Piano Velouté

• 27 May 21

  Schubert Impromptu No.3 D899

• 5 April 21

  Spring Songs of 2021

  I adore Spring. It brings with it a sense of renewal and optimism. I have written some spring songs this year that celebrate the sense of renewal and freshness brought into this troubled old world. In particular, these little melodies “speak”of the warmth of the early-year sun and the fresh breezes blowing from afar. As…

• 20 February 21

  Where?

  Over the past six months I have written some new piano pieces. These “Songs Without Words” are relatively short and are unashamedly romantic in style. “Where?” seems to fit perfectly the sense of searching which I often experience as I walk in the woods.

• 8 June 20

  Comptine d’un Autre Eté. L’apres-midi

  Composed for the film Amélie (2001), Comptine d’un autre été, l’après midi was written by Yann Tiersen. John plays this lovely and intriguing piano solo, which is the film’s most iconic track.

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  2 June 20

  Run For Cover: All of Me

  This love song, written in 2013, was one of the biggest hits of the decade and cemented John Legend as one of the most admired singer-songwriters of his generation. He co-wrote the song with Toby Gad. ‘All of Me’ was inspired by John Legend’s then-fiancée, now wife, model Chrissy Teigen. The couple met in 2007…

• 26 May 20

  “Run for Cover” Lockdown 2020 series

  Above is a link to the first single in my “Run for Cover” Lockdown 2020 series . It is a beautiful melody called “Hurt”, written by Christine Aguilera, Linda Perry and Mark Ronson . I hope it resonates with you. I get the impression that things will never quite be the same again. Each of…

• 6 May 20

  This is John McGuinness (Spotify Editorial playlist)

  Delighted to have my own Editorial Playlist curated by Spotify – featuring a selection of my recordings most of which are my own compositions.

• 31 March 20

  Lockdown

  I have been staying at home (apart from an occasional local walk) in order to protect myself, my family and friends and all the other people in my community. It has been an interesting experience and not a totally negative one. I have also filmed some interesting places close to my home in the country…

• 19 March 20

  Bohemian Rhapsody

  I have recorded “Bohemian Rhapsody” and wish to share it with you. This version for piano solo is quite complex and I hope it conveys some of the energy of the piece. As is typical of me, I have attempted to make it somewhat “classical” in style although, unlike many versions, it is fairly close…