2007 SAMHUINN/BELTANE MUSIC/PERFORMING ARTS ENTRIES

[Earthwoman]

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[Twyrch]

Hopefully, this link will work this time.

I am singing the song, Colors of the Wind, from the Disney movie, Pocahontas. I hope it speaks to you as much as it did to me.

You may have to right-click on the file and choose [Save As] to listen to this song.

http://h1.ripway.com/Twyrch/Twyrch_Colo ... e_Wind.MP3

EDIT: I tried a new site... If you've had problems downloading this file previously, please try again.

[Calluna le Fay]

Now that Explorer is exploring the prehistorical caves and ancient woods of France (and of course find a large supply of his wonderful Breton mead) I have the honour to present our joined Eisteddfod-entry The Wanderer. If you click the link you'll find the song, text and some information about it.
Enjoy http://www.callunalefay.eu/Wanderer.htm

[Abhaill]

SAMHAIN

http://www.paintedred.com/abhaill/Samhain.mp3

This is a song I started writing 7 years ago. It began immediately following a spirit journey I had taken that left me confused and even disturbed. I went out onto my balcony and looked down over the trees starting to change their colours for the Fall, and on the breeze floated to me the words with their tune, “The wind in the willows, in the poplars and firs / The grass in the meadows with the heather and furze...”

The piano patterning of notes came with them, and I went to the instrument with the introductory phrases already formed for me. Years later I added more verses, and they've been tweaked along the way ever since. When I hear the opening notes of the song I can see the leaves being blown about by the autumn winds in my mind's eye. I feel as though I am blowing them as I play. The whistle melodies are a recent addition, along with the harmonies.

I've been away from my music for far too long, but working on this project has helped to infuse me with imbas once again. I'm so pleased and proud to be able to share this piece with all of you. I hope you enjoy it!

~ Abhaill


SAMHAIN

The wind in the willows, in the poplars and firs
The grass in the meadows with the heather and furze
The Sun on its throne amidst courtiers of stars
And I on the floor sit attending my scars

The waves in their strength carve the cliff faces bare
The hawk in its plunge causing swirls in the air
The mist in its sheen clinging desperately on
To the land it envelops from dusk until dawn

The trees shed their leaves as the old year his crown
The wind blows them sharply but can’t pin them down
The Earth she is drawn to the face of the moon
As she hallows his passing with her mournful tune

The darkness it falls as it cradles the land
Her lap is his pillow, she’s holding his hand
She watches as slowly he fades from her sight
And he watches her cry from a far lofty height

She passes in slumber the long winter’s night
Her pattern determines her path in the light
A cauldron to mollify sorrow and strife:
Her womb will transform all this death into life

The roots of the trees penetrate to her core
Knowing they’re waiting she'll open the door
She'll feel the sap rising like blood in their veins
Yes, life will continue and she holds the reins

[Hengist]

Fuel For Fear

Samhuinn Greetings all,

This piece is one of the reasons I've been ensconced in work for most of this year. It is one of three I wrote and recorded as a sound scape for an area in the online virtual world of Second Life. The purpose of the whole project is to highlight the dangers of messing with nature by means of genetic modification. The purpose of the music is to create the atmosphere of the Toxic Garden that, in Second Life, is the fictitious/speculative result of such experiments going awry. It also has a rather otherworldly ambience that I thought might be quite apt for the season. I hope you enjoy :)

http://www.musicdruid.com/fuelforfear.mp3
Due to some webhosting issues, Hengist asked me to add this alternate link ~Jingle
http://www.myspace.com/musicdruid

With Peace and Blessings,

Hengist