The Piano Guys are an American musical group consisting of musicians Jon Sc… Read Full Bio ↴The Piano Guys are an American musical group consisting of musicians Jon Schmidt (pianist) and Steven Sharp Nelson (cellist) as well as behind-the-scenes collaboration from Tel Stewart (videographer/editor), Paul Anderson (producer/videographer) and Al van der Beek (music producer). The group was formed in 2011 in St. George, Utah, United States. They became famous through YouTube, where they posted videos of renditions and mashups of popular songs accompanied by professional-looking video shots. Over one million people subscribe to their Youtube channel.

In December 2011, they released their first album, titled YouTube Hits, Vol. 1. Their second album, The Piano Guys, reached number one on the Billboard New Age Albums and Classical Albums charts in 2012.

Official site: http://thepianoguys.com

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The Piano Guys

45w↑4

If you love classical music as much as we do, check out Apple Music Classical here >> https://apple.co/ThePianoGuys. You can get 1 month for free if you are new to Apple Music!

Not Quite Legends

1y↑29

This song still blows me away.. all these years later. Thank you Piano Guys for making such epic and uplifting music for us all. :)

River

2y↑46

I love how steve always looks like he's having the time of his life 😊

Quelaan Underverse

8y↑409

When they say you can't rock to classical music, present them with this. These guys rocked it!

Tai Ho

7y↑2

Quelaan Underverse

Losha Molodec

7y↑9

Or Apocalyptica)

Khloe Wilson

7y↑2

Quelaan Underverse so true though I really do like this song!!

Oyu Zol

Very good, am like

Milos Topalovic

5y↑1

But this isnt classic?

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Empress Light

50w↑3

Never ever get tired of listening to this one. One of my favorites, if not MY FAVORITE.

Tely craft

7y↑292

I'm sure that Beethoven would be happy to see his music be recreated like this

Callen Hansen

6y↑18

Beethoven actually had serious anger issues; he got them from his father, who was a drunk and always forced him to play piano.

ThatGothiccGirl

6y↑4

Two-Face Productions Juan could've been sarcastic. I know I read it as sarcasm :p

Bookeh Cookeh

6y↑17

Mozart would just be ecstatic that the modern piano has an extra octave.

Milos Topalovic

5y↑7

I dont think he would like drum since it distracts from the melody.. i think he would probabbly prefer another cello doing rhythm notes..

Jennifer Bauters

5y↑5

Like pointed out, Beethoven had a lot of anger issues. Those would probably have to be addressed before he was allowed anywhere near these guys in case he had a fit of rage. I suppose some degree of insanity can breed creative beauty.

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Whitney Sommerfeldt

6y↑4

The Piano Guys never get me bored I always find it thrilling to listen to their music!

Gunner

8y↑437

This isn't music you listen to. This is music you feel...absolutely fantastic!!

Warren Earp

5y↑8

You are absolutely right.

Non-active

4y↑3

Deep

Tjaša Tominc

4y↑1

I totally agree

wazzab

Where oiiis this channel hosted

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ava

7y↑6

This has to be one of my all time favorites by him. I mean the scenery, the music, the editing... everything is put together flawlessly and is just amazing. As a cellist myself, I inspire to be like him and make something as grand as this (although I will never get on his level)

Emily

7y↑7

I don't think people understand how much I love this song. It makes me want to cry every time I hear it

Daehan Kim

Definitely one of my favorite, if not my favorite rendition done by the Piano Guys. Appreciate the great work you guys do. God bless!

Shashi Singh

5y↑3

After about 9 years. Still amazing as hell!

Lyndsie Jones

Oh, my goodness, Steven! I have never looked at your video didn't realize you did all the parts! You guys are truly masters of your art! Thank you for inspiring us!

BandGeek Productions

10y↑26

The music is great but I have to give credit to the guy who edited this video because it is amazing.

pinky1900's

4y↑1

One of my favorite classical songs but this made it that much better. Love it! This is one of those songs you can sit on your couch, lay back and just close your eyes, tap your foot and couch with your hand. Amazing.

keyboardbeats

4y↑2

Will there ever be another? Not in my lifetime Piano Guys your covers are much needed food for the soul....thank you

C V

Wow not only is Steven a good cello player he can also play piano pretty good. I am impressed

Partial Chameleon

7y↑1

Moonlight is one of my favorites :) Love this cover :)

Karl O'Connor

3y↑1

This continues to blow me away every time I listen to it. Amazing, utterly fantastic.

Thras Stefan

8y↑218

Found this song in 2013 or 2014 and its still my favorite song since then! <3 And I'm even a metal fan, I don't even like classic music that much but The Piano Guys have something so unique in the way they make their songs that makes me love them!

Twilightwild

8y↑5

This song is one of my favorite too! He is so amazing

ArkonPT

8y↑13

I think that people that like metal tend to like Classical music aswell.

Daisymay 62

+ArkonPT true

Zain Alabdly

8y↑1

they take classical music and add to them modrenity

Muhamad Faiz Alias

@ArkonPT i heard that as well

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forgiven36511

7y↑1

wow. Moonlight sonata is probably one of my favorite classical songs. this was awesome!

EMBroadcast

7y↑3

Great job on the music! It's truly wonderful!

NM Wade

4y↑1

This guy has more cellos than I have ever seen. Love it.

Max Caulfield

7y↑6

I don't know what to say... It's breathtaking and absolutely wonderful.

I can confidently say that I am enchanted

Miss Angelic

I've listened to this countless times over the course of 2 weeks and I get chills each and every time...beautiful and amazing.

Limealemur

10y↑7

Say what you will about artists like the piano guys or Lindsey sterling, but they're bringing classical and orchestral music to a whole technologically focused generation and that's beautiful. (And they're amazing)

SY Liu

I’ve listened thousands times of their each music. I can’t control myself. Amazing sounds and scenes!!!

Matt Hampton

Such talent from one guy. He even drums wiyh the traditional grip. Very nice!

Donna Powell

I am so impressed with the talent of "The Piano Guys." I saw you all in concert in Atlanta, Ga. two years ago. I have all of your piano and violin sheet music as well as your CD's. Keep up the beautiful work and music!

Janie M. Roberts

This man is so talented, can't think of anyone who can beat this playing.

Khalid Hajer

Re-imagining Beethoven is in itself something incredible! Bravo! 👏👏

Rebecca Hecht

10y↑41

Okay so Cello, Piano AND Drums!?
This guy is like the epitome of awesome!
Love you!

Eun Kyung Ma

10y↑3

Susanne Hecht
Well to add to that Steve has about 15 cellos :)

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Alana Tracy

7y↑1

why would a beautiful masterpiece like this be disliked?!?!?!

Micah Sterk

4y↑1

I just realized now that Steven can play the piano like a boss. Oh and the drums too.

Ivy Makumi

I can't......my body is legit covered with goosebumps....this is way too good man😭😭😭 I love you guysssss

DaviannaJones

The transition when you added the drummer got me in that moment where you gotta just sit and appreciate it

Iriana Vilchez

This is incredibly beautiful, I love it

Nikos-A-Music

10y↑3

Loving your stuff guys. The way you play your instruments in such perfect harmony and have managed to re-create full orchestral and percussion sounds with just a cello and a piano is always a pleasure to watch. Real inspiring and wonderful music. Great job.

Keerthana Senthil

SO much talent! Love this one

jennifer cox

Everytime I hear your pieces I am AMAZED! Gives me tingles! You know that means its good!

Ângela Oliveira Calado

7y↑1

You are so intense!
Congrats for your performances

GalbornNargalad

Haven't listened to this in years and I popped into my head at work. Thanks for making my day better.

Maria Gu

THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH FOR ALWAYS MAKING LIT MUSIC YOUR MUSIC IS JUST SIMPLY STUNNING NO JOKE
!!! XXX

Lenka Křivánková

10y↑6

Played this piece with our university orchestra. The Piano Guys add another dimension to it... electric cellos, drums, excellent camera... makes you want to lay back and dream...

Madeleine Léon

I discovered ThePianoGuys 4 years ago because my dancing teacher used Beethoven’s 5 Secrets for a choreography. I still love this, but I’m not the only one... My little sister, 7 years old, has begun learning the cello last year. You made her fall in love with this instrument ❤️ Thank you

Jamie Bohannon

Are you kidding me? Is there an instrument that he can't play?? Simply awesome

Diane Burgess

3y↑5

Beethoven is my favourite classical composer, Moonlight Sonato is my all time favourite classical piece.
Steve absolutely rocks it !

**** Nickell

as a starting pianist, i think the 1st movement is quite a nice thing to learn.

blucat4

1y↑1

The video really makes this song, another awesome video by The Piano Guys. Steve playing everything, the slow motion bit, it's just wicked! (In a good way, I mean .. ) 🙂

Shirley Napoleone

8y↑5

Beautiful!!! I have nothing else to say other than absolutely beautiful!

Ilo STUFF

It's just BEAUTIFUL and always so nice to hear as well as watch ! 💞🎶

Treea Rochma (arek Suroboyo nang yUeS)

4y↑1

And this one guy is like the God of instrument. He can play all those instruments shown in the video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯

jeremiah wise

I can't get enough of these guys

Cassidy Maverick

I never realized before that it was Steven playing the piano and not Jon. Thank you all for the amazing music! :D

Incu Bator

Looooove it ! Love It ! Such a good performance ! So beautiful music ! So beautiful scenes ! Just love that guy .

Roger H

9y↑6

OHH MY GOD! that first 30 seconds with those haunting chords is a shout straight to the heavens.. I once saw an interview with Mitsuko Uchida's description of Beethoven's composing where she describes him as stuck in hell daring to look up into heaven.. for sure he's loud and clear in this rendition WOWW!!

NPC

6y↑5

This will be historic. Amazing music, guys. All the parts are so engaging and intense. Especially love 1:42 where few clips are played in reverse just before the transition.

Usha Dani

5y↑1

For me, The Piano Guys are the greatest music composers of all time. Not Beethoven, not Mozart, not even Beethoven and Mozart COMBINED.

Melanie Long

I relate to this on so many levels in my life. it gives me a sense of power but yet weakness all at once. the build up of coming into the light if you will is extremely inspiring and Impowering. I love your music. I wish more people appreciated it! soul music at its finest!

Rachel S

5y↑1

So talented! Love it!

Levi Miller

I like watching him play just as much as I like hearing him play. He plays piano and cello with so much emotion its insane. My friend and I have got to learn this... I'm far from it tho, but that's ok I'm still inspired

Ayumi Hikaru

8y↑3

you guys are sooo amazing! I love your piece!

Walter Chang

Those time reversal textures in this music are pretty interested
and the Pizzicato with slightly electronic feeling also surprise me a lot!

Meg Duster

Wait, wait, wait! Steven plays piano, too?! Je-sus! C'mon, guys, you're killin' me here! I absolutely ADORE The Piano Guys, love all of their music! This is one of my favorites, such a beautiful piece!

TIFFANY PERSAUD

7y↑20

One of my alltime favourites. Well done, Piano Guys!

mathew gladkowski

6y↑1

makes me want to play call of duty

Jason Eel

3y↑1

Miss when the piano guys made their own pieces like this

Sam Ralte

One of the best piece of music I've ever heard..

PTZ

8y↑3

One of my all time favorites of yours and just so you know .. I don't listen to Pandora anymore ... I put you guys on EVERY day to listen to while I work! LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! Very inspiring, uplifting and motivational - Thanks for following your dreams!

Ponce De Leon

What a musician!! Creativity, Talent..... God thank you for giving them such talents to share with us

britannO

I love everything they put out so much.

INSPIRE-SE

2y↑1

Simplesmente um dos melhores desta época.

Squeegie

I first this in second grade and thought it was cool and now I'm realizing how amazing this is

Kloss007007

One of my favorites. You guys are just Fantastic!!

Jovita Vazquez

9y↑3

I love this version of moonlight sonata

Melissa Mansour

That was awesome I could see in your eyes you were so fucken into that, which makes the video even more awesome. Great work.

Gregory Franklin

3y↑1

My first introduction to your music was "The Cello Song" ! Prior to that , I didn't know what a Cello was . It is now my favorite as is your music . 🎶 Thank you ! 😊 ❤

Joana Mafalda

I am in tears, this is sublime!

Wilson Lim

I cannot believe it, it's been 10 years already since we know the Pianoguys. I miss this genre and music videos made by pianoguys. Maybe hans zimmer collab someday?

Yvory6

Relisten to this, still awesome music, this is so refreshing! Different from the dark and dramatic style I usually love in cello.

osos231

10y↑5

Wow what instrument can't this guy play? Magnificent

Nathan M

3y↑1

I dunno, but I would pay good money to see Steve playing the bagpipes. XD

PinkCrushScooter

Omg I remember hearing this at Galla of the Royal horses . I've searched a while and now I found it . Such beautiful music . So ethereal and other worldly.

Bevey Dillon

That is one of my favorite composers song by Beethoven love it

Saer Bear

Simply beautiful.... music to make you fall in love with classical all over again.

Maria English

7 solid yearz later... still listening!!! Love you TPG!!

Maureen Barry Somerville

Amazing! I did not know you also played the piano!! <3

Siera

10y↑3

Amazing music though! I'm inspired to learn the Cello now :D

ATEB Tester

Holy Cow! How many different instruments can you play Steven! Piano, Cello, & Drums! What else do we not know about? O.o

Dylan Patterson

Steve is on the drums AND the piano?!? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No offense to Jon, but I feel like having Steve play every single instrument made this into a masterpiece.

Joan of America

Stunning. Always love coming back to this.

BumbleButt

7y↑33

the Moonlight Sonata always sounds cool :}

Angry Fiddler

Moonlight Sonata is my favorite song to ever be composed. I do prefer it on piano though, because the piano can really sing each note.

william wijaya

9y↑21

I wish This song can be a soundtrack for any films, So Thrilling!!

María Victoria López de la Rosa

9y↑1

it would be awesome!!!! ❤😍😍😍❤👌👌

Emily Samuels

+María Victoria López de la Rosa I agree

ANAKSHI das

Continue the marvellous work. The generation should know the magic of mozart through you.
You deserve to be applauded.

Карина TRF

I love your music, guys! Excellent!!! Thanks.

victorianne Vessio

such a talented guy!

Dania Bon

This is amazing, i'm almost crying because really make me feel many things ❤

Chasing Rabbits

I’m speechless. Simply BEAUTIFUL ❤️

Lady Pry

10y↑6

Uau!!! Ele é um músico completo!!

facts bluboi

7y↑1

FANTASTIC!!! ONE OF A KIND PERFORMANCE!

Kendra Martin

Daaaaang Steven, that was SO good man. Also didnt know you played drums, but that's cool

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