Inspired by the vast mythological landscapes that stretched across West Wales, ‘The Preselis’ incarnates an ancient pilgrimage, written in devotion to this breadth of land mapped by stone circles, prehistoric megaliths,
dolmens and cairns. The song explores notions of morphic-resonance and collective consciousness inherent in ancient, neolithic civilisations. Drawing upon the impulse that archaic energy, as layers of geological sediment, can be held by a landscape, this song offers a passage of resonance with such forces, through the slow surrender
of a transcendental state of consciousness.
lyrics
The blue stones, they grow over me
Carved into mountains, the blood of need
The darkness is parted inside dreams
Immortal silhouettes, burnt beneath
Lay the body down
Lay the body down
Talk freely, walk with me.
With their hands, my body does rise
A gift, a gift, a gift of sky
Why should I obey
Resurrection, reclamation, decay
Lay the body down
Lay the body down
Talk freely, walk with me.
Anima
Anima
Anima
Animus
Animus
Animus
Lay the body down
Lay the body down
Lay the body down
Lay the body
credits
from Dharma,
released May 26, 2023
Rebecca Harris - Vocals, Backing Vocals, Co-string Arrangements
Franklin Mockett - Gong, Guitars, FX, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Co-string Arrangements, Recording & Engineering, Mixing
James Osler - String Arrangements, Tubular Bells
Rebecca Bell - Violin
Fraser Bowles - Cello
Jools Owen - Tenor Trumpet, Trumpet, Euphonium
Rhys Lovell - Double Bass Drones
Jason Mitchell @ LOUD mastering - Mastering
Samana is a journey of internal and external exploration. Their music is forged with its own distinct weight and
significance, born from the interpretation of dreams, the study of ancient rituals, philosophies of love, loss & death, and the quintessence of interior discovery that results from personal experience. Samana create their art in their analogue studio in the remote valleys of Wales....more
A truly stunning album that mentally transports you to foggy early morning streets, the pavement wet from recent rains. Dreary, but in a comforting way. Like sitting next to a window during a rainstorm, listening to the drops hit the glass while remaining warm. Never fails to make me feel safe. Crow Yo
Well, does it live up to the hype? It's okay, not as good as 'Loops' or the 'Fenella' stuff; i doubt i'll be listening to it in full very often.
Her mojo is waneing in my 'umble opinion. vykr
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The Besnard Lakes are back with a new 12", and a new single. Expansive and psychedelic, much like the band's previous work. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 29, 2016
Dearest Arooj, firstly thank you. My brother died this year n what can be said about such loss n sadness. I saw n heard you at The end of the Road in England. I spent many years in India n love all the music, poetry of your heritage. Thankyou Arooj❤️ ben1769