There's something wonderfully old-world about this. The repeated refrain feels like the kind of warning that survives because no one believes it until it's too late. I especially liked how the horse transforms almost imperceptibly from comfort into terror—the shift is gradual enough that it catches you off guard. It reads like a forgotten folk ballad someone rescued from the river itself.
Have you seen The Last Unicorn? It's an animated movie from the 80s and was my favorite movie as a kid. Your song brought that movie to mind for me. Thank you.
So beautiful. I could picture the transformation, and the repetition gave me goosebumps. Your voice is fantastic. I heard the song three times in a row. Simply beautiful.
I love how masterfully this captures classic kelpie lore. That chilling, sudden turn from a gentle, starry ride into a terrifying drown, leaving behind an eerie warning that echoes through the trees forever is FAB ✨
So unique and beautiful. Your voice paired with this work is gorgeous. I’ve always be dubious of ai at work with music as well, but your voice is beautiful and memorable. It helped me feel like if you had a band or guitar with you, it would be an even better experience. If you do ever find a way to get a live band or musician to accompany you, it will be even better. Splendid work Stefan ♥️
I'm happy to be back to writing. Being gone for a full month was tough and it feels great to finally have the ability to share something. Thanks again for your continued support :)
Glad things may be more settled now and you feel able to post more regularly. Obviously do it at a pace that's best for you, but it's a better place when your work is regularly amongst us.
There's something wonderfully old-world about this. The repeated refrain feels like the kind of warning that survives because no one believes it until it's too late. I especially liked how the horse transforms almost imperceptibly from comfort into terror—the shift is gradual enough that it catches you off guard. It reads like a forgotten folk ballad someone rescued from the river itself.
Thank you very much, this is a wonderful comment. I think kelpies are amazing myths and am very happy you liked this depiction :)
Have you seen The Last Unicorn? It's an animated movie from the 80s and was my favorite movie as a kid. Your song brought that movie to mind for me. Thank you.
Amazing song!!💞
This is excellent
Nice! I was going to comment with one of my horses, but it didn’t include the possibility of a picture on the comment. 😊
You can add a pic to a re-stack.
I figured it wasn’t that important to having it hang out in the ether.
I would love to see it and restacks get more attn from the algo Gods for both you and Stefan. is my understanding.
I really liked it, both the poem alone as well as with the backing vocal. Very cool, very haunting.
So beautiful. I could picture the transformation, and the repetition gave me goosebumps. Your voice is fantastic. I heard the song three times in a row. Simply beautiful.
I love how masterfully this captures classic kelpie lore. That chilling, sudden turn from a gentle, starry ride into a terrifying drown, leaving behind an eerie warning that echoes through the trees forever is FAB ✨
So unique and beautiful. Your voice paired with this work is gorgeous. I’ve always be dubious of ai at work with music as well, but your voice is beautiful and memorable. It helped me feel like if you had a band or guitar with you, it would be an even better experience. If you do ever find a way to get a live band or musician to accompany you, it will be even better. Splendid work Stefan ♥️
Awe thank you. AI backing tracks are a weird thing to be sure. Maybe some day Ill learn an instrument.
Oh, wow -- I love this so much, Stefan. Your voice is gold.
This was great! Loved the poem's imagery and flow. The refrain of: The river keeps it promises" creates a good impact.
Beautifully done - the lyrics, the song, all of it.
Awe thank you so much @Rue Kream
Very good!!!!! ancient-like.
I like the folk-tale feel, happy you do too! Thank you!
Yes! and this has precisely that spirit.
Lovely to have you back writing, Stefan.
This was fantastic. I loved the rhyme and it feels atmospheric too. Really pulls you into it.
Works well as a song too. Great stuff.
Thanks Gary,
I'm happy to be back to writing. Being gone for a full month was tough and it feels great to finally have the ability to share something. Thanks again for your continued support :)
Glad things may be more settled now and you feel able to post more regularly. Obviously do it at a pace that's best for you, but it's a better place when your work is regularly amongst us.
Absolutely!
I can envision a bard performing this at a Ren Faire or SCA event.
I would honored if someone else took this and sang it for me. That would be so cool. Thank you for what is a very kind comment :)
Well done! Kelpies are one of my favorite mythical beasts
I too love kelpies. Thanks so much :)