Round Midnight - Jazz Piano Solo
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2007
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"'Round Midnight" is a 1944 jazz standard by jazz musician Thelonious Monk. It is thought that Monk originally composed it sometime between 1940 and 1941, however Harry Colomby claims that Monk may have written an early version around 1936 (at the age of 19) with the title "Grand Finale". "'Round Midnight" has been recorded with greater frequency than any other standard composed by a jazz musician.
Thelonious Sphere Monk (October 10, 1917-February 17, 1982) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Widely considered one of the most important musicians in jazz, Monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including "Epistrophy", "'Round Midnight", "Blue Monk", "Straight No Chaser" and "Well, You Needn't". Often regarded as a founder of bebop, Monk's playing style later evolved away from that form. His compositions and improvisations are full of dissonant harmonies and angular melodic twists, and are impossible to separate from Monk's unorthodox approach to the piano, which combined a highly percussive attack with abrupt, dramatic use of silences and hesitations; a style nicknamed "Melodious Thunk" by his wife Nellie.
Later life
Monk had disappeared from the scene by the mid-1970s, and made only a small number of appearances during the final decade of his life. His last studio recordings were completed in November 1971, near the end of a worldwide tour with "The Giants of Jazz", which also included Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Art Blakey, Kai Winding and Al McKibbon.Monk's manner was idiosyncratic. Visually, he was renowned for his distinctively "hip" sartorial style in suits, hats and sunglasses, and he developed an unusual, highly syncopated and percussive manner of playing piano. He was also noted for the fact that at times he would stop playing, stand up from the keyboard and dance while turning in a clockwise fashion, ring-shout style, while the other musicians in the combo played. Bassist Al McKibbon, who had known Monk for over twenty years and played on his final tour in 1971, later said: "On that tour Monk said about two words. I mean literally maybe two words. He didn't say 'Good morning', 'Goodnight', 'What time?' Nothing. Why, I don't know. He sent word back after the tour was over that the reason he couldn't communicate or play was that Art Blakey and I were so ugly."[6] A different side of Monk is revealed in Lewis Porter's biography, John Coltrane: His Life and Music; Coltrane states: "Monk is exactly the opposite of Miles [Davis]: he talks about music all the time, and he wants so much for you to understand that if, by chance, you ask him something, he'll spend hours if necessary to explain it to you.
The documentary film Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988) attributes Monk's quirky behaviour to mental illness. In the film, Monk's son, T. S. Monk, says that his father sometimes did not recognize him, and he reports that Monk was hospitalized on several occasions due to an unspecified mental illness that worsened in the late 1960s. No reports or diagnoses were ever publicized, but Monk would often become excited for two or three days, pace for days after that, after which he would withdraw and stop speaking. Physicians recommended electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment option for Monk's illness, but his family would not allow it; antipsychotics and lithium were prescribed instead.[8][9] Other theories abound: Leslie Gourse, author of the book Straight, No Chaser: The Life and Genius of Thelonious Monk (1997), reported that at least one of Monk's psychiatrists failed to find evidence of manic depression or schizophrenia. Others blamed Monk's behavior on intentional and inadvertent drug use: Monk was unknowingly administered LSD, and may have taken peyote with Timothy Leary. Another physician maintains that Monk was misdiagnosed and given drugs during his hospital stay that may have caused brain damage. 
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Anyone else come here after reading Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki? I did and now I can't help but imagine Midorikawa playing this~
Omg yes that’s exactly how I got here about 6 years ago. Ever since I visit this one video and think of that scene. I’m so glad it brought you here too
I'm currently reading the scene and decided to have the right soundtrack! Glad I have the right company haha. Was unexpected
@@kristinayasnina6538 ++++
私も、「色彩を持たない〜…多崎つくる…」を読んで、ここにきました。
I am reading the book right now while listening 😁
Here from Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki. Everything about that book wonderfully illustrates the feeling of comfortable desolation, missing out, and dissociation. This piece and the book works so damn well together in a beautiful but tragic way.
It's not sadness or loneliness even. It's a feeling when you sit by the window watching the rain trickle. There's nothing in your mind but wondering when will the rain end.
me too
This pianist's sounds and chords are so rich and emotionally charged
I love how you put the skyline in the backround...it fits it so well. If you don't feel like your at a hole in the wall, on the upper east side, a 2:30 in the morning, alone at the bar, drowning your sorrows....well you just don't get it.
haruki brought me here
thank you.
Lena Sami f
Ditto
I like the swing on the bridge. I also like the reverb you achieve from sitting on top of that building. :-p
I never thought I could describe music as gorgeous. These pieces feeds my soul.
This is terrific. You don't go overboard with playing the piece too quickly like some pianists do, and it appears that you bring out all of the dynamics in the piece. Terrific!
U mean he plays it good or bad?
@@JD-wo3pp he wrote terrific, not terrible. So he thinks that Pianistaitaliano plays it extraordinary well, and i am agree with him.
Absolutely beautiful playing. 👌🏿👌🏿💕
Many Thanks!
Ohhh man, this song brings back some memories...we used to play this song in the high school jazz band, such a great piece.
I played for years and this is truly beautiful .
That descending line at 1:52 to 1:55 swung so damn hard man. I get goosebumps listening to that part.
I find myself constantly watching and coming back to your videos.
I love the black and white effects and the whole performance. I feel in lurrvve.
the music and the background is imaginable
I worked my way through Southeastern La. College with Bill Evans laying some lovely chords. I think that he would have appreciated your good taste. Merry Christmas from an 80 year old ex trumpet tooter.
Dio è STUPENDO!!! Grazie anche per l'immagine sullo sfondo, la adoro!
Truely this is absolutely gorgeous
0:32 to 0:34 is so resplendent
I work really hard. But every night I enjoy one of your songs. You have a new fan!!!
Grazie per aver condiviso il tuo talento Maestro un vero capolavoro.
simply amazing...i closed my eyes and started my journey....been to many different places....thank you...
Un grande Artista italiano, grazie Alfonso Gugliucci!
I have heard it countless time but it's never enough. masterwork. :)
Love your playing...well thought out...
soft and realy jazzy ,. so relax then ....
Thanks!
heavenly
Beautiful song.
SIMPLEMENTE HERMOSO
impressive as always Mr. pianistaItaliano...beautifull piece and piano playing.
You are improvising beautifully and in a way you are making the song as yours by using your style but still without loosing the core, I really like this because most of the time one cannot even recognise what the song is..
Yes! You played round midnight! I love this song with a passion. You've just made my day.
truly pleasure
This is the song that got me hooked on jazz. You play amazingly!
This "feels" good. I can so relax to this.... bravo!
Awesome, thanks for letting me know, the grand samples are captivating!
I love this tune!!!!!!!!!!!
ahhhhhhhhhh this is great
Perfezione....deliziosa!
Bravissimo!!!!!!!!!!
You are very welcome :) You certainly possess the quality of the old piano masters including Monk but still unique, and in fact more beautiful than them in many ways...I thank YOU for making me happy!
just great
It's amazing!!!!!!!
This helps me relax. Thanks so much!
Great great tune! PianistaItaliano your playing is inspiring.
I like your playing. This one is really good. I makes me feel, like I am in the city at night. 5 stars.
This is just amazing! Even though I am not a regular jazz listener, I just love your videos. Having my eyes closed and listening to you playing piano, it feels like I am floating on the clouds. keep up the good work:)
Your jazz piano playing is amazing man,
I listen to this one on a regular basis :)
Du grand art, musicalement et visuellement.... bravo maestro!
nice! you're getting real good with these backdrops too ;)
Excellente!!
man this is serious talent... i wish i could play even close to this
This caps my Sunday evening in July.
I love your version and your hands! how beautiful :)
very nice jazz! i really like this song :)
love the image. nice mellow piano playing with a great melody.
This is just great, love your videos. You have a fantastic modern sound with lush harmonies and inspire me and Im sure others as well to be better jazz pianists.
Oh my,
Absolutely amazing.
Its hard to find words for such an amazing piece you've played. :)
Beautiful play......I'm liten to time and time.....unearthly atmosphere..... Thanks :)
my god man, you have nothing but a god givin talent man. keep it up
Fatta meglio dell' originale. Bravissimo.
Sei troppo forte!!!
cool playing, will play along some time...
Very refined. I'm glad I stumbled across this video. I need that 'finesse'.
Your music pairs perfectly with this fat doobie and tall glass of ice cold orange juice. I like to listen to it while i watch the sunset.
Hank Jones and Monk himself have done incredible things with this song, but I put your version up there with theirs. Wonderful!
This sounds fantastic! Keep playing beautiful music :)
This is one of the pieces I'm really looking forward to seeing in your (hopefully soon to be released) book of piano arrangements.
im getting this...the best music...and ur the ebest
Thanks Lilly, very kind from you.
Beautiful song, beautifully played. I really enjoyed the section starting at 2:48. Also, great sound and graphics. Wonderful as usual Alfonso.
That was fucking brilliant. Believe me, I'd be the first to jump on you if this didn't do Monk justice, but you just damned did it, man. Keep it up.
Fantastic....you should one day create an edition of your played versions, I'd definitely buy it. :) Want to learn from the master!
wow this is so pretty
wish i could play like this =p
veramente complimenti!
bravissimo!! ma proprio!
Alfonso
Bravo!!You've done a really good job, as always.
Gostei muito, e obrigado por mais este presente de Natal.
FELIZ NATAL para você e sua família.
Antonio
really good
Amazing work my friend...
bravo maestro 👏👏👏
Thanks!
Hi John, thank you very much. To a Happy New Year full of good health and with many songs :-)
Cheers
Alfonso
Thanks Helvien, this is one of my impromptu arrangement. I have only the basic version of the "jazz fake books". Most of the songs jazz standard. I take from this book, and then arranged by me.
bonito!!
glorious
Belissimo som deste piano
Frederico Fernandes Grazie!
Cool
You did a good job.
I got your album on iTunes. Really beautiful
Splendida!
Grazie! :-)
merci beaucoup Bonpapa
Magia e bellezza 💫
Grazie!
this is what i m talkin' about ;) :D the real jazz. good.:) OMG!
53万回も視聴されたということは皆、あなたの演奏を理想としていることですね。
Thank you! :-)
many thanks Daniel ;)
@chopinlover49 Thanks, I am glad you like it
wow!!
reminds me lazy sunday brunches...
great skill, and mustache too :P
I hope i can play like you someday
Hi Bud,Merry Christmas to you also,
and Thanks much for your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Thanks DenGodfather,it's much appreciated
Nice
Thanks for the suggestion charpyrenee,I will check out this program.
Bravo Alfonso ! Mi e' piacuto molto. - Bob M.
Thanks for your comments DeanoPiano.