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Steven Sharp Nelson: How to find peace with loss through music | TED

Music can act as a guide, says cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. It has the power to unlock the mind, tap into the heart and bring light in the darkest times. Take a deep breath as Nelson takes you on a melodic, meditative journey that could reconnect you with your closest loved ones — no matter…

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Music can act as a guide, says cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. It has the power to unlock the mind, tap into the heart and bring light in the darkest times. Take a deep breath as Nelson takes you on a melodic, meditative journey that could reconnect you with your closest loved ones — no matter how near or far they may be.

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57 Comments

  1. Dr.Gauri Tiwari

    September 20, 2021 at 4:11 pm

  2. AMAN SWAMI

    September 20, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    Thankyou thankyou thankyou for this video

  3. Samantha Garner

    September 20, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    I’ve seen him perform live a few times and it’s truly magical!

  4. Tracey Hulsey

    September 20, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    Music has color????????

  5. Rajesh Christian

    September 20, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    hallelujah. The negative energy of the mind is known to gradually disappear by listening to this wonderful musician.GOD bless you

  6. shrey tripathi

    September 20, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    can we start every ted talk with a music piece ?

  7. Nae&Tae's Family

    September 20, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    Wow. Just wow!

  8. So Peace

    September 20, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    Steven and Jon are just a bless to the world :’) Have been following the journey of them as Piano Guys since the beginning ♡ Thank you, you two wonderful human beings! :’)

  9. Kinetic Energy

    September 20, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    This guys cool

  10. Ligia Sommers

    September 20, 2021 at 4:50 pm

    What a beautiful and emotional Ted ! Thank you ????????????????

  11. Avani

    September 20, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    Watching him enjoy what he’s doing only makes us love it even more!

  12. GymLeader Jake

    September 20, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    I clicked dislike, not because I dislike the content but because I don’t think this this falls into the ideas worth spreading category. There is no idea to spread.

  13. Joyce Glasgow

    September 20, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    ❤️????????????❤️

  14. Anurag Hazra

    September 20, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    It’s just……beautiful.

  15. Arun Verma

    September 20, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    old video re uploaded… anyways so brilliant

  16. dingleberries

    September 20, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    i love this so much i’ve been grieving over my grandma’s death just this sunday 🙁 i’m really glad i clicked on this video thank you <3

  17. The Lifeline

    September 20, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    I have no words to explain my feelings of love for this person!!

  18. Claudia K67

    September 20, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    Nessun Dorma was my mom’s favourite too ????

  19. Сагитова Регина

    September 20, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    this is a replay

  20. Doctor Chili - Best Psychological Exercises

    September 20, 2021 at 9:22 pm

    Life is a collection of moments each moment have a different meaning some moment are very special there are few moments that you don’t wanna remember. This video is special and I wanna remember.

  21. Rizvaldo

    September 20, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    ????

  22. honey lavender bakery

    September 20, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    ????????????

  23. Frenchi 1

    September 21, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Thank you brother ????

  24. Sion Pasa

    September 21, 2021 at 12:19 am

    Music’s helped me….???????????????????????????? Music does help????????

  25. Brendan Guymer

    September 21, 2021 at 12:33 am

    Stop replaying old talks. Either make new ones, or don’t play any.

  26. ᴱᵛᵉˡʸⁿ⁻ᵐⁱᵏᵒᵗᵒ

    September 21, 2021 at 5:48 am

    q hermoso ✨????????

  27. timamiyp

    September 21, 2021 at 6:07 am

    omg Piano Guys!!!!

  28. Moni Cast

    September 21, 2021 at 8:08 am

    “Without music, life would be a mistake.”

  29. Nada Abu shukur

    September 21, 2021 at 10:42 am

    ” the very thing that had wounded me
    was the same thing that healed me ..”

  30. Huy Nguyễn

    September 21, 2021 at 11:08 am

    I believe that somewhere in paradise, your mom is still looking after you and she’ll proud of you so much. Anyway, this is the extremely thrilling speech that I’ve ever heard.

  31. Steven Ball

    September 21, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    My high school band teacher passed away earlier this year and it was devastating. Although I had already been playing an instrument for 4 years prior to high school, he was the one who really ignited that passion for music that still burns inside me to this day. A piece of music in his honor has been commissioned and will be played for the first time in December.

    Miss you everyday Jason. RIP my friend.

  32. Robert Crosse

    September 21, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    You play beautifully , Thank you .

  33. Aditya Bhavsar

    September 21, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    Lovely ???? You’re the best gift your mom has given to this world????

  34. Nick Kuo

    September 21, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    Thank you…

  35. Tim C

    September 21, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    When are they finally going to let Ted talk?

  36. c4os

    September 21, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    heart breaking
    what if the person I’ve lost is the young myself and the missing piece is getting heavier day after day?

  37. Riaad Hoosain

    September 21, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    this brought me to tears thinking of my dad who I lost 11 years ago – and it feels like yesterday. Thank you for this beautiful message and music.

  38. Hoa Tran

    September 22, 2021 at 12:39 am

    thank you for the music!

  39. Tozmo_ Gaming_adventures

    September 22, 2021 at 1:38 am

    He is so happy the vibrato is really rich

  40. Rita Nurjanah

    September 22, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    He looks enjoying his music!!!!!

  41. Steven Sharp Nelson

    September 22, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    I’m grateful for everyone’s comments! I’ve enjoyed reading all of them. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

    • Anupoma Sharmin Anonya

      September 24, 2021 at 11:58 am

      I was having an anxiety-ridden day. Thanks for the melody man!

    • Norsyazwani Ahmad sazeli

      September 27, 2021 at 8:10 am

      you are my inspiration ❤️????

  42. Steven Sharp Nelson

    September 22, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    I’m so grateful for these comments! I read every one of them. Hearing your heartfelt stories feeds my soul. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

    • Taehyungieboshipda

      September 28, 2021 at 11:38 am

      I lost my grand-father 3 months ago…and i couldn’t get out of the situation….but thank you so much Steven , you really helped me a, my family and a-lot of people out there by sharing your story and playing the sweetest and hear-warming melody…thank you so much for lowing down my stress .

  43. Hasna Elboudani

    September 23, 2021 at 6:43 pm

    I love it

  44. Ayman Shata

    September 24, 2021 at 2:08 am

    Thank you.

  45. Meghan

    September 24, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    what is the music name?????so amazing!!!!!love it

  46. HappyTappingChannel

    September 25, 2021 at 6:48 am

    This video really calmed my nerve and totally relaxed…love his vibration.

  47. Christina

    September 26, 2021 at 9:00 am

    He is shining on stage.

  48. Preeti Maurya

    September 27, 2021 at 6:25 am

    Thank you Thank you again because of you I got the chance to meet my grandpa and even now I can say him goodbye it ends on a good note and I feel that.
    That seems impossible to me to meet him again but just because of you I meet him even spend time with him. lovely

  49. Bev Blackburn

    September 28, 2021 at 8:42 am

    My brother, Jason, died by suicide earlier this year & my mother, Linda, has latter stage FT dementia. Watching this video brought me to tears, not only because of its passion but because of its beauty. I did close my eyes & imagine as Steven suggested…& the tears flowed freely. RIP Jason, I love you & miss you every day <3

  50. lilianadela torre

    September 28, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    Thank you so much!
    Pd. Please someone could tell me the name of the song? Thank you in advance

  51. 煽り運転の犯人を探してます

    September 28, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    I am looking for criminals in Japan. See my playlist for more details. Should I consult the police? I want your opinion.
    5

  52. Jun Wong

    September 29, 2021 at 11:45 am

    That song at the end – amazing… Thank you Steven…

  53. Margret Taylor

    September 29, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    Thank you so much for this incredible experience. I lost my dad when I was 14 and through this exercise and the power of your music I was able to connect again????❤

  54. Tiên Văn

    September 30, 2021 at 12:49 am

    Playing music as the beginning is not only creating positive vibe but melting my heart. Thank you for your great music and your talk, I had a good morning with that.

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