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One Night As I Lay On My Bed

from Caelum Scalptorium (The Engraver's Chisel) by Gemma Khawaja

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I was asked to learn this song in 2015 to sing at a
local festival, in Winterrton-On-Sea, Norfolk,
celebrating the life of Sam Larner.
I could only find recordings of Sam singing a few
fragments of the song under the slightly different
title: As I Lay a-Musing, so I listened to
versions by Ewan MacColl and by Shirley Collins
to fill in the gaps.

I love the intensity of the melody in this song and
the understated eroticism in the lyrics. The
combination of both elements makes the imagery
feel dreamlike and almost supernatural.

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from Caelum Scalptorium (The Engraver's Chisel), released May 1, 2018
Gemma Khawaja

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Gemma Khawaja Cromer, UK

I am a singer/guitarist from the Midlands (now based in Norfolk) performing traditional songs of the British Isles & creating songs inspired by folkloric customs, folk poesy & poetry.
I enjoy stories & themes found in traditional songs & ballads. I love the richness & beauty of the melodies and the journey each song takes you on.
I am the 2013 winner of Islington Folk Club's Trad2Mad competition.
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