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March 26, 2015 8:04 AM

Chilly Gonzales - Advantage Points [YouTube] Chilly Gonzales, Grammy-winning Canadian pianist and entertainer, returns with his much anticipated follow-up to Solo Piano II: "Chambers". Enjoy "Advantage Points" music video from Chambers, Directed by Jonathan Barré.
posted by Fizz (7 comments total)

I saw him on tour for his first solo piano album, in the lobby at Lincoln Center. I love how he has managed to avoid all attempts to be classified into a genre. Music for the sake of music (and a great sense of humor, too). Keep on keeping on, Chilly!
posted by schmopera at 8:16 AM on March 26, 2015

Aww, I love Chilly. What's he like live? Does he do a lot of banter, or is it a pretty straight performance?
posted by Think_Long at 8:31 AM on March 26, 2015

The original Solo Piano is one of my favorite albums, and I would have missed Chambers entirely were it not for your post. Thanks for this.
posted by lunch at 11:43 AM on March 26, 2015 [1 favorite]

The break/drop at 2:10! I love their facial expressions.
posted by mnsc at 12:31 PM on March 26, 2015

Those two duelists don't normally dress as robots... do they?
posted by lagomorphius at 3:09 PM on March 26, 2015

His Pop Music Masterclasses are fascinating musical theory breakdowns of current pop hits. I particularly enjoy this one about ILoveMakonnen feat. Drake's "Tuesday."
posted by saul wright at 3:29 PM on March 26, 2015

Aww, I love Chilly. What's he like live? Does he do a lot of banter, or is it a pretty straight performance?

He plays his ass off, but also expect a lot of banter, rapping and audience participation. It bordered on Weird Al territory at times, but coming from a man named Chilly Gonzales, I'll take it. Would gladly catch him again next time. Check out Hauschka if you're not familiar - definitely on the same caliber.
posted by sphexish at 8:01 PM on March 26, 2015 [1 favorite]