(I wasn’t planning on adding Winter at the end but it just sort of happened, so it’s a bonus: a bit rough, but there.)

The featured video for this month is Juarez from To Venus and Back melded with You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette:

I love Juarez because of what Tori does with it when she plays it live. The album version is a bit cold and passionless but she really brings it to life both with band (as either herself or Clyde) and solo. Her mesmerizing key change at the end of her solo piano Juarez was the main inspiration for me to play it that way. Check it out if you love Juarez as much as I do! Beware though, the video received some random hate and a 1-star rating. It’s not for the feint of heart or anyone who has trouble understanding Tori or Juarez itself.

Here are some links to covers of the full songs in the tutorial here. A few of them are a bit older and not as polished but I think they’ll help from an information standpoint. UPDATE: I freshened up most of the really old ones so they are more fun.

Silent All These Years: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bbs26L9Vhs

Precious Things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbMFZDY5rAs

Pretty Good Year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6INFe60c0&fmt=18 (I play the vocals and piano part simultaneously and have some fun with it.)

Pretty Good Year (Instrumental): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mekx3M7js4 (This is performed by a friend named Justin who is a new pianist and he plays the instrumental version as written by Tori. He’s very graceful and accurate.)

A Sorta Fairytale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe7ATphQlPo

Cooling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaRCYv5_UbI

iieee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE56FgHTai4

Winter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM7ytOtt99I

Peace, BPK

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Piano version of my song “Circles”

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NOTE: I WILL BE RE-DOING THIS PIECE. This has been very popular, but I rushed the arrangement and there were many mistakes in the recording. I am currently working on a new version that I will be completely happy with, and….MAKING SHEET MUSIC! Subscribe to my videos so you don’t miss it.

(P.S. ~ The version of the song I used is the orchestral re-arrangement from the “Smashing…Live!” album…not the “original” track from the actual game…that version is faster and more synth-heavy. But I much prefer this version.)

My keyboard setup (not used in this video): Roland RD-700 SX, Roland Juno-G, V-Stand

ABOUT ME:

I am the man. I’m also available for composition projects, whether it be soundtracks for your film or video game, original compositions, music for your band, arrangements, etc. I am versatile, proficient in all musical genres, and musically well-educated. I am also professional, easy-going and dependable. Feel free to send me a message here on YouTube or on Facebook.

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I currently play in a sweet classic rock/blues/funk band called Niterail, featuring the amazing guitar work of Korey Hicks and a tight, talented band. We all play all over the Twin Cities area, as well as Mankato and Duluth.

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Leading the band, is the Legendary Grammy Award-Winning Violinist and World-Class Fiddler: Mark O’Connor!

Song: “Pick it Apart” by Mark O’Connor

The New Nashville Cats Band:
Mark O’Connor, Fiddle
Matt Rollings, Keyboards
Brent Mason, Electric Guitar
Michael Rhodes, Electric Bass
Paul Franklin, Pedal Steel
Paul Leim, Drums
Terry McMillan, Tamborine/Percussion

“The American Music Shop featured a different artist each week. Concerts were given in a small, intimate theater and recorded live. In addition to the artists’ own bands, the American Music Shop band accompanied the performers, giving these concerts a unique sound.” (Written by Jason A. Cormier -IMDB Website)

I also whole-heartedly agree with the following author:
“The American Music Shop was one of the greatest music shows ever! Even now, No show has given us the variety and talent that was aired on this program. Heavy’s from Country, Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, Zydeco, would give these amazing performances with as much energy as being at their live shows. The production and sound quality was far superior to any thing CMT could ever do today. I still regularly watch the shows I was lucky enough to have taped. After the show had ended, I asked Jerry Douglas and Mark O’Connor if they missed doing the show, both said “yes”. I wish that the powers that be would sell the shows to syndication. That way, more of the world could enjoy the rich flavor this varied musical flow gave us each week when it aired”. (Written by Pnai -IMDB Website User Comment)

Yes, I too would buy Re-mastered DVDs of all three years of this show if it was available. Please!

Produced by: TNN-THE NASHVILLE NETWORK, 1991.

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