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Offline pianistimo

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stephen hough's 'my favorite things'
on: February 10, 2006, 02:09:33 AM
heard his transcription today on wrti of 'my favorite things.'  very cool.  has anyone else heard or played it?

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Re: stephen hough's 'my favorite things'
Reply #1 on: February 10, 2006, 03:33:13 AM
I've heard it, I don't really like it though.

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Re: stephen hough's 'my favorite things'
Reply #2 on: February 10, 2006, 03:43:35 AM
i like it alot, and ive seen the score.
i think john coltrane also based a jazz piece on this tune.

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Re: stephen hough's 'my favorite things'
Reply #3 on: February 10, 2006, 12:37:48 PM
yes.  it sounds really jazzy.  he makes transcribing look easy.

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Re: stephen hough's 'my favorite things'
Reply #4 on: February 10, 2006, 05:57:21 PM
He has written some lovely transcriptions.

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