I found out yesterday that he died. Now I’m watching all the videos and weeping. I’m so sad I’ll never get to see him play live. This is a reminder folks: do the things you want to do NOW. Don’t wait or it will be too late and you will regret it.
The November before he passed, I found out he was playing about 30 minutes away from where I live, but for some reason I'll never understand, I couldn't bother to go. I will regret that decision forever.
@@CityofButterflyI’m glad to know I’m not alone on such a niche thing. Seriously. You are not any less because you didn’t do it. Nor am I. But I am so happy we can relate on this cuz DAMN I wanna see him 😭
Damn! I am so proud to have produced AND directed this PBS Pledge Special! I am a little sad that whoever posted this from Dancing Cat Productions labeled it as a “Documentary” and removed the [CONTRACTUAL] opening credits. Heigh! Ho!! CHRISTOPHER TOYNE, Producer/Director
I just wrote the following poem and comment yesterday! "He Comes to Me Inviting" By Kerrie Lynn Robinson Dec 13, 2023 He comes to me inviting on piano, ether, and mind, and I perceive, I respond, and I climb that royal purple stairway. I climb that staff, a note upon lines following patterns of melody and rhythm to a place he has prepared for my triumph. And I triumph through well crafted, intricate, and elegant sensation bond, a call and response not from sheet music but sheet music still the same, a comeback upon his sublime masculine, musical reach. We are new verse upon even repetition and he, so inspirational. This is a high-flying time of my life, an alto accelerando, with absolutely amazing echoes to and through theatres in space. # WONDERFUL SET DESIGN AND LIGHTING: The stairs in the screenshot from the film of one of George Winston's stage performances, "Seasons in Concert," if viewed in a particular detail have all the correct elements for a musical staff: lines for E, G, B, D, and F (every great brilliance deserves favour) and spaces for F, A, C, and E (face, and faithful/fervent artists celebrate/create emotions). Furthermore, from a special, heightened perspective, the structure and lighting of the stairs cause them to appear to be the physical manifestation of George's personal musical reverberation in air, space, and time, as is the music emitted from every, single aspect and being of God's creation. I am familiar with George's reverberation. ~ Kerrie Lynn Robinson, Dec 14, 2023
@@christie4004Well, NOW it looks a little like a documentary. With the opening and closing credits and in thew genre of a PBS Pledge Special it was NOT a documentary, rather a comment on the music and George’s life (RIP)
Well good on you and well done, and here we don’t have to put up with the annoying pledge interruptions which are all the more galling given that PBS is already funded by taxpayer dollars and revenue from sponsorship promotions (cleverly avoiding the advertising injunction).
The thing I loved about a George Winston concert is that myself and the rest of the audience sat still and listened to the music no jumping up and down no screaming, no yelling no crazy fans just a very quiet, thoughtful man performing his virtuosity on the piano. A very nice night out.
There are two people who I contribute to my musical aspirations. My high school music teacher Tommy Johnson and George Winston. George, you will forever be missed, and thank you for the incredible music you composed.
Rest in peace George. I must have watch this Documentary a hundred times and I love it every time. George's music made me see the beauty off the world. thank you George
Here are the pieces George plays in the video: Concert Title Card: 0:00 1. “Rain” written by George Winston (0:10) 2. “Cat and Mouse” written by George Winston, with excerpts at the end from “Handful of Keys” written by Thomas “Fats” Waller (6:23) 3. “Blossom and Meadow” (“Blossom/Meadow”) written by George Winston (11:43) 4. “Opihi Moemoe,” guitar piece written by Leonard Kwan, arranged by George Winston (18:50) 5. “Kalena Kai,” guitar piece written by Charles E. King, arranged by George Winston (23:00) 6. “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (24:49) 7. “You’re in Love, Charlie Brown” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (28:33) 8. “M.M.’s Dunk,” harmonica piece written by George Winston (31:52) 9. “The Cradle” written by Larry Young, arranged by George Winston (34:14) 10. “Corrina, Corrina,” traditional piece, arranged by George Winston (38:03) 11. “Peppermint Patty” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (43:43) 12. “Charlie Brown’s All-Stars” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (47:37) 13. “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (50:27) 14. “Woods” written by George Winston (55:00) 15. “Pu’u Anahulu,” guitar piece written by David Alpa’i, arranged by George Winston (1:00:39) 16. “Waltz for the Lonely” written by Chet Atkins and Randy Goodrum, arranged by George Winston (1:04:21) 17. “Skating” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (1:07:54) 18. “Thanksgiving” written by George Winston (1:10:54) 19. “Variations on the Kanon” (“Canon in D”) written by Johann Pachelbel, arranged by George Winston (1:15:22) 20. “High Plains Lullaby #19,” guitar piece written by George Winston (1:21:35) End Credits: 1:22:11
RIP George, and THANK YOU for the gentle peace your music brings to my soul. I am 60 years old and just recently started to play guitar and piano, having been much inspired by George's music. His love and admiration of Nature is evident in his music, and it was wonderful to hear him talk about it in this video. This was a fabulously done concert/documentary! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who put it together, and much thanks for sharing it on UA-cam. 🙏
I started on a Hammond organ with lessons for 2.5 years. I thought it was so cool to play two keyboards and base pedals. Finally, I moved to piano and keyboards. There's nothing like playing anything I want. I've been playing for 40 years, now. It's like having a second skin.
George, your music is amazing. It really captures the moment.. it's Iike literaly being there. Your music have inspired me to become a pianist and composer. Thank you for sharing your music and talent with us. God bless you.
Wow, I just found out reading the comments that he passed away last year. R.I.P you will be missed big time. Luckily your beautiful music and soul will stay forever. My 2 daughters and me were very lucky to see him perform in NYC a few years ago. I bought "December" in 1983, I was 17 then, the art cover caught my eye, and it said piano solos, so I gave it a quick listen of the 3 first tracks, and I was hooked right away. I have been listening to George Winston since with my wife and my daughters, and his music always sounds fresh, and colorful. His music is an escape, it connect us to the beauty of Nature. He also introduced me to the Windham Hill record world. George Winston and Erick Satie have the biggest influence on my piano compositions. Thank you George for what you brought to the World !
I saw him in, i believe 1998, in Fairbanks Alaska. My wife won tickets through the university radio station and public radio. We sat close to him. It was very enjoyable. I loose myself in the music.
My mom played your music for me back when I was a baby and I still listen to it today, i have fallen in love with classical music because of the influence of your piano playing 22 years ago when I was born. Thank you, George. I look forward to one day when I can do the same for my kids.
Saw the Speckles Theater show, June of 1996. I swear, he performed in these exact clothes! Lucky enough to work at The Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wi and got a quick handshake before a show. 30 years of enjoyment of George's music.
Hi George, I don't know why it took me so long to finally meet your music. Your music is amazing. I love it so much. Too bad, I just know you and your music. I hope you are doing well and hope you have more to share with the world.
I use to listen to GW in the 80’s and 90’s where he takes you to paint pictures of amaaazing mountain slopes and greens, totally sober. Never seen him live, I am so going to play his tapestries to my olive orchid and plants and trees on my farm …they are going to complete the last painting, their best
God, this guy is so articulate with his intentions and thoughts in speech and music. I just absolutely had the time of my life watching this, thank you so much!!!
You have helped calm my soul through the storms and lifted my spirit with your incredible music. Thank you for touching me and so many with your extraordinary 🎁, George Winston.
George Winston I attended a couple of your Seasons shows at The Whiting auditorium in Flint Mi in what I believe was 1994 or 1995. You opened the show with Rain, which was appropriate, being that it was raining pretty heavily outside at the time. Always got a kick out of the fact that you came out with no shoes on and played in your socks. Been a big fan since the very early 80s. Still have the Programs for the shows
Hola. Que gran satisfacción volver a ver este documento. Lo grabé en formato VHS cuando se emitió en canal+ y ya no dispongo de magnetoscopio. Muchas gracias por subirlo a esta plataforma. 👂😍
Just watched this completely a few days ago. It's interesting to learn about the thoughts and motivations behind the music. The Lesher Centre concert also provided that aspect. Quite cool and inspirational.
Joy based on J.S.Bach's Jesu , Joy of Man 's Desiring- 1. Tune. Played for Funerals and Easter. The "Rapture" is heard in this Bach. A coming home song.
In spite of all the sentimental gushing, this is sloppy piano playing. Better to gain inspiration from better pianists. I prefer Philip Aaberg for this type of piano.
RIP George - You will be missed. You have and will continue to make people happy.
I found out yesterday that he died. Now I’m watching all the videos and weeping. I’m so sad I’ll never get to see him play live.
This is a reminder folks: do the things you want to do NOW. Don’t wait or it will be too late and you will regret it.
Very true. What a great musician and a gentle soul.
The November before he passed, I found out he was playing about 30 minutes away from where I live, but for some reason I'll never understand, I couldn't bother to go. I will regret that decision forever.
@@CityofButterflyI’m glad to know I’m not alone on such a niche thing. Seriously. You are not any less because you didn’t do it. Nor am I. But I am so happy we can relate on this cuz DAMN I wanna see him 😭
George Winston's music is so emotional it almost makes me cry. I saw him twice in the Mid to late 80s. He is a gift from God to mankind. RIP George.
He was a great genius. His music goes places no one else can go. It is elemental, as if he captured the soul of the seasons themselves.
You certainly have done the soundtrack for my life during the last 35 years ... And especially during this new millennium.
Damn! I am so proud to have produced AND directed this PBS Pledge Special! I am a little sad that whoever posted this from Dancing Cat Productions labeled it as a “Documentary” and removed the [CONTRACTUAL] opening credits. Heigh! Ho!! CHRISTOPHER TOYNE, Producer/Director
It seems like a documentary....
You did a wonderful job, I'm glad i happened across it
I just wrote the following poem and comment yesterday!
"He Comes to Me Inviting"
By Kerrie Lynn Robinson
Dec 13, 2023
He comes to me inviting
on piano, ether, and mind,
and I perceive, I respond, and I climb
that royal purple stairway.
I climb that staff, a note upon lines
following patterns of melody and
rhythm
to a place he has prepared for
my triumph. And I triumph
through well crafted, intricate, and
elegant sensation bond,
a call and response not from sheet music
but sheet music still the same,
a comeback upon his sublime masculine,
musical reach.
We are new verse upon even repetition
and he, so inspirational.
This is a high-flying time of my life,
an alto accelerando,
with absolutely amazing echoes
to and through theatres in space.
#
WONDERFUL SET DESIGN AND LIGHTING: The stairs in the screenshot from the film of one of George Winston's stage performances, "Seasons in Concert," if viewed in a particular detail have all the correct elements for a musical staff: lines for E, G, B, D, and F (every great brilliance deserves favour) and spaces for F, A, C, and E (face, and faithful/fervent artists celebrate/create emotions). Furthermore, from a special, heightened perspective, the structure and lighting of the stairs cause them to appear to be the physical manifestation of George's personal musical reverberation in air, space, and time, as is the music emitted from every, single aspect and being of God's creation. I am familiar with George's reverberation. ~ Kerrie Lynn Robinson, Dec 14, 2023
@@christie4004Well, NOW it looks a little like a documentary. With the opening and closing credits and in thew genre of a PBS Pledge Special it was NOT a documentary, rather a comment on the music and George’s life (RIP)
@@christophertoyne8857 Well, I loved it.
Well good on you and well done, and here we don’t have to put up with the annoying pledge interruptions which are all the more galling given that PBS is already funded by taxpayer dollars and revenue from sponsorship promotions (cleverly avoiding the advertising injunction).
The thing I loved about a George Winston concert is that myself and the rest of the audience sat still and listened to the music no jumping up and down no screaming, no yelling no crazy fans just a very quiet, thoughtful man performing his virtuosity on the piano. A very nice night out.
We will miss you George :-( Thanks for capturing the seasons for all of us.
Listening to this music is to open to the heart of love. I am forever grateful for what George Winston brought to the planet
There are two people who I contribute to my musical aspirations. My high school music teacher Tommy Johnson and George Winston. George, you will forever be missed, and thank you for the incredible music you composed.
Rest in peace George
Absolutely Beautiful! I’ve been soothed by your music since I was 16 years old and I’m now 53! Oh my!
Rest in peace George.
I must have watch this Documentary a hundred times and I love it every time. George's music made me see the beauty off the world. thank you George
당신의 음악으로 아름다운 10대를 보냈었고, 당신의 음악으로 그 10대를 추억합니다. 당신의 피아노 선율처럼 때론 부드럽게 때론 강하게 삶을 살았고, 이제 또 그렇게 살아가려 합니다. 늘 당신의 음악을 들으면서... 고맙습니다. 편히 잠드세요.
George, you're playing brought me so much pleasure. Thank you for your energy, it made a big influence on my life.
Here are the pieces George plays in the video:
Concert Title Card: 0:00
1. “Rain” written by George Winston (0:10)
2. “Cat and Mouse” written by George Winston, with excerpts at the end from “Handful of Keys” written by Thomas “Fats” Waller (6:23)
3. “Blossom and Meadow” (“Blossom/Meadow”) written by George Winston (11:43)
4. “Opihi Moemoe,” guitar piece written by Leonard Kwan, arranged by George Winston (18:50)
5. “Kalena Kai,” guitar piece written by Charles E. King, arranged by George Winston (23:00)
6. “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (24:49)
7. “You’re in Love, Charlie Brown” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (28:33)
8. “M.M.’s Dunk,” harmonica piece written by George Winston (31:52)
9. “The Cradle” written by Larry Young, arranged by George Winston (34:14)
10. “Corrina, Corrina,” traditional piece, arranged by George Winston (38:03)
11. “Peppermint Patty” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (43:43)
12. “Charlie Brown’s All-Stars” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (47:37)
13. “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (50:27)
14. “Woods” written by George Winston (55:00)
15. “Pu’u Anahulu,” guitar piece written by David Alpa’i, arranged by George Winston (1:00:39)
16. “Waltz for the Lonely” written by Chet Atkins and Randy Goodrum, arranged by George Winston (1:04:21)
17. “Skating” written by Vince Guaraldi, arranged by George Winston (1:07:54)
18. “Thanksgiving” written by George Winston (1:10:54)
19. “Variations on the Kanon” (“Canon in D”) written by Johann Pachelbel, arranged by George Winston (1:15:22)
20. “High Plains Lullaby #19,” guitar piece written by George Winston (1:21:35)
End Credits: 1:22:11
God! I love his 'Cast your fate to the Wind'. Wish I'd taken the opportunity to see him live...
I saw him perform almost yearly in the mid to late 80's, and then in the early 90's several times more. Magical in concert...
George Winston makes me happy he is phenomenal❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
WOW....I was just listening to the Autumn album and clicked on this. 46 seconds in and I'm already emotional. WOW
RIP George, and THANK YOU for the gentle peace your music brings to my soul. I am 60 years old and just recently started to play guitar and piano, having been much inspired by George's music. His love and admiration of Nature is evident in his music, and it was wonderful to hear him talk about it in this video.
This was a fabulously done concert/documentary! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who put it together, and much thanks for sharing it on UA-cam. 🙏
His music will live on…rest in peace George.
RIP, Mr. Winston.
Rest in peace, thank you for the wonderful music
I started on a Hammond organ with lessons for 2.5 years. I thought it was so cool to play two keyboards and base pedals. Finally, I moved to piano and keyboards. There's nothing like playing anything I want. I've been playing for 40 years, now. It's like having a second skin.
Envious of your piano skills.
I'm like that with a typewriter.
im proud that he mentioned Montana. thats my state and its as wild as hell!
Why isn't George Winston mainstream? He needs to be heard all over the radio.
He’s too talented to be mainstream. Not cash grab music haha 😉
George, your music is amazing. It really captures the moment.. it's Iike literaly being there. Your music have inspired me to become a pianist and composer. Thank you for sharing your music and talent with us. God bless you.
Wow, I just found out reading the comments that he passed away last year. R.I.P you will be missed big time. Luckily your beautiful music and soul will stay forever. My 2 daughters and me were very lucky to see him perform in NYC a few years ago.
I bought "December" in 1983, I was 17 then, the art cover caught my eye, and it said piano solos, so I gave it a quick listen of the 3 first tracks, and I was hooked right away. I have been listening to George Winston since with my wife and my daughters, and his music always sounds fresh, and colorful. His music is an escape, it connect us to the beauty of Nature. He also introduced me to the Windham Hill record world. George Winston and Erick Satie have the biggest influence on my piano compositions. Thank you George for what you brought to the World !
I saw him in, i believe 1998, in Fairbanks Alaska. My wife won tickets through the university radio station and public radio. We sat close to him. It was very enjoyable. I loose myself in the music.
❤❤❤ His music is powerful healing 4 me. I am so grateful. Prayers.
My mom played your music for me back when I was a baby and I still listen to it today, i have fallen in love with classical music because of the influence of your piano playing 22 years ago when I was born. Thank you, George. I look forward to one day when I can do the same for my kids.
Saw the Speckles Theater show, June of 1996. I swear, he performed in these exact clothes! Lucky enough to work at The Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wi and got a quick handshake before a show. 30 years of enjoyment of George's music.
George doesn't play music he paints it.
Paints it on the canvas of the listener's heart
Thanks for the JOY expressed in this music.....wow!!! Your "big island" of Montana is my neighbor....🤠
Hi George, I don't know why it took me so long to finally meet your music. Your music is amazing. I love it so much. Too bad, I just know you and your music. I hope you are doing well and hope you have more to share with the world.
😅😊😊😅と😮😮😢😂😂😂😅🎉 0:49 😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😊🎉🎉🎉🎉😮😅😅😅サ😮😅克直樹❤❤🎉🎉😮😅🎉😂😢❤😮😢😮🎉😅🎉😢😂😮 3:10 😮😮😊❤❤😊🎉😅😅
If there’s a soundtrack at the pearly gates, it’s a dancing cats production
I use to listen to GW in the 80’s and 90’s where he takes you to paint pictures of amaaazing mountain slopes and greens, totally sober. Never seen him live, I am so going to play his tapestries to my olive orchid and plants and trees on my farm …they are going to complete the last painting, their best
❤❤❤
God, this guy is so articulate with his intentions and thoughts in speech and music. I just absolutely had the time of my life watching this, thank you so much!!!
George you music is timeless and sublime, you really capture the essence of places & times So well
It´s great to hear and see Big George in this video. Sorry he didn´t have a comeback to old Germany.
Thank you dear George! Your music is fabulous...!!
Awesome George,great music♥
Peace and Healing especially through George's beautiful music
You have helped calm my soul through the storms and lifted my spirit with your incredible music. Thank you for touching me and so many with your extraordinary 🎁, George Winston.
당신은 세상의 조용한 빛이요, 소금이었습니다. 삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다.
R.I.P. 아리랑을 너무 멋지게 연주해주셔서 정말 감사드립니다.
I've only been listening to CD for 30years. Thank you for allowing me to listen to and watch it live.
Thanks for sharing and uploading this amazing music. I am listening and I admire your piano music style. Thank you again.
I love this album. Of course I have this album. I love George's music.
I want to listen to George's music all the time.
Amazing
Your music always makes my heart calming down and warm
George Winston
I attended a couple of your Seasons shows at The Whiting auditorium in Flint Mi in what I believe was 1994 or 1995. You opened the show with Rain, which was appropriate, being that it was raining pretty heavily outside at the time. Always got a kick out of the fact that you came out with no shoes on and played in your socks.
Been a big fan since the very early 80s.
Still have the Programs for the shows
George Winstond의 음악은 항상 감미롭고 아름답습니다. 그의 음악세계에 경이를 표합니다. ^^*
rest in peace...❤
I just found out he died. I'm SO SAD. I saw him live once. LOVE HIS MUSIC. George, you ARE SO MISSED. ;-(
Hola. Que gran satisfacción volver a ver este documento. Lo grabé en formato VHS cuando se emitió en canal+ y ya no dispongo de magnetoscopio. Muchas gracias por subirlo a esta plataforma. 👂😍
thanks for uploading !!!
Hace años que lo escucho, una gozada musical al piano. 4 seasons all WONDERFUL, desde Mallorca
R.I.P ❤
Just watched this completely a few days ago. It's interesting to learn about the thoughts and motivations behind the music. The Lesher Centre concert also provided that aspect. Quite cool and inspirational.
You’re my favorite George!
Ahhh!
Keola Beamer, Regarding perceiving the love so part of George, me too. And I caught it. Kerrie
U are my hero
❤
Joy based on J.S.Bach's Jesu , Joy of Man 's Desiring- 1. Tune. Played for Funerals and Easter. The "Rapture" is heard in this Bach. A coming home song.
Is it YOU who looks at the forest and the trees?
😭
Can anyone make out what Vince Guaraldi says at about 49:59? Driving me nuts!
His he death , i love him as my Mom December is a Piano masterpiece.
@ 51:10 he reaches inside the piano and plucks a note on the raw string- What?
Of course he would live in Montana.
Montana, Willey Nilly!
1:15:14 im here for that
Autor of Charlie Brown theme song.
In spite of all the sentimental gushing, this is sloppy piano playing. Better to gain inspiration from better pianists. I prefer Philip Aaberg for this type of piano.