David Galiel

Now, He Sobs

Improvised Tribute to Chick Corea

Feb 23, 2021

Chick Corea's recent death hit me hard. He was one of my earliest inspirations — as musician, creative improviser, and human being.
I felt the need to express my emotions in music, so I sat at the keyboard and improvised this short piano piece while thinking about him.

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The title refers to Chick's second album, "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs," released in 1968.

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Note: This is the first piece I have published after nearly 30 years away from the music world, and, although raw and unpolished, I decided to share it as is.

 

I can't think of a better way to begin my renewed musical journey.

I hope you'll come along for the ride. - David