spindizzy Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Ladeeeees and gentlemen! Now for something completely different. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UkTl1ecJ46QQ (I was alerted by a photo in our local newspaper), but missed the performance in Tatton Park) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Franch Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Maybe this would be something for Randy Stein? He's an acrobat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Ladeeeees and gentlemen! Now for something completely different. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UkTl1ecJ46QQ Interesting. I wonder if she can play more than that little bit of a tune. The beginning of this video gives a much better view of her instrument. Clearly an English, but customized. (Note the loops rather than plates for the little fingers.) A reworked Stagi, or a Russian-made copy? I would like to know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Wilson Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I was astounded upon viewing these two videos. https://m.youtube.co...?v=UkTl1ecJ46QQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gkYomHm9Gg Tatiana (orTatyana) almost rhymes with concertina doesn't it! Currently I am working up a song I've composed as an acknowledgement of the historical role of concertinas in circus. Concertinas have long been associated with the circus, most notably used by clowns but also acrobats. I've come up with "The Flying Concertina", a light hearted fantasy where a concertina used in a trapeze act takes on a life of its own. The circumstance of this thread begs for a sneek preview. Here's the first half of the lyrics:- The Flying Concertina Oh what happy days when the circus comes to town The acrobats amaze and there’s sure to be a clown There’s elephants and horses and cheeky chimpanzees But best of all of course is the girl up on trapeze For when she summersaults and flies then the people shout with glee Imagine their surprise when she swings it musically She plays a concertina while swinging by her knees With summersaults between a tune up on trapeze She is the lovely young Sabrina with her flying concertina She squeezes on that funny little box while swinging way up there on high You know that everyone who’s ever seen ‘er adore the lovely young Sabrina With her flying concertina making music in the sky One night young Sabrina when high up on trapeze Let go her concertina when she just had to sneeze That little box he took his leave a chance not to be missed What followed you may not believe but here’s what happened next........ What happens next? Well you'll just have to wait. It will be some time before this one is ready for performance. At my age it's not easy working up those trapeze skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 What followed you may not believe but here’s what happened next........ Jet propelled (heavy use of air button)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullethead Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Remind me not to arm-wrestle Russia girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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