Taking temperature for a Pianostreet Youtube Piano Competition

[iumonito]

In the spirit of the duels that used to populate the audition room, here is an invitation:

By July 1, 2009, post in YouTube four videos, up to 10 minutes each.  Repertoire is free.

We can have voting during the month of July and declare a winner July 31.

Fun?

[m19834]

Fun?

Only if I win and by doing so, gain access to a full orchestra with some of the most accomplished musicians in the world, a concert Hall to play in, 9 different *amazing* pianos to practice on, a library with unimaginable treasures in it (including a cricket and a frog), many musicians to mingle with and learn from, and a huge supply of time and space with which to sink into musical oblivion at will.

Otherwise, it sounds reasonably interesting .

[jabbz]

Not sure if forum voting is a good idea, it seems many of the members here have the musicality of a stick insect, but other than that, yes, seems like a very good idea.

[kelly_kelly]

That would be interesting. Except... maybe different divisions? Because we have many different levels of pianists here. Someone who's been studying for 2-3 yrs has no chance against a seasoned performer.

[00range]

I'd enter in the "has shoe-horns for fingers' category.

[m19834]

I'd enter in the "has shoe-horns for fingers' category.

Why shoe-horns ?

[00range]

Why shoe-horns ?

Ever heard anyone play the piano with shoe-horns?

[pianowolfi]

Would be fun. Can't promise anything though. Lol @Karli, I guess we can already start fundraising I can contribute the frog and the cricket.

[richard black]

Guess I'd better buy myself a video camera then 

No, wait, the last time someone tried videoing me the lens shattered 

[db05]

I would try, but see, I'm just an intermediate student with little repertoire, no decent piano and no video camera.  I wanted to post in audition room, too...

[m19834]

Ever heard anyone play the piano with shoe-horns?

Well, no, I can't honestly say that I have.  I was just curious though as to the choice of apparatus !  I guess it's something you are quite good at though.

Lol @Karli, I guess we can already start fundraising I can contribute the frog and the cricket.

 

[ahinton]

Guess I'd better buy myself a video camera then 

No, wait, the last time someone tried videoing me the lens shattered 

If anyone were ever daft enough to waste his/her time attempting to video me playing the piano, the piano would probably shatter...

Best,

Alistair

[fredericfrancoischopin]

hey

well

i prepared whole new version of la campanella and hope d5by and all others will be impressed

Bernard

[fredericfrancoischopin]

db05*

[communist]

but Marik would pwn us

[quantum]

Maby ozzy will come back an post some bird music

[communist]

there should be different sections because the more experienced members like Marik Franzliszt2 Electrafingers etc will kill everyone so i think that there should be like 5 different sections.

[loonbohol]

I'm in..

I have prepared my compositions which I will perform.

I will might play a Lizst Transcendental etude.
I'll take the ordeal....      Neilsjohan should read this.......

Kindly let the admin assess this please.

[db05]

hey

well

i prepared whole new version of la campanella and hope db05 and all others will be impressed

Bernard

Eh, why am I so popular all of a sudden? 

[ronde_des_sylphes]

Might be quite fun. I think marik probably has more important things to concern himself with, still it would be nice to see him play for once.

[db05]

i prepared whole new version of la campanella and hope db05 and all others will be impressed

I have prepared my compositions which I will perform.

I will might play a Lizst Transcendental etude.

If you want to impress me, no need to play Liszt. I propose a different competition, playing the same pieces, my favorites of different composers/ eras/ moods. I think it would be more interesting than virtuoso pieces all the time.

Scarlatti - Sonata K 183 -

&index=9
Chopin - Prelude in Db "Raindrop" -

Satie - Sonatine Bureaucratique -

Post videos of all three pieces. Whoever gets the most votes, wins. The winner shall be my PSF boyfriend. This is a challenge especially for fredericfrancoischopin and loonbohol but anyone interested can join (as long as you're not married or in a relationship - I don't want to get in any possible trouble here  ).

Let's see what you make of this. 

[fredericfrancoischopin]

are you hot???

well

are you cute:D:D

Bernard

my msn is bernardinho_16@hotmail.com

[fredericfrancoischopin]

ok

i will do it

for 3 french kisses with you

okay???

Bernard

[fredericfrancoischopin]

ok

if you wanna that i do that challange

than send me one photo of you

on my msn bernardinho_16@hotmail.com

[db05]

i will do it

for 3 french kisses with you

okay???

  OMG are you serious? 

[fredericfrancoischopin]

i was joking

i have my girlfriend

 

Bernard

[loonbohol]

If you want to impress me, no need to play Liszt. I propose a different competition, playing the same pieces, my favorites of different composers/ eras/ moods. I think it would be more interesting than virtuoso pieces all the time.

Scarlatti - Sonata K 183 -

&index=9
Chopin - Prelude in Db "Raindrop" -

Satie - Sonatine Bureaucratique -

Post videos of all three pieces. Whoever gets the most votes, wins. The winner shall be my PSF boyfriend. This is a challenge especially for fredericfrancoischopin and loonbohol but anyone interested can join (as long as you're not married or in a relationship - I don't want to get in any possible trouble here  ).

Let's see what you make of this. 

This will be the time I will be treated like a stuffed toy.

[db05]

i was joking

i have my girlfriend

 

Bernard

This will be the time I will be treated like a stuffed toy.

So, are you guys gonna battle or not? There is no real reward actually, except that I will be impressed. And it's about time to show the unbelievers in this forum what you've got!!     

[jabbz]

Wha, db05 is a girl!?

[db05]

Wha, db05 is a girl!?

What did you think I was?

[pianochick93]

What did you think I was?

One of the 'other' I suppose. There aren't many other alternatives...

[db05]

I'd like to post videos and join a competition. 
Is there an early beginner category?

[pianisten1989]

Ye, which are the categories?

Like:
Those who've played
<5 years
5-8 yrs
8-11 yrs
11<
Or something, orelse it wouldn't fair, to us who hasn't played for very long

[mrba1979]

Four ten minute pieces is quit a bit of work.  How about two to begin with.  Then those top voted could go one more round.  If you are an active piano player three in total should not be out of the question.  However I like the idea, and since there is no real winnings everyone should be grouped together so it does not become to complicated.  Or maybe nills could give out a free gold membership to the winner!!!
Hey just a thought.

[db05]

How about competitions per composer? Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, etc. Would Sir Hinton like to sponsor a Sorabji competition?

Four ten minute pieces is quit a bit of work.  How about two to begin with.  Then those top voted could go one more round.  If you are an active piano player three in total should not be out of the question.  However I like the idea, and since there is no real winnings everyone should be grouped together so it does not become to complicated.  Or maybe nills could give out a free gold membership to the winner!!!
Hey just a thought.

Good idea. 

[mrba1979]

Hey and maybe it will help get me back to practicing more than the amount of time I have been spending here.

[cai hong]

Hey,seemed cool.Maybe I have to strike a try...

[tanman]

what if Mr. Powell joined? 

that wouldn't be very fair...