Patricia Holmberg has a rich history as a composer, pianist, lyricist, and singer who recently completed a 12-minute composition for Glass Harp, Piano, and Orchestra titled "Water Suite." She has also written a Concerto for Jazz Piano and Concert Band and composed cantatas and other choral, vocal, operatic, and orchestral works. Pat's music has been featured in shows on the History Channel, Bravo Channel (Funniest Movie Moments), NBC, A&E Biography (Dean Martin), MTV (Made), E! Network (Gastineau Girls), Biography Channel (The Writers: Sylvia Plath), and others.
This rather short piece from Tchaikovsky's 'Album for the Young' is descriptive of a bird chirping. With that little 'chirping' motif, that master composer creates a melody which continues throughout, with only a few measures that are a little different. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky's most famous waltz is "Waltz of the Flowers" from the Nutcracker Suite. This is a close second in making you want to put on your dancing shoes. It is lively and uplifting. Short, simple and for acoustic piano alone. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
This is an old American song which was commonly sung at sing-alongs - before tv became the evening's entertainment - back when almost every home had at least an old upright piano and people would gather around in the evenings and sing together as the designated piano player accompanied them. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Descriptive of a bubbling creek played by woodwinds, which then gives way to a catchy syncopated melody played by the glass harp. This is upbeat and cheerful all the way through. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
This starts out with pizzicato strings, as raindrops. They become more intense, and then other instruments join until it develops into a huge storm. It then calms down before the quiet ending. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
In contrast to the first movement of this suite - Spring Creek - this is descriptive of the Colorado river. The Colorado is a big river, and so moves slower than a small creek. It is massive, and I have tried to convey that quiet strength in sound. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
The theme song of the Yale University a cappella singing group by the same name, which still exists today, is played here on acoustic piano without lyrics - you supply those lyrics in your own mind as you listen to this nostalgic bit of early 20th century Americana, played with sensitivity and style, Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
This is a World War 1 song - played here on acoustic piano without lyrics. The melody was widely known at the time and for many years later - it has a tenderness and nostalgia which comes through in this performance. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
A familiar hymn tune which has words doing homage to God's hand in creating all the beautiful places in nature on the planet. However, this is an instrumental only track - you can mentally supply the words as you listen to the lovely melody and acoustic piano improvisation upon it. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Often used in children's Sunday School classes, this upbeat uplifting 'jazzy' tune is one that will keep going through your mind. Played here on acoustic piano in a jazzy style, it's great for sing-alongs. Instrumental, Spiritual, Traditional Gospel
A strong, flowing, energetic take on this familiar hymn is played here on acoustic piano. It has a triumphant, majestic feeling, and is sure to raise your spirits. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Christmas classic on solo piano. Warm, tender and joyful. Sweet traditional beloved holiday song, beautiful for family and kids, scenes of mom and dad wrapping presents, snow falling, tender moments of family and friends celebrating the beautiful season. Documentary, PBS special, film, TV. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
This is in the old "stride-piano" style, and an old favorite which was often heard in sing-alongs previous to 1950. A period song and period style of playing, which is fun and uplifting. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
A familiar and loved old hymn tune is presented here on acoustic piano. Lovingly and imaginatively played, it gives you a chance to supply the words in your own mind. A great reminder of the truths of faith. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
From the album "Songs for Seniors", this speaks to the forgetfulness that comes with age. It does it in a fun, upbeat way. Female Vocals, Latin, Latin Pop Ballads
This is a period niche from the 1920's. Not exactly ragtime or jazz, it is termed a 'novelty' tune. There is a definite beat, and like ragtime, it is upbeat, toe-tapping and fun. Picture the flapper era, in the happy optimistic time in the USA between the First World War and the depression. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz Piano
