Her parents, wanting to explore life in "The Old Country", moved the family accross the Atlantic to Stockholm, Sweden, when Myrra was in her early teens.
Music always played an important role in her life although she never considered it as a profession. Growing up Myrra wanted to become a veterinarian, a naturalist, a dog psychologist or an anthropologist. Playing various instruments and taking dance classes was just as much fun as participating in the weekend softball games or fencing matches.
When music did become a serious passion, Myrra found herself, in her late teens, suddenly embarking upon a professional career on the stage in shows like Cats, West Side Story, and Fiddler on the Roof.
Drawn to the musical theatre for the love of the music, but also for the never-ending challenge of it - there's always one more thing you have to learn, one more skill that needs honing - Myrra decided she wanted to put herself to the test and left Sweden for England and London's West End. She quickly established herself as a leading lady in shows like Phantom of The Opera, Les Mis?ables and Great Expectations, and in concerts like The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber in St Paul's Cathedral. In addition to numerous concert- and tv-appearances, Myrra did a season at the BBC in the tv-series Showstoppers.
Collecting air miles, she played Maria in West Side Story both at The Gothenburg Opera and The Rome Opera. Back in Stockholm Myrra starred in the first ever major production of Evita in Sweden.
Myrra was invited to Japan to do a series of concerts, and this led to her releasing her first bossa nova album there, which has subsequently been successfully released in other parts of Asia.
In between her theatrical commitments, Myrra found that a good way of relaxing and finding new creative energy was taking up photography and writing music. Many of her songs have come into being in airplanes en route between countries.
Writing for herself and for her own enjoyment, Myrra was surprised and happy to find that others enjoyed her music as well. She teamed up with pianist/producer Peter Nordahl and bass and guitar player/producer Gunnar Nord? and they started playing together and making demos - just for the fun of it. Drummer Magnus Persson joining the trio, everybody felt they just had to go in to the recording studio, and the result became "Serendipity".
"There was so much love and joy and respect involved from the very start, we had such a great time that I can't wait to do it again!"
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Corcovado
Myrra Lyrics
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Writer(s): Antonio Carlos Jobim
Quiet nights of quiet stars quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us.
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams quiet walks by quiet
And a window that looks out on the mountains and the sea,
Oh how lovely
This is where I want to be here with you so close to me
Until the final flicker of life's ember.
I who was lost and lonely believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you,
The meaning of existence, oh my love
The song 'Corcovado' by Antonio Carlos Jobim, as interpreted by Myrra, is a beautifully mellow and soothing musical experience. The lyrics are simple, yet evocative, and seem to reflect a sense of peace and contentment. The song opens with the description of quiet, serene nights filled with the soft melodies of a guitar. The image that comes to mind is that of a peaceful evening spent under the stars, where the only sound is the gentle strumming of an acoustic guitar.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the quiet thoughts and dreams that accompany such peaceful moments. The lyrics speak of idyllic walks by quiet streams and the scenic beauty of mountains and seas. The singer expresses her love and appreciation for the company of her loved one, desiring nothing more than to be in their embrace until the very end. The simplicity and sincerity of the lyrics lend a sense of authenticity to the emotions expressed in the song, making it all the more appealing and relatable.
In essence, the song 'Corcovado' is a nostalgic tribute to the joys of a simple, peaceful life shared with those we love. It speaks to the deep-seated human need for companionship, belongingness, and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet nights of quiet stars quiet chords from my guitar
Peaceful nights where the stars are shining bright and my guitar strums gentle melodies.
Floating on the silence that surrounds us.
Drifting through the quietness that encompasses us.
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams quiet walks by quiet Streams
Tranquil thoughts, serene dreams, and calm strolls by the stream.
And a window that looks out on the mountains and the sea,
Gazing through a window at both the majestic mountains and the stunning sea.
Oh how lovely
How magnificent this magnificent scene is.
This is where I want to be here with you so close to me
I desire to be in this serene location with you close to me.
Until the final flicker of life's ember.
Until the very end of life's flame.
I who was lost and lonely believing life was only A bitter tragic joke, have found with you,
I, once feeling lost and alone, thinking life was nothing but a cruel joke, have now found with you,
The meaning of existence, oh my love
The true purpose of life, my beloved
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.