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The Joker · 26 February 2012, 05:30 AM

So I play a bit of piano in my spare time, not very well I might add. Got out an old camcorder today and recorded myself for the first time. Hope you enjoy.

Oh both these songs are from the film 'The Piano' with Holly Hunter, written by Michael Nyman.

Lion · 26 February 2012, 06:01 AM

Thank you...very nice.....I think you play very well for not playing consistently!!!

joejitsu · 26 February 2012, 06:22 AM

Very well done. Fantastic.

Grissom · 26 February 2012, 06:23 AM

Well done! Thank you.......always enjoyable to hear well played music!

threemonkeys · 26 February 2012, 06:29 AM

Very nice, Wes. I'm sitting in my comfy chair enjoying the light coming through the window right now. The music fits right in with my mood this Saturday morning.

dysondiver · 26 February 2012, 06:43 AM

great , thankyou

The Joker · 26 February 2012, 09:56 AM

Thanks guys, like to think I can play them better than that. It's amazing you press record on the camcorder and all you're thinking is don't mess up, don't mess up, and it doesn't help.

Strange watching and hearing yourself on tape, really helps point out where you are going wrong that you can't really hear when playing.

FeelingTheBlues · 26 February 2012, 10:00 AM

That's very good Wes! I think you're quite talented!

Thank you for sharing!

thewatchguy93 · 26 February 2012, 10:04 AM

Wes!! I'm shocked mate!!

Pleasantly btw..!

I play also, I think you did fantastic!! What grade do you play at? or are you simply playing by ear/memory?

Really thanks for sharing mate

The Joker · 26 February 2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Wes!! I'm shocked mate!!

Pleasantly btw..!

I play also, I think you did fantastic!! What grade do you play at? or are you simply playing by ear/memory?

Really thanks for sharing mate

Thanks Carl and Dino. The only grade I ever took when I was younger was 4. Wish I had been pushed to do more or pushed myself. Haven't really improved in the last 15 or so years, it is difficult as an adult.

Learnt them from the books/sheet, and when you have played them 100 times it goes into memory.

Have you done any grades Dino? Practise, practise, practise.

thewatchguy93 · 26 February 2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Thanks Carl and Dino. The only grade I ever took when I was younger was 4. Wish I had been pushed to do more or pushed myself. Haven't really improved in the last 15 or so years, it is difficult as an adult.

Learnt them from the books/sheet, and when you have played them 100 times it goes into memory.

Have you done any grades Dino? Practise, practise, practise.

Thats really good mate, i'm well impressed!

I play by ear mainly, but I have passed all of my grades through to grade 8.. I havent read music for about 5 years.. I just play purely by ear..

The Joker · 26 February 2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Thats really good mate, i'm well impressed!

I play by ear mainly, but I have passed all of my grades through to grade 8.. I havent read music for about 5 years.. I just play purely by ear..

Wow, we need some vids then.

thewatchguy93 · 26 February 2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Wow, we need some vids then.

I'll see what I can doo.. If not, lets take a keyboard to the gtg..

gold canyon · 26 February 2012, 10:48 AM

Loved it, Wes. What a pleasant surprise. Thanks.

Lion · 26 February 2012, 11:12 AM

Wes, don't be so hard on yourself.....as I'm sure we all have enjoyed your piano playing...I know I have!!!

GradyPhilpott · 26 February 2012, 11:51 AM

Bravo!

Lisa · 26 February 2012, 01:24 PM

So, can Wes play the piano whilst wearing his Rolex?

Yes. Beautifully. Thanks so much for posting this.

East Bay Rider · 26 February 2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

So, can Wes play the piano whilst wearing his Rolex?

Yes. Beautifully. Thanks so much for posting this.

This.

Is it safe to wear a Rolex while playing piano?

Well done. I admire folks who can turn a musical instrument into an instrument of music. Sadly I cannot. I just don't have the knack but I appreciate the ability of those who do.

GradyPhilpott · 26 February 2012, 02:25 PM

I really liked the film "The Piano." It was interesting, beautifully shot, excellent acting, but there was just something about it that didn't quite make sense, so I watched it again and half way through, it occurred to me that it was a dark comedy.

I started again and watched from that perspective and it made perfect sense and was even more enjoyable and humorous than it had been the first time around.

A very complex film.

Lisa · 26 February 2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I really liked the film "The Piano." It was interesting, beautifully shot, excellent acting, but there was just something about it that didn't quite make sense, so I watched it again and half way through, it occurred to me that it was a dark comedy.

I started again and watched from that perspective and it made perfect sense and was even more enjoyable and humorous than it had been the first time around.

A very complex film.

A dark comedy? Wow - I didn't get that at all, but I saw it once a long time ago, when it first came out in the theaters. I'd like to see it again.

TswaneNguni · 26 February 2012, 08:44 PM

Wes,I think its absolutely awesome !!

The Joker · 27 February 2012, 01:49 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.

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Originally Posted by Lion

Wes, don't be so hard on yourself.....as I'm sure we all have enjoyed your piano playing...I know I have!!!

Yep I know I shouldn't be hard on myself Leo, but like anything you have a passion for you strive to be better, and when I see some great players on youtube and maybe in a bar/restaurant I want to be better. The playing in them vids is decent but I know certain areas are lacking, and can lead to frustration. I would compare it to golf trying to get your handicap into singles figure and get even better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

So, can Wes play the piano whilst wearing his Rolex?

Yes. Beautifully. Thanks so much for posting this.

Thanks Lisa, yep I placed the camera in the 2nd vid for you guys. Know your audience. I thought the comments were gonna be more nice watch or what watch is it. I underestimated you guys.

The piano and Datejust, perfect match.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I really liked the film "The Piano." It was interesting, beautifully shot, excellent acting, but there was just something about it that didn't quite make sense, so I watched it again and half way through, it occurred to me that it was a dark comedy.

I started again and watched from that perspective and it made perfect sense and was even more enjoyable and humorous than it had been the first time around.

A very complex film.

Love the film Grady, I watched it again last year, so beautiful and obviously I love the music in it. Not sure I saw it as a comedy, and like most things it probably has more depth than I realise. My brain often shuts itself down when I plonk myself in front of the TV.

GradyPhilpott · 27 February 2012, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Not sure I saw it as a comedy, and like most things it probably has more depth than I realise.

Perhaps, the better word is ironic.

26 February 2012, 05:30 AM	#1
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	The Piano So I play a bit of piano in my spare time, not very well I might add. Got out an old camcorder today and recorded myself for the first time. Hope you enjoy. Oh both these songs are from the film 'The Piano' with Holly Hunter, written by Michael Nyman.

26 February 2012, 06:01 AM	#2
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threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Very nice, Wes. I'm sitting in my comfy chair enjoying the light coming through the window right now. The music fits right in with my mood this Saturday morning.

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dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great , thankyou

26 February 2012, 09:56 AM	#7
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Thanks guys, like to think I can play them better than that. It's amazing you press record on the camcorder and all you're thinking is don't mess up, don't mess up, and it doesn't help. Strange watching and hearing yourself on tape, really helps point out where you are going wrong that you can't really hear when playing.

26 February 2012, 10:04 AM	#9
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Wes!! I'm shocked mate!! Pleasantly btw..! I play also, I think you did fantastic!! What grade do you play at? or are you simply playing by ear/memory? Really thanks for sharing mate __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

26 February 2012, 10:48 AM	#14
gold canyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,188	Loved it, Wes. What a pleasant surprise. Thanks. __________________ Just a Matter of Time

26 February 2012, 11:12 AM	#15
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Wes, don't be so hard on yourself.....as I'm sure we all have enjoyed your piano playing...I know I have!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	So, can Wes play the piano whilst wearing his Rolex? Yes. Beautifully. Thanks so much for posting this.

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GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I really liked the film "The Piano." It was interesting, beautifully shot, excellent acting, but there was just something about it that didn't quite make sense, so I watched it again and half way through, it occurred to me that it was a dark comedy. I started again and watched from that perspective and it made perfect sense and was even more enjoyable and humorous than it had been the first time around. A very complex film. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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