“On The Wind” - the original english version
featuring Ann Van Canegem (vocals) and Deryn Cullen (cello)
After the cremation of a dear friend or a lover, you have witnessed the ashes blown away on the wind for a new journey you cannot join.
Left alone, the feeling of loss is almost unbearable and you ask the fire if the two of you will ever meet again...
This song acts as the “reference” and basic version on which the adaptations are based.
Update:
On februari 18, 2009 Henning Backhaus and I finished the remix and remastering of On The Wind - The Original Version.
After his wonderful work on the Blue Planet version I asked Henning if he would like to perform his music production skills on the remix and mastering of the original version.
The original vocals by Ann were a great performance, but technically the performance had some flaws. Henning now mixed some of the new vocals we recently recorded with the best parts from the original version.
We communicated over the internet how everything should sound and finally we came to a version we were both very happy with.
Thanks again Henning!
The vocals are by Ann Van Canegem.
The cello on this version is played by Deryn Cullen from Entropik.
On the wind
You’ve flown away
When you finally met the flames
The fire, it burned so deep
Took my heart, scorched my soul
Now you’re gone
Far beyond our reach
While your last farewells
Still echo in my dreams
I never knew that morning light
Could be so cold, yet shine so bright
I could run
I could hide
But whatever I do
You would be on my mind
Think of all the good times we had
Your sweet comfort when I was sad
On the wind
Your final flight
From the fire
Into the light
Fire, will you be my friend?
Will we meet again
In the end?
Fire, you burn so deep
Took my heart
Left me alone, in tears…
Music and lyrics: Jef De Corte
Vocals: Ann Van Canegem
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Cello: Deryn Cullen
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