Is THAT how it's how it's pronounced!!??

#25. Carl... this was the first classical piece I ever learned. It was a million years ago and I doubt I ever played it very well. You, on the other hand, make me want to find the music and relearn it. A wonderful job. You put some great feeling into it.

#31. Jotur.... what a great tune to have in the repertoire! If you were at a party, there was a piano and someone said.. "Cathy, play us a tune".... this could be the one. Great job.

#47. John Frank... That may be the most enjoyable piece I've heard you play! Very poignant. I don't know the piece but you really seemed feel what you were playing. A piano work should breath and you give this one all the space it needs. I listened a few times. REALLY nice job.

I don't post much anymore, but I wanted to give a quick thanks to everyone who contributed to this recital. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the wide range of styles and skill levels. Just to comment on a few:

TrueBeginner - A very pleasing composition. You've done incredibly well in your first 2 years.

Copper - I ran into this piece in my sight reading recently. I never really got the feel of it until I heard your version. I've since gone back and now it makes more sense. Thanks for posting.

Cathy - I admire your sense of timing. You really got me swaying and bobbing. All that dance band work shows. The tremolo... ok, not perfect, but being at the end, I wouldn't have noticed anything if you hadn't mentioned it.

Always Wanted to Play - I've played this piece for a couple years now and find it very valuable for working on phrasing and dynamics. If I might make a suggestion, work on making those ascending runs very legato with a strong, almost exaggerated increase in volume, ending with a loud staccato and a distinct pause before the next phrase. Overall a very good job.

Mike White - Even though this piece is far out of my league, I'm working on it as a long term project. I thought your rendition was quite crisp considering the difficultly. You've given me something to strive for.

Joan Golfing - Since I've been doing a lot of Bach on a Yamaha Grand, I enjoyed hearing your recording. Very nice touch. You really bring out the distinct voices cleanly. If we ever do one of those RE-citals that have been discussed, I'd like to hear how this piece develops.

Mati - I always enjoy your work. Great playing and great post-processing with the Garritan Steinway. You seem to have overcome one of my biggest problems with midi/vst recordings -- the touch I use for the stock DP sound is different than what I would use if actually hearing the vst. You sound like you're really playing the Steinway and not a Kawaii digital.

Serge - One of the best versions of this piece I've heard. Great job.

Ttigg - Very nice. Great concentration and clean tempo. Watch that left wrist though -- maybe the camera angle exaggerates the problem, but I think it's too low. You don't want to let it flop below key level.

epf - I enjoyed your recording, but I especially want to thank you for the suggestion on my Bach. I will work on gradually increasing tempo on both trills and lowering the volume on the LH trill. That will be my next evolution now that I can more or less play the piece.

Thanks again to all who participated.

I just want to thank everyone who made nice comments on my recording. I really appreciate it.

Thanks for the kind comments and feedback Bluekeys. You're right about the left wrist, and I'm trying to work on breaking that habit so I'm above the keys..
SC

steveMac
Thank you for your comments.
This was from memory. It is nice to be able to play from memory, but I am working hard to be able to play from sheet music... it is the only way I will be able to play all that I want to play.

Thanks for clearing this up, Mr. s-h.

Slowly working my way through the pieces. The people here really are amazing. I wish I had submitted something, but stuff happens.

jazzyprof, Chopin IS amazing. You did that nicely.

epf, that was new music to me. Very fluid, I liked it.

Ode2Joy, yes, you are a Mozart fan!

Ken, you nailed that dance.

Mr. S-H, great feel and clarity. Nice piano, too!

TrueBeginner, I must've missed the clunkers. Very nice piece.

Peyton, lovely.

Sam Smith, that was expressed well.

Thank you Peyton! This means much coming from one who can play it all and play all of it extremely well. It's easily the best thing I've ever done - everything just seemed to come together - maybe because it was such a huge labor of love...



How very perceptive of you to discern one of the most important aspects of this piece - it demands to breath at certain times, and I simply followed it's inner logic with the appropriate rits., dims. & pauses...

JF

Finally went back and read through all the comments. Thanks for all the kind comments everyone.

Ttigg, Mark..., CMohr, epf, mr_super_hunky, TX-Dennis, EJR, Ode2Joy, b528nf7, Carl MC, saldtz, SteveMac. I'm glad everyone enjoyed them or thought they were interesting.

Piano Again. I think you're right, there is a lot to be said about receding the left a bit. Of course, my technique is pretty poor for that one, but I'm definitely going to work at that. I find the down up up rhythm difficult to temper well for volume.

Peyton. I was really worried about offending with the start of your comment.

rustyfingers. Yes, I take a bit of a liberal stance with rhythm. Not so much in overused rubato, but hopefully a more natural breathing. I adhere to Levitin's comments in "This is Your Brain on Music" when it comes to the really good grooves are not completely consistent, but have a bit of ebb and flow in the rhtyhm. Glad I've helped you discover some more music to look at.

jazzwee. Actually the little note pairs aren't that bad. It's the slight changes in accompanying chords that gave me fits when learning.

jotur. I'm thinking the next set I might record will throw you off the liking Satie wagon.

John Frank. I've got a recording that I don't like at all. The fortes come out as double fortes on it and it's stiff. I don't pretend to be an expert on Satie interpretation and I do think I could be a little stiffer in the rhythm some days, but then I digress into this sort of waving back and forth thing when I'm playing.

Bunneh. I'll have to try the echo effect a bit. Not sure about more rubato, but everything is worth a try. Thanks for the ideas.

Sam Smith. Now I jut have to get you hooked into the Schumann.

Triryche. Hmmm. Sophisticated yet demented. Nice.

Whew. So many nice comments and ideas. Love the ideas. Especially when it comes to pieces I've looked at quite a bit and that have evolved for me over time.

Whoops, first posted this in the recital. Fortunately we now have a delete, so here it is in the right place:

Here's another group - one more group to go.

63. DragonPianoPlayer What a calm but mysterious piece. I liked it.

58. Serge 88 I loved this! Beautiful.

53. Mateusz 'Mati' Very nice! I can hear it being excellent movie music. Well done.

48. TX-Dennis Believe it or not I don't this piece But I liked your version

38. 1WeekPlayer Nice job - it moved along well and I liked the balance of the hands

32. Eighty8 Nicely played. Good phrasing with the pause before the main starts again at the end.

27. jazzwee Whoo-eee! This was terrific! I love the way my foot always knew where the beat was - not so easy, I know, and you did a great job.

22. cscl Well-played. My favorite era. I'm looking to forward to more.

17. b523nf7 Bill, I love watching you play and sing. I like the easy swing in the piano accompaniment.

12. Glen R. Oh, nice. Do you use it as a lullaby for your children? Hope you're feeling better. How's Big Sister getting along ?

07. TrueBeginner Very nice, and I liked the way you progressively emphasized the notes in the arpeggios (tho I guess they're not strictly arpeggios)

03. epf This was quite lovely

I think I left one out of this round I meant to put in, but I'll get it in the last batch.

Thanks to those who've commented on my piece - I appreciate it very much.

Cathy

It's true, I chose a display name with a very limited life time.
I've just changed my display to mcasl which I use on YouTube.
Sorry for the confusion it might cause. I've added a clarifying note in the signature.
Greetings
mcasl aka 1weekPlayer

That was my plan!

31. jotur/Cathy Turner - Sentimental Journey

Really nice Cathy - great old standard, the one that kick-started Doris Day's singing career. Very Enjoyable to hear again.

32. Eighty8 - The Summer Knows

Always liked this hauntingly beautiful song - well played.

33. ten left thumbs - Clair de Lune

Never get tired of hearing this classic - justice was done! Very nicely played.

34. pianonewb - God on the Mountain

Refreshingly old-timey! Good job playing/singing - reminds me of a lot of Bluegrass concerts in campgrounds I've been to - thanks for this! So down-homey it's cool!

35. Jillian - Morning Prelude

Good job Jillian - keep working hard - lots of promise here,

(36. Always Wanted to Play Piano - Sonatina Op.36 No.1 in C major - 1: Spritoso

Clementi is always enjoyable - good effort here - good consistent tempo - well done.

37. mahlzeit - "Up" Theme

Pretty little tune nicely and expresively played - enjoyable listen.

38. 1WeekPlayer - Minuet in F major BWV Anh 113 (Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach)

Good effort on this, but I think it would be even more effective if it were played just a tad more uptempo, and with a little more verve.

39. Piano Again - Prelude and Fugue in C sharp major, Well-Tempered Clavier Book I

It sounds like you're enjoying playing and expressing yourself.

40. CMohr - Mazurka op.67 no. 3

Haven't heard this in awhile - very nicely played - you seem to have a good handle on this, which shows much promise for more Chopin to come - and for an occasional change of pace there is David Lanz waiting in the wings - these two have more in common than is readily apparent initially - very well done and anticipating hearing more from you in the future!

More to follow...

JF

#65.- Jordy.... Very sweet, professional sounding tune. I can hear words being added to this for sure.

#62.- Stevemac... Your first Chopin!! Good going. As you move along be sure to come back to this. As easy as it may seem it's a piece that you can keep working at through all levels imo.

#51. ShiroKuro... this was really good for me to listen to. I've finally taken the plunge and downloaded a Dave Nevue piece to learn and While the trees Sleep is the one I chose. If I could "own" the piece near as well as you do I'll be happy. I have to say also, I found the way the piece was written out with stuff like "D.S. al coda" confusing. Hearing how you did it was very helpful. Great playing!!

#40.- CMohr... I love that Mazurka and you did an admirable job with it. That upright really gives it an "old recording " quality. Fun.

#17- Bill... I always like your approach to a tune. Your gruff low key voice is perfect.

almost a third of the way thru the recital...

16. Sandy Moore - Hills of Purple Heather
What a lovely contemplative piece! And very nice playing! I’m sure your brother will be proud!

17. b528nf7 (Bill) - Layla
Nice playing and singing! Man, that Roland sure does look purty!

18. Todd Vance - Sonatina (Clementi, Op. 56 No. 3)
Great playing! Your first 2.5 years most of came back to you quite well.

19. Bunneh - Première Gymnopédie
Nice playing! Good dynamics. Very relaxing piece.

20. salzdt - Kupelwieser Waltz
Nice playing and recording! Congrats on your first ABF Recital!! Interesting bit of history on the piece.

40. CMohr - Mazurka op.67 no. 3
Pretty. I’m like you, just really discovered Chopin since I’ve been back at the piano. We’re lucky the Mazurkas are accessible, arem’t we? My challenge with them is getting the feel of the beat with out pounding it out. Tricky.

41. grotrianer - La plus que lente
This is a really interesting piece of music and an impressive performance. Funny I couldn’t tell it was Debussy until I read your notes. It’s got very modern sensibilities in that traditional waltz form. Very musical. Thanks for recording it.

42. Andy Mann - Manndrew - Time On My Hands
Love Keith Jarrett. I have a transcription of his Somewhere Over the Rainbow that I’ve tried to read through a few times—it too is surprisingly faithful to the melody. You did a nice job with this, with all those tricky rhythms. One of my favorites this time.

43. Yamaha G3 & P-80 Mike White - Military Polonaise Op 40. No. 1
Heroic! Sounds like it is both difficult and lots of fun to play!

44. Euan Morrison - I'm Going to Make a Cake
Funny name for a dramatic piece! The juxtaposition reminded me of McCarther Park—“someone left the cake out in the rain.” Now that I see it is from The Hours it makes more sense. Your performance conveys a sense of real loneliness.

45. joangolfing - Italian Concerto (Presto movement)
You know what’s funny? That pieces still sound very musical when played at a slower tempo. I’ve done this myself. Must be the genius of the composer as well as the talent of the performer.

46. bluekeys - Invention #4
This piece is one I learned as a child. I admire your even tempo throughout as the theme moves from right to left hand. My only constructive comment is that it sounds like you aren’t quite comfortable with the trills yet—tricky, aren’t they? It’s hard not to try too hard on them. Everything else seemed at ease and relaxed. Nice work. Oh, now I see that you said that yourself, especially with the trill in the left hand. I’m sure you’ll get it the way you like it.

47. John Frank - Leaves on the Seine
Pretty piece and nice pedaling in the main theme. You have done a good job of sticking to the rhythm in the second section—now that you are comfortable with it, it might sound even better if you didn’t emphasize the downbeat quite so much. Just a thought. It’s worth every penny you paid for it. Very nice entry.

48. TX-Dennis (Dennis Turner) - Suicide Is Painless
Despite your recording trials, you managed a wonderful entry.

49. Undone - Theme from “The Unfinished Symphony”
What a confident rendition. You move this sprightly piece right along with a great balance between the melody and the um-pahs! I would have guessed you had more experience.

50. GregF - Sleeping Through September
I really like this piece, which I don’t recall hearing before. You play the phrases smoothly and with feeling. Sorry I’m no help with the recording issue—what a shame to have that minor problem during a lovely performance.

51. ShiroKuro - While the Trees Sleep
Very calming. The performer disappears and just leaves the essence and feeling of the music. Nice to have you back in the recital!

52. EJR (Elwyn) - "Ich ruf', zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ" [I call on Thee, Lord] BWV 639
Interesting how the lower register of this piece really does make it sound like an organ. Very even and consistent playing.

53. Mateusz 'Mati' Papiernik - Tooi hi no Kizuato
Sad and beautiful. Nice performance.

54. MaryBee - Reverie
I did a double take when I heard this. I submitted this piece a few years ago. Then I saw that we are playing on the same make of piano! Aha! I know what you mean about the piece—isn’t it dreamy? You did a great job bringing out the melody from all that lush impressionism. I really enjoyed your performance.

I think this is the final batch. I've enjoyed reading everyone's comments on all the pieces - I learn a lot that way.

steveMac - Prelude This made me smile. It was very sweet.

ddh - Polskie Drogi Very nice. It did invoke images of longing for roads to far away places, or to home.

EJR - Ich ruf Very confidently played. Nice.

John Frank - Leaves on the Seine A very sophisticated piece. Your selections and your playing are progressing.

Mike White - Military Polonaise I like! Very ceremonial-ish.

Manndrew - Time on My Hands Well, maybe Jarrett is playable for you, but I couldn't. Well done.

mahlzeit - Up Very pleasant listening.

Triryche - In God's Hands This sounded like a rippling stream

Riddler - Easy Listening Your usual cool sound, Ed. I played it twice.

Sandy Moore - Hills of Purple Heather Lovely tune and really nice arrangement. Well-played.

flyingfroggy - Nocturne Very nicely done!

Mr Super-Hunky - Cristofori's Dream Great interpretation! You have such a sure touch.

dannylux/Mel - Bersagliera I liked this very much. It actually reminded me of Mike White's Military Polanaise - some of the same spirit of ceremony.

jazzyprof - Nocturne Very majestic. Well done.

I have, as usual, enjoyed this recital very much. It's so nice to get to know more of people through their music. Thanks to those behind the scenes, too - great work!

Cathy

First off I’d like to thank everyone for their nice comments on my recital piece. It makes me feel “all warm and squishy inside” that you not only listened, but took the time to comment. Thanks again.

01. jazzyprof - Nocturne op.48 no.1
Chopin Nocturnes are one of my favorite things to dream of being able to play someday. You did a wonderful job with this one. Thanks for showing what can be accomplished with continued hard work and dedication.

02. dannylux / Mel - Bersagliera
Hi neighbor. Amazing performance! I’ve never heard this one before but I love the sound of it and can’t imagine how anyone could possibly do a better job of performing it.

03. epf - Prelude No. 16 in Db Major
Very nice selection and one that is “easy on the ear”. Very well played.

04. Ode2Joy - Piano Sonata in C, K330 Andante cantabile (2nd movement)
Hey, we both “returned to piano” at the same time. You have the upper hand though; that was a marvelous performance of something I wouldn’t even attempt yet.

05. Ken. - German Dance in A Major, WoO.13, No. 11
Very well played. I really loved the sound of the Spinet for this selection.

06. Mr Super-Hunky - Cristofori's Dream
Awesome performance, and from sheet music no less. You just keep raising the bar.

07. TrueBeginner - Autumn River
Such composing so soon; simply wonderful. Your 8 year old should be very proud.

08. Peyton - Nocturne in Bflat Minor Op.9.1
I always have high expectations when I listen to one of your performances and you certainly didn’t let me down this time. Another masterfully played Chopin nocturne. Now you just need to learn the words.

09. Sam Smith - Song Without Words, Opus 19/4
That sounded great, and with such feeling. I especially liked the ending.

10. kokomo61 - Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 Adagio Cantabile
Wonderful performance of this classic selection. If this was your “fall back” recording, I can just imagine how your playing of this piece on the Estonia must sound.

11. flyingfroggy - Nocturne #20 in C# minor (posth.)
This must be the Chopin Nocturne recital. You did a fantastic job on this recording, the “red dot syndrome” doesn’t come through at all. I’m in awe of that Chopinesque right hand.

12. Glen R. - Waltz (Op. 39, No. 15)
Very clean and well played. Fine job with the pedal.

13. HomeInMyShoes (HIMS, Homey, Home, Aaron) - Trois Gnossiennes
I didn’t recognize the title, but thanks to your recital submission I can now associate the name with the this selection. Wonderful performance!

14. Kalai1/Chris - Leo O Kapo (voice of the night)
Howzit Chris. This sounded great and definitely evoked a certain mood and feeling. Aloha.

15. Mar_red - Stranger in Paradise & Love Letters (medley)
Very enjoyable. You undeniably put a piece of yourself into your music. The “jazz scat tone” at the end caught me by surprise.

16. Sandy Moore - Hills of Purple Heather
Lovely recording and well played. I would definitely send that copy to your brother-in-law.

17. b528nf7 (Bill) - Layla
Great job. I love your styling on this piece.

18. Todd Vance - Sonatina (Clementi, Op. 56 No. 3)
This after only 9 months, amazing! I can’t wait to hear what you’re doing in a couple of years.

19. Bunneh - Première Gymnopédie
Confession time: I kept seeing references to “Gymnopedie” but didn’t know what it was (something to do with gym class?). As soon as you played the first two beats, I immediately knew what this was. Excellent performance!

20. salzdt - Kupelwieser Waltz
Welcome to the recital, you made a fine introduction.


Undone

41. grotrianer - La plus que lente

Not my favorite Debussy but I'm impressed with your command of this piece - excellent work.

42. Andy Mann - Manndrew - Time On My Hands

Very listenable interpretation in control almost all the way - fine work Andy!

43. Yamaha G3 & P-80 Mike White - Military Polonaise Op 40. No. 1

Good job overall - it may be, as you say, "way over your head", but it's definitely in reach.

44. Euan Morrison - I'm Going to Make a Cake

I think I'm still on the fence about Glass, but your performance of this piece was attention-grabbing and dynamic - very nicely done Euan (although for the life of me I can't figure out why a piece about making a cake is so somber...)

45. joangolfing - Italian Concerto (Presto movement)

I'm not sure I could devote a year to the study of any Bach work, but I'm glad you did and it shows - excellent effort.

46. bluekeys - Invention #4

More Bach and very well played also - fine keyboard control.

47. John Frank - Leaves on the Seine

As someone above said in what is the ultimate compliment you made this stunning piece of music your own by allowing it to "breath" - giving it life by setting the proper "pace" - also, good expressiveness in the dynamics and fine work in emphasizing the gorgeous melody - your best overall effort to date - your technique may finally be catching up to your inner conception of how you actually want a piece to sound - keep pushing the envelope! Your budding skill is only exceeded by your modesty and humbleness!

JF

P.S. Note to self: it's about time you had something good to say about your playing...especially after all that negative criticism, swearing and keyboard pounding over the last 4 years!

48. TX-Dennis (Dennis Turner) - Suicide Is Painless

Hey Dennis - did anyone mention before that this tune was the theme for M*A*S*H on TV? Good job - enjoyed this much. Did you know that there are lyrics for this? Can't remember where I heard them or what they are exactly.

More to follow...

JF

John, I think a woman sang the song on the original MASH movie...

Peyton - here they are from Blackcatter's World of TV Theme Song Lyrics (cfhf.net):

Through early morning fog I see visions of the things to be
The pains that are withheld for me I realize and I can see . . .
That suicide is painless it brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please.

I try to find a way to make all our little joys relate
Without that ever-present hate but now I know that it’s too late, and . . .That suicide is painless it brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please.

The game of life is hard to play. I’m gonna lose it anyway.
The losing card I’ll someday lay so this is all I have to say.
That suicide is painless it brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please.

The only way to win is cheat and lay it down before I’m beat,
and to another give my seat for that’s the only painless feat.
That suicide is painless it brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please.

The sword of time will pierce our skins it doesn’t hurt when it begins, But as it works its way on in the pain grows stronger . . . watch it grin, but . . .
That suicide is painless it brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please.

A brave man once requested me to answer questions that are key
'Is it to be or not to be' and I replied 'oh why ask me?'
That suicide is painless it brings on many changes
And I can take or leave it if I please.
And you can do the same thing if you choose.


These lyrics were used in the original movie and in the final episode of the TV show. The song was sung in the movie by Kenny Primus. Music by Johnny Mandel, words by Michael Altman (son of Robert Altman, the director).

Well, I guess that oughta cheer everyone up...

JF

Um.... Is Robert Altman still with us?

Not a song I'd sing in the shower every morning....

#15- Mar-red.... Very enjoyable. That is a wonderful arrangement and you played it so well. Very relaxed and easy.

#16- Sandy... What a sad, melancholy piece. I love it.

#21- Riddler.... Ed, one of these days I want to meet your band! Great job as always. (You too.... )

#30. Copper... Short and sweet. Well done.

#32.- eighty8... I remember seeing that movie. Your great playing reminds me of that sad bittersweet ending.

#39.- Piano Again... Wow. Great playing! I really enjoyed listening.
Thanks.

#44.-Euan... for some reason I hit the thread twice and didn't realize it. So when you started playing there were two recordings going just a split second apart. For a few seconds I sat here wondering how the hell you did that. The piece is interesting enough, but add that next layer and it is down right weird. Really great playing! I'm glad you picked this.

#49. Undone... A perfect piece for me to "finish" my listening evening with. Sounds like you REALLY got into this. I love the syncopation.

Peyton, I took a look at your recital song video and I have to say...I really really enjoy listening to your performance. You play beautifully.

Thanks Jordy. And many thanks to all that commented on my playing.

I' ve only had a chance to listen to a few so far- hopefully will get to the others before too long.

04. Ode2Joy - Piano Sonata in C, K330 Andante cantabile (2nd movement) (to do)
Lovely! The cantabile quality came though just fine. Mozart can be so peaceful and calming, and your playing brought out those elements.

08. Peyton - Nocturne in Bflat Minor Op.9.1 (to do)
Beautifully played- very expressive and Chopinesque! I've listened/viewed several times (between the nocturne e-cital and the video). I understand perfectly about the frustrations of recording, but this was flawless IMO. The "missing measure" isn't even noticeable.

10. kokomo61 - Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 Adagio Cantabile (to do)
I had played this many years ago- it brought back nice memories. Well done, very enjoyable, especially considering you haven't played for very long (I have the same John Thompson book!). Sorry to hear about your iMac

21. Riddler (Ed) - Easy Living
Great fun. How often do you practice with all those guys?

22. cscl - Kuhlau Sonatina Op. 55, No. 2, I-II
Well played, I bet you’ll do great at the live recital.

23. Schubertian - Hungarian Melody (D817)
I loved the rhythm and tempo of this piece. It’s simply fun to listen to and you played it so well. Just imagine what you could do if you had two more hands.

24. kawaigirl1 - Like the wind
Great sound. Your playing comes across as being very confident and professional.

25. Carl Mc - Piano Sonata No. 14 OP 27/2 1st Mvt (Moonlight Sonata)
Bravo! You did a fine job at brining out all the feeling and emotion this piece deserves.

26. Triryche (Rich) - In God's Hands
A lovely piece. When the lower bass makes an appearance it really adds something special to the performance.

27. Jazzwee - Autumn Leaves - Rhythmic Play
I guess after having posted “a zillion versions” of this you’ve had the time to decide the way you like it best, this one sure sounded great to me, but I do agree that it would have been nice to hear with the straight piano sound.

28. Frotz (Brian) - Notturno (Op.54 No.4)
Another composer I’m not all that familiar with (it’s a long list), but I found the piece to be very enchanting and your performance top notch.

29. Monica K. - Quel Che Resta
Wow! There’s so much energy in this piece and, as always, you brought such great feeling into the presentation.

30. Copper - Air
Short and sweet, but solidly played and nicely polished.

31. jotur/Cathy Turner - Sentimental Journey
Loved it! Great styling. Having been involved in several “senior music events” in the past, I’m sure this number is a big hit when you play it at your gigs.

32. Eighty8 - The Summer Knows
Yep, the movie just came flooding back to me as soon as you started playing. Great performance!

33. ten left thumbs - Clair de Lune
I’m so glad you played this for the recital, there’s just so much to “take in” with this selection. You played it beautifully.

34. pianonewb - God on the Mountain
Well that sure was fun. You’ve only been playing for nine months? Great progress.

35. Jillian - Morning Prelude
Great job Jillian, I think it wounded really pretty too. Keep up the good work.

36. Always Wanted to Play Piano - Sonatina Op.36 No.1 in C major - 1: Spritoso
For a “first foray into classical music” you sure jumped right in. You did a great job with this piece and I hope you’ll continue your expedition.

37. mahlzeit - "Up" Theme
I just watched this movie the other night and thought it would be a great piece to learn some day, but I don’t think I’d be able to find any sheet music as well done as your own arrangement. I really enjoyed it!

38. 1WeekPlayer - Minuet in F major BWV Anh 113 (Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach)
Another amazing A.B. Fine work for only 12 months of playing, and Happy Piano Anniversary!

39. Piano Again - Prelude and Fugue in C sharp major, Well-Tempered Clavier Book I
Amazing fingers! The fact that it’s still not the way you’d hoped it would come out certainly says something about piano playing standards. I thought you did a marvelous job.

40. CMohr - Mazurka op.67 no. 3
This is one of my favorite mazurkas too. For better or worse, it makes me think of a silent movie. Please try and make your glaring mistakes a little more conspicuous next time so that I might pick them out. Great work.


Undone

Hey!

I just wanted to say big thanks to all of you, who commented on my piece. I appreciate it a lot! By the way, ShiroKuro got the title translation right

I'd also want to thank you all for great pleasure of listening, and to Monica, Mahlzeit and others for making the recital possible.

I've already listened to all performances and enjoyed them A LOT. Unfortunately, November is the time of midterm exams here and due to that I was listening mostly in the background, which is not a good opportunity to make personal comments. I hope I will be able to listen through the recital carefuly soon, and congratulate each and every one of you properly, just like you deserve it. I'm sorry I couldn't do it yet.


M.

Suicide Is Painless" is a song written by Johnny Mandel (music) and Mike Altman (lyrics), which is best known for being featured as the theme song for both the movie and TV series M*A*S*H. The actual title, as it appears on the sheet music, is "Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)."

Mike Altman is the son of the original film's director, Robert Altman, and was 14 years old when he composed the song's lyrics. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1980s, Robert Altman said that his son earned more than a million dollars for co-writing the song while he only made $70,000 for directing the movie. The song is played during the film's opening credits, sung by uncredited session singers John Bahler, Tom Bahler, Ron Hicklin and Ian Freebairn-Smith (the vocals are sometimes misattributed to Johnny Mandel, due to his being the only name officially credited for the song). Additionally, the movie also features a scene that begins when Walter Koskiusko Waldowski, a dentist nicknamed "Painless Pole", declares his intention to commit suicide, and the song is sung by Ken Prymus (playing Private Seidman) during the suicide scene. Several instrumental versions of the song were used as the theme for the TV series.

First released in 1970 credited to "The Mash" on Columbia/CBS Records,[1] it belatedly became a number one hit in the UK in 1980 after being championed by BBC Radio 1 DJ Noel Edmonds.