This is the RU-vid channel of Turku Early Music society. We specialize in early music performance videos: music from the middle ages through the renaissance to the baroque. The performers are professional musicians from the city of Turku, Finland.
What a marvelous piece of music by a great composer I did not know about! First thing I absolutely need to say is, after a while since the last time I listened to her: Maikki is utterly magnificent in this. Tremendous breath control, impressive “singing line” - I don’t know if that’s a thing in English? - and delightful dynamics. Stunning. Of course, it all would be meaningless were it not for her honesty and humaneness of both feeling and voice. Tuomas is elegant, stern, and grave, which we are already used to; the sound of his lute is like a clock signaling the time passing by, with its dark and earthy twang adding the much needed richness and weight to the harmony. Simply wonderful, in the unpretending and authentic way I know and love! The video itself also deserves a special mention, as well as the snippets of knowledge you drop on the description box. It makes sense that Maikki is the river that goes to die to the sea. In any case, it’s comforting to know that no Maikkis were damaged in the making of this video 😛! A warm hug from Spain 🥰.
Thank you - once again, your guiding insight cuts right to the heart of the matter! The theorbo player himself also thinks that maybe a little less gravity and weight might suffice, and theorbo’s characteristic darkness could benefit from some whimsy and playfulness ;) something to aim for in the future. And your description of Maikki’s singing is wonderful!
@@TurkuEarlyMusic It is of course a matter of personal taste. I love the dark and weighty aspect of certain string instruments, especially in the deeper end of their tessitura; they feel like an ancient tree sinking their roots into the earth, a very powerful and primal sensation which, in my opinion, suits this piece and its tone very well. At any rate, I think this music is very well written, and the composer certainly knew how certain specific notes would sound and the feelings they would evoke. As for Tuomas, he has already proven how the theorbo can also sound fun, joyful, and even silly sometimes. I wholeheartedly trust his musical taste, and I very much look forward to listening to any new experiment he is willing to indulge in 😃.
Hola Francesc! Yep, no damage done, quite contrary; this was probably the most pleasent shoot ever. I mean actually, what would be better than plunge into a warm sea swell?! 🥰 And thank You again from your overwhelming words. But you know, about the theorbo here, it is actually like the sea current, isn’t it? So, singing on the bass line in this song is like floating on a current - everything is so easy and comfortable, if you just keep following the current 🥰🎶 This really is so well written; a masterpiece, and one of my all time favourites. A warm hug from the shores of the Baltic sea to Spain!
@@maikkisaikka4099 I completely agree with you. It is sometimes hard to find the right words without ranting and ending up writing a whole essay, but I especially love your analogy with the sea, since it’s a very powerful figure to me, personally. I have come to feel that voice and instrument influence each other, actually transforming their own sound to incorporate aspects of the other. A voice without a context might sound beautiful by its own merits, but it may be sometimes akin to a question without an answer. I have the impression that the theorbo here is grounding and supportive of your voice, in a way; not only as a takeoff runway of sorts, from where you can open your wings and fly, but also shining a light over you, under which you effectively change your appearance, revealing a different perspective which would not have been seen without said light. And the same applies the other way. Also, the contrast between both timbres all but accentuate their individual beauty, making them more understandable in the context of this music. I don’t know if anything I just wrote made any sense - it does to me 🤣. Best wishes to the both of you!
Yet another splendid addition to your Stingology! It’s dumbfounding how you always manage to add your personal spin to such well-known works, making them your own, very different to the original versions and not in the least ‘lesser’ or ‘worse’ - as subjective as those words might be. This rendition of Fields of Gold sounds very serene and melancholic, with a somewhat mysterious undertone which was not present in the original. This is why I appreciate your covers so much: you always have interesting ideas to contribute with, adding nuance and perspective to already great compositions. Also, you outdo yourselves time and time again on the visual aspect, too. This video in particular looks so cinematic, evocative, and soothing, with a nostalgic aura that makes me feel like crying - and that’s just another point, you never fail to hit that raw, emotional spot. And I apologise in advance, but I just need to say you both look beautiful and radiant in this. You are just so pure and endearing as always <3. Thank you again for this precious gift - a little sneak-peek into your minds and souls. Big hugs!
Exactly! The song is so well known, perhaps too well - that is what made us steer clear of this until now... But in the end it really is a great song, and we felt we could make a version that communicates other aspects of it than Sting's original, in a worthwhile way. Thank you for commenting, your words help to dissuade any lingering doubt. And the visuals somehow came together serendipitously: we've been having an unusual, dare I say almost Spanish late summer, with lots of sunshine and warm weather - which can be seen in these images, we hope.
@@TurkuEarlyMusic It doesn’t surprise me at all that you decided to keep your distance from this piece, since comparisons are unavoidable and often quite harsh. It also shows your respect towards the original and a deep understanding of the challenges of trying to cover it. Rest assured, you succeeded at creating a version which is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also musically relevant and non-redundant. The visuals are stunning as they always are, no matter the weather or the subject; beauty is in the eye of the beholder - or their camera and editing skills. Also, in regards to the “Spanish late summer” weather, bear in mind that it’s not the same everywhere in Spain. Here in San Sebastián (Northern Spain) it’s been raining a lot and the sky seems perpetually hidden by a cloak of clouds. I love it ^^; I’m more of a chilly, cloudy, foggy, rainy weather guy myself, but I truly appreciate golden afternoons nonetheless. From time to time XD. Thank you for everything. It’s always such a joy to watch, listen to, and read you. Seuraavaan kertaan asti!
The heart and the artistic genius of man share a common language: the harmony of sound and music. It's a legacy from the dawn of time that will live on into eternity Yé Lassina Coulibaly
...favor ..como puedo hacer?...para que me regale....... !!!! UNA PÓCIMA DE SU ALEGRÍA !!!! ...y mi regreso del Mas Allá, hacia El Mas Acá...sera mas orondo !. Saludos desde el terruño mas cercano al SolLuna, dioses de los que estamos en transito hacia El Mas Acá : Ecuadorsito.
Beautiful to hear a version of this song coming out of Sanna's voice, with only Anneliina's harp and the amazing resonance of the room, these 4:47 were very touching, thank you!
! Una pena ...que para nosostros los tontitos Latinos, no tengamos la traducción de lo canta tan bello !!!?!?!?!?!?. Saludos de los tontitos infraomniscienes de Ecuador.
..Los "45 me gusta" ...... Confirma que hoy por hoy. Hay vídeos musicales, cual el oro : !!!!! POCOS LO ENCONTRAMOS !!!! ....!!!!!!Y POCOS LO DISFRUTAMOS !!!!!!!. ! Gracias por este poema hecho canción en el cenit del Amor !.
...razón que El Yo Mio de Mi Mismo.....Va transmutando dos veces infraomniscientemente.!!!!!. La 1ra desde El Aquí hacia El Mas Allá. Y esta vez, desde El Mas Allá hacia El Mas Aquí. Ohhhhh!. Y ha sido para que pueda disfrutar del arte de la gente de buena voluntad Humanistica. Y del poder que este canal TURKU E.ARLY MUSIC , cual es la llanadidad de sus creadores y artistas. Donde uno al verlos y escucharlos se llena de humildad para vivir esta vida llena de vértigo por solo llenarnos de lo que no da paz al corazón. Y permitanme decretarlo : VOLAD AL CIELO !!!.
...como no escuche hace unos años esta bella inspiración......... ! Y no viviese solo !!!. Gracias por curar heridas de los solitarios. Saludos desde infraomnisciente Ecuadorsito.
1000000/1000000.!!! Por favor...poner las traducciones, para poder nosotros los tontitos Latinos poder entender el mensaje sublime de lo que cantan.........gracias.
Definitivamente, cuando en los vídeos existe : cero erotismo grosero = EL CIELO EN LA TIERRA = con esta calidad de artistas y en todos los componentes de este canal hermoso TURKU EARLY MUSIC.
Confirmado !!!. Todos los que escuchamos a los artistas de este canal hermoso TURKU EARLY MUSIC = nos vamos sea al infierno o al cielo = MUY COMPLACIDO PORQUE EL CIELO HA ESTADO EN LA TIERRA.!!!!.
1000000/!0000000.!!! Aparte de sus gran Maestrías en sus respectivos artes : !!!!Que locación mas acertada !!!!. Arte en cada nanocomponentes de este video. Lo volveré a ver, varias veces...inclusive hasta que venga desde El Mas Alla, hacia El Mas Aquí .!!!
