Right, I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone here so behave yourselves, you hear.
A few weeks ago I wrote a poem/song entitled ‘Harlequin‘ that Johnny Ojanpera read and liked. As it happens, he had just written a piece of music entitled ‘Lost’ and thought it would make a good background to a spoken piece.
Well, my weans, being who they are, said I sounded soft reading to music. I took that to mean like Telly Savalas talking along to the picture song. You know the one I mean and I can’t be jacksied looking it up. So many insertions to make here as it is.
So I’ve ended up doing a sung version of my poem adapted to fit the length of the wonderful music Johnny so generously provided, just one of the many beautiful pieces he has composed.
If you think you may have preferred the Telly Savalas version after hearing this, tough! Be thankful you didn’t get the video version. 😛
Honestly, this is wonderful. Haunting, and beautiful. Very well done friend.
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Many thanks. I certainly wasn’t sure about posting it but Johnny was right I think about the words and his music going well together. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
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Well done momus, and you were brave enough to step outside your comfort zone to boot.
But bugger, I’m going to have to buy your album as well as your books now 😀
Is there anything you can’t do? 🙂
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If I ever finish one or the other! I’m such a dabbler in everything, Mark. Jack of all trades comes to mind. Able at many things but expert on none! Do you need any wallpapering done? Can build you a mean piece of flatpack furniture. Know my way round any number of tools but the results might wobble a bit. Focus is what I need. 😉
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Maybe that is your focus…showing us we can have a go at all 🙂
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I am blown away – haunting, ethereal, raised goosebumps – you, dear lady (and Johnny), are immensely talented
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Thank you so much, Paul. Johnny’s music very much led the tone. I’m so pleased you liked it. )
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OOooh, Anne-Marie, you nailed it! I love it when you venture outside your usual perimeters. More, please!
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Thanks, Beth. The singing’s usually kept for family sessions these days. It makes a difference when there’s music to sing along with. 🙂
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That was brilliant! Hauntingly beautiful!
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Thank you so much, Pam. I was in two minds about posting it. Nothing ventured, eh? 🙂
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Beautiful. You inspire me.
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Aw, thank you. What a lovely thing to say.x
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Reblogged this on Underground Energy.
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Reblogged this on johnny ojanpera and commented:
This is such a gift!
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This is absolutely gorgeous!!!!
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Your husband’s a talented man, Lisa. I just went with the mood. 🙂
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And I am so glad you did!
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Me too. ❤
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This is wonderful! 🙂
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Beautiful music, Johnny. Thank you for allowing me to use it albeit not in spoken word. 🙂
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LOVE! ❤
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Thank you so much. And thank you for sharing. 🙂
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You are most welcome
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This is so amazing, I love your voice, the music is stunning, you are quite the duo! Fine, fine work!
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Many thanks for listening and for such a lovely comment. 🙂
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Quite haunting – your voice sounds great – and more than a little brave too. Lovely work.
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I nearly deleted it after posting it, Chris, so not that brave! But I do like it. So what the heck won the day. 🙂
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That is just brilliant it put me in mind of a medieval tune! I really liked it, I do like your spoken poems you have such a warm voice!! Ace tune from Johnny as ever!
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Thank you for listening, Willow. I’ve listened to a number of Johnny’s tunes and they all have a certain quality that captures. This one was no different. I’m so glad he sent it and that you enjoyed the results.
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I really like it so special as you say all his music has that quailty
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This is wonderful Anne Marie. Great creation. As they say in the southern parts of this country. “Ya’lls good” 🙂
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I read that twice to try out my southern accent! Thanks, Daniel. 🙂
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I want the cool winds of April to carry with him my warmest thoughts and in my soul spring blossom into a smile on your face and a fericeasca you even for a moment!


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I love it momus… What a wonderful combination and going out of your comfort zone… Yes you are an inspiration… Showing we can all… do it all… Thank you for the sweet music this morning… Barbara
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Thank you, Barbara. I do think fear or lack of confidence can keep us back from trying/doing so many things. Life’s too short not too take a deep breath and a few risks. Might try paragliding next! 😉
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I’ve missed that voice! So lovely! xo
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We’ll sing together next time we get to meet, Cole! 🙂 x
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