Jazz Pianist Reacts to Leave the Door Open by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak

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[Odoooom]

I didn't understand a single thing you said in this video but you seem real excited about it and I love that for you

[shanayekh]

There's nothing better than seeing another music nerd nerd-out about music ❤️❤️❤️

[pitohui]

Fun fact: In an interview, Bruno mars stated that as they were composing this, anderson paak only did one take on the drums and the song started from there.

[anneliseprice]

Charles: it works so well because *starts speaking in music*
Me, a non-musician: ah, yes. I, too, believe the addition of Flat 9's and 13's is what makes this song bop so hard.

[netanelbruh]

these videos must be gold to those who actually understand music theory

[maja]

me: knows nothin about music theory
also me: watches Charles religiously for the immaculate vibes and passion beaming from every video

[classicaltrombone]

Surprise Eb Major Modulation: 😏
Charles: 🥵🥵

[AlexMoukalaMusic]

I've reached the point where I get exposed to new pop music bangers exclusively through your channel, man.
Thanks for that!

[markcalmes]

This song is seriously some of the best soul music I've heard since the 80's...they knocked it out of the park.

[emb]

Bruno is known for great key changes in the songs he writes and produces for himself and other artists. One of my favorites, is the key change in the song he cowrote for Adele, "All I Ask".

[brentcabote]

The most entertaining thing about this video isn’t the music theory or the explanation, it’s charles’ true musical passion shining through. Seeing someone be truly passionate about what they do is a rare yet lovely thing.

[wonjonglee]

this is like a Stevie Wonder level of theory in that the writing is so well done the average listener probably wouldn't even notice how complex the harmony is. can't wait until the Silk Sonic album is out. thanks so much for breaking it down Charles!

[electropicks]

I sometimes manage to forget how good of a pianist and musician Charles is. In this video his musicality, knowledge, wisdom, talent and skill shine right through, so amazing and inspiring

[e.j.leonard]

I love how they've got that classic `two clear and distinctly different personalities' going with the duet, which has been missing from collabs in recent years. With Paak being the cheeky one while Bruno is all earnest (two different and equally valid ways of chatting some one up haha)

[garehnkalloghlian]

Charlers explaining key changes:
Me who knows nothing about music: right, exactly!

[PaidAMaluCachu]

"Making the simple sound complicated is commonplace. Making the complicated sound simple, that's creativity." - Charles Mingus

[raginbakin]

Please review city pop! It's a style of 70s/80s Japanese pop music that's often heavily jazz influenced. In recent years, the genre has had a resurgence on YouTube. Lots of people agree that the "Holy Trinity" of city pop is
1. Plastic Love by Mariya Takeuchi
2. Stay with Me by Miki Matsubara
3. 4 AM by Taeko Ohnuki (which is probably the jazziest out of the three; I would start with this one!)

[christianmalinao]

Filipino love songs uses that progression and that key change (3 half steps then back) regularly. I imagine Bruno listened to songs his filipino mom was playing a lot back in the day.

[davidleavitt]

I feel like I'm Charles's dad. I don't really understand what he's talking about, but I love to listen anyway because he's so passionate about it and it's really interesting, even though I only understand like 25% of what he's saying

[NateTheKang]

Keyboardist: Doesn't leave door open

Me: Backdoor 2 5 1 to get the key