I didn't mention this a few weeks ago, but Rousseau is now over 2 years old!! It's amazing to think how far we've come as a community in that time. I still remember those few weeks before uploading the first video that were filled with a ton of recording. I have not mentioned this before, but the original Clair de lune recording was actually the first video I created, essentially a sight-read test to experiment with video effects. I'll be honest, I was not expecting more than a few thousand views, and as of right now it has now been viewed over 19 million times. That is truly hard to comprehend. Now during lock down, reminiscing on those days, I decided it would be nice to spend a bit more time working on the piece, and remake the video in the 2020 style! I'm sure you'll agree, many things have been refined over those two years - one of the biggest things that stuck out to me was the velocity curves of the piano library being set too strong on the first video, making the recording sound like it's being played at f throughout, along with the color which quite a few people mentioned. I hope this one can be a fresh new take on the piece in this visualization style, that can please both the ears and the eyes :) Wishing you all a happy and healthy Monday, and two weeks ahead ♥

*Imagine how great it is being this guys neighbour*

Have you been practicing more piano during lock down?

This song is only 6 minutes but it feels like a lifetime of emotions

what i love about how rouseeau performed this piece is the lengthy pauses near the end. in those moments, even though the chords are in a major key and sound hopeful, you can hear their sadness. in the quiet moments between the chords you get overflown with such emotion, the sadness and dismay Debussy felt while composing this piece.

me: almost falls asleep ad: *HAVE YOU PLAYED L E A G U E O F L E G E N D S??*

The first second cover on this channel? This is history.

At age 16 my grandmother passed away and before she did she asked that i performed her favourite Piece of music. I practiced so much. I have never cried so much because she showed me how much music can really be affected by the human emotions as i listened to it play at her funeral. From then i always remembered that feeling. Rest in peace grandma

"i just wanna see her playning piano one more time..." -Shuichi Saihara

This piece is so beautiful that if you don't play this at my funeral, *_I will_*

This is among the prettiest music ever written. I've always loved this piece.

2:16 No matter who the pianist is, beginner, amateur, or advanced. This part always gives me the chills, it always makes me close my eyes and erase everything that I am thinking about. This part will always give me goosebumps till the end of my life.

During these tough times I decided to revisit this incredible piece, and make something special for you. Have you been revisiting any pieces you played in the past lately? Or have you been learning something new?

I have played piano for 19 years and this is one of my favorite pieces to play. My father told me this was one of his favorite pieces and I remember just practicing it one day and he gave me $50. He passed away a year ago and he asked me to play this at his funeral and I did. I pray that every time I play it that he can hear it. RIP Dad

I want to learn how to play this so that I can feel like I have accomplished something in life.

This song feels like someone remembering the good times in their life, both happy they had such experiences, but sad that they've come and gone. Bittersweet reflection on a full life.

Rousseau: *this* Fans: Ay haven’t you played this befo- Rousseau: *points gun* You didn’t see anything

Anyone else wonder what Rousseau’s third Hand is doing when he doesn’t need it?

this was the last piece that was played at my best friends funeral. He was only 10 and he died to cancer. I will never forget this piece, I remember it too well. It’s such a beautiful piece and it sticks into me so well. I will also never forget my cousin and how he was so different to everyone else, he would always get into every conversation and make everyone laugh and smile. I’m gonna miss you Charlie.

How can someone compose something like this... and how can MAN develop the skills necessary to play it... is something that never ceased to amaze me...

Such a wonderful way to end off the day, lie in bed and close your eyes hoping for a better tomorrow. Stay Safe Guys!

Imagine Claude Debussy Creating that Piece on his house with a grand piano in front of a big window looking at the Eiffel Tower on a Cold December Night and on the sky a beautiful Full Moon

This was my mother's favorite song she used to play it on the piano. But she's been gone for 30 years.Its so beautiful to listen to, but heart breaking at the same time

Me: **watches this for 5 sec** Later: **entire childhood flashes before very eyes** What a nostalgic sight to behold. Thank you for this.

My grandpa died a couple years ago and when I was driving with my brother and now sister-in-law from the church where we held the funeral to the burial site, this piece started playing in the car. When I heard it, I knew it sounded pretty, but it was so much more than that. This piece really sparked something inside of me, so with my grandma’s help (who’s married to the grandparent that died), I learned Clair de Lune. What I came to realize is that the song is, in a way, representative of a lifetime, whereas in the birth of the piece there are simple, fundamental chords that lay out the trajectory for the rest of the piece. Then the piece goes through puberty and flowers into a fulfillment of its true potential with beautiful and complex chord progressions. The piece then nears its end as it grows old and reflects on life, where it combines the original chords from the beginning of the piece with some chord progressions underneath. Then, the piece goes through a little more reflection and dies. What’s interesting is that I always thought that death was a terrible, morbid thing, yet in this piece, death is presumably bright and happy. I found that the reason death is actually portrayed as such a beautiful thing in this piece is because without death we’d always have tomorrow to do what’s important, to grow our relationships, to involve ourselves in a rich and meaningful life. But someday there won’t be a tomorrow, so we need to do what’s important now. I finally found peace in the eternal rest of my grandfather, for, just as the light of the moon is the greatness that can be found in the death of the day, all of the great things I can love about not only my grandpa but all of this universe is found through the inevitable end to our lives. Thanks, Debussy, for showing me that death is just as necessary as it is beautiful. I've already commented this on one of Charles Cornell's videos but I figured I may as well share it here too. Also I changed everywhere that I wrote "song" to "piece." You're welcome.

People talking about how he has done the same piece twice now. But this performance is magnatudes better than his last perfermance. I wasnt a fan of his first but this one is exceptional. Thanks Rousseau

Classical music concerts provide a unique opportunity to witness the magic of live orchestral performances. The sight and sound of a symphony orchestra in full flow is a truly unforgettable experience.

This song always brings me to years. It reminds me of my sad Depressing life. I'm 82 years old, and I have leaved throughout lots of moments that I just can't forget. I was a violin player in the new York Philharmonic for 20 years. I loved this little butifull piece of music. I cried when I heard it for the first time. Thanks you all.

When the world finally comes to an end, this piece should close out our existence.

Clair de Lune is still one of the most beautiful pieces ever written.

This piece is so touching. Literally has me in tears, so beautiful.

I’m learning this song for my grandmother. Her and I both love piano and this is by far her favourite piece. Every time we’re together we listen to it and I love to see how happy it makes her. I’m self taught and I haven’t gotten far, but I know I can’t give up. I want to make her smile while I can, and I want her to finally watch me play like she’s always wanted.

This piece is just something else. The feeling it evokes, is indescribable. Ethereal, beautiful and pure emotion. Heard it a hundred times and still not tired of it. Some pieces are just......Timeless.

Those who can play this piece....have a special gift. They can make you cry, reflect on your life..... ...and steal your girl.

Clair de Lune is one of my favorite pieces of all and I've heard a lot of people play it, a lot of professional pianists and really, nobody makes this piece sound quite like you managed to. Something about it... very magical indeed... Thank you for this performance, seriously

What a difference two years make!! This performance is played with so much more feeling and touch compared the the previous one. Well done!!!!

This song is the first thing I ever learned to play on the piano...my father taught me..I was 7 years old and am now 73 and still play it and think of my father every time, he passed in 1994. I have never taken a music lesson in my life, my father taught me all I know, he was a fantastic Pianist

This was my grandmothers favourite piece she was a pianist a long time ago, she recently passed away from COVID-19, this song shall always make me remember her.

One of the best classical piano pieces of all time

This & Moonlight Sonata are my two most favorite compositions for the piano.. both so beautifully moving.. and this gentleman plays them both beautifully

simply piano day 3 be like:

me: ☹️ rousseau: here's some clair de lune me: ☺️

This is my workout song, don’t judge me

My uncle was very nice, loved me alot i remember me sitting on his lap. Sadly he was diagnosed with cancer 6 months ago. He passed away a month ago. I remember watching the television with him. I wish he was still here to see me play. God, send him to heaven.

i’ve learned up to 1:18 so far, y’all wish me luck on the rest of the song edit: i’ve quit learning this since school is back in session (i’m juggling ap classes and focusing more on clarinet for band), but thanks for all the support guys.

this piece is beautiful, don't mind me crying in the background

At 64 I've never listened to any classical music because it never made me feel anything. After hearing this piece I knew there are some things that can just change you in an instant.

When I was younger (age 4/5) I was forced into playing piano. I never loved doing it, to be honest. My grandmother used to play the piano and my mother quit when she was young. When my grandmother passed a few years ago, I realized I never got to know her. The piano was one of our connections. I started trying to get more into the piano. I listened to classical music for days, Clair de Lune always being my favorite. Now, I've been learning this song in hopes of connecting with my grandmother once again.

Hey, Rousseau! I think I speak for every pianist here when i say: Please show us how you practise and what you can suggest other people that are far below your level. That would not add more content to your channel, but also increase the value that you put out which would mean more subscribers, views etc. Hope you consider it :D. Like to make sure he sees this comment! 👍🏼

The Evil Within introduced me to this masterpiece, then I started loving classical music as a genre

Beautiful. I will keep coming back whenever I need to hear this melody

Someone has reached a place far beyond what mere mortals can understand. Keep playing and making wonderful music. Peace

"I practice 48 hours a day"

"I believe in you! I believe that you all will make it through this, somehow!"

One of the most beautiful pieces ever written. I'm amazed every single time again i hear this piece. Goosebumps everywhere. Man I will start learning the piano only to be able to play this once in my life. Wonderful

this song is very beautiful 😍❤️

This majestic piece is the one that I played for my Grandpa last year because he loved it so much. He recently passed away, so now I play this piece to cope with my sadness. How the tables have turned.

No matter how many times he plays this, it’ll still be as beautiful as ever

Such a great pianist everyone should appreciate your talent for real.

this piece was what made me love classical style music, something about it drew me in. its a piece I always come back to. 💜

I’ll be honest no matter how many times i hear this piece it never gets old at all its just so beautiful to hear every time.

Imagine if Rousseau is just a pair floating hands.

Beautiful- Thank you for the music.

this song is just one of the most perfect artistry I have ever heard. Always makes me cry this song!

Love the softer tone of this version. Felt the first one was constantly played with the same strength with no dynamics. This one is beautiful.

No one: Rousseau: *Being nostalgic* I can't believe it's already 2 years :')

Just such a beautiful song.

This was an amazing video..such a beautiful song and being able to watch the notes before they’re played was great! Great job! ❤️

I'm exactly half way. Don't give up! I was really overwhelmed by the super fast runs and difficult fingerings but with slow, persistent practice over many months, I can play it much like he is playing it in the video and I'm boggling my own mind. This song is absolutely worth the struggle of learning. Thank you for this video, it's really helped me clarify many hard parts of the song on sheet music and your playing is just awesome.

The echo in the recording makes the piano sound absolutely ethereal, especially at the beginning. So beautiful....

Absolute perfection. There’s nothing else for me that even comes close to this piece.

Love his piano!! Lv the lights! Lv the music!

OMG Today I finished this piece and suddenly I get a Message: Rousseau has uploaded Debussy - Clair de Lune. I GOT INSANE GOOSEBUMPS

This is so beautiful ✨

I love debussy's and satie's relaxing piano. Uh, just beautiful!

Rousseau,you play very well. Keep going

Rousseau: **re-uploads one of my all time favourite pieces on piano** Me: *hm don’t mind if I do...*

The piano isn't played with fingers, fingers are solely a scribe for the heart.

This one is indeed pleasing to the ears as well as the eyes. Bravo, Rousseau! You inspire millions around the world ❤

This piece feels like you're learning to get up and keep going after experiencing something emotionally crippling, it's filled with both hope and uncertainty, a serene combination of peace and the lack of it

“From now on, you’re going to carry my wish, You’re going to protect everyone!” -Kaede

Claire de lune: 19 million views! Rousseau: It's rewind time!

Simply beautiful

Clair de lune has just been playing over and over and over in my head and finally I got to listen to it just now and now I’m subscribing. I just don’t understand how people find this music unlistenable. I cry every time I hear beautiful music

I remember first hearing this piece on the list of set pieces on my old e-piano. I loved listening to it at the time, but I never knew what it was called. For hours, I’d sit by the piano with my head on the keys like any other kid and sometimes fall asleep when it was late enough. My mom had sometimes walked in on me staring into the air with my ears open to it. Playing the first few notes, she had told me to play it to her when I had learnt it fully. When I tried learning from the beginning, I stumbled across Rousseau’s original performance on Clair de Lune and it was still always on repeat for me. Regardless of how impossible it felt to play, my infatuation with it fuelled my practice. That was 3 years ago. My mom passed away back in 2018 from breast cancer. I never learned the piece fast enough to play it to her. I’ve always regretted missing the last chance to see her in person at the airport, where she left for her final treatment abroad. Since her passing, I’ve put off learning the piece. I understand the “story of life”-like experience most people feel when listening to Clair de Lune. It is undoubtedly a beautiful piece, and one of my tied favourites, but it has many other different feelings attached with it. Sometimes it fills me with bliss and bittersweet release. Other times it’s deep regret and self-frustration. I haven’t heard it in quite a while though, and since I’ve put learning it off, I’ve lost almost half of my progress. I’m not sure how, but I’ll try redeeming it back. Maybe she could still hear it from up there.

"Hey Debussy want some *C H O R D S*" Debussy: *Y E S N T*

10 seconds later v2 ahnialates you 16 billion times. Also great piece

I'm 70 and in my 7th year with the piano. Would that I had started a LOT sooner....but there ya have it. Been butchering this piece for the past few months. To say my progress has been plodding would be understating it. I would LOVE to able to play this and do it some kind of justice. That may never happen....but there's only way to find out, no? This guy knocks it out of the park. Fabulous rendition. Fabulous piece of music.

you're clair de-lusional if you don't love this

Rosseau: *points at entire Suite Bergamasque* This is great *points at Clair de Lune* But I like this

Thank you for this beautiful visualisation of one of the most important pieces ever.

This one always puts me in a good mood. Beautifully done!

I’m learning this at the moment and this has helped a lot. Thanks Rousseau :)

and for 6 minutes, everything was ok...

Love this piece, very nostalgic and I could imagine someone playing this in the dead of night👏

Beautiful. This is one of my favorite pieces.

We don't deserve a Rousseau but we have him :')

Imagine being this guys neighbor, it would be so annoying! I'd have to stop what I was doing and listen everytime.

Emotional hope this piece makes me feel.

This song is so peaceful! The way you play it gives it such beautiful emotion! ❤️❤️🤗👍🏼