Introduction

[birba]

Huh?!

[thalbergmad]

Insufficient information

What about inside leg measurement??

Thal

[pianowolfi]

@Thal:Haha 

[m1469]

Greetings, I am Gargamel.   Probably many of you never knew that I play the piano, it is not something that the media likes to portray about me, though I have been playing for my entire life  .   On days off from work, I love to just sit inside my house, read this forum, and wander into my piano room to see if something profound comes out when I sit down and play.  I enjoy improvising mostly, though I have a ways to go with that in terms of feeling like I am expressing what I would really like to be expressing (my resentment toward the smurfs, primarily).  Some of my favorite things about the forum... well I really enjoy the snail thread, that's pretty great.  I enjoy it when Nils has to step in and tell somebody something about whatever.

haha ... good ol' Gargy.  I had to come back and read you just a little bit, you know?  It's been so long!  And, ashamedly, I have to admit that I find you to be a tiny bit of a hoot!  (even though you're me)  

...there are some people who feel very knowledgeable here.

haha ... nice touch, I must say  .  I wonder who you are talking about, exactly?

I work in a grocery store and in many different parts of the store, so sometimes I go home smelling like fish, and sometimes I go home smelling like fried chicken, and sometimes I go home smelling like the bakery.  I am not sure which one is more favorable, but I am often thinking about music on the job and how I would like to spend more time studying it and less time in my job gathering various aromas within my threads.  The grocery store is an interesting place to be actually because people treat you like dirt and they don't know who you really are.    This is a great place to be here on the forum.

ta ta... Gargamel

Wow, that was really true!  I DID used to work in a grocery store and I first started for $4.85/hour (meh)!  I really DID work in all sorts of different departments and went home smelling like those things!  I was actually thinking about making a career out of it, but it's true, it came to where I couldn't think about anything other than music.  I'm *so* glad I took the big risk and went back to school and changed my path!  Way to go, Gargy!

[thalbergmad]

I thought you had more important things to do about an hour ago??

Don't fancy the gardening eh??

Thal

[m1469]

I thought you had more important things to do about an hour ago??

Don't fancy the gardening eh??

Thal

Yeah, that stupid garden! 

Besides, like most people don't have something better to do than the hoax thread?

[m1469]

I thought you had more important things to do about an hour ago??

Don't fancy the gardening eh??

Thal

 
But, now I am going out to the jardin!  

[m1469]

Wow, that was really true!  I DID used to work in a grocery store and I first started for $4.85/hour (meh)!  I really DID work in all sorts of different departments and went home smelling like those things!  I was actually thinking about making a career out of it, but it's true, it came to where I couldn't think about anything other than music.  I'm *so* glad I took the big risk and went back to school and changed my path!  Way to go, Gargy!

Oh, just to be clear, Gargy didn't work at the store at the time I created Gargy.  I haven't worked there for ... I forget how long.  But, it was B.G. (before Gargy).

[birba]

Now I'm almost sure m1469 is a hoax.  That, or the virtuosic ability to change "voice".  It's really scary.  I hear multiple personalities.

[m1469]

That, or the virtuosic ability to change "voice".

This is a very interesting aspect of your post and aside from what that is even supposed to mean as it relates to me, what is it supposed to mean in general, especially in the context of an internet forum, where we are exchanging texts, mainly?

Part of what is interesting to me about it, and what "caught" my eyes, is that when I was an adolescent, I started realizing that I had become fairly good at impersonating other people's voices (singing-wise), and I do actually use my speaking voice quite a bit, to make jokes and bring a point across with my friends and family (sometimes as different "characters"), and even with my students.

But, what does any of that mean to you in text/type?  Perhaps, though, there is no actual substance behind what you wrote and you were more just typing something for sake of typing?  I thought I'd give you the benefit of the doubt, though, and since you've mentioned it before in other contexts, perhaps there is something of value there that is actually worth discussing, regardless of who either one of us is.

[thalbergmad]

I had become fairly good at impersonating other people's voices (singing-wise)

Can you do Yma Sumac?

Thal

[emill]

Can you do Yma Sumac?

Thal

 

[liszt1022]

Hello, I've been around since March 2004 but haven't been really active.

Name's Daniel, or Dan Brown like the author.

I graudated VCU in 2006 with a degree in Piano Performance, and just recently started teaching private lessons. As much as I'd like to say otherwise, my skill is lesser now than it was in college. I'm working to bring it back, though. I got distracted arranging 100+ tracks from video games for the enjoyment of that particular scene, but I'm getting back into classical technique and I've set the other stuff aside. I'm also trying to become a contributing member of the forum, so if you see Liszt1022 on all the "Recent posts" I'm not spamming or flooding, I'm trying to actually answer questions or participate in discussion.
I don't stand for drama so I'm not getting involved in heated debates. And I hate trolls.

Anyway, I love Romantic works and got to spend some time talking Godowsky with Marc-Andre Hamelin (signed my book too!) when in college.
I participated in a master class with Stephen Hough, where I played Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody no. 6. Probably my favorite piano-related experience.

I love transcriptions and arrangements, especially Rite of Spring and Symphonie fantastique.

Anything else? Oh, I do Rubik's Cube-type puzzles (not for speed though,) design origami models, wrote a novel, memorize Shakespeare, collect fossil shark's teeth, have a dozen world records in video games, am married and have a cat. Live in Virginia, USA.

"Audition Room" repertoire:
Schubert/Liszt - Der Doppelganger
Philip Glass - Mad Rush
Berlioz - March to the Scaffold (arr. Liszt and myself)
Tajcevik - Seven Balkan Dances

[birba]

Hello, I've been around since March 2004 but haven't been really active.

Name's Daniel, or Dan Brown like the author.

I graudated VCU in 2006 with a degree in Piano Performance, and just recently started teaching private lessons. As much as I'd like to say otherwise, my skill is lesser now than it was in college. I'm working to bring it back, though. I got distracted arranging 100+ tracks from video games for the enjoyment of that particular scene, but I'm getting back into classical technique and I've set the other stuff aside. I'm also trying to become a contributing member of the forum, so if you see Liszt1022 on all the "Recent posts" I'm not spamming or flooding, I'm trying to actually answer questions or participate in discussion.
I don't stand for drama so I'm not getting involved in heated debates. And I hate trolls.

Anyway, I love Romantic works and got to spend some time talking Godowsky with Marc-Andre Hamelin (signed my book too!) when in college.
I participated in a master class with Stephen Hough, where I played Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody no. 6. Probably my favorite piano-related experience.

I love transcriptions and arrangements, especially Rite of Spring and Symphonie fantastique.

Anything else? Oh, I do Rubik's Cube-type puzzles (not for speed though,) design origami models, wrote a novel, collect fossil shark's teeth, have a dozen world records in video games, am married and have a cat. Live in Virginia, USA.

"Audition Room" repertoire:
Schubert/Liszt - Der Doppelganger
Philip Glass - Mad Rush
Berlioz - March to the Scaffold (arr. Liszt and myself)
Tajcevik - Seven Balkan Dances

From your curriculum you sound like a one rare well-rounded pianist - from your current repertoire to video games and the rubick cube!  And I started listening to those Balkan danses and they're exquisite.

[m1469]

Can you do Yma Sumac?

Thal

I don't know, but I'll be sure to let you know should I ever bother to find out! 

[Bob]

[m1469]

haha .... what in the WORLD?!  Yeah, I'm down for that!  But, you know, it's vocal murder.  How long was her career ... 2 years?  I can't tell what in the world she is singing/saying! 

[thalbergmad]

How long was her career ... 2 years?  

More like 60.

Thal

[m1469]

More like 60.

Thal

Ah, I looked it up.  Haven't listened to anything else, but I'd suppose those years weren't filled with singing like that.   Apparently she had a huge range, I can't imagine her singing her high notes with that voice!   If somehow she does, more power to her!

[m1469]

Oh, PS--  I only listened to about the first 10/20 seconds of her singing.  Maybe something changes throughout and I will never bother to know because I will never bother to listen  ?

[birba]

I was directed to a photo of m1469 in the pictures thread, and I have to say, physically, you ARE the epitome of a singer!  I was only right about the eyes in my imaginative description of you.  

[m1469]

(...)you ARE the epitome of a singer!

I have been making a point of practicing singing, at least for the past couple of days and hopefully at least a little every day (a little everyday is far better than none for months!).  It never ceases to amaze me how much I can carry over from playing to singing and from singing to playing!  Yes, of course I use concepts my vocal teachers have worked on with me, but I actually carry over directly even technical concepts that my piano teachers work on with me.  And, my singing, I can see, would reach a whole new level if I continue with them this way.  I think that's neat!    Thanks for your interest in my endeavors, and if you would like to support my artistic endeavors further, please feel free to leave your life's savings in my little piggy bank right there ... *points*

[goldentone]

Oh, PS--  I only listened to about the first 10/20 seconds of her singing.  Maybe something changes throughout and I will never bother to know because I will never bother to listen  ?

Yeah, at 1:00 her voice returns to normalcy, and it is something to hear.  It's only a little over 2:00 long. Listen!

[m1469]

Yeah, at 1:00 her voice returns to normalcy, and it is something to hear.  It's only a little over 2:00 long. Listen!

Ah, a bit of a different approach to getting me to listen, I see.  Well, it worked!  haha.  I understand that she has a remarkable range and nice flexibility, Mariah Carey does, too!  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey#Voice

Whistle tones are pretty cool, I guess, and I'd like to learn those if it's in the stars but I don't feel as though I shouldn't be singing if I don't, or that even if I do develop them that this would necessarily be the most amazing part of my voice (though, for some people's voices, I guess it is!).  Does listening to that get me all lathered up and wanting to be as good as I can be?  Not really  :-.  But, I've got my reasons for practicing, I guess, and lately it's just for the sake of using my instrument, developing it, and developing musical concepts.  


PS -- It's hilarious to watch the faces of the other actors in the scene.  They are genuinely just interested to see and hear what she is going to do.  haha.

[jolteon]

I was redirected here to introduce myself, so.

I'm Nick, from Perth, Australia. I've been playing the piano for about 5 years and composing for about 1 year. My favourite composer is Beethoven (of course!) and I mostly enjoy playing his music. I have a Yamaha Upright Piano (U2) in black and its the only piano I've owned. My YouTube channel is at www.youtube.com/jolteon206 if you wish to hear some of my playing/composing. and, yeah!

[pianoviolin]

Hi all! Obviously I play piano and violin.. I'm from Australia and I'm 15 years of age. I started playing piano when I was 13 or so (I know,, very late) I self taught for like a year and then my music teacher at school heard me play (1st Arabesque, Debussy) at school one time, he asked me how long I've been playing, and then he was shocked to hear that not only I played piano for around a year, but I also self-taught with no one forcing me to learn. So, he offered me lessons last year in October and since then I improved amaaaazingly. I'm currently working on some Chopin etudes and also Rachmaninoff Prelude in b minor and g minor. I will be taking a Single Studies Course in University next year (that's if I pass the audition) which I cannot wait!! I absolutely love the Romantic period! It sort of sucks that I've started piano at a late age because when I say I play these such pieces they will never believe until I sit a piano and play in front of their eyes. If I don't then they think I'm just a student that thinks and wishes I can play those beautiful pieces. So yeah, that's a part of my story

[watermusicprincess]

Heeeeellooooooooo to all people here!! I am VERY new! ButI know someone from Pianostreet! Guess who! (if you want to.) Have a nice day! 
           

[pianisten1989]

I would guess.. Littletune?

[birba]

Becky.

[pianisten1989]

Becky.

I actually thought about becky too... Hmmm, interesting..!

[littletune]

  

[birba]

 

[cherylim94]

Hello there! I'm from Australia. I like pieces from all eras and of course all the likes such as Liszt, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich etc. I especially like Tchaikovsky's orchestral works too

[watermusicprincess]

Hello!!

Ej how did you know that??   Now we are watching together Slovenias got talent!    because tomorrow we still don't have school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     

[siegeoftroy]

Howdy, I'm Brandon, but everyone just calls me Apeman. I've been playing since I was 4 years old, and am now 20, but almost quit playing completely due to finding a new obsession when I got my first guitar, and now I'm just getting back into playing. Forgot how much I loved the instrument, and now feel REALLY stupid for having dropped it like I did.

Interests include beer, Highlander, beer, football, beer, boxing, beer, fishing (with beer), hunting (without beer), going to concerts (rock and metal mainly), beer, and camping. Did I mention I like beer?

Never been to a forum filled with fellow pianists, so hoping to great discussions, and find suggestions that will not only increase the skill of my playing, but the overall quality.

[thompson_321]

Hey'all,

   Just thought I'd introduce myself before I start posting all over the place. I'm a pianist and a music educator.. well, hopefully a much better one soon. :p anyways, back to posting. Anyone wanna be introduce themselves to me?

I'll introduce myself only to people who use the English language properly, without stupid smilies i.e. :p. Ok?

[littletune]

         

(Sorry I couldn't help myself  ) I didn't know smilies had anything to do with using English language properly well whatever 

[eleanorrigby]

Hi,
I'm Eleanor and I like jazz.

[floydcramerfan]

Hi, I'm Jessie.  I'm 25 and I've been playing the piano since I was 12.  I hope it's okay for me to post here because I'm not really that much into classical.  I mean, I like some of it, but it's not really what I prefer to play.  I played it in high school because my teacher wanted me to, but I prefer to play by ear.  I pretty much can hear a song and then play it.  I love to play southern gospel piano and I also figured out a way to play bluegrass.  I like to make the piano sound like a banjo and mandolin, I know, odd.  I really hope I don't hit bad chords with people on here, but as you can tell by my screen name, Floyd Cramer was the reason I started playing.  I write songs and play eight instruments.  I mainly play in church and with anybody who will jam with me, just mainly for the love of it.

[pianisten1989]

I'll introduce myself only to people who use the English language properly, without stupid smilies i.e. :p. Ok?

Chill out ya, brotha to another motha! Whas ya porblem, yo? I chillin like villain, you go like "omg fu bro!" like whaaa?

[countrymath]

Chill out ya, brotha to another motha! Whas ya porblem, yo? I chillin like villain, you go like "omg fu bro!" like whaaa?

Maybe we shall talk lika gangsta

[floydcramerfan]

Y'all are hillarious.  And to the guy who is obsessed with proper English and not using smilies, you know you're giving people opportunities to pick on you.

[pianisten1989]

Maybe we shall talk lika gangsta

I'm, as you probably notices, terrible at gangsta-talk. But I'm trying!

[drkilroy]

Hello!

My name is John James, but everyone calls me Dr on the Internet. I play the piano for six years, but I also can play organ a bit and I would like to learn how to play harpsichord, too.

My favourite composers are Bach, Schumann, Strauss and Ravel.

Best regards, Dr

[vandermozart3]

wow there are lots of Australians here!!

I've been around here for a bit but never introduced myself so I think I'd better now!

I'm 16 and have been playing the piano for 6 years now. There was a bit of violin in that time too but...let's not talk about that shall we? 

My favourite composers are just simple old Mozart, Beethoven, JS Bach, but more excitingly Leos Janacek, Bela Bartok, and Debussy.

I'm working on quite a few pieces at the moment but the most exciting ones are
- Nocturne from Soirees Musicales by Clara Schumann
- Bulgarian Rhythm No. 6 by Bartok
- Rondo in C by Beethoven

I'd like to study music at university too.


So there!

[geze]

Hello,

My name is Greg. I'm 40 and a recent returner to the keys.  I did grade 8 as a 13 year old, went to a conservatoire as a junior at 14-18, then went to uni to study engineering. I left the classical scene when my lessons stopped and started playing hymns and contemporary songs at church which i still do now.  I am now learning some Bach inventions to get myself back into the game.  So this is just to say 'hi' and I would like to say what a wanderful site this is to meet great piano enthusiasts.  Please let me know of any amateur festivals, competitions, concerts or anything that is going on locally as I live in the West London/Surrey borders, UK and would like some kind of festival, comp or otherwise to meet face-to-face with other pianists. Please message me if you do.

Cherrio, Greg

[scarvalho]

Hi,

I'm Steven (not really a Steve, but I don't mind), and I'm 37 and live in Halifax, NS. I was a big musician in high school (mainly trombone and bassoon) and spent a lot of time learning the piano from the ages of 15-21. My wife is a music teacher so I picked up the instrument again in 2005 and it has been a large part of my life ever since we moved her piano to our apartment four years ago. My passion is mainly for classical and some jazz, although I have been a trombonist in salsa and ska bands.

I have been a teacher since 1998 and lived an interesting childhood, growing up in Ontario (Mississauga/Hamilton), Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Portugal. I also enjoy history greatly (being a history teacher) and am a keen cyclist, swimmer and runner (I've participated in a triathlon and two duathlons). Nice to meet you all.

[pianoman53]

Hello!

I'm 22 y.o. and comes from Sweden. When people ask, I tend to say that I'm 21,

I've been playing piano since I was 14-ish, but started playing classical piano when I was 16. Before that I was playing Ballade pour Adeline-like (But not Ballade pour Adeline!) pieces, which, imo, can't be called classical.

Uhm, I'm atm most into the classical and baroque era. Maybe because I tell myself that I'm bad at romantic music, or maybe because I'm tired of all over compensating 12 y.o, playing nothing but Liszt.

Oh well, glad to be here!

[akasimone]

Hi all!  I have been trolling this forum for quite a while but just recently started actually posting... so I figured I'd pop in here and make myself known   I'm 21 and just finished a B.S. in Cognitive Science (like psychology, only more scientific )... but apparently that wasn't enough school for me, so I'm going back for more, hopefully to finish a Ph.D. before I die... I jest, but actually, I'm excited.  The human nervous system is one of the most remarkable and fascinating things, I think, and I get to study it .

I started taking piano lessons when I was 8, but was on and off with it for a long time and never very serious.  But I had a great teacher while I was at college who really got me back on track.  Now that my parents are pretty much done with paying all my expenses, I'm trying to learn to be my own teacher... but eventually I'll probably consult with a professional at least once in a while, since I'd like to achieve some objective level of goodness.  (Actually, it's my sort-of-secret ambition to play in some of those amateur competitions someday--I'm nowhere near ready right now, I think, but most of them actually have an age minimum of around 30, so there's time.  Probably I won't win, since as far as I can tell they tend to be dominated by former conservatory students who just decided to have other careers, but it would still be fun to try advancing one or two rounds.)

Also, I'm long-winded sometimes >_<

Currently obsessed with Beethoven (but we've been at it for a few years now--I think things are getting serious :-o) But planning on picking up some Schubert (since I know hardly any), and Scarlatti and Bach (because it's pretty and I think it'll be good for my technique).

I also played the french horn in high school and college; sadly I haven't picked it up in quite a while and was getting way out of shape even before then, but if I can pry myself away from the piano long enough, I'd love to re-learn how to play my horn.  I lovelovelove orchestral literature and there's almost no part I'd rather play then first or third horn (except maybe oboe...)

[yarnold]

Hello, I am English (female).
I am 67 and a recent 'returner' to the piano, after giving up lessons at the age of 12.I dabbled with a small keybaord in my 40's, but now I am learning again after another 20-year break.
Actually, i'm doing fine, but after a month of practising for an hour daily I have pains in my right elbow. Being left-handed, I imagine this is due to overuse of my non-dominant hand. I hope the pain clears up soon because i LOVE playing!