What does 'home' really mean? [Ep 27]

[@MichaelBuck]

Every time I watch one of your epic creations I am blown away. How do you do it? Most people probably do not realize that the average person spends 40 hours to edit 15 min of video. But you my dear not only produce the content, but also create the music (compose, direct, sing, play, and edit) as well as create the narration and story board. I suspect you put in 80 hours or more to produce 20 minutes of pure joy (which is why I think you all are 6-8 months behind on your video releases verses real time. And I dare say that you are no where getting paid near what you are worth for your creativity. We are seeing genius at work and get to see the results practically all for free. No where else have I seen such craftmanship and seamanship as the two of you bring to the table every week. Thank you for another magnificent peace of work. Bravo!!!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Michael, this is an INCREDIBLY kind comment and truly made me so so happy to read. Thank you so, so much! I definitely spend much less than 80 hours on these (otherwise it’d be impossible to produce one every week) but I do have a full time work schedule (40 plus hours per week) when I combine filming, editing, and EMAILS which are a hugeeee time demand too haha. Thank you so much for recognizing and commenting on the work, it makes me so happy. We get so many comments from people who say we have a dream life and are so lucky. We do have a dream life, and we are REALLY lucky, but we’re not on some kind of ‘perpetual holiday’ either. I hope you’re doing well Michael, thanks for making my day with this comment. -Maya

[@CS_247]

Exactly what I was thinking, watching this wonderful arrangement. What a beautiful piece of work!

[@t04v7]

Aladino is surprisingly calm for a man whose wife just spontaneously splits into five identical, ambient-techno-beat-harmonizing sirens. He’s just over there like, “She’s doing it again. We’re gonna need more pasta.”

[@dougmyers6013]

There is no other sailing vlog on this channel that comes remotely close to the educational, personal or trade craft capability you two posses and display for the masses. I have enjoyed your entire catalog of video's and eagerly await Fridays for the newest adventure and commentary. Stay Safe!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you for these really kind word Doug. I'm so grateful that you watch our videos, and I'm so happy that you enjoy them.

[@sjoerdbalfoort7170]

As a lifetime projectionist I've learned to watch films, scenes and edit work and I've seen a lot. Following you from the beginnig I got hooked; The story is exciting, the camerawork is getting better every episode and the chosen music is terriffic. This episode is defenitly the crown on your work. The Scenes are beautiful the music fits perfectly and edit work was epic.... I loved it ...chapeau. Can't wait for what's coming. And by the way.... your narration holds my attention and takes me into your story.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you SO much, what a lovely message to receive. I really appreciate it. -Maya

[@sjoerdbalfoort7170]

@@SailingMagicCarpet welcome home.....

[@Mahalo_83]

@@sjoerdbalfoort7170 what’s a lifetime projectionist?

[@sjoerdbalfoort7170]

@@Mahalo_83 Someone who spent most of his life in a projectionbooth so you can go to the movies.......

[@threefingeredguitar]

Your musical interlude in this episode was absolutely stunning. How you managed to record a piece as complex and wonderful in the confines of a 28 foot yacht was just amazing.

[@gerarddavis692]

Maya's inspiration was no doubt buoyed by sharing an arrival to her ancestral land with her love. It came through abundantly clear. Listened to it several times, and the melody is in my head now, appreciate the share. Please do more, many more in this mode. Talent is hard to suppress.

[@MrTacklebury]

+1 love the musical arrangement. ;)

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Me too, definitely! Best regards luck and health.

[@kellyward1478]

Me too; it brought tears.

[@KymHammond]

Me :)

[@murraycharters6102]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@chrisscannell5635]

So enjoyed this vlog especially the musical arrangement...how 18 people have given it a thumbs down 👎 is beyond me ....It’s quiet annoying actually especially when you appreciate art- I so wish people would keep their negativity to themselves. Truly wonderful and appreciated 18 times more than usual 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍-👍♥️😇🌹

[@s.pazhanithayappan8203]

A perfect episode to end this series of river journey. The music and it's presentation are super.Wish you both a wonderful time ahead.Stay safe, healthy and happy.

[@carpor911]

Welcome to my home country. The music video with you, playing 3 different part in different dresses and hair styles was awesome and well done.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you!!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

@@SailingMagicCarpet that musical arrangement was quite good. Fantastic.

[@thatguy2408]

I second this comment on the arrangement and performance. That must have taken a long time. Very well done.

[@waynemcphail7825]

One of the best videos we have seen. Your musical portion was fabulous with you playing all of the parts! Wonderful!!!!!

[@Jazzoctet]

Thank you for wonderful videos. Nice to travel with you. Since you have a Vindö boat I think you should show more of it inside since this boat are famous for their mahogany work. There are Vindö owners club and their boats are like furniture. There are no such boat today. All the best!

[@tommcallister7647]

Aladino can now say "I'm with the band".

[@janiscommentz7732]

So enjoyed watching you both travel north! Although you are the age of my children, your wisdom and perceptive travel tours have been a highlight each week. I wish you so much for the future and thank you for sharing. This last episode is lovely. I replayed the montage of Maya sitting in various places on the boat and I enjoyed your reflections of what home is. Thank you. - Janis Commentz, artist and retired teacher

[@parallelkinematiker]

your music and of course the video is phantastic. We enjoy your videos very much. Thanks for all and stay healthy!!!

[@MonkPetite]

Beautiful music .. awesome. Ran back to listen to it twice.. thanks for sharing 🙏

[@pataulson]

Extraordinary ... as usual. LOVE the music piece with multiple overlays! Awesome!

[@ingesymoens9808]

Your vlogs are so poetic!!! Beautiful and personal. Well done!

[@7drobin]

Maya, you video-ing is suberb. You are growing in confidence and knowledge. Aladino is superb in enabling you to deploy your wings of Angels. You are an "effective team". Well done to you both. This is one of the best episode, and story telling you have posted so far, in my humble opinion.

[@wmac3306]

Maya, your musical interlude was beautiful - both for the music and for the editing! I enjoy your postings each week about your travels. The music is the cherry on top of the cake :)

[@johnhingston9902]

Finally! We caught up! What a delightful vlog. You make us feel young again as you share your adventure, vivacity and music. We smile and chat right along with you, vicariously enjoying everything from navigating lock tensions to savouring your exploratory side excursions. All the very best for the next part of your travels, that which you are well engaged with by now. We are far removed from you (Australia), but look forward to picking up the journey when next you post. Gut fahrt! 😉

[@pettermathersimonsen6029]

A magical little episode - that completely blew me away. I have known of your and your travels for a while, but this is the first evening I seriously watch. Well done!

[@aaronsgunsmithing]

Maya your Journey has been a pleasure I look forward to watching each weekend. I'm kind of hoping for 3 more episodes before you return to the Sea, but it is what it is. Much love to You and Aladino from America.

[@bluesout3]

Absolutly perfect. Always enjoy every friday with your program. Entertainng , enriching, informative. Can't wait for the next series. God bless.

[@gorway7]

You are a beautiful and incredibly gifted wordsmith, presenter and musician Maya. I never tire of listening to your poetic narratives and soulful music. You and Aladino have managed to turn a year that saw the world put it's dreams on hold, into an adventure we could all share. Thank you!

[@oscardeklijne1]

Bedankt voor deze leuke serie. Op naar de volgende! Ik wens jullie behouden vaart.

[@waynerudiger1756]

Another magical, poetic episode.You continue to grow as n artist. I'm looking forward to what will come from your winter work on filmography.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Wayne, really appreciate your support. -Maya

[@rebekkad.2092]

I have looked forward to these episodes and will miss them greatly. Thank you for the music. I hope you take us all with you on your future travels.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

We will certainly take you with us - there will still be an episode every Friday!

[@essexrowleys]

Fantastic! You're both (and Magic Carpet!) part of my Friday afternoon routine!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

That's so special to hear Steven, thank you for tuning in!!

[@susanneholland1029]

I just binge watched and am now caught up. Magic carpet will become part of my Friday routine as well.

[@gervaserybak6999]

Bravo ! Great videos of the journey....Wonderful music video today. Hope the two of your are well...

[@rmsessler]

I am amazed at your development as filmmakers. This is by far the best yet. I am in awe and can only hope that the summer comes to New England soon so I can get my sailboat out to the bay. (BTW, who in God's name can give this film a thumbs down?).

[@Cedarlimits]

Really liked the song. Great job! I have been watching the hole trip. Great narration on the historic places you end up.

[@samaipata4756]

I must say this clone Maya band was an incredible achievement, wonderful song, enjoyed every second! It is sure amazing how you get this all together in this small space! Gliding on 28 ft magic carpet through the continent Aladino with his harem of Maya’s a truly 1001 night fairy tale!👏👏👏👍🙏💞

[@mikewillis2934]

Very moving. Thanks and fair winds.

[@fresusjeak]

Great ending to the series, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the music and editing near the end. Way to go!

[@mnbsay9548]

Great googly moogly these are like living postcards. Wonderful, thank you so much. Stay safe and smooth sailing.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

"Great googly moogly" -- FANTASTIC phrase hahahaha, I love that!

[@KarlWatson13]

Y’all are just incredible. Every episode is so unique and yet still carries what I love from the previous. I hope more and more people find you. You are so far beyond other sailing/boating channels. The knowledge and practical knowledge is so apparent but you make it art! You share stories in such a poignant way. Bravo every time.

[@randykrohn5792]

what an amazing concert! Thank you!

[@nicolemayer1671]

I'm watching this in my RV hearing rain hit the roof on a gloomy day. This was so calming and entertaining:)

[@mitchwierenga1841]

I have enjoyed your channel from the beginning and especially the North Through the Continent series. As a transplanted Dutchman living in Victoria, BC , Canada I eagerly look forward to your adventures in the Netherlands.

[@johnhoffman5834]

home is where the heart is...and your heart oozes through every frame of this vlog....great aristry....many thanks

[@eleanorchapple8772]

What wonderful navigation skills Aladino has to bring a sailboat safely through two huge and dangerous rivers and without so much as a scratch. I’m looking forward to seeing you in your true habitat sailing in the salty seas. Thank you both for a wonderful trip.

[@goofyiest]

BEST multiple Maya music video!!!!

[@53goforit]

Oh Maya, girl you are just mmmmmmmmmmmm perfect, i agree your narration is attention holding, attention grabbing ,Maya I can’t put into words how wonderful you are And oh man is Aladino. One lucky dude to have such a magnificent partner, and partnership with Maya, and your music Maya, is a sweet aroma in my ears. Thank you and Aladino for y’all’s work. Glen

[@DaversTravels]

Absolutely incredible Maya. Wow!

[@john951753]

Love the whole thing, your storytelling is excellent and for me the music at the end was the cherry on top. I never got good enough on the violin to practice, but have always fancied I would wake up one day being able to play. Now I'm 66 have had a stroke and realize that ain gonna happen, so I sit here watching KZbin and listen to fiddle music, making smoked pork butts, if you ever get my way maybe we can trade some pulled pork for tunes

[@quickdry3]

good luck with your recovery John, hopefully one day you'll be able to play

[@thatguy2408]

Just purchased on iTunes. Hope you get more than 25 cents for your cut. :-) really enjoyed the time in this video. Adding the songs immediately to my “relax and get it done” playlist. Good for the stress filled late nights trying to hit the deadlines moments. Love the videos. Your editing skills are reaching supernova level. That performance was awesome and I can only imagine how long it took to edit.

[@edwardcarter7019]

The music was very good and the video presentation equally so. Most artistic thing that I have seen on KZbin!

[@johndixon5097]

Maya your music and voice creativity is wonderful.keep up the great videos.

[@bill2p]

Nice, nice episode! Love the musical coda.

[@whocanitbenow5368]

I could easily have watched an hour more of this! Thank you for yet another beautifully produced video! You're both lovely. Many blessings! 🎻⛵❤️🙏

[@kitcoers796]

Maybe it’s Men at Work

[@tymeryder7264]

Maya, gentle soul, the music and video were ethereal. Both of you be safe on your continued journey.

[@scottjones462]

Absolutely loved the series! BUT the music interlude was a transcendent Zen moment for me! We American landlubbers need this more than ever. Many many thanks 🙏

[@franbaas3403]

Beautiful words and music, thank you!

[@larskronqvist9170]

I knew You had a twin sister. But at home You where many more. Thanks for this river trip!

[@shmegg1095]

So talented Maya... after watching you on one of your videos I follow you on Spotify and added a couple of your songs to my playlist. The production of you music on this video was fantastic, please do more.

[@choochoodebut3059]

Really appreciating the music, it transforms B-roll into A+ art. From melancholic piano, optimistic acoustic, ethereal guitar, warm vocals & keyboard + strings?! So much fun.

[@martinishaken7612]

Kudos for the lovely couple on their wonderful journey. And to Maya I really like your voice and the way you tell a story , your passion for music and sailing, for magic carpet and it's captain. Thank you for sharing your adventures with the world.

[@eugenesweeney7146]

Congrats to yo both , I am here in Ireland and I understand a lot about your travel on this boat trip trough these fantastic waterways . I have done only week on our largest river called the river Shannon and that alone is channeling . Looking forward to your next trip music 👌🏻your sense of humor 👌🏻. From Eugene 🇮🇪

[@blaahster]

The song was amazing! So talented! Greeting from Alaska my 18 month old and 4 year liked the song too!

[@riverbendtube]

You continue to amaze and enchant. Don’t know exactly how you expand yourself with the videography. But, I truly enjoy the magic.

[@stevenpaul9259]

That was amazing. Part documentary, part piece of art. The musical interlude was magical and very clever.

[@renovationcoach]

A 6xMaya concert - absolutely completely incredibly amazing! Thank you both so much for creating a window to a beautiful world.

[@brittjansen9737]

Love love love your channel and music. Big hug from Lelystad (NL)

[@auragone]

I needed this episode tonight (American, awaiting election results, argh!!!!). The song is just beautiful and I wasn't expecting it at all, and it soothed my soul. I rewinded to listen to it again. I'm also Dutch and can't wait to tour the Nederlands with you next week! Thank you!

[@davewilliams6172]

Having Maya play for us is beautiful...six Mayas playing is sublime x Brilliant video once again and very clever editing on the musical interlude...you just keep on getting better all the time.

[@charliebolton4366]

Great series. I found myself looking forward in anticipation of a new episode each Friday. Love it!

[@robertc.fisher3214]

I really loved your musical interlude Maya, great compositing BTW. I'm looking forward to your next adventure!

[@Leed216]

As always another lovely episode. As a Canadian who has lived twice in the Netherlands, Welkom thuis. Wishing you continued safe travels. Veel plezier

[@Warren7111]

As a fellow Vancouverite I’m enjoying your adventure. The “random” stop for a musical interlude, the well constructed prose/poetry, mixed with pastoral views...mesmerizing. I met Leonard Cohen in 1971 in Vancouver, at a Rolling Stones concert. He was just walking thru the crowds during a break. The album “Songs of Love and Hate” had just come out, and I was immersed in his poetry books...and at 17 I just randomly ran into my “idol”. We talked a bit. I have no idea what was said, but I realized he was just a normal person, who lived life day to day, like me. Yet he filled his life with music, writing and travel. It helped me settle into my angst filled adolescent life. 49 years later...Music, writing, travel...you are off to a wonderful start. Bless you. Warren

[@pamyh.37]

Maya, I absolutely love that beautiful song! Nice phototrickery too but that was gorgeously haunting. ❤️

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Welcome Home to the Netherlands! I've enjoyed motoring north through the continent with you as well as your beautifully creative music with you playing your violin x2 and electric keyboard x2. I look forward to what new adventures await you in the Netherlands as well as in your next sailing episodes. Jenny

[@Lannie1948]

Awesome episode, loved the multiple Maya's music! Always enjoy seeing life aboard Magic Carpet - such a lovely boat. Wish I could be enjoying one of Aladino's pasta dinners whilst floating on a lake in the Netherlands.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

WOW! Maya, just WOW! THANK YOU! Your musical talents are superb. You are so gentle and sweet and it is such a joy to listen to you. I haven't watched that many of your videos yet but THAT will change. Good sailing to you and Aladino.

[@Morrisfactor]

Gosh - you two are SO talented - in so many ways! The music portion (with 5 Mayas) is wonderful!

[@myhillslife27]

Thankyou, Magic carpet looked so beautiful .. Looking forward to your next chapter.. Its been an amazing adventure thankyou to you both.. From South Australia :-)

[@jpblok]

Epic, Maya, the composition, out of this world. Magisch, we Dutch would say

[@markhyphon]

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. Beautiful and love the music!!!!

[@kennethmiller1654]

Aladino's a busy man with all of those maya on the boat

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Myma. That's a new one! -Maya

[@kennethmiller1654]

I fix that name change I don't want to upset you I enjoy watching your videos

[@chubilubis]

Maya, your content just keeps getting better. I was having a bad day and those 19 minutes kept my mind off the heavy stuff around me. Cheers from Brazil.

[@ABeriault]

Lovely sound and editing..like the white orchid!

[@geoffwood4727]

this is the best video you have ever done and I have seen them all! Congrats. And thank you so much from Lynda and Geoff in Penetanguishene, Ontario

[@garykuiken6191]

My goodness an other Dutchman. Yes its special place to those of use that have roots there. I was born about as far north as you can go before you hit the sea. Only a farm was closer. My parent took us to Alberta a number of years after the war. Fun to know that you have roots there as well. Enjoy the time you have there or perhaps you have already sailed on. Regardless stay safe you two. Hope you had a chance to sail in Friesland.

[@arthurd.espinosa3897]

Beautiful song and the video was wonderfully made, thank you

[@docles5326]

Wow, on de Bijland in lernen sailing in 1973! Every weekend i set sail with my blue boat with it's yellow sail. So many memories of beautiful childhood and youth. Thanksgiving for sharing😀

[@torstenbehrendt870]

Great stuff as always! Light years beyond most of the other content on KZbin. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@edmiller1012]

Best episode so far. Loved the editing and music of so many Maya’s

[@pauljones5066]

So many thanks. I have started waiting for these every Friday. I live in the north of England. The author Patrick Fermour said that every traveller knows the Netherlands through the paintings of the Dutch masters (Ruisdal and Cuyp). Nature writing is so difficult, but I really think that you are onto something. That voice can travel for decades to come imo. I also loved the music at the end which has hints of Scotish-Irish-Norweigan fiddle. "Fiddle" is just folk violin. Again, you are onto something, so many thanks x

[@nannyg666]

That musical montage near the end of the video was wonderful and very well done. What talent!

[@frankmills5022]

Your music brought a tear to my eye. So beautiful. It soothed my soul after a crazy week.

[@collarandhames]

This made my night after a really really long week. Wonderful, and thank you for the lovely song. Peace and love.

[@donjohnson5307]

What a beautiful chapter. The soft music and the story teller lull in to the story letting your soul travel and feel the waves. Nice job and big Hawaiian hugs

[@darrenstarling3975]

Best, most amazing start to the end of the journey through the continent.

[@WillN2Go1]

The concert pieces just get better and better. I noticed the nod to Leonard Cohen. When I passed through Montreal in about 1978 while on Mont Royal, I decided I liked the city, and because I was also a Leonard Cohen fan thought it might be nice to live there for a while. In 1980 I got the chance, moved there, renovated a studio in Old Montreal. I wandered around and thought about Cohen and got some ideas on places that might be in the song Suzanne. Then I was working a movie and driving around the writer I mentioned this. Well, he'd known Cohen and Suzanne Verdal back in the day. I was completely wrong. I think my basic premise was that all these places couldn't be in my world - even if I was in Montreal. Nope, everything was in Old Montreal, just a few blocks from where I was living, and some were places I'd already seen the magic in. After that I changed my premise: I'd live inside the poem where ever it was or where ever I was. Of course you and Aladino are already doing this.

[@bevtrue6937]

It has been a beautiful trip. Much enjoyed. Love your music, also.

[@shaswatidas8552]

It was really lovely and exciting traveling with you. I am an Indian woman, who loves traveling. Has covered Europe including London in 2011 and the remaining part in 2016. Well still couldn't visit Spain and Portugal. Really loved to travel with you, wherever you took me. You way of presentation was also too good and so good , that I always wait for the next episode. Stay blessed and safe. Happy journey.

[@mitchellstadnik752]

Simply beautiful, thank you

[@normanboyes4983]

This has been a fantastic chapter of your story.😀👍⛵️

[@thomasdavison8996]

Well done you two! I loved watching every episode of your journey and look forward to your next one. You are so talented Manya. Loved your music!

[@Roel_Scoot]

Thank you for this poetic episode, you are near my home in Arnhem and going to my former home in Kampen. Standing mast after the "Stadsbrug" until the sea :) and enjoy your stay in Kampen, a very nice "Hanzestad" with a nice riverfront.

[@kristaready8812]

Loved the music compilation. Outstanding!!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Home is where the heart is. It's such an at home feeling watching your videos, thanks for sharing this journey of adventure and life on the way Home. Outstanding video. Well done.