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Singles
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I wrote this for my darling dynamic, beautiful, hilarious friend Sarah Pugh just before she died, far too young, in October 2022 leaving a trail of broken hearts, but also a legacy of awesome permaculture students and eco projects, all hugely influenced by her very unique and marvellous way of teaching and being in the world. She is deeply missed by her dear family and hundreds of her beloved friends.
I've been so touched how many people have found solace in this song. I hope it lands gently in the ears of anyone coping with grief, loss, end of life, and all the deeply challenging parts of death that our dear hearts have to navigate.
It is now on all streaming platforms, but thank you so much if you purchase it here, any support for my artistic creation is hugely appreciated.
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Samhradh Samhradh is an Irish Gaelic Bealtaine/Beltane song that's around 300-400 years old - the exact date and origin is vague, but Edward Bunting—a 19th century music collector—said this song “is probably extremely ancient” and was sung in the Dublin area around 1633. I learnt this version from singer/songwriter Peia. There are many different versions and variations, but they all share a similar theme of welcoming in the summer. This one is just a simple acapella.
It is said that young women and young men sang it on May-eve while they carried around the ‘May Baby' or 'May Doll’ (Bábóg na Bealtaine) from house to house. It is a celebration of nature and the blossoming fertile summer, of carrying summer branches, usually the May tree or hawthorn, though the blackthorn and holly, hazel and rowan tree are mentioned across the different versions of the song.
Beltane is the Gaelic spring festival traditionally celebrated on 1st May. For me it is a time of hope and resiliance, as we celebrate the joy and coming abundance of summer. That’s what this song means to me, it’s full of joy and relief that spring is fully here, of optimism and full-heartedness, and a blessing to the land.
Any Irish Gaelic speakers, please excuse any pronunciation errors - get in touch and correct me! I’m still learning and I'm always happy to discuss lineage and linguistics.
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On the 20th December 2014, washed out and exhausted by the years farm work, I was treated to a day in a spa. I had held so much, spun so many plates, as we all do... I drove home feeling rested at last, with some semblance of the possibility of renewal. On the journey home this song came through the dark and mist.
The plates kept on spinning and it took 2 years to find time to record it, (and another 7 to add the finishing touches!)
We are all so busy. Our many plates continuously spin. But we can take time to walk away, to breath, to watch the clouds passing, to listen attentively to a child, to call friend. The plates do not all come crashing down. Well not all of them anyway.
Wishing you all a very peaceful restfull time this midwinter. Whatever space you can get to connect with yourself, may you revel in it and come out ready for all that is to come.
Choir Packs
These packs contain audio harmony parts, scores and teaching notes.
Purchasing a pack grants you a licence to perform the song in any commercial singing setting including choirs and workshops.
PURCHASE OF THE £10 CHOIR PACK INCLUDES:
- Audio file of all the parts together MP3
- Audio files of all the separate parts MP3
- Musical score PDF
- Lyrics & Teaching notes PDF
Purchasing this album grants you a licence to perform this song at any commercial singing setting. Please support the time I spend on my musical artistry by purchasing this song if you are going to use it in any singing setting you earn money from. Thank you. 🙏🏻 ꩜
ABOUT THIS SONG:
I wrote this song at Stanton Drew Stone Circles in Somerset UK, on Summer Solstice 2024. I imagined thousands of people gathered in the largest circle, all come from miles around - a timeless moment, both in the past and in the future, a celebration of connection and community, a space from daily life to pause, reflect, give thanks and remember we are part of something larger than ourselves.
Many people are seeking reconnection with nature and the seasonal cycles. The number of people attending the Stanton Drew seasonal ceremonies are increasing each year. Its a beautiful thing to be a part of. ꩜
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PURCHASE OF £10 CHOIR PACK INCLUDES:
- Audio file of all the parts together as MP3
- Audio files of all the separate parts as MP3
- Musical score PDF
- Lyrics & Teaching notes PDF
- Printable lyrics for quick learning PDF
Purchasing this choir pack grants you a licence to perform this song at any commercial singing setting. Please support the time I spend on my musical artistry by purchasing this song if you are going to use it in any singing setting you earn money from. Thank you. 🙏🏻 ꩜
Under The Harvest Moon is a 16th century English folk song that is usually sung in a minor key, but I love autumn and winter so gave it a jolly tune and 3 part harmonies for a more uplifting Autumn feel. It’s a sweet song for an outdoor harvest gathering or celebration, for adults and children alike, or for just waltzing round your kitchen on a rainy day.
Arrangement by Ted Waters - Released September 24, 2025
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PURCHASE OF THIS CHOIR PACK INCLUDES:
- Audio file of all the parts together MP3
- Audio files of all the separate parts MP3
- Teaching notes PDF
- Printable lyrics for quick learning PDF
Purchasing this album grants you a licence to perform this song at any commercial singing setting. Please support the time I spend on my musical artistry by purchasing this song if you are going to use it in any singing setting you earn money from. Thank you. 🙏🏻 ꩜
I really hope you enjoy teaching and singing this gentle song.
(Send me any videos on socials @tedwatersmusic 🙏🏻 )
TO PURCHASE THE FULL SONG without all the above please go to my main album page (or https://tedwaters.bandcamp.com/track/winter-solstice - **performing/sharing licence not included)
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ABOUT THIS SONG:
I wrote Winter Solstice on 20th December 2014. We'd spend 2 long years setting up our organic farm and I was washed out and exhausted. A friend treated me to a day in a spa. I had held so much, spun so many plates, as we all do... I drove home feeling rested at last, with some semblance of the possibility of renewal. On the journey home this song came through the dark and mist.
Wishing you all a very peaceful restful time this midwinter. Whatever space you can get to connect with yourself, nature, or those you love, may you revel in it and come out ready for all that is to come.
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Released November 26, 2025
Musical arrangement by Ted Waters 2016