What a wonderful service you have provided. To bring these back to life for the rest of the world!

Classical

Duke Ellington: Caravan. Reprod for a trio of two pianos & Bass on a live seq. of Doug McKenzie-by VB ver2. The instrument combo revoiced by VV, as well as made  the rec setup .
Photo:  A Wagon Caravan in Utah 1912 / Vankkurikaravaani Utahissa 1912

Caravan. Reprod for trio of two pianos & Bass on a live seq. of Doug McKenzie-vby VV  ver2

Duke Ellington: Caravan. Reprod for two pianos & Bass on a live seq. of Doug McKenzie-vby VVer2

Beethoven: Rondo - Allegro scherzando. Mvt III of of Piano Concerto Nr.1 in C major Op.15 (1795). Read & transcribed & arranged  by VV May 21, 2025 for two pianos. An earlier sequence for piano & orchestra,  sequenced by Bill H.Nemitz, was used and slightly or more ... modified here by VV as source material for this transcription & reproduction.
A combo of two modeled grands, (Bluethner Grand & Petrof Mistral 284) & Timpani revoiced & reconfigured by VV, was used here for recording, the setup of which also was made by VV.

Beethoven: Rondo - Allegro scherzando. Mvt III of of PC Nr.1. Read & transcribed for three pianos

Beethoven: Rondo - Allegro scherzando. III of PC nr.1. Read & transcr. for two pianos

"Sea Fever" is a song for piano and voice written bei John Ireland in 1913, with lyrics by John Masefield.

Piano by Helen Roberts

We hope you'll enjoy, and spend some time by the sea, if you can :)


artwork by Joaquín Sorolla

Sea Fever (John Ireland - a reprise with Helen Roberts)

Lyrics: @user-264930040 (poet Peter)
Piano and composition for piano: Debra Buesking https://soundcloud.com/debra_buesking
Vocals, and vocal composition : Oddrun Eikli
Trumpet, studiowork and mix: Arne Hiorth


Debbies`s words about the piano composition:
"This piano composition takes its cues from Beethoven's Bagatelle "Für Elise". It seemed a bit of fun to give Beethoven's famous piece a new twist and so we have."

Thank you to my dear Debbie, Arne, and Peter, for this marvelous and joyful experience of working together. It brings so much JOY:)

An Autumn Pastorale

The year’s getting late, now summer’s sleeping
I contemplate how autumn’s creeping in.
Berries shining for the birds
As they harmonise each others’ words In a chorus like the angels heard.

The year’s getting late, for carefree living

Lazy times, with honest give and take.
Simple joys like baby smiles
And climbing hills to see for miles
The evening star switching on…year’s getting late

The year’s getting late, memories clinging
Better times, that sweet hope’s bringing in
The last of this year’s butterflies
Mother nature’s neat surprise

Can’t those days come back please? … year’s getting late.

Autumn Pastorale. Debra B. Oddrun E. Poet Peter. Arne H.

Imagine a drum circle, which is present in many larger cities, to gather people to enjoy the beat. In Asheville, NC not far from my home throughout the summer there is a drum circle that draws so many musicians from all around to participate in the "concert".  Truly a fantastic experience!!!!

Restore Me

Based upon Prelude for Piano no. 9, Quartet: Piano, Oboe, Upright Bass, Percussion

Prelude to Whispers

"Les Trois Mains" composed by Unknown, in Jean-Philippe Rameau's era (1683-1764),
but included in "NOUVELLES SUITES DE PIÈCES DE CLAVECIN
OU 2 LIVRE(d'après l'Edition du temps)" by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764), but not believed to have cpmposed by him but by someone else of his time.
Read  & reproduced  (...the most recent version Nov. 2, 2025... (...at least Take "Double Nr. 11"....👀🤔) by VV of the mentioned score edition, using after reading it into a sequence,  a modeled Blüthner Concert Grand, on its play-back recording, the instrument being revoiced, and re-configured by VV, as well as was made its rec setup.

Les Trois Mains

"Les Trois Mains" by Unknown, in Jean-Philippe Rameau's era (1683-1764)

I got days now
I don't want to think about it
All my days
All alone, while
Hurt leads to hurt,
And then I closed my heart for a moment.

You, barely coping, and on me leaning,
To me I lost your words' meaning, 
'cause I turned away for just a minute
Then troubled waters flooding in,
And there I was, about to, 
To let you go.

What cruel lesson broke my heart?
What left me dying but loving your art?
Don't have to think of it now,
I can always be the one,
So, let me in and set me free
You must not leave... before me. 

I got days now
I don't want to think about it
All my days
All alone, while
Hurt leads to hurt,
And closed my eyes for just a moment.

You, barely coping, and on me leaning,
To me I lost your words' meaning, 
'cause I closed my eyes for just a minute
Then troubled waters flooding in,
And there I was, about to, 
To let you go.

A cruel lesson broke my heart 
What left me dying but loving your art?
Don't have to think of it now,
I can always be the one,
So, let me in and set me free
You must not leave before me. 

I got days now
I don't want to think about it
All my days
All alone, while
Hurt leads to hurt,
But the flames of eternal love never noticed
The flames of eternal love never noticed.


All My Days

(Verse 1)
I say words don’t mean much,
not when the truth’s been burned.
You tried to build it back with silence,
but silence never learned.
The cracks still show through every promise,
like scars that never fade,
and every time you reach for faith,
You find the trust was never made.

(Chorus)
’Cause trust is hard to earn,
easy to spend,
lost somewhere between
a lie and a friend.
It don’t come quick,
and it won’t return clean —
but if I stand my ground,
You might believe again.

(Verse 2)
We keep talkin’ ‘bout new beginnings,
but the past won’t let us go.
Every truth sounds like forgiveness
that we’re scared to show.
I ain’t sayin’ it’s all broken,
just sayin’ it’s been rough —
to make your heart believe again,
Haven't I bled enough.

(Chorus)
’Cause trust is hard to earn,
easy to spend,
lost somewhere between
a lie and a friend.
It don’t come cheap,
and it won't return clean —
but if I stay long enough,
You might believe again.

(Bridge)
Maybe time’s the only proof we get,
maybe words can’t fix regret.
But every hand you hold,
every truth you keep —
it builds what we both forget.

(Outro)
So don’t promise me forever,
just stand here till it’s true.
’Cause trust don’t start with talking —
it starts with you.

Trust Again

Severac: Retour Des Muletiers. Robert Lortat 1918 On Duo - Art 6061.
c Recorded 20 Dec 2017 by VViljanen (by permission)from the digitized copy of the original reproducing piano roll with virtual Grand Bluethner Model One, tone/sound modified/re-designed by VV.
ANY KIND OF COMMERCIAL USE PROHIBITED. 
Photo: Déodat de Séverac 1872-1921
Basic info* of the original piano roll:
The RETURN OF THE MULETEERS (Le Retour des Muletiers)
Roll Number: 6061, 60618
Composer/Creator: Severac
Pianist: Lortat
Roll System: Duo-Art
Country: US
Date: October, 1918
Category: popular, salon
Original Price: $2.00 (Price after 1922)
*Info source: The Piano Player Group web page (by permission)

Severac: Retour Des Muletiers. Robert Lortat 1918 on Duo-Art 6061

Sosban Fach (English "Little saucepan")written by Talog Williams, is a traditional, and slightly nonsensical Welsh folk song.

Without further ado, here are the lyrics plus the English translation:

Welsh
Mae bys Meri-Ann wedi brifo,
A Dafydd y gwas ddim yn iach.
Mae'r baban yn y crud yn crio,
A'r gath wedi sgrapo Joni bach.
Sosban fach yn berwi ar y tân,
Sosban fawr yn berwi ar y llawr,
A'r gath wedi sgrapo Joni bach.

Dai bach y soldiwr,
Dai bach y soldiwr,
Dai bach y soldiwr,
A chwt ei grys e mas.

Mae bys Meri-Ann wedi gwella,
A Dafydd y gwas yn ei fedd;
Mae'r baban yn y crud wedi tyfu,
A'r gath wedi huno mewn hedd.
Sosban fach yn berwi ar y tân
Sosban fawr yn berwi ar y llawr
A'r gath wedi huno mewn hedd.

Dai bach y sowldiwr,
Dai bach y sowldiwr,
Dai bach y sowldiwr,
A chwt ei grys e mas.

Aeth hen Fari Jones i Ffair y Caerau
I brynu set o lestri de;
Ond mynd i'r ffos aeth Mari gyda'i llestri
Trwy yfed gormod lawer iawn o "de"
Sosban fach yn berwi ar y tân
Sosban fawr yn berwi ar y llawr
A'r gath wedi huno mewn hedd.


English 
Mary-Ann has hurt her finger,
And David the servant is not well.
The baby in the cradle is crying,
And the cat has scratched little Johnny.
A little saucepan is boiling on the fire,
A big saucepan is boiling on the floor,
And the cat has scratched little Johnny.

Little Dai the soldier,
Little Dai the soldier,
Little Dai the soldier,
And his shirt tail is hanging out.

Mary-Ann's finger has got better,
And David the servant is in his grave;
The baby in the cradle has grown up,
And the cat is "asleep in peace".
A little saucepan is boiling on the fire,
A big saucepan is boiling on the floor,
And the cat is "asleep in peace".

Little Dai the soldier,
Little Dai the soldier,
Little Dai the soldier,
And his shirt tail is hanging out.

Old Mary Jones went to the fair in Caerau,
To buy a tea set;
But Mary and her teacups ended up in a ditch,
By drinking rather too much "tea".
A little saucepan is boiling on the fire,
A big saucepan is boiling on the floor,
And the cat is "asleep in peace".

Sosban Fach (Welsh trad)

Drift of Rainbows

recorded by Christoph Streuli and Marie-Pierre Langlamet (members of the Berlin Philharmonic)

Lawless Airs

Music (c) 2013 Madeleine Hanover
Recorded using Sibelius 7 for Mac. 

Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/booleansplit/2319793272/sizes/o/in/set-72157605213710637/



Prelude for Solo Piano (Original)

http://syntheway.net - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor Op. 28 for violin and orchestra (Camille Saint-Saëns, Introduction et Rondo capriccioso en la mineur) Demo using the Syntheway Strings, Aeternus Brass, DAL Flute, Percussion Kit VST Instruments.

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Additional Notes: Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns was born in Paris on October 9, 1835, and died in Algiers on December 16, 1921. He composed the Introduction and Rondo capriccioso for violin and orchestra in 1863. Pablo de Sarasate, for whom the work was written, was the first to perform it, in 1870.
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Camille Saint-Saëns: Introduction Rondo Capriccioso in A minor Op. 28 Syntheway Strings VST Software

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My warmest thanks to everyone stopping by for listening to my tracks, the most of the representing a  'REVIEW   OF THE PAST TIME PIANISTS' INTERPRETATIONS ON THE HISTORICAL PIANO ROLLS, and in addition to them, also to a minor but growing  LISTS of MY MY OWN RENDITIONS, all of the latter representing a variety of piano music, & some pipe-organ classics, - and  TO THE Growing LISTS OF (just lately done and reproduced)  TRANSCRIPTIONS OF VARIOUS CHAMBER MUSIC CLASSICAL PEARLS FOR TWO PIANOS.
A HEADSET IS RECOMMENDED for optimal sound experience!
This kind of 'touching' on these old pre-sound-rec. era works by the great performers of the past, and giving my sound to these old 'punch rolls',  makes me feel  deep humbleness, .and I wish that this modest attempt to bring these  performances alive will satisfy you listening to them!
To introduce myself...
I am a Finnish M.D., PhD. and Hand Surgeon (now retired), previously when young with 10 years of professionally orientated piano studies at Turku Conservatory in 1965-1975, partly  along with medical University studies. 
The digital sound techniques have become very familiar to me already from 1980's along with my university research work  
and my musical activities.
As continuation to my musical and professional experience, I have, during the last few years of my retirement, adopted a music historical challenge
to bring the past time major and minor pianists, prior to sound-recording era, onto the same 'start line' with the present pianists, by making their presentations, played onto 'punch rolls' i.e. piano rolls, audible with modern digital techniques. This wouldn't be possible without the pioneering  efforts of Richard Stibbons, Wayne Stahnke, Terry Smythe, Warren Trachtman, Spencer Chase, and others, who developed the optical digitizing techniques of the piano rolls, and digitized them.

The main part of my recordings here in SC consists of selection recorded by me from optically digitized piano-rolls** (from 1910's on or earlier, classical and 'vintage era'). These recordings of mine are not and will not be commercially unavailable. - The rolls were first optically scanned and converted into a digital form by diverse operators** (see also to the info of each piece). The pieces here were partly (minor part) picked from various open net sources, publicly available, but mainly from the huge archive (n=ca.5000) of digitized copies copies of the original reproducing piano rolls, made available to me by one of the pioneers of roll digitizing tehchniques (willing to keep anonymous), and then recorded from this archive mainly with virtual grand piano (called by me 'Bluethner Model One') modified/re-designed by me, as well as the rec settings. 
Also a minor selection of my own renditions among my records can be found here, included on my playlist 'Bach Goes Virtual', the name of the list telling something about the techniques used for getting the end result... The list includes various organ works by J.S.Bach and others, and also a few piano renditions of mine. Then there are included also various pieces which have been in my repertoire, but here played mainly by the  'guest' great players of the past (before the sound recording era).
MY MOST HUMBLE THANKS TO THE NOBLE DONOR  OF THIS INVALUABLE PIANO ROLL MATERIAL FOR MY USE!!!
My Sincere Thanks also to The Player Piano Group, UK, for providing me their permission to use the information about the piano rolls collected and provided on their web page ( https://rolls.playerpianogroup.org.uk ),  and for simplifying my short historical presentations of these renditions on their re-publication here!
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, MY MOST HUMBLE THANKS TO EVERYONE  OF YOU FOR LISTENING, AND FOR YOUR 'LIKES' & COMMENTS !
YOUR LISTENING & FEEDBACK IS TRULY APPRECIATED..!!.
Use of good headphones or speakers will make your music experience more enjoyable!
Best wishes, all the best
Veikko
These recordings are not commercially available, and ANY KIND OF THEIR COMMERCIAL USE IS PROHIBITED.

( REPOSTS  are  routed to Synthgrinder [REPOSTS] )
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++++. PROFILE NOTES ++++

Once a wannabe, not yet a has been.

It had been over a decade since I put together a song,
and for that matter basically walked away from music altogether.
Losing hope that I would ever have the time to put into music again,
I finally gave away my 3rd music studio.
I ran across SoundCloud around 2013,
and thought I might take what few songs I had recorded, 
and lay them to rest there.
And there they languished.

HOWEVER, around 2017 I went back to SoundCloud
and began listening a little more and a little more,
and actively taking a part in visiting the sites
of so many wonderful musicians and beautiful songs.
Also, more and more often I would discover that these artists
were blossoming everywhere around the world,
and most definitely worthy of high praise and compliments.

Then suddenly, these old dead soundtracks right here
began to have a bit of life breathed back into them.
From the kind words that began to come trickling in,
I thought, maybe, someday I might give this music thing a try again.

The thing that finally pushed me into action
was a particular SoundCloud artist…Sander Heerings,
AKA https://soundcloud.com/wane-of-summer
 

Not only was he encouraging,
but he began faithfully responding to a few questions,
then a barrage of them.

The final result seemed to be that after a couple of months,
the Old Grinder now has a 4th studio and, finally, a new song.
I hope there may be many more to come.

Thank you Sander, and to the multitude that have dropped in
to listen to these old songs, 
and most of all, for perking up my spirits.

Severac: Retour Des Muletiers. Robert Lortat 1918 on Duo-Art 6061

Veikko Viljanen

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