This takes me back to the years in the 50s when I was stationed in Austria. Being a soldier in those days also meant being stationed in one of the most beautiful and musical countries in the world. It shaped my life!!!
Robert, I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience. There is something haunting and beautiful about the zither: it reflects the warmth and friendliness of Austrians. Thank you for your service!
My father took me to The Third Man when I was four years old. The love affair was moving and believable. Seeing Harry Lime's face ignite at the point the light turned on was frightening while captivating. His disappearance down the spiral stairway added tremendous depth. Yet, the mood established by Anton's graceful, but powerful gestures is still irreplaceable. I've owned a copy of the theme on a London 78 for fifty years. My father bought it but didn't play it much so, is in great condition. My system is equipped with two turntables, one of which plays 78RPM. Although there are special width styli available, a Shure MR78 does a great job of pulling the signal from the track. I'm almost brought to tearing, each time the music takes me back to the first time. The fascination that comes from a zither is produced by the constant tremolo of the left hand, requiring a hell of a lot of endurance, to make the movement of the notes just float.-Andy Knapp
veryveryvery juicy Vienna rhythm and such a beautiful elastic melody , various tempo in each phrasing is so so so charming(sorry poor English) 89yrs. Japanese.
A ver caballeros octogenarios y más : ¿a quien de Uds.no les corren escalofríos románticos al escuchar estas dulces melodías? Quien no recuerde nada amoroso . . . mmm... solicite hora al médico o revise fotos antiguas. Chao---------- Boris
