Who is the best pianist ever? (jazz, metal, rock, concert)

LukeM_UK · 04-10-2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by transworld

What kind of music did he compose?

Classical.

cody robichaud · 04-15-2006, 02:46 PM

art tatum definatly and oscar peterson

Frances · 04-20-2006, 03:26 AM

Tori Amos is right up there.

the_walrus · 04-26-2006, 03:43 PM

the late Freddy Mercury

swim · 04-26-2006, 03:47 PM

nobody spells freddie right...

I like Johann Sebastian Bach.

Slowhand · 04-26-2006, 05:03 PM

Frederic Chopin, especially for his scherzos and "24 Preludes".

Crowe · 04-27-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MURDER JUNKIE

The Killer!!!!! He actually made the piano cool. Admit it, this is no easy feat

AMEN!

~~...of Epic Questions~~ · 05-05-2006, 04:11 AM

Tough call; in regards to my personal preference I would probably go with Rachminov. But in terms of ability, I wouldn't exactly know (because of so many unbeknown factors); but Rachminov's piano concerto no. 3 in D minor is truly a remarkable piece. Eminently, when it was first performed back in 1909, it was desolated by pianists and public alike, in favor of Rachminov's second concerto, which many felt was more compact, more tuneful and structurally sounder.

But modernly, Rachminov's piano concerto no. 3 is the most popular choice amongst piano competition candidates wanting to perform a virtuoso display piece.

Roundabout · 05-12-2006, 04:24 PM

My personal favorite is Chico Marx. He's the reason I wanted to play piano as a kid. He makes it look so easy.

Debussy is also a favorite. I love peices written in Whole-tone scales.

fionajoy · 05-24-2006, 04:55 AM

OK guys, I am reading a few names here that I would consider to be 'bashers' - what about New Age, like George Winston or Liz Story? I think the really good pianists are the ones that aren't signed to majors and we have never heard of them because they play the classics. Having said that, I also think there is a big difference between people who play other people's music and the ones who play their own - more heart and soul, go Tori Amos.

04-26-2006, 03:43 PM	#64 (permalink)
the_walrus Groupie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 30	the late Freddy Mercury __________________ "Ok im going to need the audiences participation here, I need all the people in the "cheap seats" to clap your hands and i need the rich people in the front row to rattle your jewellery" - Lennon

04-26-2006, 03:47 PM	#65 (permalink)
swim dontcareaboutyou Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,188	nobody spells freddie right... I like Johann Sebastian Bach. __________________ http://nakednaps.bandcamp.com/

04-26-2006, 05:03 PM	#66 (permalink)
Slowhand Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 48	Frederic Chopin, especially for his scherzos and "24 Preludes". __________________ Mitch Hedberg rules. Slowhand's Poemy Pothole

04-15-2006, 02:46 PM	#62 (permalink)
cody robichaud Groupie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	art tatum definatly and oscar peterson

04-20-2006, 03:26 AM	#63 (permalink)
Frances Bitchfarmer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Between the minarettes, down the Casbah way. Posts: 983	Tori Amos is right up there.

05-05-2006, 04:11 AM	#68 (permalink)
~~...of Epic Questions~~ Account Disabled Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 22	Tough call; in regards to my personal preference I would probably go with Rachminov. But in terms of ability, I wouldn't exactly know (because of so many unbeknown factors); but Rachminov's piano concerto no. 3 in D minor is truly a remarkable piece. Eminently, when it was first performed back in 1909, it was desolated by pianists and public alike, in favor of Rachminov's second concerto, which many felt was more compact, more tuneful and structurally sounder. But modernly, Rachminov's piano concerto no. 3 is the most popular choice amongst piano competition candidates wanting to perform a virtuoso display piece.

05-12-2006, 04:24 PM	#69 (permalink)
Roundabout Groupie Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA Posts: 5	My personal favorite is Chico Marx. He's the reason I wanted to play piano as a kid. He makes it look so easy. Debussy is also a favorite. I love peices written in Whole-tone scales.

05-24-2006, 04:55 AM	#70 (permalink)
fionajoy Groupie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	OK guys, I am reading a few names here that I would consider to be 'bashers' - what about New Age, like George Winston or Liz Story? I think the really good pianists are the ones that aren't signed to majors and we have never heard of them because they play the classics. Having said that, I also think there is a big difference between people who play other people's music and the ones who play their own - more heart and soul, go Tori Amos.