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Post subject: Swedish song about the Elves  Posted: August 18th, 2005, 6:31 am |
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OK this is a really good song by Sarek - one of my favorite Swedish groups (they sing folkmusic mixed with popbeats). The song is called "Älvorna" which means "The Elves". The song is very folkmusic-ish with an awesome beat behind it.
Älvorna - High Quality 4.15 MB
http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=233D ... RMPAFQ2GMH
Älvorna - Low Quality 2.74 MB
http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1M0W ... F7C454MD5M
This is what the group looks like:
Lyrics translated:
The Elves
Sarek
Twilight is wrapping its arms around meadows
Wild birds awaken where sunset appears
Elven Maidens dance upon the moorlands
Far beyond everything mankind can see
They’re calling you and leading you when you’re not aware
They live in the dreams that you never will see
When dawn appears they disappear and won’t show again
They leave you awake to your fate as your dream fades away
Elven Maidens lure all good things from life
Building the dreams that all mortals possess
True is the story that never was written
No one can see it when daylight is here
La de di…
Dawn is approaching as they are still dancing
Sunbeams awaken as they slip away
Mankind is leaving all of their dreams behind
Sees all the beauty that morning light gives
Landscapes are opening up before your eyes
Hiding the fact that the Elves do exist
La de di…
NOTE: The lyrics and the song is based on Scandinavian folklore Elves - neither fairies nor Tolkien's elves - but Elves nonetheless! _________________ 
.*+I'VE MET ANTIGONE, MONTANABOHEMIAN, RAIVYNN PHOENIX, BERIADANWEN & PIRATEOFTHERINGS+*.
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 12:49 pm |
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 Oh man...that is TOO wierd! The lyrics are very beautiful...but I cannot believe that that is not related to Tolkien's stuff!! Do you suppose Tolkien might have known a few Swedes in his time? _________________ 
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
 
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 12:52 pm |
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Well he was inspired a lot by Scandinavian Folklore (as well as Celtic Folklore) but I don't know... We have known about Elves for hundreds and hundreds of years  _________________
.*+I'VE MET ANTIGONE, MONTANABOHEMIAN, RAIVYNN PHOENIX, BERIADANWEN & PIRATEOFTHERINGS+*.
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 12:54 pm |
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 Whoa...that is some SERIOUS wierdness going on there...now I'm going to have to investigate all the Swedish legends!  You guys are COOL! _________________
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 12:56 pm |
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There are also dwarves, trolls, wizards and stuff in the Scandinavian folklore You should listen to the song (if you like folkmusic inspired songs that is) _________________
.*+I'VE MET ANTIGONE, MONTANABOHEMIAN, RAIVYNN PHOENIX, BERIADANWEN & PIRATEOFTHERINGS+*.
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:01 pm |
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Dwarves, trolls, wizards...oh man. Tolkien MUST have known some of you guys...maybe that's where he got some of his ideas? And I do like folkmusic inspired songs, but my STUPID computer won't PLAY the SONG for me!!!   Grrr... _________________
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:06 pm |
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that sux  have you tried to open it up in a different player? _________________
.*+I'VE MET ANTIGONE, MONTANABOHEMIAN, RAIVYNN PHOENIX, BERIADANWEN & PIRATEOFTHERINGS+*.
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:07 pm |
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Yeah, my computer doesn't support like ANY media players AT ALL. It's actually one of the old computers that my Dad picked up from the school he works at, and though the internet is all right, it basically can't do anything else.  I am SO buying a Dell as soon as I have enough money saved up...then maybe I can get instant messanger programs too! _________________
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:08 pm |
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aww that sux! yeah I have a Dell, it's awesome _________________
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:10 pm |
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Ohhhh, you're soooooooo lucky...  I'd ask you to trade computers, but I think you may as well be dead rather than have my compy.  That thing is going to blow up one day and kill me, you just watch. Treacherous little thing, but at least it gives me internet! _________________
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:11 pm |
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lmao yeah you're right... i bought my own.. still paying on it though _________________
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:18 pm |
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Heh! So is my brother with the computer HE bought. He's got a job doing yard-work around the area, and he's putting every penny of it into buying that thing. My mom won't let me do the same though, because she says she and my dad can't go even more into debt with my sister AND my brother still paying off their stuff. How unfair is THAT?!  _________________
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:22 pm |
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awwww that is unfair  _________________
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:29 pm |
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I know. And I'm lookin' at possibly another seven months to a YEAR before my brother has his dues paid. Maybe I'll go rob a computer store in the meantime. >thinks wistfully<  _________________
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:30 pm |
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Heh, back on topic, guys? 
Unfortunately, it won't let me play it but yes, Tolkien definitely got some of his inspiration to his writings from the Scandinavian folklore. We've had stories about trolls, elves, dwarves, wizards and such, through hundreds of years. _________________ 
^/^^ Thanks to tulk.
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Post subject: Posted: August 18th, 2005, 1:33 pm |
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Hee, yeah, sorry Miremiel! It happens when no one else is posting. We'll just have to open a Complain About Your Computer thread.
Wow...Tolkien having connections with Scandinavian stuff...that is so cool! I'm a real fan of Celtic stuff myself, especially their music, but their stories... man, they can just blow you away. _________________
^ Made by Orry! Be jealous, be very jealous...
^ *sniffles* Thank you all so much! I'm so...so honored...*dabs at eyes*
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