1. "Overture" / "Work Song" from 'Les Misérables'
Play in HD for best audio! The lyrics will scroll in the video. This is still a bit rushed, but the #ParisAttacks 2 nights ago has spurred me into action, so here's the first installment of my one-piano arrangement of Les Misérables. France was an early adopter of human rights, democracy and liberty -- as far back as the Revolutions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Of course, there are many other acts of terrorisms around the world which are equally deplorable. But this is Les Misérables, so I guess it's timely.
Apologies for the sometimes harsh treatment! But this is a rough and heated exchange between Inspector Javert (J) and Jean Valjean (V), so I have just let my imagination run wild. In "Work Song", we are introduced to the two older male protagonists: a convict Jean Valjean who was jailed unfairly for petty crime, committed out of desperation, and police Inspector Javert, whose morals are that of the law and only the law.
== tech stuff ==
MIDI keyboard: Yamaha Clavinova CP-930
software piano: Pianoteq 5.4.2 Stage
presets: Bluethner Concert Recording AB (modified)