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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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  • @GregHarradineComposer
    @GregHarradineComposer Жыл бұрын

    Get the sheet music: payhip.com/b/crmLp

  • @marklindseykirkmanorganist5681
    @marklindseykirkmanorganist5681 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Very kind of you to say, thank you!

  • @AlenaGothier1979
    @AlenaGothier19799 ай бұрын

    Wonderful composition. Bravo!

  • @muendel100
    @muendel10010 ай бұрын

    Wow, love this dancing rhythm and the whole story ..!

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for listening!

  • @FlowEckurt
    @FlowEckurt11 ай бұрын

    😊🎶Wonderful composition for Anna! And happy birthday in hindsight! 🎂🥳

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated!

  • @kena_melodies550
    @kena_melodies5509 ай бұрын

    A very simple and honest song💖

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated. I try to be as honest and sincere as I can be with my composing!

  • @FrankTerzo
    @FrankTerzo11 ай бұрын

    I'm certain Anna will cherish this forever. Very beautiful, Greg

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Frank, very kind.

  • @andrewnelsondrumcovers1787
    @andrewnelsondrumcovers1787 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful tribute to your little daughter Greg.

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andrew.

  • @anageorgemusic
    @anageorgemusic Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work ❤ musical storytelling. Expressive and playful, I love the transitions in energy 🥰

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ana, that is very kind of you to say!

  • @artkim-music
    @artkim-music Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful performance! This sounds so beautiful!

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, kind of you to say!

  • @WolfgangVedral
    @WolfgangVedral Жыл бұрын

    Really wonderful. Such a beautiful composition. Congratulations!!! 👏🎹🎶

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate that!

  • @piano_piapia
    @piano_piapia Жыл бұрын

    What beautiful music✨ The change in tone is wonderful. I'm happy to listen your nice work❤

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that's kind of you to say!

  • @franckdouvin1069
    @franckdouvin1069 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful expressive piece whith a lovely mood ! Congrats !! 🌹

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, much appreciated!

  • @johnpcomposer
    @johnpcomposer9 ай бұрын

    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

    @GregHarradineComposer

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks, John. Not the sort of piece I'd usually compose, but fun to write something for my little girl.

  • @shinspianosalonds9764
    @shinspianosalonds9764 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I really appreciate that!

  • @VolkerundWallyMusic
    @VolkerundWallyMusic11 ай бұрын

    Sehr schön gespielt, toller Klang 🎶🎶👏👏👍👍

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Vielen Dank!

  • Жыл бұрын

    I loved this piece Greg! Thank you for posting.

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tiago, kind of you to say!

  • @ericadrum554
    @ericadrum554 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful song🎼🎼🎼 Thank u, really enjoy 🙏🙏😘😁🎧🎧

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Erica, I appreciate that!

  • @gerardaguilar
    @gerardaguilar11 ай бұрын

    I'm glad I found your channel. Your music is magnificent! I like this marvelous sound of yours! 🙂

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Very kind of you to say, thank you!

  • @hobbyolin5866
    @hobbyolin5866 Жыл бұрын

    That is a great play.😊 Thank you for the good music. Have a good day.😊😊😊

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for listening!

  • @TAKFULLHOUSE5150
    @TAKFULLHOUSE5150 Жыл бұрын

    sounds beautiful! wonderful performance! thanks for wonderful sharing!

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @juliane_steinwachs-zeil
    @juliane_steinwachs-zeil Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful music! Thank you! ✨🎶✨

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Juliane!

  • @valentina-hippe
    @valentina-hippe Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Super! Teil Rubato macht Komposition grandios! 🎶Danke. Grüß aus Germany.

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Vielen Dank, sehr geschätzt. Hallo aus Schottland!

  • @LayilaFaon
    @LayilaFaon11 ай бұрын

    Such a dreamy composition ❤

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate you listening!

  • @classicsongsplayedontrumpe7951
    @classicsongsplayedontrumpe7951 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I appreciate that! The curiosity of young children is amazing, isn't it!

  • @classicsongsplayedontrumpe7951

    @classicsongsplayedontrumpe7951

    11 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! Sad that some adults lose that curiosity and stop wanting to learn and explore.@@GregHarradineComposer

  • @AdamBurseMusic
    @AdamBurseMusic Жыл бұрын

    Great work Greg, that was awesome 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Adam!

  • @TomaszKowalczykComposer
    @TomaszKowalczykComposer11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! 🎉❤

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Tomasz, glad you enjoyed.

  • @pjotrkolster
    @pjotrkolster Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @pjotrkolster

    11 ай бұрын

    @@GregHarradineComposer Thanks for linking this! I'll be sure to check it out (and maybe apply it myself).

  • @pjotrkolster

    @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!

  • @marcocristianimusic
    @marcocristianimusic Жыл бұрын

    Great work Greg!

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marco, much appreciated!

  • @KatandDogs2
    @KatandDogs2 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful music ♥♥♥

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @peternaryd_operasinger
    @peternaryd_operasinger Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!😁👏👏👏

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Peter, very kind of you to say.

  • @peternaryd_operasinger

    @peternaryd_operasinger

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!😁

  • @MrSpider24
    @MrSpider24 Жыл бұрын

    Super przyjacielu 👍👍👍👍 Pozdrawiam serdecznie i życzę miłego dnia 😊😊😊

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Dziękuję!

  • @carmartrigo
    @carmartrigo Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful music, Greg.

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much!

  • @toddpattison
    @toddpattison11 ай бұрын

    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

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Many thanks for you kind comment, Todd! Much appreciated.

  • @aricori21
    @aricori219 ай бұрын

    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

    @GregHarradineComposer

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words, and for noticing the deliberate homage to Debussy's Arabesque!

  • @JulschPiano
    @JulschPiano11 ай бұрын

    Wonderful performance! Have a good day :) new friend here

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate you listening!

  • @AntonioCasoriaComposer
    @AntonioCasoriaComposer11 ай бұрын

    intersting🤟

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Antonio!

  • @pianist.ohdonghan
    @pianist.ohdonghan Жыл бұрын

    Like 3 👏👏👏👍

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for listening!

  • @misterpianissimus
    @misterpianissimus Жыл бұрын

    very, very Good, like 16

  • @GregHarradineComposer

    @GregHarradineComposer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!