asian not being overshadowed by another Asian?
@@notcatisa But what if we run out of Asians, there’s always a bigger Asian until you reach the end of the line. That biggest Asian. Population has limits you know. Does that mean that there are Asians outside earth that are better?
@@adamlaouiti6415 “-there are Asian outside earth that are better?” Calling Asian an Alien is usually seen as an insult. However, I’m starting to see it that they are simply more advanced; or in better words, a compliment.
Damn, never played any kind of music/instrument after 35 years on this planet, bought a keyboard for my son 2 month ago and I'm discovering a whole new universe. Thank you for the video, was instructive even though I don't fully understand the concepts yet.
WOW, I love this video. You are so professional and the way you introduce the details are easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Subscribed 👍🏻
The reason why the majority went after Fanchen is because the majority is neither talented nor hardworking nor taught in behaving accordingly online. Saying that you know something is great or mediocre in a field you have no mastery of is the norm online, yet it's neither valuable nor legitimate. Taking offense that someone who does have such mastery, build upon both skills and hard work is in his place to rate things differently than you are is the actual arrogance. If you suck at something, you have the right to shut it when competent people are talking and... no, nothing more. Shut it. If you want a sit at the big boy's table, you have to earn it. Fanchen certainly did.
i dont play piano, but i followed the "drama", and have always loved rush e. This is very informative, and im actually surprised at how much I understand despite playing clarinet lol
Great analysis! I'm amazed at the comment section claiming someone is arrogant because he just claimed that he had the skill to do something when somebody actually challenged him by saying let's see you do better... So many unskilled people not understanding and hating people who have put massive amount of effort towards success... Also saying that people can't criticize if they can't do it better is one of the most stupid arguments that you can make and leads to no improvement in general... Sigh, I got sidetracked a lot. Great performance and great analysis
WTH? I just looked at your subcount. I'm definitely gonna have to add to that. A channel with this much quality can't sit under 100k at the very least. Unreal. Liked and subbed, twas an excellent video, and a compelling breakdown.
i wish everyone who watched the video would watch this. helps to understand how much skill it reacquires to play piano let alone something like this. love this video. def deserves more views
I would like to see the kid that originally played Rush E and that Fanchen said was "mediocre" actually publish a video after practicing and surpassing Fanchen's performance.
@@theceoofeggmansempire5214 no, you u on,y put me in check, now I am going to place my knight in a compromising position so you can no longer checkmate me with your rook, then I will blast you with music and the ICBM strat
Randomly remembered the rush e piano guy, looked up the video, then saw this and remembered about your channel and now I'm excited to try practice piano again! The last few months or so I was just playing around with whatever I felt like and I didn't practice anything at all really, but now I want to. Thanks for the video Hearing such a detailed explanation on why fanchen sounds that good has fired up my inner musician :D
I was in a whole other rabbit hole about spite and back-engineering code of a complete game in Linux because someone told them they couldn't do it... now I'm here because a comment on Reddit said it reminded him of this. lol
Fanchen was honest in his comment to the other lad and hopefully spurred him to work harder at perfecting his craft, but also Fanchen's Rush E was really d*amn good and for the type of song that it is I wouldn't ever say it was mediocre
Seen it, loved it, commented on it. He's AWESOME. And the most impressive? He plays it SO chill ... as in fully relaxed state, not nervous or anything. That's some god-sauce right there. :)
Arrived at 05'21": The plucking motion, even slowed (frame by frame) is SO relaxed, even though this piece of music ain't easy to play. Niiice, Franchen, VERY nice, indeed.
07'30": That ain't the Moonlight sonata, brother, but it's 3rd movement. When you say "the moonlight sonata" you speak of the whole. :P Tssssk, ROFL. Hmmm ... Love to see 2nd Movement in Insane Mode ... , even if it is so tiny (and so unknown, bizarrely?!?). XD Oh, Sheet Boss Muuuusic ... , got ya sumthin to do.
I really dont think Fanchen meant to be mean in the way people think. Learning music is harsh, has always been. Some of the greatest musicians learned music in very harsh way. You can argue whether you agree with that or not, but that's just how the cookie crumbles
definition of arrogant: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities definition of confident: sure of oneself or ones abilities Fanchen is confident, not arrogant, he defers to piano players better than him and doesnt pretend to be better. Him shitting on the original player may have been immature, but it wasnt arrogant, because he was capable of playing it better than that person, and fully acknowledges his own faults.
He wasn't shitting on the original player He was a better player and wanted to help the original player get better Example. He blurred out their youtube channel names
@@aisaback6221 wanted to help ? If the other guy did not ask why, he would never say what the first guy could improve. He is good, but being rude, is being rude.
Im only a few minutes in and loving this video so far. Just found your channel, subbed. Brings me back to being a young kid and taking piano lessons. Still regret not taking it more seriously but i was an anxious kid with adhd idgafuuuuuuuuuuuuck haha
I feel like a good example piece for the pedaling style you kept mentioning is the Sibelius etude op 76 no 2 Kinda half pedaling to keep the staccato but with flair
Looking through the most difficult part, it would be playable with 21 pianists and 11 grand pianos. The 4 pianists playing the melody share one piano, the 8 pianists playing the constant repeated notes section all share one piano, and the other 9 pianists have a piano each as they need to use a whole piano. One of the pianists however must be allowed an engine - probably a block of wood strapped to each hand, one 9 keys wide, the other capable of playing all the keys at once.
I was somewhat vaguely able to understand what your points were and what you were saying in this video. I'm going to come back after I (hopefully) get into piano classes next year in high school. Until then, I'll just say this was an interesting video throughout!
6:03 Funny how you say that, Fanchen has actually learned Gaspard De La Nuit and played Scarbo live, definitely had an influence on his playing here in rush E lmao.
Hey I randomly found you're video after watching a video about the whole internet drama and why the guy uploaded the video in the first place it's halarious. I really enjoyed you're professional take on this. I would love to see your take on Lattice's Undertale - Spider Dance on the piano, it's still my favorite undertale song out there and her version is straight up impressing to me.
before I watch the video, no, he's not. Perfect tempo maintained through that many keystrokes, through a rendition he created in that span of time? Incomprehensibly undeniable level of skill.
AHHH I am fanboying so hard rn, thank you so much Watt for doing a review! You have an excellent ear and attention to detail, you are an amazing teacher. I even learned from this video!
If I knew that video would have blew up I would have spent more time polishing it. xD There’s always room for improvement!
Thanks dude! I'm glad you liked my review!
It's funny how people in the comment section of so many videos viewed you as some sort of arrogant know-it-all, but I've seen you acting really humble in a lot of these kinds of comment sections. Respect for keeping it real and not letting the massive amounts of attention go to your head.
@@AndySG7 absolutely true! 😄😄
@@AndySG7 Whoa! never thought something I said could be quoted on TH-cam! 🤩🤩 -Clare
@@yarxulf the First comment that he did in that vídeo was not Very Nice, If you are going to say that something is not that good, you have to give some advice for It to get better. But everyone makes little mistakes like that, he seems like a rly nice pearson
How can anyone dislike this? I don't see any other teacher analysing this
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Probably because it’s mediocre, no offence.
@@Tsuki-Music Was it? I’d like to see you try. So come on, give us an awe-inspiring analysis.
oh boy you will embarrass yourself. i’ll show you what a good analysis of this performance is like
then do it. Stop talking and DO IT.
When the villain is a classically trained pianist.
Nah this is a when the villain is asian moment
@@Andieu9753 I was talking about Fanchen. He is not Asian.
@@abrielrobertsson4160 bro it's a joke ik you are talking about Fanchen its just that every Asian is talented lmao
@@abrielrobertsson4160 it's a meme
Trained prenis
Talent fueled by spite is always the scariest
What if it’s spite fueled by talent
@@Kodaiva then, introspection
Dave Mustaine!
@@panamajack5972 Dave Matthew
Or extremely annoying.
Fanchen: *tilts his arm by 1 inch*
Watt: “So basically-“
Underatted comment
@@Milki-VR true true
Tilts arm by an inch?? What about a degree
@@spartainwarrior6445 good catch 🤣
nawh 😭
“And unfortunately, it f***ing slaps.” -Charlie
How does this have no comments???
Because it DOESN'T NEED ANY@@Cosmic11Cave
charlie was kinda wrong in his video i mean its just feedback and everyone just god mad for no reason lol
@@mineline5620 your comment is mediocre
@@sisig2419how can anyone dislike this? i dont see anyone else
When the bad guy actually destroys everyone with his power
When the power of friendship is useless pile of shit.
My favorite epilogue
Infinity War lol, finally something good
@@jrgoogly2251 and then daniel thrasher will come in infinity war 2 and destroy the enemy
When the bad guy didn't wait for the power rangers to finish
Fanchen is not a villain …. He’s ….. an Antihero
True
so true
Agreed +1
Fanchen is like that character who is likable even though he a jerk Because he is Right (and for him he backed up his claims of being a bit better ) [ bit Because idk lol i ain't a musicians lol ]
yup
@@Kadlifal So stating an opinion is being a jerk? Not like he said the original was bad, just that it was mediocre and not the best
Hell yes, we needed this! Great analyzes man!
In the whole meme debate I think many people overlooked just how good and polished Fanchen's performance actually is from a musically point of view. I saw many people comment how there are better pianists, harder pieces etc. without realizing that that's not what this was all about, you can't really compare two pianists when they play different pieces. In fact this wasn't even about showing who is the better pianist or flexing some very hard and technically demanding piece. This was about showing how you can take one piece, one arrangement (although he of course did make some changes) and play it in such a way that it draws a picture in the listeners head, emphasizing each note in order to produce something that is truly musically. This was about showing what sets a performance that is good or even great apart form one that is mediocre.
Hmm Indeed
I think the reason a lot of people said that is because he was annoying in a comment section
@@brozomicki-sothe307 bruh Micki what are you doing here xD
But yes, there is a whole ass discussion regarding his character in the reply section under the pinned comment of this video^^'
this guy is fanchen believe me
lol no it was more about a snobby guys ego in a pointless comment section argument.
Is Fanchen's Rush E Mediocre?
ah shit, here we go again.
underrated comment lol
It's kinda mediocre
@@mrlowinkton5317 ah can u prove?
@@mudit7394 ah shit, here we go again.
@@mrlowinkton5317 i bet you cant even play it (we need another fanchen)
Though we like to joke about Fanchen being a villain, he really isn't. He is just a knowledgeable musician that gave criticism in a slightly harsh way. The dude is actually pretty humble and seems to have a lot of respect for the music community
Nah, he deffinitely was a douche in the original comment chain.
"It was mediocre at best" - no constructive criticism, no tips on what was done wrong and ways to improve, just an empty statement.
"Maybe you can pay me. Then I'll be motivated".
Sounds like quite a douchy way to give criticism imo.
exactly my thoughts on the matter too, Fanchen is proud but its not un earned.
Yeah definitely. Non the less tho whenever you are a jerk you’re going to get a jerk-ish response from everyone else, he responded in a rude manner which if he did it in a different way maybe he would’ve gotten more respect, and he’s a great musician but he’s a musician who put down another musician in a sense which is kind of disrespectful.
well im not so sure calling someones best try “mediocre” with no context is really what id call criticism
@@The7thNote. exactly
thanks for explaining why this is impressive for us non pianists. i could tell it was really well done and sounded great but had no idea about the technicality of it! it seems much harder (and impressive) to deliver something of that quality knowing all these piano-specific things
@Cactus Juice then please, deliver to us an are inspiring performance
@@tacklefatkids1195 ah shit, here we go again
I was impressed and surprised at how he avoided the need to use 10 hands like in the black MIDI original by SMB.
i don't play piano, or anything for that matter, but i cannot stop watching these videos. I have ZERO idea of wtf is going on but i love it hhahahhah
Same
Same tbh
This random dude named asked how someone could dislike the original unplayable rush e and fan hen was like it was mediocre at best then it all went down after like two months he made this playable version basically destroying the original dude who thought he was just being a bully but in reality fanchen got him in his trap
Same here!!
Same. I don't even play videos. I just look at the thumbnail for a few minutes and open a new tab.
how did fanchen become both a part of a drama and like an influencer from comments alone??? this is honestly surreal. wish you the best, Fanchen. this must be just… a lot to experience
Penguinz0 made a video on fanchen, got him alot of popularity
If you need a tutorial, ask Just some guy without a mustache
@@BobThePenguin. or Justin Y.
Its because not only do your words matter, but also your actions following those words. Who would have thought? It wasnt just from his comments alone, it was because he was able to back up his claim and actually took the time and put alot of effort into arranging and learning this piece. Nothing is as easy as it seems and success never comes from nowhere!
@@skrz8 Absolutely right..!!! 👍🏻 That's why I respect fanchen!
I think the reason why everyone thought Fanchen was being offensive because everyone was praising the guy in the video, seeing a person who’s not praising like everyone else feels out of place and weird, especially if you’re not a piano professional, you think that guy is really good and impressive and the person saying otherwise is just mean. Also, I think when he said “no offense”, i think he genuinely meant no offense.
Especially when you read the description of Fanchens video. He links the original video and says to spread love and not hate.
I have brother like Fanchen, and it sucks arguing with him. He's too blunt and literally has high standards.
I once taught him to cook, but he didn't want to listen to me. He told me that I was a too-beginner for me teaching him. Honestly, it hurt my feelings, but I do admit I'm a beginner. It's much better if a professional could teach him so he wouldn't waste time at my not-well-polished skills and instead take advices from those are professional who are knowledgeable and experienced.
Efficiently is everything in his life. He does not waste time and suck all the advices and criticism from the professional and hear nothing from his peers. It is his greatest strength, but also can be his downfall.
People may seem see my brother as an arrogant person. But as his sibling, I always see him the most insecure and at the same time most confident person ever.
@@CorcihVerschav I can respect efficiency, but humility is a virtue. His peers probably have something good to say too, even if he doesn't want to hear them...
Or maybe because he just called it trash with no actual advice.
Your brother sounds like a nobhead.
how does this man only have 12.5k subscribers. This is the video from someone who should have at least 200k+. Good job.
Ywah I thought he had over 100k I was like what he's vids are very high quality
Same i thought he had 300k he has 17k
Probably cause he’s mediocre, no offence
@@manasedwankar1330 Was it? I'd like to see you try. So come on, give us an awe inspiring analysis.
New villain arc? 'grabs popcorn' noice
Rush E is the perfect song for anime super villians. A perfect way to display their undeniable skill.
Go outside, weeb
The efficiency of movement is amazing. I struggle with efficient movement both in piano and guitar.
If you want pointers you can hit me up Im more than willing to help.
@@fiasworkshop i'm gonna start learning the piano on chritsmas when it arrives, have any suggestions on what to watch to get started and hopefully avoid mistakes?
@@janjeikobu5163 im sorry I should have specified that Im not a pianist but a guitarist/strings player. My bad for the miscommunication and lack of clarification homie
@@fiasworkshop lol i play guitar as well
@@janjeikobu5163 if you have discord im always up for some music talk!
An excellent mediocre analysis fitting for an excellent mediocre performance :)
Was it? I'd like to see you try. So come on, give us an awe inspiring analysis
So being known as a jealous contrarian liar until you post your own analysis isn't enough motivation for you? Sorry but that's all you are gonna get, LMAO
@@attempt5074 oh I see where this is going on :)
@@julym.2564 NO STOP
@July M. Maybe you can pay me, then i'll be motivated
Duly note at 13:56 that required pressure along the length of the keys is due to how close the pivot point is on most digital pianos and keyboards. This is a significantly less, if at all, noticeable problem on acoustic pianos, particularly grands, or keyboards incorporating acoustic piano action.
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nah im just playin
duly noted… *and ignored!*
my bad, i had to make a Beast Wars reference
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I love this mans ability to explain the nuances of such a difficult skill to fully appreciate. Never played a piano nor do I care for instruments, but being able to appreciate these things opens up different interests I never knew I had.
Why is nobody talking about Fanchen's swag ass outfit tho
Cos it's too sexy to mention
Haha that’s how I used to dress in middle school. I played piano in school but this kid would’ve slapped me with his sheet music
True, he's got that drip
Because it's mediocre
@@fedem8229 wear it better then
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Actually an insane pianist, very good performance, his other stuff is just as good. I wish we had more of his pieces because they are truly amazing
I love your teaching and explanation of techniques and overall desire to help your viewers out and well as Fanchen, thank you so much
Fanchen's version is masterful, just like your expert explanation. Well done.
Great. I love the analysis. I play the piano for over 28 years, but since it stayed just a hobby and I usually only play by heart and memory, I haven't yet attempted Rush E. It's awe inspiring to see such a more than mediocre, I'd even dare say impressive, performance from fenchen and SMB (they have a two-player version).
Also your analysis is on point and even made me understand certain techniques, that I apprently already have been using, but didn't know how/why (it just felt natural whenever I used them - e.g. playing the same note with different fingers if playing it with just one is not fast enough).
Ah yes, Fanchen is one of the greats now. Another wonderful review video, can't wait for the next one! :D
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Whats your favourite fruit since you devoted your name into that
@@jefffoo6891 monke fruit
@@fruitanimeonpiano monki
@@fruitanimeonpiano rambutan fruit
I think he plays well but he was so rude tbh I think if he was a lot nicer people would respect him more.
this question has been stuck in my head for a while now.. thank you so much for answering!! your videos are greatly appreciated
It's quite well played...
Haven't seen you in a while
It’s very well played. Better than the original video.
Did you know that beavers can’t stand the sound of water? It’s a survival instinct to protect them for when their dam is leaking
Is it? Mediocre no offense
@@FobyTox was it? I’d like to see you try
This is the first video I've seen of yours! Been teaching myself piano, and loving the passion and knowledge you have with the instrument!
I don't get the whole. Criticism argument that I keep reading in the comments.
Fanchen wasn't criticising the OP. He was giving a rather blunt statement to a question that was compelling enough for him to answer.
It's like seeing a random peice of art hanged on a public street that garnered the masses going "oh wow so cool. Much talent. How can anyone dislike this?" And him as a bystander that just happened to be there replying "Probably cause its mediocre. No offense." Literally giving his straight opinion on what he just witnessed to a question posed by someone next to him.
That statement wasn't even directed at the OP.
It'll be different if he left his own original comment saying "its medicore no offense" but he didn't.
It's not a critique unless you're directly talking to the creator.
It's just an opinion. You can argue about his opinion. Which imho is the correct assessment. It was rather mediocre if viewed from the lens of a professionally trained pianist. Or even from anyone who has some idea of what polished good performances are.
But you can't keep saying he's the villain for giving a shitty critique. When it can't be a critique as it was never directed at the OP. It's just his genuine reply to a question posed by a fellow audience member.
Wrong and your opinion is mediocre
@@Haihaihaihai7 and your one of those ppl who gets butthurt and tries to play the victim card trying to say "his comments wasn’t nice🤡", like ofc not this is not a criticism free zone , and people have the right to say y it.
@@NightmareZzKhow did the joke just fly over your head 😭
Bro typed a whole paragraph to defend someone who was clearly being offensive out of pure spite
This analysis has helped me realise that Fanchen is not only skilled with the standard piano stuff but also effectively percussion too, with the rhythm and timing of it bob on
I'm a guitarist with absolutely no knowledge of music theory and I have no idea what he's saying, but he probably spittin
I'm a vocalist (screamed vocals) and I second this comment, it is pretty cool but idk what is happening.
Do ya know the back story for this
I don't think he's talking about the music theory, I think he's talking about the techniques what Ranchen used. I'm not a a pianist or something, so I'm not sure, but yes.
Also the musicality, the way he delivered Rush E. The thing is Rush E is just literally a meme, but Ranchen made his own interpretation or version of Rush E. Ranchen is a well-trained and talented musician, he made Rush E from a meme to classic music, that is pleasing to the ears.
There's no music theory in this vid aha, this is more technicality and musicality. I think.
if you're an intermediate level guitarist you probably know the bare bones basics of music theory like how the notes correlate and what the basic terms are and mean without knowing the terms precisely
@skeletonkiss1112 I'm a regular guy and I second this.
this quickly became too much for me to even comprehend, this analysis is incredibly in depth
Jokes aside, both Fanchen and Wattkeys are Asian, proving that whatever you can do, there will always be an Asian better than you
But so begins a paradox in which there is an Asian better than the originally superior Asian. What happens when we run out of asians? How do we then explain the peak Asian not being overshadowed by another Asian?
@@adamlaouiti6415 once the East Asian population starts to decline (aka Chinese, Japanese, Korean), we will see the Indian overpopulation taking over
@@adamlaouiti6415 theres always a bigger asian
@@notcatisa But what if we run out of Asians, there’s always a bigger Asian until you reach the end of the line. That biggest Asian. Population has limits you know. Does that mean that there are Asians outside earth that are better?
@@adamlaouiti6415
“-there are Asian outside earth that are better?”
Calling Asian an Alien is usually seen as an insult. However, I’m starting to see it that they are simply more advanced; or in better words, a compliment.
Everyone's forgetting that SMB made a playable version of Rush E. Fanchen didn't just manufacture a new version here
Damn, never played any kind of music/instrument after 35 years on this planet, bought a keyboard for my son 2 month ago and I'm discovering a whole new universe. Thank you for the video, was instructive even though I don't fully understand the concepts yet.
WOW, I love this video. You are so professional and the way you introduce the details are easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Subscribed 👍🏻
I've been binging on your vids. It's been a killer Watt hour
The reason why the majority went after Fanchen is because the majority is neither talented nor hardworking nor taught in behaving accordingly online.
Saying that you know something is great or mediocre in a field you have no mastery of is the norm online, yet it's neither valuable nor legitimate. Taking offense that someone who does have such mastery, build upon both skills and hard work is in his place to rate things differently than you are is the actual arrogance. If you suck at something, you have the right to shut it when competent people are talking and... no, nothing more. Shut it. If you want a sit at the big boy's table, you have to earn it. Fanchen certainly did.
i dont play piano, but i followed the "drama", and have always loved rush e. This is very informative, and im actually surprised at how much I understand despite playing clarinet lol
Great analysis! I'm amazed at the comment section claiming someone is arrogant because he just claimed that he had the skill to do something when somebody actually challenged him by saying let's see you do better... So many unskilled people not understanding and hating people who have put massive amount of effort towards success... Also saying that people can't criticize if they can't do it better is one of the most stupid arguments that you can make and leads to no improvement in general... Sigh, I got sidetracked a lot. Great performance and great analysis
watt: ~is fanchen's rush e mediocre?~
fanchen: **releases an even better version**
This man really brought “according to my calculations” to music.
lol
That's actually how music works, though.
*explains something about music*
me: nodding, not retaining anything but still watching
I'm a violin player and most impressed by his volume control and phrasing. His interpretation of the piece is stellar
Hdkdhdkdw all the jokes aside, his performance is actually really nice and just EEEEEEEEEEE
And thank you for the analysis >_
WTH? I just looked at your subcount. I'm definitely gonna have to add to that. A channel with this much quality can't sit under 100k at the very least. Unreal. Liked and subbed, twas an excellent video, and a compelling breakdown.
12:36 wattkeys realizing that he can't hold down a midi pedal half way
Didn't expect a Classical Pianist To Come Here But Who Knows? Great Video btw
Omg the og himself
how can anyone dislike this? i don't see anyone trying to find out if fanchen's rush E is mediocre.
I love your videos, keep striving ❤
i wish everyone who watched the video would watch this. helps to understand how much skill it reacquires to play piano let alone something like this. love this video. def deserves more views
I would like to see the kid that originally played Rush E and that Fanchen said was "mediocre" actually publish a video after practicing and surpassing Fanchen's performance.
& than Fanchen would surprass him again
CHECKMATE
@@theceoofeggmansempire5214 no, you u on,y put me in check, now I am going to place my knight in a compromising position so you can no longer checkmate me with your rook, then I will blast you with music and the ICBM strat
@@ReadThisIfYourG3y?
It will take a while to surpass someone of Fanchen’s calibre. Dude played Scarbo, literally one of the hardest piano pieces ever.
I think the fact that they ended up making a collaboration video was a better plottwist 😂
1:58 Halo?
Yes
Randomly remembered the rush e piano guy, looked up the video, then saw this and remembered about your channel and now I'm excited to try practice piano again! The last few months or so I was just playing around with whatever I felt like and I didn't practice anything at all really, but now I want to.
Thanks for the video
Hearing such a detailed explanation on why fanchen sounds that good has fired up my inner musician
:D
I was in a whole other rabbit hole about spite and back-engineering code of a complete game in Linux because someone told them they couldn't do it... now I'm here because a comment on Reddit said it reminded him of this. lol
And what was the game?
Fanchen is one of the greatest musical geniuses of our time…
No
Bing chilling
John Xhina has spoken Bing Chilling
Zhong Xhin - Ha
Facil can play better
i think that if he had been the one to create Rush E he’d be. i’d say he’s just extremely skilled.
I know this might sound sacrilegious, but those repeated notes remind of Argerich's sonata k141 lmao
Interesting.
This guy speaks exactly like my old piano teacher, says the same things he would say.
I love this rush e trend so much, great video!
this entire “drama” with Fanchen boils down to misunderstanding and AW SHIT HERE, WE GO AGAIN
Fanchen was honest in his comment to the other lad and hopefully spurred him to work harder at perfecting his craft, but also Fanchen's Rush E was really d*amn good and for the type of song that it is I wouldn't ever say it was mediocre
How can you dislike this? I don't see anyone else actually playing it.
This is a really cool analysis!
Seen it, loved it, commented on it.
He's AWESOME.
And the most impressive?
He plays it SO chill ... as in fully relaxed state, not nervous or anything.
That's some god-sauce right there. :)
Arrived at 05'21":
The plucking motion, even slowed (frame by frame) is SO relaxed, even though this piece of music ain't easy to play.
Niiice, Franchen, VERY nice, indeed.
07'30":
That ain't the Moonlight sonata, brother, but it's 3rd movement.
When you say "the moonlight sonata" you speak of the whole. :P
Tssssk, ROFL.
Hmmm ... Love to see 2nd Movement in Insane Mode ... , even if it is so tiny (and so unknown, bizarrely?!?). XD
Oh, Sheet Boss Muuuusic ... , got ya sumthin to do.
09'04":
Franchen plays it very emotional loaded.
Another thing I truly like about him doing this "oddity" (Got that, major Tom?) of music.
Very nice and thorough review, my friend Wattkeys.
Very elemental, my dear Wattkeys! ;)
This is a fantastic example of Fair Use, it expanded on the original work in a way that doesn't impact the market for the original piece.
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great video man, killed it.
I really dont think Fanchen meant to be mean in the way people think. Learning music is harsh, has always been. Some of the greatest musicians learned music in very harsh way. You can argue whether you agree with that or not, but that's just how the cookie crumbles
How can people dislike this? I don't see anyone play like this.
-famous last words
definition of arrogant:
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
definition of confident:
sure of oneself or ones abilities
Fanchen is confident, not arrogant, he defers to piano players better than him and doesnt pretend to be better. Him shitting on the original player may have been immature, but it wasnt arrogant, because he was capable of playing it better than that person, and fully acknowledges his own faults.
Yeah but no one asked though lol
@@vance1ot Nobody asked you either, but apparently we all have to listen.
He wasn't shitting on the original player
He was a better player and wanted to help the original player get better
Example. He blurred out their youtube channel names
@@aisaback6221 wanted to help ? If the other guy did not ask why, he would never say what the first guy could improve.
He is good, but being rude, is being rude.
@@v01d1nium2 Actually, i asked.
This guy must b very good.. he can mimic and explain so easily.. this one is an insane pieces
The man has a megumin figure, I trust him
Never mind he has an aqua figurine
Im only a few minutes in and loving this video so far. Just found your channel, subbed. Brings me back to being a young kid and taking piano lessons. Still regret not taking it more seriously but i was an anxious kid with adhd idgafuuuuuuuuuuuuck haha
I mean wow! How observant! You're awesome dude
Bro this is super professional i thought u would have like 2 mil subs bro.
i was so surprised when i saw you only have 13k subs. i though you had at least a million
One guy: how can anyone dislike this
Other guy: talks shit
One guy: OK back it up
Other guy: OK I will
One guy: wait that’s illegal
Probably in a nutshell
I feel like a good example piece for the pedaling style you kept mentioning is the Sibelius etude op 76 no 2
Kinda half pedaling to keep the staccato but with flair
”We’re gonna look at it frame by frame to see how he fingers it” is a wild comment off context
I might be a bit late, but it’s never too late to congratulate you for this amazing mediocre review. EEEEEEEE
For his actual answer 15:38
legend right here
50 fingers wouldnt even be enough... I'm pretty sure I saw all 88 keys lit up at the same time in the short clips that I've seen.
Some of the keys are literally spelling out words and drawings, it’s more than just a physically impossible song
use your arms
Looking through the most difficult part, it would be playable with 21 pianists and 11 grand pianos. The 4 pianists playing the melody share one piano, the 8 pianists playing the constant repeated notes section all share one piano, and the other 9 pianists have a piano each as they need to use a whole piano. One of the pianists however must be allowed an engine - probably a block of wood strapped to each hand, one 9 keys wide, the other capable of playing all the keys at once.
you have to learn the full story. I'm to lazy to type so here: th-cam.com/video/foSAi-olfck/w-d-xo.html
7:42 love how you started playing that song more and cut it out the video really shows how much you love the piano
I love the way you analyze the whole performance and that's why I ask you if you could review Willskeyboardsink's version of rush e
I was somewhat vaguely able to understand what your points were and what you were saying in this video. I'm going to come back after I (hopefully) get into piano classes next year in high school. Until then, I'll just say this was an interesting video throughout!
0:30 I have over 40 hands. And I've played the whole thing. (Nowhere as near as great as Fanchen's performance or your detailed review though)
bump
I took a single semester of Beginners Piano at my community college, and SUUUCKED at it. I’ve never had more appreciation for skilled pianists since.
no matter how good Fanchen is
There is always an asian better than him
He's asian
"There's always a bigger fish." -Someone very Wise, A long time ago.
But he is asian aswell
@@jadealvorada Thats the point
@@1mol831 no, it doesn’t even matter
6:03
Funny how you say that, Fanchen has actually learned Gaspard De La Nuit and played Scarbo live, definitely had an influence on his playing here in rush E lmao.
from what i can tell from the original video it's easyer to see the finger movement in 4:30 in the reflection of the piano
Hey I randomly found you're video after watching a video about the whole internet drama and why the guy uploaded the video in the first place it's halarious. I really enjoyed you're professional take on this. I would love to see your take on Lattice's Undertale - Spider Dance on the piano, it's still my favorite undertale song out there and her version is straight up impressing to me.
2:58 i think the right term would be "galloping"
And at 5:02
before I watch the video, no, he's not. Perfect tempo maintained through that many keystrokes, through a rendition he created in that span of time? Incomprehensibly undeniable level of skill.
Idk anything about piano but I really enjoyed this video!
Great video, loved the explaining even if I can't play piano, I wish I'd learn something like this.
Just realized I have the same keyboard as you! Great video as always.
How can people dislike this? I can't see anyone making a video on fanchens rush e, saying that it may be mediocre.
That 4 3 2 1 hand move is for counting beats too