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I'm working on some more stuff - it is a lot of fun to take a break from the more difficult pieces and play Christmas music. Not that the music is easy - I like the jazzy arrangements, and they are far from easy.
Sam - Thank you for starting the Holiday Music thread. You saved me from the scary prospect of opening a December Piano Bar. Your recording of First Noel with Tootles was lovely and also the one from last year. Our local classical radio station played 'Walking the Dog' this morning and it made me think of your and Tootles' fun recording from the GAS themed recital.
Rickster - I loved both of your arrangements. Jazzy Jingle Bells was my favorite. Besides being just jazzy, I detected a hint of the style of playing you'd hear in an old saloon and some country music influence also.
I finally got an o.k. recording of Santa Baby. Not without mistakes, but at least not what I consider the 'train wreck' variety.
This is my rendition of the classic Christmas tune. I hope you like it. I transposed it down from the original key but may have gone to far๏ฟผ - I sound like a very old man (I am an old man but not yet a very old man).
Hi Bill Really enjoyed it! This gets three Christmas trees ๐๐๐
"Music, rich, full of feeling, not soulless, is like a crystal on which the sun falls and brings forth from it a whole rainbow" - F. Chopin "I never dreamt with my own two hands I could touch the sky" - Sappho
Ah, wonderful music! I love Sam and Tootles' music - it was lovely. And I always like Rick's styling - this time I'm hoping to learn something from it - it's about time I was more "at ease" with the keyboard. And lilypad! What great swing! Just "up a lazy river" perfect! And I haven't heard Bill in a long time - what a treasure. Thank you all.
Cathy Perhaps "more music" is always the answer, no matter what the question might be! - Qwerty53
Hi Lilypad Donโt know how I missed your great rendition of Santa Baby! It made me want to dance๐
"Music, rich, full of feeling, not soulless, is like a crystal on which the sun falls and brings forth from it a whole rainbow" - F. Chopin "I never dreamt with my own two hands I could touch the sky" - Sappho
I enjoyed that, Bill! Your superb playing, and singing, has always inspired me!
No, you are not an old man, but I do believe your hair is a bit whiter than the last time I saw you perform... welcome to the club, my friend (the white hair club:-)!!
Rick
Piano enthusiast and amateur musician: "Treat others the way you would like to be treated". Yamaha C7. YouTube Channel
Sam and Tootles - I love everything about this from the nifty cross-hand work to the very cool arrangement (the key change was unexpected). What a wonderful gift to make music with your wife! We always get a smile from Tootles at the conclusion of the piece. Fabulous!
Rickster - I always enjoy your videos and feel like I know you even though we have never met in person - I love seeing the performer perform (not just the hands). You have always had a unique piano style which is a pleasure to listen to, but I will admit to being a little disappointed that you didnโt sing Have Your Self a Merry Little Christmas as you have a wonderful voice. You have that Baldwin Rocking!
BillM - I'll Be Home For Christmas was lovely, with your voice adding such a nice personal touch. I remember a number of performances of yours from the Great American Songbook themed recital. 'What Are You Doing New Years Eve' would be right at home on this holiday music thread.
Sam, Rickster, BillM, jotur and dogperson - thank you for listening and your nice comments on Santa Baby. I should mention that it was not my own arrangement, but from a collection Christmas standards arranged by Mike Springer. Curiously enough, the words and music credit for the piece is listed as Joan Javits, Philip Springer and Tony Springer. I searched the internet to discover whether Mike Springer was related to the other Springers, but came up empty handed. A coincidence?
Here are two carols, beautifully arranged by Mark Hayes. What I plan to do over this Christmas season is provide two carols apiece by various arrangers, just to give you a sampling of what's available. Enjoy!
Here are two carols, beautifully arranged by Mark Hayes. What I plan to do over this Christmas season is provide two carols apiece by various arrangers, just to give you a sampling of what's available. Enjoy!
Beautiful playing! I enjoyed it much! Very smooth and soothing!
All the best, and Merry Christmas!
Rick
Piano enthusiast and amateur musician: "Treat others the way you would like to be treated". Yamaha C7. YouTube Channel
Here are two carols, beautifully arranged by Mark Hayes. What I plan to do over this Christmas season is provide two carols apiece by various arrangers, just to give you a sampling of what's available. Enjoy!
Those are great Tim. And wonderfully played, as you always do!
Here are two carols, beautifully arranged by Mark Hayes. What I plan to do over this Christmas season is provide two carols apiece by various arrangers, just to give you a sampling of what's available. Enjoy!
Tim -Both carols are really beautiful. You have a talent for discovering really nice arrangements and playing them really well. 'Bring a Torch' is a favorite that I remember singing in chorus in junior high (early 1960's).
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