Inspirational Omegle Music Session: Zaz's Piano Performance Moves Viewers to Tears

Mason Riverwind

Updated Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a inspirational video shared on Imgur, a talented musician surprises unsuspecting Omegle users with a beautiful piano rendition of themes from "Howl's Moving Castle." The video captures a delightful interaction where the pianist's skills bring one listener to tears. The exchange begins with a friendly greeting, "Hey, how you guys doing?" to which the listeners respond, "Good, how are you?" The pianist humbly replies, "I'm good, just playing some piano for people. Can you know, um, Howl's Moving Castle?" The recognition of the piece leads to an emotional response: "He knows it, so you guys just like made me cry. Oh, that was so good."

Viewers of the video have shared their reactions, highlighting the impact of the performance. One user amusingly notes, "The one girl thinking the guitarist would NOT know Through Fire and Flame. And then her reaction to it. 'WHOA'." Another comment humorously observes, "Doggo used to that stuff." Adding to the variety of instruments, another viewer mentions wanting more of the Theremin performance for "City of Gold" or "Road of Gold."

Despite Omegle's controversial reputation, as one user points out, "It's a shame Omegle was used mostly for more nefarious purposes," this video showcases the positive side of random online interactions. "I’d buy her album," another user enthusiastically comments, appreciating the pianist's talent.

The pianist in the video is revealed to be none other than Zaz, a renowned French world music legend. As one commenter shares, "This girl is French world music legend Zaz. She is better known than some of the other very talented folks in this dump, her wiki page is translated into some 50 languages." This revelation adds a layer of prestige to the performance.

Nostalgic themes such as the Zelda theme also make an appearance, resonating deeply with viewers. "There will never be a time when the Zelda theme doesn't get me. I don't know why but it always gives goosebumps," one user remarks. The performance even inspires some to imagine its application in other contexts, with a comment noting, "I know nothing about music theory, but I can tell you this would make for some great cave music in a video game."

The video leaves some viewers in awe of the technical aspects, especially the synchronization: "How are they playing in sync with rubber gas masks covering their ears? Amazing." The mystery of the song choices and performers intrigues others, prompting comments like, "Trying to place the song, on the tip of my tongue," and "Who are those guys?!"

This musical session even sparks a sense of positivity for the day, as one user shares, "Starting my day with some John Denver? It's gonna be a good day!" The unique blend of musical references, including a nod to Basement Jaxx with, "The last 6 seconds sound like 'Where's your head at' by Basement Jaxx," adds to the charm.

The video also introduces viewers to other talented musicians, such as Mia Asano, and evokes humorous reactions like, "Sauce would be so tasty with all of these," and playful comparisons, "Beard Man Group." The creativity continues with comments like, "'Shipping Up To Boston,' but make it metal -> sounds exactly the same as the song, lol. #1 was the best, but Pokémon battle music on a St. Vincent? Noice."

The video is a testament to the unexpected joys and connections that can arise from spontaneous musical performances, leaving viewers enchanted and craving more.

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Top Comments from Imgur

friendsofsandwiches

The one girl thinking the guitarist would NOT know Through Fire and Flame. And then her reaction to it. 'WHOA'. Also, doggo used to that s***. Also also, Theremin for...city of gold? Road of gold? Gimme a moment to look that up. But I want more of that.

JamesTDG

#1 it's a shame Omegle was used mostly for more nefarious purposes

q2grapple

#2 I’d buy her album

SonnyVab****

#5 this girl is French world music legend Zaz. She is better known than some of the other very talented folks in this dump, her wiki page is translated into some 50 languages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaz_%28singer%29

TheHuntedSnark

#20 How the f*** are they playing in sync with rubber gas masks covering their ears? Amazing.

winternal

There will never be a time when the Zelda theme doesn't get me. I don't know why but it always gives goosebumps.

EroticBeans

#9 I know nothing about music theory, but I can tell you this would make for some great cave music in a video game.

ATLandNerdy

#4 trying to place the song, on the tip of my tounge

CaptnVatka

Sauce would be so tasty with all of these.

SnowIsCool615

#10. Who are those guys?!?

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