Dive into the deep with Indie Folk artist Nelleke and producer Alex Iso, reshaping Joni Mitchell's "The Dawntreader." Their synth-infused rendition, born at Berklee College of Music, unfolds like a poetic swimmer navigating morning waves. Beyond a cover, this fusion symbolises self-discovery themes. Mitchell's lyrics depict a restless spirit, embodying the human desire for self-discovery. "The Dawntreader" becomes a vessel for dreams, symbolizing freedom's yearning.

Nelleke & Alex Iso - The Dawntreader (Joni Mitchell cover)

WHO WILL TELL THE CHILDREN

"Skate Away" is a hauntingly beautiful ballad in the style of Joni Mitchell's "River" and Natalie Merchant's "River", blending themes of longing, nostalgia, and the quiet stillness of winter. The song's delicate piano, warm bass, and soulful trumpet create a soothing yet melancholic atmosphere, perfectly complementing the poetic imagery of snowy streets, moonlit nights, and distant bells. With its introspective lyrics, the song invites listeners to reflect on love and the desire to escape into a peaceful, dreamlike world. "Skate Away" captures both the quiet beauty of winter landscapes and the enduring power of love, making it a perfect track for those who enjoy heartfelt, atmospheric music.

I heard a whisper in the night
Was it the winter wind blowing
I think it might be snowing
Far-off bells are ringing
Like faint voices singing
As the stars above are sleeping
It's your heart that I'm keeping
Oh, can we skate away?
I think about you every day
Oh, can we skate away?
Tell me we can skate away

The snowy street sleeps below
A dog is barking in the hushed night
While the moon creates a ghostly light
With the windows covered in frost
The night echoes are lost
I know I'm not dreaming
It's my heart that is beaming
Oh, can we skate away?
I think about you every day
Oh, can we skate away?
Tell me can we skate away

"Skate Away" Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Skate Away (Church Witton Gilbert)

Week 41 & Song 41 of Project 2024, where I write, produce and release 1 song per week. Out every Saturday!

Written & produced: Maya Nalani

Week 41 (And that's how she goes)

K: vocals
M: guitar
R: bass, organ, drums & percussions, backing vocals, engineering, mixing, mastering
A,I,S: backing vocals

Big Yellow Taxi [written by Joni Mitchell]

This is a demo track from November 2014...

Laurel Canyon Dreaming

A Case of You by Joni Mitchell - Recorded by CJ Heck, March 2024

A Case Of You - Joni Mitchell - Piano Version

interlude VOX sample on "Shadows and Light" (Joni Mitchell album) / Drum Break on "Beats , Breaks and Scratches" by Simon Harris. 

I'm Not A Juvenile Delinquent Break

both sides now by joni mitchell <3 (original video here: https://youtu.be/FJYrTWHPUwI)

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find my original music here: linktr.ee/tiffanydennismusic

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both sides now - joni mitchell

rows and flows of angel hair
and ice cream castles in the air
and feather canyons everywhere
i've look at clouds that way

but now they only block the sun
they rain and snow on everyone
so many things i would have done
but clouds got in my way

i've looked at clouds from both sides now
from up and down and still somehow
it's cloud illusions i recall
i really don't know clouds at all

moons and junes and ferris wheels
the dizzy dancing way you feel
and every fairy tale comes real
i've looked at love that way

but now it's just another show
you leave em laughing when you go
and if you care don't let them know
don't give yourself away

i've looked at love from both sides now
from give and take and still somehow
it's love's illusions i recall
i really don't know love at all

tears and fears and feeling proud
to say "i love you" right out loud
dreams and schemes and circus crowds
i've looked at life that way

but now old friends are acting strange
they shake their heads, they say i've changed
well something's lost but something's gained
in living every day

i've looked at life from both sides now
from win and lose and still somehow
it's life's illusions i recall
i really don't know life at all

it's life's illusions i recall
i really don't know life at all

both sides now - joni mitchell (cover)

"Skate Away" is a soulful journey of reflection, inspired by the gentle, melancholic beauty of Joni Mitchell’s River and the warmth of Natalie Merchant’s storytelling. With delicate piano melodies, soft bass lines, and the subtle elegance of a trumpet, the song drifts between nostalgia and serenity, evoking the quiet moments of winter and longing for something lost—or perhaps rediscovered. As the melodies skate across the surface, listeners are drawn into a place where memories glide like footprints across frozen lakes. 🌙✨

Let the music take you back.

Skate Away

Northern Sky is a Detroit/London-based collaborative formed in 2021, crafting ethereal music that blends dreamy soundscapes with cinematic depth. Their music strikes a delicate balance between melody, emotion, and magic, influenced by timeless artists like Nick Drake and Norah Jones, as well as modern acts such as Beach House and The National.

At the heart of Northern Sky is Rose White, whose voice, like a soft breeze at twilight, guides the band’s sound with transcendent beauty. Supported by Eric Stajda, Dan Kendall, Steve Baker, and Andrea Di Fiore—who weave intricate layers of guitar, bass, drums, piano, synth, cello, and violin—the band creates soundscapes that are both fragile and infinite.

Northern Sky’s songs are vignettes, like postcards from distant places, carrying echoes of fleeting yet eternal memories. Tracks like "Paper Flowers," "Swimming in the Rain," and "Aurora" explore love, loss, and the bittersweet passage of time. Their music reflects the profound beauty found in life’s quietest moments, drawing inspiration from films that capture the magic in the everyday—Cinema Paradiso, Stolen Kisses, Sleepless Night in Paris, and Before Sunrise.

Northern Sky invites listeners to step into a world where music is not just heard, but felt deeply, offering a soundtrack for introspection, inspiration, and everything in between.

I'm a performing artist, piano teacher, and collaborative musician. Here you can find all my recordings of classical pieces, covers, and just stuff that I'm proud of. Enjoy!

I'm available for hire in Denver! Check out my website: https://www.cjhpianist.com/

Music lover, storyteller and singer-songwriter. Many thanks for taking the time to listen.

Unless noted all songs Copyright © Robert S. Dean.

Singer and songwriter.  Neo-80s Rock, Pop Ballads, Country Rock, and Blue Eyed Soul.

singer songwriter from rotterdam 

you can call me nelle

I make beats and sample packs for musicians.
https://mcaproductions.gumroad.com/l/ifjla

Project 2024 -> new song every Saturday 5pm <3 
insta: @monkeyswithinternet
contact: maya.monkeyswithinternet@gmail.com

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