Timothy Pike
I describe my style as melodic adventures--in each piece, I start with piano, and as it progresses, different instruments enter in turn to tell their part of th
Break of Dawn Break of Dawn
The very beginning of the day symbolizes a fresh start. But there are times in life, too, when we must make a fresh start. This song is the musical story of waking up to a brand new day and pressing courageously forward.
One World One World
We are all inhabitants of a relatively small planet, yet divided by arbitrary lines and often isolated by prejudice. This piece expresses my hope for humankind; that one day, people will no longer think in terms of 'we' vs. 'they,' but instead 'us.'
Castle Towers Castle Towers
The enormous towers of the stone castle rise formidably above me against the gray sky. A daunting structure, indeed, but I feel a great sense of hope.
Despite the Rain Despite the Rain
This piece reminds me of a trip to Switzerland to visit my sister when she was studying abroad for her freshman year in college. Although no day was without drizzle, we still managed to have a wonderful time.
Our Life Our Life
A good friend who was about to get married showed me an excerpt of a letter he had written to his fiancee in which he expressed how deeply he loved her. Before the wedding, he asked me to compose a song that captured those feelings.
I describe my style as "melodic adventures"--in each piece, I start with piano, and as it progresses, different instruments enter in turn to tell their part of the story. Each composition is a relaxing yet uplifting journey through powerful emotions.
I have been playing piano since the age of eight, when my parents enrolled me in piano lessons, which I attended once a week for four years. My teacher was a fantastic pianist who made learning a lot of fun. After piano lessons, however, I didn't play much at all until 11th grade, when I received a Yamaha keyboard as a gift from my parents. The keyboard and the music I created with it quickly became a part of me, a means of expressing my feelings through sweeping melodies and powerful themes.Some of my favorite artists are Yanni, David Lanz, Jim Brickman, and Kitaro.I produced all of my songs on my Yamaha SY-55.