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Christopher O’Riley is an American classical pianist and radio show host, who is also known for his renditions of songs by the band Radiohead, Nick Drake and most recently Elliott Smith, using only a piano. O’Riley has produced many recordings of classical music and claims his renditions have introduced the music of Radiohead to a classical audience as well as introducing classical music to a wider audience, as he sometimes performs both his usual repertoire and Radiohead songs at the same concert.
Christopher O’Riley is also the host of the NPR Radio show ‘From the Top’ which features young classical musicians from all over the country. The show is to soon make its television debut on WTTW.
Christopher O’Riley is also the host of the NPR Radio show ‘From the Top’ which features young classical musicians from all over the country. The show is to soon make its television debut on WTTW.
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HenryRattlehead wrote:
Recently got into this guy in a big way due to a friend, I'm in the process of getting all his material.
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effinpeaz wrote:
I'm listening through his True Love Waits album for the first time. Only on Karma Police, but dammit, this is freaking awesome. Really beautiful.
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Alexandre-Costa wrote:
Nice Elliott Smith covers.
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zissisbrisbane wrote:
wow - motion picture soundtrack is beeeeauuutiful!
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alexhhhh wrote:
shingouz - tell me about it, it's like learning to read music all over again!
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shingouz wrote:
The sheet music book is insanely difficult to play. I need to grow an extra hand. :-/
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hinchadelatlas wrote:
karma police is awesome!!!
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fresh-green wrote:
Knives Out sounds more desperate than Radiohead's version
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TruthAndOnly wrote:
Where can I get True Love Waits?
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skala-mgn wrote:
гениально. мое любимое пьяно и радиохед в одном флаконе. ммм
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TheCandyManCan wrote:
wat
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Khemrikhara wrote:
The sheet music book is bliss. =) Extremely difficult stuff though.
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psychokila wrote:
anyone have his sheet music book? if so, how is it?
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Poshoalcubo wrote:
Genio!
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MisterPenguin wrote:
To the two comments below: there is something different about when it is a pianist covering a typical band set-up and their music and a band covering a band. What makes O'Riley amazing is his ability to do the first. He isn't using guitars, vocals, or electronic elements.
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jono-renton wrote:
@violeta8l8: Well then you certainly don't appreciate music for what it is then, Dismissing beautiful music just because it wasn't written by them. Christopher O'Riley works magic on Radiohead's songs, transforming them into something new. I admire his piano skills just as i admire Radiohead's writing skills.
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violeta8l8 wrote:
i dont like ppl who base their artistic careers making covers of -or copyin- someone else's work
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laura_reflected wrote:
I don't think the Elliott Smith songs translate to piano quite as well as the Radiohead ones because so much of what makes Elliott amazing is his beautiful instrumentals and voice, but the piano versions are still great.
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thenothinginme wrote:
True Love Waits x
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angelireland wrote:
tears.... very moving
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Christopher O'Riley :: LIVE :: "Heart Shaped Box" by Nirvana
4 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/cjoriley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8T6fMMDI4
had a great time @ music farm in charleston, sc last week. nice to have great lights/sound.
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