"This performance just blew me away. I have always loved Felicia Hemans. It's the work of a singer to give soul to the poem. The poem comes with wings; it waits for its righteous singer, and then it flies and makes a home in its needed owner's heart. So, three people are involved in the creative process of the poem: the poet who writes with a heart, the singer who sings with a soul, and the reader who reads and listens with a mind and a heart attentive to both."
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"Thank you for sharing your perspective, Sarakhatun. I appreciate how you describe the journey of a p..." — Richard
Thank you for sharing your perspective, Sarakhatun. I appreciate how you describe the journey of a poem from the writer’s heart, through the performer’s interpretation, and finally to the attentive listener. Felicia Hemans certainly gives us plenty to work with in terms of both emotion and imagery. I agree that a poem like this only truly comes alive when it finds the right voice and an open ear. I’m curious, are there other Hemans poems, or works by similar poets, that you think would benefit from a musical setting? I’m always interested in exploring new possibilities for arrangement and interpretation.
I couldn't put into words my love for this poem and for all three ethereal tracks. When I first listened to them, I felt entranced. I thought they couldn't be performed any better than they already are - they're just perfect. The longing in the poem is also beautifully reflected in the melancholic voices of the songstresses who sang them with such depth of feeling. My heart finally found an outlet for its emotions in listening to these tracks, and I cried a little when I first heard them two months ago. This website is like a dream come true. Can I ask you for also playing in tune some of the poems of amelia opie(1769-1853).She also wrote beautifully on love with nature imagery. Her poems like "lines to Henry" etc.
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"Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the poem and the tracks. I appreciate hea..." — Richard
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the poem and the tracks. I appreciate hearing how the music and performances affected you, and I am glad that the arrangements resonated with you in such a personal way. Your suggestion to include poems by Amelia Opie is a good one. I have now added 85 poems from Opie's collection to V2Melody and I have set Stanzas of Sorrowto music with two different adaptations. You can find these, along with the rest of the Opie poems, on the Amelia Opie page. If you have other poets or specific poems in mind, feel free to mention them. I am always interested in exploring new material and exchanging ideas.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I couldn’t agree more; humor really is a lifeboat in life’s stormy seas. I’m thrilled you enjoyed my take on Edgar A. Guest’s wonderful poem. Your words are truly encouraging and make the creative journey all the more rewarding. Thanks again for listening and sharing your reflections!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m delighted that you enjoyed both tracks and that the whimsical, quizzical spirit of the poem came through for you. It’s always a pleasure to know the music connects and brings the poetry to life. Your feedback truly means a lot and inspires me to keep experimenting with new arrangements. Thanks again for listening and sharing your thoughts!
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The Haunted House
"This performance just blew me away. I have always loved Felicia Hemans. It's the work of a singer to give soul to the poem. The poem comes with wings; it waits for its righteous singer, and then it flies and makes a home in its needed owner's heart. So, three people are involved in the creative process of the poem: the poet who writes with a heart, the singer who sings with a soul, and the reader who reads and listens with a mind and a heart attentive to both."
A Dead Girl To Her Lover
I couldn't put into words my love for this poem and for all three ethereal tracks. When I first listened to them, I felt entranced. I thought they couldn't be performed any better than they already are - they're just perfect. The longing in the poem is also beautifully reflected in the melancholic voices of the songstresses who sang them with such depth of feeling. My heart finally found an outlet for its emotions in listening to these tracks, and I cried a little when I first heard them two months ago. This website is like a dream come true. Can I ask you for also playing in tune some of the poems of amelia opie(1769-1853).She also wrote beautifully on love with nature imagery. Her poems like "lines to Henry" etc.
A Sense of Humor
Sense of humor indeed will keep us floating through this turbulent sea of life. What a magnificent performance to a powerful poem!
Wind on the Hill
Very beautiful! The track 2 successfully captures the whimsical and quizzical nature of the poem. Track 1 is amazing too!