Recorded live at Rigsby's Piano Café, Hertford, UK in December 2013, I began writing this piece many years ago but only completed it only very recently. The flowing feel reminds me of horses cantering freely through rolling meadows.

Atacanta

Somehow these two beautiful tunes by Sir Elton, We All Fall In Love Sometimes and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word seem to sit so well together.

Elton John Mash-Up

OK another Chopin Prelude, probably the shortest one I think, but beautiful chords, and didn't Barry Manilow do something with this once?

Chopin Prelude No.20

One of my tunes from 2017, which just kind of came to me, hence the (sorry, rather pretentious) title. I'm still improving it, so might record it again sometime, and I make no apology for the change of time signature halfway through, that's just how it evolved...

Impromptu No.1

Heard tonight the sad news about the passing of Walter Becker and just felt like playing and recording this (no time for more than one take!), one of my favourite Steely Dan tunes, as my own little tribute to one half of my biggest musical influences and pleasures.   For me, Becker and Fagen are up there with Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin and the Beatles.

Deacon Blues

With all due credit to Monty Norman and John Barry - two fantastic composers

James Bond Theme - Goldfinger

What an amazing song by David Bowie, though how much of that intro was shaped by Rick Wakeman?  The day after David Bowie died I heard a guy play a version of it on the St Albans Cathedral organ in tribute (which went somewhat viral) and I thought I wanted to try my own version.

Life On Mars - Piano Arrangement

Just playing the notes of this isn't too challenging, but trying to convey some of the feeling Beethoven might have felt is what, for me, this piece is all about.

Moonlight Sonata (First Movement)

Just a blend of the some of the most moving music I recall first hearing as a teenager

Pink Floyd Medley

Relaxing instrumental version of this Errol Garner classic. Tablehouse finds pianos all over the country to play and express his music. This one is in the Church of St Mary in Hay-on-Wye played with kind permission from Father Richard - with many thanks.

Misty - At St Mary's Church, Hay-On-Wye, Wales

I've got huge respect for Joe Jackson and this song, which combines growing-up nostalgia with a backdrop of Pachelbel's Canon, is one of my favourites.

Home Town

Tablehouse is the moniker for Alan Whittingham's solo musical adventures - either as pianist or singer/songwriter.

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