“I love Celia’s new CD! I cried when I listened to it… it is so
beautiful. Thank you for your work Celia, this album is incredibly
moving.” - Lisa, A Fan
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Red Alabaster & Blue Liner notes:
1.) Red Alabaster & Blue: I dedicate this song to
all the Americans who are not getting their story told on Fox News. “My
hair is red, skin’s alabaster and I’m Blue. And I’m an American too!”
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/redalablue.htm
2.) Unlucky One: When you believe it to be true love…..
When it burns and haunts and lingers….. When it visits you in dreams……
Let Go.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/unluckyone.htm
3.) Porch Song: I wrote this song after a chance meeting
with an old colleague on the Porch of the General Store in Spring Green,
WI. It was the HOTTEST day of the summer and yet we sat on that porch
sweating our fannies off without the modern convenience of air conditioning…happy
as clams to be inspired by each other’s vitality. NOTE: To let you in
on the inside joke. My mother, Cecilia Farran, owns a shop called 43/90
North Earth across from the General Store.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/porchsong.htm
4.) Quan Yin: I was traveling thru Ann Arbor Michigan
and met the man who adopted Baby Jessica (Jan) and then lost her in a
custody battle with the birth parents. He started a non profit called
Hear My Voice to help others (and especially the children) in this situation.
The next day the host I stayed with in Lansing, MI (Lea) told me the same
thing happened in her family. On the third day my dear friend Lori told
me that the same thing was happening in her family with her granddaughter
Morrigan. At this same time I was introduced to the Goddess Quan Yin.
Quan Yin is the Goddess of Compassion. She is the Goddess of Mercy and
the Goddess of protecting our children. I took all these elements and
combined them to write “Quan Yin”.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/quanyin.htm
5.) Acid Rain: Believe it or not, I started writing
this song when I was in high school. I was on a field trip to NYC with
the Drama Club and as the NY rain soaked my hair and skin I wrote…”Look
to the skies and taste the acid rain. Look to my eyes, look away, come
back again.” The melody and words haunted me for the longest time. After
living in NYC in my 20’s and a great deal more experience the lyrics fleshed
out and became “Acid Rain”.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/acidrain.htm
6.) Symbol: When I heard the story of Sgt. Patrick Stewart
(A Wiccan Soldier) being denied his Pentacle as his emblem of belief on
his grave marker I was STUNNED. I had to ask…What country am I living
in? And What happened to Freedom of Religion? And Who’s freedoms are we
fighting FOR? I came to the conclusion that it is simply NOT okay for
our Non-Christian soldiers to fight and die for this country and continue
to be denied who they truly ARE. “Symbol” has been named the Anthem for
the Pentacle Quest by Rev. Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary. I am very proud
to be among the core of fine citizens who fought to see the Pentacle as
an option for our deceased Wiccan Veterans.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/symbol.htm
7.) Shadow: For all the little boys and girls who grew
up in the shade of the bottle.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/shadow.htm
8.) Simple Question: Inspired by a coffee meeting with
my NYC friend (Chris). A reminder to live in joy regardless of the external
circumstances.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS:
http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/simplequestion.htm
9.) Shine Your Light: Dedicated to my brother, Banjo
Marty. I celebrate his life by letting go and forgiving on every level
I know how.
FOR LYRICS AND MUSICIANS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/shineyourlight.htm
10.) We’ll Always Sing: Inspired by the events of 9-11.
When I lived in NYC I worked in the towers for a short time. This song
is about taking adversity and turning it into opportunity. Had timing
been different I might not be here now.
This song was originally intended to be on my “Breathe” album but got
cut for budget reasons. My dream at that time was to invite The Different
Drums of Ireland to play on it. I was sad that it did not make “Breathe”
but the circumstances made it possible to include the Different Drums
and make it the final track on Red Alabaster & Blue. One of my favorite
parts is the Lambeg Drum. I think we rattled the building up to the 10th
floor and we were in the basement!
FOR MUSIC AND LYRICS: http://www.celiaonline.com/lyrics/wellalwayssing.htm
“Celia’s songs are all stories. They touch the heart. They make one think….
(“Red, Alabaster and Blue”, and “Symbol”). Sometimes they bring tears (“Quan Yin”), and sometimes a smile and memories (“Porch Song”).
Celia is a bright light and a talented treasure.”
-Ann
Wondra, Life Coach and co-founder of
Kindred Spirit Coaching & Wellness
“I ABSOLUTELY *LOVE* CELIA'S NEW RELEASE "RED ALABASTER
AND BLUE"... It moves my heart in ways both high and deep... CELIA
BENDS HER WORDS AND VOICE IN THE MOST DELICIOUS WAYS!!!!”
- Melissa, Fan
“I just received my limited edition RED ALABASTER AND BLUE and WOW! This album is pure Celia, each song ---- yet each song is refreshingly different.
Having this CD in your collection should be a must. Thanks, C and crew.”
- J.
"I am RELISHING Red Alabaster and Blue,
I find it not only musically excellent, but challenging, inspiring and
affirming."
- Miguel de Jesus, Fan
"LOVE the new album. The title song brings tears to my eyes every time (literally, EVERY time) I hear it!
- Reed Cockrell, Fan
"I love Celia’s new CD! I cried when I listened to
it… it is so beautiful. Thank you for your work Celia, this album is
incredibly moving.”
- Lisa, A Fan
