Hommage to Glenn Gould by Doublecrash
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"My colleagues... oh, they sit in front of the piano and I'm sure they think, 'Now I, the Virtuoso, will put *my* music into this lifeless instrument'. Well, when I sit down in front of the keyboard, I don't put anything in it. I take the music *out* of it."
(Glenn Gould, interview with Bruno Montsaingeon - translated from Italian by myself, so if it's inaccurate the blame is all mine.)
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Hi everybody. This is my hommage to Glenn Gould, who in my opinion was the greatest pianist ever. His music (specially his interpretations of Bach and Beethoven) have enligthened my life and my work since I was 14. He stopped giving public performances back in 1964, when he was only 32, and he spent the rest of his career in the recording studios: that's why I tried to depict him in this environment. He hated the sustain pedal, so he used to take off his right shoe to better "feel" the lever and apply the slightest pressure possible. He died in Canada, his homeland, in 1982.
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Info/credits: Various objects downloaded from 3Dcaf
Comments (49)
romilxi
Really this pic is amazing...atmosphere,colours,all composition is wonderful.Compliments.
Z_Shadow
Overall very nice work. I'm not sure about the microphone on the piano though. Maybe some downsizing in scale and adition of a slight texture as to not take away from the focal point of your work.
Doublecrash
Thanx for the comments, guys! For Z_Shadow: I know, but the sound engineers oversized the padded ends of the microphone because Glenn Gould was unable to stop singing (very badly!) while he was recording: but, despite all their efforts, you can hear his out-of-tune hummings in almost every track. That's for the size: for the texture, I think you have a point, thanks a lot. __ Also, I was unable to find a Steinway Grand model, :-( so I've slightly adapted another one to have more resemblance to the piano Gould used (a Steinway C31 Grand).
linkinpark
Wow,this is wonderful..your work with volumetric light is really masterful,you can create fantastic atmosphere!!Love it!
CarloTraversi
Direi che e' proprio strano il tuo PC... Avrei giurato che avesse impiegato molto piu' tempo per questa immagine piuttosto che per la precedente. ;o)) Ottimo lavoro di luci, ambienza e colori. Notevole anche il taglio dell'immagine... Complimenti!
Kylara
Beautiful work Stefano. I specially like the banking wich gives the whole scene something dynamic that would have lacke it otherwise.
Trouble
Super atmosphere and that lighting is just fantastic. You can feel his intensity!
SylvieB92
Wooow! This is a wonderful work Stefano!!!! Great atmosphere and good camera angle also...This is awesome, and I vote for it!
alvinylaya
Wow. Stefano! Youv'e really outdone yourself this time. I love every bit of it. I especially love that one shoe off deal. That 6 hours of render really paid off. The colors and the atmospher are perfect. The frame really adds to the classiness. Excellent work!
Kantele
i really like this picture. it looks quite intersting, not to mention perfect lighting and colors. as for criticism:) well.. it seems that his leg is inside a chair:) but anyways amazing pic you have done.
orbital
the lighting in this is superb, excellent work
MRX3010
To tell astory in 3D requires a masery of light and shadow as well as gret postwork. You got it right on all accounts with this work. Incredible attention to detail!! love it.
OrcaDesignStudios
Fantastic image. If you haven't already, you might want to track down a copy of the movie "32 Short Films About Glenn Gould." It's a great biography of Gould.
whiskeysierra
wow.........., excellent work :o)
tresamie
A wonderful image! And a great story to go with it. I, too, love his works. This shows him so warm and human. I love your layout and lighting. :)
madame
Fantastic scene with a great atmosphere. Excellent lighting. Bravo !!!
Blitzz-Licht
one of the best light-settings i have ever seen. Camera, Scene, Textures Poses...all fascinating. - S U P E R
V1xxy
What a strange coincidence...I just spent a week modeling a steinway'ish' piano for a picture I am working on, using a model C as a guide. hehe. Beautiful work here. The lighting is fantastic! What a wonderful tribute!
Longrider
A fantastic image DC,great composition and atmosphere and also like the coloring. this one is a killer.
SherlockHolmes
Wow, this is great! The lighting just makes me feel warm and the POV is awesome! This is excellent work, great idea!
gerry_g
Well lets hear it for Glenn Gould an' doublecrash a sweet combination, tell me do you hum along to the renders like Glenn would to the piano when he played !! ;-)
garyandcatherine
I had to go back and look at this again. I think that it is not only the composition that so strongly allures the eye, but the atmosphere and the banking angle you put on the camera. Again, magnificent work!
Crasher
WOW! Impressive piece of work here, hun, great job. :D
ocddoug
Excellent scene! The POV and lighting are dramatic. This looks like it was very difficult to do, but you did well :-)
Masema
You've really outdone your self on this one Stefano...it's my favorite. The image really shows the passion you have for the man and I think he would've been honored. Excellent job.
ShadowWind
Wow, amazing all around. Lighting, portrayal, POV, everything...
lemonjim
wunnerful! great music and great art, belong together, and don't you certainly support that here?! excellent idea and execution.
imanwillie
lighting, atmosphere, composition ~ all excellent well done ;-}
Pelican
The complet scene layout looks like taken from the real life. Very fine and detailed workout, lovely atmosphere too !
Margit1
Wow!! Can't stop looking at this fascinating picture! Very special atmosphere and wonderful details! A masterpiece!