Blakus, or Blake Robinson - the man himself! Performs a quick improvisation with his own virtual instrument, the soon-to-be-released "Blakus Cello"

Blakus Cello - Improv - by Blakus Himself

As some of you already know, I'm not too big on social media. Sure, I'll use some of the more popular outlets to share these words on all this music, mostly because I think that's where you all hang out. Sometimes it feels like entering a packed and loud bar and just quietly saying in the corner, "Hey, did you hear about this new album by Akira Kosemura?" and then retreating for the night to my quiet studio, where the noise in my memory of this encounter is finally relieved by the sound of the piano keys. I feel like every year, I make an offhand comment about the insanity of the world, and every year it seems to get a little worse. The news, in particular, appears to be an amplified magnet of defilements intensely blinking for attention at the top of the roof. But I won't comment on the headlines and instead attempt to make my own. Today I am premiering for you a piece from Kosemura's new soundtrack for a film called "Rudy", which is scheduled to be released via his own Tokyo-based Schole imprint on September 15th. This is a beautiful collection of 31 vignettes, where "the piano plays a central role, and the listener is transported by the emotion of the compositions of this internationally acclaimed pianist." The human condition is explored on every single track, with a slightly melancholy, touching, quiet tone, perfectly capturing the overall sentiment of the storyline, whether the images unfold on the screen or in my mind behind closed eyelids. I think you will enjoy this little gem.

Rudy

Looking in the Same Direction

TRACK PREMIERE : Akira Kosemura - Looking In The Same Direction

Zbigniew Preisner - Van Den Budenmayer Concerto En Mi Mineur

Lars Danielsson & Mathias Eick - Duos From Liberetto II - II Blå

07 S dubh choisich mi'n oidhche

Through The Dark Night

Inner Knowing (Instrument Version)

I felt blessed to spend my birthday reconnecting with the piano (and myself) ... diving deeply into one of the most profound musical expressions of human sorrow ever - Chopin's E minor prelude, which I hadn't practiced for years, but have recently felt moved to revisit. Now I hope to offer this as some kind of beauty or solace in the wake of the TOTALLY senseless killings in Charleston ... it is my belief that offering beauty in the face of tragedy is the most skillful response I can muster, so I humbly share my recording of this timeless piece...

Chopin E Minor Prelude (Opus 28 no. 4)

Holiday

ABOUT THIS ALBUM
This "Top 20" album is a collection of my most popular songs from 2008 to 2015.  These are the most played songs on Pandora Radio and Spotify, as well as the most purchased songs on iTunes, Amazon and directly from my website.  All songs have been re-recorded and remastered to have a clean and consistent sound, and they all have a fresh, new touch to them as well.  Enjoy.
 
A NOTE OF VERY SPECIAL THANKS
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to my fans, followers, and listeners for making these songs and my music a part of your lives.  It is solely because of you that these songs are "hits" and this album is a possibility.  You continue to support my art and my passion, and you encourage and inspire me to keep sharing my creations with you.  If I could hug you all, I would.  Thank you!!!
 
All songs composed, produced and performed by Michele McLaughlin www.michelemclaughlin.com 
Recorded on Michele's Fazioli F212 grand piano at her home in Salt Lake City, UT.  
Mastered and engineered by Joe Bongiorno at Piano Haven Studios in Sedona, AZ www.pianohaven.com  
Artwork and design by Matt Strieby at Newleaf Design www.newleafdesign.com
Piano maintained and tuned by Rick Baldassin at Baldassin Pianos www.baldassinpianos.com 
Manufactured at Diskmakers www.diskmakers.com 
 
Copyright © 2015.  All Rights Reserved (ASCAP)
www.michelemclaughlin.com 

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