Ever since Judy Collins sang her song “Farewell to Tarwathie”,and David Crosby told of his whale encounter on a trans- Pacific sail,I have pictured the images to this song.Now that I can do it on the computer…I did.Thanks to all the many photographers whose images I have borrowed for this piece.
Thanks to Mike Tribble (call me)for making this possible.A special thanks to Terry Litzman of Lake Fork Sound Studios in Emory,Texas.And for the many of you asking me for lyrics to my songs,I will begin with this video to include them in the notes.
Angel of the Deep
Wordless song of kingdoms deep,
and dreams borne of a waking sleep.
Your spirit burns in crystal lamps
and touches breasts and slender throats
all the while your knowing eye
pleads with the men in open boats.
Fairest angel of the deep,
your songs borne of a waking sleep
plead with the men in open boats.
Graceful ballet of the deep,
and dreams borne of a waking sleep.
Your spirit burns in our best friends
to give them strength and shiny coats,
all the while your knowing eye
pleads with the men in open boats.
Fairest angel of the deep,
your ballet of a waking sleep
pleads with the men in open boats.
Nightengale of skies so deep,
and dreams borne of a waking sleep.
Your spirit soars on freedom’s wings
with never a discordant note,
all the while your knowing eye
pleads with the men in open boats.
Fairest angel of the deep,
your flight borne of a waking sleep
pleads with the men in open boats.
Pleads with the men in open boats.
Tom Simanek 1982
Duration : 0:4:21
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Thanks so much…. …
Thanks so much….you are right,we must protect every creature and it’s habitat…we are all one and interdependent .When one fails we all fail. tom
They say that life …
They say that life came from the sea.
This is what we must protect.
I like your music.
From Athens
Daniela,I am glad …
Daniela,I am glad you liked the song. The pictures are not mine,just from the internet, but seemed to fit nicely.Thanks!
did i understand it …
did i understand it right and you took the pictures yourself??? anyway: they are beautiful just like your song. very beautiful tom – both.
wdziecznosci,ktory …
wdziecznosci,ktory jest widok was i JA rzeczywiscie doceniaja wasz komentarz
Thank you so much. …
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your listening and taking the time to comment!
Prześliczna muzyka …
Pozdrawiam serdecznie… 
:):)
Prześliczna muzyka i wspaniała do niej oprawa graficzna…. całość bardzo mi się podoba…
Loving the images, …
Loving the images, nice song.
Paula,I would be …
Paula,I would be happy with only 15 minutes if it could change things! Thanks for being so generous and taking the time to listen.xo tom
This has tear drops …
This has tear drops falling on my keyboard. Our disrespect for the planet’s most beautiful ,voiceless beings are to never be seen by the 7th generation.You however will live on in our hearts for eternity…..Peace♥
You are kind.This …
You are kind.This was one of the first I made all on my own,and I have thought often to redo it now that I have a better handle on video making.The song,though,is exactly what I wanted,and I am so pleased you like it! Thank you! tom
Such cool images …
Such cool images about the sea in here. Makes me see it in a whole new light.
Thank you so much, …
Thank you so much,Pino.This is dear to my heart and wonder were this world will be in another 10 years….it does not look good for any of us. tom
Tom Sei a true …
Tom Sei a true genius!!Quesa “Angel Of the Deep” and slendida!!Like a lot!!***** Complimentoni!!!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
are you kidding? …
are you kidding? you are very talented and this song is very good
Thank you so much.I …
Thank you so much.I have listened again and again to your beautiful song with Daphne’s beautiful vocal,and I am humbled. tom
beautiful work …
beautiful work congrats and such beautiful creatures whales are, keep on the good work!
Nancy,you are …
Nancy,you are correct,but the writing is already on the wall.We continue to make poor choices and decisions and our children will inherit a barren planet unable to sustain life. All because of our disregard for life in general
Magnificent …
Magnificent creatures! Them, not us. Our description remains to be written, doesn’t it? This is a wonderful piece, Tom. I always have loved whales, wolves and the other wild things we seem determined to destroy. It’s obvious you have great empathy for these beautiful beings, and the words you wrote do them great honor, I think. It’s a song to be proud of. Lovely, and powerful.
Humans can be quite …
Humans can be quite stupid and cruel…and in the end we will pay the price! Thanks for listening and commenting.I also appreciate your video response.Thanks, tom
beautiful but …
beautiful but tearjerking – thank you 5 stars
a shame too!They …
a shame too!They are our brothers on this planet….why?
We should enjoy …
We should enjoy them now…they are not long for this world. They are magnificant aren’t they??? Nice work.
Thank you,Mitty! …
Thank you,Mitty! The relationship between people and whales is a sad one.Perhaps one day we will learn how to communicate and they will tell us what they think of us….