Music is Everywhere


Music is all around us, especially in Nature. I managed to get this photo of a loon on the St. Lawrence the other evening. It wasn't easy as it kept diving and then it would reappear in a different spot. I couldn't keep up!

I love the plaintive sound of a loon's cry. It gives me shivers as it is so haunting and sad. So true what Tolstoy says about music being the shorthand of emotion.

The loon is one of our Canadian symbols and is featured on our dollar coin, affectionately called the Loonie.



As we celebrate Canada's 147th birthday today, it's fitting to listen to the music of the loon, just one of the many beautiful musical sounds in Nature in our glorious country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTH30m87yL4




Comments

  1. Happy Canada Day, Cathy! Thanks for sharing this pic. I had no idea what a loon is and had to look it up. What you said is so true - the best music is found in nature.

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  2. True, music is all around us. If we only listen, in silence. Tolstoy's quote is wonderful, and so is the picture. Happy Canada Day, Cat :)

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  3. Happy Canada Day, Cathy! True, they say, the nature has music for those who listen! Was not aware of the Loon and the Loonie. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I believe, most of the sounds present in nature have found a way into the music we have been producing so far.
    Happy Canada day!

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  5. Happy Canada day :) music surely is all around us :) I love the sound of birds chirping near my window :)

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  6. Happy Canada Day!!! Never knew the coins were called loonies. Kind of cool! ♥

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  7. Happy Canada Day, Cat! Music is certainly everywhere - we only have to listen!
    I've seen those loons in Lake Ontario and thought they were beautiful! Have some wonderful photos of them. And yes, I have a few loonies and toonies, too! ♥

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  8. The water is your picture actually has movement - beautiful. Have always loved loons - they are a picture of peace and HAPPY CANADA DAY

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  9. Happy Canada Day, Cathy! :) ... Music is entirely a re-freshener despite our mood swings... And loved the picture.. :)

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  10. Happy Canada Day,Cathy Music is soothing for the soul.It sounds sweet not only for humans, but also plants and animals.

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  11. Sorry I'm late getting here. This is a great Canada Day post and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Music is my everything too. ☺

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