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I've never been able to find much information on this beautiful aria by G F Handel. It was originally written for soprano voice, oboe and harpsichord, and even though it doesn't appear in an opera it retains the Italian operatic style of which Handel was a master. I love the counterpoint between the two melodic parts so I have arranged this version for two clarinets.

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Meine Seele hört im Sehen, G.F. Händel, Dave McKeown

In response to an open collaboration invitation from Dirk Maassen I could not resist the opportunity to add some guitar swells and drones to accompany Dirk's beautiful piano performance and composition. 

It was an absolute pleasure for me working on this collaboration. Thank you Dirk....

To hear more of Dirk's wonderful compositions visit @ascoltadi

For a video of some time-lapse cloud imagery accompanying this track please visit: http://t.co/iDXY0dJYMv


East by Dirk Maassen feat. An Imaginal Space

About a month ago I listened to and left some comments on this beautiful piece by Fivos Valachis: http://soundcloud.com/fivosvalachis/nocturnes-22-nov-promenades-en

Fivos asked if I can play it and I gave it a try. This is my interpretation of Fivos's original composition: first half I played it following the note sheet, second half I improvised on the same theme. 

Original composition by Fivos Valachis (http://soundcloud.com/fivosvalachis)
Photo by Pascal Durif (www.facebook.com/pascal.durif.9).

Promenades En Campagne - Fivos Valachis (composition), Milana (piano, impro)

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You can also listen to all Albums on Spotify in this 8 hour playlist of pure neoclassical piano music here:
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New Album "The Swans" - 12 Valses Melancoliques
The great success of my first series of "Valses melancoliques" (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beneking-10-valses-melancoliques/id600563482) encouraged me to continue this musical idea of melancholic valses, resulting in 12 new valses from C minor to B minor.

The brilliant pianist Danaë Xanthe Vlasse (https://soundcloud.com/danae-vlasse) from Los Angeles / USA has recorded the whole "Swans" series. Danaë performs these works in a masterful way, bringing interpretive variety to each waltz such that each piece portrays distinct character, and all are a delight to hear!

If you can´t wait for a whole year until all 12 "Swans" are uploaded onto SoundCloud -this album is available on iTunes, AmazonMP3, Spotify and many other platforms:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stephan-beneking-swans-12/id748395369
A physical CD is available on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Swans-Valses-Melancoliques-played-Xanthe/dp/B00H7LI2D2/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1386957246&sr=1-1&keywords=Stephan+Beneking

The scores for this series you can find here: http://www.beneking.com/swans

A printed booklet with all scores is available on Amazon (also Amazon Europe and UK):
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Stephan+Beneking&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3AStephan+Beneking


Valses Melancholiques II - "The Swans" No 4 - played by Danaë Xanthe Vlasse - Album on iTunes

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De Toujours (thanks for also following @ spotify)

To have a muse, in person or in spirit, is an artist's greatest yet most fickle gift. This closes the loop, completing a set of 3. 

The Muse: http://soundcloud.com/oliversadie/the-muse
The Muse II: http://soundcloud.com/oliversadie/the-muse-ii

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Photograph © 2012-2013 <a href=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=532762340073690&set=pb.156806751002586.-2207520000.1370912183.&type=3&theater>Cap Photography</A>.

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The Muse III

Solo piano album (sometimes two pianos) about Barney, the street dog, who's spending his night in the street.

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Got To Run

A day in Venice

An Old Photo, Nocturne 14 Jan

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An Old Photo - Nocturne 14 Jan - Piano Solo (http://youtu.be/x0mPFXWGJZw)

This set contains sounds from 8Dio Claire Oboe Virtuoso - a music software (VST) symphonic instrument featuring a highly playable and expressive solo Oboe - exclusively available at www.8dio.com

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8Dio Claire Oboe Virtuoso: "In Aeternum" by Ivan Torrent

Oliver Sadie was kind enough to let me add my own musings to this wonderful song.  You can hear the original here:  https://soundcloud.com/oliversadie/the-muse-ii  
Check out his EP on Bandcamp and please consider supporting his talent!  http://download.oliversad.ie/album/the-muse

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Oliver Sadie - The Muse II (Zefora's Vocal Version)

My take on Chopin's saddest little prelude.  Two and a half minutes of ache.


Chopin Prelude No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 28

what a joy to again work with Vicente on this track. I was speechless when he sent me the orchestration. Also thanks to Dirk for the free professional mastering !

The track will appear at Vicentes Album "Heritage" as well as on my upcoming Album "Anmut"

Anmut Album: https://soundcloud.com/dirk-maassen-official/sets/anmut-album-preview-to-come



Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji2PvbTc1xE

Vicente: https://soundcloud.com/scienceteheran
Dirk Mallwitz: https://soundcloud.com/soundset-mm

SPOTIFY: http://open.spotify.com/artist/758yIKdhJhWL6oTuTSFVV6

thanks Nick for the wonderful "wild romantic" winter scenery...
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Anmut Track #03 -  Un Voyage (follow @dirk_maassen on instagram)

Download now album "Heritage" with a bonus track at Bandcamp: 
scienceteheran.bandcamp.com/album/heritage

Written by Iohannes, Vicente Bueso & Faerytale
Guitars: Iohannes
Voice and lyrics: Faerytale
Keyboards: Vicente Bueso

Please listen to the sensational music by Iohannes ( https://soundcloud.com/iohannes) and Faerytale (https://soundcloud.com/faerytale)

Gaze:

I stood, I watched
The world tether me
Pursuits of survival to gravity
Though I may only know its weakest part
It is a stronghold, a wall towering over my heart
But when I look past to horizons untouched
I long to gaze down from above
I listen, I wait
Until I flow from this place into another
I sigh, I cry
I gaze

Heritage VIII - Gaze (with Iohannes & Faerytale)

Another collaboration with the fine musician (and friend!) Fivos.

See here for further details: http://soundcloud.com/fivosvalachis/ithaka

Ithaka (collaboration with Fivos Valachis)

a few months ago, Fivos asked me, if I would play to one of his piano pieces. Finally I had time to record and it was a great pleasure to feel myself into his wonderful music. 
you can hear the original version here: https://soundcloud.com/fivosvalachis/nocturne-29-oct-looping

Don't miss his wonderful music, find him @FivosValachis


Nocturne    -    fivosvalachis/jensfelger

Music: Johannes Brahms
Arrangement & Vocal: Hani Niroo
Vocal: Shahrzad Beheshtian

لالایی/کودکانه

As some of you know, I'm getting into indie game/film scoring as a regular gig, so here I am uploading a demo reel to demonstrate the work I do. If you like what you hear and you need a soundtrack composed for something, email me at Aviators@SoundOfTheAviators.com.

Tracks previewed are:
1. Boss Theme
2. The Hills of Color
3. Day Theme (Darkness to Come)
4. Tetanus
5. Skeletons

These tracks are not for sale, and are either scrapped projects or from indie projects (NIKRA, 7 Days to Die, and others).

Scoring Demo Reel

from the album 'no. 2' available 2/24

Music composed by Christina Vantzou
Arrangements by Minna Choi 
Recorded w/ Magik*Magik Orchestra at Tiny Telephone Studios

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www.christinavantzou.com

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