Step into a world of tender nostalgia with this original solo piano waltz, inspired by the evocative soundscapes of Joe Hisaishi and the whimsical charm of the Amélie soundtrack. With its lilting 3/4 rhythm and delicate melodies, this piece captures the bittersweet beauty of fleeting memories and quiet afternoons.

Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli music, romantic piano, and cinematic piano compositions, this track blends minimalist phrasing with classical warmth—ideal for study, relaxation, or quiet reflection. If you love the dreamy elegance of Yann Tiersen, the emotional depth of anime piano, or the gentle storytelling of Japanese film scores, this piece is for you.

Whether you’re looking for background music, emotional instrumental music, or simply a moment of calm, let this piano waltz take you there.

🎵 Genre: Solo Piano / Cinematic Waltz / Modern Classical
🎼 Influences: Joe Hisaishi, Yann Tiersen, Studio Ghibli, Amélie OST
💭 Mood: Nostalgic, Wistful, Bittersweet, Dreamy

I miss the way we were

This is my cover for the Variation No. 18 from Rachmaninov's Opus. 43 Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Opus. 43 Variation No. 18

This piano track was originally recorded on October 12, 2013 using Ableton Live 6 and the GALAXY VINTAGE D piano library.  
The piece is the 2nd movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Sonata No. 2, recreated as a DTM (desktop music) arrangement.

In May 2025, I revisited and updated the mix and sound design to improve both the spatial feel and pedal behavior.  
The GALAXY VINTAGE D library (final version from around April 2020) was again used, but this time with refined settings in Kontakt and additional EQ adjustments in Ableton Live.

Particular attention was paid to:
– Fixing an issue where certain low-end notes would ring unexpectedly when specific pedal values were used (possibly a bug or quirk of the library).  
– Rebalancing the stereo field and midrange thickness, which were overly emphasized by default effects.  
– Carefully tuning pedal resonance, string and damper noises, and room placement to create a more intimate and natural acoustic impression.

During this process, I also took inspiration from **Vladimir Horowitz's iconic interpretations**, particularly his phrasing and dynamic contrasts that bring an extra depth to Rachmaninoff's lyrical writing. A subtle homage to his expressive touch is woven into certain passages, capturing his signature blend of precision and spontaneity.

This version aims to deliver a more expressive and believable virtual performance, while staying true to the spirit of Rachmaninoff's composition.

Headphones recommended for full nuance.

Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.36, 2nd Movement [HD]

Frédéric Chopin – Ballade No.1 in G minor, Op.23

Performed using Galaxy Vintage D piano through Kontakt 8, hosted in Ableton Live 11.

This interpretation aims to capture not only musical realism but also acoustic intimacy.  
Special care was taken with expressive tempo shaping, nuanced velocity programming, and faithful pedaling to emulate a real pianist’s phrasing.

No artificial reverb was added.  
Instead, tube-style saturation was used subtly to enhance harmonic warmth, while preserving the clarity of transient attacks.

Low-mid muddiness was tamed with gentle EQ, and subtle high-end lift added spatial presence—especially in the stereo field.  
DC offset and dynamic consistency were reviewed and adjusted where necessary to ensure accurate rendering.

This mix reflects ongoing experimentation with signal cleanliness, mixdown transparency, and psychoacoustic perception—balancing precision and emotion.

Best experienced with high-quality headphones or a quiet, neutral listening environment.

Frédéric Chopin – Ballade No.1, Op.23 [HD]

"Romantic Waltz" - for piano solo by Alexei Surovykh

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Romantic Waltz

A Kiss in the Wind

Gentle Afternoon in the Meadow

Without You

Robert Schumann, Fantasiestücke op 12 - In der Nacht

The Last Time You Looked Back

A BRIEF SOLACE FROM RAMPAGING THUGS for piano by Gary Lloyd Noland (July 28th, 2025). For more information on the composer, please visit his website at: garynolandcomposer.com

A BRIEF SOLACE FROM RAMPAGING THUGS for piano

This is a piano piece with cello arrangements. A peaceful look into nostalgia and memories, composed from the wonderful island of Mallorca. Greetings to all of you who have been following me for years. 

Where we used to be

Réflexions sur un après-midi européen is Akiva David's first symphonic composition in neoclassical style. The six movements are a sweeping orchestral journey through the elegance, melancholy, and romance of continental life. Blending the lush Romanticism of Rachmaninoff, the lyricism of Grieg and Schumann, the refined textures of Alexandre Desplat, and the haunting modern tension of Nicholas Britell, these pieces transport the listener into the salons, boulevards, and piazzas of an eternal Europe. Each movement captures a moment—fountains in Rome, a café in Paris, a winter canal in Amsterdam—woven together in a cinematic tapestry of memory, desire, and timeless beauty. This is music for those who still believe in the poetry of place, the intimacy of history, and the luxury of reflection.

I. Allegro con Brio – “Portali di Pietra” (Portals of Stone)

IV. Maestoso – “Elegia per l’Europa” (Elegy for Europe)

III. Scherzo – “Danza dei Popoli” (Dance of the Peoples)

II. Adagio – “Ombre e Riflessi” (Shadows and Reflections)

V. “Atlante delle Ombre” (Atlas of Shadows)

VI. “Cattedrali di Luce” (Cathedrals of Light)

Christophe Luciani is a versatile musician skilled in cello, piano, and composition.

He studied the cello at the Conservatory of Boulogne-Billancourt in Paris, graduating with distinction. In 2013, he received the “Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musique” from the University of Paris. Since then, he has been pursuing his master’s degree at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz.

In May 2016, Christophe was awarded the SECOND PRIZE at the Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition Salzburg and subsequently worked as a cellist with the Vienna Radio Orchestra from 2016 to 2018, enriching his musical journey.

In March 2018, he obtained his master’s degree from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria.

In July 2023, Christophe was honored with the GRAND PRIZE for the composition of "Little French Valse n°4" at the USA MUSIC COMPOSITION AND VIDEO PRODUCTION International Competition held by IYMC, the jury commented, stating : "Marvelous. Superbly artistic, full of life and very inventive. Such a great piece, I almost wish we lived back in the 19th century. To us, one of the signs of great composers is not repeating anything that has been already said. Liszt could get together with Chopin and compose this, but not in 2023..."

Resides in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Berkeley, CA. Born in Seattle.  PhD, Harvard. “Gary Noland is one of the great composers of the 21st century.”—JACK RUMMEL, KGNU 88.5 FM, Boulder CO, “...iconoclastic, stylistic potpourri standards of giddy humor, no holds barred soup to nuts and high spirits.”—ROBERT LEVIN, pianist, musicologist, composer, "...a fleet-fingered, ebullient performer ... bright, witty and engaging.”—CHRISTIAN CAREY, SPLENDID MAGAZINE, “...distinctive, inventive ... subversive ... You can hardly be indifferent to Noland’s music and so I would urge you to try it.” —ROGER BLACKBURN, MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL, “...set in a dizzying harmonic language that loops uncontrollably through a wide-ranging gamut of possible and impossible tonalities ... The general effect is like watching wet paintings of 19th Century musical memorabilia drip into frazzled 21st Century oblivion...” —ALLEN GIMBEL, AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE, “Mr. Noland writes as a ‘time traveler’ in styles long abandoned by most composers as well as styles so new as to not have been imagined but by him. This he accomplishes naturally, convincingly, with originality and true passion. His command of all musical languages and his ability to traverse musical time is nothing less than remarkable. Listen!”—DONALD MARTINO, Pulitzer Prize winning composer, “...mind-bending spiraling of focus which is truly breathtaking ... spectacular...”—CHARLES AMIRKHANIAN, composer, sound poet & radio producer, “I'm amazed at your harmonic skill. Haven't seen or heard anything like it from any one else—except yours truly—certainly not from your generation. It falls somewhere between Strauss and Mahler. Especially like how you are able to slip in and out from the tonal to the atonal—or near atonal...”—GEORGE ROCHBERG, American composer, Pulitzer Prize finalist, “...court jester to the classical establishment...”—PAYTON MACDONALD, AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE, “...florid and juicy...” —RICHARD BUELL, THE BOSTON GLOBE, “...an incredible aural web ... a great ostinato of American kitsch. Sul pont never sounded so good.”—RUSSELL STEINBERG, composer, conductor of the LOS ANGELES YOUTH ORCHESTRA, “...I am bowled over by the expertise of your music: you use certain elements from the 19th century and from jazz, etc., and just at the moment when I am about to say, OK, what else is new?, you do a number of things, such as speeding up, becoming wildly dissonant, modulating to a distant continent, stopping completely and throwing some kind of total surprise ... you seem to know exactly when to do what and how much. I don’t know anybody else who can do it!” —ANDREW IMBRIE, American composer, Pulitzer Prize finalist, “... remarkable stuff...”
—MAX MORATH, American ragtime pianist, composer, actor & author, “...a loony composer from Oregon...” —MAX SHEA, WMUA 91.1FM, Amherst, MA, “Gary Noland is one of those 21st Century composers seeking to forge a new aesthetic based on older models that do not traffic in serialism or minimalism ... Zany waltzes, ragtime riffs, chorales, toccatas, and much else romp and tear through these depictions of superheroes and villains from his ‘chamber novels’; other pieces spoof serial music ... to grand operas ... and Jewish guilt.” —JACK SULLIVAN, AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE, “...Paranoid Ravel...”—ALEX DUNN, KZSU FM90.3, Stanford, CA, “...It’s a romantic romp, rhythmically robust yet melodically flirting with the nostalgia of cabaret, minus the sleazy diminution of spilled drinks and smelly ashtrays. Its elegance recalls Elgar, and the serious sides, a synthesis of those strange bedfellows Schubert and Ives. Composers hate it when their music reminds you of someone else’s, but writing within a tradition, Noland has incorporated divergent styles that, woven together, work. Cosmopolitan without snobbery, it’s intelligent, pleasurable and convincing.” —ROCKY LEPLIN, THE BERKELEY VOICE

My name is Alexei Surovykh. I have been writing music for over 25 years. I also teach musical theory and composition at school. I was born and live in Ukraine.

International Music Composer/Producer, Author, Radio Host & Spiritual Counselor

 My musical background is varied. I started studies in music theory and violin at the age of 8. At the age of eleven, I started with  guitar. I 'm a self-taught guitarist. One year later I started in  a school to study harmony and modern piano for six years. In 2006 I moved to Madrid to study visual production and sound.

I'm part of several bands which plays different styles: Rock, pop, heavy ...

My favourite music style  is classical music and rock. I do not think that both worlds need to be exclusionary.

My musical instrument is the piano. I spend my time playing it with complete devotion.

Some samples that can be heard on SoundCloud serve to show the variety that I can cover. I give special priority to  symphonic samples.

I am an accomplished amateur pianist with a deep-rooted passion for music. My journey with the piano and music theory spanned a decade of dedicated study during my formative years. However, as I embarked on my university education, my musical pursuits took a back seat due to time constraints.

Fast forward three decades, in December 2019, I made a pivotal decision to reignite my passion for the piano. With unwavering commitment and the guidance of an exceptional piano teacher, I embarked on a remarkable musical journey. Through daily practice sessions lasting at least one hour, and the privilege of playing on my beloved Steinway grand piano, I continue to evolve as a non-professional pianist.

Exploring the vast and enchanting repertoire of piano music has become a source of joy and personal growth. I am excited to share this ongoing musical adventure with you, as I strive for excellence and celebrate the beautiful sound and intricate techniques that the piano has to offer.

New tracks tagged #Romantic Piano