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Here is the story of a little girl learning to play the violin. She struggles to play, and through her struggle she creates a new way of practicing: she imagines bringing her stuffed animal to life; a simple, Orange Elephant. He awakens, sits at a tiny piano (which is the same size as him now) and, for a moment,  plays a tune for her. She is taken by a melody, and plays it, completely enraptured by the intensity and simpleness of the piece.
...you get the idea?

Special thanks to my family who supported me to get to this point. This is an old one I made in 2007-2008 finally finished (I seem to have a large archive of old stuff to finish out). I hope you enjoy the song!

Thanks to MuscScore4 for allowing free use of their software and enhanced audio soundbites. Additional thanks to Yucel Moran for allowing free use of her photo on Unsplash.

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The Orange Elephant

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Original Soundtrack)

Gustave

Bevrijdingsconcert 2025 - Muziekvereniging Kunst na Arbeid Nieuwpoort.
Opgenomen op 29-03-2025 in "Het Arsenaal" te Nieuwpoort. o.l.v. Peter de Kluijver

3. A time there was

Original composition for YouGoCulture, landmarking Lavrion and Sounion

Laurio - Sounio

02 - Gift of Shuritashi

Petit-Poucet

Intentions is a journey through the deep love and unbreakable bond I shared with my dad. It reflects the paths we traveled together — his intentions in shaping my life, my intentions in caring for him in his declining years, and the lasting legacy he leaves behind.

This project is rich with personal meaning, infused not only with music but also with my father's voice.
Many audio samples throughout the album come from tapes and recordings he made throughout my life - drawn from voicemails, videotapes, and even a 1998 Manchester Craftsmen's Guild interview with Dwayne Dolphin. Some of these samples are obvious, while others are purposefully subtle - Easter eggs for those who listen closely. This album is filled with treasures from the Heid archives, preserving his presence, and making him an active part of this work.

The word intentions holds many meanings, each offering a profound connection to the heart of this project. My father's intentions were clear from the start: to raise me as a musician and composer and to give me the tools to create and express myself. He was the cornerstone of my musical foundation, shaping not just my skills but also my understanding of music's deeper purpose. He believed in me completely, planting seeds of passion that continue to grow.

In my father's later years, as his health declined, my focus shifted to caring for him with the same love and devotion he had always shown me. Those years taught me a hard but valuable truth: even the purest intentions don't always lead to the outcomes we wish for.

Heid Studios was his dream, a place where his intentions extended far beyond our family, inspiring creativity in others. That dream was itself a continuation of a legacy passed down from his father, George H. Heid, who founded the first recording studio in Pittsburgh - a studio that captured the brilliance of Pittsburgh jazz legends like Billy Strayhorn and Erroll Garner. This album's cover artwork, by Michael Crampton, depicts the house and recording studio my father and I built together over the course of my entire lifetime - our home and creative sanctuary, immortalized as part of this musical journey.

This album is my way of speaking to my dad again.
It's a tribute to his bravery, his sacrifices, and the bond we shared as kindred spirits — two lives deeply intertwined through love and music. Intentions is the story of our journey together, the foundation of his legacy, and the future that lives on in me.

Not a day passes that I don't think of my dad, my heart heavy with both love and loss. He often reflected on memories with his own father and their great relationship, wistfully asking, "Were they only dreams?" — a question that now echoes in my own memories of him. When I was a child, whenever we were apart, he would soothe me with the comforting words, "See you in dreamland."

Thank you, Dad, for your wisdom, your unwavering belief in me, your endless love, and the countless memories and adventures we shared together. Until we meet again - see you in dreamland.

- George Heid III 

I Sing The Body Electric

Flute - Fiona McLaughlin 
Organ - Robert Baden Hughes
Executive Producer - Christophe Affolter 
Sound and Mixing - Laurent Dahyot - Studio des sports; Rennes

Sareri hovin mernam

This "Chaconne Paysanne" from "Dance Suite no.2", draws inspiration from the traditional chaconne form while incorporating elements evocative of rural life. Built around a recurring rhythmic motif, the piece explores a range of harmonic and melodic variations that alternately reflect the discipline of agricultural work and the vitality of popular folk dances.

The composition stands out for its balance between the classical structure inherited from the Baroque era and a more direct, intentionally uncluttered writing style that highlights the simplicity and authenticity of the sonorities. This approach creates an atmosphere that is both solid and lively, remaining faithful to the spirit of the rural traditions that inspired the work. 
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Cette "Chaconne Paysanne" issu de la "Suite de Danse no.2" pour piano, composée par Pierre Fontaine, s’inspire de la forme traditionnelle de la chaconne tout en y intégrant des éléments évocateurs du monde rural. Basée sur un motif rythmique répété, la pièce explore différentes variations harmoniques et mélodiques qui traduisent tour à tour la rigueur du travail de la terre et la vitalité des danses populaires.

La composition se distingue par son équilibre entre la structure classique héritée du baroque et une écriture plus moderne, volontairement dépouillée, qui met en valeur la simplicité et l’authenticité des sonorités. Cette approche permet de créer une atmosphère à la fois solide et vivante, fidèle à l’esprit des traditions paysannes qui ont inspiré l’œuvre.


Recorded: July 23rd, 2025
Composer & Pianist: Pierre Fontaine
Dedicated to Stéphane Delplace.

Score available for purchase on pierrefontaine.composer@gmail.com

Sound Mixing : Thérence Guillerme (https://www.therenceguillerme.fr/)

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Chaconne Paysanne - Piano Solo

this was supposed to be for a very cold environment, but i got carried away with the soft piano plugin

cold

My longtime friend and amazing musician Lynne Davis plays some classical favorites

Moonlight Sonata

Recorded at Zion Community Commons, August 21, 2025

Laura Harada, violin
Aaron Kerr, cello
Rebecca Hass, piano

About “Ad Parnassum” (Ad Parnassum, 1932)
The dark outline of a pyramid-shaped mountain glows beneath a warm orange sun while an open archway invites the viewer to take the first step on their journey towards enlightenment. Inspired by the pyramids and temples of Egypt, Paul Klee’s pointillistic masterpiece from 1932 is built from contrasting blocks of color built up brick by brick in a style that he called “divisionism.” In the same way, the music takes the form of a rondeau as repeated musical progressions are developed through textural variations. In Greek mythology, Mount Parnassus is associated with Orpheus and the home of the nine muses and “a step towards Parnassus” (gradus ad Parnassum) came to define the gradual process of pursuing mastery in scholarship or the arts through diligent, repeated practice. The climb towards any summit begins with a single step and although that journey can be defined as a series of steps towards a goal, there is no guarantee that the path will be straightforward. The path may be winding, or may double back on itself, or seem to disappear altogether – it is built from small victories, epiphanies, frustrations and defeats – and by the end you have come full circle, stepping through the door towards Parnassus once again, both an exit and an entrance.

Ad Parnassum (1932) - No. 144.1 from Paul Klee : Painted Songs

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Muses of the Valley is my ambient chamber music project featuring women from around the Yarra Valley. We perform in beautiful settings to take you into a dreamy world of bygone eras, Celtic fantasy and magical places. The Muses use a range of instruments to create a sparkling fusion of traditional, modern, and early music.

This recording features:
Amy Earl (harp)
Chrissy de Jong (flute, tin whistle, cajon)

Example tracks above:
1. King of the Fairies (trad. Irish Hornpipe)
2. Circle of Joy (Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter)
3. Song of the Water Kelpie (trad. Manx tune)
4. Iris (Guido Piccard, Ensemble Galilei)
5. Planxty Irwin (O'Carolan)
6. The Musical Priest (trad. Irish reel)
7. Var det Du (trad. Swedish)
8. Douglas and Fiona Shearer (Jenna Reid)
9. Swan LK243 (Catriona McKay)
10. Chanter's Tune (trad. Irish)
11. Stockford Carol (Loreena McKennit)
12. Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan)
13. Castle Kelly (trad. Irish reel)

“The mystical Muses of the Valley will whisk you away into a world at once fantastical and familiar, with a selection of traditional and modern folk music, Celtic tunes and medieval gems.” - Cranbourne Chorale

Recorded and mixed by Amy Earl

Flute & Harp duo examples

Dedicated to most adorable and cute birds — parrots, especially the rosy-faced lovebirds 🦜💖🦜 #classical #like #follow #comment #original #trending #art #artist #lit #share #banger #music #vibe #producer #instrumental  #newmusic

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