2010, October 22nd

[Derek]

Okay, back to the piano if only briefly. Hopefully I'll record a bunch more sometime soon. 

[jbmorel78]

A pleasure to listen!  Without implying that you sound like anyone else, I must say that at times your music reminds me of Mr. Jarrett, whom you cite in your signature, as well as the Australian composer Carl Vine.  Looking forward to hearing more!

All the best,
JBM

[Derek]

Thanks. I like Jarrett a lot. I never consciously try to imitate him, just as I don't think he ever tried to consciously imitate any number of other musicians that he admired, lol. I didn't think this particular recording sounded Jarretty, really. Interesting. This one was made as an interlude in my current clavichord obsession. Have you heard Jarrett's Book of Ways? Really cool stuff.

I haven't heard Carl Vine...got any links you'd like to share?

[chopinatic]

Powerful stuff derek, nice to see another piano post from you! how is your clavicord ventures going?

[Derek]

The clavichord is my main musical occupation at the moment. I posted 4 more pieces in the "clavichord experiments" thread. I'm going to keep putting future clavichord recordings in there, to avoid spamming this forum which is supposed to be for piano players =) Sad thing is, I think some of the only receptive ears on the internet are in this little community right here. I feel quite alone playing it =)