Seated at a public piano in The Square shopping centre in Camberley, a young musician named Isabel was playing a simple but beautiful cover of ‘You Are The Reason’ by Calum Scott. A small crowd had gathered around to listen to her play. One onlooker was the well-known YouTube pianist, 15-year-old Cole Lam, who has become famous online for his viral cover videos. After complimenting Isabel on her cover, she asked him, “Can you play?” When he said he could, she invited him to play alongside her.
Music Man readers will be amazed by the result of the two musicians combining their piano skills. They restarted the cover of ‘You Are The Reason’, this time with four hands on the piano, and the sound became immediately richer and more layered. Their performance caught the attention of many passersby, who gathered around to watch them play. It also caught the ear of many music fans online, as the video garnered an impressive 11M views online.
Cole Lam’s public piano covers have proved popular online time and time again. He started his piano-playing career in the West End production of School of Rock, playing keyboard as Lawrence. He then began posting on his YouTube channel at the young age of 11 and has since impressed viewers with covers such as Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘The Sound of Silence’ and Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal.’ His most popular video, however, is a cover of Bohemian Rhapsody, which took the internet by storm.
When Cole was just 12, a man in the crowd requested the Queen classic during one of his public performances. Cole looked unsure, prompting the man to tell him to just “keep going” with the song he was already playing. Then, Cole shocked everyone by launching into a full 6-minute-long cover of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ Music Man fans will be astounded to see Cole’s dynamic cover, which ended up receiving a whopping 12M views online and launched his YouTube success.
Cole Lam’s astonishing talents at such a young age have made him one to watch among music fans online. Alongside his astonishing piano skills, he has displayed an impressive range of musical knowledge, showcasing the ability to play popular songs from the present day all the way back to the hits of the 70s. If there’s one thing that’s for certain about Cole’s musical talents, it’s that whether heard in a bustling shopping centre or online, Cole’s music continues to bring joy to all who hear him.
If you would like to hear more from this talented pianist, you can subscribe to Cole Lam’s YouTube Channel for more incredible music. You can also follow Cole Lam on Facebook and Instagram for updates and more amazing performances.