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Hermit's January

by James Kemp

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Dawn 03:26
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Ith 04:02
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Hark, Cry 06:05
There she walks now Dark bird flies now Black winds blow now see. Clothes hang wet down Rain cracks sky down Waves grasp, draw down be. Feel the wind whip hear the spray sigh feel the sand grit dance the sea by While the heads ring thund'ring lose the key. Whisper soft the bird is bound now Close hid quiet wings tied deep down Tucked inside the beats sound dimly faintly weakly blent with sea. Hark cry beat sigh Hark cry tear fly folded dark inside. Pecked out from within by a thousand wings of hurt eyes red and swollen can't see the way each swell just another shadow cloaked in night the ripples are so slick, battle rages round walk on still. Hand at your back Message in the wind Telling her the tale Loosening the locks. Celebrate the storm Stand tall hold tight Hope wait the bird soars Walk free into light there's a glory sent winging down the moon trail there's a glory sent winging down the moon trail rise and see.
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The blood of the trees on my hands. The blood of the birds on my hands. The cry of the ocean in my ears. The croak of the rivers in my ears. The blood of a brother on my hands. The blood of the earth on my hands. The blessing of the trees for my eyes. The dance of the wind in my hair. The laugh of the sun on my face. The baptism of the ocean over my body. The blessing of the wide sky for my soul. The richness of the growing earth between my toes. The song of the birds in my ears. The blessing of her hand in mine. What grace is this?

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It's been said that the darkest hour is right before the dawn, but anyone who's ever seen the sun rise can tell this is not true. Light from the sun brings colour to the world long before the glowing orb is visible. Even when it is completely hidden by the world, the moon reminds us of its existence by reflecting its rays. No matter how long or deep the night, the sun will always come rising over the horizon, and shine all the more gloriously for its absence. These compositions explore the touch of light in the darkness, the ties between beauty and pain, and the note of hope that can be seen in everything around us, if only we learn how to look.

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released February 18, 2010

Thanks to Anneliese Wild, Jasmin Harrison, Benjamin Kroker, Elisa Millar and Brendan Petty for their contributions to this venture.

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James Kemp Melbourne, Australia

I'm a multi-instrumental musician currently living in Melbourne. I'm involved in several bands playing a variety of styles, but mostly enjoy writing my own "progressive acoustic folk metal". I particularly like making music that will take you on a journey, and help you explore the world. ... more

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