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 | notsosweet said 1058 days ago |
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Fresh This is fantastic. I'm truly impressed with your composition style... it's so emotive and fresh. |
 | Tadashi Togawa said 1058 days ago |
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Beautiful disappointed love The discord is a pain in the mind. A beautiful silence is providing of the life. |
 | Tom Atwood said 1058 days ago |
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Language I once compared a Tobin Mueller piece ("Just Above the Ground") to language, specifically to a familiar voice that I had not heard in years, or had forgotten. Your music, this piece in particular, also makes me feel like like I am listening to someone speak in a similar forgotten dialect. The entire piece is dark and lovely, especially the restrained tango sections, almost like bookends themselves. Excellent performance and recording. |
 | Cori Ander said 1058 days ago |
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Ohhhp ... Ohhhp ... hmmm ... don't really know what to say ... or how to start ... am kind of flabbergasted ... My first reflection was that it seems to me like Kristina understands your music perfectly well. Sounds like she's right there in the middle of its core, just as if this was her natural way of contemplating in front of her piano, something she does every day, alone, unknowingly of the powerful geniallity that comes out of it. Next reflection was how I personally feel so perfectly at home in this music. Next an almost desperate question to myself: Why am I not able to make this kind of music myself? A kind of music that speaks from the middle of my soul. I felt like "this is MY music" ... Yes, of course I know it is yours, but can't argue with feelings, they appear before any clever argument ... Next wave of thoughts: Some day ... some day ... I shall be able to make my music. The music that sings from the core of my soul... quite soon ... in just a couple of years ... Almost a shocking experience. Very needed and very welcome. Thanks a lot! |
| Cori Ander said 1058 days ago |
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Ohhhp ... Ohhhp ... hmmm ... don't really know what to say ... or how to start ... am kind of flabbergasted ... My first reflection was that it seems to me like Kristina understands your music perfectly well. Sounds like she's right there in the middle of its core, just as if this was her natural way of contemplating in front of her piano, something she does every day, alone, unknowingly of the powerful geniallity that comes out of it. Next reflection was how I personally feel so perfectly at home in this music. Next an almost desperate question to myself: Why am I not able to make this kind of music myself? A kind of music that speaks from the middle of my soul. I felt like "this is MY music" ... Yes, of course I know it is yours, but can't argue with feelings, they appear before any clever argument ... Next wave of thoughts: Some day ... some day ... I shall be able to make my music. The music that sings from the core of my soul... quite soon ... in just a couple of years ... Almost a shocking experience. Very needed and very welcome. Thanks a lot! |
 | Leon said 1057 days ago |
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Wow I have no expertise when it comes to classical music (heck, do I have expertise in anything? :-), but I can say this piano sound is very moving, full of emotion... I can tell you piano playing is right up there at the master level..or better maybe. I just know it wi! Great job. |
 | kristyjo said 1056 days ago |
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Beautiful, sad, hopeful so many emotions played through me as I listened to this piece. I really enjoyed the beginning and the end. The middle section was less comfortable, but fascinating to listen to. Wonderful composition, played by an awesome performer, and engineered by an obvious professional. I am still working on developing and spinning out my compositional ideas, and I'm in awe of your abilities to get this complexity of music and emotions from your head & your heart onto paper so other people can perform it. |
 | Nolan said 1056 days ago |
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Handy having a friend like that... ...to play your song for you. Awesome stuff - there wouldn't be many friends who can play that for you. Well done to you both. |
 | dreadmon said 1053 days ago |
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Another wonderful piece This is great, I love atonal work - and so contemporary this is too. The changes in moods are well presented and the performance is abso brill - thanks for sharing this music with us! |
 | Cameron said 1053 days ago |
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Truly excellent Your treatment of the piano in the first section is contemplative and the texture is often very transparent, which allows each note to ring. It has an almost "new age" feeling; very laid-back and meditative. The notes unfold like the petals of a lotus. The tango style is intriguing, and beguiling. The juxtaposition of "traditional" harmonies with unexpected dissonances is quite artistic and stimulating to the ear. I like the quickly rippling arpeggios. The transition to the more jazzy, rhythmic middle section is a welcomed change-of-pace. It is more of a showcase for the obvious virtuosity of the pianist, who exhibits truly excellent playing! Wonderful transition back to the earlier mood, 3/4 into the piece. It is gratifying to hear a composition with a discernable beginning, middle and end! Everything links together seamlessly, from one section to the next; maintaining a consistent "mood" throughout the piece. There are hints of many styles here (Debussy, Ravel, Chick Corea, Scriabin....), adding various spices to this dish. But it all fits together superbly. Wonderful composition, excellent piano playing and crystal-clear recording. Bravi!! P.S. *THIS* piece should have been #1 in rating picks, as far as I'm concerned. |
| millie said 1029 days ago | |
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Peaceful I grew up on pop music, so I have very little expertise in this area. My daughter sings opera, so over the years we have learned to like & enjoy classical music. So far all of the piano pieces that I have heard have been wonderful. I am so impressed by your talent. I am glad that it is long, because I could listen to it for hours. Thanks |
 | Scorpjammer said 1010 days ago |
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I just found this on your website. Glad you posted it here. Sorry I didn't find it sooner. A terrific recording. A rich sound and mesmerizing performance. She's talented, indeed. You definitely keep your performers on their toes..and your listeners, too.:) Well done, Kristina! Fine composition, Clarke. |
 | GUION said 932 days ago |
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Great work. Great work. It remembers Satie to me. Delicious. Congratulations. |
 | Morris R said 915 days ago |
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Highlight Well, I'd have to say this is the highlight of all the pieces I've heard so far. It's beautifully played, and I'd have to say this is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard, and I used to play classical piano very seriously for many years when I was a lot younger. That performer is unbelievable. If I had a tenth of her talent I'd be happy. I see (or at least I think I see) that a lot of people gave the performance/production a 7 (? hard to tell), which tells me that I'm likely to find even better performances here at MacJams. Which I'm looking forward to hearing! This is a great site. |
 | Peter Greenstone said 816 days ago |
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moving I really felt the sadness in this. So expressive, beautiful, lonely, hurt, even devastating. I really am taken by it. |
 | composerclark said 816 days ago |
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moving (reply) Thanks Peter. It's great that you were able to have a listen; always nice to have appreciative comments, especially on pieces that have been around for a while. The words you used -- sad, lonely, hurt, beautiful -- are exactly what I felt (and still feel) about it, so I'm glad it spoke to you in this way. |
 | Bowman said 693 days ago |
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I loved this A Spanish strain to this. A bittersweet tango. So fresh and filled with feeling and meaning. Has this ever been played before an audience? It has such an intimate yet galvanizing quality. Must be wonderful to experience live. The pianist has amazing strength and tenderness. Your beautiful language of sound speaks very clearly and deeply to me Clark. -Bowman |
 | stefaan said 632 days ago |
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Well This is love and loss the way they never could be expressed in words. I like the way the high and low registers of the piano go their own way but still live together. This is very rich an passionate music. Marvellous, thank you. Stefaan |
 | moorlandt said 610 days ago |
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my e-friend Clark... I listened to this song so many times before already. And by every listening I thought: 'come on, just fav it and leave a comment...'. But words are limited. And again, I'm speechless. Sorry Clark, this might sound hyper-sentimental, but I feel just too small to write anything decent and valuable here. Wish I could project my soul in this rectangle box. I hope you get what I feel about this piece and your artistry in general. - Walter |
...these classical pieces are really above my comprehension, so to speak,
so I really can't give you any 'constructive criticism'.
But I liked it. I can tell you that much.
For the whole course of the song, I never thought "wow, this sure is
long...".
You really can compose - and she sure can play.
Bravo to the both of you!