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Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental

 
Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental

Jon Schmidt is a New Age and Jazz pianist with Classical training, making his compositions difficult to categorize into one ... or even two ... genres of music.

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Picture for song 'Waterfall' by artist 'Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental'

Waterfall

Starting as a small river, the joyful sound and melody of each note mingle together in harmony and steadily build in volume until the river becomes a majestic cascading waterfall. (sheet music available at jonschmidt.com)
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Picture for song 'Pachelbel meets U2' by artist 'Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental'

Pachelbel meets U2

Goofing around with the famous Pachelbel Canon and a U2 beat, a crowd pleaser of song was derived. (Note: Due to copyright issues only a portion of this song (Pachelbel Canon) is in this MP3. To purchase entire song visit jonschmidt.com).
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Picture for song 'All of Me' by artist 'Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental'

All of Me

It's called "All of Me" because I put my all into it when I play it and because the big repeated chord at the climax is achieved by using my entire right forearm on the black keys.
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Picture for song 'Rush Hour on the Escalante' by artist 'Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental'

Rush Hour on the Escalante

This song tries to portray the amazing combination of amazement and total peace that you get as you float through the towering red walls of Escalante arm of Lake Powell.
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Picture for song 'Winter Serenade' by artist 'Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental'

Winter Serenade

Another under appreciated Christmas gem. Special thanks to my good friend Ryan Shupe for making this song come alive with his amazing talent.
Band/artist history
Jon Schmidt is a rare commodity in today's music world â” he is an artist that will simply not play into a single musical genre. Often labeled a "New Age" artist, . Adding elements of Rock 'n' Roll and Classical music, Jon takes New Age music to a place it has never been before. With seven albums to his credit, Jon takes listeners on an exhilarating yet heart-felt musical journey. Jon's of today. He has been able rescue the noble parts of New Age from the clutch's of "over extended synthesizers" to bring the listener exceptional, solid music that is fun and still poignant.  From the Classical Piano stylings of the wildly popular "Waterfall" (which Jon wrote as a teenager) to the Rock 'n' Roll hybrid "Pachelbel meets U2," Jon has been able to find a pure sound that is distinctly his own without ever succumbing to the trappings of the music genre. With his eclectic blend of sounds, Jon has produced a loyal following that is just as diverse as his musical interests. Jon's finding an audience across the globe. While Jon sees himself as an American artist in the West, his music has touched people the world over, as anyone can see from the response to his music online. As Reuben Evans, a UK fan states, "[Jon is] Awesome! Simply Brilliant, the sort of and demands that you listen." Jon's music has not simply crossed cultural divides but generations as well. From , the diversity of Jon's audience is a unique as the music itself.  As M. Durrell  from Kansas states, "[Because] my husband AND my grandchildren enjoy Jon's music â” it states volumes of the reach to all ages..." Because of Jon's strong musical appeal, his sheet music continues to touch the new crop of fresh pianists.  As thousands will attest, the "kid tested, parent/teacher approved" outcome illustrates why Jon's 6 volumes of musical scores fly off the store shelves. He has and children to try it for themselves. Who would think that a New Age artist would have the teenyboppers of today raving about the "awesome" music? Jon himself was raised on the masters. Born to German immigrants, classical music was a part of everyday life. Jon was playing Mozart Sonatas and composing his own music at the ripe old age of 11. Worried about what kind of future a musician father could provide a family, Jon majored in English with plans to continue on for an MBA. However, while performing occasional benefit shows during those college years his music began to take off. As Jon realized that people would give him a chance, he took a leap of faith and rented out the largest concert hall in Salt Lake City and presented his own concert. There was no turning back from his music. Jon is now both a happily married father of 5 and a successful musician. Jon's live performance is everything you would expect from hearing his music. From the tender stories of the inspiration behind his music to the show stopping, acrobatic, pyrotechnic finale, Jon Schmidt puts on a . His laid back, fun-loving personality shines through, while he avoids the melodrama of "New Age" concerts. The spirit of his shows is not lost on audiences.  Jon has won the hearts of crowds internationally. He performs to sell out crowds and his annual Christmas Concert has become a staple of the Wasatch Front holiday season. In a time where music is becoming more and about a brand to sell, Jon Schmidt is a breath of fresh air. Jon Schmidt is creating pure music that does not bow down to genre and image but rather rises above them to For free , and more information be sure to check out Jon's website at www.jonschmidt.com.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I love playing live througout North America and do so frequently.
Your musical influences
Manheim Steamroller, Billy Joel, Dave Grusin
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