Hamelin plays Gershwin - Songbook (18 Songs) Audio + Sheet Music

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12 жыл бұрын

George Gershwin's Songbook, including 18 Songs, transcribed for piano by the composer himself. Performed by Marc-André Hamelin, live in concert.
The songs are:
01. Swanee 0:01
02. Nobody but you 0:38
03. I'll build a Stairway to Paradise 1:30
04. Do it again 2:11
05. Fascinating Rhythm 3:36
06. Oh, Lady Be Good 4:25
07. Somebody Loves Me 5:34
08. Sweet and Low Down 6:48
09. That certain feeling 7:36
10. The Man I love 9:01
11. Clap yo' hands 11:26
12. Do-do-do 12:06
13. My one and only 12:56
14. 'S Wonderful 13:40
15. Strike up the band 14:47
16. Liza - All the clouds'll roll away 15:36
17. I Got Rhythm 17:34
18. Who Cares as Long as You Care for Me? 18:43
Listen to this very disctinct and yet equally great performance of these pieces by André Watts: • Watts plays Gershwin -...

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@TheBonerBoyzGotWood 9 жыл бұрын

Make no mistake, these pieces are extremely difficult to execute. Very well done by Hamelin and it's great to finally hear this collection finally performed well.

@dancohenhemsi163 6 жыл бұрын

In my opinion the book is like a 20 century Schumman's Carnival...amazing

@user-zz5te5nw7g

American Debussy

@nezkeys79

One of, if not THE best classicsl pianist of our times

@everb-ey7ps 6 жыл бұрын

You know what is most wonderful about having different musicians play the same compositions is that each artist will inevitably give his or her own interpretation. The most beautiful aspect for me as a listener is I can choose to hear whichever version suits my taste. We are all truly spoilt to be able to pick apart recordings from the composer and compare and contrast them against other performers and then be able to composite our personalized playlist that brings us the most listening pleasure.

@thatromanticpianist3177 4 жыл бұрын

Something tells me Gershwin loved E flat major

@madlovba3 11 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it's due to that I'm not American, but I cannot feel the lack of "swing" here. What's more, I rather like the gracefulness and "fascinating rhythm" of these performances and do really think this is some of the best Gershwin I've ever heard. You put it well, though, about his "Hamelin touch"; I'd also add that whatever Hamelin touches turns into gold.

@jkrai9684 5 жыл бұрын

I WANT THIS SONGBOOK

@globalc3849 2 жыл бұрын

Hamelin can play anything and make it "his". This is incomparable.

@martinrooms3084 Жыл бұрын

Any more like this?

@sanjosemike 10 жыл бұрын

The suggestion that these pieces are for amateur pianists is absurd. The rhythm's and jumps in both hands are virtuosic. No "amateur" pianist can play these, except for a few that have more straightforward styles.

@jsky1940 6 жыл бұрын

To hear Gershwin played with the style it was composed to be played is a treat , Marc-Andre Hamelin leaves me breathless listening to his pianist ability. Thank you for sharing him with us all.

@mattmrtornado2606 11 жыл бұрын

Gershwin is and will always be my most favorite composer. He took the best of classical and the best of jazz and combined it in such a way that his music goes beyond phenomenal. Rhapsody in Blue is also my favorite piece to play.

@b1sing53 Жыл бұрын

Hamelin does the job expertly and soulfully. Monster musician.

@langleybryant8641 6 жыл бұрын

9:01

@jsky1940 6 жыл бұрын

I have listened to MAH playing George Gershwin's Song Book 100s of times never tiring of the way they were composed, and are being played so brilliantly. He seems to feel Gershwin's songs as if they are part of him. This is what a great musician does giving of himself while he is immersed in the music. No one is better to play and listen to but Gershwin.