"Allu Mari (BURNING TIMES)" genre: Witchcraft
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	From the new album "Empty Into White." The song is called "Allu Mari" (which in Italian means "to the sea"), and recalls with sorrow and reverence the infamous BURNING TIMES of the Middle Ages; Unto Ashes honor the memory of the many thousand witches who were persecuted and killed during this time. It is a remarkable fact that during the Inquisition some witches chose to throw themselves into the sea rather than allow themselves to be burned at the stake. The chorus from "Allu Mari" is believed to have created by 16th-century Italian witches; the chorus has been passed down from generation to generation. The verses of "Allu Mari" were written by leading feminist historian Catherine Madsen, who has kindly allowed Unto Ashes to utilize them in this profound piece of music. The instrumentation includes acoustic and electric guitars, bewitching male and female vocals, and ocean sounds.
	CD: EMPTY INTO WHITE   Label: PROJEKT RECORDS - visit www.projekt.com Credits: words: Catherine Madsen; music: Michael Laird, arranged by Unto Ashes
	Story Behind the Song Michael Laird: I first saw the words to Allu Mari in a songbook at a friend's house; I was amazed by the power of these words - and yet there was no author listed - there wasn't even any music (!) - just words. So I decided to make up some of my own to go with this astonishly beautiful poem. It was effortless - the words seemed to leap off the page. It was FAR more difficult finding out who the author of the poem was. Thankfully I was able to locate Catherine Madsen, who kindly allowed Unto Ashes to play our version of the song over the telephone for her. We were honored by her response, which was that she loved it, and was genuinely moved by it. Lyrics To the sea, to the sea, let me follow To save me from burning and heal my sorrow Take the way of sand and water... Allu mari... Down the dunes are sister and stranger The wicked women dance in their danger Craving the blessing together... Allu mari... Allu mari, mi portati Se voleti che me sanati Allu mari, alla via Cosi m'ama la donna mia Allu mari, allu mari Mentre campo t'aggio amari So in love does my lady enjoy me That death by drowning cannot destroy me Life on the tide will run before me... Allu mari... Allu mari, mi portati Se voleti che me sanati Allu mari, alla via Cosi m'ama la donna mia Allu mari, allu mari Mentre campo t'aggio amari

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