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Emerging from the misty old-growth forests of America's Pacific northwest, the folk/faerie Woodland is a mythic fusion ensemble featuring the songcraft of guitarist Emilio Miller-Lopez and singer/harpist Kelly Miller-Lopez. For more than nine years, Woodland has been enchanting audiences throughout the US and Europe with an ornate blend of original and traditional melodies woven with meaningful bardic poetry. The band's music features a variety of folk and electric instrumentation, combining ambient and acoustic, with the signature improvisational energy of an authentic west coast festival jam band. Woodland produces large- scale themed events which are immersive concert experiences featuring vibrant lightshows, theatrical dance performances and live musical rituals led by their seasonal poetic invocations.
The band features an amazing lineup of musicians, and live Woodland often includes collaborations with other mythic musical artists from around the world. The current Woodland live musical lineup includes:
Kelly Miller-Lopez: Vocals, Harp, Flutes, Percussion
Emilio Miller-Lopez: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Kimmy Smith: Violin, Harmony Vocals
Donald Brodsky: Bass, Didjeridu
Ken Sokolov: Drum Kit, Tabla, Dumbek, Djembe
Markus Johnson: Percussion, Electronica
For eight years Woodland has been working with Imaginosis and the UK artists Brian and Wendy Froud, creating live concert events where mythic music and art find a crossroads. The band has performed and headlined at events including The Labyrinth Masquerade in Los Angeles, An Evening in Elfland in Glastonbury UK, Earthdance near San Francisco, The Witches Ball in London, The Oregon Country Fair, The Fairy Ball in Cornwall, England, The Good Faeries / Bad Faeries Masquerades on both coasts, FaerieCon in Philadelphia and the Faerieworlds festivals in Sedona, Santa Fe, Los Angeles and Oregon.
Woodland has shared main stage at events featuring world-renowned artists including Faun, Qntal, Solas, Estampie, Johnny Cunningham, Priscilla Hernandez, Karan Casey, Susan McKeown, Trillian Green, Rasputina, Brother, Casey Neill, Phil Cunningham, Kevin Burke, John Renbourn and more. Woodland's festivals, concerts and faerie masquerades often coincide with seasonal celebrations such as solstices, equinoxes, cross-quarters and full moons, adding to the intention and experience of the groups live music.
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The German band Woodland is a four-piece metal band from ]Lübeck, Germany, formed in 2004. After recording two demos - Morgens (2004) and Dämmerung (Demo) - the band announced to have found their style of music and started recording their debut album - Dreamality. The bend cites folk, death and black and doom metal, as well as progressive rock genres as their primary influences.
Band members
Koop (Vocals, Guitar)
Schmidt (Vocals, Bass)
Ole (Guitar)
Flo(Drums)
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Minadeo's ambient Woodland is along the lines of Music for Airports' era Eno, Tim Hecker, Goldmund/Helios and similar artists. Woodland is music made generally to sleep or relax to.
Shadows
Woodland Lyrics
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Take me back to the place where my heart sings
For there is a hunger deep within
That cannot be fed by earthly things
Breathe your life into my soul
Where I'm broken, make me whole
Draw me close, call me your own
You lifted my head when I lay in despair
In my father's house I find mercy there
The place I'm from is the place I belong
Another prodigal come stumbling home
Set your shape in me, grow your grace in me
Shine your light through me, make it well with me
In "Shadows," Woodland beckons to be taken back to the safety and comfort of the metaphorical shadow of somebody's wings. This repetition of "Take me back" in the beginning indicates a yearning to reunite, or to return to a previous state or place. It then asserts that there is an emptiness within the singer that cannot be satiated by anything of this world. This could imply a longing for inner peace or divine fulfillment.
The song suddenly shifts its focus, asking for divine intervention to breathe life into the singer's soul, heal their brokenness and make them feel complete. The following lyrics express a deep yearning and desire for the divine to come closer, which stems from the belief that every individual was created to be in a relationship with their Creator.
There is a callback to the biblical parable of the prodigal son with "The place I'm from is the place I belong / Another prodigal come stumbling home". The choice to use the word "stumbling" indicates humility and contrition on the singer's part, as the narrative of the prodigal son concerns a son who wrongs his father, wastes his inheritance and is eventually welcomed back with open arms. The father of the son sees him from far away and runs to him, which is also highlighted in the second line of the verse: "You lifted my head when I lay in despair/ In my father's house I find mercy there." The imagery used in this song is very powerful and emotive, as it resonates with its listeners on a spiritual level.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to the shadow of your wings
Bring me back to the safety and comfort of being close to you.
Take me back to the place where my heart sings
Bring me back to the place where I am truly happy and at peace.
For there is a hunger deep within
I have a longing within me that I cannot satisfy on my own.
That cannot be fed by earthly things
The things of this world cannot fulfill the hunger I feel.
Breathe your life into my soul
Revive me with your spirit and make me feel alive again.
Where I'm broken, make me whole
Fix my brokenness and make me complete again.
Draw me close, call me your own
Bring me close to you and recognize me as yours.
How I've waited, how I've longed for you
I have been eagerly anticipating being with you again.
You lifted my head when I lay in despair
You helped me when I was in a difficult and hopeless situation.
In my father's house I find mercy there
I seek refuge and forgiveness in a spiritual home where I feel loved and accepted.
The place I'm from is the place I belong
My true home is where I feel the most at ease and connected to a sense of belonging.
Another prodigal come stumbling home
I am a lost wanderer who has finally found their way back home.
Set your shape in me, grow your grace in me
Help me become more like you and develop the grace you offer.
Shine your light through me, make it well with me
Let me be a reflection of your goodness and keep me in a state of wellbeing.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, DistroKid
Written by: RJ Mitchell
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