Musical Leaf - Whispering Hope

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

this song is all played using a LEAF:

[bonnie]

That song took me back almost to many years to count.My cousin and I played that for church many times. My accordion and her on the piano.

Have always loved that song

[Dottie]

Bonnie - -

You played the accordion? So did I, but it has been at least twenty years since I've even touched mine. I used to play at MV meetings, and in an accordion band when I was in my early teens.

[bonnie]

Bonnie - -

You played the accordion? So did I, but it has been at least twenty years since I've even touched mine. I used to play at MV meetings, and in an accordion band when I was in my early teens.

I hate to tell you how many years since I have played. Lost it in a tornado in 1965.Had babies then and a mess so that was a low priority. I took lessons for 8 years.

My mother had my name put on in rhinestones and I was really proud of it.

I played a lot with my cousin at MV meetings. We had MV every Fri nite so it did get quite a work out.

Listening to "Whispering Hope" reminded me how much I actually miss it

[phkrause]

this song is all played using a LEAF:

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That was awesome Pam. Do you have a link to that? I'd like to sent it to some people who would really love it.

pk

[phkrause]

That song took me back almost to many years to count.My cousin and I played that for church many times. My accordion and her on the piano.

Have always loved that song

Bonnie my brother plays the accordion. He only picks it up now when people beg him to play. And he can still play it pretty good. LOL

pk

[bonnie]

Originally Posted By: bonnie

That song took me back almost to many years to count.My cousin and I played that for church many times. My accordion and her on the piano.

Have always loved that song

Bonnie my brother plays the accordion. He only picks it up now when people beg him to play. And he can still play it pretty good. LOL

pk

I think I have played this song about five times now.Haven't heard it in years,it is still as pretty as I remember it

[GreatLakesGramma]

Whispering Hope is my mother's favorite hymn.

[LynnDel]

Thanks for sharing that, Pam. After listening to it, I saw there are quite a few other songs on Youtube by this man and his leaflute.

LD

[Guest]

I've never seen anyone play a leaf that well.

Bonnie, maybe you should get another Accordion.

[aldona]

Very nice.

Playing a tune on a leaf is a common occurrence in parts of Australia - certain kinds of eucalyptus leaves are said to be an ideal shape and texture.

(And they smell nice too, and probably leave your breath fresh!)

"Whispering Hope" is a song I like - I'm currently working on a "theme and variations" version of it for my alto flute and piano. (or I would be, if work and other stuff didn't keep getting in the way).

To all the "used to be" musicians - please, take it up again! It is completely different as an adult, much more fun, and it is good for your brain.

Someone recently estimated that in Australia (population about 20 million) there are at least 5 million people who, when surveyed, say they "used to play music." That's 1 in 4.

All that hidden talent being buried out there!

aldona

[Nan]

There is one not being wasted, all my children had piano lessons and there

did not seem to be any long lasting effect, but the youngest now plays bass guitar in his church. And recently purchased a double bass (a modified version). Same child used to be able to play the recorder through his nose.....but that probably is not worth remembering

Years ago I had a friend who could produce a very pleasant noise stroking a carpenter's saw with a violin bow....I guess there are all sorts of

musical possibilities but alas, that is one talent that passed me right by.

I did enjoy the leaf - camellia isn't it - playing that wonderful old song. Thank you for posting it.

[GreatLakesGramma]

A friend of ours used to play the saw. I don't know if he still does. He moved to another state. He played special music with it for church now and then. He was very good.