Name: As Dreams Fade by Paul Michael Taylor
Duration: 6 min 5 s
Description: Enjoy this piano piece written in a modern impressionistic style, aiming to evoke feelings of nostalgia and hope... as dreams fade.

Composed and played by Marcos Fernandez - Barrero

Ethereal for solo piano

Hi all. I've been experimenting with felt on my Yamaha upright piano.  Recorded at home in preparation for my new live piano album to be released in the New Year.  I hope you like this track!

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Recorded at home with a felted Yamaha upright piano using a pair of Rode NT5 microphones to capture the soft, ethereal, enchanting, beautiful sound that transports the listener to a world of tranquility and introspection, resulting in a mesmerising blend of relaxation and emotional depth.  Some may describe this music as sad, melancholy piano music, but I like to think it as uplifting and potentially spiritual.

Hope (felt piano version)

Hi all. I hope you like this version of Reflections recorded live at home on my upright felted piano.

Please check out the video here: https://youtu.be/Juh11UwgazQ
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Recorded at home with a felted Yamaha upright piano using a pair of Rode NT5 microphones to capture the soft, ethereal, enchanting, beautiful sound that transports the listener to a world of tranquility and introspection, resulting in a mesmerising blend of relaxation and emotional depth. Some may describe this music as sad, melancholy piano music, but I like to think it as uplifting and potentially spiritual.

Reflections (felt piano version)

Le premier péché

This piano work seamlessly integrates elements and material derived from the concerto for saxophone quartet and orchestra, commissioned from the composer in collaboration with the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Orquestra Sinfònica del Vallés and the Kebyart, thanks to the funding provided by Becas Barcelona Crea of the Institut de Cultura of the Council of Barcelona. By reimagining and reinterpreting this material, the composition offers a new perspective on material featured on one of the concerto's movements. 

It is a composition inspired by the captivating and enigmatic experience of driving around the Carrer del Tibidabo viewpoint in Barcelona, on a serene summer night. This evocative piece seeks to encapsulate the beauty, inspiration, reflection, and magic of this panoramic setting, where one can witness the dazzling nocturnal lights of the vibrant city of Barcelona below.

The piece is suited for performers in the previous years of college-level study, as well as professionals and pianists seeking an entry point to contemporary piano music. The difficulty of the music strike a balance that makes it accessible while still providing a rewarding challenge. It serves as a perfect introduction to the nuances of modern piano composition, offering performers an opportunity to explore new techniques within a comprehensible musical language.

Night Viewpoint

Composed and recorded by Marcos Fernandez-Barrero

“Resonancias Para Piano" is a composition that
delves into the intriguing realm of piano
resonance. This piece meticulously examines the
piano's capacity to sustain and amplify
harmonies, unveiling its rich tonal palette.
What makes "Resonances For Piano" even more
fascinating is its orchestral adaptation, aptly
named "Resonances for Orchestra." Through
this transformation, the work retains its
exploration of sonic depth while inviting a
broader ensemble to participate in the
orchestration, resulting in a symphonic tapestry
of resonant beauty.

Resonancias Para Piano

Written and recorded by Marcos Fernandez-Barrero

This collection of six interludes features material derived from two significant works by the composer: the ballet Smart City (2021, premiered by the Contemporary Ballet of Catalunya) and the opera The Soldier's Return (2019, premiered by Opera Sunderland). These interludes draw on various elements, including intermezzos and other sections of the plot, as well as some ideas that were ultimately not included in the original compositions. The resulting pieces offer a new perspective on familiar themes while exploring fresh musical landscapes. 
The first three interludes draw from the vibrant energy and technological themes of Smart City, capturing the dynamic pulse of an urban landscape and Big Data. The latter three interludes delve into the emotional journey of The Soldier's Return, reflecting on themes of homecoming, remembrance, and renewal. 
The pieces are ideally suited for performers in the previous years of college-level study, as well as professionals and pianists seeking an entry point to contemporary piano music. The difficulty and length of the music strike a balance that makes it accessible while still providing a rewarding challenge. This collection serves as a perfect introduction to the nuances of modern piano composition, offering performers an opportunity to explore new techniques within a comprehensible musical language.

!Voy¡ - Interlude N. 6 from Six Interludes for Piano

Enjoy this piano piece written in a modern impressionistic style, aiming to evoke feelings of nostalgia and hope... as dreams fade.

As Dreams Fade

Hi - here is a new piano solo, which I hope you like.

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Timeless

Hi all,

Here is a live recording of Devotion recorded at St James Church, Sussex Gardens on 02 April 2016.

Watch the video here... https://youtu.be/TK5OCHSFvQM

Thanks to Josh Neil-Boss (violin), Elisa Bergersen (viola), Sarah Etherington (cello), Luke Mathews (sound recording), Nick Carter and Ian Arnold (photography) and all at St James Church!

I hope you enjoy this piece :)

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Thanks, Ed :)

Devotion (Recorded live at St James Church, Sussex Gardens)

Paul Michael Taylor, a composer inspired by mountains of sunset fire under the Big Sky. Classically trained, and Emmy award winning, his music embodies a 21st century take on impressionism, focusing on colorful harmonies with evocative melodic stitching.

As Dreams Fade

Paul Michael Taylor

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