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Harpsichord (EKNM) by peacepiano [Email]
Genre: Baroque

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Last Played: Nov 30, 2008 - 04:54:46 PM
Downloads: 13
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Uploaded: Jul 12, 2008 - 02:42:29 PM
Last Updated: Jul 12, 2008 - 03:09:43 PM
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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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Very cool &mdash 07/12/08 - 03:02:09 PM
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.

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dajama &mdash 07/12/08 - 03:15:18 PM
Thanks, its amazing what an electronic instrument can do. Glad your enjoyed the pieces.


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Harpsichord &mdash 07/12/08 - 03:03:59 PM
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 !!!

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Feter &mdash 07/12/08 - 03:20:21 PM
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 :)

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Just how many &mdash 07/12/08 - 04:15:54 PM
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

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Moviz &mdash 07/12/08 - 08:49:28 PM
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.


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I don't think it Baroque. Seems to be working fine to me. &mdash 07/12/08 - 04:48:22 PM
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

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Sloparts &mdash 07/12/08 - 08:41:24 PM
Thanks for the kind words. Happy that my 20th century keys could ring true to the spirit of the day.

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I really &mdash 07/12/08 - 08:03:55 PM
enjoyed these.Fantastic composition and playing!

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Ibstrat &mdash 07/12/08 - 08:53:06 PM
Thanks for listening! Always look forward to hearing from you.

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Very Nicely &mdash 07/13/08 - 12:09:31 AM
DONE..enjoyed...

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Shadowofnine &mdash 07/13/08 - 07:40:38 AM
Thanks for listening.

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Ars Antiqua!!! &mdash 07/13/08 - 04:59:41 AM
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

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Paul &mdash 07/13/08 - 07:44:31 AM
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.

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Harpsichord. &mdash 07/13/08 - 06:28:11 AM
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.

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Dee1962z &mdash 07/13/08 - 07:49:47 AM
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.

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Lovely &mdash 07/13/08 - 05:40:44 PM
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.

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KristyJo &mdash 07/13/08 - 07:12:55 PM
Good to hear from you. It does take quite a bit of effort to sound effortless :) Thanks for taking the time to listen.

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Wonderful compositions and performances &mdash 07/13/08 - 07:17:06 PM
The second tune has an interesting rock/classical feel and the first fits the courtly dance just right.

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Bud &mdash 07/13/08 - 07:24:55 PM
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:)

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Harpsichord &mdash 07/14/08 - 09:12:45 AM
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!

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Magnatone &mdash 07/14/08 - 12:37:30 PM
I thank you for your kind comments. Harpsichord has a certain bounce to it, I find it fun somtimes.

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Baroque'n' roll &mdash 07/15/08 - 03:30:44 AM
Don't recognise either but the 2nd has a more 'modern' feel about it.

Cheers

Dick

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Dick &mdash 07/15/08 - 12:30:26 PM
Thanks for the comments. I guess both pieces are original enough, considering that the they are meant to mimic a style :)

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Warm &mdash 07/15/08 - 12:26:06 PM
This is very bright and cleanly played. I enjoy these very well!

Doug

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Doug &mdash 07/15/08 - 02:59:20 PM
Thanks for the listen. I did use a little time fixing, that helps with the cleanliness :)

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very cool &mdash 07/15/08 - 06:03:15 PM
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.

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Michael &mdash 07/15/08 - 06:39:51 PM
You may have struck on why my wife doesn't care for the second piece, She clearly goes for the sweet melodies :)

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Unidiomatic, but fun &mdash 07/16/08 - 03:53:24 PM
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.



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Vic &mdash 07/16/08 - 08:00:42 PM
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 :)

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I like &mdash 07/16/08 - 07:46:05 PM
the hand clap that leads to the next movement. Really captures the listener.. What a wonderfull listen!

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Egobandit &mdash 07/16/08 - 08:13:58 PM
Ha Ha

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

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Exercises &mdash 07/17/08 - 02:09:22 PM

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

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Henri &mdash 07/17/08 - 02:35:04 PM
Thanks, I would have practiced more if the exercises were more interesting!

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Cool....... &mdash 07/17/08 - 07:08:35 PM
This is something Beethoven would practice just to keep that
left hand sharp......


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

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Soundhound &mdash 07/17/08 - 08:23:51 PM
Thanks for listsening in :)

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what fun! &mdash 07/17/08 - 10:58:21 PM
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.

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BioAfrica &mdash 07/18/08 - 01:48:31 PM
Good to hear from you. 17th or 18th century teens rocking in dark rooms. LOL LOL

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"Off with his head!" &mdash 07/18/08 - 12:22:50 PM
...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!

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Micheal &mdash 07/18/08 - 01:55:47 PM
Thanks for stopping by friend. Its good to hear that you enjoyed my little one track offering.

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Truth is... &mdash 07/18/08 - 05:15:34 PM
...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!

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how civilised! &mdash 07/19/08 - 08:07:38 AM
thank you - you took me back to another life xox

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Caroline &mdash 07/19/08 - 04:04:58 PM
You are quite welcome. It is my pleasure to bring a little civility to MJs.

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Harpsichord &mdash 07/25/08 - 02:16:54 AM
Two very nice pieces, charming :-) I liked the applause :-) Wonderful sound and lovely atmosphere. Bravo!!!

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Dirigent &mdash 07/25/08 - 05:48:43 PM
Thanks for stopping by. It has been fun participating in this little challenge.

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Hey man! &mdash 09/30/08 - 11:58:06 PM
I have a Clavinova too (CVP-98).
I love this little melody. Well played too.

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Enrique &mdash 10/01/08 - 02:51:13 PM
Glad you enjoyed the melody. Love the instrument :)

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