Some time ago I send a song for a compilation done by the folks at the Music Player Forum (Keyboard Corner); the song was accepted and is now part of the Keyboard Corner Compilation vol. X.
The November issue of Keyboard Magazine dedicated an article to this compilation, with photos of all participants (or at least those who sent a picture). So now I am there, at page 17, together with all the others.
OK, please forgive me for this little moment of vanity... but believe me that it's not just a selfish sentiment: my song was the only one done live and with an arranger keyboard (my Tyros 1), and I stated this clearly in the technical notes I had to send; there were a couple of other songs done live, but with a band, while the others were multitrack sequences.
So, my point is: I am keeping the arranger keyboards reputation high, even among the "purists" of Keyboard Magazine.

Very well done Andreas - How can we get to hear this work - do we have to buy vol X whatever that is?

Regards - Keith

Congratulations Andrea! That is wonderful news. As we sports fans say, "Big Time"!
I will pick up a copy as soon as possible.
DonM

Hi Dreamer
Congrats Where can I get this edition?
Franky

Andrea: I must have your autograph, now that you are famous! Seriously, congratulations! You are one of the most generous contributors in this forum (and certainly in others), with your music, and well deserve this joy.

-- José.

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Congratulations, Andrea!!! I have the issue at home and have not read it yet, I'll be sure to look for the article this evening. By the way this morning while out for my morning run with my iPod I heard your renedition of "And I Love Her" and of course my favorite that you play "O Barquinho" Keep up the good work.

Keith, Don and Franky: thank you for your words; the CD can be purchased here

The proceedings of these compilations go to a charity fund (this time I think that it has something to do with the late Bob Moog foundation), so I am not authorized to publish the song on my website...

This link here refers to a review of the CD; I was particularly flattered by the words of Ken Hughes, Technical Editor of Keyboard Magazine.

Franky, on the same number of Keyboard magazine there also a review of the Clavia Nord Stage!

Way to Go Andrea . . . Congratulations!

Curious WHICH of your song(s) is featured on the 'Keyboard Corner Complitations' CD. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands & ears on a copy of it now. - Scott



Andrea Rotolo (Dreamer) is pictured (in white shirt) on the bottom row, second to the left.

Josè and Stephen,
just saw your posts: thank you for your words! Will try to post something done with the Tyros 2 soon!

Wow, Scott, many thanks to you too!
The picture was taken from my website (it's on the home page).

I forgot to say: the song featured in the compilation is "Your song" by Elton John. The song was recorded live, using the Tyros 1 Chillout style.

Ao meu famoso amigo Andrea,

Congratulations!!!

It´s much emotion together.. .Tyros2...Keyboard Magazine...

Um abraço.
Armando

Obrigado, Armando!
And your are right: too many emotions together can kill!

Andrea (Dreamer): reading the posting thread link you provided to the MusicianPlayer message forum, it appears your rendition of "Girl From Ipanema" (and of which was well received by some posting replies) is also included. Congratulations for having 2 of your songs included on that album. - Scott

Way to go ! Nice! congratulations.

Hey Dreamer,
We were able to place you in the picture with no problem, even though it has been 2 or maybe three years since you and Scott were at our house for a Jam Session.
We have some of your music on CD and play it often on our motorhome trips.
Congratulations to you on this great honor. We truly think you deserve it as we immediately recognized your music as an artform, the day you played my Yam 9000 for us.
Best regards,
Bill and Jann
aka BEBOP

Way to go andrea!

Scott,
actually "Girl from Ipanaima" was recorded live by a piano player in Toronto; he called it "Girl from Ipanaima" because it was a mix between "Girl from Ipanema" and Coltrane's "Naima". Nobody has more than one song on the CD.

Lou, Bill and Rolandfan: thanks!

Congratulations Andrea.
Terry

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jam on,
Terry
http://www.musicchops.com/forums/

Thanks, Terry! Hope all is well with you.

Hello Andrea.

Congrats from Brasil.
It's a goal for arranger performers
Chico

Thanks, Chico!

Andrea,

Now you've made it to the top! Congratulations my friend.

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Congratulations Andrea! What are you going to do now that you are rich and famous?

Tom

Andrea ... Congratulations !!! that's great...

BTW ... My wife and I are planning a trip to Italy next May ... it will be a bus tourl, but if there is ANY chance of meeting you, I would love it ...
t.

Congratulations! Very cool, Andrea! Great PR for arranger folks. A collective 'thanks' from everyone.

who is andrea ? i know it's dreamer but who is she and what does she do ? I hear of "the girl from ipanema" but that's on a zip disk for Roland va-76 = so .. who is andrea ?

Gary, Tom and Renig: thanks!
Tony, it would be great to meet you; just le me know ll the details and we will "arrange" (pun intended) that!
Claudiu, I am a "he", not a "she".

Congrats Andrea! This plus a new Tyros 2... doesn't get any better!

Glenn

Congratulations.....Felicidades.....asi se hace !!!

Glenn, thanks!
Manuel, gracias! Estoy de acordo com usted.

Since we are multilingual here:

Herzlichen Glueckwunsch Andrea.

Wow you are celebrety now.
Watch out for the paparazi the'll take your picture and you'll be featured on a cheap magazine...

Alles Gute

Eric

Congratulations Andrea!!!!!!!!!!!
Bravo!!!

Being in the pages of a respectful music magazine is no little feat.
I wish you have more happy times like that.
Theodore

Congratulations Andrea!
What a great accomplishment.

Eric, Theodore, To the Genesys:
thanks! Your words make me even happier than I already am.

Thanks. I have to buy this magz.

"SUPERSTAR" !!! MUCHO....MUCHO GRANDE !!

Andrea, in that case, any chance you could treat us by posting an 'MP3 version' of "YOUR SONG" , or must we purchase the entire CD compliation to hear it? - Scott

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Claudiu,
If you click on the little question mark that appears above the poster's name, you can see information about them. Andrea has a homepage where you can see him and his photography and hear his music. http://andrearotolo.tripod.com/dreamer/

DonM

Donny, thanks!

Don, thanks for taking the time to explain who I am to Claudiu.