Name: Annabel Lee by R.Ranger
Duration: 3 min 47 s
Description: A balllad on Edgar Allan Poe famous poem 'Annabel Lee' inspired by sea shantie songs.

lovely mix, production and vocal ... rock on!

Special thanks to SilverBella for her a cappella....

SUPERSPREADER.   feat SilverBella

Introduction in English:

People often tell me that when they are with a loved one who is about to die, they feel particularly close to them. 
Sometimes, in such moments, the history of their relationship flashes before their eyes. 
Some report reaching a deeper peace with the person in question shortly before their death. Often, the dying say things they have never been able to say in their lifetime. For example, a father who, shortly before his death, is able to tell his daughter for the first and only time that he has always loved her.
Many of those left behind tell me that they did not want to let the dying person go, but that they somehow realized that they had to let go of their loved one so that they could pass away as peacefully as possible; that they could not “die with them,” but had to continue living alone. 
And it is not uncommon for those who are approaching death to tell their accompanying relatives that they should continue to live well and in peace.
All of these stories inspired me to write the song “Mourir (Dying).” And as always, for such fundamental existential experiences, I choose the language that best expresses these radical moments of transition: French.


Lyrics (for those, who don`t speak French)

Dying

I watched over your bed 
Sat here with you night after night

Your breathing is very laboured
And it's been a long time
Since I spoke to you

The cancer has destroyed you 
You lie there, powerless and limp

You've lost the fight 
No, you won't be reborn

The thread of your life is increasibly breaking

Your gaze is so empty
Come on, please look at me again 

One last time
Don't go yet
Come on, turn around one last time.

Your heart is beating so weakly
So stay awake a little longer

I'm really letting you go
But let us look at each other once more
A farewell glance before you pass over

It's already too late
I'm saying a prayer for you.

So go in peace
Without pain

Forever my great Love

Französischer Text

Mourir

J'ai veillé à ton chevet
Je suis restée avec toi nuit après nuit
Ta respiration est tres difficile
Et cela fait tres longtemps
que je t'ai parlé

Le cancer t'a emporté
tu es là, sans force et sans vigueur
Tu as perdu la bataille 
non, tu ne renaîtras pas
Le fil de ta vie se rompt de plus en plus

Ton regard est si vide
Viens regarder encore une fois
Une dernière fois
Ne pars pas encore
Tourne-toi encore une fois

Ton cœur ne bat plus que très faiblement
Mais reste encore un peu éveillé

Je vais vraiment te laisser partir
Mais regarde-moi encore une dernière fois
Un regard d'adieu avant la transition

Il est déjà trop tard
je fais une prière pour toi

alors va en paix, libre de toute douleur
Pour toujours mon grand amour

Mourir (Dying)

A soul-stirring tribute to enduring friendship, "To an Old Friend of Mine" blends poetic storytelling with warm acoustic textures and timeless emotion. The signature lyrical style invites listeners into a personal yet universal journey of memory, gratitude, and connection.
With melodic echoes of classic folk rock, americana infuence and a modern digital edge, this track speaks to anyone who’s ever looked back with love and forward with hope. Whether you're reminiscing or rediscovering, this song is a gentle reminder that some bonds never fade.
This track is perfect for fans of heartfelt songwriting, nostalgic soundscapes, and lyrical depth.
It features instruments: acoustic guitar, subtle harmonies, ambient textures
 Ideal playlist placement: “Americana” “Songs That Speak,” and “Folk rock”
Also available at Spotify: 
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Gn72leN7EVaU9IKGxgM2i?si=77f057d1ca354d34
and YouTube at: 
https://youtu.be/mIJCDCTTJ0I

There to here  Pt. 3

An old friend of mine

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A balllad on Edgar Allan Poe famous poem 'Annabel Lee' inspired by sea shantie songs.

Annabel Lee

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This time we’re taking a different approach, focusing on Tom’s chest voice and music that fits the mood. "No Man’s Sky" is a mix of cosmic and intimate: it uses space imagery (void, stars, silence, infinity) to talk about inner or relational distance. It’s not necessarily a romantic relationship, it could be between two people, two friends, two souls. But the message is that even in the midst of emptiness and distance, there’s an unbreakable bond.
The “No Man’s Sky” here isn’t the video game, but a metaphor for a vast, boundless space where no one can live. Yet inside this “no man’s sky” there’s still a connection: two hearts beating or dreaming together, despite everything.
There’s strong melancholy (silence, coldness, broken stars), but also hidden hope: the idea that connection endures beyond distance.
It’s an atmospheric ballad, suspended between science fiction and the deepest human feeling.
We sincerely hope you enjoy it! Catch you in the comments, love you all!! 🫶

Released on major streaming platforms on October 10, 2025.
©2025 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

Just a tiny dot in space
like a star too far away
we are drifting in the dark
with an endless void between us

No man’s sky…
a silence all around us
No man’s sky…
cold and endless, wide apart
Yet our hearts still beat as one
in this no man’s sky

Lonely shadows in the night
fading voices, fading light
this distance never dies
it lingers in our souls
it won’t fade away

No man’s sky…
a sorrow hanging over us
No man’s sky…
empty heavens, broken stars
Yet our hearts still dream as one
in this no man’s sky

Even bound forever
we are unseen
just two distant sparks
in eternity
and still…
we remain…

No man’s sky…
an endless space between us
No man’s sky…
so far, yet never gone
No man’s sky…
we are one
in this no man’s sky

No Man's Sky

The lyrics created from Ed's 'Social Excercise No 4'  (see https://soundcloud.com/api_zz/tell-your-story) spawned another mellow tune ... have a listen and enjoy !

It's Your Story

Reviews of new records occasionally feature nice little excursions into more general and even a bit philosophical topics. One of these at a recent daily.bandcamp outing sources and inspires this track. 

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