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The Alchemist

from Alchemy (EP) by The Last Inklings

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    The debut EP from Dorset Alt-Folk Duo, The Last Inklings

    Some stories may not be entirely true, but they tell a truth just the same.

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This track captures a glimpse into a fading moment of enlightenment. The song itself is fundamentally an exploration of the human mind, and the process of alchemy can be seen as a metaphor for self-improvement, with our own journey of discovery mirroring the creation of the philosopher’s stone.

lyrics

Long hours of candlelight fighting back shadows
To find the missing piece
An anomaly defined by the shape of the space it should be

Obsession became his constant companion
Frustration just two steps behind
Uncertainty roamed in the place at the edge of his mind

CHORUS
Alchemy, it’s all in my head
Eternity, is here and now

If only my task could be something so simple
To turn lesser metals gold
Is the secret in faith or in fire when it comes to a soul.

If light is defined by its war with dark
How long have I been asleep?
For how can joy ever be savoured without knowing grief?

credits

from Alchemy (EP), released April 24, 2020
David Hoyland: Mandolin and Vocals
Leonardo MacKenzie: Cello and Vocals

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The Last Inklings Bournemouth, UK

The Last Inklings are Leonardo MacKenzie and David Hoyland, formerly of Kadia; both are accomplished multi-instrumentalists with a solid folk background. The band's innovative sound crosses genres, centred around cello, mandolin and vocal harmony. Their songs have a modern flavour that is rich with imagery and narrative, exploring at their core what it is to be human. ... more

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