Emeli Sande and Lion
Today I have some music for you that will leave you completely speechless. Emeli Sande is a singer out of Scotland who has become a pop sensation in the UK. However, it seems like she hasn't made her way to the States, something which I hope will change. But what makes Emeli Sande so special is her spectacularly beautiful and powerful voice, and how she uses that voice to tell us a story.
This track has to be my favorite one by her. It's been featured here and there but hasn't taken off the way some of Emeli Sande's other tracks have. None of the music that Emeli Sande has released can be considered "throwaway pop." All of her songs center around a topic and subject, unfolding into a story of some kind. And sometimes these stories are more tragic and heart wrenching than others. The story that we are told in this song is a mix of melancholy and inspiration and moving all the same.
One of the beautiful characteristics of this song is the fact that it can be interpreted in many different ways. We take what we want from the track, whether it is a cry for self-confidence and personal success, or a plea to speak out and speak up. You take what you need from the song, whether it be a personal strength or the courage to go out and make a difference. The lyrics are a masterpiece of words, picturesque while delivering a message. There is a lot of imagery which Emeli Sande uses, and I quite like that. It gives us an even greater frame of reference and further inspires us in a way that other tracks may not be able to. In Emeli Sande's storytelling, she makes sure we all can really picture what she sees, and the metaphors she uses makes us feel the song even greater. Brilliantly written, this track has some of the strongest lyrics I have ever heard.
The musicality in this track is so gorgeous as well. There is a simplicity here which works in the track's favor in so many ways. For starters, it sets a mood which is emotionally ambiguous. It isn't happy nor sad. It isn't energetic nor boring. And it certainly isn't bland nor mindless. There is a delicate balance which is reached with this track to make it a pensive one. There is a blend of contentment and melancholy here, one that soothes the ears and the mind. And all of this is created by a piano. The tragic elegance with which this track is performed is achieved with just a piano and Emeli Sande's emotion-filled vocals. What this does is emphasize the words she is trying to sing, while still having an accompaniment. The piano serves as the driving force in the track, providing the beat, harmony, and melody at the same time. There is a gentle vulnerability with having Emeli Sande singing with just a piano. The song is just as stripped as Emeli Sande is. She strips all the layers and walls in order to bare her soul to us in this track.
Emeli Sande's best song to date has to be this one. I haven't heard anything like it from any other artist, and there are few who are able to create such a powerful and haunting piece with just their voice and a piano. I have to admit, this track is one that is hard for me to write about because many times I cannot find the right words to describe this song. I cannot find the right words to express how this song has moved me and made me feel so many things all at once. But I have a feeling that once the track has been heard, the understanding between listeners becomes unparalleled. So thank you, Emeli Sande, for giving us a song like this.
Today's instrumental song comes from the film Lion. For those of you who haven't seen the film, I highly recommend it. The movie has won quite a few awards and I firmly believe they are well deserved. This film is a masterpiece about love and family and overcoming odds. It is about the harsh reality of the life we live in and the moments of true happiness and miracles. The score for this film is also such a beauty, a poignant and touching tribute to those who inspired the film. This is the main theme of the film and features incredibly wonderful piano work. The piano serves as one of the main voices for this composition and is a spellbinding and enchanting work of art. Another major player is the violin, which breathes life into the track in a different way. The violin creates a bit more suspense and anxiousness. The violin brings that feeling of restlessness and nervousness and determination. A beautiful score to play alongside a moving film. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!
This track has to be my favorite one by her. It's been featured here and there but hasn't taken off the way some of Emeli Sande's other tracks have. None of the music that Emeli Sande has released can be considered "throwaway pop." All of her songs center around a topic and subject, unfolding into a story of some kind. And sometimes these stories are more tragic and heart wrenching than others. The story that we are told in this song is a mix of melancholy and inspiration and moving all the same.
One of the beautiful characteristics of this song is the fact that it can be interpreted in many different ways. We take what we want from the track, whether it is a cry for self-confidence and personal success, or a plea to speak out and speak up. You take what you need from the song, whether it be a personal strength or the courage to go out and make a difference. The lyrics are a masterpiece of words, picturesque while delivering a message. There is a lot of imagery which Emeli Sande uses, and I quite like that. It gives us an even greater frame of reference and further inspires us in a way that other tracks may not be able to. In Emeli Sande's storytelling, she makes sure we all can really picture what she sees, and the metaphors she uses makes us feel the song even greater. Brilliantly written, this track has some of the strongest lyrics I have ever heard.
The musicality in this track is so gorgeous as well. There is a simplicity here which works in the track's favor in so many ways. For starters, it sets a mood which is emotionally ambiguous. It isn't happy nor sad. It isn't energetic nor boring. And it certainly isn't bland nor mindless. There is a delicate balance which is reached with this track to make it a pensive one. There is a blend of contentment and melancholy here, one that soothes the ears and the mind. And all of this is created by a piano. The tragic elegance with which this track is performed is achieved with just a piano and Emeli Sande's emotion-filled vocals. What this does is emphasize the words she is trying to sing, while still having an accompaniment. The piano serves as the driving force in the track, providing the beat, harmony, and melody at the same time. There is a gentle vulnerability with having Emeli Sande singing with just a piano. The song is just as stripped as Emeli Sande is. She strips all the layers and walls in order to bare her soul to us in this track.
Emeli Sande's best song to date has to be this one. I haven't heard anything like it from any other artist, and there are few who are able to create such a powerful and haunting piece with just their voice and a piano. I have to admit, this track is one that is hard for me to write about because many times I cannot find the right words to describe this song. I cannot find the right words to express how this song has moved me and made me feel so many things all at once. But I have a feeling that once the track has been heard, the understanding between listeners becomes unparalleled. So thank you, Emeli Sande, for giving us a song like this.
Today's instrumental song comes from the film Lion. For those of you who haven't seen the film, I highly recommend it. The movie has won quite a few awards and I firmly believe they are well deserved. This film is a masterpiece about love and family and overcoming odds. It is about the harsh reality of the life we live in and the moments of true happiness and miracles. The score for this film is also such a beauty, a poignant and touching tribute to those who inspired the film. This is the main theme of the film and features incredibly wonderful piano work. The piano serves as one of the main voices for this composition and is a spellbinding and enchanting work of art. Another major player is the violin, which breathes life into the track in a different way. The violin creates a bit more suspense and anxiousness. The violin brings that feeling of restlessness and nervousness and determination. A beautiful score to play alongside a moving film. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!
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