Roger O'Donnell

I just downloaded the album to have. Think I now have a new goal: see Roger perform some of his own compositions live. It's clear how much he enjoys what he's doing and IMO he's a lovely composer along with playing beautifully.

I think it's funny he laughs and says he can't play anything other than the piano when asked about his love of the cello. It's hard to imagine anyone so musically talented picking up another instrument and having it sound like an utter catastrophe with some practice, but that's the impression his reaction gives.

The timing on that last piece (Il Regno Dei Morti) is really wicked. You do really have to memorize timing like that and with pizzicato there is zero margin for error. He made his own bed by writing it, though. He better hope he's wearing comfortable underwear and socks for the performance, lest he be distracted by bunching.

I was lucky enough to see him a few years ago at a church in Toronto... there can't have been more than a few dozen people there, but he was so joyous and energetic. It was beautiful, and the space complemented the quality and timbre of his music perfectly.

Preaching to the choir, obviously, but I would highly recommend seeing him if the chance permits - not just for the Cure connection, but because he is a genuinely gifted composer in his own right.

Happy Birthday to our favorite keys man Roger O'Donnell!! Many more happy, health ones Rog! xo

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Quite nice.

Roger releasing a solo album April 24th with all the promotion and solo shows, we can count out any Cure album coming out till after April?

How about Reeves? Is he releasing/touring any solo/other band stuff this year too?