What began as an experiment and then exploded into an Internet phenomenon has now evolved into an incredible success story. The Piano Guys, four talented dads from Utah, have climbed the Great Wall of China for their craft, landed atop Billboard charts, sold out tour dates around the world, accrued a massive following.
These classically-trained musicians have definitely found their groove, and it lies somewhere in between rock and Rachmaninoff. Jon Schmidt (piano), Steven Sharp Nelson (cello) Paul Anderson (production, videography) and Al Van Der Beek (production, songwriting), a.k.a. The Piano Guys, are more than just a musical act, they are a multi-media production team. Through innovative musical composition, cutting-edge technology, and a dash of humor, The Piano Guys produce entertaining videos (oftentimes shot in breathtaking locales) of themselves performing their own rendition of popular songs, classical compositions, movie soundtracks and more--at times enlisting the help of talented guest vocalists. With YouTube as their portal, their videos have received hundreds of millions of views--pretty impressive for a fun-loving crew whose original intent was merely to showcase the instruments for sale at Anderson's small piano shop. Initially shocked by their overwhelming success, they're now making the most of their time in the spotlight by embarking on a mission to "make a positive impact in the lives of people all over the world." Among their most widely viewed videos is "Cello Wars (Star Wars Parody) Lightsaber Duel," "Beethoven's 5 Secrets," and their covers of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" and Coldplay's "Paradise." When The Piano Guys announced that a LIVE concert tour was in the works, eager fans anticipated the chance to buy tickets to what promises to be a stunning onstage spectacle of sight and sound.
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These classically-trained musicians have definitely found their groove, and it lies somewhere in between rock and Rachmaninoff. Jon Schmidt (piano), Steven Sharp Nelson (cello) Paul Anderson (production, videography) and Al Van Der Beek (production, songwriting), a.k.a. The Piano Guys, are more than just a musical act, they are a multi-media production team. Through innovative musical composition, cutting-edge technology, and a dash of humor, The Piano Guys produce entertaining videos (oftentimes shot in breathtaking locales) of themselves performing their own rendition of popular songs, classical compositions, movie soundtracks and more--at times enlisting the help of talented guest vocalists. With YouTube as their portal, their videos have received hundreds of millions of views--pretty impressive for a fun-loving crew whose original intent was merely to showcase the instruments for sale at Anderson's small piano shop. Initially shocked by their overwhelming success, they're now making the most of their time in the spotlight by embarking on a mission to "make a positive impact in the lives of people all over the world." Among their most widely viewed videos is "Cello Wars (Star Wars Parody) Lightsaber Duel," "Beethoven's 5 Secrets," and their covers of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" and Coldplay's "Paradise." When The Piano Guys announced that a LIVE concert tour was in the works, eager fans anticipated the chance to buy tickets to what promises to be a stunning onstage spectacle of sight and sound.
What began as an experiment and then exploded into an Internet phenomenon has now evolved into an incredible success story. The Piano Guys, four talented dads from Utah, have climbed the Great Wall of China for their craft, landed atop Billboard charts, sold out tour dates around the world, accrued a massive following.
These classically-trained musicians have definitely found their groove, and it lies somewhere in between rock and Rachmaninoff. Jon Schmidt (piano), Steven Sharp Nelson (cello) Paul Anderson (production, videography) and Al Van Der Beek (production, songwriting), a.k.a. The Piano Guys, are more than just a musical act, they are a multi-media production team. Through innovative musical composition, cutting-edge technology, and a dash of humor, The Piano Guys produce entertaining videos (oftentimes shot in breathtaking locales) of themselves performing their own rendition of popular songs, classical compositions, movie soundtracks and more--at times enlisting the help of talented guest vocalists. With YouTube as their portal, their videos have received hundreds of millions of views--pretty impressive for a fun-loving crew whose original intent was merely to showcase the instruments for sale at Anderson's small piano shop. Initially shocked by their overwhelming success, they're now making the most of their time in the spotlight by embarking on a mission to "make a positive impact in the lives of people all over the world." Among their most widely viewed videos is "Cello Wars (Star Wars Parody) Lightsaber Duel," "Beethoven's 5 Secrets," and their covers of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" and Coldplay's "Paradise." When The Piano Guys announced that a LIVE concert tour was in the works, eager fans anticipated the chance to buy tickets to what promises to be a stunning onstage spectacle of sight and sound.
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These classically-trained musicians have definitely found their groove, and it lies somewhere in between rock and Rachmaninoff. Jon Schmidt (piano), Steven Sharp Nelson (cello) Paul Anderson (production, videography) and Al Van Der Beek (production, songwriting), a.k.a. The Piano Guys, are more than just a musical act, they are a multi-media production team. Through innovative musical composition, cutting-edge technology, and a dash of humor, The Piano Guys produce entertaining videos (oftentimes shot in breathtaking locales) of themselves performing their own rendition of popular songs, classical compositions, movie soundtracks and more--at times enlisting the help of talented guest vocalists. With YouTube as their portal, their videos have received hundreds of millions of views--pretty impressive for a fun-loving crew whose original intent was merely to showcase the instruments for sale at Anderson's small piano shop. Initially shocked by their overwhelming success, they're now making the most of their time in the spotlight by embarking on a mission to "make a positive impact in the lives of people all over the world." Among their most widely viewed videos is "Cello Wars (Star Wars Parody) Lightsaber Duel," "Beethoven's 5 Secrets," and their covers of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" and Coldplay's "Paradise." When The Piano Guys announced that a LIVE concert tour was in the works, eager fans anticipated the chance to buy tickets to what promises to be a stunning onstage spectacle of sight and sound.
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