True prodigies are able to function at an advanced adult level in a facility such as music, maths or chess before the age of 12, and so we marvel at these talented young people who seem to demonstrate, at their tender age, the very heights of human achievement. Why do prodigies, and specifically musical prodigies, fascinate us and provoke so much awed attention? Fundamentally, it’s the incongruity of seeing a child, especially a very young child, engaging in what is generally regarded as an adult activity for which substance, maturity, emotional depth and artistry are essential ingredients. This is in part due to a certain “Olympics syndrome” – a competitiveness amongst parents to push their children to greater things and to compete against other children, and their parents. Musical prodigies are not a new phenomenon – Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Mendelssohn were all described as prodigies – and so these modern “mini Mozarts” are following in a long tradition.ĭaniel Barenboim, himself often described as a “child prodigy”, has suggested that these remarkable children as only prodigies in the eyes of their parents, and it’s true that some parents regard a special aptitude in a particularly young child as a sign of “giftedness”. We marvel at their prowess, their facility and, more often than not, the extraordinary fleetness of their little fingers, as they rattle off Chopin’s most challenging Etudes or entire piano concertos. We’ve all seen them on YouTube – the tiny child at the vast piano playing technically and musically advanced repertoire. Synonyms: child genius, genius, wonder child, wunderkind “ a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day” a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities. What do you think of Jacob's 1989 medley? Tell us in the comments below! – Rappler.1. With Jacob's birthday coming up in September, and Taylor's tour hitting his hometown Miami in October, it looks like Jacob will get to meet his idol soon. Check out his other performances in the videos below, and on his YouTube channel.
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He's also been featured in US TV shows, including Good Morning America and The View. He wonders if he will be as talented and have as many fans as she does."Īutism Speaks tweeted the blog post on August 20, and on the same day, Taylor replied to them, inviting Jacob to her tour.ħ-year-old prodigy plays incredible Taylor Swift Medley by heart > #autism /KrJPGftEct- Autism Speaks August 19, I HAVE to give you a hug for that beautiful piano medley you did! Please come to a show on my tour and say hi to me? My treat.- Taylor Swift August 19, 2015Īccording to his website, Jacob in working on an album and wants to be a music producer when he grows up. "He has asked me how she became so talented and I tell him that she has been practicing for a very long time. She also shares how Jacob is inspired by Taylor as a musician. I have explained to him that she has millions of fans who would all love to meet her," she writes. "He (literally has) dreams of meeting her every night. On her guest post on the Autism Speaks blog, she shares that every night, her son dreams that he is meeting Taylor.
Jacob was diagnosed with autism when he was 4, according to his mom, Tina Velazquez. "Hey Taylor, I'm Jacob, I'm 7 years old, I'm your biggest fan and I hope you can sign this for me one day," he says holding up his copy of 1989.
Right before Jacob hits the keys, he introduces himself. MANILA, Philippines – Seven-year-old Jacob Velazquez loves Taylor Swift so much, he put together an amazing medley of her 1989 songs on piano and put it up on YouTube on August 15.
Jacob Velazquez is Taylor Swift's biggest fan.
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