Pianoteqenthusiast wrote:

budo wrote:

here's a tune i was surprised to find in one of the standard fakebooks, Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are.  there are some rock tunes in these books, but for some reason this one seems unusual to me.  it was famously covered by the great piano player Makoto Ozone, but that was long after the book was compiled.  anyway, it's a lovely melody and chord progression to work with.

https://youtu.be/QZrQIp-Qrks

What a wonderful version of this song! Thank you budo! Reading carmelo and Borealis comments I can only add - You budo deserve every bit of  admiration! What a wonderful gift you have. Now we can say as in the song - we ”love you just the way you are”! You are a man worthy of respect for your playing, your achievements.

Best wishes,

Stig

edit.   I have the Cd:s and love the piece" My life" much. Was always playing the piece  in my cd player in the car at that time...   

thank you so much Stig!  your words mean a lot to me.  you make this place such a thriving and supportive community.  and i'm happy to say that i voted for your submission to the contest!

Thank you budo. I am truly grateful for your kindness and support.

Best wishes,

Stig

Hello Budo,
Very interesting and beautiful music recording. I always enjoy listening to your recordings.
Best regards,
J. Unruh

thank you so much J. Unruh, i really appreciate it.  and i always look forward to your recordings

budo wrote:

here's a tune i was surprised to find in one of the standard fakebooks, Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are.  there are some rock tunes in these books, but for some reason this one seems unusual to me.  it was famously covered by the great piano player Makoto Ozone, but that was long after the book was compiled.  anyway, it's a lovely melody and chord progression to work with.

https://youtu.be/QZrQIp-Qrks

What a wonderful version of this song! Thank you budo! Reading carmelo and Borealis comments I can only add - You budo deserve every bit of  admiration! What a wonderful gift you have. Now we can say as in the song - we ”love you just the way you are”! You are a man worthy of respect for your playing, your achievements.

Best wishes,

Stig

edit.   I have the Cd:s and love the piece" My life" much. Was always playing the piece  in my cd player in the car at that time...   

thank you so much Stig!  your words mean a lot to me.  you make this place such a thriving and supportive community.  and i'm happy to say that i voted for your submission to the contest!

Ah, budo, you should play with him Did you listen to his classical pieces ?

thank you so much Borealis!  i haven't heard his classical stuff, but i do know that he is a fantastic pianist with tons of chops.  i think he would be too intimidating

budo wrote:

here's a tune i was surprised to find in one of the standard fakebooks, Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are.  there are some rock tunes in these books, but for some reason this one seems unusual to me.  it was famously covered by the great piano player Makoto Ozone, but that was long after the book was compiled.  anyway, it's a lovely melody and chord progression to work with.

https://youtu.be/QZrQIp-Qrks

Fantastic performance on this wonderful Billi Joel song!
I'd never heard the Jazz version, but damn it! Even better than the original! Your fingers really glide over silk!
Bravo, BUDO!!!!!
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo

thank you so much Carmelo   i'm really glad you enjoyed it.

here's a tune i was surprised to find in one of the standard fakebooks, Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are.  there are some rock tunes in these books, but for some reason this one seems unusual to me.  it was famously covered by the great piano player Makoto Ozone, but that was long after the book was compiled.  anyway, it's a lovely melody and chord progression to work with.

https://youtu.be/QZrQIp-Qrks

What a wonderful version of this song! Thank you budo! Reading carmelo and Borealis comments I can only add - You budo deserve every bit of  admiration! What a wonderful gift you have. Now we can say as in the song - we ”love you just the way you are”! You are a man worthy of respect for your playing, your achievements.

Best wishes,

Stig

edit.   I have the Cd:s and love the piece" My life" much. Was always playing the piece  in my cd player in the car at that time...   

here's a tune i was surprised to find in one of the standard fakebooks, Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are.  there are some rock tunes in these books, but for some reason this one seems unusual to me.  it was famously covered by the great piano player Makoto Ozone, but that was long after the book was compiled.  anyway, it's a lovely melody and chord progression to work with.

https://youtu.be/QZrQIp-Qrks

Fantastic performance on this wonderful Billi Joel song!
I'd never heard the Jazz version, but damn it! Even better than the original! Your fingers really glide over silk!
Bravo, BUDO!!!!!
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo

https://youtu.be/QZrQIp-Qrks