Sleep - Eric Whitacre on Grand

I received many complaints on my previous video playing Sleep, where I had extra effects that sounded annoying instead of the intended effect. So by request, here is Sleep, by Eric Whitacre, on a Grand Piano.

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[JuyoNi]

choral music is vastly different from piano... you did play the notes, but you have to change everything about it, im sure you have made another version by now, and i would love to see it:)

[Purenicotine]

@JuyoNi watch?v=P_Gm3H2CuVU

:)

[musiqueprof]

Also, think about the shaping of your phrases. They should be broader strokes, not always LOUD-soft-softer-LOUDER-softes­t-LOUD. It seems very unnatural and it ruins the delicate image of the "evening hanging beneath the moon."

[Purenicotine]

Thanks buddy, but I see more of a challenge towards staying to my own true musical interpretation of a piece regardless of all the shouting and scolding voices on this youtube comment section, rather than supplicating all of you and shaping the dynamic line how someone else wants it to be shaped.

[musiqueprof]

Hey, I completely agree. Stay true to your vision of interpretation.

I respect your musical choices, as I do of my own piano students; however, I also do not hesitate to point out when more practice and study are needed for the piece truly to be effective. Good luck in your pursuits.

[Purenicotine]

And yes, that I agree with. This was a VERY long time ago, and I am not a trained, but self taught pianist. I suggest if you want a more accurate representation of my abilities on the piano, check out my more recent videos of Wedding Day at Troldhaugen and Hungarian Rhapsody 2.

[steelvenom2003]

Sorry, but I'm going to be another one who comments on the decoration you've changed.

It's true that this piece wasn't written for piano, so some things need to be changed, but many times it just sounds choppy, and it even gets to the point where it sounds like you don't know the music and you're searching for the next chord. On top of that, it is in fact possible to play a piano quietly. "What dreams may come" was WAY loud. That should not have been changed from the original.

[indicosa91]

Hey, I've loved your version!! I also play the piano, and I know that when playing piano you feel like playing the whole orchestra alone (or the whole choir in this case). It sounds loud, but I think that's part of the way to change a choir song into a piano song, you have to change things, and I think you've done it right! Is it possible to get the track somewhere? I would thank you a lot!! Goof luck with your musical carreer! :)

[bajsibyxan900]

You played well but ruined the song, sry to tell you but you did. Choir music can never be played on piano, no matter how talented the player is

[TruthInTheLieStack]

Not bad, though it was a bit loud and fast. There's a piano reduction of this song in the credits of the virtual choir video for Sleep, which could help you get a better feel for the speed of the piece. As for dynamics, just try not to bang the piano to death :P You'll find that soft and peaceful chords work just as well in areas you interpreted as overly powerful - highlight the voices, not the volume. Overall this was pretty good. Keep it up, sir.

[Ease555]

way to loud at some passages........

[tgioacchini]

I agree completely with JuyoNi. Choir music is worlds different from piano music. I have played this on piano many times.  The most effective way is to play it exactly as it is written/a choir would sing it. You add in strange stops which take away from the piece. Also, your playing is quite harsh... ease up a little bit. Another comment would be to let up on the pedal. It gets muddy in there. And finally, slow that climax down. It is beautiful... enjoy it like a choir would. Its coming

[matt22nesloney]

That was gorgeous. Thank you. :)

[ghostlat]

It was a decent performance, but you were way too harsh on the piano, and took it extremely too fast. Eric Whitacre himself has said it isn't about going "chord to chord", as you did, but instead "smoothly transitioning". Too much banging away to make this beautiful. Learn to make a more emotional connection with the piano.

[bassclarinetchick]

20 ppl doesn't like to sleep xp