Peace On Earth 2007, May I Play Piano For You?
December 24th, 2007 | 
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I cannot believe another year has passed. I want to thank everyone all over the world who watch and listen to my blog. You all have contributed in so many ways to my dreams, I cannot thank you enough. So here is my gift to you in song. Please this Christmas Eve, listen, enjoy, and share with your family. Please leave your comments as they are a blessing I look forward to this time of the year. If you would like a copy of this live performance, feel free to download the mp3 by right clicking here and saving it to your computer. It is yours to use anyway you like as my way of saying thanks and wishing you all a happy and prospersous new year!
Click on video player to see my performance! – Mike Stewart and Family.
Posted in Just Because
Please leave your comments, I love to hear from you for Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.. Mike
Some people have asked how this was recorded.
I played it live on my mint condition 1980 Yamaha GH1 (pianos get better with age), thanks to my good friend Pat McManus and his bride to be, Donna Flaterman, who sold me the piano. With 2 microphones plugged into my main camcorder, I had 3 cameras rolling tape at the same time from three positions. I took the live piano track and added strings, french horns, oboe, cello and percussion with my software synthesizer.. Synced everthing up in Vegas Movie Studio. So it is all me. Not gonna tell you how many takes it took, but it was fun to see if I could create it by myself so that way I could have a musical gift for you to enjoy digitally this Christmas.
Thanks, Mike
Thank you Mike for the wonderful gift of your music. That was beautiful.
Wow, very nice playing Mike. Just curious, did you mix those other tracks in there later, or is that some of the features being implemented with the modern day Grand Piano?
Either way, great playing, and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Take care,
Davin
Mike —
Your playing is awesome! My three-year old was wiggling around on my lap and when you started to play, he settled right down and listened intently. I’ll download your music and play it on Christmas Day for the entire family. Thank you for this gift that truly comes straight from your heart. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Michael,
As always, you fill my heart with happiness. I’m so glad to see you got your beautiful new piano! I wish you and Susan and the children the absolute best of everything in 2008! No one deserves it more.
Happy Holidays!
Donna Summers
Absolutely beautiful!
Very peaceful.
Thank you for the lovely song.
It lifted my spirits and soothed my soul.
Merry Christmas!
Mike, thanks for sharing that.
I look forward to hearing many more tunes from you.
All the best to you and your family.
John Williams
Mike not only are you a beautiful guy you are a fabulous musician. Mike that was just brilliant, thank you and see you in February.
Wishing you a fantastic 2008 …
The one and only real Beetle, Orange Alan.
Thanks Mike for sharing your gift of music again this Christmas. As always it was beautiful. Actually, its more than your music you share with us when you play, its your heart.
Peace and blessings to you and your loved ones this Christmas.
Wow Mike, that was amazing. Your talents go beyond internet audio and video! lol….Here’s wishing you and your family a very happy holiday.
Chris Hubbard
Thanks Mike.
You are very talented. Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year to you and yours.
Hi Mike, once again you’ve outdone yourself. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I was looking forward to your Christmas song this year and was not disappointed one bit.
I even started practicing 2 weeks ago on my guitar after a 4 year break of playing to start my own Christmas song tradition but I’m so rusty it’s embarrassing.
I just recorded a standard video instead for my members this year and will strive to do a Christmas song next year.
You do inspire me.
Thanks
Aaron
Mike
Thanks for that great gift of music – you look great and sound even better! I also went back and listened to your Christmas music for 2006 and 2005 – what a wonderful way to say Merry Christmas!
Hope you and your family have a happy, and healthy, holiday season.
Cheers,
Scott
Thsnks for the wonderful gift. Here’s wishing you and yours happiness, health and wealth in the coming year. May all of your dreams come true. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Christmas Eve, got your email and expected a marketing message (nothing bad in that). Instead found a lovely piece of music played exquisitely. Now I feel like its Christmas even though I have to work today.
Thanks for a lovely gift, hope you and your family have a great Christmas and 2008.
Hi Mike, from “Down Under”…
It’s HOT here in Western Australia and our Christmas promises to be a sweltering affair (what’s a white xmas?
)
Just a quick comment to say thank you for your piano piece – it was beautiful!
I never knew you were that good a player
Thankyou & a merry happy safe Christmas to you & your family.
Eran from Oz
The piano sounds great, it must be tricky mikeing up. My other job is a Piano Tuner by the way what makes the piano?
Seasons Greetings
Alan
Beautiful, Mike beautiful!
What a great way to get started with your grand piano, giving like that. Your song is the first thing I’ve heard this Christmas eve morning, what a wonderful way to get started. Man, you can PLAY, too!!
Wishing abundance and all the best to you and your Family and to all who read and hear this. People, all is not dark, there is plenty of light in the world that is being revealed, such as you’ve just heard.
Thanks again Mike,
Matthew Shelton
Hi Mike,
Many thanks for the wonderful gift of your mp3 file another good and practical example of just how music & goodwill makes the world go round,.
Your music recording demonstrating techniques to aspire to. Plus of course showing us all the benefits of the skills you use and teach.
Wishing You and all your family a very Happy Christmas & wonderful Healthy New Year.
Merv Rees.
Thank You, Mike, for another gift of your artistry at Christmas. It was most enjoyable, and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a 2008 that is nothing but great! I look forward to continuing to learn from you in the years to come and hope your Christmas gifts to all your subscribers continue as an annual tradition. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated! Kevin
Hi Mike!
We met you in London at the WIS this year – the guys from Austria!
We want to say THANK YOU for this video and the inspirational music, it made our eyes getting wet: you really are a special guy.
To meet you this year was one of the special events in 2007 and we really hope to see you again in 2008.
Have a wonderful Christmas time with your family and all the best for 2008.
Love,
Martina + Hans from Austria
Mike,
Thanks for the music…Beautiful…just what I needed to start Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas from San Angelo, Texas!
Mike: You’re AWESOME!
On January 1, 2008, Alternate to Football Tuesday, PIVTR is running an All Music Day. Please come and play for my audience. They would love it!
Thanks, call to let me know when. 734-332-5902. Happy Holiday Cheer for you and your family for Now and Throughout the New Year!
Mike,
Once again you bring us the sprit of Christmas. We thank you for all you teaching this year and I wish all your fans a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Jim Behuniak
Productiveideas.com
Thanks for the beautiful music and sharing your talent on your beautiful new piano! Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year to you and Susan and the rest of your family.
Allen and Sheri
Thank you Mike for brightening up the Holidays. May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a Healthy and Happy 2008.
Regards,
Steve Rosenbaum
http://BigBadHomeSale.com
P.S. Thank you so much for your mentorship, guidance, and friendship. You have played a huge role in the development and success of our business. I truly appreciate how dedicated you are to your students and clients, and how quickly and thoroughly you helped me with any question or need.
Wow, Mike. You are really gifted. A very beautiful song, too, to choose. Thank you for the performance! (and the download!)
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2008,
Phil
That was just wonderful! Was that really you play? Looked like it but I didn’t see the rest of the band
LOL
Seriously, that was BEAUTIFUL and it did bring tears to my eyes. It reminded me of my Parents (both past) and Christmas’ growing up. Both my Parents were musical. My Mother mentioned one Christmas that she had wanted a piano, but our home wasn’t big enough (16 kids took up most of the rooms LOL). But she was able to play the violin for us. If we visited anyone who had a piano, she would be right there playing.
Thank again Mike for the wonderful performace!
This was the best birthday (yep, me 12/24) and christmas present!!!!!
Tell who ever gave it to you ‘thank you’ also from me. I really enjoyed it!!!
Have a Wonderful Christmas – all my best to your family and a great 2008! Theresa
Thanks for bringing the spirit of Christmas in such beautiful manner. Your interpretation brought tears into my ears.
Happy Holidays,
Efren
WOW!! Thanks for the music Mike! You’re good on the piano! It brought tears to my eyes. And, I usually only react that way when something is really good. I hope we get to hear more of you and your piano in the future. Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year!
Mike – That was just beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your music and your gift with us. Our very best wishes for a wonderful 2008! Merry Christmas! Love, Betsy, Karl, Nicole, and Julie
Mike, you are the best. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope to see you soon.
Dear Mike
Thank you for your delightful playing.
I agree with you “Peace on earth”
A very special Merry Christmas to you and your family Mike.
Thanks for sharing some great music and another of your many wonderful talents with us.
I’m sure I speak for a lot of other people: you’re the greatest!
Mike-
We loved listening to you with family in Connecticut. It’s just like we were in your piano bar, with you!
Thank you for your gift of song and friendship. We love you!
Hi Mike
WOW! That was truly beautiful and very moving. Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from Gavin in the UK.
Hi Mike ~
What a great contribution to Peace on Earth. . .it all begins with Peace in our Hearts and this piece instills that.
I look forward to learning more from your system I just purchased.
Have a blessed Christmas!
Marilee
aka “Home Spa Lady”
It was beautiful…It made me cry. What a wonderful gift on this special day. Happy Holidays!
Mike, Thanks for sharing your talent and gift with us. What a wonderful reminder of the best “Gift” ever given to mankind,our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God continue to bless you, your endeavors and your family. May He send rain that will fill your lake up and overflow your cup with blessings. God Bless and have a wonderful Christmas Day.
Thank you Mike for that beautiful gift.
It almost seemed magical the way you were able to run the camera at the same time as you played. You truly are the web video guy, I never once saw you move away from the piano to change the position of the camera! Remarkable!
Merry Christmas and May God Bless You And Yours
Mike, that was beautiful. I’ve actually been looking for an email with a musical performance from you this year. I enjoyed last year’s on guitar so much. What a talented musician you are! Thanks for sharing and God bless you and your family Mike!
Mike,
Very beautiful playing. You should ask Santa to bring you some new shirts also. (lol)
A very Merry Christmas to you, Susan and the kids.
Chuck and Nancy
It is amazing how you put this all together. Thank you for the beautiful music, and thank you for giving it away for us to download.
Mike you are fantastic!!!! I am so fortunate that our paths have crossed. I hope that you and your family receive as many blessings as you have bestowed on others.
Peace and much happiness to you and your family.
Thanks Mike!
It is awesome when you can feel the music.
It is obvious that you put some Love into the mix
Wonderful!
Mark
Thanks Mike!
Love the music and the palm tree. Living on the coast in Florida is always paradise.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Cindy
Beautiful…..
Thanks for the gift.
God Bless you and your entire family!!!
Merry Christmas to all.
Michael,
Many thanks for this timely gift–you still amaze! I recall when this piano was actually being delivered during one of our conference calls!
Living an engaged life makes all the difference!
Warm regards,
Dennis
Hi Mike.
That was positively gorgeous! Thank you so much. You play beautifully. And how wonderful to offer us the music. I will absolutely enjoy that in multiple ways.
Hugs and love to you all. I hope I get to see you all again soon.
Lorraine Grula
Hi Mike,
What a wonderful gift to give and I enjoyed your interpretation very much. It took me back to a long time ago of listening live to my college room mate play the piano and how moving that was. What a delight it must be to have the gift of music to share. Thanks so much for a lovely holiday treat.