Snowfall - Claude Thornhill big band & modern Play4Sofa version

Started by Bruce Breen, December 16, 2021, 06:30:36 PM

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Bruce Breen

Here is an audio recording I did of Claude Thornhill's song called Snowfall. I used the Dreamy Ballad style.

It was written by him and his wife Ruth, for his big band back in 1941.
Since then there have been various versions of it, in different styles.
The most notable ones are:
Michael Nesmith with the Monkees in 1967. It had a bit of a country feel to it.
Emily Reimer did a jazz version in 1988.
The Manhattan Transfer did it in 1991 - obviously it was all vocals.

Here is the link to enjoy:  https://app.box.com/s/47gsywgmj7atebmd5hrfuxfu3dbesg48

And here is a link for my 'modern' instrumental version using Play4Sofa style: https://app.box.com/s/kwl2mdh38mx2xt7i70r6iqzfjixdu92l
Bruce Breen
playing a PSR-S950, PSR-2100 & Piano Accordion

Jon D


  Hi there Bruce,
              A great performance lovely style and voices I enjoyed listening my friend. :) :) :)

                          Jon D. ;D :D ;)

Toril S

Hello Bruce. Beautiful version! Long time since I heard this one🌲🌲
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVwWdb36Yd3LMBjAnm6pTQ?view_as=subscriber



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Bruce Breen

Thanks for your kind words!
Happy Holidays!
Bruce Breen
playing a PSR-S950, PSR-2100 & Piano Accordion

Bruce Breen

Hi Everyone,
I also did an instrumental only version of this song using the style Play4Sofa (in the Ballad section).
There aren't many songs that I play which can use these more modern styles, but this one sounds really nice.

The link to the audio recording is:  https://app.box.com/s/kwl2mdh38mx2xt7i70r6iqzfjixdu92l
Bruce Breen
playing a PSR-S950, PSR-2100 & Piano Accordion

Richard Kent

Stunningly beautiful, Bruce.  Your performance evokes visions of quiet moments by the fire as the flakes gently caress the world.

Richard

Bruce Breen

Thanks Richard!
That style sure sets a wonderful mood - I felt very relaxed even when recording it!
Bruce Breen
playing a PSR-S950, PSR-2100 & Piano Accordion

Toril S

Yes, that Play4Sofa version was truly beautiful! See how creative we can be with our keyboards. No wonder we love to play them and create all kinds of sounds and music!
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVwWdb36Yd3LMBjAnm6pTQ?view_as=subscriber



Toril's PSR Performer Page

Bruce Breen

Right on, Toril!
I usually have 3 or 4 settings for most songs I play...and I just select whatever setting suits me for that day.
Bruce Breen
playing a PSR-S950, PSR-2100 & Piano Accordion

Ryszard Bieszczad

Hi Bruce 👌🌲🎹👍
Beautiful performance, with perfectly selected instruments.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and happy New Year
Best wishes.
Richard
A day without making music is a lost day :)
https://psrtutorial.com/perf/ryszard.html

Bruce Breen

Bruce Breen
playing a PSR-S950, PSR-2100 & Piano Accordion

JohnS (Ugawoga)

Hi Bruce

Great piece of piano playing and enjoyed the whole song with that Bert kaempfert style backing.

Have a Great Christmas and New Year   :)


All the Best
John :)
Genos 2     AMD RYZEN  9 7900  12 Core Processor 32 ram,   Focusrite Scarlet 4i4 4th Gen.

Bruce Breen

Bruce Breen
playing a PSR-S950, PSR-2100 & Piano Accordion