One more piano piece that was played as a  warm up. Any creative craft that uses muscles and requires co-ordination to do well you need to warn up. I have many finger exercises that warm up my hands.I need to situate my hands so they know where the keys are without needing to watch them. I like to play in different keys and go up and down the keyboard. I record when I play because I never know what is going to come out. This is another of those warm up sessions. Played once and can never be played again.

Tinkering On The Keys #8 - Piano only of No Reason at All

There is a summer festival in Japan where children make paper crafts to hang on bamboo trees. Based on the legend that this is to be the only day in the whole year when two lovers (stars) that were separated by the Milky Way get to meet one another, people also make wishes and hang them on the bamboo. I think this tradition shows that we want to believe that there are miracles in this world - that there are times when impossible things become possible. 

This prelude is warm, bright and vast. It consists of three main components: The first is the light and airy introduction and ending portraying paper crafts wavering on the tree. The second component depicts the calm stars above, in G major. The third part is the theme from the first prelude (“Paper Birds”). This theme that is shared between the first and last preludes act as bookends as they unite the idea of things we humans make with our hands and send out our thoughts up into the universe.
The score can be found at: https://www.scoreexchange.com/scores/prelude-no-24-641598.html

Summer Wishes

This Rain piece is dreamy and relaxing with some frivolous parts, like rain can be..... The sheet music (piano) is available for € 2,99. Send me a message for the purchase. Or see serge4music.nl

Rain

The Secret Cave

Marco Lucchi : piano and synthesizer

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15 settembre 2024

Soliloquy

Thanks so much to Timothy McGuire who added his beautiful orchestration to my piano composition, "Moments Remembered". It is always a pleasure working with Timothy and to hear more of his amazing work, you can visit his SoundCloud page by clicking here: @tim_mcguire

Moments Remembered (feat. Fr. Harris)

"The Bumblebee's Mad Dash" is a playful and energetic classical composition that captures the frenetic energy of a bumblebee in flight. With its rapid tempo and intricate melodic lines, the piece evokes a sense of urgency and excitement. The music darts and weaves, mimicking the bumblebee's erratic flight path, and the dynamic shifts between loud and soft passages create a sense of tension and release. 

Composition & Instrumentation by
Heidi-Marie Arapa
Produced in the
ARAPA Music Studio
Sydney - Australia

Artwork by
#azcreativestudiosydney

13.11.2024

The Bumblebee's Mad Dash

Introspection

#3991 (87.99% 545 left): Nov. 17 2024: Is not true Love of higher price than outward form (E.H.Coleridge from Sep. 2, 2024) 
Today's pure primal piano music here. Happy if this music makes you feel peaceful.. : )
Looking for absolute natural beauty every day for Piano Ten Thousand Leaves. Target number is 4536:
This piece may might have good 1/f fluctuation characteristic although I stopped investigating it each piece.

New Content: daily "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves" Movie here.
https://youtu.be/hvn_pGf3suM?si=k4WEeul2zfdAm_Fv
https://youtu.be/LnEeCGwd3sg?si=MMTLaBDytrBct1uO
https://youtu.be/Am3TkLmr1BY?si=q9un36e8R6Y1XAim
https://youtu.be/v4mrH5R704k?si=sttl8-857qlDmf84
https://youtu.be/A1gSpX0BSTk?si=vY8f9EQkbYbanH_W
https://youtu.be/Kmv3OsX23tQ?si=kDrPOV41ekFx9csf
https://youtu.be/4VsCYv3sGso?si=wCP2UM4T1xzntYJU

Sunday, November 17, 2024. A crisp autumn morning greets us with clear skies and a refreshing sense of calm. On days like this, when the sunlight gently illuminates the changing leaves, the world feels quieter, softer, and more contemplative. In this serene moment, I am pleased to introduce the 3991st piece from my Piano Manyoshu collection: "is not true love of higher price than outward form." With 545 pieces left to complete this journey, today marks an 87.99% milestone—a number that, with each passing day, reflects the beauty of steady, deliberate progress.

This piece feels particularly special to me. Its title, posing a question that resonates deeply—"Is not true love of higher price than outward form?"—invites us to reflect on what truly matters. Beyond appearances, beyond fleeting moments, it asks us to consider the enduring essence of love, connection, and authenticity. The melody flows with a quiet elegance, like the gentle rustle of leaves carried on an autumn breeze, inviting you to slow down and listen, not just with your ears but with your heart.

As you let the notes of this composition unfold, you may find yourself drawn into a space where the noise of the outside world begins to fade. There’s something transformative about music that speaks directly to the soul, bypassing the need for words. This particular piece aims to be a mirror, reflecting your own thoughts and emotions while simultaneously offering a sense of peace and clarity.

In creating this work, I thought about the intangible beauty of moments shared in silence—the way love, in its truest form, often manifests not in grand gestures but in subtle, almost imperceptible ways. The gentle touch of a hand, the shared glance, the quiet understanding. These are the emotions I sought to capture and preserve within the delicate lines of this piece.

On this bright and tranquil Sunday, I invite you to join me in exploring this musical reflection. Whether you’re enjoying a peaceful morning coffee, walking among the amber and gold hues of autumn leaves, or simply taking a moment to yourself, let this piece accompany you. It’s a gentle reminder to look beyond the surface, to cherish the moments and connections that hold true meaning, and to find beauty in simplicity.

Take a moment today to listen to "is not true love of higher price than outward form," and allow its quiet grace to guide you into a place of stillness and introspection. Together, let’s celebrate the power of music to connect, heal, and inspire.


######## NEW 28th SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ########
"Forest in Moon Light" - the 28th selection album of piano ten thousand leaves

youtube: FULL VIDEO with 20 full songs in very high quality sounds
https://youtu.be/CwTVgfDHCn4?si=1QktmBR1FEGA-tQH

spotify
https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/1RxJBVCU5vdt5O6kGUMbnv?si=hLjW3kbTThegEBOjgTHUbw

appleMusic
https://music.apple.com/jp/album/forest-in-moon-light/1773383143

amazonMusic
https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0DJVSVF5K?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_V1XCbECO4uUYzRVs8apK

is not true love of higher price than outward form - #3991 (545 left) by chair house 241117

Sunday Afternoon

Advent Song

My music pieces are all piano improvisations expressing emotions. It is music telling stories without the words. In my earIy years I sang and played piano in piano bars or fronted bands of different styles, from country to heavy metal and to 40. I've been composing, teaching and performing most of my life.  I'm getting old(er) now 😔 but the great thing about creating music is it gets better the longer you play, and you have more to write about! 

This is what I leave of me to my generations to come who wonder where their desire to make music comes from. My mother, grandmother and great grandmother were both accomplished pianists when they were young. My son is also exceptional.  My great grandmother and gr grandfather sang and danced in minstrel shows (vaudeville) in the early 1900's. Kids today have no idea what life was like before moving pictures.  I now have great-grandchildren. They will know who I am through my music. When I am gone my music will still be here. What a wonderful thought! 

Tinkering On The Keys #8 - Piano only of No Reason at All

Sonni Quick