The path of Kiisθwa and Tepekikiisθwa (Sun and Moon) provide the rhythmic flow for balanced living. This song was written in search of balance and healing.
lyrics
As we draw breath on this day, rain falls beneath these clouds of grey
Faint voices in the sky we hear, and then the morning sun appears
As we draw breath we stay strong, choose your words; prepare your song
Great power in these seeds you sow; feeds all the People as they grow
He ya ho na, he ya ho na ho na ya
He ya ho na, he ya ho na ho na ya
He a na ho na we he yo ha we, a na ho na we ya ho na
He a na ho na we he yo ha we, a na ho na we na ho na
He a na ho na we he yo ha we, a na ho na we ya ho na
He a na ho na we he yo ha we, a na ho na we na ho na
As the morning sun appears, arise to begin the day
In its light and in its shadows, walk in a sacred way
As the midnight sun draws near, embrace the sky above
Though a shell conceals her gaze, she radiates with love
In the earth beneath our feet we feel the ancient pulse
In the sky beyond our flesh we hear the primal call of creation!
Winds of rapture shake the trees, proclaiming nature’s victory
Tread this path in adoration of the sky’s illumination!
What an impressive piece of black metal. This one-man hurricane is pure art. Sgah‘gahsowáh creates an haunting atmosphere. He puts so much soul in his music. Sælzer Bub
La mine, c'est le lieu qui met le plus en exergue les disparités sociales : d'un côté ils sont des milliers à descendre dans les entrailles de la terre, de l'autre une poignée s'élève socialement ; d'un côté ils meurent par centaines sous l'effet des coups de grisou, de l'autre ils consolident leurs richesses. Cette dualité, elle traverse aussi Kentucky : d'un côté le black metal atmosphérique asphyxiant, de l'autre l'americana et le folklore héroïque. Panopticon est dans la lutte permanente ! Jordan Vauvert
Blackbraid quickly followed up their 2022 debut in 2023 with more native folk infused furious black metal. This is by no means a sophomore slump as it is equally excellent, methodical, melodical, and approachable as the first record. 9/10 RJ