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From the album Argo, this song's inspiration sprang from Dunsany’s novel 'The King of Elfland’s Daughter'.
Alam al-Mithal is the Land of Nonwhere hailed by Sufi mystic Ibn Arabi.

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I’ve been hovering near the border
drawn by Memory and Sound
Ever near the Dreaming, calling Elfland:
Alam al-Mithal, Alam al-Mithal, the Wind and Tallow

Like a child with a treasure
but no age nor wisdom to protect it -
Rare as coral it was stolen,
painted like a clown, abused and broken

Now I hear and I obey! (the fear is at bay, the fear is at bay)
For I catch the glimpses fey! (be not afraid, they say be not afraid)
I’ll prepare to make my way! (the past is away, the past is away)
Oh those hills have called me long and I must answer...

Never far from the border,
though the Realms are ebbing, still they hold me -
Alam al-Mithal, Alam al-Mithal, the Dream is over

credits

from North of the Moon - Three Australian Faerie Bards, released April 1, 2021
Lyrics, Music: Louisa John-Krol
Vocals, acoustic Guitar, Keyboard (basic chords, riffs), Windchime Forest: Louisa John-Krol
Charango, Angel Harp, Mountain Drums, Cymbal swishes, orchestral midi Synths: Harry Williamson
Production: Harry Williamson, Spring Studio, Melbourne, Victoria
Photo by Bee Williamson of Louisa John-Krol at Como House, from the CD Argo (1996)

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North Moon Australia

In Tree Time, three Celtic-Australians wove music with myth and fairytale. From Druidic circles to taverns, carnivals, fey indie labels, fairy shops, storytelling guilds, castles and audiobook soundtracks, they've fostered links between folklore and eco-spirituality. Hailing from three States of Australia, they joined webs at the Equinox, north of the moon. ... more

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