Fic: Chopin
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meridian_roseTitle: Chopin
Fandom: Original work – part of the c: aura verse
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 196
Prompt: For the 30 days of fiction meme, prompt #10 Write a scene focused around a musical instrument
Summary: "He does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill"
Warnings: None
Nikolai was playing the piano. This was an accurate description but one that was utterly lacking. Carter watched as Nikolai's fingers stroked and hammered at the keys, feet at the pedals, eyes not on the sheet music in front of him but gazing at something only he could see.
Nikolai wasn't just playing, he was performing - no, he was living the music. Every fibre of his being was involved in the act of bringing the music to life. It was passionate and furious and both skilful in execution and also raw with emotion.
Aura touched Carter's elbow.
"He won't even notice you're here," she said softly. "Not for a while." She gestured and they moved to the kitchen.
"He plays well."
Aura smiled wryly. "He's had plenty of practice." One of the many benefits of being a vampire, Carter thought. "And he does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill. Coffee?"
Carter nodded, watched her prepare the drink. "I think I recognise the tune."
"Revolutionary Etude. Chopin. He only plays it when he's angry." Aura sighed. "Today, he is very angry."
One video example of Chopin Revolutionary Etude op 10 no 12.
I think this needs work, but it was a scene I'd had in my head for a while, so this was a good excuse to get the essence of it written out.
Fandom: Original work – part of the c: aura verse
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 196
Prompt: For the 30 days of fiction meme, prompt #10 Write a scene focused around a musical instrument
Summary: "He does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill"
Warnings: None
Nikolai was playing the piano. This was an accurate description but one that was utterly lacking. Carter watched as Nikolai's fingers stroked and hammered at the keys, feet at the pedals, eyes not on the sheet music in front of him but gazing at something only he could see.
Nikolai wasn't just playing, he was performing - no, he was living the music. Every fibre of his being was involved in the act of bringing the music to life. It was passionate and furious and both skilful in execution and also raw with emotion.
Aura touched Carter's elbow.
"He won't even notice you're here," she said softly. "Not for a while." She gestured and they moved to the kitchen.
"He plays well."
Aura smiled wryly. "He's had plenty of practice." One of the many benefits of being a vampire, Carter thought. "And he does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill. Coffee?"
Carter nodded, watched her prepare the drink. "I think I recognise the tune."
"Revolutionary Etude. Chopin. He only plays it when he's angry." Aura sighed. "Today, he is very angry."
One video example of Chopin Revolutionary Etude op 10 no 12.
I think this needs work, but it was a scene I'd had in my head for a while, so this was a good excuse to get the essence of it written out.
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Date: 2011-07-27 02:01 pm (UTC)That's just a perfect description for this! :D You have nothing to worry about!
(Oops! Just noticed... "Skillful" - double L, y/n? O_O)
And it's true when you see someone really playing an instrument, forgetting everything around them - it's an amazing sight to behold! I've seen a lot of musicians in my life already... But Tuomas Holopainen performing live in his hometown of Kitee, Finland, back in 2004... I still can remember it so vividly! It was truly thrilling. He wasn't just playing - he was making love to music. There are no other words for it. Incredibly beautiful!
So Yay! for music!fic :D *flails*
As for pet names - sure they do! :D I meant it in a good way. :D
Aww)) Nikki - so cute! XDD
And no, Russian isn't bad there at all! It sounds wrong in a fashion... but I would say one has to know Russian pretty good to come up with something like this.
BTW if you ever need any help with something Russian-related I'll be glad to help. ^_^
In the backstory, Aurelia mentions it was hundreds of years back when she was human.
Did I miss it somehow? Or you just haven't posted it yet?
Who's older - Aura or Nikki? :D
BTW - One of the many benefits of being a vampire, Carter thought. - I like it how cool Carter is about this whole vampire stuff. :D
I would love to read "Turning the Tables" from his POV ;D
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Date: 2011-07-27 06:17 pm (UTC)Thank you - I'll definitely run any Russian questions, especially about language, past you :D
Backstory I haven't posted yet, sorry :D Nikolia is much older than Aura.
Now you're giving me ideas :D