That January afternoon the sun said goodbye to the shores of Portugal, as it does every day. It had to go as some new horizons were waiting for its light. The sun left Lisbon and slowly crossed the ocean.
Before the sun hugged for the last time this landscape, it gave us a little visual gift. It pleased our eyes with a spectacular golden hour. Many people came to that spot in order to enjoy the views but we found ourselves there by accident, after walking around the streets of the city for the whole day.
I was already happy with all the historical buildings we saw and with the chitchat with our guide, carrying a little box full of succulents in my bag. Then, in one moment we arrived here, at the River Tagus, without planning it actually. In the distance, we saw the 25 de Abril Bridge and the sun embracing it. Close to us - people bathing in that golden light. I think none of us expected to see the sunset and these colours.
Another nice surprise was a musician that was playing his guitar just behind the dock, on the square. Music with roasted chestnuts (these were salty in Portugal!?), with those golden views and dear people. Where could this lead?
To more music :)))
You see, more than seven months passed since the moment of taking these photos. I thought I was just procrastinating not sorting out the photos from Lisbon (I still didn't do it, so maybe it is procrastination indeed), but maybe these ones had to wait for the right moment. To accompany this post, that could be a Spread the Vibes challenge thing, responding to @garorant's post he published in February. It's been a while, I know, but finally today I can bring the song he mentioned here. Golden Hours.
I had my ups and downs since then, practising and not practising phases. The piece just had to wait to ripen, I guess. So, a few days ago I found the scores and played it. Recorded it. Is it perfect? No, it isn't. I am not golden like the singer Jacob Dodge Lawson, aka JVKE, and neither I am playing it in the exact way he does it. But this is our particular space to share and spread the musical vibes and in this case golden vibes too.
{if you like to participate in Spread the Vibes challenge not challenge, check out the initial post for the guidelines, as I think I omitted a few rules here 😆}
▶️ 3Speak
That was you?! I thought it was but didn't want to interrupt, you looked hypnotized. Next time..
You mean the sun or the person on the beach?
😁
That is a beautiful photo, you know. You also have to know that I read your right-hand-related post the other day 😥 I wish you a full recovery and getting back to drawing, writing, push-ups and all asap, though it will take its time. Nerves are tricky, but the surgery seems to bring positive results 🤗
Smooth moves. I show you a photo I have that looks a lot like your first one and you redirect, wishing me a speedy recovery like a piano player who couldn't fathom it.
Thank you <3
What beautiful pictures, that sun illuminating everything in a special way, I love it!
The photo of the musician with that beautiful architecture, you know how I love art!
You play the piano like an angel, what a pleasure for the ears and the soul. I love it.
Is it possible to ask for songs? It just occurred to me haha how crazy I am.
I love Richard Clayderman... I'll leave you the tip. You made me remember him when I was listening to you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you❤️
That was a nice sunset, and we arrived there just on time, without planning it at all. That was cool.
Hm, Richard Clayderman? The piece he got famous for is Ballade pour Adeline - maybe you thought of that composition? One user asked for it two years ago, and I recorded it already. 🎶 :)
Thank you for listening, @avdesing
What a beauty, I just listened to it, I like all of them, all of them, I even listened to it years ago for meditation!
I made my mother listen to it and she loves it! She said: Wonderful!
Thank you very much!❤️
@avdesing, did you notice that it was mipiano the pianist in black in the birthday post? 😉
Oh my goodness! I'm back in publishing! Is that her? With that hat I didn't recognise her!
She's a genius!
When I watched the video for the first time... I said, maybe, but then I don't know why I dismissed it. Now it's clear!
😂
Of course so I didn't recognise her🤣
Truly a bath of golden light is something very inspiring, @mipiano. The images are poetry and well ... the piano is still emocionado, as I can see it in the score 😅/
Y es bien difícil Golden Hour 😬. No sé mucho de estos temas pero veo que it seems complicated inside the piano, the routes you take inside there to play and the speed that the piece of music demands. It may not be perfect but it's already ours, that interpretation, from all of us here, that we enjoy watching you play. As you say, this is our corner to spread vibes.
🤗 ah, y qué bonito eso de:
Que tengas un bonito día, o lo que queda de él.
Golden Hour finally arrived 🌞 with that sunset from Portugal and golden vibes from there :))
Ya, ha sido un poco difícil, por unos saltos y que en piano la parte que es la voz también he tocado con la mano derecha. Bueno, al final lo deje de estudiar por completo, me rendí hasta que lo entontré y grabé el miércoles 😁
Espero que los oídos de los oyentes {😆} sobreviven a pesar de las imperfecciones jaja
Gracias @nanixxx 😇, igualmente. Aquí ya llegó la mañana :D
Anja wants to shine in the golden hour... and piano music. 😉
She probably shines every afternoon in golden hour, if it's not cloudy as the sun sets over the river. It seems that the piano took a little vacation 🤷🏻♀️😂
I really liked the music!
Very beautiful photos!
Hey Ludmila!
I am happy to see you, hope you are doing well. A friendly hug 🤗
and thanks for listening 😇🎶
A beautiful sunset you have captured there. I love that song you played on the piano. Wow you got skills now I really see why your username is such.
Also not feeling so bad I have been a little tardy on your challenge, hehe. Always better late than never. I do have one that I promised back in November though for someone else 😳 Anyways hope you enjoy what's left of your weekend :)
I am still waiting, but take your time :D 📸
Whenever you can!
Haha, yeah, my username is because I am a pianist 😉
Thanks so much for listening, @coolmidwestguy
I am sorry for being off-topic here, but thank you for spreading the word into the Cuban community, the folks are incredibly gifted. I am dead sure the contest would be an overwhelming success in their hands :)
No worries and you are very welcome. Actually, all the thanks go to you and your willingness to help out and fund a contest. Through my work, I met this relatively new community a few months ago and saw so many hardworking, and talented users. Journalists, writers, artists, teachers, painters, photographers, musicians etc. Very kind, lovely and creative people, as far as I see! I am also sure they will do their best and bring valuable, honest contributions!
Beautiful photos and melody! It sure captures a bit of that idea of fading light upon the see. And as usual it's lovely to watch you play something. 😏😄
Btw, when are we doing our music collab? 👀
I think it's time I catch up on all the promised collaborations haha. Seriously.
Solo a ver por donde empiezo 😅 y antes de que venga la locura del trabajo!
Gracias @bertrayo 📸 😊
Me imagino que debe haber unas cuantas pendientes. Lo mejor sería ir por lo más fácil. 🤪
I knew the delay in bringing us this song was because you weren't just going to play it, you were going to accompany it with beautiful images and a lovely travel story. I appreciate for the mention in this post with such warm lights and I already realize that the song was not simple, but your interpretation was very good! I love the soaring moments with chords and then the calmness of the higher notes. Thanks for catching the vibe, @mipiano!
Thank you for the reminder the other day ;)
Of course, I didn't forget my promise, it just got a bit delayed... 😁
Que bonito ! I loved the piano interpretation with the sunset, the golden hour is definitely magical, it is the moment where the colors stand out the most and look very beautiful in the city, and in the sky.
Gracias Señor Puma, music and sunset came together. And I am sure that you, as a photographer, enjoy these golden hours to make beautiful photos! 😇
This is sooo niceeeee 🎵The music I mean. Though the sunset was pretty amazing too :)
The sunset moment must be somehow familiar to you lol
Yay, you liked the song 😇
I finally made myself record something 🎶
It rings a bell :p
Obrigada :D
That's cool
I feel this is the right time to post the picture...hahaha
Nice one!
thnx 📸
What a beautiful view, is it always like that every day?
I loved your music, it's beautiful... I listened to it like 5times...
Tho you're not JVKE, you play so well like a professional
I don't know if it is that nice every day as I don't live there. We were just on vacation in Portugal, in January
Thank you for listening, I am glad you like it 😇
You don't need that "like a" in your last sentence 😉
Oh really!
You're welcome 🤗
Oh, thanks for the correction, I appreciate 🤗
La postal de esa costa de invierno, en un país veraniego por excelencia, como es Portugal es sencillamente hermoso. Da paz, serenidad y admiración. Amé tu post por ese, aparente, sencillo detalle. Pedazo de post, nena @mipiano
Hola @freakshow90, qué tal?
Nos gustó Portugal, y en realidad teníamos suerte de tener buen tiempo. Hasta un punto cuando empezó a llover jaja
Cómo que nena?
Gracias por pasar 🎶
What a wonderful thing you have experienced there. You have captured the sunset perfectly. Enjoy and take care!
Thanks @amoreyl 😇
Take care you too and have a pleasant weekend 👋
Oh thank you . God bless
My God there aren't enough words to describe the beauty of this post. Congratulations on viewing the marvelous sight and thanks for bringing this to us on this wonderful platform.
Thank you, it's an honour to share with other Hivers :)
Hi @mipiano really very happy enjoying the musicians playing their guitar while enjoying the beautiful twilight
That's right, he also enjoyed the sunset and we enjoyed his music wrapped in golden light 🎶
What a happy day
Sunset, what a spectacular time of day!
I am a fan of the sunset, in fact I just made a post about the sunset and put a good portion of the photos I have taken in different situations and times of the year.
Congratulations on the always beautiful photos!
Sunsets are always inspiring, right? Every place or time of the year :)) ☀️