Anno Anna - Greg Harradine
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When my son, Raphael, was born, back in 2020, I composed a piano piece to celebrate his arrival. Our daughter, Anna, was born in 2022, and I'd been feeling guilty that I hadn't yet written a piece for her! With her first birthday just days away, I felt that now was the time to remedy this unfair situation - and so I composed Anno Anna as a 1st birthday gift.
I used my usual technique of encoding personal details into the music; Anna's name, date of birth, and other facts and figures have generated many of the melodies and harmonies of this piece.
I didn't want to just compose a "nice" or "cute" sounding piece - what people might typically imagine as music for a 1-year-old. I wanted to compose something that summed up Anna's personality, and also the reality of caring for a baby: the many wonderful, life-affirming moments, alongside the, shall we say, less optimal moments too. You'll hear the music change from one mood to the next; as capricious as, well, a baby!
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Mr. Harradine, this is such a beautiful musical language you here! As with all your pieces, everything is very unique!! I love listening to your creations!!
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Very kind of you to say, thank you!
Wonderful composition. Bravo!
Wow, love this dancing rhythm and the whole story ..!
@GregHarradineComposer
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening!
😊🎶Wonderful composition for Anna! And happy birthday in hindsight! 🎂🥳
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated!
A very simple and honest song💖
@GregHarradineComposer
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated. I try to be as honest and sincere as I can be with my composing!
I'm certain Anna will cherish this forever. Very beautiful, Greg
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Frank, very kind.
A beautiful tribute to your little daughter Greg.
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew.
Beautiful work ❤ musical storytelling. Expressive and playful, I love the transitions in energy 🥰
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ana, that is very kind of you to say!
A beautiful performance! This sounds so beautiful!
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, kind of you to say!
Really wonderful. Such a beautiful composition. Congratulations!!! 👏🎹🎶
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that!
What beautiful music✨ The change in tone is wonderful. I'm happy to listen your nice work❤
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's kind of you to say!
A beautiful expressive piece whith a lovely mood ! Congrats !! 🌹
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, much appreciated!
Particularly love the slow down near the end and the beautiful harmonies. It got me thinking about other music dedicated to young children and I recall almost 30 years ago hearing Korngold's Baby Serenade, which was quite more obviously suggestive of infancy. Brings a smile to my face. Charming, nuanced and well played.
@GregHarradineComposer
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, John. Not the sort of piece I'd usually compose, but fun to write something for my little girl.
Your works are different and personal. I can't find the exact words to explain but specific and very nice to listen . I respect and support you 🙏🙏❤️❤ Thank you for sharing your wonderful work 👍👍💖💕💖💖
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
Sehr schön gespielt, toller Klang 🎶🎶👏👏👍👍
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Vielen Dank!
I loved this piece Greg! Thank you for posting.
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tiago, kind of you to say!
Wonderful song🎼🎼🎼 Thank u, really enjoy 🙏🙏😘😁🎧🎧
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Erica, I appreciate that!
I'm glad I found your channel. Your music is magnificent! I like this marvelous sound of yours! 🙂
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Very kind of you to say, thank you!
That is a great play.😊 Thank you for the good music. Have a good day.😊😊😊
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening!
sounds beautiful! wonderful performance! thanks for wonderful sharing!
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful music! Thank you! ✨🎶✨
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Juliane!
Wow! Super! Teil Rubato macht Komposition grandios! 🎶Danke. Grüß aus Germany.
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank, sehr geschätzt. Hallo aus Schottland!
Such a dreamy composition ❤
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate you listening!
You are a very talented composer inspired by so many unique sources! Subscribed (No. 1.2K+) and liked (No. 34)! This composition certainly applies to our 16 month old granddaughter's constant curiosity and mostly positive mood changes.
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that! The curiosity of young children is amazing, isn't it!
@classicsongsplayedontrumpe7951
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Sad that some adults lose that curiosity and stop wanting to learn and explore.@@GregHarradineComposer
Great work Greg, that was awesome 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Adam!
Beautiful! 🎉❤
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Tomasz, glad you enjoyed.
Another very enjoyable piece! It's very sparkling and playful. :) This really has it all: great rhythm, great harmony, great melody, and great structure! I especially like the cheeky ending. ;) I wonder how you incorporated all of Anna's personal details into this. The end result sounds great, in any case! The contrast in the piece is pretty great. I'm sure that, when she's older, she'll appreciate this birthday present to the fullest.
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! My encoding method is very simple really. I explain how I create melodies from names at the start of this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q6pky7ibZrXHfbw.html Using numbers (such as date of birth etc) is even easier: the number 3 could be the 3rd note of a scale, or chord 3 in the key we're in, etc. Sometimes what gets created sounded pretty good straight away, other times it takes a lot of fiddling around with to get a pleasing sounding piece out of it! Hope all's well with you, Pjotr.
@pjotrkolster
11 ай бұрын
@@GregHarradineComposer Thanks for linking this! I'll be sure to check it out (and maybe apply it myself).
@pjotrkolster
11 ай бұрын
Oh right, forgot to read the second half of the comment. XD Yeah, I've thought about using numbers in that way before too. I've never really applied it, though. Interesting to see how you handle it! All is well with me, thanks. :) I actually uploaded a new miniature to youtube this vacation! I'm glad to be able to put out some new stuff, at the very least. I hope you and your family are able to enjoy the holidays to their fullest!
Great work Greg!
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marco, much appreciated!
Beautiful music ♥♥♥
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
So beautiful!😁👏👏👏
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter, very kind of you to say.
@peternaryd_operasinger
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!😁
Super przyjacielu 👍👍👍👍 Pozdrawiam serdecznie i życzę miłego dnia 😊😊😊
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Dziękuję!
Beautiful music, Greg.
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
Being a daughter, this piece is not yet complete, I foresee many many more movements, perhaps full orchestration ;) .. I admire your sentimental value you put in to your music .. May the melody and harmony always be present
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Many thanks for you kind comment, Todd! Much appreciated.
Wow man I'm speechless, reminds me of debussy's arabesque but it's a very light lovely tune as well, thanks for making this really.
@GregHarradineComposer
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind words, and for noticing the deliberate homage to Debussy's Arabesque!
Wonderful performance! Have a good day :) new friend here
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate you listening!
intersting🤟
@GregHarradineComposer
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Antonio!
Like 3 👏👏👏👍
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening!
very, very Good, like 16
@GregHarradineComposer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!