Name: Facet 8 by Brad Hill
Duration: 1 min 46 s
Description: Part of the Facet series of sculpted improvisations.

‘Circles’ is the peaceful debut single from Star Age, whose musical roots as a pianist come full circle with this release. It was recorded on the artist’s Steinway grand that has been passed down through generations. The New York based artist has played on Broadway, in five-star hotels, recorded for artists and created award-winning music as a composer.

Circles

Star Age | Circles | Neoclassical Piano

Music recorded and produced by Mattia Vlad Morleo

Elusive Scent

Part of the Facet series of sculpted improvisations.

Facet 8

Vyčítavá

Improvision 160

"Besides being makers of music, the most compelling composers are also storytellers and “The Rainy Road” has certainly has the magic dust of an alluring narrative written all over it.

By Francesco’s own account, it sums up feelings associated with all of the traveling, leaving, loneliness, and relocation that have been constants in his life over the past ten years. [...]

Everything revolves around a recurring melody that was sketched on a piece of paper while staying in an apartment in Kraków (Poland) last year and which proved be the catalyst."

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The Rainy Road (Orchestral Version)

Part soundtrack and part piano concerto (slow movement) "Adagio" combines cinematic piano playing surrounded by a rich string orchestra in the style of the great romantic orchestral composers of the late 19th and early 20th century. A stirring and highly emotional soundtrack for an epic love story. 

Journey of the Heart

Adagio For Piano And Strings (Cinematic Love Theme)

Improvisation 01

A solo piano track, perfect for study and focus.

Tranquility

Recorded August 2025. Performed on a #Yamaha NU1X hybrid digital upright piano. Rendered using #PianoTeq by #Modartt. Mastered using #LogicPro 11.

Soon May The Wellerman Come

I found myself in a misty landscape beside a tranquil lake. The stillness of the wind and water allowed me to find a moment of peace, despite the emotions I was feeling. I realized that it was okay to be vulnerable and open to sorrow, and that by doing so, I could let those feelings pass through me.

A few days later, I was inspired to create a short musical piece. For this recording, I decided to try something new. I used my old upright piano, which has been a faithful companion to me for many years. Although the sound is not perfect and the mechanics of the piano sometimes produce unwanted noise, I have come to appreciate the beauty of imperfection.

I believe that when we can embrace the quirks and imperfections of people and things, we are more likely to see the beauty in ourselves and accept ourselves for who we are.

Photo: Kitty Terwolbeck

Still

Classical pianist and composer on nights and weekends. Digital media executive and content producer. I live in North Carolina, USA, with my wife, two dogs, and Brodmann grand piano. 

Attended Manhattan School of Music, piano performance study with Artur Balsam. Previous teachers were John Heiss, Myron Klempner, and Olga Barabini. 

I choose daily between practicing standard repertoire and composing original piano pieces. I end up doing both and recording whenever possible.

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Facet 8

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