Jun 15, 2020 | Own compositions, Pianos, Solo Piano, Video
In this video I play with futuristic transformations to the Pianoteq’s new J. Salodiensis Virginal 1600 after performing a short piece by Frescobaldi using the instrument in its original faithfully reproduced form.
May 8, 2020 | Own compositions, Solo Piano, Video
In this little film, I say a few words about my process as an improviser, then perform a melodic and accessible unplanned improvisation in a contemporary classical style.
Apr 26, 2020 | Louie Harrison, Musicianship, Own compositions, Vocal and piano
Why I have more than one project I’ve released classical-based solo piano music as Phil Best and I also have a jazz-based solo piano album released under the name PJ Best, called Freshly Squeezed: I’ll be releasing more music as PJ with a very acoustic...
Jun 20, 2019 | Own compositions, Solo Piano, Video
This spontaneous improvisation has a wistful feeling with its modal tonality: the sun should be shining in June and on such a gloomy day, a little improvising on the piano can bring a little warmth and comfort… I will feature it on my album of 16 unplanned...
Jan 25, 2019 | Own compositions, Solo Piano, Video
My Nocturne No. 11 in G minor is one of the 11 Nocturnes that feature in my forthcoming album ‘Nocturnal’ to be released on February 18th. The album version is the original unplanned improvisation, but having created a score, I play it for you here.
Jan 17, 2019 | Own compositions, Solo Piano, Video
Another unplanned improvisation – this time tonally simpler, diatonic, very minor with a dark and wistful mood.
