The Harp

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When the earth was water he fell from his momma’s knee
Dove into the dark tumultuous waves
Of the starlit sea
Sing us a song Väinämöinen
Play us a song Old Reliable Väinämöinen
He reached into the briny abyss black as pitch
Pulled up a giant pike
Made himself a Pike-bone harp
Stuck out his thumbs to strum
His world into existence
Sing us a song Väinämöinen
Play us a song Old Reliable Väinämöinen
When the earth was water he sang himself precious things
Sang what he wanted to hold
Sang what he wanted to grow
The notes spread like tiny seeds

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from Joy Viver, released January 3, 2024
Michael Benish: vocals, guitar
Jason Hutto: vocals, guitar
Melissa Quinley: vocals, bass
Bonnie Schlegel: drums

Recorded, Mixed, Mastering: Dennis Kane at Ivakota Studio, Washington D.C. November, 2023

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