Meraki by Per-Olov Kindgren

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Meraki (Greek) - doing something with soul, passion, creativity, or love:
when you put “something of yourself” into what you're doing
(from my series "Beautiful Words")
As a human and artist, I always do everything with passion and put a great deal of myself into what I do weather it is teaching, composing, driving my car or cooking! So I think the Greek word "meraki" is fantastic! :-)
Recorded on a rainy day so please excuse my "wet look". I had just been out for a walk.
Guitar made by Per Hallgren, Sweden (2016)
Long live freedom and peace!
Per-Olov
#perolovkindgren
#classicalguitar

[@angelamair]

Dear Per-Olov, doing what you do with soul, passion, creativity and love makes it to something very special and it can touch others souls. Your music has been touching our souls already for ages. Thank you for that! Best wishes, Angela

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Wow, thank you! And likewise! When doing what we do, we (at least I) take Meraki for granted. unfortunately sometimes we also hear it without. ;-) have a great week. Love, Per-Olov

[@janetryan9779]

Beautiful…..listening to this was a lovely way to start the day and the week! Thank you.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Glad you enjoyed it Jane! Have a nice day.

[@josejuanmorenomartinez9604]

Una bellísima pieza musical, como siempre ejecutada de forma magistral, mi admiración, saludos.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Muchas gracias Jose!

[@nonexponential]

Indeed, this is meraki. As a Greek, I am honored. Thank you, Per! - Your friend Athan

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too A! Good to hear!

[@emiliobyn]

Truly beautiful, as always. We give ourselves fully to what we do, when we want that something we do to be useful and beautiful, although I would say that everything that is created beautiful is useful. We give ourselves with joy, with passion, in the hope of achieving that beauty that illuminates our life. Thank you!!!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Well said! Thank you!

[@francoisgrenier4919]

🙏❤️🌹👏✌️ (still listening to your version of Cavatina👍☺️)

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you for listening to me Francois!

[@Snork123123]

Legend

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Per-Olov, you did a fine job on this one my dear friend ! Love the song and your performance very much ! 👍👍 BIG like 107 I wish you a happy new week ... Fons.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks for listening Fons! Appreciated. Good week to you too.

[@GuenterGeurts]

Dear Per-Olov, You can express your soul and your whole being in art. Maybe for some people it's also possible in science, physics or chemistry. Maybe. I've tried a lot of things in my life. There have certainly been some successes in research and technology. But these things have not had any effect on my soul. My soul is only in my music. Maybe you have to reach a certain age to realize that. Dear friend, please keep making music, I'm trying it too on my humble level. Thank you for this wonderful piece and for the inspiration. Liebe Grüße, Günter

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear Günter. In music you have also reached that level. And I think age helps but I have had students age 12 with amazing abilities to express themselves! When I hear that, I feel like crying! (and do). Once a boy of 14 played Lagrima for me in a class. When he finished, I was crying with joy. When he saw that, he started crying too! And then we laughed for 5 minutes. It was such a nice moment. :-) Keep doing what you do my friend! Per-Olov

[@byOldHand]

Dear Maestro, what a beautiful word and what a beautiful composition you have made. It is impossible not to be inspired by listening to you. Thank you for sharing your soul and art with us. Gentleman, take care and Cheers 🥃🌿

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks for listening my dear gentleman. It's nice to be back here again and read your kind comment! I always check out for new projects from you and hope to see you soon restore beautiful things. Cheers!

[@Sarah-iv3ob]

Oozing with soul, passion, creativity & much love. You at your very best. Just beautiful!!! ♥️

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much Sarah 🤗

[@jayholewinski]

What a lovely story. ❤

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you!

[@mariannevedral496]

Dear Per-Olov! When I listen to "Meraki" I feel like I'm going on a musical journey, from one wonderful place to another. Beautiful title and inspiration! And yes, what you say is true, we can especially hear it in your compositions and in your way of playing the guitar. I think, your students would also like to confirm this 🙂 (the lucky ones) I hope you're doing well.. Hugs, Marianne

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Many thanks!! Dear Marianne. I have the same feeling when I hear you play and compose. Meraki! Thank you for traveling with me. All the best! Per-Olov

[@evabodenstein35754]

Very beautiful and obviously there is Meraki in each note! Moustaki would have liked it a lot, I am sure. ❤❤👏👏🙏🌞💧

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks a lot Eva! 😊 I guess so too… ;-)

[@guitarestan_1]

Wow 😍😍

[@nancywarren]

I'm so glad your videos still come up after all these years

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Nancy! it's good to know! Per-Olov

[@ericcohendy2972]

trés beau vraiment. merci Per-olov pour ce cadeaux.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Merci Eric!

[@yakubekartawidjaja]

So beautiful dear Per Olov. Amazing as always

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cutediary]

The guitar music melody sounds very nice with a melodious rhythm.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks a lot!

[@Vreci]

I am not late !!!! But the other listerners are always sitting in front of their laptops and waiting for Peo´s newest gems! I love your style. It catches the character of your guitar so well! And you make your guitar sing with your sweet melodies and chords. Best regards from the south , Wrrrätschi (the man with damaged knees - details will follow)

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Yes, you are late! The older you get, the later you are, my old friend. :-) And sometimes you never get to my videos. Damaged knees? :-( I hope it's not serious!! Also, with your extrem age and damaged knees, you will never arrive to my videos again. THAT would be bad! Let me know how you are doing. Hugs, Peo

[@petermeester8737]

Very beautiful Per-Olov.. Thank You for sharing!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you too!

[@gardalino]

Dear Per-Olov! Now I am in a difficult situation. I have to come up with "beautiful words", but it's very difficult..... to just sit in silence. You always do this to me. 😊😊😊 It just simply takes me to a peaceful world! Thanks for that!!! 🙏🙏🙏 I didn't know the word Meraki! But as I read it, it's becoming one of my favorite words! Take care and have a wonderful week. Gardalino

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you my friend. I think Meraki is going to stay with me too. Good word. Be safe!

[@tomasericsson8720]

👏A real gem! Beautiful performance! 🙂

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much 😀

[@guillermoj.dhiriart2422]

Hermoso. Gracias por compartir.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Muchas gracias!

[@michaelhermon1099]

Thank you Sir, beautiful :)

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

So nice of you

[@michelloiseau]

From beautiful words!!!! I can only agree with this idea Dear Per-Olov, I wrote you an email this morning and following our exchanges, I did not expect to see a new video from you today So, at first, I thought about the account being hacked, someone wanting to pretend to be you, but that wouldn't have been so perfect. I then thought about a possible use of artificial intelligence but it cannot copy such a talent and cannot, as you say, do something with soul, passion, creativity and love. So, I told myself that the night had brought advice and that you were there to give us this pleasure, even if it's not bossa nova lol Meraki is indeed a fantastic word to bring together all these qualities that honor you Yes, beautiful words go with beautiful music and that cannot be copied. Well done my friend and thank you Love Michel

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Michel. Since I couldn’t record a video today, I posted an old recording from a rainy day in February 2024. Don’t I look 1year younger? ;-) Love, Per-Olov

[@michelloiseau]

@@Per-Olovkindgren Well I will say that going back to a rainy day a year ago to look younger is well thought out ;-) Ha, if the rain could take away with it all the traces that time leaves :) No need, We are young for ever

[@JimmyQuango]

A wonderful melodie Peo! Your playing sounds so peaceful and warm. I could listen for hours my dear friend....and I wan't to wake up with a Hallgren guitar in my hands, glasses on my nose and play like Per-Olov Kindgren. Love and hugs from Hamburg, Jimmy

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you my friend! But be careful what you wish for! It might happen and then the good old Jimmy will be gone. That would be horrible! For us! :-) Love and peace. Peo

[@JimmyQuango]

@@Per-Olovkindgren No risc - no fun... ;-) Thanks my friend! Hugs, Jimmy

[@andrewmcconville1848]

You hit the spot again Per. Love your chord progressions.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Appreciate it!

[@mitasol3864]

Oh, beautiful!❤

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you! 😊

[@lalodiaz]

Very nice composition Peo! Always great to listen to your beautiful playing , nice meaning of that title also. 😊

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much mi amigo! 😀

[@ScottOuelletteGuitar]

This is a very beautiful piece Per-Olov. I think one of the reasons I connect with this one is because it has a Greek title, just like my composition "Alithia" meaning truth. Plus, this piece you're playing is just as contemplative like my Greek titled song. Great video! Scott

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

½ Greek, eh? Thanks buddy! Per-Olov

[@guitarcompositionsbyklerr]

It´s such a stunning composition! You are playing so beautifully, your performance is full of emotions! I love it! 😊

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you so much 😀

[@marcusguldbrandsen2965]

What a beautiful song! It's works such as these that makes it a treat to be your student. Thanks for the free sheet music :P - Regards Marcus

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Dear Marcus. Thank you! I am honored you listen to me and it's a pleasure to have you as a student too! :-) Have a great holiday next week! Looking forward hearing you play Piazzolla!! Hugs, Peo

[@pantelismisikos9023]

Congratulations Per Olov very nice piece and the title is in perfect Greek!!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you very much!

[@WolfgangVedral]

Dear Per-Olov! Yes, also this composition is played with soul, passion and love. And there is a lot of creativity while composing a piece like this. Thank you for the wonderful music. And I hope "Meraki" will stay with me for a while. All the best and warm regards, 🙏🙂 Wolfgang

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Many thanks dear Wolfgang!! I am 100% sure Meraki will be with you all you long life. ;-) All the best to Austria

[@annerice4546]

Love your version of each tune. You are amazing. ❤

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

I am very happy to know this Anne! Thank you.

[@Bieliangruanmusic]

Dear Per-Olov, How nice to listening to you again, what a treat for the weekend, and before the Lunar New Year. And cerrtainly, your interpretation fits the word "meraki" perfectly!😊 Thamk you for your music!! Love and hugs, Y

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Happy new year! ;-) Thank you Y. I wish you a great week and not too much homework… Love, Per-Olov

[@kurtrueckel1254]

Soooooooo lovely. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talents with us lucky folks. ❤

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thanks so much Kurt! 😊

[@JFridGuitare]

Une très jolie et douce composition ! Merci pour ce beau moment et félicitations sincère 👍

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Merci bien!

[@mariamayol689]

Bravo

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Muchas gracias Maria! Saludos desde Dinamarca.

[@Yorkie285]

Magnificent

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

thanks a lot

[@MarvinBowen]

Beautiful

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you Marvin!

[@cameliagliguta9156]

Always a delight , your meraki is contagious 😍

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Yay, thank you!

[@erminiostopademiranda6958]

Que Maravilha. Parabéns.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Obrigado!

[@hehehohohahahihihuhu]

hello i just wanna say you are a really amazing guitarist and i enjoy listening to your playing and your beautiful compositions and arrangements :D also got me more interested to play bach on guitar 😀

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you very much! I love your username!

[@lauriejeannecomposer8044]

A wonderful sense of contentment flows from this piece:):) So beautiful Per-Olov! Thank you!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Glad you like it! And thank you so much for listening to me this afternoon. Per-Olov

[@tobiasnilsson8934]

Hej Per-Olov! Så snyggt och vilsamt! Ja, Meraki finns med i ditt uttryck här, känslan och klangerna. Tack! //Tobias

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Tack Tobias! Ha en bra helg.

[@MsScherchen]

Thank you for this beautiful soothing piece!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Thank you dear! Jeg indspillede denne i februar 24... du ved jeg ikke kunne denne weekend... :-) Kram, Peo

[@therivermuse]

If it's worth doing. ...MERAKI 😊🎉❤ LOVE the series PerO. Happy 2025 to you!

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Right! Thank you so much!

[@karinemarchitto6368]

C est sublime cher Per- Olov.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Merci bien Karine!

[@lenaN5k8Q9]

Åter igen en vacker och rofylld melodi som du spelar med en underbar känsla och ton från gitarren🍃🎶🍃Här snöa det just nu❄️

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Tack ska du ha Lena! Här regnar det massor! Om det fryser nu, blir det halt! :-) Per-Olov

[@lenaN5k8Q9]

@Per-Olovkindgren Ja här lurar halkan under snön få se upp när jag cyklar så jag inte gör en vurpa 😲

[@unamoahc]

Маэстро=)👻👻👻