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Holly Lord
06:24
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Tonight the west wind blows through the hills bending the wheat
through the bracken over the gorse howling across the peat
elf-fires redden the sky and there's witches on the wind
and it's into the darkness of winter we go as the wheel of the seasons spin
and on this night Samhain when our fires are burning bright
we'll fall the Holly Lord to begin our pagan rite
we'll come with sprigs of elder and we'll come with leaves of yew
as we step out of the old and dance into the new
On the hills they'll light the bonfires to burn upon the sacred ground
shadows dance across the flames to the witch bell sound
spirits call with haunted voices from the other side
and it's into the darkness and out of the light as the earth turns with the tide
and on this night Samhain when our fires are burning bright
we'll call the Holly Lord to begin our pagan rite
we'll come with sprigs of elder and we'll come with leaves of yew
as we step out of the old and dance into the new
This night will mark the end and beginning of our year
we'll call out to the ones of old to make the future clear
beneath the moon of the elder tree and by the embers glowing red
they'll pass into the summer land until the winter's fled
and on this night Samhain when our fires are burning bright
we'll call the Holly Lord to begin our pagan rite
we'll come with sprigs of elder and we'll come with leaves of yew
as we step out of the old and dance into the new
And deep beneath the earth she'll lie cold and low
waiting for her sister of the spring to show
it's farewell to our Oaken Lord and with the Holly bide
and it's into the darkness and out of the light as the Earth turns with the tide
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2. |
Solstice Evergreen
04:40
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It came as a scene from an old picture postcard
of Victorian ladies with skates on their feet
of ponds frozen over and boughs hung with ice tips
and through frosty panes watched the snow and the sleet
and the smoke ventured out from the soot blackened chimneys
and shimmered beneath an icy cold moon
but inside an evergreen stands in the corner
with a bright blazing fire to keep out the gloom
Chorus
There's holly and ivy and white mistleberry
the sun is in hiding his face he can't show
so fill up your glasses so we can be merry
and rosy red cheeks by the fire light glow
Under the street lights they'll gather together
their shivering voices will ring out with song
to sing in the Yule regardless of weather
and brighten the darkness all the night long
and the mummers perform their plays from the ages
in comes King George a man of courage bold
while out in the orchard we'll go wassailing
and sup on spiced cider to keep out the cold
Chorus
The holly and oak king are now changing places
And Jack Frost is wearing his new winter vest
While out in the wood pile old Jack Green is sleeping
To awaken in spring from his long dreamy rest
So on this Yule tide we'll gather together
Beneath the sign of the ancient god's horns
As the new year beckons through cold misty weather
We'll raise a toast as the sun is reborn
Chorus
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The Quickening
05:31
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Chorus
Keeper of the sacred flame
from within the darkness came
new spring maid from winter's crone
the brightest queen of morning song
Brigid with your white wand sing
move us to the cusp of spring
see the ravens come on wing
'tis the time of quickening
Chorus
Sweet serpent rises from the earth
awaken fallen seeds to life
moving from the bright ones hand
soon fire burns within the land
Chorus
The smith that forges iron craft
light bringer on the spiral path
sage and healer guide the plough
drink from the white, red eared cow
Chorus
From the East the rising sun
keeps alive the sacred flame
the eternal fire for all the see
the giver of the prophecy
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4. |
Into the Green
05:51
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The wind in the willows Oh the winter nights have been so cold and long
blows through the willows and haunts us with her icy song
I hide in my pillows keep my nose from the cold night air
but out by the willows I know the sign of spring is almost there
Chorus
Where are you? Where are you? Where have you gone Jack in the Green?
I'll find you I'll find you I'll seek you out where the winter's been
look for you look for you hiding out in the summer land
Where are you? Where are you? Where are you Jack my green man?
Beneath the willows I watch the clouds in the summer sky
beneath the willows I dream the where the green man lies
there I will follow along the path of his leafy feet
I am the willow and I'm dancing in fields of meadowsweet
Chorus
My arms surround him Oh I hold the green man close to me
his leaves are falling I know he'll soon be gone from me
under the willow the autumn breeze caresses me
under my pillow I've found the seed he's left for me
Chorus
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5. |
Weaving the Summer
03:49
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Chorus 1
Hail to the summer, hail to the summer
the season that drives the cold winter away
Hail to the summer, hail to the summer
light your bonfire today is Beltaine
Chorus 2
High on Mount Caburn we look down on Tolkien land
the mist rolls away catch the sun on the sea
the ring of the morris bells brings on the May morning
set free your spirit come dance up the dawn
Down west if Padstow the wee 'oss spins round and round
fired by the teaser who's calling him on
the rhythm of the drums in the hills up above the town
brings out the people for dancing and song
Chorus 1 & 2
In the old town of Hastings the streets lie in wait today
garlands of ivy and flowers are seen
we'll look for the man who wears a green leafy coat
release the summer please Jack In the Green
Chorus 1 & 2
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6. |
Tolven Stone
05:07
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There's a silver light over Brackenford Wood
along the way to where the grey cairn stood
on a summer's eve I was draws
to one who waited by the ancient stone
I'll wear my cloak of velvet green
with sprigs of yarrow in between
with silver ribbons in my hair
I'll go to the one who's waiting there
and the dewy grass shall be my bed
by the ring of stone I'll lay my head
Chorus
Stay close she said my amber child
I know you yearn for the spirit wild
don't walk the moor when your alone
and don't stray to the Tolven Stone
This great stone of antiquity
grants the gift of lust and fertility
on Midsummer's eve the young girls go
with skin to the air the stone pass through
so Amber child stay home 'till dawn
and don't stray to the Tolven Stone
In the silver light the one I met
free of spirit with no regret
and the dewy grass was our bed
by the ring of stone he laid my head
did the sweet night air grant you lust?
Did you lie in love and did you lie in trust?
Did you share his breath, as the stars grew dim?
Did you feel the life quicken within?
And in the misted morn she lay alone
and shivered by the Tolven Stone
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7. |
Harvest Song
04:01
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Corn rows gleaming ripen in the heady air
summer's leaving the seasons turn forever
harvest gleanings taken from the fields so fair
tall stalks yielding from the seeds we've scattered
Bright moon follows sun since time has begun
see our bounty's come from the Earth we've gathered
sleepy summer days watch through golden haze
time to mark the ways and celebrate Lughnasadh
Fields of yellow lie beneath the harvest moon
days so mellow you could sleep forever
come tomorrow we'll see the seasons turn again
all will follow the spiral dance together
Mother Earth's decree light to dark as all will be
the harvest's in for you to see from the Earth we've gathered
farewell shining one the parting of the sun
all that dies is reborn so celebrate Lughnasadh
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8. |
Ride the Wind
02:52
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As autumn blows the bones of winter in
scarlet leaves ride the wind
deeper nights come closing in
stay close to hearth and home
redgum burns in fireside
wood smoke drifts into the night
awaken in the chilly light
rejoice the harvest's home
Warm days leaving, winters creeping
make your nest and bide your time
chill winds reaching, Jack Frost's seeking
the call of winter time
Dusty sunsets and searching winds
shadows lengthen as the days draw in
signalling the summer’s end
the woods will soon be sleeping
clear is the air through golden days
soon mist will weave and light will wane
for now it is the time of change
the time of long nights dreaming
Bright flames leaping, dogs lie sleeping
warm your hands by fireside
chill winds reaching, Jack Frost's seeking
the call of winter time
Come said the leaves to the wind one day'
come over the meadows and we will play
put on your dresses of scarlet and gold
for the summer is gone and the days grow cold
Autumn rains still the dust
drowning leaves of red and rust
tree's stripped bare by sudden gusts
the weather cock is spinning
toadstools mark the forest floor
beneath the bare limbed corridor
the coldest time returns once more
and the dark time is beginning
Warm days leaving, winter's creeping
warm your hands by fireside
chill winds reaching, Jack Frost's seeking
the call of winter time
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9. |
The Oak
05:28
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Steve Knightley is one half of the very marvelous Show of Hands, contact him for his wonderful lyrics...
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Voodoo Bayou
04:03
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Long River Road she is shrouded in mist
dances the voodoo from the bones she has blessed
cursed be the man who has darkened her grave
cursed be the one who made her his slave
and the Spanish Moss is dripping from the oaken tree boughs
she's dancing in the veil between here and now
Out across the bayou a steamy light glows
you can feel that swampy rhythm as is powers thru your soul
and she knows he will follow to seek and to find
that toffee skinned woman who's playing with his mind
and there's secrets in the hot night air sending shivers down his spine
and knowing in the watchful gaze of dark eyes so fine
She calls upon the Bokor to paint his skin black
he's lost in hoodoo coma and he's never coming back
invoking down the Loa see the flames ignite
she'll weave and wind her poison ties and lock him in the night
trapped inside the murky waters was the price he had to pay
as the Mississippi levee throws a shadow cross the way
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12. |
Wayland's Steel
03:28
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Through the mists of long ages past
in a time of great gods and alchemy
beneath dark stones and caverns deep
worked a strange and mystic sorcery
born in thunder from the mountain
awakened by an ancient flame
forged by immortal power
the mighty swords of Wayland came
White metal upon the anvil rings
shining steel on iron lay
cooled in the dew of early morning
runes of prophecy carved along the blade
who has seen this shadowy smith?
From the dwarves of Iceland learned his trade
the noble craftsman of magick metal work
the mighty swords of Wayland came
Follow along the ancient way
to where the silent cromlech lies
hear the stones speak in whispers
timeless voices sing his praise
for such power won't stay hidden through time
within the secret of the blades
from the blacksmith of the immortals
the might swords of Wayland came
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Here Be Giants / Barock
05:12
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Within the dreaming, crimson rushing
by Logan rock stands Castle Treen
the walls were built when dawn came blushing
raised by enchantment from the sea
surging waves protect this mighty keep
but deep within the chasm lies the key
strong will can take you at low water
'cross the gap to break it free
Chorus
And who would walk the pathway old
that leads to this fey misted land
what powers raised this giant hold
the place where the great Gods stand
Beneath the dreaming dark illusion
it shimmers where the great walls rise
could the Gods detect intrusion
in the halls where sleeping Maen lies?
So guard the keep and claim the key
Maen's ones will stand defiant
a fortress to the great folk be
this is the land of Gods and Giants
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Tarry Trousers
05:12
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Yonder stands a fine young beauty
who she is I do not know
go and court her for her beauty
let her run say yes or no
Pretty girl I've golden riches
pretty girl I've house and land
pretty girl I've worldly treasures
and all will be at your command
What do I care for your golden treasures?
What do I care for your house and land?
What do I care for your worldly treasures?
All I want is a nice young man
My love wears the tarry trousers
my love wears a jacket blue
my love sails upon the ocean
so young man away with you
Why do you wish for so much beauty?
It is a flower that will decay
like the rose that blooms in summer
when winter comes it fades away
What do I care for your golden treasures?
What do I care for your house and land?
What do I care for your worldly treasures?
All I want is a nice young man
My love wears the tarry trousers
my love wears a jacket blue
my love sails upon the ocean
so young man away with you
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Spiral Dance Adelaide, Australia
With a combination of haunting vocals, intoxicating guitar riffs and groovy accordion lines, underpinned with potent bass and dynamic percussion, Spiral Dance presents an eclectic blend of traditional folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Rousing melodies intertwine with tales of Magick, myth and legend - music that will rock your ancestors! ... more
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