Pianomusings
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An Introduction and an Announcement
Coldplay - Viva La Vida Reimagined (Piano)
Original Composition #3
Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek (Piano Cover)
Original Composition #1
Journey - Don't Stop Believing (Piano Cover)
Yiruma - River Flows in You (Piano)
Beyonce - Halo (Piano Cover)
Madonna - Like A Prayer (Piano Cover)
Coldplay - Fix You (Piano Cover)
OutKast / Obadiah Parker - Hey Ya (My Piano - OP's Vocals)
Profile
 
Name:
Blake
Channel Views:
159,442
Style:
Pop
Age:
26
Joined:
August 27, 2006
Last Sign In:
1 day ago
Subscribers:
3,755
Basic Information:
I've been playing the piano for about 17 years. I'm currently a fourth year in medical school. Thank you to all who leave comments; I read and appreciate all of them.
About Me:
 
FAQ:
1. Can you send me the sheets?
I'm sorry; I play almost everything without sheet music. You can buy almost any song here: http://www.musicnotes.com/

2. What kind of keyboard do you play?
In my old videos, I'm playing a Roland FP-3. In my new videos, I'm playing a Roland Fantom X8.

3. Where have you been/Why did you take so much time off?
I got fed up with YouTube mixing my recordings down to mono from stereo. The difference between mono and stereo is massive; YouTube also seemed to downgrade the quality of the audio. Every now and then I'd come back and see if the audio situation had improved. When I heard YouTube finally allowed stereo, I knew it was time to come back. I'm loving the audio quality that I can get now with my new uploads.

4. How do you get such a clear sound?
I use a VSTi called Ivory (by the company Synthogy) that records directly to a Soundblaster soundcard; there is no microphone in my set-up. If you have money to spare and a decent computer setup, I would highly recommend Ivory--it has three piano samples (C7 Yamaha, Model D Steinway, and Imperial Bösendorfer) that total 10 gigabytes. I mainly use the Steinway sample. I also use Magix Movie Edit Pro to normalize the volume and remove any background hiss.

5. How do you have time to make videos in medical school?
I'm in my fourth year, which is well-known to be the easiest year. :)

6. Do you take requests?
I welcome requests, but I only end up playing the songs that I think I can do something with. Ultimately, I end up playing about 5% of the requests I receive.

7. Did you go to Vanderbilt?
I did!

8. Why do you only show your hands in your videos?
I've been guilty of making some weird facial expressions that I don't want on camera.

9. Why don't you place more of your MP3's on iTunes?
The copyright/royalty situation with selling covers is complicated. If somebody else who knew what they were doing could set it up for me, I'd gladly put everything I have up on iTunes. When it comes down to it, I just don't wanna get sued.

10. Can you do a tutorial for X song?
A good tutorial is a ton of work, and I'm afraid I'm just too lazy. :)

My Canon in D - Extended Version can now be bought in iTunes, Napster, or Amazon. Just search for "pianomusings" or click below.
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Channel Comments (293)
CelestialDreamer2009 (5 days ago)
I really like your original compositions, and your covers of various songs, especially that canon in D one! thank you for creating such beautiful music, and good luck with med school!
ChristianPiano89 (5 days ago)
Hey, you are an awesome piano player man!!! God gave you a wonderful gift and I hope that I can play like you one day. I have a request (like everyone else lol).....well I understand that you only play about 5% of songs requested, but I (and I'm certain that others) would love it if you could learn to play either "Shout to the Lord" by Darlene Zschech or a song titled "You are good" by Israel and New Breed, both of which are incredibly popular contemporary Christian songs. Those two are my absolute favorites and you have no idea how much I would appreciate it if you can learn it and put it up whenever you have the time. Thank you so far for all your current videos -- they continually blow my mind.

God bless and keep up the good work,
Christian
matt9718 (2 weeks ago)
Hi, its matt, can you start making tutorials, especially for dont stop believing? that would be awsome, thanks. Bye
fsdgrgddigijbndgfd (2 weeks ago)
You really good man, I love you music. Good luck with Medical School.
unknowngo123 (2 weeks ago)
hey...........i want you to play ..Enigma .....rivers of belief ..(remix verion) pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...love ur style
pangelotti (4 weeks ago)
Blake, please tell me if you will ever write down your arrangement of Halo by Beyonce as precise music sheets (like Canon in D) and make it available for buying?
tixus23 (1 month ago)
You're so unbelievable and your music is gorgeous! I've been playing the piano for about 7 years, but I hope that I'll be as good and as you;)
ewmarcus (1 month ago)
Its truly a treasure to watch your videos. I'm 28 and have tried to learn piano in the past with little success. Watching you play with such grace and beauty really makes me want to try again. Thank you for being inspirational. -Evan; Roseville, MN.
esmender (1 month ago)
Outstanding.
PtiTomoO (1 month ago)
It's so beautiful! Thank You so much!
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