Then I sit here in front of my screen with a cup of coffee that is slowly getting cold.
I recognize that I need a mental reboot this Monday morning, at the end of June. My beloved radio in the kitchen occasionally gives me a boost and reminds me of the time and duties.
Then I sit here in front of my screen with a cup of coffee that is slowly getting cold.
I recognize that I need a mental reboot this Monday morning, at the end of June. My beloved radio in the kitchen occasionally gives me a boost and reminds me of the time and duties.
Such a Monday morning after a weekend, when the heat wave in Denmark has taken us to the taps, away from the sun and into the shadows. I’m glad this morning is a little cooler. I enjoy this quiet time.
Nothing
This month I have often thought: What happens if you let nothing be nothing?
It’s not about choosing something important from my life or ignoring my duties. It’s more about having a sanctuary where a quiet grief can find its legs to walk on – its small but important moments.
Suddenly, the immortal opening lines from Alberte Winding’s “Lyse Nätter” sound on the radio and the good song hits something in my heart; warm and comforting – and tingled my tear ducts a little. “Now the birds come again and the light suddenly pours in”. This song that exudes warmer days, spring, summer and light that we have longed for when it was dark and cold in March.
In this way, nothing can suddenly be turned around and make sense.
Tribute
I think that a loving farewell is a tribute to the relationship you have had.
And when good, expressive songs that sound in their own melody are sung in a clear and gentle voice, it just makes for a moment that says spar two. A restart in a good way.
It is such a good idea that DR in Denmark has spent three weeks in June during its broadcast time with its listeners to find the Top 100 best Danish songs, where Alberte Winding’s “Lyse Nætter” was voted number 1. I have to admit that I am one of the people the song touches.
This is how we can also pay tribute to our good songs in Greenland – because we have many – and let ourselves be infected by the Top 100 best, so that we can enjoy and hear our Greenlandic songs, pay tribute to their origin and good melodies.
Good music is a gift to the listeners, providing shared conversations and joy. It gives me the opportunity to find a few songs and more from our treasure trove of old LP records and among other things listen to Sume’s “Aasarisseruttoraa” (High Summer) and “Iterpunga” (I woke up) by ZIKAZA. (Radiohead go home – Never!)
Besides, I feel that good songs take me back to the fjords, the countryside, the sea and the rivers on good summer days, where I come from. Our beautiful country.
Good outside, but best at home!
