Name: The Bird Of Heavenly Bells, Pt. 2
Duration: P00H04M08S
Description: The story goes that in the mountains of Tibet lived a bird which once a year sang such a wild and magical song that all those who heard it fell into a trance. The bird was captured by people jealous of this gift, but deprived of freedom she lost the power to sing. Without her singing, disorder gripped the land; on her release, harmony will be restored.

The Bird Of Heavenly Bells, Pt. 2

from Now Comes The Dragon's Hour by Grand Union Orchestra

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The story goes that in the mountains of Tibet lived a bird which once a year sang such a wild and magical song that all those who heard it fell into a trance. The bird was captured by people jealous of this gift, but deprived of freedom she lost the power to sing. Without her singing, disorder gripped the land; on her release, harmony will be restored.

lyrics

Wish, wish, whisper me wish
Wish, wish, whisper me wish
Whisper me flesh, whisper me bones
Whisper me empires, whisper me thrones
Wish, wish, whisper me wish
Wish, wish, whisper me this

All that was shadow thickens into sleep
The gravid night breathes on
Your mother night breathes on, my child
Exuding secrets to the passing hours
Her stories speak of chance and fate, so hear
The story of a bird, the bird of heavenly bells
My little moon, my wisp, my craft, sail on
This blood your ocean, this flesh your shell

Whisper me spaces, whisper me things
Whisper me cradles, whisper me kings
Wish, wish, whisper me wish
Wish, wish, whisper me this

Listen then child, listen and hear
In the mirage of bells and the legend of bells
And the soft push of the camel's foot
And the long haul of the camel train
Pushing along the Great Silk Road
From China to Africa
Listen, listen and hear
The song of the bird of heavenly bells
How once every year she flies up to the moon
Singing
Singing her own wild song, song of the mountains
Song of the drifting snow

啊
无島阿
飛過雪山啊
飛啊飛啊
他從心中飛出
翻翻雪花

credits

from Now Comes The Dragon's Hour, released October 18, 2002
Brenda Rattray (voice)
Wei Li (voice)
Louise Elliott (tenor saxophone, flute)
Music by Tony Haynes
Lyrics by David Bradford & Li Yan

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Grand Union Orchestra London, UK

Grand Union Orchestra is a multicultural world jazz ensemble based in London. It has been performing, touring and recording large-scale shows for over 30 years and is well known for its educational work. Grand Union specialises in large-scale musical performances that reflect the backgrounds of its performers and often invites participation from amateur musicians and community groups. ... more