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Piano by Joel: the Fresh Piano Blog and Podcast

Joel Rosenberger

Inspirational, contemplative, and improvisational piano music, arranged and performed for anyone who cares to listen.

  • Rodney's Glory
    Here's an understated take on the traditional Irish tune, Rodney's Glory. You'll usually hear this performed to accompany traditional dancers, or perhaps played as an air, but I'm pleased to bring you the solo piano version. Enjoy.

     Click Here to Listen

    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    25 May 2013, 3:46 pm
  • I See the Light (from Tangled), Marry Me
    Happy to announce the recent release of two new singles:

    I See the Light (from Tangled): iTunes, CD Baby

    Marry Me (my take on the song by Train): iTunes, CD BabyFor lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    18 June 2011, 2:20 am
  • Once Famliar Road
    Hello again, piano fans. I posted an original song recently, and it's received some good comments. You can listen to it here:

    http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3248696
    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    13 March 2011, 2:19 am
  • O Sacred Head Now Wounded
    Today's selection is a contemplative, solo piano rendition of the ancient hymn, O Sacred Head Now Wounded. It hearkens back to the earlier days of Piano by Joel, when my offerings were informal and minimally edited; more spontaneous, as if we were sitting around the piano together.

    Here are the first few verses:

    O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down,
    Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown;
    O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was Thine!
    Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine.

    What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, was all for sinners’ gain;
    Mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine the deadly pain.
    Lo, here I fall, my Savior! ’Tis I deserve Thy place;
    Look on me with Thy favor, vouchsafe to me Thy grace.

    Click Here to Listen.
    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    30 September 2010, 6:27 pm
  • Shenandoah
    I recently released the traditional folk song, Shenandoah. While there appears to be some dispute about the meaning of the lyrics, I think we can all agree that in conveys a sense of yearning, of longing. This is reminiscent of Hebrews 11:15-16:

    If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

    You can listen to it here.

    Hit play, and read Hebrews 11.

    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    21 September 2010, 1:43 am
  • Be Still My Soul (By Request)
    Today's old hymn, requested by a listener via e-mail, is Be Still My Soul, to the 19th century tune composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957.) The original German lyrics were penned by Katharina von Schlegel (1813-1897), but here is a portion of the English translation by Jane Borthwick:

    Be still, my soul, the Lord is on thy side.
    Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
    Leave to thy God to order and provide;
    In every change, He faithful will remain.
    Be still, my soul, thy best, thy heavenly Friend
    Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

    Enjoy the piece.

    Also, I've recently released my latest CD, Hymn Journeys: Contemporary Piano Interpretations. You can preview and purchase it here: http://cdbaby.com/cd/joelrosenberger3, or on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=316886857&s=143441.

    Click Here to Listen to Be Still My Soul.
    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    19 June 2009, 11:32 am
  • Face to Face with Christ my Savior (Steinway Mix)
    I'm a guy who likes power tools, and I recently started using state-of-the-art virtual piano software to improve the sound quality of the music I produce. For your listening pleasure, I remixed Face to Face with Christ My Savior, which now features the golden tones of the Steinway concert grand.

    Of course, you're going to expect me to start podcasting again, now that I have a new toy to motivate me to record! Stay tuned, one of these days you may be hearing the clear sound of the Yamaha studio grand, or the extra octave on the bottom of the Bosendorfer.

    Until next time!

    Click Here to Listen
    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    4 April 2009, 6:32 pm
  • Still, Still, Still (brass ensemble)
    Merry Christmas! I hope your holiday was all that you wanted it to be. My gift to you is a laid-back New Orleans brass rendition of the Austrian traditional carol, Still, Still, Still. This arrangement features the sweet sounds of the trumpet, saxaphones, tuba, bass trombone, and strings.

    Click Here to Listen
    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    25 December 2008, 9:48 pm
  • Guest Performance: Della, The Unfolding
    Greetings, piano fans!  It has been a while, but I think you'll enjoy today's piano piece.  I've introduced you to Della before.  When she's not accompanying the Cincinatti ballet, or sitting under Carmon Deleone in the Middletown Symphony Orchestra; she's composing, arranging, and performing her own original piano works.  I highly recommend her music, and I'm pleased that she's allowed me to make this mp3, The Unfolding, available to you, at the link below.  I'm not even going to try to describe it.  Just turn the lights down low, and listen.
    If you would like to hear more, and/or purchase her new CD, {beautiful still}, just visit her home page at http://www.indieheaven.com/artist_main.php?id=54193.
    Until next time!
    Click Here to ListenFor lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    17 October 2008, 3:21 am
  • Della
    Hello again, everyone! Yes, I'm still here, waiting for a new part to arrive, so I can do some recording. In the meantime, you'll want to pause your mp3-downloading for a few minutes, and listen to Della.

    Della, based in the great state of Ohio, just released her new project, {beautiful still}. Since you're here, I'm guessing that you will really enjoy her powerful rendition of the old hymn, "Be Still My Soul." It's just the kind of piano music you like, complete with expressive harmonies, widely spaced improvisations, and notes that fade away into silence. To listen:

    1. Go to Della's Indieheaven page, here: http://www.indieheaven.com/artist_main.php?id=54193
    2. Find the green CD cover with a list of tracks next to it. Click "The Ceasing: {be still my soul}.
    3. The song should begin playing.

    I am so glad she recorded a Hymn! But I'm sure you'll also like the many other tracks she has available. The way the Indieheaven player currently works, just leave it alone and it will continue to play Della's piano music.

    Click Here for Della's Indieheaven PageFor lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    17 August 2008, 10:19 pm
  • Face to Face with Christ My Savior (By Request)

    Here's a new one for you... a gentle improvisation on the old 1898 hymn melody from by Grant Tullar (1869-1950) with words by Carrie Breck (1855-1934.)

    Face to face I shall behold Him
    Far beyond the starry sky
    Face to face in all His glory
    I shall see Him by and by

    Thanks for listening! And if you have a moment, please pray for continued creativity as I improvise and arrange music. Enjoy the piece.

    Click Here to Listen/Download

    For lots of free, original music, check out http://www.freshpiano.com.
    9 July 2008, 10:15 pm
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