Cody Michaels In Concert

I was finally able to meet up with pianist Cody Michaels at the Winnekenni Castle in MA this weekend.  He gave an excellent concert full of his usual flowing melodies and beautiful, unique style.  Cody is an excellent composer and performer worthy of your ear's time.

His music stems mostly from his experiences with nature, be it a flowing river or the unique character of the sky and the clouds that dance through it.  He seems to share a similar passion of mine for nature.  I can envision being in the mountains and peacefully taking in the beauty of the quiet forest or running river while his music provides the perfect soundtrack.

He is a true artist, touring and selling his own CDs, working a day job to pay the bills.

(My CDs of his so far, all amazing...)

He is an all around nice guy and down to earth.  If you haven't heard his music please check it out on his page:

http://www.nimbitmusic.com/artists/codymichaels/catalog/wintersuite

I highly recommend his albums as some of my all-time favorite piano music.  Actually, some of my all-time favorite music, period!

New video coming soon!

Stay tuned for a new youtube video coming soon.  In the meantime feel free to check out my other videos and I would love comments on the videos or this blog.  Hope you enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/luisdent

New videos posted!

New videos uploaded!  Well, o.k., they're old videos newly uploaded!  So as good as new!  Wow, that's a lot of exclamations!!!  Check them out:

Bourne Supremacy: Goa by John Powell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzBCRIlReR4

Last Samurai: Idyll's End by Hans Zimmer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hknq4Y6haW8

Switchfoot: Afterlife Remix Contest - Voting has begun!

It's time to vote!  Please visit my page and vote for my remix if you like it. :-)  Any comments are appreciated as well.

http://m.talenthouse.com/creativeinvites/preview/a5755270758077a3d42fa970f87946ea/483?referral=fb_wall_vote_link&refId=33

Switchfoot - Afterlife (Rock Piano "Crank It Up" Remix) by Sean D'Entremont [Contest Entry]

Switchfoot - Afterlife (Rock Piano "Crank It Up" Remix) by Sean D'Entremont [Contest Entry]

Check out the finished remix of "Afterlife"!  Please vote for my remix if you like it.  Voting starts March 20th here:

http://www.talenthouse.com/creativeinvites/preview/a5755270758077a3d42fa970f87946ea/483

I hope you enjoy the remix. :-)

Switchfoot Remix Contest, Let's do this!

Switchfoot rocks.  Period.  I've followed them from the beginning and seen many live shows.  They rock. Well, now they rock even harder.  They are currently running a contest in which anyone can remix one of their songs from the provided "stems" (some flattened tracks from the master recording session).

The song is titled "Afterlife", and it's about coming alive now and not waiting until you die to live (in the afterlife).  It is based on heavy guitars and a good rock feel.  Have a listen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6z-H3_hgEU&hd=1

Needless to say, it's a great song, and I especially love the part where the music drops out to an open space with only a vocal and electric guitar.  However, for my remix, I have chosen to record a piano rock version.  I've removed all of the main guitars and changed some of the arrangement a bit, and the piano takes the focus as the main instrument (besides he vocal).

I'm in the mixing stage now and will be submitting it very soon.  I hope everyone likes it.  The winner will receive a very nice pair of headphones and the song will be on the digital release of their album.  It would be great enough just for the recognition of the band though in my eyes.

Anyhow, I'll see if I can post the song when it is done.  Stay tuned. :)

RIP Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston passed away yesterday at only 48 years old.

I've always been a Whitney fan myself.  I love her vocals, keyboards and overall recording and production; especially in her early albums.  She will be missed by many fans.  For what it's worth, here a few few of my Whitney favorites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxYw0XPEoKE&feature=youtu.be
This song has a nice relaxing feel with powerful vocals...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHpkv3nZ1g4
Those great 80's keyboards I love...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnCN30cTkLg
More great 80's keyboards with a nice emotional tone to the song...

RIP Whitney.

Letter to Evan, Autographs to Me?

So...

I purchased a collection of used David Benoit CDs on Saturday, and I was delightfully surprised when I opened the jewel case for "Letter to Evan." Apparently, someone was fortunate enough to have the disc signed by the touring members David Anderson, Dave Enos, Peter Sprague, Eric Marienthal and of course David Benoit. And this little treasure fell into my hands for the mere price of three dollars (yes, $3). What can I say? Awesome!

Take a peek:

Welcome

Welcome to the new Hand to Key Blog! Here I will be posting reviews of albums, music info and more. Please stay tuned...