Monet with Peter Paul and Mary - Somos el barco

I made this video for Christian (ArtsKris) to acknowledge and thank him for the wonderful artwork that he presents along with his thorough and knowledgeable descriptions; I've learned so much from him. Thank you!

"Somos el barco" is from the album "Peter Paul and Mommy too" (1993). It is basically a children's song that promotes and teaches world unity. We are all a part of each other.
I chose Monet's sailboat and sea paintings to complement this song. Many of Monet's paintings are irrefutably notable in their depiction of sailboats, cliffs and the sea.

Starting with the starkness of black and ending with black, these two images are a contrast to the bright colorful paintings which emphasize where we should be but are often held back by the ravages of mankind that keep us confined to a less than perfect and unified world.
The next to the last image is the "controversial statue given the Finnish by Moscow during the cold war". It, too, represents the strength of the human spirit contrasted with the strength of the powerful.
For more information on this remarkable event, go to:

The images are probably clear enough (for the most part) to be viewed at 720p on a full screen.

Lyrics:
Somos el barco, somos el mar,
Yo navego en ti, tu navegas en mi
We are the boat, we are the sea, I sail in you, you sail in me.

The stream sings it to the river, the river sings it to the sea
The sea sings it to the boat that carries you and me

CHORUS

The boat we are sailing in was built by many hands
And the sea we are sailing on, it touches every land

CHORUS

So with our hopes we set the sails
And face the winds once more
And with our hearts, we chart the waters never sailed before.

CHORUS

[CARMSFAV]

Incredible! I love Peter, Paul and Mary. Can't believe Mary has been gone a year already. Eileen my dear, beautiful interpretation of this song. These Monet paintings are breathtaking. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[ArtsKris]

Hello Eileen, I do not grow tired of looking at this beautiful video. The good music and the beautiful images are warm to me in the heart. Still THANK YOU.

[sabhti]

Bellisima canción con los maravillosas marinas de Monet.
Felicidades, resulta fantastico.
Un abrazo.
Isabel.

[janlieberman]

I have always adored this rendition. Thanks for posting.

[ArtsKris]

I am very touched. Your work is absolutely magnificent. The quality of the works presented and the music...
I do not know what to say...it is very beautiful... a big emotion.. One thousand thank you.

[bne]

Of course Monet's paintings are a wonderful background for the lyrics, and they are specially touching for me.
Moreover, Peter, Paul and Mary's hesitating spanish gives a sweet note to the song.
Everything conveys to create a great video, once more my compliments, Eileen!

[shani]

Dear, I love yor colorful love of art and harmonies. A ppreciate your visit. let's have a peaceful day and year, filled with sisterhood and determination in the Light. Love, yafa

[Kristenadkins]

this is good because i sing this at my school

[rawadrahal]

I sang this in my 4th grade graduation ceremony with my class about 5 years ago

[Adamfulgence]

@tikizzia1981 Thanks, Luis! I only discovered this song by accident myself. Glad you like it as much as I do!

[Adamfulgence]

@CARMSFAV Thanks, Carma! I guess Monet is ageless - hope that also happens with P P & M!! Thanks for your encouraging comment!

[Adamfulgence]

@uterclenoi Thank you, Cretu! Your expression of possible underlying meanings is so impressive! Thank you for putting so much thought into this! :-))

[Adamfulgence]

@TheScorpionNoir Thanks for watching and for your comment. It's appreciated!

[Adamfulgence]

@b13ne Thank you, Bruno! Always great to hear from you and particularly wonderful when you enjoyed the video. :-)) Best wishes to you!

[Adamfulgence]

@jasmine7201 Thanks for watching it and for your positive comment!

[Adamfulgence]

@29Shanti Un gros, gros merci pour vos mots encourageants!!

[Adamfulgence]

@2IceCantata Coming from the artist that you are, I couldn't be more appreciative of your comment. Thanks, Ice!

[Adamfulgence]

@cogermax91 A great compliment from a great musician! Thank you so much!!

[Adamfulgence]

@likekinds Merci, mon ami! I guess you're right about the direction I've taken lately. Sometimes, I think I'm too serious, but, on the other hand, world unity is more important than hitting the apple with the arrow. :-))

[redredmane]

What's kind of sad is that their voices have "flattened" a bit with age. Still, they sound fairly good. It's such a shame young people today have no desire to sing these musical treasures. All the great ones are rapidly passing with no one to take their places. Their music and messages are so important.