Pianist/ Comedian, Emile Pandolfi
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Pianist/ Comedian, Emile Pandolfi
Steinway Artist Emile Pandolfi is a highly regarded performer known for his mesmerizing live shows and sophistication as an artist. Born in New York but raised in Greenville, SC, Pandolfi is a classically trained pianist, an instrument he took up at the age of five. He earned a degree in piano performance, but turned to popular music afterward in search of more humor and flexibility. Such exploration led Pandolfi to perform in England and Australia before landing base in Los Angeles, where he would arrange compositions for dancing, acting, and opera coaches, cruise ships, and clubs. Most notably, his impeccability led him to be one of four pianists to record the anthem "Rhapsody In Blue" to be played at the opening ceremonies for the 1984 Olympics, not to mention one of 84 pianists to perform live at the event. This experience also led him elsewhere, mostly along the comedy route, playing improv shows with Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Robin Williams, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, and many more.
Pandolfi moved his family back to his hometown of Greenville in the mid-'80s and became a resident pianist at a local club until 1993. During this time, he also recorded his debut album entitled By Request, which was picked up by a national distributor and released in 1991. Sales of By Request have surpassed gold status. His work is in such high demand that his various material of Broadway show tunes, standards, and film scores have lead Pandolfi to sell nearly three million albums worldwide. His album roster also includes the critically acclaimed Please Welcome... (1993), Nights on Broadway (1994), and Evening Romance (2000).
Aside from his musical passions, Pandolfi contributed his talents to a fundraiser with the United Way in 1994, a benefit concert showcasing his musical and comical talents while raising thousands of dollars for various charities.
~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
Classically trained from the age of five, Emile has applied his considerable technical skills to the creation of beautiful, classically influenced piano solo arrangements.
The live performance is more than a musical concert, however. Drawing on his years at LA’s Comedy Store and his very personable, friendly sense of humor, Emile introduces, or “sets up” each medley or piece. In the classical portion of the show, he uses humor and sometimes, costume to bring even greater enjoyment and understanding of the pieces. The result is that audience members quickly feel at ease and experience two hours of exceptional entertainment in a variety of genres.
the way we were
Emile Pandolfi Lyrics
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Misty water-colored memories of the way we were
Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were
Can it be that it was all so simple then
Or has time rewritten every line
If we had the chance to do it all again
Could we?
Memories may be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember
We simply choose to forget
So it's the laughter we will remember
Whenever we remember
The way we were
The way we were
In Emile Pandolfi's song "The Way We Were," the lyrics explore the idea of nostalgia and reminiscence about past memories. The first stanza talks about how memories brighten up the corners of our minds, and we simply cannot forget them. The second line follows up with "Misty water-colored memories of the way we were," indicating that these are not clear or sharp images, but rather hazy yet emotional instances that are imprinted in our minds. The next line refers to "Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind," which means the happy moments we shared with someone or something that we can't forget even if we are not with them anymore. Lastly, the line referring to "Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were" reflects how we can't help but share the positivity we once had with those in our past.
The second stanza addresses the idea of how the simplicity of things in the past used to be, and whether or not time has rewritten every lesson we learned. The next line is a question to ourselves asking, "If we had the chance to do it all again, tell me, would we? Could we?" This is alluding to the idea of whether we would still make the same choices we did and live the same way, or if we would choose differently. The last two lines of the song refer to how we choose to remember the happy moments rather than the painful ones. This is backed up with, "So it's the laughter we will remember, whenever we remember the way we were, the way we were."
Line by Line Meaning
Memories light the corners of my mind
The memories of our past flicker gently in the back of my brain
Misty water-colored memories of the way we were
The images of our past are unclear, like a hazy watercolor painting
Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
There are only a few scattered pictures capturing the happy moments we shared in the past
Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were
We smiled at each other reminiscing the way we used to be
Can it be that it was all so simple then
Could it really be that our past was simpler than our present?
Or has time rewritten every line
Perhaps the stories we tell ourselves about our past have changed because of the distance of time
If we had the chance to do it all again
If we were given the opportunity, would we repeat the same choices we made in the past?
Tell me, would we?
I'm curious to know if we would actually make the same decisions if we had the chance to go back
Could we?
Could we really relive those moments and make the same choices again?
Memories may be beautiful and yet
Our memories can be beautiful, despite other feelings surrounding them
What's too painful to remember
There are some memories that are too hurtful to recall
We simply choose to forget
So we choose to forget, rather than dwell on and be overwhelmed by the pain
So it's the laughter we will remember
Instead, we will try to focus on the joy and laughter from our past
Whenever we remember
Whenever we think back on our past
The way we were
We'll remind ourselves of how we used to be, nostalgic for a simpler time
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gabriela Darmont
Só conheci essa música na voz de barbra Streisand. Só o piano ficou lindíssimo tmb. Parabéns Sr. Pandolfi.
Obrigada!!!!
Emile Pandolfi
Barbra Streisand é uma grande artista, e foi aí que ouvi pela primeira vez esta canção há tantos anos atrás. Eu sabia que um dia a iria gravar. Bonita canção, letra maravilhosa.
torma993
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