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Frederic Chopin
Song of the Day#109 Frederic Chopin - Impromptu no. 4 in C-sharp minor
I love how dramatic Chopin can be, especially with those very fast drops and embellishments. Here is a song that definitely goes on my top 100 list of must know classical pieces. The beginning reminds me of a theme to a episodic television show. I can see the show starting off with credits and this memorable theme. Chopin can be so sweet and innocent and then suddenly change on a dime (2:55). That’s what makes this piece so amazing!
Thank sharleenuhxo.tumblr.com/ for this one.
Song of the Day #108- Zach Gill - Watch them Grow
What do you like in this piece by Chopin?
Song of the Day#109 Frederic Chopin - Impromptu no. 4 in C-sharp minor
I love how dramatic Chopin can be, especially with those very fast drops and embellishments. Here is a song that definitely goes on my top 100 list of must know classical pieces. The beginning reminds me of a theme to a episodic television show. I can see the show starting off with credits and this memorable theme. Chopin can be so sweet and innocent and then suddenly change on a dime (2:55). That’s what makes this piece so amazing!
Thank sharleenuhxo.tumblr.com/ for this one.
Song of the Day #108- Zach Gill - Watch them Grow
What do you like in this piece by Chopin?
Song of the Day #72: DOUBLE FEATURE!
Chopin- Prelude in E minor & How insensitive by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Here is a great example of how Classical and Jazz intermix. It is more than obvious that Antonio Carlos Jobim took the idea for the song “How insensitive” from Chopin’s Prelude in E minor. The melody and chord changes are practically the same just at a different tempo and style. I still think Jobim is an amazing composer and musician. I dont think there is anything wrong with artists using other artists ideas and melodies/chord changes, I think it’s actually very good for the development and evolution of music. Some people would disagree with me. Unfortunately, there is much music today that constantly recycles previous music using the same themes and ideas just for the profit of money. I disagree with that!
Here is the version of “How insensitive”, by Antonio Carlos Jobim. There are many good version of the song “How Insensitive.” Its very relaxing music.
I actually just finished learning the Prelude in E minor before my finger broke and its such a great feeling to play that song. It’s a very simple but complex composition at the same time. It’s definitely a great song for beginners and it’s a good lesson on dynamics because so much of it can be infused into the song to give it huge emotional depth. I like this version because it doesn’t feel rushed. I believe it needs to have the time to grow until the climax. Listen to the Rubinstein version, tell me what you think?
Song of the Day #72: DOUBLE FEATURE!
Chopin- Prelude in E minor & How insensitive by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Here is a great example of how Classical and Jazz intermix. It is more than obvious that Antonio Carlos Jobim took the idea for the song “How insensitive” from Chopin’s Prelude in E minor. The melody and chord changes are practically the same just at a different tempo and style. I still think Jobim is an amazing composer and musician. I dont think there is anything wrong with artists using other artists ideas and melodies/chord changes, I think it’s actually very good for the development and evolution of music. Some people would disagree with me. Unfortunately, there is much music today that constantly recycles previous music using the same themes and ideas just for the profit of money. I disagree with that!
Here is the version of “How insensitive”, by Antonio Carlos Jobim. There are many good version of the song “How Insensitive.” Its very relaxing music.
I actually just finished learning the Prelude in E minor before my finger broke and its such a great feeling to play that song. It’s a very simple but complex composition at the same time. It’s definitely a great song for beginners and it’s a good lesson on dynamics because so much of it can be infused into the song to give it huge emotional depth. I like this version because it doesn’t feel rushed. I believe it needs to have the time to grow until the climax. Listen to the Rubinstein version, tell me what you think?
10 Classical Pieces You Must Know
…in no particular order:
1. Claude Debussy- Claire de Lune
2. Beethoven- Moonlight Sonata
5. Mozart- Eine kleine Nachtmusik Allegro
7. Bach- Cello Suite No 1 - Prelude
8. Chopin- Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2
10. Liszt- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
This is up to interpretation. If you disagree, let me know what 10 Classical Pieces must be known?
I didnt know that Luke Jerram (the artist behind Play Me, I’m Yours) helped to create this. A wonderful idea! I wish I was there to see this:
21 Piano’s in a circle, performing Chopin’s music in the middle of London, England.
I didnt know that Luke Jerram (the artist behind Play Me, I’m Yours) helped to create this. A wonderful idea! I wish I was there to see this:
21 Piano’s in a circle, performing Chopin’s music in the middle of London, England.
Song of the Day #52: Valentina Lisitsa playing Chopin Etude Op 10 No. 4
Just press play…..I think you understand what I mean.
This Ukranian born pianist is considered a Pianist Electrifying. And by watching this video you can see electricity flow through her fingers and onto the keys. In order to play a piece like this, you need to have just focus, coordination, and your hands have to be so incredibly relaxed. I’m sure that there are only a very few people in the world who can play like this. If you watch closely, you can see that Chopin composed this piece so that the melody continuously switches from one hand to the next very rapidly.
Song of the Day #52: Valentina Lisitsa playing Chopin Etude Op 10 No. 4
Just press play…..I think you understand what I mean.
This Ukranian born pianist is considered a Pianist Electrifying. And by watching this video you can see electricity flow through her fingers and onto the keys. In order to play a piece like this, you need to have just focus, coordination, and your hands have to be so incredibly relaxed. I’m sure that there are only a very few people in the world who can play like this. If you watch closely, you can see that Chopin composed this piece so that the melody continuously switches from one hand to the next very rapidly.
Currently learning this song:
Chopin- Prelude No. 4
It’s so passionate. mmm.
Currently learning this song:
Chopin- Prelude No. 4
It’s so passionate. mmm.
I am placing this video here in memory of one of the most amazing modern pianists of our time: Arthur Rubinstein. Brilliance!
#14 Song of the Day: Chopin- Heroic Polonaise Op. 53 (Played by Arthur Rubinstein)
I just recently began listening to Arthur Rubinstein, not because I haven’t heard of him, but because there is only so much music that you can take in at one time. I have almost 5,000 songs on my Itunes that i have never heard.
Arthur Rubinstein plays with such great dynamics that you can feel the life exiting the piano’s body and into your heart. His solo works are really great to explore. Not much else to say, just listen.
I am placing this video here in memory of one of the most amazing modern pianists of our time: Arthur Rubinstein. Brilliance!
#14 Song of the Day: Chopin- Heroic Polonaise Op. 53 (Played by Arthur Rubinstein)
I just recently began listening to Arthur Rubinstein, not because I haven’t heard of him, but because there is only so much music that you can take in at one time. I have almost 5,000 songs on my Itunes that i have never heard.
Arthur Rubinstein plays with such great dynamics that you can feel the life exiting the piano’s body and into your heart. His solo works are really great to explore. Not much else to say, just listen.
