As I mentioned yesterday, today I and 4 our Unda Maris organ studio students talked live on the classical radio program about our upcomming Saturday's concert.
The atmosphere was lively and cheerful thanks to everyone involved, especially our enthusiastic host. He played the drums himself as a kid so knows many things about music.
He was really interested in the fact that people from other professions can play pipe organ. It's counter-intuitive, though. You would think the organists would favor this activity for professionals only. And in many cases it is but I've been trying to promote the art of organ playing online since 2011 and majority of my students are non-musicians. Organ playing is a hobby for them.
As is for our 4 students from today's show - Justas is a doctor in biochemistry (has been playing the organ for two years), Totile is an English translator and teacher (has been playing the organ for two years), Diana - student of geography (has been playing the organ for one year) and Dainius - professor of oncology (has been playing the organ for one year).
The host asked everyone how they fell in love with the organ and played the samples of their organ music on the radio show.
Justas said he studied piano as a kid but chose biochemistry because he loved chemistry and biochemistry sounded good for his career.
Totile talked about the relationship between language and music. She found teaching easier than performing because when you play the organ in public, you can't repeat your mistakes and have to keep going no matter what.
Diana expressed amazement that the host called her when she was practicing yesterday and asked her to come to the show to talk about her organ playing achievements.
Dainius talked about organ music healing powers. Although the science can't say for sure what's going on, music therapy is legit.
I hope you will enjoy Justas and Totile's playing. It's a rehearsal before the event for math department.
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It's pretty cool that these people have slid onto the seat and challenged themselves as adults. Taking oneself out of an established comfort zone and into new areas is...Well, it's not done that much. It feels odd sometimes, and a little frightening so good on them.
I started playing the piano at around 4.5 years old and also played the organ being (sort of forced) to do competitions which I wasn't that keen on. This went on for years into my late teens and now...At 49, well I'm glad I have that musical skill but wish I'd kept it up as I'm somewhat rusty. I have a piano at my house and play sometimes. Not much.
Good luck to all at the concert on Saturday.
P.s. One of my piano teachers was the conductor of a symphony orchestra...I would take my lessons at a church and every so often I would play the pipe organ...Gave me a feeling of power and authority making such noise with my fingertips. Probably not the emotions it's supposed to but just being honest. 😂 I'd always play something dramatic.
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It's becoming more and more common for people to discover their hidden-passions. That's why we see many adults picking up drawing, playing and instrument, dancing, building something interesting etc. This has something to do with realization that work is not everything in life.
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Yes, I agree. The moment one understands that life is rather short and that it should be treated with respect, ownership and responsibility to get full-value from it is best experienced early...But alas, that is not to be for many. And yet so many do, and pick up tools, instruments, equipment, books, new languages...Fortunately that understanding came early to me. Of course I still work, however the most valuable thing I have is the the time I have...My wife and I use it wisely. In our estimation anyway.
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I think one of the growing benefits in this world is that people are able to move away from their professions with hobbies and eventually through platforms like Steem, add revenue with them too. It is empowering to get paid a little for doing what one loves to do, even if it never becomes a career. There is a validation factor involved that supports continuance. It doesn't take much.
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Correct! That's how I picked up drawing again. I haven't done this since 7th grade, dabbled a little on Tumblr a few years ago but the real revelation and confidence boost came from Steem.
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Where did the characters Pinky and Spiky originate from?
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You might want to read this interview: https://steemit.com/@deemarshall/must-read-post-an-interview-with-the-steemit-artist-organduo-what-makes-him-tick-part-2
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Must really be a moment time
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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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I do believe that music has a great impact on our organism, I love music, whether it's sung or instrumental, and I really feel a lot of peace and tranquility when I listen to my favorite music, but when I hear, for example: rock ... for me it's horrible, it even gives me a headache and it puts me in a bad mood.
Congratulations for your presentation on the radio!.
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Rock is too energizing. Good in a gym when we work out, haha!
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