Monday, March 29th, is the official and long-anticipated Piano Day. What exactly is this annual worldwide event, and why is it special? Started only six years ago, in 2015, Piano Day began as an idea by the German pianist and composer Nils Frahm. Since the instrument has 88 keys, the “festivities” begin on the 88th day of the year, with many performances, exclusive releases, and workshops taking place around the globe. In the days of the current pandemic, many may find some solace in the online events, joined in by an extensive roster of artists ranging from contemporary classical to electronic music genres. 

There is much music to choose from – see the official schedule of all the events on painoday.org – and for this one lonely voice in a torrent of music, I decided to share a few of my favourite tracks, videos, and EPs. Check out the entire Piano Day feature on headphonecommute.com, meanwhile, enjoy this exclusive premiere of a longingly beautiful piece, titled "Inside" from Muriël Bostdorp's latest 4-track EP, coming out on Pianoramix imprint on April 2nd.

"This EP was written in the first period of the pandemic. I can remember the feeling I got the day we went into the first lockdown. It is difficult to describe in words, as I am not a writer or a poet. My words for these overwhelming emotions can be found within the pieces of this EP. Every track is a facet. ‘Save Me’ is not a cry for help, although it sounds like that. ‘Save Me’ is a call for hope – hope for different times, more self-conscious and new beginnings."

Save Me

Inside

TRACK PREMIERE : Muriël Bostdorp - Inside

Written by Blake Ewing
Performed by Blake Ewing with cello performances by Craig Hultgren
Album art by Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker

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We Don't Deserve Dogs (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Trust Again

Shining by David James Robertson from the album Forgiven
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Forgiven

Shining

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Performed and produced by Frank Iengo.
Written by Stephen Schlaks
Publisher: Stephen Schlaks
Record label: Multistyle Records

"Blue Dolphin" is a song written by New York pianist Stephen Schlaks and released in 1975. 
From the moment of its release and throughout the 80s, it was an extraordinary worldwide success.
Since I've practically always played it and am very attached to it, I thought to re-propose it in a more current piano style.
It was not easy to give it a new identity because the original version, faster and supported by other instruments, kept the listener's attention by alternating the theme from time to time between the strings, the piano, and the choirs.
I hope you enjoy it.

Blue Dolphin

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Blue Dolphin - On Piano

Pharon (Gipsy Kings) cover by Firaskiftaro

Paul harpist on the island of Oahu plays Pachabel's Cannon in D with flutist Saskia short

Pachabel's Cannon / Harp and flute

Man on Wire

Before Ocean

I'll Be Holding on

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A Hard Day's Night

My newest composition, 'clouds of shadow', dedicated to piano day 2017 
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Nuages D'ombre - Piano Day 2017

African Drums - Africa's Tribal Rhythm, Drum Beat Sounds for Relaxing Background

Shamanic Drumming

David is one of the finest unsung singer songwriters in the UK. He is a poet, a melodist and a true artist. A troubadour, in the vane of Roy Harper and Neil Young.

Shining

David James Robertson | Singer - Songwriter