When The Moon Sings - February 2, 2019
I start with Michael Waters, a piece called Velvet Letters from the Acoustic Psychodelic Chill album. Michael flashes from one mood to another while keeping it all within the framework of the rhythm and tonal quality. It's a longish piece but worth listening through. Christopher's Song is from Jon Schmidt, who should not be confused with the Jon Schmidt of the Piano Guys. Oh wait, it's the same person - but his solo tunes really differ from his work with the group. Then something different from Keith Jarrett, with a group, Yiruma, and Lindsey Stirling.
The list includes Helen Jane Long, a favorite pianist of mine. She toured briefly on the West Coast last year, after not touring at all for much of her career, and she lives in England, so I thought she might repeat a US tour this year. Alas , nothing so far. If that changes, I'll let you know.
This week, P.T. Bridgeport rejoices that January is over and we are in the merry month of February. Well, it might be merrier than January anyway
Join us.
- 4:48pm Velvet Letters by Michael Waters on Acoustic Psychedelic Chill (Ladybird Music), 2011
- 5:00pm Lullaby Of Birdland by Don Shirley on Perspectives (Cadence)
- 5:11pm Christopher's Song by Jon Schmidt on A Day In the Sunset (JS Productions), 1994
- 5:19pm Spiral Dance by Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson & Jon Christensen on Belonging (ECM), 1974
- 5:24pm The Cold Sea's Embrace by Patrick O'Hearn on So Flows the Current (patrickohearnmusic.com), 2001
- 5:31pm Storm Away by Helen Jane Long on Identity (BLE Records), 2016
- 5:35pm If I Could See You Again by Yiruma on First Love (Yiruma Piano Collection) (STOMP Music), 2001
- 5:46pm 08 Watch The Sky by Ryan Farish on Everlasting (Deluxe Version) (Neurodisc), 2005
- 5:50pm Elements by Lindsey Stirling on Lindsey Stirling (Deluxe) (Universal Music), 2012
- 5:54pm Emeralds by David Helpling on Between Green and Blue (Spotted Peccary), 1996