A few weeks ago as I was soon expecting my first child, my father wrote me a note saying that his one wish was that I would take what he taught me as a father, and echo that even further to my son- to be an even "better" father than he was. It took me aback wondering how I could possibly be a better parent than he was, though he did have a point: The hope is to take everything we learned from our upbringing and expand upon that to ensure each generation progresses just a little bit further. 

I wrote this as I reflected on that sentiment and for the wild adventure that was soon to come. So for my Piano Day 2021 contribution, this one is for my Padre.

Padre

Free Download at https://levipatel.bandcamp.com/

Artwork by Giana Patel 
Vocal performance by Giana Patel 
Viola performance by Rachel Grimwood 
Mastered by Mike Gibson of Munki Masters at Bonfire Audio, Wellington, NZ. www.munki.co.nz, www.bonfireaudio.com

Special thanks to Jeremy Reid

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And she translated into the sky

Yes, I have already premiered two tracks this week (see Plïnkï Plønkï and Resina), and yes, this is another premiere of a track, and yet it is immensely needed, wanted, and necessary during these somewhat anxious times. “Rjóður” comes from the Icelandic composer Snorri Hallgrímsson, whom I’ve profiled on many occasions before (see also his In the Studio with… feature), as well as celebrated for his film music, which has been backed by the wonderful Moderna Records (home to many fantastic modern classical and solo piano composers, such as Jacob David, Ed Carlsen, Tim Linghaus, Tambour, and even yours truly). This particular piece appears on Hallgrímsson’s second EP titled Landbrot II – the first having been released last November with five pieces, and now, a year later, with five more. “The collection takes its name from the location of Hallgrímsson’s family cabin in rural Iceland, which he describes as his ‘happy place’. Landbrot translates to erosion or ‘land fractures’, and from this, we can imagine the search for inner calm and acceptance amongst the many obstacles of daily life.”

Read more about this release here: https://hcdi.gs/Landbrot

Landbrot II

Rjóður

TRACK PREMIERE : Snorri Hallgrímsson - Rjóður

Paraply

Two & One

Cibi

Music for solo piano.

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"There had always been a piano in the House. Hiding in the shadows. Waiting. For a stroke. For an embrace. For something to rouse what it hid beneath its keys, locked away underneath its shell. (...)
Antonin was the first. He sat down and played a few notes. Struck a few chords. Closed his eyes. Recorded what was roused. And then edited what sounded wrong or useless or trite. Making movies like he does teaches you to do that. To distinguish, afterwards, between what is sensible and what is not."

Composed and mixed by Antonin De Bemels
Mastered by Yvan Hanon
Image by Stéphanie Paulus https://www.instagram.com/steph_paulus

https://antonindebemels.bandcamp.com/album/la-douceur

LA DOUCEUR

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La douceur

There are no words to describe what happened in Paris on November 13, 2015. This song (translated "Spirits" in English) was birthed to honor the beautiful people of Paris.

Written with my friends Chris Coleman (cello) and Timbre Cierpke (voice)

Photo taken in Le Marais, Paris - Art Direction by Luke Atencio

Licensing can be acquired through my representation at Music Bed: https://www.musicbed.com/artists/tony-anderson/7054 

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Spiriteaux

Berlin based 'piano poet' @federicoalbanese delivers a hauntingly beautiful composition. 

Read more: www.stampthewax.com/2016/02/02/federico-albanese-celine/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/federico-albanese-celine

Taken from his 2nd album 'The Blue Hour', out on Neue Meister: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-blue-hour/id1053970394

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Federico Albanese - Céline (STW Premiere)

We're thrilled to share with you some fresh melodies from our very own Daigo Hanada. Following up on acclaimed 'Ichiru' solo album, Hanada returns with a stunning piano led rework of Matt Emery's 'Empire' album title track - out now : https://moderna.fanlink.to/empire-rework

Matt Emery - Empire (Daigo Hanada Rework)
Original song composed by Matt Emery / Recomposed by Daigo Hanada
Piano & additional production by Daigo Hanada

Full Credits:
Original song composed by Matt Emery 
Recomposed by Daigo Hanada 
Piano & additional production by Daigo Hanada 
Mastered by Ian Hawgood 

Cover art by Tyler Hobbs. Design by Pelin Morris.

Matt Emery 'Empire' original song was released September 15th on Injazero Records : http://bit.ly/2fmOZr4

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