The Best 7 Foot Piano I Found at NAMM 2020

The Best 7 Foot Piano I Found at NAMM 2020 | Fazioli F212

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4 жыл бұрын

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This video features one of the best concert grands in the world! Now, I know what you're thinking: "This isn't a concert grand, it's 7 feet! Concert grands are 9 feet!" That is true, but this is such a good 7-foot piano that I'd confidently put it up against any concert grand made today, and chances are, the competition would be tight. Fazioli pianos are always powerful, rich sounding, and have a flawless action that never ceases to amaze me. I love this piano, and I hope you do too!

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@imrevadasz4564 4 жыл бұрын

That's really an extremely nice mix of clarity and a full sound, for the moonlight sonata 3rd mov.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@robertpasquini4097 4 жыл бұрын

Yours is the only page that I subscribe to on KZfaq. Your talent is only surpassed by your knowledge. You’re a joy to watch and listen to. Thanks for doing what you do.

@davidorr8194 4 жыл бұрын

Yikes, Wow & Holy Cow!!! I LOVE the bright clarity and warmth. It really does have a beautifully rich range and tone quality. Beautiful selections and playing!

@minioclass2891 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and balanced tone across the board. What a sublime instrument. Thanks for sharing, your posts are always informative.

@georgeservian9383 4 жыл бұрын

New to the world of Piano - so much to learn and enjoy! Thank you for sharing.

@ettiennelane9173 2 жыл бұрын

Heavenly! The thing is that it sounds clear without being harsh. Such a marvelous achievement.

@cldavis33 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I just started listening and already I'm freaking out here...that thing is from heaven.

@kenster865 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a guitarist but have always loved the sound of a well-played grand piano. Both my mom and grandmother played so I grew up around pianos. You, my friend, make this wonderful piano shine. Fazioli should hire you to demo their pianos!! 😉

@sinchris8888 4 жыл бұрын

That was great. Thank you for this nice video 🍀

@smokey6455 3 жыл бұрын

Your treble test peice sounds incredible on this piano.

@SpaghettiKillah 4 жыл бұрын

The fact that in 21st century a *NEW* piano maker was born and shot to Top 3 in very few years gives me hope for the future ! I played one in Milan (Italy)...I didn't wanna get up anymore.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

The fact that in 40 years a maker could start from zero and compete with the greatest makers of all time is a wonderment.

@RModillo 4 жыл бұрын

The other 2? Bösendorfer. Bechstein? Steingraeber? Hamburg Steinway?

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

I don't generally like to say as it can change from time to time, but I think you can almost always rule out Steinway as of late. I would trade my 1995 (one of the better years) Steinway D for this piano in a flash.

@smokey6455 4 жыл бұрын

Well yes except Fazioli was born in the 20th century, no??

@paolosalvatore4336 4 жыл бұрын

@@smokey6455 1981

@moldenburg909 4 жыл бұрын

I love Fazioli! Almost the same as I love bösendorfer. And this one is no exception. It sounds great! Again thank you for showing. I hope that if you go to the university you don’t lose your typical way of playing. You add feeling to your play and I like that. Thank you for playing.

@vicg5323 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds magical

@leninnavarrete2502 3 жыл бұрын

Wooowww 👍.. You 're Great Pianist..! Man 🥳🎹🎹🎹 Congratulations 😄🎹🎹🎹🇪🇨🎄

@jamchiell 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing!

@williammurphy8227 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comparisons of various pianos. Really enjoyed the Debussy and Beethoven pieces because they showcased the pianos so well.

@samuelpatipiano 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool Fazioli grand piano! 👍❤️🎹

@The_Smith 4 жыл бұрын

thankyou so much for doing these for us! Love the sound.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@binkyrcd 4 жыл бұрын

awesome piano playing.

@OscarDad 4 жыл бұрын

James, your playing is superb, and your love of piano is obvious... unpretentious and honest.. a pleasure to watch yr videos... as noted in another post, Im encouraging my wife to resume playing ( hasnt played since very young ) .. and Im having her watch yr vids for inspiration 👍

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful the love of music is contagious.

@OscarDad 4 жыл бұрын

ThePianoforever I play guitar , and Im thrilled she is rekindling her interest in piano .. thats why Im quick to support her interest by shopping for a good quality keyboard. Anxiously awaiting yr head to head of the Yamaha P125 and the Kawai ES110 ., both seem like excellent for her at this point .. Im excited to try my first ever time sitting at a keyboard.. Im sure it will help my guitar playing . Tnx again for your playing 👏👍

@marvinsilverman4394 3 жыл бұрын

this piano sounds amazing!!!!!

@g.970 2 жыл бұрын

An amazing instrument. I’ve played a few of them at Portland Piano and they are amazing.

@carlbowles1808 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot find any thing wrong with this piano. It is top shelf quality. Thanks for your honest reviews.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@mathsplusun 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice sound, I love Fazioli

@michaelnancyamsden7410 4 жыл бұрын

Scintillating performance....magical piano.Thanks.Please play on....

@MrRonCayabyab 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the reviews during these lockdown days

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

You bet

@MikeHammer1 4 жыл бұрын

The first time I ever heard a Fazioli piano it was being played by Thierry Eliez with the Jad&Den Quintet doing a cover of Keith Emerson's "Triology" on KZfaq. Phenomenal Sound, wish I could afford one. And I think it was a seven foot model too.

@pianodreamsmotherson5053 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow this sound is really beautiful ❤️ I couldn't say is it warm is it cold is it crispy? It is silmply wonderful ❤️

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you

@Swizzenator 4 жыл бұрын

On that last piece I saw Laurel and Hardy in black n white. I dont own a piano. I dont play piano. But I had to subscribe due to musical talent and review talent. Fabulous playing.

@zerksari 4 жыл бұрын

Clearly built by a master. Would love to have one if I can do it justice in the future. It's around 70 grand if websites are correct, right now my skillset is not valid for that investment. ;-)

@dagnyjackson6381 4 жыл бұрын

Will you ever upload your music to buy from someplace like iTunes? I went looking, but couldn’t find any. Also, your original test pieces are gorgeous.

@ettiennelane9173 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Such separation between notes while retaining the warmth... Is this for real?

@LoreWha 4 жыл бұрын

Dear James, thanks so much for the work you do; it's always so nice to hear and see so many different pianos from a different perspective. It seems that you quoted some issues with steinways especially with the post 90's ones, and if I am not wrong this is not the only video where it happened. Could you be able to explain further? I guess it could be hard to make a video about it, but you know.. this should be a hot topic and many people will be probably interested in hearing your point of view. Thanks and take care.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Quality control and customer relations.

@LoreWha 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever I wonder if it's the same for both the factory (Hamburg & New York). They share the same name but as far as I know they're very different, even in the making process.

@wawacool9147 3 жыл бұрын

Fazioli is made with the same wood as the stradivarius violin

@rileylittle9349 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a tutorial on your original peace because it sounds amazing and I would love to learn

@dankeaton8656 4 жыл бұрын

I love your reviews and comments about pianos. I have learned a lot from watching your channel.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@PianoLandscapes4film 4 жыл бұрын

I want one!

@guinhomusico9504 4 жыл бұрын

Very good your review! In your opinion, currently which digital piano has a key action closer to that of Fazioli F212? Thank you!

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

None of them will sound all that close, but if you follow my channel I have reviewed most if not all and will continue to do so.

@judsonmusick3177 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, James. What are the other two piano makes who, along with Fazioli, are currently in the top echelon of pianos?

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Good question! I answered that in another answer directed to another person, just read through the comments and you will find it.

@judsonmusick3177 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever Got it. Jose Benito Martinez Jr. asked the same question as mine. You can check out James' response to that comment. I am curious, James, as to why you preferred the Yamaha SX series grands to Yamaha's CF series. The CF grands are more expensive and are entirely handmade. Can you explain your preference for the cheaper series?

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Judson Musick, I have not had a lot of experience with the small models of the CF line, they seem rather rare here in the States. I have, however, found several SX pianos including an S3X which I absolutely loved. The SX line uses the same type soundboard and ribs as the CFX, so these are by no means a low quality piano.

@JeremyRaden 4 жыл бұрын

I have never heard a mellow Fazioli!

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think you play many new Faziolis.

@ethelryan257 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever I'm just barely past Chopsticks, but being cursed with perfect pitch, I appreciate a well-tuned and voiced instrument. Fazioli pianos can, indeed have a warmer upper mid-range than newer Steinways. It's just plain a matter of taste by the master in this level of artistry, as James said in the video.

@williamsutcliffe3505 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you use a headset mic at NAMM? Is it a Shure?

@malthus101 Жыл бұрын

Fazioli or Bosendorfer? I can't decide.

@hastensavoir7782 4 жыл бұрын

What are your top 3???

@yev6648 4 жыл бұрын

Hello James! What song are you playing starting at 2:05 ? Let me know please. And thanks for your reviews, only because of the recent 3 major grand piano comparison I bought Fazioli F212.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

The Fazioli F212 is one of the World's best pianos of any size. I was wondering the location of the dealer that you purchased it from as I have been lucky enough to visit a few. The piece that you were referring to was a piece that I wrote and use it to test out pianos called "Treble Test Piece".

@yev6648 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever Oh, get it! Thanks! As for the piano I purchased, I bought it directly from the Fazioli factory with inside EU delivery.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get a chance to meet or speak with either Paolo Fazioli or Luca, his son? They're really cool people and are a lot of fun to talk to.

@yev6648 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever Unfortunately I wasn't able to because of the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy but I'm planning to visit the factory right before my piano is ready. Highly likely this June.

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you have Paolo Fazioli sign the harp, the man is a legend.

@pianist4jk 3 жыл бұрын

Did you play the Mason & Hamlin VX-94 at the 2020 NAMM show?

@ThePianoforever 3 жыл бұрын

Briefly.

4 жыл бұрын

James, you said, "That Fazioli is easy in the top 3 piano makers." Who are the other 2? And where does Steinway stand in the top5? Good post!

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

The average Steinway would not be in the top 5.

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever and the other two? I'm thinking on buying my first piano. It's like if you ask me,"José what 5 film studios are the best to visit in Los Angeles?" Since I've been to many and worked at Warner Bros for decades I would have to objective and share my view on the top 3, top 5 if you asked!

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

It depends on the size of piano you desire and the type of music you wish to play and also the room it will be performed in.

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever that's a good point. Spanish pop, English pop, rock & ballads. Plus some Dansón, Rumba, Cha, Cha, Cha! An upright for sure! What are your current top 3 baby or grand piano and uprights?

@ThePianoforever 4 жыл бұрын

In no order: Yamaha S3X or any in the SX line, Fazioli 183, 212, 228, and C. Bechstein Concert A192. For the upright category Bosendorfer 130, Steingraeber 130 and C. Bechstein 130. When comparing upright pianos, larger is always better. I would start here for your search and you will find many, if not all, on my channel. I think that these are all great pianos and I would be proud to own any of the above.