Last of the Ragtime Pioneers

This ragtime eulogy was written by Galen Wilkes. I spent some time trying to learn it by listening to Mimi Blais' wonderful version on her New Rags Old Rags CD (a great CD - you should go and buy it). Trying to mimic Mimi is a rather forlorn hope for me, and after 6 months of on and off learning with this method, and not getting very far, my good friend Danny Matson took pity on me and bought me the sheet music (thanks a million Danny). The nett result is a combination of the sheet music, Mimi's interpretation, and some of my own ideas thrown in - I hope you like it.

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[geraldlrstubbs]

As usual, just great stuff. Thanks for brightening the day!

[montysuffern]

I am glad you like my interpretation of this lovely piece. I had a small spate of uploads following the purchase of a new video camera, (instead of using the compromise of videoing from a normal digital camera). I hope you approve of some of the other postings too, especially my own composition

[MortiCarthago]

monty you're the man!!! Glad to be hearing some of your piano once again.  I disagree with your choice of headwear though... what's that?

[montysuffern]

Ah MortiCarthago - the trials and tribulations of having a bald head and wanting to video from above the piano

[sefski88]

Well played sir.

[sutterchip]

This is one of my favorite Galen Wilkes compositions; you have such a relaxed feel for the music; thanks, Monty.

[sutterchip]

I'm glad you were inspired by Mimi Blais, and that Danny Matson, that wonderful patron of the arts, bought the sheet music for you; it's a gorgeous piece. Mimi inspired me with her Golden Hours by Max Morath and I learned it like you did, a little sheet music (which I bought), some of my own ideas, and much encouragement from Mimi.

[ragtimedanny]

Monty, you've nailed it!

It's a wrenchingly beautiful piece, and I love how easy-to-play you make it look :)

[showersinger547]

You're just brilliant.

(love that you have a sense of humor about your hair or lack thereof.)