I am a cheery sort of chap most of the time but find it difficult to capture this in music. One day, I was feeling really happy and I challenged myself to express this feeling on the piano. I played what I felt and ended up with this little impromptu piece.…
Keep readingI have selected 16 short pieces to put on my new album. They are all original compositions and are amongst some of my favourites. They tell stories and legends, including several inspired by the beautiful Peak District where I have lived for nearly 20 years – hence the title of the…
Keep readingEinaudi’s More Recent Works (2013 – 2019) – my latest blog on the piano music of Ludovico Einaudi.
Keep reading“Joseph” is the penultimate track of my new album “Somewhere Between Light and Sound”. Joseph is my youngest grandchild and is an adorable little “bag” of enthusiasm and good- naturedness. His interactions with the world resemble an ongoing little “cartoon” and he gives such pleasure to those who share his life.…
Keep readingThis is the tenth track from my new album “Somewhere between Light and Sound”. “Summer by the River” recalls the many moments I have spent sitting by the river in a spot close to home, imbibing the sounds, colours and movements all around me, deep in thought. I have experienced many…
Keep readingThis is the ninth track on my new album “Somewhere between Light and Sound“. This song is a musical poem about the rugged terrain of a mountain landscape, typical of the Scottish Highlands. Although it is essentially a piece for piano solo, a string accompaniment comes into play, along with a…
Keep readingThis is the eighth track of my new album “Somewhere Between Light and Sound”. We have the most beautiful oak tree in our garden. It is majestic and provides us with much needed shelter from the wind in winter and the sun in mid-summer. The squirrels love it. The birds provide…
Keep readingThis is the seventh track of my new album “Somewhere between Light and Sound”. “William” is dedicated to my lovely grandson, a bright, happy and thoughtful boy. He’s great fun to be with and is full of the joys of life. “This one’s for you, William!”
Keep readingThis is the sixth track of my new album, ‘Somewhere between Light and Sound’. This song depicts the gentle movements of the leaves as they dance in response to each gust of the wind.
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