Reluctance (for solo Piano)

LunaTrick

Genre: Piano

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Description

The piano is not my number one instrument of solace - but occasionally I find it to be an able vehicle for deep thought and meditation. This is just a short improvisation around the theme of reluctancy and letting go. As much as we celebrate the new year, it is also a time when we must yield up the past and let go of some of its portents. Often, this is hard to do and met with some reluctance. Nevertheless, I wish you all a happy new year. After this reflection, there will be more upbeat music to come.

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Song Stats

Hits: 652
Comments: 27
Fans: 14
Plays: 77
Downloads: 44
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Dec 29, 2008 - 02:03:44 AM
Last Updated: Dec 29, 2008 - 02:03:44 AM Last Played: Oct 31, 2009 - 01:06:09 AM

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Piano (709), Instrumental (556), Classical (452), Modern (12), 20th Century (5)

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Keystation 49e

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Comments

Feter	Feter said 315 days ago (December 29th, 2008)
	Reluctance this is very peaceful ...for some reason its so calmin ..with some scence of late night feels ..very brilliant writing indeed ...a true talent Daniel thnx alot for sharin !!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Yes Feter You and I know the late night hours with a solo instrument! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 315 days ago (December 29th, 2008)

The most compelling...
...thing about this delicate piano solo is your control throughout. Each note seems to be measured carefully for tempo and dynamic and the effect is startling. Ultimately, it is SO "reluctant" that you leave your listener up in the air at the last note, hoping, somehow, for more...and then delivering only the air. (I could use a final chord, but that's the romantic side of my mind speaking!). Very beautiful miniature with very beautiful playing as well.
Peace.
Paul

Check out my latest song called Double Etude

LunaTrick

LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)

Thanks so much Paul
Your comment means a lot to me. My playing is nowhere near as accomplished as your in terms of piano gymnastics... but I try to play within my abilities. For me, it's Satie, Debussy rather than Rachmaninoff or Prokofiev - if you know what I mean. The last note is intended as slightly awkward... a part of the lingering reluctance. So glad and humbled by your response.

Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 315 days ago (December 29th, 2008)
	Hi Daniel..... I enjoyed this sometimes deep piano improvisation. I need to listen to it 'deeply' to understand it. The piece seems not to have any noticable Lunatrick idiosyncracies but I've only heard it once. I have yet to listen to it properly. I look forward to your upcoming upbeat music. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called JKCS041

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Paul I try to defy my idiosyncrasies as often as I can. When you feel you can understand it... perhaps you can explain it all to me. Cheers... Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

	nitekatt2009 said 315 days ago (December 29th, 2008)
	Reluctance Very smooth piano emotion, and a Keith Jarret influence. What piano sample or software? A nice mellow warm sound Check out my latest song called A Song For Milo

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks... I love Jarret's work... but can't touch him. This is the GB grand with some tweaking. Appreciate your listening! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

bud	bud said 315 days ago (December 29th, 2008)
	Nice piece Daniel and very effective emotionally. I agree with what you say in your description. My wife and I were just discussing the ennui of the season. You have a good touch with the keys and it really seems to connect to the heart - more than the head. Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Very true.. You're a man of deep sensibilities... which flows into your music. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 315 days ago (December 29th, 2008)
	daniel u r just such a surprise everytime u post ... cool Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Jack... My mission is to keep you on your toes.... (I know you and Alannah love that word!) Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

tokai	tokai said 314 days ago (December 30th, 2008)
	music man love that image, have done a lot of stuff like that. Where is the back drop it looks familiar. Sure sounds like a meditation to me. Is there anything you don't play? I wish i had taken piano lessons a bit more seriously, love the sound of a well played piano. Great job. Check out my latest song called farriage/Gaylen75

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thank you sir... It was a meditation... and I am able to fall back on a couple of years of piano lessons... plus extensive theory.... although my piano playing has become gutteral in a way. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

magnatone	magnatone said 314 days ago (December 30th, 2008)
	Reluctance Daniel - i had no idea you were such a magnificent pianist! This is quite amazing as an improv, and as Paul just said, your delicate control is really remarkable. And I also agree with the sentiment - a time of newness but also of letting go. Thanks Daniel Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thank you Karen As with Paul, I'm thrilled to get your feedback. I try to make up for my lack of ability with subtleties like dynamics and space. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

kassia

kassia said 314 days ago (December 30th, 2008)

letting go is....
A familiar theme for me. I find music to be very therapeutic and use my piano often as a way to process and purge. There is so much space in this piece, so much room for thought and breath. Meditational to be sure, but engaging as well. The dissonance captures my attention and challenges me to look closely within, the silence in between gives me space to examine what I find. You have a firm yet emotive touch on the piano that makes this all the more powerful. A beautiful improvisation - I can imagine you leaning intently over the keyboard, eyes closed, letting this flow out of you, letting this go. Lovely Daniel. Thank you.

Check out my latest song called World of Wonders

LunaTrick

LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)

So true Shay
I use all my instruments therapeutically and sometimes the piano can go places beyond my world of strings - although in truth, it is a stringed instrument too. Much like the impressionists/expressionists... I like to combine dissonance with patches of tonality... seek resolutions that are abrupt or delayed... sometimes not at all. It's all been done... but it's rewarding to keep mining the depths if you know what I mean... and I know that you do. This is meditational piano... and you are the model we all aspire to in that genre.

Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

ktb	ktb said 313 days ago (December 31st, 2008)
	remarkable what Paul said :-) seriously.. you capture the concept of negative space. Less notes are more. Very moving Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks For listening and pointing out exactly what I was trying to do. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 312 days ago (January 1st, 2009)
	Reluctance Your keys playing is great. Your discription and the song are the same. great job and happy New Year to you and yours. Be well, Russ Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Russ Glad you enjoyed.. and I look forward to getting to know your music too! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 304 days ago (January 9th, 2009)
	Wow Daniel Is there any kind of music you do not do perfectly!? This is rich and deep and very emotive! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 301 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	yes Mark I don't do country or western! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 171 days ago (May 22nd, 2009)
	I'll bet you could do C&W if you desired to! :) Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Bowman	Bowman said 297 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Those late nights... are sometimes magic. This one certainly was. I really enjoyed this lovely reflective work of yours Daniel. Best, Charlie Check out my latest song called The Orion Express - MJ Space Race 2009 by Bowman

Boundless	Boundless said 195 days ago (April 29th, 2009)
	A discovery Beautiful. Fine touch. Intricate harmonies. Yet a elegant simplicity too. Thanks Daniel Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

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Name: Luna Trick

Luna Trick is the creative brainchild of English multi-Instrumentalist, Daniel Staniforth, recently joined by music partner and fellow MacJammer, Rebsie Fairholm. Luna Trick offers an array of songs styles ranging from from darkwave, indie rock,... [see more]

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