How Still. Torbjørn Vagle. Ad Van Nederpelt. Oddrun Eikli. by Ad van Nederpelt published on 2022-04-02T14:10:40Z Oddrun Eikli: Vocal and vocal composition: Torbjørn Vagle @tobbenv: Instrumental composition, guitarharp, piano, el.piano, synth and bass Ad Van Nederpelt @ad-van-nederpelt; Orchestral composition, strings, mix and mastering, Photo Oddrun Eikli Coverlayout: Vetle Vagle Poem Emily Jane Brontë. Thank you so much Torbjørn and Ad, thank you from my heart. This music was written and finished before the outbreak of war in Europe. We feel deeply for the people who are suffering in the war. Despite the cruelty of the war, we share this music today, ....."let us sit and watch the while The blue ice curdling on the stream "..... This poem by Emily Jane Brontë takes us out into nature, where we can for a moment, move away from the painful and brutal world. The poem focuses on the healing ability of nature. Emily Jane Brontë (30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848) was an English novelist and poet who is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. She also published one book of poetry with her sisters Charlotte and Anne titled Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell with her own poems finding regard as poetic genius. How still, how happy! Those are words That once would scarce agree together; I loved the plashing of the surge - The changing heaven the breezy weather, More than smooth seas and cloudless skies And solemn, soothing, softened airs That in the forest woke no sighs And from the green spray shook no tears. How still, how happy! now I feel Where silence dwells is sweeter far Than laughing mirth's most joyous swell However pure its raptures are. Come, sit down on this sunny stone: 'Tis wintry light o'er flowerless moors - But sit - for we are all alone And clear expand heaven's breathless shores. I could think in the withered grass Spring's budding wreaths we might discern; The violet's eye might shyly flash And young leaves shoot among the fern. It is but thought - full many a night The snow shall clothe those hills afar And storms shall add a drearier blight And winds shall wage a wilder war, Before the lark may herald in Fresh foliage twined with blossoms fair And summer days again begin Their glory - haloed crown to wear. Yet my heart loves December's smile As much as July's golden beam; Then let us sit and watch the while The blue ice curdling on the stream - Emily Jane Brontë Comment by Bruce Conover How wonderfully conceived these footsteps 2023-07-25T10:09:29Z Comment by John Beautiful collaboration, Ad, Oddrun and Torbjorn. 2023-07-11T11:23:56Z Comment by Dave Rose Absolutely beautiful from both of you. 2023-05-02T07:47:47Z Comment by Robert Llewellyn Wow, this was pure bliss. What an extraordinary exquisite collaboration. Thank you! 2023-01-09T07:40:21Z Comment by Delirata 1983 Top collab ! 2023-01-06T22:39:16Z Comment by David Dunham Superb collaboration and a most eloquent realization of Bronte's poetry. Kudos to all. 2023-01-05T18:56:22Z Comment by Alan Hamilton I'm lost for words for once. This is just outstanding in every aspect. Vocally sublime and wonderful arranging. Fabulous playing and orchestration. Bravo all involved. 2022-11-22T16:32:25Z Comment by Ad van Nederpelt @docfritz: many thanks from all of us for your kind words! 2022-10-12T18:04:50Z Comment by Cyril MENDEZ Nice piece 👌🏻 2022-08-03T16:58:08Z Comment by Rob Terstall Wonderful! And Oddrun's voice is gorgeous as ever... 2022-07-27T21:42:01Z Comment by Liz Dicker How very beautiful..such a brilliant collaboration. Really enjoyed listening… 2022-06-21T17:57:28Z Comment by Veikko Viljanen Pure beauty, again🌹♥️👍🏽😎🙌🏽 2022-06-17T11:08:50Z Comment by Audio Colors Such a beautiful song ! 2022-06-14T09:18:50Z Comment by Nick Rotondo Great composition and melody! Vocals are magical. 2022-06-01T17:29:14Z Comment by Annie Smart Very lovely music and vocals 😊🎶 2022-04-27T08:36:57Z Comment by Anomon Such lovely orchestrations throughout. 2022-04-27T01:01:01Z Comment by Anomon I love this Music. Love and Blessings to and through you all for creating such Beauty! ✨ 2022-04-27T00:59:47Z Comment by Torbjørn You did an awesome job Ad! A superb orchestral addition that lifted the song to another level. Thanks very much it was great to work together again! 2022-04-15T14:03:55Z Comment by Poetnsen <3 2022-04-08T12:47:33Z Comment by Daniel Vissotto Misteriosa e interessante! 2022-04-06T18:59:23Z Comment by Damon Peterson Love the vocal harmonies! 2022-04-05T06:03:50Z Comment by Debra Buesking Congratulations to all of you for gifting us with such a lovely piece of calm. 2022-04-05T01:52:53Z Comment by msmus Great composition and performance! Best wishes to you three. 2022-04-03T08:50:33Z Comment by Dairv Listened to this one earlier on Torbjørn and Oddrun’s clouds and had to stop by here too. A truly outstanding collaboration, guys. 2022-04-03T08:25:31Z