MP3 Martin Tilbrook Gardener - Homage to Charlie

A marvellous virtuoso performance on piano in this personal tribute to the world's greatest film-maker, Charlie Chaplin. Brilliant and imaginative, this cheeky cheery music brings to life the comedy and pathos of the famous Little Tramp.

26 MP3 Songs in this album (79:30) !
Related styles: CLASSICAL: Piano solo, JAZZ: Ragtime

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Homage to Charlie is my handshake across the years with Charles Chaplin to say, âThank you Charlie for cheering us all upâ
As you listen to the music let the cameras of your imagination start rolling...

Homage to Charlie dates back to 2002. I was having a particularly damp time in North Cornwall, England, and on a drizzlerable afternoon found myself in Bude. Ducking for shelter in an ancient Video Emporium, I discovered to my great delight a shelf of Charlie Chaplin films; some I hadnât seen for years, others Iâd never seen at all. Promptly buying the lot, I rushed home to a cosy fire-side and was soon roaring with laughter as The Little Tramp came flickering to life, giving the world a mighty kick up the back-side with those size 14 boots.

Since then, Iâve come to a deeper appreciation of Charlie, for there always seems to be something new to discover in his films, even those Iâve watched many times. To enjoy Charlieâs films is certainly a good way to get to know him, and it was from the wonderful feeling of being on the set amongst all those familiar faces that the muse came and inspired me to compose pieces evocative of the many moods and scenes in The Little Trampâs Silent Pantomime.

Martin Tillbrook Gardener.