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Mid-Winter's Morning Chant © Citadel ®
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'Mid-Winter's Morning Chant (MWMC)' © G. Whitman (BMI) is from the Citadel® CD 'The Citadel of Cynosure and Other Tales' and is an excerpt from one of the band's sci-fi fantasy conceptual storylines -- visit www.citadelsongs.com, www.citadelban
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Citadel is a blend of soft and loud, fast and slow, hard and soft. With complex vocals, predominant guitar and out of the ordinary time signatures - this is Ci
Citadel started as a band in the late seventies with "Silence of Surrender" on the first QFM Hometown Album & live Agora simul-cast in Columbus, Ohio. In 1990, their debut CD, "The Citadel of Cynosure & Other Tales" was chosen as "Best of KLOS Local Licks" in Los Angeles. Shows from Ohio to California include The Agora (Newport), Legend Valley, Troubadour, Roxy and many more. The self-produced band also originated and co-produced the first ProgFest at UCLA's Royce Hall - this event changed the face of progressive music and spawned countless similar festivals across the globe. Citadel's most recent releases, "Vintage Vinyls" "Crosses or Crowns?" "Swords or Shields?" and others are available at CDBaby and thru www.citadelsongs.com, along with MP3 downloads, lyrics, photos... Now based on the West Coast, the band is always changing members around founder, R. Douglass/G. Whitman. Each album features a revolving lineup of Citadel alumni and newbies. You can also find Citadel on Facebook, iLike, YouTube, MySpace, etc. - Hear & See Citadel and experience for yourself that which defies the norm and shatters genre borders!!! With over 10 different CD, Cassette, LP and DVD releases to their credit, Citadel is just what you're looking for... CITADEL Is a Registered US Trademark. All Rights Reserved and Used With Exclusive Permission
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Genre
Rock • Progressive Rock
Charts
#2,013 in subgenre Peak #52
Charts
Peak #443
Author
G. Whitman (bmi)
Rights
1990
Uploaded
September 25, 2007
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MP3 4.5 MB • 128 kbps • 4:51
Story behind the song
An excerpt from the “The Citadel of Cynosure and Other Tales” Novelette: They glide into the brightly arrayed city below, lit by the radiant light of the solar powered Citadel. Antel smells fragrant flowers and feels an overwhelming bond with the spiritual presence of Life within. He is greeted by Meccadon and his life partner, Sindra, who are startled by this visitor and his winged creature. They offer food and drink while listening to Antel explain that they are being pursued by the wicked Bortarb. The compassionate Dreemurz offer their fortress as refuge from the forces of evil. Antel is ecstatic and must quickly return to the ship and guide his friends to this beautiful Citadel paradise. While those in the Citadel prepare for possible attack, Meccadon and Sindra accompany Antel to the edge of the pedestal. They must use the base entrance since the Winged-Astuers will not have enough time or strength to carry all of them the great height to the top opening. There are many dangers at the secret lagoon entrance and cavernous mazes where emotions are strained. Meccadon gives Antel a necklace with the Dreemurz' emblem engraved so that he will know the marked tunnels to take through the Vasse walls. Beware of the drugging needle leaves and the giant serpents that guard the thin cliff paths. He reminds Antel to rebuke any thoughts of fear and doubt, for they would be his true enemies. "Keep the Faith", are Meccadon's last words as Windmare lifts Antel above the pedestal. He turns around and gazes reverently at the paradise of his dreams and silently prays for the strength to return with Ashund and make this dream a reality. ….from the CD/Novelette, “The Citadel of Cynosure and Other Tales” © Whitman/Citadel Citadel® is a registered tradename - Used with permission - All rights reserved- www.citadelsongs.com, www.citadelband.com, www.citadelmusic.org
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Mid-Winter's Morning Chant (MWMC) © G. Whitman (BMI) Here I stand in silent wonder of it all Gazing deep into the shadows on the wall Many times my voice will carry Many times it won't at all… In the distance I can see the fire's tail Meccadon will wait, he trusts we will not fail Many times my spirit's strong and often it is frail… Silent Searcher Serpent Singing Seven Suffer Songs Flying Flirter Fervent Flinging Falling Farther Flung Wishing Water Wider Weather Waking Without Want Tipping Totter Tighter Tether Taking Taller Trunk Circle Centax, Cave Of Future, Certain Captive Cell Simple Structured, Slave Of Suture, Slaying Serpent Spell Watch the Live Video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8uFz6GI_k PERFORMANCE CREDITS: G and K Whitman, Jesse Greene
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