Author Topic: My social distancing project (Read 5297 times)

Danny G · « **on:** October 11, 2020, 11:17:50 PM »

I started learning this piece last March as sort of a Covid 19 lockdown project. It was 2 weeks ago today that I had the accident with my table saw and even though having a mangled up hand makes it more difficult, like I can't handle the weight of my favorite Easttop brass 64, it ain't pretty but at least I can still play. An added benefit is that when I'm really focused on the music I don't think about pain. I decided to post the video here for my friends but because my vanity doesn't like how my hand looks I didn't make it public.. The video is unlisted meaning that only those with this link can see it.

Grizzly · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2020, 12:24:21 AM »

Outstanding!

Tom

Gene Oh · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2020, 12:30:58 AM »

What an inspiration! Despite your physical condition with pain, your playing is fantastic! May God bless Danny! I admire and respect you.

Gene from New Zealand

wolfman · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2020, 12:45:27 AM »

GO Danny.Well done.

Roman

Doug · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2020, 01:11:54 AM »

So nice to see that all your fingers are still there, Danny. One of the reasons I decided to play harmonica is that no matter what physical limitations life throws at us, as long as we’re breathing we can still make music. So glad to see you’re playing.

Scotty · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2020, 01:57:25 AM »

You are something else, Danny. But I could see your pain - no matter how you were hiding it (blurring the video to hide the
worst of your hand damage). I really cringed when you lifted your damaged hand to support the instrument (having been
at a point where I couldn't support my own chromatic after hand surgery...but nothing close to what you're going through).
Just had a thought: how about using an elastic bandage wrapped further up your forearm (on the left arm) so you can slide
the end of the chromatic through a loop of it? ...or alternately use a long-ish loop of fabric or soft belt around your neck and
upper torso --creating a sling to rest that arm and again - rest the chromatic on top of your forearm so you're not having to use
the hand itself? I can see what it's costing you and it seems far too soon, although I know what you mean about the music
distracting from the pain. There just might be a better way to play without bringing on more pain.

Well done, though. I just hate that you're going through this.
hugs, Scotty

Laina · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2020, 02:50:04 AM »

Incredible willpower to overcome your obstacles but you did it. Wow, that was quite some playing, thank you for sharing with us.

John Broecker · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2020, 04:38:53 AM »

Hello, Danny G.

Your performance of Rodrigo's
Adagio from the Concierto de
Aranjuez is both beautiful and
heroic.

I've never heard it played better.
You are an artist with a soul.

But, we already knew that.

JB

Keith · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2020, 04:58:20 AM »

Bravo Danny, may full recovery be but a short time away.

Pat Cat · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2020, 07:27:45 AM »

Very relaxing music

The Lone Harper · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2020, 07:58:21 AM »

Great job Danny!

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2020, 08:04:05 AM »

Sorry Danny i somehow missed the news of your accident, bad one , must have been a real scare.
Be very proud of your performance here , down to the very last note

, and can i say you age very well, wishing the best recovery possible , and back to your favourite model .

jh.

brorat · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2020, 10:39:38 AM »

Holy cow, Danny. That was beautifully done. And...bravely done!! Good on you for not allowing the accident to deter your project. We happen to be the same age, and your tenacity is an inspiration to me as a “senior”. I’ve only been playing for about 15 months now, but have a couple of projects of my own in the works. Difference is... I have full use of all my limbs and digits, and the music I’m working on is much less complex. Nevertheless, I LOVE the instrument, and I truly appreciate talent and perseverance like yours. Hope to meet you at some event when this over reaction to COVID is done.

rootboy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2020, 11:06:51 AM »

Soounds great! Love your toneGlad to see the hand's on the mend. How are y you coping wioth the one handed life?

Danny G · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2020, 04:14:35 PM »

Thanks Greg
Gives me a greater appreciation of what guys lie you live with it every single day.and at least these's a chance that mine might work again. I can play mine for a half hour or so but no more. I'm really impressed that you play your brass Easttops with one hand

frankyb · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2020, 04:50:45 PM »

Terrific playing Danny! So inspiring for you to accomplish this so soon after your accident and surgery. Thanks. Am praying for you and your wife.

vid wes · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2020, 05:41:04 PM »

Beautiful, Bets wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

SlideMeister · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2020, 11:08:21 PM »

Wow! Danny's a machine!

That was better than you did it before your accident, bro!

John Kalbfleisch · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2020, 11:14:24 PM »

Sounding Great Danny.

Danny G · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2020, 11:16:03 PM »

Thanks guys, you're terrific

Age, Before the accident I was too busy to work on it, now it's about the only thing I can do

kvanbael · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2020, 02:49:56 AM »

That was great! (And you play octaves with so much ease)

One can't help noticing how much your hand must hurt. But it didn't stop you from making music, which is really nice. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Best regards
Kris

carlrosetti · « **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2020, 08:29:03 AM »

You're a real trooper,Danny!! One handed and playing a difficult song as well!! Great job!!

Edward Brock · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2020, 04:26:27 PM »

I am Completely Blown Away by that, Danny.
It was absolutely Beautiful & Amazing.
I was completely captivated. I don't say that about
many things but that did it for me. I'm amazed you
can play that beautiful piece of music so soon after
your accident. You are a total inspiration to me my friend.
Thank you SO very much for sharing such an outstanding
piece of music with us. I absolutely loved it.

Danny G · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2020, 04:35:58 PM »

Awe shucks Ed, I got tears in my eyes after reading that Thank you

Gnarly He Man · « **Reply #24 on:** October 13, 2020, 05:46:26 PM »

Danny gettin' back on the hoss--good job!

Paul Chalmus · « **Reply #25 on:** October 19, 2020, 06:33:08 PM »

BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! EXCELENTE mi AMIGO!!! Yo gusto muy bien!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've ALWAYS loved that piece! Now I've gotta put it on my lists of songs to learn!

Paul Chalmus · « **Reply #26 on:** October 19, 2020, 06:34:26 PM »

Quote from: Edward Brock on October 13, 2020, 04:26:27 PM

I am Completely Blown Away by that, Danny.
It was absolutely Beautiful & Amazing.
I was completely captivated. I don't say that about
many things but that did it for me. I'm amazed you
can play that beautiful piece of music so soon after
your accident. You are a total inspiration to me my friend.
Thank you SO very much for sharing such an outstanding
piece of music with us. I absolutely loved it.

I agree with you Ed!!

Danny G · « **Reply #27 on:** October 20, 2020, 09:32:33 PM »

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I decided to post the video here for my friends but because my vanity doesn't like how my hand looks I didn't make it public.. The video is unlisted meaning that only those with this link can see it. https://youtu.be/BRJotPZGSAU

I got over it and made it public.

frankyb · « **Reply #28 on:** October 20, 2020, 09:45:36 PM »

Quote from: Danny G on October 20, 2020, 09:32:33 PM

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I decided to post the video here for my friends but because my vanity doesn't like how my hand looks I didn't make it public.. The video is unlisted meaning that only those with this link can see it. https://youtu.be/BRJotPZGSAU

I got over it and made it public.

Great! Anyone who sees and hears it should be inspired!

Gatty1010 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 20, 2020, 11:15:47 PM »

Wow!

Author Topic: My social distancing project (Read 5297 times)

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