Horror enthusiasts Jeannie Novak and Luis Levy review Kate Dolan's Irish folk horror drama, You Are Not My Mother (2021). EVIL ASTERISK PODCAST ℗ © 2024 Jeannie Novak & Luis Levy. All Rights Reserved. Intro Music: "Visitation (Synth)" © 2013 Jeannie Novak

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S1 E1 - You Are Not My Mother [EVIL*ASTERISK PODCAST]

Step into the storm with Orla Callan’s haunting Celtic ballad of the Cailleach, the Winter Queen of Irish folklore. Known as the shaper of mountains and bringer of storms, the Cailleach rules the cold with her staff of frost.

This song blends Riverdance-style rhythm with ethereal Enya-inspired harmonies, bringing ancient myth to life through music. Let the bodhrán drums and layered vocals carry you into the timeless lore of Ireland.

🌿 About the Song:
The Cailleach is one of the most powerful figures in Celtic mythology. She brings winter’s bite, carves the land with stone and storm, and stands as the eternal counterbalance to Brigid, the goddess of spring.

✨ If you love Celtic myth, folklore, and music that connects to the old stories, this track is for you.

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From the mountain, winds are born,
Snow and ice, the land is worn.
Rivers freeze, the valleys sleep,
Secrets of the hills she keeps.

Hear the drum, let the echoes fly,
Voices rise to the darkened sky.
Winter queen, through the night we stand,
Cailleach shapes both sea and land.

Stone and thunder mark her reign,
Shadows sweep across the plain.
Through the mist her power flows,
In her hand the cold wind blows.

Hear the drum, let the echoes fly,
Voices rise to the darkened sky.
Winter queen, through the night we stand,
Cailleach shapes both sea and land.

Winter queen, oh guide our song,
Drums of earth will keep us strong.

Hear the drum, let the echoes fly,
Voices rise to the darkened sky.
Winter queen, through the night we stand,
Cailleach shapes both sea and land.

Winter queen, oh guide our song,
Drums of earth will keep us strong.

Cailleach – Song of the Winter Queen (Celtic Lore)

I’m Orla Callan, a singer-songwriter from Dublin with a love for blending ethereal sounds, folk, and world music. Growing up with musician parents, music has always been my compass. I’m inspired by my Irish roots, travels, and the stories I find along the way. My songs are about exploring the world, embracing its beauty, and getting lost in the magic of sound.

Jeannie Novak is a singer, pianist, songwriter, composer, and performer based in Santa Monica, California.

Growing up in San Diego, Jeannie taught herself to read music at the age of 5 and began taking piano lessons three years later. She started her career as a professional composer and performer at age 12 – working as a piano accompanist and film composer. Eventually, Jeannie integrated voice with piano and began performing live as a solo artist at clubs and restaurants across town. After moving to the Los Angeles area, she also worked as a backup singer, studio musician, and stage performer.

Current music projects include AFTERGLOW (original vocal/piano songs ranging from folk to alternative), DJINN (original jazz, blues, and theatrical vocal/piano songs), OUT OF TIME (nostalgic retro originals), MAGIC HOUR (covers for the young at heart), COVER ME (variety of rock, pop, and alternative covers), and SNOW (holiday covers). She has also released MOONRISE (a collection of vocal/piano songs recorded live, accompanied by original photography), SYNCH (solo piano improvisations combined with historical public domain footage), REIGN OF FIRE (16 original cinematic classical pieces for solo piano), and HORRORSHOW (88 haunting synth, piano and ambient tracks).

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