Lament a la Paul Page

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I posted a solo piano piece a couple of weeks ago and the very talented Paul Page added some beautiful orchestration. I really hadn't planned on doing anything more with the song, so it's interesting to see where others hear it going. I posted this because I think Paul is wonderful and I really love the minimalistic treatment he gave this.

If anyone else would like to have a go at it, the original piano solo is here: Lament de l'Amour

I'd love to hear what happens.

song art is respectfully borrowed from www.shedreamsindigital.net

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Plays: 71
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Uploaded: Mar 05, 2012 - 12:15:27 AM
Last Updated: Mar 05, 2012 - 12:20:40 AM Last Played: Dec 25, 2012 - 03:07:34 PM

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Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Melancholy But suits me tonight ....... wonderful..... and you didn't even force me to write this...... and first by the way.... oops guess that's old school.....lovely. Check out my latest song called Infinite Combo: God, Is Moving!

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	orbit i love old school...and you. thank you for stopping by for a listen. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	sweet synergy of talents I love it when ideas are out there and then all of a sudden they come together to compliment one another into a fully realized piece. Perfect! Check out my latest song called Derelict

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	patricia synergy...exactly. Paul is excellent and I was thrilled to hear his ideas regarding this piece. thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Philip18	Philip18 said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Lament Loved the solo version; love this version. The orchestration adds depth and even more warmth. Beautiful, gentle, inspiring music. Check out my latest song called Coming Home (MJCC2013)

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	philip thank you so much for your sweet words. I agree that the strings add depth to the piece. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Formidable talents... Both of you have recently posted absolute gems and it is great that your formidable talents are combining here. Paul has added some very subtle but perfectly conceived orchestration to your stellar solo piece, Shay. It was great to hear this song again. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called Sailor's Warning w jiguma, Philip18

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	peter subtle is the right word, and i agree that his additions fit the piece perfectly. thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

gadzooks	gadzooks said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Lament a la Paul Page This is so beautiful I have no words ... except, what a way to start my day with this piece and a nice cup of dark roast as I look out the window at the freshly fallen snow. Beautiful!! SG Check out my latest song called Coulda Shoulda

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	stan oh snow...i would want a melancholy song, too, if there were snow here. :-) thank you for stopping by for a listen. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

CIASM_ZENABI_	CIASM_ZENABI_ said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	lament a la paul very lovely, warm feel. played with a lot of emeotion and commitment. moving atmosphere. very very well done. orchestration works great. really great spacing of notes. cheers graham Check out my latest song called GLOWING IN THE DARK (2012 REMIX)

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	graham the cool thing about a talent like Paul is that his orchestration really accentuates the piano instead of overwhelming it - which allows the spacing and emotion of the playing to be heard, and even emphasized. thank you so much for your visit and comments. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)

hmmm I had a little noodle along
to this on the mando......it may appear at a post near you.....you have been advised * instructed * Warned * please delet whichever is not appropriate to you .

Thank You

Oh yeas the tune is nicely advenced withthe brush strokes of the strings .subtle and non intrusive ....but that's the sign of proper musicians ...I like to play with sledgehammers ....See Ya

Jarvoid

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kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	chris never in a million years would i have imagined a jarvoid/kassia collaboration, but if you and your mando noodling want to be heard, i'm all ears! thank you for stopping by for a listen! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

awigze	awigze said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Shay I saw your song hit about the same time as mine and Jack's tune. I'am at work so cant listen but wanted you to know that I intend to do just that when I get home. thanks for sharing your talents with Paul... and us. ewww. I see a hint at an open collaboration here. Check out my latest song called Afraid of the Rain w/ Davisamerica

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	andy waiting.... Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Fire_Angel	Fire_Angel said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Lovely work by both of you. The original stands well on its own feet, but this too is beautiful. Check out my latest song called An Eventful Walk.

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	fire_angel thank you for giving this one a listen, too. and for your lovely words. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

davisamerica	davisamerica said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Is it Christmas??!! ... well it feels like presents... two of the best here... one track. Paul has simply and beautifully enveloped your beautiful piano. Shay .... a real treat and Paul ... you can do no wrong. A very happy download...thanks! Check out my latest song called 12

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	jackrabitt a present in return for the amazing tune you and andy just posted. always great to see you. thank you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

richard13	richard13 said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	OMG! This is just heartbreakingly beautiful Shay. Your original was superb but Paul's subtle additions make it sublime. I know that if I heard it in a movie, tears would be streaming down my face. Thank you both for being so talented and sharing. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	richard I agree wholeheartedly. Sublime is what it is. what a gift to have Paul take an interest in my piece. and thank you for your very kind words. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

awigze	awigze said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Shay !! !! Ok - I snuck a listen. I like your reasoning for posting because Paul IS wonderful... :) subtle brilliance by both of you! Check out my latest song called Afraid of the Rain w/ Davisamerica

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	andy welcome back. here we are, I sneak listens too. always worth it. thank you for coming back! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

drakonis	drakonis said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	soft and gentle depth even moreso with Paul's deft touches... this piece of yours leaves me sitting here, partly stunned, partly wistful, but mostly just quiet and contemplative from the washes of musical beauty... every time I listen to it. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	dragon sweet words from a sweet man. i miss you. thank you for coming in for a listen and sharing your thoughts. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

paul f. page	paul f. page said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	A pleasure... ...to augment Shay's lovely piano score with just a few simple things. A piece like this sparkles because of its intent and its simplicity. Thanks, Shay, for allowing me the opportunity to dabble with your gem just a tiny bit. Paul Check out my latest song called Eighty

kassia	kassia said 472 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Paul and thank you. i'm honored and very moved by how you've enhanced this piece. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 471 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Hi Shay..... The sounds that Paul has chosen work very well with your piano. Everything enhances everything else. For some reason Mary Poppins music comes to mind. Maybe you know what I mean. I don't mean stolen but complementary or parts of a greater suite of music. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 471 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	I think the feelings this brings to me are stronger than any word I can say ... So I'm just listening. Check out my latest song called The Wish Granter

peacepiano	peacepiano said 471 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Collaboration Surprising and wonderful things happen when people collaborate here. The added instruments enhance the piano giving the whole composition greater depth while preserving its spare simplicity. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

alackbass	alackbass said 471 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Lament a la Paul Page Two masters producing a masterpiece! The piece is wonderful and Paul's orchestration equally beautiful! Check out my latest song called Close to the Bone by Jerry Quinn

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 471 days ago (March 5th, 2012)
	Minimal is good. Reminds me just a little of Nick Drake's 'Fruit Tree', and that is also a good thing. An elegantly simple sort of beautiful.... Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

DWL	DWL said 471 days ago (March 6th, 2012)
	That Page bloke is a bit good isn't he? He was starting with a fine piece though! Lovely work chaps. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

magnatone	magnatone said 471 days ago (March 6th, 2012)
	Lament this is incredible! gorgeous orchestration to an already exquisite piano piece - congrats to you both! Check out my latest song called Wave Goodbye

Ex_Silentio	Ex_Silentio said 469 days ago (March 7th, 2012)
	Lament Beautifully heartbreaking. Really captures the feeling of loss and regret. I know an instrumental is really good when I imagine a vocalist and realize that it would detract from the purity. It's just the way it has to be. Top collab. Check out my latest song called Moonset

KissMeKate	KissMeKate said 468 days ago (March 8th, 2012)
	Well said! I agree. I admit that I also imagined vocals for a moment, but the piano has its own things to say.

Moviz	Moviz said 467 days ago (March 10th, 2012)
	Just beautiful Kassia.... love the simplicity and the pathos, longing that the melody evokes..... Pauls' subtle additions are just 'icing on the cake'.... lovely and so 'film theme' sounding as well, regards M Check out my latest song called He's The Jazzman

Sigmund	Sigmund said 466 days ago (March 10th, 2012)
	Lament a la Paul Page Simply beautiful work. Your piano is as it was - exquisite, and Paul's additions are perfectly understated to give this wonderfully sad piece just enough depth to make it gorgeous. Love this! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

christopherpsly	christopherpsly said 459 days ago (March 17th, 2012)
	Hi Shay This is quite beautiful... Check out my latest song called The Thicket - Community

Alannah	Alannah said 453 days ago (March 24th, 2012)
	It's been a while since I stopped by ..... ... so glad I did tho .... lovely ! Check out my latest song called Street People (Anomalous w/Alannah)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 446 days ago (March 30th, 2012)
	Immersive Just the right additions, no more no less. Paul is another master. You have woven this wonderfully emotional and reflective atmosphere and an inescapable connection to your nuanced presentation of the melody. Gorgeous work you two! Doug Check out my latest song called Dad's March 5 2013

jordifiol	jordifiol said 420 days ago (April 25th, 2012)
	fantastic very beautiful piece! and good collaboration Check out my latest song called 16th feel

Diviner	Diviner said 418 days ago (April 28th, 2012)
	beautiful piece what a lovely arrangement. enjoyed very much Check out my latest song called Soiree Sophistication

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