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What it is to Love
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I just added a new section to this piece. I hope you like the extended version.
melodic piano soundtrack relaxing mood world peaceful
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My music is a collage of world themes and sounds. It is often peaceful and it sounds like it would belong in a movie soundtrack.
I was born in Logan Utah. When I was three my family moved to Olympia Washington. My parents introduced me to their antique upright piano when I was five years old, and my love for the piano began. When I was ten my parents separated and I moved to Seattle, Washington with my mother and away from the piano. The next year I was given my first keyboard and I began to compose my first melodies. When I was 14 I moved back in with my dad and was reunited with the piano. In the years that followed I continued to create music on the piano. In early 2000 I got my first Roland synthesizer and began exploring different world music themes. In the ensuing years I expanded my repertoire and produced sixteen CDs. In 2005 my mother gifted me my very own piano. My music can best be described as melodic, emotional, and varied. My other passion is fine art. Since I was old enough to hold a pencil I was drawing mountains and nature landscapes. My band name is derived from my love of painting. All cover art is from my original paintings. The painting on the cover of 'What it Is to Love' was inspired by a trip to the Olympic Rain Forest in Washington State.
Song Info
Charts
Peak #2
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Painted Water
Rights
2008
Uploaded
April 21, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 8.9 MB 320 kbps 3:53
Story behind the song
This piece was inspired by my last relationship.
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ALEXIS PATRICK
Aug 17, 2012
Heavenly piano work. You are extremely talented. There is a very peaceful atmosphere at your page.
rosegirly
Mar 25, 2012
wow may I say!
John R. Kennedy
Sep 27, 2011
Absolutely Awesome piece!! Great production on this Ian and the peace it brings into ones heart is filled with warmth and solitude. Nice work! Blessings, John
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Jun 04, 2011
A wonderful instrumental that moves the heart...Grand work on the piano...Kudos
JCH(UK)
Dec 28, 2010
Great piece very expressive and played with such great feel, I love the emotive nature of the track.
Ralph Atkinson
Dec 12, 2010
A simple piece with great thematic development... and well played. Exquisite!
Gabriel Sabadi
Dec 09, 2010
Just a lovely piece Ian, nice composition and flawless ivory work. Standing "O" Gabriel
180 OUT
Jul 06, 2010
What a beautiful piece. It really takes you somewhere else. Well done. Love and Peace, Beth
Kevin Miller
Apr 23, 2010
More good stuff from you. Let the river flow, Ian. I love it!
Sleep Distance
Feb 12, 2010
You have a great sense of melody, as well as songwriting and playing skill. Outstanding song.
roostertail
Sep 27, 2009
Beautiful!
Astronomusic
Aug 16, 2009
Instrumental musical pearl composed and performed with much talent!!! Definitelly added to our stations! Z&A
ms 007
Jul 22, 2009
Hi Ian, Drifted off on a cloud somewhere, just a totally lovely piece, guess l'll be hearing more of you, this was on my stations from the heart, due to the apropraite title and feel of this song truly lovely. A soul is fortunate to hear this one, lovely timing too. 12/10 the stars are for E =excellent. tysvm a godsent for sure. Debra aka ms 007:)
Daniel Eboli
Jul 01, 2009
I listened to part 2 first. It is so beautifull that hurts. Congratulations! Excellent!
jeni
Jun 17, 2009
Complete serenity, words escape me, this is truly amazing. The perfect accompanyment for me when I'm troubled and sad. Very touching....
kulamafi
Jun 06, 2009
whoa.. you have a superb ability to capture the emotion in your playing! Beautiful playing on a beautiful song. Years ago in a distant land this was mostly the only kind of music I wrote.. never took it this far though-sounds amazing.
John Holgate
Jun 03, 2009
Magic. I'm going to stop listening now, and do some keyboard practice. Seriously. This just inspires me to be better. Beautiful playing, my friend.
Pure beauty in sound! This is nothing less than wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing. This is a prefect beginning for a peaceful day. Andreas
Electric Shadow
Apr 28, 2009
Wow this is a beauitful piece...love the oiano and style. A pleasure to listen to. Best wishes Jerry & Candace
Yninoarrane
Apr 22, 2009
Hi Ian, I love the subtlety, the beauty is reduced to the essentials. Regards, Yninoarrane.