Eldar is amazing
Doug posted in Music, Recommendations on February 7th, 2008
Went to see Eldar last night. Simply amazing. Someone at work corrected me when I said he was a prodigy. He’s right – too old to be called that. He’s a genius. I can not recall the last time I have been this impressed with a performer. I have been playing piano more years than he has been alive, and yet I will never play half as good as him. And this is… ok. 🙂 Honestly, it’s wonderful, and an inspiration.
The idea that this beautiful venue was maybe only a quarter full tonight shows this is a special time, before people are completely aware of who he is. No wonder he got nominated for a Grammy. And, although this has not been announced, he told me he is playing at this year’s awards show. I feel lucky to catch him before it becomes difficult. If you watch the Grammy’s, look for a 21-year-old to knock your socks off.
I’m already a fan.
Thanks Eldar for signing both CDs I purchased. I am enjoying re-imagination as I write this, and amazed that it’s still so largely new from what you played last night. Fantastic.
The new Yoshi’s was fantastic as well. I highly recommend it. Beautiful place and fantastic sound.
It’s been almost a year since I wrote my last post. Sorry – I’ll try to write more often…