Harvest Season - Second Cutting | Alexander James Adams

Harvest Season - Second Cutting

by Alexander James Adams

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gaycelt Alexander James Adams is one of my all time favorite musicians; his music has seen me through both dark times and fair. His musicianship is excellent, a master Bard, songwriter, and fiddler.
Cannot recommend his work enough; his music is exceptional! Favorite track: Dance of the Hoof & Horn.

Jeanne Obrien He is an awesome artist. His music strikes a resonance with my soul. Favorite track: March of Cambreadth.

Carol Duchesneau The music is both playful and interesting and upbeat. I also enjoy listening to this musician. ^.^V Favorite track: March of Cambreadth.

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Including the famous "March of Cambreadth" this is a collection of the favourite festival tunes re-recorded from the Heatherlands plus the new original, "Dance of the Hoof & Horn"

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Including the famous "March of Cambreadth" this is a collection of the favourite festival tunes re-recorded from the Heatherlands plus the new original, "Dance of the Hoof & Horn"

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1.	Cat & the Fiddle 03:13	lyrics	buy track
CAT & THE FIDDLE Music & Lyrics: Heather Alexander Monday mornin', standin' on the corner Pardon me, if we're getting in your way We'll tip our hats, be ya' native here or foreigner Drop a coin if you're likin' what we play SINGIN' HEY-DIDDLE -DEE, ANSWER ME THIS RIDDLE HEY-DIDDLE-DO, TELL ME WHAT YOU WILL DANCE ALL DAY WITH THE CAT & THE FIDDLE COME & LAY WITH THE HEATHER ON THE HILL! Ward the cold from your fingers as you're clappin' hands Keep the rhythm with the tappin' of your feet Fiddle music mingling with the rappin' bands Blind men dance as they're walkin' down the street We'll sing our songs of places that are faraway Kings and castles, heroes brave and bold Never travel farther than a bar away Whiskey keeps our spirits from the cold Tomorrow we'll be just where we were yesterday Now we find that the night is getting long We'll disappear into the dusty alleyway All you hear is the echo of the song Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 1996, 2009
2.	The Whistling Gypsy Rover 04:05	lyrics	buy track
THE WHISTLING GYPSY ROVER Traditional Music & Lyrics Arrangement: Heather Alexander The whistling gypsy's come over the hill Down by the river so shady He whistled and he sang 'til the green woods rang 'Cause he'd won the heart of a lady! HOW-DI-DO, HOW-DI-DO-DA-DAY HOW-DI-DO, HOW-DI-DAY! HE WHISTLED AND HE SANG 'TIL THE GREEN WOODS RANG 'CAUSE HE'D WON THE HEART OF A LADY! She left her home by the castle gate She left her own true lover She left her servants and her estate To follow the gypsy rover Her father saddled up his fastest steed Rode through the valley all over Sought his daughter at greatest speed And followed the gypsy rover At last he came to a castle, fine Down by the river Cladie And there was music and there was wine For the gypsy and his lady "He is no gypsy, my father" says she "But Lord of these valleys all over! And I will stay 'til my dying day With my whistling gypsy rover!" Sea Fire Productions Inc p 2001, 2009
3.	Pour Your Brother 05:06	lyrics	buy track
POUR YOUR BROTHER Music & Lyrics: Heather Alexander POUR YOUR BROTHER ONE MORE ROUND! PICK EACH OTHER OFF THE GROUND! LET ANOTHER CHORUS SOUND! POUR YOUR BROTHER ANOTHER ROUND! Cheers to the brewer for his brew! Without this ale, we cannot do! Drink until the cask is through! Cheers to the brewer for his brew! Cheers to the barmaid, she's a saint! It's wondrous how she stands the straint! Catch me, lass, I'm going to faint! Cheers to the barmaid, she's a saint! Dance unto the drummer's beat! Drink with everyone ya meet! Your head'll dance without your feet! Dance unto the drummer's beat! Here's to the lass upon my knee! Heaven bound I soon will be! It ain't a sin because it's free! Here's to the lass upon my knee! Lassies say they never drink! They're scrubbing pots and pans, you think But they keep the mead below the sink! Lassies say they never drink! Draw another draft for me! Drink til I'm too blind to see! This one's done, pray get me three! Draw another draft for me! Here's to the Lords and to the Crown! Here's to the Lady in the low-cut gown! A shame it's not just a little more down! Here's to the Lords and to the Crown! Pour your sister one more glass! Catch the ale on the second pass! Catch the lord with that wondrous .......! Pour your sister one more glass! Cheers unto my faithful friend! For on this ale, his gold I'll spend! The friendship and the song may end! But cheers unto my faithful friend! Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 1994, 2009
4.	Stable Boy 02:29	lyrics	buy track
STABLE BOY Music & Lyrics by Heather Alexander WAY, HEY! LISTEN TO ME PLAY! WON'T YOU THROW BUT A SHILLING OR A COPPER MY WAY? TALES OF LIFE. LOVE, SORROW AND JOY ARE THE SONGS THAT ARE SUNG BY THE STABLE BOY! Well, I dream of the life of a bard on the road Yet the wages they pay, would scarcely feed the load So with hoe in my hand and with rake at my side I would care after horses for the ladies to ride Well, the farmer, he calls me into his big home Sayin' "Pretty stable boy, on the road you now must roam! Though you do fine work, I admit that is true, I have found me a man who will work for half as you!" Well, I woke the next morning, the sky was bright blue And the farmer, he said, "There's a favour you must do! I've a gathering of orphans with nowhere to be, You must teach them to ride so that they can work for me!" Well, we work every morning and ride every day We muck out the stalls and we feed the horses hay We're such excellent workers the foreman believes I could own this estate with my band of little thieves! Sea Fire Productions 1994, 2009
5.	Laydies Bryng Your Flowers Faire 02:29	lyrics	buy track
LAYDIES BRYNG YOUR FLOWERS FAIRE Music & Lyrics: Heather Alexander Oh Laydies, bryng your flowers faire Fresh as the morning dew Virgin white, and through the night I will make sweet love to you! The petals soon grow soft and fall, Upon which we may rest With gentle sigh I'll softly lie My head upon your breast And dreams like many wonderous flowers Will blossom from our sleep With steady arm from any harm My laydie I will keep Through soft spring days and summer's haze I will be with thee 'til when The fall draws near, I disappear 'Til spring has come again! Oh Laydies, bryng your flowers faire Fresh as the morning dew Virgin white, and through the night I will make sweet love to you! Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 2001, 2009
6.	The Hexamshire Lass 02:34	lyrics	buy track
THE HEXAMSHIRE LASS Traditional Music & Lyrics Away with the buff and the blue! Away with the cap and the feather! I want to see my lass who lives in Hexamshire! OVER THE SAYBE SYKE AND OVER THE MOSS AND THE BIER! I WANT TO SEE MY LASS WHO LIVES IN HEXAMSHIRE! Her father loves her well And her mother loves her better I love the lass mesel' but man, I canna get her! If only I could be A-liein' there beside her While I must bide here, my arms will be denied her! Of this of mine, Of this love I'm weary! Sleep, I can't get none, for thinkin' of me deary! My heart is like to break And my bosom is on fire So well I love this lass who lives in Hexamshire! Her skin is soft as silk And her hair is fine as silver Her breasts are deep and cool, she'll warm when I get near her! Away with the parson's shilling! Away with the cap and the feather! I want to see my lass who lives in Hexamshire! Sea Fire Productions Inc p 2001, 2009
7.	March of Cambreadth 05:00	lyrics	buy track
MARCH OF CAMBREADTH Music & Lyrics: Heather Alexander Axes flash, broadsword swing! Shining armor's piercing ring! Horses run with polished shield! Fight those bastards 'till they yield! Midnight mare and blood red roan Fight to keep this land your own! Sound the horn and call the cry: "HOW MANY OF THEM CAN WE MAKE DIE!" Follow orders as you're told Make their yellow blood run cold! Fight until you die or drop! A force like ours is hard to stop! Close your mind to stress and pain! Fight 'til you're no longer sane! Let not one damn cur pass by! "HOW MANY OF THEM CAN WE MAKE DIE!" Guard your women and children well! Send these bastards back to Hell! We'll teach them the ways of war! They won't come here any more! Use your shields and use your head! Fight 'til everyone is dead! Raise the flag up to the sky! "HOW MANY OF THEM CAN WE MAKE DIE!" Dawn is broke, the time has come- Move your feet to a marching drum! We'll win the war and pay the toll- Fight as one in heart and soul! Midnight mare and blood red roan Fight to keep this land your own! Sound the horn and call the cry: "HOW MANY OF THEM CAN WE MAKE DIE!" Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 1997, 2009
8.	Stolen Child 04:32	lyrics	buy track
STOLEN CHILD Lyrics by William Butler Yeats Music by Heather Alexander Where dips the rocky highland Of Sleuthwood-in-the-lake There lies a leafy island Where flapping herons wake The drowsy water rats, There we've hid our faerie vats Full of berries, and of reddest stolen cherries! COME AWAY, HUMAN CHILD! TO THE WOODS AND WATERS WILD! WITH A FAERIE HAND IN HAND FOR THE WORLD'S MORE FULL OF WEEPING THAN YOU CAN UNDERSTAND Where the wave of moonlight glosses The dim grey sands with light Far off by furthest Rosses We foot it all the night Weaving olden dances, Mingling hands and mingling glances Till the moon has taken flight! Two and fro we leap! And chase the frothy bubbles While the world is full of troubles And is anxious in it's sleep! Where the wandering water gushes From the hills above Glen Carr In pools among the rushes That scarce can bathe a star We seek for slumbering trout And whispering in their ears Give them evil dreams! Leaning softly out From ferns that drop their tears Of dew on the young streams! Away with us, he's going The solemn eyed He'll hear no more the lowing Of the calves on the warm hillside Or the kettle on the hob Sing peace unto his breast Or see the brown mice bob Round and round the oatmeal chest! FOR HE COMES, HUMAN CHILD! TO THE WOODS AND WATERS WILD! WITH A FAERIE HAND IN HAND FOR THE WORLD'S MORE FULL OF WEEPING THAN HE CAN UNDERSTAND Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 1994, 2009
9.	Heather on the Moor 03:46	lyrics	buy track
HEATHER ON THE MOOR Traditional Music & Lyrics Additional Lyrics and Arrangement: Heather Alexander I roved out on a bright May morn So calm and clear was the weather Chanced to roam some miles from home Among the beautiful bloomin' heather AND IT'S HEATHER ON THE MOOR OVER THE HEATHER OVER THE MOOR AND AMONG THE HEATHER Chanced to roam some miles from home Among the beautiful bloomin' heather AND IT'S HEATHER ON THE MOOR As I roved along with me huntin' song And me heart as light as any feather I met a pretty maid upon the way She was trippin' the dew down from the heather "Where are you going to, me pretty fair maid?" "Come hill or dale, now tell me whether" Right modestly, she answered me, "To the feedin' of me lambs, together" "I come from far beyond the hill to fetch a lamb that strayed from t'ether" "But I think I'll stay awhile this day and take me time among the heather!" So we both shook hands and there we sat For it being the finest day in summer And we sat 'til the red setting beams of the sun Came a-sparkling down upon the heather "Well I must be gone before night's dawn and take the little one with the others" But I am loathe to part from you As loathe are lambs to depart their mothers!" Up she rose and away she goes Her place and name I know not either But if I was king, I'd make her queen! The lass I met among the heather Sea Fire Productions Inc. p 2001, 2009
10.	Harvest Season- Second Cutting 02:59	lyrics	buy track
HARVEST SEASON Music & Lyrics by Heather Alexander A snap's within the summer wind It teases at the ear With warming glow in fields below The harvest season's here Soon leaves shall yield a brilliant shield Of copper, gold and bronze And rivers strain 'gainst summer rain As daylight later dawns COME GATHER GOLDEN HONEY COME REAP THE TENDER CORN AND WITH ME LAY IN NEW MOWN HAY BEFORE THE WINTER'S BORN! Come take my hand and work the land Come labor side by side We'll thresh the wheat and try to beat The summer's ebbing tide Our bones may ache, our backs may break But labor's been well done Pain will displace in your embrace As with the fading sun With straw stacked deep and none to reap I turn my eyes to you Your breast laid bare to warm night air And sparkling as with dew You meet my gaze through twilight haze As evening starts to fall I slyly plead that we should heed The harvest season's call! Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 1993, 2009
11.	Dance of the Hoof & Horn 05:36	lyrics	buy track
DANCE OF THE HOOF & HORN Music & Lyrics: Alexander James Adams Wild and warm and wet and green Walks the Goddess when She's ready Shadow-lit and seldom seen Save by eyes so wide and steady He raises up His antlered head Scents Her gentle breathing Rises from His forest bed With blood that's hot and seething! She steps across the fern-laid floor Her kirtle green and flowing He follows closely, yet no more Is done without Her knowing She meets up with the river's edge Turns about with outstretched hand He leaps across the bramble hedge Bows His head at Her command DANCE, MY LADY, DANCE WITH ME! LET ME A STAR IN YOUR MOON-LIT SEA! LET ME LEAD THRU MY FOREST HOME! LAY YOU DOWN IN SOFT PINE LOAM! YOUR KIRTLE GREEN SO GENTLY TORN! AS WE DANCE THE DANCE OF THE HOOF & HORN! Hoof to foot and horn to hand They dance amongst the Ages Silver tine and ivy strand The magic sought by mages Stars of sweat upon the brow Heavy breath upon the breeze All the trees are spinning now With wild, enchanted melodies As the dawn begins to crack She smiles at Him so sweetly Climbs up on His velvet back Her kirtle torn completely He speeds thoughout the tangled wood Leaps across the river's foam To lay Her gently as He would Upon the softly scented loam "Lord of Woods and Meadows wide, I feel a wound You've tried to hide. Let me gaze into Your soul Help You to be sound and whole. I'll place my love within Your heart And thus from me, You'll never part!" "Though hoof and horn are sharp and hard, My snow-white pelt is hunter-scarred. For I've been sought for strength and power And should have perished this last hour! But all wounds heal when they are held within Your hand, Great Goddess of the Wooded Land!" Sea Fire Productions Inc c&p 2009

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released August 1, 2009

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Alexander James Adams Redmond, Washington

From the Land of Fae comes the Faerie Tale Minstrel with songs and stories of days gone by and futures yet to come. Guitar and fiddle support a voice that enchants the ear and comforts the heart. Jigs and reels, lust and lullabye, the magic and music are there for those that believe. ... more

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