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#482706 - 12/03/19 06:42 AM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: Dnj]
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Senior citizens? +55 sadly the nursing home is right here.


Edited by Dnj (12/03/19 06:43 AM)

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#482717 - 12/03/19 08:08 AM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: Dnj]
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Dave has it right.


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#482718 - 12/03/19 08:11 AM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: 124]
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Originally Posted By 124
Dave has it right.


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#482725 - 12/03/19 09:47 AM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: Dnj]
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It should be really superfluous having to state the obvious but my remark about guitar/piano was meant in jest. Spurred on really by the endless discussions of which sound sounds slightly better on another keyboard or newer model. For instance if we may believe all stories than the piano sound on e.g. the yamaha keyboards has become better on every arranger keyboard but is still trailing compared to a yamaha piano model etc.etc.
And just for the record I concur with what UD says about the elderly, hell at 68 I am in the midst of them !!!

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#482729 - 12/03/19 09:51 AM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: Dnj]
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John - all good! Sometimes I play a nursing home, and get asked by a resident ... "What room are you in?" YIKES!
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#482754 - 12/03/19 12:18 PM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: Uncle Dave]
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Originally Posted By Uncle Dave
John - all good! Sometimes I play a nursing home, and get asked by a resident ... "What room are you in?" YIKES!


And I bet it's a female asking ... surprised
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#482756 - 12/03/19 12:22 PM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: tony mads usa]
Fran Carango Offline
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Originally Posted By tony mads usa
Originally Posted By Uncle Dave
John - all good! Sometimes I play a nursing home, and get asked by a resident ... "What room are you in?" YIKES!


And I bet it's a female asking ... surprised
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#482758 - 12/03/19 12:24 PM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: Uncle Dave]
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Originally Posted By Uncle Dave
With much respect, I have to say that very often, our "seasoned" citizens are intensely connected to, and moved by music. Not just the songs from their youth, but all types. When I do a nursing home, or retirement center, I give them a variety show - with everything from Big Bands to Broadway, and Roaring 20s to Rock & Roll. They love the energy, the beat, and the catchy sing-a-long choruses. Many of the residents remember every word to a 75 year old song, even though they've forgotten what they had for breakfast. This is very common, and very touching to witness.

Then, there's the staff - they often play along, and dance to the music to get the crowd into it. Lastly ... there's the PERFORMER (US!) If the sounds inspire US to do a good job, then the audience will feed off the energy. They will share the smiles with us, and we can take the journey down memory lane together. It's a privilege that few other jobs offer., so please don't prejudge the crowd by their conditions, or ages. They might be more in tune with the program than you think!


Dave, right on with your statements ...
At a pretty upscale A/L venue a woman came up to me and said "Thank you, so much ... Your performance is so different from others" ... I asked what she meant and she said "You're so lively" ...
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#482761 - 12/03/19 12:34 PM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: Uncle Dave]
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Originally Posted By Uncle Dave
John - all good! Sometimes I play a nursing home, and get asked by a resident ... "What room are you in?" YIKES!


Haha, can relate to that.

We were in a nursing home waiting room a few years back. Bunch of little old ladies sitting opposite. My husbands in a wheelchair, has been for over 40 years. The tea lady wanders over, hello dearie, you in for respite. Half a dozen heads pop up, with a smirk on their faces.
We were booking his mother into the home. We had free coffee and cake , whenever we popped in after that. Haha.
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#482762 - 12/03/19 12:44 PM Re: GENOS - B3 [Re: tony mads usa]
W Tracy Parnell Offline
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Originally Posted By tony mads usa
And I bet it's a female asking ... surprised


I sure hope so, but you never know! smile
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