a kilogram. As a result of the oxygen therapy required to save his life, Derek lost his sight, and his development was affected too. It later became apparent that he had severe learning difficulties. However, he soon acquired a fascination for music and sound, and, by the age of four, had taught himself to play a large number of pieces on the piano, of some melodic and harmonic complexity (such as ‘Smoke Gets in your Eyes’). Almost inevitably, with no visual models to guide him, his …
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That’s simply not true. There are countless precedents in history among those who are not brain damaged.
So… Jehovah just thought it would be funny to give him autism and then forgot to give him the whole ’seeing’ thing?
If it wasn’t for the REAL people that saved his life, he would have died shortly after birth. In fact, according to this video, Jehovah tried to knock him off a few times!
What a zany guy that Jehovah is!
I haven’t listened to all these parts, but one of things that was frustrating to the audience was on the NOVA special Musical Minds where Derek was starting to play Tiger Rag a la Fats Waller and they kept stopping him. Instead of treating him as a Circus Act, I’m surprised at the ‘immaturity’ of all these supposed ’scientists’ who assume to know exactly what’s happening, but refuse to let him just use his talent unencumbered. My hat is off to his music teachers nurtured his technique.
7:30
This man is amazing i truly think god is watching out for him.
Um yeah I think a normal person WILL be able to do this. Some day.
OMG HE MET SACHA BARON COHEN?!!
What song is played on 7′42 minute?
How I have never heard this beauty song
This song is called “Jerusalem of Gold”. The second national anthem of Israel, originally composed by Naomi Shemer in 1967.
… It’s called “Pello Josepe” and it’s a Basque song… Shemer used to “compose” Israel national anthem, she admitted it in a letter, google it…
Cool version of Paganini caprice 24 @ 2:46 onwards, a bit suprised to hear such a difficult violin piece transformed into a delightful tune on the piano!
simon baron cohen you doosh
Hey it was a joke..
People get so defencive when it comes to disabled people..
This guy blew my mind away.
Jhon Elton is gay.
too bad you can’t spell.
he cracks me up lol
Definitely one of the most impressive musicians ever. . at least in his replications. . stunning
fake
I cringed as soon as I heard the words “Baron-Cohen,”
The chills I get from watching this person are indescribable!
He is very beautiful in his own way.
Does anyone know exactly which caprice it is? I’d like to get the sheets for it, or at least a clear recording, so I can figure it out myself? (with my piano teacher probably)
jealous.
24.. but the actual sheet music is nothing like the way he plays it here