I'm glad you enjoyed it; I wish this piece would get more views, but ah well!
I don't know the story behind this piece, though I recall someone telling me that 'Bethena Waltz' waltz was written soon after the death of Joplin's wife. Certainly this piece seems much more cheeful & hopefully has a more happy story behind it.
I totally agree that it is very classical in nature. Excellent interpretation. Too often people rush through Bink's Waltz like it was a race to the finish a chariot race and I hate that. It is a melancholy piece that was designed to be played with feeling, meaning that there is no consistent tempo throughout the song, but overall should drag just a little. You played it well, just like I usually play it. Thank you for the listening pleasure.
You are very welcome! :) I feel the same way about this piece (and Ragtime generally); a lot of people just race through the pieces, and a lot of the beauty is lost, and I do like to vary the tempo a little too throughout the pieces, to match the changing moods, as sometimes there are some marked contrasts between one section and another.
Fantastic! One of my absolute favorite Joplin songs.
historyman4773 1 year ago
@historyman4773
I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Kamibambiraptor 1 year ago
Thank you - very emotional. Do you know the story behind his writing this one?
tripleshakequeen 1 year ago
@tripleshakequeen
I'm glad you enjoyed it; I wish this piece would get more views, but ah well!
I don't know the story behind this piece, though I recall someone telling me that 'Bethena Waltz' waltz was written soon after the death of Joplin's wife. Certainly this piece seems much more cheeful & hopefully has a more happy story behind it.
Kamibambiraptor 1 year ago
@tripleshakequeen actually, if you come to Sedalia MO in June, I'm presenting a symposium that discusses the backstory on this piece
Catt967 9 months ago
by far the best binks waltz interpretation on youtube. If i had any criticism it would be to get better recording equipment!! anyways great job.
doooobies332 2 years ago
You're very kind! This video hasn't gotten a lot of views, which is kind of sad as it's a charming piece of music.
Kamibambiraptor 2 years ago
I totally agree that it is very classical in nature. Excellent interpretation. Too often people rush through Bink's Waltz like it was a race to the finish a chariot race and I hate that. It is a melancholy piece that was designed to be played with feeling, meaning that there is no consistent tempo throughout the song, but overall should drag just a little. You played it well, just like I usually play it. Thank you for the listening pleasure.
ragtimeguy1868 2 years ago
You are very welcome! :) I feel the same way about this piece (and Ragtime generally); a lot of people just race through the pieces, and a lot of the beauty is lost, and I do like to vary the tempo a little too throughout the pieces, to match the changing moods, as sometimes there are some marked contrasts between one section and another.
Kamibambiraptor 2 years ago
A lovely piece,played with great feeling.Thank you.
dpsejp 3 years ago
It is lovely piece, and emotional depth is one of Scott Joplin's strong points, I think. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Kamibambiraptor 3 years ago