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Dunsany's Hope

from Argo - full album 1996 by Louisa John-Krol

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From our first CD Argo (Evolving Discs 1996), this song's allusions are twofold:
(i) a fantasy novel 'The King of Elfland's Daughter' by Dunsany, affectionately known as the father of Tolkien; and
(ii) Alam al-Mithal (the Land of Nonwhere), a concept of the Sufi Ibn Arabi (1165-1240).

lyrics

I’ve been hovering near the border
drawn by Memory and Sound
Ever near the Dreaming, calling Elfland:
Alam Al-Mithal, Alam Al-Mithal, the Wind and Tallow

Like a child with a treasure
but no age nor wisdom to protect it -
Rare as coral it was stolen,
painted like a clown, abused and broken

Now I hear and I obey! (the fear is at bay, the fear is at bay)
For I catch the glimpses fey! (be not afraid, they say be not afraid)
I’ll prepare to make my way! (the past is away, the past is away)
Oh those hills have called me long and I must answer ...

Never far from the border,
though the Realms are ebbing, still they hold me -
Alam Al-Mithal, Alam Al-Mithal, the Dream is over

credits

from Argo - full album 1996, released February 4, 2021
Lyrics, Melodies: Louisa John-Krol
Vocals, acoustic Guitar, Windchime Forest: Louisa John-Krol
Andean Charango, Mountain Drums, Cymbal swishes: Harry Williamson
Keyboards: Louisa John-Krol (riffs, e.g. Harp & Woodwind Midi), programmed & embellished by Harry Williamson (synths, soundscaping)
Produced with & engineered by Harry Williamson, Spring Studio
Photo: a border of Elfland, by Louisa John-Krol
Thanks to Mark Krol, for discovering books by Dunsany.

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Louisa John-Krol Australia

Louisa is an Australian singer, composer, writer & faery storyteller who has released many albums of ethereal music on indie labels, primarily in France. She's completing a fantasy series, The Elderbrook Chronicles, with a soundtrack.

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