Eskelin has resided in New York City since 1983. He leads touring ensembles in Europe, Canada and the United States and has released numerous recordings since the late 1980s primarily for the Swiss hatOLOGY label. His most important work continues to be with the group he formed in 1994 featuring keyboardist Andrea Parkins and drummer Jim Black although he has maintained lasting musical associations with Joey Baron, Mark Helias, Gerry Hemingway, Marc Ribot, Han Bennink, Sylvie Courvoisier and Daniel Humair among others.
Eskelin's style has its roots in the jazz realm yet his unique phrasing (which is compared to Arnold Schoenberg's technique of "klangfarbenmelodie" in The Wire, December 1996) and the unorthodox techniques utilized in his compositions in which composed and improvised elements often collide unpredictably (which Down Beat magazine described as "a startlingly new concept", January 1997) make for a music that often defies easy categorization. Eskelin has garnered significant critical praise in the international jazz press and is recognized as "a major player in today's creative music". (Down Beat, September 1995)
Canadian Sunset
Ellery Eskelin Lyrics
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So lonely and then
You came, out of nowhere
Like the sun up from the hills
Cold, cold was the wind
Warm, warm were your lips
Out there, on that ski trail
A weekend in Canada, a change of scene
Was the most I bargained for
And then I discovered you and in your eyes
I found the love that I couldn't ignore
Down, down came the sun
Fast, fast, fast, beat my heart
I knew when the sun set
From that day, we'd never ever part
Ellery Eskelin's song "Canadian Sunset" is a romantic ballad that tells the story of the singer's encounter with a person who changes their life forever. The song portrays a sense of loneliness that the singer had before meeting their significant other. However, as the person came into the singer's life like the sun up from the hills, they felt warmth in their heart, which was cold before. The third line tells us that the encounter was unexpected and unanticipated.
The second verse emphasizes on the contrast between the cold wind and the warmth felt from the lips of the person. The kiss filled the singer with thrills, and they can still feel the excitement. The chorus, "A weekend in Canada, a change of scene, was the most I bargained for," emphasizes that the singer was not looking for anything more than a change in their mundane routine. However, they found a person who they fell for head over heels.
When the sun sets, the singer's heart beats fast, and they realize that they cannot be apart from this person they just met, and they know they are in love. The lyrics make use of the Canadian sunset, which adds a romantic and serene touch to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was alone
At one point in time, I was by myself with nobody else around
So lonely and then
I felt very sad and isolated until something happened to change that
You came, out of nowhere
You arrived suddenly and unexpectedly, catching me off guard
Like the sun up from the hills
You brought light into my life, like the sun rising over a mountain range
Cold, cold was the wind
The weather was chilly and unpleasant
Warm, warm were your lips
Your kiss was comforting and loving, bringing warmth to my body
Out there, on that ski trail
We were outside, skiing down a trail in nature
Where your kiss filled me with thrills
Your affectionate gesture sent shivers down my spine, making me feel alive in that moment
A weekend in Canada, a change of scene
I had planned to spend a weekend in Canada to get away from my normal routine and surroundings
Was the most I bargained for
I didn't expect anything more than a simple change of scenery, but I got much more than that
And then I discovered you and in your eyes
But then I met you, and when I looked into your eyes, I found something special
I found the love that I couldn't ignore
I realized that I had fallen in love with you and couldn't push those feelings aside
Down, down came the sun
The sun began to set and disappear below the horizon
Fast, fast, fast, beat my heart
My heart was pounding very quickly and strongly, indicating my strong emotions
I knew when the sun set
At that moment, I understood that something significant had changed between us
From that day, we'd never ever part
I recognized that our relationship had become long-lasting and meaningful, and we would never be separated from that day on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NORMAN GIMBEL, EDDIE HEYWOOD
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