Sonata for Two Pianos.
Sep. 28th, 2012 10:16 pm["We're going to have you do a recital with another student on campus, very talented, just as talented as you. He's different but we know you'll work together just fine." Said your private piano teacher. You knew who he was, and what he was all about. You two were practically the most often praised musicians on campus. But you had never spoken with him, or given him the time of day. You were always holed up in your practice room before you went home to perform your songs for Dad, who lived close to campus to make sure you were doing your work. You're sure you're way over your amount of practice hours for the semester- what could one recital hurt?
So you agree. You, John Egbert, are going to perform a recital with another pianist you've never met face to face with until now. A first year student at that, as if you have so much seniority over him.
Your fingers rest easy over the keys, you let your fingers do what they've always done. Glide over the ivories to finish off yet another practice session- Chopin was your composer of choice today. Bach was yesterday, perhaps Beethoven tomorrow if you've been good. Your day isn't done, you have to meet him somewhere. You gather your music and clock your time, your instructor said to wait in the practice hall. Your new duet partner would bring the music for you to play today.
So here you stand.]
So you agree. You, John Egbert, are going to perform a recital with another pianist you've never met face to face with until now. A first year student at that, as if you have so much seniority over him.
Your fingers rest easy over the keys, you let your fingers do what they've always done. Glide over the ivories to finish off yet another practice session- Chopin was your composer of choice today. Bach was yesterday, perhaps Beethoven tomorrow if you've been good. Your day isn't done, you have to meet him somewhere. You gather your music and clock your time, your instructor said to wait in the practice hall. Your new duet partner would bring the music for you to play today.
So here you stand.]
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Date: 2012-09-30 02:31 am (UTC)You know, that Waltz was so loud. I bet you inspired some people in the hallway.
[She hopped off the stage. Picking up his sheets and setting them back on the stage.] Remember, these are just a road map full of suggestions. Playing by the book isn't your talent. Good lesson, I'm proud of you.
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Date: 2012-10-08 09:35 pm (UTC)But Dave breaks out into a relatively happy grin. Something he didn't do very often.]
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Date: 2012-10-08 10:27 pm (UTC)Now go on, someone is waiting for you outside.
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Date: 2012-10-08 10:29 pm (UTC)He stood outside, anxious as ever. He wanted Dave to understand how amazed he truly was. How talented he was. Dave could do things John never would be able to do.]
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Date: 2012-10-08 10:47 pm (UTC)He's not sure who to expect or what she's implying. Who was waiting for him?]
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Date: 2012-10-08 11:12 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-10-08 11:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-10-08 11:39 pm (UTC)[He grinned.]
Teach me how to keep up with you, alright?
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Date: 2012-10-08 11:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-10-08 11:55 pm (UTC)[John looks like he's finally trying to let down his shoulders. It's really endearing how Dave is blushing though.]
Your performance was wonderful.
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Date: 2012-10-09 12:34 am (UTC)Instead...he kind of drops what he's holding and flails a bit. But there's a pattern to what Dave is doing. And then he stops and realizes that he just dropped everything. oh my god. He's the most embarrassing right now.
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Date: 2012-10-09 12:41 am (UTC)If only John could make out what this pattern meant.]
Are you okay?
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Date: 2012-10-12 02:04 am (UTC)He just nods.]
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Date: 2012-10-12 02:40 am (UTC)Hm.]
Noon tomorrow?
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Date: 2012-10-13 06:07 am (UTC)He's just...gonna leave. Because there's nothing else the other wants to say to him right?]
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Date: 2012-10-13 06:32 am (UTC)He just doesn't know.
So...Noon tomorrow is when they will come together once again.]
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Date: 2012-10-13 08:31 am (UTC)He's playing a Chopin medley while he waits for John.]
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Date: 2012-10-14 03:06 am (UTC)A melody on Chopin. Different and it sounded...good. John was still getting used to the way Dave played.
He opened the door unannounced, when Dave looked up John would actually be signing him 'Hello', shakey and maybe the hand sign was a little crooked. But he had done his research online and this was what it said!]
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Date: 2012-10-19 02:40 am (UTC)He's kind of shocked though. A little taken aback that the other signed to him.
Also not sure how to respond other than to keep staring at John.
So staring he does.]
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Date: 2012-10-19 03:15 am (UTC)[He was going to try and finger spell hello, but no, NO. His finger spelling was pretty crooked and awful.]
I was trying to learn a little bit of ASL before this lesson. I guess I really only remembered hello. [John kind of blushes and looks down at his feet. He would take a notion to sit down as soon as he stopped thinking away in dreamland.]
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Date: 2012-10-19 03:28 am (UTC)your signing is shit
but why?
whats the point in learning it
[He doesn't understand why John is trying to learn. It's not like most people know how too.]
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Date: 2012-10-19 05:37 am (UTC)I wanted another way to communicate with you, and it was mentioned to me that you are fluent in ASL, and I intend on mastering it because I think we'll stick together even after this duet.
good job spelling.
Date: 2012-10-20 02:10 am (UTC)its a waste of your own time
[Dave isn't going to admit that he's charmed that John wants to learn though. But the other comment...]
what makes you think that?
ksdhfjsdf shush.
Date: 2012-10-20 04:46 am (UTC)[He chuckles.] Opposites attract.
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Date: 2012-10-21 04:20 am (UTC)[He just shoves John a bit.]
we need to practice
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