Fisherman by blaky smith
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Hello Brother ...
Lyrics:
les poissons tournent en rond sur la berge de plomb le silencefishes go round in circles and the silence which glides on the river side
qui plane ne leur dit rien de bon ils font trois tours et puis s'en vont
does not announce anything good to them they make three circles and go away
trois tours et puis s'en vont éclaireurs en reconnaissance
three circles and then they go as scouts going off to reconoitre
en quête de jeux leur compagnon mais non tu n'es plus sur le pont
looking for their playing companion but no you are not on the bridge anymore
toi tu as changé d'existence ailleurs jusqu'à l'infini
you you have just changed your existence elsewhere into infinity
il faut à l'évidence se rendre les jeux sont finis
we have to bow to the evidence the game is now over
moi je ne tourne plus rond depuis ton dimanche en partance
I am getting mad since your departing sunday
tout droit dans l'autre dimension d'un bond sans tambour ni clairon
straight on to the other dimension in one bound unobtrusively
sans tambour ni clairon sur le quai tu nous laisses en souffrance
unobtrusively on the embankment you left us suffering
le coeur déchiré de profonds sillons toi t'es peinard dans le fond
our heart torn by deep furrows while you all things considered you're left in peace
toi t'es peinard dans le fond même si tu brilles par ton absence
all things considered you're left in peace even though you mark yourself out by your absence
je sais ton immense rayon d'action sans limite l'horizon
I know your huge operating range boundless on the horizon
toi tu te coules des vacances voyage jusqu'Ã l'infini
you you just enjoy holidays travelling into infinity
avec toi l'assurance du dépaysement garanti
with you it's guaranteed change of scenery
les poissons tournent en rond sur le quai départ en instance
fishes go round in circles neer the embankment on the point of departure
leur tour chacun ils s'en vont légion sur tes pas compagnon
each in turn they go away as a legion on your steps companion
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Moviz
a return visit when I listened to this beautiful rendition. Terriffic singing and emotion. Even though I don't speak French or understand the words there is such an emotion here it's almost spiritual and there is no detraction from the wonderful performance. The production the instruments and of course that wonderful accordian (which I love) make this one of the most enjoyable songs I've heard anywhere. I love it, M
blaky smith
Thanks for this comment, which touches me deeply Maurice.
This song of my heart is a wink to my brother, which left suddenly at the beginning of the year in a car accident. And my first song this year...
You can see the translation of the lyrics.
Thanks again for these great words
Marc
Moviz
translation for me, unless I'm looking in the wrong place, M
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It's never too late.... is it?
Moviz
found the translation and the sentiment, I understand why I was so moved, M
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It's never too late.... is it?
eanbardsley
It is real treat to recieve the romance and poetic philosphy of France here in our homes. Thank you!!! You are a fine singer and musician, this is a very beautiful work, with very great production. You really reach out to the listener intimately. Great metaphorical composition with words, wonderful cultural expression.
blaky smith
Thank you Ian for your lovely comment, you're really too kind and I feel very honored. The beginning of this year was sad, but now I'm happy to come back on MJ with this song and to exchange comments with fans of music and talented musiciens as you.
Thanks again Ian
Marc
blaky smith
in spite of my pitiful English language !
lavalamp
Thanks for the translation, too. Think it's a nice mellow tune and also think you did a great production job.
I'll be watching out for you.
Dave
blaky smith
I am glad you like it, Dave, and you know, I like your musicstyle...
Thank you for listening
Marc
lengold
not post these songs very often, but when you do - WOW. This is very beautiful and touchingly poignant and a great tribute to your brother. Brings a tear to the eye - very moving and extremely well performed on all levels.
Cheers
Len
blaky smith
Len, it's a pleasure to read your comment, which touches me very much...
Thank you
Marc
echoroom
Blaky, it's great to finally havea new track from you, and this is worth the wait. Wonderfully light playing and such heartfelt emotion ... a real gift - thank you.
Steve
blaky smith
Kind words again, so much compliments...
Thank YOU Steve, greatly appreciated my friend
Marc
echoroom
... your vocals are really great on this - very direct and heartfelt. Wonderful.
Steve
there is just so much emotion that you put into it.
everything just comes together so seemlessly.
wonderful and brilliant!
thanks for sharing!
blaky smith
Thank you Jason for this very nice comment.
Before to read this, I have listened "legacy" and I have to say that you make very good music. Now, I have to listen to your other tunes...
Thanks again
Marc
eleveneyes
sorry to hear about your brother. This is a beautiful and touching song. I really love the accordian. I don't usually think of the accordian as an emotionaly emotive instrument but somehow you make it so. Thanks.
blaky smith
Thank you Ray, coming from you, that's a real compliment and I feel very honored.
Marc
Parichayaka
You've really got an engaging voice! The song builds slowly and steadily and by the time the accordion comes in it's almost impossible not to enjoy this song. Such nice songwriting - especially like the atmosphere you create, reflective, tragic even but full of hope. Really beautiful!
Parichayaka
I listened to it many times now, and finally understand that you wrote it for your brother. Sorry for your loss. This song really touched my heart.
blaky smith
Kind words again, so much compliments...
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated coming from you...
Marc
caroline
... tribute to your brother - thank you so much for sharing your feelings with us - i am also hopeless at the sound of a french accent and intend to listen to yours often ;) merci beaucoup
blaky smith
Thanks for these lovely comments Caroline.
Very much appreciated that you took the time to listen.
Merci beaucoup
Marc
apb
I deeply feel for your loss Marc and again, send you my sincere condolences. I am certain letting out some of your emotions (which I can hear you have done) in this song has helped you take those steps towards coming to terms with it all. It is a fabulous tribute to your
brother. Really special. He would have loved it
and I cannot begin to understand how difficult it was
to write, record and perform a complete original piece
for him, but you have succeeded my friend.
blaky smith
Thank you very much for your kind comment and for all, my dear Alan.
Yes, it was difficult and too long to write this. So dull that I had abandoned till you invite me to collab in Pusky Dusky, happy recreation...
So, it's thanks to you if this song is completed today, your project gave me motivation to take my microphone out of its packing.
Chance or happy coincidence, peu importe, encore merci Alan !
Clementine & Co
JP doit être très fier de là où il est...
Encore bravo et gros bisous
blaky smith
mes chers "Parisiens" ! Et merci mille fois encore Greg pour la traduction.
Est-ce que JP pourrait entendre ce morceau, allez savoir ?
Franchement fastidieux a terminer, depuis le temps. Je pensais ne pas pouvoir aller au bout !
Ah ces fameux accents, vous remarquerez que je les evite soigneusement, il y a je pense un truc pour corriger cette segregation d'orthographe, mais que j'ignore.
Vous avez ecoute Pusky Dusky ?
Encore merci, bon WE (avec le soleil enfin) et mille bisous, avec une dose particuliere pour Clementine...
Et bientot la plage !
Rosita
mais excellent.
J'apprends par la bande qu'un nouveau morceau de toi est arrive aujourd'hui, j'accours...
Quel beau message émouvant ! Cet accordeon sonne parfaitement, comme tout le reste, et quelle voix !
Bravo, merci et vivement la prochaine.
Rosita
blaky smith
merci pour ces mots Rosita, merci aussi d avoir accouru aussi vite, suis touche !
C est qui la bande ?
a bientot
Marc
peacepiano
Nice choice of instruments. Touching lyrics. Beautiful mood. Your brother is well remembered in this song.
blaky smith
Thank you for listening this and for your comment Bill.
The Orbiting
Marc, every element here is just lovely, but your vocal performance is especially terrific, filled with emotion, yet never melodramatic. French is such a beautiful language for singing. I grew up listening to Charles Aznavour, from the time I was a little girl, and have always loved men singing in French.
Best wishes to you and your family for the loss of your brother. I'm very sorry. Thank you for this beautiful song.
(ledeb)
blaky smith
in spite of my old age, I am still young on MJ and I don't come frequently enough, or maybe it's my pitiful English language, but I realize only today the link between you and The Orbiting !
Confused Lisa, sorry Illuminati... But never too late, isn't this ?
Then, just before this message, I've listened (and discovered) "Neverland", sincerely a pleasure to my hears...
Thank you very much Lisa for these lovely comments, greatly appreciated coming from you, talented singer, faithful and active MJ... And thank you again for your wishes.
Marc
pumpkinxo
J'ai toujours chialé en écoutant tes chansons. Je te laisse imaginer ma réaction en écoutant celle-ci...
Je t'embrasse trés fort papa et bravo, bravo, bravo...
blaky smith
merci pour ce message ma chere "Pumpkinxo".
Je vais finir par croire que je ne sais faire que des chansons a pleurer !
J ai pourtant veille a ne pas tomber dans le melodrame, d'autant que ce n etait pas vraiment le style de Jean-Philippe...
Tu sais, j ai beaucoup hesite a mettre ce "message" en ligne, tellement perso et intime que j ai encore des scrupules sur ce point, mais tout compte fait je me sens de plus en plus proche de ceux qui partagent ici cette passion de la musique, alors...
Je t embrasse
thetiler
and backround.
Wish I knew the words, but the picture is cool as well.
blaky smith
Thank you Bill, very appreciated that you took the time to listen.
Et je salue un "Grand Monsieur" de la guitare...
Marc
SecaMode
C'est une chanson vraiment fabuleux. J'aime beacoup l'accordéon et ta voix c'est parfait. Je parle un peut de français, et je m'amuse de lire les paroles. Tu est un poète !
blaky smith
Sergio, pour cet excellent Francais !
Et merci mille fois pour ces mots gentils...
Et si tu as besoin, je te donne mon aide pour une prochaine chanson que tu chanteras en Français, quand tu veux...
A bientot
Marc
SecaMode
je veux bien ! merci.
dajama
emotion and feeling in this song. The instrumentation and singing are excellent, especially the vocal performance which is rich and powerful. Good mix, and nice production. Everything sounds good, and the lyrics (as translated) express your heart perfectly. Nice work. Thanks for sharing this very personal song with us. Peace.
blaky smith
Thank you David, so much compliments !
I have to confess my hesitation to post this on MJ, so personal, so intime, but I feel good near others here to share passion of music, comments, and why not feelings about life. MJ is a good place...
Thanks again
Marc
Vic Holman
First of all it's great to finally hear a new song from you. And what a song it is!. Great production and a lot of feeling went into this. Everything is so perfectly placed.
Sad to hear of your loss. You made a brave decision to face the circumstance and share it with us. Excellent song, vocals and lyrics.
blaky smith
Thank you very much for all Vic. I'm happy to exchange some comments with you again, that made a long time...
And I'm honoured. First of all, you encourage me since my beginnings here, then you make me vibrate with your music, and what music it is!
I'm impressed again by your last collab "hard times", magistral style which I love very much.
Thanks again
Marc
Ed Hannifin
...with a client who, among other things, talked about the peace he finds in fishing... and the particular quality of the silence that goes along with fishing...
And yesterday, in a treatment meeting, with a different client, we were talking about what a great thing it has been for him this year to have discovered...wait for it...fishing...
Fishing. It must just be in the air today.
This reminds me of an old Bruce Cockburn song, just a bit... Got to think of which one...'Badlands Flashback', I think...
Nicely written, nicely sung, and nicely played...
Ed
blaky smith
Ed, so that I see, you talk much about fishing with some clients, maybe you will become a specialist ! Maybe you are it already ?
My brother was impassioned by fishing, sometimes it took me along with him, we left the morning very early and we passed good moments together, in peace and silence...
Thank you to take the time to listen and give me your comment.
Cheers
Marc
marc - it's beautiful. the quiet intimacy of your vocal is very powerful. the thoughtful arrangement builds nicely, and the stately tempo is perfect. the little piece of vocal harmony toward end is lovely. in the telling of your loss, you've given us a wonderful gift. merci! anne
you just enjoy holidays travelling into infinity
with you it's guaranteed change of scenery
******
ah, i see the translation now. lyrics are stellar! you, sir, are gifted.
a
blaky smith
Anne, I'm touched. Thank you very much for these kind words.
I'm honoured, coming from all, as you, full of talent, which give much interest to this place...
I see how many important is the English translation and I have to thank my son Gregory for this work, my first translation with Internet help was far from the reality.
Merci encore, Anne
Marc
Feter
awesome very nice singing and arrangment
I dig the backing strings very much !!
the air explode with charming when
the accordion start to play ...I just LOVE it !!
well done ...this is a powerfull work of yours !
Feter
can we read the engish transilation ??
IF POSSIBLE !!
blaky smith
Thank you very much Feter for these kind words, which touches me deeply.
You can see the translation in English near (in) the French lyrics.
Cheers
Marc
Feter
what a sweet poem ...!!!
Joe Brady
So sorry for your loss; this is a beautiful song. I really love the way you matched the music with the emotion and the lyrics. Good that you did fish while you had the opportunity, but then a sensitive man like you would not waste such an opportunity. Powerful poetry, my friend.
blaky smith
Thanks a million for these kind words my friend. Very much appreciated that you took the time to listen.
Marc
want to learn another language realy beautfull layering of sounds Reminds me of leonard Cohen and that is a great thing, so much emotion in your voice.. You are a grat musician thanks so much for sharing!!!!!
blaky smith
Thank you for listening this and your lovely comment.
Marc
timothy devine
I wanna b there.
this is very special
i am so glad you faved a song of mine so that i found my way to this song.
I will have to chech out more of your work
a new fan
peace
tim
blaky smith
to take the time to listen...
And thank you very much for this comment.
Cheers
Marc
Beautiful and well done.. I LOVE that you use your on language.... France is a very enjoyable language to listen on..... Tanks for sharing this beautiful music... Take care.... Kenta
blaky smith
Thanks for these kind words Kenta...
Friendly...
Marc
Doadars Uncle
Hey Marc! The recording is superb! Very contemplative. I like it, a lot! Picturesque!
Doug
blaky smith
I am glad you like it. Thank you for listening...
Marc
Dennis James
as a fisho myself, I can feel with this one, even though the only word I know is "poisson". Close to my heart.....
blaky smith
Thank you for listening Dennis...
Marc
Norman Goodman
Very beautiful musical imagry is conveyed in this piece. Emotionally coloured instrumentation accompanied by a reflective and at times meloncholy vocal line.
You have succeeded in creating a piece that is both lyrically articulate, rife with melody and a delivery that trancends typical musicianship.
blaky smith
Thanks for this comment, coming from you, that's a real compliment and I feel very honored...
Cheers
Marc
i loved this one .. it's not the 1st time hearing some French song .. but it has been long time for that ..
Really the sense is just great .. REAL FRENCH SONG ..
The accordion, the singing, the lyrics and the MUSIC ..
Great keys you used in this one ..
One of my favorite songs at MJ .. and really i'm glad you back here with this piece ..
Much enjoyable on this one .. LOVED IT !!!
Wish to accept me as a new friend and hear my music ..
Regardz
==============
Yeman Auf Al-Rawi
P.S : wish to check my new song and enjoy it ..
I REMEMBER : http://www.macjams.com/song/33577
blaky smith
Thanks Yeman for these kind words. I'm glad you like it.
Your friend...
Marc
DWL
Lyrique et exécution superbes et déchirants. Il perd dur quelqu'un. Mes meilleurs voeux à vous.
Cheers
Dick
blaky smith
Dick, congratulations for this good french !
Thank you very much for your comment and wishes...
Cheers
Marc
Roxylee
This touched me deeply, Marc, even before I read the lyric translation. What a great songwriter and musician you are! I really need to get around more in here...What a beautiful and poignant song! Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
blaky smith
So much compliments ! Thank you very much for these kind words Roxanne, which touched me deeply and thank you to take the time to listen...
Marc
Peter Bauckham
beautiful and moving song. Your voice is full of emotion and the arrangement suits perfectly. I can understand your reluctance in posting such a personal song. A heartfelt thank you for posting.
Peter
blaky smith
Thanks for your lovely comment Peter.
Very much appreciated that you took the time to listen.
Merci beaucoup
Marc
...I'm so late Marc. I've been busy trying to find my feet in Logic Express. I'm just now getting caught up.
This is quite lovely. The melody is powerful and emotional. Love the vocal. Sounds kind of like a young Leonard Cohen singing in French! The use of the accordian is very effective!
Thanks for translating the beautiful lyrics.
Be well mon ami!
blaky smith
I'm so late to answer, sorry...
Thank you very much for your comment, which touches me deeply.
Merci mon ami
Cheers
Marc
estellie
Thank you for this lovely trip into your song this morning. I can't believe it took me this long to get to listen to this perfect song. The warm guitar, the fish swimming in cirlces to find their companion, the beautiful keys whispering in the back, the accordion, and of course your kind voice and words all saying a hello to your brother.
Thanks again. You inspire me.
blaky smith
Thank you for this kind comment Estelle, which touches me very much...
Marc
gail60
You are a wonderful singer. So easy to listen to and really enjoyable. I have listened to your others as well and am very impressed. Such beautiful talent. Thank you for sharing.
blaky smith
Thanks for your very nice comment, Gail.
Extremely appreciated coming from a talented piano player, which give us so nice music...
I'm waiting for your next post.
Cheers
Marc
bud
your singing and production are excellent and thanks to the translation I get to appreciate the charms of this story. The accordion in the break is fantastic. Is that your instrument or is it a keyboard version? Really enjoyed this - thanks for posting.
blaky smith
to take the time to listen...
And thank you very much for this comment.
Cheers
Marc
Schello
Hello brother...
Waoo how amy fans..all brothers =)
balladed in francais and atmosphere so far away...YummY
Schello®
---------------
Im not musician
blaky smith
It's a pleasure to read a comment from you, which touches me very much...
Thanks
Marc
Bowman
Goes straight to the heart. Thank you for sharing your soul.
Best,
Bowman
blaky smith
Thank you to take the time to listen and your comment Charles...
Cheers
Marc
What an amazingly beautiful tribute to your brother. The composition of your music is beautiful, and your voice wonderful to listen to. And again I find myself enlightened by your unique insight in your lyrics. The poignant imagery, and the fresh correlations in your allegory are inspiring.
"each in turn they go away as a legion on your steps companion." Beautiful.
blaky smith
You're really too kind Carole, so much compliments !
Merci beaucoup for this very nice comment.
Amicalement
Marc
ceilidh
your song has so unbelievably poetic lyrics. one doesn't come often across with a text so emotional, tender, poetic, so wonderful. len is right. it all together, words, melody, slow rhythm, your singing, melodic french but mostly the story behind squeezes your heart the way, that it aches. this is a wonderful, wonderful song marc and i am very touched by it. about a month ago i lost a person very dear to my heart and in your song i can feel and hear the love, the sorrow, the missing feeling, everything i felt that time and i'm feeling still. all my compliments to you marc, truly wonderful and very touching song.
blaky smith
I know for your loss and I'm sorry...
As you know, my English language is limited, so I just want tell thank you so much for these kind words, which touches me deeply...
Amicalement
Marc
Macaudion
WHAT a BEAUTIFUL work of ART!
just EXCELLENCE in every way IMAGINABLE...
A perfect example of how BEAUTY AND MUSIC TRANSCEND accross the largest of any type of boundry of separations...
STUNNING!
Thank you! Marc - Dion
blaky smith
you very much Dion. Honoured to read this...
To answer , I can just tell this comment coming from you touches me deeply.
Merci
Marc
est très personnel et paisible .
Très belle chanson et arrangement . Beau texte aussi .
blaky smith
merci beaucoup d'avoir ecoute et de m'envoyer ce commentaire...
je me repete un peu, mais j'apprecie vraiment beaucoup ce jugement, venant d'un musicien de grande qualite.
Amicalement
Marc
...and such depth and poetic eloquence. I deeply feel for the loss of your brother. This music speaks of the joy and love we feel for those we miss, and the words paint pictures and images that touch smiles and memories that live on.
A heartfelt, moving tribute.
blaky smith
Thanks for these kind words Rik...
Glad you took the time to listen.
Friendly...
Marc
davisamerica
do not speak french but this beautiful tune has spoke to my heart. just delightful!!! really....delightful!!!
blaky smith
don't speak French ?! But you know, my English language is so limited, it's difficult to write correctly, great work when I try to translate at the best all my feelings about music...
But, thank you very much for your comment...
And glad to discover your music...
Friendly
Marc
FGarofalo
is such a beautiful song. Everything sounds so rich and warm.
Frank.
moorlandt
I'm so sorry I didn't hear this before. It's just... amazingly beautiful. And the lyrics are so heartfelt. Music is such a great way to deal with emotions. This is another proof of it. You've done so well. In every detail, in every instrument. And perhaps it's a lousy thing to say, but your brother would be proud on you hearing this song. I would, if I were your brother.
Une grande chanson mon ami...
Walt
racerat
Blaky,
Very smooth and pastoral rendering. The mix was well done. balance of strings, guitars (nice guitar tone by the way), vocals and oh-so-slight-drums. I love the accordion, it gives that South of France country vibe. Gotta love a song about fish! Thanks.
Philip
Dj French Toast
Of french classes and I could barely make out the song .......I should have takin spanish ...: ) Very nice tune indeed ......
damiengh
I'd have to pull out a french translation book, but without doing that, I find your music very warm and inviting.
Thanks for commenting on and listening to my tune for it gave me a chance to hear your music. Thanks.
RickB1
Emotionally powerful. Cette chanson me touche profondément. Mon coeur sort à vous. (hope that translated properly...)
Thank you, Marc.
Heightened
drawn into this music that seems to transcend cultural barriers. In other words this music simply crosses a divide for everyone to enjoy.
Doug Somers
Si douce, si sympathique, si professionel.
Bravo Marc!
Doug
kassia
This is absolutely beautiful. So full of bittersweet emotion. Lovely vocals and beautiful music. Very Very nice Marc. I love the accordian. It makes this tune perfect. thank you for sharing this with us all.
josephgvincent
Nice keyboards. Vocals are clear and at a perfect volume level for song. Nice vocals blaky. I like the emotion in this song. Feels like a love song. I wish I could understand French. My great grandfather did. We are from french lineage. I love the the Acordian. Yes, the mood it brings. Very nice!.Thanks for sharing this gem of feeling and emotion, sung from your heart. Beautiful. Peace to you and have a great week!...jgv