Tuvvstar by Kris De Ruysscher

In the enchanting realm of Swedish folklore, where the deep greens of the forest cradle the whispers of bygone tales, there exists a poignant story woven into the fibers of nature. This is the tale of Tuvstarr, an ethereal girl captured beautifully in the haunting brushstrokes of John Bauer.

Tuvstarr dwells beside a tranquil pond, her reflection shimmering like a fleeting dream beneath the soft glow of twilight. With hair spun from the moonlight and a gown adorned with the delicate flowers of the forest, she embodies both the innocence and melancholy of the world around her. As the seasons change, so too do the hues of her heart—vibrant in spring, somber in winter, yet eternally caught in a bittersweet reverie.

Each evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, Tuvstarr's spirit dances upon the water's surface, conjuring images of her lost love that traverses the boundary between joy and sorrow. Her longing resonates with the mournful cries of nightingales and the gentle rustling of leaves, a melody that intertwines with the whispers of the woods.

The tale unfolds gently, revealing the deep bond between Tuvstarr and a mystical deer who once roamed the forest. With each passing sunset, their paths intertwined, until a cruel twist of fate severed their union. In her quest for solace, Tuvstarr finds her heart echoing the soft refrain of loss, every note painting a vivid portrait of her yearning soul.

As the moon bathes the pond in its silver light, Tuvstarr gazes into the depths, where memories swirl like starlit shadows. The water carries her laments, while the wind carries her sighs—a perpetual dance of remembrance. Tuvstarr becomes one with the forest, a guardian of longing, her heart forever beating in time with nature’s sorrowful melodies.

And in this moment, as the final echo of her grief settles upon the stillness of the night, one can almost hear the strings and piano begin their lament, each note a teardrop released into the vast expanse of silence. The rich vibrations of the cello cradle the heartache like a mother’s embrace, while the piano’s melody spirals above, a sweet and sorrowful echo of Tuvstarr’s longing.

This composition in A minor mirrors her essence—a tapestry of beauty tinged with sadness, singing of what was lost yet forever cherished in heart and memory. It is a lament for the fleeting moments, a reminder that love, though sometimes out of reach, eternally resides in the depths of our souls, echoing gently like Tuvstarr’s reflection upon the shimmering pond beneath the starlit sky.

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1.	Tuvvstar	2:26

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released January 15, 2006

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