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Shannon Rise (The)

from Songs In The Key Of Green by Ecopella

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Since the early 1920s, whenever the Snowflake Caddis Fly completed its larval stage and the new adults would rise from Tasmania's Shannon River they produced the internationally popular trout-fishing phenomenon from which this song gets its title.

In 1967, water from the Great Lake which had fed the Shannon was diverted to a hydroelectric project and the Shannon Rise ended. Five years later, and without public consultation, Lake Pedder was flooded by the Tasmanian government in an act of unparalleled environmental vandalism. A more positive outcome underlies verse three, which concerns the Cataract Gorge near Launceston, successfully rescued by wilderness activists.

lyrics

River light, moths in flight
Trout rise swiftly to the bite
Sky of drifting diamonds fades away
Stolen by the power- brokers play

And the Shannon Rise will rise no more
A beach lies drowned off Pedder’s shore
The tumbling gorge with its constant roar
Drives a warning sound to the ground

Mountain light, sunshine bright
Curve of sand held in my sight
Blushing pearl now fifty fathoms deep
The favoured jewel we weren’t allowed to keep

Tumbling light, foaming bright
Waterfall of endless flight
Thundering its message loud and long
Wilderness is wonderful, be strong!

credits

from Songs In The Key Of Green, released September 10, 2020
Words & Melody: Phyl Lobl, 1987
Arranged: Miguel Heatwole, 2002
Harp: Melody Jamieson

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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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