74 years and still going.

WolfAtTheDoor · 05-16-2010, 06:47 AM

hello folk of MB,

This here is my Grandad. He is 74 years of age and has always had an unparalleled passion for music, but has unfortunately been blighted by crippling stage fright throughout his life and has been unable to share this passion with the rest of the world because of it. Luckily I had the idea of posting videos of him performing within the comfort of his own home on Youtube. Help spread the word. Talent should always be noticed.

Burning Down · 05-16-2010, 07:32 AM

That's really beautiful. What a great voice! Do you know if he ever had any vocal training?

WolfAtTheDoor · 05-16-2010, 07:37 AM

No, he never received any vocal training. He would play piano when he was younger in the army and played around clubs with his brothers, though he refused to ever take centre stage!

Burning Down · 05-16-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfAtTheDoor

No, he never received any vocal training. He would play piano when he was younger in the army and played around clubs with his brothers, though he refused to ever take centre stage!

He has a great voice - I seriously thought he may have had some training!

Astronomer · 05-17-2010, 12:33 AM

He's an inspiration

I hope when I'm his age I still have my passion for music like he does. I've subscribed to him on YouTube, thanks for posting this!

Freebase Dali · 05-17-2010, 12:34 AM

I agree. Great stuff.
Just... I sat there the whole time thinking he should have a more sturdy keyboard stand. lol. Stuff like that irks me, although it obviously doesn't affect him in any negative way.

Tell him we dig it!

Seltzer · 05-17-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

I agree. Great stuff.
Just... I sat there the whole time thinking he should have a more sturdy keyboard stand. lol. Stuff like that irks me, although it obviously doesn't affect him in any negative way.

Tell him we dig it!

Same haha, we'll all pitch in and buy him one

Anyhow, that was great to watch. I wish I had his pipes!

+81 · 05-17-2010, 03:11 AM

He really does have talent and was a joy to watch. He also doesn't look a day over 64.

WolfAtTheDoor · 05-17-2010, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

I agree. Great stuff.
Just... I sat there the whole time thinking he should have a more sturdy keyboard stand. lol. Stuff like that irks me, although it obviously doesn't affect him in any negative way.

Tell him we dig it!

I completely agree - I've told him countless times to invest in a grand piano or something, but I think he's grown quite attached to that keyboard and its unstable stand...

~~James~~ · 05-17-2010, 11:06 AM

Impressive.

05-16-2010, 06:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
WolfAtTheDoor ironing your socks Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm in a rocknroll band. huh. Posts: 396	74 years and still going. hello folk of MB, This here is my Grandad. He is 74 years of age and has always had an unparalleled passion for music, but has unfortunately been blighted by crippling stage fright throughout his life and has been unable to share this passion with the rest of the world because of it. Luckily I had the idea of posting videos of him performing within the comfort of his own home on Youtube. Help spread the word. Talent should always be noticed. __________________ *press your space face close to mine, love*

05-16-2010, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
WolfAtTheDoor ironing your socks Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm in a rocknroll band. huh. Posts: 396	No, he never received any vocal training. He would play piano when he was younger in the army and played around clubs with his brothers, though he refused to ever take centre stage! __________________ *press your space face close to mine, love*

05-17-2010, 12:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	He's an inspiration I hope when I'm his age I still have my passion for music like he does. I've subscribed to him on YouTube, thanks for posting this! __________________

05-17-2010, 03:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
+81 Rats off to ya! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: House of the Ju-Ju Queen Posts: 1,609	He really does have talent and was a joy to watch. He also doesn't look a day over 64. __________________ My Music on: Facebook Last.fm My Last.fm My Poor Ol' Neglected Journal

05-16-2010, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	That's really beautiful. What a great voice! Do you know if he ever had any vocal training?

05-17-2010, 12:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	I agree. Great stuff. Just... I sat there the whole time thinking he should have a more sturdy keyboard stand. lol. Stuff like that irks me, although it obviously doesn't affect him in any negative way. Tell him we dig it!

05-17-2010, 11:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Impressive.