"Unplugged Fest" - "Damefugl" a Norwegian version of Jemima's Kite's Ladybird

[Geir]

after brushing of some boskoswartzisis I'm finally ready to post my 3rd JK song on this fest. I wasn't really planning on doing any more, but got a challenge on trying to translate one of JK's song to Norwegian. Those of you who know me know I can't say no to one so .... here it is.

I must say that translating is not as easy as one might think, and I was very unsure about the result at first, but after my teenage daughter (who also is a great songwriter) approved I lowered my shoulders.

This is "Damefugl"


Those of you not familiar with the JK catalog should really check it out, .. lots of good stuff!!

Jeg veit om en liten damefugl
hu har fregner som sola bringer
hu fletter seg en blomsterkrans
på gravplassen i skumringen

så fly hjem min fugl
for huset ditt er i brann
... og kjærligheta er blåst

så fly hjem min fugl
for huset ditt er i brann
... og kjærligheta er blåst

kanskje jeg fanger deg i morra ....
kanskje jeg fanger deg i morra ....
kanskje jeg fanger deg


Jeg veit om en liten damefugl
hennes vinger kan ikke sees
men hu kan nå den høye sky
i Jemimas varme luftballong

så fly hjem min fugl
for huset ditt er i brann
... og kjærligheta er blåst

så fly hjem min fugl
for huset ditt er i brann
... og kjærligheta er blåst

kanskje jeg fanger deg i morra ....
kanskje jeg fanger deg i morra ....
kanskje jeg fanger deg

[Oldrottenhead]

ive been dying to hear this, the two other jemima's kite songs geir did i sent to my best friend tom, he said all you need now is someone to cover one of the songs in another language, so i sent his response to geir, he gladly took the baton, i have listened to snippets of this as a work in progress each new mix a wonder to my ears, this mix is fmgwabp braw. geir i love you big fella.

[Bluesberry]

So good I can't take it all in at once.  I will just listen in wonder for now, maybe in a few days, after I have listened a few dozen more times I will have a more constructive comment.  For now, just listen...  

[64Guitars]

Wow! I like this better than the original, and that's really saying something because I'm a big Jemima's Kite fan and I love the original! That acoustic lead guitar solo is great, as is the rhythm guitar, vocals, ... everything.

Well done, Geir!  And bravo to Jim, Tim, and Mike for creating such a great song that has inspired our Norwegian friend to record this masterpiece.

[launched]

Dude - Freakin' sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!! I've listened to this three times already.

The vocal harmonies were perfectly blended. I love that low voice! It takes lots of tracks and many hours of slaving away to make a great song like this on the MBR. My hat is off to you.

For those that don't have an MBR, 40-50 tracks and countless bouncing ain't easy on one of those things. This song is about as good as it gets - You have raised the benchmark, G!

Beautiful!!

Mark

[OsCKilO]

My first thoughts Were :-

"F*ck me!!!!  This is Amazing!!!"


Second Thoughts:-

"yep... Still Amazing......!"





Plus, the Concept behind this has me in Awe!!!

Your Language Sounds Great!!  So many Vowel Sounds!
The songs Sounds really Hearty and Wholesome!


The Guitars are superb!!!!

Impressive Licks Bro!

I'm in Love with it!


Seems a bit short though....

[Rickocaster]

Great job all the way around. Wonderful guitar tone. Great balance, great voice, the whole package. Thanks Geir! 

[Saijinn Maas]

  This is amazingly good G! Everything sounds perfect! From the sound of the guitars, right down to the mix. You never cease to amaze me in your talent. You always inspire me to try harder every time I record something!

*bow to the master of the shiny silver box*

[lg]

Wow Geir!!! I am stunned!
Speechless

LG

[Satchwood]

Great cover Geir - Wow!!  It's got that Knopfler Norwegian vibe, except you sing better than him!  Luv the solo too - everything sounds great!!