Once upon a December (Anastasia) - Emile Pandolfi At Home 13
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- čas přidán 1. 11. 2020
- 'Once Upon a December' played by Emile Pandolfi, video 13 of his 'At Home' series.
"Dancing bears, painted wings, things I almost remember'
Full playlist of the series is at • Emile Pandolfi - Playl...
Steven Flaherty's song 'Once Upon a December' was sung by Liz Callaway in the 1997 animated movie Anastasia. The song was nominated for an Academy Award as 'best original song' but the prize went to Flaherty's second song from the Anastasia movie 'Journey to the Past'.
The music box style of the opening bars in this Pandolfi arrangement have made it a favorite with people who recall the palace ballroom music box scene ... "Dancing bears, painted bears....things I almost remember". - Hudba
Emile, thank you for your beautiful artistry. I studied classical and sacred piano for 18 years from 6 years old. I gave it up in my early twenties as I no longer felt inspired. Watching you emote life into this music has made me want to sit down to the keys again. You've brought tears, memories, joy, and a sense of musicianship back to my life. I thank you. Blessings and prosperity to you!
Oh my! Oh my! There is no greater reward than sharing inspiration with another person. Your beautifully worded comments have made me feel gratified and happy!
Thank you! Thank you! for that wonderful comment. There is nothing better than to know that music works its magic across a distance. I do hope you decide to play again.
My piano teacher made an arrangement of this for me simplified into chords and I played it for my first ever piano performance. Some day I'll learn the sheets and play the real deal. Thanks for this.
This song is from one of my favorite movies from my childhood, Anastasia. I must say the first time I heard it I was amazed and it was filled with so much emotion and passion. Im practicing piano, and I hope one day I become as good as you. Thank you so much for playing this and reminding me of this beautiful memory.
I loved doing that arrangement. The song has magic built into it already. So it gave me lots of ideas.
Thank you SO much for these “At Home” concerts. I have enjoyed them beyond measure! In fact, I study them. Wikipedia says that you taught yourself how to play by ear. I have always longed to play by ear, but didn’t think it was possible, so knowing that you did really inspires me to try to learn how. So, thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me hope! By the way, you remind me a lot of my husband (now deceased), who could play almost as good as you and who smiled exactly like you do when you smile with your mouth closed. I sure miss seeing that smile, so I like to watch you to fulfill both my dream of playing by ear and of seeing my husband again. Have I said “thank you”? Thank you!!!!! Please keep doing these concerts. They mean the world to me.
Wow! Vickie, i am honored to be in that company. We both love beautiful melodies and we both have that smile... Cool.
Masterful.
I'm am learning this right now, you are an inspiration.
Thank you Sir🥰
Your version invokes so much feelings from a song I love. It brings me back to a time before. Thank you for playing
Beautifully
expressed . I am glad we are on the same wavelength.
Supreme.
No words to say.
How kind of you to say (not say) ... smiles...
This makes me want to play again... it’s too beautiful
That is the best news I could want! DO play again!
This piece invigorates my soul, your music touched me.
how very kind of you to share that feeling with me. Thank you.
What a gift to listen to a version like this ❤️
Same .
The best piano rendition of this song I have seen anywhere
Bravo maestro 👏👏
You play so beautifully, Emile. Thank you for playing one of my favourite songs. ❤❤
You made me smile. Thank you.
Shakes head......WOW...amazing!!! Just....WOW
So emotional thank you so much for this amazing moment ❤️
sir you are incredible, i wish too play this amazing someday (";
Thank you so very much.
@@emilepandolfi It's probably what everybody that studies piano is thinking when they here you play .
This was the piece of music that i discovered you on, and super happy to see you playing it live!
Ahhh! That beautiful song is a favorite of so many people, myself included!
I just wanted to thank you for playing this for us, it's such a beautiful piece and your interpretation is so emotional and elegant, it brought tears to my eyes. God bless you!
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you
Very nice !
This is so beautiful! The way you ring the melody out- especially in the chromatic runs. I had to watch to understand and I am so glad it was on here. Thank you!
Yeah, i am pretty happy with that part - I had fun working it out.
Emile Pandolfi, you are a remarkable and stupendous pianist. Kudos To You🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hah! What a lovely emotion - in flowers and stars!
simply Wow💖
I just discovered this song not a week ago and it already means so much to me. Emile, you've inspired me to stay persistent in my piano learning journey. Thank you for your gorgeous music.
Yay! for you! Good luck with your playing.
Maravilloso 🙏🏻Anastasia, hija de los Romanov
Wooooo perfect🖤
I absolutely adore the gentleness you bring to the music! It gives it life! What a wonderful rendition! Thank you so much :)
I woke up this morning to this tune in my head... Why? I'm not sure, but I want to thank you for such quality music and rendition Emile.
That's one of those songs that you don't MIND going round and round in your head - at lease I don't...
@@emilepandolfi The way you interpret it from the original made the song that much more intriguing to the ear. From a compositional stand point, it is all ear candy... I tried learning this one and it brings so much delight to both left and right hand. For instance, not all Chopin or Liszt is friendly to the left and right hand, but these are one of those few pieces that are friendly to both. Well balanced composition maestro
@@Metalpazallteway Nice to hear from a knowledgeable musician. Thanks for the nice words. It is a fun arrangement to play, isn't it!
@@emilepandolfi Thank you Emile. One of the best arrangements I may as well add, I'm so glad I get to speak to one of my favorite composers during these difficult times it's hard to find quality musicians. Once again, thank you for sharing this wonderful arrangement. With kindness, from Boca Raton, Florida
Amazing💕
soooo good!!!!!
This is such a great arrangement and performance!
So beautiful, Mr. Pandolfi. I wish I can play the piano as lovely as you do.
thank you. Keep playing. It only gets better.
Thanks from a Romanov Descendant. I try not to listen to much puts me in tears.
Oh my! A Romanov descendant. What a rich history , and a tragic one as well, you are a product of. The story and music do say a lot, and the music has magic built into it. Very nice to meet you. Thank you for listening
Loved it!! You're amazing!
Beautiful arrangement ❤
this is so breathtaking
una increíble adaptación, mi favorita, felicitaciones!! la e escuchado un millón de veces y no me canso de hacerlo, simplemente asombroso. saludos desde México¡¡¡
muchas muchas gracias!
@@emilepandolfi a usted maestro !!!!
Es una de mis adaptaciones favoritas.
¡Gracias!
Glad to hear that.
Whenever I am stressed out or angry or whatever, I really like listening to you play the piano. And using the word play to describe what you're doing seems so... inadequate? I'm not sure what descriptor to use, but I can plainly say I just really love your stuff. It's also really fun to watch you play it on these videos. I listen to my music on Spotify. But watching your hands move is really fascinating. As usual I'm a big fan and thank you very much for sharing this with us
Wow! thank you for your kind and in depth words and feelings. What a delight to share emotion through words and music!
O_O
Que versión más bella, increíble
You know, Chopin would have loved that.... as did I. Merci Mille fois.
You are too kind! wouldn't it be wonderful to step back in time and watch him play!? ... dreams...
@@emilepandolfi Just to hear the great composers as THEY did their music. It would be a revelation.....
What an amazing pianist, not about the skill but how he is gently touching the keys, the last guy I heard play like that was Hamelin.
Grateful for your comment. Hamelin is such a fine pianist, in a class almost by himself.
Coming from a piano player myself, that was so beautiful.
As if the piano itself is singing, well done!
Beautifully said!
I put on a "Disney Instrumentals" playlist on spotify at work today. Granted, Anastasia was not created by Disney, it probably made its way to the playlist after the 20th Century Fox purchase.
Humdrum aside, your rendition of this was on there, and it was so excellent that I had to search the artist and found this video. Your voicing from 1:28-2:08 is absolutely sublime. Thank you for the wonderful interpretation and performance!
Thank you for your in depth listening and comments. That was a fun arrangement to create. I love that section you mentioned, too.
Oh wow......
I love you!
This is one of my favorite pieces by far. Still a total beginner, but will try my best learning this piece =D Hope to find a good on screen tutorial for it, or that maybe you would make one someday. Thank you so much for being inspiring and creating pieces like this.
Sorry there is not a tutorial, maybe I'll put that on my "to do" list. :)
@@emilepandolfi Thank you for taking the time to reply! Watching you play is already such a good way to learn. Such a soft touch, as a beginner I have lots to learn. One day I hope to be able to play this while singing the song. I've known the piece/song for years and it's one of the reasons I wanted to learn how to play in the first place! Wish you all the best =)
So beautiful. Where can i found the sheet music of this amazing arrangment?
Thank you for the kind words. The arrangement is available at musicnotes.com
Thank you! The arrangement is available for download at musicnotes.com
You always make me cry when I hear you play this song..
I just have a question. One of my dears friends, who is a doctor,
studied in her childhood the piano. I wished will all my heart to learn it to, but my parents didn't afford to offer me this gift. Now, at almost 30, will be possible for me to do it, or this dream is lost?
Thank you for this video.
Mihai! Thank you for that kind message! The fact is, yes, it IS a difficult arrangement! But look at it his way: If you start today with lessons and practice, who knows how long it will take to learn, let's say a couple of years (I have no idea of your current level of playing!-could be more, could be less) But then you have it for the rest of your life! Someone said to me one time, "Yeah, but if it takes me five years, I'll be (in her case) 55 years old". And I said, "How old will you be in five years if you DON'T learn it?" In other words, don't thibnk about it, just start. And the very best of luck!
This is a wonderful answer. I am 34 - started on a keyboard while homeschooling my daughter through the pandemic, played all year and am now almost finished learning the first movement of the moonlight sonata and have bought a real piano. I am enjoying myself so thoroughly and am so happy I tried. I want to learn this piece soon too. Why not try? If you find joy, keep following it.
It’s never too late to play the piano!
Dancing Bears
Painted Wings
Things I almost remember.
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December.
Someone holds me safe and warm.
Horses prance through a silver storm.
Figures dancing gracefully across my memory.
Someone holds me safe and warm.
Horses prance through a silver storm.
Figures dancing gracefully across my memory.…
Wow! You know all the beautiful words. I had them in front of me when I arranged this tune. They told me what to play.
good afternoon i z ukraini . how do you buy the notes of this composition?
Glad you like the arrangement! You can find it at www.musicnotes.com.
Thanks for writing!
Who disliked this? I'll throw hands
This is beautiful, is there anywhere I could purchase the sheet music?
Thank you for your comment. You can buy a download from musicnotes.com or a hard copy from my website: www.emilepandolfi.com.