Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche 

Nuvole Bianche... in English "White Clouds", the title fits Ludovico's composition so well, tranquil, calm, effortless, floating. Ludovico receives a lot of negativity from the classical world due to his simplicity, though I think the simplicity of his work is also the beauty of his work. It's not trying too hard to evoke complex emotions or challenge audiences, it's creating a canvas for you to get lost in your own thoughts, and I think everyone needs a little bit of that sometimes. Hope you have an excellent Monday.

I love this song so much, but I can’t listen to it for more than a couple seconds before I start crying. I’m 15 now, but when I was 11 I remember my mother would play this piece and it was always my favorite. Unfortunately, for my 12th birthday my parents were on their way home buying an old record player for my birthday when they were both struck and killed by a drunk driver. Hearing this song gives me a feeling that my parents are sitting by me and my mother is playing this song. It’s amazing how powerful music is the bring back such vivid memories. I love this song so much and it bring me great memories, but also memories of my 12th birthday. The record player by parents got me survived the crash. Besides a crack on the top right and the lid broke off it still works. I haven’t been able to find a vinyl copy of this song, but if anyone can find one please let me know. I want it so my parents in heaven can see how much i appreciate them, their gift, and how much I love them. I pray for them everyday and hope they are listening. I even pray for the man that hit them because I couldn’t imagine how hard it is for him to live with himself after what he did. If I could ever be able to talk to him I would forgive him and I’m sure my parents would look down and support me because my parents always told me “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future”. I didn’t really expect to write all this in a youtube comment, but I guess there’s my story.

I learned to play this by breaking it down into sections and drilling one section a day for several hours, or until I was confident. *** Here's my method: *** Section 1 = 0:03 - 0:32 Section 2 = 0:33 - 0:56 Section 3 = 0:57 - 1:21 Section 4 = 1:22 - 1:47 Section 5 = 1:48 - 2:14 Section 6 = 2:15 - 2:59 Section 7 = 3:00 - 3:28 *Repeat sections 1 - 7* (Finale) Section 8 = 5:42 - 6:17 I really hope this helps someone! Good luck!

“Life is like a piano; the white keys represent happiness and the black show sadness. But as you go through life's journey, remember that the black keys also create music.”

I've been practicing and playing this song for 2 years, never managed to finish this. 2 days ago my dad passed away. Heavy alcoholic. I always knew he loved hearing me play this, and I'll play the entire thing for him one day.

If this isn’t playing at my funeral I’m not going

I lost my grandma from covid 19 in lombardy italy and this was the song we played on her funeral.....rest in peace grandie

this is the most wholesome comment section i've ever seen. congladurations all.

My 14 year old daughter selected this song for a recent recital performance and I don’t think I’ve ever been more moved to hear her play such a beautiful piece. This song is life and I never want to forget the feelings that came over me as I listened to her practice and eventually play for a church full of people. Many were brought to tears, including me. So grateful for the gift of music. ❤

My favourite thing about this song are the pauses. More specifically, the great relief when you realize that the song goes on and it was only a pause, not the end

I was thinking that I could play this at a concert, but I also was thinking about how many times I would pause, and people would clap because they’re thinking it’s over.

Everybody wants to be someone's Sun, To brighten up their day. But why not be someone's Moon, To lighten up their darkest hour ?

People dont realise how perfect this song is. .....

"Don't cry because it's over,smile because it happened"-Some wise fella

This is my new project I’m 14 btw Start date: 2/15/21 Update: 3/6/21 I have learned up to 2:16 A little slow due to school exams, but still learning! Update: 3/14/21 I have learned everything up to about 3:00 !!!!! I started working on the next part after that, but it’s harddd😫 I’m going to keep pushing though! Thanks for all the support. Good luck to anyone trying to learn this! 😊 Update: 3/21/21 I finished learning up to 3:29. That was by far the most difficult part of the song, but the most fun to play. It should be smooth sailing from here. Thanks!!! 😁 Final Update: April/2/21 I learned to whole song!!!!!!!!! It was hard, but once you learn the first half or so it’s a breeze. Thank you for all the support and likes. It’s a really fun song to play, and I will be performing it for my school in May! Also this song sounds so much better when you play it in person! Good luck to anyone trying to learn it!! Update: 4/15/21 Once you’ve learn this, or any song don’t forget to replay it continuously so that you don’t forget how to play it! Especially for longer songs! Thank you for all the kind words and likes! If you have any questions I’ll try and respond quickly! Another Update: 5/13/21 P.s. I’ll be performing this song on May 21 UPDATEEEE!!!: 5/21/21 OK GUYS I DID IT!!! I got a standing ovation and I was overjoyed!! I think I performed to the best of my abilities and I loved every second of it! Not to boast but I think I killed it!! 😏🤪😂 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF THE KIND COMMENTS!!! THEY MEAN THE WORLD TO ME!! I HOPE YOU ALL ARE ABLE TO GO OUT AND CONQUER YOUR DREAMS! Anything is possible!!! Thank you so much to anyone who stayed this long!!! :))))

it's so crazy how music with no words can be so impactful. No joke when I hear this, I start to tear up lol for no reason, and I just can't help it.

This should be in the top 3 of 'Songs you invented in your dreams but seems to exist in real life'.

This makes me miss something that i know I'll never have again.

For those hesistating to try, i strongly suggest y'all to just do it. It took me only 3 hrs to learn it and a week to master it. Some tips: 1. Learn and be clear of the 4 chords of the left hand as the whole song only have these 4 chords. 2. For right hand, do not just blindly read from the sheets and play note by note for the entire piece. Find patterns as alot of it is mostly repetitive. 3. Practise slowly and do not rush to finish the entire song in 1 day. Just do it slowly and make sure you are clear on the notes. (This helps in muscle memory) 4. Lastly NEVER NEVER give up. It may be hard or boring but trust me, satisfaction is what u will get after learning this piece. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF Edit: Thanks guys! Always happy to help :D

The most awesome thing is to read the comments section while listening to the music. You will read Inspirational and original quotes which are not only impressive but let you think about for a minute You will read funny comments to have small relief Then you will read comments from people who are just fascinated by the music alone. You see that music is such a beautiful feeling which doesn't match the logical thinking of a human And you will read inspirational stories and condolences to people who lost people and are reminded of this by the music. We all are impressed of the person who lost his parents and has the maturity to deal with it. And we all salute to all this people. Sometimes you don't realise that RU-vid comments are from all over the world but if you read them all they have so much in common you realise that we are still all human and we can be reminded of this by music... Sometimes life actually needs background music

When music speaks, every heart understands.

*"The loneliest people are the kindest.* *The saddest people smiles the brightest.* *The most damaged people are the wisest.* *All because they do not wish to see anyone else suffer the way they do."*

And for 6 minutes, the world was ok

My cat just past away and he liked this song, he used to pass out on my feet when I had this song playing on a small speaker.. I miss him 🥺❤️

People who disliked had tears in their eyes and couldn't see properly

When I was younger I always heard this song and thought it was beautiful, and now I finally found it. My mom has stage 4 cancer and she will pass soon. I'll most likely be playing this at her funeral. I love you mom❤ UPDATE: 3 months later 25/12/2019, christmas day, she unfortunately passed away. Thank you all for the nice messages. Thank you mom for always caring for me and our family. I love you, rest in peace angel ❤

"If there's even a slight chance at getting something that will make you happy, risk it. Because life is too short, and happiness too rare."

My daughter chose this to be played at her wedding next year, yes she has exquisite taste, hope I can keep it together…..proud doesn’t come close🥂

diagnosed with recurrent depression disorder for 7 years. found out i have a colon cancer last year. family's a wreck. i can't see a future where i'm in. it is literally hard for me to dream and choose a career to take. the only thing that is saving me from falling is dancing. it's hard to breathe and feel. but my passion keeps me... moving. i wanna just dance the pain and nothingness away. i wanna feel alive. recently, it is again heavier than usual. i couldn't get it off me. it's more painful when you did everything to feel better but it wouldn't just let you. now, i just found out this piano cover and cried hard with this song. white clouds. it's where i wanna be. thank you.

I will learn to play this. Whether it take a month a year or 10. I will come back to this comment when I am done. Edit: Thursday 18th June 2020 Wow. I am quite emotional right now as I have just for the first time finished playing the whole piece start to finish. The support from this comment has been so overwhelming and touching. I had just posted this comment as an individual reminder to make sure I follow through with my dream of being able to play this magnificent piece so you can imagine my shock when I saw the response. I never forgot about this comment as some may have thought and the combined support from everyone really helped me make that dream a reality. So to everyone that commented or liked - Thank You. I think you all deserve an explanation of how my journey went so here it goes right from the start: I am 19 and a complete novice pianist. I have had no experience with any musical instrument and have no knowledge of any music theory. Whilst studying for exams 2 years ago I stumbled upon classical music and gradually started to fall for the beauty found within a piano. By listening to Rousseau I would constantly listen to 3 of his covers. Für Elise, River Flows in You and Nuvuole Bianche. I wished I could play all of them but they all seemed so difficult. A few months later I, quite randomly, decided to play the piano in my house that I hadn't touched in years. After messing around for a while I remembered the dream I had to be able to play the Piano, even if it was just one piece. So I started to learn Für Elise. At the start it was difficult but gradually I learnt and got better. All the knowledge I gained was from RU-vid tutorials and it took me a few weeks before I could properly play Für Elise (without all the hard parts of course). Once I had learned to play Für Elise I had enough confidence to start leanring River Flows in You. I spent months learning and refining my skills till again I had managed it. Then there was Nuvuole Bianche. I still dreamt of being able to play it but watching Rousseau's hands fly over the notes just made it seem like this piece was out of my capability. Fast forward a few more months and I was heading off to university. I did not have access to a piano when I was at university however it was within those first few weeks there that I posted this comment. I still wanted to learn this piece but I set myself a reminder so that I wouldn't forget when I went back home. Over the 2019 Christmas break I learned the first 30 seconds of the piece then went back to University. Then, as we all know, the Coronavirus hit. In late March I was sent home for the rest of the semester. I truly do believe that every cloud has a silver lining and so the silver lining in my case was that although the world seemed to be falling apart I was able to complete my mission to learn Nuvuole Bianche. So little by little I learnt. I am a perfectionist at heart so I wouldn't move on till I had mastered the bit I was leaning. I won't lie and say I spent hours every day learning because I didn't. I could have learnt the piece faster and I could have put more time every day but it turns out that the journey to mastering it was just as satisfying as the end result. To anyone who is thinking of learning this piece - just do it. You will ready many comments saying how easy this piece is whereas if you are anything like me you may think the opposite. Believe that you can do it and go for it. I hope this story can inspire maybe just one person to learn this piece or maybe to pursue something you have been putting off but have dreamt of being able to do. Anyway I have written way to much so I will end by saying *THANK YOU*

Is so fascinating how something like this can tell so much without using any words.

I started self learning the piano a month ago at 23 years I will try to learn this one day. Makes me feel nostalgic and peaceful at the same time

About a year and a half ago, I heard this song on this channel, and was so inspired that I took up piano for the first time in my life. Last week, I played this song for my wife at our wedding. Thank you Rousseau for what you do.

I love how this song changes its tone depending on my mood. If I'm sad it makes me tear up but if in extremely happy it makes me feel even more so. Its beautiful how my mood can dictate what the sing is portraying

“We all have two lives. The second one starts when we realize that we only have one.”

Several years ago, for the first time in a very long time, I decided to go to church. When I parked my car in the parking lot and as I entered the church, I heard this music playing from outside the door. I walked in and saw people sitting and listening to this girl who was playing this music. At the time I didn't know why they were sitting around and what the occasion was, but I remember I took the furthest seat with the fewest people in that area and just listened. Her performance was captivating and outstanding. After she finished, I walked up to her and introduced myself. Later that girl became my wife, who died last April due to a drunk driver. We didn't have much time to spend together. We didn't grow together as we imagined. She was gone exactly as she appeared, quickly and in the blink of an eye. I hope one day I can play and master this music to perhaps play it for her. Although it was short-lived, but I will forever be grateful for that day I decided to go to that church. she’s the most beautiful thing that has ever happened in my life. RIP Honey💔

My brother learned this song on piano just to make me feel better.... I cried so hard

_"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain."_ *- Vivian Greene*

When my mom listens to this song all she says is “nice” but when I hear this song I start crying because it’s so beautiful. Some people just don’t get it.

I searched "saddest piano piece" and this came out , youtube is incorrect. This is not sad but rather it gives me HOPE and COURAGE to carry on even in my darkest times. Thank you for saving me. Wonderfully played❤

as a deaf person who enjoys listening to music, the way you show the notes makes it so visual- makes it so much more enjoyable for me!

Only clicked because the title sounded beautiful.. wasn’t expecting the piece to be equally beautiful damn this had me in my feels at 1am

"Music isn't about difficulty, it's about interpretation"

My son did this piece as part of his assessments. Getting him to practice was a chore, none of his friends were quite as advanced and he just wanted to bum around and play video games like most 13 - 14 year old boys. Every now and then he would focus and when he did that I would find myself in awe of the beautiful pieces he was capable of playing - this was one of them which draws a lot of emotions. He is away from home this year on an exchange program and I miss him so much for many reasons, his music is one of them.

This song makes me miss someone who doesn't deserve to be missed.

I honestly love this piece, I can only describe it like a person who is sad but still has hope and keeps trying toward their goal. It like their life is getting better and better until it hits 3:30. 3:30 is like they reach their darkest moment and all their hope is spent, and maybe someone comes along to help them back on their feet at 4:01. Then they slowly try again with their friend and struggle toward the goal, but more carefully this time, and at 5:30 they finally completed their goal, and then take a moment to reflect on everything and their friend. Finally at 6:16 their journey has ended and they are satisfied and possibly go on to a new goal. Well that’s just my interpretation of it, I’d love to hear anyone else’s.

Doc: You have 6 minutes to live Me: Please play this song Doc: this is 7 minutes God: It's ok

My Mother played this song on our piano throughout my entire upbringing. Hearing it again after so long brings a tear to my eye 🥹

Music is a universal language. No man could describe it, when nuvole bianche is played.

imagine this melody is playing while your whole life story happens

This song doesn’t need to be complicated. Ludovico understands emotion on a fundamental level, and Nuvole Bianche is a prime example of that fact. This song connects with all of us because it is meant for all of us. It doesn’t tell us what to feel; it reminds us how to feel. The value of raw emotion in music cannot be overstated. Long story short, I love this song and I’m so glad to see all the others who feel the same way.

Just discovered this song via a stranger playing a piano in public...got to say, less than 30 seconds in and it is already such a blessing to my ears...this piece of music is legendary and the vibe it gave is unreal...

Two things I can never understand 1: Maths 2: Those who dislike this amazing melody

I sent a recording of myself playing this to my piano teacher in high school. He watched me go from a stupid kid who knew nothing about the piano, to being able to play this song with little to no errors. He sent back “good work. I’m proud of you” and asked how long it took. The answer? 2 years. Him and I started this song as a little side project the end of my sophomore year. By my senior year (which was cut short bc of Covid) I had put it completely on the back burner. I was so focused on getting together another piece for my final recital (which I never got to play) and I decided that when I got my own piano I’d start to play and finally finish this song. It’s difficult, but possible. You can do it. It took me 2 years so don’t be discouraged if you can’t get it in 2 months 💞

This is probably the most civilized comment section there is

The piano is by far the most beautiful thing man has created.

After practicing for 14 years 87 hours a day, i can finally play up to 0:12 what an accomplishment

i used to listen to this song when i broke up with my ex. he plays piano so i looked for piano pieces to listen to but this one song caught my attention. 2 days after the breakup, i met a girl who became my best friend for a while and took a trip with my family to somehow cope with the pain. i couldn't stop listening to this song for about 2 months i lost my best friend in january and coming back to this song is freaking painful; it brings back long-lost memories about my breakup, the friendship with that girl and about the trip miss 'em both so bad nostalgic

It's funny how music changes our feelings in a split-second...

This is hands down one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever heard! Thank you Ludivico Einaudi, and thank you Rousseau!

This song has done more for me then any therapist or counselor. I discovered it when I was around 15, now I'm 21 and it has always cured my sorrow anger or and negative emotions. Thank you Ludovico. This masterpiece will live forever❤

Beautiful. It makes me feel nostalgic for something I've lost, but I can't remember what it is.

This song reminds me of my psyche growing up. I was a manic mess from a traumatic upbringing that basically broke my will and spirit. I just wanted to be left alone, and pretty much gave up on my dreams. Once I got away from home, I decided to take things one step at a time. I started reading, writing, exercising, and even socializing and saw immense progress. I'm now in a much better place with an engineering job and my own life, but the scars of my past will never cease to ache, never allow me to fully recover. However, I refuse to let the composition of my life be dictated by my beginning. Like the majesty of a jubilant crescendo, I too work to elevate the trajectory of my life, for I wish it to be beautiful.

To me this song sounds like a story of observing upcoming obstacles ahead, with a bit of lamenting initially but surely and slowly moving towards then, working things out when the song goes a bit more energetic, and ending up tired yet fulfilled.

this and river flows in you will always have a special spot in my heart. my great aunt was my piano and violin teacher from my age of 4. i'm 16 now, and she passed away 3 months ago. these were the first 2 songs she ever taught me on the piano. every time i play them on piano or violin, i can close my eyes and just imagine her sitting next to me praising me. im crying just typing this.

It’s absolutely mental how emotional this can make you without having any lyrics. Definitely using this as inspiration for future songs we write

You play so beautifully, amazing video!!! :)

If this isnt at my funeral im not going..

"To play this wrong note is insignificant, but to play without emotions is inexcusable..." - Ludvig Van Beethoven...

What kind of person do you have to be to dislike this masterpiece?

Wow! The pianist brought "Nuvole Bianche" to life with such grace and emotion. Each note felt like a gentle whisper, pulling everyone into a dreamlike state.

This made me cry, i'm gonna start learning this piece. Ill come back to this comment once i finish learning this. Edit: (22/03/20) Waddup im about 60% finished, ill come back to update my progress:D Edit: (24/03/20) GUYS I DID IT Edit: (21/07/20) I never thought id get this much likes but thanks everyone!!

"The world can't give you unlimited chances. And it feels so bad when you know you missed one."

This is to Gavin Schmidt who commented 7 months ago. (It wouldn't let me reply in the comment section, so I'm just gonna post it here in case he sees) I'm sitting here, in tears reading your story. My mother battled cancer for two exhausting years before she finally passed in February 2017, just shortly after her 44th birthday. I was fortunate enough to have been able to say goodbye to her, during her last few moments before she passed. I can't imagine how strange you must have felt losing your parents just like that, at just twelve years old... I admire you for forgiving the man who hit your parents. My sincere condolences, respect, admiration and love goes your way Gavin. -Kjartan from Iceland.

The thing I love about Ludovico is both hand plays its own beautiful song but he finds a way to make those tow songs dance together beautifully. His music pulled me out a really dark place. Thank you Ludo!!

i uncomfortably dont have a tragedy to tell, but sorry to everyone who has one

Dont need lyrics to show emotions.... this touched my heart and made tears flow in my eyes

I love how everyone interprets this piece in different ways. Everyone is sharing their stories with this piece, from heartbreak to losing loved ones to bringing home a baby for the first time. There is no single interpretation, everyone listens to this and finds their own meaning within the simple yet complex melody, and everyone shares and they emphasize. It’s a beautiful connection that only music brings out.❤

My dad favorite music piece 😭 I lost my dad To remember I listen this Thank you so much 😢❤

Just imagining myself playing this beautiful song on the piano it'll be so great

“nuvole bianche” means “white clouds” in italian. i’m from italy and i’m just saying it:this song is a masterpiece.

What makes me cry is actually the stories on the comments while listening to this song.

Einaudi music transports me to another dimension, made only by music. Thank you so much.

This is a reminder for me to when my mother passed away. I walked my dog in the pitch black nights listening to this, with tears running down my face but consoled by the music...I'll cherish this forever. I love you, mother

My dad passed away on December 21st 2019. Since then, my life has been really hard thinking about the night before he left me. I just missed his voice, his scent, his smile, his warm hands. I missed everything about him. If only I could turn back time to the day I can feel his warm hands

I am writing this here because, I have no one else to tell. I have a been battling clinical depression since I was 15. It has hung over me everydayand to this day, I feel so low. It is vicious never-ending cycle. I moved away to another country at 15, to get a better education. I was always a excellent student. I got into medical school at 17. I was supposed to have graduated at 22 and been the youngest doctor in my country. This sadness and emptiness took hold of me, I was so low. I never failed any exams but I was so sad that I didn't turn up to class. Nobody check up on me because, they thought he is smart, he will pass regardless. I am now in my 30s and it took me over 10 years to finish med school. The sadness is still here. I cannot have any meaningful or long-lasting relationship or friendship. I just want to be happy, because I know I have so much joy to give. I am scared because I hate feeling this way.

I just started learning this, and then my piano teacher died from the big C, after a long break i started playing again and finished learing this song. I hope i made my piano teacher proud.

Questioning my existence on this planet. Crazy how were all living through the same moment through different eyes . Love everyone who reads this ❤️

Something i really like about this song is that the right hand pauses throughout the song to showcase what the left hand is doing. I feel like sometimes the right hand is changing a lot, and you don’t realize how pretty the left hand stuff is.

When the world ends this song will play in the end credits

The amount of joy and emotion this song brings to me is unexplainable! Great piece!

So, am I the only one here that don't understand nothing about music and classics? I just love this one and can't stop hearing over and over again while write. Is so beautiful, so emotional, make me cry every time. Is full of a calm passion, a deep and peaceful devotion. Awesome. Magnificent.

I've listened to this song over a thousand times. It's perfect every single time.

Me plays this song Depression: I'll wait

Learned this song all the way through in one month, it is actually fairly simple. The left hand repeats the same keys over and over. Learn this song if you are debating it, it’s beautiful and fun to play!

Lost my brother due to epilepsy issues four years ago. I'm just 19... and I can't believe I'll spend the next years of my life without him. Whenever I travel, sunset stare, drive all night, board a plane... I'll listen to this song and remember my baby Arthur. Nothing compares to you. These years have been tough... How I long to see him. At least in my dreams tonight!! ❤️

I have had insomnia since I was 14, I'm now 22. I have been using this song to put me to sleep for the last 2.5. It never fails. I don't care if it's simple. It's perfect.

For everyone saying how untalented they are Hear me out : ‘A professional once started as a beginner’

This music doesn’t have words, but it speaks to you with so many words and emotions. It is amazing🥹😿😢😭😭😭

Guys, sometimes do you feel emotions that you dont know how call? Often listening these songs i start to think to memories that bring me back... and i feel too much nostalgia...and i cry