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Valerie Handani | Pianist, Songwriter, Arranger
Индонезия
Добавлен 7 ноя 2010
Hello, and welcome!🎶💕
Email: valazh@yahoo.com
I have been a self-taught piano player since my teens. I completed the undergraduate and master's programs at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia. My father, an economist and lecturer who recently retired from the University of Indonesia, is a passionate music lover, excelling in jazz composition and arrangement. He played a key role in my musical upbringing, guiding me into the esoteric realms of jazz and classical music and, in the process, paving the way for me to cross the boundary.
This channel is my sanctuary, where I find solace, offering a collection of mainly jazz solo pianos, some classical piano performances, and a few singing videos. My entire RUclips endeavor revolves around "sharing thought-provoking works of art through music." If you enjoy listening to highly sophisticated solo piano performances and appreciate them with zeal, please visit this channel often and kindly post constructive feedback.
27/9/2023
Email: valazh@yahoo.com
I have been a self-taught piano player since my teens. I completed the undergraduate and master's programs at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia. My father, an economist and lecturer who recently retired from the University of Indonesia, is a passionate music lover, excelling in jazz composition and arrangement. He played a key role in my musical upbringing, guiding me into the esoteric realms of jazz and classical music and, in the process, paving the way for me to cross the boundary.
This channel is my sanctuary, where I find solace, offering a collection of mainly jazz solo pianos, some classical piano performances, and a few singing videos. My entire RUclips endeavor revolves around "sharing thought-provoking works of art through music." If you enjoy listening to highly sophisticated solo piano performances and appreciate them with zeal, please visit this channel often and kindly post constructive feedback.
27/9/2023
This Nearly Was Mine (Richard Rodgers, 1949) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
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"This Nearly Was Mine" is a deeply emotional ballad from the musical "South Pacific," composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Originally featured in the 1949 Broadway production, it quickly became a standard not only in musical theater but also in the jazz world, where its complex harmonies, emotional depth, and lyrical themes make it a rich piece for exploration.
At the heart of "This Nearly Was Mine" lies a sophisticated harmonic structure that gives it both emotional weight and musical depth. It is typically performed as a ballad, which allows jazz musicians the opportunity to explore its nuances and subtleties. The song is originally written in the key of F ma...
"This Nearly Was Mine" is a deeply emotional ballad from the musical "South Pacific," composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Originally featured in the 1949 Broadway production, it quickly became a standard not only in musical theater but also in the jazz world, where its complex harmonies, emotional depth, and lyrical themes make it a rich piece for exploration.
At the heart of "This Nearly Was Mine" lies a sophisticated harmonic structure that gives it both emotional weight and musical depth. It is typically performed as a ballad, which allows jazz musicians the opportunity to explore its nuances and subtleties. The song is originally written in the key of F ma...
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FULL ALBUM - "Sparkling Stars" - Jazz Solo Piano Audiophile Recordings by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
. Album: "Sparkling Stars ~ Gemintang Gemerlap" (CD-Audiophile Version) Release Date: November 10, 2024 Total Running Time: 59 Minutes 55 Seconds Producer: Irsan Azhary Saleh Solo Piano Arrangement/Performance: Valerie Handani Recording/Mixing/Mastering: August 2022 - February 2024, by Irsan Azhary Saleh, at BGC AudioLab™ Publisher: ℗ & © 2024 BGC Music Corporation Order via: www.tokopedia.com/...
Tanah Lot: Balinese Pelog Gamelan-inspired Jazz Solo Piano Original Composition by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
. "Tanah Lot," an original solo piano composition by Valerie Handani, initially written in 2011 and completely arranged in 2023 for her jazz solo piano album, "Tanah Lot's Crimson Sky," is inspired by the serene and vibrant essence of Tanah Lot, one of Indonesia’s most iconic and visited tourist destinations. Perched on a rocky outcrop amidst the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean, Tanah Lot is...
I'm a Fool to Want You (Frank Sinatra, 1951) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.5 месяцев назад
. "I'm a Fool to Want You" is a timeless jazz ballad that Frank Sinatra first recorded in 1951. The song has since become a classic, known for its poignant lyrics and emotional depth. Originally co-written by Sinatra himself along with Joel Herron and Jack Wolf, the song explores themes of heartbreak, regret, and the complexities of love. The lyrics reflect a sense of vulnerability and longing,...
Manhã de Carnaval (Luiz Bonfá, 1959) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
. "Manhã de Carnaval," known in English as "A Day in the Life of a Fool," or simply as "Carnival," and in Spanish text by the name of "Manna de Carnaval," stands as a quintessential Brazilian composition by Luiz Bonfá, with evocative Portuguese lyrics penned by Antônio Maria. In France, the song is also known as "La Chanson d'Orphée." All versions of foreign texts were written by lyricists othe...
Maiden Voyage (Herbie Hancock, 1965) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
. "Maiden Voyage" is a seminal jazz composition by the legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, penned in 1965. The title track of Hancock's album of the same name, "Maiden Voyage," is celebrated for its innovative use of modal jazz and its evocative, atmospheric qualities. Central to its allure is a gracefully captivating melody that effortlessly glides atop a foundation of modal chord p...
Armando's Rhumba (Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea, 1976) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
. "Armando's Rhumba" is one of the most captivating ever-written jazz compositions by Chick Corea in 1976. It is a vibrant and rhythmic piece that showcases Corea's remarkable talent as both a pianist and a composer. The composition is characterized by its infectious Latin rhythms, intricate melodies, and harmonic sophistication. At its core, "Armando's Rhumba" is a celebration of Latin jazz fu...
Sonrisa, Take 2 (Herbie Hancock, 1979) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
. Sonrisa, Take 1: ruclips.net/video/CtWQFMjqK_8/видео.html Originally composed by Herbie Hancock for solo piano, "Sonrisa" first appeared on the album "The Piano/Herbie Hancock", released in 1979. Not long after, being included on his 1979 album "Feets, Don't Fail Me Now," Herbie Hancock remade the song with lyrics, changing the title to "Trust Me". "Sonrisa" means "smile" in Spanish, and the ...
FULL ALBUM - "Tanah Lot's Crimson Sky" - Jazz Solo Piano Audiophile Recordings by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
. Album: "Tanah Lot's Crimson Sky ~ Langit Kesumba Tanah Lot" (CD-Audiophile Version) Release Date: November 7, 2023 Total Running Time: 57 Minutes 32 Seconds Producer: Irsan Azhary Saleh Solo Piano Arrangement/Performance: Valerie Handani Recording/Mixing/Mastering: February 2021 - July 2023, by Irsan Azhary Saleh, at BGC AudioLab™ Publisher: ℗ & © 2023 BGC Music Corporation Order via: www.tok...
Here's That Rainy Day (Jimmy Van Heusen, 1953): Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
. "Here's That Rainy Day," a timeless jazz composition crafted by the renowned Jimmy Van Heusen in 1953, exudes a melancholic and introspective charm that has made it a staple in the jazz canon. Over the years, it has been embraced and reimagined by a plethora of jazz musicians, each infusing their unique interpretation while staying true to the essence of the piece. Notable recordings include:...
Naima (John Coltrane, 1959) - Solo Piano Performed by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
. "Naima" is a jazz composition written and recorded by the legendary American saxophonist and composer John Coltrane. It was first released on his influential album "Giant Steps" in 1959. The piece is named after Coltrane's then-wife, Juanita Naima Grubbs, and serves as a heartfelt dedication to her. The song features Coltrane on tenor saxophone, accompanied by the well-known lineup of Tommy F...
How Deep Is the Ocean? (Irving Berlin, 1932): Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.Год назад
. "How Deep Is the Ocean?" is a song composed by Irving Berlin in 1932. The song was written at a low point in Berlin's professional and personal life and is among the select few of his numbers that were introduced on the radio rather than on stage or in film. It was developed from an earlier Berlin song, "To My Mammy," which was sung by Al Jolson in his 1930 film "Mammy." Originally, the song ...
Oblivion (Astor Piazzolla, 1982) - Piano Solo Performed by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
. ob·liv·i·on /əˈblivēən/: the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening. "Oblivion" is a stirring instrumental composition created by Astor Piazzolla during his stay in New York in 1982. The piece was originally written for bandoneon, piano, and bass, and was later used in the soundtrack for the Italian film "Enrico IV" by Marco Bellocchio in 1984. Over time, "Oblivion" has be...
Sophisticated Lady (Duke Ellington, 1932) - Solo Piano Performed by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
. Played in A Major, in order to enrich the melodic line as well as the harmonic structure and tonality of the original composition, Valerie arranged the musical passages in her performance by incorporating chord progressions based on A Diminished, 'E Chord Colorful Tones,' G Inverted Augmented, E♭ Super Locrian, C Aeolian, D Octatonic, F♯ Half Diminished, B♭ 5-1-2, E Locrian, A Melodic Major, ...
Body and Soul (Johnny Green, 1930) - Solo Piano (Take 2) Performed by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Год назад
. Body and Soul (Take 1): ruclips.net/video/djbWPKZh9vI/видео.html "Body and Soul" is a popular song and jazz standard written in 1930 with music by Johnny Green and lyrics by Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, and Frank Eyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American film noir boxing drama "Body and Soul." The song was written in New York City for the British actress and...
Nardis (Miles Davis, 1958 | Bill Evans) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.2 года назад
Nardis (Miles Davis, 1958 | Bill Evans) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Tea for Two (Vincent Youmans, 1924 | Art Tatum, Doris Day) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 года назад
Tea for Two (Vincent Youmans, 1924 | Art Tatum, Doris Day) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
On Green Dolphin Street (Bronislaw Kaper, 1947) - Piano Solo (Take 2) by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 года назад
On Green Dolphin Street (Bronislaw Kaper, 1947) - Piano Solo (Take 2) by Valerie Handani
Sonrisa - Take 1 (Herbie Hancock, 1979) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.2 года назад
Sonrisa - Take 1 (Herbie Hancock, 1979) - Solo Piano by Valerie Handani
Flight of the Bumblebee (Rimsky-Korsakov, 1900) - Piano Solo with Jazz Variations by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Flight of the Bumblebee (Rimsky-Korsakov, 1900) - Piano Solo with Jazz Variations by Valerie Handani
There Will Never Be Another You (Harry Warren and Mack Gordon, 1942) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
There Will Never Be Another You (Harry Warren and Mack Gordon, 1942) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
After The Love Has Gone (David Foster | Earth, Wind & Fire, 1979) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
After The Love Has Gone (David Foster | Earth, Wind & Fire, 1979) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Bluesette (Toots Thielemans, 1961) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.2 года назад
Bluesette (Toots Thielemans, 1961) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Clair de Lune (Claude Debussy, 1905) - Solo Piano with Jazz Harmony Variations by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.2 года назад
Clair de Lune (Claude Debussy, 1905) - Solo Piano with Jazz Harmony Variations by Valerie Handani
Crimson Sky / Langit Kesumba - Solo Piano Original Composition by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
Crimson Sky / Langit Kesumba - Solo Piano Original Composition by Valerie Handani
Zyryab (Paco de Lucia, 1990, featuring Chick Corea) - Flamenco Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Zyryab (Paco de Lucia, 1990, featuring Chick Corea) - Flamenco Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Nice Work If You Can Get It (George Gershwin, 1930/1937) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.3 года назад
Nice Work If You Can Get It (George Gershwin, 1930/1937) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Frédéric Chopin FULL SOLO PIANO ALBUM - Valerie Handani
Просмотров 12 тыс.4 года назад
Frédéric Chopin FULL SOLO PIANO ALBUM - Valerie Handani
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen, Freddie Mercury, 1975) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 14 тыс.4 года назад
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen, Freddie Mercury, 1975) - Piano Solo by Valerie Handani
My One and Only Love (Guy Wood, 1953) - Piano Solo Performed by Valerie Handani
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
My One and Only Love (Guy Wood, 1953) - Piano Solo Performed by Valerie Handani
Wonderful arrangement and performance! lovely, cool and impressive 👍👍
Hello, dear Valerie! Beautiful piano playing! I was on tour for a long time, now I'm back again. Best wishes and Happy New Year 2025!
Beautiful playing. Much enjoyed!
Wow, excellent performance, Valerie. It was a pleasure to listen until the end. Big like 54 👍 I wish you all the best for 2025 - Peter
Beautiful, like 52 my friend 😊💖 Happy new Year 😀
A beautiful performance. 🎹Great! 👏
Outstanding performance. Sounds absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing your amazing musical talent and this beautiful interpretation. I really enjoy it. It is always a fantastic musical experience to visit your marvelous channel. Greetings from Argentina 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
🎹 What a beautiful performance! Your interpretation of "This Nearly Was Mine" is simply enchanting. The gentle melody and the deep emotions that you convey in every note make the piece something very special. Your playing on the piano brings the soul of the song to life so authentically. A truly magical musical experience that takes the listener to another world. Thank you for letting us share in this moment! 🌟
경쾌하면서도 아름다운 선율에 피아노연주 참좋으네요~^^ 너무나 잘듣고 갑니다 감사합니다😊 🎹🎹🎹🎼🎵🎵 👍👍🙌👏🏿👏🏿💖💖
Fantastic music and performance 🎹
Wow! Always world-class, Valerie!💗 Brilliant, dear friend.💗 👍😎👍 Happy New Year to you and your family. Peace, respect and friendship 😃🙏💗😎 Mac (aka RE-VO)
so clever , as usual Valerie , you're the Best 👏👏👏👏👏
World Class piano playing…exquisite performance , dear Valerie, you transported me to another place and time..🎼🎹🎹✈❤
Valerie,dear lady, discovering your wonderful channel, and unassailable musical talents, is truly, inspirational. Sublime performance .🎼⭐🎹❤✈🌎
Beautiful piece and lovely playing 🎶💯
Great, dear Valerie, you played another beautiful piece brilliantly. It is always a pleasure to see/hear you play. I wish you a happy new year. Best regards from Hamburg. 🎶 💯 🙏 🎹 🌞 😎 😍 # 48 👍
Very nice, Val X :-)
Amazing❤
Very nice, well done
your playing is always fantastic!
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Lovely playing, Valerie! 🎹🎶
Dear Valerie! You're totally AMAZING, my friend!! Such a true delight listening to you! BRAVISSIMA!!👏👏 Jave a joyful and blessed Holiday Season and see you soon Greetings from Italy! Renata 👍🎹🎼😘🎅☃️🎁🎄
Hey Val, you make a super job on this piano, sounds terrific !
Magnificent interpretation!! Everything I loved ! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! Thumbs up 35 Valerie ! LyDia ♫♪♫
LIKE30🩷🩷💜👀👍🎵BEAUTIFUL PLAYTHROUGH 🎉
A beautiful performance, Valerie! I’m always quite taken from the moment you start until you finish🎶✨
Very nice the Oblivion version…❤
very good Played great Sound
Muy estimada Valerie, muchas gracias por regalarnos esta magnífica y exquisita pieza. Tus interpretaciones crean momentos mágicos y muy placenteros, muchas gracias y lo mejor para vos y familia en el próximo año!!😊
A great song choice dear Valerie, you put lots of feeling into every note, with a lovely video & very much enjoyed Christmas Greetings Ric
Sounds wonderful, big like friend, 👍👍🎹🎹
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This song has always been one of my favourites, and your version is one of the best I have heard, with its wonderful harmonies and rhythmic variants. Thanks Valerie for sharing. Have a nice Christmas!
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Really excellent Valerie! 👏👏👏🙏
Excellent performance Valerie! 👍👍👍
wow.. wonderful chords sounds so sophisticated and beautiful soft sound!
Such a beautiful piece Enjoyed very much Truly amazing exquisite performance Thank you for sharing🎵
Beautiful arrangement and performance, Valerie!!!! Thanks for sharing this song! I've never heard it before!
Awesome, as always, Valerie! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Very beautiful piece of music Wonderful piano playing 🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹 great performance Valerie 👍👍👍
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congrats🎉
Absolutely great performance(*˘︶˘*).｡*♡♪Calm down✨🎶
Thanks for sharing more of your music. Bravo! 😎
Bravissima👏👏👏👏🎵🎶🤗
놀라운 태크닉의 연주 큰박수로 인사드립니다 좋은하루되세요 수고하셨습니다
Very nice, congratulations, friendly greetings 😊😊😊❤❤
It was wonderful!!!! amazing performance Valerie!!! Congratulations!!!👏👏👏