Elsie Bianchi Brunner
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Elsie Bianchi Brunner
Elsie Bianchi Brunner (* November 5th 1930 in Zurich as Elsie Brunner) is a Swiss jazz musician (accordion, piano, vocals), who worked as a sports goods factory technician to her musical career in the United States.
Life and work
Bianchi Brunner played first - along with her siblings - accordion before switching to piano at age ten. Occasionally, she worked as a pianist with the saxophone in band of Harry Pfister, while she made a commercial apprenticeship. On the Zurich Jazz Festival, she performed with great success from 1951 to 1954 as a pianist, jazz accordionist and singer and has received several awards. In 1956 she married the saxophonist and bassist Siro Bianchi, mt where she worked as a professional musician, while the duo with drummers like Daniel Humair extended, Fritz Stahli or Kenny Schmidt to a trio. 1958/59, they were on tour in the United States, where Howard Rumsey it in Hermosa Beach Lighthouse Cafe recorded. In 1959 she returned to Switzerland and played mainly in Basel Atlantis (in a trio with Alex Bally ). Since 1962, she spent as a musician in North America each summer and the winter season in Les Diablerets , Grindelwald and Gstaad . 1968 the couple moved to the United States. In 1978 she gave her husband as well as to the professional musician and took over from their brethren the sporting goods factory K-Swiss . In 1987 she moved with her husband back on a farm in Georgia.
Fly Me To The Moon
Elsie Bianchi Lyrics
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To say a simple thing.
It takes thought and time and rhyme
To make a poem sing.
With music and words I've been playing
For you I have written a song.
To be sure that you'll know what I'm saying
Fly me to the moon,
And let me play among the stars.
Won't you let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words: Hold my hand!
In other words: Darling, kiss me!
Fill my heart with song,
And let me sing forever more
You are all I long for all I worship and adore
In other words: Please be true!
In other words: I love you!
The opening lines of Elsie Bianchi's "Fly Me To The Moon" suggest that the songwriting process is often underestimated - poets and musicians alike may pour their heart and soul into a creation, even if the message they want to convey is simply put. The lyrics elegantly describe the thoughtful effort required to make words fit a melody, ensuring that they sing together in harmony. The writer is ultimately seeking to communicate their feelings to their intended listener, and with this song, this communication takes on a romantic tone.
The remainder of the lyrics in "Fly Me To The Moon" utilize metaphors related to space travel to further convey feelings of love and devotion. The writer wants to be whisked away to the far reaches of space, where they can play among the stars and explore alien landscapes on distant planets. The lyrics "In other words: Hold my hand!" and "In other words: Darling, kiss me!" make their intentions clear, emphasizing the strong emotional pull they feel towards the listener. They want to be with this person "forever more" and "worship and adore" them, expressing their love in simple yet poetic terms.
Overall, "Fly Me To The Moon" is a charming tribute to romantic love, demonstrating how simple language and whimsical metaphors can convey deep feelings of affection. The song is a timeless classic that has been covered by countless artists across the decades, and its hold on popular culture is a testament to its enduring appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
Poets often use many words
Using words to convey simple thoughts can be a difficult and time-consuming process.
To say a simple thing.
Sometimes the best way to get a point across is to present it plainly.
It takes thought and time and rhyme
Creating a poetic piece can require plenty of effort and creativity.
To make a poem sing.
Implementing musical elements can enhance the delivery and impact of a written piece.
With music and words I've been playing
Having an arsenal of lyrics and melodies at one's disposal can be beneficial for attracting and captivating an audience.
For you I have written a song.
Expressing one's emotions through music can be a way to show appreciation to someone special.
To be sure that you'll know what I'm saying
Making sure that one is being understood is crucial in conveying a message effectively.
I'll translate as I go along
Clarifying and providing context in real-time can help to eliminate any potential misunderstandings.
Fly me to the moon,
Take me on an amazing journey and provide a memorable experience.
And let me play among the stars.
Allow me to truly experience the wonders of the universe and all its vastness.
Won't you let me see what spring is like
Give me the chance to witness the beauty and wonder of other planets.
On Jupiter and Mars
Two examples of planets with vastly different environments and experiences to Earth.
In other words: Hold my hand!
A request for physical connection and comfort during this exciting journey.
In other words: Darling, kiss me!
A romantic request for emotional closeness and intimacy.
Fill my heart with song,
Empower me with a sense of passion, joy, and inspiration.
And let me sing forever more
A desire for continued creativity and artistic expression.
You are all I long for all I worship and adore
Expressing a strong and deep sense of attachment and admiration.
In other words: Please be true!
Requesting honesty and sincerity in a relationship.
In other words: I love you!
A declaration of strong romantic feelings towards someone.
Writer(s): Bart Howard
Contributed by Skyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.