'Music rouses the emotions,
it calls the senses to a different quality...
Music comforts the mind in the enduring of labors,
and singing lightens weariness in solitary tasks.'
St. Isidore
Painting: Poul Friis Nybo Girl at Piano
Painting: Poul Friis Nybo Girl at Piano
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I missed out totally on musical talents, but my children and husband are very musical. I love listening to them fill the house with music, and sing at Mass. My heart fills with joy and my spirit soars.
I also like the painting very much!
Are you musical, Nancy?
I am talented only in music APPRECIATION! Never played an instrument, and have a singing voice that, well.. we won't talk about :). I really like the painting too - so much, in fact, that this time I picked the painting first (usually I write or quote something first, then find a 'go-with'), because I so very much wanted to share it!
DeleteThanks, Sue!
Well, I guess it's unanimous on loving the painting. So precious! There was a time when I could play the piano reasonably well, but it has been many years now, and have forgotten much about reading music. Thinking about the words quoted above, I can't help but shudder at what passes for "music" today! xo
ReplyDeleteI was once able to read notes and play piano right-handed only. VERY SLOWWWWLY. And I can play 'Moon River' by ear, right hand only... does that maybe... count :)??
DeleteThanks, Patricia!
When I read this, Nancy, I knew I had to go listen to my old CDs with my favorite praise and worship songs. Thank you for the inspiration. the heaviness in my soul was instantly lifted.
ReplyDeleteAnabelle, what a blessing. Too often, I forget to do that when I need it most. Thank you for the beautiful 'report!'
DeleteThe painting is beautiful and the quote wonderful...I love calling the senses to a different quality. Music has a mystical way...Thanks for this post. And I am in a bit of heaven listening to my daughter play even with all the missed notes and repeats!
ReplyDeleteOh, I know you love listening to your daughter! I felt that way with a musical son (now grown) when he was younger. These comments are making me think about looking up music in scripture.... I wonder how often it is mentioned. I have a feeling a musical post is on the way :)! Thanks so much.
DeleteLovely! The painting, the words.....Beautiful way to start the day off, Nancy...thank you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Thank you, Chris!
DeleteI love music...as long as it isn't my own ;) I'm in the same boat as you and Sue as far as musical talent goes. (Lol, Sue and I have discussed this subject before and I guess I wouldn't want to listen to the three of us singing together!) But I DO have the joy of listening to others gifted in this area and that's a blessing!
ReplyDeleteMaybe we'll form a heavenly trio one day...in Eternity, where all voices will life in glorious praise !!!
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