My Top 5 (Song) Music - by Genre?
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Five songs only isn't much not even for a person who hasn't been watching TV for a very long time and never listens to the radio.
It's hard to say if I go for the music only, a voice or if the lyrics only speak to the soul. Is it a combination of all? To me, this isn't always the case. My top 5 today might be different from thr one I share in a week.
On average I like people who can sing, during my childhood, I could play one single song for 6 weeks day in and out on my record player. I wrote the song text down carefully, playing the song, lifting the arm off the record because pen on paper takes time. Internet didn't exist, no sites where you could find the lyrics or YouTube. The only access to music was the radio (I listened to two pirate ships (broadcasting from the North Sea) or in the record shop (if interested you were allowed to listen to a record before buying it).
My number 1 will it be Enya or Clannad? Both performed together as well. Celtic is close to my heart, as you know if you read my 'Romeo & Juliet' entry which is of course about a Celtic love couple Deirdre & Naoise I made up my mind.
#1 Clannad - Siúl a Rúin
The song is partly English next to Celtic and the lyrics are found in the YouTube video.
What the song is about, how it feels to you, I leave up to you. For sure till today many will recognize this. Women are left behind while men leave. For ages it has been this way and even in modern times men still do while women take care of themselves, their homes, children, land, and cattle, and have to sell their bodies or live on the streets begging for food. To me this is about war, endless war, a strong culture that crossed borders and influenced a huge part of Europe with its culture, tales, and beliefs. It's the home of mystery, magic, fairies, elves, dwarfs and so much more.
#2 Within Temptation - In Perfect Harmony
The only reason that it's not my number one is that the Celtic language and history was before Dutch, although this Dutch metal band sings English. Or perhaps it is my number 2 because I heard of 'Deirdre and The Exile of the Sons of Uisneach first. To me the album Mother Earth is one of the best albums there is. It keeps me in the land of (fairy)tales. Some might not be used to metal but if you find the courage to listen, what you think you hear changes into the next seconds. It's all about Mother Earth you'll hear and experience.
The song In Perfect Harmony is the answer to the emptiness in a heart. A part of the text is printed on the birth announcement of my son. It's a message from Mother Earth to an Earthling where to find peace and harmony for real. What more can one wish for than living in perfect harmony and being the King of elves and trees? I hope @el-nailul @ibesso and @weisser-rabe will listen to this song.
The lyrics of this song can be found in the YouTube video.
#3 Allessandro Safina - Luna
I like charesteric people and therefore powerful controlled voices, voices able to touch the soul, people who can actually sing. Therefore Alessandro Safina is my number 3 (sorry, Andrea Bocelli, you always pop up in my mind first if I think of a great voice,)
Luna - The Moon - is a song you should listen to, the lyrics are included in English but even without the 'yearning' of the soul can be felt. The first time I heard this song I litterally stood still and listened. I think The Man on the Moon can feel it too.
If a song speaks to the soul you don't need to understand the language to know what is sung. You simply close your eyes and listen.
#4 Edith Piaff - La Vie en Rose
I grew up with her songs played on a record player. Today I appreciate her more than back then. This not-too-tall French lady with a magnificent voice knows how to touch the soul (and she can pronounce the 'r' my youngest can't, might have if we were living in Rotterdam).
La Vie en Rose, a pink life, or more like life seen through pink glasses if you are in love is not a song about a broken heart. Not about chasing after an unreachable love but about the trust and faith in the one who embraces and makes the personal world smile and a better place.
I chose this video since she made her own translation into English. YouTube can show you the French version with lyrics if you prefer that one and like to sing along. Perhaps @marcybetancourt loves to.
Number 5 is a hard one. Will I stick to the topic love or is it more about incomplete souls while I travel through the world of music? I can tell you the search affects me (or is it infects me) since I find more and more songs I like. Will I stay close to home or travel further on to find a 5 that fits my theme (the hardships of life, life experience, the search for harmony, the soul and the attempt to fill emptiness?).
Life can be a super struggle and while writing this post, thinking about which music to share, I also have my closest Steemians in mind. It may sound as if my Top 5 music choice is all about me but it's also a message to those dear to me. I like them to know they are not alone, that feelings although personal, will be recognized by many.
How I would love to let you hear Wêr bisto by Twarres (perhaps @patjewell can understand the text or @jaynie) or Aan de kust sang by Bløf since a real Dutchman lives with water and will always hear the sea call). There's a song about a man who sees the one he was in love with again. He remembers the first time he saw her on the Church square which was in November. He let go of her because he thought he would never win the girl which is what he calls 'thrown away luvk', this is a song by Rowwan Hèze.
These songs just mentioned are songs most of you might not like because you are not used to the sound of the Dutch language but to me the voices are great, have a charm, the singers can sing and the music is more than just noise.
While I'm writing this I wonder if @pousinha, just like me, might like The Masters of Chant or Gregorian music?
I've been looking for a song 'Insha Allah' to end my Top 5 with but I couldn't find it online. I have the CD, once bought it at a Pasar Malam but it is gone (gone as in someone took it and I have a certain child in mind).
My #5 is not a singer only but a DJ, remixer and therefore a music artist: Luigino Celestino di Agostino it is. Simply because his music makes one dance (even during house chores) and the music gives a positive vibe.
#5 Gigi D'Agostino
The Riddle, Bla Bla Bla and I'll fly with you
If it comes to 'The Riddle' the lyrics say enough, no words are needed if it comes to bla bla bla after all people speak enough and most words are said without the awareness of the true meaning.
Those videos are all one needs to watch to know what life is about. How can I not love this as a 'La Linea fan? All three songs are in turn my ringtone.
The Riddle...is it a riddle or the answer to Reflecting in the Shadow of a Thought written by @ibesso? If not the next song might give the answer.
I'll fly with you - the lyrics are included in the video. Good enough to sing along and think if the soulmate that makes us complete isn't closer than we believe. The soul can have many shapes so does the soulmate.
Bla bla bla... "some advice, let it slide" ... Are there dolphins or sharks in the ocean?
These three songs are my ringtones. If I don't answer it is because I like the ringtone better than the caller. So please, keep calling.
8-4-2024
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The second song is my warm-up music for my early morning breakfast. This song reminds me of my childhood memory and my way of living. Once, I dreamed of being part of nature and I believed the ancient spirit exists I played with them many times, until my family and my childhood friends claimed that I was not a "normal".
I love Celtic and spiritual music including ethnic. After the Tsunami in Aceh in December 2004, I could not sleep well before hearing relaxation music until 2012 when I finally came back to live my life in the jungle for a few years, and recently I loved to hear Gregorian music or kind of music from the North
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It is goid to hear you like that music tok then we can listen together and relax.
You like being in the jungle more now?
I guess to recharge?
Your playlist started so well ;-)) Celtic and Within Temptation are among my all time favourites...
But you stop with songs that I can't stand - Gigi d'Agostino & Co. I just run away screaming... ;-))
You are allowed to run away and scream! It's good for the lungs. I mainly live the video/drawings
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P.s. You are the first ever mentioning Within Temptation.
Lol😂😂😂..
I will sue you, if you don’t pick my calls up because of a ringtone..
I hope you don’t have a ringtone for those callers u don’t want to pick there calls?? Because I can’t even imagine the choice of song you will assign to them!!😊😊
This are new songs to me.. I’m hearing them for the first time.. but Gregorian music is more popular here!!
Ups, sorry... Don't worry I'll pick up if aeroplane mode isn't switched on. 🤐
Indeed good you don't know which song plays if an unwanted person calls but the good news is my phone doesn't yell that name out loud.
Btw blocking a phone number is also an option.
Don't call me anomynous since only those who like to sell something, the government and complainers do.
The songs are old. Do you like them or are your ears not comfortable with it?
Time to buzz on. Thank you for flying by and leaving me a comment that makes me laugh. I hope you will join the contest I intend to host in a few weeks too.
La vie en Rose was the first song I translated from French to Spanish. The lark had a perfect pronunciation to my ear.
Those were the years of cassette and dictionary, hahaha
This version is very interesting and I didn't know it on YouTube.
Tomorrow when I have a better connection I will read this post more carefully.
Greetings!!
Good to hear you can listen to a new version of her song. She indeed was a special lady very talented.
Enjoy the music. 🍀❤️
I LOVE your playlist!
As for Wêr bisto by Twarres, unfortunately I could not understand all of it but who needs to understand the words when the eye meet such beautiful young talent.
The video tells the story....
Such a pity you could not understand it. Perhaps if you hear it more frequently.
Thanks for stopping by and listening.
I'm busy but know you are in my mind.
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Thank you and good morning. 🤗
I feel exhausted today. It's hard to schedule time. 🥴
A happy day to you ❤️🍀
Take a break my friend! Nothing will come to an end.
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I'm leaving on Sunday at 1 a.m. to catch a flight with the youngest to take her to her sister. A lot to arrange for my wolves and home..the garden. After that I'll fly back (well two weeks later) to keep my son company (not really, he works, studies, might go to France but I believe he rather skips it because of more exams plus he hates sharing a toilet with hundreds of guys). 😉
I am looking forward to be stretched out in bed and later on I might visit the thermal bath..iodine here I come (or not).
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As long as you get time to rest, all will be well.
I've got my daughter and her family coming next week for 4 days. I have vowed to take off those 4 days.
I also need a break.
I don't think we realise how much Steemit takes out of us.
Good you take a break too. I leave Sunday and stay 2 weeks and next stay with my son. I want to clean (empty 🤐) the place. Will be here too but need to schedule my time. I tried today but it didn't work.
I think we know how much and truly wonder how all those others do it. Well, actually I know they just post and hardly comment, react if mentioned,not even if it's a compliment or they win.
I noticed no notifications today. Yesterday the same.
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I am off, need to charge my phone and take a nap.
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I do like your choice of songs. This is a wonderful way of self expression.
Enya was my dad's all time music before he passed away. I play a lot of her songs too.
I am glad to see you also post videos of your songs.
It adds more beauty. I wish you good luck.
It's nice to hear your dad listened to Enya as well. It's good music for the soul.
I think a link or musicvideo makes visible what is talked about plus it makes it easier to listen. I don't think many will if they have to copy paste names and search for the song.
Thank you for your kind comment!
Good luck to you too.
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Thank you!
Yes, showing the music video makes more sense.
While having my tutorial on how to use the platform I discovered that we can add video from YouTube and that makes more sense to me.
Yes, it is possible but to many it takes too much time. That's most likely why they don't do it.
Gif must be possible too but I can't figure out how.
Okay. I rather prefer spending much time to achieve a satisfactory goal. I choose such part.
Wow, I love your selection of songs! It's great to see such a diverse range of genres and artists. I can tell that you have a deep appreciation for music and the emotions it can evoke. It's also wonderful to see how these songs hold personal meaning for you, whether it's through childhood memories or connections to loved ones. Thank you for sharing your top 5, I'll definitely be checking them out!
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment.
You are welcome
Oh my goodness! Where do I even start from? Okay first of all thank you so much for taking part in this contest, your breathtaking entry is full of numerous messages, messages of hope love, and joy. I love spiritual songs too, they suit the soul and make us calm. This is my first time listening to some of your favorite music and I like all of them but most especially your first ringtone song by 'La Linea, life is indeed full of many ups and downs. @wakeupkitty friend I simply like your post!!
Thank you soo much for your super comment! I am happy I could bring you some joy with my post and the music shared. That's why it is meant for right.
Dear friend, yes, I like Gregorian songs, as I was studying them when I was a teenager in the Music Academy to learn violin. Sorry, I don't know what is The Masters of Chant, as it wasn't in the curriculum of my Music Academy.
Master of Chant sing Gregorian too but more popular songs.
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