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Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
And why this piece today?
Because I hope the upbeat music and the title makes you smile today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyNxir5Mvi4
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
The description for this music vide reads, "Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii bursts into tears when he plays at Carnegie Hall his own composition "Elegy for the Victims of the Tsunami of March 11, 2011, in Japan.”
If you've never heard of this pianist, you should also know he was born blind.
One of the comments asked, "Is there anyone from 2026 who is still listening to this masterpiece?"
Well, we are.
I'm so thankful I stumbled upon this piece.
I hope it blesses you today.
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
I'm posting this piece today because I'm featuring this BryonySeries book on Facebook, and it just such a fun accompaniment.
Enjoy!
Since the beginning of this blog on August 1, 2010, Saturdays has been a day to celebrate BryonySeries author and Irish vampire character Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, and all things Irish.
While this selection is more of a Scottish arrangement than Irish, it makes a lovely background while exploring Ed's current books in his BryonySeries Ruthless series ("Ruthless," "The Fifth," "Recovering Ruthless").
Either way, enjoy!
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
I'm posting this apparently lesser-know patriotic piece today in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States and because I've loved this song ever since I first heard it in early elementary school at the former St. Bernard Catholic School in Joliet.
Enjoy!
Since the beginning of this blog on August 1, 2010, Saturdays has been a day to celebrate BryonySeries author and Irish vampire character Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, and all things Irish.
While this selection by renowned composer Tim Janis is neither Irish or features a tin whistle, it has a "Glorna" feel to it (to me), which you might understand if you're read "Staked!" or any of Ed's books in his BryonySeries Ruthless series ("Ruthless," "The Fifth," "Recovering Ruthless").
Either way, enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDeB9zIoE_s
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
Here is another piano piece by Peder B. Helland, whom I "discovered" on January 7, 2022, when a song on YouTube played through to this song.
I sat on the bed next to my calico Faith and petted her, while the music quite spontaneously locked my year-long writer's block for this BryonySeries novel.
This slightly dark yearning in this piece perfectly echoes some of the scenes in "Call of the Siren," the second book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy.
Enjoy!
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
This is a brisk, haunting piece that fits the mood to "The Phoenix," I think, and one I've never heard as a piano cover.
Enjoy!
Since the beginning of this blog on August 1, 2010, Saturdays has been a day to celebrate BryonySeries author and Irish vampire character Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, and all things Irish.
While this piper in this selection is neither Irish or features a tin whistle, it has a "Glorna" feel to it (to me), which you might understand if you're read "Staked!" or any of Ed's books in his BryonySeries Ruthless series ("Ruthless," "The Fifth," "Recovering Ruthless").
Either way, enjoy!
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
Here is another piano piece by Peder B. Helland, whom I "discovered" on January 7, 2022, when a song on YouTube played through to this song.
I sat on the bed next to my calico Faith and petted her, while the music quite spontaneously locked my year-long writer's block for this BryonySeries novel.
This sweet piano piece fits the peaceful and poignant discovery of the forgotten and abandoned Fisher Farm in the third novel of the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy, "House on Top of the Hill."
Enjoy!
Since the beginning of this blog on August 1, 2010, Saturdays has been a day to celebrate BryonySeries author and Irish vampire character Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, and all things Irish.
While this flute selection is neither Irish or features a tin whistle, it has a "Glorna" feel to it (to me), which you might understand if you're read "Staked!" or any of Ed's books in his BryonySeries Ruthless series ("Ruthless," "The Fifth," "Recovering Ruthless").
Either way, enjoy!
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
I listened to this piece a lot when writing the solitary Simons Mansion scenes in "The Phoenix," the first book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy.
Here is a piano cover of the "Done for Me" by Punch, which appeared on the soundtrack of the 2019 South Korena drama "Hotel de Luna."
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leCz_j0mTfA
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
Here is another piano piece by Peder B. Helland, whom I "discovered" on January 7, 2022, when a song on YouTube played through to this song.
I sat on the bed next to my calico Faith and petted her, while the music quite spontaneously locked my year-long writer's block for this BryonySeries novel.
This is evocative piece fits the essense of "Call of the Siren," as well as chapter 23 of "House on Top of the Hill," which is called "Rain."
Enjoy!
Since the beginning of this blog on August 1, 2010, Saturdays has been a day to celebrate BryonySeries author and Irish vampire character Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, and all things Irish.
This is the summary of the song on its YouTube page.
“There’s a very powerful female story within this
beautiful yet heartbreaking song; the story of a mother left alone to fight for
her and her young children’s survival during the Great Famine of Ireland. A
fate that, sadly, is still a reality for many women around the world today.”
So in the spirit of a BryonySeries Saturday, please enjoy this sweet, very poignant song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGNidw-Wuuk
Since the beginning of this blog on August 1, 2010, Saturdays has been a day to celebrate BryonySeries author and Irish vampire character Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, and all things Irish.
So in the spirit of a BryonySeries Saturday, please enjoy the following in the background of your day.
"May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be
always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft
upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His
hand." (traditional Irish blessing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN9Ah1tPzq8
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
I really wanted to share an "Osmond" piano cover in commenoration to Alan Osmond's death this week - but I had trouble finding a good one.
So I'm sharing this one, today, which is sweet, encouraging, and respectful.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTSzSzzmCok
Anyone new to the BryonySeries blog might wonder why I post piano music on Sundays and how that fits into the BryonySeries world.
That's because one character - John Simons - was a nineteenth century world-renowned pianist and composer before he died and became a vampire.
This is evocative piece fits the mood to "Shades of Noir," WriteOn Joliet's four annual radio theater-style performance on April 18.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfL-eSBpoJ0
I first discovered Peder B. Helland, a Norwegian composer, when I was writing the BryonySeries novel "Call of the Siren," with this piece finally breaking through my year-long writer's block for that book.
It's raining in my part of the world today, so this video is soothing and appropriate.
Enjoy!
Ever since I began the BryonySeries blog on Aug. 1, 2010, most Saturdays have been dedicated to Ed Calkins and all things Irish.
Enjoy this foot-taping piece - and may joy and laughter fill your soul this second Easter weekend.
Ever since I began the BryonySeries blog on Aug. 1, 2010, most Saturdays have been dedicated to Ed Calkins and all things Irish.
Enjoy this lighthearted piece - and may joy and laughter fill your soul this Easter weekend.
