The Falls and Gabriel's Oboe for piano - Ennio Morricone (The Mission)

[@marc-andre6804]

This is absolutely breathtaking Charles. I will buy the music sheet, I want to play this beautiful arrangement too. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. May God bless you.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Marc-Andre! I’m glad you enjoyed this one. It was a joy to write it and explore this great music in a new way!

[@marc-andre6804]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Practice is going pretty well! This piece is an absolute joy to play on my beautiful piano. I wish I would be able to play it as easily as you do, but... I will need more arpeggio practices!! Keep up the good work Charles, you're an inspiration :)

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@marc-andre6804 thank you! I’m glad the practice is going well. Always feel free to reach out with any questions about it! And you should upload a video of your playing when it’s ready to go!!

[@burkhardhellmann3126]

Diese Interpretation des Stücks ist die Beste! Gratulation!!❤

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@ProducingWithChris]

This one made me tear up. Amazing playing. Absolutely beautiful dynamics. I would love to hear it on a Steinway

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! Yes, a beautiful grand would be nice for this one ;-)

[@violetyadegar2010]

Pure emotions pouring over piano keys.

[@ritawitteman5907]

This must be heaven.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Rita!

[@sandyrausch1999]

This will do for now, just love the Concert Ennio Morricone. you have captured it quite well Charles❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kaankaral]

Its unbelievably beautiful, touching.... Oh man.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Kaan!

[@leocremonezi]

One of my favourite films! Amazing video, congratulations 👏🏻🙏🏻

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Leonardo! I love playing this arrangement… such good music. Have you heard the Yo Yo Ma recording?

[@derekgrant3761]

What awe-inspiring talent you have to craft these brilliant arrangements. Thank you!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Derek! I'm glad you enjoyed this one!

[@bethfrancis9396]

Oh this is one of my very favorites and your arrangement brings tears to my eyes. You are such an inspiration and I thank you for the joy you bring me

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

💙 Thank you Beth!

[@brittanythompson6527]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Bravo!👏🏻

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Brittany!

[@DanielLight]

Gorgeous arrangement. Gorgeous playing.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Daniel!

[@kenneth7826]

Bravo!!!!!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Kenneth!

[@thoughtgarden]

Oh wow....just wow! Yes please, I'll take more of this.... One of my favorite pieces, from one of my favorite cinematic composers, interpreted from one of my favorite pianists. This is just beautiful...and it's perfection cannot be overstated. Well-done Charles!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Jared!! I'm glad you enjoyed! Would you mind sharing some of your other favorite Morricone music? I may add some more arrangements in the coming months!

[@lambforjesus2282]

Masterfully played! 😄 I’ve gone through most of the covers on YT and couldn’t find one that really captured the spirit, depth and beauty of this piece. You did it exactly! I want to learn to play this song, just to do a couple sections just a little bit my way. Very inspiring 👏🕊🙌

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! Have you heard Yo-Yo Ma's recording of these pieces? SOOO good!

[@BedlingtonGroomer]

Absolutely stunning. One of my favorite pieces ever, and so beautiful to hear in your arrangement!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for diving into the vault for this one!

[@naimulislam6146]

This is very good!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Naimul!

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

Enio Morricone is one of my fav’s!! Brilliant! I so love Gabriel’s Oboe. I play it, but your interpretive skills are unsurpassed.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

It's such beautiful music. If you haven't heard Yo-Yo Ma's version, you should really check it out!

[@fisch6869]

AMAZING - respect. keep on

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much!

[@annthomas7278]

Beautiful!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Ann!

[@filome4305]

🎶Fantastica! 🎶 Emozione...💞 Il maestro Ennio Morricone Sarà felice di questa interpretazione🎶 grazie👋🏻

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Filome! Always good to hear from you!

[@filome4305]

🎶🎶....💓🤗🌹

[@alebatish]

Without words . You are marvelous !!! Congratulations

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Alessandro!

[@donnabiczo1702]

Beautifully and well played, as always, Charles! Very peaceful and comforting arrangement.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Donna! Good to hear from you!

[@rgarlinyc]

Wonderful as ever..., have been an ardent Morricone fan since I first came across him, and you do him great justice here!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks! And also thanks for popping over to my other channel as well!

[@TheMusikpoet]

Great Playing...

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@bristolguy45]

Absolutely stunning

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Ian!

[@paulw111]

Hi Charles. Your piece is beautifully arranged and presented. I too discovered this song in the Ennio Morricone album played by Yo-Yo Ma. My favourites were this song and Cinema Paradiso. Thank you.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Paul! That is such a beautiful album

[@torxsal7008]

Wonderful ! Nice ambiance - Nice Sound - great pianist

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks!!

[@amandaclark7121]

Stunningly beautiful 👏👏👏👏

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Amanda!

[@kwmusicacademy7479]

Incredible version. This is so well done! Subscribed. Seriously best I have seen on You Tube of this piece! Can't believe how little views it has. Baffling.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this. Haha, the YT algorithm is baffling... at least to me is it. Thanks for searching, finding, and clicking on this despite the low views! I know that the view count alone sometimes determines what people think the quality will be.

[@joelweber3462]

Very, very nicely done ! You really captured the mood of the movie and, as the last note faded. . . left me wanting more.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Joel! Your comments here are always very appreciated! I connected with Kevin Stock here in the Springs... a somewhat local tech. He was out a few weeks ago to tune. Still please keep in touch about when/if you travel back here!

[@massimilianocerretelli9276]

bravo

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@Sven_h_bpm]

👍🎵 Good Job !

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks!

[@stigeinar1]

Fantastic arrangement Charles! I often visit youtube and hear this piece, and of course the other pieces you play. Greetings from Norway :)

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, and glad to hear you visit often! Greetings from Colorado USA!

[@renatopizzingrilli7840]

Bellissimoooooo😂❤

[@phm5340]

Beautiful arrangement! And beautifully played! You're an awesome musician 🥰

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks! :-)

[@josefernando96]

Quanto talento !! Sensacional

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Jose!

[@hibbie70]

So good 👌

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Jim!

[@rociogarciapamo1143]

Que hermoso!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Rocio!

[@MahmoudHosni]

Very nice 👏🏻

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Mahmoud!

[@ekr-artzrzkavakcievaklimen56]

Impozantní ... :-)

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Eva!

[@zbramble]

Charles, not sure if you remember me but you performed my piece “Song for Sam” at ASU years back! Would love to keep in touch. Love your music 😉.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Hey Zach! I definitely remember! Cool that you found the channel here haha. How have you been? I thought we'd for sure be Facebook friends but I can't seem to find you!

[@zbramble]

Ha yes no Facebook for me! But KZbin! Finishing my DMA in composition at UA!! I always admired your technique 💪👌

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@zbramble That's awesome! Do you have any plans for once you are finished? I've really been enjoying all of the composing and arranging I've been up to. Have plans to dive into some orchestral stuff soon!

[@zbramble]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Well yes! I’ve incorporated the Music & Arts Conservatory of the Southwest and have a small body of students but I’d love to actually have a private institution where students can come to study just music and art! And also fill it with good teachers! So cool what you are doing!! Keep me posted on your orchestra works! You should try writing yourself a tone poem or a little serenade for one of the orchestral choirs. I always enjoy the intimate nature of those particular styles and their ensembles.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@zbramble That's awesome! Are you teaching mainly composition? Or a variety of things? Thanks for the suggestions! We will see where the orchestral writing goes. I might post it here on KZbin, I started stockpiling sample libraries about 2 years ago, so they'd be midi mock-ups... no real players unless something crazy would happen!

[@danielpaulfrancis235]

This is the most beautiful arrangement of this piece I have ever heard. I love your harmonies and inner melodies. I’m guessing you are a Rachmaninov lover as I am? :) And this was so exquisitely performed as well. You play with such precision and depth of emotion. You look to have very large hands. Just curious what your reach is?

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Daniel! Yes, love Rachmaninov. In fact, my arrangement of Be Still, My Soul was heavily inspired by bits of his 2nd piano concerto. Considering how big his hands were, mine are pretty “normal” I’d say haha. I have a tenth in both, and can add one to two inner notes depending on the shape. But, I can’t reach a black to white key tenth without rolling, only white to white and white to black!

[@sandyrausch1999]

May I please make a request? Please please can you play Cinema Paradiso by Ennio Morricone? I love love that song, one of the best love songs in the world imho. I even watched the Italian movie without the English and understood the incredible love story. I would be ever so grateful! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤you could be another Ennio in your own unique sort of way! Thanks for considering 😊

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

I will definitely consider! It's a wonderful piece of film music!

[@וואו-ה3ת]

love from israel💙

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for watching! Greetings from Colorado, USA!

[@Ascendsean35]

❤👍

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks!

[@bege4125]

👑♥️🇺🇾

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@federicoboyer1633]

ryan gosling

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Who? Me?

[@federicoboyer1633]

@@CharlesSzczepanek , sì = yes . I ' d like to listen to a normal complete version of Falls , Ennio Morricone

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@federicoboyer1633 haha I’ll take that as a compliment! It seems that The Falls isn’t presented on its own very often. The original is only about 1:45 long and the melody itself is a rather simple statement of one bar that repeats over different chord changes during that time. It’s a beautiful piece of music, but I think the simplicity of it means that it needs some support from something else… either the visual it was originally written for, or more music… which is why I think you find it played alongside Gabriel’s Oboe so often when there isn’t a visual.

[@mariapappadia1139]

Beautiful!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!