My Musical Muse

Early morning writing suits my mood, especially in these autumnal days.  A wet, dampened window to sit by, gaze from whilst scribbling madly.  My Muse and I are very fond of this beautiful Aria which we want to share with you.  It's inspirational.  I love all kinds of music but there is something about this classical piece that takes my breath and indeed my mind away, to distant places that I can only visit when writing.   Best served, on a cold rainy morning, wistfully gazing from your window.

Evening, a rosy, slow and transparent cloud

Over the space dreamy and beautiful

The Moon sweetly appears in the horizon,

Decorating the afternoon like a nice damsel

Who rushes and dreamy adorns herself

With an anxious soul to become beautiful

Shout all Nature to the Sky and to the Earth!

All birds become silent to the Moon's complains

And the Sea reflects it's great splendor.

Softly, the shining Moon just awakes

The cruel missing that laughs and cries.

Evening, a rosy, slow and transparent cloud

Over the space dreamy and beautiful

- Heitor Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 -- Aria (translation from Portuguese)

What's your favourite song or musical piece that your Muse enjoys whilst writing?

A/N: Video credits and translated lyrics via youtube.