Chopin - Nocturne Op.27 No.2 (AjLongsPiano)

[ajlongspiano]

In honor of the International Chopin Competition, on my crappy keyboard. Enjoy

Warning: There's squeaky pedal haha.

[rubinsteinmad]

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I love this piece more than you love Ivett

[ajlongspiano]

That's a lot of love . Hope you enjoyed the playing as well haha

[rubinsteinmad]

That's a lot of love . Hope you enjoyed the playing as well haha

That's a lot of love .

ooooh If I find someone with a connection with Ivett Ill bring them here.... It'll be your dream come true...

I'm an Angel.....

[ajlongspiano]

Haha, you sure are. lol

[emill]

I enjoyed your very musical rendition ... the pedal squeaks included.

[ajlongspiano]

Thank you, Emill! I appreciate the support

[rubinsteinmad]

Me too
I wish you record this on a real piano though, because electronic pianos just don't bring out voicing very well

[ajlongspiano]

In a couple of weeks I'm recording at least 30 minutes of music on a Steinway, so you'll probably get it

[chopinlover01]

Well done as usual, AJ; my only gripe is the same gripe I had with your recording of the first Ballade; it doesn't seem highly original. It's great playing, don't get me wrong for a second, but this feels like a myriad of pianists' styles...
That said, it's becoming less detectable and becoming ever more original. Still some room to grow, though
Cheers!

[ajlongspiano]

Thanks Chopinlover! As a kid, I don't want to become too original yet, I just want to soak in what's around me and as I grow I'm sure my playing will become more and more distinct. I don't really try to play like anyone, and I don't try to play in a unique way, I just play, be, live in the moment. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for your comment! I appreciate your support and friendship.

- AJ

[pencilart3]

 

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT CAN I SAY?! AJ delivers again!!

Wait I can say one thing that is entirely a matter of personal preference that you probably won't want to enact but that's ok lol

Starting at measure 58, I really like it when people slow down a little and bring out the bass notes. Then put in a big crescendo up to the top of the run, then a huge diminuendo back down. It really has a cool effect. And maybe that was just the bad keyboard quality. But I would say this piece is Chopin-competition quality for sure

[ajlongspiano]

Wow thanks Noah! I actually like that idea a lot, I'll have to play around with it sometime!