There’s 765 Reasons You Need To Know About Peter Bence (And A Stack Of Videos Too)

13 June 2019 | 5:32 pm | Jessica Dale

Wait, is that a baby grand on a boat?

765 - that’s how many keys Peter Bence had to hit in one minute for the Hungarian pianist to earn a Guinness World Record. 

Now dubbed the world’s fastest piano player, Bence is heading Down Under to wow Aussie crowds this November so we thought we’d take a look at some of his most remarkable cover versions ahead of the trip. 

Luis Fonsi - Despacito (feat. Daddy Yankee)

Remember how damn catchy Depascito is? Yeah, good luck getting this jazzy little tune out of your head now… 


Toto - Africa 

"I bless the rains down in Africaaaaaaaaaaa…" - us singing karaoke to this very grand version of Toto’s much-loved 1982 hit.


Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River 

Come for the Timberlake, stay for the snazzy piano and choreography. 


Sia - Cheap Thrills

You know what we love? Sia. 

You know what else we love? This version of Cheap Thrills


Queen - Don’t Stop Me Now

Don’t stop him know - oh wait, you probably can’t, he’s too fast (we'll see ourselves out now...)


The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun

HE’S ON A BOAT!! But seriously, does anyone else feel sweaty at the thought of that piano rolling on into the ocean or is that just us?... Regardless, this has now set a pretty high standard for yacht rock.


Peter Bence’s Australian tour kicks off at the Astor Theatre in Perth on 27 November and will see him hit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Head to theGuide for all the info on dates, venues and tickets. 

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