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Topic: February 17th and March 17th improvisations  (Read 2298 times)

Offline Derek

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February 17th and March 17th improvisations
on: March 18, 2009, 03:18:12 AM
Hi everyone, I know it's been a while but I haven't quit playing or anything...I kind of reached a point where I felt I was "overdoing" my improv hobby, particularly listening to my own recordings. Well, I think I've reached some more balance in my life and I hope it will continue. Here are a couple I made recently...enjoy. I want to get back on here some evening soon and listen to some of the new pieces by others here.

Offline ted

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Re: February 17th and March 17th improvisations
Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 09:00:46 AM
Good grief Derek, 3:00 to 5:00 in March 17th is excellent ! Perhaps you should try taking longer breaks from music !
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Offline pianowolfi

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Re: February 17th and March 17th improvisations
Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 10:05:55 AM
Hi Derek, cool, welcome back! I had just started to complain that you are gone lol. I'm listening to the first improv, good stuff :) I like especially this augmented triad thing that starts at 5.48, so cool, and kinda dark.

Offline goldentone

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Re: February 17th and March 17th improvisations
Reply #3 on: March 19, 2009, 06:27:04 AM
Great to see you back, Derek.  I listened to both improvs, and enjoyed them both, especially the March 17th.  I enjoy your "suite style" of improvising which I think is individuating.  Thanks for sharing your music.
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Offline rachfan

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Re: February 17th and March 17th improvisations
Reply #4 on: March 21, 2009, 01:22:59 AM
Hi Derek,

It's been a long while!  Welcome back.  These two improvs are very imaginative and are played very stylishly here.  Great job!

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Offline chopinatic

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Re: February 17th and March 17th improvisations
Reply #5 on: March 22, 2009, 12:25:13 PM
very powerful but simple beginning of the first one and really nice to listen to. Great job on both
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