James Galway's Danny Boy: A Prayer of Gratitude to God for the Gift of Playing the Flute

I really love Mozart's flute quartets.
When it comes to the flute, this is the person who comes to mind.
“The Man with the Golden Flute” is a slightly cliché nickname, but he is one of the greatest flute players today,
James Galway.

Looking at pictures from his younger days, he had quite a wild impression, but as he has aged, his expression has become very calm and gentle.
Is that the composure of someone who has mastered their craft?

His performances of Mozart and Bach are, of course, wonderful, but it is fantastic that he does not limit himself to classical music, releasing movie music like The Pink Panther and albums like "Love Song," refusing to be bound by categories.

In particular, "
Song of The Seashore and Other Melodies of Japan," a collection of lyrical Japanese songs like "Hamabe no Uta" and "Yoimachigusa," is magnificent.

And the one that never leaves my heart is "Danny Boy." Setting aside the theme of the song, the mid-to-low range is warm and gentle, as if it is nestling up to you, and the high notes are expansive and clear to the very end.

It soaks into the heart as if pouring down from high in the sky.
Parents who thought only of their children.
Friends who were always on my side no matter what.
Mentors who always encouraged me.
It speaks like the hearts of those I can no longer meet.

The highlight is the final phrase.

It is as if it is beyond human skill, yet something only a human could do,
as if you can even hear his breathing.

In the face of such a performance, how powerless words are.
Knowledge is unnecessary, and there is no need to understand the music.
You just have to accept it and feel it.

He says:
Why does he always play this song?
It is a prayer of gratitude to God for giving him the talent to play the flute.
A prayer that delivers each and every note directly to God.

James Galway
is one chosen by God