Finnish Bride-Song

Nora Hopper Chesson

1871 to 1906

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We are working on musical arrangements of Finnish Bride-Song by Nora Hopper Chesson and they will be published on a date yet to be decided.

Boughs of myrtle here I bring: 
Folds of pall and vair, 
Silver cord and silken string 
And an idle song to sing 
Flaxen-Hair! 

Shall I give you honesty 
Or lad's love to wear? 
Or a wreath less fair to see — 
Juniper and rosemary, 
Flaxen-Hair? 

Rosemary, lest you forget 
What was lief and fair: 
Lad's love sweet thro' fear and fret, 
Lad's love, green and living yet, 
Flaxen-Hair! 

Nora Hopper Chesson's Finnish Bride-Song

We are busy working to bring Nora Hopper Chesson's "Finnish Bride-Song" to life through our unique musical arrangements and will have a full analysis of the poem here for you soon.

At V2Melody, each arrangement is crafted with care through a thoughtful partnership of human artistry and technological innovation. This process involves:

  • Deep analysis of the poem's rhythm, structure, and emotional essence
  • Careful selection of musical styles that enhance the poem's unique voice
  • Balancing traditional poetic expression with contemporary sound landscapes
  • Multiple revisions to ensure the arrangement honors the poet's original vision

This creative journey takes time—each composition represents hours of dedicated work to create something that deepens our connection to Nora Hopper Chesson's words in meaningful ways.

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