Netizens Praise 84-Year-Old Man w/ His Musical Talent Using Natural Materials
An 84-year-old man has become an online sensation, impressing netizens with his remarkable musical talent, showcased through instruments crafted from natural materials.
Quirino Gayo, the elderly grandpa, has captured the hearts of many with his extraordinary musical abilities, thanks to a video shared by the Facebook page Rading Gerona Lechon-Meatshop, where he skillfully played a cha-cha tune.
The senior citizen was able to produce amazing sound using natural materials such as a Visayan four-stringed musical instrument known as “buktot”, which is made from a coconut husk.
With a mahogany leaf held to his lips, he breathed life into the vibrant notes while skillyfully playing the stringed instrument. He impressed the netizens with his own rendition of a cha-cha music.
Gerona took a video to help Gayo showcase his talent to the public. Quirino’s livelihood hinges on serenading homes and various communities.
“Iyan lang po ang kabuhayan niya ang tumugtog sa mga bahay-bahay at kung saan-saan para mabigyan siya ng pera,” Gerona said.
The hardworking grandpa earns praise and admiration from the online community because of his musical skills. A lot of netizens even wondered on how he could product such beautiful melodies using a leaf and a simple instrument.
Gayo’s music exceeds ordinary sounds; it is a proof to the limitless capacity of human creativity, demonstrating that age is no barrier to sharing a harmonious connection with the world.
Quirino Gayo serves as a reminder that outstanding creativity could come from the most unlikely of sources. His story shows the value of preserving and recognizing indigenous talents, demonstrating that even in the digital age, the sound of his melodies can resonate deeply within us.
Previously, a young boy skillfully plays ukelele to earn money for family & study
As the story of this talented grandpa circulates online, may it inspire us all to pay closer attention and appreciate the songs that surround us, waiting to be discovered.
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