Topic: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

things are still rather crazy in real life, which makes it hard to participate in the forum as much as i'd like to.  but i still want to share a recent video, a solo take on Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows."  this version is not done as a slow ballad, like the tune is usually treated, but more uptempo.  i hope you like it

https://youtu.be/JN9tXbITj3M

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

budo wrote:

things are still rather crazy in real life, which makes it hard to participate in the forum as much as i'd like to.  but i still want to share a recent video, a solo take on Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows."  this version is not done as a slow ballad, like the tune is usually treated, but more uptempo.  i hope you like it

https://youtu.be/JN9tXbITj3M

Hi Budo! Yeah I really like this up-tempo version of this song. Cool how you, in a couple of sections, reverted back to probably close to the original or more familiar tempo. I really like this version. It's a great listen!!

Ken

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

budo wrote:

things are still rather crazy in real life, which makes it hard to participate in the forum as much as i'd like to.  but i still want to share a recent video, a solo take on Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows."  this version is not done as a slow ballad, like the tune is usually treated, but more uptempo.  i hope you like it

https://youtu.be/JN9tXbITj3M

What a refreshing take on a Michel Legrand classic!
Most people drag this tune out, so hearing it with this forward momentum and brighter tempo is a real breath of fresh air. The harmonic voice-leading is top-tier as always. Take care with real-life stuff, and thanks for another great arrangement!

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

budo wrote:

things are still rather crazy in real life, which makes it hard to participate in the forum as much as i'd like to.  but i still want to share a recent video, a solo take on Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows."  this version is not done as a slow ballad, like the tune is usually treated, but more uptempo.  i hope you like it

https://youtu.be/JN9tXbITj3M

There are so many slow versions of this song, but yours is unique!
Amazing performance and arrangement. It’s great that you made a version like this. Uplifting, feel - good music.
I always listening to your endings and now I have been listening how you work with left hand too. Beautiful left hand work - It sort of slips into the right spot so easily and neatly.
And the last 30 seconds - beautiful ending!

Thank you so much budo!

Best wishes,

Stig

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

kencarlino wrote:
budo wrote:

things are still rather crazy in real life, which makes it hard to participate in the forum as much as i'd like to.  but i still want to share a recent video, a solo take on Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows."  this version is not done as a slow ballad, like the tune is usually treated, but more uptempo.  i hope you like it

https://youtu.be/JN9tXbITj3M

Hi Budo! Yeah I really like this up-tempo version of this song. Cool how you, in a couple of sections, reverted back to probably close to the original or more familiar tempo. I really like this version. It's a great listen!!

Ken

thank you so much Ken, i'm really glad you liked it

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

Pianoteqenthusiast wrote:
budo wrote:

things are still rather crazy in real life, which makes it hard to participate in the forum as much as i'd like to.  but i still want to share a recent video, a solo take on Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows."  this version is not done as a slow ballad, like the tune is usually treated, but more uptempo.  i hope you like it

https://youtu.be/JN9tXbITj3M

There are so many slow versions of this song, but yours is unique!
Amazing performance and arrangement. It’s great that you made a version like this. Uplifting, feel - good music.
I always listening to your endings and now I have been listening how you work with left hand too. Beautiful left hand work - It sort of slips into the right spot so easily and neatly.
And the last 30 seconds - beautiful ending!

Thank you so much budo!

Best wishes,

Stig

thank you so much Stig!  i'm really glad you liked it.  i'm happy you noticed something good about my LH, i'm always trying to improve how it interacts with the melody

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

Hello Budo,
This piece has some lovely harmonies that complement the melody beautifully – and it’s performed very well.
Best regards, J. Unruh

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

carmelo.paolucci wrote:
budo wrote:

things are still rather crazy in real life, which makes it hard to participate in the forum as much as i'd like to.  but i still want to share a recent video, a solo take on Michel Legrand's "The Summer Knows."  this version is not done as a slow ballad, like the tune is usually treated, but more uptempo.  i hope you like it

https://youtu.be/JN9tXbITj3M

What a refreshing take on a Michel Legrand classic!
Most people drag this tune out, so hearing it with this forward momentum and brighter tempo is a real breath of fresh air. The harmonic voice-leading is top-tier as always. Take care with real-life stuff, and thanks for another great arrangement!

thank you so much Carmelo! i'm glad you liked the tempo change and all the  changes to the harmony.  family stuff is still challenging but things are getting better

Re: The Summer Knows (Pianoteq)

J. Unruh wrote:

Hello Budo,
This piece has some lovely harmonies that complement the melody beautifully – and it’s performed very well.
Best regards, J. Unruh

thank you so much J.Unruh! he always does such cool things with the harmony, i feel like i just had to follow his lead.  i'm glad you enjoyed it