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.
11.16.2006 - Video and Still Pictures from concert at Basie Theater in New Jersey. Bruce Randall Hornsby (born November 23, 1954 in Williamsburg, Virginia) is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter. Known for the spontaneity and creativity of his live performances, Hornsby draws frequently from classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, motown, rock, blues, and jam band musical traditions with his songwriting and the seamless improvisations contained within. Hornsby's recordings have been recognized on a number of occasions with industry awards, including the Best New Artist Grammy for 1986 with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, the Best Bluegrass Recording Grammy in 1989, and the Best Pop Instrumental Grammy in 1993. Hornsby has also achieved recognition for his solo albums and performances, his current live act Bruce Hornsby & the Noise Makers, his bluegrass project with Ricky Skaggs, his jazz act The Bruce Hornsby Trio, and his appearances as a session- and guest-musician. He also collaborated with the Grateful Dead.
