This Is It! (2009)
Friday, 5th February 2010
January 26 was a special day for me.
Not only was it my 52nd birthday, but it was also the day I got my first Blu-ray Player as a birthday present. Well, it served a dual purpose as a gift for yours truly, but I feel better knowing it can be shared by the entire family.
January 26 was also the day that This Is It! was released on Blu-ray. So, how fitting that I also received that as a gift to try out on the new Blu-ray player. Read more
Some Random Experimental and Improvised Piano Music….
Tuesday, 12th January 2010
I’m posting what I feel are my more significant recordings on piano. These are home recordings that are improvised and somewhat experimental, going for a more ambient feel. Randomly recorded, randomly realized…
Just showcasing the following pieces to give some kind of perspective on what I have done, because I want to be able to record more improvised pieces on my Yamaha Grand Piano in 2010, rather than on a keyboard like I had done in the past.
Here are some random selections:
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The Quiet Distance That Surrounds Me
[audio:The Quiet Distance That Surrounds Me.mp3]
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Dawn’s Inspiration
[audio:02%20Dawn%27s%20Inspiration.mp3]
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Drifting Along A Peaceful Afternoon
[audio:Drifting%20Along%20A%20Peaceful%20Afternoon.mp3]
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The Story of Aein
[audio:The-Story-of-Aein.mp3]
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Chasing A Dream
[audio:chasing_a_dream.mp3]
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Sunday Afternoon
[audio:Sunday_Afternoon.mp3]
My improvisation skills have changed dramatically from these improvised pieces. I think people will notice a distinct transformation in style and technique. Hopefully, I can “capture” what I am currently doing with better recording quality. Plus, I intend to use only the grand piano in its natural, organic state.
Hopefully, there will be much success in this, in the new year.
Keith Jarrett – Solo Piano: Tour Dates in 2010!!
Thursday, 7th January 2010
Keith Jarrett, one of the greatest pianists of the latter half of the 20th century, will perform a series of solo piano concerts early this year. His solo piano performances are regarded as legendary.
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Keith Jarrett, solo piano
- February 12, 2010: Orchestra Hall, Chicago
- March 15, 2010: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
- March 19, 2010: Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Thanks to the following sources:
ECM Musicians on Tour: Keith Jarrett!
Buy Keith Jarrett’s Newest Album – Testament
The Koln Concert: Keith Jarrett’s Biggest Selling Album
Christmas Music: A Few Personal Favorites
Thursday, 24th December 2009
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without our all-time favorite Christmas Songs sung by our favorite musical artists. And I just wanted to take the time to share a few of my favorite Christmas CDs, that I play every year.
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Sarah McLachlan
Wintersong
Sarah McLachlan is one of my all-time favorite female singer-songwriters in the Folk/Pop/Rock genre. She is gifted with a beautiful, ethereal voice.
Her album “Wintersong” (released in October 2006), reflects the emotions of the Winter/Christmas season, both the joyous and the melancholy. I particularly like her rendition of “Christmas Time Is Here”, with Diana Krall on piano. Read more
Organizing Your Music Collection
Friday, 4th December 2009
Introducing A New Pet Project
So, I recently embarked on the monumental task of consolidating my entire music collection. After all these years, perhaps I’ll finally get it all organized!
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Susan Boyle: “I Dreamed A Dream”
Monday, 23rd November 2009
Susan Boyle catapulted from obscurity on April 11th, 2009, when she surprised the world with her heartfelt rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables.
At 47 years old, unemployed, and from the tiny village of West Lothian, Scotland; Susan Boyle stunned the world and broke all the rules on what it takes to become a star, inadvertantly becoming an overnight sensation thanks to Britain’s Got Talent and YouTube. Read more
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