If there was ever any doubt that Tom Odell had earned his success and deserved to play in front of a huge crowd, there’s a video below that will clear all those doubts up. This British artist made shockwaves after his debut was released in 2013, and now, ten years later in 2023, he can be seen performing solo on stage with a crowd singing every word of his songs right back at him. This, among other aspects, is all a musician could ever dream of.
The video begins with Tom Odell simply demonstrating to everyone in the Pukkelpop 2023 crowd that he is quite a skilled pianist. Not only does he show this with his own music, but he introduces his hit “Another Love” with a rendition of none other than Beethoven’s Für Elise. Watch his performance at the Pukkelpop Festival in Hasselt, Belgium, in the video below:
Tom Odell is living and walking proof that the United Kingdom can create some truly spectacular acts. This singer-songwriter is from Chichester, West Sussex (England), but also lived in New Zealand for some time. His early career was somewhat unfruitful; he had always interacted with music, but after chasing a place in a music college in Liverpool and studying at BIMM (Brighton Institute of Modern Music), he eventually pursued a solo career.
Overall, Tom Odell has had a very successful career thus far. Since 2013, he has released a total of six studio albums, all starting with his hugely acclaimed debut, Long Way Down. Fans not only loved this record for its originality and Odell’s unique style, but it has also achieved platinum certification. This has helped propel this talented musician into the British spotlight and tour circuits.
Für Elise is amongst Ludwig Van Beethoven’s most popular compositions and one which is used the most to this day. It’s seen in covers, commercials, and even TV shows, with its unmistakable piano passages influencing people from pianists to everyday folk alike for nearly two centuries.