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christineanderson · Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject: Yamaha S80 Digital Piano

Yamaha S80 Digital Piano

Hi, all. For years I had a major aversion to digital pianos and keyboards. I was a piano purist, and couldn't bring myself to play an instrument that didn't sound anything like a piano! Well, friends, there ~*is*~ a god, because Yamaha makes a digital piano that sounds so utterly real, they've made a convert out of me!

I play the Yamaha S80 (they make an S90 now, too) and I love it!! The piano sounds alone are the reason I've chosen this particular keyboard. It also does all sorts of fancy things that I have no use for, but it's still good to know they're there. Wink

You can hear the Yamaha S80 in all its glory on this recording. It's a nine minute impromptu composition for solo piano I call "Imagine Infinity."

Christine Anderson - Imagine Infinity (Live Impromptu Composition)

Musically Yours,

Christine Anderson
www.christineanderson.net

Greg · Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject:

Hi Christine,

That sounds great! Yamaha does an excellent job of replicating an authentic piano sound. Before I finished College and took off to Japan, I worked for Yamaha Piano Sales. We sold a lot of digital pianos and Clavinovas.

I loved that job, because I had so much opportunity to play. Smile

Now I have a P-60. It's great. It has the weighted keys and very realistic sound. Plus I can take it on the road.

I love your piano solo!

christineanderson

Yamaha S80 and Other Yamaha Stories

krustyegg · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:34 am Post subject:

Hey christine
U sound as beautiful as ever.
Ive never been much of an improptu fan But u show an excellent range of talent in those on ur site. I wonder if jus b4 u played imagine infinity ud been watchin gerlims coz i notice the theme tune snuck in @ about 4:40. lol. Nice harmonic rift that.

And congrates on ur sinking that studio rec time. Good-on-yer.
It will b a heap of fun and good luck but of course you wont need it.

As to keyboards Yam r 1 of the best for authentic sounding acostic instruments. But all the other major players can do excellent acoustic rendering now. Certainly when cost is inculded as with most instruments Yam make, including real acoustic instruments but exculdin synths which i personally find r a bit poor. They do cum out on top.

So it seems to me that the most important point is how u personnally feel with it.
(i like semi-weight keys but of course i rarely play in a classical pianofotre manner.)
And this is because it has become pretty easy to get high quality acostic sounds simplely by sampling an oringinal insturment into a sampler or very accuarte synth modelling in effect making the keyboard sounds identical to a piano.
So its jus down 2 ur personal favo to replace a piano whislt touring about, which after all is wot u want. Dispenseing with the problem that ever time a piano is moved it must b re-tunned

the most imporant fing i find is how u feel with it.
Luv
ST

christineanderson · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:09 am Post subject: Hi Krusty

Hi Krusty,

I am laughing right now because you have such a GOOD ear!! I watched Gremlins when I was a little tiny girl and I haven't seen it since. But with the connection I have always shared with music, I would not be surprised if it has haunted me.

Wow! You also have a lot of Music Forte Dollars! May I inquire whether or not you will VOTE for me in this Music Forte "Idol" competition? I really hope you do. It would mean so much!! And please take a look around my website. If you see something you like in the boutique, let me know. I would be glad to work out a trade with you! Smile

Christine Anderson
www.christineanderson.net

krustyegg · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject:

Really? U jus heard the theme once when u were young and can now play it.
What a musical ear.
Gosh im jealous.
Yeah sure u can have my mf dollars.
Ill do it now.
No probs.

ST

christineanderson · Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:09 pm Post subject: Thank You, ST (KrustyEgg)!!

Thank You So Much for your VOTE!!!!

Dear ST (KrustyEgg),

Thank you so much for voting for me in the Music Forte "Idol" contest. It means so much to me!!!!! I am very excited about how well things are going for me in the contest, and thanks to you, I'm back in First Place!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! It really means so much to me, and I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for any support I can get. I am so touched by the warmth I feel here on Music Forte, and you have made me smile in a BIG WAY this afternoon. So once again, Thank You!!!!

Very Happy

Gratefully and with much respect,

Christine Anderson
www.christineanderson.net

krustyegg · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:39 am Post subject:

lol took awhile but ive put em on ur account ur in the lead by quiet a bit now Very Happy

ST

christineanderson · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:33 pm Post subject: Holy $h!t Balls!

Holy $*!t Balls!

Holy $*!t balls, you are my hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you SO MUCH for that major VOTE boost. Wow!! I definitely want to send you a copy of Live Summer Session 2005 now. My gift to you. Just let me know where to send it!

kissass

Mmmmmmmmwah!!! Hehehehehe.

Christine Anderson
www.christineanderson.net