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Here's a nice video I just found on YouTube of "Near You" (Roger Williams)

Hi Bill - Just hacked about a bit. David Essex recorded it originally to my knowledge. (It`s fun doin` the video)

Newman, nice song.

Elssa, the Roger Williams version is good, but we already have you.

Weiyan; Lovely melody. You enjoyed that. I enjoyed that

Candlelight; Nobody to gi ya a clap, lass. You desrerve one!

Bill M; From the hrart, Bill. A big one I bet . .

Wish4tThing; I played this on church tears ago. Keep up th good work . . .

Greener Well played on a good piano. What is it?

KenJazz; I want to do that, Ken . . I also want to play in Kylie`s band . . .

It`s great to hear others playing?

I originally intended this for last month's piano bar. Miss Drummond of Logiealmond's Strathspey from the William Shepherd's 1st collection. I abused the original in this arrangement. I picture giants stomping through the hills of Scotland stepping on houses. People running screaming.

Perhaps my imagination has is a bit overactive.


https://www.box.com/s/odtwdx8w4w4i5nve9af4

Starr Keys: Your singing is so beautiful and inspiring.. It's amazing how you can also accompany yourself .. not many who can do that so very well.

Stumbler: Terrific - enjoyed that!

Candlelight Piano (Scales & Arpeggios): You played one of my all-time favorite Disney songs (from the AristoCats).. Purrfect rendition!

Here is a song that was recorded by Mary Hopkins in 1968. I always have liked the somewhat melancholy lyrics.

Those Were the Days

BillM: When I saw "Those Were The Days" I thought you were going to sing the theme from "All In The Family", and was wondering just how you would sing Edith's part of the duet. A very nice song indeed you recorded there.

Thanks, Peterws and Ellsa. Glad you liked my little Disney piece. Ellsa, love your play on words.

Stumbler: You have an imagination! I didn't picture giants stomping through the hills of Scotland stepping on houses, people running screaming! I had a vision of men in kilts marching through the heather through the mists of Scotland, like a scene out of Brigadoon. Lovely.

BillM: Those Were The Days is one of my favorite songs. In some parts, you have a very ghostly treble accompaniment, it goes very well with the mood of the song and the lyrics and I felt utterly melancholic listening to your singing of this timeless, nostalgic song.

BillM; Gorgeous rendition of this beautiful song... based on an old Russian folk song.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Those_Were_the_Days_(song)

Here's something I did a few years ago.. I used the Mandolin setting on my Roland (supposed to sound a little like a balalaika). You've inspired me to try to redo it, though..

THOSE WERE THE DAYS

Stumbler - a curious piece. Until today I didn't realise strathspey was a style. I googled it.
Bill - you really bring out the lyrics in this one and, yes, evoke the melancholy. PM me for a little more info.

[b][/b]Elssa - It's a great tune isn't it?

Elssa - I really liked your more upbeat interpretation. I'm not surprised that you have recorded this one - we seem to have very similar tastes in music. I particularly liked your ending including your cat's contribution.

BillM - Those were the days
It is amazing how you can put out so many great performances here. As I have said many times, your voice is golden and your piano playing is fantastic as you look so relaxed in front of your great piano. It is a true pleasure to listen to your contributions here. You need to release a CD with all your covers!! Thanks for sharing!

Elssa - Those were the days
Another great performance! I like how you managed to change the sounds in the mix while playing. Great job!

Newman - You and Me
You are in a class of your own here. Your originals are simply amazing!! I loved it. Your songs (and voice!) really remind me of the Beatles! When will be able to see a video of you playing your piano? Thanks for sharing!!

Stumbler - Miss Drummonds
Great performance!! Your piano keys must be glowing at the end of that piece... Great job! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Bill and Amaruk. You are too kind. There are many more originals to draw upon and turn into piano based rather than guitar based songs. A lifetime of listening to, playing and singing Beatles songs has left its mark!

Stumbler - The March of the Campbells (or McDonalds)! A very Scottish flavour. Full of purpose.