DailyImprov.net Piano Podcasthttp://www.dailyimprov.net/index.htmlSolo piano improvisations every day - jazz, ambient, contemporaryencontact@dailyimprov.netCopyright 2009 Łukasz Langa2009-07-08T22:05:12+02:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:13:45 +0100DailyImprovpiano,improvisation,jazz,ambient,pianist,classicalfree piano music updated dailyAmbient, jazz and contemporary piano music. A new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation is published in Logic Pro format on DailyImprov.net along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationCopyright 2009 Łukasz Langapiano,improvisation,jazz,ambient,pianist,classicalMusiccontact@dailyimprov.netnohttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/GT LL THT U DSRVcontact@dailyimprov.netSteven WilsonMelody Oriented2009-07-08T22:05:12+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/jtrM-64Sb_U/gt_ll_tht_u_dsrv.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/gt_ll_tht_u_dsrv.html#unique-entry-id-79
Listen to GT LL THT U DSRV 6:35]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationThe second improvisation for today is loosely based on Steven Wilson's "Get All That You Deserve" from his latest solo album “Insurgentes”.Each of them exposes a different feature of this magnificent composition. Highly recommended.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/gt_ll_tht_u_dsrv.html#unique-entry-id-79http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_79.mp3Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 3contact@dailyimprov.netKey Signature TackledMelody Oriented2009-07-08T20:57:35+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/Y3nrrS8ZSwU/key_signature_tackled_pt3.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/key_signature_tackled_pt3.html#unique-entry-id-78
Today’s improvisation is the third movement in the KST series. This piece explores some of the oldest jazz progressions, trying to find something elusive and unknown in them, trying to tell a story. In the series, four parts are planned, the last one being a finale that merges all themes. This will be quite a challenge, stay tuned.

Listen to Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 3 4:31

Note: You might want to look at the archive of older entries where all improvisations for June are still being kept.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovThis piece explores some of the oldest jazz progressions, trying to find something elusive and unknown in them, trying to tell a story.In the series, four parts are planned, the last one being a finale that merges all themes. This will be quite a challenge, stay tuned.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/key_signature_tackled_pt3.html#unique-entry-id-78http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_78.mp3All I Do, I Can Still Feel Youcontact@dailyimprov.netNine Inch NailsRhythm Oriented2009-06-22T23:07:18+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/4Txy3PG4Pgw/all_i_do__i_can_still_feel_you.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/all_i_do__i_can_still_feel_you.html#unique-entry-id-77
Listen to All I Do, I Can Still Feel You 4:16]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationTomorrow I’m going to see Trent Reznor. I simply can’t wait. And it shows in today’s improvisation, based heavily on his “Underneath It All”.Sorry it's so imprecise, it's the excitement.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/all_i_do__i_can_still_feel_you.html#unique-entry-id-77http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_77.mp3Electric Fridays #13: Four Facescontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysRhythm Oriented2009-06-19T23:15:47+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/oGt9x0rNTLQ/four_faces.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/four_faces.html#unique-entry-id-76
Listen to Four Faces 6:50]]>DailyImprov.netdaily e-piano improvisationA suitcase drowned in spacial reverb. The tones like drops of water, the ones that hollow out the stone.noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/four_faces.html#unique-entry-id-76http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_76.mp3Vicinitycontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-06-17T23:37:04+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/MJJkzhT0Bco/vicinity.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/vicinity.html#unique-entry-id-75
Listen to Vicinity 1:38]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationone of the shortest improvisations but it's got a distinctive moodnoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/vicinity.html#unique-entry-id-75http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_75.mp3Scene 34contact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-06-14T22:00:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/JgnoLTHN--w/scene_34.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/scene_34.html#unique-entry-id-74
Listen to Scene 34 4:48

Backdated: recorded yesterday.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationInspired by the movie “33 Scenes From Life”. The film was so packed with negative events I just had to add a more positive continuation.noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/scene_34.html#unique-entry-id-74http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_74.mp3Electric Fridays #12: Of a Long Daycontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysMelody Oriented2009-06-12T22:40:10+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/-Wef-uCzJYA/of_a_long_day.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/of_a_long_day.html#unique-entry-id-73
Listen to Of a Long Day 4:52]]>DailyImprov.netdaily e-piano improvisationa very quiet and slow piece, mellow and peacefulIt seems consecutive episodes of Electric Fridays got closer to each other than they were before. We’ll work it out. nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/of_a_long_day.html#unique-entry-id-73http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_73.mp3Untitledcontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-06-10T09:31:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/5ezVOCkvTHA/untitled.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/untitled.html#unique-entry-id-72
Listen to Untitled 6:49]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationUneasy.Experimental usage of vintage spring reverbs on a mellow piano.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/untitled.html#unique-entry-id-72http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_72.mp3969 CBCcontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-06-09T23:52:23+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/yzEu1jLoinE/969%20CBC.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/969%20CBC.html#unique-entry-id-71
Listen to 969 CBC 5:37

PS: Abraham’s Bells theme quote unintentional. It unveiled for me when listening to the final mix.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovNo comments.noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/969%20CBC.html#unique-entry-id-71http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_71.mp3Electric Fridays #11: Babyloncontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysClandestine2009-06-05T20:16:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/P9trLxDkD3A/babylon.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/babylon.html#unique-entry-id-70Electric Fridays, weekly e-piano improvisations. This time a subtle song, a variation on the „Babylon” theme by Clandestine. The original itself is a very pleasing and surprisingly deep collage of nursery rhymes and traditional themes. Recommended.

Listen to Babylon 4:09

By the way, I mentioned some great stuff coming up. And indeed, I’ve got three things to mention.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily e-piano improvisationthis time a subtle song - themed after "Babylon" by ClandestinenoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/babylon.html#unique-entry-id-70http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_70.mp3Planningcontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-06-04T23:46:27+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/vAq6zJQzWXg/planning.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/planning.html#unique-entry-id-69
Listen to Planning 6:47]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationnofree piano music updated dailyA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/planning.html#unique-entry-id-69http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_69.mp3Lantern on the Hillcontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-06-03T12:00:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/OpRoxiGpq0s/lantern_on_the_hill.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lantern_on_the_hill.html#unique-entry-id-68
Listen to Lantern on the Hill 12:06]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationTheme and title inspired by a German movie I saw that day: „Gegen die Wand”.Backdated because it was recorded yesterday.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lantern_on_the_hill.html#unique-entry-id-68http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_68.mp3To Go Straightcontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-06-01T21:24:07+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/YOZPij81LZg/to_go_straight.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/to_go_straight.html#unique-entry-id-67
As for the improvisation itself, today’s piece is quite technical, and at the same time, a breath of fresh air. Try and listen.

Listen to To Go Straight 6:41

Note: You might want to look at the archive of older entries where all improvisations for May are still being kept.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationtoday’s piece is quite technical, and at the same time, a breath of fresh airAfter over a week of silence, improvisations are back. Just like they sung, “the times, they are a-changing”. And indeed, some great stuff is ahead, stay tuned.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/to_go_straight.html#unique-entry-id-67http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_67.mp3Electric Fridays #10: Sine Qua Noncontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysRhythm Oriented2009-05-22T21:29:01+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/62FtnFAyVWc/sine_qua_non.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/sine_qua_non.html#unique-entry-id-66
Listen to Sine Qua Non 3:57]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovSomewhat moody and relaxed, the certainty that it will all eventually make sense one daynoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/sine_qua_non.html#unique-entry-id-66http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_66.mp3It's Nice Until It Gets Nastycontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-05-21T21:29:20+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/GAlIUvFCPQw/its_nice_until_it_gets_nasty.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/its_nice_until_it_gets_nasty.html#unique-entry-id-65
Listen to It’s Nice Until It Gets Nasty 10:45

PS: I have some trouble releasing REALLY daily. This has to do with the perturbations I experience lately. Hopefully it will all settle down soon...

Also, vote for my remix. 8 days left!]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovIt’s still a big surprise for me how differently can those who were once very close to me behave when they feel left behind.noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/its_nice_until_it_gets_nasty.html#unique-entry-id-65http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_65.mp3Just Ember (Poison for a Fairy)contact@dailyimprov.netSteven WilsonRhythm Oriented2009-05-19T22:53:31+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/8bZ-8g5Wlm4/just_ember__poison_for_a_fairy.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/just_ember__poison_for_a_fairy.html#unique-entry-id-64You can vote for my entry.

Listen to Just Ember (Poison for a Fairy) 7:54]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationbased on Steven Wilson's "Veneno Para Las Hadas"noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/just_ember__poison_for_a_fairy.html#unique-entry-id-64http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_64.mp3Canola Skycontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-05-17T23:10:44+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/hJ1HkmVKOjc/canola_sky.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/canola_sky.html#unique-entry-id-63...


Listen to Canola Sky 8:40]]>DailyImprov.netdaily ambient piano improvisation dailyimprov...noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/canola_sky.html#unique-entry-id-63http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_63.mp3Electric Fridays #9: Can't Make Everyone Happy, Now Can I?contact@dailyimprov.netRhythm OrientedElectric Fridays2009-05-15T23:44:28+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/pJlqgWDkZCM/cant_make_everyone_happy__now_can_i.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/cant_make_everyone_happy__now_can_i.html#unique-entry-id-62Electric Fridays brings in some more negative energy. Some slight distortion came in unintentionally. I guess it’s the ultimate distortion week...

Listen to Can’t Make Everyone Happy, Now Can I? 2:13

Yesterday I decided to switch jobs, hence the omission.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily e-piano improvisation dailyimprovanother installment of Electric FridaysnoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/cant_make_everyone_happy__now_can_i.html#unique-entry-id-62http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_62.mp3In Your Roomcontact@dailyimprov.netMelody OrientedRhythm Oriented2009-05-13T21:05:47+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/SQ7UCYAJC68/in_your_room.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/in_your_room.html#unique-entry-id-61
Listen to In Your Room 3:48]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisationa clumsy attempt at fast, rhythmic performanceWhen you’re playing in a tempo that technically makes you a big metronome, there’s hardly space (and time) for invention.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/in_your_room.html#unique-entry-id-61http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_61.mp3Antoine, You're a Genius (Lullaby, Phase 3)contact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-05-12T22:31:15+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/quSyIzehCr4/antoine__youre_a_genius.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/antoine__youre_a_genius.html#unique-entry-id-60first two.

Listen to Antoine, You’re a Genius (Lullaby, Phase 3) 5:58]]>DailyImprov.netdaily ambient piano improvisation dailyimprovanother approach to the lullaby subject, somewhat different than the first twonoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/antoine__youre_a_genius.html#unique-entry-id-60http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_60.mp3Alter Ipsecontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-05-11T23:03:32+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/hHTfPk7j8KI/alter_ipse.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/alter_ipse.html#unique-entry-id-59Alter Ipse 5:38]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprov-noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/alter_ipse.html#unique-entry-id-59http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_59.mp3Photosynthesis, Pt. 4contact@dailyimprov.netPhotosynthesis2009-05-10T23:54:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/qjtwfxPkhgs/photosynthesis_pt4.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt4.html#unique-entry-id-58drones. This one is done by playing the piano while filtered through a deep reverb, some equalizers, chorus and heavy overdrive distrotion with a high feedback rate. This is arguably the most heavy, distorted and noiseful part. But there is a reason for it and the composition of the piece is structured. You may also be interested in the first, second and third part of the series.

This piece is unedited, released as recorded.

Listen to Photosynthesis, Pt. 4 19:26]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation ambient drone dailyimprovAfter a long break, I decided to return to recording ambient drones.This one is done by playing the piano while filtered through a deep reverb, some equalizers, chorus and heavy overdrive distrotion with a high feedback rate. This is arguably the most heavy, distorted and noiseful part. But there is a reason for it and the composition of the piece is structured.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt4.html#unique-entry-id-58http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_58.mp3Electric Fridays #8: Lilac Pickingcontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysMelody Oriented2009-05-08T22:27:53+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/SR5rZdjtrlw/lilac_picking.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lilac_picking.html#unique-entry-id-57weekly e-piano improvisations welcomes a distorted vintage suitcase e-piano.

Listen to Lilac Picking 5:26

PS. That’s right. I missed the improv yesterday... some days are just too short for the events they bring in.
]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation e-piano dailyimprovintroducing a distorted vintage suitcase e-pianonoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lilac_picking.html#unique-entry-id-57http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_57.mp3Conspiracy Prophecy Paranoiacontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-05-06T23:59:15+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/4E5th6TYYgY/conspiracy_prophecy_paranoia.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/conspiracy_prophecy_paranoia.html#unique-entry-id-56
Listen to Conspiracy Prophecy Paranoia 4:58]]>DailyImprov.netdaily improvisation piano dailyimprovI’m amazed how many people I encounter lately who are avid believers of the worst kinds of pseudoscience and superstition possible.noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/conspiracy_prophecy_paranoia.html#unique-entry-id-56http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_56.mp3Meeting the Orthogonalcontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-05-05T23:48:15+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/7osc2fdiuP4/meeting_the_orthogonal.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/meeting_the_orthogonal.html#unique-entry-id-55
Technically inspired by PNODUO’s approach to improvisation that rejects planning ahead. So this piece is as pure as it gets: created while performed, no editing whatsoever.

Listen to Meeting the Orthogonal 3:22]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovAs one of my professors used to say: „Great things happen by conjunction”.Technically inspired by PNODUO’s approach to improvisation that rejects planning ahead. So this piece is as pure as it gets: created while performed, no editing whatsoever.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/meeting_the_orthogonal.html#unique-entry-id-55http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_55.mp3Something in the Pocketcontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-05-04T23:58:19+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/PtLbleZhAJI/something_in_the_pocket.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/something_in_the_pocket.html#unique-entry-id-54
I was looking for some unwanted files on my hard drive to make room for other stuff and, while at it, I found some very old music I did on tracker software many years ago. This improvisation is based on one of the tunes I composed back then.

Listen to Something in the Pocket 6:09


Note: You might want to look at the archive of older entries where all improvisations for April are still being kept.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovbased on a very old tracker composition I made many years agonoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/something_in_the_pocket.html#unique-entry-id-54http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_54.mp3Lullaby for My Son (Phase 2)contact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-04-30T23:53:40+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/4kiFY9YrKzw/lullaby_for_my_son__phase_2.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lullaby_for_my_son__phase_2.html#unique-entry-id-53the first lullaby, this time on traditional grand piano.

Listen to Lullaby for My Son (Phase 2) 7:56]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovsomewhat a continuation of the first lullaby, this time on grand pianonoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lullaby_for_my_son__phase_2.html#unique-entry-id-53http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_53.mp3Emotional Blackmail Wizardscontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-04-29T23:59:37+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/1QuWS8Kfm-g/emotional_blackmail_wizards.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/emotional_blackmail_wizards.html#unique-entry-id-52
Listen to Emotional Blackmail Wizards 6:12]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovthese people, so seemingly pure in their intentions, naive in their actionsThey know what they're doing. They are the emotional blackmail wizards.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/emotional_blackmail_wizards.html#unique-entry-id-52http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_52.mp3Desire as a Manifestation of Powercontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-04-28T21:46:46+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/t7poP9kibyY/desire_as_a_manifestation_of_power.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/desire_as_a_manifestation_of_power.html#unique-entry-id-51
Listen to Desire as a Manifestation of Power 5:13]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprova mellow theme as means of contrast to the more technical or bizarre tunes of the last daysComposed and recorded in one take.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/desire_as_a_manifestation_of_power.html#unique-entry-id-51http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_51.mp3Bodytrapped IIIcontact@dailyimprov.netEric Barnhill VersusBodytrapped2009-04-27T23:36:26+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/BQhGtvoIoE0/bodytrapped_3.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/bodytrapped_3.html#unique-entry-id-50versus. This is already the third piece in the series. This time I had real trouble coming up with a theme that is not repetitive yet recognisably chained to Eric song’s structure. In particular, I’m not happy with the rhythmic accuracy I managed to get (or rather - the lack of it).

But the longer I worked on different improvisations on the theme, the more I felt this would go nowhere, so in the end I kept this version. Imperfect but done.

Listen to Bodytrapped III 7:28]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovmy long overdue response for Eric Barnhill’s versus. This is already the third piece in the series.This time I had real trouble coming up with a theme that is not repetitive yet recognisably chained to Eric song’s structure. In particular, I’m not happy with the rhythmic accuracy I managed to get (or rather - the lack of it). But the longer I worked on different improvisations on the theme, the more I felt this would go nowhere, so in the end I kept this version. Imperfect but done.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/bodytrapped_3.html#unique-entry-id-50http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_50.mp3Ants in the Raincontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-04-26T20:25:06+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/KM0wqCMM2hc/ants_in_the_rain.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/ants_in_the_rain.html#unique-entry-id-49
This one is an excerpt of a recording where I was experimenting with plucking the strings. It’s rather chaotic in ways of the rhythm but still I find it quite interesting and refreshing. Can’t do this on my Yamaha ;-)

Listen to Ants in the Rain 7:22]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovan excerpt of an upright piano recording where I was experimenting with plucking the stringsnoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/ants_in_the_rain.html#unique-entry-id-49http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_49.mp3Electric Fridays #7: On The Brink of a Breakdowncontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysRhythm OrientedFreeform2009-04-24T13:07:32+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/eEyU_Mte1Aw/on_the_brink_of_a_breakdown.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/on_the_brink_of_a_breakdown.html#unique-entry-id-48Electric Fridays focuses on a couple of very sad stories that happen to my friends right now. Financial problems, severe health issues, relationship dramas... Strange coincidence, especially at this seemingly happy time of the year.

Improvisation recorded at 288 BPM, in 5/4.

Listen to On The Brink of a Breakdown 7:29]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovfocus on some very sad stories that happen to my friends right nowHealth issues, relationship dramas, financial problems... Strange coincidence, especially at this seemingly happy time of the year.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/on_the_brink_of_a_breakdown.html#unique-entry-id-48http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_48.mp3Excerpt from 'The Middle Man'contact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-04-23T23:59:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/IOoknK9rMak/excerpt_from_the_middle_man.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/excerpt_from_the_middle_man.html#unique-entry-id-47
Listen to Excerpt from ‘The Middle Man’ 1:56]]>DailyImprov.netdaily jazz piano improvisation dailyimprova short edit from a longer structured pieceRecorded a couple of days ago.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/excerpt_from_the_middle_man.html#unique-entry-id-47http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_47.mp3The Art of Procrastinationcontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-04-22T23:35:17+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/-IdEzHeYhpQ/the_art_of_procrastination.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/the_art_of_procrastination.html#unique-entry-id-46
Listen to The Art of Procrastination 3:44]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovan awful art, indeednoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/the_art_of_procrastination.html#unique-entry-id-46http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_46.mp3Too Tired To Sleepcontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-04-21T23:15:33+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/Pv9Py0ISbBI/too_tired_to_sleep.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/too_tired_to_sleep.html#unique-entry-id-45
Listen to Too Tired To Sleep 6:02]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprova crawling theme with uneasy harmonicsnoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/too_tired_to_sleep.html#unique-entry-id-45http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_45.mp3Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 2contact@dailyimprov.netKey Signature TackledRhythm Oriented2009-04-20T21:50:15+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/BfBbRlKbO4k/key_signature_tackled_pt2.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/key_signature_tackled_pt2.html#unique-entry-id-44
A continuation of the more structured series of improvisations. This part is far less peaceful than the initial one. There are some theme overlappings to maintain focus on the subject, but overally this is a very different animal. You can also be interested in KST, Pt. 1. Two more parts are planned.

Listen to Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 2 11:34]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprova radical shift of mood in the named series of improvisationsA continuation of the more structured series of improvisations. This part is far less peaceful than the initial one. There are some theme overlappings to maintain focus on the subject, but overally this is a very different animal.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/key_signature_tackled_pt2.html#unique-entry-id-44http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_44.mp3Electric Fridays #6: Apophasiscontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysMelody OrientedFreeform2009-04-17T21:41:34+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/XPr6Gtr6nzU/apophasis.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/apophasis.html#unique-entry-id-43Electric Fridays, weekly e-piano improvisations.

Listen to Apophasis 5:42]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovanother edition of Electric FridaysOne trick song, really. It's all explained in the title.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/apophasis.html#unique-entry-id-43http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_43.mp3It Won't Take Longcontact@dailyimprov.netMy Sweet Lord2009-04-16T22:47:37+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/7NLDrjGmcgk/it_wont_take_long.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/it_wont_take_long.html#unique-entry-id-42Really want to show you

Listen to It Won’t Take Long 4:52]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovorig. George HarrisonnoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/it_wont_take_long.html#unique-entry-id-42http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_42.mp3The Way To Paradise (is a part of it)contact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-04-15T23:22:55+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/bvvYb1j0kIg/the_way_to_paradise.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/the_way_to_paradise.html#unique-entry-id-41
Listen to The Way To Paradise (is a part of it) 6:38


By the way, Eric Barnhill posted another link in our chain of mutual improvisations, a response to Bodytrapped II. Well played, let’s see where I can go from here...
 ]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovin fact, the way may be THE paradisenoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/the_way_to_paradise.html#unique-entry-id-41http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_41.mp3Silence of the Appearingcontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-04-14T23:11:56+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/neEXkf5wJU0/silence_of_the_appearing.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/silence_of_the_appearing.html#unique-entry-id-40Listen to Silence of the Appearing 4:54

As a side note, I managed to prepare an article on how I use categorisation on this site and what use it has for you. Read on.
 ]]>DailyImprov.netdaily improvisation pianoa chaotic tune, recorded in the first days of Aprila very edgy themenohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/silence_of_the_appearing.html#unique-entry-id-40http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_40.mp3The Empty Tombcontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm OrientedTraditionalChristus Vincit2009-04-13T23:02:26+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/0bbVn_KirTM/the_empty_tomb.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/the_empty_tomb.html#unique-entry-id-39
Listen to The Empty Tomb 3:09]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation christus vincita calm theme, very technical and rhythm orientedI'm not happy with the achieved accuracy. Consider this just a sketch.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/the_empty_tomb.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_39.mp3Electric Fridays #5: Alone in the Gardencontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysTraditional2009-04-10T09:25:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/cDFlI9mQN5A/alone_in_the_garden.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/alone_in_the_garden.html#unique-entry-id-38Electric Fridays, weekly e-piano improvisations. The inspiration is obvious for a Great Friday tune: the solitary son of God, terrified by the knowledge of his destiny and future events. And being afraid of death, even while knowing that it does not conquer all. No one there to help him, not even God himself.

Listen to Alone in the Garden 4:14]]>DailyImprov.netdaily jazz heavy piano e-piano improvisation dailyimprovthe inspiration is obvious for a Great Friday tune: the solitary son of God, terrified by the knowledge of his destiny and future eventsNo one there to help him, not even God himself.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/alone_in_the_garden.html#unique-entry-id-38http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_38.mp3Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 1contact@dailyimprov.netKey Signature TackledMelody Oriented2009-04-09T23:09:42+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/SGX8BJQ-TZs/key_signature_tackled_pt1.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/key_signature_tackled_pt1.html#unique-entry-id-37series of improvisations. KST, Pt. 1 starts a particularly mellow one. Three more parts are planned. You can also be interested in KST, Pt. 2.

Listen to Key Signature Tackled, Pt. 1 3:30]]>DailyImprov.netjazz ambient daily piano improvisation dailyimprovstarts a mellow series of jazz improvisationsFour parts are planned.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/key_signature_tackled_pt1.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_37.mp3Photosynthesis, Pt. 3contact@dailyimprov.netPhotosynthesis2009-04-08T23:53:24+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/ncJ7yrfG27Y/photosynthesis_pt3.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt3.html#unique-entry-id-36drone recorded live by playing the piano filtered through a deep reverb, high feedback delay, some equalizers, chorus and overdrive distrotion. This part is much lighter, spring bleeds through it. You can also be interested in the first and the second part of the composition.

This piece is unedited, released as recorded.
Listen to Photosynthesis, Pt. 3 9:18]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano ambient improvisation dailyimprovmy third ambient drone recorded liveThis part is much lighter, spring bleeds through it. You can also be interested in the first and the second part of the composition. This piece is unedited, released as recorded.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt3.html#unique-entry-id-36http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_36.mp3Highway Disaster: Contemplationcontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-04-07T23:44:44+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/SgqVwFR_vT8/highway_disaster__contemplation.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/highway_disaster__contemplation.html#unique-entry-id-35
Listen to Highway Disaster: Contemplation 7:17]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation ambient dailyimprovinspired by a dangerous situation experienced latelynoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/highway_disaster__contemplation.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_35.mp3Bodytrapped IIcontact@dailyimprov.netEric Barnhill VersusBodytrapped2009-04-06T00:51:48+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/B19Tf5JWJio/bodytrapped_2.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/bodytrapped_2.html#unique-entry-id-34improvisation challenge for Eric Barnhill in a series of versuses, mutual improvisations on a given theme. The game turns out to be very interesting and it was tough to prepare a worthy improvisation as a response for his piece. I hope the result is okay.

Listen to Bodytrapped II 3:21


Update: Eric posted his response, well played indeed. Let’s see where I can go from here...]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprov versusthe continuation of the improvisation challenge for Eric Barnhill in a series of versusesThe game turns out to be very interesting and it was tough to prepare a worthy improvisation as a response for his piece. I hope the result is okay.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/bodytrapped_2.html#unique-entry-id-34http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_34.mp3Contrast Means More Than Absolute Brightness (Phase 1)contact@dailyimprov.netAnomaliesFreeform2009-04-11T17:49:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/dxlcEcONnek/contrast_means_more_than_absolute_brightness_1.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/contrast_means_more_than_absolute_brightness_1.html#unique-entry-id-33Anomalies, recorded in 2007 as one behemoth 30 minute piece. It was later recut and divided in two parts. Here you can find the second phase.

Listen to Contrast Means More Than Absolute Brightness (Phase 1) 10:09]]>nofree piano music updated dailyA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationpiano,improvisation,jazz,ambient,pianist,classicalhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/contrast_means_more_than_absolute_brightness_1.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_33.mp3Electric Fridays #4: Lullaby for My Son (Phase 1)contact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysMelody Oriented2009-04-03T23:38:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/fLju1WKfnbQ/lullaby_for_my_son__phase_1.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lullaby_for_my_son__phase_1.html#unique-entry-id-32Electric Fridays, weekly e-piano improvisations. This time a very calm tune, passed the lullaby test. Not a particularly successful rendering but consider this as work in progress.

Listen to Lullaby For My Son (Phase 1) 3:32]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation electric e-piano dailyimprovthis time a very calm tune, passed the lullaby testnoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/lullaby_for_my_son__phase_1.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_32.mp3No Rest Until The Search Endscontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-04-02T23:59:02+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/3UIZvAiFW2k/no_rest_until_the_search_ends.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/no_rest_until_the_search_ends.html#unique-entry-id-31the process by recording straight to Logic Pro and then - as it crashed without me saving the work - I’ve got one more reason to use the on-board sequencer of the piano: it does not crash, ever.

Tried to recover the theme by doing endless takes since then. Somewhat succeeded but you’ll have to believe me if I say - the original was somewhat better.

Listen to No Rest Until The Search Ends 2:48]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprova witty theme with a colorful basslinea try to recover a lost theme (Logic crashed)nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/no_rest_until_the_search_ends.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_31.mp3Be Onecontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-04-01T23:34:38+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/6sm3tXQivek/be_one.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/be_one.html#unique-entry-id-30
Listen to Be One 4:27


Note: You might want to look at the archive of older entries where all improvisations for March are still being kept.]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprov...with yourself, with your significant other, with lifenoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/be_one.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_30.mp3Siskin in Flightcontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-03-30T15:14:07+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/sPRlvqM47T4/siskin_in_flight.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/siskin_in_flight.html#unique-entry-id-29
Listen to Siskin in Flight 6:33]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprova little creature, a grand perspectivenoA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/siskin_in_flight.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_29.mp3Bodytrappedcontact@dailyimprov.netEric Barnhill VersusBodytrapped2009-03-31T00:05:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/NuI0FNkOUUE/bodytrapped.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/bodytrapped.html#unique-entry-id-28Eric Barnhill in a planned series of versuses, mutual improvisations on a given theme. The rules we set are as follows:
- every improv and versus is a single take, improvised
- the versus is based on the original improv
- consecutive versuses are based on themselves

I hope this turns out interesting.

Listen to Bodytrapped 5:03


Update: Eric already posted his response! You can download it by clicking here.
 ]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation versus dailyimprovthe first challenge for Eric BarnhillFirst in a planned series of versuses, mutual improvisations on the given theme. The rules we set are as follows: - every improv and versus is a single take, improvised - the versus is based on the original improv - consecutive versuses are based on themselvesnohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/bodytrapped.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_28.mp3Our Paths Are Chosen For Uscontact@dailyimprov.netBattlestar Galactica2009-03-26T23:59:04+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/yp_yKfq0hRA/our_paths_are_chosen_for_us.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/our_paths_are_chosen_for_us.html#unique-entry-id-27Listen to Our Paths Are Chosen For Us 3:21]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprovdestiny rules our lives and we are like lemmings, marching forwardSomewhat inspired by Battlestar Galactica.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/our_paths_are_chosen_for_us.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_27.mp3Wireless Everythingcontact@dailyimprov.netRhythm Oriented2009-03-25T00:24:51+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/7jqe0cHW56M/wireless_everything.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/wireless_everything.html#unique-entry-id-26Listen to Wireless Everything 5:08

It seems the recording is a little distorted. Sorry for that, will tweak the settings for consecutive improvisations.]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation daily dailyimprovan etude for practising performance at 5/4Not a particularly strong piece but still an achievement in terms of rhythmic counting.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/wireless_everything.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_26.mp320MPH Through The Springtime Snowcontact@dailyimprov.netJingle BellsTraditional2009-03-24T19:49:19+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/Dngyi_ZmRNE/20mph_through_the_springtime_snow.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/20mph_through_the_springtime_snow.html#unique-entry-id-25Listen to 20MPH Through The Springtime Snow 4:11]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation daily dailyimprovthe smooth feel of driving at the speed of cyclingInspired by the sudden comeback of winter.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/20mph_through_the_springtime_snow.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_25.mp3Homelesscontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-03-23T02:09:27+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/TTNTIldPJwM/homeless.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/homeless.html#unique-entry-id-24Listen to Homeless 4:56]]>DailyImprov.netdaily improvisation piano dailyimprova bitter-sweet tune with some metal spiceRecorded at 144 BPM.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/homeless.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_24.mp3Electric Fridays #3: Through The Wineglasscontact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysMelody Oriented2009-03-20T22:13:53+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/8QYUfd9QZVw/through_the_wineglass.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/through_the_wineglass.html#unique-entry-id-23Electric Fridays, a more subtle approach to the e-piano.
Listen to Through The Wineglass 02:36]]>DailyImprov.netdaily improvisation piano dailyimprova more subtle approach to the e-pianoSecond installment of Electric Fridays, a more subtle approach to the e-piano.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/through_the_wineglass.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_23.mp3Ana Marie Anomaly (Conservatory)contact@dailyimprov.netAnomaliesEdie BrickellSigur Rós2009-04-04T09:30:00+02:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/RBh9eEywkTQ/ana_marie_anomaly.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/ana_marie_anomaly.html#unique-entry-id-22Anomalies ever created, but this recording is done much later. It appeared as the second track on the album. It is the most peaceful of them all, with many conscious musical references. How many can you spot?

Listen to Ana Marie Anomalie (Conservatory) 16:02]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation daily dailyimprovthe most peaceful of Anomalies, with many conscious musical references. How many can you spot?This is originally the first of Anomalies ever created, but rerecorded much later. It appeared as the second track on the album. It is the most peaceful of them all, with many conscious musical references. How many can you spot?nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/ana_marie_anomaly.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_22.mp3Contrast Means More Than Absolute Brightness (Phase 2)contact@dailyimprov.netAnomaliesFreeform2009-03-28T00:05:31+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/CIZ1_Dt1Fuo/contrast_means_more_than_absolute_brightness_2.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/contrast_means_more_than_absolute_brightness_2.html#unique-entry-id-21
Today’s piece is one of the more experimental and heavy Anomalies, recorded in 2007 as one behemoth 30 minute piece. It was later recut and divided in two parts. This is the second part, but it is presented here first, just as it appeared chronologically on the album.
Listen to Contrast Means More Than Absolute Brightness (Phase 2) 10:34]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation daily dailyimprovone of the more experimental and heavy AnomaliesFifth track of the Anomalies, a longer piece from 2007.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/contrast_means_more_than_absolute_brightness_2.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_21.mp3Photosynthesis, Pt. 2contact@dailyimprov.netPhotosynthesis2009-03-21T09:36:00+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/NLGo1okEKJ8/photosynthesis_pt2.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt2.html#unique-entry-id-20drone recorded live by playing the piano filtered through a deep reverb, high feedback delay, some equalizers, phasers, choruses and overdrive distrotion. The second part is much darker than the first. Unedited composition released as recorded.
Listen to Photosynthesis, Pt. 2 14:56]]>DailyImprov.netdaily improvisation piano ambient dronemy second ambient drone recorded liveRecorded live by playing the piano filtered through a deep reverb, high feedback delay, some equalizers, phasers, choruses and overdrive distrotion. The second part is much darker than the first. Unedited composition released as recorded.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt2.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_20.mp3To Runie (Thorvnivm)contact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-03-19T21:48:28+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/3V-4KCFQ0Zs/to_runie__thorvnivm.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/to_runie__thorvnivm.html#unique-entry-id-19Listen to To Runie (Thorvnivm) 4:40]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprova base for a probably catchy songThis would probably be a base for a catchy song. Provided that the lyrics weren’t too embarrassing. The performance is somewhat imprecise but you’ll have to excuse me, I just had to get this theme published. Probably will do a better version of it later on. Recorded at 146 BPM, and by the way, “to runie” means “it will collapse” in Polish. nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/to_runie__thorvnivm.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_19.mp3End Titlescontact@dailyimprov.netAnomalies2009-03-18T21:51:19+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/v0GPXswBGB8/end_titles.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/end_titles.html#unique-entry-id-18Anomalies, another longer piece from 2007. This is how I imagine a soundtrack for the finale and end titles of an unspecified movie. If you have an idea for a screenplay, drop me a line.
Listen to End Titles 10:15]]>DailyImprov.netdaily improvisation piano dailyimprovanother longer piece from 2007, from Anomaliesthis is how I imagine a song for the finale and end titles of a movienohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/end_titles.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_18.mp3Fall of the Watermelon Mancontact@dailyimprov.netHerbie HancockWatermelon Man2009-03-17T23:17:56+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/-nvMlkfGP9I/fall_of_the_watermelon_man.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/fall_of_the_watermelon_man.html#unique-entry-id-17Listen to Fall of the Watermelon Man 4:42]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation daily dailyimprovwith apologies to Herbie Hancocka variation on the Watermelon Man theme with a metal twistnohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/fall_of_the_watermelon_man.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_17.mp3Time Freezes Allcontact@dailyimprov.netFreeform2009-03-16T07:23:57+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/QEXviDMcWJk/time_freezes_all.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/time_freezes_all.html#unique-entry-id-16Listen to Time Freezes All 4:58]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation daily dailyimprovfreeform progressive harmonic content, recorded yesterdayKind of relaxed. Recorded at 111 BPM, MP3 is an edit from about 8 minutesnohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/time_freezes_all.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_16.mp3I Don't Remember Tuesdayscontact@dailyimprov.netAnomalies2009-03-14T08:23:58+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/SYa_B30bgns/i_dont_remember_tuesdays.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/i_dont_remember_tuesdays.html#unique-entry-id-14Anomalies, a longer piece from 2007.
Listen to I Don’t Remember Tuesdays 08:30]]>DailyImprov.netdailyimprov daily piano improvisationsixth of the Anomalies, a longer piece from 2007Sixth of the Anomalies, a longer piece from 2007.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/i_dont_remember_tuesdays.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_14.mp3Electric Fridays #2: All Along The Watchtower / Sanctus (Phase 1)contact@dailyimprov.netElectric FridaysJimi HendrixBob DylanLeszek Możdżer2009-03-13T00:02:00+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/Uaj-YZf0Pnc/watchtower_sanctus_1.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/watchtower_sanctus_1.html#unique-entry-id-13Electric Fridays, and a try to mix two radically different themes: Dylan’s “All Along The Watchtower” with a 12th century traditional Sanctus melody, as interpreted by Leszek Możdżer on his “Piano” album. This will definitely be retried as I’m not fully happy with the result (hence I didn’t mind the harsh cut at the end).
Listen to Electric Fridays #2: All Along The Watchtower / Sanctus 3:15]]>Bob Dylan, Leszek Możdżer, DailyImprov.netdaily improvisation e-piano dailyimprova try to mix two radically different themes: Dylan’s “All Along The Watchtower” with a 12th century traditional Sanctus melody, as interpreted by Leszek Możdżer on his “Piano” albumThis will definitely be retried as I’m not fully happy with the result (hence I didn’t mind the harsh cut at the end).nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/watchtower_sanctus_1.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_13.mp3Take It Easycontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-03-12T00:16:17+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/jVPIlgkwvvI/take_it_easy.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/take_it_easy.html#unique-entry-id-12Listen to Take It Easy 5:30]]>DailyImprov.netdaily piano improvisation dailyimprova simple harmonic melody with a positive moodNot much to add, an edit from over 10 minutes.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/take_it_easy.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_12.mp3Comptine de la Fille Trahicontact@dailyimprov.netYann TiersenAmélie2009-03-11T12:25:07+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/P1DkoJGSvkQ/comptine_de_la_fille_trahi.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/comptine_de_la_fille_trahi.html#unique-entry-id-11Listen to Comptine de la Fille Trahi 7:24]]>Yann Tiersen / DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation dailyimprov ameliean old improvisation based on Amélie themesThis improvisation, originally performed in 2007, is a collage of Yann Tiersen's Comptine D'un Autre Été: L'apres Midi, La Valse D'Amélie and some original ideas. nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/comptine_de_la_fille_trahi.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_11.mp3Photosynthesis, Pt. 1contact@dailyimprov.netPhotosynthesis2009-03-10T00:08:31+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/EM3JOIWi5rM/photosynthesis_pt1.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt1.html#unique-entry-id-10drone recorded live by playing the piano filtered through a deep reverb and high feedback delay. Unedited composition released as recorded.
Listen to Photosythesis, Pt. 1 16:10]]>DailyImprov.netambient drone piano improvistation dailyimprovmy first ambient drone recorded liveRecorded by playing the piano filtered through a deep reverb and high feedback delay.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/photosynthesis_pt1.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_10.mp3Remember This Next Timecontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-03-09T22:36:18+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/Yhah09q9_EU/remember_this_next_time.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/remember_this_next_time.html#unique-entry-id-9Listen to Remember This Next Time 7:42
]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation dailyimprovthe melody turned up while playingA waltz-like piece in the mood of the heavier Anomalies, done two weeks ago.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/remember_this_next_time.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_9.mp3Trust Like Empathycontact@dailyimprov.netAnomalies2009-03-07T08:35:57+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/-coFt_bDCbY/trust_like_empathy.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/trust_like_empathy.html#unique-entry-id-8Anomalies, a series of improvisations I’ve done in 2007. Unfortunately the unedited Logic files are gone, so only the processed ones will be published along with the MP3s.
Listen to Trust Like Empathy 12:52]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation improv dailyimprov anomaliesthe first of Anomalies from 2007noA new short improvisation is published every weekday, and one longer piece every weekend. The rules of publishing are as follows: * a published piece must contain a single recording * no editing except for cuts can be made * a cut and uncut version of the improvisation must be published in Logic Pro format along with the audio recording * the piece does not have to be created on the day of publicationhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/trust_like_empathy.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_8.mp3Electric Fridays #1: Dirty Businesscontact@dailyimprov.netElectric Fridays2009-03-06T21:41:16+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/Ge0p-DxacQw/dirty_business.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/dirty_business.html#unique-entry-id-7Electric Fridays, a weekly e-piano tune. This one is a slow waltz based upon some late cogitation of mine.
Listen to Electric Fridays #1: Dirty Business 4:34]]>DailyImprov.netpiano dailyimprov electric e-pianofirst installment of Electric Fridaysa slow waltz based on a late cogitation of minenohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/dirty_business.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_7.mp3Leaving the Pastcontact@dailyimprov.netAnomalies2009-03-05T00:09:17+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/rc-ZFm8CDTw/leaving_the_past.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/leaving_the_past.html#unique-entry-id-6Anomalies, a series of improvisations I’ve done in 2007. Unfortunately the Logic files are gone, so only the MP3s will be published for them.
Listen to Leaving The Past 4:44]]>DailyImprov.netpiano ambient dailyimprovthe last track of AnomaliesAnother one of Anomalies, a series of improvisations I’ve done in 2007. Unfortunately the Logic files are gone, so only the MP3s will be published for them.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/leaving_the_past.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_6.mp3Zebracontact@dailyimprov.netMelody Oriented2009-03-04T22:53:06+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/GqDUzE4t7xg/zebra.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/zebra.html#unique-entry-id-5Listen to Zebra 4:56

I’m gonna get myself a zebra
And play cards with it all day long
I’m gonna buy myself a zebra
To write the lyrics for this song


]]>DailyImprov.netpiano zebra improvisation dailyimprovtoday's work based on an idea from yesterdayI'm gonna get myself a zebra / and play cards with it all day long / I'm gonna buy myself a zebra / to write the lyrics for this songnohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/zebra.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_5.mp3Whiskey Impotencecontact@dailyimprov.netAnomaliesMelody Oriented2009-03-03T10:03:05+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/rcNIuAFwR68/whiskey_impotence.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/whiskey_impotence.html#unique-entry-id-3Anomalies, a series of improvisations I’ve done in 2007. Unfortunately the unedited Logic files are gone, so only the processed ones will be published along with the MP3s.
Listen to Whiskey Impotence 1:50
]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation dailyimprovpart of "Anomalies: Improvisation Works 2007"One of Anomalies, a series of improvisations I’ve done in 2007. Snappy and melody oriented.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/whiskey_impotence.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_3.mp3Last Year in Monacocontact@dailyimprov.netRoxanne2009-03-02T11:27:43+01:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyImprovPodcast/~3/m8BSZXQ0BC0/last_year_in_monaco.htmlhttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/last_year_in_monaco.html#unique-entry-id-2Listen to Last Year In Monaco 6:30]]>DailyImprov.netpiano improvisation dailyimprovLast Year in MonacoA 6:30 edit of a 10 minutes of performance. Sentimental mood, kind of melancholic.nohttp://www.dailyimprov.net/files/last_year_in_monaco.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.dailyimprov.net/files/podcast_2.mp3DailyImprovnonadultfree piano music updated daily