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Prophecy

by Solstice

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Eyes Of Fire 08:56
Black Water Starlight find me a way home in Moon bright the dark hand of shame Brave heart, run through the cold night There’s a long road, a ribbon of tears, find me gold for my table and bring me, all I desire Leave me, and with you you’re fine words I’ll stay here, where dark water flows. Around the world they’re changing All round the world and back again To see the warmth of strangers and see the strong of heart survive there’s light beyond the dark hills where truth and love can be revealed Around the world they’re changing All round the world they’re falling down Your life blood bought and paid for A life of toil to bleed you dry Reach out and break their long fall Clear water flows and ravens fly
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Keepers Of The Truth Come hear the elder’s stories Held for so long Singing of Gaia’s glory Join in the song Come hear the keeper of the truth Safe for the generations Held in her arms Calling to all the nations Hidden from harm Speaking of ways and wisdom We would not hear Here are the ancient words of truth Hold out Your hand Light up All of this land Love is like a thousand stories Let them speak Keepers of truth
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Warriors 17:20
Warriors Part 1 (the journey) look away my friends take good heart when the long night ends our journey starts over Ghia’s lands and every sea go with open hand set her free you can reach the skies save your soul But tonight we run as water flows Warrior pt 2(Message) And they will find you and tell their stories true words are spoken promises broken again, again Dark water flowing It’s cold and dark here The light is fading The last days draw near So near so near Searching the land, To find you Truth in their hand We all knew Here are the words Of sages Lost to this world no more And in the morning The Keepers last song If we could hear them There is a road on That leads from here So near There is a light here If you can reach out And take her with you know love without doubt For ever more Searching the land, To find you Hold out the truth We all knew Here are the word Of sages Lost to this world no more
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West Wind 09:20
West Wind I am the east wind Where the air is clear silent Why do I feel so lost and cold So long I’ve wandered Cross the open seas cold sun wont you help me find my way my way for I would run round the world winds are howling and the good earth shakes on the ground, mountains tumble into empty lakes ocean rise, mothers caught beneath the angry crowd levee fall, how much longer can she turn around? Together Hold on Listen well, here’s the true word of a warrior Time will tell She will shine a light as long ago Heard it say, there’s a road that leads away from here Today’s the day, that we choose to rise above our fear I am the north wind I have seen a day You won’t feel so lost and cold So cold So cold I’ll lead you home
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Black Water 10:58
Black Water Starlight find me a way home in Moon bright the dark hand of shame Brave heart, run through the cold night There’s a long road, a ribbon of tears, find me gold for my table and bring me, all I desire Leave me, and with you you’re fine words I-’ll stay here, where dark water flows. Around the world they’re changing All round the world and back again To see the warmth of strangers and see the strong of heart survive there’s light beyond the dark hills where truth and love can be revealed Around the world they’re changing All round the world they’re falling down Your life blood bought and paid for A life of toil to bleed you dry Reach out and break their long fall Clear water flows and ravens fly
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Earthsong 06:38

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Bandcamp is the only place where Prophecy is available as the original 24 bit master files.

Way back in the early days of Solstice, a cornerstone of the live set was the multi-part epic, ‘Journey’ (later recorded on New Life). In some ways, the Prophecy album can be seen as its successor: five distinct tracks which, nonetheless, link together into a seamless narrative. Taking its theme from the Cree prophecy of the Rainbow Warrior, the album addresses contemporary issues through the lens of hope that has always set the band apart from the majority of their more pessimistic contemporaries. It is a story of man-made ecological disaster, but of ultimate redemption.

Musically, whilst instantly recognisable as Solstice and, as always, expressing the vision of Andy Glass, it is the most integrated band album to date, reflecting the stability of line-up over recent years. Steven McDaniel’s keyboards, in particular, occupy a much more prominent place in the melodic structure, whilst Robin Phillips’ bass and Pete Hemsley’s drums lock together perfectly throughout the rhythmical complexities. Even the vocals are shared out more, with Andy and Steven adding harmonies to Emma Brown’s captivating singing.

From the mellow textures of ‘Eyes of Fire’ to the Yes-like chaos of ‘Warriors’ and all the colours and textures in between – often within the same track – the album is a triumphant achievement in terms of both conception and execution.

If all this isn’t enough – and, believe me, it is – there is the added bonus of three Silent Dance tracks that have been given the Steven Wilson remix treatment. The 8-track source material has inevitable limitations, but the man who has recently done such an excellent job on items from the Hawkwind and Jethro Tull back catalogues has managed to work magic, presenting the strongest, clearest versions of the tracks to date.

Oz Hardwick

Tracks:

Eyes Of Fire
Keepers Of The Truth
Warriors
West Wind
Black Water

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released October 29, 2013

All songs written by Andy Glass except : -
Return Of Spring – written by Andy Glass and Marc Elton.
Beth Cohen’s – (fiddle tune in Black Water) written by Larry Unger

Solstice are –

Andy Glass – Guitars, Vocals
Pete Hemsley - Drums
Jenny Newman - Fiddle
Steven McDaniel – Keyboards Vocals
Robin Phillips – Bass
Emma Brown – Vocals

Johnny “Two feathers” McGuire – additional vocals

Produced by Andy Glass
Engineers – Loz Jackson and Jim Hoyland
Mixed - Loz Jackson
Mastered - Paschal Byrne

Artwork – Barry Kitson

Additional mixes – Steven Wilson

Special Thanks to Barry Kitson and Steven Wilson for contributing their extraordinary skills with such generosity. To Loz Jackson for the endless hours he has devoted to this project, Jim Hoyland for hosting and engineering our drum sessions. Mark and Vicky at Esoteric Records for their faith and support. ….and finally, love and thanks to our families and friends for always being there for us.

Extras Credits :-

Andy Glass – Guitars/Vocals
Marc Elton – Fiddle/Vocals
Mark Hawkins – Bass
Martin Wright – Drums
Sandy Leigh – Vocals

Recorded and Produced - Nigel Mazlyn Jones

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"If one band could lay claim to the label ‘prog’s best kept secret’ then Solstice would surely make the shortlist. And I’m speaking here from personal experience. When I put the first of these discs in my CD player my initial reaction was ‘where has this band been all my life’?" Geoff Feakes DPRP ... more

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