The Concertina is King

Neptune, Athena, Gwyn Bach..........these are names given to Gods, to Goddesses, to Druids. Which is the greatest?

The Wheatstone, the Jeffries, the Dipper; they all have their followers. Mythical and legendary names, from times past and present, but which is the greatest? What miraculous transformation from base metal into gold here; what turning of water into wine. A miracle; wrought skilfully from metals, crafted lovingly from exotic woods, by craftsmen and women, to produce the finest jewels, fit for royalty.

No witches' brew; no eye of newt, nor toe of frog here. In the hands of the magician, they weave their magic and mystery; their crotchets and quavers, from a steaming cauldron of tadpoles. They snort, spit and belch, breathing not the fiery breath of dragons, but an eerie cool breath, like the North Wind. Their sound rises, falls, explodes, whispers, fades to nothing.........casting a spell at the magician's bidding.

Music from God or the Devil, from Classical concerto to Morris jig. In the hands of the magician, the King delivers either........that glorious pure sound which plays on the emotions and sets the pulse racing. In streets, in taverns, in festivals, in concerts, in palaces..........

The concertina is King.


[Text and music by Peter Trimming, 2007]

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[AaronShaunBrennan]

Great video!

[pgtrimming]

Thanks, Aaron. Done when I was suffering a hearing problem, so I decided to be a bit creative and used the music from my CD which was recorded in a very nice French chapel.

[southcoastsounds]

Lovely thoughts Peter - and great playing as usual. regards, Tom

[pgtrimming]

Thank you!

[AaronShaunBrennan]

Good job!