KVR Audio

Jesse Gorter · Post by **Jesse Gorter** » Wed Jun 03, 2026 11:28 am

Hi,

I have recorded this on a real grandpiano by a great pianist.

what do you think of it?
I decided to upload the sheet music instead of AI visuals, this just gives it more juice and shows how it was made

eassae · Post by **eassae** » Wed Jun 03, 2026 8:18 pm

Very nice Jesse. I like the moments of sweet in the darkness.

I for one am glad you didn't go with AI visuals. I usually don't listen if I see them.

Ciderwell · Post by **Ciderwell** » Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:39 pm

Thanks for changing the visual to sheet music. I'm sure I did the same, being put off watching AI pictures.
I had to go the music dictionary for the 'sotto voce' definition. It even compared it with pianissimo, stating that the tonal quality is more softer and hushed like suspense or secrecy...so cool

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Fri Jun 05, 2026 12:57 am

I've listened to quite a few of your piano pieces in the past, but if my memory is to be believed, this is the best I've heard so far. It's a lovely composition, demonstrating some excellent contrasts in mood and pacing.

Good work

Jesse Gorter · Post by **Jesse Gorter** » Fri Jun 05, 2026 9:28 am

eassae wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 8:18 pm Very nice Jesse. I like the moments of sweet in the darkness.

I for one am glad you didn't go with AI visuals. I usually don't listen if I see them.

thanks Eassae! it is sweet and dark! also quite intense when the fast notes kick in.

I am a bit done with the AI! although i think i was creative with it, it gets tiresome

Old Joad · Post by **Old Joad** » Fri Jun 05, 2026 6:02 pm

Ciderwell wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:39 pm Thanks for changing the visual to sheet music. I'm sure I did the same, being put off watching AI pictures.
I had to go the music dictionary for the 'sotto voce' definition. It even compared it with pianissimo, stating that the tonal quality is more softer and hushed like suspense or secrecy...so cool

Very nice, the visual is awesome

enroe · Post by **enroe** » Sat Jun 06, 2026 7:59 am

Beautiful piano song. A bit playfully melancholic, wistful, and sublime. Great song!

Jesse Gorter · Post by **Jesse Gorter** » Sat Jun 06, 2026 10:23 am

Ciderwell wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:39 pm Thanks for changing the visual to sheet music. I'm sure I did the same, being put off watching AI pictures.
I had to go the music dictionary for the 'sotto voce' definition. It even compared it with pianissimo, stating that the tonal quality is more softer and hushed like suspense or secrecy...so cool

yes! this was about repressed emotions under the surface, but it kinda errupted anyway, haha.
pianissimo would be a nice title for a next one!

Ciderwell · Post by **Ciderwell** » Sat Jun 06, 2026 2:05 pm

Jesse Gorter wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2026 10:23 amyes! this was about repressed emotions under the surface, but it kinda errupted anyway, haha.

Oh yeah, it must be very satisfying playing quiet expression that builds to some thomping keys.

AI visuals can be fun to watch, I guess I didn't frame that too well.
That being said, it was really good to follow the piano music with the notation as I've been jotting down (guitar TAB chords) scales and melodies to manuscript paper. Thought I should try some music theory with this tune I'm working on...

though tbh, my vocabulary isn't too comprehensive, my pencil rubber doing most of the work

Sotto Voce (Solo Piano)