Is e ‘n cadal fada ni ‘n t-iomradh teth.
- Long sleep makes hot rowing.-Old Scottish Proverb.
In 1996, Sony Music killed the career of the most promising, most talented band ever to grace the face of music. I remember when my friend Hannah who told me she kept a copy of October Project‘s debut album for me on the record store. It’s the most beautiful music I have ever heard coming from a folk/alternative scene. And much more , because Mary Fahl‘s voice became the center of the band’s artistry. Her’s was labeled as ‘the kiss of the vampire’. Dark, dramatic and often time ethereal, Mary has the voice that can match Lisa Gerrard‘s cinematic appeal as well as Moya Brennan‘s Celtic cries. But yes they didn’t sell as expected because there was no support from the record company in the first place. Now, people still continue to rediscover them from Amazon as well as any source including You Tube. Yes the unrest for the injustice continues!
Celtic Music Fan 
Lovely. lovely song. Mary Fahl’s voice is haunting and is totally beautiful. Thanks for sharing the song.
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Thanks Christi. Yes indeed. I hope she gets to record a new album soon.
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I was very interested after hearing Mary’s voice on the title track for the civil war flick “Gods and Generals” so after searching for more of her I found the enthralling October Project with their talented writing and musicianship! What a loss they broke up but Mary did want to write for them and was denied. Thankfully she has released solo music but Sony has dropped her web site. She still performs and this year is playing small venues on the east coast. In fact I flew from Colorado just to see her live. What a treat!
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Thanks for dropping by Vic. I am sure her voice is very interesting live. She has such resonance that works well in closed spaces. I know about that part where Mary wasn’t allowed to write for the band. I will continue to support her through this site as well as my other blogs. I wish for her to continue performing and recording. Nothing comes close to that voice. Please update me if you happen to see her again so I may write about it here.
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