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Classically Pained
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Welcome to Classically Pained. I'm Matt Morrison from Polk County, Florida. I used to be a pianist. I trained classically through high school, but left that behind and have not really played classically since.
I think it's very easy for people to look back at something in their lives that was meaningful, but they maybe gave up on, and think, "I can't get that back. Even if I tried."
Well, I'm going to try.
I have almost entirely lost the ability to play higher level pieces, and even easier pieces I do not play well. This channel is going to document my attempt at regaining the proficiency I had when I was young, and hopefully surpass that level and add more challenging pieces to my repertoire.
I will be uploading my progress regularly throughout each week, and I know it will not be good. At first. But stay with me, friends.
And maybe while you're at it, take another look at that thing in your life that you left behind. Are you sure you can't get it back? I think you can.
I think it's very easy for people to look back at something in their lives that was meaningful, but they maybe gave up on, and think, "I can't get that back. Even if I tried."
Well, I'm going to try.
I have almost entirely lost the ability to play higher level pieces, and even easier pieces I do not play well. This channel is going to document my attempt at regaining the proficiency I had when I was young, and hopefully surpass that level and add more challenging pieces to my repertoire.
I will be uploading my progress regularly throughout each week, and I know it will not be good. At first. But stay with me, friends.
And maybe while you're at it, take another look at that thing in your life that you left behind. Are you sure you can't get it back? I think you can.
5 Things That Suck About This Former Classical Pianist (EP. 4 - Day 23)
I Used To Be A Pianist - Episode 4 - 5 Things That Suck About Me
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A former classically trained pianist tries to play classical music again after 26 years. It's a rough start. This will be an ongoing series; can a person regain professional proficiency at an instrument after so many years of not practicing? Let's find out.
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A former classically trained pianist tries to play classical music again after 26 years. It's a rough start. This will be an ongoing series; can a person regain professional proficiency at an instrument after so many years of not practicing? Let's find out.
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Former Classical Pianist's Hands Don't Work Right (EP. 3 - Day 9)
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Day 4 Practice - Scales & Warm up
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Day 4 Practice - Clementi - Sonatina in D, Op. 36, No. 6
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Day 4 Practice - Kuhlau - Sonatina in F, Op 20, No 3
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Former Classical Pianist Goes Back To The Basics (EP. 2 - Day 4)
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Day 1 - Chopin - Prelude in G Minor - Op. 28, No. 22
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Day 1 - Chopin - Waltz in D-flat Major - Op. 64, No. 1
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Oct. 18, 2024 Day 1 - Full, unedited attempt of Frederic Chopin's Waltz in D-flat Major - Op. 64, No. 1 (The Minute Waltz) Be sure to watch the ongoing series, "I Used To Be A Pianist" Episode 1: ua-cam.com/video/FYOvHmZrji4/v-deo.html Episode 2: ua-cam.com/video/WGBu1rxacnQ/v-deo.html Shot on: Camera - Panasonic S5iiX Lenses - Blazar Remus 1.5x Anamorphic Lenses (45mm, 65mm, 100mm) Audio - Zoo...
Day 1 - Mozart - Concerto No. 20 - K466
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Day 1 - Liszt - Liebestraum No. 3
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Day 1 - Chopin - Polonaise in A-flat Major - Op. 53 - Heroic Polonaise
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Day 1 - Geoffrey Bush - Toccata
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Day 1 - Gottschalk - Souvenir de Porto Rico
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Day 1 - Beethoven - Rondo in C - Op. 51, No. 1
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Day 1 - Beethoven - Sonata in G - Op. 49, No 2
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Day 1 - Kuhlau - Sonatina in F, Op 20, No 3
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Day 1 - Kuhlau - Sonatina in F, Op 20, No 3
Day 1 - Clementi - Sonatina in D, Op. 36, No. 6
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Day 1 - Clementi - Sonatina in D, Op. 36, No. 6
Former Classical Pianist Tries To Play Classically After Almost 3 Decades (EP. 1 - Day 1)
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Former Classical Pianist Tries To Play Classically After Almost 3 Decades (EP. 1 - Day 1)
Sucking just a little less. Inspired. Love it.
Those are the kind of life gems for which I'm known...
So true. @@classicallypained
@@lctuck 😂
Loved the filming and editing. I don’t have the ear you have to know about your musical growth but your journey is worth the steps, worth sharing, and worth being on with you. Press on.
It isn't your ear, it's that I haven't made enough progress for it to be noticeable yet, lol! But that's okay; this isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. Thank you for the compliments and the encouragement - it really is appreciated!
One thing that greatly increased my enjoyment when playing on a digital piano is a VST like Pianoteq. My old Yamaha P-45 had a pretty bad sound IMO and it was really a super nice upgrade. Currently it doesn't make sense for me with my room layout (I gotta find a 4 meter long cable or something like that) but I recommend you try it out if you haven't. Great stuff, love the video quality and editing! I have no doubts you'll pop off one day.
Wow, thank you so much for the suggestion and the encouragement! I haven't looked into that before, but I definitely will. I truly appreciate it!
In F Major 😂 Already hearing an improvement!
🤣 It's tricky - one step forward and two steps back sometimes!
Takes me back 🥹🥰
Me too - sometimes not in a good way. But sometimes you have to go back to go forward!
This song must be in a masterclass for total mind, body and soul coordination 🤯
It may be, if I can ever attain the coordination! I'll keep you posted!
Minute-ish Waltz 🤏🏼😅
I always thought they were dancing too fast 😅
@@classicallypained I agree. The typical waltz was 7/10 minutes. What was Chopin thinking? 🙄
Great Job 🎉
Thank you - hopefully I'll be able to play the rest of it someday relatively soon!
My favorite piece of all time 🥺 ❤️🩹
Yes, I truly can't wait to get back around to this one in earnest!
Ahhh love this one
This one makes me nervous just thinking about it...
Was waiting for this one 🙌🏻
This one is a lot of fun - I may have to bump it up in the list just to be able to play it well again sooner!
Very interesting piece. This one’s a beast.
Another one that makes me sweat - I'll be ready to tackle it soon!
This one always fascinated me when I was little. So much happening, so much change and over so quickly.
It fascinates me too - it sounds deceptively simple at times, but so much going on (when you play it well, anyway! I'll get back there soon!)
🤣 this one was a joy. Keep up the great work!
Thank you ❤
I’m impressed! Can’t wait to see the improvements on this piece.
Thank you! I almost sound like I know what I'm doing for a few seconds, lol - this will be fun to work on again!
Great Job 🎉
Thank you!
This one takes me back. I’m trying to think of a film with it in it but my mind has drawn a blank? I’m sure there are plenty but… ugh
Yes, I always loved this one - not sure what movie it appeared in; will have to try to find it! I also want to get more into this composer later - he was a super big deal in his day, but started to get overlooked by some later generations.
@@classicallypained yes, I was reading more about him and how he influenced many other composers, including Mozart.
Excited to watch this journey. Beautiful job and keep up the great work!
Thank you for watching and for the encouragement ❤
9:27 dang! Wow wow wow! This is definitely my favorite episode thus far 😁 I'm learning how to unlearn negative behaviors. It's a super fun process*dripping with sarcasm*! But it's never too late to learn! You're doing amazing! So excited for the next episode! 🎉
Thank you so much for the encouragement and for sharing! You can do it - a little effort every day can multiply and become great things!
The struggle is real!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Rest..... but not toooo much rest. Keep it up. That fine musle memory will be back in a few months. You will suck less and less! So happy to watch the challenge.
I am enjoying the 'movement'! $uck...Everyone while taking it and dishing it out! Keep going!
Haha, thank you. I'm a-goin'; uploading a new episode tonight or early tomorrow!
It's coming! Just keep at it.
Slowly but uncertainly... surely! I meant "surely".
You're doin great! But yes! Be understanding towards yourself. Gotta take care of them hands if you want them to play sweet tunes 😁❤️
Very true - thank you for the encouragement!
Stupid hands. - Caravaggio
@@walksfour Bingo!
Good practice!
Thank you!
Can I pet that dawg? Soundin good, buddy!
She's down, lol. Thank you!
9:19 a brief moment of insanity 😂 you're doin great 🤌
@@randibutternubs78 I felt it - I was teetering...🤣
Woo woo 🙌
Moving slowly - but moving! I'll have a better update in the next episode!
So excited to follow your journey! Keep it up 💪
Excited to be on the journey - thank you for the support!
I love how confused you look by your own actions 😂 you're doin better than you think 🫂
Lol, you noticed that, huh? The disconnect between my mind and my hands in some parts is maddening!
Be patient with yourself, you're doing amazing ❤️❤️
Ah, thank you! Seriously appreciate it!
I do get the idea! And it's that you're doin great!!
🤣 Hey, thank you!
1:56 You're doing wonderful!! Keep it up ❤️
Ah, thanks - I think this one is especially frustrating because I used to actually play this quite well and it was always close to my heart. But I'll begin working on it in a few weeks and it will be exciting to get it back!
Ah the formidable polonaise😮 you got this!
Yeah... it'll be a minute before I got this one again 🤣 But thank you for the encouragement! One day soon!
A classic classic 🤌
Indeed! Love this one - so much fun to play. I hope to get to work on this in earnest just in the next week or so!
Can't wait to see your progress on this one!!! 🎉
This will be exciting to get into; it has a couple of quite challenging passages!
Keep it goin, dawg!!! 💪
Thank you! This is a wonderful piece that I'll also get to work on in the next couple of weeks.
6:19 killed it 👏
Quite possibly 😂
Thank you!!!
Laugh the pain away 🫶💪
Sometimes that's all you can do 😂
4:35 gotta start that engine back up 😂 love it! You're doin great
Haha, it does sound like that - good ear!
Period 💅
@@randibutternubs78 Haha, it's a start! Make sure you check out the next episode; I've made a bit more progress on this one.
Good effort!
Thank you!
🎉
Lol, I'll get around to actually working on this eventually. Thank you for watching!
Be sure to watch the ongoing "I Used To Be A Pianist" series on this channel - documenting a 44-year-old former classical pianist's somewhat excruciating attempt to become a proficient classical pianist again, having quit training after high school.
Be sure to watch the ongoing "I Used To Be A Pianist" series on this channel - documenting a 44-year-old former classical pianist's somewhat excruciating attempt to become a proficient classical pianist again, having quit training after high school.
simple (plan) + consistency = “simplistency”, which is a word I created to encourage you to keep at it!
I love it, and I'm using it! Thank you!
I’ve got one word for you… Breakers! Give the people what they want! The shots and editing were much improved if nothing else. Well done.
Well, I have to show improvement somewhere! Also, I'll have to get through some of this easier classical stuff before I take on that behemoth 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting!
Kuhl!
Haha, love it. Thank you!
You’ve got this!
Also a little more long term goal - thank you!