Lady Plays Violin Beautifully To The Point That Whales Breach Water In Order To Listen

Sep 30, 2020 by apost team

The world is a magnificent place. Many remarkable animals have their home on the land, to be sure. The ocean, however, is a truly astounding habitat for animals that seem out of this world. Maesyn, a professional violinist who currently lives in LA, harnessed her musical talents to reach out to some of the fascinating creatures living under the sea in Maui, Hawaii, back in 2011.

So much about the animals who live in the ocean are unknown. In fact, more than 80 percent of our oceans are unmapped, according to the National Ocean Service. So new discoveries are being made about them every day. What we do know, though, is remarkable. Beneath the sea, there are animals whose appearance is absolutely dazzling. More so, these creatures have their own communities and even their own languages.

Like humans, among various ocean communities, you will find a plethora of different sounds used for communication, such as whale songs, dolphin clicks, and even fish chirps! We know that animals can communicate with other animals, and humans can communicate with other humans. Would it be possible for language to transcend species, though? Would it be plausible for animals and humans to be able to break the language barrier?

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In Maui, an island in Hawaii, you will find that the people are very in tune with the animals. Whales, in particular, call Maui their home. Whales tend to make the long migration to Maui from December to April because it is so warm there. In fact, over 10,000 beautiful humpback whales make their way to Maui each year. People from all over the world flock to Maui to see them. In turn, humans get to make more contact with these magical, musical creatures. Maesyn, a professional violinist, began to try to use her talents to do just that.

Whale watching is an activity that occurs on a regular basis in Hawaii. People who embark on these voyages can expect to catch a glimpse of these mysterious whales. But one whale-watching boat was in for a wonderful treat when one woman on the boat decided to delight the whales with her own form of music. She pulled out her violin and began to perform for the underwater whales. In mere moments, the whales are ready to sing along.

It's not every day that you get to see a whale. Likewise, it's not every day that whales get to enjoy a live performance. In fact, more than one whale heard the song and responded to it. It is well known that whales are musical creatures and sing to one another. But, who could have known they also enjoy listening to lilting melodies? Perhaps it was the violin's pitch. Or perhaps it was its rhythm. In any case, a mother and her baby swam to the surface to make the most of the show.

Seeing a whale in general is a sight that you don't easily forget. Seeing a whale and its calf, however, is an even more remarkable sight. You can imagine how astounded the whale-watchers were to see them not for a fleeting moment but for an entire song's worth of time!

Whales are known for their songs. It is one way that they communicate with one another, reports New Scientist. So it should come as no great surprise that these ocean navigators would be drawn to the music. And yet, because their appearances are so rare, you cannot help but marvel at these peaceful giants.

Luckily for that whale-watching group, this violinist took a risk and decided to play for the whales in hope that they would surface. In turn, everyone aboard got to experience a moment that many on earth will never have the privilege of seeing first-hand. It just goes to show that humans and animals have more in common than you might imagine.

For your music-loving friends, show them this video that captures a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And let us know: Do you think these whales surfaced for the music or was it just a coincidence?