Andrés Macnamara - Strawberry Fields Forever (The Beatles). 

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone! Much love, Andrés

It's very emotional watching the older people walking by and suddenly in one instant beginning to recognize the song of their youth and how the people freeze instantly and their spirits focus unconditionally on him singing the song. That is so beautiful.

Never trust anyone who doesn't like The beatles.

Those two ladies immediately knows the song. I bet you they were a part of beatlemania

As a musician during my life time, I find it strange how people on the street from their little measley lives will go out of there way to to even acknowledge you are there. The little girl wanted to stop, but her dad had to pull her by the hand and continue. Children know the magic......... Adults have forgot. :(

I scared how accurate these RU-vid suggestions are getting

The beginning of strawberry fields gives me chills EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

This music makes me young again. I'm 69 years old, so long ago.

Not sure which is better, his playing, or his singing. Wonderful interpretation .

The Pianist began with Claude Debussy's Arabesque #1.

Someone is smiling above clouds

It was so heartwarming to see the older folks stop in their tracks and get brought back to their youth. Must have been a huge wave of emotions that hit them on the spot. I even tried to spot the exact moments: 1:15 Lady stops dead in her tracks when she recognizes the intro tune. 2:03 Ginger haired lady and companion pauses their stroll to enjoy the song. 2:10 This lady came out of the shop at the right time to be greeted by this song and gets transported back in time. She eventually sings along. 2:26 Similar effect for this lady 3:04 Lady quickly hobbles to get a video of this amazing cover. 3:04 At the same time, younger lady in violet halts, her smile radiant. She can't believe she stumbled upon a live performance of SFF. 3:32 Man directs camera lady on how to record this rare opportunity, the Beatles themselves never even performed this live! This took longer than I expected. Hope I'll be able to hear an amazing cover like this live too, in my lifetime.

1:15 The two old lady instantly knew it was the Beatles, and guessed it right, its strawberry fields

He lowkey got the 60s people gather around him

“Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see” lands particularly hard with all the passers by not stopping to listen

Amazing how Debussy's Arabesque 1 lead us to the picturesque Strawberry Fields.Wonderful choice and execution, Andres.

It’s fascinating to see how the crowd forms

When he was playing arabesque (one of Debussy's most beautiful pieces) a few people stop, but when he start playing strawberry fields lot of people stop. Thats the power of the beatles and how people love them.

Oh my god!!! That was one of the best versions of that song I’ve ever heard. I’m in tears.

Debussy is a genius for the ages. So is John Lennon

This actually made my day I was expecting some bad cover but this is gold

i'd probably cry if i was walking down the street and heard this. amazing. lennon lives through us much love from brazil :^)

*Art has no borders and goes beyond time and space. Beautiful interpretation.*

Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever Living is easy with eyes closed Misunderstanding all you see It's getting hard to be someone But it all works out It doesn't matter much to me Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever No one I think is in my tree I mean it must be high or low That is you can't, you know, tune in But it's all right That is I think it's not too bad Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever Always, no sometimes, think it's me But you know I know when it's a dream I think I know I mean a yes But it's all wrong That is I think I disagree Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever Strawberry Fields forever Strawberry Fields forever

No gimmicks, no auto tune, no special effects. Just honest talent.

Its clear that this guy make this for love, not for tips. Very nice indeed.

John Lennon lives while young musicians sing his songs. He would have been 80 this year died 40 years ago. Thank you Andres, it was beautiful.

Two beautiful interpretations - Debussy to Lennon. LOVE the vocal. The piano is virtuoso, even with a bandaged left hand.

i like how the old ladies stopped when you began the song haha

Wish he used a mellotron effect. Would’ve mesmerized the crowd

Love to see those people who were in the same era as The Beatles came to listen together. This actually remind them❤

I wouldn’t dare to pass this talent without a deep gratitude and admiration for his musical talent! A humble drummer from Belgium. Land of best chocolate, frites, waffles, whatever...

2:33 lady in upper right singing along ❤️

C'mon people, life is short, smell the flowers and listen to the music, however briefly.

How just how could do many people just walk by without a care for this incredible beautiful music!

This is my favorite song of all time, I love people who like the Beatles.

Blows my mind that people can hear this and not stop

Being a Beatles' fan I tend to be reluctant to covers, but this version's got a gentle but powerful feeling that really takes you down where Lennon was going to. Well done!

Once he started singing, I got chills

My god that was amazing, the most impressive thing here is how he controls his nerves in a crowd and still manages to play flawlessly

The Beatles were just so special, sad there’s just two left and their youth has passed them by, but the songs live forever. I’m in awe of the catalogue. This was beautifully done sir. Thanks.

This is a great illustration of the two kind of people there are: those who take a time to contemplate the beauty in life and everyone else.

Basically, he has beautifully unified all instruments and orchestra in one piano. Well done.

What a beautiful piano arrangement

I'm glad this was filmed before the corona virus pandemic. It would be sad to see everyone in masks especially Andres Mac singing this beautiful classical song.

How is it that people just passes by like is nothing, I would be singing my lungs out 💛

I’m always playing this video, played it every night in intensive care after having a triple heart bypass two years ago. Hopefully I might get the chance to watch it live.

I clicked on this busking video to hear the Beatles' song and then he started playing Debussy's Arabesque, which is one of my favourite classical pieces. Then he played Strawberry fields forever so beautifully. I wish I were there. Great performance on both!

Yo sup raniel

Paul will ALWAYS be my number 1, but wow was Lennon UNMATCHED when it came to creating beautiful emotional melodies. Strawberry fields, In My Life, Real Love, Julia, etc. he was just something else!

Everything about that song speaks of lost innocence, childhoods only recovered in reverie, captured so well in this performance so easily passed by. I stopped and was grateful for every note and word.

Im a huge rap/heavy rock fan and I’ve always known about the beatles like every person should, i just found this song about 2 weeks ago and i cant stop listening… one of the best songs ever.

I think John would of tossed you a few quarters and a " well done, lad"

Andres Mac. Your version of this song, which is one of the coolest Beatles pieces in the history of music, is simply on another level. You make it formidable, your singing moves, you are a real artist and in very good taste. Congratulations and continue on this path. Keep living in a strawberry field forever !!!

Everytime I watch this video, I look at these two blonde ladies, they seem so kind, and I wonder what must have gone through their heads... memories and more memories... beautiful! A hugh from Brazil 🟩🟨

again, when a Beatles song is covered, suddenly their ingenious talent as composers becomes even more obvious. thank God for his gift, for giving us the Beatles.

If ever there was any doubt that The Beatles are modern classical music, listen to how seamlessly Adres transitions from Debussy into Strawberry Fields. Excellent versions of both pieces BTW Andres

This cover made me understand the lyrics so much better.

I'm a grown man and I'm in tears because I'm listening to Debussy, and the Beatles. I must be nuts 😃

Great job! Anyone who hits all the notes and timing is sure to draw a crowd. There’s no other song like this!

You did a great job with the song. John Lennon tunes are a crowd stopper.

This arrangement is so darn good. Darn near makes me cry. Dude stop it. You’re killing me over hear. That was to darn good.

It always amazes me how many people can’t seem to take three minutes out of their busy day to just pause and enjoy the vibes. It’s three minutes, people.

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE BEATLES BUT HAVE NEVER REALLY LISTENED TO THE LYRICS AND THE MELODY OF STRAWBERRY FIELDS UNTIL NOW. A GREAT SONG PERFORMED BRILLIANTLY BY ANDRES MAC. FIRST CLASS.

Andres, I have been playing music since the ‘60s and I find it so sad to see 99% of the people passing by hearing you as not much more then elevator music, as an inconveniences or obstacle in the road. People today have been so programed to expect instant Gratification and thoughts no longer then 128 characters. But it looks like there is still some hope, there with a few, who stop, listen and appreciate your talent and can really hear the fine music. These times are so much different then the 60s. Thank you for keeping on my friend.

This should make everyone stop in place on the walkway and just start swaying in rhythm with love struck eyes along with this awesome sounding cover.

The performance that blends into the landscape is the background music for passersby, like a butterfly passing gently from shoulder to shoulder of a passing person. I was healed by your voice. thank you very much.

People with kids need to stop and watch! We always did, that’s how you teach music appreciation

Andres is one of the guy that makes me want to learn piano 💙💙💙

That intro playing a piece of Arabesque is the best man, I'm a big fan about your talent, thanks

Absolutely wonderful You have moved a man of 62 to tears 😢 But you have made me smile also Thanx for making myself my morning❤ Keep on keeping on !❤❤❤❤

How busy are you that you cannot stop walking for 3 minutes to hear a song that could brighten up your day?

He's got a great voice for this song. Well done.

Que hermosa interpretación saludos desde México!

1:20 “You see? I told you”

His performances are always so magicial!

the only person who can make an amazing cover of a beatles song

Maravilhosa canção dos Beatles

Those who stood around to watch appreciated talent and those who gave appreciated the worth in that talent.

3:08 he smiles at the little girl obviously interested but being walked away by her dad.

This guy is so brave to play in the streets im inspired❤

Assim tivesse artistas como esses aqui no Brasil tocando melodias incríveis iguais a essas músicas dos dos Beatles, interessante que o povo parece que está dando esmolas para esse músico incrível e não param para apreciar tanto talento em plena rua, é de graça, é uma pena ! Mas de qualquer forma parabéns !

Beautiful Voice and Música!!!!Love from Uruguay 🇺🇾

One of the best songs ever written and a great performance on top of that!

If theres a real form of magic, it's music.

The more I listen to this the more I'm convinced that this, in my opinion, is the best Beatles cover I've ever heard.

This audio is just so beautiful. The piano, the noise of the people walking in the street as another day in ther lives is passing by, he's singing, someone drops a coin... when he finishes the song the small crowd that stopped by applaudes

You are a star. Amazing cover

Genial, artista fantástico e as pessoas frias, sem emoção, passam e não valorizam esse artista. Parabéns 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Delightful. And, I appreciated every person who stopped what they were doing and allowed themselves to become captivated by the music.

I don't understand how most people in front of this beautiful interpretation of a beautiful song have been able to continue walking down the street I would have been captured if I had been there ....

I love the Debussy piece at the beginning too! Amazing strawberry fields as well too

I remember way back when lots of people were walking around having fun, no masks, close together! Oh, that was only a few months ago. Seems A LOT longer.

I am nine years old Japanese boy. I always listening your song! I like The Beatles and you! I'd like to listening your The Beatles 's "hellogoodbye " please.

Great voice, good pianoman, nice performer. BRAVO!

I wish I were there .I would put lots of money in your keyboard case. That was pretty awesome. Never heard a street performer ever play that one. What a nice suprise...good luck my friend !

Muito bom! Uma das mais lindas músicas de todos os tempos! Obra composta pelo grande John Winston Lennon!!!

Strawberry Fields always makes me sad for something I've never known. Sadness is a gift, you know. Happiness couldn't exist without it.

This arrange perfectly reflects the theme of the song. For the first time I burst into tears while listening to music...

The arabesque at the beginning was just amazing