The Crave by J. R. Morton (Legend of 1900, RinasSam Arrangement)
Channel: RinasSam
Date: 2022-07-05

The Crave from the Legend of 1900...


Ah this piece, I have such a love hate relationship with it. It is easily the 3rd hardest piece in all of my repertoire as of right now. 

Complex melody, multiple voices, crazy rhythms, unnatural chords, this piece has them all.
But, this piece is so fun to play and even a joy to listen. I often bop and bounce and even lowkey dance while playing this piece. 

Morton, you're a genius, and I hope my rendition of this piece satisfies your expectations and ears.


There are two main versions of the piece: Morton's original, and the film version by Ennio Morricone. 
Sadly, Morricone's version uses three hands. As such, I had to learn the original version of Morton, and integrate Morricone's additions myself.  Let's just say the waters between the two liked to get boiling so I had to tone somethings down. 

Damn this was one hell of a ride. I rushed the recording because I have a trip tomorrow (no piano sadly.)

Sheet Music (Morton's original one): https://imslp.eu/files/imglnks/euimg/2/27/IMSLP86860-PMLP25891-the_crave.pdf

Enjoy.