Bananas - Improvisation

[javacisnotrecognized]

This was recorded using the microphone in my headset and Windows sound recorder, and was converted into mp3 with a freeware program

Please do not hesitate to comment if this improv makes you think/feel anything, even if this topic is over a billion years old when you find it.

Apologies for the poor quality of the recording and the piano . .

[javacisnotrecognized]

What is this? This topic has 88 views, but my improv a mere measly 9 downloads (One of which was myself) Why view an improv topic if uninterested in the actual improv? And not a single comment?

This ain't normal 

[quantum]

"yeah" 


There were some good moments in there.  I got the feeling you were letting the music take you where it wanted.  The parts with fury would probably have sounded better if the recording didn't clip as much.

[m19834]

Hi, Java,

I am listening to this as I type.  My first impression as I listen is that you have an extremely rich and powerful musical mind, and that, coupled with a kind of burning musical desire, is seemingly the foundation to what I hear being expressed in your improv/playing (I hope you don't mind me saying it).  It seems to me that you have actually a very generous character, probably in many ways.  With that in mind, and the fact that I believe I read at an earlier time in your post that this is one of your first recorded improvs, I very much look forward to hearing more from you. 

There seems to me a kind of inescapable tragedy embedded within the inspirational concept for this improv.  It is very convincing to me, so much so that I would absolutely love to hear something from you in complete contrast as well.

Thanks for posting this .

[javacisnotrecognized]

Wow, thank you both for your responses. I have some questions:

There were some good moments in there .. The parts with fury would probably have sounded better if the recording didn't clip as much.

Are there any moments in particular that stand out? I need to gather these together and keep them handy for future improvs! Also, how can I keep it from clipping?

Hi, Java,

I am listening to this as I type.  My first impression as I listen is that you have an extremely rich and powerful musical mind, and that, coupled with a kind of burning musical desire, is seemingly the foundation to what I hear being expressed in your improv/playing (I hope you don't mind me saying it).

Thank you! I think my mind can be fairly powerful, but not that rich (I only used 6-7 chords in this improv, because I don't know any others ). Just out of curiosty, what was your final impression of the whole thing?

It seems to me that you have actually a very generous character, probably in many ways.  With that in mind, and the fact that I believe I read at an earlier time in your post that this is one of your first recorded improvs, I very much look forward to hearing more from you.

I don't understand what you mean by "a generous character" - can you expand on this? Also, while this is one of my first recorded improvs, I recorded it about a month ago - I realized I might be giving people the impression this was something recorded several years ago.

There seems to me a kind of inescapable tragedy embedded within the inspirational concept for this improv.  It is very convincing to me, so much so that I would absolutely love to hear something from you in complete contrast as well.

Thanks for posting this .

Thanks for commenting . I don't have anything in complete contrast at the moment (I am thinking of holding off making many more improv recordings until I get a better quality recorder/piano). This snippet from one of my latest escapades may interest you . . .

[m19834]

Thank you! I think my mind can be fairly powerful, but not that rich (I only used 6-7 chords in this improv, because I don't know any others ).

Somehow I doubt very much that it has to do with the number of different chords.
 

Just out of curiosty, what was your final impression of the whole thing?

Just out of curiousity, why would you want me to have a "final" impression ?  Perhaps once I listen some more and make a final impression, I will let you know.

I don't understand what you mean by "a generous character" - can you expand on this?

Probably I could expand, but being maybe not so generous myself, I don't think I will for now.

Also, while this is one of my first recorded improvs, I recorded it about a month ago - I realized I might be giving people the impression this was something recorded several years ago.

Yes, I actually think I understood what you meant.

Thanks for commenting . I don't have anything in complete contrast at the moment (I am thinking of holding off making many more improv recordings until I get a better quality recorder/piano). This snippet from one of my latest escapades may interest you . . .

You're welcome and I will visit your "this" soon .

[iwo]

Wow Java! You have very creative mind!
While listening my thoughts wonder off to your possible inspirations (Chopin's etudes,
List and even Beethoven with those powerful chords).
You are a true piano explorer  I can hear the whole range of the instrument!
My favorite part comes around seventh minute on the recording, with its melodic
phrase. Looking forward to your new pieces. Great job!
~Iwo

[m19834]

Wow Java! You have very creative mind!
While listening my thoughts wonder off to your possible inspirations (Chopin's etudes,
List and even Beethoven with those powerful chords).
You are a true piano explorer  I can hear the whole range of the instrument!
My favorite part comes around seventh minute on the recording, with its melodic
phrase. Looking forward to your new pieces. Great job!
~Iwo

ha ha ... what, are you some sort of interpreter of my comments ?

[iwo]

ha ha ... what, are you some sort of interpreter of my comments ?

No worries ... didn't even read your post, just responding to the music.  I guess we may have shared a couple of the same words if that's what you mean. 

[m19834]

No worries ... didn't even read your post, just responding to the music.  I guess we may have shared a couple of the same words if that's what you mean. 

Oh, don't worry, I am not worried  .  It is interesting to me that you became a member in 2006, and that 7 of your main posts were in February of 2007 until your first one here ... almost a year later  .  It would seem to me that you only "appear" for pretty specific reasons .  A couple of the same words ?  I don't think so.  At least I didn't read many that were actually much the same.  I suppose I did read some similar ideas though, if that's what you mean.

[iwo]

Oh, don't worry, I am not worried  .  It is interesting to me that you became a member in 2006, and that 7 of your main posts were in February of 2007 until your first one here ... almost a year later  .  It would seem to me that you only "appear" for pretty specific reasons .  A couple of the same words ?  I don't think so.  At least I didn't read many that were actually much the same.  I suppose I did read some similar ideas though, if that's what you mean.

  ummm.........ok.....
... back to the music! 

[m19834]

:- ummm.........ok.....
... back to the music! 

Oh, my apologies.  It was my impression that this was all part of one person, I mean ... subject .

[javacisnotrecognized]

I also noticed that iwo hasn't posted for almost a year - I'm honored this one recording was able to bring you out of "hibernation". I think I did not directly divine inspiration from Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin etc. (Although I did shamelessly steal some of Chopins LH passages, although they are rhythmically altered),

ummm.........ok.....
... back to the music! 

Don't worry about it, I encourage all discussion - offtopic or not - in my threads, as long as isn't nonproductive.

Oh, my apologies.  It was my impression that this was all part of one person, I mean ... subject .

Exactly

[G.W.K]

Sadly, I did not like the piece itself. You need to get better recording equipment! There were only a few moments that I thought: "This may be getting better..." but I felt they were ruined by a sudden burst of "rage". LOL

But, although I didn't like the piece, you played reasonably well and for a very good length of time. I am still in confusion about why you named it "Bananas"?

G.W.K

[chopinatic]

I think there was good expression but i agree with G.W.K - didnt like it much as a piece. Definatly need to get something better than headphones.

Yeah why Bananas? i didnt get the sence they were involved, unless you were eating one at the time

Oh well, post some new better quality pieces up.