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Hive Open Mic week 170 Pure Imagination
Hello Hive musicians. I've been away for a while as work got incredibly busy but now I have a little bit more time for myself for a month or two, so I hope to be contributing to this page more often and to have time to listen and comment on your music too.
I've chosen a song called 'Pure Imagination' by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. I first heard this song in the original film of Willy Wonka and and Chocolate Factory, from 1971. The film is based on the Roald Dahl book 'Charlie and The Chocolate factory'.
It stars Gene Wilder who is an old fashioned, all round entertainer, who was well known for his comedy roles. Gene plays the lead role of Willy Wonka who shows good hearted boy Charlie and four other not so nice children, around his sweet making factory. Each of the children won their tour of the factory by finding a golden ticket inside the wrapper of a Wonka chocolate bar.
The visitors are taken to an amazing room literally made of chocolate and sweets and this is the song Willy Wonka sings to them. The song suggests that if you can imagine something, that you can do it.
Here is the original scene from the movie
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Hello there
This is an amazing presentation
Well-done 👏
Wow... this is interesting. Welcome back and I hope you try your best on the blockchain before getting back to being busy. I enjoyed your presentation 🙂
It's a classic film, but somewhat disturbing. Dahl's books have a lot of people getting their just desserts. It's a cool song with some interesting melody. You do it beautifully.
!HUG
Yes its a bit of a strange film really. The kids all get removed in quite worrying ways...but then I think that was the kind of writing trait that gave Dahl the edge. Kids seem to love anything a bit gruesome.
Thanks very much @princessbusayo
Thank you for stopping by and giving it a listen.
Matilda was the first long book we read to our daughter (appropriately) and she enjoyed the others. I've not seen the new film of that yet, but Netflix have the rights to all the books, so expect more.
There's a new Willy Wonka film out soon. Ages ago there were Wonka vans parked by Cardington Hangars, so I'm not sure what that was for.
This is a beautiful presentation, I so much love the story line even though am not a fan of movies.
You did well with the song too...keep it up
I wish I knew how to read notes and had my keyboard.
Thank you very much for giving it a listen and for leaving kind comment.
Honestly I feel privileged to have the opportunity to play the piano. Not everyone is afforded such a luxury.
I loved it, I enjoyed listening to you, you have a wonderful voice and talent.... Excellent and professional.
A big hug for you. 🌹
Hi @gemafreya1234, thank you so much for listening and for taking the time to comment on my post.
I don't know how i didn't see this amazing piece of music on time,
This pure class, Your singing is fantastic so as the song.
Thank you for listening and leaving such a lovely comment.
Maravillosa presentación amiga @purplesinger aplauso de pie 👏👏👏👏🥰, impresionante, impecable y excelente interpretación. Posees un increíble talento, tu voz hermosa, afinada y dulce. Buena selección de la canción, recuerdo está película. Felicitaciones y éxitos📽️😃😊🍫🥰🎤💜💚❤️💕
Wonderful presentation friend @purplesinger standing applause 👏👏👏👏 , impressive, impeccable and excellent performance. You have an incredible talent, your beautiful, refined and sweet voice. Good selection of the song, I remember this movie. Congratulations and successes📽️😃😊🍫 🎤💜💚❤️💕
Thank you so much for listening and for finding the time to leave such a kind comment. I appreciate it very much.
Muchas gracias por escuchar y por encontrar el tiempo para dejar un comentario tan amable. Se lo agradezco mucho.