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Piano Key A to G

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A piano podcast, uncovering the magical musical moments from some of our finest composers, across all genres - notably Classical, popular, and folk. I will be talking about works that hold special meaning for me, as well as delving into elements of music theory, which help us to better understand the subject matter. This podcast will suit listeners with a general interest in the keyboard, and more specifically, those either learning the instrument, or considering doing so. For more information about me, please feel free to visit my website: https://www.whaviland.com/ Happy piano playing!

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Piano Key A to G

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Piano Key A to G

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Today’s Piano Stars: No.1 Jesse Brown 20:44

il y a environ 5 jours20:44

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This podcast episode commences a new series, on contemporary pianists that I consider the absolute best currently recording. And, we had to start with my personal favourite, Canadian artist Jesse Brown! I discovered his music in 2018, and his catalogue has been my steadfast companion ever since. Given that I’ve always received the best recommendations of new music from friends - most often just via hearing their background playlists, and being curious - I thought it might be nice to share my own discovery journery with you. We’ll delve a little into the background of this composer, and also listen to snippets of three special works, analyse their genesis, and certain interesting features. Chosen tracks as follows: Flocks [2018] Havana 2012 [2019] Reading the Clouds [2021] For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Pop Songs, Piano Heart: Why Imperfect Takes Make Perfect Music 12:13

il y a environ 12 jours12:13

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Okay, I admit: shameless plug for my latest album 'Cutting Room Floor: One Take Solo Piano' which released this week. But, I also felt it an opportunity to discuss elements of refining your recordings - and sometimes, just 'letting it be' is the key. For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Three Personal Benefits of Learning to Play Piano 9:39

il y a environ 26 jours9:39

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Initially this show was planned to showcase the many physical and mental gains we may experience, on deciding to study the instrument. However, I soon realized this was not going to make for a particularly original podcast! So, instead, I’ve decided to talk about three very personal benefits that studying the piano has gifted me. I hope this bitesize episode will be an enticement to you, at whatever stage of your life, to consider delving into the fascinating world of the keyboard. 1 Talking to the composer 2 A hidden world of magic and mystery 3 The power of musical self-expression For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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The Chords That Should Not Work: Pop's Harmonic Rule Breakers 18:48

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Following on from last week’s episode, I had in my mind the idea of discussing unusual chord progressions in pop music: modern pioneers that pushed the boundaries of what was permissible to listen to. In this week’s podcast, let’s pick three perfectly eccentric examples of harmonic oddity in popular music classics, analyse their content, and speculate on how they get away with it! Following a brief reminder of David Bowie’s ‘Changes’, we’ll look at the following: Wuthering Heights Kate Bush Lay Lady Lay Bob Dylan Mad About The Boy Noel Coward/Dinah Washington Please write in to the podcast if you have other examples you think merit a mention - there are many - we just picked three here to keep the show short! For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Altered States, Inspired Sounds: Drugs and Creativity in Music 15:00

il y a 6 weeks15:00

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An unlikely combination of random events hit me over the past fortnight, enough to fashion a piano podcast out of them - and apologies for the brief intermission! This weekend finds me exploring the contribution [positive or negative] of ‘altered states’ to the compositional process. Approve or disapprove, should we at least acknowledge that without the ability to temporarily step outside of the room , the canon of musical creativity might be significantly less than as it currently stands? Let’s briefly talk about David Bowie, Christine McVie/Fleetwood Mac, and in a smaller way, my own output and evolution. [This show is dedicated to the absolute one-off that was Ozzy Osbourne.] For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Playing Piano from Memory: The Secret to Lasting Music 14:23

il y a 10 weeks14:23

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An interesting juxtaposition this week: the recall of a duo of Haydn pieces I hadn't played for 32 years; and the simultaneous inability to remember why I walked into the kitchen! Thus was set in motion a podcast about memorizing your piano music, and the benefits you might reap... which interestingly extend beyond the bounds of mere concert performance. For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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When Voices Become Keys: The Art of Piano Transcription 20:50

il y a 11 weeks20:50

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A good deal of my time this week was spent messing around with a choral work by Sir Edward Elgar. It is a beautiful, delicate setting of the Eucharistic hymn ‘Ave Verum Corpus’ - in Latin, ‘Hail True Body’ - and, since I had finally managed to transcribe and record the piece, I thought it might be an ideal opportunity to look at the subject of piano transcriptions . Specifically, what are they? Why might we be interested in attempting them? And how would you go about making one in the first place? For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Music's Most Addictive Device: The Ostinato 15:08

il y a 12 weeks15:08

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Following on neatly from last week’s discussion around musical motifs, let’s explore the related, but subtly different world, of the ostinato. What exactly is it? Can we recall some famous examples? What is its purpose, both for the composer and listener? And, crucially, can we come up with some piano improvisations, incorporating first melodic and then rhythmic ostinati?! For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Motif Magic: The Most Iconic Musical Hooks 23:27

il y a 13 weeks23:27

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How do composers grab our attention, and maintain it when we're listening to a composition? Simple! These use 'motifs' - short musical hooks, that embed themselves in our ears, repeating and evolving throughout the work, providing familiarity and reassurance as we allow ourselves to be taken on a journey of discovery, hopefully encouraging us to return to the piece again and again. Let's define precisely what we mean by motif, and explore some super famous examples. Finally, just how easy is it to come up with a cool new musical motif? Hmm... For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Brian Eno Vibes: Live Ambient Piano Composition 20:38

il y a 14 weeks20:38

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Following on from last week's podcast concerning 'aleatoric' or chance music, I wanted to continue with the improv. So, today let's explore the wonderful world of Brian Eno, and Ambient Music. Having rediscovered his 1978 masterpiece 'Music for Airports' this week, I thought: why not try to compose a short piano piece in a similar style? We'll discuss what essentially we mean by 'ambient' music, and then take a listen to some musical efforts! For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Roll the Dice! Chance and Composition 20:47

il y a 15 weeks20:47

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Something slightly different this week, as I found myself in a creative vacuum: why not allow random chance to intervene? Like many composers before, let's take a dice roll to determine various musical parameters, within which I will attempt to improvise a short piano piece! For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Poetry and Prose: Why Pop and Classical Music Both Matter 17:28

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I mentioned in a recent podcast about musical snobbery, and so I thought we might explore elements of this topic today. Why do many people consider the Classical genre to be the pinnacle of achievement? Why is pop music thought of less seriously? Is there an argument for a musical hierarchy? In this show, we will compare and contrast different genres, and consider the merits in each case. I will also leave you with a collection of 10 pop records which I rate as examples of high art within the genre. Simon & Garfunkel: Kathy's Song Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind Neil Young: Harvest Moon Kate Bush: This Woman's Work Bob Dylan: Don't Think Twice, It's Alright Etta James: I'd Rather Go Blind Fleetwood Mac: Sara George Michael: Cowboys and Angels Elton John: Someone Saved My Life Tonight Dinah Washington: Mad About The Boy For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Melodies of Resilience: Wartime Songs from WW1 and WW2 14:05

il y a 17 weeks14:05

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Following the Victory in Europe [VE] Day celebrations this week, I thought it timely to prepare a podcast show on the topic of wartime music. So, I have chosen three of my favourite songs - all patriotic staples - which continue to move us to this day, some 80 years later. We'll listen to some musical snippets, recall poignant lyrics, and notice an unusual feature connecting all three pieces. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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Hold That Note! The Magic of Fermatas in Music 16:51

il y a 18 weeks16:51

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What exactly is a fermata, and why might composers opt to use it in their music? We'll delve into the meaning behind the symbol, and consider a couple of famous examples, together with moments of my own usage! There is more than a hint of magic embedded within this modest musical notation. For more information: whaviland.com/podcast Happy piano playing/learning!…

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The Power of Firsts: Why We Stick to the Original 16:14

il y a 19 weeks16:14