

Since the beginning of the year I’ve been working on Y Mabinogi – The Fourth Branch again and have realised I may have been a little optimistic about a Spring release… I was torn between wanting to set myself a deadline, and also wanting to get everything right. Well, after getting back to writing the album getting it right has won over the deadline. It might be a late Spring release, or a Summer release, maybe later. The truth is it will be ready when it’s finished and can join the other three Branches to complete the Journey that started in 2017.
These stories are hundreds of years old, and you might well know them already, but if you don’t, and you don’t want to read any spoilers, stop reading now.
In this tale Pryderi dies. He has been the narrator since the opening lines of the First Branch and the moment of his death, well, I want to treat it with the sensitivity and honour it deserves – with a song. The thing is, as many of you will know, I’ve only recently lost my Mum, and writing this song about losing such an important person and being with them at the moment of death, is pushing some of my buttons, to say the least. It’s a challenge, but also a very cathartic song to write. It’s just taking some time, and I could see my progress shifting, and that deadline moving away. Hence this update.
Next week I’m also going to be re-recording the spoken word story, having re-written some areas of it before the new year.
That’s it for now my friends!
Back to songwriting!
I don’t think anyone would have you prioritise timings over your artistic integrity and self-consideration. The last year or so has been A Lot. Do what you need to, at the pace you need to.
I am so sorry for your loss! Honor your grief. It takes as long as it takes. The stories will wait as they always have and blossom abundantly when the time is right.
Peace be with you as you finish this journey…it will be worth the wait for us no matter when it is done.
Only you know when it’s ready Damh, we will be happy whenever that is. It was always going to be difficult for you. Thank you…..
As long as it takes, Awen takes a bit to percolate it brew and that brew is only for one. It will be deep and beautiful in all honoring.
Take your time my friend! We have enjoyed the last 3 and I am convinced all happens as it should.
Heal and be well
It will be wonderful, as the the first three are, when it arrives. I await it with pleasure.
Bright blessings on this Branch of your journey. We can wait. Bright blessings on your Mum’s soul. Love to you, your household, and your creativity. Take all the time you need.❤️❤️
Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, among other things, is reputed to have said:
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they go by”.
Just thought I’d let you know. 🙂
I’m ready when your ready. You can’t hurry greatness. I know how hard it is working through emotions, especially with a recent death of a loved one. FIY, listening to your music has helped me work through my grief of the loss of my husband.
Stay strong and carry on. Your songs are therapy for me.