I once heard this tune played in a small bar in the Scottish highlands, one fella with a fiddle, one on guitar, in battle-of-the-banjos style, and I've loved it ever since. I'd always assumed it was an old folk tune and didn't know what it was called. 15+ years later and I finally found out that it's an early 80s piece! Who knew, eh? :)
Never underestimate things others haven't had the privilege to appreciate. Simon Jeffes found a harmonium in a Japanese city, abandoned and unwanted by by-passers. He adopted it and composed the loveliest piece of music I've heard
This is one that I love. Fantastic. I used to play harmonium a long time ago. And when I found this here, oh my God, it was a fantastic discovery. I saved it in my computer. I listen to it as much as I can. So lovely. The sound of harmonium is really different and it is for me the sound of angels.
@alternative10000 It is comments like yours that makes it so enjoyable to be on youtube or the internet in general, to learn stuff from people you might never know exist. Many thanks for the information and history behind it.
I only hear this song on NPR, PBS, Pacifica and near the ending of a Michael Moore film. I have a hunch you can ask a person if they ever heard the song and tell their party affiliation.
I am so not a liberal and love this song. I teach firearms saftey and have served in the military. I also listen to this song about once a week or more for the last eight years or more.
"Malcom", a really fun Australian flick used this and Telephone and Rubber Band and probably a couple of other PCO tunes. That's how I got turned on to them, from the soundtrack to that movie.
I like how so many people have interesting stories about how they found this when I'm here after having my dad deafen me with I in the car, good music tho. 👍
@Enigma2100 Correct...!!! That is how I know P.C.O, I was beginning to think i was the only person on the planet to have seen that film...!!! Also telephone and rubber band was featured at the end of an Oliver Stone film called Talk Radio...!!
Ruth Shield I was thinking I want to go "out" to this....never fails to make me, a cynical, miserable sod, happy, a great choice for your Mum....if you don't mind me saying.
I think that was a GREAT CHOICE for your Mum! I was just lying in bed and heard it on ABC Classic FM and thought 'what is that?'. It got me out of bed.
Take a moment to listen to this disarmingly simple piece of music, then go and do something else. Then, when time has passed listen to it again. Very gradually this tune will permeate into your memory and your heart. It is so simple and so uncomplicated that it begs indifference, but, after several hearings it will reward you with a huge musical hug. Warming, powerful and endlessly beautiful.
@@arthol51 I am but a simple man, of no worthy achievement, but I have an ear for honest music, and this tune struck home with the force of eternity. It is in my mind an absolute classic and should be available to all.
@@stevoowens2735 your achievement is your mastery of language...as you get older this above all else will earn the respect of others... you have a lot to give.
@@arthol51 Mastery of it is not one of my aims, nor has it ever been. If I am clearly understood in mind and heart then am I at peace with it. I do appreciate your kindness. Berry Christmas to you and yours.
I heard this song when I was like five years old. It was in a trailer that played before Ferris Bueller on VHS and and have been looking for it ever since. Today I found it. Today I may rest easy.
Hey same here! a Ferris Bueller VHS my parents bought way back in the day, the trailer was a Kevin Bacon movie that came out in the late 80s. I watched Ferris Bueller on a regular basis as a kid and hearing this wonderful song in the beginning every time before the movie was part of the experience
Like many others, I first heard this song - or at least a cover of it - playing at the end of the movie Napoleon Dynamite. This is the first time I've heard the original arrangement, and now I've heard a little of the story about how this song came to be. And it's made me love the song all the more. I think of this as a song about seeing the worth in things that aren't obvious, and giving second chances. There's a scene I imagine when I hear this, as a sort of metaphor: Imagine that droning note that plays through the whole song is the sound of the harmonium crying. Simon Jeffes (who is the composer, band leader, and person playing guitar in this video) found a harmonium abandoned on the street in Kyoto. In the first 20 seconds, you can almost picture Simon Jeffes approaching the discarded, "crying" instrument, sort of pityingly, and testing a few notes to see if the thing works. He could have thought to himself, "Is this really broken? Is it too broken, or...? Or... do you have some music left in you still?" At 0:21, he tries out a tune, and can smile, "Yes, you definitely have music left in you still." (In the real history, Simon Jeffes brought the harmonium to a new home, and he eagerly put it to good use.) At 0:41, the harmonium is joined by the other instruments - no longer a lonely instrument, but part of an ensemble. It belongs somewhere again. Not only that, but the harmonium is the leader of this piece. From 1:20 onward, the notes become bolder and more confident. This instrument that used to be considered garbage is playing strongly and with feeling. And everyone can feel that. That droning, "crying" note which has continued the whole time, is no longer a cry of sadness, but of joy. The pain that the harmonium felt is no longer hurtful, but instead is a source of strength. It has found new purpose, better than ever before. I think about this, and I think about people who have felt like that harmonium - cast away, called worthless, abandoned, betrayed. I think about the music that is still inside of them. I feel hope, knowing that it only takes a small act of faith in that person, maybe a small bit of kindness, to give him or her the chance to have a life that is like this piece. The lost can be restored. The placeless can belong again. The pain can be turned into joy. The sorrow can give way to strength. And everyone who hears that song can feel the power in it. I find that kind of encouraging. Anyway, sorry for going all philosophical here. It's just a thought that brought me joy, so I felt like sharing.
This is brilliant. It's a massive tune and there's nothing cheesy about it. Penguin cafe Orch were one of the most innovative groups of their time. The Orb covered this tune.
Me too! I was just telling a complete stranger on IG how that movie, although very cheesy, resonates with me and that specific tune is my mobile ringtone, I like it so much!!!
There are basically two types of people in this world... people who first heard this in Napoleon Dynamite... and people who heard it at the end of Capitalism: A love story....
3 types. First heard it in 1988 in the She’s Having a Baby trailer that opened the VHS version of Ferris Bueller. ua-cam.com/video/JArbB3kNmDw/v-deo.htmlsi=nylLmXfrdI70d9vC
This, and Telephone and Rubber Band, also by the penguin cafe orchestra were used in the film 'Malcolm'. It took me just short of ten years after first watching the film to find out who composed the music. Well worth the wait though. Excellent stuff!
The movie The Founder brought me here when I try to realize "where da fudge did I hear this song from?" And then I read your comment...Taa-daaa! Thank you...
So wonderful. It makes me wanna jump around and do backflicks (wich I can´t do) - But I wanna do it. And in the end I just wanna cry of the emotions it brings. Such a wonderful music. Bless this band and certainly Simon Jeffes for this tune.
John Hughes used it in the trailer for She’s Having a Baby but not in the actual movie. I saw the trailer and loved the song and was going to buy it (vhs) just to hear that tune again. Never did, glad I didn’t. I hear it was pretty poor.
@@rolf69ful thx. Yeah i never saw that john Hughes movie. Loved his movies but that one never did anything for me. I heard it wasn't very good. Thanks for that tidbit though.!
It's hard to believe anyone can find such a perfect combination of notes and percussion that can continuously harmonize with nearly 3 minutes of solid drone notes. Proof that bagpipes aren't an accident!
Here's an arrangement for piano. It's in the key of D, where this is in the key of C... glenwoodpianostudio.com/2016/06/08/music-for-a-found-harmonium-arrangement/
Oh nice, thanks. I was actually trying to express that I love the fact that they do not read music as they play. PCO is all about spontaneity, and while there is structure, it's easy to play the music by ear and memory. Obviously reading and writing is important, but it's secondary to ear, and ultimately, intuition is paramount. When you are creating music, you do not need to interpret anything. It's just coming. This is the sort of "beyond logic and rational thinking" that I love about PCO, because it echoes the truth of life. You just surrender and watch it unfold. If you've never read the history and origin of the group and the name, take a quick minute to read this: www.penguincafe.com/original/origins.htm
Found out about Penguin Cafe Orchestra because of the stop motion animation film Mary and Max. I love those kinds of films plus the soundtracks are amazing too.
"Music for a Found Harmonium, written on an abandoned harmonium he had stumbled over on a Kyoto street. He didn't pick up the instrument straight away - he left a note on it saying he'd come back the next day and, if whomsoever didn't mind, he'd take it away. Whomsoever clearly didn't mind, and that piece of music and the harmonium have travelled the world."
"This song is excellent. I'm glad that it was used in Napoleon Dynamite because many people who watch that movie probably aren't very familiar with this type of music, and everyone should appreciate it."
One of the jolliest and most clever pieces ever written. Saw them live at a late prom. Arthur has kept the spirit of his father’s vision and many are so grateful that he has.
This is the best version to listen to if you want to hear the true notes to play before you try to convert it to guitar, mandolin, banjo or whatever. Like someone else said, simple but complex. The spanish tango version also is good.
this is going to be played at my funeral. I will die soon and I played the harmonium myself but I never made it to play, there was no UA-cam in my days unfortunately, I would have liked to play it myself.
Everytime I hear this absolutly great tune I remember the Australian movie "Malcolm" whre it was used in and also the track "telephone and rubber band"
i listened to this sooo much till i was able to play the harmonium part. very nice that a simple piece can be mellow and uplifting while simultaneously putting a smile on ur face.
Amazing how many people have found this song and found it to bring joy in so many ways. Personally I had wondered where the E-Dubble rap Harmonium had originated and now I'm here, you rest well king RIP Evan
Simon Davis There's a trailer I must have seen 20 times on the Ferris Bueler VHS tape for "She's Having A Baby." It's done in a montage style set to this music.
At 0:30 he was connecting with his Rex-kwando spirit animal and imagining himself in Stars and Stripes workout pants. Pure focus and lost in the moment.
Thank you so much for posting this. I just love this. If you like this then you should definitely watch the film "Malcolm" directed by Nadia Tass. The music and the film go hand in hand. In my opinion one of the best films ever made.
My Nanny had a beautiful harmonium in her house, along with a piano. I remember pushing the pedals on the harmonium to get enough air to play the notes. I let my brother play her other instrument, a piano, in the same room; so much easier. How kind was I to my little brother???
I once heard this tune played in a small bar in the Scottish highlands, one fella with a fiddle, one on guitar, in battle-of-the-banjos style, and I've loved it ever since. I'd always assumed it was an old folk tune and didn't know what it was called. 15+ years later and I finally found out that it's an early 80s piece! Who knew, eh? :)
I knew, but that must have been awesome :)
I heard it played on guitar and an accordion at Ireland’s oldest bar! I listen to this song daily.
What amazing stories you folks have. After hearing it in Napoleon Dynamite I had to Google the song's history and, of course, the band. Fascinating!
Never underestimate things others haven't had the privilege to appreciate. Simon Jeffes found a harmonium in a Japanese city, abandoned and unwanted by by-passers. He adopted it and composed the loveliest piece of music I've heard
This is one that I love. Fantastic. I used to play harmonium a long time ago. And when I found this here, oh my God, it was a fantastic discovery. I saved it in my computer. I listen to it as much as I can. So lovely. The sound of harmonium is really different and it is for me the sound of angels.
@alternative10000
It is comments like yours that makes it so enjoyable to be on youtube or the internet in general, to learn stuff from people you might never know exist. Many thanks for the information and history behind it.
such a perfect song
Astoundingly amazing.
Opening to the 1986 film Malcolm. Love it.
incredible salad of soundand talent. thank you for the post
A masterpiece of music
I only hear this song on NPR, PBS, Pacifica and near the ending of a Michael Moore film. I have a hunch you can ask a person if they ever heard the song and tell their party affiliation.
+John Laughlin -
Napoleon Dynamite. Your hunch is busted.
I am so not a liberal and love this song. I teach firearms saftey and have served in the military. I also listen to this song about once a week or more for the last eight years or more.
"Malcom", a really fun Australian flick used this and Telephone and Rubber Band and probably a couple of other PCO tunes. That's how I got turned on to them, from the soundtrack to that movie.
I always wondered where this piece of music came from!! thanks!!!
This is the best version anyway!
I like how so many people have interesting stories about how they found this when I'm here after having my dad deafen me with I in the car, good music tho. 👍
Someone describes it as English country trance. Perfect.
@Enigma2100 Correct...!!! That is how I know P.C.O, I was beginning to think i was the only person on the planet to have seen that film...!!! Also telephone and rubber band was featured at the end of an Oliver Stone film called Talk Radio...!!
Ottimo
I hated the NP movie but I love this song. Best part of the movie, in my opinion.
it is (covered by patrick street)
This was the song that we chose for the end of my Mum's funeral - she would have loved the joy and hopefulness. Still moves me.
Ruth Shield I was thinking I want to go "out" to this....never fails to make me, a cynical, miserable sod, happy, a great choice for your Mum....if you don't mind me saying.
R.I.P. your Mum, Ruth...
I think that was a GREAT CHOICE for your Mum! I was just lying in bed and heard it on ABC Classic FM and thought 'what is that?'. It got me out of bed.
Nice tune and if it fit your Mums personality then perfect.
Awesome choice - not to sound too dark of course; sorry for your lose.
Take a moment to listen to this disarmingly simple piece of music, then go and do something else. Then, when time has passed listen to it again. Very gradually this tune will permeate into your memory and your heart. It is so simple and so uncomplicated that it begs indifference, but, after several hearings it will reward you with a huge musical hug. Warming, powerful and endlessly beautiful.
So beautifully said.
You sir a a wordsmith of extraordinary talent...perfect prose to convey your feelings for this song...many thanks.
@@arthol51 I am but a simple man, of no worthy achievement, but I have an ear for honest music, and this tune struck home with the force of eternity. It is in my mind an absolute classic and should be available to all.
@@stevoowens2735 your achievement is your mastery of language...as you get older this above all else will earn the respect of others... you have a lot to give.
@@arthol51 Mastery of it is not one of my aims, nor has it ever been. If I am clearly understood in mind and heart then am I at peace with it. I do appreciate your kindness. Berry Christmas to you and yours.
I heard this song when I was like five years old. It was in a trailer that played before Ferris Bueller on VHS and and have been looking for it ever since. Today I found it. Today I may rest easy.
limajlima it is like breaking free , happy you found it!!
Hey same here! a Ferris Bueller VHS my parents bought way back in the day, the trailer was a Kevin Bacon movie that came out in the late 80s. I watched Ferris Bueller on a regular basis as a kid and hearing this wonderful song in the beginning every time before the movie was part of the experience
Similar version for me! From the movie: Its all gone Pete Tong. The scene with this song towards the end of the movie is pure greatness
She's having a baby.. Me too!!!!!!
@@brendan5235 she's having a baby!
Ever take it off any sweet jumps?
MrLeviNielsen this thing has the sickest pegs.
You got like three feet of air that time.
And shocks
Sure mate,some right big un's too!
DANGIT KIP ATE ALL THE CHIPS
Like many others, I first heard this song - or at least a cover of it - playing at the end of the movie Napoleon Dynamite. This is the first time I've heard the original arrangement, and now I've heard a little of the story about how this song came to be. And it's made me love the song all the more.
I think of this as a song about seeing the worth in things that aren't obvious, and giving second chances. There's a scene I imagine when I hear this, as a sort of metaphor:
Imagine that droning note that plays through the whole song is the sound of the harmonium crying. Simon Jeffes (who is the composer, band leader, and person playing guitar in this video) found a harmonium abandoned on the street in Kyoto. In the first 20 seconds, you can almost picture Simon Jeffes approaching the discarded, "crying" instrument, sort of pityingly, and testing a few notes to see if the thing works. He could have thought to himself, "Is this really broken? Is it too broken, or...? Or... do you have some music left in you still?"
At 0:21, he tries out a tune, and can smile, "Yes, you definitely have music left in you still." (In the real history, Simon Jeffes brought the harmonium to a new home, and he eagerly put it to good use.)
At 0:41, the harmonium is joined by the other instruments - no longer a lonely instrument, but part of an ensemble. It belongs somewhere again. Not only that, but the harmonium is the leader of this piece.
From 1:20 onward, the notes become bolder and more confident. This instrument that used to be considered garbage is playing strongly and with feeling. And everyone can feel that.
That droning, "crying" note which has continued the whole time, is no longer a cry of sadness, but of joy. The pain that the harmonium felt is no longer hurtful, but instead is a source of strength. It has found new purpose, better than ever before.
I think about this, and I think about people who have felt like that harmonium - cast away, called worthless, abandoned, betrayed. I think about the music that is still inside of them. I feel hope, knowing that it only takes a small act of faith in that person, maybe a small bit of kindness, to give him or her the chance to have a life that is like this piece. The lost can be restored. The placeless can belong again. The pain can be turned into joy. The sorrow can give way to strength. And everyone who hears that song can feel the power in it. I find that kind of encouraging.
Anyway, sorry for going all philosophical here. It's just a thought that brought me joy, so I felt like sharing.
What an insightful and beautiful comment! I would not have thought of it like that, but I can hear it now... thank you! 💖
Vote for Pedro
nah,,, Pete Tong
138 people refused to vote for Pedro
Follow your Heart
I don't understand the reference. Can someone explain?
🤭👏
This is brilliant. It's a massive tune and there's nothing cheesy about it. Penguin cafe Orch were one of the most innovative groups of their time. The Orb covered this tune.
Thanks to all the Aussies mentioning a movie from 1986 called Malcolm. I watched the full movie on UA-cam last night. Great movie! Thx!
Penguins are interesting birds. They combine grace and goofiness, simplicity and sophistication.
They’re hilarious when mating! 😂 🐧
Love this piece of music, always makes me feel happy when I listen to it. Truly great musicians.
its really difficult to not feel happy when I listen to this
Possibly the greatest tune ever.
Yep!
I think you might on the money there.
S O SIMILAR TO A BACH CANNON!
I remembered it from Napoleon Dynamite when I heard it on Founder. Gives me happy feet.😁
It owns my heart
This piece always makes me happy when watching Napoleon Dynamite, my favorite movie. I'm glad to hear the full song, it's wonderful!
Me too! I was just telling a complete stranger on IG how that movie, although very cheesy, resonates with me and that specific tune is my mobile ringtone, I like it so much!!!
Great movie. Vote Pedro 😂😂✌🏻❤🇬🇧
The one in Napoleon Dynamite is by an Irish band called Patrick Street
There are basically two types of people in this world... people who first heard this in Napoleon Dynamite... and people who heard it at the end of Capitalism: A love story....
3 types. First heard it in 1988 in the She’s Having a Baby trailer that opened the VHS version of Ferris Bueller.
ua-cam.com/video/JArbB3kNmDw/v-deo.htmlsi=nylLmXfrdI70d9vC
Pure joy. R.I.P Simon Jeffes: unrecognised genius.
Napoleon Dynamite brought me here 10 years ago. The Founder brought me back 3 weeks ago
Paul Kamin yes
This, and Telephone and Rubber Band, also by the penguin cafe orchestra were used in the film 'Malcolm'. It took me just short of ten years after first watching the film to find out who composed the music. Well worth the wait though. Excellent stuff!
I remember this as the final music in 'Malcolm', but the music was different when I watched the film last night. Thank you for confirming my memory.
No way this comment is 15 years old!
without a doubt one of the most uplifting pieces of music - especially at the end of Napoleon Dynamite :)
Definitely!!!! It gives me chills hearing it at the end of Napoleon Dynamite
Shakespeare, Joyce, Yeats, Mozart, Beethoven, Jeffes.
and Heder
ma nama Jeffes
you know what?!!?! you're right.
They say you only really die when you aren’t mentioned anymore…Simon Jeffes will live forever happy to see that this is response number 1000!
"You only live as long as the last person that remembers your name". Great sentiment.
Bliss, Fine music from a fine Gentleman, English country TRANCE !
SPEAKS TO THE SOUL :}
talk to me plus my soul
Back when BBC was something.
Somehow, the sustained g pedal note seems to fit so well even though it continues for the whole piece.
Definitely holds it together
Everyone keeps saying Napoleon Dynamite, but to me this will always be Malcolm's theme.
absolutely Jim!
From Malcolm in the middle?
Nah, the Aussie movie Malcolm .... in my top ten.
planetfonz
Clicked out of curiosity and ended up watching the whole thing, pleasently surprised! Great film
glad to hear it amos!!
its a wonderful movie. dad forced it on me as a kid in the 80s and I have loved it ever since
Someone gave me a portable reed organ. I'm going to have to learn this for youtube, and call the video Music for a Donated Harmophone. :-)
Malcolm brought me here.
Me too!
ODanboy Can I keep the tram?
Malcolm: Looks like good cardboard...
Frank: It's not the cardboard you idiot, it's what's inside it.
Napoleon Dynamite brought me here.
You just reminded me! I heard this song and I was like " I've heard this somewhere before" Thanks!
Marty McFly
It's All Gone Pete Tong
Marty McFly Same for me, via Shazam
The movie The Founder brought me here when I try to realize "where da fudge did I hear this song from?" And then I read your comment...Taa-daaa! Thank you...
Malcolm (the movie) bought me here
So wonderful. It makes me wanna jump around and do backflicks (wich I can´t do) - But I wanna do it. And in the end I just wanna cry of the emotions it brings. Such a wonderful music. Bless this band and certainly Simon Jeffes for this tune.
I love this song. Whenever you feel sad or low i recommend playing this...
it's amazing how similar this is to Post-Rock in it's own way.
I love the harmonics at the start. so serene.
im glad im not the only one who heard it
Here because this featured on the best ever Australian movie Malcolm!!! 😀👍
This was in a great Australian movie before Napoleon Dynamite. It's called Malcolm. It's an excellent 80s movie from Australia. I highly recommend it.
Best movie EVER!!!
Melbourne will never be the same again.
Nah, the best movie ever would be Bad Boy Bubby :D@@oxorox972
John Hughes used it in the trailer for She’s Having a Baby but not in the actual movie.
I saw the trailer and loved the song and was going to buy it (vhs) just to hear that tune again. Never did, glad I didn’t.
I hear it was pretty poor.
@@rolf69ful thx. Yeah i never saw that john Hughes movie. Loved his movies but that one never did anything for me. I heard it wasn't very good. Thanks for that tidbit though.!
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First Dog on the Moon brought me here, joyfully
It's hard to believe anyone can find such a perfect combination of notes and percussion that can continuously harmonize with nearly 3 minutes of solid drone notes. Proof that bagpipes aren't an accident!
No sheet music. Lovely.
Here's an arrangement for piano. It's in the key of D, where this is in the key of C...
glenwoodpianostudio.com/2016/06/08/music-for-a-found-harmonium-arrangement/
Oh nice, thanks. I was actually trying to express that I love the fact that they do not read music as they play. PCO is all about spontaneity, and while there is structure, it's easy to play the music by ear and memory. Obviously reading and writing is important, but it's secondary to ear, and ultimately, intuition is paramount. When you are creating music, you do not need to interpret anything. It's just coming.
This is the sort of "beyond logic and rational thinking" that I love about PCO, because it echoes the truth of life. You just surrender and watch it unfold. If you've never read the history and origin of the group and the name, take a quick minute to read this: www.penguincafe.com/original/origins.htm
this touches something deep in my soul...
Found out about Penguin Cafe Orchestra because of the stop motion animation film Mary and Max. I love those kinds of films plus the soundtracks are amazing too.
"Music for a Found Harmonium, written on an abandoned harmonium he had stumbled over on a Kyoto street. He didn't pick up the instrument straight away - he left a note on it saying he'd come back the next day and, if whomsoever didn't mind, he'd take it away. Whomsoever clearly didn't mind, and that piece of music and the harmonium have travelled the world."
Simon found a harmonium in the trash and wrote this song.
And that's the whole story!
The world will forever be a richer place for this piece. God bless you Simon.
is it me or does this song make me laugh everytime i hear it
"This song is excellent. I'm glad that it was used in Napoleon Dynamite because many people who watch that movie probably aren't very familiar with this type of music, and everyone should appreciate it."
One of the jolliest and most clever pieces ever written. Saw them live at a late prom. Arthur has kept the spirit of his father’s vision and many are so grateful that he has.
The guy playing it looks like Bill Hicks.
Haha thought same immediately
Bill Hicks became Alex Jones.
Hicks,who takes his death & turned into Alex Jones?
This was the first tune I played on my own found harmonium.
The Film Malcolm brought me here so glad it did
カルテット💓
Anyone here from e-dubble?
finally someone else
Dynamite, Malcolm...
what about the homie e-dubble?
RavenCDZ yes
This is the best version to listen to if you want to hear the true notes to play before you try to convert it to guitar, mandolin, banjo or whatever.
Like someone else said, simple but complex.
The spanish tango version also is good.
How does it keep on holding that same chord through the whole song? It never gets any quieter
If you vote for me all of your wildest dreams will come true
I get chills listening to this, love it
E-dubble brought me here, RIP King of Rappers
hey @bendingsyllables, Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to hear at this time in my life. Brings back good memories and many happy tears.
FANTASTIC I love this music
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we used to play this in the Irish band i was in - The Bare Knuckle Boxers. but we didn't have a harmonium
this is going to be played at my funeral. I will die soon and I played the harmonium myself but I never made it to play, there was no UA-cam in my days unfortunately, I would have liked to play it myself.
Everytime I hear this absolutly great tune I remember the Australian movie "Malcolm" whre it was used in and also the track "telephone and rubber band"
+Gothic Punk ,
Me too,so much so I bought a dvd of the film from ebay in Australia.I also sent for another of my favourites, "Buddies".
Same 💜
Quickly! Before its too late! Vote for Pedro! As man, I'm just a couple years late...
Napoleon Dynamite!!!
They used the Patrick Street version.
Edubble. A few will understand :)
i listened to this sooo much till i was able to play the harmonium part. very nice that a simple piece can be mellow and uplifting while simultaneously putting a smile on ur face.
Amazing how many people have found this song and found it to bring joy in so many ways. Personally I had wondered where the E-Dubble rap Harmonium had originated and now I'm here, you rest well king RIP Evan
The image that rotates in my mind when I hear this music is Kevin Bacon's face pressed against a glass window.
HaHaHa!! Why?
Simon Davis
There's a trailer I must have seen 20 times on the Ferris Bueler VHS tape for "She's Having A Baby." It's done in a montage style set to this music.
This song is so timeless, I love it
also can be found in the teen flick "Some kind of wonderful" took me ages to find out what it was called brilliant bit of music
At 0:30 he was connecting with his Rex-kwando spirit animal and imagining himself in Stars and Stripes workout pants. Pure focus and lost in the moment.
I can't get enough of this band.
I have loved this for years.
I heard it first on the Legends CD by James Galway and Phil Coulter.
That Intro Tho! Still Here My Penguins!
Foi tema da propaganda do lançamento do carro Ford Ka, em 1997 aqui no Brasil.
Absolutely awesome.
i need more music like this in my life.
Thank you so much for posting this. I just love this. If you like this then you should definitely watch the film "Malcolm" directed by Nadia Tass. The music and the film go hand in hand. In my opinion one of the best films ever made.
Yeap Melbourne will never be the same without Malcolm.
Fantastic sound.... amazing...
I wish I could find a Harmonium. Sheesh.
Once heard ,never forgotten.
Once heard just keep on repeating it over and over and over, a bloody fantastic tune, it just gets inside ones head.
My Nanny had a beautiful harmonium in her house, along with a piano.
I remember pushing the pedals on the harmonium to get enough air to play the notes.
I let my brother play her other instrument, a piano, in the same room; so much easier.
How kind was I to my little brother???
"steve mac , paddys revenge" sent me here
+Deadly_M same here
Fabulous...wonderful...unique...5 stars and favorite...thank you...Cheryl Cerri Bruno
I love this.
Its like a group of friends just making music in a room.
(audience kinda' ruins that feeling but w/e)