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The hills are alive with the sound of... well not quite as Olive Lightley
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The hills are alive with the sound of... well not quite as Olive Lightley
The hills are alive with the sound of... well not quite as Olive Lightleys pained expression shows on 15th January 1980. Her brother-in-law Ian is a member of one of the saddest Sally Army bands around - and his tally euphonium plays the most melancholy tune of all.
His is the worst instrument in the 28-piece Bedlington band and all the others are patched up, ancient and in need of repair
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21670985
© Mirrorpix
Brother Musical Instrument Noise Salvation Army Sister Two People Only Unknown Ages Euphonium
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 15th January 1980, we witness a moment of both amusement and sympathy. Olive Lightley's pained expression tells us that the hills are alive with something far less enchanting than the famous melody suggests. Her brother-in-law Ian, a member of one of the saddest Sally Army bands around, is seen playing his tally euphonium with an air of melancholy. As we delve into the details captured by NCJ, it becomes evident that Ian's instrument is perhaps the most woeful in the entire 28-piece Bedlington band. The others are patched up relics from another era, desperately needing repair to restore their former glory. It seems that even in charity and religion, music can sometimes be tinged with sorrow. The image portrays two individuals who share a familial bond but find themselves caught in contrasting circumstances. While Olive's sisterhood connects her to Ian and his musical endeavors within the Salvation Army community, she cannot help but wear an expression reflecting her awareness of their collective misfortune. This snapshot freezes time on a scene where noise meets nostalgia; where instruments worn by age produce haunting melodies for those willing to listen closely. As we gaze upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded that even amidst hardship and discordant notes, there exists beauty in shared experiences and unwavering dedication to one's craft - no matter how somber its tune may be.
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