New Music, New Videos: Three Songs in Unplugged Piano Versions

New music from Mark Bless arrives in a completely unplugged form. Three of his original songs, “French Kiss”, “My Longest Song for You” and “Amy’s Goodbye”, have been released as piano versions, accompanied by three new music videos. In each video, Mark performs live at the piano, creating an intimate setting built around just his voice, his songs and the instrument.

Mark wrote both the music and lyrics for all three songs. With these versions, he wanted to give his audience a glimpse into the very beginning of his creative process and present the songs as they originally came to life, before they receive full arrangements and production.

“For me, most songs begin very simply. There is an idea, a melody, some words and the piano. Before all the other instruments and sounds become part of a song, this is how I hear it. I wanted people to have the chance to hear my music in that raw, original form too.”

The three songs reveal different sides of Mark’s songwriting. “French Kiss” combines English and French in a story of love, betrayal and longing. “My Longest Song for You” is an emotional ballad about the end of a love story, regret and everything that may have been left unsaid. “Amy’s Goodbye” takes the form of a musical letter, reflecting on mistakes, lost love and the emotions that remain after saying goodbye.

All three music videos were filmed at the historic Kursalon Hübner in Vienna, a place that already holds a special place in Mark’s musical journey. It was also the location where he filmed his first music video. Mark is especially grateful to Mr. Josip Šušnjar for once again making this special location available for the recordings.

The photographs accompanying the project were taken by Marina Margo, with whom Mark has also collaborated on other artistic projects.

The release of the three piano versions also coincides with another important step in Mark’s musical journey. His original music is now available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer.

For Mark, these piano versions offer the most direct way for his audience to hear the songs just as he first hears them while creating them.

“Of course, I want to hear these songs one day with full arrangements and production, but there is something special about sitting at the piano and playing them exactly as they were born. Just the song, the voice and the piano. Nothing else is needed.”