The Endurance

from Still by Larry Mindel

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Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to reach the South Pole in the early years of the 20th century. The Endurance became trapped in the Antarctic ice and after many months the party were forced to abandon ship - which eventually sank. The party itself - in a separate story of heroism and determination - made it away without a single loss of human life.

For over 100 years The Endurance lay at the bottom of the sea, undiscovered - until 2022.

My song reflects on the ship and its life alone for a century. But also maybe it's about something else.

Please also see the film I have made using footage from the original expedition - courtesy of the British Film Institute. Look for my channel on YouTube.

By buying my music, you are donating to Long Covid research, and helping support groups. All money you spend (net of basic costs) goes on to Long Covid causes. I appreciate your contribution. Thank you!

lyrics

Down at the bottom of the frozen sea
Broken mast, broken dreams
Starfish wave with anemones
All endures on the golden stern
The compass set, the helm unturned
In the depths of a century
Another silent day
Another world drifts away
Time’s a lie, time is a lie

Ice floes by in blue above
Shadow breath, shallow sun
Another beat on the drum
All is peace, all is rest
A porthole, a manifest
Still the current runs
Another lonely day
Another life floats away
Time’s a lie, time is a lie

And I will dive down
Watch me dive down
Dive down

Another silent day
Another world floats away
Time’s a lie, time is a lie

And I will dive down
Watch me dive down
I will dive down
Dive down

credits

from Still, track released November 11, 2022
Written by Larry Mindel

Played by Larry Mindel (guitar, vocals), Alastair Gavin (piano, keyboards), Joao Silva (strings), PJ Ciarla (drums) and Matteo Galesi (bass, all other instruments)

Produced, arranged and mixed by Matteo Galesi

Recorded at Cowshed Studios and elsewhere in London, Islay and Barcelona

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Larry Mindel London, UK

Larry has been living with Long Covid throughout 2022.

Proceeds go to Long Covid causes.

Larry Mindel makes music for the ages that draws on folk and jazz traditions.

Geographic and human landscapes come together - in Antarctica, a wetlands in New Zealand, the Australian outback, the lowlands of Suffolk, the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides.... ... more

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