En Avril, à Paris [piano] (arr. Alexis Weissenberg)

#piano #EnAvril,àParis #CharlesTrenet

This is basically a video that has taken me the most effort because I have spent more than five hours in the recording session, and I had over 100 takes. I finished recording at 4:00 am, and I felt completely exhausted. The process was very difficult because the arrangement is extremely hard to play, and I have to focus on all the voicing details while performing it. Also, something that made me sad happened on that day, so I could not completely stay focused while recording. Furthermore, I still haven't found any satisfying performance of this arrangement. So I eventually decided to give it a try.

A lot of things happened in the past 2 years. While playing this arrangement, I feel like looking down on the dust in the world, quiet and peaceful, lol just kidding. From my personal perspective, unhappiness can be caused by many reasons: relationships, disasters that we need to face in the real-life, the mistake that is made by yourself, etc. But we all need to move on because time will never stop even when we lose some people that are significant to us. People like me are still young, we need to experience these things and then grow up. This arrangement not only reflects the romantic scene in Paris in April but also tells us that everyone on the street has his/her own stories.

Please enjoy~
Original Artist: Charles Trenet
Arrangement by: Alexis Weissenberg
Performed by: Aliblame

[AndySG]

Incredible performance!!!
Nice to see you uploading something again^^
Also nice description!
The thought that everybody in this world, every person we pass so casually whenever we travel or go outside, and be it just a walk to the convenience store, has their own whole life story, years and decades of experience, of life, with all it's ups and downs only they themselves know about, has always been fascinating to me.
In fact the very earliest memory I have, from before I could even walk, is me sitting in my mothers lap on some meadow, looking at some people in the distance who also just sit there, wondering who they are, what they are doing, where they came from and if they also see us, me, my parents and my sister, as just some people in the distance.
The only reason I still have this memory is probably because there exists a photo of that very moment but it's funny that it's the earliest I have since such rather philosophical thoughts are still typical for me^^

[gleesinnpiano]

That’s probably the best sounding digital piano I’ve ever heard. Sounds just like a Steinway which is the kind of sound your playing deserves. Excellent work

[Gaiian_]

That's actually really REALLY good !
Bravo ! 👏👏

[chemromance]

This came up on my youtube home... such an amazing performance!

[MrSir-qvlx]

Nicely done. I’m working on this piece. You have taught me a lot. Thank you.

[ivanigorpollick]

this is so beatifull, it warm my heart

[CelinnaMawar]

Great playing. Beautiful piece. I understand the 100 takes. Been there done that. But the end result is so satisfying. You just inspire me to do more of this again. Beautiful.

[danmatthewtalentscout]

This is the best video that I saw since I woke up earlier. Such relaxing and refreshing to hear.

[dayeonlee]

I love your performances. The sound details, the way you play, all of your playing! :'-D

[garrettyoungblood]

Glad to see another one of your amazing performances.

[feedmemelonsandlobsters]

You are a really great pianist. Good luck with your studies and life in general!!!

[claristalgiacovermusic]

Wow over 100 takes, that must've been exhausting.
Was worth it though, this is beautiful~

[nully._.]

Actually such a good recording of this piece

[geyjune]

Hello ali! Love the way you play, so fast yet graceful 👏

[jeremygeorge]

I've clicked on this video so many times just because of the aesthetic of the lighting and keyboard and everything. It gives such ethereal vibes with the violet and blue undertones.

[BrinaSun]

Where did you get the sheet music?

Beautiful performance

[r.salz]

Hay cosas que solo los locos pueden hacer, Sudáfrica 2010

[kevinpage]

Check out Marc Andre Hamelin's recordings of these if you want a moving arrangement. Well done!

[levim.]

Hey there, I absolutely love your recording and wanted to ask if it was possible to receive the score from you? I also am fascinated with your setup and would love to know what model your stage piano is and what VST you use for the piano sound. Kind regards, Levi

[delayedgratification]

You are fucking amazing dude keep it up