Playing 'Les Tournaisiens sont la' on the Carillon of the Belfry of Tournai, Belgium

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Never in my life did I play piano let alone the carillon, the piano-like instrument that is used to play the bells in Belfries around the world.

My 3rd challenge in Tournai was to play 'Les Tournaisiens sont la' live in the middle of the day for the entire city.

WHAAAAAAA...

Luckily I could count on the help of professional carillon player Francois whom teached me the basics in no time. Such a rush though making these massive bells ring for an entire city.

While I was up there I also took a step outside to enjoy the epic view over the city...

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • 256 steps to the top of the Belfry! This is how I work out 😄 #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 11:27 PDT

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • My mission was to play a song on the #carillon of the Belfry. I got in touch with François, a carillonier, via a friend of a friend at my hostel and he also got tagged on Facebook. He agreed to teach me the Tournai anthem: 'Les Tournaisiens sont la'. I'll post a video next 😉 #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 11:36 PDT

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • Here I'm playing 'Les Tournaisiens sont là' with my teacher François! It's the anthem of the city and we played this live from the Belfry! So the entire city could hear us. 😄😄😄 #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 11:45 PDT

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • The song 'Les Tournaisiens sont là' was written by the grandfather of my teacher François. He was a real Carillon star. How cool is that! Did you know the carillon is apparently invented in Belgium? #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 12:24 PDT

#SocialAroundTheWorld in #Tournai • Here I'm with my #carillon teacher François! A great teacher because he got me to play those parts in 15 minutes. WoopWoop! #TheBigCityChallenge #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 12:30 PDT

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • After my little performance on the #carillon I went outside for some fresh air. It's seriously high up bit the views are worth it... #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 9:14 PDT

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • From the top of the Belfry you realize the epic size and grandeur of the Cathedral. It's been a center of power for centuries! #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 9:19 PDT

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • I love how the Belfry casts its shadow over the city. Did you know it was used to let people know when to start and stop work... #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 9:22 PDT

Striking the pose on the Belfry of Tournai

Belfry with a view ;-)

The bells of the Tournai Belfry

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • The view when you look up is just, golden! Can you spot the dragon? 😄 #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 9:25 PDT

#TheBigCityChallenge in #Tournai • I was even spotted by Julien from the main square! 😄 #TournaiChallenge

Een bericht gedeeld door Bjorn Troch (@thesocialtraveler) op 27 Jun 2016 om 9:28 PDT