Singing Their Language
“I chose love songs because I'm convinced they (animals) are very intuitive and they can sense what I am trying to say to them... I think what makes a difference is that I don't sing around them; I sing for them.” - Plumes
I’ve been listening to and watching Plumes (Loris Assadian), the French singer and songwriter for months now. Plumes is known for taking his pastel pink guitar into farm fields, wildlife preserves, aquatic centers, and zoos to sing for any and all kinds animals.
The reactions of the animals - everything from equines, big cats, giraffes, and elephants to rabbits, foxes, lemurs, and alligators - is priceless. Without exception they are curious, receptive, and responsive. But the thing I enjoy most about listening to him play and seeing the animals’ reactions is the love he shares with them. It fills the air - even the virtual air - and reminds me that we are all part of a larger family that’s fueled by love. Enjoy.
Plumes Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumesofficiel/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plumesofficiel/
Interview on the Creative Process: https://www.creativeprocess.info/interviews-featured/plumes-animals
Toujours Toi (Always You): Plumes’ latest release
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My companione animals have had varying reactions to my music. practice - My dog Powder loved me playing and would come lay down, and when I hit the right notes, she'd sometimes howl along for a bit. She also enjoyed band practice, electric guitars, drums, and not particularly skillful singing. Often, I would practice, just for her.
My cat Harvey puts my music into the same category as the vacuum cleaner: I signal towards an immediate and speedy exit into the backyard the moment she sees me pick up the instrument. Buddy, my friend John's dog who stays with me frequently is largely indifferent.
Now I wonder how my fish and hermit crab feel about music, but I have no observations that give me any clues on that. Nobody is frantically darting and hiding, so I take that as encouragement.