Craig Addy’s In Tune — Musical News from Craig Addy, Under the Piano, & Amicus Music Duo

Piano Improvisation meets Creative Yoga Dance

November 11, 2009

Last Spring I had the good fortune to meet Rachel Goodman of Diversi Fitness. I soon discovered that Rachel’s journey to fitness was quite unlike anything I could have imagined. Rachel has a background in dance. When she shared that she loves to do dance improvisation the synapses in my brain started getting mighty active. [...]

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Featured Client: Alfred DePew

November 11, 2009

Back in July 2009, Alfred DePew came for a session Under the Piano. He was inspired to write about Under the Piano in his weekly Vancouver Observer column (See Under the Piano Featured in the Vancouver Observer). Since then, when I have done follow-up calls with clients who came with partners, some of them have commented [...]

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Pick of the Month: Mercedes Sosa – Gracias a la Vida

November 11, 2009

Thank you to Nancy Eagles of Inanna Herbal Remedies Ltd. for directing me to this remarkable performance of “Gracias a la Vida” by Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa. Regrettably, the fine guitarist’s name is not provided. Mercedes Sosa just passed away recently on October 4, 2009. Without knowing what this song was about, something about Mercedes [...]

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Tingling Toes Under the Piano

November 11, 2009

Andrea Fletcher Tiernay and I are teaming up to create a unique evening that explores new ways for you to relax. Imagine soaking your feet in a warm, soothing and detoxifying all natural foot bath. Gently dry your feet and massage in some wonderful oil and lotion. Then, with the soothing calmness that this honouring [...]

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Pick of the Month: Benjamin Britten’s “O Waly, Waly”

October 22, 2009

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) – O Waly, Waly (folksong arrangement) Peter Pears (tenor), Benjamin Britten (piano) One of the miracles of YouTube is the opportunity to see films such as this little gem. This is the actual composer performing his arrangement of the famous folksong “O Waly, Waly” along with his life partner Peter Pears. Tweet [...]

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Under the Piano: An interview on CBC Radio’s On the Coast

October 12, 2009

Just 2 days after being featured in The Vancouver Observer (September 14, 2009) CBC Radio’s On the Coast called me. Associate producer Elaine Chau had seen the article. Would I be available for an interview with her about Under the Piano tomorrow morning? Yes! Elaine arrived at my home studio on the morning of September [...]

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Under the Piano featured in The Vancouver Observer

October 12, 2009

Vancouver Observer columnist Alfred DePew was inspired by his Under the Piano session. Subsequently, he wrote an article about it and featured it in his weekly column in The Vancouver Observer. Here is Alfred DePew’s article from The Vancouver Observer. As you read, I invite you to listen to some of the actual music I created [...]

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Salubrious Sound Salon – 9 Piano Improvisations

September 21, 2009

Prelude – First Improvisation from the Sound Salon [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Well… I’m absolutely delighted with my first Sound Salon. There were 4 guests. Catherine, Nicole, Blaise and Teya. I shared the history of Under the Piano and how I came to be doing this novel enterprise. Then we chatted a [...]

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An Under the Piano Sound Salon

September 16, 2009

September 18, 2009 7:30 pm Come and join Craig Addy for an Under the Piano Sound Salon. The Sound Salon is an intimate and relaxing evening at Craig‘s home studio in Vancouver‘s West End. Enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers as you learn all about the magical experience of Craig‘s Under the Piano sessions. As a [...]

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Isabella & Haedy’s Under the Piano Session

September 11, 2009

One of the people who have enjoyed my work is Vancouver therapist Isabella Mori who, among other things, writes extensively about creativity. The following audio tracks are live recordings of piano improvisations I created during an Under the Piano session with Isabella and Haedy on July 20, 2009. For me this session was deeply emotional, [...]

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