Alas, October is over and done...but we move on into the deeper recesses of Autumn, and arrive at All Saints Day. Not a holiday I actually practice...but it leads me to today's song.
I first heard this song in a little movie called The Boondock Saints. I don't remember when I first saw it, but this song really jumped out at me.
Song 41
"The Blood of Cu Chulainn" composed by Mychael Danna.
The reason I picked this song for today, is because the sequel was subtitled "All Saints Day." So there is my big flying leap.
I do have a real connection to this song in Autumn. I was living in Lockport, IL from mid September until Christmas 2006, as the home I was to be living in was under construction. I took a stroll down my street into Dellwood Park in mid November. I popped my headphones in, excuse me, earbuds, and turned on some movie soundtrack music.
After walking through some woods I came into a clearing as this song came on. It made me feel as if I was some adventurer exploring Ireland (sorry Illinois...not even close.) The music just transported me to another place. Cause music can do that. So amidst the dying trees and paling grass I was off on another adventure...even if only in my mind.
I really like this song, because it has an uplifting Irish lilt to it, and just pushes you onward. I think that's what I'm needing when it gets to this point on the calendar. Just a big push to keep going through the final 2 months of the year.
So...today, enjoy some Irishness and good music.
grace, peace + hope
-Jesse
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