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Title: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: cbreemer on September 06, 2015, 07:57:03 PM

When AJ Long, our resident composer aka ajlongspiano, asked me if I would consider playing some of his music I had no problem picking out this nice Sarcasm Melancholique which is the best piece I've yet heard from him. It was fun to play, though the somewhat irregular patterns make it harder than it sounds. I took some small liberties with the score, which I hope are all for the better. And if
not, well... just consider them my "interpretation" :)

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: ajlongspiano on September 06, 2015, 08:59:41 PM

Thanks so much for your wonderful playing of my composition, Chris!! I'm so happy with this.

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: cbreemer on September 06, 2015, 09:36:11 PM

Good to hear ! It is not perfect but I gave it my best shot.

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: rachfan on September 06, 2015, 10:21:10 PM

Hi Chris,

This is a very fine upbeat piece of music, and your playing was excellent.  And AJ is enthusiastic about the premier performance.  I think it's a success in every way.  Great!

David

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: ajlongspiano on September 07, 2015, 01:13:20 AM

Thank you very much!

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: deandeblock on September 07, 2015, 09:17:03 AM

This is very good! Well played and great piece of music.

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: ajlongspiano on September 07, 2015, 08:33:17 PM

Thanks! Its a great performance indeed.

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: lateromantic on September 13, 2015, 06:51:43 PM

Nice to hear a talented performance of a work by a talented young composer.  I particularly like the mazurka-like idiomatic treatment you give to the rhythm, which really gives life to the piece.

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: cbreemer on September 13, 2015, 08:50:36 PM

Quote from: lateromantic on September 13, 2015, 06:51:43 PM

Nice to hear a talented performance of a work by a talented young composer.  I particularly like the mazurka-like idiomatic treatment you give to the rhythm, which really gives life to the piece.

Thanks ! I suppose it couldn't be helped, I have done a few Mazurkas in my time :D

Title: Re: AJ Long - Sarcasm Melancholique, Op.1 No.2
Post by: lateromantic on September 13, 2015, 10:15:08 PM

Quote from: cbreemer on September 13, 2015, 08:50:36 PM

Thanks ! I suppose it couldn't be helped, I have done a few Mazurkas in my time :D

Yes, you have.  I don't know whether or not AJ was specifically thinking of the Mazurka, but he's obviously heavily influenced by Chopin (aren't we all!). :)