A wintry lullaby from The Orbweavers, made in their home studio. A song for yearning. For staying inside. For Moon viewing. For waiting and dreaming.
Backing vocals are sung by Jen Sholakis, Rachel Marzorini-Pickford and Paddy Mann, recorded in respective isolation across the state, delivered via the internet.
“Our new family member Susie, a retired racing greyhound, contributed quiet vibes from the couch – this song is for Susie too.”
Subjects: isolation, quilting, Moon viewing, Dog Star, Magpies, waterways
lyrics
When the sky is grey, sometimes I prefer it than when it’s blue,
You might think it strange?
Sometimes I want to stay inside for days.
And be alone,
A fallen fire,
A quilted home,
And fall asleep for a thousand years.
(But don’t worry, now)
When the sky is blue,
And the sun is angled against our roof,
As it hits the trees
Golden
And fading
Sun hits make me weep.
And remember each day is but a turn,
The light is walking
Away across the Earth;
East to the West
I remember ‘Don’t worry now’.
When the sky is night,
And I stand alone looking to the Moon,
How I feel so still,
Heavenly bodies,
Gravity
My will.
And to think
Of everyone
Who ever drew breath beneath the Sun;
East to the west
I remember ‘Don’t worry now’.
Give it up for the Morning!
Give it up for the afternoon Sun!
The answer is so simple, and heavy on my arm
Give it up for the Magpie!
Give it up for the whispering Creek!
I know I should listen, and take it to my sleep.
I know that I should listen
I know
That I should
Listen.
credits
released May 15, 2020
Written / Recorded / Produced by Marita Dyson & Stuart Flanagan
Backing vocals: Jen Sholakis, Rachel Marzorini-Pickford and Paddy Mann
Mastered by - Adam Dempsey Mastering at Deluxe Mastering
The Orbweavers are Marita Dyson & Stuart Flanagan, multidisciplinary artists working in song, performance and visual art.
Their work responds to history, memory and place. They are interested in local waterways, industrial history and environmental change.
They have written and recorded 3 albums, co-produced by their greyhound companions, Fern (RIP 2018) & Susie, released through Mistletone....more
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