The Very Thought of You / Isn't it Romantic - Enhanced

Two tunes that segue neatly. For those who have trouble reading, this extra view of the piano keys may be useful. And the text comments I have added might explain some of the techniques used. For those who are good readers, a fairly accurate transcription is available at
http://web.newsguy.com/dougmck
A track by Jessica Williams gave me the idea to do this. The intention again is to use these often played jazz standards to demonstrate some jazz piano techniques that might be interesting to other jazz pianists.
If you have a fast connection and want to see this in high quality video to see the notes clearly (and improved audio), add the letters &fmt=18 straight after the existing internet address line above. I have also done a more recent version of 'Isn't It Romantic' with notation - http://youtube.com/watch?v=nXZblQUP5HY

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[erod1944]

I know this is susposed to be a piano instruction moment but it's just so pretty that it's mesmerizing. Wonderful Stuff.

[ankhaton]

You were always fantastic - this 2007 one is WOW too.

[MiCompre]

Hey Man! I am trying to learn here and you made this too beautiful to do anything but just lose myself in the extemporizations.... What way to get lost though!

Many Thanks.

MC.

[crazypianolady]

It's just so beautiful I can't describe. It's like looking out the window and watching the snow fall...that's all I can describe it as. (I realise I commented a year ago now but your music is timeless :-)

[paulito97]

So very classy. This is the kind of thing that keeps music alive and nourishes music lovers.

[rainbowfeather]

Nice Style, nice arrangement...what a talent you have!

[danny15L]

omg 5 months have passed....

since ive listened to this song

-sigh-

the way time flys

[crazypianolady]

It's late in the night and I'm loving it! Late night playing is my fave. This piece (and others) have just got me through a psychology essay!

[danny15L]

its so long but beutiful

it makes mme cry everytime i watch

[gummibearz]

you play beautifully. I wish I had a piano and could play this. I always cry at one part, it gets me every time lol

[jobimboy]

i love it now its easy to see the note right and left hand.. thanks for this.. now i can learn.. thank you..