This is already the third time I play this song of yours and it calms me. Absolute wonderful!

Puerto de Tierra - GIOVANNI MARRADI

Heike Matthiesen plays Junto al Generalife by Joaquin Rodrigo

Joaquin Rodrigo : Junto al generalife Heike Matthiesen,classical guitar

Four studies for a Prélude (iv)

Pablo de Sarasate's lively Zapateado, performed by guitarist William Wilson. Transcription available at ClassicalGuitarEditions.com

Spanish Dance No. 6 - Zapateado - Op. 23, No 2 - Sarasate

Piano. Created January 11, 2018 at Carmel Recording Studio, Carmel CA.

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Year of Music VII

Year of Music: January 14, 2018

Mixing and mastering: Stefano Galante
Youtube link for the song : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M3Gt--qK0A

Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)

Discover the piano in it's purest form, and let it take you away...

Everyone faces difficult times. It could be health, relationships, family or work - life throws curveballs. It’s particularly challenging when you deal with sickness to yourself or someone you care about. It’s during these “dark” times we are challenged to find light and hope. It’s THIS sentiment that was the inspiration for the album you now hold in your hands...

In 2008 my wife (Guida) was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37. She lost her father to cancer just a few months later. But we’re not unique. I bet you know someone right now fighting a serious illness. The fact is - we are mortal and our time is fleeting. It’s what we do with our time that makes all the difference.

It’s four years later and Guida is doing well. It was a difficult (and sometimes dark) period, but there were countless blessings too. There’s so much to be thankful for...

For The Naked Piano: Light & Dark each piece revolves around the theme of contrast. Some of the pieces are dark and contemplative, while others are filled with light and hope. There are pieces about the love of children and family - and others that contemplate our mortality. Others are literally influenced by the contrasts found in nature. You can visit nakedpiano.com to learn more about the creation process for each piece.

I welcome and encourage you to share this story and music with friends and loved ones. My sincerest wish is you are inspired to give thanks for all that life may bring - the dark and the light. 

1 - Gary Girouard   Bright Angels

Piano solo improvisation on a beautiful sunday morning in July....

Julifreuden

My first classical guitar composition for the Production Project. 

Classical Guitar :)

Gian Marco asked me to record this lovely Berceuse for him - I am thrilled to interpret this gorgeous piece!

Gian Marco La Serra "Song Without Words: Berceuse #2" - Performed by Danaë Vlasse

Chris Spheeris - Psyche

The Year of Music project began in May 2011  there has been a new musical creation posted each day.  Each new piece is created in real-time.   The project is currently in its 12th year.  To date, there are over 4000 "Daily Doses" in the project.

Richard’s live performances take audiences on a journey away from the busy world and into a calmer, less chaotic mental and emotional environment.  Drawing on his classical training, jazz and pop familiarity, Richard creates music thru an improvisational process.  His music has been called a soothing elixir for the soul, mind and body.

In 2016, composer/contemporary pianist Richard Carr moved to the Monterey Bay area of California after living in his native St. Louis area since 2005.  Richard spent 10 years working as a pianist in the night clubs, hotels and restaurants of the French Quarter of New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina.  He has released fourteen solo albums and one collaboration in the contemporary instrumental /new age genre.

Aware of the meditative quality of his music, Richard has been exploring the healing side of his music.  Working in the holistic community of St. Louis, Richard developed the I AM Creative Sessions. These sessions are personal sessions in which Richard creates music for the client’s intention or focus.  In essence, he creates a soundtrack for the intention.
  
Currently Richard's electronic keyboard set-up includes Kurzweil PC3x and PC4x, Nord Stage 2-88,  StudioLogic Numa 2-88,and the Roland boutique synths JP-08 and JX-03.

Year of Music: January 14, 2018

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