The Ancient Ones CD by Kellianna 2012
With another CD coming out in September, Kellianna has been
one very busy artist to be able to bring us this 2012 CD and then a follow up
album just a year later.
As always Kellianna brings us incredible, spiritually
fulfilling musical tracks.
Songs on this CD include:
1.
Thank You Mother (by Pamela Gerke 2006). This is
an upbeat song thanking the Earth Goddess for all that she is and provides
through the elements. This is a very well written song bringing together the
elements and the Mother in a logical and yet symbolic way.
2.
The Ancient Ones (by Kellianna 2012). This is
probably my favorite song on this CD. It has a very mystical quality to it with
harmonies weaving around the verses. This is an easy to learn song that could
easily be added to rituals, and would be particularly appropriate for Samhain.
3.
Mists of Avalon (by Shawna Carol 2002). A great
song singing of spring, the maypole and Beltaine. Obviously a wonderful choice
for a Beltaine celebration and dancing around the maypole.
4.
Lugh (by Jenna Greene 2007). A song that
educates as it entertains, singing a stream of information about the great
Celtic God Lugh. Perfect for a dance around a Lughnasadh bonfire.
5.
Wild Maiden (by Sally Pullinger 2011). This
would be another great song for dancing around a bonfire, especially any ritual
from Beltaine to Mabon. It has a primitive theme as the drums speed up the
beat. Dance without a care to this one. Also perfect for full moons or new
moons, anytime you can get together and dance in a group!
6.
Bless our Planet (by Shawna Carol 2001). Showing
different traditions can coexist even in song form, this song celebrates the
planet and her inhabitants, no matter what their religion is, this song reminds
us we may have differences but we also have many similarities, including we are
all children of this Earth.
7.
Artemis of the Hunt (by Kellianna 2012). Another
great song, this one singing the praises of Artemis, while at the same time
being educational. This one is also great for summertime rituals and since it
refers to the crescent moon, it would be awesome to sing and drum along to at a
late night drum circle under a crescent moon.
8.
Daughters of the Earth (by Kellianna 2012). With
this song specifying “daughters”, and talking about dancing around a fire, you
can easily see how this would be a great song for a women’s group to dance to
at a bonfire. What’s really different about this song is the musical quality.
Instead of the more tribal sounding music we are more used to hearing from
Kellianna, this one is reminiscent psychedelic funk. A completely different vibe comes from this
song creating a sensual groove.
9.
Witch’s Reel (Scottish Traditional). What a fun
song, another great song for those bonfire nights, perfect for a spiral dance.
10.
To The Summerlands (by Kellianna 2012) This
touching song has no musical accompaniment, so it is just Kellianna’s voice in
full glory. This song could be used for Imbolg with references connected to
Brighid, it can be used for a funeral rite (particularly for a female), or it
can also be used at Samhain. In fact I’m going to have to add this song to my
list of songs to be played at my own funeral!
Kellianna is truly one of the greatest musical gifts to
pagans who follow an earth centered tradition. While her music can be listened to at any
time, she has so many songs perfect for the sabbats, it’s about time we get her
to release CDs for each of the sabbats or at the very least collections
pertaining to each of the four seasons. I am looking forward to her latest
album which is due out in September.
