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Antje Duvekot — Reasonland
Album: Boys, Flowers, Miles
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:02
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The Reasonland's emperor came down
To the water's edge and said, "I don't know where I'm bound
I've got emeralds and rubies sewn into my gown
But I am sadder than the diamonds in my crown

So will you lay me down in a fiddler's cloud
And float me out to sea
Let my aching head be still, let me surrender to your will
Float me out and deliver me"

A mighty king came down to the sea
Said, "I may win any battle that I please
I got a hundred-man batallion, they all fall down at my feet
But there's a songbird who will not sing for me

So will you lay me down in a fiddler's cloud
And float me out to sea
Let my aching head be still, let me surrender to your will
Float me out and deliver me

I wanna fly out to your center
I wanna sink down into your gold
I wanna go down without my dagger
I wanna shed these clothes"

The preacher's wife kneeled down by the waves
Said, "For your love and salvation I have prayed
I am a tired tightrope dancer, I wanna go no more this way
Just give me something, a penny for my faith

So will you lay me down in a fiddler's cloud
And float me out to sea
Let my aching head be still, let me surrender to your will
Float me out and deliver me
Will you lay me down, won't you lay me down
And float me out to sea
Let my aching head be still, let me surrender to your will
Float me out and deliver me"
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Posted 6 months ago by neotrogg    [ Reply ]
I heard this for the first time on RP, what a treasure. Now I'm listening to her other works. So much rich music I've been introduced to by you guys. Thank you!
Posted 11 months ago by stephen2    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for more music I never would have discovered.  I listen to a lot of the "mellow" mix while I work or am relaxing.  Frankly, the mellow selection can get a bit repetitive, but the rare times this song pops up, it's always a welcome addition to my day.
Posted 2 years ago by mtmedlin    [ Reply ]
..oh ya and she is rocking that two-toned green sweater as well 
Posted 3 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
...not a single comment for 12 years ..sad   
good song and beautiful voice 
Posted 3 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
I've found this lady through RP, thanks for that
Posted 15 years ago by spij    [ Reply ]
 ercasul wrote:
this could easily be the most boring song I've ever heard
 

Perhaps honorable mention, but not the winner of the most boring song contest.
Posted 15 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
 Mari wrote:

just lovely! {#Daisy}


 
Ditto!

Posted 15 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
Would love to hear a duet between Antje Duvekot and Jonatha Brooke...would be perfection, I believe. 

Posted 15 years ago by LakeOFan    [ Reply ]

just lovely! {#Daisy}


Posted 15 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
this could easily be the most boring song I've ever heard
Posted 15 years ago by ercasul    [ Reply ]
 rvontha wrote:

Are you paying her rent? I'm all about not selling out, but the woman's got to eat and keep a roof over her head!
 

plus....she may not have had any say in whether or not they use her material......as long as they're paying royalties she can't do much about it.

That being said, she is also in the business of making and selling her music.
Posted 15 years ago by aarrgho    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

BOA is shit to the Nth degree.
how could she do it?!!

 
Are you paying her rent? I'm all about not selling out, but the woman's got to eat and keep a roof over her head!


Posted 15 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
this artist has the same voice of a my friend called Matteo Lavaselli who lives in Momperone
Posted 16 years ago by Lusiano    [ Reply ]
Kornmann wrote:
Bank of America uses one of her songs for their recent ads.

BOA is shit to the Nth degree.
how could she do it?!!

Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Nice for this style of music, but at the moment ==> {#Yawn}

Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
WOW

I've never heard her but good grief I love her already.
I have to get this album.  Sounds like a cross between Sarah McLachlan and Patty Griffin.{#Good-vibes}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 Danimal174 wrote:
Great example of what I like about RP. Here's an artist that I've never heard of before that is just amazing.
 

And I don't like it at all, but know the next song will probably be something I'll enjoy. Viva RP!
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs that can send shivers down my spine... in a good way.  Reminds me somehow of Cold Rain and Snow.  Love it! 
Posted 16 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Very nice, a pleasure to listen to.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Not my style but OK for what it is.
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
this entire CD is really interesting, and her stories between songs make me laugh out loud
yet another fabulous RP discovery
Posted 16 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Danimal174 wrote:
Great example of what I like about RP. Here's an artist that I've never heard of before that is just amazing.

Agreed - very pleasant.


Posted 16 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
Makes me think of Lucy Kaplansky when she was in CryCryCry.


I hear Sarah McLachlan...

Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Great example of what I like about RP. Here's an artist that I've never heard of before that is just amazing.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
j3ss1c4 wrote:
Antje is an old friend... she has roots in Delaware... Philly, then NYC, now based in Boston she has played with Solas and many others. Her voice is incredible live.
your an old friend? wow i am really impressed...... babyarm lobsterclaw
Posted 16 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
Absolutely Beauitful!
Posted 16 years ago by theanniewithin    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
Gorgeous.
You sure are! Oh, and the song is nice too.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
rbigelo wrote:
Antje's voice set upon these lyrics, set me to tears and to terms with healing from a lonely, lonely life and all the hateful things people used to say to me over and over, and long after I began to believe they were true. For Antje, a gentle smile, a tear and a wave as I set upon this journey. ^-^~
I sincerely wish you peace and joy on your journey, in your life!
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Makes me think of Lucy Kaplansky when she was in CryCryCry.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Antje's voice set upon these lyrics, set me to tears and to terms with healing from a lonely, lonely life and all the hateful things people used to say to me over and over, and long after I began to believe they were true. For Antje, a gentle smile, a tear and a wave as I set upon this journey. ^-^~
Posted 16 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous.
Posted 16 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Nice melody, beautiful voice.
Posted 16 years ago by felam    [ Reply ]
A spellbinding song - thanks!
Posted 16 years ago by paladin    [ Reply ]
I'm sad now...sniff sniff....:(
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Bank of America uses one of her songs for their recent ads.
Posted 16 years ago by Kornmann    [ Reply ]
This appeared in a CD published a couple of years ago called "Hands across the water", a benefit for victims of the tsunami. The CD was a collaboration between Scottish, Irish and US artists. Still on sale at Amazon (click here).
Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
mefrombrazil wrote:
nice voice. where are she from?
Antje Duvekot (born 1976 in Heidelberg, Germany) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Boston, Massachusetts. Duvekot moved to Delaware at the age of 13, when her mother remarried. Duvekot writes songs that are often dark and personal, and she frequently records and performs with little accompaniment besides her acoustic guitar.
taken from wikipedia...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Huzzah! Antje in the rotation... There's a really nifty performance of this song by her and Solas on their Reunion album. A must buy. Check out her live works... very personal and up-close.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
nice voice. where are she from?
Posted 17 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
Um, wow. Chills.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Antje is an old friend... she has roots in Delaware... Philly, then NYC, now based in Boston she has played with Solas and many others. Her voice is incredible live.
Posted 17 years ago by j3ss1c4    [ Reply ]
stinkycheese wrote:
Great to hear some Antje on here. Beautiful voice, and I especially love her song "Dandelion."
I uploaded that one too. It's in the playlist as of yesterday. Saw her a couple nights ago and was instantly a fan. Mezmerizing...
Posted 17 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
This is really nice. Please play it again sometime!
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Great to hear some Antje on here. Beautiful voice, and I especially love her song "Dandelion."
Posted 17 years ago by stinkycheese    [ Reply ]
stevo_b wrote:
EastMountainSouth?
8 Just the same. (My EMS tunes are 9s)
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Beautiful voice!
Posted 17 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
EastMountainSouth?
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]