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Listen Deep to the Land

from Green Footprints by Ecopella

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Listen Deep to the Land was inspired by the words of Aboriginal writer Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann who describes deep listening, "dadirri", as "quiet, still awareness ... and the waiting." The song came to Dallas as she walked in the magnificent Morton National Park near her home in Bundanoon.

lyrics

Listen deep to the land, my friend
Listen deep with your heart
To sing together in the end
We each must learn our part
Listen deep to the land

Steep golden sandstone canyons tell of ocean’s slow receding
Deep gullies cut by waters rush, coastal wetlands feeding

With spirits parched, like creeks run dry, we thirst for sanctuary
Where gums exhale a menthol sigh or salt spray sings of sea

Country speaks but can we hear Its mysteries unfold?
First People's voices ringing clear A story strong and old

The country's subtle voice is drowned by mining's loud refrain
When swathes of trees are bulldozed down The land can feel their pain

When politicians and companies lie To government agencies
We’ll call them to account and try To bring them to their knees

Together let us make a pact in quiet solemnity
To listen deep then bravely act To heal this damaged country

Steep golden sandstone canyons tell of ocean’s slow receding
Deep gullies cut by waters rush, coastal wetlands feeding

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from Green Footprints, released September 4, 2020
Words & Melody: Dallas De Brabander, 2017
Arranged: Miguel Heatwole, 2017

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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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