I've been delving into piano and classical ... But this is where I 'live' in musical art

[NeoTrajan]

I saw the Portland show, but this clip is better quality

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[ProfessorGAC]

1. Good Luck On The Piano

I still play every day, but as a trained jazz piano player, I can't get interested in classical.
The "restrictions" of notated music on an improvisor is tough!
Oh, and I saw NIN when they opened for Bowie in Tinley Park. Then Trent came out to play with David on "I'm Afraid Of Americans". Great show by both bands.

[NeoTrajan]

2. Thanks ... I need all the luck I can get

I'm focused on Debussy's Claire De Lune lately ... Slowly working note by note, hand by hand, measure by measure.

I never had piano instruction as a young lad, but always had a fascination ... I'm actually more comfortable on guitar, so it's a bit of a slog for me ... Nevertheless I'll persist

The Kapustin piece I posted is definitely a fusion of classical and jazz influences ... It's spectacular when it all comes together

I did study composition and music theory along the way, which is where I gained an appreciation of classical styles .. The standard pedagogy relies on 'the classics' to explain form, harmonic theory and devices, so it comes with the territory

I've seen NIN a few times now ... Such excellent and rewarding shows