'snowfeet' [piano piece]

Soundtrack available at http://theramintrees.bandcamp.com/track/snowfeet

An improvisation I recording last night, inspired by a dear friend, and one of the most beautiful people I've met on here. For some time now, I've been trying to express some stuff in purely musical form — no words. This is my stab at describing a person, trying to put across their personality, the qualities I see in them — which is quite a task when your subject is so multi-faceted.

Snowfeet's introduced me to some amazing music — but in particular a lovely little Oscar Peterson track called 'L'Impossible' which is carved in my brain from so much repeat play. So it had to be piano.

So Snowfeet, this piece is my attempt at rendering you in piano form. x

http://www.youtube.com/snowfeet

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[MarijaEnchantix]

Hey there!

I love this composition! You're a natural talent!

I'm a piano player myself for many, many years now (I'm only 18 :D ) and I'm trying to compose a piano piece for my friends on his birthday, just like you did. Could you please tell me a little bit closer how this work of magnificent music was made? I would really appreciate it! How long did it take for you to write this?

[TheraminTrees]

@MarijaEnchantix Thanks ;8) I used to spend months working things out and rehearsing, etc. But now I tend to record some improvisation and edit the bits that work together in Logic. I typically play around with two different melodies, and see if I can fit them together — which is what I did here. This piece took around an hour to record all the improvisations, and probably another hour to edit it into shape.

[ReligiousFiction]

Sound + Image = Sublime

[TheraminTrees]

@ReligiousFiction Hey Religious, thanks ;8)

[TheEpicion]

A human, through music. What a challenge, to create a living, breathing piece of music to describe a human. Each trill, each note, adding another layer, again and again until it shows a more complete picture.

I'm going to try this. Thankyou for the inspiration ^_^ this was wonderful as always. I heard it before, but I never left any comments on your music.

[TheraminTrees]

Hey TheEpicion. Well, it occurred to me that so much classical music tried to reflect real things and events — I thought why not try with a person. I had to just run with the fact it was going to be impossibly abstract and subjective ;8)

[snowfeet]

Dear Mister TheraminTrees,

I have never been so honoured. It is such a pleasure just knowing you and sharing the art you make, but to be wrapped up in it and even claimed as an inspiration--I am rendered speechless. I've been playing this beautiful song again and again (and again). Thank you for this unforgettable birthday gift.. <3

[thinkmorepink]

amazing piece, theramin dear. Snowfeet is amazing.

[MillCityPersons]

The eyes need to be fixed just a little bit.

[lepthymo]

thats beautiful man, a beautiful expression for a beautiful person.

[eliwalks]

zounds & props :)

[amazingbollweevil]

Astonishing portrait example. Much obliged (not that I could possibly do it myself!).

[aquabat2206]

This is beautifully done :)

[NisseHult101]

TheraminTrees, did you make BOTH the music AND the drawing? Then you, sir, have quite a remarkable talent! Thanks for sharing it! Very nice.