Piano by Joel: the Fresh Piano Blog and Podcast: October 2007

Piano by Joel: the Fresh Piano Blog and Podcast

Giving away a whole lot of free piano music since 2005! I specialize in expressive piano interpretations and orchestral arrangements of songs and hymns, suitable for contemplation, meditation, relaxation, or just to keep you company as you go about your business. There's quite a few free mp3 downloads by now, so take your time and enjoy the music. I hope it meets your needs wherever you are in your spiritual walk.

Looking for music downloads? Just find the post containing the song you want, right-click the "Click Here to Listen" link, and choose "save as."

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Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Rainy Day Jazz Version

If you've been with me a while, you may have guessed my dirty little secret... You will usually hear me play solo, since I keep my own time. Or at least some semblance thereof. Today I'd like to treat you to something fun I put together, a light jazz rendition of Just a Closer Walk with Thee, along the lines of Norah Jones meets Ray Charles. Along with the piano, you'll hear the rotary organ (I really like that sound), and the world premier of "jazz guitar solo by Joel." Yes, folks, the guitar is the real thing, not some electronic facsimile. And I've been wanting to record it for a while.

I hope you enjoy "Joel Rosenberger and His Orchestra..."

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Also be sure to check out my Christmas CD, newly on iTunes. This CD includes a lot of music you haven't heard on the podcast. Thanks!

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Snow and Ivory is on iTunes!

I was hoping that Snow and Ivory: Solo Piano Portraits for Christmas would make it to iTunes before Christmas, and it looks like it has! If you have iTunes installed, you can take a look at the CD by clicking this link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=266446927&s=143441

As always, thank you for listening.

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This is My Father's World (Terra Beata)

Hello everyone! It's been a while. I hope those of you in the northern hemisphere enjoyed your summer. If you'd like to hear a new recording, I've got one for you.

You may have sung this poem by Maltbie Babcock (1858-1901) set to the traditional tune that was originally adapted by by Franklin Sheppard (1852-1930.) This is my rendition of the melody, Terra Beata. Enjoy the music.

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About Me

Name: Joel Rosenberger

Location: IL

Joel Rosenberger is a pianist, composer, and arranger specializing in fresh, instrumental arrangements of Christian hymns. Joel believes in the abundance of music and creativity, and offers quite a bit of music on his Fresh Piano podcast, which has been "airing" since 2005. He has released two CDs, and has published several sheets. His piano recordings have been heard on the BBN network, and his arrangements have been performed by other music groups, including a performance on the Millenium Stage at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. When he's not recording piano, orchestral, and atmospheric arrangements of hymns, he can be found spending time with his wife and four children, painting at his easel, playing the cello, or in the garage building boats.