This is absolutely everything you could ever ask for in vocal performance. The music is stunning, the words speak deep in your heart, Terfel's voice is pure gold, and Sissel's that of an angel.
One of the best three or four baritones in the world paired with the most glorious female voice in the world. It does not get better than this. Wow!!!!
Glorious music, words; glorious voices and a lovely combination of Bryn and Sissel. Love the depth of Bryn's voice and the crystal clarity of Sissel's voice.
Thank you, Bryn and Sissel, for lifting Give me my song higher and sending it deeper than anyone else could. . .and thank you, Benny, for a music beyond all words
Oh my, what a wonderful song so beautifully sung by Bryn and Sissel. Her voice comes in so restrained and controlled with that heavenly tone. Does not get any better than this.
Just beautiful. I love Sissel. She's from my home town of Bergen Norway. I would love to see a live video of this. She has so many beautiful songs that we can see on RUclips. But if you want to see her pure emotion, look up Sissel's version of "Slow Down". It's with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Doesn't matter your religion or no religion, it's a powerful emotional piece. You will be in tears, I guarantee. And as for Bryn...what can I say? The most amazing baratone alive.
I am not often brought to tears by a musical rendition, but this duet is simply sublime. Their voices blend so well, but shouldn’t, as The soprano voice is supposed to partner a tenor more appropriately. I cant stop listening to it!
Been listening to this much today. I recently lost a friend whose voice was almost as perfect as Bryn Terfel. He was a humble man with a gift which he shared openly everywhere - he was just 68 when he died. The last line "I am a song ....." is how I think of him now.
A beautiful song with a great singer Bryn Terfel. If that wasn't enough, you get Sissel with it. What a great gift this is for the listener. Your biggest fan, thank you.
Ian Barron is right! This is so lovely! I thought my favorite Sissel duet was "Upp gladjest alle, gladjest no" with Odd Nordstoga. This song has taken first place as a favorite. Sissel is such a generous performer. She brings out the best in others without upstaging them. Love her, just love her!
Pardon the philosophical bent... I don't understand how a human being can produce such a beautiful sound. I understand all the practice, lessons, etc. but, I still think it is a miracle. A miracle until I hear myself sing then I realize the miracle is bestowed on the few not the many. :)
john47742 So true, yet we who cannot sing can still feel blessed by those who are kind to share it with us. Listen to this song again and feel the blessing of the GIFT of Music.
BOB No amount of training or technique can produce the rare quality of both these singers. They have both got got naturally exceptional voices, improved by practice. A heavenly combination!
Had the privilege of singing this song with my Melbourne-based choir the Maroondah Singers, although not as well as Bryn and Sissel. Was amazed to know it was written by Abba man Benny Andersson. What a magnificent contribution that group made to music.
Well - what more can be said. Just pure and wonderful music. Raises my spirit and warms my soul. I am so grateful such talents are on earth when I am and that modern technology enables me to enjoy their art.
I first heard this after buying "Homeward Bound" a number of years ago and just fell in love with it straight away. It has remained one of my favourite pieces of music ever since. I'm a big fan of Bryn Terfel (a fellow Welshman) and Sissel's voice is just so pure and so clear.
Excellent singers! You just can't get any better! As they say Sissel has the voice of an angel. Bryan Terfel absolutely one of the best baritones. I love is high ranges. Just beautiful!
There seem to be 20 stone deaf people out there who gave this a thumbs down. What a great pity that they can not hear these wonderful performers. I am very sad for them. They miss so much.
Agree with you Steve Calkin, I have just finished Mirrowen, loved the story. This song is so ethereal I can close my eyes and live the book. Now for the Muirwood trilogy.
I also came to this song as a result of the recommendation of Jeff Wheeler at the end of his "Whispers From Mirowen Trilogy" - excellent books. Thank you Mermaids in Motion for writing out the lyrics.
Lyrics =========== Tell me, where did my song go? Where is my sorrow, my deep desire I had a star once, that I could follow My heart was clear as water Find me, for I have lost you The roads will lead me, The trees will guide me I was a child and I knew the music That made the birds fly… You were the wind I went to catch you You were the water I could reach you Now I return to meet you And I am reclaiming my soul ___________ Run to my side Fill my heart, make it a river Come to my defense Now give me my song Who took my keys Who deprived me of my sorrow Giving me my strength Where I was a child
Never heard this song before, but any song sung by Bryn and Sissel has to be beautiful. They always sound great together. Thank you for introducing me to some new music.
Your voices are the bridges to all these wonderful tales and imaginations.But your eyes, dear Sissel, your steady look seriously , friendly and calm makes that we take our heart along.
Bryn saved the best for last in his lastest album "Homeward Bound". His vocal interpretation on the album cannot not be surpassed by any of of great albums that have come before, although as wonderful as they are. Bryn stands as the greatest most versatile bass-baritone of our time! And having Sissel sing this great song with him is the "icing on the cake".
I couldn't find the lyrics online anywhere so I will type them here as I listen to them. LYRICS: Tell me where did my song go where is my sorrow my deep desire I had a star once that I could follow my heart was clear as water find me for I have lost you the roads will lead me the trees will guide me I was a child and I knew the music that made the birds fly you were the wind I went to catch you You were the water I could reach you Now I return to meet you And I'm reclaiming my song Run to my side Fill my heart make it a river Run to my defense Now give me my song Who took my gift Who deprived me of my sorrow Giving me my strength where I was a child Duet: All of my love Hath protect me Hath preserved me Tempo de levore' Give me my song Run to my side Fill my heart make it a river You are my desire I am a song
+Mermaids In Motion Thank you so much! That is a public service! There were some words I just couldn't make out -- maybe the sound quality on my machine wasn't clear enough.
Thank you very much indeed. I love this song! If you read the books "Dryad Born" and "Poisenwell" by Jeff Wheeler, you will find two characters, Shion and Phae, who fit the bill almost exactly. They are the second and third books in his Fireblood Archive. Highly recommended.
Correct lyrics from the sheet music! Tell me, where did my song go? Where is my sorrow, my deep desire? I had a star once that I could follow; My heart was clear as water. Find me, for I have lost you; The roads will lead me, The trees will guide me. I was a child and I knew the music That made the birds fly... You were the wind I went to catch you; You were the water I could reach you. Now I return to meet you; And I'm reclaiming my song. Run to my side; Fill my heart, make it a river; Come to my defense now; Give me my song. Who took my gift? Who deprived me of my sorrow? Giving me my strength When I was a child. Love of my life, In your time you have preserved me; Tempo dell' Amore Give me my song. Run to my side; Fill my heart, Make it a river; You are my desire; I am a song.
Text: Ylva Eggehorn (Swedish author) Först publicerad på Benny Anderssons cd BAO. Skriven för Roy Anderssons film Sånger från andra våningen. Idag även i Psalmer i 2000-talet. Översättning till engelska: Ylva Eggehorn (Published originally on BAO - Benny Andersson´s Orchestra. Translated into English by Ylva Eggehorn)
Funny how you find music sometimes. I just finished an excellent series of books by Jeff Wheeler (Whispers From Mirrowen). In his author notes at the end of the final book he talks about this song being a perfect match for part of the book "one of the most haunting melodies I'd ever heard". That was enough to make me track it down, and he was right. Thank you Jeff, and thanks for the excellent books.
Everything For Sissell. Hallelujai on your Word Compose. The Music Deep Within Voice Spiritu ( Things In God Realm ) What A Wonderful World To Us All. Christianity Why ???
For those that are critical of Sissel's lack of power in her voice, I believe this an example of when she needs to do so, she can quite easily. She certainly holds her own here with Bryn.
Yes, here: www.monomusic.com/ This publishing company is run by Benny Andersson and Gorel Hanser. I have bought things from there for 'my' Australian Choir several times, including the sheet music for what you hear. Note it is an arrangement for soloists, choir and orchestra.
I must have lived all my life under a rock: I only discovered Bryn & Sissel this past week! Felt like I had found diamonds.... I did!
This is absolutely everything you could ever ask for in vocal performance. The music is stunning, the words speak deep in your heart, Terfel's voice is pure gold, and Sissel's that of an angel.
One of the best three or four baritones in the world paired with the most glorious female voice in the world. It does not get better than this. Wow!!!!
Such a beautiful duet...Sissel's voice sends shivers down my spine.
This duet it is simply one of THE most stunning songs ever !!
Ian Barron Have u heard Sissel & Darryl Tookes duet yet? Recorded in 2014 NYC
Glorious music, words; glorious voices and a lovely combination of Bryn and Sissel. Love the depth of Bryn's voice and the crystal clarity of Sissel's voice.
Thank you, Bryn and Sissel, for lifting Give me my song higher and sending it deeper than anyone else could. . .and thank you, Benny, for a music beyond all
words
Oh my, what a wonderful song so beautifully sung by Bryn and Sissel. Her voice comes in so restrained and controlled with that heavenly tone. Does not get any better than this.
I totally agree. I could listen to these two wonderful voices all day long.
This is music. How could anyone listen to the garbage they play on radio today. Beautiful Bryn, beautiful Sissel, beautiful Benny!
Just beautiful. I love Sissel. She's from my home town of Bergen Norway. I would love to see a live video of this. She has so many beautiful songs that we can see on RUclips. But if you want to see her pure emotion, look up Sissel's version of "Slow Down". It's with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Doesn't matter your religion or no religion, it's a powerful emotional piece. You will be in tears, I guarantee. And as for Bryn...what can I say? The most amazing baratone alive.
Absolutely. I concur 100%.
I am not often brought to tears by a musical rendition, but this duet is simply sublime. Their voices blend so well, but shouldn’t, as The soprano voice is supposed to partner a tenor more appropriately. I cant stop listening to it!
Been listening to this much today. I recently lost a friend whose voice was almost as perfect as Bryn Terfel. He was a humble man with a gift which he shared openly everywhere - he was just 68 when he died. The last line "I am a song ....." is how I think of him now.
Truly magnificent. Left me speechless and listening to it over and over again. Felt so close to God as never before. Thanks!
A real masterpiece. I Wish there were more contemporary artists possessing such talent.
A beautiful song with a great singer Bryn Terfel. If that wasn't enough, you get Sissel with it. What a great gift this is for the listener. Your biggest fan, thank you.
Wish we saw more of Mr. Terfel in the States. Would love to see a special on PBS with the two of them. DREAM COME TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Barron is right! This is so lovely! I thought my favorite Sissel duet was "Upp gladjest alle, gladjest no" with Odd Nordstoga. This song has taken first place as a favorite. Sissel is such a generous performer. She brings out the best in others without upstaging them. Love her, just love her!
Just amazing, I can’t get enough of this song and combination of the choir into the duet. Just sublime!
One of the most beautiful song sung by 2 beautiful voices.
Pardon the philosophical bent...
I don't understand how a human being can produce such a beautiful sound. I understand all the practice, lessons, etc. but, I still think it is a miracle. A miracle until I hear myself sing then I realize the miracle is bestowed on the few not the many. :)
I agree 100%. Recently heard Bryn Terfel in concert live and unplugged - there are no words for this voice.
john47742 So true, yet we who cannot sing can still feel blessed by those who are kind to share it with us. Listen to this song again and feel the blessing of the GIFT of Music.
Agreed....that angelic voice is otherworldly....a truly beautiful and amazing gift.
BOB No amount of training or technique can produce the rare quality of both these singers. They have both got got naturally exceptional voices, improved by practice. A heavenly combination!
We are blessed to have these two in our world.
I love this combination of singers...of course it helps that I'm part Norwegian and part Welsh.
Great music with two great singers who know how to express the lyrics. The song touches the soul!
Unbelievable how these two wonderful singers compliment each other. Beautiful song! Brava!!!!!!
Had the privilege of singing this song with my Melbourne-based choir the Maroondah Singers, although not as well as Bryn and Sissel. Was amazed to know it was written by Abba man Benny Andersson. What a magnificent contribution that group made to music.
Bravissimi entrambi.Grandiosi👍👍❤️🍀🥰. GRAZIE.🧡
Thank you for this awesome song....reminding me about "Songs my Mother taught me"...and reminding me... I have a song...
Gorgouse singing, wonderful song.
Long Live the singers Brynand Sissel and the composer Benny Andersson.
My three favorite voices together (Sissel, Bryn Terfel, and the Tabernacle Choir)?
Have I died and gone to heaven?
Well - what more can be said. Just pure and wonderful music. Raises my spirit and warms my soul. I am so grateful such talents are on earth when I am and that modern technology enables me to enjoy their art.
I first heard this after buying "Homeward Bound" a number of years ago and just fell in love with it straight away. It has remained one of my favourite pieces of music ever since. I'm a big fan of Bryn Terfel (a fellow Welshman) and Sissel's voice is just so pure and so clear.
When I was a wee child this song became the underscore and melody of my life...Give Me My Song. I Am My Soul. ♡
Another duet including the sublime enchanting Sissel 💚
Found Bryn from listening to Sissel. Love this combination. Two beautiful souls with gorgeous voices. Amazing.
Gosh, her voice, pure bliss!
Zeer mooi nummer, prachtige vertolking en schitterende muziek. Uitstekende zangers met gevoel. Mooie tekst.
Bravo!
Sissel just makes me shiver when she hits those high notes💥
Perhaps the most beautiful duet I have ever listened to. Bravo
Excellent, just from Heaven.
Excellent singers! You just can't get any better! As they say Sissel has the voice of an angel. Bryan Terfel absolutely one of the best baritones. I love is high ranges. Just beautiful!
Bryn
Oh happiness! A beautiful new song sung by Sissel and Bryn Terfel! They are SO good!!
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you. Scotty (Iowa) USA
Very sensitive and expressive! A song with a lot of feeling!
There seem to be 20 stone deaf people out there who gave this a thumbs down. What a great pity that they can not hear these wonderful performers. I am very sad for them. They miss so much.
They are the Jenkins, Westenra and, particularly, Dion brigade, who love Celine so and unnaturally hate to see any other singer rival their paramour.
Agree with you Steve Calkin, I have just finished Mirrowen, loved the story. This song is so ethereal I can close my eyes and live the book.
Now for the Muirwood trilogy.
A sublime moment in time to be forever cherished
Music for the soul
I also came to this song as a result of the recommendation of Jeff Wheeler at the end of his "Whispers From Mirowen Trilogy" - excellent books. Thank you Mermaids in Motion for writing out the lyrics.
I just finished the series.
incredibly moving reaches into the depth of soul and gives a glance of eternity
I wish there was a video of this incredible duo.
Oh, Thanks God!
Awesome! their voice is matching perfect.
I really love it even want to buy it if I find the CD or DVD.
Lyrics
===========
Tell me, where did my song go?
Where is my sorrow, my deep desire
I had a star once, that I could follow
My heart was clear as water
Find me, for I have lost you
The roads will lead me,
The trees will guide me
I was a child
and I knew the music
That made the birds fly…
You were the wind
I went to catch you
You were the water
I could reach you
Now I return to meet you
And I am reclaiming my soul
___________
Run to my side
Fill my heart, make it a river
Come to my defense
Now give me my song
Who took my keys
Who deprived me of my sorrow
Giving me my strength
Where I was a child
Never heard this song before, but any song sung by Bryn and Sissel has to be beautiful. They always sound great together. Thank you for introducing me to some new music.
Simply stunning!
Your voices are the bridges
to all these wonderful tales and imaginations.But your eyes, dear Sissel, your steady look seriously , friendly and calm makes that we take our heart along.
Bryn saved the best for last in his lastest album "Homeward Bound". His vocal interpretation on the album cannot not be surpassed by any of of great albums that have come before, although as wonderful as they are. Bryn stands as the greatest most versatile bass-baritone of our time! And having Sissel sing this great song with him is the "icing on the cake".
too stunning for words. A must hear and see.
Played this 2 days ago for Glenys' 10th Anniversary, she was also Welsh and would love this. 💐
Oh God, they are so beautiful!
this is originally "Saknadens Rum" the masterpiece of Benny Andersson , it's even more beautiful than "the winner takes it all" !
wat een schitterende en ontroerende vertolking van deze song!
zelden zoiets moois gehoord.
I couldn't find the lyrics online anywhere so I will type them here as I listen to them.
LYRICS: Tell me where did my song go
where is my sorrow
my deep desire
I had a star once
that I could follow
my heart was clear as water
find me
for I have lost you
the roads will lead me
the trees will guide me
I was a child
and I knew the music
that made the birds fly
you were the wind
I went to catch you
You were the water
I could reach you
Now I return to meet you
And I'm reclaiming my song
Run to my side
Fill my heart
make it a river
Run to my defense
Now give me my song
Who took my gift
Who deprived me of my sorrow
Giving me my strength where
I was a child
Duet: All of my love
Hath protect me
Hath preserved me
Tempo de levore'
Give me my song
Run to my side
Fill my heart
make it a river
You are my desire
I am a song
+Mermaids In Motion
Thank you so much! That is a public service! There were some words I just couldn't make out -- maybe the sound quality on my machine wasn't clear enough.
Correction: Tempo de levore should be tempo dell amore
Thanks ever so much for including, for all of us, the lyrics to this beautiful song.
Thank you. The words are beautiful as is the rendition.
Thank you very much indeed. I love this song! If you read the books "Dryad Born" and "Poisenwell" by Jeff Wheeler, you will find two characters, Shion and Phae, who fit the bill almost exactly. They are the second and third books in his Fireblood Archive. Highly recommended.
This is heavenly melody.
Correct lyrics from the sheet music!
Tell me, where did my song go?
Where is my sorrow, my deep desire?
I had a star once that I could follow;
My heart was clear as water.
Find me, for I have lost you;
The roads will lead me,
The trees will guide me.
I was a child and I knew the music
That made the birds fly...
You were the wind
I went to catch you;
You were the water
I could reach you.
Now I return to meet you;
And I'm reclaiming my song.
Run to my side;
Fill my heart, make it a river;
Come to my defense now;
Give me my song.
Who took my gift?
Who deprived me of my sorrow?
Giving me my strength
When I was a child.
Love of my life,
In your time you have preserved me;
Tempo dell' Amore
Give me my song.
Run to my side;
Fill my heart,
Make it a river;
You are my desire;
I am a song.
Grand singing and singers
Sissel and Bryn have collaborated in 5 or six songs and their voices complement each other so well that i would love for them to produce a cd.
Text: Ylva Eggehorn (Swedish author) Först publicerad på Benny Anderssons cd BAO. Skriven för Roy Anderssons film Sånger från andra våningen. Idag även i Psalmer i 2000-talet.
Översättning till engelska: Ylva Eggehorn (Published originally on BAO - Benny
Andersson´s Orchestra. Translated into English by Ylva Eggehorn)
Where can I buy a copy of the song sheet? Thanks Emrys.
Beautiful duo
Brilliant song and performances by these two, but let us not forget Dimitri Hvorovtoskl. He was also a great baritone, sadly lost to us all last year.
❤❤❤ Heavenly ❤❤❤
Beauty and talent have found you and you are such a gracious host.
Funny how you find music sometimes. I just finished an excellent series of books by Jeff Wheeler (Whispers From Mirrowen). In his author notes at the end of the final book he talks about this song being a perfect match for part of the book "one of the most haunting melodies I'd ever heard". That was enough to make me track it down, and he was right. Thank you Jeff, and thanks for the excellent books.
John Clack the "wretched of muirwood" by jeff wheeler. Amazing trilogy!
John Clack I've read them all and they are all great!! this is how I found this song as well!
Me too! And I started tearing up instantly
I too sought this song because of the Mirrowen series! It does fit Phae and Shion perfectly.
Add me to the ones brought here by the books! Thank you for posting it!
Jeff Wheeler sent me. Glad I came.
Same. Thanks Jeff.
Me too ...
Wheeler sent me too!!
No, I'm not a Mormon.
I have no words ...
Lovely Sissel!!!
Sos lo máximo Sissel !!!
Everything For Sissell. Hallelujai on your Word Compose. The Music Deep Within Voice Spiritu ( Things In God Realm )
What A Wonderful World To Us All.
Christianity Why ???
This is very brilliant rendition
I have looked for this arrangement score but can't find them anywhere.
For those that are critical of Sissel's lack of power in her voice, I believe this an example of when she needs to do so, she can quite easily. She certainly holds her own here with Bryn.
Watch her live recording of In Dreams. She belts it out like in no other song.
Exquisito duo
Very beautiful
Prachtig!
The song is also found in a different Swedish version in the movie, Songs From the Second Floor.
Geweldig !
Exquisite
There should be a video of this. It would be incredible.
HERMOSA PAREJA 😮❤
Love Sissel I didn't think I would like Bryn Terfe (beautiful bass baritone)l using his higher registry... but...I LIKE IT
It just does not get any better.
In 7 yrs i have listened to this song dozens of times ,just never get tired of it.
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jeff wheeler sent me toooo, wot a pair, just beautiful
Hola alguien sabe donde puedo encontrar la película Flyvende Farmor
Ardderchog ❤️
Is it fair for the best looking woman in the world to also be its best soprano? Is that fair?
It's called a syzygy... an unlikely alignment of the planets... nature showing off as to what it can do.
Does anyone know where to get the sheet music?
Yes, here: www.monomusic.com/ This publishing company is run by Benny Andersson and Gorel Hanser. I have bought things from there for 'my' Australian Choir several times, including the sheet music for what you hear. Note it is an arrangement for soloists, choir and orchestra.
It sounds like ABBA thanks to Benny Anderson
ОБОЖАЮ БРИНА его мягкий бархатный голос просто великолепен при этом он очень большой проффесионал БРАВО !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very Nice but the original in swedish are better. Search Saknadens rum/ kärlekens tid. Its two songs here turned into one
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