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Solo Piano Sleep

March 30, 2023 By Stanton Lanier 8 Comments

The new song Solo Piano Sleep just released today! Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube, Amazon Music, and all music services, or click below to listen as you read the inspirational notes below…

https://www.stantonlanier.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Solo-Piano-Sleep-Stanton-Lanier-c2023-MTLTW.mp3

 

As I composed Solo Piano Sleep my heart’s desire was to really slow down the pace, to pause, to reflect, to pursue a moment of deep peace and rest, and even to help with sleeping. Brahms’ Lullaby is such a world renowned piece of classical music associated with sleeping, I decided to reference it very gently, in a small way near the beginning and ending. This lullaby has been sung by parents to so many babies, it is likely to be familiar to you as well. Perhaps it even takes you back to childhood, when sleep may have come easier for you. Or, maybe sleep has always come easy for you, even as an adult. A good night’s rest is definitely one of life’s blessings.

The main piano melody is singing the words “I lie down and sleep” over and over, inspired by Psalm 3:5. Then a new melody evolves with plenty of space between the notes, and gentle rolling left hand chords, inviting us into deeper rest. This is followed by a third melody singing “I lie down and sleep” in a new way. All of these musical themes work together to offer listeners God’s peace and rest in a noisy and hurried world. And hopefully this sense of eternal peace from the Lord carries with us into each new day, as we trust Him to sustain us, protect us, and bless us in ways only He can.

How does Solo Piano Sleep sing over your life today?

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. (Psalm 3:5)

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. (Psalm 127:2)

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24)

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Filed Under: Inspiration, Music Stories, Spiritual Journey Tagged With: music for sleep, piano for sleep, piano for sleeping, proverbs 3:24, Psalm 127:2, psalm 3:5, psalm 4:8, solo piano, solo piano sleep

Comments

  1. David Gruenawald says

    March 31, 2023 at 12:05 pm

    Thank you for sharing, Mr. Lanier. Very beautiful piece.

    Reply
    • Stanton Lanier says

      April 5, 2023 at 5:53 pm

      You’re welcome David, and thanks so much for your note! I am glad you are enjoying this new piece. Blessings, Stanton

      Reply
  2. Eva says

    April 5, 2023 at 7:45 am

    Love your music, Stanton! Thank you so much for sharing your gift! It brings me peace each time I hear your music.

    Reply
    • Stanton Lanier says

      April 5, 2023 at 5:54 pm

      Thank you Eva! I am grateful you enjoy my music, and that it brings you peace. God’s blessings to you! – Stanton

      Reply
  3. Blake C. says

    April 20, 2023 at 8:53 pm

    Love your new piece Stanton; “I lie down and sleep”. Very calming as we envision the peace of Jesus.
    Thank you for your out pouring of inspired music.
    I need to get back to attempting to incorporate some of your pieces on my hammered dulcimer!
    Peace,
    Blake C.

    Reply
    • Stanton Lanier says

      April 21, 2023 at 8:49 am

      Thank you Blake, I am so glad this new piece spoke to you, and brings you God’s peace and calm. I hope you enjoy playing along with some pieces on your hammered dulcimer! Grace and Peace, Stanton

      Reply
  4. Jenni Paul says

    April 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    I love both the piano/orchestra combo and the piano solo. How do I purchase these pieces these days? I only see the CDs. I thought I read somewhere that I could buy the songs in the Mp3 or 4 formats and download them to my devices. Where might I find instructions on this?

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    • Stanton Lanier says

      April 24, 2023 at 2:11 pm

      Hello Jenni, Thank you for your message, and for your grace and patience with me responding. I’m so glad you continue to enjoy my music. The best way to purchase these new single tracks is through Apple Music or Amazon Music, which allow you to buy a song download for 99 cents. Purchasing is no longer available through my website. Most all music listening is via streaming on these two services or Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music (these are the largest of many choices). You just need to have an account on one of these. For about $10 per month you can listen to all the music in the world, and you do not need more than once paid service. Spotify is the largest and most popular now in the US and internationally. Thank you so much for your support, and I hope this is helpful. With Gratitude, Stanton

      Reply

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