Jarrett began piano lessons at the age of two and played for the first time on stage at the age of seven. In 1962 he played a self-composed two-hour concert, without the benefit of any prior formal instruction in orchestration or composition. After working with a wide variety of musicians, beginning in 1966, including Chet Baker, Lee Konitz and Art Blakey, he founded his own band in 1968 with Charlie Haden and Paul Motian. In 1971-76 Dewey Redman (saxophone) joined the group and they played under the name of the "American Quartet". His work with Miles Davis between 1969 and 1971 gave his career an additional boost, as well as the opportunity to play solo concerts such as the "Köln Concert" (1975, Cologne, Germany), honoured by Time Magazine as album of the year.
Since the early 1970s, he has enjoyed a great deal of success, both artistic and commercial, in both classical and jazz music as a group leader and a solo performer. His improvisation technique combines jazz, classical, gospel, blues, and various ethnic-folk musics. He is considered by some, to be the "Bach" of jazz music; this title may have come from his recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations, which, although it received many awards, was not entirely approved by critics.
In the 1990s he suffered chronic fatigue syndrome only to take up the piano again in 1998. He worked in a trio form with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette until 2014.
Jarrett stated in a 2005 TV interview that his music is influenced by the teachings and philosophy of Georges I. Gurdjieff, whom he honoured in "Sacred Hymns" (ECM, 1980). This philosophy informs many of his non-musical beliefs as well.
In 2008, he was inducted into the Down Beat Hall of Fame in the magazine's 73rd annual readers' poll.
In 2010, to coincide with his 65th birthday he released his first studio album in 12 years - Jasmine. It reunited Jarrett with his old bassist colleague Charlie Haden; the two had not recorded together for over 30 years.
One Day I'll Fly Away
Keith Jarrett Lyrics
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Still, you made your mark, here in my heart
One day I'll fly away
Leave your love to yesterday
What more can your love do for me?
When will love be through with me?
Can't stand the light
When will will I begin
My life again?
One day I'll fly away
Leave your love to yesterday
What more can your love do fot me?
When will love be through with me?
Why live life from dream to dream
And dread the day when dreaming ends
Dear Keith Jarrett,
The lyrics of the song "One Day I'll Fly Away" by Randy Crawford express the mixed emotions that arise when love comes to an end. The first verse captures the resignation that comes with heartbreak: the singer mentions that they might be able to get along without their ex-lover, but acknowledges that their presence was significant enough to make a lasting impression on their heart.
However, the chorus reveals a hope that someday the singer will be able to move on from this heartbreak and leave their love affair behind, even if it means leaving their memories to yesterday. The repetition of the question "What more can your love do for me?" suggests a feeling of hopelessness, as if the singer has already given up on finding any resolution to their heartbreak.
The second verse seems to reveal a deeper sadness and despair, with the singer admitting that they prefer the darkness of night over the light of day. They question when they will be able to start living their life again, implying that their heartbreak has put their life on hold.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the complex emotions that come with the end of a love affair. The wistful chorus is particularly powerful, expressing a desire to move on while also acknowledging the difficulty of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
I may get along, when love is gone
Even though love has left my life, I can still carry on.
Still, you made your mark, here in my heart
Your presence has left an indelible impression on my heart and soul.
One day I'll fly away
Someday I will escape the pain of our broken love.
Leave your love to yesterday
The love we shared is now a thing of the past.
What more can your love do for me?
Your love has already done everything it could for me.
When will love be through with me?
I wonder when this love will finally release its hold on me.
I follow the night
I seek the darkness to conceal my pain and sorrow.
Can't stand the light
The light reminds me of the loss and loneliness that plague me.
When will I begin
I question when it will be time for me to start anew.
My life again?
Can I have a fresh start and find joy in life once more?
Why live life from dream to dream
Why must I float aimlessly from one dream to the next, unable to find lasting happiness?
And dread the day when dreaming ends
I am afraid of waking up to reality and facing the harsh truth of love lost.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Will Jennings, Joseph Leslie Sample
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edbrillsr
This isn't just beautiful - there is such elegance not just to the sound, but to the feel of it. Thank you!
@pedroa.cantero9449
Cuántos días me acompañó esta melodía en Floreana, aquella isla amada entre “Las Encantadas”, al borde del promontorio, frente a ese Mar del Sur que con sus bramidos me devolvía a mis viejos temores. Temor y temblor frente a la inmensidad, temor y temblor ante lo insondable… Cuando la friura amenazaba mis huesos, a modo del sortilegio, encontré refugio en esta cadencia noche tras noche amansando la fiera, convirtiendo en sosiego la zozobra.
@tamarafilgueira
Cuánta belleza....
desbarata la muerte, la deja sin sombras
Toda la luz de la música alimenta el alma,
Gracias!
@tonydtonyd9
Stunningly perfect
@gerardostubrin
Simplemente Jarrett
@LauroBasico
Absolutely beautiful!
@pepezuelo3653
sooooo pretty!
@pAbloubi
Los habito. Me habitan. Gracias.
@tilman79
"Why live life from dream to dream?"
@katrinschmitz1455
Goodbye my friend.