Monday, 29 November 2010
Tuesday tune: Chilly Gonzales.
I know it's Monday but I can't wait until tomorrow's Tuesday Tune to share this video with you. It is Chilly Gonzales, a piano virtuoso, provocative entertainer, world record holder for the longest solo-artist performance, and...our next door neighbour. We saw him live on Saturday and it was probably the best concert I have ever seen. Gonzales' ego is excessive to the point he calls himself a musical genius, but in fact, that's exactly what he is. A genius who inspires so many failed piano players like myself yet despite his success, is so laid back, he goes shopping in his slippers.
Update: this pretty much sums up the concert (article in French).
ps: thank you all for your kind words after Friday's post. I'm just going through one of those moments - a "coup de blues" as the French say. But I'll get over it. I just need to chillax more! (in the words of Jgee)
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you got to see him??? he's incredible!
ReplyDeleteamazing!! hope the weekend was able to lift your blues...good luck with "chillaxing" more :)
ReplyDeletecool. i like it, my husband laughs and says 'he's got an ego!' =) but it's something we both like and can listen to.
ReplyDeleteUn égo démesuré!! Mais j'adore. You should go see him next time he's playing. I've never laughed so much at a concert and at the same time, been so musically impressed. It was a real show!
ReplyDeleteCoucou, ça va mieux?
ReplyDeleteAt first I wasn't sure if this video was a joke or not, until Mr G. started playing. Then I grabbed our Little Bean and we watched and listened together. He loved it, we watched it 3 times over and our little guy just stared and listened. Great stuff.
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Check out his Piano Solo album. It will give you goosebumps!
ReplyDeleteBuona giornata DYNAMITE mio amico!
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