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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 11h

A great first day recording my second album. Today we got some vocals done and I got to hang with many cool musicians friends in Boston. Tomorrow we are scheduled to record some acoustic piano 🎹

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 22h

Yet another piece from 2005's "Pride and Prejudice" -- I almost have the whole soundtrack represented here! This one is quite atmospheric, played as Elizabeth tours the sculpture gallery at Mr. Darcy's estate. The Living Sculptures of Pemberley - Dario Marianelli

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A little night music always calms my spirit. And enjoy the LED light show outside the window 🌙 Moonlight Sonata - Ludwig van Beethoven

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A piece from Darren Aronofsky's film "The Fountain". There's a hopeful quality in it, even though it seems a bit melancholy. Together We Will Live Forever - Clint Mansell

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spent all of last night in the hospital as my grandma passed away. I sang many songs to her. It was a privilege to be with her until the end. Here's a video from yesterday before I left for Albany and got the news. Thank you everyone for your kind words. Some Enchanted Evening - Rodgers/Hammerstein

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Half way through the week-- hang in there! Maybe grab some coffee and chill out to some jazz standards before hitting the news. Join me every day here on Bluesky for more music 🎹 Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael ✨

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm making the long trip to my childhood home tonight as my grandmother is not doing well and we're saying our goodbyes. If I'm gone here for a bit, that is why. I remember her enjoying this piece from the Ken Burns Civil War documentary. Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A jaunty piece under the apple tree from 2005's "Pride and Prejudice" to start the day ☀️ Georgiana - Dario Marianelli

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Some jazz piano to help ease into Monday ☀️ Posting these daily here helps me focus on something other than the news for a bit. Hope they're helpful for you too! Embraceable You - Gershwin 🎹

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Done for the day! Here's a jazz song for the evening 🌙 The End of a Love Affair - Edward C. Redding

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A few people have proposed I put a tip jar link for my playing here, but that's not my motivation! I enjoy giving away these pieces freely, and tying them to money might somehow change how I craft them. I'm also fortunate to have a stable teaching job I love that gives me time to do all this.

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A calming neoclassical piece while my two dogs take one of their many daily naps 🐶 Happy Monday! Plus tôt - Alexandra Stréliski

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Evanescence, but make it jazz 🎹 I'm staying indoors as the Boston air quality is still low. Stay safe everyone. My Immortal - Lee/Moody

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Another piece from the 2005 film "Pride and Prejudice", played as Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet share their true feelings in a romantic scene at dawn outside Pemberley. My aim is to play every piece from the soundtrack here-- a few more to go! Stars and Butterflies - Dario Marianelli ✨ 🦋

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Another great Carole King tune, this time from the "Tapestry" follow-up album "Music", then very shortly after covered beautifully by Carpenters. Have a lovely Sunday my friends 💙 "It's Going to Take Some Time"- King/Stern

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My debut album "Blue Nights" came out in 2020 mid-pandemic, so got very little promotion. Many songs on it have never been performed live. Here's its 4th track, "Agreeable", a song that sums up at least one part of me pretty well. I haven't played this in 7 years and had to re-learn it entirely!

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The sourdough started two days ago now baked this morning ☀️ I had to wait a bit before slicing which is always difficult! 🍞 I *also* got confirmation to begin officially recording the album with my producer Oct 1-4! I'm looking to lean into the autumn vibes here in New England as inspiration 🎶 🍁

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I kept some ambient outdoor audio in this Studio Ghibli piece from "Ponyo" 🐠 🐟 🪸 Enjoy the birds and bugs and possibly some cars! Mother Sea - Joe Hisaishi 🌊

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A cozy show where I bake by day and play music at night while all my neighbors come over to eat what I made.

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A tahini apple tart from Andy Baraghani for NYT Cooking. I've also got some sourdough rising I'll bake in the morning. I get so caught up in music-making here that I forget to mention how often I'm baking! It's my only other skill 😂 🍎 🥧

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Another jazz take on a Beatles classic. I woke up, once again, to sad news in Florida and am standing in solidarity with *all* our neighbors, regardless of immigration or work status. I am trying to play my feelings out. Abolish ICE. Yesterday- The Beatles

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Yet another Studio Ghibli soundtrack piece, this time from "Princess Mononoke", a beautiful film which I'm seeing on the big screen tomorrow as a re-release! Have a nice evening 🌙 📽️ Ashitaka and San - Joe Hisaishi

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A jazz rendition of a Beatles tune for your day :) I make these videos to calm my nervous system in trying times and am always pleasantly surprised when others find them helpful. Stay strong my friends. Something - The Beatles

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I had forgotten my piano teacher, who passed away this year, taught me this piece until I stumbled across it randomly. A flood of memories and emotions came back-- I now try to have all my students make a go at it once they're ready. Notturno (Nocturne), Op. 54, No. 4 - Edvard Grieg 🌙

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Taking some liberties with Earth, Wind, and Fire this morning, in an effort to calm my mind. There's so much happening in the world that I turn to music as an emotional guide. Hope you can enjoy it as well. September - Willis/White

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A Nor'easter is on its way to New England, but I've luckily done all the grocery shopping needed in advance. Here's some jazz for your night with a rather relevant title 🌧️ ☔ Stay safe out there! Come Rain or Come Shine - Arlen/Mercer

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A playful tune from 2009's stop-motion masterpiece "Coraline" featuring some views from the garden 🌸 Stay until the end to see our neighbor's cat who I had the honor of cat-sitting 🐈 Have a nice day! Explorations- Bruno Coulais

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Surprised I haven't done this one yet, as it's one of my favorite jazz standards. 🐦 Have a nice evening! Skylark - Hoagy Carmichael

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Sometimes I get so caught up in jazz music I forget to play the pop/rock tunes that made me! Here's some Beatles for your day ☀️ Carry That Weight - The Beatles

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Another Studio Ghibli soundtrack piece in the greenhouse, this time from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 🌬️ 🍃 Road to the Valley- Joe Hisaishi

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I try and start and end every video I make here with a smile, even if I'm not really feeling it that day. I can't promise anyone that things will get better, but I like to remind myself that attitude matters, even if it's feigned to oneself.

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Mixing it up a bit with some 80's synth/new wave, but for piano 🎹 Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A jazz song for your evening 🌝 Massachusetts is expecting some stormy weather this week, so naturally my mind went to this tune. Stay safe out there! Stormy Weather - Arlen/Koehler

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I haven't performed live in over 10 years, but am working to remedy that. I've gained a ton of confidence since joining bluesky recently-- thanks everyone ❤️ Can't go wrong with a Duke tune. Come Sunday - Duke Ellington

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A chipper piece to start the day from the composer behind most of the Studio Ghibli films. Have a nice one! Spring- Joe Hisaishi

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

In honor of Sonny Rollins who died yesterday at 95-- a true legend of jazz music. Here's his own composition, Alfie's Theme, from 1966 🎹

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Some jazz for your evening 🌙 I try to vary the genres I present here, but jazz will always be my go-to! On a Slow Boat to China - Frank Loesser ⛵

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Realized this morning I've posted 100 music videos on Bluesky 💙 I know this app isn't as optimized for its music content the way others are, so I'm amazed and humbled at the community built here! It is my joy to share beautiful pieces from around the world and across time. Thank you for having me! 🎹

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Some piano music for your morning ☀️ This song, from Aphex Twin's album Drukqs, was a surprisingly calm piece amidst much heavier, electronic material. I so admire artists who can stretch themselves! Avril 14th - Aphex Twin

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I would like to quickly clear up a pretty common misconception here that I am Canadian-- I'm sorry to report I'm a Masshole :/ But thank you Canada for believing me to be one of you! Must be the French name.

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The other night I played a piece outside the greenhouse, tonight I'll play one inside! We're near the end of the growing season for much of what we have going on, though there are still a ton of peppers to process. Have a good evening my friends! Comptine d'un Autre été: L'Après-Midi - Yann Tiersen

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Some calming classical music to start the day. I know how loud the world is right now-- if you can, take a moment to breathe and reflect that there is still beauty in it no matter what gets thrown at us. I stand with those protecting the Kennedy Center. Grieg Lyric Pieces Book I, Op.12 - 1. Arietta

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A short piece from the movie "La La Land" outside the greenhouse for your evening 🌙 🎹 Engagement Party- Justin Hurwitz

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Saying farewell to summer 🌞 It was so chilly this morning that I had to wear a sweatshirt while walking the dogs. My favorite kind of weather! Enjoy the day my friends. Summer- Joe Hisaishi

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Deeply saddened to hear Duncan Sheik, songwriter of the 90's turned Broadway composer, passed away at 56. I loved working on songs from his musical "Spring Awakening" when I was a music director. His song "Barely Breathing" was everywhere when I was a kid. Here it is in tribute to a great artist.

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A piece from one of my favorite films and soundtracks, 2005's Pride & Prejudice. In the scene, Liz gazes out over the cliffs of Derbyshire, England in a dreamlike state without saying a word. Liz on Top of the World- Dario Marianelli

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I think the title of this song speaks for itself. We're all living through very turbulent times, no matter our location in this mad world. Music acts as my tether to some semblance of sanity. Stay well and keep your loved ones close. Mad World - Tears for Fears 🎹

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I started the day with a Max Richter piece and am also ending it with one. I hear this used a lot in trailers and in films 📽️ On the Nature of Daylight - Richter 🎹

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Another Carole King tune for your evening, perfect for when you're missing that special someone 💙 Rest well my friends 🌙 So Far Away - King

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Tristan Bouchard @tristanbouchard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Max Richter's pieces, while harmonically and structurally simple, are direct and dense in feeling and atmosphere. This one was featured in the TV show "The Leftovers". 🌲 🎹 Departure - Max Richter

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