Mich's first solo album (2006), with beautiful, evocative artwork by Anke Teschke. Full lyrics provided.
Recorded and engineered by Club GK.
Guest musicians: Marilisa Valtazanou, Talis Kimberley, Rachel Shurmer, Simon Fairbourn, Martin Gordon-Kerr, Tim Walker, Janet Bolton.
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about
Justin - who is he? A man you almost trust. Red and blue tailcoat and the widest smile you've ever seen...
lyrics
Don't think I can't see you behind the oak tree,
Making leaves rustle as you spy on me,
You followed the sound of the flute from your home,
Stumbled upon my small circle of stone.
Come out child, and join in the dance,
Step into the circle and see what you're missing,
Just take my hand, and I'll show you the way,
A one, and a two, and you're with us to stay.
Dance, child, let your feelings run free,
Hear the call of the forests and sea,
Our footsteps will paint the leaves with colour,
But you'll never know til you dance with me.
I see you've read all the stories:
"Beware of the fairies, their roundels and songs!"
Your kind always feared those who celebrate living,
Spend their days dreaming and doing no wrong.
Come out child, and join in the dance,
Step into the circle, come see what you're missing,
Just take my hand, and I'll show you the way,
A one, and a two, and you're with us to stay.
Dance, child, let your feelings run free,
Hear the call of the forests and sea,
Our footsteps will paint the leaves with colour,
But you'll never know til you dance with me.
Trust me, you'll see you won't want to return
To this pitiful world where dreams crackle and burn.
The snowflake that vanished in the palm of your hand
Drifts on through the dusk of Arcadian lands.
Just take a step, that's it, just take a step...
Yes, child, let your spirit run free,
Hear the call of the forests and sea,
Our footsteps will touch the sky with moonlight
But you'll never know til you dance -
Don't say that you've got to go!
There's so much that you do not know!
Child, you're making a big mistake,
Come back and play!
Come back and play!
...Never wanted you to join our dance anyway!
credits
from Just Beyond,
released February 9, 2006
Vocals: Divine Strumpet (Mich Sampson, Marilisa Valtazanou, Talis Kimberley, Rachel Shurmer)
Violin: Rachel Shurmer
Bouzouki: Talis Kimberley
Bass: Martin Gordon-Kerr
Recorder: Marilisa Valtazanou
Watching the sound desk and holding the rabbit: Corwin Kimberley. (If memory serves!)
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