2011, March 1st. Four preludes

[Derek]

Here are four excerpts from march 1st. They sounded like preludes to me so that's what I'm callin' 'em  

[chopinatic]

The first was beautiful, i love the colour and tone of your playing, very emotive, often breath taking with deep base notes contrasted by the top melody. Good use of the slightly calmer passages. Something i could easily just listen too for hours

The second was nice a playful to start, but then developed into a very inspiring feeling piece, kind of like a victory dance. As always in your improvs your texture and chord changes are wonderful.

Number 4 was really eery to start then instantly turned reflective and confusing! Changing feel with every few chord changes!
Overall they were great improvisations as always, very beautiful and emotive.

[Derek]

Thanks chopinatic. Looking forward to new pieces you post as well!

[pianowolfi]

Great work, Derek! I loved the first especially! It's like you are playing from an invisible score, so to me it sounds like "instant composition"

I like the waltz character in No 4.

[m1469]

Hi Derek,

These are really fun!  I, for some reason, love the idea of preludes in general.  I think I like that they can be pretty short, and it has this kind of expectancy that something will/can follow.  I can hear why each of these may feel like they could use that title.  I liked each of them, but I really liked number 4, especially.  It had a kind of mystical feel to it, despite or maybe because of the fact that it did explore different feelings throughout.