The Sound of Silence

“Hello darkness, my old friend … I’ve come to talk with you again …”

We’re pleased to present our a cappella rendition of a beautiful yet haunting song from Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel), “The Sound of Silence”.

We sincerely hope you enjoy the fruit of our labour-love for singing.

the Edoens

#acappella #edoens #simon&garfunkel #soundofsilence #paulsimon

FRIENDSHIP – YOu’ve Got a Friend in Me

Friendship is one of the most precious things in life. A true friendship lasts a lifetime and real friends never grow apart.

True friends are those who are invited to look closely under the veneer of a seemingly smooth and tidy life, to feel the contour of your life’s cracks and crevasses, and accept its scruffy lines and raggedy edges. They’re part of your life. Through days and years, play and fears, laughter and tears.

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Prayer for UKRAINE

PRAYER for UKRAINE Молитва за Україну / Molytva za Ukrayinu

Music & Lyrics by: Mykola Lysenko & Oleksandr Konysky

Performed by: The Edoens – Fani, Mer, Rino, Ben, Novel

May our collective desire for peace blossom forth and thrive in these difficult times.

May love prevail.

#StandwithUkraine #StandwithPeace #SlavaUkraini #SlaveUkraine #acappella #edoens

A QUIET PLACE

Several weeks ago, a beautiful 11 year old girl named Josée died in a sledding accident at the hill at the Mooney’s Bay, a park where I walk regularly. This was her first winter in Ottawa. Her entire family moved from Lebanon just 6 months ago, to build a new life in Canada. The story broke my heart. “Life is so unfair,” I told J. “Life is cruel,” he replied.

The day I heard about what happened to Josée, I planned to record my part of “A Quiet Place” from TAKE 6. For most a cappella singers, singing Take 6’s song is likely an item in our bucket list. The original music of the song itself is simply beautiful. But what makes Take 6’s take extraordinary is its marvellous arrangement. To sing each part alone does not make sense, it comes with much suffering for those who overhear it. But once all voices are put together, they culminate in richly textured and exquisitely woven harmonies. Beyond that, its altered chord progressions are not only eargasmic, they also fit the message and the lyrics so wonderfully.

Typically, it’d only take about 8-10 minutes to do such a recording. But this time I struggled to find a place to sing it from. And, yet, as I started singing, I found that place. My quiet place is neither religious nor sacred. It is a place of love, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness in my heart that I always go to, especially whenever my soul is crushed, and my hope crumbled. There, my faith in humanity is renewed. Life can be cruel. Thus, there’s more reason to be kind and loving to each other. To let yourself love others and be loved in return. To add sparks of hope and beauty to life, to the world.

My Edoens soulmates 🥰 Fani, Rino, Bram, Ben, and Novel l🥰 thank you not only for helping me checking off my bucket list’s item and harmonising with me, but also for creating our quiet space together and emboldening me to embrace each day as a new day with love for all mankind.

with ❤️

m in Ottawa, January 2022

Have yourself a merry ….

“From now on our troubles will be out of sight …

From now on our troubles will be miles away …

Through the years, we all will be together …

If the fates allow …”

We failed to make holiday cards this year, but here is our last minute attempt to combine a timelapsed sketch and an a cappella rendition of our favourite holidays song.

Merry Christmas. Selamat Natal.

Happy New Year. Selamat Tahun Baru.

Happy Holidays.

ottawa, dec 2020