Mark O'Connor's 'Butterfly's Day Out' featuring Yo-Yo Ma - Edgar Meyer
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Mark O'Connor's 'Butterfly's Day Out'
Mark O'Connor - Mandolin
Yo-Yo Ma - Cello
Edgar Meyer - Doublebass
"In 1993, I was invited out to an inner-city camp at Montgomery Bell made up of mostly African American kids from the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville. Because I was fairly new to this kind of education outreach, I was nervous about how to hold the interest of eight and ten year olds. I had just written a new mandolin piece but had not named it, so I got a notepad and passed out a slip of paper to each child. I asked the children to listen to me play my new piece and to write down what they wanted the tune to be named. Some of the titles were fantastic; I could have easily used several of them. One ten-year old wrote down the title for my tune, “Butterfly’s Day Out.” It was so poetic. “Butterfly’s Day Out” would soon become a favorite, and one I later recorded with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer." -Mark O'Connor
A few words about the composer, Mark O'Connor:
As a child, his musical training included many styles (classical, folk and jazz) and this blending of styles and influences is evident throughout his career and in his acclaimed compositions.
O'Connor's chamber music, featuring violins, viola and cello, intricately and delightfully paints colorful musical canvasses that reveal his unique, personal artistic journey. It's a journey one critic acclaimed "one of the most spectacular in American music."
Film directed by Fiona Zwieb
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I heard this on a classical music station on my drive home from work. I thought it was the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard. It makes me want to lay back in the grass, under a tree, and just breathe. So Relaxing
In 1993, I was invited out to an inner-city camp at Montgomery Bell made up of mostly African American kids from the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville. Because I was fairly new to this kind of education outreach, I was nervous about how to hold the interest of eight and ten year olds. I had just written a new mandolin piece but had not named it, so I got a notepad and passed out a slip of paper to each child. I asked the children to listen to me play my new piece and to write down what they wanted the tune to be named. Some of the titles were fantastic; I could have easily used several of them. One ten-year old wrote, “Butterfly’s Day Out.” It was so poetic. “Butterfly’s Day Out” would soon become a favorite, and one I later recorded with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer.
I like the backstory Mark, and I love this composition ever since I first heard it so long ago. It is also a favorite of a 4-legged friend of mine!
#npr
I remember hearing this song many years ago as a teenager, when visiting San Diego. Loved it. Just today I remembered listening to this music, and recalled "Butterfly.... " something. A quick google and I found it. Such a great piece!
I love this story, I have loved this piece for quite some time. It's beautiful music for children to dance to, with scarves as butterfly wings, of course!
I live in LA and support KUSC. They played this today as part of a yo yo ma hour. I love it!!
My husband and I heard this on the classical station and we both commented how beautiful it was. Our 21 month old was silent with wonder the entire time it played. It is our new favorite!
I just heard this today on my local classical music radio station. I had to hear it again. Oh, it's beautiful!
I really had a good day today, I hope you did too! One of my best mandolin pieces I ever wrote!
Mark O'Connor's 'Butterfly's Day Out' featuring Yo-Yo Ma - Edgar Meyer
Makes me smile every time I hear it..... the ultimate feel good song! Beautiful!
I first heard this during a very sad period in my life, I was coming out of my cocoon with great difficulty and then as I drove off to my new life I felt the joy and serenity of this piece . It's a beautiful blessing, It reminded me that difficulty and change are part of the butterfly's life and mine.
Outstanding musicians outstanding music. A really special moment thank you x
This one is so moving that I was driving at one time when it came in the radio and I had to park the car so that I could enjoy it fully. Thanks for this beautiful music!
I was driving home from Goodwill after I had bought some cordaroys. It was warm I had my windows down and as the wind blew in this song came on.
Been one of my favorites for over half my life now. Wow. :)
Dear Mark, Butterfly's Day Out is one of the most sublime and beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. I listen to it regularly. Thank you very much.
This has been one of my fav songs since finding for a music appreciation class freshman year of college 25 years ago :) thank you, professor! Great class, great find.
One of my favorite pieces of music ever created.
Alone in my house listening while the leaves are falling out of the trees before a rain. Life is good in this moment.
tearful with gratitude that I get to listen. a gift to the Universe. so profoundly moving. thank you🦋🙏🦋
Heard it on the classical radio today, nice!!!
It is so beautiful and so important to me!
Pure beauty
your mind is beautiful
No words!
Oh so beautiful I feel like I'm on the wings..listening today for the first time as I am in solo with the Nor'Eastern….Butterfly's Day Out has decided to stay in, as the wing will only find warmth within ….Nor'Eastern moved in, to blow snow and ice against our panes…sounds crackle accompanying soft notes of sweet hands..letting us know it's their day to fly…no today they sour their trumpets wind and wild, perhaps to cleanse the cracks, old shutter dust crust from seasons past… Oh O'Connor, Meyers and Ma..our Butterfly Day Out will be the music in you to flutter it's wings across with mellow bow in hand while the Nor'Eastern plays it's chilly band. Thank you for you oh gifted ones…joyce acebo-raguskus
This song reminds me of my little girl! She’s my beautiful butterfly, my free spirit. Thank you Mark.
Just beautiful. I knew I'd cry and I did. Thank you.
All I can say is thank you!
Happy Valentine's Day with a "Butterfly's Day Out!"
Will you be touring with Yo Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer any time soon? I'm from the Chicago area---some great venues!
I really look forward to the day that all three of you tour again! This is my favorite piece from the album!
Take time out to relax on this beautiful music from the heart.....
One of Mark's many moving compositions and a wonderful video too.
heard this on the radio and had to see if it were on youtube. Wonderful piece and gorgeous photos! Lovely performance too
This is beautiful to hear AND see. Thank you!
This album came out when i was in university and I remember listening to it nonstop for quite awhile . Nice to be reminded of what beautiful work you guys did .
An excepional and painfully beautiful piece.
Beautiful.
I like very much!!! Great performance!!! With respect,Elena
Nicely put together - video, music and all!
Love this
Love!!!!!!
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anyone in 2017? does anyone remember this in the soundtrack for The Sims?
Listening in 2022! What an incredible piece. I remember it clearly listening to this back in like 2007ish and man does this make me feel nostalgic now. Can't believe how time's going by :(
:)