LEE SANG GUL
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Left Behind

A piano piece honoring a great composer and seeking to offer comfort and hope across time and space.

Difficulty · AdvancedClassical
Left Behind · Lee Sang Gul · album cover

The story behind the piece

A tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto

A tribute composed for the first anniversary of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s passing. It was released as the title track of the first full-length piano album, Left Behind.

The album contains four new pieces and eleven earlier singles newly arranged, performed and recorded. It seeks to share comfort and hope across time and space.

Left Behind · 2024 piano album cover
Left Behind · 2024 piano album cover

Listener Comments · Piano

SubmitHub · Reviewer
“HOla. Bonita pieza con una interpretacion delicada y tranquila. Buen manejo del arte de la composicion. Siento que la interpretacion podria estar un poco mejor, ya que en algunas secciones hay algunos ritmos algo desprolijos. A nivel armonico creo que le vendria bien alguna modulacion o algun acorde sorpresivo para generar nuevo material. Saludos”

Hello. A beautiful piece with delicate, calm playing and good command of composition. The performance could improve in a few passages where the rhythm is a little unsettled. Harmonically, a modulation or an unexpected chord might introduce new musical material. Best wishes.

SubmitHub · Reviewer
“Lovely piano work. I think the composition is well arranged and performed with nice sound quality. The left hand is just a tad repetitive, but fits into the music well. Very well performed and composed though, great musicianship. ”

Wonderful piano playing. The arrangement, performance and sound quality are good. The left hand is a little repetitive, but suits the music. Both the playing and composition are excellent, showing strong musicianship.

SubmitHub · Reviewer
“Un morceau qui me fait penser aux films d'animation asiatiques, japonais plutôt. Sous le format de drame, avec de la guerre, de l'amour, du désespoir et du quotidien ensoleillé et pluvieux. Une exécution douce et personnelle. ”

It brings to mind Asian animated films, especially Japanese animation: a drama of war, love, despair and everyday life in sunshine or rain. A gentle, distinctive performance.

SubmitHub · Reviewer
“Un conmovedor tributo con una melodía entrañable. El arpegiado, con su sucesión armónica, refuezar ese homenaje con sensibilidad. Un buen trabajo, bien logrado.”

A moving tribute with a heartwarming melody. Arpeggios following the harmonic flow subtly support its dedication. An excellent, well-finished work.

Sheet music

The PDF score for public release is not yet ready.

Orchestral arrangement

The Orchestral Collection · Lee Sang Gul · album cover

Jazz arrangement

Piano Meets Jazz — Jazz album image provided by Lee Sang Gul

Listen to all versions

Piano and arranged versions organized by release order.