Disneyland - Rod Miller - 12th Street Rag
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18 жыл бұрынRod performs 12th Street Rag at Disneyland.
@turntapzap 17 жыл бұрын
I used to work graveyard custodial at Disneyland, and I remember this guy well! He used to play for me at night, right before my shift started. He had a heart of gold.
@maxiethecat182 8 жыл бұрын
look at the way his fingers, arm and especially wrists move so freely... His smile and enthusiasm just tops it all off, awesome stuff Rod!!
@roysebas 14 жыл бұрын
This pianist is so great. Outstanding speed and agility.
@dogzilla77 5 жыл бұрын
Run into Rodney all the time picking up groceries at the market, seen him for years; we shop at the same weird hours. One evening was with my 5 year old, we were talking, he commented that he used to play piano at Disneyland... WoW
@sankoenrique 17 жыл бұрын
I just wanna said..!! Some day I will get to Disney again along with mi family, just to see Mr Miller play again, God bless him.
@ZingZee123456789 15 жыл бұрын
Holy crap. This guy is a freak. Ive never heard anyone play that fast.
@electricalparade 18 жыл бұрын
You can't watch Rod play without a smile on your face like when you were a child!
@Stanmroe 13 жыл бұрын
This brings back memories My mom used to play this for us when we were kids, We all loved to stand around the piano and watch her fingers fly across the keys. She used to play boogie woogie in a dance band, She even filled in for Duke Ellington's sick piano player one night in Chicago back in the 30's. Then she got religion and was the piano player at the church we all went to in Wichita.
@jonathought 16 жыл бұрын
this guy is awesome. great personality to go with his talent. he's my neighbor and i see him taking walks around the block sometimes and i've had a few conversations with him. that's why i looked him up in the first place. needless to say i was blown away!
@LillithCarmichael 16 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to find his cd's but can't. I would love to buy them both. He is truly a one of a kind.
@lvndrz 15 жыл бұрын
Damn I have serious respect to people who can play like that.
@SquiggyMtl 12 жыл бұрын
he's just the happiest guy when he sees the kids clapping and enjoying his playing
@gasparmc 16 жыл бұрын
whenever i feel down in music issues, i watch rod miller's videos in youtube. this guy always cheers me up!
@TaichiKuro7 15 жыл бұрын
every single time... "faster!" "faster?" i didn't think it was possible for him to go any faster, but he does it anyways... amazing. disneyland and its patrons miss you, ron =(
@bfrendo 14 жыл бұрын
I keep watching this over and over again lol
@pifibbi 14 жыл бұрын
I feel jolly all of a sudden!
@jorgejeter 17 жыл бұрын
holy.... this guy is so amazing so sad he retired :( i would sit for hours just listening to him at disneyland
@KuyaArbee 15 жыл бұрын
just Amazing. I am Speechless. Pure talent right there = )
@littlebogan 13 жыл бұрын
he makes me so happy!
@moppetmaker 12 жыл бұрын
I watched Rod play at Disneyland several times when I was a kid. Great memories for me.
@ReneCamphausen 14 жыл бұрын
Rod Miller is my absolute idol and he also always be economical! I wish you all the best Rod! 5*
@mikesoresina7022 4 жыл бұрын
We met rod back In the eighties, saw him jam so many times, he just punishes those keys😁
@jhon1b 17 жыл бұрын
VERY GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!
@evifnoskcaj 11 жыл бұрын
Best living ragtime player ever.
@drivinsouth651 5 жыл бұрын
Jo anne Castle; dahlink!
@evifnoskcaj Ай бұрын
@@drivinsouth651I'll look her up!
@cmanleyspy 15 жыл бұрын
i love this guy lol he was such a part of the Disneyland magic
@cherylcoleman9666 11 жыл бұрын
He is just as nice as he is talented! His ease of play is mind boggling!! GO ROD!!!
@robertmyers6865 5 жыл бұрын
He is GOOD and CLEAN.
@kimkwatson 14 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any better than this. I can listen to him play all day.
@7070707olol 16 жыл бұрын
Of the many times I went to Disneyland while growing up, the most memorable was meeting this man, Rod Miller, and hearing him play the piano. Wherever you are Rod, thank you, thank you, thank you.
@michaelisbell3100 8 жыл бұрын
I love you Rod
@animalmother1065 16 жыл бұрын
they are all in the presence of greatness.
@PrincessTinkForever 16 жыл бұрын
Excelent job, I got my parents to watch this with me and they started dancing!!
@drivinsouth651 3 жыл бұрын
Your parents must be in great shape to be able to dance to this, lol!
@Foojaleeckalikeelamaka 16 жыл бұрын
he slaughtered it!
@fleecyboy 17 жыл бұрын
WOW!! I really think that is how Scott Joplin himself must have played that piece. Thank you Rod Miller wherever you are!
@lv4piano 15 жыл бұрын
Man, when ever I even attempt to play like that my arms hurt like crap... and he used to do that all day... everyday?!?!?!? I admire that dude
@tinaswan1 10 жыл бұрын
Incredible!!!!
@MrPisster 15 жыл бұрын
how can you not get happy watching this vid!
@bartomanboy 16 жыл бұрын
I really like the ending!!
@tartanmusician 15 жыл бұрын
You just can't beat those guys at Disneyworld! Notice there were NO mistakes, or, IF there were, he hid them so well that it didn't even matter!! Man, I hope I'm that good someday...
@graceofbaal 17 жыл бұрын
Wow... what a pianist! And what a personality. I love watching the kid's reaction in the background. Rod Miller is awesome!
@Alaeriia 16 жыл бұрын
I love that CD.
@mydogblaze 17 жыл бұрын
hes not even looking half the time this man is awesome!!
@plucknpick 16 жыл бұрын
Translation: He is a genius on the piano and spectacular! Really incredible! Very Good
@robertyglesias9673 5 жыл бұрын
As many times as I have been to Disneyland never got to hear him preform
@Keeper1st 17 жыл бұрын
There are many others like him playing today. Sadly, most people seem to think Disneyland is the only place you can hear this stuff. There could be a huge ragtime festival going on in their back yard and they'd never know. The ragtime community has got to work on promotion...!
@monteleone1010 15 жыл бұрын
When I went to Disneyland circa 1986, I saw/heard an outstanding piano player who played Ragtime. That was, of course, long ago, but I suppose it Is Mr. Miller who was there!
@chareezey 17 жыл бұрын
omg. when Phoenix Girls Chorus came to disneyland this year....we sang this song. 12th street rag and we danced =] it was funn.
@fleecyboy 17 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the information. Love it!!
@mr.disney4740 2 жыл бұрын
ROD MILLER IS DISNEYLAND LEGEND!
@athantheo1978 14 жыл бұрын
Great job, man!!!
@chocotiger 17 жыл бұрын
he is awesome.
@ragelegend 16 жыл бұрын
man i love this..
@b1ak3m 14 жыл бұрын
I
@theragtimefan 16 жыл бұрын
I just love listening to him because the songs he playes are always so fun!!!
@BroadwayG 13 жыл бұрын
State Buono, Rod!
@PabloM02 15 жыл бұрын
I love how the crowd gathers around him...he is simply incredible! I really regret not seeing him when i went to disneyland :(
@goesfastandfar 15 жыл бұрын
Rod is simply beyond comprehension. Absolutely amazing!!
@julianmartan 17 жыл бұрын
I think he did these chords just for exhibition and it matches perfectly, he is a genius probably the best version of 12th Street Rag at you tube.
@Roundhousekick77 16 жыл бұрын
Go Mr. Miller!!!
@pomeroy40144 14 жыл бұрын
Terrific!
@CJohnston079 16 жыл бұрын
Incredible. 5/5
@ImmanuelScreen 14 жыл бұрын
he came to my church yesterday and we had a great time! he's an awesome guy! plus he played for us to it was crazy~
@reveriealicante 17 жыл бұрын
ES un genio del piano y del espectaculo!! Realmente increible! Muy bueno
@missingremote4388 14 жыл бұрын
your church house is lucky for the visit! I saw this guy some 40 years ago
@Foojaleeckalikeelamaka 16 жыл бұрын
dam right he's a god XD
@choliszt 15 жыл бұрын
i love it
@spixieangeldust 13 жыл бұрын
LOL when he yelled help was so funny... he is just so fun and amazing :D! ..... i miss him ),: !!! i watched him when i was little... he inspired me the first time i saw him =D.... tho i dont play the songs he played..... even if i tried it wont sound the same ^_^
@n3rdycow 15 жыл бұрын
i love the end lol, dada dada dada ding!
@CRIMS0NF0X 15 жыл бұрын
ohh man that piano i still there my dad used to play with this guy when i was a kid at the park we used to go allot and my dad became friends with this man haha woo crazy the store he's playing in front sucks now though i was there december 1st but they have his piano there cover in a black tarp
@frankiwuds 16 жыл бұрын
great!
@ggw1776 14 жыл бұрын
Unreal.
@nedved811 16 жыл бұрын
awesome
@chinbolo 14 жыл бұрын
Bravo Maestro !!
@whittyguy 13 жыл бұрын
Your mind......BLOWN!
@lohphat 16 жыл бұрын
Like most jazz, this is improvisation pure and simple -- it's not about playing it "as written". If you can't distinguish between the two, you need to loosen up. Rod is one of the greatest stride piano players alive.
@spamandkimchi 15 жыл бұрын
wow. he's amazing.
@christobell123 16 жыл бұрын
wow, thats super awsome, I wish I could do that
@Dole111 16 жыл бұрын
HE IS CRAZY GOOD AT PIANO
@DisneyWorldAddict214 14 жыл бұрын
this dude is a legand
@eleduardolopez1970 12 жыл бұрын
extraordinario!!!!!
@shakeyoulikehaiti 5 жыл бұрын
this is so old from a year after youtube came to the world geez
@Piga87 16 жыл бұрын
Rod Miller RULEZ !!!!!!!!! :D :D :D
@opertinicy 10 жыл бұрын
I think it's nearly impossible to *cleanly* play this song faster.
@drivinsouth651 3 жыл бұрын
By the time he reaches his full speed, he is leaving a lot of notes out cause there is no time to play every note at that speed. I`m glad Walt Disney never found out about his crystal methamphetamine addiction cause this stuff is great!
@Ragtime95 3 жыл бұрын
@@drivinsouth651 Never found out? Rod and Walt did meth TOGETHER for years! It was actually Rod who (while doing some ‘shrooms) conceived the idea of calling one of the Disney parks for “Magic Kingdom”. Truth to be told though, he initially wanted to call it “Mushroom Kingdom”, but Walt felt that it was a little too much, and so Rod later sold that name to Nintendo. I know it’s a true story, because the other day I inhaled a mixed vapor fume of diesel, bath salts and Ammonium chloride, when all of a sudden I saw Steve Jobs slowly approach me while riding on an iCloud. He then proceeded to tell me this story, after I paid for a subscription to upgrade his iCloud storage. Turns out Heaven is running on the latest MacOS, and that everyone is required to have iCloud for storing their memories and shit, even though there’s no money there for people to pay for it. But yeah, Rod Miller was a darn fine Ragtime pianist!
@azoldbiker 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ragtime95 in
@pianorags 14 жыл бұрын
how's he doing it without looking thats impossible to do,this guys amazing 5/5
@Pianoninja924 15 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot (possibly all) of the disney pianists could play at a concert level. (Cause this guy can!)
@Hightower2804TP 14 жыл бұрын
EPIC
@PianoKwanMan 13 жыл бұрын
I like in the background the adult and the kid in front of him drinking at the same time
@lohphat 11 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that Rod is self-taught. He learned by slowing down and following old piano rolls and only sight-reads music "only ok" by his own words.
@jerdawg553 16 жыл бұрын
scott joplin would say "HOLY SHIT"
@caitfrann 14 жыл бұрын
'o' this is amazing.
@Hightower2804TP 14 жыл бұрын
Epic
@Thutmosi 14 жыл бұрын
no human!
@bbstarky 17 жыл бұрын
Scott Joplin died around the time this was written. The composer was Euday Bowman. Just FYI.
@agimus 14 жыл бұрын
Bravissimo !!!
@williamhackbarth5787 4 жыл бұрын
Adding to my previous comment (which seems to have gotten lost in the thread), years after he left, I happened to catch another man "playing"piano on the porch of the Plaza Pavilion. He seemed out of place and didn't have the flair and pizzaz as Rod always did. He sounded as if he was working at playing instead of just letting the music flow out of him. It was awkward listening to him. Rod didn't just play the tunes, it was as if he "was" the tunes. They were a part of him. This is, I suppose, the next best thing to actually standing next to him and being part of the overall experience. I will always miss him.
@lv4piano 15 жыл бұрын
hahaha i love his comments through out the time he is playing. My favorite one is when he yells "HELP" at 2:41 ... haha its so funny :-D
@subscribertoall1 15 жыл бұрын
lol this guy is awsome
@gamernr247 11 жыл бұрын
how can you even walk past that?!
@n3rdycow 15 жыл бұрын
i want this song so bad......on my ipod.......
@EnversPianoCollections 11 жыл бұрын
yes, this is the only one. There was another recording even older thanthis, but i cant find that vid anymore...i saw it here in youtube but now i cant find it. sorry for my english
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