I have been enjoying @ablaze's Three Tune Tuesday post, for quite a while now. Each week has been like a trip down memory lane for me as he shared music that he has enjoyed down through the years, which also happened to be music that I enjoyed. That's the magic of music really, how it has the ability to transport you to another place and time and fill you with emotions.
I had been meaning to get involved, in Three Tune Tuesday, for ages as well, but I only ever remembered, after I had posted for the day. But this time, I decided to just do it anyway and make my own Three Tune Wednesday, who wants rules anyway?
So today, I want to share a wonderful Canadian band with you all called Esmerine. I love experimental music and anything with strings, as I feel it adds so much more depth. When I listen to music, I want to inspired and this group have inspired some of the poetry that i have shared on here. I just have to listen to their music and the words literally flow out from me.
It is hard to describe what genre of music that they play, to me they have their own genre, a mix of classical, post rock, experimental folk, punk and Turkish. I close my eyes and they take me on a journey into the deepest parts of myself and of the universe. The sounds they create, stir up so much emotion in me.
There are five members in the band, two if which founded it and were from two other bands that I also love. Silver Mount Zion and God Speed You Black Emperor. I will share some of their music another time.
This first track,that I am sharing with you, "Quelques mots pleins d'ombreis"ir from the Album Aurora and wow that cello, the depth of it's sound. (listen to it with headphones) It stirs in me, such a sea of emotions. I feel like I am on a boat, rocking to the sound of the strings, as it transports me to this world of such sweet surrender. The beauty of this track has brought tears to my eyes, allowing me to feel, when I have felt numb. This is the power of music and a perfect example of how it heals us. To me this is a masterpiece. Some might think it sounds heavy and sad, but to me it is raw and liberating. This track has helped me through my grief. It swept me up with it and opened me up, to the pain within, so that I could finally release it and be reborn! So beautifully powerful.
This second one is called "Sprouts", from the album La Lechuza . This track is another masterpiece in my eyes, there is quiet a lot going on in this track, which makes sprouts the perfect name for it in my eyes and ears lol. There is such a gentle start to this one, with such delicate sounds woven in together, creating this wonderful sound, which to me represents the wonder and magic of life taking form and with the cello, bringing it's deep earthy tone, tying it together so beautifully. Again this song, sweeps me away, on a magical journey that is every changing, with so many different layers. Be prepared to be swept away on an epic journey with this one!
The last track that I wish to share from the wonderful Esmerine, is from their album Dalmak. The group spend some time in Turkey and this Album has a huge Turkish flavour to it. It's hard to just pick one from this album. Yesterday I shared a poem, that I wrote whilst listening to the second track off of it. Today it is all about "Translator’s Clos I". I love the build up to this track, the beautiful cello once again, inviting you, as the other instruments join in, building up onto such a joyous sound that always has me dancing. The Turkish influence is so prominent in this track and also the second part of it. I am amazed by how talented each musician is and the way in which they fuse their sound with Turkish music, so beautifully and effortlessly it seems.
Every time I listen to this band, I am transported. Their music uplifts me and yet it also grounds me, it opens up my heart to the magic and power of expression. Their music continues to heal me. I hope that you enjoyed listening to them, let me know what you think in the comments below.
