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BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: MUSIC

What would the world without music be like? I don’t know and I don’t wish to find out. Today’s theme for Black and White Sunday is MUSIC. You know the drill: post your photo for the challenge before next Sunday, link to this post, and leave me a comment bellow. 

Reno Schulz playing Fujara, San Gimignano, 2014

©Paula Borkovic

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Reno Schulz is a musician stationed in San Gimignano, Italy. He plays several types of flute. The one featured in my photo is Fujara – traditional Slovak flute, and you can hear how it sounds in the enclosed You tube video. I did not record Reno’s sounds, but I managed to capture his portrait while he was holding a private concert for us. And yes, he also plays the music on the attached mp3.

Please click on the bellow links to see the fabulous entries:

https://teepee12.com/2017/05/21/music-music-music/

https://suejudd.com/2017/05/21/black-white-saturday-music/

https://mittenedhands.com/2013/06/12/playing-for-ghosts/

https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/black-and-white-sunday-music/

https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/black-white-sunday-music/

https://travelwithintent.com/2017/05/21/compay-segundo-guitar-cuba-death-of-music/

https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/black-white-sunday-music/

https://iballrtw.com/2017/05/21/rene-et-dede/

https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/sweet-piercing-sweet-was-the-music-of-pans-pipe/

https://netdancer.com/2017/05/21/athens-street-musician/

https://dailymusing57.com/2017/05/22/black-white-sunday-music/

http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2017/05/music.html

https://balance440.wordpress.com/2017/05/23/black-white-sunday-music/

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54 responses to “BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: MUSIC”

  1. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    Never seen that instrument before. Really interesting!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Cheers Marilyn 🙂

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  2. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    I’m sitting here in our screened-in porch, listening to that wonderful flute music with the sounds of rushing winds. Outside it is raining, with occasional thunder in the distance. It’s dark outside and I can hear various noises in the woods. I guess you could say I’m experiencing the wonders of nature set to this relaxing music. Thank you, Paula, for such a lovely moment! 🤗

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, dear Linda. I am so happy to share it with people that can appreciate. xx

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      1. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
        Linda Arthur Tejera

        I’m sitting out here again relishing the music once more! 😉 Thanks and have a wonderful week!

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 You are most welcome. I am so glad when I discover something new and when I can pass it on others.

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  4. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    And here’s mine: https://teepee12.com/2017/05/21/music-music-music/

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  5. Johanna Bradley Avatar
    Johanna Bradley

    Amazing image and quite haunting sound, Paula. 🙂 🙂 It looks very uncomfortable, but where would we be without music?
    Happy Sunday!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you for listening to it, Jo. I don’t think he ever thought of it as being uncomfortable, but it is such a demanding work. Happy week ahead, Jo.

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  6. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    This flute is simply extraordinary, Paula. The size and sound of it. Your photograph well captures the internal and external intensity needed to master it.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you kindly, Tish. You are so right. It is a demanding venture. I loved meeting Reno there. You should have seen him talk about music. It’s a true passion.

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  8. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Wow, what an amazing flute – that guy must have some diaphragm muscles!
    Here’s a trio from me: https://suejudd.com/2017/05/21/black-white-saturday-music/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, I believe so too 🙂 Thank you, Sue.

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        😀

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  9. petrus Avatar
    petrus

    Here is my go: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-1M

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  10. Max a.k.a. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Max a.k.a. Cardinal Guzman

    I’ve never seen such a flute. Looks like a proper hippie instrument.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I would be surprised if you did.

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  11. brenda Avatar
    brenda

    the sound that emerges from his talent…food for the soul. thank you

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Happy to share, Brenda. Thank you!

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  13. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    Sounds very similar to a didgeridoo on first listening. I have never seen anything like it and it looks like quite an awkward instrument to play. Nice sounds though, quite haunting. My music choice is much more common, though the location probably not.
    https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/black-and-white-sunday-music/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, I agree. It sounds similar to didgeridoo. Thanks, Jude.

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  14. Leya Avatar
    Leya

    Amazing! Here’s one from me https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/black-white-sunday-music/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Cheers 🙂

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      1. Leya Avatar
        Leya

        😀

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  16. Arkenaten Avatar
    Arkenaten

    Very impressive… and quite haunting. The top photograph look as if he is actually kissing the wood!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Ark. The top photo is mine. The video is something I found on you tube 🙂 I agree, French kissing. After all you need love and passion to play music, don’t you?

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      1. Arkenaten Avatar
        Arkenaten

        Indeed, you do.

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  17. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    Fascinating, Paula. Not the size I expect a flute to be. Great to hear as well as see.

    After much thought, I went with your mention of the end of music. Let’s hope it never happens! -https://travelwithintent.com/2017/05/21/compay-segundo-guitar-cuba-death-of-music/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, not the size what one would expect from a flute. It has been used by Slovak shepherds in the past. 🙂

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  19. brenda Avatar
    brenda

    It is a great day when one is drawn to stop and to listen to music that fills the air

    https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/black-white-sunday-music/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Mmm, wonderful. I love your shot 🙂

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  22. eklastic Avatar
    eklastic

    I’ve never heard a fujara before but it looks rather painful – at least to the player.
    My entry, alas! has no accompanying music except the one in my head: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/sweet-piercing-sweet-was-the-music-of-pans-pipe/?preview_id=7103&preview_nonce=cab2c56e60

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It requires effort, but it is worth it. Thanks.

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  25. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    One of my very favorite topics Paula. https://dailymusing57.com/2017/05/22/black-white-sunday-music/
    Have a good week

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Good to hear.

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  26. klara Avatar
    klara

    lol, I have to laugh: I first thought he was kissing a pole. never seen that instrument before.
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/05/music.html

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  27. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    I’d never seen a flute like this…and must be extremely difficult to play wit such an instrument!
    Hope I’ll manage to listen to the music , sooner or later…
    Your post is super, Paula!

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  29. almeidadepaulo Avatar
    almeidadepaulo

    Great flute Paula, it’s very nice and I never seen. This is my entry: https://balance440.wordpress.com/2017/05/23/black-white-sunday-music/

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  30. Lignum Draco Avatar
    Lignum Draco

    The Fujara makes a lovely sound, Paula. I had to search for a video of it actually being played. It is interesting to see and to see the carvings/decorations that adorn it. Thanks for the introduction to its beautiful sound.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Maybe the enclosed video was reset. It shows the same musician playing fujara.

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      1. Lignum Draco Avatar
        Lignum Draco

        Silly me. I thought that video was a photo. 🙂 Just played it through. Thanks again, Paula.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Thank YOU, Draco 🙂

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  31. awardboss Avatar
    awardboss

    nice song

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  32. guiltyshades Avatar
    guiltyshades

    If it wouldnt have been about music…i wont be alive..as the phase i crossed of my life with music… So,for me music is everything

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