Inspired by the power of majestic Scottish ancient land, stones and the message received by Maria during a profound encounter with the
Calanais (Callanish) stone circle in The Western Isles of Scotland. This song calls us to remember ourselves, immersed in
the land, and learn to listen again to the wisdom of the earth.
The song will be accompanied by a video created by Isle of Lewis resident Grant Hugh Jones, who has previously worked with VisitScotland and the BBC. His work fully showcasesthe breathtaking ethereal beauty
of the Scottish landscape, and can be seen at www.granthughjones.com.
lyrics
Touch the stones, when mother calls
Mother calls, the mother calls
Touch the stones, when mother calls
Calls you from the depths of the ground
I felt her call, I felt her deep within
I heard her song, she sang her deep refrain
She's calling you home, calling you home
Calling you back to the heart that is your own
Calling you home, calling you home
Feel it in my bones
Touch the stones when mother calls
Mother calls, the mother calls
Touch the stones, the earth and bones
Mother calls you home
Touch the stones, when mother calls
Mother calls, the mother calls
Touch the stones, when mother calls
Calls you home
credits
from Mother Calls,
track released April 16, 2021
Written & performed by Maria Payne Vlahogiannis and Murray Scott Ferguson.
Recorded & produced by Forbes Coleman @ Audio Beach Studios, Brighton
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