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Numb the Wren Tear - single

by Louisa John-Krol

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From our third CD 'Ariel' (2000) initially released on Blue Tree, then more widely with new design on French fairy-world label Prikosnovénie.

Inspired by the native fairy wren, who hops fast and high to lure intruders away from its family, we call upon magic to perform feats that feel impossible. Traversing tyranny of distance across - or beyond - a vast island continent; overcoming prejudice or fashion; defending anything or anyone we hold dear, might require defiance, a brave leap, a spell, an act of sorcery. Conversely, this song now holds the courage of solitude: caring for loved ones in a pandemic, and ecology in climate change, may mean less touring. We can live quietly, like the wren.

‘A traveler’s thoughts in the night wander in a thousand miles of dreams’
(Wang Wei)

lyrics

‘Numb the Wren Tear’ (Song of the Wren)

Climb the Ocean
Set the Snow on Fire
Charm the Water
Blind Man and the Star

Move the River
Comet and the Horn
Kiss the Shadow
New Moon on the Morn

Numb the Wren Tear… long before
Dim the Rim Meer… warn the Foe
Numb the Wren Tear… calm the Call
will you come home?

credits

released October 8, 2022
Lyrics, Melodies: Mark Krol
Cello lines (solo intro & rhythmic ostinato) composed by Mark Krol, performed by Caerwen Martin
Vocals, acoustic Guitar: Louisa John-Krol
Chapman Stick / Bass, Rickenbacker, other Guitars: Brett Taylor
Keyboards, Synths, Midi soundscaping: Brett Taylor
Percussion, including Drum Kit: Brett Taylor
Produced with & engineered by Brett Taylor, Pilgrim Arts
Recorded at Siamese Studios, courtesy of Sean Bowley (Eden)
Photo of Louisa by Jerry Galea of The Age newspaper

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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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