Summertime

SylviaD

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I think this is another fine example of beautiful music that was written such a long time ago. This one by George Gershwin and Dubose Heyward in their 1935 stunning Opera, Porgy and Bess.
I have taken the liberty of showcasing this gorgeous melody by using several instruments on my KORG, along with the piano. Sit back and relax, I'm hoping my arrangement will sooth your soul. (I hope, I hope, I hope....)

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Song Stats

Hits: 543
Comments: 24
Fans: 11
Plays: 106
Downloads: 25
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Jun 27, 2012 - 04:30:07 PM
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2012 - 04:30:07 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 02:48:35 PM

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Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

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Keywords:

Blues (668), Summer (117), Piano (929), Sylvia (40), Lilmom (36)

Hardware:

Korg PA800

Software:

Sonar

Comments

alackbass	alackbass said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	Summertime Consider my soul thoroughly soothed! I like the flute sound taking the melody. Are you doing anything special to manipulate the vibrato? Whatever you're doing, I like it. I always enjoy your gentle approach to piano accompaniment. Very musical without ever getting in the way of the featured voice. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

SylviaD

SylviaD said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)

I'm so glad
this worked for your discerning ears, Andy. No I didn't do anything special for the flute, except that one of my daughters was a flutist, so when I play the flute instrument on the keyboard, I try to hold the notes the way I think she would have played them. I do the same with Clarinet and violins - two other daughters' instruments of choice. Thanks once more for your great comment! love ya!

Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

magnatone	magnatone said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	Summertime i just LOVE this song, and your version here is really excellent sylvia - what a treat! i really like your instrument choices - all blends beautifully - i feel like i'm in a hammock, swaying to and fro - thanks! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

SylviaD	SylviaD said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	hammock, summer HA! That's exactly the feeling I was hoping my listeners would have. Thank you for this! Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

Daugrin	Daugrin said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	Hey Mom! I'm home! Listening to what you have cooked up here, great stuff. This arrangement is sultry and warm. At this tempo the thing just drips honey. Daug Check out my latest song called Ride Yer Bike

SylviaD	SylviaD said 328 days ago (June 28th, 2012)
	Yes! So glad to see you back 'home'! And so glad you enjoy what you are hearing. Thanks TONS! Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

Feter	Feter said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	Summertime Lovely arrangement .. Check out my latest song called Roll with it

SylviaD	SylviaD said 328 days ago (June 28th, 2012)
	Feter I'm so happy that you stopped by to listen! Thank you. Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

abzwork	abzwork said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	Summertime.. Very sultry rendition brings back all the smiles that such a magnificent piece can conjur..luv every note here...:):):)peace Check out my latest song called As Soon As"

SylviaD	SylviaD said 328 days ago (June 28th, 2012)
	Uh-huh One can hardly miss when working with such great music. Thanks so much for your support. Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

tf10music	tf10music said 329 days ago (June 27th, 2012)
	I like the tone in that flute -- this sounds like a track someone like Lonnie Johnson could have thrived singing over, if he had been into instrumental arrangements. It's got just the right amount of stillness. Check out my latest song called Canto II: A Rough Beast (To Stave Off The Rot)

SylviaD	SylviaD said 328 days ago (June 28th, 2012)
	I love to receive insightful comments like this. It helps so much to know what I'm doing right. Thank you! Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 327 days ago (June 29th, 2012)
	Lovely version of a very beautiful tune ! Thank you Sylvia ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

SylviaD	SylviaD said 326 days ago (June 30th, 2012)
	So happy that you found this and stopped to listen. Thank you, Yves! Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

egobandit	egobandit said 327 days ago (June 29th, 2012)
	Porgy This kinda staggers, in all the right ways keys just flow I am relaxed :)! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

SylviaD	SylviaD said 326 days ago (June 30th, 2012)
	That is a cool observation! I never thought of it staggering, but when I read that, I listened again from your perspective and lo and behold! it staggers! Thanks for coming by! Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

rok41	rok41 said 327 days ago (June 29th, 2012)
	Summertime Oh Sylvia, this is one of my favorites from you...the pacing is patient and understated and really lets those flute tones breathe. I love that you change the chordal structure but stay true to the melody, it's a sign of someone who is secure in their craft, and beautiful in their approach. Check out my latest song called The Game

SylviaD

SylviaD said 326 days ago (June 30th, 2012)

Chris
your comments are so generous! I love to hear from you because I always learn something! Thanks you TONS for coming by to listen to me play. You made my day! Somewhere in the back of my mind, I'm thinking of something we might try together....just an idea right now, and I'll let you know if I can come up with anything worth working with.

Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 325 days ago (July 1st, 2012)

Summertime.....
as I look out of my back room window over the mizzle topped rooves and the backdrop of the threatening rain clouds I wonder what Summertime is ! I don't know if you have had as miserable a June as we have over in UK but this certainly lifts the mood a degree or two.....now where's me mint julep !!

Jarvo

Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

SylviaD	SylviaD said 325 days ago (July 1st, 2012)
	Chris I can remember many a New England June such as you describe. I guess we all have to have our turn. I'm very pleased that you tuned in and you were able to 'escape' for a few minutes. Thanks for the listen! Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

Demeter7	Demeter7 said 325 days ago (July 1st, 2012)
	One of the most emotive versions of a favorite I've ever heard. You had some fun improvising. It conjures sweltering heat and pent up desire. Check out my latest song called Boogieman Boogie Halloween 2012

SylviaD	SylviaD said 325 days ago (July 1st, 2012)
	Improv with chords and accompaniment only. I always strive to stay tru to the written melody. As for sweltering heat, etc....yes! That happens! It really pleases me that you stopped by to listen! Thank you! Check out my latest song called My Funny Valentine

neilh79	neilh79 said 323 days ago (July 3rd, 2012)
	Summertime Really nice tune Sylvia, really well executed, enjoyed thankyou Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Philip18	Philip18 said 323 days ago (July 3rd, 2012)
	Smooth A gentle approach to this wonderful tune. Good use of a variety of instruments. Played with relaxed ease. Much enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

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Name: Sylvia (aka lilmom)
Location: Way down there...... United States

Hi folks. I hope you will enjoy my piano tunes. I play and arrange them all on either the Yamaha Clavinova or the Korg keyboard, never use backing tracks or loops. But if if I decide to try that someday you'll be the first to know!. It feels real... [see more]

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