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Beholding You

from Ancestor by the darkling air

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Written by Rachel McCarthy & Michael Keeney
Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Michael Keeney

lyrics

So this is your first day on planet earth.
Cut from your armour.
Plucked from the turf.
The wildest of weather we've both come through.
My injuries hushed when beholding you.

I am to be your stone, keeper and truth
Burning the light that encompasses you.

I wont always have the answer,
But I wish to always be here on stand by.

This is new heartache, this yearning for
The wisdom to raise a courageous girl.
I was never a fighter until there was you.
I'm in fear of the world that you're heading into.
Where life can be unkind may kindness be you.
A hand on the heart of all that you do.

One day you'll reel in your anchor.
You'll drift absent from my harbour.
I'll stand by, and i'll have to let you go.

This is your first day on planet earth.

credits

from Ancestor, track released November 8, 2019
Vocals: Rachel McCarthy
Piano: Michael Keeney
Bass: Michael Keeney
Violin 1: Clare Hadwen
Violin 2: Maebh Martin
Viola: Richard Hadwen
Cello: Angus McCall

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the darkling air Northern Ireland, UK

When songwriter and vocalist Rachel McCarthy (Farriers) met composer and producer Michael Keeney (Foy Vance, Duke Special) while mixing a record in Donegal some years ago, a future collaboration was inevitable.

Expect ambient soundscapes and haunting vocals underpinned by guitar, piano and strings - The Darkling Air album launch promises exciting and beautiful new music. ... more

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