Robin Williamson - Strings in the Earth and Air [Myrrh] 1972

Robin Williamson - Strings in the Earth and Air [Myrrh] 1972 The lyrics are from a James Joyce poem "Stings in the Earth and Air". Robin Williamson released his first solo album, Myrrh, in 1972, when still a member of the Incredible String Band. The album begins with a composition by a long-time friend of Williamson, Ivan Pawle (of the band Dr. Strangely Strange). 'Strings in the earth and air' is a perfect opener, one of the most beautiful songs Robin has ever recorded. It sets the mood for the album perfectly, invoking images of music, nature, love and beauty. Released on Island. Personnel: Robin Williamson - Guitar, Chinese Flute, Vocals, Oboe, Jew's-Harp, Gong, Bazouki, Cello, Violin, Piano, Bass, Flute, Guitar, Mandolin Janet Williamson - Organ, Piano Stan Lee Buttons - Organ, Pedal Steel, Bass Suzie WT - Flute, Soloist David Campbell - Viola Gerry Conway - Drums Robin Williamson Strings In The Earth And Air lyrics By Ivan Pawle Robin Williamson: Violin, flute, mandolin, bass and vocal. Susie WT.: Flute solo. Janet Williamson: Organ. Strings in the earth and the air Make music sweet Strings by the river Where the willows meet There's music along the river For love wanders there Pale flowers on his mantle Dark leaves on his hair All softly straying With head to the music bent And fingers playing Upon an instrument Twilight turns from amethyst To deep and deeper blue Lamps light with a pale green glow The trees of the avenue The old piano plays an air Sedate and slow ...

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