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09 Dec 98 - 12:28 PM (#48705) Subject: solstice songs From: L. Dyer Would folks please recommend good solstice songs for my December 20th radio program? Thanks much!!! |
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09 Dec 98 - 01:18 PM (#48708) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Joe Offer Hi - take a look at the 1997 CD called "Voices of Winter," by Priscilla Herdman, Anne Hills, and Cindy Mangsen. I think you'll find several suitable songs there. -Joe Offer- |
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09 Dec 98 - 01:59 PM (#48714) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Sam Hudson How about one of my favourite Jethro Tull songs, 'Solstice Bells'? From the album 'Songs from the Wood.' Seasonal greetings! Sam |
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09 Dec 98 - 06:54 PM (#48746) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Susan of DT Put @seasonal in the blue search box to get 138 songs of various seasons |
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09 Dec 98 - 09:22 PM (#48754) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Barry Finn Try "Songs Of Ceremony" Folk Songs of Britain vol. #9 on Topic 12T197 collected by Peter Kennedy copyright 1961. Here's a list of the songs. Cornish Wassail Song, New'r Even's Song, the Mari Lwyd Ceremony, Joys Of Mary, Holly & The Ivy, !2 Days of Christmas, Bitter Withy, As I Sat On A Sunny Bank, The Singing Of The Travels, Divers & Lazarus, Gower Wassail Song, Taladh An Leinibh Losa, St. Clement's Song, The Shrove Tuesday Song, Shephards Arise, Cherry Tree Carol, Somerset Wassail Song, Hunting The Wren, Cheshire Souling Song, Six Jolly Miners, John Barleycorn, Hal-An-Tow, Huntingdonshire May Carol, Cornish May Carol. Though not alot on the solstic side of things but these field recordings of the various seasonal ceremonies are well worth a listen. Barry |
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09 Dec 98 - 10:35 PM (#48768) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Sandy Paton Check out the new Christmas CD in the Lomax series from Rounder (ROUN 1719, I think). While you're at it, look at the Folk-Legacy web page under "English folk music" for the several "Nowell Sing We Clear" CDs by John Roberts and Tony Barrand. Sandy (Folk-Legacy's resident folk fogey) |
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09 Dec 98 - 11:24 PM (#48780) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: rich r John Langstaff and the Revels also have a recording of winter solstice music that includes, Wassail, Boar's Head Carol, Masters In This Hall, There Was A Pig Went Out To Dig, Mice CArol, Lord of The Dance and a number of others. rich r |
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29 Nov 07 - 07:06 PM (#2205126) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: GUEST,starbird Anyone posted, "Light is Returning" as a good Winter Solstice song? |
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29 Nov 07 - 07:23 PM (#2205139) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: GUEST,mg Capri Uni wrote a lovely one that has sheet music...maybe contact her. mg |
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29 Nov 07 - 07:24 PM (#2205141) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: katlaughing Hi, starbird. Welcome to the Mudcat. If you put the song title, "Light is Returning" in the grey search box up on the right where it says "Lyrics & Knowledge," there are several threads which come up with the lyrics posted. All the best, kat |
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30 Nov 07 - 02:39 AM (#2205309) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Anne Lister I'll put in a plug for my two (so far): Midwinter (on my album "Root, Seed, Thorn and Flower", and "Dance with the Dragon" on my "Waiting for the Hero" album. Anne (Lister) |
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30 Nov 07 - 10:59 AM (#2205537) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: GUEST,Mr Fox (at work) Steeleye Span do a nice one ('The Unconquered Sun') on their album 'Winter'. |
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30 Nov 07 - 04:44 PM (#2205775) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Mikefule When I hear the first winter solstice song of the evening, I know it's going to be a long night. |
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30 Nov 07 - 04:48 PM (#2205781) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Mrs Scarecrow my solstice song is called the Longest Night - on my CD Stolen Kisses written as Ann Mathews |
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12 Dec 07 - 04:58 PM (#2214081) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: GUEST,bethinderby Have you heard Nickomo's Solstice carol? You can contact him at nickomoandrasullah.co.uk - it is a song that is really meant for community harmony singing groups to sing - but I reckon there is a listening cd of it out there too. |
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16 Dec 11 - 10:53 AM (#3274814) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: GUEST Sue Hitchcock I just wrote a verse for a solstice song, for which many tunes would fit:- The days are short and the nights are long and that is why I sing this song. Take my hand and have no fear, It is the turning of the year! We'll eat a feast to celebrate. We'll laugh and drink and stay up late. Just sip your wine and quaff your beer, It is the turning of the year. The birds come close and eat our crumbs. They plan for when the New Year comes. They'll build a nest and sing out clear. It is the turning of the year. The wind blew strong and the leaves are gone, But green shoots show before too long. Cheerful daffs will soon appear, It is the turning of the year. The party's time to take your chance to loudly sing and wildly dance. Lift up your heart and give a cheer! It is the turning of the year. I would love it if you could find a singer! Sue Hitchcock |
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16 Dec 11 - 12:11 PM (#3274871) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: mg I have one I am about to put the more or less tune to so PM me if you want an MP3. mg |
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22 Dec 11 - 06:29 PM (#3278625) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: Genie Several Solstice songs on the Mudcat CD "This is Us: Until The Dark Time Ends." You can find the lyrics here: Mudcat CD lyrics/ You can also hear these songs, as well as other seasonal songs on the CD if you purchase it - by itself or as part of the full set of 6 CDs. |
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16 Jan 12 - 04:26 PM (#3291576) Subject: RE: solstice songs From: GUEST Does anyone know the song 'Round and Round the Earth is Turning'? If so, does anyone have any information about it? Is it a solstice song? Is it a sacred song? Thanks |