“Sleep On”
from Hayley’s new album “Hushabye” ---
Composed for
the Royal Couple’s Newborn Baby Boy
July 24,
2013 --- Congratulatory
messages are flooding in from around the world to mark the birth of the Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge's son, the third in line to the throne (From BBC UK).
In line with the celebration, the biggest selling classical artist of the 21st
century Hayley Westenra has teamed
up with royal wedding composer Paul Mealor for an album of lullabies dedicated
to Prince William’s and Kate Middleton’s newborn.
The track Sleep On (Listen
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR1Xq3tB_B8) from Westenra’s latest
album “Hushabye” was specially
written by Paul Mealor and world renowned composer Brendan Graham (lyricist for
‘You Raise Me Up’). Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge
personally chose Mealor’s music for their wedding back in 2011. Westenra, who has performed for the Prince of Wales, said: "Paul and I got together to work on a
song called Sleep On in honour of William and Kate's new arrival as it's such a
joyous occasion which we can all celebrate."
“Hushabye”, released
under MCA Music (Universal Music
Philippines), comprises a careful selection of music that will calm and
soothe both children and adults alike. Westenra’s voice compliments the
considered orchestration, with acoustic guitar, piano, flute and warm strings,
creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. This album includes bedtime
favourites such as Hushabye Mountain
and Twinkle Twinkle, alongside
timeless classics that reach beyond the realm of lullabies, like Dream A Little Dream of Me and All Through the Night.
“Sleep On” Lyrics
The world out there
The heavens all to sleep
And I am here
A watch with you to keep
Sleep on... sleep on...
sleep deep and sleep strong
Sleep on... sleep on... the
road of life is long
I whisper a prayer, may
your path be clear
Sleep on
May you be wise
In answer to your call
May you still rise
If ever you should fall
Sleep on... sleep on... sleep deep and sleep strong
Sleep on... sleep on... the
road of life is long
I whisper a prayer, may
your path be clear
Sleep on… sleep on... sleep
on!
HAYLEY
WESTENRA’s "HUSHABYE" is
now available in CDs at Astroplus, Odyssey Music & Video and Fully Booked or online via iTunes http://smarturl.it/hushabyedlxph
or Smart Music http://smart.com.ph/music | For more information about
this release, visit www.facebook.com/mcamusic.ccj
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