Musical
musician Llewellyn has released his latest work in Moonlore
(release date Oct. 10), a haunting, atmospheric collection
of music to celebrate The Triple Goddess of Druidic
lore.
Three
special “working” tracks, “The Maiden,”
“The Mother,” and “The Crone,”
are intended for use during ritual at the appropriate
phases of the moon.
English
ritualist Carolynn Clare Townsend's excellent liner
notes include explanations of the energies associated
with each moon phase and suggestions as to how to
work with these three tracks, whether one is solitary
or in coventry.
Of
Moonlore, Llewellyn writes that he wanted to further
explore the idea of the Druidic wild hunt, a passage
rite for young Druids to test their skills by working
on the elements around them. He suggests that this
rite took place on the full moon nearest Samhain (pronounced
Sow-en, also known as All Hallows E'en-Evening-or
Halloween). Moonlore is the musical tale of such a
young student, featuring some of these activities
and the chants and vocalizations that might have accompanied
them.
In true Druid spirit, Llewellyn has even included
hidden meanings and teachings in the songs, “The
Chill Wind” and “Echoes of Ancient Stone.”
The song “Skyfire” incorporates the natural
elements of wind, sea, fire and stone as it tells
the tale of a young maiden facing the challenges of
the wild hunt. Llewellyn augments his keyboard mastery
with Uilleann pipes, guitars, piano, Irish whistles,
and Celtic skin drums. Tori Donovan plays recorder
and the ethereal voice of Juliana adds to the delight
and wonder of the music. Moonlore is history, mystery,
secret teachings, and bewitching music all woven into
one powerful charm. Don't miss it !
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