i've just heard "for Celeste"
an absolutely gorgeous minimalist neo classical piano piece
similar to Arvo Pärt's "Alina" ..
would absolutely love to find more music like this
but haven't got a clue where to start
any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
― sehhhl, Wednesday, 19 November 2003 22:08 (twenty-two years ago)
You might enjoy John Tilbury's "Pianoworks". He's the pianist with AMM, and this CD is a collection of his short piano pieces.
Paul Bley's "Open, To Love" is more improv-oriented than composition-driven, but has a very nice crystalline feel as well -- I think it would appeal to Part fans.
Sylvie Courvoisier's recently-released "Abaton" is marvellous, a double CD in trio format that features splendid piano playing and composition as well as great trio interaction (piano/violin/cello).
John Cage's "Four Walls" is a solo piano piece that is quite tonal and lovely. Margaret Leng Tan's recording on New Albion is a good version.
A recommendation on the "pop" side, but worthwhile nonetheless, is the Harold Budd/Brian Eno collaboration "Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror".
Lastly, but definitely not leastly (heh heh), I unequivocally recommend Morton Feldman's piano music. Start with the recordings on the Hat Art label.
― Nom De Plume (Nom De Plume), Thursday, 20 November 2003 01:28 (twenty-two years ago)
thanks a lot Nom De Plum!
just listened to the Brian Eno/Harold Budd track which really is quite lovely
haven't found any of the other stuff yet
since i've only just discovered your post
i really am grateful for your suggestions + looking forward to listening + finding out more about them !
― sehhl, Sunday, 23 November 2003 02:02 (twenty-two years ago)