Eyes

Clean Hands

Words

Wait A Minute

The Island

Treasure

The Last

Obsessive Depression

Central Park

Green

Pioggia

Il pianoforte bianco

Missing

Walking

Symphony

Our Heartbeat

a2rbeatz - ready trap starter 156bpm

Key Signature: B♭ minor
Time Signature: 3/4, 4/4
Tempo: Andantino, with lots of feelings
Difficulty: Beginner

Benjamin Louis Paul Godard (18 August 1849 – 10 January 1895) was a French violinist and Romantic-era composer of Jewish extraction, best known for his opera Jocelyn. Godard composed eight operas, five symphonies, two piano and two violin concertos, string quartets, sonatas for violin and piano, piano pieces and etudes, and more than a hundred songs. He died at the age of 45 in Cannes (Alpes-Maritimes) of tuberculosis and was buried in the family tomb in Taverny in the French department of Val-d'Oise.
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Jocelyn flows with a gentle, rocking motion typical of a berceuse/lullaby. The piano interpertation features a soft, repetitive accompaniment that supports a long, singing melody, creating a calm and tender atmosphere. The piece unfolds smoothly without dramatic contrasts, instead relying on subtle shifts in harmony and phrasing to maintain a sense of warmth, intimacy, and quiet reflection—almost as if the music is meant to soothe both the listener and the performer.

Godard originally wrote the melody for his 1888 opera Jocelyn, where it appears as a vocal lullaby expressing purity, comfort, and emotional sincerity. Its popularity led to numerous arrangements, including the well-known piano version. The berceuse reflects Godard’s lyrical Romantic style and his gift for simple, heartfelt expression, aiming less to impress with virtuosity and more to convey innocence, tenderness, and a moment of emotional stillness within a broader dramatic world.

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Berceuse "Jocelyn"

“Violin Under a Fading Sky” is a melancholic instrumental piece for violin and acoustic guitar, created to evoke stillness, introspection, and emotional restraint.

The composition unfolds slowly, allowing the violin to carry a fragile, fading melody while the guitar provides a subtle harmonic foundation, reminiscent of neoclassical nocturnes and modern cinematic minimalism.

This track is designed for moments of quiet reflection — late evenings, solitary walks, reading, studying, or simply sitting with one’s own thoughts.

Part of the PHSP Classical Music project, dedicated to instrumental works that explore melancholy, silence, and emotional depth through classical textures.

Violin Under a Fading Sky

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David Scott Johnson