Ludwig Van’s Morning Grind

LinearLineman

Beethoven was a coffee fanatic. He apparently counted the exact number of beans for each of many daily cups… 28 beans every time.

@McD requested more Beethovenish stuff, so I gave it a try, but couldn’t help imagining a modern Beethoven.

PurePiano, Retro Piano, PureSynthPlatinum acoustic guitar, VHS x2, ISymphonic Choir.

McD

What an elegant tribute to the master of classical style.

I recently discovered the true meaning of pastiche:

A pastiche (pass-TEESH) is an art work that imitates or borrows from another, typically better-known, work. Pastiche does not ridicule or mock the original work; it functions more as celebration and homage.

I appreciate the effort to channel the style of the great man. I hope you can do more of these pastiches using any well known artist that inspires you to take the leap off the high dive into a hopefully well stocked pool.

Satie, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel (I do like the french impressionists). They laid the harmonic ground work for some great pianistic jazz harmonies.

LinearLineman

Thanks, @McD, upon relistening I think I channeled a bit more Kurt Weil that Ludwig Van. Especially when I hit the stride bass. And then there’s the swing. Classical musicians do a lot better at this. I’ll try again.

JudasZimmerman

@McD said:
I appreciate the effort to channel the style of the great man. I hope you can do more of these pastiches using any well known artist that inspires you to take the leap off the high dive into a hopefully well stocked pool.

"Play Salieri!"

I'm enjoying this direction a lot. Very cool pieces.

LinearLineman

Thank you @JudasZimmerman, I’m liking these, too. I’ve been listening to Beethoven before I improvise. That helps a lot.