I was introduced to the music of George Winston when I was a sophomore in high school; the boy I was dating(?) at the time gave me the album December as a Christmas gift and I have been hooked ever since.
I bought the Autumn album for myself at a concert I attended (he is delightful live — self-effacing humor and so So SO talented!) a couple years ago where he was donating all the money from album sales that night to our local food banks, and I LOVE IT.
While scrolling through the Tube of You yesterday, looking for inspiration, I came across this video by a young pianist who is playing a George Winston composition and thought it would be a perfect ending for this year’s September Song Project. It is mellow and drifty and much like a winding walk through falling leaves. Essentially, it is a segue. Which is exactly how I feel about September overall.
If you have a moment, have a listen.
And thank you for joining me in my (now-annual!) September writing tradition of transitioning into fall.
(If you are unable to view from your screen, you’ll find this video on YouTube if you search for Petit Yuki or George Winston / Autumn.)
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Thank you for joining me in my autumnal musical musings.
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oooh I love that, so tranquil and dreamlike
Isn’t it? 🙂
That was pretty. It was like a modernized Debussy in some ways. I have to admit I was not familiar with Winston, so this was a nice learning experience. Thanks.
How do you feel about Al DiMeola? He is a favorite in our circle.
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Yes, there is definitely romantic piano influence in his music.
I had to go looking for Al Di Meola. I like his straight guitar work better than his layover mixed tracks, but yes — I enjoyed the flamenco-esque music I found. And he has a lovely rendition of “Yesterday.”
We saw him prior to Covid and were going to see him again, but Covid killed it. The good news is it’s back on for this November. And yes, even I prefer his acoustic work to his electric stuff, but regardless of genre, the fucker can play. LOL
I hope you get to see him in November. 🙂
I have never listened to this music before, but today I was pleasantly impressed by listening to it. Your feelings described in this text correspond very closely to the spirit of this music. Thank you for the new acquaintance and for the impressions it gave me.
I am a fan of George Winston. He also has an album called “Winter” that I listen to during the holidays.