Released October 30, 2015
Song written, produced, & all instruments performed & recorded by John Di Bartolo.
A new single from the Lonely Mountain Band, inspired by the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. This new song, recorded & released approximately around Durin's Day, 2015, blends LMB's signature "folk fantasy" style with a classic folk rock sound.
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Lonely Mountain Band uses Giannini Acoustic guitars.
Original Cover Artwork by Bladesmith & Fine Artist David Delagardelle of Cedarlore Forge.
Lyrics
Its a strange song to sing
in the mid-summer wind
under the stars
And over mountain-streams
rare moon-light beams
on runes bizarre
And now the path is known
on the map it shone
it's not very far
From the eagle's home
and the carrock stone
to where the golden hoards are
Stand by the grey stone (last)
when the thrush knocks (light)
Stand by the grey stone (of Durin's Day)
will shine upon the key-hole
Stand by the grey stone (last )
when the thrush knocks (light)
Stand by the grey stone (of Durin's Day)
will shine upon the key-hole
Under the dragon's wing
sickness and the ring
of war that greed brings
And though the worm is dead
and the black arrow sped
his fire still burns red
For a gleaming golden hoard
fly banners and the sword
the carrion bird sings
But with sparks of rainbow light
comes the thief in the night
child of the kindly west
