Download “Song of the Sea” Mp3
I wrote this song in 2015. You can listen to the ukulele version with lyrics
here.
Today’s lovely instrumental is played on Ocean Drum, double strung harp, cowrie shell shaker, and Oriole (soprano) recorder. These instruments work especially well in this piece. I hope you enjoy it!
Happy birthday, Eugi!
I wrote this song for my birthday in 2015. This reblog is for Eugi’s birthday and Weekly Prompt, Celebration:
https://amanpan.com/2021/06/17/eugis-weekly-prompt-celebration-june-17-2021-%f0%9f%a5%b3%f0%9f%a5%82/
Enjoy the celebration!
Instrument: Tempo – Seagull Excursion Folk Acoustic Guitar
Refrain:
Happy birthday
To the Truth in you!
1. Your birthday is your earth day this run through,
A good time to remind yourself
What really makes you you,
A perfect day to celebrate
The Infinite in you.
Your birthday is your earth day this run through.
Refrain:
2. Your birthday is a way to mark your life,
And move you on the path that’s drawn
By God who knows the rhyme
And reason for the season
You are living in this time.
Your birthday is a way to mark your life.
Refrain:
3. Your birthday is a mirth day for your soul
That knows your place in time and space
And what you’re here to show.
The Infinite is still in it,
O you are not alone.
Your birthday is a mirth day for your soul.
Refrain: (Twice)
Free download on SoundCloud (see player above).
Download “Blow the Man Down” Mp3
You probably know this tune, but did you know it’s an English sea shanty from the 1800s and possibly earlier? I heard it as a child and wanted to include it in my sea-themed pieces.
Here, the Ocean Drum plays its wave sound, as well as rhythm beats. Melody and harmony are both played on alto recorder, with ukulele accompaniment.
I hope this brings a smile to your face! ☺️
Here are 3 poems I wrote previously, here accompanied by Zaphir Sunray/Summer chime. They are
Nature’s Night (Sonnet),
Our Nature,
and
Revolving Spiral (Etheree).
Close your eyes and have a listen… Maybe share the recording with a friend… I hope you enjoy them!
For Eugi’s Weekly Prompt,
Nature
Download “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning” Mp3
Here’s another familiar hymn by Philip P. Bliss, “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.” A further nod to my happy childhood days listening to record albums of songs I didn’t hear anywhere else, some of which I haven’t heard since, but have never forgotten.
Enjoy the Ocean Drum, one of Remo’s wonderful additions to the hand percussion world, and my Native-American-made deerskin drum as well. You’ll hear this soothing melody on lyre, then alto recorder accompanied by ukulele. I hope you enjoy this first of several sea-themed pieces I’ll be sharing in the coming days!
Download “In the Fairy Meadow” Mp3
Here in the meadow find a tree;
Absorb its calming energy.
‘Tis where the fairies dance and play,
And this could be your lucky day!
Against the tree you rest your back,
Releasing everything you lack.
In balance now from crown to root,
You just might hear a fairy flute!
Emotions buried out of sight,
You let them fly into the Light.
The sun and flowers clear your mind
And show you what you came to find.
You sit and wait in harmony;
You listen, listen carefully.
You softly, softly hear the sound
Of fairies dancing all around!
They bring a message just for you,
And in your heart, you know it’s true.
You take with you the fairy song
To give you hope and keep you strong.
You thank the firm and faithful tree
For offering its harmony.
From trees and fairies you have learned;
It’s time now for your safe return.
Each dawning brings another day
To hear the fairies dance and play!
The gentle magic they impart,
You carry with you – in your heart!
—
Written for Eugi’s Weekly Prompt, Meadow:
https://amanpan.com/2021/06/03/eugis-weekly-prompt-meadows-june-3-2021/
Recorded with intro/ending on Zaphir Sunray/Summer chime and Native-American deerskin drum. Within the meditation are Susato Oriole Pentacorder flute, Harmony Ball musical pendant, and the following shakers from
Earnest Efforts Etsy Shop
Large bamboo and redwood Harmony Rattle
Pear branch Little Spirit Shaker
Magnolia wood Spirit Shaker
Oregon myrtlewood triangular shaker
this post is not sponsored. I purchased these instruments personally, and I really enjoy them!
Download “Wonderful Words of Life” Mp3
This hymn by Philip P. Bliss was first published in 1874. Like many hymns Bliss composed, this one is still widely sung in many Christian denominations. I remember singing it as a child, and musically it is one of my favorite hymns.
I hope you enjoy “Wonderful Words of Life” on Oriole (soprano) and alto recorder, first as a duet and then accompanied by double strung harp, with a harp solo as well!
Download “Mingling Moonlit Thoughts” Mp3
Your day is done. It’s time to rest
And heal from any pain or stress.
While all the positive you keep,
Let go of negativity.
Those thoughts that prey upon your mind…
It’s time to leave them all behind.
Release each one like a balloon—
Away! To mingle with the Moon!
Her Light is bright and peaceful too,
Transforming thoughts… Transforming you!
So welcome Her within to shine
And free you from the thoughts that bind.
Tomorrow is another day;
Tonight you dream and sail away…
Go anywhere you wish and more;
You are the key… You are the door!
When you awake from deepest rest,
You feel renewed to do your best.
Embrace your sleep that plays a part,
And keep your dreaming near your heart!
Your dreams fly higher than balloons
To mingle with the Earth and Moon.
They heal you, even as you sleep,
And help your purpose fast to keep.
From healing night to helping day,
Allow your thoughts to sail away…
—
Written for Eugi’s mingle prompt and recorded with Zaphir Blue Moon/Winter chime.
http://amanpan.com/2021/05/27/eugis-causerie-weekly-prompt-mingle-may-27-2021/
Download “Happy Birthday to You” Mp3
Happy 60th birthday,
Abbie!
While waiting for my lasagna and cake, oh, and the rest of my grocery delivery order, I recorded “Happy Birthday to You” on double strung harp. This song has been in the public domain since 2016, so we can all sing it with impunity now!
I hope you have a wonderful birthday, Abbie!
Download “To God Be the Glory” Mp3
Like
“Near the Cross,”
“To God Be the Glory” was written by Fanny Crosby and William Howard Doane. It was first published in 1875 and is still a popular hymn in many Christian denominations.
I hope you enjoy today’s arrangement with ukulele, viola, alto recorder, myrtlewood and pear branch shakers, and of course, double strung harp!
Mystical Strings 
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