Yaelokre - Hartebeest 𓆱 (Lyrics & Illustration)

[@Yaelokre]

🐦📖🌾 𓆱 Listen to Songs of Origin found.ee/songsoforigin

[@Yourfavmothafcker]

Yes, my majesty.

[@KITTY-PARTY_178-DOGCRAZY]

Omg I love your songs so much 🤓

[@-Callan..]

Yes!! It's so good!

[@minhmeoo-fs5tu]

Ok

[@ashlynn_real]

it was such a good song keep up your amazing music!!!!!!!!!!!

[@digrette]

Yaelokre feels like the forest given form. Not the beating of the jungle or the rush of the rainforest, but the forest critters given voice.

[@Yaelokre]

Most intriguing, i have rarely deemed myself associated with forests despite it all, mostly open fields! I am honoured to be a voice for the critters :~) thank you! 🐿️🐦🦔🦌

[@profezzordarke4362]

@@Yaelokre Well, most "forest" or "field" animals actually live inbetween the deep forest and the open meadows. We just pushed most of them to constantly hide in the forest. A lot of life and magic forced to hide.

[@PlatformingCyndaquil]

I’m waiting for the time when Nature can take all humanity has taken from her back.

[@Charlottesville-XD]

@@PlatformingCyndaquil real

[@twinfantasytowers]

@@PlatformingCyndaquilthe wind will be playing these songs when that day comes

[@Yaelokre]

Meadowlark is a field where everything i foster is kept. From each narrative, song, and characters, it is not a place but rather a bridge. A story that tells stories within more. A fairytale! Hayfields serves as a prelude, the more songs are released, the more the stories progresses 🐦📖🌾 The current main faces are four older children in a musical ensemble called "The Lark". Their leader, Cole, wears a hare's mask, their stage partner Clémentine with a goat's, Perrine as the moose, and Kingsley representing nature, tree (Can be anything really!) 🐇🐐🫎🌳 The four perform plays in small wooden stages with songs that were once sung by the Harkers "The Harkers" are a quartet of wandering singers whos purpose is to grant wonder and foretoken. Consisting of the Storyteller, Yarrow (the) Bell-ringer, the Enkindled, and the Croon 🌾🔔🎭🪶 Thank you for taking interest in my project :~) i look forward to singing you more songs and to share the rest of our adventures!

[@sandysfantasies]

I LOVE UR STUFF SO MUCH

[@missusmonsterr]

Your creative beauty is one of a kind in this world. Let it flourish. It speaks to other lost souls. ♥

[@digrette]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE

[@elwinthebean]

Thank you for this ! Now i understand more clearly the "role" of each member of the Lark and the Harkers !

[@Echobabe_]

If you see this, please tell me the names of the four, who's singing when, and what instruments they each play. Please. I beg you.

[@mz.projiekt]

As a non native english speaker, learning new words and pronunciations with those songs feel more whimsical than it seems to be. Nice.

[@nour7528]

I agree their music are very helpful to me

[@lunardragon4059]

I am a native English speaker, but I'm still learning new words from them!

[@christieee]

Fun fact: According to their fb page, they lives in Akureyri which is a town in Iceland, I assume they're icelandic! So english isn't their first language either haha

[@Seeatree]

@@christieee they go by they/them

[@gormpus]

The word you were looking for was "pronunciation" I hope you don't mind me correcting you, but I always like to be corrected when learning my target language.

[@cosmicchicken579]

2:13 Cerulean is my chosen name, hearing the way that Yaelokre pronounced it gave me new appreciation for the word. When they sing it, it feels so much more special :)

[@raccooninthatoven]

That’s an awesome name dawg you picked good ‼️

[@HeroFromHeadspace]

Cerulean is my second favourite word after Quincy 😊😊😊

[@κεραυνοβόλος]

Omd Quinn is my name but every one calls me quinny 😊​@@HeroFromHeadspace

[@STXR_CATZ]

NAW ​@@κεραυνοβόλος MY OC IS NAMED QUINN😂

[@κεραυνοβόλος]

@@STXR_CATZ that's crazy 🤭

[@johno5605]

As a Brit this all just feels like exactly what a majority of folk music is like. And it makes me pleased that this tradition and style is embraced overboard.

[@kattyani]

yeah this is why i love britain, its really beautiful

[@johno5605]

Much appreciated. Especially during a tough era as of now.​@@kattyani

[@seagaulle]

Same over here as it sounds very Appalachian too

[@johno5605]

@seagaulle does thoust hail from those mountains?

[@seagaulle]

@ somewhat, but I’m living there now

[@nixxie119]

This type of music, this type of art... It gives me a sense of longing for something I've never known but felt like I've always needed. Like it would heal my soul to be there listening to this ragtag group playing in a tavern on a warm summer night, singing along with all the other patrons.

[@FlowersOfIcetor]

I think the word you want here is "anemoia"

[@red-catsareliquid]

real

[@slothfox]

Sameeeeeee omg

[@mak_attacks]

I’ve never known someone who felt this way too

[@sxnny_dae4258]

Yessss

[@avenreir]

This is the type of song that would have gone HARD during the times people were making MAPs, especially warrior cats MAPs.

[@rachelholdt6840]

The warrior cat map community is still thriving and alive lol

[@playfulwriter9796]

It makes me so mad that I can’t hear MAPS without think of pdfphiles. Why did they to take a perfectly good acronym smh.

[@vaehtay]

MAPs are still going strong as ever, and as an animator … I’m eyeing all of this artist’s songs with hunger in my eyes they’re so animate-able

[@krispest-bear]

The MAP community still exsists! This would go hard for a RiverClan MAP

[@td8633]

MAP is an hilariously unfortunate name haha

[@victorrodrigues5674]

A collab between Yaelokre and AURORA could be epic

[@Watercandle1738]

EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT!!

[@dari_theweirdo8]

YESSSS OMG THATS WOULD BE AMAZING

[@lnel6211]

OMGGGGGGG PLZ🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BloodStainedFeathers]

And maybe madilyn mei?

[@minya8825]

RIGHT??I KNEW I WASNT THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT OF THAT AS SOON AS I HEARD THIS ALBUM

[@NIKOLAI_IS_HERE]

Hartebeest is so underrated, a lot of the attention goes to Harpy Hare (Another really amazing song from Yaelorke) and this one is pushed to the side. Which is disappointing, it has so much emotion and its nust amazing, the sound affects, the singing, the art for it, the instruments, it's all so beautiful and amazing. It almost brought me to tears listening to it for the first time honestly. My favorite Yaelorke song honestly, every song is amazing. 🌼🍂

[@WobblesandBean]

I like this way better than Harpy Hare, honestly.

[@sammii.mp4]

Fr!! It's my fav, I rlly love the vocals in this one shebbsbsbvav

[@chickenandric3]

one of my favs!

[@SammyWentPoof]

lowkey this is better than harpy hare

[@nathanbreadboi9223]

You're like, hitting every spot in my soul rn. I'm obsessed with forests, fantasy, anything magical/folk really. Fairies were always a part of my childhood, and my mother was really big into anything nature. So I'm just having a great time with this, thank you for this magic

[@whisper-l7e]

Me too 😊

[@mikkaribbe6200]

I love your art. It feel like I sit in a Theater, right in front of them, while they perform this beautiful song

[@Yaelokre]

That makes me so very happy! I tried my best to capture that exact scenario without being too literal, thank you for commenting 😄🎶

[@La_loca_de_los_gatos53]

​@@YaelokreQué buena respuesta,i love you.

[@st4rf0xxx]

@@YaelokreI was curious!! Would it bother you if someone identified as a kin of these characters in some form or another? Such as one saying they feel as a fictionkin with their kin being one of your characters? Also, do you mind it when people remake the masks the children wear and wear them themselves?? :D

[@slothfox]

Same! It’s like old theatre too

[@Ieatpeopleatnight]

@@st4rf0xxxgood question hope they respond

[@valerievention]

my cat of 16 years passed away yesterday, and I've been listening to a lot of folk music to lift my spirits. It's like I can imagine the two of us completing adventures in a fantasy world.

[@yotsuyasha]

I’m so sorry for your loss, hope you’re okay

[@Yaelokre]

Im very sorry, those are a great many years, your kitty will always accompany you in your journey by heart and spirit form 🐈🌬️💛 I hope you will be alright!

[@thedreadtyger]

may your friend never leave your dreams

[@valerievention]

thank you all for the kind words 🤍

[@lotuseater97]

You too are always going to be together no matter what

[@victoriaasenjo524]

Hartebeest are a species of African antelope, which would make the cats in the song lions. These children identify strongly with predators; I wonder why that is?

[@honeycomb690]

Personally I feel it's the opposite. They're constantly making references not only to predators, but the prey as well: here there urging the rabbit to run in the corse, in "Harpy Hare" they sing about how the children will escape even if it means their death, in "And The Hound" they sing about what sounds like (in my mind atleast) one of the victims of said hound. With how passionately they speak of these figures in their songs makes me feel like it's supposed to be them in someway, that they're trying to instill something hopefully or rebellious in their audience.

[@Foxfloop]

@@honeycomb690it’s like they’re saying, prey mustn’t be meek! Though they lack teeth or claws or the strength of the ones hunting them, keep fighting for life. Flee to live another day if you must, just do not lay down and accept what “must be” run for the sunrise.

[@sgtsurgeon.]

@@honeycomb690 I feel that way too. And all of their masks (excluding Kingsley's) are of prey animals (or at least herbivorous animals, that are usually lower on the food chain). Now that I think about it, it makes me wonder why Kingsley's mask is themed after plants; like the grass those animals would feed on, or the bushes those animals would hide in.

[@anxia-tea5846]

arent they wearing masks of prey animals?

[@PyroGothNerd]

Children often do. Lions and tigers tend to be popular favorite animals

[@mirlenebraga9423]

0:00 to 0:37 : Initial Sound 0:37 to 0:53 : Lute 0:54 to 1:26 : Verse 1 1:27 to 1:48 : Where do we go? 1 1:56 to 2:04 : Little Rabbit 1 2:05 to 2:21 : Verse 2 2:22 to 2:37 : One of the best parts 2:38 to 2:55 : Where do we go? 2 3:00 to 3:11 : Little Rabbit 2 3:12 to 3:45 : OMG BEST PART!!!! 3:45 to 4:02 : Little Rabbit 3

[@RandomPersonsURL]

pretty sure the guitar is a lute.

[@mirlenebraga9423]

@@RandomPersonsURL Thank you very much!

[@GoodKid4Life]

Actually, I’ve seen somewhere that the instrument is a guitarlele! Maybe just with a different body shape ^^

[@RandomPersonsURL]

@@GoodKid4Life oh! well, i shoulve done my research first than. thanks for telling me!

[@GoodKid4Life]

@@RandomPersonsURL its no problem!

[@ck4yd3n]

I remember crying the first time i heard Harpy Hare bcz it was so good, and I love this so much too! I'm so glad you kept making songs despite all the drama in recent months, keep up the work! Reminds me so much of the countryside, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@_mediogre_]

This is a movie / show that needs to exist. I'm absolutely entranced.

[@lnel6211]

Frrr

[@Newt-i8m]

OMG YES I NEED THAT

[@Shnarfbird]

Nay, for music is all it needs

[@AUSSIE_LARRY]

There should be a live action of these characters in a movie or something

[@Notrubynatsofficial]

YESSSS AGREED ‼️‼️‼️

[@lilianaholla1360]

Yaelokre has outdone themselves once again because oh my god- This is the perfect example of art matches the artist, whether that be music or their illustrations, it just all fits together so perfectly and it's a real treat for the eyes. I love this new illustration. All of the characters blend together well but they are also distinct enough to not just be one string of character that just looks the same with just a slight closet change. Their music is so relaxing too, and also perfect writing inspo for fantasy and such. In conclusion: Yaelokre is underrated and deserves more love for their amazing art in all it's forms

[@Yaelokre]

You grant me too much kindness :~) i do not think my efforts are deserving of such praise but your message does summon a smile! Thank you for being sweet 💐

[@jennethjarand1465]

​@@Yaelokre look, I just started listening to your music 2 days ago and I dont know how you do it. It's so, enchanting, to listen to. Please never stop, you're amazing.😊

[@Hello-u9w]

​@@Yaelokreн

[@Hello-u9w]

Привет

[@childrenscoloring-q8h]

Santa Clara California happy Halloween KZbin Alvin cartoon oh no no no no no😅 кота кота😅

[@that.one_kanya]

Yaelokre feels as if you're running through a magical forest and you're the main character of a fantasy movie about elves and nymphs. Truly amazing.

[@shirleymaemattthews4862]

Elves are quite eccentric when not busy working for Big Nicholas at the arctic cicle, eh? 🎅 🧝‍♂️

[@АдисаБасенка]

Good luck with

[@v.thallain4347]

Funny how I stumbled upon a Short with the music of Harpy Hare, which was the reason why I searched for Yaelokre in the first place. It's a great song, same as this one. I absolutely adore the music and the art style, with the beginning of a nice story! I always was a fan of Fae and fairytales, grew up with the Changeling P&P and played the roles of fairy folk in LARP. Thank you for giving me this kick of nostalgia and from now on I'm looking forward to hear and see more!

[@Thatoneaxolotolcat]

ang ganda ng music mo!! mahal na mahal ko ito at sana mas marami pa kayong magawa sa mga fairytale melodies na ito

[@ylobi1513]

The designs of character on this are so amazing i would watch a series of it in a heartbeat

[@Yaelokre]

A big dream for us!!! Thank you for thinking the same :~] its an exciting thought to be brought to life 😁⭐

[@mercury4885]

a hartebeat, if you will

[@swankycheese5024]

​@@mercury4885 I spit out my water

[@suriru]

​@@mercury4885 Ok but this is actually so funny 😭

[@TurnipObjectShows]

A round of applause for​@@mercury4885 for being a funny guy!

[@VennyVenice]

Yaelokre reminds me of a vision where the world is ended and society is fallen and there's people in animal masks to blend in helping survivors and I love it

[@chewyhusky]

It's giving sweet tooth

[@julie-annedufour3441]

A little like sweet tooth (even if it's not animal mask)

[@MIIZUMI-.-33]

SWEET TOOTH KINDA

[@AUSSIE_LARRY]

​@@julie-annedufour3441 yeah!

[@TheCrimsonTree]

@@MIIZUMI-.-33 YESSS

[@meoowlody]

Your illustrations make me feel like a child again, excited to look at the art in my childhood books. Your music adds a beautiful touch along with it, making it feel melancholic and nostalgic. Great work. 🧡

[@Yaelokre]

I grew up with picture books, to be able to deliver that same wonder to others kin to that kind of longing is a dream :~) thank you for leaving me your note! 🤗🌾

[@meoowlody]

@@Yaelokre How sweet. I'm glad ! You're very welcome . 🫂

[@chloeeco]

When I was growing up, my mother would make up a story to tell me every night from her imagination, with me staring as the princess in each. She never wrote down any of those stories but I remember the feeling I had when she told them to me. I was instantly transported to each world she created, filled with magic, mythical creatures, battles and love. This music somehow gives me that same feeling I had while tucked in bed and my mother telling me stories by my dimly lit lamp. ✨ like the feeling of handing on the edge of your seat. I love it!

[@sleepnow3053]

IT DOES

[@perfectlysanee]

This is such a beautiful song. You can really hear the emotion in their voice especially at 2:50 at the end of the verse. This and the harmonies in the background at 3:11 are definitely my favourite things about this song. I am literally obsessed 💛💛🧡🧡

[@zelenaMorales-h7b]

I love the humming in the start it is so calm..❤

[@Birch-tree-circle]

My inner symbolism-loving Nerd is screaming about the "Hazel beneath our claws" because I've always been taught that it wards against Evil spirits and that ties so damn beautifully with the image I have of these singers discussing those clinging to their one-shot at escaping. Don't get me started on their masks. In short this is beautiful. The story is beautiful. The singing is just pure magic.

[@mommygottaglock70]

No. Start talking about their masks. I wanna know what you think about them.

[@Birch-tree-circle]

@mommygottaglock70 Purely symbolically speaking the masks Hare: Representative of rebirth or resurrection. To take this more in my current understanding of the story, it sort of ties to the idea that the Meadow allows you to create yourself. Goat: greatness, excellence, and strength The latter probably is the most important showing an underlying strength that Clem has (Sorry dyslexia and I can't scroll whilst commenting) Moose: Outside of strength, there's the additional aspect of wisdom and adaptability to navigate the challenges of life with grace. Nature: a little harder to nail down as nature itself is ever changing, and ever adapting, there is no one determination on what nature could be. I don't know if the masks are tied to the personality of the characters, the ones who came before or simply were chosen to further the story. Either way, it's beautiful.

[@WobblesandBean]

To me it evokes the image that the rabbits are running like hell from the feral cats coming after them, their feet hitting the ground so furiously it shreds the hazel plants beneath them.

[@WobblesandBean]

​@@Birch-tree-circle I thought it was a sheep, not a goat?

[@Birch-tree-circle]

@@WobblesandBean Their a goat. A comment by the creator confirms it. But I do see what you mean.

[@crowlords7077]

i gotta say i love the way the voice travels from ear to ear during the little rabbit part. it really feels like theyre dancing around you and singing, its so well done

[@chickennuggetpaw]

This sounds like the opening number of a musical I REALLY wanna see

[@Owler45]

I’m pretty sure it kinda is in a way

[@gherjc]

Here's what I think who's lyrics are who 0:12 *Clémentine humming* *Cole:* I can hear the song of the hartebeest As their hooves drum to a hunger I can sing a fear or a malady As I drown deep in the wonder *Kingsley:* Where do we go? When the river's running slow Where do we run? When the cats kill one by one *Perrine:* Little rabbit Little rabbit Little rabbit *Cole:* Hazel beneath our claws While we wait for cerulean to cry Unsettled ticks run through time Enough for the hunt to go awry *Kingsley:* Where do we go? When the river's running slow Where do we run? *Clémentine:* When the acres turn green and the cats kill one by one *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *All:* Hoa hoa hoa (Run run run run run) Hoa-ho *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine* Run run run run run *All:* Hoa hoa hoa (Run run run run run) Hoa-ho *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run *Perrine:* Little rabbit *Clémentine:* Run run run run run

[@BLUESTRAWU]

Honestly I think the hoahoa is perrine and the little rabbit is cole

[@cryptid18362]

the lyric colors actually correspond to the characters! yellow lyrics are Cole, blue are Clementine, brown are Perrine, and we don't yet know what Kingsley's color is :)

[@WhatDoIUseForHandle]

I'm pretty sure Perrine also does the humming

[@KIKURAsky]

​@@cryptid18362 but i see the lyrics are all yellow in this :[

[@LoisMadison-m9w]

I love ur videos can i get a pin? 3:57 😊

[@Sundays_left._wing]

I know this might not happen soon, but me and my dad are waiting for a release of any physical form of your music! Having a CD or vinyl with your music is already one of our dreams since the moment I introduced my dad with your music. Keep up the amazing work!! Can't wait for the songs of origin to release next Wednesday :)

[@chickenandric3]

SAME! I need a cd of this!

[@fatalforce9164]

I never comment on ANY video but i must say: i have not stopped listening to your music since i have found out about it. I am absolutely floored by the quality of sound, presentation, and just pure magic of your art and music. This is making me believe in fairy tales again. Very well done!

[@Yaelokre]

A line very special, i hold fairytales close to the heart and its remarkable to have you receive that same aria of wonderment. Thank you for letting me read your thoughts, and for being kind! :~) 🧸⭐🌾

[@Beetke]

YAELOKRE POSTED LETS GOOO ‼‼‼‼ THE CROPS SHALL BE BOUNTIFUL 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ AND THE SKY'S SHALL BE CLEAR

[@Yaelokre]

Yay!!! 😁🌾🌻☀️

[@elationcomplex2187]

@@Yaelokre I have donated two turnips... I sincerely hope they *Turn Up* alright.

[@_tinsel_7979]

weellllllll this song makes a reference to the crops NOT being bountiful so we'll see /lh

[@Beetke]

@@_tinsel_7979 shhhhhhhhhh we don't mention that

[@Klekeec]

thou shoul’ bring plenty rain for the crops!

[@KathrinKrist]

Look at those kids. They really look like the superstars of their show. ❤❤❤

[@ckivkekx]

🤫😭😢😥😰😨🤫😧🤕🤕

[@e1liza.__b36h.gogina]

@@ckivkekx Randal pop

[@FadaqDesenha]

This song... This drawing and this art... IT'S SO AMAZING- I'm not American and my English is too bad for me to express myself, but your art is a true inspiration of mine, and of my art and my book. Thank you, thank you very much for that.

[@NotSophietbh]

I cannot BELIEVE I haven’t listened to this song fully. This is my first time hearing this and it’s absolutely AMAZING

[@jasonsexton2252]

This so perfectly captures that feeling when you burst through the thorny new growth and the buttressed vaults of the canopy open up the forest like a cathedral

[@VincentGris-e7y]

Your illustrations are ✨maaaagical✨, lineart, light and amazing colours are AAAAAWESOOME, hope to see more of theese with other songs like those that are not on the channel yet. You're totally awesome, keep it going:3

[@Yaelokre]

Ive been wanting to draw something for the songs for a long while now, i just never got the time! Which makes your note all the more appreciated, thank you for granting acknowledgement 🤗🌻

[@LBP_Luvrr123]

Yaelorke feels like when grandmother tells you old story's of folk. Its very comforting to me and its very beautiful ✨

[@CaiinAngelCookiereal]

OMORI?!!??! (Pfp of sunny 😋😋😁😁👊👊)

[@LBP_Luvrr123]

​@@CaiinAngelCookierealFELLO OMORI FAN??! :D

[@CaiinAngelCookiereal]

@@LBP_Luvrr123 Yaaa

[@Ravenpaw29]

FELLOW OMORI FAN??!!

[@CaiinAngelCookiereal]

@@Ravenpaw29 YESS

[@ringekomochizuki]

I love these songs, the style, the aesthetics, the atmosphere so much, I am overwhelmed with so many emotions, feelings, images, sensations, it is so close to me. Thank you very much for your unimaginable creativity! I wish you good luck in the future, a lot of strength, positivity and happiness! 💛✨

[@Fallin9336]

1:49 is my favorite part! It’s just so good!

[@Rav3n-.D]

SAME

[@rockyblak2]

the panning there is so satisfying too

[@enoshade]

This whole time I thought it was 'for the heart to go around' rather than 'for the hunt to go awry' and 'unsettled ticks run through time' was something more akin to 'onset ortez run through time'. I did also think 'I can sing a fear or a melody' was 'can't' and 'malady'; it's interesting how all the mishearings still add to the feel of the song, and there's a certain mystery to how differently I perceive songs when not reading lyrics. The art is also stunning! Their poses are so dynamic, I cannot stop studying the flow and gestural energy of their hands, all so different but grandiose!

[@Yaelokre]

Grandiose is a perfect word to have about for these fellas on stage heheh, this is wonderful :~) i am glad the lyrics have been cleared up, but it is also quite riveting to find how others perceive my sentences! Its a lot of fun! Thank you for leaving me your comment Enoshade 🤗🌻

[@childeofepickness]

I thought it said “unsettled tears run through time”

[@bethanygrishaw7159]

I thought it was “unsettled text runs through time” and acres was “anchors”

[@Person.9.9.9]

I think one of my favorite things about your songs is figuring out which Lark member is singing! It’s so fun to learn more about each of them based off what lyrics they sing and their intonation!! I love your music!!!!

[@strawmerry5517]

I love that part, I still have a hard time differentiating them though, who do you think is singing this one?

[@Mangopie123]

Samee i guess the one with the kinda deep voice is cole?? Idk

[@P3rrineLover]

Who is singing?

[@artscheese]

I would die for a yaelokre and crane wives collab

[@SEAGULLFROMSPACE]

YESS SAME

[@cannedbread-ri8fx]

Oh my thats a genius idea

[@R4t_Soups]

Yess, I love the crane wives!

[@honamimimimi]

OMG REAL

[@BP81022]

ME TOO ❤❤❤

[@Ashtonluvblox]

2:33 sounds very scary but beautiful

[@katnissrulespanem]

Hi, Yaelokre!!! I am a huge fan! My favorite song by you is “Harpy Hare.” But all your songs are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! They just draw me in to a deep trance like I’m in a forest full of mythical/folklore creatures. Your voice gives off major forest vibes, and I’M HERE FOR IT.

[@CailleachOiche]

Hush now ye who hark and gather 'fore the stage, let thy wounds and thy weary worries slip away as melody wafts unto thee. Revel in the chorus that faces you now and rejoice as curtains draw once more, an old friend waving thee closer into story and song.

[@pizzabunk]

wtf are you speaking

[@Echobabe_]

​@@pizzabunk what could thoust mean?

[@lordgeneralmilitantdeezy7550]

Well met friend, tell me the story of the hunt

[@sleepnow3053]

:0

[@Ecliptic-P]

woahh holy fuck i love how versatile your voice is. You're able to do multiple people in one song so successfully and it sounds so beautiful...

[@heatherzzz18]

Yass

[@ginalynn1064]

I think she has friends that voice the other characters or I’m wrong

[@ASdP.13]

​@@ginalynn1064They/It* And Yaelokre is the same person who sings

[@WobblesandBean]

​@@ASdP.13 I'm pretty sure there are two of them. The main person is they/them and I think they're dating the secondary vocalist, iirc. I don't know their pronouns, though.

[@KroPoP]

​@@WobblesandBean there's only 1 vocalist here

[@Shammon5]

But what is the STORY? We are starving for the story of these songs and characters. They're kids performing a misunderstood retelling of a folktale, if I'm remembering right? Is there a cannon story or are we supposed to take the songs and lyrics and interpret them on our own? I have a theory based on the various songs' lyrics but I want to know if that's the artist's intention or if there's more lore coming.

[@Yaelokre]

The story and parts of it progresses every song and release, it is up for the audience to decide whether they would wish to listen as just music or to piece the narrative together! 🙇⭐ I apologise if it does get confusing along the way!

[@Shammon5]

@Yaelokre Ah ok that makes it more clear. So we're kinda free to put together whatever story we get from the lyrics of each song? Thanks for clarifying!

[@Yaelokre]

There is a story set in stone of course! But as the nature of storytelling, a lot of it tend to be retold and understood differently by unique individuals, it is only natural to come up with your own interpretation! :~)

[@Keitarukonishi]

Uh oh😢 im bad at understanding things, especially when it sounds good❤​@@Yaelokre

[@MaepleSyrupEdits54321]

This is what I’ve collected through some research! Yaelokre lore (They all live in Meadowlark) The Harker The storyteller: represents the past married to the bellringer (scarecrow or hare) The bellringer/Yarow: represents the future (goat) The croon: chaos(bird or moose) The enkindled: order, encourages peace and equilibrium (tree) The lark (band in adoration of The Harker) Perrine: represents the croon (moose) Cole: represents the storyteller (hare)(dating clementine) Clementine/Clemie: represents the bellringer (goat) Kingsley: represents the enkindled (tree) The hayfields (the songs, each dedicated to a harker) The hartebeest: tribute to the storyteller Harpy Hare: tribute to the bellringer The hound: tribute to the enkindled Neath the grove is a heart: tribute to the croon

[@S1LLYB1LLY-HUM4N]

I love your work. When i'm stuck inside, when it's raining, I listen to your music and I feel like i am exploring nature. I'm so excited for the story to grow!

[@jheyerlein]

I haven't been to my hometown in a long time. Listening to this song makes me see the green gras and fields i ran on as a kid. Thank you for that memory

[@crowberrii]

THE TEXTURE IN YOUR ILLUSTRATIONS ARE SO GOOD AUGHHGHH... art goals...

[@Kitte-y24]

Ikr 😔

[@TheElectricHeroChargeBolt]

The word ‘hazel’ hit my brain just right idk why

[@Møønscales_drxgøns]

I thought I was the only one bro

[@Pranesh-c8m]

These deserve a book and a movie dedicated to the story of this. I know a lot of the story thanks to an amazing video but I think that, we, as a fandom, could make like a book about this. (Just a wish, but this really would be AMAZING)

[@ananargan8588]

I just found your music and I'm absolutely in love! It has such a unique and strong essence!

[@boreas-hiburnum8390]

As an artist who’s trying to make a folk album I am in love with your work. You’re so talented at both mediums and it’s such a rare thing to see

[@Yaelokre]

That is most exciting! I hope your music work will be a lot of fun too :~] and thank you for being kind 🙇🌷

[@mz.projiekt]

Please, give us your bandcamp. 🙏

[@boreas-hiburnum8390]

@@mz.projiekt I’m afraid I dont have one! Not yet, at least 😭

[@mz.projiekt]

@@boreas-hiburnum8390 please, do one when you publish your album.

[@edgarvanderpoel2322]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@LemonRaptor000]

2:26 This is the first time any song has ever given me chills. Your songs are absolutely brilliant and beautiful, and the singing is insane. I especially love the art as well. Everything together as a whole has such a mysterious, mystical vibe to it.

[@Ur_L0c4l_BB]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO GOT CHILLS

[@LemonRaptor000]

@@Ur_L0c4l_BB When their singing was getting loud to the point it almost sounded they they were screaming the lyrics, that was the part I got chills

[@matthewvanderford1275]

@@LemonRaptor000 the sound of a voice or a guitar going passed the point of strain/distortion always has an effect on me. I feel you.

[@willowbird]

When I tell you that Yaelokre’s music makes me feel so alive, I mean it with every fibre of my being! I wish for one day to go into the woods with friends and just sing!

[@Yaelokre]

How lovely of a plan that is :~) i hope it will come true! 🌳🌲🏃🏃‍♀️💨🎻🪈

[@PGKayYT]

For some reason the beginning humming gives me a vibe about Native Americans, and I LOVE IT SO MUCHH, but in other words, everything about this song is amazing! Yaelokre nailed this!!!

[@podobnozycietakiejest]

I am not really a person who likes fantasy but your realization I find it so attractive. You literally inspired me, I'd like to create something magical as you do. Thak you! Thank you!

[@Dollielia]

This is one of my favorite songs from you. This illustration is absolutely gorgeous, the colour pallet and the lighting are so nice, it reminds me of what I’d think when listening to a folklore tale

[@Yaelokre]

I am happy to have that translate well with the genre! It is a very good coincidence 😁⭐

[@flakey-finn]

I can't describe how much your music reminds me of the feeling of traditional wooden bows, handmade arrow fletching. Just the art of woodworking. Thank you for giving my little obsessions more obsessions to intertwine them together!

[@Yaelokre]

This was fascinating to receive, there is admiration in the way your mind works Finn! To be grouped with wooden bows and woodworking in general is flattering, i hope to practice that line of art someday :~) 🪵🌾

[@ispeakmovie]

Very few times in my life have I becomes so obsessed with something so quickly. I discovered Yaelokre literally 2 hours ago, and now I want to know everything. As a writer/artist myself, folk music is definitely my favorite. The entire genre is like a love letter to storytelling, folktales/fairytales, fantasy, nature, and the wonder of imagination itself. It’s both whimsical and haunting. Nostalgic and creative. Childish and profoundly meaningful. Everything a good fairytale should be. And I feel like you have taken that concept and ran as far as you can with it. It is insanely cool. I want the lore dump lol. I want to get to know all of these characters and learn what this story and world is all about. 🤩

[@cthulu2121]

I discovered them merely 20 or so minutes ago and my god they will be part of my life for many years to come, im absolutely obsessed with every aspect of their music. From the illustrations, lore, vocals, the music itself is phenomenal. Ive never exlerienced music like this before, and I likely never will again.

[@Tay-y8s]

Im OBSESSED with this song and the art! Its so addicting istg!

[@CrazyLouli]

Real ! I love the design ❤

[@BuggzzBunnyy]

These songs feel so calming. I can sleep with these songs bc so calming

[@ArtiChameleon]

I know this may sound silly, but i never thought a song could bring tears to my eyes. I genuinely can't explain why but i simply love the atmosphere of the whole thing- the art and music together, i just really like it :)

[@Yaelokre]

It is not silly at all! Though i am surprised to receive your response, and the impact of something ive made. Its very dear, and cherished :~) thank you for your sweetness! 🌷

[@Little_body_bigback]

​@@YaelokreI have just found your music now I have fallen in love with it already it makes me feel connected to nature even though I haven't been outdoors much today it makes me feel I have found something I don't know you have real talent

[@yuuukkkiiss]

I need to genuinely appreciate this artists vocals rn . 3:39 also , I want to point out how it changed from “ Little Rabbit ( run , run , run , run . ) to ( Run , run , run , run . ) Little rabbit . “ as in “ You need to run Little rabbit “ to “ Run , run away little rabbit . “ I FUCKING AAAAAAAA

[@BFDIandTADCandMORE]

underrated comment

[@yuuukkkiiss]

@@BFDIandTADCandMORE thank you

[@ASdP.13]

I love the change of voices too I was surprised the first time thinking there were a lot of people singing

[@RavenMoodle]

oUUUGH chiillls- This is so sick!?? there is so much emotion, and the way to instruments gradually get louder and more involved has such a good sense of build up. you've such an amazing skill for this stuff, absolutely enthralled by your music every time. This is nothing to say of the art, by the way, im in lOOOVE with your style, I hope you sell prints?? because??? dude, they're so cool. so much movement, and depth, and texture. depth is a great word for your art in general, painted or musical. always excited to see more!!

[@Yaelokre]

You have so much enthusiasm Raven, youve made me smile! Thank you for giving appreciation to my work :~) i do hope to sell prints in the future as well! It is a favourable plan 🤗🌻

[@ZoeDoesStuff_IDK]

Your voice is amazing and it’s very creative how you can tell stories through songs and it’s like as if the animals have inspired you quite a bit and your music is amazing

[@ieshavasquez3987]

i want to literally go into the world of meadowlark / hayfields cause like omg this song hits hard 😭😭 hope the sudden gain of popularity isn’t that much!! keep up the good work ^^ 🐇🐏🐐🌳

[@TheMb3rs]

Your art has improved so much, it was SO amazing before and it captured the story so well, but now it just takes that to the next level. I cant wait for your next song to come out 🌻🌾

[@Yaelokre]

Thank you so much for bringing it notice! 😄 The change has been evident, from my first ever trailer back in January to the current :~) its relieving!

[@nanwxr]

I simply love the melody of your songs, you are without a doubt one of my favorite artists!!! My dream is one day for you to do a show in Brazil❤❤

[@Yaelokre]

It is indeed a big and exciting dream! To travel and perform for folks who wish to listen, a lot of the lovelies are from Brazil from what i have seen :~) such supportive company! Thank you 😄⭐🌻

[@ivinae]

the illustrations are from other world, I love the whole pack

[@Eli_onelaststep]

If I heard this in the woods i would be convinced I’m the chosen one

[@jevin_ITS-NOT-A-PHASE-DAD]

3:12 I noticed in the “little rabbiiittt” part while the rest are going “oooh-a-ooh-a-ooh-a-ooh-a-ooh-aaaaahhh~” one person is going “ooh-a-ooh-a-ooh-a-ooh-ahhhaaaaaaaahhhhh!~” and I was wondering which one was doing that

[@shirleybinay2499]

It was Perrine

[@jevin_ITS-NOT-A-PHASE-DAD]

@@shirleybinay2499ohhh!! That’s cool! :D

[@GoldenGodwyn]

I am obsessed with your music. PLEASE KEEP MAKING IT I LOVE IT SK MUCH ❤😭

[@Yaelokre]

Thank you :~) I will give my all to not disappoint 🙇

[@Beanie-ci8yj]

I can tell that illustration toke a long time the details you put so we can feel what kind of atmosphere they give off is amazing! Keep up the good work can’t wait for a new song to listen to on repeat😊

[@Yaelokre]

It did take longer than i hoped, but it was all fun work! Thank you for bring it attention, your support and ardor is deeply cherished :~) 🌷🐿️

[@kaseythecrazyowl3582]

I have just discovered this band and i love the vibe of it all. Makes me feel like im a part of it all and i can grow plants and forest just by walking and humming.

[@jayneremo374]

Yaelokres song really delivers one the surface words that are confuzing but seems like there is a deeper meaning

[@peterA256]

0:33 what am I going to witness?

[@GizelleJohnson]

I don't know

[@77462377]

Hi

[@mrilx_vt]

Humming

[@peterA256]

@@mrilx_vt oh heck no

[@IcicleCrystals]

A master piece

[@Novanoir]

That art is absolutely mesmerizing, what an illustration.

[@Yaelokre]

Thank you Nova 🤗☀️

[@Oarsoul]

I am utterly enamored with every aspect of Meadowlark and the way you bring it to life. The beautiful artwork, the subtly mysterious and intriguing story, the uniquely brilliant characters; all of it leaves me speechless in a way that I have seldom experienced before. Even beyond all of that, your mere personality and energy that you display is one of genuine joy and whimsy that seems so scarce these days. Even now, I am in the process of composing a costume for a character of my own inspired by that of your Meadowlark world and its wonders. In the face of the inherent stress (and distress) caused by life, your work and magical world - and the inspiration it has given me to delve into creative pursuits of my own - has been invaluable to me, and I cannot thank you for that enough.

[@Yaelokre]

Youve summoned a wide grin on my face my friend, thank you for thinking to leave me this response, it was very thoughtful! In the process of making my stories, i never expect for Meadowlark to achieve this kind of adoration. It fills the heart to the brim! 🤗🌻⭐ I wish you luck with your own creations, and that for you to continue making :~) this has been a wonderful encounter

[@Havillpaa_1010]

О боже.. Это просто великолепно.. Половина Терианцев обожают вас! Знайте, вы и ваша музыка просто идеальны ❤

[@Vika_liliput]

О рашн

[@я--стей]

причем тут ваши терианцы? Это обычная песня, без намеков на них...

[@hidan-t1w]

о русские

[@Evaporation13]

@@я--стейreal shit

[@Janeosaurus]

I can’t explain how much I love Yaelokre’s music. I love it so much it makes me feel so many different feelings at once. I have never felt this connected to a song before. ❤❤❤

[@mariletteremollo6092]

The artstyle reminds me of golden books, which I read as a child! I find it as a sign of comfort and warmth. Keep up the good work!

[@enatdaderp9263]

absolutely beautiful art and awesome music, I found your channel and songs literally two days ago and I'm already in love with it all! keep up the amazing work.

[@Yaelokre]

I hope that you are enjoying your stay :~) thank you for finding me! 🌻

[@mikkaribbe6200]

I just listend to this song the whole day on loop and now This??? Its beautiful 🥺

[@Yaelokre]

Thank you for chiming along :~) i hope the melody doesnt get too tiring now! Heheh 🐦🌻

[@mikkaribbe6200]

@@Yaelokre Don't worry, it will Not. I dont get tired of the birds singing, so why should it be different with your beautiful songs. They are a part of my life now, and bring me joy. And Joy is Something I cherish a lot.

[@Yaelokre]

@mikkaribbe6200 You have worded that wonderfully 🤗

[@YoltzinisaCaos]

I've never seen or heard something as beautiful and inspiring . Ibhave always been someone that sees images when hearing music, and your music gave me the most beautiful visions ever

[@Yaelokre]

That is most wonderful to know, thank you for giving time to tell me this, folk like you are magical! 🤗⭐

[@draw_with_me_margaux]

BRO I LOVE THE VIBE, YOUR ARTSTYLE, AND YOUR AMAZING VOICEE

[@mrcheesecake-z4d]

the late 1500’s to late 1800’s art gives me comfort

[@Starr_06]

I'm genuinely so glad I just found your music randomly one day You're so talented!! ❤️✨

[@Yaelokre]

I am happy to be found :~) thank you for having us kept! 🧸💛

[@jilii.]

my eyes and ears have been graced with your art once again. I thank you most graciously 😍

[@Yaelokre]

Thanks should be given to you as you have given us a chance to be known! 🐦⭐

[@lamenting-losers-laughter]

This is a feeling indescribable. Captured in a mere moment of time -Cicada Bug

[@Yaelokre]

I love that you are here also Cicada friend 🪲⭐

[@M1STY_0N_P4WZZ]

I love yaelokre so much!The songs always calm me down and it reminds me of nature.The music is always calming and beautiful especially the art❤

[@lilly_girl2151]

the whole song, i kept slowly loosing my mind from the vocals (DAMN THATS AMAZING) and the fact the image was MOVING untill i realised that the pic WAS MOVING crazy how even little subtle details can add such an intense feeling

[@K3NNEDY_here]

3:12 IS THAT PERRINE?? GOD I LOVE THEIR VOICE SM

[@cathlace]

I think yes, Perrine does back up vocals

[@P3rrineLover]

UGHHGHGH SAME

[@KIKURAsky]

I LOVE THAT PART

[@Ur_L0c4l_BB]

I WOULD SACRIFICE MY LEG TO PERRINE

[@KITTY-ilovec4ts]

I think its kingsley and perrine because its a two part. One part goes high(the one you can mainly hear) and the other goes low

[@looking4hermez]

This has blessed my eyes with wondrous and magnificent art. This has blessed my ears with eloquent words and unforgettable instrumental pieces.

[@Yaelokre]

The time you offered to leave me a kind response is cherished my friend 🙇🌾

[@rusticAquarium]

I envy your art, it's amazing in every ways. You're such a talented artist, whether it's for the artwork but also for the music. I always loved some folklore music and I immediately feel in love with this album. I have discovered you a few months ago already and I can't say how much I adore what you do. I wish you the best for the future and I can't wait to see more from you and from those little guys as well ! :D

[@Yaelokre]

You are a darling :~) thank you for giving time, and for leaving me words i can keep! I will forever cherish your encouragement 🙇⭐🌼

[@Mocha_Chai_Latte]

The art and music you make is so so beautiful and gorgeous! Im obsessed with this song so much. I might make a fan animation!

[@leabree-wm1fw]

my friends just told me about your music and i have to say it’s amazing ! i’ve never really heard something like this before and i love it 💘