SO MANY THOUGHTS WITH THIS! Eye of Melian "The Bell"

[@rnowak85]

Thank you for diving into this awesome project. Started by Martijn Westerholt (founder of the Dutch symphonic metal band Delain, former keyboardist of Within Temptation) to have an outlet where he could create lush orchestral fantasy music. Highly influenced by fantasy movie-score music and Tolkien-type and other fantasy lyrical themes, the music is ethereal and symphonic - unfolding epic and elegant storyscapes in the mind. Martijn teamed up with American lyricist Robin La Joy (his wife and a Professor of Tolkien literature), a life-long fantasy enthusiast who spends much of her time immersed in books, particularly the works of Tolkien and as you commented, Johanna Kurkela whose angelic voice brings the fantasy to full life. Also contributing to the project is Finnish orchestral arranger and producer Mikko P. Mustonen whose incredible talent in classical arranging adds the final magical touch to the music. Melian is a character from Tolkien. An Ainu renowned for her wisdom, beauty, and magical singing. Troy from Nightwish and Auri contributes flutes and pipes on a number of Eye of Melian songs (Doorway of the Night, Under the Grey Sky, Rainfall). LEAH contributes vocals on Light. Doorway of the Night is inspired by the Tolkien Two Trees of Valinor Recommend Vita Nova next.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

This blew my mind! To learn that its inspired by Tolkien...wow I did not know that!

[@WNYretiree]

This song made me cry. But, they were not sad tears. Rather, they were tears of joy that such beauty exists and that we are fortunate enough to be able to listen to it.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I wont lie...I started to feel regret listening to this, but had to pull it together...Great things are ahead.

[@draug7966]

Everything about this is just insanely beautiful. Her voice is so magical, like she comes straight out of a fairytale.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

She is one of my favorite singers for sure.

[@CarolMarianaa]

I'm halfway thru the video, but I wanna say: this song is an ode to finitude. Time is the one and only thing we urge to grasp but it keeps escaping from our hands every time... thus, we have to make the most of what we (still) have. It's deep and lovely. ❤ Edit: your comments got me thinking also... especially when you talked about chasing dreams. I wanna start singing and playing again, but I let so many shit convince me I can't do it anymore - even though I'm good at it. Maybe it's time to change.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Sometimes just taking steps without thinking "Will this work, will this stick, etc" Helps. I have to not even think sometimes and just do.

[@CarolMarianaa]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody that's my main problem: overthinking 🥺 I've been trying to change that, though...

[@jkopacetick]

Do it, if nothing else then for yourself. I took up guitar again after 20 years, as I told myself I've never be good enough. Now I do it for fun, and I've never stopped singing, I probably never will. Good luck! ❤

[@CarolMarianaa]

@@jkopacetick thank you so much for your encouraging words, I really appreciate that!

[@claudiadorner9804]

I'm glad you managed to listen to Eye of Melian. Everything about it is magical 🌟🥰 Next Vita Nova from Eye of Melian?

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

so beautiful!

[@gabrielkain1]

Ok....this sounded like it would be on that old movie "Legend" with Tim Curry. The violin was epic in this. I enjoyed every bit of it.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude! I COULD HEAR THIS IN THAT MOVIE!

[@eleonoragiacomazzi5775]

Tommy...the past is the past..tomorrow is yet to unfold..the NOW..right this minute is what we can focus on..We can look back and regret the time lost...but it's only lost if we don't learn from it..Our time here is finite. Johannas' voice has such a purity that it's other worldly.. The tempo of the music and the run of the lyrics is a perfect illustration of the fleeting of time... Stunning! Take care ! 🤗🦋

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You said it best! This song was just on another level.

[@jkopacetick]

Lovely, just beautiful! Parts of the music gave me shivers, and the message... wow! We are all granted a finite amount of time here on this mortal earth, it is up to us to make the most and live the best life we can. Love it, love to here more from them as well. ❤ and ✌️ all!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude this was sooo good. I have been listening to it on repeat.

[@lisalong9393]

Love this! I absolutely adore Johanna's voice, it's so sweet and innocent sounding. The imagery of this video is beautiful and the meaning so intensely profound.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

One of my fav voices.

[@Croz76]

Musically this was very calming, I could listen to it before or after work and it would probably have the same effect. Beyond that I think way too much about what I could've done, or could be doing in the present but I just get stuck in the groove of every day life. Thanks for the encouragement though! I might just start writing again at some point. 🤘🤘

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You never know what your words might do. They could inspire so many friend! Do it.

[@Kathrynn131]

Just beautiful. I've listened to this so many times.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I've listened to it at least 3 times a day lol

[@chrisla2736]

Love LOVE LOVE IT! She reminds me of Haley Westrena. Dark waltz. And another recommendation, Tina Dico - count to ten.

[@jamesnelson1968]

Another positive from your channel, thanks I'll look for more of their stuff.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

YES!!!!

[@jo_g.germany]

Was waiting that you get to this. I really, really love this entire album. Martijn is quite an accomplished composer, and Johanna's voice ... She is one of my favourite vocalists 🖤🤘🏻 Edit: and this is in my humble opinion by far not even the most stunning track of the album.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I need to find the CD!

[@silvia4809]

Thank you for this ❤

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend!

[@chadbennett7873]

So very glad you finally made it to Eye of Melian, Cosmic. Your obvious love of AURI told me that you would appreciate this project as well. We are talking of the elite talent of Europe, which is where the genius of music resides. Bring an American, I am totally repulsed by most of the music created in my country, but there are a few exceptions. Our music industry has been highly responsible for the dumbing down of our society, and it is beginning to suffer the demise it so well deserves. Glad you found this incredible music. They are related to Within Temptation, a brilliant Dutch symphonic metal band who opened my eyes to this genre decades ago. If you haven't heard them, you must hear Sharon Den Adel, you will love her to the moon. Try "Mother Earth" (my personal favorite) and try the "Frozen" video, in fact, both videos. I know you will love them ... trust me, as you did with this band. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

THIS BLEW MY MIDN! I LOVEEEEEED IT! I will be listening to more.

[@chadbennett7873]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody I didn't keep recommending them because they suck!! 🤣😂 I knew you had the heart to appreciate it.

[@jeffhall2411]

Always Liked Delain.. and her voice is great, Song is Great.

[@Magga-f3z]

Tarja New Album. Dark Christmas out now. Johanna Kurkela kiitos.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

sweet.