DISCRIPTION: Similar
to some artist during the Windham Hill era of the 1980's, all the music on this
DVD is set to film. Ranging from scenes of the Milky Way Galaxy filmed from
never before seen dark sky sites over the Atlantic Ocean, to the bucolic underwater
canyons and reefs of Cozumel, to timelapse sunsets over the majestic Chesapeake
Bay, this music and film presentation you will find most enjoyable, relaxing,
and inspirational.
This music is
inspired from the works of many artist and labels including Windham Hill,
Oregon, Metheny\Mays, and Keith Jarrett.
Tracks included on
this DVD
Underwater Improv
Piano Concerto -Piano and Orchestration
~Dixie Arrow
~Palancar
~Baja
This was filmed of
the coast of North Carolina, the Palancar Reefs and Canyons in Cozumel Mexico.
and Baja.
Mermaid Bay -Piano
(Live)
Live from the
Peninsula Youth Benefit Concert and film of the Chesapeake Bay in winter.
Nightscapes
-Piano and Organ
Filmed on four never
before published dark sky locations on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. “The
milky Way Galaxy Our Home” played in several film festivals after it’s debut at
the Palace Theater in June of 2019.
“KE”-Piano
(Live)
A composition
dedicated to the style and works of Keith Emerson.
Twilight Sonata
~Prelude -Orchestra
~Dusk -Piano
Astrophotography
time lapse and sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay
November Sky-Piano
and Orchestration
Filmed on a late
November Sunset at 400 feet overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
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Sample from DVD November Sky
Some reviews on
tracks featured on this DVD
·The music sounds great. Very moving piece of
music, classical in style with a new age feel, the video goes well with it. ~One World Radio UK
·Really amazing!! ~Santiago Vera, Italy
·long dives in to the raw emotional shards of
extended composition with no pop structure in sight. This piece floats and
wafts, sometimes sad and buoyant to be broken by the quick flourish and bite of
the trill fish, darting between the semibreves and bottom ooze. I think that it
is adventurous and bold, it does indeed remind me of some of the drama of
Beethoven and is more European to me in its currents and eddies. I could talk
of production and sound sources but not today, l just want to listen and be
washed by my mother the deep mysterious sea. Bravo.~ David Hill, Australia
·It's the best and it made my day, God Bless you.
~ EM Nestsoul, Cape Town South Africa
·Nice job Jim. ~ Mike Meyer, USA
·For late night listening, I quite like it and I
am always impressed by anyone who can actually make piano keys actually
"tinkle". Improv skills really show! Also, it's simply beautiful!
~ Michael Sirois, Denmark
·An amazing composition, sounds and performance.
Well done with this Jim. ~ D William, USA
·Man that was so good I just had to rub my face
to help come out of the trance so I could try and compose some thoughts on what
I've just heard. Without even the need of a title of any imagery I was
immediately drawn under the waves, bubbles floating around my head as I swam
deeper and deeper into this piece. There were some truly masterful parts
counterpointed by "wash over me" phases that worked so well as a
whole. Can you tell, I quite liked it?~
Ray Chapman, United Kingdom
·Nice video man and great playing, good work,
keep it up ~ Andy Dawson, USA
·Absolutely beautiful.. realizing I don't
typically listen to anything less than 30 minutes, but I figured what the heck
I really don't have a lot going on in my life so I decided this one time ..
seriously amazing piano and shows the bar as of right now has been raised by
more than several degrees .. I actually never did lose interest straight thru.
~ Ray Pitts, USA
·Beautiful. Mesmerizing, I love it! ~ Janice
Lewis, USA
·Love George Winston. December is a holiday
staple around my home. As such, you can imagine I really enjoyed the piano work
here. Very beautiful and very relaxing. Can’t say I honestly listened to the
entire piece, but what I did listen to was beautiful (about 10 minutes)I’ll be
back for the rest. Nice. ~ David Becker, USA
·This is very good ! You really captured the feel
of the water. ~ Mary McEwan, USA
·I've given the concerto a listen. It is really
quite nice. I like the inclusion of band elements in the 2nt movement. And
again, the use of effects, which I've not heard you use prior.. reverb, delay..
is handled very well. Enjoyed this a great deal!!P.S. Your technique is really
stunning...whether used for subtlety or bravado.~Richard Lumpkin, USA
·A wonderful composition, performance and video.
Top marks for me Jim. Well done! ~ Douglas Williams, USA
·So Soothing,I Loved It! ~ Eva Winters, USA
·I was overloaded by fish-school & glissandi,
& decided to eliminate the visuals, & immediately memories of Keith
Jarrett's improvisations on piano came to mind. Another movement arrives, &
here the atmospherics contribute, connection to 3rd movement, Jarrett full
chords played with gusto & glissandi reprise. Your command of the keys is
sublime. Finishing with a spiritual surprised. ~ James Pembroke, Brisbane
Australia
·Beautiful music Jim! ~ Adam Abbity, USA
·I can’t look at the ocean without thinking about
how we’re killing it. The frenetic pace of the playing stirred me. ~ Trudy
Fielding, Sydney Australia
·Really nice film, keep up the good work! ~
A.D. USA
·Well this is cool. A beautiful stirring piece
full of emotion and possibly angst. you've hit the reaction mark, with this,
loved the sweeping addition of the strings and orchestra washing away behind
the frantic keys. Some beautiful highs and lows and superbly glued together for
a truly dramatic experience. It had to be about water. Great stuff. ~ Alan
Pullen, Strawberry Records Australia
·After several weeks of travel, I finally had
enough internet service to watch Jim Baugh's musical video composition. From
the first few moments I was totally enthralled. The music truly accentuated the
beauty of the underwater video. A true master piece of music bringing the video
to life. Very nicely done. ~ Jack Normand, USA
·I couldn't listen to all of it Jim but what I
heard was just magical. ~Carol Ratcliffe , Oakham United Kingdom
·WOW!!!Music and diving both incredible! ~ Louise Tutka Scott , USA
·Absolutely amazing Jim...CONGRATS and keep it
going! ~Ernest Mathewson, USA
·Totally awesome! You are truly a man of many
talents! Congratulations! ~Joyce Dick , USA
·"Very
Impressive" ~Andy Tremayne, England
·Continental plates shift and grind creating
great earthquakes that can destroy beyond imagination. Climate fronts of hot
and cold air collide and can generate massive tornados that rip across the
plains and give the great mother nature a facelift. And so 12 notes colored
black white on a piano over and over again can evoke such tension and release.
With Jim’s fast and furious right hand glancing across the keys of his piano
grace and beauty roll off the soundboard and into the air. From the power of
his left hand it almost feels as if he can on his own construct massive
mountain ranges. Truly a seasoned talent in conjunction with his passion Jim
creates where others merely observe. You will find yourself wishing to take
flight like a hawk in its prime, so that you can soar high into the air where you
can savor the notes longer and truly realize that vastness on display. A
specific treat is his original composition entitled “KE”, while a dedication to
Keith Emerson Jim seems to also excel in channeling the greats into his own
playing. Even if you are not a fan of Jazz or Progressive Rock I would highly
recommend taking an opportunity to watch this talent on display. For even those
that like a catchy tune on the radio will appreciate the true artistry on
display here. Michael. Music Reviews
Similar to some artist during the Windham Hill era of the
1980's, all the music on this DVD is set to film. Ranging from the Milky Way
Galaxy to the underwater canyons and reefs of Cozumel, to timelapse sunsets
over the Chesapeake Bay, this music and film presentation you will find most
enjoyable, relaxing, and inspirational.
Run time 52 min.
Includes award winning soundtrack from Jims short film, "The Milky Way Galaxy Our Home" as seen from the Eastern Shore. Piano & Organ
Sample
Some reviews on tracks featured on this DVD
Underwater Improv and selections from the Peninsulia Youth Orchestra Benifit Concert
The music sounds great. Very moving piece of music, classical in style with a new age feel, the video goes well with it. Steve & Chrissie Owm ~One World Radio UK
Really amazing!!~Santiago Vera, Italy
long dives in to the raw emotional shards of extended composition with no pop structure in sight. This piece floats and wafts, sometimes sad and buoyant to be broken by the quick flourish and bite of the trill fish, darting between the semibreves and bottom ooze. I think that it is adventurous and bold, it does indeed remind me of some of the drama of Beethoven and is more European to me in its currents and eddies. I could talk of production and sound sources but not today, l just want to listen and be washed by my mother the deep mysterious sea. Bravo. ~ David Hill, Australia It's the best and it made my day, God Bless you. ~EM Nestsoul, Cape Town South Africa
Nice job Jim. ~ Mike Meyer, USA
For late night listening, I quite like it and I am always impressed by anyone who can actually make piano keys actually "tinkle". Improv skills really show! Also, it's simply beautiful! ~ Michael Sirois, Denmark
An amazing composition, sounds and performance. Well done with this Jim. ~ D William, USA
Man that was so good I just had to rub my face to help come out of the trance so I could try and compose some thoughts on what I've just heard. Without even the need of a title of any imagery I was immediately drawn under the waves, bubbles floating around my head as I swam deeper and deeper into this piece. There were some truly masterful parts counterpointed by "wash over me" phases that worked so well as a whole. Can you tell, I quite liked it? ~ Ray Chapman, United Kingdom
Nice video man and great playing, good work, keep it up ~ Andy Dawson, USA
Absolutely beautiful.. realizing I don't typically listen to anything less than 30 minutes, but I figured what the heck I really don't have a lot going on in my life so I decided this one time .. seriously amazing piano and shows the bar as of right now has been raised by more than several degrees .. I actually never did lose interest straight thru. ~ Ray Pitts, USA
Beautiful. Mesmerizing, I love it! ~ Janice Lewis, USA
Love George Winston. December is a holiday staple around my home. As such, you can imagine I really enjoyed the piano work here. Very beautiful and very relaxing. Can’t say I honestly listened to the entire piece, but what I did listen to was beautiful (about 10 minutes)I’ll be back for the rest. Nice. ~ David Becker, USA
This is very good ! You really captured the feel of the water. ~ Mary McEwan, USA
I've given the concerto a listen. It is really quite nice. I like the inclusion of band elements in the 2nt movement. And again, the use of effects, which I've not heard you use prior.. reverb, delay.. is handled very well. Enjoyed this a great deal!! P.S. Your technique is really stunning...whether used for subtlety or bravado. ~Richard Lumpkin, USA
A wonderful composition, performance and video. Top marks for me Jim. Well done! ~ Douglas Williams, USA
So Soothing, I Loved It! ~ Eva Winters, USA
I was overloaded by fish-school & glissandi, & decided to eliminate the visuals, & immediately memories of Keith Jarrett's improvisations on piano came to mind. Another movement arrives, & here the atmospherics contribute, connection to 3rd movement, Jarrett full chords played with gusto & glissandi reprise. Your command of the keys is sublime. Finishing with a spiritual surprised. ~ James Pembroke, Brisbane Australia
Beautiful music Jim! ~ Adam Abbity, USA I can’t look at the ocean without thinking about how we’re killing it. The frenetic pace of the playing stirred me. ~ Trudy Fielding, Sydney Australia Really nice film, keep up the good work! ~ A.D. USA
Well this is cool. A beautiful stirring piece full of emotion and possibly angst. you've hit the reaction mark, with this, loved the sweeping addition of the strings and orchestra washing away behind the frantic keys. Some beautiful highs and lows and superbly glued together for a truly dramatic experience. It had to be about water. Great stuff. ~ Alan Pullen, Strawberry Records Australia
Great job JB! ~ Betcie Thrift, USA
Amazing underwater footage! ~Vielen Dank, Germany
I Love your music! ~J. Sweard, USA
After several weeks of travel, I finally had enough internet service to watch Jim Baugh's musical video composition. From the first few moments I was totally enthralled. The music truly accentuated the beauty of the underwater video. A true master piece of music bringing the video to life. Very nicely done. ~ Jack Normand, USA
I couldn't listen to all of it Jim but what I heard was just magical. ~Carol Ratcliffe, Oakham United Kingdom
WOW!!! Music and diving both incredible! ~ Louise Tutka Scott , USA
Absolutely amazing Jim...CONGRATS and keep it going! ~Ernest Mathewson, USA Totally awesome! You are truly a man of many talents! Congratulations! ~Joyce Dick, USA
"Very Impressive" ~Andy Tremayne, England
- Continental plates shift and grind creating great earthquakes that can destroy beyond imagination. Climate fronts of hot and cold air collide and can generate massive tornados that rip across the plains and give the great mother nature a facelift. And so 12 notes colored black white on a piano over and over again can evoke such tension and release. With Jim’s fast and furious right hand glancing across the keys of his piano grace and beauty roll off the soundboard and into the air. From the power of his left hand it almost feels as if he can on his own construct massive mountain ranges. Truly a seasoned talent in conjunction with his passion Jim creates where others merely observe. You will find yourself wishing to take flight like a hawk in its prime, so that you can soar high into the air where you can savor the notes longer and truly realize that vastness on display. A specific treat is his original composition entitled “KE”, while a dedication to Keith Emerson Jim seems to also excel in channeling the greats into his own playing. Even if you are not a fan of Jazz or Progressive Rock I would highly recommend taking an opportunity to watch this talent on display. For even those that like a catchy tune on the radio will appreciate the true artistry on display here.
“Underwater Improv”
A three movement piano concerto written and performed by Jim Baugh in May of 2018.
All movements are set to underwater film. The composer improvises arrangements based on his interpretation of the underwater scene. This is quite unique in the world of new age, ambient, nautical, acoustic or traditional piano concertos.
This music is influenced by various artists from the Windham Hill Genre as well as Jazz artist Pat Metheny, Kit Watkins, Patrick Moraz, Bruce FordFyfth and Keith Emerson.
First Movement Dixie Arrow Start time :25 (Filmed by Captain JT Barker)
Second Movement Palancar 17:38 (Filmed by Ben Baugh)
Third Movement Baja 24:58 (Filmed by Ben Baugh)
Piano controller performed on was a Yamaha KX88 played through a Roland JVX1080. Mastering Adobe Audition. Film editing, mastering and color grading was done in Premier Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
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"Underwater Improv"
3 Movements are as follows
Dixie Arrow
Hatteras NC
Palancar
(Canyons, tunnels, reefs)
Cozumel Mexico
Baja
Mexico
***
First reviews and reactions coming from music lovers, musicians, radio, music reel review, social media and producers.
2d movement
3d movement/Finale
The music sounds great. Very moving piece of music, classical in style with a new age feel, the video goes well with it. Steve & Chrissie Owm ~One World Radio UK
Really
amazing!!~Santiago Vera, Italy
long dives
in to the raw emotional shards of extended composition with no pop structure in
sight. This piece floats and wafts, sometimes sad and buoyant to be broken by
the quick flourish and bite of the trill fish, darting between the semibreves
and bottom ooze. I think that it is adventurous and bold, it does indeed remind
me of some of the drama of Beethoven and is more European to me in its currents
and eddies. I could talk of production and sound sources but not today, l just
want to listen and be washed by my mother the deep mysterious sea. Bravo.~ David
Hill, Australia It's the best and it made my day, God Bless you. ~EM Nestsoul, Cape Town South Africa
Nice job
Jim. ~ Mike Meyer, USA
For late
night listening, I quite like it and I am always impressed by anyone who can
actually make piano keys actually "tinkle". Improv skills really
show! Also, it's simply beautiful! ~
Michael Sirois, Denmark
An amazing
composition, sounds and performance. Well done with this Jim. ~ D William, USA
Man that was
so good I just had to rub my face to help come out of the trance so I could try
and compose some thoughts on what I've just heard. Without even the need of a
title of any imagery I was immediately drawn under the waves, bubbles floating
around my head as I swam deeper and deeper into this piece. There were some
truly masterful parts counterpointed by "wash over me" phases that
worked so well as a whole. Can you tell, I quite liked it?~ Ray
Chapman, United Kingdom
Nice video
man and great playing, good work, keep it up ~ Andy Dawson, USA
Absolutely
beautiful.. realizing I don't typically listen to anything less than 30
minutes, but I figured what the heck I really don't have a lot going on in my
life so I decided this one time .. seriously amazing piano and shows the bar as
of right now has been raised by more than several degrees .. I actually never
did lose interest straight thru. ~ Ray
Pitts, USA
Beautiful.
Mesmerizing, I love it! ~ Janice Lewis, USA
Love George
Winston. December is a holiday staple around my home. As such, you can imagine
I really enjoyed the piano work here. Very beautiful and very relaxing. Can’t
say I honestly listened to the entire piece, but what I did listen to was
beautiful (about 10 minutes)I’ll be back for the rest. Nice. ~ David Becker, USA
This is very
good ! You really captured the feel of the water. ~ Mary McEwan, USA
I've given
the concerto a listen. It is really quite nice. I like the inclusion of band
elements in the 2nt movement. And again, the use of effects, which I've not
heard you use prior.. reverb, delay.. is handled very well. Enjoyed this a
great deal!!P.S. Your technique is
really stunning...whether used for subtlety or bravado.~Richard
Lumpkin, USA
A wonderful composition,
performance and video. Top marks for me Jim. Well done! ~ Douglas Williams, USA
So
Soothing,I Loved It! ~ Eva Winters, USA
I was
overloaded by fish-school & glissandi, & decided to eliminate
the visuals, & immediately memories of Keith Jarrett's improvisations
on piano came to mind. Another movement arrives, & here the
atmospherics contribute, connection to 3rd movement, Jarrett full chords played
with gusto & glissandi reprise. Your command of the keys is sublime.
Finishing with a spiritual surprised. ~ James Pembroke, Brisbane Australia
Beautiful
music Jim! ~ Adam Abbity, USA I can’t look
at the ocean without thinking about how we’re killing it. The frenetic pace of
the playing stirred me. ~ Trudy Fielding, Sydney Australia Really nice film, keep up the good work! ~ A.D. USA
Well this is
cool. A beautiful stirring piece full of emotion and possibly angst. you've hit
the reaction mark, with this, loved the sweeping addition of the strings and
orchestra washing away behind the frantic keys. Some beautiful highs and lows
and superbly glued together for a truly dramatic experience. It had to be about
water. Great stuff. ~ Alan Pullen, Strawberry Records
Australia
Great job JB! ~ Betcie Thrift, USA Amazing
underwater footage! ~Vielen Dank, Germany
I Love your music! ~J. Sweard, USA
After
several weeks of travel, I finally had enough internet service to watch Jim
Baugh's musical video composition. From the first few moments I was totally
enthralled. The music truly accentuated the beauty of the underwater video. A
true master piece of music bringing the video to life. Very nicely done. ~ Jack Normand, USA
I couldn't listen to all of it Jim but what I heard was just
magical. ~Carol Ratcliffe, Oakham United Kingdom
WOW!!!Music and
diving both incredible! ~ Louise Tutka
Scott , USA
Absolutely amazing Jim...CONGRATS and keep it going! ~Ernest Mathewson, USA Totally
awesome! You are truly a man of many talents! Congratulations! ~Joyce Dick, USA
