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Lay Fallow

from Song Brother by Song Brother

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A hauntingly beautiful song by the late Michael Kennedy. The Australian folk scene misses him sorely.

lyrics

Heed the voice in the wind my child
Leave the field til the grass grows wild
Every blade is borrowed
Let the land lay fallow

Down below the waste and weed
Dormant lie forgotten seed
Waiting for to have their head
And sow again the ancient bed

Long before the jubilee
Wiser heads than ours believed
Offered thanks of fruit and grain
Brought the seasons round again

Though your lot seems fair at best
And this plot a poor bequest
When every ounce of gold is found
The prize will lie in fertile ground

Born around the birth of flame
The primal wind knows time, knows change
Commands the skies and moves the land
Yet trembles in the human hand

credits

from Song Brother, track released October 17, 2022
Words & Melody: Michael Kennedy

Soprano: Sophie Moore
Harmonies: Miguel Heatwole & Anthony Woolcott

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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