Azam Ali - Song to the Siren (This Mortal Coil Cover)

While some choose to beat the drums of war, I can only do what I am meant to do in this life, create beatific visions of a world I wish to live in. On Friday night I was trying to work in my studio but could not concentrate so I decided to just sing. I don't do many cover songs but Tim Buckley's "Song to the Siren" is perhaps one of the most beautiful songs ever written lyrically & Elizabeth Fraser's melodic interpretation on "This Mortal Coil" added to it a whole new expanse of solemnity & awe.
I taught myself to sing this song when I was 16 so I could become intimate with the song & Liz's voice, & on Friday night when I had nothing to give, I reached for this intimacy & tenderness. I sang it in 2 takes, added some minimal soundscapes & now offer it to all of you with hopes that it will bring warmth to your hearts during these dark times. Keep reaching for beauty ❣️

🌹 SONG TO THE SIREN 🌹

Long afloat on shipless oceans
I did all my best to smile
Till your singing eyes and fingers
Drew me loving to your isle

And you sang
Sail to me, sail to me
Let me enfold you
Here I am, here I am
Waiting to hold you

Did I dream, you dreamed about me?
Were you here when I was full sail?
Now my foolish boat is leaning
Broken lovelorn on your rocks

For you sing
Touch me not, touch me not
Come back tomorrow
Oh, my heart
Oh, my heart shies from the sorrow

Well I'm as puzzled as the newborn child
I'm as riddled as the tide
Should I stand amid the breakers?
Or should I lie with death my bride?

Hear me sing
Swim to me, swim to me
Let me enfold you
Here I am, here I am
Waiting to hold you
🌹

Lyrics Tim Buckley
Vocal melody Elizabeth Fraser

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[loki]

Don't you just love it when you discover new music that instantly captivates you?
Yesterday I'd never even heard of Azam Ali. Today I have and have no idea what's in store or where she will lead me.

[tiffaniterris]

This Mortal Coil did a cover, so this too is a cover, of Tim Buckley's song.

[johne]

Very beautiful version of a haunting song. Tim Buckley wrote the music but the words were written by Larry Beckett.

[umutdemirtas]

I wish the world peace and tranquility, happiness🦋🦋🦋🍀🍀🍀

[polixenedesarts]

Chanson parfaite pour ta voix, ta tessiture.
Merci pour cette belle émotion. Le monde ne sera sauvé que par la beauté

[sherrillorpen]

I have always loved this song, and its meaning has grown ever more personal for me over the years. Your stunning rendition has truly done justice to both the lyrics and the spirit they invoke. I love that you have credited Elizabeth Buckley for the vocal melody, along with Tim Buckley for his poetic lyrics.

[AnnoDomini-snqg]

Exquisite. You have brought me to tears. Thank you greatly for sharing your beautiful gift.

[amandaford]

Love it when you do goth/darkwave covers 😌

[arrideo_photo]

Dear Azam Ali, your voice and talent are divine! You are incredible. Please stay safe and keep singing bringing joy and happiness to this world!

[outofaspell]

Just heard this cover in “New Amsterdam “. Haunting🖤🌹

[darya]

وای باورم نمیشه این صدای زیبا و بهشتی برای هم وطنمه.من آلبوم موسیقی فیلم رزلندو پیدا کردم بعد خیلی خوشم اومد و دنبال خوانندش گشتم وقتی فهمیدم ایرانیه باور نمیشد.
شما خیلی با استعدادید.خیلی قشنگ و سوزناک میخونین.

[tehdii]

I have the biggest smile on my face right now ;)

[soulvoyages]

This rendition is captivating. I can't stop wanting to listen to it. Much Love and Blessings

[robertgould]

such a beautiful song, its floats in time and space, as does Azam' sublime etherial voice. A Song and Artist for the Ages

[corin]

Beautiful. Haunting. Mystical. Thank you.

[michelerousseau]

Merci Azam pour tant de beauté et de sensibilité ! 🌹☮🕊

[TheMkamix]

Thank you for doing such a wonderful cover of this lovely song. Your voice is truly heavenly.

[ApocryphalDude]

Tim Buckley cover by way of This Mortal Coil

[krampus]

Absolutely lovely. *chef's kiss*

[mávela]

Estou apaixonada!!! A hug from Brazil.