Lullaby for My Son (Phase 2)
30/04/09 23:53 Themes: Freeform
Somewhat a continuation of the first lullaby, this time on traditional grand piano.
Listen to Lullaby for My Son (Phase 2) 7:56
Listen to Lullaby for My Son (Phase 2) 7:56
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Emotional Blackmail Wizards
29/04/09 23:59 Themes: Freeform
These people, seemingly so pure in their intentions and so naive in their actions... They know exactly what they’re doing. Emotional blackmail wizards.
Listen to Emotional Blackmail Wizards 6:12
Listen to Emotional Blackmail Wizards 6:12
Desire as a Manifestation of Power
28/04/09 21:46 Themes: Melody Oriented
As means of contrast to the more technical or bizarre tunes of the last few days, this time a simple mellow theme composed and recorded in one take.
Listen to Desire as a Manifestation of Power 5:13
Listen to Desire as a Manifestation of Power 5:13
Bodytrapped III
27/04/09 23:36 Themes: Eric Barnhill Versus | Bodytrapped
This is my long overdue response for Eric Barnhill’s versus. This is already the third piece in the series. This time I had real trouble coming up with a theme that is not repetitive yet recognisably chained to Eric song’s structure. In particular, I’m not happy with the rhythmic accuracy I managed to get (or rather - the lack of it).
But the longer I worked on different improvisations on the theme, the more I felt this would go nowhere, so in the end I kept this version. Imperfect but done.
Listen to Bodytrapped III 7:28
But the longer I worked on different improvisations on the theme, the more I felt this would go nowhere, so in the end I kept this version. Imperfect but done.
Listen to Bodytrapped III 7:28
Ants in the Rain
26/04/09 20:25 Themes: Freeform
I was visiting my parents this weekend and I had some time to experiment with an old upright piano of theirs. I used to practise on it while studying but it’s been long since I did anything in particular with it. I took it apart and recorded some experimental tunes using non-standard techniques of performance.
This one is an excerpt of a recording where I was experimenting with plucking the strings. It’s rather chaotic in ways of the rhythm but still I find it quite interesting and refreshing. Can’t do this on my Yamaha ;-)
Listen to Ants in the Rain 7:22
This one is an excerpt of a recording where I was experimenting with plucking the strings. It’s rather chaotic in ways of the rhythm but still I find it quite interesting and refreshing. Can’t do this on my Yamaha ;-)
Listen to Ants in the Rain 7:22
Electric Fridays #7: On The Brink of a Breakdown
Today’s episode of Electric Fridays focuses on a couple of very sad stories that happen to my friends right now. Financial problems, severe health issues, relationship dramas... Strange coincidence, especially at this seemingly happy time of the year.
Improvisation recorded at 288 BPM, in 5/4.
Listen to On The Brink of a Breakdown 7:29
Improvisation recorded at 288 BPM, in 5/4.
Listen to On The Brink of a Breakdown 7:29
Excerpt from 'The Middle Man'
23/04/09 23:59 Themes: Freeform
A short edit from a longer structured piece recorded a couple of days ago.
Listen to Excerpt from ‘The Middle Man’ 1:56
Listen to Excerpt from ‘The Middle Man’ 1:56
The Art of Procrastination
22/04/09 23:35 Themes: Melody Oriented
Too Tired To Sleep
21/04/09 23:15 Themes: Freeform
Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 2
20/04/09 21:50 Themes: Key Signature Tackled | Rhythm Oriented
That’s right. There was no improvisation for the weekend. Sorry for the ommision. This track is longer than usual, to somewhat cover the gap.
A continuation of the more structured series of improvisations. This part is far less peaceful than the initial one. There are some theme overlappings to maintain focus on the subject, but overally this is a very different animal. You can also be interested in KST, Pt. 1. Two more parts are planned.
Listen to Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 2 11:34
A continuation of the more structured series of improvisations. This part is far less peaceful than the initial one. There are some theme overlappings to maintain focus on the subject, but overally this is a very different animal. You can also be interested in KST, Pt. 1. Two more parts are planned.
Listen to Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 2 11:34
Electric Fridays #6: Apophasis
It Won't Take Long
16/04/09 22:47 Themes: My Sweet Lord
The Way To Paradise (is a part of it)
15/04/09 23:22 Themes: Rhythm Oriented
In fact, the way may be the paradise.
Listen to The Way To Paradise (is a part of it) 6:38
By the way, Eric Barnhill posted another link in our chain of mutual improvisations, a response to Bodytrapped II. Well played, let’s see where I can go from here...
Listen to The Way To Paradise (is a part of it) 6:38
By the way, Eric Barnhill posted another link in our chain of mutual improvisations, a response to Bodytrapped II. Well played, let’s see where I can go from here...
Silence of the Appearing
14/04/09 23:11 Themes: Melody Oriented
A chaotic tune, recorded in the first days of April. Very edgy, somewhat bluesy and only a draft concept.
Listen to Silence of the Appearing 4:54
As a side note, I managed to prepare an article on how I use categorisation on this site and what use it has for you. Read on.
Listen to Silence of the Appearing 4:54
As a side note, I managed to prepare an article on how I use categorisation on this site and what use it has for you. Read on.
The Empty Tomb
A calm theme, very technical in nature, though I’m not happy with the accuracy. Consider this just a sketch or a scrap, so to speak.
Listen to The Empty Tomb 3:09
Listen to The Empty Tomb 3:09
Contrast Means More Than Absolute Brightness (Phase 1)
Today’s piece is the first phase of one of the more experimental and heavy Anomalies, recorded in 2007 as one behemoth 30 minute piece. It was later recut and divided in two parts. Here you can find the second phase.
Listen to Contrast Means More Than Absolute Brightness (Phase 1) 10:09
Listen to Contrast Means More Than Absolute Brightness (Phase 1) 10:09
Electric Fridays #5: Alone in the Garden
10/04/09 09:25 Themes: Electric Fridays | Traditional
This week’s rendition of Electric Fridays, weekly e-piano improvisations. The inspiration is obvious for a Great Friday tune: the solitary son of God, terrified by the knowledge of his destiny and future events. And being afraid of death, even while knowing that it does not conquer all. No one there to help him, not even God himself.
Listen to Alone in the Garden 4:14
Listen to Alone in the Garden 4:14
Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 1
09/04/09 23:09 Themes: Key Signature Tackled | Melody Oriented
I planned for some time to prepare a more structured series of improvisations. KST, Pt. 1 starts a particularly mellow one. Three more parts are planned. You can also be interested in KST, Pt. 2.
Listen to Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 1 3:30
Listen to Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 1 3:30
Photosynthesis, Pt. 3
08/04/09 23:53 Themes: Photosynthesis
This is my third ambient drone recorded live by playing the piano filtered through a deep reverb, high feedback delay, some equalizers, chorus and overdrive distrotion. This part is much lighter, spring bleeds through it. You can also be interested in the first and the second part of the composition.
This piece is unedited, released as recorded.
Listen to Photosynthesis, Pt. 3 9:18
This piece is unedited, released as recorded.
Listen to Photosynthesis, Pt. 3 9:18
Highway Disaster: Contemplation
07/04/09 23:44 Themes: Freeform
Inspired by a lately experienced dangerous situation. This piece is very descriptive, try to picture the situation in your head while listening.
Listen to Highway Disaster: Contemplation 7:17
Listen to Highway Disaster: Contemplation 7:17
Bodytrapped II
06/04/09 00:51 Themes: Eric Barnhill Versus | Bodytrapped
This piece is the continuation of the improvisation challenge for Eric Barnhill in a series of versuses, mutual improvisations on a given theme. The game turns out to be very interesting and it was tough to prepare a worthy improvisation as a response for his piece. I hope the result is okay.
Listen to Bodytrapped II 3:21
Update: Eric posted his response, well played indeed. Let’s see where I can go from here...
Listen to Bodytrapped II 3:21
Update: Eric posted his response, well played indeed. Let’s see where I can go from here...
Ana Marie Anomaly (Conservatory)
This is originally the first of Anomalies ever created, but this recording is done much later. It appeared as the second track on the album. It is the most peaceful of them all, with many conscious musical references. How many can you spot?
Listen to Ana Marie Anomalie (Conservatory) 16:02
Listen to Ana Marie Anomalie (Conservatory) 16:02
Electric Fridays #4: Lullaby for My Son (Phase 1)
03/04/09 23:38 Themes: Electric Fridays | Melody Oriented
Another installment of Electric Fridays, weekly e-piano improvisations. This time a very calm tune, passed the lullaby test. Not a particularly successful rendering but consider this as work in progress.
Listen to Lullaby For My Son (Phase 1) 3:32
Listen to Lullaby For My Son (Phase 1) 3:32
No Rest Until The Search Ends
02/04/09 23:59 Themes: Rhythm Oriented
Eh. I tried to speed up the process by recording straight to Logic Pro and then - as it crashed without me saving the work - I’ve got one more reason to use the on-board sequencer of the piano: it does not crash, ever.
Tried to recover the theme by doing endless takes since then. Somewhat succeeded but you’ll have to believe me if I say - the original was somewhat better.
Listen to No Rest Until The Search Ends 2:48
Tried to recover the theme by doing endless takes since then. Somewhat succeeded but you’ll have to believe me if I say - the original was somewhat better.
Listen to No Rest Until The Search Ends 2:48
Be One
01/04/09 23:34 Themes: Freeform
...with yourself, with your significant other, with life. B1 is also the leitmotif note of the piece. And so, DailyImprov.net enters its second month of existence...
Listen to Be One 4:27
Note: You might want to look at the archive of older entries where all improvisations for March are still being kept.
Listen to Be One 4:27
Note: You might want to look at the archive of older entries where all improvisations for March are still being kept.