New York: The striking rhythms found in some of world-renowned musician Ludwig van Beethoven's most famous works may have been inspired by his own heartbeat, says a team of US researchers.

Beethoven also experimented. He was extraordinarily ambitious about his art, but he frequently performed and published work that he would later revise, never settling for the first version.

Beethoven Blues, debuts atop the list dated Nov. 30. It's the first in a planned series of solo piano albums, and on this release, Batiste interprets familiar works by composer Ludwig van Beethoven.