Anna Ternheim — Black Sunday Afternoon
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On the black Sunday afternoon
Sun is pale like the moon
When you look to the sky
Holy holy why
All fades into blue
On the black Sunday afternoon
No good time to walk alone
On a bike riding home
When you look to the sky
Holy holy why
All fades into blue
On the black Sunday afternoon
Bad luck come at just a car
On the right side hears a call
And sees a black ref flying low
Bother head no mistletoe
Nothing really moves
On black Sunday afternoons
You wake up in a water-bed
and on the back of your head
A lump and just a tiny hole
Almost no light at all in here
When you call
You can't hear your own voice at all
They gather up, something's wrong
The ask around, no one knows
Well have you been where the rivers cross
By the water in the moss
Nothing really moves
On black Sunday afternoons
Sun is pale like the moon
When you look to the sky
Holy holy, holy holy why
All fades into blue
On black Sunday afternoons
Sun is pale like the moon
When you look to the sky
Holy holy why
All fades into blue
On the black Sunday afternoon
No good time to walk alone
On a bike riding home
When you look to the sky
Holy holy why
All fades into blue
On the black Sunday afternoon
Bad luck come at just a car
On the right side hears a call
And sees a black ref flying low
Bother head no mistletoe
Nothing really moves
On black Sunday afternoons
You wake up in a water-bed
and on the back of your head
A lump and just a tiny hole
Almost no light at all in here
When you call
You can't hear your own voice at all
They gather up, something's wrong
The ask around, no one knows
Well have you been where the rivers cross
By the water in the moss
Nothing really moves
On black Sunday afternoons
Sun is pale like the moon
When you look to the sky
Holy holy, holy holy why
All fades into blue
On black Sunday afternoons
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went to see if this was used in a (bleak) series of the sort that's on my telly lately; found a reference to a particularly bad dust storm. great music. if you think you have problems, check out the history of the duststorms, or read The Grapes of Wrath. huh, a little snowstorm to shovel, no problem...
A great song, very atmospheric. Black poetry!
Hey, you can't play this on a Saturday afternoon!
A great body of work by this artist. This is a brilliant lyric!
Beautiful Voice 
deadheadmark wrote:
Also a large number of excellent Scandinavian female artists, such as Agnes Obel, Eivør, Karin Dreijer, Ebba Forsberg etc. who I likely would not have run into otherwise.
Posted 8 years ago by meinthecorner:One of the gazillion things I like about this station is the very high percentage of excellent and innovative women musicians played. Certainly "rock" music has become more egalitarian in the last 20 years, but I bet RP plays more women musicians than most other internet stations.
Also a large number of excellent Scandinavian female artists, such as Agnes Obel, Eivør, Karin Dreijer, Ebba Forsberg etc. who I likely would not have run into otherwise.
I had been living in Japan for 9 years when I discovered her last year and with cuts from Chris Rea and Suzanne Vega created a mix that is still propelling me forward into 2022 back in Albuquerque. Amazing lyrics, feelings, voice.
hmmm after hearing this a few times - I have learned to love it… The lo-fi clicks, the fingered guitar in the background, heavy reverb on her voice, and the melodic heavily processed keys… it’s beautiful
Sunday Morning Comin Down.............Black Sunday Afternoon
debbiedo-dah wrote:
Much much better than Bat for Lashes.
Is it me or does this sound just like Bat for Lashes?
Much much better than Bat for Lashes.
Not like I (or anyone probably) want to live in an All Anna Ternheim All The Time world-o-bleak. Except when, yeah, I hear an Anna Ternheim song. Figure Anthony Bourdain, RIP, was engulfed in a mind that was this song at its purest. Love killed that man, sure as this song can send you into a bad place if you're not in a strong place. Guess I'm saying a little AT goes a long way.
Love this woman and love the song!
debbiedo-dah wrote:
I think more of Frida Snell or Emiliana Torrini.
But I very much love listening to Natasha too!
Is it me or does this sound just like Bat for Lashes?
I think more of Frida Snell or Emiliana Torrini.
But I very much love listening to Natasha too!
Long Live Radio Paradise
Heja Sverige ! Anna Ternheim 8 -Most Excellent
Heja Sverige ! Anna Ternheim 8 -Most Excellent
maboleth wrote:
+1 here. I LOVE female vocals, but this one sounds like those overthinking ladies that always seem to be in trouble.
What century are you communicating from?
+1 here. I LOVE female vocals, but this one sounds like those overthinking ladies that always seem to be in trouble.
What century are you communicating from?
Als wenn ein engel dir einen Weg zeigt
.großartig!!! Danke für diese neue Erfahrung.
.großartig!!! Danke für diese neue Erfahrung.
Bother head? Surely that's 'above her head'
Posted 8 years ago by meinthecorner:kaybee wrote:One of the gazillion things I like about this station is the very high percentage of excellent and innovative women musicians played. Certainly "rock" music has become more egalitarian in the last 20 years, but I bet RP plays more women musicians than most other internet stations.
Oh and Happy New Year everyone!
Couldn't agree with you more, fellow Torontonian!
And, yes, may this please be a good year for all!
8 years later... still fukingroovin'!
Oh and Happy New Year everyone!
Couldn't agree with you more, fellow Torontonian!
And, yes, may this please be a good year for all!
8 years later... still fukingroovin'!
maboleth wrote:
+1 here. I LOVE female vocals, but this one sounds like those overthinking ladies that always seem to be in trouble.
Good god, ladies that think and get in trouble because of it....now that never happens. Really?
+1 here. I LOVE female vocals, but this one sounds like those overthinking ladies that always seem to be in trouble.
Good god, ladies that think and get in trouble because of it....now that never happens. Really?
peter.gerzner wrote:
I don't like that voice
+1 here. I LOVE female vocals, but this one sounds like those overthinking ladies that always seem to be in trouble.
I don't like that voice+1 here. I LOVE female vocals, but this one sounds like those overthinking ladies that always seem to be in trouble.
yeah baby we love you
coolgroove
I don't like that voiceVery enjoyable song, a nice introduction to this artist
I'm in love with this lady.
I was in Afghanistan in 2012...The Idea was to teach the bad guys some manners. I listened to this song alot
elnardo wrote:
Thanks. Fixed.
Why is this site so bad with Amazon links? A quick Google found:
https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Mayday-Anna-Ternheim/dp/B002JM7CIA/ref=tmm_msc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
You would make more money if users could just click and buy.
My $.02.
https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Mayday-Anna-Ternheim/dp/B002JM7CIA/ref=tmm_msc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
You would make more money if users could just click and buy.
My $.02.
Thanks. Fixed.
Why is this site so bad with Amazon links? A quick Google found:
https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Mayday-Anna-Ternheim/dp/B002JM7CIA/ref=tmm_msc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
You would make more money if users could just click and buy.
My $.02.
https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Mayday-Anna-Ternheim/dp/B002JM7CIA/ref=tmm_msc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
You would make more money if users could just click and buy.
My $.02.
fredriley wrote:
Er, well Scandinavian countries are close and similar, such that their languages can be mutually understood (other than the Finnish, which has a totally different root from Swedish, Danish and Norwegian). Just watch The Bridge to know this, or visit a 'border' city like Malmo or Copenhagen and listen to folk speaking.
Ahh, The Bridge. Would that my local network could produce anything that gripping.
Er, well Scandinavian countries are close and similar, such that their languages can be mutually understood (other than the Finnish, which has a totally different root from Swedish, Danish and Norwegian). Just watch The Bridge to know this, or visit a 'border' city like Malmo or Copenhagen and listen to folk speaking.
Ahh, The Bridge. Would that my local network could produce anything that gripping.
I am going to see her next Tuesday for the third time. I hope she will play Black Sunday Afternoon on what will probably be a beautiful Blue Tuesday Night.
viking blues, interesting
I love a few of Anna's songs, but this is my favorite by far.. and the theme is missing children, which hits home with me due to scenarios of my youth....
Bridieboo wrote:
...and then Everyday is Like Sunday by Morrissey...
There is something grey and depressing about winter Sunday afternoons after the days have shortened and the weather closes in. Best to spend them getting slowly sozzled in nice bright pubs surrounded by people :*)
This should be followed by 'Gloomy Sunday' by Cathy Davey.
...and then Everyday is Like Sunday by Morrissey...
There is something grey and depressing about winter Sunday afternoons after the days have shortened and the weather closes in. Best to spend them getting slowly sozzled in nice bright pubs surrounded by people :*)
Stingray wrote:
How could a guy from Norway possibly know...?
Er, well Scandinavian countries are close and similar, such that their languages can be mutually understood (other than the Finnish, which has a totally different root from Swedish, Danish and Norwegian). Just watch The Bridge to know this, or visit a 'border' city like Malmo or Copenhagen and listen to folk speaking.
How could a guy from Norway possibly know...?
Er, well Scandinavian countries are close and similar, such that their languages can be mutually understood (other than the Finnish, which has a totally different root from Swedish, Danish and Norwegian). Just watch The Bridge to know this, or visit a 'border' city like Malmo or Copenhagen and listen to folk speaking.
Beautiful, works
Bumping from 8 -> 9.. Loving this very much.
Eric_Gustafsson wrote:
How could a guy from Norway possibly know...?
Music from Sweden..........
How could a guy from Norway possibly know...?
Great!
O U T S T A N D I N G 
Music from Sweden..........
Another discovery for me on RP.
Good stuff !
Good stuff !
Stops me cold every time I hear this. And yes, the live version is better - I miss the whistling when I listen to the CD.
Blaubär wrote:
You're right , just watched it, what a live performance!
The 'unplugged' version is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFIwsHxFsmk
You're right , just watched it, what a live performance!
Time to sip some tea and reflect. Love this tune.
The 'unplugged' version is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFIwsHxFsmk
Not quite as good as ( enter your favourite modern female singer singwriter here ie edie brickell - beth orton etc )
Bridieboo wrote:
Bill did play Bjork's version in days of yore.
This should be followed by 'Gloomy Sunday' by Cathy Davey.
Bill did play Bjork's version in days of yore.
Cool song. Great voice.
Aaaah , very calm song but is a little repetitive
meinthecorner wrote:
Couldn't agree with you more, fellow Torontonian!
And, yes, may this please be a good year for all!
Bill loves the girls. So do I....grew up with Lesley and Dusty... then Grace, Janis...Lydia...Ann...Patti.....Chrissie...and the onslaught since....Love em!
Couldn't agree with you more, fellow Torontonian!
And, yes, may this please be a good year for all!
Bill loves the girls. So do I....grew up with Lesley and Dusty... then Grace, Janis...Lydia...Ann...Patti.....Chrissie...and the onslaught since....Love em!
kaybee wrote:
Couldn't agree with you more, fellow Torontonian!
And, yes, may this please be a good year for all!
One of the gazillion things I like about this station is the very high percentage of excellent and innovative women musicians played. Certainly "rock" music has become more egalitarian in the last 20 years, but I bet RP plays more women musicians than most other internet stations.
Oh and Happy New Year everyone!
Oh and Happy New Year everyone!
Couldn't agree with you more, fellow Torontonian!
And, yes, may this please be a good year for all!
One of the gazillion things I like about this station is the very high percentage of excellent and innovative women musicians played. Certainly "rock" music has become more egalitarian in the last 20 years, but I bet RP plays more women musicians than most other internet stations.
Oh and Happy New Year everyone!
Oh and Happy New Year everyone!
gosvimmink wrote:
Well RP plays it nearly every day, so
Whoa, G! Sorry I missed it before on "nearly every day". Must have been distracted by, oh, I don't know, work, or life. I'll listen more attentively next time. My bad.
Well RP plays it nearly every day, so
Whoa, G! Sorry I missed it before on "nearly every day". Must have been distracted by, oh, I don't know, work, or life. I'll listen more attentively next time. My bad.
Need this one too...where's Santa?
Thanks Bill, another great little album, played it just last night whilst cooking the roast, nice!
d-don wrote:
Well RP plays it nearly every day, so
First time hearing this one. Very nice.
Well RP plays it nearly every day, so
First time hearing this one. Very nice.
Love Anna's voice! Very soothing.
calypsus_1 wrote:
Ternheim in a pause by ~Weijlou
Ida ©2007-2010 ~Weijlou
In b/w because the colours just frankly looked disgusting
A picture I like because it shows her apart from that dark and shy artist/person she accused of beeing all the time 
Thanks for all your images Calypso, Great work!!!
Ternheim in a pause by ~Weijlou
Ida ©2007-2010 ~Weijlou
In b/w because the colours just frankly looked disgusting
A picture I like because it shows her apart from that dark and shy artist/person she accused of beeing all the time Thanks for all your images Calypso, Great work!!!
zipper wrote:
It made me log in today to drop it to a 1.
Bumping to an 8.
.
It made me log in today to drop it to a 1.
Bumping to an 8.
. debbiedo-dah wrote:
They have similar voices, but musically they're pretty different. Of course, to some listeners here, all female singers sound alike.
Is it me or does this sound just like Bat for Lashes?
They have similar voices, but musically they're pretty different. Of course, to some listeners here, all female singers sound alike.
Nice.
kaybee wrote:
It's about the dark night of the soul, the coming of winter and the long nights and silence, when you are alone with your thoughts and time hangs heavy. This is a perfect piece for November/December.
I think you captured the atmosphere perfectly.
It's about the dark night of the soul, the coming of winter and the long nights and silence, when you are alone with your thoughts and time hangs heavy. This is a perfect piece for November/December.
I think you captured the atmosphere perfectly.
kaybee wrote:
It's about the dark night of the soul, the coming of winter and the long nights and silence, when you are alone with your thoughts and time hangs heavy. This is a perfect piece for November/December.
...and living in Norway.
It's about the dark night of the soul, the coming of winter and the long nights and silence, when you are alone with your thoughts and time hangs heavy. This is a perfect piece for November/December.
...and living in Norway.
Giselle62 wrote:
It's about the dark night of the soul, the coming of winter and the long nights and silence, when you are alone with your thoughts and time hangs heavy. This is a perfect piece for November/December.
What do you think this is about? Sad songs from Sweden: Suicide song?
It's about the dark night of the soul, the coming of winter and the long nights and silence, when you are alone with your thoughts and time hangs heavy. This is a perfect piece for November/December.
Huey wrote:
Well it made me log into RP to see who the artist was.....Like it. 7.
(and it's a black sunday afternoon here)
It made me log in today to drop it to a 1.
Well it made me log into RP to see who the artist was.....Like it. 7.
(and it's a black sunday afternoon here)
It made me log in today to drop it to a 1.
GREAT MUSIC, ANNA!
This should be followed by 'Gloomy Sunday' by Cathy Davey.
zipper wrote:
Well it made me log into RP to see who the artist was.....Like it. 7.
(and it's a black sunday afternoon here)
bland
Well it made me log into RP to see who the artist was.....Like it. 7.
(and it's a black sunday afternoon here)
bland
Nice! 
Bridieboo wrote:
Only in seaside towns they forgot to close down.
peter_james_bond wrote:
Morrissey says every day is like Sunday.
Does anybody like Sundays?
Morrissey says every day is like Sunday.
Only in seaside towns they forgot to close down.
Ternheim in a pause by ~Weijlou
Ida ©2007-2010 ~Weijlou
In b/w because the colours just frankly looked disgusting
A picture I like because it shows her apart from that dark and shy artist/person she accused of beeing all the time Best thing since Heather Nova...
debbiedo-dah wrote:
Totally! Great call!
Is it me or does this sound just like Bat for Lashes?
Totally! Great call!
Anna. by ~mando0
Amanda Brinck ©2009-2010 ~mando0
Anna Ternheim.
"Today must have been one of the strangest days
I found a place where I could stay
And people say that it will kill me,
But they don't understand
People never do, but it makes sense to me
To be senseless to change my plans for you
It's a new secret I have found
And I'm off solid grounds for you"
do they still make water beds?
I have the cd. It's a pleasure to listen to her voice. Nice melodies
Gutter wrote:
At least it is not Monday.
I don't like mondaes peter_james_bond wrote:
Does anybody like Sundays?
I like sundaes. At least it is not Monday.
peter_james_bond wrote:
Morrissey says every day is like Sunday.
Does anybody like Sundays?
Morrissey says every day is like Sunday.
debbiedo-dah wrote:
Other way around.
Is it me or does this sound just like Bat for Lashes?
Other way around.
peter_james_bond wrote:
Only people who dont drink.
Does anybody like Sundays?
Only people who dont drink.
Is it me or does this sound just like Bat for Lashes?
I really liked this song and a few others from different albums played here. This was the first I purchased and was unfortunately very disappointed. The rest of the album lacks the substance of this song.
handyrae wrote:
Now, there's an image for you! I keep seeing Paul Simon dressed up in a swan dress.
Now THAT'S funny!
Now, there's an image for you! I keep seeing Paul Simon dressed up in a swan dress.
Now THAT'S funny!
I cannot tell you why but I really like this song.
What do you think this is about? Sad songs from Sweden: Suicide song?
i realized i like this station because i like lyrics which are—-interesting in some way, and most of the music is excellent.She;s good.
I like the Sundays, by the way...that woman had a pretty voice, too.
I like the Sundays, by the way...that woman had a pretty voice, too.
Toke wrote:
Now, there's an image for you! I keep seeing Paul Simon dressed up in a swan dress.
What a beautiful voice I can here a mixture of Paul Simon and Bjork.
Now, there's an image for you! I keep seeing Paul Simon dressed up in a swan dress.
paulpaar wrote:
That's Tony Iommi on gitar, he he.
Sweeeet. Love that ranging gitar.
That's Tony Iommi on gitar, he he.
Really, really like her voice ... I love it, in fact
On_The_Beach wrote:
All CFL all the time!
fixed
All CFL all the time!
fixed
peter_james_bond wrote:
All NFL all the time!
Does anybody like Sundays?
All NFL all the time!
Toke wrote:
Also I hear some Regina Spektor in the mix ;)
First I have heard and already ordered Album, What a beautiful voice I can here a mixture of Paul Simon and Bjork. I hope the rest of the Album is similar. Full marks RP :-)
Also I hear some Regina Spektor in the mix ;)
Isn't every day like monday? Or are you callin mozza a liar?
peter_james_bond wrote:
peter_james_bond wrote:
Does anybody like Sundays?
squidish wrote:
Indeed!
What a beautiful, interesting voice!
Indeed!
Does anybody like Sundays?
Really enjoy her stuff.
Sweeeet. Love that ranging gitar.
Git down, bill!
TY
7.8
Git down, bill!
TY
7.8
Toke wrote:
Well done...
First I have heard and already ordered Album, What a beautiful voice I can here a mixture of Paul Simon and Bjork. I hope the rest of the Album is similar. Full marks RP :-)
Well done...
Anna's voice reminds me of a local singer songwriter whom I love - Geri X. She splits her time between the Tampa, Florida area and southeast Wisconsin. Check her out.
You can tell this music is mixed by a person, he seems to default to the same good music all the time!
Frater_Kork wrote:
I'm waiting for Neko Case to cover this one, this is way up her alley. :)
First I have heard and already ordered Album, What a beautiful voice I can here a mixture of Paul Simon and Bjork. I hope the rest of the Album is similar. Full marks RP :-)
I really hate it today, and it seems I did last time as well. Not gonna rate it without another listen.
I'm waiting for Neko Case to cover this one, this is way up her alley. :)
This is a bit different then her older stuff. I like it...
What a beautiful, interesting voice!
I saw Anna Ternheim live in 2009 at the Haldern Pop Festival in Germany. She played this and other songs from this album. She had a musician in the band who played the violin on a wood saw. That was incredible. A performance that I have carried in my heart for years.