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Take Me to the River

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Take me to the river
Lead me to the shore
Grandmother, grant me all
The sacred songs of yore

Take me to the river
Lead me down below
Heqat, ancient one,
I follow where you go

Hotep, musician in Hermopolis!
Turn your eight faces skywards as a choir
Sing to life all we children of the Potter’s wheel
Hearts in time with the murmur of the Nile

Gather at the river
Bringing songs to share
Tight throats shall breathe again
As voices fill the air

Gather at the river
Bringing fears to tame
Mistress of Joy we
Create love in your name

Hotep, musician in Hermopolis!
Turn your eight faces skywards as a choir
Sing to life all we children of the Potter’s wheel
Hearts in time with the murmur of the Nile

Splendid One, Lady of Life,
Mother, Guardian and Midwife
Hail the Mistress of the flood
Guide my voice to do your good

Take me to the river
Lead me to the shore
Grandmother, grant me all
The sacred songs of yore

Take me to the river
Lead me down below
Heqat, ancient one,
I follow where you go

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from Familiar, released July 24, 2014

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Familiar Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In 2011, a soprano who loved epic fantasy and role playing found a composer who loved Star Trek and gaming. As the pair came to know each other, the composer's fascination with the intricacies of prog rock and metal wove its way into the soprano's passion for Irish music and filk. Some three years later, Aaron and Kaitlyn perform as Familiar, their marvelous musical co-creation! ... more

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