When Rudi ( F.R. Kniel ) approached me to ask if I would be interested in collaborating on a piece of music, that had been inspired by Vocalatti's gorgeous " Gently Johnny", I was absolutely delighted. A beautiful, simple and authentic arrangement, and very moving lyrics, and so I was inspired quickly and added some gaelic...that of the old Ogham tree alphabet, which I love. Listen to more of Rudi's beautiful music @frk1407
Here is the story Rudi told me.....
As a young man in 1986, I did a 3 week trekking tour through your beautiful land with a good friend of mine. I remember how friendly and open, and helpful the folk were there. And while on Harris, having trekked far to get there, and tired walking along the road, some handicraft fellows came by in their pick up truck and asked where we were going. They put us in the back, handed each of us a can of beer and drove us 20kms to the sandy beaches, just to unload us and drive back to where they came from. I still remember how the wind blew through my hair on the trip, and how good the beer tasted!  Oh we were free then!
Now I have reached an age when those things come and visit you in your dreams.

Thanks so much Rudi, for a wonderful and magical journey! And a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you today!!! :))

I dedicate this to my beloved Mungo, forever in my heart, your little life gave so much love to me and everyone you touched.

Music, lyrics, arrangement - Rudi
Vocals, lyrics - Lizzie
Photo - Rudi on Harris

Ho Ro Eadha (poplar), Na Huathe (Hawthorn)
Ho Ro Tinne (Holly), Na unca Fearn (Alder)
Ho Ro Ailim (Pine), Na Ho Ro Coll (Hazel)
Ho Ro Nuin (Ash), Na Ho Ruis (Elder)

We are all just grains of sand
But together we form the shore
And we are all just tiny sparks
But we fill the sky with stars

And we are all just breath
But it forms the wind, that cradles the grass
And we are all just tiny streams
But together we fill the Sea

And we are all just tiny sparks
But we fill the sky with stars
And we are all just a moment in time
But together Eternity
But together Eternity
But together Eternity

Dream of the Hebrides    ( Rudi & Lizzie)

Sooo pissed off that comments keep disappearing!! Apologies everyone!!

Dream of the Hebrides ( Rudi & Lizzie)

Lizzie Taypen