"I giorni" - Ludovico Einaudi piano cover

Here's my version of this stunningly beautiful song. I'm sad I didn't find it when it came out and missed out on about eight years of playing it. Each day I learn a little more about the song, though the journey is far from over.

This recording was made after 12 days of practice, so I still have a ways to go. There are my usual small bobbles, and my touch isn't consistently there.

One comment I'll make on the pace: this is exactly how the song feels to me, so it's on purpose even if it isn't to your taste. I appreciate any comments you take time to make.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• giorni
• ludovico
• einaudi
• piano
• italy
• italian
• solo
• hippo
• africa

[abzz47]

Hi im trying to learn it at the moment but have got stuck on bar 49 either my music is wrong or ive missed something because it tells me to play completly different notes to what you play but yours is right. I can read music but i never did music theory (taught myself piano) Its on the bottom line it says play b f# b when you play d a d ? do you know where i can get a correct sheet for it if this is wrong and if im just being stupid please enlighten me because im well confused :s thanks:)

[SwayingTree65]

@abzz47 I don't think your sheet music is wrong. I don't have music or a keyboard in front of me, but I'm betting that's where I changed the left hand notes precisely because I didn't like the way the original sounded. Everywhere else I play the sheet music straight except for accidentally reversing a couple of right-hand notes due to faulty memory...corrected shortly after this recording.

[MatteMacPiano]

I'm half a pianist as u r - it's my hobby, let's say, it's a way to relax while crushing back home. In my modest opinion, ur technique isn't bad at all. I like the way u play. How did u record this? I mean, when I try to record my upright piano with a mic I always get awful noise in the background. Thx a lot and keep on playing!

[SwayingTree65]

@MatteMacPiano I placed a Zoom H2 digital recorder on the treble side of my grand. Paradoxically I find better sound with the lid closed. Depends on acoustics in your room. Flip HD shot video and then I synced and mixed them together. Just play around with locations, gain, etc.

[frecklepenguin]

When you play piano you shouldn't stroke the keys. You need to feel emotion but you're not gonna hit all the notes if you float across the paino. If you put all the weight into your finger tips and relax the heck out of your arms, then you won't pound on the keys. You'll also get a way more professional sound.

[SwayingTree65]

@frecklepenguin

Thanks, but I'm content with the way I play. You perhaps missed my phrase "for me." I'm not trying to be anything I'm not. I have no aspirations to be professional. That ship is long sailed and was never in my port. I play after work for my own enjoyment and hopefully my friends and family. If people on YT like it, fine. If not, fine. I've played this imperfect way for 35 years now. It works for me. It's just a hobby. Take care.

[Pianopod]

I am envious of your beautiful playing after only 12 days of practice. I would rate this as brilliant!

[abzz47]

@SwayingTree65 oh ok thanks well yours sounds waaaaaayy better than what the sheet music is telling me to play so i think im gonna play your version :) although its kinda hard to see what your playing at some parts lol ill do ma best :D thanks 

[JessicaLouiseMusic]

it's just such a beautiful song!

[JoshMeyers2010]

play how you like it! not how anyone else likes it or tells you how. This is a dandy cover don't let anyone tell you differently. Keep making beautiful music for yourself, friends, family, and even me

[YNWAintheFOAR]

fucking boss.

[Lollytuca]

Bellissimo! bravo :)



[EMXtutorials]

@MatteMacPiano Hey! I'm currently doing my music technology degree, i could give you some advice if you want to record your piano! Just drop me a message