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Ruminations

by Grace Duncan

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Fire Within 04:31
The sun sinks down below, and golden views diverge. Clouds come ablaze, blushing and burning with our gaze. The beauty of such hues, changing every glance. Each colour swept through, blending yet always staying true. As we watch the night shimmer on, I feel the cry inside me ignite the flame. I ask myself, Would it be the same without you? Out of deep and dark, the stars shine pure and true. Eyes glued to the light, awestruck by the power of the night. The air so fresh and cool, calm and always peaceful. Through this we find a way, to rest from the rush of each day. As we watch the night shimmer on, I feel the cry inside me ignite the flame. I ask myself, Would it be the same without you? To sing and shout, to dance and run about couldn’t start to show my heart. No want or need could ever meet my plead, for you to never leave my side. And I know right then, uncontainably that you are the fire within. Cause the song that’s been placed inside my heart, is for you to always be my guide. As we watch the night shimmer on, I feel the cry inside me ignite the flame. I smile to myself, ‘cause I know I wouldn’t be the same Without you.
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For Now 04:19
Verse 1: Take a hold of what you see Don’t let the colours fade from your view Stand firmly on the ground beneath Or in a few moments you won't remember What is true and what is not When the pain seems too much What hope there is to proclaim When hope seems to fade away Hold on Verse 2: In the midst of all the tears In the midst of each consuming thought Behold the truth of who you are Beloved one of the creator Throw down the weapons used to hurt you Time will take as long as it needs To weave each wound with a love that never ceases Bridge: Kei konei tātou inaiāinei Kei konei tātou ki te whakahā Hei tohatoha i te harikoa me te rerenga o ngā roimata Rerenga o ngā roimata Verse 3: We're here right now We're here to breathe To share joy and to flow with tears We're here right now We're here to breathe To carry each other Verse 4/Outro: So in this moment, look unto Him And let all the feelings subside Kia kotahi te hā ki roto, ki waho hoki. (One breath in and one breathe out) Kia kotahi te hā ki roto, ki waho hoki. (One breath in and one breathe out) Kia kotahi te hā ki roto, ki waho hoki.
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Tree against the ocean Standing strong as one Roots sunk deep in wisdom of years of growing old Tree against the ocean So small compared to thus Yet bold in your advancement as wind and waves press on Oh tree against the ocean Arms of wide embrace Ready to surrender if loves urge called to face Tree against the ocean With many days ahead How did you become so strong and wise beyond your years? Tree against the ocean Foundation in the lord Standing through the waves and wind oh you must finish strong
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Inside 01:35
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Tance 00:33
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Time eludes us Opens up a maze of turns And so consumes us Drawing us to live in fear And in one hand she offers An endless tug of war Knowing what's true and what's flawed And in one hand she offers The cup of faithful trusting To wait when there's no answers Ooh Time unfolds us Carving structures of thought Time controls us Causing us to lose our minds And I've been told that time will tell So I'll keep holding onto you And all I know from what I've found Is you keep proving me it's true, it's true Ooh You hold onto me And I hold onto you I hold onto you And you hold on to me
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Lyrics: Therefore I must go Pack my things and leave I cannot continue If your arms wrapped around me Say goodbye to no one Kaua e tiro whakamuri The calling of my lover may be too strong to fight For this life of fleeting moments Will watch as it passes by If all we ever see is The things we hold so tight I hear the trumpet's call E tu, kia rite Arise out of the shadows Let complacency depart One task I am bestowed Go forth in good and bad To love without measure And let truth hold its stand E tu! And take your place The path ahead is forged What seems a loss at first leads to the greatest reward Tū mai, tū kaha Kua rite te huarahi Ahakoa he mea ngaro i te tuatahi ka puta mai nga hua nui For this life of cherished moments Will watch as it passes by If all we ever see is The things we hold so tight And this life of precious people Will soon be over too What you leave is before you What you seek will define you I hear the trumpet's call E tu, kia rite Arise out of the shadows Let complacency depart One task I am bestowed Go forth in good and bad To love without measure And let truth hold its stand For this life of precious people Will soon be over too What you leave is before you What you seek will define you

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Ruminations is a collection of songs and sounds from the last 8 years that slowly formed with themes of mental health, faith, and humanity weaved amongst.

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released February 25, 2021

CREDITS

Nadia Ward: Te reo māori
Bridget Clarke: Album art
Mentors: Grayson Gilmoure, Warren Maxwell, Anna Edgington, Radek Rudnicki
Massey Uni Welly

Recording Engineer: Grace Duncan
Mixing Engineer: Nate Rapana
Mastering Engineer: Mike Gibson

FIRE WITHIN INTRO
Violin: Grace Stainthorpe
Violin: Sofia Tarrant-Mathews
Viola: Grant Baker
Cello: Olivia Wilding

FIRE WITHIN
Drums: Josh Brown
Violin: Grace Stainthorpe
Violin: Sofia Tarrant-Mathews
Viola: Grant Baker
Cello: Olivia Wilding
Analouge Synth: Max McAlpine
Acoustic Guitar/Vocals/Synth: Grace Duncan

FOR NOW
Bass Guitar/Drums: Noah Spargo
Acoustic Guitar/Vocals/Synth: Grace Duncan
Sample - "Rain Water Dripping Softly": Florian Reichelt
freesound.org/people/florianreichelt/sounds/459983/
www.instagram.com/florianreichelt/
Sample - "Rain Percussion Long": Puniho
freesound.org/people/Puniho/sounds/387055/

TREE AGAINST THE OCEAN
Double Bass: Max McAlpine
Acoustic Guitar/Vocals: Grace Duncan
Sample - "Wind Chimes PLF”: Patrick6410
freesound.org/people/Patrick6410/sounds/83512/
Sample - “Hiking”: Sethlind
freesound.org/people/sethlind/sounds/332719/
Sample - “Waves by wood”: Metzik
freesound.org/people/Metzik/sounds/371317/
Sample - “Crickets+sea-1”: SophronsineSound Design
freesound.org/people/SophronsineSoundDesign/sounds/320311/
Sample - "Flock Of Seagulls”: Juskiddink
freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/98479/
Sample - “Meadowlark”: Daneil Simion
soundbible.com/2180-Meadowlark.html

INSIDE
Violin/Vocals/Acoustic Guitar: Grace Duncan

TANCE
Violin: Grace Stainthorpe
Violin: Sofia Tarrant-Mathews
Viola: Grant Baker
Cello: Olivia Wilding


TIME WILL TELL
Drums: Josh Brown
Electric Guitar/Bass Guitar: Noah Spargo
Acoustic Guitar/Vocals/Synth: Grace Duncan


COME WE MUST GO
Purerehua and Kōauau (Taonga Pūoro): Alistair Fraser
Violin: Grace Stainthorpe
Violin: Sofia Tarrant-Mathews
Viola: Grant Baker
Cello: Olivia Wilding
Backing Vocals: Tessa Guest
Drums: Anna Wild
Bass Guitar: Noah Spargo

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Grace Duncan Wellington, New Zealand

Alternative, indie folk and classical influences coming together to create a space for exploring honesty and vulnerability.

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