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Luí na gréine (The setting of the sun)
Éirí na gealaí (The rise of the moon)
Idir an dá sholas (Between the two lights)
Amhrán an solas (Song of light)
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One Song
05:19
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Sunset light fading slow. One star in the heavens aglow
I hear - lifting away all my sorrows -
A sweet melody
So soft, so strong, sweet song awakens my heart
Solace - far from the fire. Beauty - uplifts and inspires
Wonder - the Great Song is lifting me higher
The Song carries me
In song we open our hearts
Here in this shining night, the magic of song takes flight around me
Woven through branch and air, the music is everywhere - just listen
Song of the dreaming earth, in a heartbeat the Song takes birth around me
Echoing all around, filling me with joyous sound
Below, the whole earth is singing
Above, stars dance in place
Within, the tree of my heart is in blossom
And beneath it I hear
Circling without end, through the heavens to where I stand in wonder
Woven through branch and air, the music is everywhere - just listen
Song of the dreaming earth, in a heartbeat the Song takes birth around me
Many voices so clear, so strong. Many voices but just one song
One song - many voices we sing one song
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Festivale
05:25
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Midwinter Fires
06:01
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The eve of Midwinter with moonlight on snow
The brilliance of starlight reflected below.
The far-reaching silence is an eloquent prayer
A mantel of beauty in the frosty night air
It is the deepest of seasons, the darkest of nights
Despite all its wonders, I long for the light
The world dreams of warm winds in the deep icy cold
And the promise of sunlight yet to unfold
Come light the Midwinter Fires
Strike up the drums, take my hand love
As the dance leads us in weaving spirals
And we call back the sunshine above
We call the sun's benediction
To fall on all hearts -inspire us!
With the truth that all life is celebration
We call back the sunshine above
By the dark heart of winter, I’ve forgotten the sound
Of the sweet song of robins circling round.
In the cold of December, it's so hard to remember
The promise of springtime ‘neath the snow covered ground
But in the dance of the seasons the world is renewed
Barren branches will blossom into the fullness of youth
Born aloft on a warm wind will come the song of the winter’s end
And all weary hearts will awaken in gratitude
Come light the Midwinter Fires
Strike up the drums, take my hand love
As the dance leads us in weaving spirals
And we call back the sunshine above
We call the sun's benediction
To fall on all hearts -inspire us!
With the truth that all life is celebration
We call back the sunshine above
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Priest of the Sun
05:04
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Bring Me Joy
03:57
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I was lost and alone
Wondering which way was home.
The road was dark, the road was cold
And then you shone...
You shone as deep and bright
As the evenstar -
A light in the darkest night.
The first time I saw your face,
The sweetness of that first embrace -
I knew I was home.
And now when the road grows dark
I lift my eyes to the stars
I follow my heart home to you.
They say dreams don't come true
But I know they do.
For we are together in summertime,
The winter nights of candlelight
To you I pledge my heart.
And in the golden rain of autumn leaves,
The tender blush of each new spring,
To you I pledge my heart.
You bring me joy!
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Grandfather Fire
05:29
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Sunrise
05:26
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The northern lights whirl and dance through the sky
One guiding star burning bright, lighting the night
The warmth and strength of your hand, enfolding mine
The beating of your heart and my heart in time.
We are waiting with love, waiting with hope
Waiting with faith the return of grace
We are recalling the joys, recalling the tears
Recalling our dreams, releasing our fears
Awaiting sunrise
Sky growing light
Stars melt away
Fading from sight
Brand new day
Here on the hillside, the long night has passed
The darkness is ending, sunrise at last
Holding you close, you at my side
Eyes shining bright as we welcome sunrise
We are waiting with love, waiting with hope
Waiting with faith the return of grace
We are recalling the joys, recalling the tears
Recalling our dreams, releasing our fears
Embracing sunrise
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Grandmother Snow
05:40
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Beauty Before Me
05:56
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Beauty before me, with it I wander
Beauty behind me, with it I wander
Beauty above, Beauty below
Beauty within me, with it I wander
Joy before me, with it I wander
Joy behind me, with it I wander
Joy above, Joy below
Joy within me, with it I wander
Wonder before me, with it I wander
Wonder behind me, with it I wander
Wonder above, Wonder below
Wonder within me, with it I wander
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Aimsigh amhrán do chroí
Lean an t-amhrán i do chroí
(Find the song in your heart)
(Follow the song in your heart)
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Jeff Stockton Water Valley, Alberta
Jeff Stockton is a Celtic Harpist, Singer and Storyteller.
An award winning recording artist, he
has released 6 full length albums:
'Sacred Ground' (Celtic); 'Beneath the Boughs' (instrumental); 'Wisdom of the Woods' (storytelling); "Between Two Lights" (Celtic); "Once Upon A Midwinter" (storytelling); and 'The Honey Roads' (Celtic)
Both storytelling recordings have won international awards.
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