It’s hard to say where the instrument ends and the heart begins...”
Award winning solo pianist and composer Mihran Kalaydjian “Mino” delivers heartfelt piano melodies with a rare level of artistry and emotion. "...Music is more than just notes on a page or a series of different pitches. Music is an art, and through art we are able to discover who we are in ways that we never would through anything else. Music is the desire to draw inspiration from everything we see and hear, to truly be aware of ourselves and our surroundings, and to translate atmosphere into sound. Music is the realization that that there is always room to learn and improve, so our sense of accomplishment in life should come not from comparing ourselves with others but from the journey we experience within. ...When we allow our minds to be free, we find that life itself is barred by no limitations. We find that no two human beings or pieces of art or music are exactly alike, that each and every one of us has something of equal value to offer the world, and that when you take fear out of the equation, anything is possible... and this realization is where the experience of true life begins." Classically trained from childhood, Mihran spent time recording and producing other artists before deciding to share his own brand of contemporary piano music with the world. Playing a musical instrument can be described as being a physical, mental and emotional experience for any student. To be given the opportunity to play a musical instrument offers the chance to improve many basic life skills including literacy, numeracy, finger dexterity, motor coordination, focused listening and speech. Music is also an outlet for emotions and a way of expressing oneself. Mihran Kalaydjian features many timeless pieces and pays tribute to their creators, who are very special to many Cultural music aficionados. Mihran’s arrangements of these traditional melodies rejuvenate and refresh these pieces while maintaining their authentic character and integrity. His melodies also includes two original compositions by Mihran, and each track is rooted in his deepest emotions, expressing happiness, nostalgia, romance, and hope. This music has accompanied Mihran throughout his life, and the album transmits his emotional connection to these pieces, captivating listeners with sweet, nostalgic memories. Mihran is a perfect example of the lasting effects that simple melodies can have on people’s lives, such as captivating people falling in love, easing the pains, and bringing back sweet or nostalgic memories. His original solo piano compositions are often described as "musical storytelling" and are haunting and contagious, relaxing and beautiful, peaceful and touching, energetic and inspiring. He demands a high degree of excellence from his own work and those that he works with. The result is always great music.
