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Well it's the evening of February 1st here in Sydney. So, time to kick off the bar!
Lately I've adopted a habit recommended by Glen/InLanding, to have the recorder going even when practicing. Which is something I used to do years ago when 'writing'. In fact this song "Y.O.U" is one of those, originally written 1981 'for guitar' for which I've now developed a piano version (and it's very different from my original). It's kind of Donald Fagen meets Randy Newman.
It's really difficult for me to play at this stage. And this recording is the first time I played it through with only a couple of small mistakes (and not whoppers). In fact those keen enough to listen to the end and then wait a few moments will hear a little something which I've left in for fun - I was hardly aware that I had done it until I listened to the recording.
Casio PX-5S. Garritan CFX, Production Grand 2 Gold, Concert Grand LE, AcousticSamples C7, some Sampletekks. Pianoteq 8 Std (Blüthner, SteinGraeber, NY/HB Steinway D).
Thanks, it's one of those really simple pieces that also happen to sound beautiful. I wasn't sure if I should even post it because it's something that takes only a minute to learn but then I decided to do so. Why not
Originally Posted by Newman
Well it's the evening of February 1st here in Sydney. So, time to kick off the bar!
Lately I've adopted a habit recommended by Glen/InLanding, to have the recorder going even when practicing. Which is something I used to do years ago when 'writing'. In fact this song "Y.O.U" is one of those, originally written 1981 'for guitar' for which I've now developed a piano version (and it's very different from my original). It's kind of Donald Fagen meets Randy Newman.
It's really difficult for me to play at this stage. And this recording is the first time I played it through with only a couple of small mistakes (and not whoppers). In fact those keen enough to listen to the end and then wait a few moments will hear a little something which I've left in for fun - I was hardly aware that I had done it until I listened to the recording.
Is that you singing? I like it both the piano and the voice. You have a perfect voice for this style of music.
Newman - You Loved it - as always!! Amazing that you wrote this piece over 30 years ago! If you have the guitar version, please post a link to it too as it would be interesting to listen to also.
Teodor - Resident Evil Great playing! It seems like your cat loved your playing too...
Here is my piano bar piece for this month; 'Concerning Hobbits' from the movie Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. I borrowed my oldest sons lego for the intro...
Newman - You Loved it - as always!! Amazing that you wrote this piece over 30 years ago! If you have the guitar version, please post a link to it too as it would be interesting to listen to also.
Thanks. (I have songs older yet!I started writing in 1968). If you'd like to hear the first version here it is:
Recorded in my friend's lounge room - he's on bass and his wife background vocals, me guitar and vocals and a cheap drum machine - all through my Fender Twin amp and straight on to my old Philips boom box cassette tape recorder (a great machine). I was listening to a lot of Little Feat at the time.
Amaruk - Nicely done. It suits your playing style. I admire the way you always take such care with the presentation. And two pianos!
I'm not sure why but when I was just thinking of your playing style I could hear you playing the theme to Dr Kildaire! If you don't know it I'm sure it's out there on YouTube (isn't everything?).
There are many music in two days. The 10th of this month is Chinese new year.
Newman: Y.O.U. The piano sounds like guitar, your singing is expressive and soulful. Than you for the music.
Teodor: President Evil Safe Room, the title is very special. The video is very good, the cat is very nice.
Amaruk: Your playing is very good. The video is very good. You seems spend a lot of time on in.
This is my submission for February. True Love Composed by local artist Miranda Wong.
Working on:\
J.S.Bach Prelude in C Min: No. 2 from Six Preludes fur Anfanger auf dem Am Abend No. 2 from Stimmungsbilder, Op. 88 60s Swing No. 1 from Swinging Rhythms
Newman - Y.O.U. - You have a good, rollicking rock-n-roll voice. This is a fun piece and I bet you are having big fun doing this one. Yes, you did do it!
Amaruk - a captivating piece. You always pick such strong melodies and themes and perform them beautifully. Your Roland responds so nicely to your light touch. This piano has such a well balanced sound - clear treble and gutsy bass.
Newman - You (1981) Thanks for sharing the original! It is great!! It helps understanding your piano solo version of it. I am impressed by the recording quality given that this is from 1981. Great job!
Weiyan A great piece and great performance! And I completely agree with Bill that it makes for a very interesting video when you uncover your piano like this exposing its action. Thanks for sharing!
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