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Sandcastle Dreams
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358220 By Suzanne Herman. By Suzanne Herman. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,New Age. Score. 3 p...
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358220 By Suzanne Herman. By Suzanne Herman. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,New Age. Score. 3 pages. Suzanne Herman Music #942700. Published by Suzanne Herman Music (A0.1358220). Walking the beaches of Anna Maria Island, (a barrier island off the west coast of Florida), sandcastles will almost always be encountered. Some sandcastles are in the process of being created, others are in the process of washing away with incoming tides. Sandcastles come in all shapes and sizes. Some are true works of art with detials of exquisite design and excellence. Of equal significance are those sandcastles created by children while they laugh and play in the sunshine. The same can be said about hopes and dreams. Dreams can be big or small, consisting of different shapes and sizes. Many dreams are serious, detailing future endeavors, while other dreams are fun and involve play. Some dreams are in the process of being created, while other dreams never become reality, they get washed away with the waves. These sandcastles are the inspiration behind Sandcastle Dreams.Sandcastle Dreams is in 6/8 meter and immediately allows the right-hand melody to float above the sonorous laft-hand accompaniment. Powerful right-hand chords and left-hand arpeggiated patterns comprise the middle section. These passionate sounds then melt back into the original theme and its thought-provoking mood. Sandcastle Dreams, from the solo piano album and songbook A Seaside View, can be found worldwide on all major listening platforms including Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, SoundCloud, etc.For more information about Suzanne Herman visit:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube ChannelRegister for Newsletter
$5.50 ≈
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ISADAR - The Journey (complete collection)
ISADAR - The Journey (complete collection)
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Piano solo
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Isadar
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ISADAR - The Journey
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1224308 By Isadar. By Isadar. New Age. Score. 63 pages. Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) #820403. Published ...
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1224308 By Isadar. By Isadar. New Age. Score. 63 pages. Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) #820403. Published by Mainya Music Publishing (BMI) (A0.1224308). Sounds like:  Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Liz Story, George Winston, early Windham Hill solo piano artistsTranscribed by:  David Shenton ( https://www.shentonmusic.com/ ) verbatim to the sound recordingContents: 1. Joyful Running 2. Fountain Of Life 3. Voice Of God (Thanksgiving) 4. Pocket Change 5. The Journey 6. Smoke Signals 7. Horseman's Thrill Ride 8. End Of The LineAlbum & Songbook review by:  Kathy Parsons (MainlyPiano.com):Isadar’s fourth solo piano album is a blend of smooth jazz and new age stylings, showing both his impressive technique and sensitivity to melody. Several of the eight selections are free-form and improvisational, revealing some of Liz Story’s influence on his music. Some of Isadar’s earlier recordings have very dark, moody sections, but this one stays fairly upbeat and optimistic without being ear candy. The music is complex enough to sink your teeth into, and yet is accessible enough to enjoy as a backdrop to a quiet dinner or an evening with a good book. Joyful Running begins the journey with an exuberant and uplifting piece that reminds me a little of some of Spencer Brewer’s bouncier compositions. Fountain of Life is a beautiful piece with a water-like flow that never stops in its 10 1/2 minutes. I listened to this CD several times without realizing that this song was that long. It flows and meanders so effortlessly that it seemed no longer than the other seven selections, most of which are between four and five minutes in length. Unstructured and free, this is one of my favorite tracks. I also really like the title track, which is even more abstract and unstructured. The tone is of searching and moving forward. End of the Line is my favorite on this album. Very introspective and contemplative, this seems to be a very personal piece. It is the most somber track, but one still senses hope despite the ending of something dear and important. Or maybe it’s simply the end of the journey and the dread of returning to real life - I feel this way on the last day of my vacations! It is a wonderful and moving closing to an excellent album.The companion songbook is expertly transcribed and engraved by David Shenton of New York Music Publishing. The layout of the music is clear and uncluttered, and the notation includes pedal markings and dynamics that allow the pianist to express the music as closely as possible to how Isadar played it on the recording.  A few of the pieces are quite long and require a more advanced pianist who is able to express the nuances that keep the recording so interesting, but several of the pieces are well within the capabilities of upper intermediate players.  Some of the rhythms are a little bit tricky, but the majority of the left hand parts are running eighth notes, which make it easier.  None of the key signatures are difficult, and none of the chords have a reach of more than an octave, making this music very playable for smaller hands.  My favorite pieces to play in this book are Joyful Running, Voice of God (Thanksgiving), Smoke Signals, and End of the Line.Isadar is an artist on both Enlightened Piano Radio & Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, the latter featuring some of today's biggest names in solo piano music, including Ludovico Einaudi, David Nevue, Brian Crain, Kevin Kern, Robin Spielberg, Michele McLaughlin, Philip Wesley and over 300 more... Also available as sheet music in physical songbooks, digital downloads, as well as software for Yamaha Disklavier player piano.
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Dune
Dune
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1398573 Composed by Andrew John Kawczynski, David Russell Fleming, Hans Florian Zimmer, Klaus Schulze, Om...
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1398573 Composed by Andrew John Kawczynski, David Russell Fleming, Hans Florian Zimmer, Klaus Schulze, Omer Benyamin, Ryan Romeyn Rubin, Steve Mazzaro, and Steven Doar. Arranged by Tom Mancini. Film/TV,Multicultural,Spiritual,World. Score. 14 pages. Tom Mancini #981846. Published by Tom Mancini (A0.1398573). Experience the essence of Dune Part 2 through a captivating 14-page, 7-minute piano arrangement that encapsulates the film's most significant themes. Travel South emerges as a mesmerizing piece, retaining its original mystery and haunting allure. Skillfully adapted for piano, its epic orchestration unfolds into a narrative of adventure and intrigue. The Emperor presents a complex, chordal masterpiece, challenging yet deeply satisfying to master. Its intricacies capture the regal and formidable essence of power at play. Worm Ride offers a thrilling exploration of rhythm and melody. With its challenging passages and unique scale, it evokes the grandeur and epic scope of Arrakis's deserts and the creatures within. A Time of Quiet Between the Storms, the heart of this medley, is a tender portrayal of Paul and Chani's love. This theme, the most nuanced and emotionally rich, serves as the soundtrack's emotional core, reflecting the calm before the inevitable storm. Concluding with the poignant I Will Remain, the medley pays homage to the enduring legacy of House Atreides, leaving a lasting impression of resilience and hope. This arrangement of Dune Part 2 is more than a medley; it's a narrative journey that captures the vast, epic scale of the original soundtrack, from the adrenaline-pumping excitement of Worm Ride to the serene and contemplative A Time of Quiet Between the Storms. Each piece has been carefully adapted to not only challenge the pianist but also to transport the listener, offering a unique and immersive musical experience that mirrors the film's dynamic range of emotions.Whether you're a die-hard fan of the Dune series, a classical music enthusiast, or a pianist in search of your next big challenge, this arrangement promises to deliver an unforgettable musical adventure. Immerse yourself in the melodies of Arrakis and let the music of Dune Part 2 guide you through a galaxy of sound and emotion. Enjoy the journey!
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Clouds
Clouds
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Clouds
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012294 Composed by Mallory Boychuk. 20th Century,Concert,Romantic Period. Score. 1 pages. Mallory Boychu...
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1012294 Composed by Mallory Boychuk. 20th Century,Concert,Romantic Period. Score. 1 pages. Mallory Boychuk #3911915. Published by Mallory Boychuk (A0.1012294). I decided to call the piece Clouds because even though it’s written in C major, the tonicizations and the eleventh chords present make the key signature of the piece sound ambiguous. For me personally, I saw these two concepts going hand in hand with the sensation of floating. My main goal in writing this piece was to undermine traditional harmony without delving into the realm of atonal music. Please note that quarter note equals eighty is the suggested tempo. Any slow tempo will work well with this piece.
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Winter Wonder
Winter Wonder
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Piano solo
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Winter Wonder
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1421794 Composed by Ann Ruane. Holiday,New Age. Score. 52 pages. Ann Ruane-Lux Eterna Healing #1003141. P...
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1421794 Composed by Ann Ruane. Holiday,New Age. Score. 52 pages. Ann Ruane-Lux Eterna Healing #1003141. Published by Ann Ruane-Lux Eterna Healing (A0.1421794). A collection of 10 pieces for the late intermediate/early advanced pianist. The pieces are reflective in nature and incorporate a variety of keys and styles.Winter inspires a sense of magic. Nature reflects a union with winter as the fauna and flora trust their instinctive essence and prepare. There is much to be learned by bearing witness to this symbiotic relationship. Winter summons a pause, an invitation to go within ourselves, and a return to nurturing the sacred within.I have always loved winter and the blanket of beauty created by the snow. I love the magic the snow contains as it glimmers when the light hits it. The extended darkness feels like a big hug, holding me as I snuggle in. I adore seeing Christmas lights both inside and outside homes. They create a joyful expression, changing like a kaleidoscope as the wind blows or the snow increases.This collection embraces child-like wonder and awe of winter. It stirs the imagination. It invites you on a path to wander your own winterscape.
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Waiting
Waiting
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Isadar
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Waiting
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Piano Solo - Early Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Isadar. Contemporary Classical, Neo- Classical, Spiritual, Recital, New Age. Sheet Musi...
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Piano Solo - Early Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Isadar. Contemporary Classical, Neo- Classical, Spiritual, Recital, New Age. Sheet Music Single. 8 pages. Published by Mainya Music Publishing (BMI)
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"Waiting"
- taken from the Isadar solo piano collections, "Active Imagination / Reconstructed" (also available on SMP)
Sounds like: Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Liz Story, George Winston, early Windham Hill solo piano artists
Transcribed by: David Shenton ( https://www.shentonmusic.com/ ) verbatim to the sound recording
Note: A slightly different version of this composition is also heard on the Isadar album, "Reconstructed" (Produced by Will Ackerman)
Album & Songbook Review by: Kathy Parsons
I love this CD! It constantly amazes me how many outstanding composer/pianists there are out there - especially in relation to the few who are highly (commercially) successful within this broad genre. I would say that Active Imagination definitely belongs near the top of the heap. Isadar’s style is original, and his pianism is excellent. He lists his inspirations as Liz Story, Keith Jarrett, and Bill Evans, and I can hear traces of all three in his playing, but find his composing and playing styles to be uniquely his own.
The first three tracks are lively and upbeat (“Active Imagination”, “Throwing the Dice”, and “Where the Wild Things Are”) with an easy, jazzy, improvised feel. The meter changes are fascinating, and the bluesy beat on “Wild Things” is infectious.
From there, the mood seems to gradually darken and become more introspective. “Waiting” is a beautiful, flowing mood piece full of questions and a lovely melody line. Isadar’s cover of Liz Story’s “Wedding Rain” is wonderful - this is a piece I often work on with my advanced students, and everything about Isadar’s interpretation of the piece seems right without being a carbon-copy of Liz’s recording.
“Feu Follet (the ‘spook’ light’)” has a nice, easy flow with a strong sense of mystery; it also has an unusual rhythm that lightens the mood and adds a bounce. “Uncertainty” is cooler and more aloof, but gorgeous in its flowing introspection - that it ends with a major chord, feels like the soul-searching has had positive results. “Love Chaconne” is the closing track, and is the longest and most abstract piece on the CD. The left hand plays a repeated pattern while the right hand goes off in several different directions (one of the primary characteristics of a “chaconne”). Beautiful in its simplicity, this is the only track that seems to contain an element of pain and sorrow, but never dissolves into melodrama.
Active Imagination is excellent from start to finish and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes solo piano with substance and complexity, but is still accessible, melodic, and rhythmic. Bravo amundo!
Active Imagination Sheet Music Collection is the companion songbook to Isadar’s 1999 CD release, Active Imagination. The CD was one of my favorites for the year when I reviewed it for the print version of “Wind and Wire” magazine, so I was really looking forward to the sheet music! Transcribed note-for-note by David Shenton of ShentonMusic.com (I proofed about half of the book, so I can attest to how accurate it is!), it is up to you to make the music sound as close to the CD as you want or to interpret the music and make your own statements with it.
One thing that really stands out about this collection is how much FUN it is to play. The rhythms are interesting and catchy, and the mood in several of the songs is playful and upbeat. This is especially true with the title song, “Throwing the Dice,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” and “Feu Follet (the ‘spook’ light).” “Waiting,” “Love Chaconne,” and “Uncertainty” are slower, more introspective, and a bit moody, making this a sheet music collection that contains a variety of moods and styles. The only piece missing from the book is Liz Story’s “Wedding Rain,” but the sheet music for that song is available in some of Ms. Story’s own collections.
Early-advanced players should have no trouble with this music. The timing on some of the songs is a little bit tricky, but if you count it as you are learning it, it will fall into place.
If you haven’t heard the CD, check it out, too! This book is available here from SMP, isadar.com and amazon.com. Highly recommended!
Isadar is an artist on both Enlightened Piano Radio & Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, the latter featuring some of today's biggest names in solo piano music, including Ludovico Einaudi, David Nevue, Brian Crain, Kevin Kern, Robin Spielberg, Michele McLaughlin, Philip Wesley and over 300 more...
Also available as sheet music in physical songbooks, digital downloads, as well as software for Yamaha Disklavier player-pianos.
For more information, visit his website at: http://www.isadar.com
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