Min Yang Leong - The Happy Man (VIDEO REQUEST)

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Since I graduated from high school 3 years back, I had been experiencing a long drought of musical inspiration. Until that one morning in August 2015, I woke up from a very bizarre dream in which I composed a tune along with a rhythm in the background. Having the notes still somewhat fresh in my memory before it would be forsaken by my growing consciousness, I got hold of a pencil and scribbled every vague detail that I could remember on a piece paper. That evening, I sat in front of my computer with my Finale on and worked on the fragmented pieces of information and voila! I created this composition within four nights (I was busy in the day). That is the story of its birth.

Written in no particular style, it begins with a medium walking swing tempo. Its tune is light and simple - something a cheerful person would whistle to. Imagine a guy with nothing but a hat and a coat on, leaving his house and locking the doors while whistling. Now he decides to take a stroll around town; this is where a relaxing guitar rhythm provides a steady tempo and rhythm for the main motif of the whole composition in the right hand. Shortly after that, a quasi-salsa rhythm takes over as he sees the girl whom he fancies. His heart flutters; his mind is filled with fireworks as he falls in love with her demeanour. With the will to seize the day, he musters his courage and walks up to her. "Fancy a dance?" With a very simple transition, the piece goes into a tango tempo with the same motif where the scene changes from the streets to one on a stage with no audience. With a spotlight on both of them, she holds his hands. And with a beckoning smile on her face, she dances with him. Soon, passion takes over and they both dance to yet another fast-paced salsa. The dance goes on and leaves the both of them with joy and content; how they wish, especially him, that time would just stop at that wonderful and pure moment.

Yet, as the music rings at a higher pitch, reality hits him as he realises that it has all been but a dream; the girl was never there, the dance did not happen. Returning to reality, the music returns to its original swing tempo as he discovers a philosophy in life: happiness does not approach anyone; it is something that is created from deep within the mind. With that realisation in mind, he continues his stroll with a bigger smile on his face.

(from the composer's own words)

Please take note that the audio AND the sheet music ARE NOT mine. Change the quality to a minimum of 480p if the video is blurry.

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So, does the composer has rather big hands? Even he might have just split some notes for both hands, but still...

Alexmalism
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Absolutely incredible. I can't believe it's been 5 years already since this was posted. I've heard it at least one hundred times and this piece is absolutely one of my favorites of all time. I'm hope the composer has become successful since this piece, because it's truly marvelous. Best wishes from Germany

grammatikerfanatiker
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Dude, this song really bops! I know this is late, but thanks for the upload!

jaredstrottmann
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I like this work, it feels like a Sunshine. I just wanted making a PerfectSummer music collection, and then I saw this. Thank you very much.

ciadd
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Why can't I found other performances of this music??

寿司中毒
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My god, he used to be my senior three years ago, he is a great conductor in my band.

hywong
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I am really intrested in having the score.. if the composer is reading this please reply! It is awesome

fernandoserico
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I could imagine this well as video game-music in zelda/pokemon...

conan
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This is a SPECTACULAR piece!!! What would be the best way to contact him if we wanted the sheet music, Gsarci? I don’t want to just randomly comment on one of his videos simply to ask him, but I’d really like to see if I can ATTEMPT to learn it, just for the incredible positivity in the music alone :)

gabrielcutrone
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와.. 요즘 이런 곡이 나오다니 내가 찾던 이상적인 곡인데.. 나중에 커버해봐야겠다

이명연-br
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Really cool! Congrats to the composer!

fernandoserico
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What a delightful piece of music. Very beautiful.

Rafaga
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Bars 1 - 8 remind me of Star Craft Terran theme 1 for some odd reason xD

MrMisaToman
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My grandfather wrote three pieces of music, but i don't play any instruments and i don't understand notes. But i am dying to listen to it. Could I request you to play his pieces? Best regards

patrickjensen
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Does this guys realise that none of us are Rachmaninoff?

rorycraig
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I can't pm the composer :/ Can someone help me?

adasliang
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Has anyone been able to contact the composer? I can't send him a PM through his channel...

JohnZobolas
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the first left hand chords are for Art Tatum. like what the heck? haha

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