Who could forget the infectious beat of “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I, the Australian artist who took the globe by storm in 2019?
This quirky, captivating song has dominated the charts across thirty countries, and its hilarious music video showcasing the singer masquerading as a charming old man has had viewers doubled over in laughter.
Inspired by this unique concept, a pianist thought he’d add his own flavor to the performance.
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What did we get?
A side-splitting version of “Dance Monkey,” performed by a ‘grandfather’ at a bustling London mall.
Our pianist, decked out in grandpa gear, takes a seat at a public piano, poised to stun an unknowing crowd with his musical genius.
The joke isn’t in the disguise itself, but rather in the fact that everyone recognizes it’s a mask, yet can’t contain their laughter.
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Unmasking the character, we find Terry Miles, an audacious British artist.
Known widely as the Boogie Woogie Piano Teacher, Terry frequently publishes piano tutorials on his YouTube channel, which commands a following of 235,000 subscribers.
He provides intricate guides on harmonizing left and right-hand movements for seamless piano playing, and his distinctive style is undeniably mesmerizing.
He’s stationed at the piano, and an eager crowd instantly forms around him.
His charm radiates even from behind his grandpa mask, and his confident stride and persona signal that a thrilling performance is about to unfold.
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But Terry’s act isn’t just about tickling the ivories. His dance moves are just as rib-tickling.
He starts bouncing up and down in rhythm as he plays, his antics echoing a monkey’s dance.
The kicker? His dancing doesn’t disrupt his playing one bit.
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Terry is in his happy place.
As he gets into the groove and the crowd’s applause intensifies, his performance becomes even more comical.
It’s the kind of performance that leaves you wishing you were there in person, and may even tempt you to master the monkey dance yourself!
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“Dance Monkey” has certainly engraved its name in the annals of music history.
It smashed records for being number one on the chart for the longest duration by an Australian act and holds the record for the most prolonged stint at number one across Australian singles charts.
It also clinched the sixth spot for the highest-ranked global digital single of 2019.
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With “Dance Monkey” being almost universally recognized, it makes for a stellar choice for a public performance.
Since Terry’s video hit the internet, it’s been watched by over 12 million people.
The only spectacle that could possibly upstage this would be a real grandfather rocking the stage!
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Terry’s YouTube channel is a gold mine of engaging performances and piano lessons. His content is varied, intriguing, and consistently amusing.
If you got a kick out of this video, you’ll love exploring his channel further.
See this old man deliver a jaw-dropping performance in the video below!
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