Rick Herrmann is an athlete, health-nut and outdoor lover.
The 53-year-old has now added aspiring saxophonist to his resume.
And, he recently tested his musical skills in solo performance that’s truly in a field of its own.
“I’m better at coaching fitness and nutrition than I am at playing the saxophone but I’m learning. I started playing the sax 7 months ago,” Hermann wrote on Instagram last week. “I find it helpful to play in front of a large audience.”
And so, the Oregon man played to a pasture of cattle.
“I’ve heard that music can tame the savage beast,” Hermann says. “…Actually, this is my first audition for a live audience so we’ll see how it goes.”
Spoiler: Very well.
His as-the-sun-was-setting version of Isn’t She Lovely piques their interest.
“They’re coming to you,” a voice can be heard off saying off camera.
Then, he launches into Careless Whisper. The cattle seem bewitched by the roadside rendition of a George Michael classic.
“I think they like it,” Hermann says as he turns to the camera.
His daughter, Erin, posted videos which amassed more than 12 million views.
my parents are such goofs they drove out to the backroads so my dad could play the cows the songs he’s been learning on the saxophone pt.1 pic.twitter.com/IHzgxtvo0N
— Erin Herrmann (@erinmherrmann) June 26, 2019
Hermann seems to be really milking the moment as he launches into Tequila.
pt.2 listen for the neighbor at the end pic.twitter.com/qdMCnZRzqh
— Erin Herrmann (@erinmherrmann) June 26, 2019
And, he’s attracting a legion of fans.
At least one knows a thing or two about soulful sounds.
This is awesome! We all have to start somewhere!! https://t.co/waH6JSjDKy
— Kenny G (@kennyg) June 28, 2019
And some are calling it evidence that cows really are sensitive beings.
Playing music for cows > eating cows https://t.co/n3LkydHnN1
— Impossible Foods (@ImpossibleFoods) July 2, 2019
Stuff like this, is what makes me so happy I’m vegan. Look at those beautiful creatures, just enjoying music. https://t.co/3IflsX1q9r
— Alexa (@AlexaOnYarn) June 26, 2019
Photo @erinmhermann/Twitter
