Hiromi - Silver Linings Suite live

[Dave Bryce]

I saw Hiromi play in LA last night with the PUBLIQuartet, performing  - among other things - her new Silver Linings Suite.  

 

I have never seen a show like that before in my life.  🤯😍

 

Seriously - I do everything I can to stay away from superlatives, but that may have been the single best piano performance I have ever seen, ever.  Really…I sat there almost completely transfixed for two hours.  My wife said my eyes were like saucers…

 

….and the music itself - OMG.  Breathtaking, from the very first series of notes to the end of the encore. Perfect is not the right word - perfect means no mistakes.  This was beyond that.  The whole show was nothing short of magical and breathtaking from end to end.  So much passion and energy.  Such total command of an instrument….and above all, endless love and fun.  The string quartet was equally jaw dropping.

 

If this show comes anywhere near you, do whatever you need to do to see it.

 

 

 

dB

[ElmerJFudd]

Thanks for the share! I’ll be watching for this one. 

[Tusker]

I really loved that. So very very nice to see her confidence in her own voice. It’s not about technique. She has something to say. ❤️

[Dave Bryce]

I think the entire Silver Linings Suite is a masterwork.

 

dB

[jerrythek]

Wow... I've seen her a few times and was always blown away. But this is a next level for her. The writing, the dynamics and emotion... Wow.

 

[Mark Zeger]

I’ve seen Hiromi a few times and never warmed up to her music. Technically astounding but nothing that speaks to me. The video of this project was interesting. 

 

In August, I saw her in an extraordinary setting, an all star Newport Jazz Festival tribute to founder George Wein. Here she’s comping (!) with Christian McBride, Trombone Shorty, & Lewis Nash on “St James Infirmary”. Both Hiromi & Shorty came in just for this set. I have video but the file is too large. 

[Bobby Simons]

The Zalwinul-ish thing she goes into at 4:30 is too cool.

[Theo Verelst]

I'm no fan of the woman or the few works I've heard. Clearly there's considerable skill level and the ability to put down a concert, with music and improvisation (I presume).

 

For an A game in jazz I don't have her pegged, I don't believe she's into the deeper sound production game either. Neither is needed, but I don't feel challenged.

 

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[16251]

Disclaimer: I didn't watch video and I'm a schmuck for saying that she is too happy. <of course she is amazing on every level but I'm not moved>

[MathOfInsects]

Wow, that was incredible. A nice "vacation" in the middle of the day. I hope she wins a Pulitzer.

 

I'm a fan of hers, and very suspicious of the amount of commentary around her that seems to imply some kind of "outsider" status.

She's beyond a master. That touch, her command of rhythm and dynamics, her sense of humor in her choices, those contrasting moments of lightness and fireworks...plus that amazing personal energy while she pulls off all those high-wire juggling acts...what a beast.

[Theo Verelst]

The video isn't overall strong on rhythm that much, and the sound gets boring soon.

[ProfD]

I totally dig the way Hiromi always seems to be having fun while she's playing keys. She personifies someone who has a job that doesn't feel like a chore.   if there is any stress in it, can't tell from her demeanor and ability.  Hiromi is a super talented pianist. 😎

[Redknife]

I’m really enjoying this album. Must have been a stunning show live.