Satie, Gymnopédie No. 1

[@acerovalderas]

This is wonderful. The graphics are charming and for someone who does not read music they are an accessible way to follow the music.

[@LilithScarlette]

This is one of my favorite pieces ever, Im so glad you performed it, I really enjoyed it, thank you as always!

[@GabrielGarcia-pi3hn]

I'm actually learning this piece right now! I've been meaning to for more than a year and a half, but only just recently got around to it. Such a wonderful piece, so open to interpretation and beauty, despite its (or, in my opinion, because of) simplicity. I love the style you chose for this video, especially how you have the low bass line emphasized over the inner chords with.

[@Q.Q.]

Oh, I didn't know that you were performing these pieces. I thought you were simply producing the videos - on which you do a marvelous job BTW - matching existing professional recordings with the graphics... Thank you for the beautiful performances and your overall work.

[@smalin]

The videos with my performances are in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL340FF3EF49EE5234 ... that leaves 231 videos with performances by other people (or, in some cases, completely synthetic --- made by me, but not "performed" by me).

[@bgagnon1971]

@@smalin I'm an elementary music teacher in Auburn, ME, and I'm currently mentoring a student teacher. In the past few weeks, your videos have been VERY helpful in teaching her (and me, actually) tools that can be used to help younger kids access and understand more complex music. Your video of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor was a HUGE hit with 3rd-6th graders right before Halloween. It allowed us to go off on a conversation about the fugue that kids wouldn't possibly have been able to understand or appreciate without the visual. I wish I'd have gotten video of their faces as they watched---they were truly awestruck. Thank you for your work!

[@smalin]

@@bgagnon1971 I'm so gratified to hear that.

[@fiandrhi]

@@bgagnon1971 I'm glad you're imparting enthusiasm for music in this way to your students and passing it along in your mentoring. It made my night to read that.

[@mike129995]

one of my favorite piano pieces. Perfect for a rainy day. Thanks for the video dude.

[@Ross2505x]

Wonderful. I especially like the tempo you've chosen here as it is something so difficult to get right with this piece.

[@mauricedesaxe1745]

Ah, I'm glad that you animated this one! My sister played it at a concert recently, love the song!

[@kirill429]

Thank you so much for your cobtributions to this youtube community, I'm always amazed at what hard work goes up online for free! Thanks for doing this piece too, one of my favorites :)

[@smalin]

You're quite welcome. Tell your friends.

[@grandexandi]

I'm glad to see that it's now possible to use three different types of visualization at the same time!

[@smalin]

All of my visualization styles can be used together (which has been the case for several years). Whether they *work well* together is another question ...

[@socalbeeguy8041]

I am always very impressed with Malinowsky's interpretation and execution, and I consider myself to be very discerning. In this he seems to rely on the music itself for that feeling of suspension, and allows it just enough drive to not stall in momentum, each minimalist note an important impact like the drops in a heavy yet sparse rain. Good call, Stephan!

[@smalin]

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[@LovefromIsabel]

I fangirled when I saw this in my subscriptions! :D (Can you fangirl over music? That's a thing, right?) This piece is so relaxing and wonderful, and I think your chosen animation style fit it very well. I don't know if it was just me, however, but I felt like some parts of the RH were too choppy for my liking. Obviously I understand the importance of articulation, but previous recording have been more liberal with the tempo, though I don't know if that's a limitation of the MAM software. Either way, I love the video ~ good job on making another wonderful MAM! ^^

[@smalin]

(see my response to Gregor McGee)

[@FornusSomeFornit]

I've definitely been waiting for this one.

[@ZemArte]

Repousante...maravilhosa criação de Stephen Malinowski - grande menino que tanto amo...

[@lucasmatthews6064]

It's great to be able to see the animation when trying to learn a piece

[@RhyminCarly]

I've always loved this song. I had a kiddie piano (the plastic kind that's about a foot long) that played this song, and I'd try to match it, but couldn't quite get it. I love the way this animation is set up; I haven't seen any like this one before.

[@VaniaDiasss]

Eu amei isso.

A New Graphic Visualization, Amazing Malinowski.

[@chrisg7959]

i like the graphic style you went with it's vary organic looking

[@SomeSunshineOutside]

I like for it to go a little slower and smoother.

[@igsyst]

Well performed Stephen!

[@jdferreira]

I am wondering what makes you choose a white background over a dark one. I really like the lightness associated with this video and wonder what the other more classic pieces would look like in this style.

[@smalin]

I wanted to use the "butterflies" animation, and it looks better with the white background. It works best for music that's relatively simple.

[@THR5335]

Thank you! Very fine and professional job. Grazie.

[@smalin]

Antonio Spagnolo I'm not sure what you mean by "professional" ...

[@ylama1977]

Esta canción me hace volar con mí espíritu me lleva lejos; y me hace sentir muy feliz

[@ssw166]

loooove the animation at the bottom

[@eltete9724]

Spectacular

[@ellionm]

i love this song, i remember it from somewhere but i can't place it. wonderful animation as always.

[@AZ-nu8bq]

This looks like something easy enough for me to play!

[@soccersaint15]

This song always will remind me of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. Such a sobering song.

[@ciommy]

Smalin!!...You Are the Number one. :-)

[@alexrodriguezcancun]

Merci!!! Estaba esperando esta cancion -*-

[@alexrodriguezcancun]

I expect these song . Thanks -*-

[@Valbuenium]

Great work on these piano pieces, S! lol even though I think Satie's a bit boring for my tastes...

[@EstrellaFugazLux0609]

Encontré la canción 😱❤️❤️❤️ *-* me tomó meses 🎵❤️

[@bobbylight111]

I'll never forget my Dinner with Andre dinner with Abed.

[@hikarinanao]

I always prefer it this fast when it comes to this song. It's much more enjoyable in my opinion. And those graphics!

[@ukaszsmigielski8648]

Are you from Poland?

[@smalin]

No, I was born in California (and my father was born in New York).

[@BreakerdeGodot]

Oh God I love Satie... How about Gnosseine 1?

[@smalin]

I did it a couple of years ago ...

[@BreakerdeGodot]

Oh, well sweet!

[@Teemu_TV]

That minor chord at 0:56 disturbs me. It doesn't sound right. Well, that's Satie for you.

[@7celestialtrumpets]

Too fast! But still awesome

[@dariobutelli4243]

Excellent beatifull melodie, but we want Beethoven

[@n_7458]

Lol

[@nostalgiakarlk.f.7386]

weird.

[@6efektif2008]

minecraft anyone? just me?...ok :(

[@Malfuuu]

Ah someone who noticed ;) I instantly thought about minecraft too ^^

[@ze_rubenator]

Eh... No not Minecraft. Satie, much better. =]

[@Malfuuu]

Satie was the inspiration for a music in Minecraft, we are not comparing the quality there :P

[@BloodSprite-tan]

so peaceful.

[@AgentZeroVT]

Yes alot