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Song of the day #47: Zelda Piano Medley
Here is some exceptional piano playing. I never heard a video game theme sound so good! This brings back memories of playing Zelda when I was younger. What makes this video so good is the fact that he doesnt just play 1 song, its an entire 10 minute medley of Zelda music. Not many people can do that. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to do this. I also really liked the intro the he played which is the intro to Dolby Digital surround sound, i think.
He must seriously like Zelda.
Song of the day #47: Zelda Piano Medley
Here is some exceptional piano playing. I never heard a video game theme sound so good! This brings back memories of playing Zelda when I was younger. What makes this video so good is the fact that he doesnt just play 1 song, its an entire 10 minute medley of Zelda music. Not many people can do that. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to do this. I also really liked the intro the he played which is the intro to Dolby Digital surround sound, i think.
He must seriously like Zelda.
I am back! And I am better than ever! I had an amazing trip through 2 amazing countries. Here’s the new song of the day:
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Song of the Day #43: Miles Davis and Bill Evans- Blue in Green
I seem to love slow songs better than fast ones. Why? Because it requires much more of the musician in terms of specificity. It’s very important in a slow song that everything is in its perfect place or else it wont sound organized and have a clear message.
Blue in Green is the song that first got me playing piano. I fell in love with Bill Evans’ sound and sought to recreate it. The next day i tried to transpose the first solo and actually did very well with it.
There was much controversy on who actually wrote the song. Miles Davis got the written credit, however, Bill Evans was said to actually have written the piece. And if you understand the history of Bill Evans’ music, you can find the truth through the stylistic elements in the song. It simply sounds like Bill Evans’ composition. And that is the truth. Bill Evans wrote this piece. I give them both credit.
I am back! And I am better than ever! I had an amazing trip through 2 amazing countries. Here’s the new song of the day:
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Song of the Day #43: Miles Davis and Bill Evans- Blue in Green
I seem to love slow songs better than fast ones. Why? Because it requires much more of the musician in terms of specificity. It’s very important in a slow song that everything is in its perfect place or else it wont sound organized and have a clear message.
Blue in Green is the song that first got me playing piano. I fell in love with Bill Evans’ sound and sought to recreate it. The next day i tried to transpose the first solo and actually did very well with it.
There was much controversy on who actually wrote the song. Miles Davis got the written credit, however, Bill Evans was said to actually have written the piece. And if you understand the history of Bill Evans’ music, you can find the truth through the stylistic elements in the song. It simply sounds like Bill Evans’ composition. And that is the truth. Bill Evans wrote this piece. I give them both credit.
I know I have been posting alot of Jazz posts lately, so I’m going to veer a little bit away from that genre. There is just so much music I would love to show you all…It’s very difficult to choose. Anyway, here is a classical piece, remixed.
Song of the Day #42: Pachelbel- Canon in D major (improvisation)
This is probably one of the most played classical pieces on youtube. I was flipping through some videos and came across this one which I think is great for any pianist to see. You can easily take Pachelbel’s Canon in D and make it into whatever you want it to be.
What is a Canon?
A canon is a polyphonic (more than 1 voice) device where several voices playing the same melody enter at the different times. If you listen to alot of Bach’s compositions you can hear multiple voices coming from a single pianist. It’s actually quite an amazing concept if you can master it. This is why the Piano is the ultimate Instrument! If you can create multiple voices on a saxophone…well, you could start a new religion!
I know I have been posting alot of Jazz posts lately, so I’m going to veer a little bit away from that genre. There is just so much music I would love to show you all…It’s very difficult to choose. Anyway, here is a classical piece, remixed.
Song of the Day #42: Pachelbel- Canon in D major (improvisation)
This is probably one of the most played classical pieces on youtube. I was flipping through some videos and came across this one which I think is great for any pianist to see. You can easily take Pachelbel’s Canon in D and make it into whatever you want it to be.
What is a Canon?
A canon is a polyphonic (more than 1 voice) device where several voices playing the same melody enter at the different times. If you listen to alot of Bach’s compositions you can hear multiple voices coming from a single pianist. It’s actually quite an amazing concept if you can master it. This is why the Piano is the ultimate Instrument! If you can create multiple voices on a saxophone…well, you could start a new religion!
Song of the Day #41: Scott Joplin- The Entertainer
Someone requested this song yesterday when I was playing my piano on Broadway in Manhattan. However, i couldnt provide because I never learned it. These Scott Joplin rags are actually very difficult. It took me almost a year to learn the Maple Leaf Rag and it’s still not as clean as it could be. I definitely recommend learning a rag or two, it really gets people excited and clapping for more.
Everyone knows the great worth of Scott Joplin’s music and the immense influence that he provided to every composer that came after him. I definitely recommend learning more about him and his music. Its because of Scott that we have the music we have today.
Song of the Day #41: Scott Joplin- The Entertainer
Someone requested this song yesterday when I was playing my piano on Broadway in Manhattan. However, i couldnt provide because I never learned it. These Scott Joplin rags are actually very difficult. It took me almost a year to learn the Maple Leaf Rag and it’s still not as clean as it could be. I definitely recommend learning a rag or two, it really gets people excited and clapping for more.
Everyone knows the great worth of Scott Joplin’s music and the immense influence that he provided to every composer that came after him. I definitely recommend learning more about him and his music. Its because of Scott that we have the music we have today.
Song of the Day #40: Dave McKenna- Dream Dancing
WOW! There isnt much else to say about this recording. I heard this on the radio and had to grab it as soon as possible. If you are a jazz lover, this is one song that MUST be in your collection. I never knew about Dave McKenna until about a month ago and I never heard anyone play the piano the way he does.
Listening to this, you can hear Dave playing 3 parts at certain points. The ostinato rhythm in the left hand is pretty standard in most of his recordings. He just does it so well. I love how the song constantly builds on itself and gets more intense as you keep listening. It takes years to get to a level of this kind of listening and playing…
Song of the Day #40: Dave McKenna- Dream Dancing
WOW! There isnt much else to say about this recording. I heard this on the radio and had to grab it as soon as possible. If you are a jazz lover, this is one song that MUST be in your collection. I never knew about Dave McKenna until about a month ago and I never heard anyone play the piano the way he does.
Listening to this, you can hear Dave playing 3 parts at certain points. The ostinato rhythm in the left hand is pretty standard in most of his recordings. He just does it so well. I love how the song constantly builds on itself and gets more intense as you keep listening. It takes years to get to a level of this kind of listening and playing…
Song of the Day #39: Evanescence- Call Me When You’re Sober (acoustic)
I chose this song because someone showed it to me and i really enjoyed it. I remember when Evanescence had that hit song with Paul McCoy of 12 Stone (Wake me up inside). Honestly, I am not a huge fan of her music, but this just showed me how talented she is. Her voice really radiates in this video. Plus, the fact that they incorporated string instruments into this really well makes me like this song even more. Here is the original version of this song.
Evanescence has a really dark eerie quality in her music that is unlike anything I have ever heard. Check this song out She reminds me of the vampires that have now entered into the mainstream entertainment world.
Song of the Day #39: Evanescence- Call Me When You’re Sober (acoustic)
I chose this song because someone showed it to me and i really enjoyed it. I remember when Evanescence had that hit song with Paul McCoy of 12 Stone (Wake me up inside). Honestly, I am not a huge fan of her music, but this just showed me how talented she is. Her voice really radiates in this video. Plus, the fact that they incorporated string instruments into this really well makes me like this song even more. Here is the original version of this song.
Evanescence has a really dark eerie quality in her music that is unlike anything I have ever heard. Check this song out She reminds me of the vampires that have now entered into the mainstream entertainment world.
Song of the Day #37: Jacky Terrasson- Les Chemins De l’Amour (A Francis Poulenc composition)
One day my brother gave me a CD. It was Jacky Terrasson- A Paris. I fell in love with the CD and ended up seeing him live at the Jazz Standard. With clear influence from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, I believe that Jacky Terrasson is the most underrated pianist of our generation. When you see him live, he is an atom bomb, moving about and getting excited over what his counterparts are playing. His music goes to such high levels of dynamics where you may find yourself holding your breathe at times. (Bear in mind, i dont get paid from Jacky to give him such great compliments. I just speak from my most honest musical critic part of me.)
I like the Album version of this song a bit better because its more fluid, but the song really begins in the video at about 2:30. Try listening to the entire piece, you will be glad you did.
Song of the Day #37: Jacky Terrasson- Les Chemins De l’Amour (A Francis Poulenc composition)
One day my brother gave me a CD. It was Jacky Terrasson- A Paris. I fell in love with the CD and ended up seeing him live at the Jazz Standard. With clear influence from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, I believe that Jacky Terrasson is the most underrated pianist of our generation. When you see him live, he is an atom bomb, moving about and getting excited over what his counterparts are playing. His music goes to such high levels of dynamics where you may find yourself holding your breathe at times. (Bear in mind, i dont get paid from Jacky to give him such great compliments. I just speak from my most honest musical critic part of me.)
I like the Album version of this song a bit better because its more fluid, but the song really begins in the video at about 2:30. Try listening to the entire piece, you will be glad you did.
Song of the Day #36: Regina Spektor- The Consequence of Sound
I just became a fan of Regina Spektor. I heard of her, never heard her music…I heard this song and i fell in love with it. The lyrics of this song and the rhythm’s she uses for her delivery are pretty groovy. The piano part isn’t anything miraculous, but it is a great example of simplicity in music. Many musicians, including myself, love to overcomplicate things to create complex music. Sometimes simple is best!
Song of the Day #36: Regina Spektor- The Consequence of Sound
I just became a fan of Regina Spektor. I heard of her, never heard her music…I heard this song and i fell in love with it. The lyrics of this song and the rhythm’s she uses for her delivery are pretty groovy. The piano part isn’t anything miraculous, but it is a great example of simplicity in music. Many musicians, including myself, love to overcomplicate things to create complex music. Sometimes simple is best!
