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I was not sure what to make of Roger’s picture of steps with litter and graffiti, so I decided on an upbeat theme.
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PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
Music is Universal
We were about ten when we made the old factory our den for years. Then he caught us playing music.
“Get out’a here you scumbags,” he shouted, and threw an iron bar that missed.
“We ain’t causing no harm.”
“You’re looking for a smack, wise-boy.”
“We only want to practice; brilliant acoustics.”
“Brilliant! Tell them without work.” He snorted; pointing, “That a sax?”
“Do you want to listen?”
“Used to play; do you know ‘Baker Street’?”
We played for an hour and tears roll down his face.
This old building is a now a rejuvenated soul called Upbeat Music Club.
Music tames the wild beast, soothes the baser passions, and, in general, is better than getting hit by a taxicab
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Thanks Neil. I hope your were not hit by a taxicab. Yes, music tends to sooth the soul.
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The Sax is one of my favourites to listen to, and music can lift an old rustic building with great acoustics. Great story!
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Thank you
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Music conquers all. I like where this story went, J.
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Thank you.
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Nothing quite like a sax. Good one.
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Very nice. Yep, music is universal.
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Dear James,
I love what you did with the prompt. There’s a spot in New Orleans called Preservation Hall where old jazz musicians meet to play Dixie Land. Hot and rough, it’s a fond memory for me. Your story put me right back there. Love it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochelle,
I am so pleased to have triggered your memory and sent you back to happy days.
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Perfect happy ending!
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Even a grinch can be soothed with music! Great story 🙂
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James, I’m glad you went positive with this one. I see one of these two as an angel (ref to my story.)
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I likek the way the story turned positive at the end. Well done.
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I think I saw Gerry flash a wee grin your way, James. Excellent.
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Perhaps he has.
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A little change of tune there. Nice!
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Good story. I’ll bet the acoustics are good in there.
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Great use of the prompt and dialogue catches the scene so well.
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Many thank yous.
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Quite a turnaround, especially enjoyable as I’m a sax player myself!
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Nice sound, saxophone music. I do not play so listen and enjoy.
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deflection works. well done. 🙂
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I would love to see more buildings rejuvenated like this, and what a great repurposing.
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Now THAT’s a happy ending! 🙂
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Oh I love this. What a moment at the end there.
Sounds like they found common ground after all
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Thanks Laurie, music brings together the oddest of people.
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What a beautiful story, it’s good for the soul. Baker Street, huh? I’d sit there right with him.
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Yes, Sir.
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Love this upbeat story 🙂
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The almighty power of the “Bake Street” sax solo!
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Thank you.
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I love the theme of this story. Music can indeed accomplish miracles. I’m glad you went for an upbeat ending; thank you!
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Yes, music has the power to evoke a rage of emotions. Thank you.
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I enjoyed this. Music is special
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Sure is Michael, thank you.
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Music really does have a magic hold over even the hardest hearts! Enjoyed this.
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Thank you, I am pleased you were entertained.
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