Kirsten & Marie has released the single 'My Dear' - a beautiful song about childhood love. Their signature vocal harmonies fits Kirsten's guitar perfectly and the single is radiant with sisterly love, an infectious joy of playing music and an undeniable musical talent creating a rarely heard organic expression.
'My Dear' was accompanied by a lovely video by Andreas Munksgaard, Penelope Neugarten og Aske Zidore. take a look here: http://vimeo.com/10822900
Now the twins are ready to release their first EP which is simply called 'Kirsten & Marie'. The EP is produced by Aske Zidore and has been recorded over an intense week at various Danish churches and in Oh No Ono's studio.
”Kirsten & Marie” is a release for all of us who value Vashti Bunyan's fragile sound, Joanna Newsom's grace, Joni Mitchell's guitar playing & Nico's medlodies. But most of all Kirsten & Marie are just Kirsten & Marie - even though you often dream youself away to a “Wicker Man”-like place of rituals and idyll.
As a listener you cannot avoid being struck by Kirsten & Marie's ability to make emotional depth, complex musical compositions, presence and extremely catchy melodies come together as one organic expression. And the fact that they've only composed music since the summer of 2009 only underlines their incredible talent.
For your listening pleasure.
The EP consists of 2 songs: 'Running', 'My Dear' & 'Cracked Lips', here's what Kirsten & Marie have to say about their music:
’Running’
”The church where we recorded the song was extremely cold (it was in february), so we lit candles all over the place to keep ourselves warm. The original title was 'Running From My Shadow' and that's what the song is really about. The verse and the bass stumbles and tumbles on and on until they come together in the chorus, where they somehow meet each other in a very nice and freeing way”
’My Dear’
"..Is full of life and it has a playful sound. It's simply about the rather complicated theme: love ... or perhaps childhood love. We couldn't stop dancing after we heard what Aske (Zidore) had done with the production."
’Cracked Lips’
”This is a song that we're really fond of. It's a song about how time flies by. Cracked Lips came to life when Kirsten was messing around with some beatiful chords on a lonely 2009 summer night. Our american friend had written a poem (cracked lips) which later evolved into our first song ever.
'Kirsten & Marie' is released by Tambourhinoceros, a group of artistically skilled enthusiasts. Tambourhinoceros is an entity, conducted by Kristoffer Rom & Aske Zidore, through which art can evolve and be communicated to the audience. Each release is something special and needs special care, which is an essential approach for Tambourhinoceros. The distance between artist and listener should be as short as possible and Tambourhinoceros is there to create the best possible conditions for each release.
my dear
Kirsten & Marie Lyrics
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When was last time I whispered in your ear?
When you are gone, people will find me in tears,
When was last time I whispered in your ear?
How much I love you, dear
When was last time I whispered in your ear?
When you are gone, people will find me in tears,
When was last time I whispered in your ear?
How much I love you, dear
Words are not enough; this love is tough, my dear.
When was last time I whispered in your ear,
When was last time I whispered in your ear?
The lyrics of the song "My Dear" by Kirsten & Marie depict the longing of a person who dearly misses their partner. The song begins with a question, asking when was the last time the two were together, holding each other close and whispering sweet nothings in each other's ears. The repeated verse emphasizes the absence of the loved one, and how it brings the singer to tears. The chorus of the song speaks volumes about the depth of love between the two, which cannot be expressed in mere words. The final verse once again asks the same question, as if to reaffirm their desire to be together and not let their love fade away.
The lyrics of the song evoke a feeling of nostalgia and the pangs of separation that lovers often feel. The repetition of the same verse throughout the song adds to its emotional appeal, emphasizing the longing and the pain that comes with missing someone dear. The chorus speaks of the ineffability of love, and how sometimes, no matter how hard one tries, words aren't enough to express what one feels.
Overall, the song "My Dear" is a poignant reminder of the power of love and how it can make us feel alive, even when we are apart from the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
My dear, when was the last time I held you near?
I miss holding you close and intimate.
When was last time I whispered in your ear?
When was the last time I expressed my love and feelings for you?
When you are gone, people will find me in tears,
The thought of losing you makes me emotional and upset.
How much I love you, dear
I want you to know just how much I truly love and care for you.
Words are not enough; this love is tough, my dear.
Expressing my love for you with words is difficult because it runs so deep.
When was last time I whispered in your ear,
When was the last time I shared my love and feelings with you in an intimate setting?
When was last time I whispered in your ear?
When was the last time I expressed my love and feelings for you?
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alitamine7699
My dears
So this two girls remind me of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel though this is a Scandinavian way of expressing folk ideas.
The last words to express this kind of simple and beautiful tunes and nostalgic tones is Very excellent, the clip is very ordinary, simple characters and settings.
I support you Kirsten and Marie, nowadays this kind of melody is absent.
Best Song comparing to the modern valueless American songs
Good luck Kirsten and Marie?
Thanks for the unique performance
@mvygantas
Just heard this song now. 11 years late lol. Love it!
@alitamine7699
My dears
So this two girls remind me of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel though this is a Scandinavian way of expressing folk ideas.
The last words to express this kind of simple and beautiful tunes and nostalgic tones is Very excellent, the clip is very ordinary, simple characters and settings.
I support you Kirsten and Marie, nowadays this kind of melody is absent.
Best Song comparing to the modern valueless American songs
Good luck Kirsten and Marie?
Thanks for the unique performance
@Eko75
jag har hört denna sång på radion och blev bara kär i :) :) nu är det min favorit.. lyssnar tio gånger om dagen :) de är fantastiskt bra.. jag skulle gärna se dem live
@LoserBirdie
This is amazing :]
@markthgersen189
Lovely ❤️❤️🌞
@MeLikeSmallMatters
I sang så dejligt inde i kongens have! håber på endnu en god live oplevelse til roskilde! ^-^ i er så skønne!
@hoegsbro
elsker de to piger & deres musik
@loplop1143
I love ❤
@Icecreamconekid2000
Alt fo fedt nummer!! Det er en lidt psykedelisk ronja røverdatter stemning, synes jeg. NICE!!
@oliv8744
Jeg har lige set dem varme op for De Eneste To og de var fantastiske! Virkelig gode live