http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtLHiou7anE
Erik Satie may be a name most of you will be unfamiliar with. He was a colorful French composer and pianist who lived from 1866- 1925 and was a member of the Parisian avant-garde. Satie was a sensitive, complex man who lived years with a broken heart when the woman he loved, left him. He died after a life of heavy drinking left him with cirrhosis of the liver.
No one had ever visited his stark and simple flat and it was discovered that it was filled with unpublished precious compositions , his dear friends. Ah the music. . . . I must say that I was introduced years ago to his three Gymnopedies which are in the video. Each of the three are so haunting, simplistic but elegant minimalist works for the piano. I couldn’t choose only one. Listen to one or all , but you can imagine a talented lonely man sitting and playing at his piano.
This Is Erik Satie and His Three Gymnopedies .
TalesAlongTheWay 
Wonderful blend of images and sound……great post!
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Thank you for your gracious comment. Have a lovely week and thanks so much for your visits. Do come again soon and often! Anne
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I love Erik Satie and I play the Gnoissiennes just about every day! I included my interpretation of Gnossienne no. 2 on my most recent Youtube video about my artwork.
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Thanks for telling me. . . I will check it out! Warm wishes. . . . . . .
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You are welcome! I hope you enjoy it!
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What is the title of your YouTube video? TKS
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Kendall Expressions Paintings by Award Winning Artist Kendall Kessler.
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Kendall, how talented you are as both artist and pianist
Thanks for letting me look at your lovely art work. Big smiles. . . . . Anne.
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Thank you so much! So glad you looked and have a great evening! If you would like to look at more of my work the address is http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/
Kendall
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Thanks for the information……
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You are welcome!
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Beautiful choice for this Monday Anne. I have an eclectic collection of music, everything except the hard rock and whatever they call music today, so what I listen to is a random choice from my file of CD;s that I pull out without looking at the title. It’s never failed me yet.
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What a lovely way to choose or not choose your music. Smiles. . .
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Peaceful!
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There seem to be many adjectives that are usable depending your mood, I imagine!
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I really loved this. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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You are most welcome . I was afraid people wouldn ‘t like it.
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I watched and listened twice. There is a haunting aura to the music. Pensive.
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Thanks for that big commitment. I am
Glad it touched your heart!
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Beautiful, sweet and so soulful……
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It really touches the soul , doesn’t it? Thanks for visiting and commenting.
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Such tranquil and beautiful music…and paired with stunning images as well. Nice to just sit back and let it all soak in.
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So glad you enjoyed it! Big smiles. . .. .
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