Born in Hollywood, California, Brian has been composing music as long as he… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Hollywood, California, Brian has been composing music as long as he can remember. Family members tell him that when he was very young he began whistling nearly all the time. When someone would ask what he was whistling, Brian would usually answer something like, "I don't know. I just made it up."
He was only six years old when his parents bought a baby grand piano, thinking that Brian's musical talents could use a more polished medium. But Brian continued to whistle his songs. He was not drawn to the keyboard. When he was ten years old, Brian began taking piano lessons, but he soon became bored with the lessons. Besides, the piano took time away from his new passion, baseball. So he gave up the piano. His need to compose, however, would not be stopped. His friends would often hear him whistling his newest compositions during practice or games on the baseball diamond. At this young age, Brian was dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player while whistling his own songs.
Brian would occasionally sit down at that nearly forgotten piano. He would improvise at the keyboard, just as he had always improvised with his whistling, playing with the notes until something started sounding just right. He was, without realizing it, teaching himself to play the piano.
Also without intending to do it, Brian was training himself to compose at the piano. By his early twenties, he was composing songs for award-winning children's films. He was also still nurturing his dream of playing professional baseball, but after unsuccessful tryouts with professional teams, he sadly let that dream slip away.
It was during this time that his family suggested he record his personal piano works and release them on CD. He had never seriously considered recording for CD release, but when he recorded the first album in 1996, it was so well received that he started spending all his time composing and recording his own works. Now he jokes that the best thing that ever happened to him was not becoming a professional baseball player.
Brian's albums “Piano Opus” and ”Piano and Light” experiment with odd timings and minimalist concepts. Writing beautiful melodies on top of 7/8 timing is a challenge suited for Brian’s love of mathematics and quest for new ideas in music. He has also achieved great success with his two duet albums "Piano and Cello Duet" and "Piano and Violin Duet", inspiring tens of thousands of piano, violin and cello players to perform Brian's compositions all over the world.
Many of Brian's compositions are used in movies and television commercials around the world and in 2013 Brian was honored as the Honorary Cultural Ambassador for Yeongwol, S. Korea, one of the sites of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
He was only six years old when his parents bought a baby grand piano, thinking that Brian's musical talents could use a more polished medium. But Brian continued to whistle his songs. He was not drawn to the keyboard. When he was ten years old, Brian began taking piano lessons, but he soon became bored with the lessons. Besides, the piano took time away from his new passion, baseball. So he gave up the piano. His need to compose, however, would not be stopped. His friends would often hear him whistling his newest compositions during practice or games on the baseball diamond. At this young age, Brian was dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player while whistling his own songs.
Brian would occasionally sit down at that nearly forgotten piano. He would improvise at the keyboard, just as he had always improvised with his whistling, playing with the notes until something started sounding just right. He was, without realizing it, teaching himself to play the piano.
Also without intending to do it, Brian was training himself to compose at the piano. By his early twenties, he was composing songs for award-winning children's films. He was also still nurturing his dream of playing professional baseball, but after unsuccessful tryouts with professional teams, he sadly let that dream slip away.
It was during this time that his family suggested he record his personal piano works and release them on CD. He had never seriously considered recording for CD release, but when he recorded the first album in 1996, it was so well received that he started spending all his time composing and recording his own works. Now he jokes that the best thing that ever happened to him was not becoming a professional baseball player.
Brian's albums “Piano Opus” and ”Piano and Light” experiment with odd timings and minimalist concepts. Writing beautiful melodies on top of 7/8 timing is a challenge suited for Brian’s love of mathematics and quest for new ideas in music. He has also achieved great success with his two duet albums "Piano and Cello Duet" and "Piano and Violin Duet", inspiring tens of thousands of piano, violin and cello players to perform Brian's compositions all over the world.
Many of Brian's compositions are used in movies and television commercials around the world and in 2013 Brian was honored as the Honorary Cultural Ambassador for Yeongwol, S. Korea, one of the sites of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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@isortalikeundertale3003
The wall alined with glass and empty corridors
a familiar feeling
of emptiness
I want to believe you’ll be by my side
that you’ll remain
but deep down I know
The laugh’s we shared the memories made
are like pictures I will never forget
Even when your story ends
my thoughts will never fade
All I want is to see you,
you singing and encouraging worlds
and your random antics
that brought my peace
I remember the time you threw a party just for me
the times you let me win that race
the times you made me smile
the times you made me smile for awhile are
the times I’ll remember most
They tell me to forget
that time will heal the wounds
but I can't forget what was real
and what you meant to me
I wish I could hear your voice one more time
to let me experience joy once more
because you see I am a broken pony
without you
The laugh’s we shared the memories made
are like pictures I will never forget
Even when your story ends
my thoughts will never fade
All I want is to see you,
you singing and encouraging worlds
and your random antics
because you see
I am a broken pony
@MadiiPlays
The wall alined with glass and empty corridors
a familiar feeling
of emptiness
I want to believe you’ll be by my side
that you’ll remain
but deep down I know
The laugh’s we shared the memories made
are like pictures I will never forget
Even when your story ends
my thoughts will never fade
All I want is to see you,
you singing and encouraging worlds
and your random antics
that brought my peace
I remember the time you threw a party just for me
the times you let me win that race
the times you made me smile
the times you made me smile for awhile are
the times I’ll remember most
They tell me to forget
that time will heal the wounds
but I can't forget what was real
and what you meant to me
I wish I could hear your voice one more time
to let me experience joy once more
because you see I am a broken pony
without you
The laugh’s we shared the memories made
are like pictures I will never forget
Even when your story ends
my thoughts will never fade
All I want is to see you,
you singing and encouraging worlds
and your random antics
because you see
I am a broken pony
@claracorvasce9111
This masterpiece is my lullaby at night, it helps me avoiding nightmares. Since I've started listening to it before going to bed, I've been dreaming only wonderful things. Thank you so much, Mr. Crain!
@29briancrain
Fantastic. I'm glad you are listening ;)
@poemwriter3423
I was lead here by a mlp audio drama
@emmag.7142
PoemWriter rem!
@tiffanyengle5648
me too
@joshuapierce7564
Same
@cbfitnes
Yup same too, and the game Clouds on Roblox
@mavievachanger
your music is such art. i learn this song a few months ago and it touch in everyone's heart, include mine. great work, keep composing
(sorry about my english)
@29briancrain
+Bianca Dias Thanks Bianca ;)
@alivin10
I cry whenever I hear this masterpiece. I imagine falling through the clouds and into happiness. This song plucks at my heartstrings whenever I hear it. You are such an amazing inspiration. I've composed a few pieces but they don't hold a candle to what you have made. This song brings me pure happiness, and it is such a stress reliever. I always think of stars and clouds and of course, the moon. And like I said before, I just imagine falling through the sky and through clouds. Again, you are such an inspiration to me. This will always be my favorite piece. I cannot wait to hear what you have next for everyone. Simple music is the best.
-Alex Livingston