The audience and the judges in week three of the 2017 Britain’s Got Talent were growing impatient in their search for something special. However, they didn’t realize the unique performance they were about to witness when pianist Tokio Myers walked onstage. Taking his place at the piano, Tokio began to play. At first, he demonstrated his skills as a pianist with a delicate rendition of Debussy’s piece ‘Clair de lune’. Then, the performance turned in a direction that no one expected.
Using the sample pad that he’d brought along with him, Tokio began to integrate synth samples with his piano playing. The melody transitioned into something completely new, and he began to combine synth and piano to play a cover of Ed Sheeran’s popular song ‘Bloodstream’. Music Man readers will be amazed at Tokio’s innovative approach to music. The video became extremely popular online, now having achieved over 5.8M views as fans continue to flock to witness Tokio’s unique musical style.
The audience and the judges were so impressed by Tokio’s performance that day that they gave him a standing ovation and four yeses. Tokio continued to give impressive performances in each round of the competition, all the way through to the finals. This time, Tokio shared his interpretation of Rag’n’Bone Man’s hit song ‘Human’. If his initial audition was impressive, his performance in the final took things to another level in a spectacle that is sure to take Music Man fans’ breath away.
Once again, Tokio started off his performance with a delicate piano introduction. Putting his whole body into his playing, his emotional connection to the music was clear and made his emotive playing even more moving to watch. The performance kicked up a notch when Tokio was joined by an entire choir on stage, and the pianist began to energetically beat out percussion on his synth pads. The performance was enough to win the voters’ hearts, crowning him as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2017.
Tokyo’s performance in the 2017 series of Britain’s Got Talent is a perfect example of how leaning into your unique style can create something truly magical. Many musicians may feel the need to keep their love of classical music and modern pop separate, but Tokyo’s combination of the two created his own unique sound that ultimately helped him to win over both Britain’s Got Talent judges and audiences alike. Tokyo Myers’ time on the show is, without a doubt, a message to all to embrace your own way of doing things, as it’s certainly more interesting than simply following in the footsteps of others.
Tokio Myers proved to be an unforgettable contender on Britain’s Got Talent, captivating audiences with his unique fusion of classical piano and contemporary synth. His journey from the exciting audition to a breathtaking finale secured his place as a standout performer in the competition. For those eager to delve deeper into Tokio Myers’ innovative musical journey and witness more of his remarkable talent, be sure to explore the links provided below.