Vanessa-Mae was born in Singapore to a Thai father (Varaprong Vanakorn) and a Chinese mother (Pamela Tan). After her parents separated, her mother married Englishman Graham Nicholson, and the family moved to England when Vanessa-Mae was four years old. She grew up in London and is a British citizen.
Vanessa-Mae began playing piano at the age of three and violin at five. She was relatively famous in the United Kingdom throughout her childhood making regular appearances on television (for example on "Blue Peter") mostly involving classical music and conservative style. According to Guinness World Records, she is the youngest soloist to record both the Ludwig van Beethoven and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky violin concertos, a feat she accomplished at the age of thirteen. During this time she attended the Francis Holland School in central London.
Vanessa-Mae made her international professional debut at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Germany in 1988, and also during 1988 made her concerto debut on stage with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London.
On entering adolescence Vanessa-Mae broke away from her traditional classical influences and became known for her flashy, sexy style appearing in music videos in stylish outfits. She appeared on the Janet Jackson album The Velvet Rope playing a violin solo on the song "Velvet Rope". Her first pop-style album, The Violin Player, was released in 1995, and is still regarded as one of the best works of her career.
In April 2006, Vanessa-Mae was ranked as the wealthiest young entertainer under 30 in the UK in the Sunday Times Rich List 2006, having an estimated fortune of about £32 million ($64 million) stemming from concerts and record sales of over an estimated 10 million copies worldwide, which is an unprecedented achievement for a young female violinist.
Vanessa-Mae most often uses one of two types of violins, a Guadagnini acoustic violin or a Zeta Jazz model electric violin. The Guadagnini was made in 1761, and was purchased by her parents at an auction for £150,000. It was stolen in January 1995, but was recovered by the police two months later. She once fell and broke it, but it was repaired. It is currently valued at almost $500,000. In addition, she uses one of two Zeta Jazz Model electric violins, one of which is white and the other one of which features decals of the United States flag. In addition to these two main violins, she sometimes buys violins and resells them later, giving the proceeds to charity.
A minor planet, discovered in 1990 orbiting the Sun, was named "10313 Vanessa-Mae" after her.
Official site: www.vanessa-mae.com
Solace
Vanessa-Mae Lyrics
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How do you go on
When it's been so long
Since you've woken up to feel the warmth of someone
I confess this hasn't been the easiest
I've watched the world transform right in front of me
All from my bed
So just sit with me in the silence
Away from all the violence
At least just for a little while
Will you stay with me for a little while hm
I know that you feel it too
My dear so just stay
This is a safe place
To feel all the pain
And I know that you feel that all of this won't just go away
There's nothing I can say
That'll make it all okay
But for now just
Sit with me in the silence
Away from all the violence
At least just for a little while
Will you stay here for a little while
With me
And we'll just sit here in the silence
Away from all the violence
At least just for a little while
Just two of us for a little while
And when you're ready
We'll open our eyes again
I'll take your hand my friend
Things will be fine again
And so until then
Let's just pretend
The lyrics of Vanessa-Mae's song "Solace" convey a feeling of longing, vulnerability, and a desire for comfort and solace in a world that seems chaotic and unpredictable. The opening lines express the struggle of carrying on when it has been a long time since experiencing the warmth and presence of someone else. It implies a sense of loneliness and isolation.
The singer confesses that the situation hasn't been easy, witnessing the world changing rapidly without being able to participate fully due to being confined to their bed. This amplifies their feeling of helplessness. The request to sit in silence and away from violence is a plea for temporary respite from the overwhelming noise and negativity of the outside world. It is a call for someone to stay with them, offering companionship and understanding in the midst of their struggle.
The chorus acknowledges that the other person also feels the weight of the circumstances and encourages them to stay, emphasizing that this is a safe space to experience and process pain. The singer recognizes that words alone are not enough to make everything okay, but in the present moment, they can find solace and support in each other's company.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest that eventually, they will have to face reality and open their eyes again. But for now, they can take comfort in pretending that everything will be fine. It portrays the human need for temporary escapism and the power of shared imagination as a means of finding solace.
Line by Line Meaning
How
In what way or manner
How do you go on
How do you continue living
When it's been so long
After such a significant period of time
Since you've woken up to feel the warmth of someone
Since the last time you experienced the comforting presence of another person upon awakening
I confess this hasn't been the easiest
I admit that it has been challenging
I've watched the world transform right in front of me
I have witnessed the global changes happening directly before my eyes
All from my bed
While confined to my bed
Can you see why I feel so helpless
Do you understand the reasons behind my overwhelming sense of powerlessness?
So just sit with me in the silence
Therefore, please accompany me in a quiet state
Away from all the violence
Far from the acts of aggression
At least just for a little while
Even if only for a brief period
Will you stay with me for a little while hm
Would you be willing to remain by my side momentarily
I know that you feel it too
I am aware that you also experience the same emotions
My dear so just stay
My beloved, so simply remain present
This is a safe place
This location provides security
To feel all the pain
To fully experience the sorrow
And I know that you feel that all of this won't just go away
And I understand that you perceive the impossibility of all these troubles dissipating
There's nothing I can say
I cannot offer any words
That'll make it all okay
That will rectify everything
But for now just
However, for the moment just
Sit with me in the silence
Sit together in tranquility
And we'll just sit here in the silence
And we will simply remain seated in this quietness
At least just for a little while
At the very least, if only temporarily
Just two of us for a little while
Only the two of us, for a brief period
And when you're ready
And when you are prepared
We'll open our eyes again
We will once again begin to observe our surroundings
I'll take your hand my friend
I will grasp your hand, my companion
Things will be fine again
Situations will once more be favorable
And so until then
And thus, until that time comes
Let's just pretend
Let us simply imagine
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Ada Borges Custodio
Maravilhosa!
Marcio Mendes
Transcendental!
Única!
Reflexiva e, que nos conduz a uma jornada ao âmago de cada um que a sente além do tato.
Krista kauppinen
This is AMAZING!
pino de muzio
WOW
Francisco Javier Salinas Alarcon
Que buen tema la cago :)
Metin Kurt
to my mom. rip
Radoslaw Karl Jurka
<3 <3 <3
Yilmaz TEMUER
Solace ist das einer von viellen das Beste