Pictures At An Exhibition (Piano/Cello) The Piano Guys Puppets

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Directed by: Márton Harkel
Puppeteer 1: Napsugár Trömböczky
Puppeteer 2: Márton Harkel
Camera operator: Máté Papp
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Behind every song is a story. Some superficial or spontaneous. Some deep and more meaningful, even life-altering.

Music plays so many roles in our lives. On the surface it is entertainment, but that grossly underestimates its depth.
It can be a messenger -- have you ever had just the right song played at just the right time, sending you just the right message?
It can be a pathway to a change or step forward we need to make in life.
Sometimes it can be an angelically-aided connector of people.

Well, in this story, music was all this and more.

Márton worked for over 200 hours to handcraft these puppets so that their articulating fingers, and a multitude of hinges and joints could be “in concert” with the music. Notice the care he takes to see that they are doing their best to even play the right notes.

The best part of this story? After Márton finished creating the puppets and prepared to film, he realized he couldn’t make them come alive alone. He needed another puppeteer. He hired Napsugár Trömböczky, a lovely and talented young lady. As they began working together, their interest in the project and the puppets took a back seat to their interest in each other! In ONE WEEK they were engaged. They say it’s crazy. We say it’s destiny.

Márton and Napsugár’s love story truly touched us. We pray before we write our music with the desire that it will somehow spread hope. All of us all spend a great deal of our lives waiting for something or someone we’re hoping for. Stories such as this can perhaps provide some evidence that a life can change and hopes can be realized in the matter of one song. One week. One idea. That gives us hope that when things aren’t lining up or we’re far from where we had hoped to be, the alignment that we seek can come together in a mere moment -- in a way we could have never anticipated.

Now, we don’t believe that we, as humans, are puppets of Destiny. But perhaps there is a “Grand Puppeteer,” who loves us and who knows us better than we know ourselves -- and He pulls destiny’s strings on our behalf.

Márton, in his message to us after he finished the video, humbly and graciously expressed gratitude for the project, but more than the project, for the opportunity to meet his soulmate, and to do what he loves, with whom he loves.

We don’t take any credit. Look to the Grand Puppeteer for that. But we thank you, Márton and Napsugár, all the same. If all the time, work, energy, and passion that went into this project was all for you two and your eternal family, then it was well worth it. We’re honored to have the opportunity to “play a small part” in something much more important than a music video. After all, we were just the puppets. :-)

Music produced and arranged by Al van der Beek and Steven Sharp Nelson of The Piano Guys
Performed by
Steven Sharp Nelson: acoustic and electric cellos, piano, cello percussion
Al van der Beek: percussion
Mixed and mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios in Utah
Video edited by Shaye Scott
Production Manager: Craig Knudsen

[thepianoguys]

This video has quite a story behind it. We discovered Márton (the puppeteer) in a video that a tourist posted of him performing on the streets in Budapest. We asked him if he’d work with us. He spent over 200 hours handcrafting these puppets and when he was ready to film, he realized he needed someone to help him bring them to life. He recruited a lovely young lady named Napsugár. During the project, they fell in love and were engaged within a week. They are now married! 👰🏽 🎩 🍰
And what a beautiful couple they are — doing what they love with whom they love! Will you join us in the comments, congratulating them for their incredible work and their new life together? Congratulations Márton and Napsugár!! Your love story and your work has inspired us!

[harmonymusic]

The puppeteers are incredible! They nailed all of the nuances that Steve and Jon portray when they play. I've never seen puppets like this before. Amazing. Absolutely amazing. Also, congratulations on your wedding! Best wishes for your new life together!

[sherig]

This is INCREDIBLE!! The detail in the finger movements and expressions on the puppets faces as the play are amazingly realistic. Well done!!!

[puppetry]

We are incredibly thankful for the chance to work on this video! Especially because we found each other 😉 Hopefully we'll be done with our how we made video in a few days, and can share with you all. Thank you for all the congratulations and wishes, we couldn't be happier 😊❤️

[LifeyApp]

Most inspirational puppet video I've watched for a long time

[warrenells]

In the music business, people hear a production or see a video and say "I could have done that". Maybe. But could you have thought of it? Aye, there's the rub. It's easy to know the secret of the magic trick once you see how it's done. Many congratulations to the puppeteers for their work and for their new life together. And to the Piano Guys, who never fail to inspire and astound with their amazing musicianship.

[mitchellclark]

"Hey Jon, you bored?"
"Yeah, kinda"
"Wanna make people cry for no apparent reason?"
"Sure"

[literaryladyccf]

The music, the puppets, the video, the love story - SO BEAUTIFUL!! ❤

[naomidacquisto]

This was so adorable and incredibly touching. The small details in the movements was amazing. Thank you for sharing this light! Congratulations to the artists and puppeteers on their engagement!

[sandeerodriguez]

This video is absolutely amazing! Congratulations to the puppeteers on their recent wedding! May God bless your marriage! 👩‍❤️‍👨🍾🎉

[cutejaners]

We played a couple of pieces from Pictures at an Expedition in high school. So many memories were brought back. It's one of my favorites.

Thank you. And the puppets were amazing. You're right, music is full of stories.

[LisaChickWrites]

This was completely unexpected! The articulated hands of the cellist are amazing.

[somesumfreak]

Me: Oh this is cute.
...Oh wait...
THEY'RE MOVING THE CELLIST PUPPET'S FINGERS TO MIME PLAYING DIFFERENT NOTES
I'm done.

[theguy]

Most beautiful thing I’ve heard in a long time. Take care of each other, respect each other, honor each other, and love each other forever. Congratulations to the wonderful new couple. 😊

[lanceshroades]

I want you guys to know, your music is such a big part of my family’s life. My children are being raised listening to your music and watching your music videos. We appreciate your energy, creativity, and such hard work you put into the songs you play. They touch lives. They touch our lives. Thank you.

[jadenataylor]

This is the first channel I came back to after finishing a Full-Time mission 8 days ago. ThePianoGuys never cease to amaze me.

[anneburns]

The artistry here brings me to tears, but the story behind it brings overwhelming gratitude for our Heavenly Father’s hand in our lives. Thank you for sharing the miracle!

[elih]

What a beautiful arrangement and story. There is a Grand Puppeteer!

[lemoncholy]

This is truly a masterpiece.
I love how detailed the puppets look!

[duncanidahoarrakis]

I just found this. Remarkable this song was our Wedding Processional. When we hear it we always pause and remember that day... Nearly 30-years ago