Magical Moment 342, "The Piano"

This day was truly amazing. After months of preparation, I took my place at the piano bench behind a plexiglass window and recorded the piano for my album.

With complete focus and concentration, I played along with the full band and orchestra that played in my ears. When I pounded the final chord of the final song I pressed my fingers firmly down on the keys. Gradually, the sound faded into silence and I lifted my fingers from the keyboard. Suddenly I felt like soaring. It had all come together and I, Miss anal-retentive, knit-picky, perfectionist, was pleased with our work for the day.

Should you purchase the album when it is finished this early spring (and I hope that you do), listen closely to each song. For I’m certain that underneath the numerous musical instruments playing, the microphone in the sound booth must have picked up the intense beating of my heart.

My posts as I chronicle my album recording with Modern Vintage Recordings:

1. Optimistic Gamble

2. Sophie's Choice

3. Pre-Production Meeting Two

4. Redeemed

5. To Accordion or not to Accordion, that is the Question

6. Fifth String

7. My Story

8. A Good Problem

9. Move On

10. The Drums!

11. The Strings!

12. The Double Bass!

Comments

Anonymous said…

Oh, how exciting!!! I will definitely be purchasing and almost do hope to hear your heart beating. Passsion like that is in and of itself a beautiful thing!

January 12, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Valencia said…

I'll not only hear the beat of your heart but I'll see your professional look of contented pleasure. A photo of you on the case or cover would be good too! Congratulations!

January 12, 2011 at 9:48 PM

Dawn said…

I am so happy and proud for you! WHAT an accomplishment! What an achievement!
Cannot wait to hear the passion as you lived through the music.
congratulations!!!!

January 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM

laughwithusblog said…

HOW exciting!

January 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM

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