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Harpsichord (EKNM)
by peacepiano

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Submitted on: Jul 12, 2008 - 02:42:29 PM
Last Updated: Jul 12 2008 - 03:09:43 PM
Description Two little Harpsichord exercises I hope are fit for the Court's amusement.

PS: If the first melody is familiar to you, let me know where you heard it. I don't believe it is modern enough to be covered by copyright.
Hardware Clavinova
Software: GB
NI FM7 Xpress
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dajama said 179 days ago
Very cool
Love it. Sounds straight from the era. Great playing, terrific dexterity and touch, and lovely sound. Don't recognize the melody from the first piece. Sounds good, though. Nicely done. Peace.

peacepiano said 179 days ago
dajama
Thanks, its amazing what an electronic instrument can do. Glad your enjoyed the pieces.


Feter said 179 days ago
Harpsichord
Definetly a very sweet opening loved the progress
you ve done and I didnt recognize the theme ..its
very delight and nice ..the second piece was so
lighter and sure so pleasant thanx alot for sharin
my friend ..Bravo !!!

peacepiano said 179 days ago
Feter
Thanks for inviting me to contribute. The first piece was so short I threw in the second as a bonus. The first is new, the second I composed senior year in High School (back in the time of the King and his Court :)

Moviz said 179 days ago
Just how many
fingers do you have on your right hand to be able to play that second piece? I think the harpsichord must be one of the hardest instruments to play due to the lack of sustain of the notes, Two very pleasant pieces to entertain the Court to be sure, cheers M

peacepiano said 179 days ago
Moviz
How many fingers? When they are still or moving? LOL Harpsichord is different from piano or organ, that is for sure. I saw a real virtuoso hapsichordist and he made the keys bounce like a drummer does with the sticks, and with the addition of interweaving melodies. That guy must have had twenty fingers on each hand! Unfortunately I don't recall his name.

Thanks for listening in.


sloparts said 179 days ago
I don't think it Baroque. Seems to be working fine to me.
Very well played Bill. Nice Harpsichord sound from the Clavinova that fits the theme perfectly.

An excellent addition to the Kings choice of entertainment my friend. Yes, very good indeed.

Ed

peacepiano said 179 days ago
Sloparts
Thanks for the kind words. Happy that my 20th century keys could ring true to the spirit of the day.

Ibstrat said 179 days ago
I really
enjoyed these.Fantastic composition and playing!

peacepiano said 179 days ago
Ibstrat
Thanks for listening! Always look forward to hearing from you.

said 179 days ago
Very Nicely
DONE..enjoyed...

peacepiano said 179 days ago
Shadowofnine
Thanks for listening.

paul f. page said 179 days ago
Ars Antiqua!!!
Music from a simpler time that is performed without fanfare and with a really elegant style. Just right for the King's court dancing. I am particularly affected by your unaffected recording, choosing a small room without much reverb to convey a very intimate feeling in the performance.
Peace.
Paul

peacepiano said 179 days ago
Paul
I always appreciate your comments. I did experiment with more reverb, but either the harpsichord or the music was simply not working in the bigger room.

said 179 days ago
Harpsichord.
Love it. Thank you for sharing.I seem to recognise the last bit from somewhere though.
Or maybe, its just me. But it does sound familiar. Cheers.

Peace Dee.

peacepiano said 179 days ago
Dee1962z
Funny you should think the second is familiar, because the first is still striking me as familiar. Maybe someone else will think of the tune for one of the pieces. Thanks for your comments.

kristyjo said 178 days ago
Lovely
Light and almost effortless sounding (although I know how much effort it takes to sound effortless.) I'm sure the king will be very pleased with this entertainment.

peacepiano said 178 days ago
KristyJo
Good to hear from you. It does take quite a bit of effort to sound effortless :) Thanks for taking the time to listen.

bud said 178 days ago
Wonderful compositions and performances
The second tune has an interesting rock/classical feel and the first fits the courtly dance just right.

peacepiano said 178 days ago
Bud
Thanks for stopping by. The first is the song I wrote for the court; good to hear it matched the theme of the occasion. I had the other sitting around and decided that since it sounded okay with harpsichord and they were both short I could add it in; it dates back to my heavy "classical" rock phase:)

magnatone said 178 days ago
Harpsichord
Really impressive work on the harpsichord here. I love that this more simple presentation let's the talent of the playing shine through. Harpsichord IS hard - you've sure nailed it though!

peacepiano said 177 days ago
Magnatone
I thank you for your kind comments. Harpsichord has a certain bounce to it, I find it fun somtimes.

DWL said 177 days ago
Baroque'n' roll
Don't recognise either but the 2nd has a more 'modern' feel about it.

Cheers

Dick

peacepiano said 176 days ago
Dick
Thanks for the comments. I guess both pieces are original enough, considering that the they are meant to mimic a style :)

Doadars Uncle said 176 days ago
Warm
This is very bright and cleanly played. I enjoy these very well!

Doug

peacepiano said 176 days ago
Doug
Thanks for the listen. I did use a little time fixing, that helps with the cleanliness :)

michael2 said 176 days ago
very cool
you play so well. especially on the second piece. it's weird, the second piece almost reminded me of drums it's so rhythmic. really nice peacepiano.

peacepiano said 176 days ago
Michael
You may have struck on why my wife doesn't care for the second piece, She clearly goes for the sweet melodies :)

VicDiesel said 175 days ago
Unidiomatic, but fun
Ok, the harpsichord makes it feel old, but this is of course quite modern. The 5/2 time signature of the first movement and 11/8 of the second would be out of place before, oh, 1880. I'm not sure about the chords in the first movement. Maybe Scarlatti would have done something like that.

But hey, they are fun pieces, creative, and the audience clearly enjoyed the recital.



peacepiano said 175 days ago
Vic
I am exposed! LOL I think you are the first to mention the time signatures. As far as GarageBand is concerned they are both in 2/4, so I took a look and of course you are correct about the first piece, except I go as far as to add a beat at the end of each statement of the theme. The second though is in 15/8 (or 5/8 if you wish, but 3 bar phrases are a bit odd) and is meticulously fixed to that pattern. They seemed to flow better that way, I really did try to match them up with proper 4 bar phrases in the 2/4 time but the pauses sounded awful. Thanks for the close listen :)

egobandit said 175 days ago
I like
the hand clap that leads to the next movement. Really captures the listener.. What a wonderfull listen!

peacepiano said 175 days ago
Egobandit
Ha Ha

You get the prize for most original comment. Ever! Glad you enjoyed listening in.

HenriROGERsoloandbands said 174 days ago
Exercises

With exercises like these none would refuse to practice .
(Right ? :-)
The 2 pieces are well built and very well played .

peacepiano said 174 days ago
Henri
Thanks, I would have practiced more if the exercises were more interesting!

Soundhound said 174 days ago
Cool.......
This is something Beethoven would practice just to keep that
left hand sharp......


Not bad at all........

peacepiano said 174 days ago
Soundhound
Thanks for listsening in :)

BoiAfrica said 174 days ago
what fun!
that second piece was so spritely, I loved it. I imagine if the kids got down in this era, you know in secret baroque bedrooms, having parties, they'd be head bumping to that. well perhaps they'd just sway from side to side standing dangerously close to one another LOL. nice one.

peacepiano said 173 days ago
BioAfrica
Good to hear from you. 17th or 18th century teens rocking in dark rooms. LOL LOL

said 173 days ago
"Off with his head!"
...is NOT something you will hear Bill. I believe his Majesty will be well pleased with your humble offering. Ha ha...

Nice playing friend!

Be well!

peacepiano said 173 days ago
Micheal
Thanks for stopping by friend. Its good to hear that you enjoyed my little one track offering.

said 173 days ago
Truth is...
...I've always loved harpsichord, ever since I first heard one in the 60s on Paul Murriat's hit "Love Is Blue."

I wish I had the software for it. I'd probably use one in a few of my tunes!

caroline said 173 days ago
how civilised!
thank you - you took me back to another life xox

peacepiano said 172 days ago
Caroline
You are quite welcome. It is my pleasure to bring a little civility to MJs.

dirigent said 167 days ago
Harpsichord
Two very nice pieces, charming :-) I liked the applause :-) Wonderful sound and lovely atmosphere. Bravo!!!

peacepiano said 166 days ago
Dirigent
Thanks for stopping by. It has been fun participating in this little challenge.

Enrique Gil said 99 days ago
Hey man!
I have a Clavinova too (CVP-98).
I love this little melody. Well played too.

peacepiano said 98 days ago
Enrique
Glad you enjoyed the melody. Love the instrument :)

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