Paino piece for film.

[Woundweaver]

Hey guys, i'm a media production student in the UK (basically it's a film making degree) and i'm after a short (3-4 minute) (copyright free) piano instrumental piece. I'm not into classical music all that much aside from the odd bit of mainstream bach or beethoven but nothing big, so I want some suggestions. I'm thinking from something from over 50 years ago as this would exempt me from copyright issues, i've got a pianist who will be able to play anything I put in front of him.

ANYWAY, any suggestions?

The basic premis of the film being about a boy who wants to learn how to fly. I want something quite pretty, but still quite sad, I don't mind if its just part of a larger piece so long as it can last for over 3 minutes.

Anyone?

[fingers mccoy]

janacek
debussy

[what]

shostakovich prelude in d major from his 24 preludes and fugues

and defintnetely check out some debussy, maybe his preludes

[Kage]

Check out Chopin's Ballade in G Minor.

[The Door Mouse]

I know you said you don't like classical but Chopin's Waltz in A minor fits the description perfectly.

[Woundweaver]

Nooo, I meant as in, I like it, I just don't listen to much of it =p, Hence why I'm after help.

And cheers guys! I'll take a listen to your suggestions.

[The Door Mouse]

Ah, yeah my bad. Then go with what I said before.