Raymond Jacob replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion New composition "Slow to Synthesise"
"Hey, Chris- I listened to this, both versions, last week and again the new version today. The points Gavin commented on is precisely what kept me engaged ..... isn't that funny? I was always thinking, " where is he going next?" And what really made…"
Mar 20
Gavin Brown replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion New composition "Slow to Synthesise"
"Hi Chris,
I found piece effective on a mood-level, serene and atmospheric. Production values quite good. The piano part pleasant, though I had a feeling of directionless-ness (perhaps you were aiming for that). A few times the harmony surprised me…"
Jun 18, 2022
Chris Gibbs posted a discussion
My first new piece in over ten years, this one delves into a serene world of piano and synthesiser:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43OsH3In498 Piano sheet music / interactive score available here, any feedback is welcome:…
Jun 18, 2022
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Jun 18, 2022
Chris Gibbs replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion Modern Piano Pieces
"Thank you for the feedback - interesting the comparisons with Granados/Albeniz as I'm relatively unfamiliar with their work so any similarities may be coincidental, although I will have a listen to their music as I'm always on the lookout for new…"
Jul 3, 2009
Adrian Allan replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion Modern Piano Pieces
"I had a listen to the first two pieces and I have to say that they are very good and better than most pieces that are posted here.

You write very naturally and the key changes are fluent. I can tell that you have studied the great piano composers…"
Jul 2, 2009
Emmanuelle Fonsny replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion Modern Piano Pieces
"Hi Chris,

beautiful pieces! I'd say they are even too beautiful for TV! You'd be better off trying out for films!
The recording do sound pretty good to me (compared to my crappy Finale piano sound!).
Well done, all the best

Manu"
Jul 2, 2009
Chris Gibbs replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion Modern Piano Pieces
"Thanks - yeah the pieces are midi files, but the performances are tailored to customised Pianoteq presets, i.e. changing the piano sound significantly would probably require a brand new performance of the piece.

However, I would be interested to…"
Jun 21, 2009
Jack Pickett replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion Modern Piano Pieces
"Good work Chris!!

Don't know what else to say to be honest - though I have had these pieces on whilst I zap off a couple of emails and it has reminded me of a whole host of composers here and there - debussey, chopin, schumman - and some modern…"
Jun 21, 2009
Chris Gibbs replied to Chris Gibbs's discussion Modern Piano Pieces
"Hi Anne,

Thank you for your kind words - I agree about the pieces being suitable for evening music. They are mostly played live using the wonderful Pianoteq software, and tweaked slightly in Cubase.

Best Regards,

Chris

P.S. I like "Words of…"
Jun 8, 2009