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Come in un sogno libero

Album: Concert for Civilization / Solo Piano

Released: Sep 2, 2006

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Genre: Acoustic / Ambient / Classical
Location NL
Profile Views: 15125
Last Login: 2/3/2012
Member Since 9/2/2006
Website www.islapiano.com
Record Label ..Solco..
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.. 'In spite of the Pompe Disease my fingers still enable me to play...I will be back..' (2005).. 'I can play Concerts again..' (2007)....Johan Jsolco Bakker is composer, pianist and Artist.. ..Johan's most recent projects are his piano contribution to the Promofilm of the opening of the new US Embassy in Berlin and to the movie and Exhibition "Espejos en la niebla" from Basilio Martin Patino. April-June 2008 in Madrid, Spain. .... Kathy Parsons, Aug. 2006 (www.solopianopublications.com): Concert for Civilization / Nient' altro che un sogno, is Johan Bakkers third solo piano release and shows a great deal of artistic growth since his previous Whisperkiss (2000). The translation of the subtitle for the album, Nient altro che un sogno, is Just like (in) a dream. Nothing more. ..A fluid, dreamlike quality is present in all of the music .., which was five years in the making. This CD has been chosen as the soundtrack for an international film being produced by Odelion in Paris. .... ..Concert for Civilization is a very stirring musical work of Art that combines classical, new age, and ambient stylings in a deeply personal way... Im thrilled to know that Johan Bakker will be able to continue sharing his music with us! This CD is available from cdbaby.com and amazon.com... Recommended! .. .... Sadly, the Dutch artist has been suffering from Pompe disease, which causes progressive muscle weakness and a great deal of pain. The creation of this album was Bakkers way of dealing with the situation, unsure of how long he would be able to keep playing the piano. The music is understandably moody, but doesnt convey despair or panic. It feels more like.. an open and heartfelt dialog with the piano .., a trusted and beloved friend and comfort. Until recently, Bakker was unable to sit at the piano for more than five or ten minutes without a great deal of pain in his shoulders, arms, and legs. Happily, he is now using an experimental drug that is bringing tremendous improvement, allowing him to play pain-free for a longer and longer time - wonderful news indeed!" ....Johan recently worked for the music/soundtracks of the Motion Picture 'Dutch Skies'.....Johan's piano music is used for Movie and Exhibition "Espejos en la niebla" from Basilio Martin Patino. April-June 2008 in Madrid, Spain. .... ..Me and my son Junshe. I am so proud, so happy...... Find all about Johan on his website:.. www.listenpiano.com...... .. .. .. Piano Radio Gold Station. Dreamlike music for solo piano..... Free to listen. Free downloads ! .. 52 pianists, 110 songs, almost 4,5 hrs non stop now!..Most popular listens piano station on Soundclick !! ....(Johan's music(style) has been passed for Whispering radio. You will not find it there).... Hear and Buy on ........www.cdbaby.com...... Amazon.. and on .. iTunes Downloads ... .... .. .. ...... .... Add your info ! It is free. .... ...... .. .. .. .. .. ......
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......'.. A fluid, dreamlike quality is present in all of the music..' (Kathy Parsons) '..........magnificent sophomore..' (Charlotte Dillon)........ .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. A Late Night Improvisation (part 3): 7 minutes ........ '...Silence. Nobody around. The Moon is high in the sky. This is a perfect moment for an improvisation on piano. No thoughts. Just searching, listening, wandering and wondering around on the Piano. There is sound, a feeling of keys and a touch of the heart. Starting nowhere and ending anywhere. There will not be a second time with the same result....' .. .... .. .. .. .. Almost 40 minutes instant composing on VIDEO : tapes and concerts ! .... .. .. ........ .... .... ........... ..About the Tracks: ..'..Very open and sparse..a brief but tantalizing tidbit.. Loosely structured, there is a strong feeling of reflection and exploration both emotionally and with the piano - a very evocative musical statement that evolves organically and naturally, going through several mood changes..light in tone, very dreamy and exploratory with sparkling notes in the upper registers and a fluid structure - another very beautiful piece..'........ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Intense moments from the Refter Improvisation Concert................ Watch the concert clip and hear shorttracks..........
Influences
.. David Lanz, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, Keith Jarret, Kostia, Joaquín Rodrigo
Sounds Like
A Mix of George Winston, Jim Brinkman, Liz Story, Yann Tiersen, Marcus Loeber, Yanni, Keith Jarrett, Starr Parodi, David Lanz, Michael Nyman, Erik Satie, Asha, Philip Aaberg and that makes Johan...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... ...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........(Copyright: www.solopiano.info)...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Check out my younger brother playing the piano...... ..

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Bio:

.. 'In spite of the Pompe Disease my fingers still enable me to play...I will be back..' (2005)
'I can play Concerts again..' (2007)

Johan Jsolco Bakker is composer, pianist and Artist

Johan's most recent projects are his piano contribution to the Promofilm of the opening of the new US Embassy in Berlin and to the movie and Exhibition "Espejos en la niebla" from Basilio Martin Patino. April-June 2008 in Madrid, Spain.

Kathy Parsons, Aug. 2006 (www.solopianopublications.com): Concert for Civilization / Nient' altro che un sogno, is Johan Bakkers third solo piano release and shows a great deal of artistic growth since his previous Whisperkiss (2000). The translation of the subtitle for the album, Nient altro che un sogno, is Just like (in) a dream. Nothing more. A fluid, dreamlike quality is present in all of the music , which was five years in the making. This CD has been chosen as the soundtrack for an international film being produced by Odelion in Paris.

Concert for Civilization is a very stirring musical work of Art that combines classical, new age, and ambient stylings in a deeply personal way. Im thrilled to know that Johan Bakker will be able to continue sharing his music with us! This CD is available from cdbaby.com and amazon.com. Recommended!

Sadly, the Dutch artist has been suffering from Pompe disease, which causes progressive muscle weakness and a great deal of pain. The creation of this album was Bakkers way of dealing with the situation, unsure of how long he would be able to keep playing the piano. The music is understandably moody, but doesnt convey despair or panic. It feels more like an open and heartfelt dialog with the piano , a trusted and beloved friend and comfort. Until recently, Bakker was unable to sit at the piano for more than five or ten minutes without a great deal of pain in his shoulders, arms, and legs. Happily, he is now using an experimental drug that is bringing tremendous improvement, allowing him to play pain-free for a longer and longer time - wonderful news indeed!"

Johan recently worked for the music/soundtracks of the Motion Picture 'Dutch Skies'.

Johan's piano music is used for Movie and Exhibition "Espejos en la niebla" from Basilio Martin Patino. April-June 2008 in Madrid, Spain.

..Me and my son Junshe. I am so proud, so happy..

Find all about Johan on his website: www.listenpiano.com

Piano Radio Gold Station. Dreamlike music for solo piano.
Free to listen. Free downloads !
52 pianists, 110 songs, almost 4,5 hrs non stop now!
Most popular listens piano station on Soundclick !!

(Johan's music(style) has been passed for Whispering radio. You will not find it there)

Hear and Buy on

www.cdbaby.com
Amazon and on iTunes Downloads .

.. Add your info ! It is free. ..

Member Since:

September 02, 2006

Members:

'.. A fluid, dreamlike quality is present in all of the music..' (Kathy Parsons) '

..magnificent sophomore..' (Charlotte Dillon)

A Late Night Improvisation (part 3): 7 minutes

'...Silence. Nobody around. The Moon is high in the sky. This is a perfect moment for an improvisation on piano. No thoughts. Just searching, listening, wandering and wondering around on the Piano. There is sound, a feeling of keys and a touch of the heart. Starting nowhere and ending anywhere. There will not be a second time with the same result....'

Almost 40 minutes instant composing on VIDEO : tapes and concerts !

.
About the Tracks:
'..Very open and sparse..a brief but tantalizing tidbit.. Loosely structured, there is a strong feeling of reflection and exploration both emotionally and with the piano - a very evocative musical statement that evolves organically and naturally, going through several mood changes..light in tone, very dreamy and exploratory with sparkling notes in the upper registers and a fluid structure - another very beautiful piece..'

Intense moments from the Refter Improvisation Concert....

...... Watch the concert clip and hear shorttracks..

Influences:

.. David Lanz, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, Keith Jarret, Kostia, Joaquín Rodrigo

Sounds Like:

A Mix of George Winston, Jim Brinkman, Liz Story, Yann Tiersen, Marcus Loeber, Yanni, Keith Jarrett, Starr Parodi, David Lanz, Michael Nyman, Erik Satie, Asha, Philip Aaberg and that makes Johan..