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Octogenarian Mermaid

from Ancestor by the darkling air

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about

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

lyrics

She speaks like a saint.
Whistles like a bird.
The blood in her heart wont freeze over.
Her dwelling is quaint,
From an old fashioned world,
Adorning fandangles, frill and fringing.
Whatever is right with you,
Can it be real?

She lives by the sea.
She floats on the waves.
The octogenarian mermaid.
Her perfectly aged habitual smile,
defiantly rouge and wrinkling.
Whatever is right with you,
Can it be real?

She said that she might die tomorrow.
I hope she doesn't die.
I hope hope she doesn't lose touch.
I'm clinging to her hand so slippery,
Because if she slips, then I'll be lost.

She said that she might die tomorrow.
I hope she doesn't die.
I hope hope she doesn't lose touch.
I'm clinging to her hand so slippery,
Because if she slips, then I'll be lost.
Lost at sea.
I'll be lost.

credits

from Ancestor, track released November 8, 2019
Vocals & electric guitar: Rachel McCarthy
Piano: Michael Keeney
Electric Bass: Conor McCreanor
Drums: Phil Wilkinson
Violin 1: Clare Hadwen
Violin 2: Maebh Martin
Viola: Richard Hadwen
Cello: Angus McCall
BVs: Caroline Baker, David C Clements, Nathan O'Regan & Rachel McCarthy

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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.
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