Crying the Neck

from Meadowsilver II by Meadowsilver

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Crying the Neck’ is a harvest festival tradition, whereupon the last standing sheaf of wheat or corn is venerated with song, or chanting, by the gathered community. In some instances, it might then be made into a corn dolly to sit in a place of importance to the area, such as the village church. There are many theories as to the origins or meaning of this tradition, but it may be that it symbolises or represents the sacrifice or ‘killing’ of that year’s harvest spirit, for it to be renewed afresh the following year. (Grey).

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We have ploughed, we have sown, we have reaped, we have mown, all to bring the harvest home.

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from Meadowsilver II, released June 1, 2022
Music written by Grey Malkin. Lyrics and vocal melodies written by Gayle Brogan . Produced and Mixed by Stephen with Meadowsilver.
Gayle: Vocals.
Grey: Sample wrangling. Synths.
Stephen: Acoustic guitar. Strings and mournful brass.

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Pefkin Sheffield, UK

Pefkin is the alter ego of Gayle Brogan, creator of slowly-unfolding, ritualistic hymnals that draw heavily on the landscape and natural world.
She is also a member of Burd Ellen, Greenshank and Meadowsilver.

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