The Band was founded together with Geir Jenssen. He left after the second album in 1990 and pursued a solo career in ambient music as Biosphere.
During the years from 1985 to present (2006) Bel Canto have been taking breaks as Anneli Drecker has pursued a solo career and done concerts with other bands and artists (including touring with A-Ha), as well as playing in films and theatre plays. Nils Johansen, on the other hand, has composed music for film and television as well as working and performing with his other band, Vajas.
21 Years after the band was founded they are still active. In the fall of 2006 they continued to do concerts, primarily in Norway.
In 2007 Bel Canto will continue to work together, both by writing new material and by doing more gigs. At the same time both Anneli Drecker and Nils Johansen will also work on other projects. Latest update by 2022 is that Bel Canto are currently working on their next album.
2) Bel Canto Choir from Lithuania.
SUMMER
Bel Canto Lyrics
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The traces that they made
All got washed away
The people before us
The fires that they burned
Somehow all want out
Let's make a decision
The tide is coming in
It's all for the better
Come with me if you want
'cause I am heading home
But I feel no guilt
I'm doing all the things that I want to do
Do we all believe in contemplation
Do we all believe it?
I put my boat right on the water
I hear the voices calling, but is it you?
Do we all believe in endless summers
Do we all believe in summer?
So do you remember
Or is it what you're told
Who am I to know?
It's all for the better
Come with me if you want
'cause I am heading home
I am putting my boat on the water...
The lyrics to Bel Canto's song "Summer" seem to touch on themes of memory, nostalgia, and decision-making. The opening lines speak of traces and people who have come before and been forgotten or faded away, which could be a metaphor for the transitory nature of life itself. The idea of being "stranded" could also signify a feeling of being stuck or lost in the present moment. However, the chorus brings a sense of hope and possibility: "It's all for the better...come with me if you want." The singer, although uncertain of what or who to believe in, is determined to move forward and find a place they can call home.
The second verse continues this exploration of internal conflict and seeking direction. The singer questions their own beliefs and motivations, wondering if contemplation is worthwhile or if it's better to simply do what they want. The repetition of the question "Do we all believe it?" suggests a broader uncertainty about the nature of truth and existence. However, the final line, "Do we all believe in summer?" could be seen as a hopeful statement of shared experience and joy. The final line of the song, "I am putting my boat on the water," brings the narrative full circle, implying that the singer has made a decision to move forward into the future, regardless of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
The place they were stranded
The location where they were left without any means of assistance
The traces that they made
The evidence of their presence that vanished over time
All got washed away
All signs of their existence disappeared
The people before us
The individuals who lived in that place before us
The fires that they burned
The flames they ignited for warmth or light
Somehow all want out
All of those fires have ceased to burn
Let's make a decision
We should make a choice
Alone I cannot judge
I cannot make a decision by myself
The tide is coming in
The ocean is rising towards the shore
It's all for the better
This situation will improve
Come with me if you want
If you desire, accompany me
'cause I am heading home
Because I am returning to my place of origin
But I feel no guilt
I experience no remorse
I'm doing all the things that I want to do
I am engaging in activities of my choosing
Do we all believe in contemplation
Do we all have faith in thoughtful meditation
Do we all believe it?
Do we all have faith in it?
I put my boat right on the water
I place my boat in the ocean
I hear the voices calling, but is it you?
I hear sounds, but I am unsure if they are your voice
Do we all believe in endless summers
Do we all have faith in summers that never seem to end
Do we all believe in summer?
Do we all have faith in the season of summer
So do you remember
Do you recall
Or is it what you're told
Or is it something you were told by someone else
Who am I to know?
I am not certain
I am putting my boat on the water...
I am placing my vessel in the sea
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@dorislableue
Her voice is incredible, beautifull, I find no words to say wat I feel when I heard it !!!!!! No comment to say, apart THANK YOU BEL CANTO, you make mee feel good !!!!
@TheErikRamone
Todos albums de Bel Canto são essenciais para o ser-humano.
Obrigado pelo upload
@eriktheviking927
All Time Classic ! (That very few know about)
@imopeixoto
I have this album, but only this one and never found another again!! Incredible album, amazing songs!
@alissonneres2128
Muito boa
@chupka80
Love this song and whole album.
@we.R.all.Muppets
This song is more relevant now than ever...
@pabloaarongarciamedrano7329
love Anelly Voice , and Bel Canto band all songs
@bartoverjank3984
magiczna plyta
@hugobreng8364
Dette er en (one of ) my favoritt songs( I am 50 years old) from Bergen in Norway,