By Daily Mail Reporter
A non- musician who became homeless in Shepherds Bush, London, UK has been hailed a genius after writing a symphony.
Stuart Sharp, 67, saw a vision of the musical masterpiece in his mind after his baby son Ben died 35 years ago.
He could not read or write music but the music was so vivid he was determined to turn the 'imaginary' sounds into a symphony in memory of his lost child.
Music genius: Stuart Sharp had a vision when his son died and later turned the imaginary sounds into a symphony despite having no musical training
But the dream led to problems in his marriage and eventually divorce. He ended up homeless and broke on the streets of London.
But Stuart's persistence eventually paid off and his 40-minute masterpiece has now been recorded by The Philharmonia Orchestra (of London).
Stuart's Angeli Symphony has been described as a work of 'genius' by music experts.
Stuart said: 'My son Ben died after medical complications at birth and my wife was very ill in hospital. I was in so much trauma you can not imagine.
'Then on the night of Ben's funeral I had a vision of soothing, beautiful music and it gave me great comfort.
'I could see the whole orchestra playing and as I watched I could see all the individual notes being played on the different instruments.
'The music was always very real, very beautiful, sometimes as if the angels were really playing to me. But being an atheist at the time it was almost impossible to talk about and I tried for a long time to dismiss it from my mind. During the time my wife was in hospital the visions of the music turned into a sort of a film. It wouldn't leave me - day or night. It was only when I felt my wife was strong enough, after her year in hospital that I tried to explain. But I knew I was talking gobbldygook. I looked into every sort of religion to find answers but in the end decided I must simply follow the film running in my head. I know I drove her to distraction and away from me. I must have been acting like a mad person and that was not good for Emma and Kate. It was a terrible decision to make- to chase such an impossible dream -but to me I was sure it would be good for her and the children. I promised I would look after them through the vision and show them a new life where I would take them around the world. Everything I said made no sense. It was a frightening prospect for her. I had no idea how long it would all take when I embarked on the journey. All I know is that every part of the vision came into being and I did look after Emma and Kate who travelled to Africa with me 11 years later to help me with the project for the blind. It's now 34 years later and the vision of making the cinema film is very close.'
'Stuart's vision for his musical work was remarkable and it's quite astounding that a non-professional musician has come up with something of this quality,- It would be like me writing a book on brain surgery without knowledge of the brain!' said Allan Wilson, conductor of The Philharmonia Orchestra (of London).
Stuart is holding an audition at Waterfall Film Studios in London on 7th November to find the voice for his film theme song called Angeli.
“I am really hoping to find an untrained singer and someone who can relate to my story."
Comments:
Just shows never kick a man when hes down, you never know what potential a human has. its good to see a heartwarming story out of devastation for once Fantastic music! What's the website please? Couldn't find it by just typing 'Stuart-Sharp'. I am listening to it now - fantastic. Wow! An amazing story. I just went to his website and listened to his music - I am blown away - what an incredible man! Wow! An amazing story. I just went to his website and listened to his music - I am blown away - what an incredible man! A truly moving story - precipitated by extreme sadness but triumphed by luck & determination. We could do with hearing a lot more of these wonderful tales.Congatulations Mr Sharp - I cannot wait to hear the symphony What a wonderful story, just goes to show determination pays off, theses days many people wouldnt be bothered, good luck to you !!! Fantasic story, well done fella. This type of story can give everyone hope. Fabulous heart wrenching story - colin, huddersfield, 1/10/2009 17:05
Thanks.
- Anon, Germany, 01/10/2009 19:40
Google, The Angeli Symphony, it is the piece of music that Stuart wrote,
Your Welcome
Well done.
Music from the very depths of the soul.
- Sue, Cheshire, 01/10/2009 18:26
A wonderful story in all this doom and gloom! You deserve everything you have now!