@gregorybyerline – unfortunately, I must agree with you. I started my schooling in my native country Peru, where I was taught music. But when I moved to the USA to continue with high school, music was almost gone already. I will always be in debt to my grandmother Aurora who had the patience to teach me some skills for piano – I just wish I had the same talent as this man playing in this video. As for musical talent in today’s students….hmm, I can only cry when I hear Hip-Hop, Rap, Lady Gaga.
@gregorybyerline this it it 21 st century, everybody is thinking that we evaluate but we degradate more and more . I’m 16 years old, and when other from my class listen to Gaga and Bieber, I listen to real beautiful music.
ps. sorry for my English
@toddcharry I feel that way. I’m only 19 but my mother used to play his album December and this song make me very emotional reminding me of my childhood and what a great life I had and still have. I adore all of his music; especially December, the album.
We used this song in the background of our Christmas performance’s drama, about a man who had lost everything and had gone onto drugs, and about a man who was losing his home and an elderly man in a nursing home who just wanted to die. Then a lady (played by my mom) came over to all of them giving them a Bible and reminding them that there’s hope in God and he will give you all that you need. So they come to know Christ in the drama. It was very touching. I think the drama got to everyone.
I have searched this particular piano solo since 1994 and today after thinking of the woman whom burned this into my heart, I finally re-live that one purposeful evening we shared. This is simply the most moving and most beautiful piano solo that moves me in ways only myself and the other (K) can imagine. After 17+ years I find the music that ignites my past, simply beautiful, simply.
I don’t think music being in public schools has to do anything with it. There are still great musicians out there. But our definition of great is different from the masses because our perception levels are so different. If you grow up around crap music, odds are, your are going to “like” it. Being subjected to every type of music and still arriving at the likes of Lady Gaga is what we call stupidity, not lack of education. Although I can guarantee you Winston’s motives are for the art, not fame.
September 26th, 2011 - 21:32
@gregorybyerline absolutely agree
September 26th, 2011 - 22:25
@toddcharry – I have to agree completely. Listening to this music feels like my pandora’s box of emotions opens up – absolutely beautiful melody.
September 26th, 2011 - 23:21
@gregorybyerline – unfortunately, I must agree with you. I started my schooling in my native country Peru, where I was taught music. But when I moved to the USA to continue with high school, music was almost gone already. I will always be in debt to my grandmother Aurora who had the patience to teach me some skills for piano – I just wish I had the same talent as this man playing in this video. As for musical talent in today’s students….hmm, I can only cry when I hear Hip-Hop, Rap, Lady Gaga.
September 26th, 2011 - 23:31
22 dislikes? must be retarded…
September 27th, 2011 - 00:02
How can anyone not like this???
September 27th, 2011 - 00:18
Whenever someone questions Winston’s brilliance, I just listen to my heart.
September 27th, 2011 - 00:50
…22 people have not soul inside…
September 27th, 2011 - 01:35
@gregorybyerline this it it 21 st century, everybody is thinking that we evaluate but we degradate more and more
. I’m 16 years old, and when other from my class listen to Gaga and Bieber, I listen to real beautiful music.
ps. sorry for my English
September 27th, 2011 - 01:40
@toddcharry I feel that way. I’m only 19 but my mother used to play his album December and this song make me very emotional reminding me of my childhood and what a great life I had and still have. I adore all of his music; especially December, the album.
September 27th, 2011 - 02:38
@gregorybyerline 100% correct
September 27th, 2011 - 03:18
My all-time favorite by George Winston. I’m very privileged to have this on vinyl.
September 27th, 2011 - 03:19
Нет слов, что бы описать. Чувственно до слез. Супер!!!
September 27th, 2011 - 04:10
@toddcharry COUNT ME IN WiTH YOU!!!
September 27th, 2011 - 04:52
We used this song in the background of our Christmas performance’s drama, about a man who had lost everything and had gone onto drugs, and about a man who was losing his home and an elderly man in a nursing home who just wanted to die. Then a lady (played by my mom) came over to all of them giving them a Bible and reminding them that there’s hope in God and he will give you all that you need. So they come to know Christ in the drama. It was very touching. I think the drama got to everyone.
September 27th, 2011 - 05:16
@Stratmastuh
You’re right. He isn’t that brilliant. But it takes some damn good talent to play so emotional like he does, it takes some timing.
September 27th, 2011 - 05:21
@gregorybyerline why do you have to hate on lady gaga? at least she’s professional compared to those like selena gomez and justin bieber
September 27th, 2011 - 05:47
this music is on VOS
September 27th, 2011 - 06:42
When you hear any of his compositions you know its him right away. He is in a class by himself.
September 27th, 2011 - 07:03
he is an egg head but he is good better than most out there now.
September 27th, 2011 - 07:55
unlimited inspiration. thank you.
September 27th, 2011 - 08:24
I have searched this particular piano solo since 1994 and today after thinking of the woman whom burned this into my heart, I finally re-live that one purposeful evening we shared. This is simply the most moving and most beautiful piano solo that moves me in ways only myself and the other (K) can imagine. After 17+ years I find the music that ignites my past, simply beautiful, simply.
September 27th, 2011 - 09:19
He is great pianist and composer. I have a lot of memories when i hear this music.
September 27th, 2011 - 10:16
He’s simply incredible.
September 27th, 2011 - 11:03
I don’t think music being in public schools has to do anything with it. There are still great musicians out there. But our definition of great is different from the masses because our perception levels are so different. If you grow up around crap music, odds are, your are going to “like” it. Being subjected to every type of music and still arriving at the likes of Lady Gaga is what we call stupidity, not lack of education. Although I can guarantee you Winston’s motives are for the art, not fame.
September 27th, 2011 - 11:06
how beautiful!!