alætan w/ Rebsie

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This is a lovely short song written and performed by Rebsie, who graciously allowed me to add some parts and post it here.

I have called this version 'alætan,' which is the Old English word for leaving or letting go.

We may do a longer version of this at some point - so be sure to let us know what you think.

Rebsie: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Daniel: Electric Guitars, Bass

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Song Stats

Hits: 938
Comments: 55
Fans: 26
Plays: 86
Downloads: 40
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Apr 16, 2009 - 12:51:42 AM
Last Updated: Apr 16, 2009 - 12:51:42 AM Last Played: Sep 11, 2009 - 08:20:40 PM

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release (3), acoustic (589), folk (423), ballad (177), muse (8)

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Comments

K.I.S.KISMET	K.I.S.KISMET said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	heartrending and simply beautiful! Check out my latest song called Your's

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks from both of us Rebsie's voice has caused me to find new musical language! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)

Good to have
a new original from Rebsie. Really nice song - I think a longer version would be better still - I thought the background vocals were a wee bit overpowering as I was struggling to hear the words at times - could just be the headphones I'm using at work. I'll download when I'm at home and another listen through some better gear!

Daniel, your backing on this is excellent and fits the piece perfectly!

Thanks for sharing.

Peter

Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Peter For this and all your other comments. They are very helpful! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	... I think you guys are magic together Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	If I may be bold... I think so too! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

magnatone

magnatone said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)

alaetan
sigh ..... rebsie, what a BEAUTIFUL song you've written here, and daniel, your instrumentation is beautiful. you two are such an awesome collab team - i'm always thrilled to see something new posted by the two of you. especially as you move into new territory, allowing both of your creativities to flow ever more. and yes, this needs to be MUCH longer!

Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks for your support Karen I have found a deeply resonant voice (Rebsie's) for my muse... and it's a new lease on life! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	Charming Like what you two did here. It was an enjoyable listen. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Dave Appreciate your support! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

awigze	awigze said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	lovely indeed very nice collab Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thank you sir So glad you enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	Hi Guys..... Lovely singing and well thought out guitar parts, with the sounds fitting in very well, as you both wanted them to. I would welcome variations or extended versions of this piece. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called Celestial Mechanics #2

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	One may be in the works Paul I couldn't tire of this song! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Feter	Feter said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	alætan WOW ...this is haunting ...very powerful ..wonderful arrangement loved the ballad ...what a voice ...thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Feter I know you are a seasoned balladeer - so this is very complimentary! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

kassia	kassia said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	oh no! it's over already??? replay replay replay. beautiful layered vocals. love those weeping, pitch-bending guitars. i'm running out of ways to say you two are awesome. :) i love it. thank you. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Just your listenership Speaks volumes Shay. I am very grateful for your friendship and encouragement! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	Is this the start of a permanent band!? RebsaTrick? Luna-Sie? Luna-Reb? It should be! Excellent! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	It is Mark But with a slightly better name! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Rebsie

Rebsie said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)

THANK YOU
I can hardly believe this one-take wonder which languished in the shady pond of my iTunes folder for three years has emerged as something so golden. Your shimmering guitar was obviously meant for it. I can almost hear the creaking of the boat through the reeds.

The original inspiration for this was Tennyson's poem (and some Pre-Raphaelite paintings) about the lady of Shalott, who is cursed to watch the world in a mirror, weaving a tapestry of shadows and reflections.

Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	I could live in your shady ponds... ... and float till my heart's content! Here's to more weaving.... Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

richard13	richard13 said 223 days ago (April 16th, 2009)
	Speechless I am! (almost ;-) But all has been said: this is just so good, it's spooky. And, yes please: I'd like more (a little, at least). Thank you both. Check out my latest song called Dancing on the Head of a Pin

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	OK RIch We'll cook up something longer Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

segiperkasa	segiperkasa said 222 days ago (April 17th, 2009)
	cool song..... cool song... the music arrangement is cool... Check out my latest song called Sepiroth Strings of Fire Symphony

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thank you For all your comments. Your guitar work is stunning - so I am honoured for you to listen to mine! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Morning Light	Morning Light said 222 days ago (April 17th, 2009)
	Wow! You two are great together!!! Would love to hear this longer! :D Check out my latest song called Morning Rose

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	and so you shall Thanks Linda! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 221 days ago (April 18th, 2009)
	You two work well togeather A very nice listen while it lasted. More please. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks... Lots more coming! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

lengold	lengold said 221 days ago (April 18th, 2009)
	You two are developing into a mighty team. This definitely is worth exploring more, very haunting and delicious. I can easily imagine your collaboration being commercially successful too with a bit of work and some luck. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Len... I appreciate your vote of confidence.... our work is spiritually rewording and anything commercial on top of that would be gravy! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 221 days ago (April 18th, 2009)
	dreamy i like the feel of this. a longer version IS in order. the two of you are getting close to a albums worth. Check out my latest song called November

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Vic An album is now becoming a possibility... and I'm thrilled to work on Rebsie's next solo album also! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Relic67	Relic67 said 220 days ago (April 18th, 2009)
	love it great song, beautiful singing. Like the Morricone-esque backing. add an instrumental bridge and repeat a verse or so and you've got a kickass 3 and half minute song. Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Interesting comparison I hadn't thought of that ... but now you mention it... Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Char	Char said 220 days ago (April 18th, 2009)
	Beautiful! Singing and music. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Char The singing inspires the music! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

apb

apb said 220 days ago (April 19th, 2009)

Short but very sweet ..

.. I could hear this building up or morphing with other string orchestration. eg. cello springs to mind. :o)

The vocals are excellent as I'd expect but for me I really liked all the guitar work and the use of the fast tremelo/panning/chorus? Gave me shades of earlier Fleetwood Mac .. and perhaps the odd use of swelling cymbals might fit in this too. It's very soothing and spot-on paced and as such I could have listened to it twice as long.

Check out my latest song called Misplaced

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	I had thought of that I love the immediacy of this version.. it's idyllic! But a scored version would also be great! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Calchas	Calchas said 220 days ago (April 19th, 2009)
	Gorgeous! The dynamic duo strike again... By all means, do a LONGER version! Be well friends! Check out my latest song called IT'S NOT THE SAME

Calchas	Calchas said 220 days ago (April 19th, 2009)
	PS: What Relic67 said...DITTO! Check out my latest song called IT'S NOT THE SAME

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	cheers Mike Appreciate the listen! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

jiguma

jiguma said 218 days ago (April 20th, 2009)

Lovely vocal Rebsie
Cool post. I agree with Bryn, the length seems about perfect. For me the overall sound could be backed off a tad to give it a little more "air". Finally, I'd like to hear the bass playing a more sedate role - it sounds a little unnecessarily busy for the song.

Love the tune and performance overall though - Daniel, your guitars are very nicely done. I've said it before, Rebsie could sing the telephone book and make it interesting :) Maybe that's the next post?

Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Fair enough Neil... Always good to get another take. I'm sure we'll find lots of good lyric material before we resort to the phonebook! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

egobandit	egobandit said 218 days ago (April 20th, 2009)
	what a sound LOve that tremble strum classic! Rebsie sounds alluring and inviting also ancient in the singing style Another great collab. I dont know how you do it but your mix is as clear as an unmuddied lake :) excellent! Check out my latest song called when its love

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Well... maybe a bit of mud left Just to keep it authentic eh? Thanks Ego! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

bud	bud said 216 days ago (April 22nd, 2009)
	Really excellent must hear more - this was just getting going. I hear a new style of contemporary trad emerging from this piece - keep on going where you're going - I'm liking it a lot. Pentangle was one of my faves as Rebsie knows and there is something about this sound that hints at their work - and it's not just R's beautiful vocals. Check out my latest song called try not to think

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)
	Thanks Kev I shall have to listen to more of their work. I'm not sure what this new style might be... but I'm drawn to it! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 213 days ago (April 26th, 2009)

I'm probably...
...losing a lot of my hearing: I can't understand any of the lyrics of this number...and I wish I could because it is a very pretty number (but way too short). I like the gentle feeling of it and the simple orchestration with guitar and and a simple lead. The vocals are magic and I the echo-y electric strums are perfect for this number.
Peace.
Paul

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LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 200 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
	Thanks Paul Perhaps I can work on the mix and render the lyrics better. I'm glad you enjoyed this special piece! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

gisli	gisli said 199 days ago (May 10th, 2009)
	Nice song in icelandic "alæta" is the word for "omnivore" and "alætan" means "the omnivore" Check out my latest song called Sonatina (1st movement)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 169 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Wow - that's interesting Gives it a slightly different meaning... I like it! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

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