Another one-take piano solo from 2012. One of the most complicated pieces I learned toward the end of my time in the US. I loved the challenge and the expressiveness of this piece.
“Notturno” by Edvard Greig
Photo by Neven Krcmarek on Unsplash
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Piano Solo – “The Harvest” by Tom Howard
A piano solo I recorded in 2012 (in a one-shot take, mistakes and all). A personal favorite written by the incredible pianist and Christian composer, Tom Howard.
He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
-Luke 10:2 (NIV)
Piano Solo – “Remembering Thomas” by Timothy Brown
When I was younger, my piano teacher knew that I was drawn to achingly sweet, expressive, melodic songs. She found me this piece which became one of my all time favorite songs. Sadly, when I recorded this song over 5 years ago, we only had time to do one take and I performed it rather poorly. However, while I certainly didn’t do this exquisite piece justice, I think you’ll understand (in spite of the wrong notes, hesitation, and mistakes) why I love it so much. There’s such longing in this melody, an sweet yet aching yearning for what was. But there’s joy there too; joy in remembering, but even more, a passionate refusal to forget.
“Remembering Thomas” by Timothy Brown performed by Mina
All That I Am – Rend Collective Cover
Rend Collective is my absolute favorite band at the moment. Their folky style tickles my fancy but their lyrics strike deep into the heart:
“Take every treasure, take this life
Everything’s on the altar now
No holding back, no holding out
In view of Your matchless sacrifice
Take every treasure, take this life
“All that I am for all that You are, my Lord
All that I have for all that You are, You’re the
Pearl beyond price, greater than life
All that I am for all that You are
“Selfish ambition and my pride
I’m giving up, I’m letting die
In these empty hands I have it all, have it all
The pure joy of knowing You, my Lord”
-Rend Collective
Watch the original song here.
Road to Zion by Petra – Harp Cover
This enchanting melody rings from the strings of a harp, but the lyrics are also rich and true:
“There is a way that leads to life
The few that find it never die
Past mountain peaks graced white with snow
The way grows brighter as it goes
“Sometimes it’s good to look back down
We’ve come so far – we’ve gained such ground
But joy is not in where we’ve been
Joy is who’s waiting at the end.”
-Petra
See all lyrics here.