I'm a clasically trained pianist and for 17years have been playing the piano. Throughout my childhood, adolesence, and adulthood I've always watched your videos for a clean perspective of how the pieces I played could be interpteted. Today, I'm a 25 year old teacher and I always refer to your recordings to my pupils when they learn certain pieces of music. I can't possibly explain with words how much your channel shaped my musical journey, so I wanna say thank you Paul, for impacting my life, and the life of so many other people. Sending blessings you way! ❤️
4 months ago | 13
Barton family for many years, I've enjoyed your videos. Emilie growing up fast but always with beautiful heart. God bless from Puerto Rico
4 months ago | 6
Thanks for sharing your talents, and those of your daughter and wife with us. All of you are so gifted!
4 months ago | 6
Mr Barton, (I'm new here, so showing respect!) I liked what you said here very much. Sadly, I am 68, unwell and live alone on a mountain far from family and friends. I try to amuse myself with the internet, your words hold weight! Hope is being hollowed by hate. Fear of future festers, as fascism rises yet again. Contentment has been curtailed by rapacious capitalism. I was a creator... no energy to start another libretto for a contemporary opera, no will power to return to charcoal portraits, no point to return to poetry. I lay on a couch, like a rotting oyster above the waveline, 'half baked' and beached on a rock, watching the world ebb away. But, thank you for being you! I have adored elephants my entire life. Bless you and your family! KEEP SERANADING! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
4 months ago | 22
Beautiful! You and your family are very inspiring, thank you for sharing your loving and artistic lives. Happy Holidays ❤️
4 months ago | 3
What caught my eye was you-playing to an elephant or two-and taking pleasure in the simple appreciation of these giants. Then I discovered you had a family and your art that talks to me profoundly. Thank-you.
4 months ago | 45
I encountered your videos playing piano with baby Emilie when I was still in high school. I was about to go to university to study piano, and had originally referred to your channel for technical guidance on some of the more advanced pieces I was tackling. I remember dreaming at the time that I’d have the privilege of raising a daughter of my own in this manner; fostering imagination, curiosity, and creativity through immersion in the arts from day one. Now I can proudly say I do have a daughter of my own, and a son on the way. We play piano every day, and it has been a joy to watch her experience music with increasing appreciation and understanding each day. With YouTube as changed as you describe here, I find myself drifting further away. But this is one channel I’ll continue to return to. Here I have found endless inspiration in my own musical and parenting journeys. Thank you for that inspiration, and I wish all the best to you and your beautiful family.
4 months ago | 6
Felicidades Paul y gracias por compartir tus consejos y sabiduría. Uds son unos artistas que siempre disfrutamos verlos y escucharlos. Además de ayudar a seres grandiosos como los elefantes y perros. Felices fiestas. Abrazos!!
4 months ago | 6
Thank you for what you do - sharing your music with us and the elephants. Your message was not "advice" - but more on an encouragement for others not to be afraid to be their authentic self. Merry Christmas to you and and "fam" which, of course, includes the elephants. 💟❣
4 months ago | 6
salam hadir yimak like sehabat ku yang baik semoga selalu sehat semangat lancar sukses amin ♥️💪♥️
4 months ago | 2
Each of you, Emily, Khwan, Paul, bring peace, beauty and joy ! Please let your written message be expressed in your voices ! Perhaps, as unique as each one of you are, say part it while painting , playing the piano and sculpting! Final hug with all and the pets ! You are a breath of fresh air ! Say hello to grandma, the brother, also ! Blessings!
4 months ago | 9
For a man who does not share much of his personality online, this message, your eloquent writing, your obviously kind soul- it is all exactly what I expected. Someone who thinks they are unextraordinary because they are "just" human- this is what makes you extraordinary. You are uploading videos of you playing piano to YouTube. When I play my piano, I imagine I am playing with elephants .You upload videos of your daughter learning several different instruments and avenues of music and art. I dream of having my own children one day and incorporating music and art into life. We are all human. Life is beautiful. Thank you for sharing part(s) of yours.
4 months ago | 20
Lovely message. A timely message. Love what you do and how you and your wife are nurturing your daughter’s many talents! ❤️
4 months ago | 6
Yes please send this message speaking to camera, it’s been so special for you to share your beautiful family, numerous talents for music and art from you all 🌍 This is what makes your channel so enjoyable to watch, integrity love for the craft and sharing for community It takes a village… We found ours with the Barton’s
4 months ago | 2
Thank YOU...music and Nature all with LOVE equals JOY, VITALITY,PEACE, HARMONY N ABUNDANCE 🙌🌍🫶🏻💞
4 months ago | 2
Awesome words of wisdom. From.a great pianist. One of my fav channels for all you create! Lots of love to you all.. Emilie is a joy❤️❤️❤️
4 months ago (edited) | 2
Paul Barton
Christmas Message to Young Creators for 2025
My 10-year-old daughter, Emilie, sometimes asks me what my life was like before she was born.
Emilie’s mother, Khwan, is a wildlife artist, and I'm an artist too. We’ve been married for almost 30 years. We haven't always had it easy, but we've managed to make a living doing what we love. And when you can do that, life flies by in a blur.
Sometimes people ask me to tell my life story, but I've always hesitated. I'm not famous. I'm just an ordinary guy who started making YouTube videos 15 years ago because I loved it.
Back then, YouTube was a different place. It was an almost anonymous platform. Video enthusiasts could share their work with others across the world, even with slow internet speeds. But it was fun and challenging.
Now, at almost 64, I live in Thailand and see the world changing even faster. Here, the monks are revered for their quiet wisdom. I'm not religious, and I'm not a man of many words. Sometimes, it feels like the internet has made everyone louder and angrier. It's hard to find calm and truth amidst the noise.
YouTube has changed too. It's become more commercialized, with a lot of recycled TV clips. It's getting harder for new video makers to get a foothold and find their voice in all the chaos.
My advice? Don't get lost in the chase for views and subscribers. Your camera, your phone – these are your tools, your paintbrushes. Use them to capture what matters to you, to tell your stories, to express your unique vision.
Video making isn't about fame or fortune. It's about the joy of creation, the passion you put into your work, the stories you tell. So keep creating, keep sharing, and never let the noise of the world drown out your voice.
To all the young creators out there feeling lost and intimidated, wondering if your voice matters in the noisy world of online video: I want you to know that your voice absolutely matters. There's a place for your stories, your passions, your unique perspective.
I've been making videos for 15 years. I started my channel when YouTube was just an online platform for independent video creators. Back then it was a community where people simply shared their own homemade videos. And that spirit still exists, even if it's sometimes harder to find.
Believe me, I understand the challenges. The internet can be a harsh place, full of negativity and pressure to conform. But please don't let that discourage you.
What truly matters is the story you tell and the joy you find in telling it. Your video camera, your phone – these are your tools, your paintbrushes. Use them to capture what's meaningful to you, what moves you, what you want to share with the world.
Forget about the numbers. Forget about the pressure to be popular. Focus on your craft, your message, your art.
There will always be an audience for authenticity, for passion, for stories told from the heart. So keep creating, keep sharing, keep your voice alive.
Your story matters. Your vision matters. You matter.
Finally, some have remarked on the happiness they sense in our family videos and asked about the secret. While I have no special wisdom, I can share four simple practices that have enriched our lives:
Use the words "I," "me," and "myself” sparingly.
Always be curious and ask questions.
Truly listen to understand others.
Resist giving advice unless asked. (So, maybe ignore all this!)
Happy Holidays!
(If you think this message is worthwhile speaking to camera ... please say so in the comments :)
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