I usually just read this forum, but i managed to recover/remember an account i created a long time ago.
To give you a brief introduction: My real name is Joost (you pronounce it like Yoast), 20 years old and i live in the Netherlands. I once (1999) started on a PSR-540, switched to a G-70, Fantom-G8 and i currently own a Yamaha Tyros4. I've had music lessons for more than 9 years: 8 years of keyboard lessons and 1,5 year of pop/jazz piano.

Since i saw my own video's passing by several times i decided to post something myself. It's a classic improvisation recorded on-the-fly. I only used the OTS presets. Enjoy!

Best Regards,

Joost

Hi Joost, interesting to discover that though you've been a SZ member since 2006, you've only posted 10 times. I can only suppose you've been saving all that time up to blow us away now with your Tyros 4 improvisation. When I close my eyes and listen I'm transported to you performing at Carnegie Hall. Joost, not only are you a technically proficient player, but your ability to adapt to the T4's limited 61 note real estate is equally impressive. On top of that, you play with great feeling & passion. Bravo!

Was your performance recorded on the Tyros 4 hard disk recorder while simultaneously using the HD VidCam to record the video (and audio?), and then later syncing the Tyros 4 recorded wav audio (and not the audio from the VidCam ) with the video in the mixdown? Please share what equipment/software was used as well as your recording process.

Also, which Tyros 4 piano voice(s) and auto accompaniment style(s) did you utilize for your performance? The only thing I didn't care for is the thin tinny sound of the piano voice at 4:27 - 4:30.

Joost, Rachmaninoff certainly lives! in your playing I even heard a hint of Brahms Hungarian Dance #5 in there too .

- Scott

Just beautiful .....Keep them coming!!!
And of course, Welcome to the Forum.

Scott and mdorantes, thank you for the compliments :-)

For the recording of my songs i use the build-in HDD recorder for the audio and my DSLR (Canon EOS 550D, T2i in the United States) for the video. I synchronize both audio and video together in Adobe Premiere (CS5).

I usually use the standard OTS presets, since i'm not a big fan of programming. In this video the first piano is the OctavePiano1 and in the second part the ConcertGrand (main piano). I saw many discussion concerning the Yamaha keyboard piano sound (you guys take it serious, Roland vs Yamaha vs Korg vs Ketron!). My opinion: the piano sound is not as good as the Roland piano's... But on the other hand, all other sounds are (way) better on the Yamaha when i compare them with my G-70 and more recently owned Fantom-G8. That's also the reason why i sold both.
In the end it's always a matter of personal taste.

Best Regards,

Joost

Joost ...... a brilliant moving performance on the T4...very enjoyable. I see you have no problem on a 61 when playing piano also...great job...welcome to SZ ...hope to see many more.

very lovely music. keep posting!

Very Beautiful Joost!! Congratulations!

You really make the T4 shine and illustrate those wonderful orchestral and vocal voices. The piano sounds awesome too.

Please, please please, post more!

Tostie,

Your heading "Hi There" you need to put something better, I nearly did not look at it. There are stars out there that are prepared to post their work, you rank up there with Telmo, Brilliant. Bet you are glad you went for the lessons. I closed my eyes and it does not sound like a KB to me. Yamaha have do an excellent job on the T4, good the here what a lot of us think getting rid on the Fantom & G70. (The exocet has got my name on it , head down)

Like Donny says the 61 KB doesn't appear to give a professional any problem so why do some moan about it when they can’t even play 76 notes they have got , well they don’t post it here

Please, please send some more, there is little as it is and even the demonstrators will not play like this unless you go to one of the full organized demos.

Tony

Hi Joost,
Beautiful, exceptional --- I feel I am a good player but when I listen to what I feel is an accomplished musician as yourself I’m humbled. You have full command of the keys and the ability to show tender expression. Five ***** to you.

How is it possible to download some of your music?
I so appreciate good talent, John C.

Beautifully done ...