''Embers is an introspective piano piece about the sparks that ignite a new beginning. The piece explores the interplay of uncertainty and persistence, using dynamic contrasts and imaginative harmonies to create a melancholic yet uplifting soundscape. The vibe is reflective and meditative, with a surface that undulates like waves.'' - @juliagjertsen

🎧 https://moderna.ampl.ink/embers

Canadian minimalist instrumental label Moderna Records presents their annual piano day collection featuring twelve pieces from composers and pianists around the world. Their 2023 compilation 'Fractals' is centred around the upright piano, with a curation focused on the label’s signature melodic minimalism. The contributions were selected with great care, while showcasing each pianist’s unique flair on the instrument. Fractals includes pieces from Akira Kosemura (JP), Hiroco.M (JP), Jacob David (DK), Eik Octobre (DK), Ole-Bjørn Talstad (NO), Julia Gjertsen (NO), Sten Erland Hermundstad (NO), Mike Lazarev (UK), Pêtr Aleksänder (UK), Jozef De Schutter (CH), Felix Rösch (DE) and Nat Bartsch (AU). The series is mastered by Tom Adams in the UK and set to artwork by UK designer Iain Perry.

Fractals

Embers

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Julia Gjertsen - Embers

Oscillation

Vi presento MC la mia ultima composizione. Sto cercando di lavorare sul respiro dell'orchestra attraverso la massimizzazione della dinamica di ogni accordo. Dentro questi minuti si trovano poche melodie. Al contrario ci sono vari cambi di atmosfera proprio perché lo studio riguarda il miglioramento nella tecnica di produzione per questo genere di musica.

THE UNENDING END (written by Bastian Lee Jones)
Absolute  beginners  are  so called  pre-life winners.
Born to get their prize called  life.
Who or what  sent  me  here ?  Was  I asked  to be here ?
One of  billion jerks.
Would I dare to stop without permission ?
Transgress a little  when sneaking out  of here ?

Refrain
Would  it be  fine ?    Would  I be drifting ?
My  shadows  untied - ´twould  feel  so  uplifting.
No worries  to fight  - I would  be floating.
Emergency  lights,  the  exit ,  I would be choking.

If the end´s  a  new  beginning,
- that´s  what wise men repeatedly  say -
I would travel to these  promised lands,
to break free,  to start  again.

When the curtain falls  no guns  but  roses.
A  bloodless   take  off  through soothing purple  rain.

Refrain
It feels  so fine,  I must be drifting.
My shadow´s untied - it feels  so uplifting.
No worries  to fight - weightless  I´m floating.
Emergency lights,  the exit,  I´m choking.
Instrumental/Solo
No worries, I ´m fine -  so  fine.

Refrain
I´m crossing the line,  and  fall below  zero.
I fall out  of  life,  the life I´ve  never  been asked  for.
But I was refused,  no overdose  heroes !
No life weary  fools !  The angels  spit  me  back into. into

Coda
life.
Someone  saved  my life  tonight.
This is the most depressing hallucination I  had.
This is the most depressing hallucination I  had.

DEMO VERSION   Bastian Lee Jones
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Unending End

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Unending END (demo version)

Who Have I Become - Single

Who Have I Become

A hauntingly beautiful track by Oliver, showcasing Olafur Arnalds Evoultions. 

O. Weder - Evolutionary Trail

Near

When the Rain Stops Falling

When The Rain Stops Falling

Exclusive audio taken from the upcoming album 'View from Above'...

Christopher Colaço and Philipp Schaeper have known each other since moving from their Southern German hometowns to Berlin. Together they studied Jazz piano/drums at the Berlin University of Arts and immediately dived into the vibrant Jazz scene.

Playing and working together shaped their musical common sense. In 2013 Christopher and Philipp had the opportunity to score their first movie (Oh Boy! – A Coffee in Berlin) and formed an old school sounding Jazz band with friends. After winning the German Academy Award for best original score, they continued to develop their collaborative project as a duo writing and scoring music.

At the same time they are working on their own music and started collaborating with classical musicians from the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in 2018, which lead to their first debut album. The record 'View From Above' consists of 7 tracks, creating atmospheric soundscapes that mingle between film-music, classical minimalism, ambient and electronic music.

'View From Above' provides a portrait of Christopher and Philipp's journey over the past few years and was recorded in Berlin at Bonello Studios. The renown mixing artist Francesco Donadello gave the record its final touch and it will be released on May 10th worldwide.

www.colaco-schaeper.com

View from Above

Christopher Colaço & Philipp Schaeper - Colors

How many emotions can you express in less than one minute? Check it and you'll know. 
"PianoMicroStories" is an idea from the italian pianist and composer Fabrizio Paterlini with the aim to compose one minute of piano music every day. 
To check all the updates, go to his instagram profile: 
www.instagram.com/fpaterlini

Piano MicroStories #22

Taken from "Slow sketch vol. 1: Reflections of the community ambient" compilation. Released on 12/24/19 on El Muelle Records: http://elmuellerecords.bandcamp.com/album/slow-sketch-vol-1-reflections-of-the-community-ambient

Let It Snow

I made a little video about how I made this piece and it's story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RfIRPWCpCQ&t=72s 
I begun to write this track for last year's Pianoday amongst other album tracks. I was inspired by prepared piano composers and used recordings of the strings of the piano being strummed with the keys taped down to allow them to resonate. I didn't complete it till later on in the year and felt it belonged on the album alongside other tracks that we're being written sequentially at the same time ( https://orcd.co/alone-not-alone-album ) so I'm thrilled to now see it come home and contribute to Piano Day 2020!

In the track delicate beginnings give way to an overwhelming sense of wistfulness, surrounded by the sirens of compassion.  A reflection on the challenges of departure and the need for independence and, in the end, solitude and the possibilities therein. The piano strings we're close mic'd and gently strummed for the intro and background soundscape. Later on they we're hit with the handle of a glockenspiel beater to make the stronger sound for the middle section. The piano melody is joined by bow'd xylophone and string glissando's and melodies to create an atmospheric track that speaks of the tensions of solitude and togetherness, inspired by a visit to Crozon in France and our country's own challenges of leaving the EU and the tensions therein.

The Near Isle

Bastian Lee Jones, performer, singer songwriter, pianoplayer, photographer,  PR consultant, coach, presenter.

Loves to  entertain with  songs and  pieces  that comes  from the  soul, the  heart  for  your  hearts  and  souls  and  feet !