I am a music lover. I am not skilled in producing music, but I
love to be surrounded by music. I think
my favorite genre is jazz, and I am really excited about the music of Nat King
Cole. I am, however, really explosive
about live concerts. I do not get to go often
enough to my thinking. A few weeks ago I
went to a Hakase Taro concert in our town with my family. We live in a smaller town, and just the fact
he came to perform here was amazing.
Hakase Taro is a world class violinist and composer. Maybe even more amazing is that we got to go
to the concert.
Dad got tickets months beforehand. We looked forward to this a long time. One always worries with so much anticipation if
there will be a let down at the actual event.
This concert began about the time I wind down for the night. Maybe I would sleep through it all. That would be a waste. This was a senseless worry. Mr. Taro is a master showman. He surrounded himself with other first class musicians
in a band that played with him. Each of
them probably could have performed a magnificent concert on their own. This concert had humor, class, dance, lights,
as well as wonderful music. As the concert closed, the audience was on its feet
dancing along. Music and lights were exploding
about the auditorium. The band did a
fantastic dance. Then some picked up
their instruments and danced while playing them. This was especially spectacular as the cellist
played and danced with his cello. We did
not want it to end. They played two
encores. I wished it had been more. The final song was a gentle song written by
Hakase Taro for those affected by the disaster.
I especially liked his verbal reminder that there is still much to be done
in restoring that area to health. His
song, “A Smile for You” touched my heart.
I got home far past bedtime, but sleep was
elusive as the strains of music and sights of that concert played in my
mind. What a fantastic extravaganza I
had beheld. It still evokes a vivid
memory.
Hey, Dad, when is the next concert?
(Take listen!)
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