Friday 1 December 2023

Song of Myself by Nightwish (cortesia de Marta Silva)

 também mandou a Marta:

"This epic thirteen and a half minute track is divided into four parts and was inspired by Nightwish keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen's favorite poet Walt Whitman (1819–1892), and his famous free verse poem of the same name. The song includes a six-minute recitation of the Transcendentalist poem. He explained to Metal Hammer magazine: "I wanted to pay homage to him and do the lyrics in a way that he would possibly write. It's a real, open, thorough, personal catharsis – especially the spoken-word part." (https://www.songfacts.com/facts/nightwish/song-of-myself


(a partir 7:06 é a parte mais calma com a recitação do poema)

Letra: https://www.nightwish.com/songs/song-of-myself 

1 comment:

Sofia Henriques Fialho said...

Whitman's poetry and Nightwish's music both frequently stress the value of being unique and accepting oneself. Whitman's "Song of Myself" celebrates the individual and the range of human experiences, and Nightwish's songs often inspire listeners to value their uniqueness and find strength in who they are. Whitman emphasized the interdependence of humans and the natural world in his poetry by drawing frequently from it for inspiration. Similar to this, Nightwish's music frequently expresses respect for the beauty and strength of the natural world by incorporating environmental and natural themes.Whitman's poetry and Nightwish's music both explore profound themes and feelings. Whitman frequently addresses themes like love, loss, and identity in his poetry, which delves into the complexity of the human condition. Themes of longing, hope, and introspection are also explored in depth in Nightwish's music.
Whitman's "Song of Myself" and a Nightwish song may not directly compare, but their shared appreciation of uniqueness, nature, introspection, and spiritual exploration is evident from their similar themes and techniques. Whitman's poetry and Nightwish's music both present chances for in-depth contemplation and a celebration of the human condition.
Sofia Fialho