To Thr33K1ngs: Yes, the instruments used on the letter "S" are Renaissance double-reed wind instruments known as "krummhorns" and are similar in size to the recorder family, but often shaped like a letter "J" - they are made of wood and bend upwards at the end - sound is produced with a double-reed which is housed under an airtight "cap" through which air is blown, somewhat like a party horn, producing that "buzz" sound. They range in size from tiny sopranino to the large "great bass". :)
As a guy I do not cry too much but seeing this clip from 30 plus years ago really got to me too. I remember watching this on PBS 40+ years ago. Life was so much more innocent and fun back then for us. The decades of hangups and pain that we all have accumulated were not there back then - just simple childish wonderment.
This is what kids should be seeing today not the demonic garbage that I see on the Cartoon Network that is not even fit for insane people to watch.
I must have been 8 years old when I first saw this and it inspired me to be an artist and to LOVE this type of music. It does sound like late Renaisssance / early Baroque music. Magical and BEAUTIFUL!
Thanks for posting this SkepticDude ... I love this one and didn't know whether I'd ever get to see it again! What instrument is that on the letter S ... anyone know??
C is my favourite. I just seem to keep watching that part - it conveys nothing but pure innocence - damn I miss that time in my life...
It also shouts vulnerability, yet security...
uraniumdeath 4 months ago
To Thr33K1ngs: Yes, the instruments used on the letter "S" are Renaissance double-reed wind instruments known as "krummhorns" and are similar in size to the recorder family, but often shaped like a letter "J" - they are made of wood and bend upwards at the end - sound is produced with a double-reed which is housed under an airtight "cap" through which air is blown, somewhat like a party horn, producing that "buzz" sound. They range in size from tiny sopranino to the large "great bass". :)
jcbaritone 1 year ago
The Fairy Alphabet Song!
As a guy I do not cry too much but seeing this clip from 30 plus years ago really got to me too. I remember watching this on PBS 40+ years ago. Life was so much more innocent and fun back then for us. The decades of hangups and pain that we all have accumulated were not there back then - just simple childish wonderment.
This is what kids should be seeing today not the demonic garbage that I see on the Cartoon Network that is not even fit for insane people to watch.
ThoughtTraveler 1 year ago
0:40 Egad - bare breasts and tush!
BobChanceBand 1 year ago
Beautiful!
muppetfan33 2 years ago 4
I must have been 8 years old when I first saw this and it inspired me to be an artist and to LOVE this type of music. It does sound like late Renaisssance / early Baroque music. Magical and BEAUTIFUL!
iluvpepi 2 years ago 2
Educational, and peaceful. A nice combination...
JOHNSTAGS 2 years ago 3
That was my favorite alphabet clip.
nwest1140 3 years ago 7
Me too, I love it!
naeemah916 2 years ago
Does anyone know who played the music for this song? I'd really love to know... :-)
wetclothedchild 3 years ago
yeah the music is wonderful, rather early Baroque-ish. Kids used to get an education arts appreciation... sigh...
Ctmagnus 3 years ago 2
Thanks for posting this SkepticDude ... I love this one and didn't know whether I'd ever get to see it again! What instrument is that on the letter S ... anyone know??
Thr33K1ngs 3 years ago 2
Thr33K1ngs- look up "Crumhorn" on wikipedia. I'm guessing that's what you're asking about.
galaxyhigh73 3 years ago 3
Galaxy, you're a star. That's exactly what I was referring to. Thanks!!!
Thr33K1ngs 3 years ago 3
I totally agree, rankinfriend69, I totally remember watching this when i was a kid, It brings back so many memories.
popgirl2112 3 years ago 5
I love this version of the alphabet. Better quality here!! I'm only 16, but I remember watching this.
I love these letters, especially F, I, K, L, N, P, Q, S, T and Y!! That's a bit too much ;)
rankinfriend69 3 years ago 9
@rankinfriend69 You didnt watch shit when you were 16 you Mofo, this is too old for you lying shithead
disgustika 1 year ago