Eric Coates (transcr. Lou Singer) : Sleepy Lagoon

[powersphincter]

I hope this music and talent is never lost. Sadly I think it already is....

[PSearPianist]

@powersphincter Well, this composer is certainly no longer around, but there are plenty of amazing musicians still with us...

[pc4l2]

Oh bliss, I'm dozing on a desert island... where are the sea gulls?

I noticed that for some reason your uploads don't seem to attract the wrong crowd, i.e. yobs - unlike those of many other unfortunate artists. Do you have an idea why is this the case? Is it your choice of music? Youtube is a good social site but it often brings out the worst in human behaviours. Sigh.

[PSearPianist]

@pc4l2 Thank you. I do get the occasional spiteful or off-the-wall comment. I think it is all down to the labelling, descriptions and tags. Some people put irrelevant keywords in to get views - but then they get the wrong sort of views. Others send messages announcing new videos, which can be an irritant. I only do this on Twitter.

[lazhands]

this is amazing! do you have any sheet music for it?

[PSearPianist]

@lazhands I do, but copyright prevents me from distributing it.

[lazhands]

@PSearPianist in that case, do you know of where i could buy it?

[PSearPianist]

@lazhands The book is called 'Chappell's Famous Melodies for Piano Solo transcribed by Louis Singer' published by Chappell (now Warner Chappell) c1955. I imagine it is out of print, but I found my copy in a charity shop. There is a companion volume 'Chappell Showcase for Piano' by the same arranger which I would certainly like to get!

[zaroziniart]

Beatiful.

[PSearPianist]

@zaroziniart Thanks!

[eugeneportman]

Many thanks for getting back to me. I'll be checking out your channel frequently. All the best, Eugene.

[eugeneportman]

Hello Phillip,

You have a fantastic channel and it is absolutely full of fascinating music. You are a fabulous pianist and I shall be making frequent visits in the future. I used to play the piano for Judy Shakespear's classes and I do know that you have helped her out many times in the past.

All the best to you and please let's have more videos of your playing.

[PSearPianist]

@eugeneportman Thank you for your most kind comment, Eugene. I indeed remember that you used to play for Judy, and once saw you play at her show at Clair Hall ('Hernando's Hideaway' if my memory serves me correctly). I also remember hearing some impressive solo clips from your own website.

[jannarta]

I wrote a favourable comment but it was not accepted.Jannarta.

[PSearPianist]

@jannarta Thank you for trying!

[ohyeah217]

I am really enjoying alllllll of these arrangements by Singer!! Wonderful playing as always. ;)

[PSearPianist]

@ohyeah217 Thank you - there are a couple more to come!

[Danilmalinov]

Красота!

Мне понравилось!

[PSearPianist]

@Danilmalinov Спасибо, Данил

[EdwardWhelanPiano]

Is this from "desert island disks"? I love all of Coates music, good playing!

[PSearPianist]

@EdwardWhelanPiano It is - and thank you!

[Consuelo888]

Que bonita interpretacion!!!!! y que bella melodía, realmente agradable a los oídos y obviamente al corazón!!!!, muchas felicidades por tal selección, saludos...

[stlivermore]

Difficult to say which is lovelier, the melody, the arrangement or your performance of it. Love this!  Cheers..

[PSearPianist]

@stlivermore Thank you very much for that!

[ESPSROCK]

Great playing :)

[PSearPianist]

@ESPSROCK Thank you!