Song
Medium: Oil on canvas board.
Image size: 420 x 520mm
Study of song 'Fields of Joy' by Lenny Kravitz. Select image on left to enlarge. Detail included.
Fields of Joy from Album Mama Said played when walking down the aisle. The Reprise of same song was cranked for walking back up the aisle.
Links to songs been removed so as compliant with the new Australian copyright laws 20th Dec 2006.
posted by Anonymous at 9:16 AM
125 Comments:
If married, what song/songs were played when you walked the aisle? Links would be great!
This is fantastic! I wish I could see more of your art together as a collection/unit. It reminds me a little of Shane Garton's work, particularly his Utaki #2 which I drool over regularly.
I knew you'd have a very rhythmic, abstract, beautiful interpretation of the theme. Wish I had a profound song to offer per your wedding music request, but I'm afraid we went with the very traditional stuff...nothing poignant or unusual, sorry to say.
Love the illo. I think I can see the Lenny Kravitz song in it!
I walked the aisle in this cute little church to the sounds of "Mint Car" by the Cure.
When she walked out on me 6 weeks later I was thinking I should have made the aisle walk to Julian Cope's "Hung Up & Hanging Out To Dry".
love
Hhhaaaa, place of residence influences work whether we are aware of it or not Andrea. Shane is another Aussie :) This is just a small study which will be painted one day - thanks :)
Ha, you know me Rick Lovell - thanks! Your wedding song doesn't have to be profound, poignant or unusual ... especially for you on the day!
THANKS for the links Unknown! Blah, I've done the aisle a couple of times, so know how you felt :)
Love
This says Phil Spector to me, a wall of sound.
As for the wedding stuff, the first marriage song was "It's a Wonderful World"....didn't quite work out that way. The second marriage was nil as it was in a registry office...we do have a song though by the Smiths, "There is a light that never goes out" that'd fit the bill.
Awesome!
andrea
Such a powerful painting! I can see the song in it!
Can see wall of sound Detlef :) Concept also applies when kids arrive. Oooohhh, very romantic - best wishes for your lights to never dim :)
Thanks Other Andrea!
Thank you Aoisart - can hear you singing :)
I can't remember? Anyway the painting is fantastic and I can see so much music and song in it. Great strong colours again.
Beautiful colors and design!
wish i could paint like this! very nice
Hahhaaa, it gets like that Michelle :) Glad you like strong colours!
Thanks Teri C :)
If we all painted the same it would be boring Compt :) Pick up a brush and let your icon blast that music!
I think we were on the same wavelength,color-wise!
Walking down the aisle-- Beethoven's Ode to Joy. And they all sung along...
I love the movement in this. It makes me think of Kandinsky...not the colors but the emotion. He also wanted to express music in his paintings.
My wedding music was Enya from the album Shepherd Moons - not sure which song was on when I made it up the pathway at our outdoor wedding. We just set it to play without timing it.
What a fab piece. The colours are incredible. Amazing the extent to which a mere 'song' can inspire - up or down the aisle :-)
Liz Jones - Love the idea of Schiller’s text being sung by your guests – or were they the orchestra?
Kandinsky was right about sounds being colours and shapes - I can see them! Enya would have made a very romantic background Saige :)
Hahhahaaaa ... very funny Marie - whoops ... STOP ... you need more than a song!
i love it, and SIMPLE is simply perfection
coils. wavelength. vibrations.
brava. your illustration sings to me. it makes perfect sense.
i have come clean, though. it does NOT inspire me to get married.
if i get involved with a man again...he's living next door.
It's great. It's like jazz.
Love the bright colours, powerful and accurate brush strokes. This song is full of excitement.
Thanks Kim Carney - can't beat perfection ... unless have a drum stick :)
Glad you hear music Catnapping! The whole song is literally there! Woohoo, C A T sitting in a tree K I S S I N G :) Oh blah ... you're NOT marrying your neighbour? Like that idea of yours though ...
Thanks Ursa :)
the colors the composition all is great! looking at your illo i can listen the song
Ooops, missed you back there Chan Wah ... thanks; yes the songs still have effect on me!!!
Thanks KaRLA! Does this mean the music links work for everyone? Please someone let me know ... I could embed the music on the blog if necessary ...
AWESOME painting!! I can hear the beat and music from the painting!! GREAT WORK!
I thought I saw your illustration moving when the reprise song started playing.
Moon river was playing in my head when I got married.
http://www.barb-coolwaters.com/c001/moonriver.html
I've never heard the song, but I can feel the passion in your painting. It's sooooooo wonderful!
Haha, thanks Alina Chau for your huge enthusiasm!!
Isay ... your link almost made me cry - very romantic (I always cry at weddings)!!! Grandfather used to play your song on the ukulele - his tune was not so romantic though :)
You've made me smile again Miragee :) Assuming the song links work then!
Music to walk the aisle? Do you know I can't recall... I let my mother-in-law choose - gave her a role but I have to confess to forgetting what it was...
We choose our "first dance" music (Caroline by Status Quo & Jimmy, Jimmy by the Undertones) to celebrate each others names.... but the main event happened later as Jim and the rest of the Macaroni Penguins played... and by special request they did Jumping Jack Flash!
Tee hee...
"Fields of Joy" sounds lovely but this painting looks more like a rap to me! To wrap oneself in on a cold night....
And thank you for the frog poem!
Beautiful painting. luscious colours and luscious rhythm.
MD
Sounds like your wedding was a lot of fun Caroline! Jumping Jack Flash is a classic!! Teehee :)
Apologies for posting lengthy comment, other Anonymous wrote the frog poem long ago. Nowhere specifically inspired its surfacing until reading your post Caroline!
Thanks Marie-Dom ... for your luscious comment :)
Must be an Aussie thing ... I love Australian aboriginal art, too (and Aussie Rules football and Australian Shepherds -- even if they're not really Australian. Should I emigrate d'you think?).
I see you now dancing and prancing down the aisle. colorful and wonderful. strong lines and commitment that I'm sure represent your wedding.
i got married in my Mom's back yard garden so just the sounds of nature.
GORGEOUS! Great colors and perfect composition.
hi! what a colourful piece!!, nice1
is there a mixture of different musical instruments?!
love the colours!
kisses!
mua!!!
Ooh, yeah. Great colors. Truly facile obfuscation of theme. Mmmmm, me likes.
MjM
Hheheee, Australia is a great place for a holiday first Andrea :) Besides, why move when there is the internet and you can be anywhere in the world with the press of a button?
I was walking with style Toni Kelly! On the way down the aisle anyway :) The sounds of nature are the best ... we had waves crashing on a beach when the music ended :)
Thanks Shano!
Yes, each shape and colour represents a sound which could be a different instrument Cecilia. Ooooh, I get a mua as well as kisses this week XOX
Facile obfuscation - ohh yeah MjM!!!
Such vivid colors! I love it!
Lily (or Lucy) has no idea about all this matrimonial singing… No songs! Nada. No march, no jig, no hymns, no heavenly choir… When bride can say, “I do”, in the language appropriate to the ceremony, in the country she might be dwelling at the time, and don’t run off screaming, it is music to groom’s ears. Or so those who know have assured us.
Love the painting, or preliminary painting, or whatever you like to call it…
It makes me think about insides of something, though… Or an orchestra pit, somehow…
Already depressed about not having you around for a while. And here I was all excited about coming over on my next visit – I got my boat and ready to paddle… Do tell me you will still be accessible by water, and whatever you do, don’t move to Asses Ears, how would anyone explain that at the post office?! So, is it coast, mountains, city or whole another area of the country or the whole another country? Is it too much to ask? Well, if your email remains the same, some of us will catch up with you. Unless you making this all up. AGAIN! Lily.
Beautiful work!!!
Thanks Robin :)
Lily or Lucy (You must decide one day) glad you love the whatever I call it. Would imagine "I do" would be music to groom's ears also :)
That's the insides of me! Exposed to everyone, trust you to point it out!
Won't be moving to Asses Ears and you'd still drown if paddling. Please do try though ... i'll be near the coast, mountains, city and country; close to whole other countries. Will have to wait and see ... if you make it :) Not being the girl who cried wolf AGAIN!
Thanks for the compliment Mike Thompson :)
This really works for me for the theme. Just an awesome painting!
P.S. Thank you for the nice comment as well! »»-(¯`v´¯)--»
Very cool. Love the rich colors....on my way to the tune now!
Will stop back by for another look!
Smooch,
The Tart
The colours remind me of Australia, nice. Found out today you are there!
beautiful.
Thank you Tiffinix - extra thanks for the arrowed heart!
Imbedding the Reprise version of song into my blog around Wednesday Jody - so all can hear it completely. Thanks for your comment :)
Yes, I am here Benconservato ... and you are all the way over there :)
i love how music attaches itself to memories and feelings, love the artwork :)
Don't know "fields of love" but your illo is true music! yes, i think I am a positive transformer...
:)
It invites to you to dance, very beautiful!
Really like this, the colors are fantastic, the design, sublime,I keep seeing a piano in this illo-sure i'm wrong but,anyway-do love lookin at it.
I love it too Enandrews! Music must live deep in our souls :) Thanks!
Thanks Aynaku!! :)
Hheheeee, keep dancing Lu***
Nice to hear you see my design as sublime Hardwax. If you have played piano and looked at sheet music, I'm not surprised about you seeing one. The bars of music are within the painting, as are the notes :)
Oh wow! I love the colors. This piece is so 'alive'!
Bedazzling jazzed up energy!
Interesting work with lots of energy!
Hheheee, yes, alive and kicking Joy Eliz :)
Great description Scribblesk!
A piece that wants to go beyond the canvas Ottoblotto :)
i like this, great ritme and colour!
lovely patterns and nice accent of the sky blue.. tho think i see vikings here. 8)
about your question.. funny you asked.. mine was The Beatles - "Till there was you" but id like to forget who i was with that time please.. lol..
this is an amazing painting! I can't say enough great things about it, really wonderful!!!
Thank you Vfm4 ... your name sounds like a radio station :)
It has the strength of Vikings AtomicVelvetSigh! How did you know what my Husband looks like? "Till There Was You" is a golden oldie off their second album! Hhahhaaaa - understand – my memory is blurry :)
You're singing ValGalArt :)
It looks like a giant musical beast! Ful of pumping pistons, moving keys, and whirling dervishes!! Very bold indeed. Reminds me of some jazz albums I have ;) Hope all's well
This one haas a very jazzy and festive feel, perfect for song!
Your interpretation of Lenny Kravitz's song is sooooo cool! I love the flow of this piece.
I don't remember what I walked down the aisle to, but being Disney fans...my friend and her son sang "A Whole New World" from Aladdin during the ceremony and we walked back up the aisle to "Zip-a-Dee-do-Dah."
(Alas, we're no longer married. Still friends tho'.)
Thanks for commenting on my piece! : .)
Hmmm, a male perspective I'm sure Anthony Woodward. Sounds like a honeymoon };-} All is well but very busy. Thanks for asking :)
Thank you Kaladda :)
Hah, thanks Phinner! Zip-a-Dee-do-Dah after I do - sounds like a new song. Your wedding sounds like it was fun! (alas it happens to a huge percentage) :)
i like so much this red!!!
you are fantastic!!!
Groovie- makes me think of armies with spears attacking a castle (Is that some sort of imagery for the wedding night?)
A bit more wide than it is long
The dimension of your song
Made to give 'em
Nature rhythm
This tune is not quite oblong.
(With a little square just up there).
Like the cool blue and white highlights in these rich reddy ochres. First time I've heard that Leny Kravitz song...:::)
No musical aisle activity to recall, but the theme tune from The Avengers might be good. If romance fails..'Car 67' by Driver 67. No links, lazy me.
Poem peek is in Bongos.
Thank you so much Odilia Luzzi!
Hmmmm you and your army of spears should join Anthony Woodward's pumping pistons - Tony LaRocca ... on a honeymoon! I'm not one for flowery fantasies; the Reprise is a true rendition of what a strong woman can feel after just tying the knot, and the painting a lyrical accompaniment/translation :)
Modroom -
Glad you saw my little square
You need this to stop
There's no oblong and don't care
At least at end won't drop
Must listen to the Avengers - no link? Blah that! Don't think about romance failing :)
Flying Hat - *croak*
I was going to be loquacious in my ovation to your musical interpretation, but I have another song… it is about your leaving. Come and see…
Very nice! Are you sure this isn't maybe a tad bit of "Fulton Street" by Eddie Gale?
http://stephenbodin.com/listen.ram
Love the colors!
-steph
Intense and energetic. I really like this one!
BooHoo your Requiem has made my eyes leak Outofhands!
There is a tad of ghetto rhythm happening if you wish Steph :) Ooops Windows can't open your link :(
Thank you Aravis :)
I love the painting...I've been 'round to look it over a few times and it each time I do? It sings!
Married? Me? Twice? Cripes!
The first time I believe it was the theme to "Bridge Over the River Kwai" - I was happy enough to be marching along with my new bride; oblivious to the slow and painful death to follow!
The second time was a step up, I think, and we tied the knot before a judge at his office. You guessed it, piped in elevator music...the song? "Shut Up" by the Replacements - the arrangers down at MUZAK have quite a sense of humour, yes?
Great song!! Thanks for sharing a musical memory!
The painting is amazing!! Full of passion and spirit!
Ou song was "In your eyes" by Peter Gabriel.
Makes me really want to hear this song. Great work. I also love the simple coffee painting.
What a wild wedding this must have been!
I got oblongs and squares mixed up. Tried linking from i-tunes for song but think my procedure is completely wrong. Avengers Theme starts like "Boomm ba-ba baa baarm (x2) dumdum doodle diddle-diddle (x2)" and progresses from there. Have you ever walked down the ale?sv
I've lost control of keyboard, 'sv' should'nt be there. Very Silly Backwards. .)
Glad you love the painting Mick :) Hheheeeeee, your experiences have made me laugh - although no laughing matter, I'm sure ... (shut up Anon) :)
Your song is going to make me cry with happiness Creative Kismet. Tears in my eyes :)
I will be imbedd the song into this post by the end of my day (I hope) Matt. Thanks :)
Wow! This is so rich and vivacious! I feel like I am inside of an instrument. And the colors! Bravo!
Hahaa Roz Foster - 'wild' as in people with 'wild imaginations' including the guests - creative artistic bunch. It was for breakfast in a garden by a beach and by the end of the day we were in the Central Australian desert :)
Hahahaaaa, your singing rings a tiny, tiny bell Modroom. Don't think there is a bottle big enough for me to walk down an ale ...
I'll put both versions of Fields of Joy into my blog so everyone HAS to hear it and Modroom gains control of his keyboard ;) Turns out the painting is of the original version :O
Thanks Alex!
wonderful use of color! I absolutely adore it. Thank you for sharing
This is one painting I could sit and stare at for hours! Very nice!!!
Have keyboard control and hearing Mr Kravitz. Checking rear mirror.. all clear. Proceeding down the aisle in third gear. Windshield wipers come on. Drive into your painting.
Thanks you ... Webgrl :)
I don't mind your staring Txartcgal :)
Excellent! The radio is working Broombroom ... both songs are there ... in my room ...
excellent
onesongindividual! ok, its getting old, i know. i promise ill stop now.. well for the time being at least =)
anyhoo, jenn plans to walk down the aisle to frank sinatra's "the way you look tonight." she felt it will go beautifuly with our evening wedding and she wanted me to always remember that moment.
Thank you Bingo and Betty or Betty or bingo :)
Hheheee, the time being is already over OneSongIndividual! I know for a fact you will NEVER forget that moment for the rest of your lives :) Going to cry again ... It will be the most beautiful moment of any evening, day or morning for the rest of your lives ... wishes to you both for that moment's memory every evening, day and morning ... Boohooooo .... (always cry at weddings)
thank you! im not the openly emotional type, but it seems like shes trying her best to make me swell up that day. so far its working.
btw, i also got her to agree to let us use europe's "the final countdown" as our entourage entrance theme music for the reception. the rest of my ideas where all shot down due to their ridiculous nature. who wouldn't want a superhero themed wedding? =P
wow; that is a great illo - so vibrant. And the simple is very nice too. I like the vertical layout of it; gives it an Eastern feel.
Just fade away?
Oooohhh ... sure Jenn brings your sentimental softy side to light on many occasions *psss have you had a close look at your blog lately?* Marriage is about compromise and what a way to begin by Jenn feeling Super Girl's lycra when the lights go out. Teehee ;)
Thank you AscenderRisesAbove! Glad you like :)
Don't 'just' do anything or everything Caroline :)
loves me some Lenny! beautiful colors and energy in thsi piece :)
Okay unjustly fading away!
We feel the joy our roubles slowly fade away... slowly... I hold your hen inside my ? across the LAN...
What a beautiful symphany of colors and wonderful shapes!!
Thanks for including the song. I'm listening right now.
Loving the colors and life that this image has. Great job
Loves me some Lenny too Lee (oops don't tell Hubby :)
Hmmm, tis your hearing that's fading Caroline! No, we don't live next door to the Flinstones. HAND and the LAN is still connected ...
Glad you enjoyed the painting and songs Angela :)
Thank you Wee Cottage!
Promise not to tell… if you don’t tell… we all could drool, though… and make inspired paintings. I am trying to get all the interaction I could get before you disappear. And before Friday implode on itself. It is reaching gravitational collapse as we type away…
Thanks for the song. Lily.
Beautiful work !
Sense of colors. Nice work.
Hmmm drool paintings - good follow-up from the coffee last week :) The next Friday isn't Imploding Friday; you have another week of spamming left Lily :) You're welcome };-}
Thank you person who is pretending to be me :)
Thanks Crescendo!
this is absolutely wonderful work! i like. :o)
Now this is what I call creativity!!!
I love the interpretation of the music on canvas!
Yummy!
OMG! Your work is so amazing. I love your crisp yet fluid lines and your use of color. Such a great way to interpret the word this week. Makes me want to stop and think more next week.
Thanks Ian Russell :0)
Can see you dancing Nina! Ewwww, this paint is a tad toxic ...
The secret is spot posting Amy. Which means no stopping or thinking :) Thanks for your positive comments!
Yeah! I can see the rhythm and movement here. Great colors. It's great that music is a big part of so many IF households.
Oh, I used to love this album SO much! A very cool translation of the song - and how much does it rock you walked the aisle down to it, amazing! This radio blog thing, it keeps playing the song, I think I missed another step in the technical evolution....
Love the colour combinations.
Think music would be more prolific than art in households Twisselman :) Thanks for your comment!
Teehee Cristosova :) Set the radio thing to only play the Fields of Joy. It also had the Reprise on it but kept jumping from one to the other when traffic was heavy ... :)
Thanks Coffee81 :)
my brother sang lock lomand accapella for me... but i'm happily devorced now so oh well.... your painting is vibrant and full of energy, the turquoize in the upper center really pops, good job.
Music AND art must be prolific in your household with The Coffee Beans Of Wigga Wagga at your disposal.
very very original concept!!! Its realy a song of color.
How nice to have a personal song sung for you Redt0pmedusa! Glad you like the popping :)
Very true Modroom; although could do with less guitars and keyboards!
Thank you Gise :)
i think i will have "when the saints go marching in" for my wedding march! that should liven things up a bit... and then some nasty techno! that's what this peice looks like.... some CRAZY blues/jazz/rock techno remix! I love it! oh and orange is my favorite color! i might have my wedding dress made out of neon orange! that would be neat huh?
I like the combination of freeness and rhythm, and there's a lovely lively jazz of colours. I especially like the light blue highlights coming out of a sort of chimney stacks, and the pile of dishes for the wedding feast, that are positively gyrating along with everything else!
Spooky tea, could see it from top of the tree. Downloaded that radio blogger, if I work it out I'll put "Have A Cup of Tea" by the Kinks on post. You'll need very strong tea so your parrots can make a mark! ..:)
Neon orange is an EXCELLENT colour for a wedding dress MuseTigerBrooke! That March would also be great! Had two dresses, one for the ceremony which was Grecian style (handmade myself) which went well with photos on the beach; then changed for breakfast into a short Cinderella wedding dress with walking laced boots also worn all the way to central Australia the same day (flew though). It was FUN and felt great!
Hahahaa, it was a bit of a gyrating day Johnnynorms ;)
Modroom - Did Song for Simple with coffeee, might have to post tea treee! Send a 'help' emailll if radio failll ....
This is fantastic!! Very Kandinsky!
Okay cheers. Had couple looks but to web server gobbledeegook. Will be attempting again before distress call. Think mp3 bit I understand. ..o
Thank you Big A :)
Do you have a web server Modroom? That is an important point. The instructions about what is on the web server isn't clear, so I'll email new instructions or zip file if receive distress call :)
I've blown my cover! Thought that was my Yahoo modmodroom email. Enjoy breakfast.
Put a blanket over you or you'll freeze Modmodroom! Will do ...
It's too late! I am revealed. Have reported my unaccomplished mission, will need another physical presence to guide me through radio blog methinks. ..d
Your shivering is only from the cold - NOT fear Modroom!
Great colors and lines! Very native American/southwestern feeling. Cool! Nice work!
Thanks Mary Stebbins Tatitt, I hadn't thought of the painting being translated like that :)
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