Any Pianists in the house? I watched the documentary on AXS last night, "Genius Within - The inner life of Glenn Gould". I had never heard of him (before my time) prior. What a genius of a musician playing at a never seen before degree of difficulty. Worth the watch!!! Have any of you ever heard of him?

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Posted by Spock's Eyebrow

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Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:38 am to TreeDawg

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Have any of you ever heard of him?

Hmmmm, hmmmm, hmmmm, yes, hmmmm, I, hmmmm, have. Hmmmm.

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Posted by TreeDawg

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Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:41 am to Spock's Eyebrow

I am not a Classical Music guy or Piano player, plus he was popular around the time I was born. I was amazed at his talent and popularity. Dude was like a rock star. How do you know of him?

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Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:52 am to TreeDawg

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How do you know of him?

I listen to classical music. Gould is particularly famous for his recording of "The Goldberg Variations" and the distracting humming he does throughout.

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Posted by TreeDawg

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Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:55 am to Spock's Eyebrow

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Gould is particularly famous for his recording of "The Goldberg Variations"

I loved his ability to break down original compositions then put them back together in his own style. His music was like a "Classical Piano Remix". Amazing.......

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Posted by TreeDawg

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Posted on 1/4/17 at 10:57 am to Spock's Eyebrow

The Goldberg Variations

Thank You!! I wonder if I can get a vinyl of this?

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Posted by Spock's Eyebrow

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Posted on 1/4/17 at 11:11 am to TreeDawg

I believe it was the re-recording on CBS in the early 80's that was notorious for the humming. I have it on CD but haven't listened to it in a long time.

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Posted by DonChowder

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Posted on 1/4/17 at 2:10 pm to TreeDawg