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Music Featured in the Motion Picture The Pianist: Nine Pieces by Frederic Chopin for Piano Solo (Misc)

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Before I start reviewing this product, I have to inform you that I am NOT 13/under ... Damn password ... anyways ... For me, Im usually very picky on *POP* music on piano. Its almost degrating to hear people play NEW AGE music on the piano, simply because my ears are trained classicaly. I just dont find it very appealing ... But, onto the review ... This book contains 9 of the songs that debuted ( well, actually theve been around for quite a long time ...) in the movie "THE PIANIST". And I thought to myself, well, I might as well give this book a shot, seeing as how the movie was INCREDIBLE, and the music completed it. Well, let me tell you something ... It took me 2 MONTHS, just to learn ONE of the songs. Which, by the way was the longest one in the book. In the movie, the pianist plays "Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23" to the german officer. And I simply fell in love with that particular song! So, I bought the soundtrack to the movie, then the piano book, and then started learning the piece. If youve ever gotten the chance to hear the FULL, ENTIRE version ( he only plays about half of the song to the german officer. ) then you well know that it sounds EXTREMELY difficult. Which it most CERTAINLY is ... So, I learned 1 line a day, sometimes 2, sometimes only a half a line. There are 84 lines in the piece, and I almost lost my sanity several times while trying to learn the piece. But, when I Played it at my uncles wedding reception, I got a standing ovation, and then I knew, that it was all worth it ... But be warned ... This book is NOT for beginners !!! NO NO NO NO NO !!! So, now that I have my official SHOW OFF piece, I guess I can go on to learn the other songs ... Go out and by this book !!! Your audience will love you for it !!!