Valley of the Bird Singer

[greyhoundfriend123]

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed that story. It is beautiful. Lots of deep thoughts and emotions. I'm happy that you have those letters. Very little of my family history was passed down. Thanks for sharing and the English translation!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed this video and my grandmother's story. Happy New Year to you!!

[lillymoons]

5***** Lilly.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for all those stars, Lilly! :)

[rollinwiththeflow]

I'm discovering all these gems, Suze! This is just lovely - the scenery, the story, the song. Ah, history! You are fortunate to have those journals!

[suuzzee5]

Hi Chuck! :) Am so glad you enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for your warmth and for leaving such a personalized comment. There is a trunk filed with the journals of my grandmother and great grandmother, as well as letter so their husbands. With some of those letters, it's smiles and giggles all around. :)

[shas1814]

Thank you for posting this.

Your video is beautiful, I give it 5 stars.

Your grandmother's words, though-

my heart is warmed and my eyes blurred with tears.

"He splashed water on my bare feet and laughed, and I fell hard in love."

I hope you publish her journal,

it would be a gift to the world!

[suuzzee5]

Thank you for such a warm and personalized comment. It's feedback such as this that keeps folks like me wanting to make more videos. My grandmother was a very eloquent lady...I would love to have known her. Thanks again... Suze

[Cliffbrock]

Hi Suze,

 I just came back to hear and see this for about the ninth or tenth time. Thanks for posting and sjarong a touch of Heaven on Earth with us. Very nice 5 star favorite, --:)Rod

[suuzzee5]

Rod, it means the world that you like this video so much. Thanks for watching it all those times. Just for you, I have re-posted a translation from my grandmother's journal, written in German and difficult to put into English. It's in the description and I'll leave it up awhile until you get a chance to read it. I would loved to have met her...she sounds like something else!

[Cliffbrock]

Thank Suze, That is very special. Thanks for posting and letting me read it. Very beautiful and I sure understand how someone could write about such a pretty place. Thanks again so very much,  --:)Rod

[suuzzee5]

My pleasure...always! :)

[rdmonkeystick]

What a rich lady you are Suuzzee.This video, like alot of your others,caused me to have to sit a few minutes in silence,and(yes, not ashamed to admit)wipe my eyes,because of the emotions from the sight and sounds you give us, and the memories you stir.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so very much for your lovely and sensitive remarks. I shed tears just about every day because of the beauty and wonder of the things around me here in these old hills. I know that sounds corny but it's true. Your music stirs my heart in the same way and I thank you for it. Everything I've heard you boys play is magnificent.

[xena2412]

this is great nice song and a great video 5/5

have a nice day

[suuzzee5]

You're very kind, Burt. Thanks so much!!  :)

[diane18944]

Beautiful video...The Carters are great. Perfect music for this wonderful video thank you for sharing

[suuzzee5]

What a lovely comment, Diane! So glad you enjoyed the viddy... :)

[ivmar1]

beautiful journey through the past!seemed your grandma was beside us.and a lovely vid as always,i'll look forward when you'll get this new cam!.gonna be interesting as you say!hugs to infinity and beyong!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much Yves-Marie...your comments always make me feel wonderful! The camera will be released this month and I'm already standing in line to buy it. :)  BIGGEST HUGGSSS!

[dancegypsy]

What a lovely video, Suze!! So many great shots of your valley coupled with a perfect song! Five stars and then some. :-D

[suuzzee5]

Hey...thanks so much for the wonderful words and all the stars... much appreciated!

[3drugos]

LIKE HEAVEN...

SOUND AND VISION!

:-)

[suuzzee5]

Glad you liked the video! Thanks for stopping in and taking time to comment...much appreciated!

[rachaelstewartmusic]

love this one tooo hugz rachael :)

[suuzzee5]

Thank you again, Rachael... much appreciated!

[losthills]

Great track.

I always love the Carter Family!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much... anybody who loves the Carters has great taste in music! :) I'm over at your channel listening to your latest song... wow!! You're something else!

[BradCampbell63]

nice images to go with music, hope to have some pics up when I get south in a few weeks...:)

[suuzzee5]

Will be looking forward to seeing them... you doing music to go with? I'm finally getting a video camera next month. Never used one before...gonna be interesting... :)

[willythewave]

Well I dont know about all that LOL, but I feel like I`ve known you all my life. Strange huh?

[suuzzee5]

Yes, it's strange how ya just connect with some folks, others you don't. Pretty cool when you do... :)

[RonanG]

Like I said before, you could be in Ireland. Beautiful! And the story behind the journals is fascinating. More of this please.

Ronan

[suuzzee5]

Thanks, Ronan! Your opinion means a lot to me because your videos/films are so astoundingly beautiful. There will be at least a Part Two...am just waiting for more of the trees to bloom. This valley is high elevation and springtime comes a wee bit late to it...

[willythewave]

I want to tell you why you are special to me! Because you make me feel right at home!

George

[suuzzee5]

What an incredibly lovely thing to say...that makes my morning, George, truly it does! You ol' sweet talker you...I see why all the ladies were after you... :))

[voodoou20two]

suze...this is lovely...but......its high time......you got a video camera, nest pas!!

[suuzzee5]

:)) Yes, it's so. Check your PM...it's mine as soon as it goes on sale in May. Will be interesting to see whether I like a motion camera as well as a still cam.

[TERUKO5]

Your videos are always beautiful and well done. I love the quote from the journal, too. 5*****

[suuzzee5]

That means so much coming from someone like yourself...you of the beautiful music and videos. Thanks also for reading the journal. I think she must have been quite something else! :)

[arrrrghSky]

Beautiful,..very nice,I enjoyed it very much.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much ... that means a lot coming from someone like you! Your videos are fabulous!!

[doghousedave]

Inspirational setting

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for stopping by! You nailed it...that's how the videos develop ... inspiration. In this case, it was a grandmother's love story + a good friend from Germany. Both are now tied for all time in my mind to this beautiful valley.

[deckthree]

looks like a sweet place to live

[suuzzee5]

It's lovely here, John. Thanks for stopping by!

[Erphilfarry]

Beautiful :)

Phil

[suuzzee5]

Thanks, Phil ... it's about time for another great song from you, isn't it? :))

[Erphilfarry]

Really soon ;)

[MariaSarah2]

Awesome!!5*****!Thanks redneckswed for sharing!!:)

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting and rating! Am glad you liked the video.

[gotts21]

It is a beautiful valley

that can hold on to time

in such a way.

[suuzzee5]

What a lovely, poetic comment!!

Thanks so very much....

[jsherlock95]

Great singing and wonderful video!

5*

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for stopping by and watching the viddy. So glad you enjoyed it! Please come back any time...will fix you a nice cup of hot tea!

[harleyhawgn]

This is just outstanding. The photos and music just seem to be intertwined. 5's and fav'd for sure. THANKS FOR SHARING, C.W.

Thanks to redneckswed for sending it!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments...am glad you enjoyed the video. I just checked out your channel ... you're an awesome musician and you have a great channel with a true down home feel. Also enjoyed reading your description and I may have seen you at Ross Allen if you were there in the 80s. :))

[lenaspieltblues]

I am crying Suze, I am really crying, and I'm proud that I could be a littlelittle help for you and your wonderful vid.

Big, big hug, and now I jump into the picture ... und stehe im Vogelsänger Tal,

Your Lena

[suuzzee5]

I HUG you back...so hard!!! And I'm glad you are here in the Valley with me! You were not just a little help, Lena...you are my muse on this one...so much so that I went back out today for four hours with the camera. This valley is so high up that it will be at least two more weeks until full spring arrives there. Then will be the best pictures, more pictures! Danke, mein guter Freund!! Suze

[suuzzee5]

And THANK YOU for sending this video around to your friends and subscribers! Am so glad you liked it well enough to do that. Truly an honor!!

[dekj74]

Wow great video Suze. Lots of compliments. 5 BIG stars :)

[suuzzee5]

{{{ Gio }}} Thanks so much for viewing and commenting and rating and stuff. :) It's wonderful to see you!

[canajian]

wHAT A WONDERFUL VIDEO!!

*****

[suuzzee5]

Thanks, Gerry ... so glad you liked the video ... and so glad you stopped by! Got any springtime yet up your way? :)

[LifesEyesFilms]

Always such beautiful imagery and of course a perfect song to go with it! I really hope you do professional photography for a living, you seem to have a way of finding the beauty of everything around you. Thank you for all of the wonderful information in the description as well!

[Ottawarocket]

Suze what a beautiful video..wonderful to have all that beauty outside your door. Looks like spring has really kicked in there : )

Rocket

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for your kindness, Rob...I appreciate your stopping in and taking time to leave a comment. Oh yeah, we got spring alright! 82° F. yesterday, calling for snow tonight. lol I know you get that more than most... BIG HUGS!!! Suze

[kitsilanogal]

Thanks Suuzzee5 - a beautiful viewing. Lovely and beautifully done.

[suuzzee5]

Hello, Shirley...you are so sweet...I appreciate the kind comments. When are we going to get to hear some more beautiful music from you? :))

[kitsilanogal]

I just posted a tune (old traditional americana song...but it is not a beautiful tune....being a murder ballad). I am working on a new song but have nothing solid yet. Lyrics are like a blob of clay and melody like flies that have not landed. Have a great day....its beautiful here...must go out and enjoy!

[artgirlsreality]

Suze cool!! Gettin ARTZY girrrrl!! :D ROCK IT! Beautiful landscape not to mention some cuties along the way!! Hugs, Meg

[suuzzee5]

Hey Meggy girl ... can only get artzy with a camera, can't draw a stick. :( Thanks for saying such nice things...it means a lot coming from a talented gal such as yourself! BIG OL' HUGS! Suze

[artgirlsreality]

You'd be surprised what your inner child is waiting to kick OUT Suze! Let it rip girrrrrl! And don't to forget to have F U N!! :D

[BCBband]

Hey Suze a wonderful waltz and wonderful beautiful pictures. Thanks for posting.

[suuzzee5]

Hello to two of my favorite people! Appreciate your stopping by for the waltz and taking time to leave a comment. Much appreciated!

[robertpina99]

I wish I had a stream with a bend in my back yard. Loved the scenery.

[suuzzee5]

Hi Robert... this stream isn't in my back yard but I would love to have it there, too! It's in the valley several ridges to the west. Thanks for your kindness.

[THEREDNECKPEPI64]

i love this places,wonderful song.

have a great weekend.

Pepi

[suuzzee5]

{{{{Pepi }}}} I missed you...we all missed you!! Thanks so much for stopping in and saying howdy. Hope you are also having a great weekend. Stay low.... Sis Suze

[redneckswed]

Great as always Suze.

Thanks for the beautiful scenary.

Chris

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Chris... it's always so great to see you! It's really gonna be pretty here in a couple of weeks but I couldn't stand it, had to get out of the house.

[redneckswed]

Thank you Suze, it made it worth our while so we could see the great pictures.

[suuzzee5]

{{{{ Chris }}}} You're so wonderful!! Thank you for sending this video 'round...am so glad you liked it that well. I'm very honored.

[redneckswed]

LOL.... Pleasure is all mine.

[lemonostiftis]

peaceful images & tune

i miss countryside

[suuzzee5]

{{{lemonstiftis}}} So good to see you! Thanks for stopping in... I watched your "Look Back" video again the other day. The resemblances between our mothers is so uncanny.... love that video!

[lemonostiftis]

thanks a lot suze , it's kind you re commenting on my vid at your commenting space

:)

[DardisMusic]

Wonderful photos and nice story, especially for someone like me here in Germany!

[suuzzee5]

Hello, Kevin... that means a lot coming from someone like you. Your channel is awesome!

[daddystovepipe]

Heartwarming!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks, Daddy. Appreciate your stopping in and leaving a comment.

[emifolk]

what a wonderful vid a poor city guy like me have to be grateful for this fine country impressions and that great song of the Carter Family makes it all complete thanks a lot suze i'm longing for spring (in germany it rains all the time) hugs

[suuzzee5]

Hello, good friend...thanks so much for your wonderful comments! Hard to beat the Carter Family...you folks could more than do their songs justice. Yes, that's a not so subtle hint... :)

[carlguage]

Great Video Suuzzee WOW!!!Nice Photos and the Text Was Hauntingly Beautiful!!!

[suuzzee5]

Carl, you sweet tongued devil! :)) Thanks!! Her journal entries run from wacky to serious to descriptive. The selection I chose is from a descriptive passage about three weeks after she got married. She drew pictures of her parents' house...probably should have scanned those and included them.

[1890cabin]

I really liked this one Suze. Looks a lot like here in the Ozarks. Saw my first hummingbird of the year yesterday.

[suuzzee5]

It does look like the Ozarks but you folks go into spring sooner than we do. I hung the hummer feeder yesterday just in case. Thanks for stoppin by...I really appreciate it! :)

[archtopbrownie]

Beautiful voices and harmony. Pictures too.

[suuzzee5]

Thank you, Lance...you're very kind.

[useryug]

Lovely as usual, Suze. A beautiful story, music and pictures.

Barry

[suuzzee5]

Thanks, Barry. So glad you enjoyed it. Was really nice to be out of the house on such a beautiful day.

[bigeeezy]

fascinating

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[ruckersucker]

Your videos are like short, wonderful vacations.The scenery and well chosen music always takes me to a comfortably mellow, happy place.

[suuzzee5]

What a wonderful thing to say, Anna! Am so glad that you get a mini vacation from these videos. It was heavenly outside today...82° F. with great spotty cloud cover and a very bright sky...perfect light for photos... nature's own bounce flash! lol

[nllleonard]

Thanks for the welcome respite from city life Suze! It's so beautiful there, and the sweet animals and adorable little ones were an added bonus. It's good you are keeping your family history alive, and nice of you to share it with us. Thanks!

[suuzzee5]

Glad you enjoyed the mini vacation, Nancy. This one's about family and deep roots...and water on bare feet! lol

[nllleonard]

Thanks for the welcome respite from city life Suze! It's so beautiful there, and the sweet animals and adorable little ones were an added bonus. It's good you are keeping your family history alive, and nice of you to share it with us. Thanks!

[wdciii]

Ah My Suze, Once again the deep connection to Place and Personal History are stunning! Yet with the lightness of a baloon and the mischief of a kitten we all but hear the laughter of the brook! You've touched my heart! -Dennis --The generations are with us-

[suuzzee5]

Dennis, you are the kindest, sweetest man! You've been writing positive, encouraging things since practically my first day on YouTube. So glad you enjoyed this video. I know you love these mountains also...it's hard to live here and not love them!

[wdciii]

Suze! I know it's hard to see from the inside looking out, but you are an Extraordinary person and your tender thoughts are more than I could ask for! -Dennis

[suuzzee5]

You're very kind!  All good thoughts that come your way are truly deserved, Dennis.

[dannyknapp]

neat story, what is a buckboard ?

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for reading the description! I always appreciate that so much. My grandmother was full of stories...a wonderful woman. A buckboard is an open, horse drawn wagon or carriage, not at all fancy.

[dannyknapp]

is it a true story, is she the young woman ?

[suuzzee5]

It's a true story as far as I know. It's in her journal. Yes, she was the young woman. Her writings are either very dignified and well, German...lol... or they are like this entry here where she describes things so keenly I can almost smell and taste them. Will have to do a video sometime based on the letter she wrote to her husband to tell him to quit drinking... lolol