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Title: What are some good piano driven songs?
Post by: Laura on July 30, 2006, 07:50:28 pm: I wanna make a cd with some good piano driven songs on it & thought you guys would be perfect to ask. I'm looking for songs kind of like matthew jordan http://www.myspace.com/matthewjordan , shannon thomas http://www.myspace.com/shannonthomas & VC songs where you can really hear the piano in them. Preferably newish songs, unless it's a really good one.

If anyone could suggest me some artists & songs that would be great.
Title: What are some good piano driven songs?
Post by: Manny on July 31, 2006, 05:31:44 am: ok

i think you already know Alyssa Whellon
lol
I recommend you Kimberly Jean..

http://www.myspace.com/kimberlyjeanmusic
Title: What are some good piano driven songs?
Post by: Grakthis on July 31, 2006, 07:38:51 am: Not about Love - Fiona Apple
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Post by: BWilli on July 31, 2006, 07:56:56 am: many of kristin hoffmanns songs (http://www.myspace.com/kristinhoffmann)
Title: Piano driven...eh?
Post by: joey on July 31, 2006, 10:28:01 am: uhm...tori amos ...cornflake girl
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Post by: NoelleNC on July 31, 2006, 11:59:31 am: Anything by Ben Folds, Tori Amos or Fiona Apple. Something Corporate/Jack's Mannequin (diff bands, same lead singer/pianist). Jamie Cullum if you like Jazz.

Also, not as well known by Allison Crowe has some good songs. I personally like her songs Midnight and Crayon and Ink. I don't know that many, but they're definitely piano driven.
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Post by: Ryou-Neko on July 31, 2006, 01:41:44 pm: Bright Eyes - Drunk Kid Catholic; When the Curious Girl Realizes She is Under Glass

Azure Ray - Sea of Doubts; If You Fall

No Doubt - Everything in Time (i'm not sure which version; there are two)

Orenda Fink - Blind Asylum (this song actually doesn't have any piano at all in it; it'd sound marvelous on piano, though)

Evanescence - My Immortal, Hello (yeah, cheesy, but still...)

Alanis Morrisette - Princes Familiar (the unplugged version; most of Alanis' songs have piano in them, but I can't think of any in particular at the moment).
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Post by: Gingernut on July 31, 2006, 02:00:38 pm: Quote from: "Ryou-Neko"

Evanescence - My Immortal, Hello (yeah, cheesy, but still...)

Nothing cheesy about them :)
Alot of Ben Fold's songs (like philosophy, and Zak and Sara... omg that song hurts to play).
I also find alot of Delta Goodrem songs have good piano driven parts.
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Post by: Grakthis on July 31, 2006, 02:20:03 pm: Existentialism on Prom night - Straylight Run
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Post by: Ryou-Neko on July 31, 2006, 05:30:59 pm: I seriously doubt it's a real piano, but "Unfaithful" by Rihanna. Her voice sounds horrible with ballads.
Title: piano tunes
Post by: windycity on July 31, 2006, 08:21:00 pm: i dont know if know her music how about
joni mitchell-court&spark, windycity.
Title: What are some good piano driven songs?
Post by: Gingernut on August 01, 2006, 12:56:13 am: Quote from: "Ryou-Neko"
I seriously doubt it's a real piano, but "Unfaithful" by Rihanna. Her voice sounds horrible with ballads.

*throws up*
Everything from her voice to the synth strings makes me cringe.
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Post by: Laura on August 01, 2006, 01:46:31 am: Quote from: "Ryou-Neko"
I seriously doubt it's a real piano, but "Unfaithful" by Rihanna. Her voice sounds horrible with ballads.

omg that's my favorite song right now lol im definitely putting it on there. im not a huge fan of hip-hop, but i really like her for some reason & she was pretty good when i saw her back in May.

Thanks for all of your suggestions, i'm always up for more. i'm gonna check out all of the songs & artists soon.
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Post by: MeganJane on August 01, 2006, 02:12:09 am: Quote
Ryou-Neko wrote:
I seriously doubt it's a real piano, but "Unfaithful" by Rihanna. Her voice sounds horrible with ballads.

That SONG is just horrible. The lyrics are poorly written too. The tune is catchy, and that piano bit sounds good, but when my manager and I heard it the first time, we laughed & laughed. "I don't wanna be.... a MURDERAHHHHHHH!" hahaha

And Laura, don't be offended just because you like the song and I don't.
Title: What are some good piano driven songs?
Post by: rosieposy87 on August 01, 2006, 04:34:39 am: Quote from: "MeganJane"
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Ryou-Neko wrote:
I seriously doubt it's a real piano, but "Unfaithful" by Rihanna. Her voice sounds horrible with ballads.

That SONG is just horrible. The lyrics are poorly written too. The tune is catchy, and that piano bit sounds good, but when my manager and I heard it the first time, we laughed & laughed. "I don't wanna be.... a MURDERAHHHHHHH!" hahaha

And Laura, don't be offended just because you like the song and I don't.

Lmao. That song is SO painful to listen to- at first i was like 'oh okay, this could be alright' but then i was overwhelmed by the immense whining that is Rhianna's voice.
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Post by: NoelleNC on August 01, 2006, 07:49:54 am: Yeah, I feel bad for whoever wrote the music to that song because it's good music. But the lyrics and her voice just kill me, haha. Stick to SOS, Rihanna =P
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Post by: Manny on August 01, 2006, 09:39:40 am: http://www.myspace.com/jenniferpostlemusic

Jennifer Postle! :wink: Her music is sweet!.. check her out!
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Post by: Dancernl on August 01, 2006, 11:50:51 am: http://www.myspace.com/viennateng

Vienna is wicked cool, Gina got me into her music a few years ago. My favorite piano songs are Gravity, The Tower, and Lullaby for a Stormy Night
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Post by: Ryou-Neko on August 01, 2006, 01:34:58 pm: Quote from: "rosieposy87"
Quote from: "MeganJane"
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Ryou-Neko wrote:
I seriously doubt it's a real piano, but "Unfaithful" by Rihanna. Her voice sounds horrible with ballads.

That SONG is just horrible. The lyrics are poorly written too. The tune is catchy, and that piano bit sounds good, but when my manager and I heard it the first time, we laughed & laughed. "I don't wanna be.... a MURDERAHHHHHHH!" hahaha

And Laura, don't be offended just because you like the song and I don't.

Lmao. That song is SO painful to listen to- at first i was like 'oh okay, this could be alright' but then i was overwhelmed by the immense whining that is Rhianna's voice.

Once again with the pain and disagreement and animosity and hate and I love it all...

It's not that it's bad because Rihanna can't sing, it's bad because Rihanna's voice doesn't match it at all. The music is very mellow, whereas Rihanna's voice is very . . . overwhelming...
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Post by: LimeTwister on August 01, 2006, 05:33:38 pm: And those lyrics are crappy too.
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Post by: joey on August 01, 2006, 07:20:51 pm: yeah rihanna...."unfaithful"....bad lyrics..(and voice too..)

but coming back to the topic piano driven songs....how 'bout Five for Fighting...100 years...superman...

and oh yeah sarah mclahclan...too
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Post by: Ryou-Neko on August 02, 2006, 04:26:53 pm: Quote from: "LimeTwister"
And those lyrics are crappy too.

Yeah, and that.

I totally forgot about Sarah. I love Sarah! She needs a new album out. But Five for Fighting isn't going to sell very well with their new album; his (for my purposes Five for Fighting is one person) new single has no hook whatsoever and bores the hell out of me.
Title: What are some good piano driven songs?
Post by: Laura on August 03, 2006, 12:17:23 am: Quote from: "Dancernl"
http://www.myspace.com/viennateng

Vienna is wicked cool, Gina got me into her music a few years ago. My favorite piano songs are Gravity, The Tower, and Lullaby for a Stormy Night

No way.. I'm listening to her music for the first time right now cuz I heard "whatever you want" at promosquad a while ago & just saw your reply, how funny. I'm listening to the songs on her site & they are really good.

Quote from: "NoelleNC"
Also, not as well known by Allison Crowe has some good songs. I personally like her songs Midnight and Crayon and Ink. I don't know that many, but they're definitely piano driven.

ohh i really like her music. & they're downloadable too, yay lol thank you for that suggestion.

Quote from: "Gingernut"
Alot of Ben Fold's songs (like philosophy, and Zak and Sara... omg that song hurts to play).

His songs are good, thanks. i downloaded all the ones i could find on limewire.

Quote from: "medic0803"
http://www.myspace.com/jenniferpostlemusic

Jennifer Postle! :wink: Her music is sweet!.. check her out!

i really like the madness & wonder.. thanks.

I think I have enough for now.. feel free to recommend more, but only if they're new this time. thanks
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Post by: PianoGirl4444 on August 03, 2006, 05:34:58 am: Maybe I'm a little late, but I have to suggest Aslyn. And if I had to choose just one song by her, it would be an easy choice: "Wally."

Songs don't usually make me cry, but this one does - almost every time!! It's one of my all-time favorite songs & it's piano-driven. :wink:
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Post by: MeganJane on August 03, 2006, 04:26:15 pm: Kate Bush: This Woman's Work

Shakira: La Pared (Acoustic Version)

Kelly Clarkson: Beautiful Disaster (Live) - the version on her first album is crap, but the version off "Breakaway" is beautiful
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Post by: NoelleNC on August 04, 2006, 06:02:28 am: ^^ Yeah the version on Breakaway is really good! I agree, though I've never heard the other to compare.

I forgot to mention Marit Larsen before. She has a website and a myspace. She plays guitar and piano. The piano songs I can think of are called "Under the Surface" and "Solid Ground".
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Post by: Laura on August 04, 2006, 07:42:17 pm: Yeah I have Kelly's cd & the song is really good. I actually did hear it live on Tuesday when I saw her haha it was amazing.
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Post by: Jessica on August 13, 2006, 01:04:41 pm: fiona apple - not about love

rachael yamagata - i want you

regina spektor - samson
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Post by: Jessica on August 13, 2006, 01:06:00 pm: Quote from: "PianoGirl4444"
Maybe I'm a little late, but I have to suggest Aslyn. And if I had to choose just one song by her, it would be an easy choice: "Wally."

Songs don't usually make me cry, but this one does - almost every time!! It's one of my all-time favorite songs & it's piano-driven. :wink:

aww i love wally. except i have to fffwd through the old guy in the beginging because it gets annoying after a few listens..
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Post by: Ryou-Neko on August 13, 2006, 05:05:34 pm: Alanis Morrisette - Princes Familiar (Unplugged)
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Post by: ManuelD on August 15, 2006, 10:28:59 am: "Hoppípolla" by Sigur Rós
"This is me", "What we hate we make", "Around the Clock", "I was so alone", "Never Knew" and "Story" by The Rocket Summer
"Breathe me" by Sia
"Pretty Dress" by Rosie Thomas
"Something like a hero" by Charlotte Martin
"Boston" by Augustana
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Post by: NoelleNC on August 16, 2006, 03:34:08 pm: "How to Save a Life" - The Fray !!!!
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Post by: Steveau on August 17, 2006, 04:56:00 pm: Keri Noble has some good piano songs. Talk To Me is probably the most famous one but since I have most of her albums she has a few songs on her CD Lullaby that are pretty piano driven like Pass, Lullaby, and Four Candles. In fact most of the CD are piano songs.
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Post by: Manny on August 18, 2006, 04:00:25 pm: http://www.myspace.com/kimberlyjeanmusic

Check out Kimberly Jean.. she has a beautiful voice! I love I dont wanna be right
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Post by: MyMelody on August 24, 2007, 02:41:41 pm: Amanda Stott.

I know this topic's over a year old, but I had to contribute.
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Post by: IfICouldFall on August 25, 2007, 04:43:26 am: I would want to contribute too! Check out Holly Brook, her debut album "Like Blood, Like Honey" is AMAZING!!! Almost like a Vanessa angsty, dark, depressing but sometimes happy woman with amazing vocals!
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Post by: itsthefiveofus on August 25, 2007, 06:44:02 am: anything by Regina Spektor.
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Post by: Journey_to on August 25, 2007, 08:42:40 am: A Fine Frenzy's stuff is fantastic.....Rangers off her new album is heavy with the piano.....
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Post by: windycity on August 27, 2007, 11:28:13 am: have u heard of this song, "Blue"by joni mitchell