Willem Nyland - Études de piano 337
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Immerse yourself in a world of ethereal piano improvisations with Willem Nyland's Piano Studies 337, where music becomes a transcendent journey of the soul.
Nyland, a Columbia-educated chemist turned self-taught pianist, emerges from George Gurdjieff's shadow as a spiritual maestro in his own right. In the mid-to-late 1960s, Nyland embarked on his own mystical path, captivating listeners in upstate New York with soulful improvisations on a specially tuned grand piano. These impromptu, post-lecture, post-cognac sessions were recorded and pressed on Nyland's own label, Gauge Hill Press, uniting sound and spirit in a singular artistic vision.
This remastered reissue, the first since the original standalone vinyls, reveals the cosmic charm of Nyland's creations. Each recording, with cover art by Ilonka Karasz, Nyland's wife and muse, presents a tapestry of cascading notes, reflecting the depths of Nyland's inner explorations. The album resonates with fluid emotions and musical moods, transitioning smoothly from an instrumental to lyrically visual storytelling style that invites introspection and inspiration.
With new liner notes by Matt Marble of the American Museum of Paramusicology, the importance of Piano Studies 337 is highlighted for new listeners and seasoned collectors. Immerse yourself in Nyland's poignant, improvised masterpieces that transcend time, providing both a sonic sanctuary and spiritual companion.
Willem Nyland - Études de piano 337
Sale price
$39.99
Regular price
$44.99
Nyland, a Columbia-educated chemist turned self-taught pianist, emerges from George Gurdjieff's shadow as a spiritual maestro in his own right. In the mid-to-late 1960s, Nyland embarked on his own mystical path, captivating listeners in upstate New York with soulful improvisations on a specially tuned grand piano. These impromptu, post-lecture, post-cognac sessions were recorded and pressed on Nyland's own label, Gauge Hill Press, uniting sound and spirit in a singular artistic vision.
This remastered reissue, the first since the original standalone vinyls, reveals the cosmic charm of Nyland's creations. Each recording, with cover art by Ilonka Karasz, Nyland's wife and muse, presents a tapestry of cascading notes, reflecting the depths of Nyland's inner explorations. The album resonates with fluid emotions and musical moods, transitioning smoothly from an instrumental to lyrically visual storytelling style that invites introspection and inspiration.
With new liner notes by Matt Marble of the American Museum of Paramusicology, the importance of Piano Studies 337 is highlighted for new listeners and seasoned collectors. Immerse yourself in Nyland's poignant, improvised masterpieces that transcend time, providing both a sonic sanctuary and spiritual companion.