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This piece, although finally recorded in 2005, has its origins in high school. I wrote the first version of this as a senior, after hearing Claude Debussy's "La cathédrale engloutie" (The Submerged Cathedral). I have tweaked passages ever since. The track was renamed by Suzanne for Morning Whispers. I used to call it "Expectation."
This is the fourth track of my solo piano CD "Morning Whispers" - available through Simig Media, iTunes and CDBaby.
Art work is "The Painter's Muse" by Hovakimian Anoushavan, an Armenian artist and newest addition to the ArtsForge Gallery. He also did the artwork for my upcoming album, AUDIOCRACY: Revolution's Son.
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Superbly interesting &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:33:06 PM
Woa. This is highly interesting music in my ears.
It speaks serious depth and at same time some restlessness, like when the body feels it is time to move, and the head just don't know where, or if it's the right time yet.
Musically very rich in content. A very strong bearing musical idea.
I feel there are LOTS more things to say about it. Right now my impulse is just to listen tp it a third time. And it will be more before this day is done. Thank you for a great contribution to my music collection! [ Reply to This ]
btw &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:34:27 PM
loved it! &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:36:19 PM
This is a wonderful piece. You are just so talented it makes me very insecure! :) Thank you for sharing another lovely original melody! Fantastic job. [ Reply to This ]
Eruption of Previous Life &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:36:57 PM
its beautiful ..and full of heartfelt sorrows
the left hand at the bass just incredible timming
and I m so impressed by that .a real treat there
thank you for Sharing it my friend !! [ Reply to This ]
Debussy &mdash 12/18/07 - 03:36:40 PM
and Keith Jarrett (bass sostenuto)
The energy in your playing is your signature here .
I like how you build it by using chords to change the colors.
Would fit with contemporary dance.
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beautiful &mdash 12/18/07 - 04:03:09 PM
i can definitely hear the Debussy influence, with a little jazzy dissonance in the chords. Tobin this is really incredible; seriously, i would say that this is my all time Tobin fave. you've outdone yourself on this one. [ Reply to This ]
how many fingers...? &mdash 12/18/07 - 04:16:49 PM
I couldn't even dream this sort of music and can't quite understand how you manage to do what you do with those keys here. It's truly art when you show us such a combination of technique and music. A masterful performance that brings the energy and the music to us although it must be a very challenging piece to play.
Bravo! [ Reply to This ]
I am such a hack... &mdash 12/18/07 - 05:24:07 PM
The ear, the passion, the mastery of the keyboard and the technical proficiency...you are truly blessed. So much to learn just listening to you... [ Reply to This ]
wonderful &mdash 12/18/07 - 07:02:15 PM
artistry here that paints many images in the mind. I like the interaction of the chords one minute with a traditional sound and then combined with modern and in parts towards the end I can hear the inspiration you got from 'The Submerged Cathedral' with those bell like runs, just lovely, M [ Reply to This ]
Origins in high school?!! &mdash 12/18/07 - 07:55:18 PM
About time you got this composition down right... :)
Wonderful music.
D [ Reply to This ]
About time &mdash 12/20/07 - 07:17:04 AM
Thanks. There are stage shows I rewrote as many as 7 times, so tweaking things (or re-designing them from the ground up) is something that has cursed me my entire career. [ Reply to This ]
Excellent piece &mdash 12/18/07 - 10:31:17 PM
I can definitely hear the influence of Debussy's "La cathdrale engloutie" especially towards the middle. Your piano pieces are very interesting and always have a great amount of energy and presence.
chip [ Reply to This ]
Good stuff Tobin! &mdash 12/18/07 - 11:15:48 PM
I'm constantly astounded by the quality of the music you post here. I don't always get it I have to admit, but it's always full of pointers to your vast musical experience and talent.
Anyone that can do that on a piano gets my vote! You probably even read the little black dotty things ;)
I hope that you and yours have a great holiday season Tobin - all the best for the New Year.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Very accomplished writing &mdash 12/18/07 - 11:25:38 PM
especially if you wrote that in High School!Lots of emotions in there- superb playing! [ Reply to This ]
man &mdash 12/19/07 - 08:10:23 AM
i dig that art.......and the muisc ain't to shabby....hehhehhe....playful and somber...is this possible.....the bass notes have a somber quality but the upper register exudes playfulness....how'd ya do it?......some nice bernstein-nian chords in there too.....very kool! [ Reply to This ]
Staggering &mdash 12/19/07 - 10:22:34 AM
The Submerged Cathedral... &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:06:17 PM
...is an extremely inspiring piece of music. Love when you move into that "area of sound" with the strong bass notes alternating with the chords/melody line. Then back to the original theme.
Truly fine, fine playing and composition, Tobin. Compliments to the artist, too.
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Tobin, &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:44:13 PM
I just love the right hand in this piece; hits a friendly spot on the ear, while the left hand seems to bear warning, or anticipation.........very interesting; your talent is immense. Thanks for this, Hope you and yours are having a wonderful Holiday Season.
Joe [ Reply to This ]
woah! &mdash 12/19/07 - 11:45:16 PM
or rather, woot! Actually I think it's the left hand that is playful, that rhythm (especially in the middle section) is just the coolest thing! exclamation point! [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 12/20/07 - 07:44:43 AM
same ol same ol from you &mdash 12/20/07 - 11:56:08 AM
Yes i said it... same old innovation... same old technical mastery... same old sense of adventure in your art (which is infectious).. same old wizardry...
the fact that this emerged in your high school days is really something... you were one of those geeky guys who was actually doing something while I was out causing trouble, weren't you?... and now I'm older and want my kids to be like you... [ Reply to This ]
Oh Yes &mdash 12/20/07 - 11:58:09 AM
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Love Debussy - the large warm chords reflect the style perfectly - sunlight and shadow.I wonder if this is a duet? Seem to be more notes than two hands could mange! Excellent quality
Happy New Year
RG [ Reply to This ]
Enjoyed &mdash 12/22/07 - 08:00:38 AM
When I hear this I get a city industry feel for some reason. I think you are from New York? and being from a large town it seem so have had a huge effect on you and seems to come through in your wonderful music.
Nice stuff as use-usual.
Love the the interplay between the bass and the chiming of the higher registry of the piano.
Way to go, another Tobin treasure! Thanks for sharing! [ Reply to This ]
The City &mdash 02/12/08 - 09:12:21 AM
I think whenever jazz elements come into play, a sense of The City permeates. The City sticks to one's bones, even when awash in memory or the idyllic meanderings. For the most part, MORNING WHISPERS was about healing/peace/sadness/meaning and avoided City sounds. 13 MASKS was about intellectual juxtapositions, contrast and creativity and chaos, and the City definitely played a large part in that, for me. This track straddled both concepts (and doing 13 MASKS was partially motivated by wanting to do more songs like this). Thanks for noticing. [ Reply to This ]
Ah. That's what it reminded me of &mdash 12/22/07 - 06:06:03 PM
Yep, definite Debussy influences, though I didn't spot any whole tone scales. Though Cathedrale Engloutie was not the prelude that had all the whole tone stuff.
You have a peculiar composing style. The classical influences are equally mixed with shades of cocktail jazz chords.
As a composition this develops nicely if a very long arc.
Just a remark: for something that is at least quasi-classical, I would have liked to hear a bit more room ambience. This sounds too close-miked for my taste.
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Thanks &mdash 02/12/08 - 08:01:54 AM
I know what you mean about the ambience. But this track is in my collection of closely mic'd pieces, 13 MASKS, and, overall, I really wanted them to be inside the piano intimate, providing a specific impression collectively. A lack of ambience enables this track to fit into the rest. An experiment, but I think if you listen to the collection, you'll get it. [ Reply to This ]
Nice playing &mdash 12/26/07 - 10:19:18 PM
In high school
Hmmmm
One great piece of music
When I was in High school there was an album called Tubular bells
I guess there still is...
The intro and ending reminded me of TB
Soundtrack from the First "The Exorcist" Movie
thanks for posting this and sharing it with us.
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Tubular &mdash 02/12/08 - 08:34:32 AM
Yes, Tubular Bells had a direct impact on this intro. Nice catch. I loved that song, the open 6ths, the rhythmic rain, the build. A direct inspiration. [ Reply to This ]
Eruption of Previous Life &mdash 01/04/08 - 12:38:04 AM
Dramatic, like a mix of power lurking in the shadows by innocense dancing in moonlight... I have no other way of expressing what I pick up from this, but to say it's an awesome melody!!!!
Thanks Tobin,
Wade [ Reply to This ]
Eruption of Previous Life &mdash 03/14/08 - 06:38:12 PM
Well, I've pretty much had to stop everything I'm doing to listen to another, another, another of your incredible piano works. You've got chops! [ Reply to This ]
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It speaks serious depth and at same time some restlessness, like when the body feels it is time to move, and the head just don't know where, or if it's the right time yet.
Musically very rich in content. A very strong bearing musical idea.
I feel there are LOTS more things to say about it. Right now my impulse is just to listen tp it a third time. And it will be more before this day is done. Thank you for a great contribution to my music collection!
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