The band Manning has been in existence since 1999, formed around singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist Guy Manning.
Guy was previously an associate of Parallel or 90 Degrees (PO90) and also a founder member of the internationally respected, The Tangent.
Guy has an impressive record of having a new Manning album ready for release annually!!
"Manning produce an eclectic mix of music which broadly falls within the 'progressive' genre, but in reality spans many different musical forms from beautiful ballads and folk-tinged songs through to awesome all-out rock workouts and true progressive epics – no two songs sound the same!"
Other members of Manning are Rick Henry (drums and percussion). Kris Hudson-Lee (basses and backing vocals), Julie King (additional keyboards, percussion and backing vocals), David Million (lead guitars and backing vocals) and Martin Thiselton (keyboards).
Such a sizeable line-up is able to reproduce the quintessentialy symphonic Manning sound on stage!
Manning have also been very fortunate in having some terrific musicians making Special guest appearances on the albums including Andy Tillison (The Tangent and PO90), Laura Fowles (Hed Kandi), Ian 'Walter' Fairbairn (Lindisfarne/Jack the Lad and Hedgehog Pie), Steve Dundon (Molly Bloom), Angela Gordon (Mostly Autumn), Martin Orford (IQ), Marek Arnold (Toxic Smile and Seven steps to the Green Door), Leon Camfield (Tinyfish), Chlöe Herington (Knifeworld), John Young (Lifesigns,John Young Band and Bonnie Tyler).
The band experienced a surge of interest and support, with the 2007 album “Songs From The Bilston House” being nominated for "Album of the Year" by the Classic Rock Society (CRS) and a series of storming headline gigs in support of the acclaimed* “Number Ten” album (released 2009).
*Please see the Press page for all the published MANNING reviews.
2010 was a milestone breakthrough year for this remarkable band with some amazing festival slots including the first venture over the Atlantic to appear at the RoSfest in Gettysburg, PA. USA in May.
The eleventh MANNING album "Charlestown" was released in Oct 2010 and was again nominated by both the CRS and the Italian ProgAwards for the "Album of the Year".
2011 continued all the hard work with even more UK dates and a brand new (12th) studio album "Margaret's Children" released to a great set of reviews and support!
2012 has been a very important and busy year for live
shows including the first European shows and an afternoon headliner performance at the fabulous Summers End Festival...they also released a new "Akoustik" album of re-imagined / re-worked Manning pieces in an 'unplugged' format...
2013 sees more gigs booked in the diary and the release of the next (14th) MANNING Studio album "The Root, the Leaf and the Bone"
Hushabye Mountain
Manning Lyrics
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Softly blows over Lullaby Bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting
Waiting to sail your worries away
It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
And your boat waits down by the quay
The winds of night so softly are sighing
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to the cares of the day
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain
Softly blows over Lullaby Bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting
Waiting to sail your worries away
The lyrics of Manning's song Hushabye Mountain paint a beautiful and tranquil picture of a peaceful escape from the worries and stresses of everyday life. The song speaks of a gentle breeze blowing from Hushabye Mountain, softly spreading over Lullaby Bay and filling the sails of waiting boats. These boats are there to take away the troubles and worries of anyone who seeks comfort and respite.
The song continues to convey the message that Hushabye Mountain is not far away, and one's boat is waiting down by the quay. The winds of night are softly sighing and beckoning towards the sea, where all the worries and troubles can be left far behind. The lyrics then suggest closing one's eyes on Hushabye Mountain, waving goodbye to the cares of the day and watching the boat sail far away from Lullaby Bay.
Overall, the song Hushabye Mountain is a soothing lullaby, inviting listeners to escape from reality momentarily and find solace from their concerns. The lyrics speak of a place where one can find peace and relaxation, away from the chaos of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain
A soft and gentle wind is blowing from Hushabye Mountain
Softly blows over Lullaby Bay
The wind is blowing softly over Lullaby Bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting
The wind is filling the sails of the waiting boats
Waiting to sail your worries away
The boats are waiting to sail away with your worries
It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
Hushabye Mountain is not very far away
And your boat waits down by the quay
Your boat is waiting by the dock
The winds of night so softly are sighing
The winds of the night are softly sighing
Soon they will fly your worries to sea
The winds will soon carry your worries away to sea
So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Close your eyes while you're on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to the cares of the day
Say goodbye to the things that are worrying you during the day
And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Watch your boat as it sails away from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain
A soft and gentle wind is blowing from Hushabye Mountain
Softly blows over Lullaby Bay
The wind is blowing softly over Lullaby Bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting
The wind is filling the sails of the waiting boats
Waiting to sail your worries away
The boats are waiting to sail away with your worries
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blind Side
Useful while practicing
12:11 Right
16:12 Left learn
21:20 Left play
25:45 full 1
27:25 full 2
Izzie Chea
Thanks for this!
Lizeth Morales
Gran vídeo, ahora puedo tocar la canción que tanto quise tocar, no se si entiendan español pero me encanto
SALUDOS DESDE MEXICO :)
Izzie Chea
Por supuesto entiendo todo! Estoy tan feliz que ya puedes tocar esta canción tan bonita! Saludos! ☮️☮️✌🏽✌🏽🎹🎹❤️❤️
Lizeth Morales
@Izzie Chea Gracias a ti :)))))))))
Pinky Lee
That was beautiful music, and you broke it down beautifully , I am a big fan of your lessons especially the adult and teens.
Izzie Chea
Aww thank you so much! I’m so glad you are enjoying my lessons! I’m thrilled to have you. 💜💜💯💯🎶🎶🎹🎹🥳🥳
Eddie Briseño
GREAT video Izzie,
I loved how you walked through the fingerings at 6:20 and said where students would hold their finger.
And the Discord is awesome by the way :)
Izzie Chea
Thanks Eddie! Yes it’s important to walk through those sections for sure. I’m so glad you’re liking our Discord! 🎶🎶💯💯💫💫🎹🎹🌈🌈
Dave Cassel
Thank you for the lesson. I found it by searching for easy piano Hushabye Mountain. I was first introduced to this song in a round dance class choreographed and cued as a Phase 6 waltz (phase 6 being the highest level of difficulty in round dancing). If you like, I can send you a link to that Phase 6 waltz round dance. The song, as you may recall, was from the 1962 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, sung by Dick Van Dyke twice in that movie. Unfortunately, that version is difficult to dance to due to the uneven rhythm. I then searched for the best version for dancing and that is the vocal by Maggie Szabo. I then choreographed a bronze level international standard slow waltz to dance to that music for a showcase with my ballroom dance instructor. In picking out the song on piano, I played it in the key of C minor, not knowing any better. If you go to the third verse (starting with "so close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain"), the key changes to I know not what, so perhaps you can help me with that. Dave.