Therem
by @nwakeman
FAWM takes no responsibility for the content of this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V87PaJFtuyxHFlRBZXaaZqAfZn3J24CW/view?usp=sharing
Liner Notes
I wrote this song about a character from the novel The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin. #personwithpiano #bookcharacter
Lyrics
Awoken by the wind most bold Inside the tent a warmth too cold The latent death shaken off by rest This sanctuary where I a guest
Saved by the one I'd thought betrayed Marvel at unseen strength displayed Rests at my side, depleted low Rescued reason, I cannot know
This man who has chosen a life unfurled Most familiar to me in this icy world Alien to all for my sake Chosen the lot, his life to take
Friend and brother, dissolution undone Stranger and lover, both and one Neither woman nor man, hardly I know Behold the one I see as shadow on snow
Beside the darkness, a light Therem
Comments
![[FAWM]](/static/img/slothcore.svg)
I have to admit that I am unfamiliar with the book / character, but that notwithstanding, this is a stunning performance of some great lyrics. There's an impressive complexity to the images you use. I personally love really literate, dense lyrics, so this is right up my alley - seriously, "The latent death shaken off by rest" is poetry.
Performance is outstanding too. Beautiful piano and tremendous vocals to boot. It's got a very Broadway-friendly appeal to it - I think that's a credit to the emotive and crystal clear vocal delivery.