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GOOD MUSIC !
Deep Purple - Space Truckin
What better way to breathe life back into OMF ?
GOOD MUSIC !
Deep Purple - Space Truckin
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Amsterdam
The Dutch Brigade our last hope of Privacy?
Ripe for change?
"Amsterdam"
I'm sorry, mother... I'm sorry, I let you down
Well, these days I'm fine - No these days I tend to lie
I'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Just by my left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
I'm sorry, brother... I'm sorry, I let cha down
Well, these days you're fine - No these days you tend to lie
You'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Just by your left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
But I keep coming up short
I'm sorry, lover... You're sorry; I bring you down
Well, these days I try and these days I tend to lie
Kinda thought I was a mystery and then I thought I wasn't meant to be
You said yourself fantastically, "Congratulations you were all alone"
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
But the rain won't fall for the both of us
The sun won't shine on the both of us
Believe me when I say, that I wouldn't have it any other way
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
But I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
And I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
And I keep coming up short
The Dutch Brigade our last hope of Privacy?
Ripe for change?
"Amsterdam"
I'm sorry, mother... I'm sorry, I let you down
Well, these days I'm fine - No these days I tend to lie
I'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Just by my left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
I'm sorry, brother... I'm sorry, I let cha down
Well, these days you're fine - No these days you tend to lie
You'll take the West train, just by the side of Amsterdam
Just by your left brain, just by the side of the Tin man
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
But I keep coming up short
I'm sorry, lover... You're sorry; I bring you down
Well, these days I try and these days I tend to lie
Kinda thought I was a mystery and then I thought I wasn't meant to be
You said yourself fantastically, "Congratulations you were all alone"
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
But the rain won't fall for the both of us
The sun won't shine on the both of us
Believe me when I say, that I wouldn't have it any other way
Your time will come if you wait for it, if you wait for it
It's hard, believe me... I've tried
But I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
And I won't wait much longer 'cause these walls they're crashing down
And I keep coming up short
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The Arizona Sword...an old legend from Arizona
THE ARIZONA SWORD
I couldn't tell you the provenance of this local legend that I wrote up and put to music. It seems to date from Conquistador days, which would put it somewhere before 1690, but it also contains sentiments that seem distinctly post-Revolutionary. Then again, the Pueblo Indian tribes who threw out Spanish rule in the Great Pueblo Revolt of 1690 had a lot of similar ideas, so the legend really could be that old. You can get a truly amazing view of history by asking the Indians about their side of the story.
"Blacksmith make a sword for me, such as none did ever see,
For ancient symbols of majesty have power in troubled times.
Blacksmith, make me a magic sword, one that will make me the valley's lord,
Where folk will hail with one accord to save them from their crimes."
"Seeing he would not be deterred, the blacksmith took him at his word
And pondered long on what he'd heard about this would-be lord.
He pumped the fire and he made his start, melted iron in the fire's heart,
But he named the steel with an older art the Arizona Sword."
"He chanted words to the blazing mix, of ancient Red Men's and White Men's tricks
To draw a spirit, and purpose fix in what the blade would feel.
The iron laws from Nature's hand, the ruthless will of the desert land,
The freedom no one can command -- and cast that thought in steel."
"And when the blacksmith's work was done, the new sword gleamed like the setting sun.
All down the blade did the old runes run, a warning plain to see.
The steel was grained like the finest wood, a full yard long and more it stood.
The runes read, 'I serve but the good of life and liberty.'"
"Near the hilt, set in copper wire, a phoenix rose up from the pyre.
A copper star within the fire rayed out copper cords.
The grip was like a segwaro made that clasped a moon in quartz and jade.
In truth, like as no other blade was the Arizona Sword."
"Blacksmith, well have ye served my cause. This shall aid me to make the laws.
Hmmm, the guards are shaped like cougar's paws; in truth, like none I've seen.
The price is steep, but I shall not carp. She'll sing more praise than a minstrel's harp.
Ye gods, that blade is razor-sharp!...For a symbol very keen."
"And cheap She'll be if I strike ye dead!" The blacksmith promptly turned and fled.
The lordling laughed and shrugged instead, and went out to meet his horde.
He cried out, 'This is the day foretold. Just one hand now this land shall hold,
for in this sign will I rule. Behold the Arizona Sword!'"
"'No more arguement shall we find, but all hereafter shall be inclined
To just one purpose and just one mind. Thus do I mean to do.
Now go ye forth, and take the land.' The sword heard well his first comand.
She lunged and twisted in his hand, and fell, and ran him through."
"They say the sword vanished clean away, for none has heard of it since that day,
But seek it wisely, and find ye may. Take care, who would be lord.
Beware, ye tyrant! Beware, ye fool! For who is the master and who the tool?
Ye may well serve, but ye shall not rule, the Arizona Sword.
1996 Leslie Fish
THE ARIZONA SWORD
I couldn't tell you the provenance of this local legend that I wrote up and put to music. It seems to date from Conquistador days, which would put it somewhere before 1690, but it also contains sentiments that seem distinctly post-Revolutionary. Then again, the Pueblo Indian tribes who threw out Spanish rule in the Great Pueblo Revolt of 1690 had a lot of similar ideas, so the legend really could be that old. You can get a truly amazing view of history by asking the Indians about their side of the story.
"Blacksmith make a sword for me, such as none did ever see,
For ancient symbols of majesty have power in troubled times.
Blacksmith, make me a magic sword, one that will make me the valley's lord,
Where folk will hail with one accord to save them from their crimes."
"Seeing he would not be deterred, the blacksmith took him at his word
And pondered long on what he'd heard about this would-be lord.
He pumped the fire and he made his start, melted iron in the fire's heart,
But he named the steel with an older art the Arizona Sword."
"He chanted words to the blazing mix, of ancient Red Men's and White Men's tricks
To draw a spirit, and purpose fix in what the blade would feel.
The iron laws from Nature's hand, the ruthless will of the desert land,
The freedom no one can command -- and cast that thought in steel."
"And when the blacksmith's work was done, the new sword gleamed like the setting sun.
All down the blade did the old runes run, a warning plain to see.
The steel was grained like the finest wood, a full yard long and more it stood.
The runes read, 'I serve but the good of life and liberty.'"
"Near the hilt, set in copper wire, a phoenix rose up from the pyre.
A copper star within the fire rayed out copper cords.
The grip was like a segwaro made that clasped a moon in quartz and jade.
In truth, like as no other blade was the Arizona Sword."
"Blacksmith, well have ye served my cause. This shall aid me to make the laws.
Hmmm, the guards are shaped like cougar's paws; in truth, like none I've seen.
The price is steep, but I shall not carp. She'll sing more praise than a minstrel's harp.
Ye gods, that blade is razor-sharp!...For a symbol very keen."
"And cheap She'll be if I strike ye dead!" The blacksmith promptly turned and fled.
The lordling laughed and shrugged instead, and went out to meet his horde.
He cried out, 'This is the day foretold. Just one hand now this land shall hold,
for in this sign will I rule. Behold the Arizona Sword!'"
"'No more arguement shall we find, but all hereafter shall be inclined
To just one purpose and just one mind. Thus do I mean to do.
Now go ye forth, and take the land.' The sword heard well his first comand.
She lunged and twisted in his hand, and fell, and ran him through."
"They say the sword vanished clean away, for none has heard of it since that day,
But seek it wisely, and find ye may. Take care, who would be lord.
Beware, ye tyrant! Beware, ye fool! For who is the master and who the tool?
Ye may well serve, but ye shall not rule, the Arizona Sword.
1996 Leslie Fish
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Anything by Lorenna McKinnett
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Welcome to OMF, Dragonfly5355! Kudos, for a nice first post.
Loreena is a favorite among us shadow dwellers. For so many reasons....
...and she is a member of the Celtic Revival movement in the Pacific Northwest (US - WA, OR, AK, ID, MT, & BC of C) and quite the musical scholar too.
In the tradition of the Revival, "may we be restored to memory..."
Loreena is a favorite among us shadow dwellers. For so many reasons....
...and she is a member of the Celtic Revival movement in the Pacific Northwest (US - WA, OR, AK, ID, MT, & BC of C) and quite the musical scholar too.
In the tradition of the Revival, "may we be restored to memory..."
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Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
One thing else to end the deed --
A dog with no Illusion.
~ Walter Wangerin Jr., Book of the Dun Cow
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Oh night thou was my guide!
Oh night more loving than the rising sun
Oh night that joined the lover to the beloved one
Transforming each of them into the other...
To the Fairies They Draw Near
Come away with me now to the sky
Up all the hills and the sea
Far beyond where memories lie
To a place where Im free to be me
Oh Gather it now one and all
No matter what folly may do
Let the stars fill your soul, when the moon cradles all
So, to yourself be true!
The blanket of snow is all gone
Each flower waits for the sun
And the breeze bring tears of the rain
Oh Its promise for everyone
Then come away with me, friends!
No matter where you call your home
With the light in your hearts
We will never part
No matter how far we roam
Deep in the forest we go
Creatures are all fast asleep
With a kiss and a wink we will waken our souls
And long is the safety we'll keep
And then, then we'll dance with the night
Till the sun peeking sparkle at dawn
And away we will go
Like last winters snow
Soon our work will be done.
Oh gather it now one and all
No matter what folly may do
Let the stars fill your soul, when the moon cradles all
So, to yourself be true
So, to yourself be true
Lyrics
NEVER-ENDING ROAD (AMHRÁN DUIT)
The road now leads onward
As far as can be
Winding lanes
And hedgerows in threes
By purple mountains
And round every bend
All roads lead to you
There is no journey's end.
Here is my heart and I give it to you
Take me with you across this land
These are my dreams, so simple and few
Dreams we hold in the palm of our hands
Deep in the winter
Amidst falling snow
High in the air
Where the bells they all toll
And now all around me
I feel you still here
Such is the journey
No mystery to fear.
Here is my heart and I give it to you
Take me with you across this land
These are my dreams, so simple and few
Dreams we hold in the palm of our hands
The road now leads onward
And I know not where
I feel in my heart
That you will be there
Whenever a storm comes
Whatever our fears
The journey goes on
As your love ever nears
Here is my heart and I give it to you
Take me with you across this land
These are my dreams, so simple and few
Dreams we hold in the palm of our hands
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"This is an indeterminite problem. How shall I solve it? Pessimistically? Or optimistically? Or a range of probabilities expressed as a curve, or several curves?..........Well.....we're Loonies. Loonies bet. Hell, we have to! They shipped us up and bet us we couldn't stay alive. We fooled 'em. We'll fool 'em again!" Robert Heinlein, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.
Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
One thing else to end the deed --
A dog with no Illusion.
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Lyrics
The Morrigan dreams old dreams of flight
The Morrigan sees with another sight
The Morrigan builds with flesh and bone
and The Morrigan fills an empty throne
The Morrigan fills an empty throne
The Morrigan builds with flesh and bone
The Morrigan sees with another sight
and The Morrigan dreams old dreams of flight
The Morrigan knows your time and place
The Morrigan shows your shifting face
The Morrigan stands behind your skill
and The Morrigan sows and reaps at will
The Morrigan sows and reaps at will
The Morrigan stands behind your skill
The Morrigan shows your shifting face
and The Morrigan knows your time and place
The Morrigan chooses when to rise
The Morrigan views without her eyes
The Morrigan sees with another sight
and The Morrigan dreams old dreams of flight
The Morrigan dreams old dreams of flight
The Morrigan sees with another sight
The Morrigan views without her eyes
The Morrigan chooses when to rise
Lyrics courtesy of : http://decoda.com/heather-dale-the-morrigan-lyrics
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Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
One thing else to end the deed --
A dog with no Illusion.
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Lyrics Excerpt:
Nothing to see, there's nothing to see, there's nothing to see here...
Nothing to see, just look away, there's nothing to see here...I see your symbol is the English oak tree,
Is that your idea of irony?
Now thousands of eyes will fall upon you,
Each watching closely what you will do,
All are ready to spoil your game,
For the blood of an outlaw flows in our veins!
(Chorus)
If you thought that we would do nothing you've misunderstood...
For we are the Sons and Daughters of Robin Hood!
Damh The Bard
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Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
One thing else to end the deed --
A dog with no Illusion.
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The Sun Is Also A Warrior - Lyrics
Leslie Fish (c) 1986
Two men walked on the beach in the sun.
One left footprints, the other left none.
One was a man who no man obeys;
The other a god from the ancient days.
"Look," said the man, "how my kind make war.
I summonned you here to ask what for."
"For wealth or land," the god replies,
"For life, or freedom, or some king's lies."
CHORUS:
"The sun is also a warrior.
Knowledge can also destroy.
Nor can the kindest will,
Preserve you from the kill.
Not all of wisdom brings joy."
"Four of those five," the first one said,
Are not enough to appease the dead.
To save my world all this strife must cease,
So now I bid you to conjure peace."
The god said "Yes. Though it grieves me sore,
For I was also a god of war,
And I remember what you forget,
Four of those five you may still regret."
CHORUS
He raised his voice and he raised his hand.
All strife stopped at the god's command.
No voice ventured an angry word,
No hand struck and no weapon stirred.
In time, the man called the old god back.
"Look," he cried, "what my people lack!
One lord rules over all the earth,
And we're all his slaves from the hour of birth."
CHORUS
"Look, he owns all wealth, and he owns all land,
We starve and die under his command.
He speaks the truth and he gives us peace,
But all that I hope for is our release."
The old god said, "This is what you willed.
For only thus is your wish fulfilled.
War's five sources I took away,
Yet I will give four of them back today."
CHORUS
He raised his hand and his voice once more,
And all the world overturned in war.
And when the last of those fires let fall,
There was no lord in the world at all.
"Go rebuild now," the old god said,
"Feed the living and bury the dead,
And remember this when you speak of war,
And think upon what is worth fighting for."
CHORUS
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Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
One thing else to end the deed --
A dog with no Illusion.
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pman35 wrote:@cliff The muppets Bohemian Rhapsody , now thats funny
I thought you might like that one
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Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
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Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
One thing else to end the deed --
A dog with no Illusion.
~ Walter Wangerin Jr., Book of the Dun Cow
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An outstanding Quebec hit in the surf and hot rod instrumental category: Mer Morte, '64, Jaguars, Tournesol label, composed by Jean-Guy Cossette.
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As lovely as she plays. Fabulous mixture of Shadoogey (contraction of Shadows' Boogey) and Guitar Boogey. The former is from '61 by the Shadows. If it sounds familiar, it's because it's motif that occurs in many songs like Religion and Glory (aka A Wonderful Time Up There, aka Gospel Boogey), music and lyric by Lee Roy Abernathy, '47, recorded in '48 by his Homeland Harmony Quartet, and later by Johnny Cash, Johnny Mathis, and especially Pat Boone in '58 who popularized it.
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Dreamiest, most beautiful romantic instrumental by a Canadian composer (Johnny Cowell).
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Super '60s girl group from the Quebec City region comprising Diane Gallichand (lead guitar), Claire Gallichand ( bass guitar), Carole Boutin (guitar), and Ginette Douville (drums) doing a superb French version of a Beatles hit, which should be Allo, bye bye.
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The Miladys were Quebec's top girl group, and were made up of the Lavasseur sisters (again the a is short), Hélène and Andrée, and Denise Biron.
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In anticipation of the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
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2017 is also the 375th anniversary of the founding of Montréal (mõ-řĭ-ăl')(I can't use the IPA font, but the correct IPA symbol for the short a is æ and for the short i it is the Greek letter iota), where I was born. It was preceded by Hochelaga, meaning ''grand rapids,'' an Iroquois village at the foot of what was dubbed by Champlain as mons realis. It was founded in 1642 as Ville Marie by the Société de Notre-Dame (nŭtřə-dăm, which can be anglicized to nŭtrŭ-dăm), and later called Montréal. It was incorporated as a city in 1862, and it was majority English from 1835-1865. It is now the 2nd largest majority-French city in the world and called the Paris of North America.
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God Bless the Grass, from the album "It's Sister Jenny's Turn to Throw the Bomb" sung by Leslie Fish and others.
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Rooster's Crow Confusion
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Song: I'll Never Go Drinking with Michael Again!
Source: SCA bard - backstory in vid.
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Rue she said Protection
Rooster's Crow Confusion
One thing else to end the deed --
A dog with no Illusion.
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