Robbie Mann - Gottschalk: Le Bananier

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=M7odw_V_r4I (Better quality recording)

Le Bananier (The Banana Tree), Op. 5 'Chanson nègre' (1845-46) by American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk. The melody of this is derived from the Creole song "En Avan' Grenadie." It was one of Gottschalk's first great successes.

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[countrychicknc]

wow i had to listen to this song for american music history in college and my CD was skipping so i found it on here. that was really really good. i play piano some, but mostly by ear. and i saw your not using music are you??

[robbiethemann]

well i'm not reading as i play but i did learn from the score

[nburton85]

Your technique is obviously very good, hence the brilliance of 1:58 (ish) onwards in the right hand. In places it does sounds a bit monotonous and 'mechanic'. Perhaps you should try varying the gradation of tone in places and bits of rubato, maybe. My old teacher, Philip Martin from the Birmingham Conservatoire (UK) recorded all of Gottschalk's works, and his recording of this piece is first class. Get a recording of it if you can.

[robbiethemann]

don't worry, this was a while ago. it's very different now. ;) here i'm just playing the notes.

and yes i have philip martin's complete recordings of gottschalk's piano works. they're wonderful (wish he recorded the solo transcription of the grand tarrantelle however). thanks for you comment

[watuihav2do09]

Robbie your a fag play something for everyone this crap is outdated i know its difficult and congrats but what do you want? do something with your musical talent

[robbiethemann]

LOL

[TrAnzZclan]

hey my name is robbie mann too

[cat54mom]

@watuihav2do09

So, who put you in charge? I like it!



[stevenmaillet]

@watuihav2do09 ... :) we all like different kinds of music ... this is a very difficult peice to play

[nicoashley906]

I listened to this song in my middle school music class and I have loved it ever since. It's magic. You were amazing for playing it so well. Thanks!

[richman117]

ur nasty bro