Geese

from Humankindweed by Fowl

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The Man in the Moone is a book by the Church of England bishop Francis Godwin (1562–1633). It’s possibly the first science fiction story in English. It tells of geese flying to the moon, as does this song. It was a huge challenge to record and caused much friction. But we got back to earth safely and in the process came across Agnes Meyer-Brandis who is mid-way through a project to rear and train a flock of geese able to once again take us to the moon.

lyrics

My geese are tired with flying Tethered to these celestial strings Devils and spirits have led us astray They need to rest their beating wings 12 days of travelling have taken us so high Above the earth’s prevailing gloom We have resisted all temptation And landed softly on the moon Captain Gonsales greets you, Copernicus and Kepler too Suspend your judgement, lend us your ears Astronomy has led us here. The Lunar people live in paradise They chime together naturally Their children are all joyful Happy and carefree as can be The moon king gave me these 3 stones Each has a magic quality One stores great heat, one has no weight One generates great quantities of light Captain Gonsales greets you, Copernicus and Kepler too Suspend your judgement, lend us your ears Astronomy has led us here. My geese must now return to earth They cannot prosper on the moon We’ll go and find the king of China On our arrival very soon.

credits

from Humankindweed, released February 26, 2021
Graham Browning - vocals
Hugh Nankivell - op1, celeste, tenor viol etc
Geese - Geese
Mixed by Steve Sowden

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Hugh Nankivell and Graham Browning have worked and played together for over 20 years. They now call themselves Fowl and they spent much of 2020 and lockdown writing songs together and recording them remotely with contributions from a variety of friends. ... more

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