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Post by Al Truest on May 10, 2004 22:32:08 GMT
Sorry for the long absense here. However, as I was listening to some CD's today, I was inspired by a recurrent theme in some of these songs that I normally play together - kind of my own set-list. I do this unconsciously sometimes. You know how certain songs just sound good together. See if you see a common thread here. Also, these are beautiful compositions: 1) "The Way It Is" Bruce Hornsby*
2) "In Search of Peter Pan" Kate Bush
3) "End of the Innocence" Don Henly
4) "Kashka From Bagdad" Kate Bush
5) "Jeaux D'eau" Martha Agerich @ www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?frm=lk_pricesearch&pid=1057539 select track 5 for a sample. (check out more if you like what you hear) Also while your on this page, you can hear samples of the other songs on the list. (just click on 'music' to return to the main page and search by artist or title. This service, unlike "Amazon," has samples for ALL  the songs on albums, not just the first four or five.  ) * Find "The Way It Is" on Bruce Hornsby's 'Greatest Radio Hits', as there is an error on the album by the same name at the site.  For a much more satisfing experience though, I suggest downloading all these songs.., it is worth the low cost.  Please listen, comment, and add a suggestion. |
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Post by Al Truest on May 11, 2004 13:14:56 GMT
I have moved this month's playlist back to the top of this board, in case someone missed it.
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Post by Xanadu on May 11, 2004 17:29:28 GMT
I was inspired by a recurrent theme in some of these songs that I normally play together - kind of my own set-list. I do this unconsciously sometimes. You know how certain songs just sound good together. See if you see a common thread here. 1) "The Way It Is" Bruce Hornsby
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3) "End of the Innocence" Don Henley Here you go, Al. Just checking to see if I was paying attention?  You probably like to listen to these together because Hornsby co-wrote, produced and played piano on "End of the Innocence." If you think about it, it does sound very Hornsby-like, doesn't it? |
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Post by Al Truest on May 11, 2004 22:11:49 GMT
I knew I couldn't get that past you Zan ( and yes it does sound 'Hornsby-esque' ), but; there is also the unifying thread of youth and innocence.. i.e. - Peter Pan, Ravels's (the fountain by Argerich), the hardening of our tolerances as we grow older in the remaining tracks etc. Is this too much of a stretch, 'cos I already had felt the connection on an emotional level before I even thought of the coincidences, which just happen to all include wonderful keyboard work. . |
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Post by Xanadu on May 11, 2004 22:32:46 GMT
there is also the unifying thread of youth and innocence. Is this too much of a stretch, 'cos I already had felt the connection on an emotional level before I even thought of the coincidences, which just happen to all include wonderful keyboard work. . No, I definitely see that. It's just the first thing I thought about was the piano and melody connection because of the thread title. I'll have to listen to the other track mentioned - since obviously I own the Kate, Henley and Hornsby. Get back to you. |
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Post by Al Truest on May 11, 2004 22:58:32 GMT
Thanks Zan. Ravel's Jeux d'eau sounds, to me, like the orchestrations used by Disney for soundtracks such as "Fantasia"- reminiscent of an earlier more innocent time. If you'd like to hear more, go to the CD Universe link and key in "Jeux d'eau" then select track 18 (Jeux d'eau) on the Robert Casadesus album 'Ravel' - it is much longer. There are many versions of this composition, including on "Great Pianists" where Moiseivvitsch (6) covers Delius, Ravel, and Debussy. |
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Post by Adey on May 12, 2004 3:45:42 GMT
Agree. Hornsby definitely played the piano on End of the Innocence. The style is unmistakeable and he is credited on Henley's album.
Sorry AT, I hadn't picked up on the other unifying threads, which I can now of course see. The Martha Agerich was hard to run down, but worth it.
Other great examples would include Don Henley's " Taking You Home " from the " Inside Job " CD and Keith Emerson's beautiful but highly technical solo piano instrumental " Close to Home " from the ELP " Black Moon " album and also Kate's lovely little oddity " One Last Look Around the House.. " In these cases, the underlying theme would be home and the comfort of the Hearthside.
As an aside, has anyone seen the brilliant Tim Roth film, " The Legend of 1900 " ? It's by the Italian producer of " Cinema Paradiso ". Roth plays the part of a piano player born on board a cruise ship at the turn of the 20th Century, and who never ever leaves the ship throughout his entire life. It is a highly moving fable and the piano playing is stunning. Catch it if you see it in the TV listings or on the shelves of your video hire shop. Hell, buy it sight unseen on DVD. I promise you you would not regret it. The keyboard jazz duel sequence between 1900 and Jelly Roll Morton is an absolute delight.
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Post by Al Truest on May 12, 2004 13:03:24 GMT
The Martha Agerich was hard to run down, but worth it. She is suberbly talented. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I listened to all of her debut recital testerday. Agree. I have not seen the film (bet Zan has}, but, I will try to check out your observations and reply. |
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Post by Xanadu on May 12, 2004 18:13:29 GMT
As an aside, has anyone seen the brilliant Tim Roth film, " The Legend of 1900 " ? It's by the Italian producer of " Cinema Paradiso ". Roth plays the part of a piano player born on board a cruise ship at the turn of the 20th Century, and who never ever leaves the ship throughout his entire life. It is a highly moving fable and the piano playing is stunning. Catch it if you see it in the TV listings or on the shelves of your video hire shop. Hell, buy it sight unseen on DVD. I promise you you would not regret it. The keyboard jazz duel sequence is an absolute delight I have not seen the film (bet Zan has}, but, I will try to check out your observations and reply. But, of course. ;D Oddly, I caught this on Starz Cinema a few years ago while I was home for a few days (Starz Cinema is a channel the plays a few films each week, at the exact same time each day, like the theater.) So, I watched it about 4 times.  It was that good. I like the original title better: La Leggenda del pianista sull'oceano, or The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean... somehow it's just more dramatic. Personally, I really like Tim Roth and Pruitt Taylor Vince (from Heavy) and it's wonderful to see them playing interesting, sympathetic roles rather than villains. I had the opportunity to pick up the soundtrack at one point, but the shop closed  before I got back to buy . I completely agree, Adey and a good description, can't add anymore but to support you. And, I also agree with the others mentioned. I'm still thinking about some others for you Al. |
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Post by Sven Golly on May 12, 2004 22:04:09 GMT
The Martha Agerich was hard to run down, but worth it. Really? I had no trouble finding the track on the site Al listed. However, he (and subsequently you) left an 'r' out of her name. Searching for "Martha Argerich" will yield better results. Thanks Al and Adey, I will continue to enjoy your suggestions. |
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Post by Adey on May 13, 2004 0:29:22 GMT
Xan, I'm really pleased that you saw and enjoyed the film. I'm afraid I became something of a 1900 bore for a while - forcing everybody I knew to watch it. I did make a few converts though. I knew nothing of the movie until I saw the one dusty copy at Blockbusters, and pulled it down. " Looks like a cheap Titanic knockoff " I thought, but hired it anyway. It never went back.. I told them that my video chewed it up and paid them for it!
Later on I was able to order it on DVD. I didn't know about the original title, so thanks for that. I agree, much more evocative.
Sorry Al. I seem to have hijacked your thread here - my apologies.
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Post by Al Truest on May 13, 2004 0:59:19 GMT
Sorry Al. I seem to have hijacked your thread here - my apologies. I am just glad that people are actually responding here. I was beginning to think that this was a dead board. I just enjoy facilitating discussion and sharing ideas. |
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the songs on albums, not just the first four or five. 
) * Find "The Way It Is" on Bruce Hornsby's 'Greatest Radio Hits', as there is an error on the album by the same name at the site. 
For a much more satisfing experience though, I suggest downloading all these songs.., it is worth the low cost. 
You probably like to listen to these together because Hornsby co-wrote, produced and played piano on "End of the Innocence." If you think about it, it does sound very Hornsby-like, doesn't it?
It was that good. I like the original title better: La Leggenda del pianista sull'oceano, or The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean... somehow it's just more dramatic. Personally, I really like Tim Roth and Pruitt Taylor Vince (from Heavy) and it's wonderful to see them playing interesting, sympathetic roles rather than villains. I had the opportunity to pick up the soundtrack at one point, but the shop closed 
