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Dad’s ability to improvise and compose beautiful melodies on the fly has always amazed me.
Tonight, I gave him four random notes as a starting point.
Although his dementia is getting worse, moments like this bring him back to me.
Tonight, I gave him four random notes as a starting point.
Although his dementia is getting worse, moments like this bring him back to me.
Lots of exciting things have happened since dad& #39;s magical improvisation went viral. To keep things in one place, and for posterity, here& #39;s a thread.
Then Good Morning Britain came a-calling. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1307928186332774400?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
I was so nervous, I slept for a grand total of zero hours the night before the interview. https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1307952444266209280?s=20">https://twitter.com/GMB/statu...
Dad left Piers Morgan speechless. This was deemed newsworthy. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1307998903070060545?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
I agreed wholeheartedly with this. https://twitter.com/MetroUK/status/1308051368486334470?s=20">https://twitter.com/MetroUK/s...
Naturally, CBS News wanted a slice of the action. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1308134167289442308?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
Then things started to get weird. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1309576707746168832?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
Really weird. https://twitter.com/BBCPhilharmonic/status/1310140169199255552?s=20">https://twitter.com/BBCPhilha...
I had an idea. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1310303855796719633?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
I also seemed to have become dad’s accidental agent. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1310628667043741696?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
By this stage, I was delirious with nervous exhaustion. https://twitter.com/BBCPhilharmonic/status/1310933367563706368?s=20">https://twitter.com/BBCPhilha...
Naturally, I managed to sneak one of Crowborough’s giraffes into shot. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1310945743973289984?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
Yes, BBC Breakfast. I had seen it a few times. https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1310969641821503488?s=20">https://twitter.com/BBCBreakf...
Then, incredibly, and totally out of the blue, I discovered that I once had a godmother. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1311381673842442241?s=20">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
I know, right?!? Social media is MENTAL.
A week later, @bbcpaddy wrote a lovely piece about dad in the Radio Times. This really moved me.
Currently, the @BBCPhilharmonic are recording their parts. It is due to be broadcast on Radio 4’s Broadcasting House on the 25th October.
Tomorrow, a camera crew will be visiting dad for something OH MY GOD SO EXCITING.
I will be adding to this thread in due course.
Tomorrow, a camera crew will be visiting dad for something OH MY GOD SO EXCITING.
I will be adding to this thread in due course.
Oh, hello @theipaper.
Charity single, here we come.
Dad and I filmed a little something for BBC Breakfast last week. It will be on air tomorrow at 6:20 and 8:40 on BBC1. I think it’s going to be quite lovely.
Dad found this deeply moving. https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1319545090759557120">https://twitter.com/BBCBreakf...
Here’s the piece in its entirety. I think I’ve got something in my eye. https://youtu.be/H7ePcSRma58 ">https://youtu.be/H7ePcSRma...
*sets alarm* https://twitter.com/BBCPhilharmonic/status/1319536320524521477">https://twitter.com/BBCPhilha...
The world premiere of Four Notes - Paul’s Tune featuring the @BBCPhilharmonic will be broadcast on R4 tomorrow at 9am followed by a live chat with dad, me and @bbcpaddy.
I’ll also be talking to BBC Breakfast at 7:20 before I set off for dad’s house.
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON
I’ll also be talking to BBC Breakfast at 7:20 before I set off for dad’s house.
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON
Today has been the most special of days for both me and for dad. I can’t put into words how moved we are by this. https://twitter.com/bbcphilharmonic/status/1320295035158618112">https://twitter.com/bbcphilha...
Please. Someone. Pinch me.
We are aiming to release Four Notes - Paul’s Tune on all major streaming platforms on Sunday 1st November. With dad’s blessing, proceeds will be split 50/50 between @alzheimerssoc and @MusicforDemUK.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54684038">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-5...
Four Notes - Paul’s Tune
Featuring a very special surprise for dad, here is the full BBC Breakfast news item from this morning. It made me cry. https://youtu.be/JS0q6AW35OM ">https://youtu.be/JS0q6AW35...
Priorities. https://twitter.com/mrnickharvey/status/1320652908808032256">https://twitter.com/mrnickhar...
A Times headline I can get behind.
I can’t believe I’m writing this, and I’m genuinely feeling really bloody emotional, but Four Notes - Paul’s Tune is now available to buy, download or stream on all major online platforms.
Proceeds will be split 50/50 between @alzheimerssoc and @MusicforDemUK.
Please RT.
Proceeds will be split 50/50 between @alzheimerssoc and @MusicforDemUK.
Please RT.
With artwork by my wonderful wife @LadyAliHarvey - the four stars coming out of the darkness are in the same position as the four notes on a stave - and administrative (and emotional!) support from Anne at @AccorderMusic, this release truly has been a labour of love.
I honestly don’t know what’s real and what isn’t anymore.
Dad is number one on both Amazon and iTunes and I have tears rolling down my cheeks.
A message from dad.
