Pachelbel Canon in D Major - the original and best version.

Pachelbel's Canon in D, performed on original instruments from the time of Pachelbel by the Early Music ensemble Voices of Music. Please subscribe to our channel www.youtube.co...
Is it really a canon? Yes, absolutely! The three violin parts are exactly the same. It's also a ground bass.
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Performed on original instruments by San Francisco Early Music Ensemble Voices of Music. Featuring Katherine Kyme, Carla Moore & Cynthia Freivogel, baroque violin; Tanya Tomkins, baroque cello, Hanneke van Proosdij, baroque organ; David Tayler, theorbo.
About the performance: the canon is played using not only the instruments but also the bowing techniques from the time of Pachelbel. As you can see from the video, especially if you look at the high definition version, the string instruments are not only baroque, but they are in baroque setup: this means that the strings, fingerboard, bridge and other parts of the violin appear just as they did in Pachelbel's time. No metal hardware such as chinrests, clamps or fine tuners are used on the violins, allowing the violins to vibrate freely. A good example of baroque bowing can be seen in the extended passage of repeated notes: the musicians play these notes on one bow-the shorter & lighter baroque bow-to created a gliding effect. The players also hold the bow very differently which affects the balance and touch. Both the style and the amount of vibrato are based on baroque treatises which describe the methods for playing, bowing & articulation in the late 17th century. The narrow, shimmering vibrato blends with the baroque organ. The organ used is made entirely of wood, based on German baroque instruments, and the pipes are voiced to provide a smooth accompaniment to the strings, instead of a more soloistic sound. Another feature of the video is the subtle differences in not only the sound and color of the instruments, but also the different techniques of the players. All three are playing baroque violins with baroque bows, yet each person has her own distinct sound and bowing style-each bow has a different shape and balance. If you look at paintings of 17th century players you will see that they are all different, because that individuality of sound and technique was highly valued. This allows the players and the listeners to hear and appreciate the "Voices of Music."
Many comments refer to the pitch. D Major is a key, not a pitch; this piece is in D Major at A=415.3 Hz. We chose a baroque pitch and temperament from the time of Pachelbel. You can see the original manuscript that we played from here, clearly in the key of D Major with two sharps voicesofmusic.o...
Detail of the interior of the baroque organ: www.flickr.com/...
#Pachelbel #CanoninD
Title: Canon in D
Composer: Johann Pachelbel
Genre: Classical

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Still beautiful :)

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Indeed. Still beautiful.

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Extremely! I can't say how many times I've listened to this, quite a few 😊👍🙏

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Indeeed

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

The irony-- hearing this glorious music as it was meant to be played on original Baroque instruments... yet watching on a smartphone. How lucky we are. Not many were lucky enough to see or hear this music when it was composed. We are SO lucky and blessed to hear all the stages of instrumental music throughout the centuries. That fact is never lost on me. Thank you for posting this magnificent piece.

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AGREED

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Verdaderas obras de arte, no como la música de la actualidad, en 200 años dudo que alguien considere arte lo de hoy ✌️

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Oh, dear god! 340 years ago a genius got inspired and composed this little piece of heaven

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well deserved. I listen to this version every day.

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on the way for 9,000,000...congratulation !

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Voices of Music gracias!!!

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I remember this song that first day it was played in the late 1600s. What a time to be alive

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😢

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Sorry for your loss

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As a veteran I fight conflicts within myself frequently. I can't express the amount of peace, solice and tranquility your music has brought me in my darkest hours in the time I've been subscribed to your page. Thank you.

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Thank you for your service.

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This was my introduction to classical music quite by mistake, but one of the best and most beautiful mistakes have ever made. I like yourself Mr Conrey have served in the armed forces and this soothes me and transports me to other worldly places of serene tranquility .

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My stepfather is a Vietnam veteran, he wants this played at his funeral...I totally understand why xxx

[@missylynns8966]

Am I the only soul that weeps tears of joy while listening to this beautiful masterpiece? I cannot contain this flood of emotion. It is so wonderful to hear, and personally, I think this is how the song was always meant to be played. None compare to this version of one of my all time favorites! None!

[@justinecooper9575]

The most beautiful piece of music from any era.

[@wpi4653]

It is one of my three favorite. The others are Air of Johann Sebastian Bach and Träumerei of Robert Schumann.

[@johnmacleod1808]

Played today at the commencement of my beloved mothers funeral. Set the tone for a wonderful service.

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Sorry for your loss. I believe, it's "a giving back". She will always be at your side in the room you are.

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2024 someone?

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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah 🎉🎉🎉

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Me.

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👍

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This is just the most gorgeous thing in existence. Every 3-6 months, I’m hit with a spontaneous desire to listen to this recording. Every time I listen, it just gets more and more powerful than the last. I think it’s too bad that this has become a “wedding song,” to the point where it would feel out of place in any other setting.

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Yes

[@emitaylor8684]

I've never associated this with weddings and never been to one where it was played.

[@zowiedahn6669]

i found this version when i was 12 in 2013. i am now 23. and this still the only version i listen to at least 5x a month 11 years later. just soooo beautiful 💕💕💕

[@rayman1738]

Its the end of 2023. And this is still beautiful wow! Just wow

[@malinamaharana4374]

To think that this is what the piece sounded like back then.....and we have the privilege of hearing it in the 21st century?? Absolutely incredible. Well done (as always) Voices of Music!

[@VoicesofMusic]

Thank you.

[@beth5633]

Why did 2629 people not like this? Screw you. This canon always makes me cry.

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K-Pop Fans mate. LoL

[@sebastianh.1090]

Don't worry about it, the youtube algorithm doesn't care if it's a thumbs up or down. It will recommend the video to others either way!

[@Moragor]

Those people are cellists, salty about playing the same eight notes over and over again.

[@francesschaefer]

This is very lovely, I am a pianist/music teacher/church musician, and have played and taught various versions of this piece but since I love early music, my father was a musicologist and music librarian/composer this is great to have students hear the piece played on original type instruments. Thank you!

[@lindsaymartinez5341]

Only 1680's kids knowd the Super Nostalgic feeling

[@Trollificusv2]

And to think, back in the 1750s we called it "that old-fashioned stuff".

[@gigia.8773]

Hehehe yes soo relatable

[@TheSilentRoar]

This was played as we walked into assembly in primary school so it actually is nostalgic xD.

[@samgaudet7388]

Might & Magic lol

[@TechnoSan09]

This is a timeless song This should and will be played for centuries

[@rodrigosebastianpagano8198]

I've heard Pachelbel Canon in D so many times. So many versions. I should be exhausted. Why I can't hate this? Why is so timeless, why is its effect on me so perfect? I can't help it. It still touch my soul in ways no other theme can.

[@sydclark-yawitz2787]

you just can't hate it. Its one of those songs taht will always be around that s likeable ~forever~

[@willmears1111]

The original instruments combined with their exceptional talents makes this not only the best but also the most authentic to Pachelbel's masterpiece.

[@ShaikhMohsinIqbal]

We should all be thanking the following: the one who wrote it, the ones whom are playing & the one who recorded and uploaded ❤️❤️🙌🏼 True piece of art 😍

[@biharek7595]

I should be thanking and I am.

[@rildank5557]

Why do I get goosebumps each time I listen to this music ??

[@dcw127]

The harmonies at 2:15 are out of this world!

[@sepehrsolgi-et7pl]

Beautiful... We used to play this in my small baroque ensemble, and it always bring me joy❤

[@sayree]

I walked down the aisle to a live version of this song in an outdoor garden at an Italian villa on a cliff side over looking the Mediterranean sea on a warm Spring day.

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Congrats! I hope you enjoyed your wedding 💒💒💕!

[@marionfelty6891]

The renaissance. Will there ever be another? Music, paintings, architecture, monuments and sculptors. I was born too late.

[@asmodevsluxuria]

This is baroque music. If youy want to hear composers of the Renaissance you should probably look for Desprez, Thomas Thallis, Diego Ortiz, Tomas Luis de Victoria, or William Byrd

[@andreafalconiero9089]

Great music in *both* periods, though! I still can't decide which I like better, so I just enjoy everything from about 1400-1750!

[@SaitekFreak999]

Born in the wrong generation? No. You had to pay to go to co concerts if you wanted to listen to any music, and had to be wealthy enough. Couldnt find it in your pocket. Have fun not showering, shitting in the streets, working for nothing etc.

[@jumpingjflash]

As I understand, Pachelbel stipulated 3 violins and basso continuo. This is the only KZbin video I've seen that fulfills that.

[@roberton9526]

Iba manejando por carretera subiendo a la montaña, llevaba en el sonido música barroca, y de repente comenzó el Canon de Johannes Pachelbel. Meditabundo, paisaje, recuerdos, circunstancias estimularon mis lagrimales desde lo más profundo de mi ser. No podía evitarlo, lloraba que tuve que orillarme para evitar un percance. Fue una experiencia tan, pero tan extenuante de emoción que tuve la sensación haber padecido un vahido. Al paso del tiempo, no puedo mas que decir que esa experiencia emotiva me la explico a la única razón de haber experimentado lo que se debomina "El Síndrome de Stendhal". Y me lo explico así, ya que el síntoma tuvo por peculiaridad quedar pasmado por una gran obra de arte, como ésta maravillosa pieza musical que nos legó Pachelbel. Gracias Johannes Pachelbel por tu maravilloso regalo. Saludos a los amantes del arte desde Guanajuato Mx....

[@christianlogronio896]

This video was published 11 years ago, and here's the admin still replying to some new comments, wow❤️

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damn we're all active

[@ChefOregano]

This is the best version of Canon in D I have ever listened to, thank you so much for this unbelievable piece 🌹🌹🌹

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I agree with you!!!

[@AnnikaWalter-t4k]

I get chills, listening to this

[@harmanjotsingh7429]

It's like talking to god...love from India.. good music has no particular religion category or culture ...it's just universal among all humans who believe in supreme Power

[@Bafreen_Osman]

This song is my first and favorite one in my life

[@VoicesofMusic]

As Voices of Music passes the 400K subscribers mark, we thank you all for listening to our channel. And our fabulous musicians!

[@Broseftoast]

So strange I just randomly happened to want to listen to this song in its most beautiful form and this video looked humble yet full of talent. Looking at the comments a bunch are within the last few days it’s like so many people wanted to find a small moment of peace like me. It kinda cheers me up, feels like we’re all not as lone as we feel so many times.

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

this tempo is so much more bearable

[@georgemarsone]

IT'S A SIMPLE TUNE ,,,,BUT,,,,,DID YA EVER,,EVER WONDER WHAT POSSESSED HIM TO FEEL IN SUCH A WAY AS TO WRITE ALL THOSE NOTES THE WAY HE DID ?? WAS IT THE LOVE OF A SOUL-MATE???? NO OTHER WRITTEN MUSIC COMPARES TO THE EMOTION ONE FEELS WHEN ONE FIRST HEARS THIS MUSIC.....CANON IN D MAJOR.....GO FIGURE.....

[@CZed-uq4on]

Pachelbel´s Canon...fantastic piece of music...I am born just a few km away from he was born....after researching my ancestors, I even have one pachelbel in my tree...let´s look further :P

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That's amazing! Are you into music too?

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One of (and I’ve heard 1000’s) THE BEST I’ve ever heard.

[@VoicesofMusic]

Wow, 10⁷ views! Thanks, everyone!

[@1939newton]

Well done

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Encantador. ..Gratidão!!!! Gratidão !!!! Gratidão!!!! Conexão com altos planos através dessa Música Maravilhosa !!!!!

[@fancyinthehouse9423]

Um, random question... but is this royalty free? Nice music by the way!

[@carlosfernandes6920]

You deserve them!

[@ijustgottahotdog]

you're welcome andwith such a beautiful performance was there ever any doubt? :)

[@KanyeBisht]

Listening to this can make you energized even in lockdown when your drained by your cellphone

[@slappy8941]

When my what is drained by my cellphone?

[@smithgeorge6858]

Canon in D has been my favorite music to play in violine still cant believe all of violin playing exact same notes in delay could make such a good melody

[@phagioi]

Johann Pachelbel wrote the most beautiful piece of music of all time.

[@justalearner8550]

Indeed..

[@oruniaza3228]

Its not Pachelbel's original piece, its a transcription of another person where he changed some things.

[@VoicesofMusic]

@ David Armando Ramírez Padrón it absolutely 100 percent is Pachelbel's original piece, and it is not in any way a transcription or arrangement by another person, and there are no changes. You can see the original on IMSLP.

[@oruniaza3228]

@@VoicesofMusic no, what i meant is that Jean-François Paillard made some changes to the Pachelbel's original piece, because as i know that doesnt sound as the original piece, so what i meant by saying it was a transcription is that Jean-François made some changes, but, if you really are playing the original Pachelbel's piece, then i am sorry.

[@oruniaza3228]

@@VoicesofMusic but please don't get me wrong, i love your version, i love classical music, and i love Canon in D, i really love it, its one of my favorite pieces of all time.

[@rhondabitler5474]

Love love love this. Played at my wedding.

[@craigboden]

What a beautiful piece of music

[@CabinFever52]

This always reminds me of a fellow in my dorm back in Baker Hall at Ohio State. This was his favorite piece and played his recording of it often. If you see this, Bob, was just thinking about you.

[@meyerlandman8762]

Truly the best I've had the privilege of hearing.

[@langamingminecraft9310]

Happy Eleventh Anniversary to this video! 9-2-2019

[@worldblazin4209]

Being in 2023 and listening to classical Pachelbel is great. Nice that people are on comments still chatting about Musical History pieces.

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Still wonderful in 2024!

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When I go I want it to be while listening to this.

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Richard Sloan I hear that. .. ".. 👍...

[@Kemal_KARAYILAN]

🎼🎼🎼December 2023 ❤❤❤ Still sounds full with Joy of Life Anyone else?

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original and best version??? YES

[@violectrika625]

Finally, a quick tempo with great artistry! Thank you ladies! You're awesome!

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oct 2022 someone?

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Nope

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🎉

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Here

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Not me

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Here!

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2024 someone? 😊

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🤝👍🎻

[@toraxcore317]

This music is timeless, johann pachelbel thanks for this masterpeice

[@archi-dr5te]

according to the latest scientific evidence, The Universe keeps time with the beat of this particular performance. Perfection.

[@BenjaminUkoh]

Oh simply beautiful, just remembering my aunty and cousin who passed on

[@psymbol]

It's like closing your eyes and revisiting your beautiful memories.

[@Gainn]

This has such a different flavour that I really like. The pitch makes the notes that always sounded dirty in the 'normal' versions (just after the 3 minute mark) work much better. I still think those parts were notated wrong from the start though.

[@geoffstemen3652]

But the modal sound is such a beautiful deviation from the overall tonality. Alludes to the sounds of the Renaissance.

[@redmadmeister3000]

The title is right it’s like the best version

[@davidsnyder2000]

What a beautiful rendition ❤️ I remember hearing this as a child oxer 40yrs ago😊

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4/2024❤

[@ronaldcarpenter1477]

One of my favorite pieces.

[@xul5839]

最近讀書都會聽你們的音樂，這很好的緩解我的壓力和焦慮，讓我更專心讀書!謝謝!!

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I'm turning this on for my pregnant wife :) i'm sure he is smiling inside:)

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Absolute beauty and musical perfection.

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2023 someone?

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:D

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Me

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meee

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Yes sir

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Here 😂

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Music doesn't need an age. Music is timelessly important, sensitively real, sister of Life. Music was born but Music won't die. 🎶💜💙

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2024 August

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Estamos juntos ❤️

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Am here again 2024

[@rado78231]

2023 when I found this version of this masterpiece. From now until eternity...

[@95thRiflesOCI]

1:46 the 3rd violinist has been waiting for this moment.

[@Bob_Betker]

A truly awesome rendition of the Canon in D.

[@alejandrolopez7418]

Hermosísimo el Canon in D MAYOR,sin PALABRAS!

[@oswaldoferreira7102]

I can watch a thousand times ....magnifique!!!!

[@bankorama]

Re-listening in 2023. This is still as pretty as ever!

[@lindseypearson5599]

Our wedding music 20years tomorrow ❤

[@ilyskelet0n]

this feels like an end credit song to my life

[@Same_ol_jee]

It’s always the 3rd violinist for me , killing it every time she has the melody by herself lol

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She's so good

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2024 anyone

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Yea

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Right here 😄

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🥰

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i love watching truly gifted people, thank you

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Sublime! Never fails to move me.

[@sensoeirensen]

We all think we are so smart today - and this masterpiece was written in 1680...

[@DaveDexterMusic]

They all thought they were smart in 1680, but you should hear what they were writing in the 1500s

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DaveDexterMusic Could apply:)

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We are smart - we're listening to this masterpiece!

[@bass2481]

Ah the lovely strings. My favorite. Welcome spring I have been waiting for you.

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Makes me cry ❤

[@julieblackstock8650]

wow this is so beautiful I had tears in my eyes

[@calebisrael7165]

Very well done! Beautiful. ❤

[@GRBAquatics]

WOW. Such an Amazing performance Thankyou.

[@fernandoraulroca5568]

Originalmente no tenía anotado el "tempo" . Hay una vieja versión de Arthur Fiedler muy rápida. Paillard le dio un tempo lento que es el que se hizo popular. Esta versión parece estar a media distancia de las anteriormente mencionadas. Es una muy bella versión

[@davidklein5517]

How many melodies are they playing? The 3 violins are strumming differently. That's why this is a Classic. What a song. Holy cow. Pach, you"re the Best!

[@homercles201]

It is a canon so the 3 violins repeat the same melody. It is so simple yet so effective that its influence on modern music cannot be overstated. Great to hear the original version how it was meant to be played with original instruments and playing style. Some classical musicians may scoff at its simplicity and repetition, and prefer more sophisticated music from the era, but this has stood the test of time like no other. A true masterpiece.

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Today is my birthday, thanks for the great music

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Happy Birthday 🎊

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Happy Belated!!!😁🙌🏾🙏🏾🎈🎈🎈🎈

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Excellente musique thérapeutique

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2023, everybody?

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Me! :D

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Hi dear

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Yep, of course 👍

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Yes, it's 2023, but it's still beautiful today.

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Yes .. And summer is over . Summer ? Three others are left : VIVALDI four seasons , with VoM 🎉🎉🎉

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Such beauty... Thank you.

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2024, anyone? 🥺🥺

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Yeah .. 🙌🏽

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Hii❤

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2023 anyone?

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With Teardrops in my eyes .... Thank You