WHERE WORDS FAIL, MUSIC SPEAKS

 




“I’ve found, that no matter what life throws at me,

music softens the blow.”

Bryce W. Anderson


It was Hans Christian Andersen who had said, “Where words fail, music speaks.”

One of the most played, sung, recorded, performed and hummed  songs is the Spanish song ‘La Paloma’. It was written by a Spanish song writer by the name Sabastian Iradier, nearly 150 years ago. But, then, as many other most beautiful creations, the creator of this beautiful songs, too, died in obscurity… It was only after he’s gone, the song travelled across the globe and underwent countless versions…  World’s most renowned musicians and singers have added their own touch to this masterpiece…Every version leaves the listener moved even though he/she doesn’t understand its lyrics…

Well, translated ‘La Paloma’ means ‘The Dove’… It’s a beautiful love song. But, then, who needs words when music can speak?




I keep listening to ‘La Paloma’ regularly; sometimes, all through the day… and, yes, I enjoy almost every version of it. Look, life needs music. As Pete Doherty says, “If you’ve lost your faith in love and music, then the end won’t be long.”

It means, that your soul – your spirit – is almost dead, when love and music go out of your life!

Early this morning, I went back to this amazing song… and, in one go, I let myself be moved by some of my favourite performers… Here are those…










“How is it, that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears and highest aspirations?” asks Jane Swan.

 

GERALD D’CUNHA

Pic's: Pixabay

Videos: 1. Schlagermusikgirl22     2.   Rafael Moriel De La Fuente         

             3. Vo Ky  4. Andre Rieu

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