PianoTell Recital #2 Is Now Live!
Thanks @TC3! Honestly I'm not sure how I do it either! I have spent the last four years working on improvisation and it seems I have trained my subconscious mind to improvise but my conscious mind doesn't fully understand it. It's weird but I love it!
Sam β The Never Finished Piece. This current iteration felt peaceful, nostalgic, dreamy: I loved it.
Player1 β Ashokan Farewell. This theme is one of my favourites, and Iβm so glad that you re-visited it here. Itβs exciting when you discover that a βtoo-hardβ piece has suddenly become βdo-ableβ!
Rubens β Sonata no.2, Op.36 (1913), 2nd movement. Thank you for sharing this stunning sonata. A heartfelt and sensitive interpretation, beautifully played. Acclamation!
Cratersmash β Sonata No. 3 in A Minor. A highly energetic performance of what is obviously an incredibly complex piece. And all without a sheet of music in sight β¦ a standing ovation!
Gooseberry β Pigalle. You choose some delightful pieces, Gooseberry, and this one was no exception. Played sensitively - and all in one take - congratulations!
@ShiroKuro 'Reminiscence' it shows that you have put a lot of work into this, and you play beautifully. Bravo!
@Pathbreaker 'Larghetto' Another piece that is new to me, but I really enjoyed your delicate playing.
@diretonic 'Chega de Saudade' So full of life and movement. I actually like the 'busy' arrangement, and your layered pianos sound great!
@navindra 'The Entertainer' What is not to like about this classic Rag! Your tuning skills certainly paid off, the piano sounds really good.
I hope I have not left anyone out, in my comments. If so, my apologies.
Huge thanks to all who left comments on my submission.
They mean a lot, and spur me on to try to write more.
Also, a big thank you to all who contributed.
Such a wide variation of music was a feast for the eyes and ears!
Last, but not least, my thanks must go to Navindra, who made it all possible.
Thanks to everyone who commented on my chopin ballade
Later on today I am going to start a thread "Chopin's fourth ballade and me"
Just some notes - a diary - of all my thoughts as I worked through this beast
I don't know if it will be of any interest to anyone - I just want to capture my thoughts
rsl12 - I am the very model of a modern Major-General - Impressive! The rapid singing reminds me of a Tom Lehrer performance where he sings the chemical elements. I would think remembering or even reading the lyrics at speed would be a lot more difficult than just singing the chemical elements . To play the piano part at the same time is pretty amazing. Bravo!
Thank you for listening and commenting on my piece earlier.
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Player1 It's underneath the progress bar to the right of the play/pause button. Right there along with the change screen size stuff.
I figured it out... The toggle doesn't appear on mobile. It only appears on a PC, or if the mobile browser is switched to" desktop mode". Thanks for your help!
@navindraβ The Entertainer. Nice! I really like the more laid-back tempo than one tends to hear on TV soundtracks, it's more historical accurate from what I understand. It's also a huge accomplishment to wrote up Alfred's book one, that's quite a stretch piece relative to the rest of the good. Well done!
@javiercorreβ Sonatas K. 208 and K. 380. Very good! I love Scarlatti, he deserves even more attention than he gets. Coincidentally, I believe you're taking your exam today, as I write this. Please let us know how it goes!
Hmmm, did I miss anyone? Oh yes: @TC3 ... Terrible! How embarrassing!!! 
Enthusiastic but mediocre amateur.
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ShiroKuro What a nice piece! I'm sure the audience will love it. You have the rhythm challenges pretty well under your fingers. Even with small mistakes you made it flow nicely. Have you tried the piano at the retirement community? Sometimes those things aren't in the best shape. I wish you a lot of luck!
Pathbreaker This is the first time I'm listening to Tailleferre. I really like it--it reminds me a little bit of Respighi's Notturno. A steady drip of eighth notes in the middle register is like a sound of nature. Around it the melody and bass sing and occasionally take off flying. It sounds challenging and I was moved by your performance. Sometimes the melody line is hard to hear over the eighth notes. But I understand it's a work in progress. I look forward to hearing your final result!
navindra Nice dynamics. The smooth right hand contrasts nicely with the bouncy left. Great sound quality! All that audio technology baffles me. As always, thanks for setting up the recital, in addition to everything else you do!
rogerch
Cool improvisation!
If cigars were healthy I'd say that's the only thing missing 
. In other words, a perfect performance as it is!
MarieJ
Your dynamics are exquisite. In some places absolutely irresistible. Well done!
ShiroKuro
What a lovely performance. A piece by Takashi Kako, played by Shirokuro, on a Yamaha. I'd say it's like being back in Japan, except I've never been to Japan
. I especially love the part that begins at 0:45.
Rob β Lost. That was a real treat, Rob. The curtain of raindrops set the mood for a wistful, atmospheric, beautifully-played composition. (I was intrigued by the almost-square video format with no badge - where was it hosted?)
TC3 β Worried Life Blues. Energetic and a lot of fun! It sounded well-polished to me - Iβm sure the βgarage bandβ version will be a great success.
lilypad β God Bless the Child. Despite it being out since the 1960βs, I hadnβt heard this piece before. Your performance creates a gentle relaxed atmosphere - very well done!
BicBic β Prelude no.4 in E minor from Op 11. Your enjoyment of this piece shines through this sensitive performance. As for musicality, Iβd say youβre there. Congratulations!
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iternabe - O mio babbino caro
Congrats on finishing off all 35 pieces in the companion book. This piece flows with grace and I like your singing approach which I think shows that your process for learning this is pretty solid. What will you do next now that you finished off book one and the companion? Nice job with your video presentation.
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keff - Over the Rainbow
This is very satisfying to listen to. I feel a strong connection with your playing and this arrangement. Your piano sounds quite good even with your phone as the main recording device.
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plop_symphony β The Midnight Ball
It's a very witty piece and with lots of expression. Really nice progress from your earlier attempt. Even though I didn't hear that first attempt, you play this comfortably and with confidence.
Schubertian2 β Ballade 4
This is a major achievement. I really enjoyed your performance. Even in the most difficult parts, you communicate the narrative very clearly and I think that's what I enjoyed the most. You also get a great singing tone out of your piano. It really comes alive the way you've recorded it.
Thank you. I am pleased you enjoyed it.
The video is hosted on my Google Drive account, but when I play it there, it is not square.
I also checked my video submitted in the same way, to recital #1, and that is also square! 
I am not sure why that happens when embedded here.
Anyway, I have now created a new Youtube account, exclusively for sharing any future (unlisted) videos here, as my Drive account is running short on space.