Five years later, they met again. Maite was now six years old and her parents let her play with the children of the Kelly Family. She still remembers that John defended her against two other children who were bugging her.
"He simply took my hand. He was so tall. The difference in height was even bigger than nowadays. He was a young gentleman."
Usually, John joined his two sisters when they took guitar classes with Maite’s father.
John says, "She was such an impressive character. She used to come into the classes and correct the pupils when they did something wrong. One day she came into the kitchen where I was sitting together with her grandmother. Suddenly, she pointed at me and said: 'I will marry you!' Ever since, this little striking person was to stay in my mind."
Life took them onto different paths, but the two families stayed in contact because of both musical and personal reasons.
John contiunues, "Sometimes I would call her, but I am such a shy guy that she never even remotely thought that I was actually interested in her."
Maite adds, "They always sent us their latest records and video productions. Of course I saw that he had become a very handsome and interesting man."
Ten years ago, during a TV show, they met again for the first time after fourteen years. However, John was very ill and too shy and buisy with the show, so there was not enough time to get to know each other closer. As a consequence, Maite had to leave after two days without knowing about John's feelings.
Maite says, "He was still the same handsome gentleman I used to know."
In 1997, John's sisters decided to take matters into their own hands and secretely invited Maite to spend the holidays with them. Although they became very good friends, Maite was too inexperienced to know what was going on and John was too shy to attack. Thus, his sisters decided to step in again and "interrogate" Maite.
Maite remembers, "They asked me: 'Do you like any of our brothers? What about Johnny?' I was shocked. What was going on? Of course I liked him, he was such a sweet gentleman, but I thought he already had a girlfriend. I never had the heart to ask him.
Soon, the situation was clear on both sides: We were single and we liked each other very much. We became best friends and after some time we knew that we were heavily in love. Finally, he asked my father for my hand in marriage. It was so wonderful! Just like in the old times! My father could hardly suppress his laughter. John just wanted to do everything the right way!"
Four years later, they married in a mediaeval ceremony and on a day which was very special for both: 24th July 2001 (St. John's Day and summer solstice), accompanied by wonderful Ancient Music (Maite's favourite music) and surrounded by romanesque architecture.
The history of the project
Four years ago, John started to write songs again and Maite began to experiment with new styles of composing. Some time later, she integrated the computer for the purpose of arranging a whole orchestra and familiarised herself with the treatment of voices.
Maite says, "It started like a funny video game, it was much faster than writing the scores by hand and the editing of voices and instruments was so fascinating for me."
John already had experience with the recording of sounds and so they produced their first album which contains exclusive Puccini arias, recorded with a whole orchestra. These were John's first steps into classical music, but his wide experience experience combined with Maite's knowledge about classicas music brought out a pure production.
Great critiques made them develop this kind of collaboration further.
It began like a funny video game and ended as a production which attracted more and more people who were fascinated by the sound of the voices, harmonies, melodies, arrangements, different styles, instrumental quality, energy and the possibility to get the two of them together live on stage.
During the recording process John collaborated with Mike Ungefehr, a very experienced producer of many genres, John had already been working with him for several years before leaving The Kelly Family and marrying Maite. The reason for this was that they needed a third partner to take care of the business aspect of this project. Right after the first takes he was convinced, so they started looking for the right business partners as well as record labels etc.
The recording sessions included a big symphony orchestra and supreme international soloists.
The combination of both backgrounds was very fruitful: John contributed his wonderful compositions, warm vocal timbre, drums and different instrumental arrangements. Maite contributed her experience from totally different musical styles as well as her knowledge of orchestral, vocal and instrumental arrangements, playing both classical and flamenco guitar, production and editing in the studio and graphics editing.
Together, they created a visual show filled with emotion, fantasy and reality. Now, finally, they managed to draw their audience into a world of dreams and fantasy, to escape for a while from duty and routine by designing magical soundscapes reminding us of legendary film scores.
For John and Maite this production is a dream finally come true.
For current information and tour dates see http://www.myspace.com/johnkellymaiteitoiz
The Force
John Kelly & Maite Itoiz Lyrics
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And dark is all around me, Even when the lights are dimming, Even when the night is falling
I breathe something in the air
Reminding me I’m there.
Even when the night is falling
Something’s giving me the strength. Universal great forces are turning around
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
Universal great forces are turning around
And understanding’s frozen, Even when the stars are covered, Even when the night is falling, Don’t you feel it in the air? There’s something big out there, Even when the night is falling
I can feel it in the air. Universal great forces are turning around
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
Universal great forces are turning around
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos. Universal great forces are turning around
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
Universal great forces are turning around
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
The lyrics to John Kelly & Maite Itoiz's song "The Force" seem to speak to the idea that even when things seem dark and hopeless, there is always something greater at work in the universe. The night may be falling and the lights may be dimming, but there is still something in the air that reminds the singer of their existence and gives them strength. The "universal great forces" are turning around and the "spheres" are breathing out music in an "ordered chaos." This suggests that there is both beauty and balance in the chaos of the universe.
The lyrics also suggest that even when hope seems lost and understanding is frozen, there is still something out there that is bigger than us. We may not be able to see the stars or feel their light, but we can still sense that something is present in the air around us. The repetition of the idea that "the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos" serves to emphasize the idea that there is a grander purpose at work in the world than we can ever fully understand.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Force" seem to speak to the idea that even in the darkest of times, there is something greater at work in the universe. Whether it be the beauty and balance of the cosmos or the presence of a force that is beyond our comprehension, there is always something to hold onto and find strength in.
Line by Line Meaning
Even when the night is falling
Despite the darkness and difficulties, there is still hope.
And dark is all around me,
The situation seems bleak.
Even when the lights are dimming,
Even when things aren't clear or well-defined.
I breathe something in the air
There's a feeling or intuition that permeates the atmosphere.
Reminding me I’m there.
Affirming one's existence and purpose.
Something’s giving me the strength.
There's a source of inner strength that sustains us.
Universal great forces are turning around
The universe is full of powerful, transformative energies.
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
These energies are expressed through natural beauty and complexity.
Even when the hopes are over
Even when it seems like there's no reason to hope.
And understanding’s frozen,
When it's hard to understand or make sense of things.
Even when the stars are covered,
Even when the future seems uncertain or obscured.
Don’t you feel it in the air?
Can't you sense that there's something greater at work?
There’s something big out there,
There's a vast, all-encompassing force that transcends us.
I can feel it in the air.
I personally sense this force and presence.
Universal great forces are turning around
The universe is always in motion and transformation.
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
This movement and transformation is expressed through beauty and harmony.
Universal great forces are turning around
This process of change and renewal is ongoing.
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
This process is not chaotic, but rather ordered and purposeful.
Universal great forces are turning around
These forces are always at work, even when we can't see them.
And the spheres breathe out music in ordered chaos.
The beauty and complexity of the natural world is a testament to these forces.
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabibussmann3823
Vielen Dank ich mag eure Musik sie berührt meine Seele.
@monabaum2094
Oh ja meine auch, weil beide Stimmen so perfekt zusammen passen. Und die Musik einen rumdum Alles vergessen lässt.
@alfred904
Traumhaft schön
@juanawinter5482
Thank you for sharing. I can feel it!
@ullarandt817
Thank you Maite and John: A M A Z I N G !!!!!
@AudiMPK
I hear Angels singing 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩♥️🙏🏼♥️
@zaneta2192
Ja też ❤
@pietajanssenvanelst2167
Trow back 300 years..... in sound and voices! Beatyful!
@zaneta2192
Maite i John jesteście kochani ❤❤❤ a muzyka którą tworzycie przenosi mnie choć na chwilę w inny spokojniejszy świat🍀🌷🌻😘dziekuje wam serdecznie ,pozdrawiam z Polski 🇵🇱❤😘
@Megi19
Pięknie powiedziane. 💖