Music, the language that crosses all barriers.
What would we do without it? Some have to and
I hope they will hear it deep within.
One of my passions is music and I had Utube playing
yesterday. I saw and heard a new song come up by name
of GUIDE. I listened with delight to this quite new and
young composer and thought of how lately I have written
about guidance in different forms.
With this in mind I changed my usual post pattern and
decided to share the song with you with my words underneath.
Gently and sweetly they fall,
each note a glittering raindrop;
with joy they lead me forward
Then with great release rise and soar.
All the time with harmonies and rhythms,
incredibly enticing and with surety;
Yes, Guide is such a perfect word
I say to myself as the end is reached.
Leaving me wanting more
© miriam ivarson
Your words fit well with the music 🙂
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Thank you, I am glad you felt that. The almost spiritual quality of the
music touched me and made it shine.
miriam
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The music reminds me of Yanni’s which I listened to a lot when I was much younger and had time to listen and enjoy music. The sound is soothing at the same time encouraging one to go on. Thanks for sharing. 😀
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Imelda, thank you for your warm and engaged comment.
I so agree with you on the comment about the sound in this piece of music.
I felt the same.
Never stop listening to music, it is part of who we are.
miriam
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nice! the music is super as well! 🙂
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Thank you Jim, we both take a bow. 😊
miriam
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Beautiful words and a beautiful piece of music. This is Annika Perry’s son, isn’t it?
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Robbie, thank you very much for your lovely comment on Sammy’s music
and my words. It is a treasure.
Yes, it is indeed Annika’s son and I am sure you heard some of his music before. 😘 .
miriam
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Beautiful words and music. The music also reminds me of Yanni. Music is food for the soul. Thanks for sharing Miriam.
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Thank you Brad for your kind and appreciative comment.
Music is indeed food for the soul and one great equaliser.
I have been listening to Yanni now and understand what you and Imelda
feel.
Yanni is more on the classical side whilst Sammy seems to veer there but sitting firmly in the more modern. Interesting though. Why can’t these mingle?
Miriam
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I’m glad you enjoyed your dive into Yanni and the comparisons. I’m enjoying other music these days.
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Thank you for this delight. Your words inspire the awareness that sharing music – singing or playing together is a powerful way to bridge divides between people and groups. I’ve seen it done, but need more of this.
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JoAnna, I am delighted that you listened and read this. Thank you.
I do so totally agree with you about the power of music and quote you
on your lovely lines:
“singing or playing together is a powerful way to bridge divides between people and groups. ”
We do need more, I totally agree.
Miriam
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I remember a video once of two people on opposite sides of the political divide playing a duet. Let me see if I can find it. https://youtu.be/LjRrg-FytMA
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JoAnna, thank you for this wonderful link. I would be happy if more listened to it.
I certainly also needed a tissue as the surprise release of the two candidates singing was such a clear proof that the heart knows better than the head.
Wonderful video.
❤️ .
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That’s lovely music Miriam…soothing as well as inspirational, both notes stand out prominently…as if a stream is cascading down but finds a lull at some places. Thanks for sharing it along with your poetry. I presume all poets are touched deeply by good music.
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Thank you Balroop , I love your response to the music, I felt the same.
As to all poets being touched by music … I should think so. All the arts are
somehow linked in my humble opinion. 😊 .
I know music figured very strongly in my life since early years whilst poetry came like an avalanche a few years ago.
Mind you Balroop, could it be that we don’t really give trust and space in our lives for what we could do. .? Theories, I know.
Miriam
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such beautiful sounds
vibrating in my ears,
thanks miriam!
how nice we can share
joyful music across space
with each other 🙂
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and such wonderful words
vibrating back in mine.
Thank you so much David and you are right, it is wonderful how we
can share and feel responses, warm and kind. 😊 .
Miriam
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GUIDE goes perfectly with Sammy’s beautiful piano piece… Uplifting and soothing at the same time! ❤ xo
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Thank you Bette for these beautiful words about Sammy’s song. I find same as you, it calms and lifts. ❤️
Bless
Miriam
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I love the music. Something so bright and hopeful about it, Miriam, and your words work well. 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Jo, I couldn’t agree more with your comment on the music. Bright
and hopeful works wonderfully for me. Music can express so much. 🤗.
miriam
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Such an inspirational thought, Miriam, that to guide is not to own but to show the way to let go.
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Sharon, thank you for your perceptive comment. No, never to own, maybe shine the light to make a path easier.
Miriam
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Thank you for sharing your words, Miriam, and the music by Sammy Perry. I’m a music lover. Yes, music is cross-cultural language that speaks throughout the ages. 🙂
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Miriam, your comment is so kind, thanks. It is wonderful to find you also being a music lover, so enriching. It carries the emotions of people direct – from heart to heart. Something we try to do in our writing.
miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. The music and the lyrics have great influence on my poetry writing. Your words perfectly reflect that influence also!
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A lovely piece of music Miriam and your words fit it perfectly.
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I am so glad you liked the music too Andrea. I felt quite enchanted as
you can tell. 😊 .
miriam
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Lovely piece of music! I understand why you were inspired to write such apt words. Well done . 😊
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Thank you Jennifer, I love that you can feel the emotions too.
Isn’t it wonderful that so much around us inspire.
miriam
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For sure!
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beautiful-thank you
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I am glad to share that feeling with you.
miriam
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That is gorgeous–and your words. There’s something about a piano…
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Wonderful comment Jaqui, for Sammy and for me. I do agree about the piano but at the same time comes an avalanche of other instruments rushing in. 😊 .
Thank you.
miriam
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Miriam… , beautiful music and post, enough to fill the heart on this Sunday morning. They say that music is the big equalizer amongst humanity for it can make all of us cry or sing to heaven,,, jc
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Thank you Jc for your so lovely comment. Glad the music and words helped
to fill your heart this morning. It is so true that music is the big equaliser and can make us all cry, dance and laugh. 🌈 .
miriam
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Lovely music and beautiful words
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Thank you Luisa for your warm and appreciative comment. 😊 .
miriam
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Most welcome!
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Wow! Miriam a beautiful introduction and tender warm poem to perfectly capture the spirit of Sammy’s composition. It is indeed enticing, the harmonies magically lifting the spirits. Your words bring enlightenment to ‘Guide’ … leaving us wanting more both of the music and your poetry! Hugs xx
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Thank you for your so wonderful response Annika. It is easy to feel tender and warm when you really listen to this song by Sammy. When I saw the title I felt it eerie as this theme has been on my mind a lot. He just brought it forth so beautifully.
I am sure you will hear more from the young composer and from me. 😊.
Hugs
miriam
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Beautiful words for a beautiful song. Love this, Miriam!
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Julie, thank you for your warming and positive words.
miriam
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Thanks for introducing me to this. Miriam. Your words add both context and appreciation.
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Thank you Roland for your appreciative response. I do realise this is possibly not your usual musical fare so if I could guide I am happy.
I do find at times that both music and lyrics will have similar contents as before. The presentation differs, human longing and feelings are still there.
Miriam
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Beautiful as your words matched along with the music. Very nice. 🙂
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Ron, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is much appreciated. 🎼
miriam
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Sammy?
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Yes, Sammy Perry as on the cover. Yes u can find him and his music on
sammyperrymusic on utube.
miriam
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Brilliant composition of poetry and the music was so beautiful, Miriam. Beautiful words.
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Your words are heartwarming Kamal, thank you.
Both the musician and the poet bow 🙇.
miriam
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Welcome dear Miriam and such lovely words and music.
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