{"id":43,"date":"2025-12-15T22:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tnf.ola.mybluehost.me\/coreopsis\/autumn-2025-issue\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-01-29T00:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T00:35:20","slug":"spell-songs-gift-of-light","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/societyforritualarts.com\/coreopsis\/autumn-2025-issue\/spell-songs-gift-of-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Spell Songs-Gift of Light"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cinzel+Decorative:wght@400;700;900&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\nfooter.has-contrast-midtone-color {\nbackground-color: #96B6E3 !important;\n}\nfooter.has-contrast-midtone-color li {\n display: inline-block;\n margin-top: 12px;\n width: 33%;\n}\n.CoreopsisNav {\n  margin: 0px;\n  text-align: center;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n.CoreopsisNav ul {\n  padding: 16px 32px;\n}\n\n.donate {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n}\n\n.donate>a>img {\n  display: flex;\n  max-width: 240px;\n  margin: 32px 32px 0 0;\n  padding: 0px;\n  width: 240px;\n}\n\n.donate>p {\n  align-content: center;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: nowrap;\n}\n\nheader {\n  padding: 0px !important;\n}\n\nmain, footer {\n  margin-block-start: 0px !important;\n}\n\nnav {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.wp-site-blocks {\n  padding: 0px;\n}\n.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {\n  background-color: #96b6e3 !important;\n  border: 1px solid black;\n}\n.sfsi_widget {\n  float: unset !important;\n  padding: 32px;\n  width: 100%;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.sfsi_wDiv {\n  text-align: center !important;\n  width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n.authorBio {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: nowrap;\n}\n\n.authorBio>img {\n  display: flex;\n  max-width: 80px;\n  padding-right: 32px;\n}\n\n.authorBio>p {\n  align-content: center;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: nowrap;\n}\n\t.content {\n\tbackground-image: URL(\"\/coreopsis\/autumn-2025-issue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SpellSongBackground.jpg\");\n\tpadding: 48px 32px;\n\tmax-width: 1920px;\n\t}\nh1 {\n  font-family: \"Cinzel Decorative\", serif;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-style: normal;\n}\n\nh2 {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  margin-block-end: 14px;\n}\nh3 {\n  font-size: 24px;\n  margin-block-start: 14px;\n}\nh4 {\n  font-size: 21px;\n}\nh5 {\n  font-size: 18px;\n  margin-block-end: 16px;\n}\n\nh2, h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.imageColumn {\n}\n\n.imageColumn img {\n  float: left;\n  max-width: 360px;\n  padding-right: 32px;\n}\n\n.marginBottom {\n  margin-bottom: 48px;\n}\n\n.opening {\n  display: flex;\n}\n\tbody {\n          background-color: #f5f5f1;\n\t}\n\t.wp-block-post-title {\n\tdisplay: none;\n\t}\n\n@media (max-width: 1080px) {\n  .opening {\n    display: block;\n  }\n.imageColumn {\n  margin: auto;\n}\n.imageColumn img{\ndisplay: block;\nfloat: unset;\nmax-width: 100%;\nmargin: auto auto 32px auto;\npadding-right: 0px;\ntext-align: center;\n}\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\n  footer.has-contrast-midtone-color li {\n width: 100%;\n}\n  .authorBio>img {\n    align-self: start;\n  }\n\n  .authorBio>p {\n    margin-block-start: 0px;\n  }\n\n  .donate {\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  .donate>a>img {\n    display: block;\n    margin: 16px auto;\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n\n  .donate>p {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: center;    \n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"spellSongs\">\n\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t   <h1>Music  Review<\/h1>\n\t\t<div class=\"article marginBottom\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"opening\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imageColumn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/coreopsis\/autumn-2025-issue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SpellSongs.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>&#8220;An Eclectic, Nature-Driven Folk Album&#8221;<\/br>Review of Spell Songs-Gift of Light<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>By Jonathan Napoli<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Released December 1, 2023, through Hudson Records.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>URL: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelostwords.org\/spell-songs\/\">https:\/\/www.thelostwords.org\/spell-songs\/<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/spellsongs.bandcamp.com\/album\/gifts-of-light\/\">https:\/\/spellsongs.bandcamp.com\/album\/gifts-of-light\/<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2017, writer Robert Macfarlane and illustrator Jackie Morris released \u201cThe Lost Words\u201d, a \u201cbook of spells\u201d designed to reintroduce children to the fading vocabulary of the natural world. It was a response to the quiet, creeping disappearance of words like kingfisher, acorn, and wren from children\u2019s dictionaries\u2014a cultural erosion symptomatic of a growing distance from nature. In 2019, this literary work found a musical companion: <i>Spell Songs<\/i>, a collective of acclaimed folk musicians who transformed Macfarlane\u2019s words into lyrical compositions. <i>Gift of Light<\/i>, their live album, is a continuation of that project, capturing the enchanting power of language, music, and nature in one evocative performance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p  class=\"marginBottom\">While I\u2019m generally not drawn to acoustic folk as a genre, Spell Songs transcends the typical parameters of folk music. The ensemble\u2014featuring Karine Polwart, Kris Drever, Rachel Newton, Beth Porter, Seckou Keita, Jim Molyneux, and Julie Fowlis\u2014offers enough instrumental and vocal variety to keep every track engaging. From harp and kora to cello and harmonium, the textures shift and evolve in ways that surprise the ear, even while remaining rooted in traditional acoustic instrumentation. This album maintains thematic cohesion while allowing each track to feel distinct and self-contained.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n<h4>Track-by-Track Review:<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>1. Birds of the Blizzard<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>The album opens with a slow, stirring track. \u201cBirds of the Blizzard\u201d begins with a soft piano melody and gentle female vocals. Gradually, other vocalists and instruments enter, creating a beautiful, layered soundscape that evokes birds in the forest on a winter\u2019s day. Though the tempo remains steady, the interplay of multiple voices and instruments keeps the song dynamic and compelling.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>2. Thrift \u2013 Dig In, Dig In<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>One of the more playful tracks on the album, this piece stands in bright contrast to the opener. Named after the hardy coastal flower, \u201cThrift\u201d pulses with springtime vitality. Harp and light percussion conjure the energy of sea spray, while nimble voices dance over rapid guitar and harmonium lines. It\u2019s a joyful, energetic highlight\u2014and one of my favorites.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>3. Red Is Your Art<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>This upbeat and warm track blends guitar, harmonium, cello, and vocals to portray the vivid petals and intricate shapes of its floral subject. The elegance of its flowing structure and subtle rhythmic shifts lend it a graceful, painterly quality.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>4. Otter<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>Beginning with a spoken-word poem over guitar, \u201cOtter\u201d gradually builds as more instruments join in. Once the poem concludes, the music transitions into a bright, flowing instrumental passage that paints a vivid picture of an otter gliding through water on a spring day. The gentle, fluid melody mirrors the animal\u2019s movement, creating a quiet moment of magic that seamlessly unites book, image, and live performance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>5. Charm On, Goldfinch<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>Bright, airy, and melodic, this track opens with a whistled motif over soft acoustic guitar. Bright vocals depict a goldfinch in flight, soon joined by other instruments to build a playful but never cloying sound. The lightness of tone is balanced by strong musical craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>6. Heartwood<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>A deep and resonant song told from the perspective of a tree pleading not to be cut down. It begins with vocals and soft piano but gradually expands with additional instrumentation to form a rich, memorable melody. \u201cHeartwood\u201d is emotionally potent and one of the album\u2019s standout pieces.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>7. Curlew<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>A moodier, more ambient offering, \u201cCurlew\u201d begins with a female vocalist accompanied by acoustic guitar. Her verses are gently shadowed by vocal harmonies that echo the call of the curlew. A male vocalist takes over for the second verse, supported by a fuller instrumental arrangement. A third singer brings a shift in tempo for the final verse, making this a particularly diverse and layered song that adds emotional depth to the album.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>8. Little Astronaut<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>Softer but still atmospheric, \u201cLittle Astronaut\u201d is led by a male vocalist and piano. It gradually builds with light percussion, rhythmic cello, and additional voices, resulting in a fuller, more expansive sound. The lyrics suggest a journey beyond the forest\u2014perhaps into space\u2014capturing a childlike sense of wonder and exploration.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>9. Heron<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>Gentle, elegant, and reflective, this track unfolds slowly like the graceful bird it\u2019s named after. The harp and cello engage in a delicate musical dialogue, while the vocals hover with quiet poise, creating a mood that is serene and introspective.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h5>10. The Lost Words Blessing<\/h5>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>The finale brings poetic and spiritual closure. The ensemble harmonizes subtly behind lines that are spoken or sung, weaving together multiple spells into a single benediction. It\u2019s a reverent celebration of nature, language, and collaboration\u2014one that lingers long after the final note fades.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p><i>Gift of Light<\/i> is a triumph\u2014not only as a live album, but as a concept. It succeeds in translating the quiet spellwork of Macfarlane\u2019s poetry into something audible and alive. While its foundation is unmistakably folk, the album draws from a rich palette of world music influences, chamber instrumentation, and even minimalist composition. The varied vocalists and instrumental combinations ensure that even those skeptical of the genre (like myself) will find moments of genuine connection.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>For fans of traditional acoustic music, Gift of Light offers richness, nuance, and expert musicianship. For newcomers or skeptics, it\u2019s an accessible, heartfelt gateway into a genre that still has much to say. And for those who cherish nature and language, it\u2019s a timely reminder: the world is still full of names worth knowing\u2014and songs worth singing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p><b>Purchase here:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonrecords.ffm.to\/giftsoflight\">https:\/\/hudsonrecords.ffm.to\/giftsoflight<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"authorBio\">\n\t\t          <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/coreopsis\/autumn-2025-issue\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/JNBioPic.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t          <p>Jonathan Napoli is a regular music reviewer for Coreopsis Journal. 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