CLASSIC

Superior Study Playlist

Classic

Arte

M o m e n t s

Join and support us on : www.facebook.com/wearefdvm

Deep track inspired by "Cutting Crew - I just died in your arms tonight"

Free Download

FDVM - Alive (Original Mix)

This is a studio recording from 2012 for the BBC film 'Loving Miss Hatto'. A biopic penned by the British comedian Victoria Wood about pianist Joyce Hatto.

The character piece is like the art song's fun-loving cousin who always shows up to the party with a bottle of emotional perfume. It's perfect for those intimate gatherings or solo rendezvous with your piano. Thanks to the piano's rise to fame in the 1800s, character pieces were popping up everywhere, and composers were flaunting their creations at the hottest recital events of the time. Basically, character pieces were the 19th century's version of a hot new single. If you thought Franz Liszt's music was boring, think again! This guy was all about giving his character pieces creative and whimsical titles, like "Sposalizio" and "Vallée d'Obermann". But don't worry, he didn't forget about those of us who like our music titles to be a little more straightforward - he also composed plenty of works with no-nonsense names like "Album Leaves" and "Klavierstücke". With his "Consolations" (a.k.a. "Six Poetic Thoughts"), Liszt took a page out of Chopin's book and delved into the world of nocturnes. And let me tell you, the third Consolation in D-flat major is pure Chopin - even the key is pianist-friendly, unlike those pesky "easy" keys like C major. Looks like Liszt knew a thing or two about pleasing his audience! If you're a Chopin fan, you're gonna love Liszt's "Consolation No. 3"! I mean, talk about a tribute - this piece is basically a carbon copy of Chopin's Opus 27, no. 1. And while it might not have the same flashy piano solos that Liszt is known for, it more than makes up for it with its dreamy, slow-moving melodies. Plus, it's in the same key as Chopin's original, so you know it's gotta be good.

Despite the unusual title, the Consolations were inspired by both poetry and religious contemplation, just like Harmonies Poétiques et Religieuses. Some say the title comes from an 1830 poetry collection by Sainte-Beuve, while others think it's based on a poem by Lamartine called A Tear (or Consolation). Either way, it seems like Liszt was in a pretty contemplative mood when he wrote these pieces. But don't worry, Liszt didn't completely forget his roots - he snuck in a little Hungarian folk song as the primary theme, which he later used in his "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1". So even though this piece might not match the wild, hair-flailing image we have of Liszt, it's still got a little bit of that old-school flavor. Liszt's "Consolation No. 3" wasn't just a musical masterpiece - it was also a major turning point in the composer's life. And let me tell you, Liszt's early life was a doozy - it was basically one big, crazy party. But don't take my word for it, just ask his first mistress (and mother of his three children) Marie d'Agoult, who wrote all about it under the pen name Daniel Stern. And if you're feeling really adventurous, you can even watch the 1975 film "Lisztomania" for all the juicy details. Talk about living the dream! Liszt's life was like something out of a Hollywood movie - seriously, this guy was breaking class barriers and performing like a superstar. But as he got older, he decided to trade in the limelight for a little bit of privacy. He started conducting orchestras and composing more, and even started teaching aspiring pianists from around the world. I guess you could say he was the original piano man!

My SoundCloud Channel: https://soundcloud.com/archie-chen
Official Website: http://www.archiechen.com
Youtube DIPF https://www.youtube.com/c/PianofestivalIe
Youtube Archie https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchieChenPianist
Festival Website: http://www.pianofestival.ie
Teaching Website: http://www.pianoacademy.ie

Piano: Yamaha C7
Piano Technician: Martin Walsh
Recorded at Cauldron Studios, Dublin
Recording Engineers: Ciarán Byrne & Michael Manning
Please share and comment.

An NFT of this track will be available from the artist soon!

Franz Liszt Consolation no. 3 in D flat Major, S. 172

Composed by Philipp Glass
From the Motion Pictures "The Truman Show"

Listen to my first album here:
https://soundcloud.com/raphael-laouen/sets/sunrise-ep

Truman Sleeps (Philipp Glass)

yann tiersen - summer 78 (loversummer hip hop bootleg)

Autumn. Available at www.georgewinston.com, iTunes or Amazon.com. 

iTunes

Colors Dance

Philip Glass piece for the film, "The Hours"

I do love minimalist music, it can be very meditative and relaxing, so this kind of stuff is easy for me to play.

I'm Going to Make a Cake - The Hours - Philip Glass - steelyt

Vois sur ton chemin

Musical Freedom presents Funkin Matt - Alive: http://btprt.dj/1kyxzXB

Buy on Beatport

Funkin Matt - Alive (Original Mix) [OUT NOW]

PRYDA/Genesis

Explosions In The Sky -  Your Hand In Mine

Holocene

the song "Dead Things" from the Motion Picture "The Hours". Written by Philip Glass, played and recorded by Samantha Bursich

Dead Things (from "The Hours") (Philip Glass cover)

Pouya Mahmoodi - Knots of Life

Franz Liszt-Liebestraum No. 3 in A-Flat Major

Harpist Lavinia Meijer plays pieces from minimalist composer Philip Glass, including works from Metamorphosis, The Hours and Glassworks.

09 I'm Going to Make a Cake from the Hours (sample)

Dario Marianelli: Liz on Top of the World

Everyone of us has some "unforgettables".... just close your eyes remember these and enjoy !

the beginning reminded me of an old U2 tune so the title has a second meaning also.... ;-)

Please support me on spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/758yIKdhJhWL6oTuTSFVV6

If you like my music please give me a smile and like my Facebook page :-): www.facebook.com/Dirk.Maassen.Music

watch my piano video clips at youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ascoltadi?feature

Dirk Maassen - The Unforgettable (please support and follow me on spotify)

This is the solo piano version of "The Gate". 

The Gate was my first collab on SC with Lyod who created a wonderful version of it, which went up to number one in piano explore tab within just two days. You can check this one here:

https://soundcloud.com/ascoltadi/dirk-maassen-with-lyod-the-1

If you like my music please give me a smile and like my Facebook page :-):

www.facebook.com/Dirk.Maassen.Music

watch my piano video clips at youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ascoltadi?feature

voice sample is taken from digi-fish music at freesound.org





Dirk Maassen - The Gate (Solo Piano Version)

The Hours - Philip Glass - Dead Things [Piano Version] ‏

A good chill tune, remixed by me and my friend.

Yann Tiersen ft MLE   Summer 78

Interpretation of the music of the film "Cloud Atlas".

This is also available on YouTube! Just search for it and you'll find the video :)

An arrangement for piano of different parts of the music from "Cloud Atlas" by Tom Tykwer and more.

Most of the parts are played by the character Robert Frobisher in the movie, and can not be found on the soundtrack.

Additional composing has been made to shape the different parts into the one piece: "Cloud Atlas Sextet for Piano".

An interpretation of "The Atlas March" has been used as prelude and postlude - these include a bass, a cello, and a violin.

The only named full piece from the movie ("Cloud Atlas") incorporated in this arrangement for piano is "Travel to Edinburgh".

Enjoy.

