This is my rendition of one of the greatest piano songs in my opinion. Bruce Hornsby's "The Way It Is." Its a bit raw, but I know I would never be 100% satisfied with it so here it is. This is an experiment in video editing and a major technical challenge on the piano. The drum part was easy to play, but the recording quality is far from great. I'm fine with it for now, though... just getting my feet wet. I hope you enjoy.
NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED This is a great song I heard on the radio the other day. Bruce Hornsby and the Range Mandolin Rain The Way It Is 1986 "Mandolin Rain" is the third track off The Way It Is, the debut album and commercial zenith for Bruce Hornsby and the Range. The song, released around Christmas time in 1986, was a #4 hit single for the band in early-1987, nearly achieving the success of their previous single the #1 hit and title track of their debut album, "The Way It Is". It also reached #1 on the adult contemporary chart for 3 weeks, and #2 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for 2 weeks, also in early-1987. The song was co-written by Bruce Hornsby and his brother John and featured Range member David Mansfield on the title instrument.
New Eye Media presents Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby on piano, dulcimer, keyboard and vocals; songs with lyrics from Grateful Dead, and features an Eric Clapton guitar solo. Since the release of his first album in April 1986, Bruce Hornsby has created a musical life that has expanded far and wide to include a broad stylistic range of activity. Hornsby, a thirteen-time Grammy nominee, has won three Grammys known around the music industry as a collaborator, Hornsby has been sought after by a veritable whos who in the music business. He has played on over 100 records over the years; including albums by Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Crosby Stills and Nash, Stevie Nicks, Cowboy Junkies, Squeeze, Liquid Jesus, Bonnie Raitt (piano on the classic I Cant Make You Love Me), Shawn Colvin, Bela Fleck, Clint Black, Ricky Skaggs, Randy Scruggs, Willie Nelson, and end-title songs for two Spike Lee movies, Clockers (with Chaka Khan), and Bamboozled. In addition, Hornsby was a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from September 1990 to March 1992, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe. He appears on four Dead album releases. An avid sports fan, Hornsby has performed Ken Burns Baseball soundtrack. This is a delightful and deep moving experience. Running Time: 5:00 minutes
