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Chopin’s Revenge – IV. "Broken Keys" by Tom Connell

The final piece in the Chopin’s Revenge suite, Broken Keys is a fiery and dramatic solo piano work that pushes both technique and emotion to the limit. Combining dazzling Chopin-esque flourishes with jagged, almost percussive dissonances, this piece captures the raw energy of a piano seemingly on the verge of breaking apart.

From cascading arpeggios to thunderous low-end chords, Broken Keys alternates between moments of delicate beauty and bursts of unrestrained power. Impressionist jazz harmonies weave through the turbulence, adding unexpected color and tension to the piece. A fitting finale to the suite, Broken Keys is both a testament to the piano’s expressive range and a thrilling ride for any listener.

Chopins Revenge

Chopins Revenge - IV. Broken Keys

Gentle Evening

Flamenco Jazz Fusion, Quintet (Guitare flamenca, Piano jazz, Contrebasse, Batterie/Cajón, Saxophone), Dialogue authentique entre traditions flamenco et jazz moderne

Paco's Dream

Not a song — a scented goodbye.

“Closing Rituals” moves like a whisper through a candle-lit concept store after dark. Nylon-string guitar threads through ambient textures, brushed percussion fades like footsteps, and synth layers hover like scent in the air.

This track holds the sacred silence of closing time — when mirrors go still, the last guest lingers, and you remember why this space was built. A benediction in sound.

Closing Ritual

Gold Tongue

Moonlit Swing Serenade

An older tune of mine, in the style of NiN.  I've been a big fan of Trent Reznor for many years and have always loved his "sonic landscape" and how it provides mood and drive.  This one didn't make my new album, but I still think it's a banger.

Lyrics

SHATTERED LIGHT

VERSE 1
I walked through the silence where shadows creep
The ground was cold it cut so deep
Every step felt like a broken vow
I asked the sky but it answered
How?

PRE-CHORUS 1
The weight of it all like a shattered stone
I lost my way I was all alone

CHORUS
But the light came through a crack in the wall
Tiny and trembling but it saved it all
Faith is a whisper not a shout
It found me when I’d drowned it out

VERSE 2
I buried my hope in the ash and rain
Each tear carved rivers of quiet pain
I cursed the stars for their silent glow
Couldn’t see the seeds in the dark they sow

PRE-CHORUS 2
But something stirred in the still of night
A thread of gold in the edge of sight

CHORUS
And the light came through a crack in the wall
Tiny and trembling but it saved it all
Faith is a whisper not a shout
It found me when I’d drowned it out

Shattered Light

A musical journey through a lot of my experiences.  Highs, Lows, Dreams, Love, Pain, Hope etc.  

When You're Ready

HOUND

Modal Jazz instrumental arrangements using the changes from favorite Christmas songs. No vocals, perfect for casual holiday events. 

Rooftop

Marc is a journeyman of a musician.  As a professional bassist, arranger, engineer and producer he has produced and engineered over 80 albums and played on hundreds of sessions from Los Angeles to Boston and all points in between. He is also a songwriter, having written music for artists big and small.  He has been married to Debi since 1985, and has 2 children- Ian and Sarah along with 2 granddaughters.  Marc lives and works out of his home studio near Seattle, Washington.

Shattered Light

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