Incantation - Amazing Piano Solo - David Hicken video free download

"Incantation" by David Hicken is an exciting piano solo with driving rhythms, intricate melodies and classical influences. All filmed on a beautiful Steinway & Sons grand piano.

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I began writing this piece before "The Bell Carol", and it was inspired by driving, accented rhythms and repetitions of a single note. As the ideas developed around repeated left hand notes, the title was born. The word "Incantation" implies singing, but the word dates back to the 14th century, and originally meant to "put a spell on" or "bewitch". The piece has a driving energy which is relentless, and the hammering home of a repeated note 'e' creates an almost trance-like state, so I feel that the title is very fitting.

I used the left hand ideas from this piece in "The Bell Carol" and you will hear some similarities. However I also incorporated melodies that have a somewhat South American flavor. Classical influences are evident, and there are hints of Baroque and Romantic styles.

The most challenging aspect of performing this piece is the tremendous stamina necessary to keep the left hand going for five full minutes. It took months of practice to get it to this level.

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Written, Performed & Produced by David Hicken

Mixed & Mastered by David Hicken at Enchanting Music Studios, Los Angeles, California

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