The first 12 of the 24 total songs written for the Rune Songs project. Four-panel full color jacket with artwork by Rebecca McManamon.
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about
Ansuz is Odin's rune, the rune of wisdom hiding in places we might miss unless we fully open our senses to seeing. It is sometimes called The Breath of Odin. This song refers to seidr magic, a ritual through which a well-prepared person journeys to answer questions and provide insight to others. The vardlokkar is the sacred singer who entices Mysterious Ones to share their knowledge.
lyrics
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
All-Father, I am listening
For whispered secrets on the wind
I search for wisdom and good counsel
Knock at my door, I will let you in
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
Let us share the mead of poetry
And know the lore of every rune
Teach us the seidr-magic willingly
As the vardlokkar sings out the sacred tune
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
May wise words flow freely from my mouth
May inspiration fill the air
May blessings flow from the mighty source
We hear with hope songs already there
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
The word, the spell, the chant, the prayer, the breath...
credits
from Rune Songs Volume 1,
released February 1, 2019
Lyrics & music by Cathy McManamon
Acoustic guitar, vocals - Cathy McManamon
Electric bass, harmony vocal - Jason Neerenberg
The Breath, shaker, synth strings - Alexander James Adams
Recorded by Ravenslake Music Productions
Engineered by Protective Pines Studio
Cathy is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/drummer in Chicago who occasionally performs solo, but more often in the Pegasus
Award-winning duo Random Fractions (with Jason Neerenberg. She is the former drummer for the filk rock band Toyboat.
Cathy is also a studio musician and arranger for Canticles Productions & Dreamflight Theatrical Gymnastics, a drum circle facilitator, and a guitar teacher....more
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