People have asked when I would post some performances… Here you are! This is a live performance of Gabriel’s Oboe played by me, on cello, Ian East, sax, and the Addison Jazz Choir, led by Jill Jarman. It was recorded in a concert. The piece was composed by Ennio Morriconie and was the theme of the film The Mission. I came across this recording and was pleased to have permission to post it.
I think there is a sense that all musicians wait until something is completely perfect to post or share it… that brings in a lot of fear and also would kind of stop most people sharing most things they play. I decided to posted this, and will work to record more things in the future and post them too.
Beautiful, Laura. So glad you shared this performance. I’ve loved the music since I saw the film. The arrangement is wonderful. You play so beautifully. It’s interesting when you think that performed music is a direct expression of the musician. Do we have a stronger sense of that person compared to when we read their words? Maybe, maybe not.
Hi Tania, thank you. I think we definitely get a different sense of people through music – one that somehow cannot quite be accessed by words. I’m not sure if it is separate, overlapping, or complimentary – somehow showing in an ever-changing light. I’d like to think a bit of all three!
wow thanks
Gave me goose bumps.
I loved !!! the way you played the theme on your cello. And the choir was amazing too.
Here’s an old recording of the band I’ve been playing in for almost 30 years now.
https://soundcloud.com/ronald_l/het-venstertje-the-little-window-de-pierewaaiers
Thank you Ronald! You are very kind, and I loved your band! Folk music is a joy to play and something I haven’t done enough of. When you’re next in this part of the world, I have a guitar you can borrow if you’re willing to play…