I join the celebration of the Hive Open Mic in Week #200, where we explore the theme "Virtual Serenade" proposed by our community's namesake and recent featured artist: @jesuslnrs. Today I share with you my trumpet interpretation of "What a Wonderful World", an incredible jazz classic composed by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. I dedicate this piece to my friend @gladymar1973, a wonderful woman, full of faith, love and talented with her hands. I not only know her, but also her beautiful family. God bless you, my friend. The song's lyrics paint a picture of a beautiful and peaceful world, highlighting simple joys such as nature, friendship and love. My favorite version is the one sung by Louis Armstrong, one of the most charismatic trumpeters in the history of jazz. The song is in the key of C major, with a harmonic progression based on major I, vi, IV and V chords, which contributes to the feeling of relaxation and familiarity.
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Me uno a la celebración del Hive Open Mic en la Semana #200, donde exploramos la temática "Serenata Virtual" propuesta por el tocayo y artista destacado reciente de nuestra comunidad: @jesuslnrs. Hoy les comparto mi interpretación con la trompeta de «What a Wonderful World», un increíble clásico del jazz compuesto por Bob Thiele y George David Weiss. Esta pieza se la dedico a mi amiga @gladymar1973, una mujer maravillosa, llena de fe, de amor y talentosa con sus manos. No solamente la conozco a ella, sino también a su hermosa familia. Que Dios te bendiga, amiga. La letra de la canción muestra una imagen de un mundo hermoso y pacífico, destacando alegrías simples como la naturaleza, la amistad y el amor. Mi versión favorita es la que canta Louis Armstrong, uno de los trompetistas más carismáticos de la historia del jazz. La canción está en la tonalidad de Do mayor, con una progresión armónica basada en acordes mayores I, vi, IV y V, lo que contribuye a la sensación de relajación y familiaridad.
We must not lose the ability to surprise ourselves. Many times it happens to us that we are victims of routine and we do not enjoy the simplest things. If there is one thing I have learned from life, it is that we should not focus on just one side of the path. We can enjoy the grass or complain about the rockiness of life. You have to practice contemplation and appreciation. How many times a day do we make an effort to look at the world with new eyes, valuing the small, everyday things? The song reminds us that there is beauty everywhere, from the colors of the sky to the smile of a child. Something that children stand out for is their creativity and curiosity to discover new things. We must cultivate that capacity in ourselves. Lastly, something that helps me recognize and be surprised by life is being grateful. I am grateful for this community that has provided a home to many people.
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No debemos perder la capacidad de sorprendernos. Muchas veces nos sucede que somos víctimas de la rutina y no disfrutamos de las cosas más simples. Si hay algo que he aprendido de la vida, es que no debemos enfocarnos en un solo lado del camino. Podemos disfrutar de la hierba o quejarnos de lo pedregoso de la vida. Hay que practicar la contemplación y la apreciación. ¿Cuántas veces al día nos esforzamos por observar el mundo con nuevos ojos, valorando las cosas pequeñas y cotidianas? La canción nos recuerda que hay belleza en todas partes, desde los colores del cielo hasta la sonrisa de un niño. Algo en lo que los niños destacan es su creatividad y curiosidad por descubrir cosas nuevas. Debemos cultivar esa capacidad en nosotros. Por último, algo que me ayuda a reconocer y sorprenderme de la vida es ser agradecido. Me siento agradecido por esta comunidad que ha brindado un hogar a muchas personas.
What a Wonderful World
[Verse 1]
I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
[Verse 2]
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed days, the dark sacred nights
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
[Bridge]
The colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces
Of people going by
I see friends shaking hands, saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, "I love you"
[Verse 3]
I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more
Than I'll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Fuentes / Sources
| Images | Obtained in Unsplash |
|---|---|
| Lyrics | “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong on Genius |
| Thumbnail & Banner | Made with Adobe Creative Cloud Express |
| Gifs | Created with EZGif |
| Specific information | Louis Armstrong House Museum |
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