Well, after a day and a half of reading, watching, listening and writing... all extremely enjoyable, this is what I think...
01. wouter79 - La Poule (Nouvelles suites de pieces de clavecin, No.12)This sounds like a fun piece to play. Excellent dynamics and interpretation. You did make it sound like a “poule.â€
02. dannylux / Mel - Bortkiewicz Lyrica Nova Op.59 No.3I can see why, as you said, you have submitted four of his compositions. This is a beautiful melody. You play this composer’s music very well.
03. BenPiano - Prelude Op. 17 No 6Scriabin is not an easy composer; which is the reason a shy away from his music. You handle him well. I liked what you said… “It is Scriabin, so it doesn’t really matter.â€
04. Jazzwee - InvitationYou never disappoint with you your jazz pieces. This is yet another interpretation of yours that I totally enjoyed. It is obvious that the people at the church enjoyed it as well.
05. Inlanding - Glen - Warum? Op 12 No 3Wonderful melody fron Schumann. You did capture it and your abilities are just fine. Your Dad is proud, I am sure.
06. Mr Super Hunky - There is love (The wedding song)This is a beautiful, soft piece. You played it very well, so your “noodle method†does work!
07. SwissMS - Nocturne in Eb Op. 9 Nr. 2This is a great performance this beautiful (not easy at all) piece. Thoroughly enjoyed your performance. Just like you, I started taking lessons again in 2011.
08. CarlosCC - AmbersI love this type of music. It relaxes me…great for a rainy day listening, at least for me.
This type of music is not easy because you need to get the “mood†(for a lack of a better word) across to the listener. You accomplished just that.
09. Diana - Raymond - Theme from OvertureFor having taken lessons for only five months, you have done an excellent job!
10. Recaredo (Ricardo) - Piano sonata No 25 Op 79. Second movement.You have got talent! I think that creating this sound after one year and six months of playing is awesome!
11. Jazztpt - LamentEven if you had not said that that the tune was inspired by the loss of someone close to you, that emotion came through in your playing. I enjoyed very much listening to your music. Loved the title, by the way.
12. (Was)TrueBeginner - Goodnight KissWhat a lovely melody you composed. Lovely performance as well!
13. kenjazz - A House Is Not A HomeWOW! Professional quality stuff. Loved you arrangement of the arrangement.
It does not feel like a first attempt at anything. You simply nailed it.
14. Amaruk - Sur le filYes, you did the piece justice with your performance. Wonderful melody, and it does sound challenging at times.
15. Sam S - Prelude and Fugue X WTC1You are right… Bach is so clever… and difficult, I have to add!! I know about those trills as well; they kill me every time. Very enjoyable performance!
16. Peyton - Mazurka #4 in A MinorThis piece brings back memories of Smirnova. This was the first piece that I tackled with her after coming back to taking lessons again. I loved listening to you play it… and you are right, it is difficult… especially since most of the thing is supposed to be played legato without pedal. Yikes!!!
17. ladypayne - A New ChangeYou wrote a beautiful melody and I enjoyed listening to your performance. I also enjoyed the Alaska story.
18. Riddler (Ed) - Slaughter On Tenth AvenueGreat performance, and I am sure that Mrs. Calabash would agree.
19. Greener / Jeff Green - Schindler's List - ThemeI liked your performance of this theme, and I also enjoyed the information you offered about the film. Good stuff!
20. CASINITALY (Cheryl) - Rigaudon & EntreeLoved your idea of “a puzzle fitting together.†You played this very well.
21. timmyab - Moment musical Nr.2I have always liked all of the 6 Moment Musicaux of Schubert. You did a great job playing No.2!
22. Lady Chen - Nocturne in E minor, op. 72, no. 1This is one of my favorite Chopin Nocturnes. I agree about the life experience part… in comes in handy while playing this sort of music. You played it very well, and I know that the piece is quite difficult.
23. MrPozor - Minuet in A minor - Z649Four months of self-teaching. Well, you did progress just fine for being self-taught for only four months!
24. Monica K. - Fairy TaleThis is the type of music that I like for down time, or when I want to relaxand enjoy my surroundings. You just accomplished that with your playing. I smiled when you said that it looked easy on paper, but… LOL! That always happens to me.
25. Cookie74 - Invention No. 4 in D minorAnother Bach very well played. Excellent!
26. Mile Hi Steve - Leaning on the Everlasting ArmsI have always admired people who could play difficult by ear…and not just the melodies, but intricate harmonies and accompaniments. I enjoyed your playing very much.
27. Bobpickle - June (Barcarolle)None of the Tchaikovsky “Seasons†is easy. Therefore, “June†is not an exception. Your interpretation of this challenging piece is awesome for only 8 months experience.
28. joangolfing - The Poet SpeaksBeautiful performance of this lovely Schumann piece.
29. Mar_red - Rosemary's Baby - LullabyI do like your rendition of this piece. It is a beautiful tune and you played it very well.
30. cscl - Bagatelle in G minor, Op. 119, No. 1Beautifully played! Good luck in you new home/city!
31. jotur/Cathy Turner - Dill Pickle RagLOVE… LOVE ragtime music! You have inspired me to revisit this genre. Excellent playing! BTW, I am glad that no one died in the library. LOL!
32. TrapperJohn - Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (from "Phantom...")“then in the solitude of the cemetery with snow beginning to fall…†What an image that was. It helps in listening to your performance and experiencing the mood. Loved the story and the lyrics. Excellent!!
33. knotty - Petite FleurYou have a very, very professional sound. Somehow the melody sounded familiar. I like the “Latin Jazz flavor,†or as you put it, “bossa.†I like Sydney Bechet’s music very much. I came across his stuff while I was in college.
34. Andy Platt - Prelude in E Minor (Opus 28, No 4)You played this very well!! Excellent execution of the base chords; which is what moves this piece forward… it is all in the chords of the left hand. My wife is learning this piece at the moment. I will ask her to listen to your performance.
35. Newman - DesperadoI liked your playing and your singing. Very well done!
36. Copper - Ave MariaI played Burgmuller when I started in the 70’s, but I never came across this beautiful piece of his. I enjoyed listening to you play it.
37. Jake S - Ah Vous Dirai-je MamanPlaying the 12 variations separately and then merging them is quite all right. I know that for me it would be a monumental undertaking to record thirteen minutes of continuous playing without making mistakes; with the red dot capturing my every move. Yikes!
You did an awesome job with these (not so easy) variations.
38. Augustina - TouchedNice, soft, calm interpretation. I enjoyed your playing. I did not notice anything wrong with the tempo or the rhythm.
39. Sand Tiger - Ashokan FarewellWow! You have been playing for 5 months and you transcribed this piece. Hats off to you. You did very well!!
40. Serge88 - What'd I sayPlaying it half the tempo of Ray Charles gives it a distinct flavor, which I liked. I liked the drum track as well. Excellent performance!
41. Starr Keys - It Goes Like It GoesLoved your playing, your singing and your photos on the video. Wishing your Mom good luck with the results of that procedure.
42. CMohr - ImaginationLovely tune. Lovely interpretation. Happy Birthday to your Mom on her 90th birthday. My Mom is 92.
43. ClavBoy - Prelude No. 1 C Major BWV 846Very good! When I learned this piece, for some reason, I found it horrible to memorize… and it is not easy either. You played it very well.
44. Ken. - Light BlueChallenging Thelonious Monk. I tried ‘Round Midnight and dropped it because I found it too difficult.
I enjoyed your playing very much.
45. daveindenton - Theme from Schindler's ListPlayed with emotion! Excellent performance!!
46. MaryBee - Sonata in C minor, K.457, Mvt.1It was a pleasure listening to you play this Mozart piece. Laughed at your comment about the “drunken uncle singing.â€
47. DadAgains_Daughter - Invention in F MajorReally good!! If this is now, just imagine how and what she will be playing in a few years time!
48. DadAgain - Prelude and Fugue XX - A minorWell played Bach!! This stuff is never easy. Just like in your case, trills are also my Nemesis. I enjoyed your performance.
49. Yamaha G3 & P-80 Mike White - Dance of the Blessed SpiritsI have only heard this piece orchestrated. You did an excellent job with this piece!
50. Falmc - Sweet SerenyYou composed a very beautiful melody. I am sure that it sounded just as beautiful in its original form for the guitar.
52. Norrec (Tim) - Beaming SunlightHow nice and soft… I enjoyed listening!
53. notbach - To a Wild Rose (Op.51 No. 1)Beautiful piece of music. You played it very well.
54. lyricmudra - Sheep May Safely Graze (from J.S. Bach's Birthday Cantata)My wife has many Bach favorites, this is one of the top ones. Very enjoyable performance.
55. RedKat - Waltz, B minor, Op. 69 n. 2One can never go wrong with Chopin, and this is a favorite. Excellently played!! I agree with what you say about the length and the red dot pressure.
56. Grouchomarx - Hungarian Rhapsody 2 Lassan (no Friska)A very nice interpretation of this famous Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody. I enjoyed it very much.
57. Tiago84 - Prelude in E minor (Op28 No4)Five months!!! Simply beautiful playing!! In five more months you will be playing his Ballade No.1! This is another one my wife needs to listen to.
58. AndyMc - Riverlights #1Your composition and your playing are both beautiful. I admire the talent for creating original compositions. This is excellent.
59. yohyrral (= Larry Hoy) - Three Themes for PianoAnother original talent to be admired. You said, “played by ear.†I do not know if it means that you never put pencil to paper and wrote this down. If that is what you meant, you should think about writing your music down.
60. BillM - Try A Little TendernessI liked your rendition of this old standard without the Otis Redding finale, as you said. As always, you singing and your playing are very enjoyable.
61. PianoStudent88 - Ivan SingsI am not familiar with this work by Khachaturian. I did like the way this sounds, and that reflects on the way that you played it; which is excellent. Now I am curious about the rest of the pieces in the set. I will look it up.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all the performances and reading the information accompanying each of the entries. I missed out on that the last two times. Hopefully, life will not get in the way of this much fun again... just hoping... Thank you to all the performers. WELL DONE!!
Clemente