Storm - "New Day Dawning"

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Filmed in 2009, "Storm" is a compelling show that tells the story of a land struggle and cultural differences through the vibrant dynamic of musical theater. The show bursts forth onto a nighttime, flame-lit scene with an energetic, highly primal dance number to an underlying Celtic beat "Storm Overture". Storm is a turbulent, raucous stand off between the darkness of gypsies, and the resolution of the settlers both fighting for the same piece of land. The gypsies have inhabited the land for generations and the settlers are looking to put down roots and build their community. From the outset it's clear this show will push boundaries. The themes of love, unrequited and forbidden, the sweet innocence of youth and the triumph of life experience are also found throughout Storm. The King of the Gypsies character, played by Ryan Kelly, woos away the daughter of a settler in the number "Midnight Well", while The Highwayman, played by Keith Harkin, gladly relieves the gentry of their riches in his lively rendition of "Stand and Deliver". Irish Soprano Deirdre Shannon plays a Noble Woman in Storm and gives a haunting rendition of the Clannad favorite "Harry's Game" while dancer Caroline Torti's gypsy dance in "Shadows Dancing" is an amazing, dark and sultry piece of choreography.

The set for Storm recreates the forest of the Gypsies and is massive at 130 foot long x 40 foot deep. Hundreds of live trees and shrubs (some over 30 foot tall), gypsy caravans, settler's huts, and a river fill this eye-catching and dramatic stage. Without doubt, this is producer Sharon Browne's most audacious show to date. The majority of the music featured in Storm is original and was composed for the show by legendary Irish Composer Phil Coulter. His songs range from the hopeful and romantic such as "New Day Dawning", and the beautiful duet "Tender is The Night", to the dark and menacing "Storm Overture" to the whimsical and fun number "Look At Me". Storm also features wonderful and exciting new arrangements on Celtic classics such as "Lagan Love" and "Mo Ghile Mear" (Hail The Hero), the latter is used in a brilliantly choreographed battle cry between settlers and gypsies. The end result is that Sharon Browne and Phil Coulter's new production is challenging, original and engaging and is bound to enthrall PBS audiences.

"A New Day Dawning" Lyrics"

Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
Over our mountains and valleys of green
Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
And shining Your light from above

Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
Over our mountains and valleys of green
Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
And shining Your light from above
All over this land that we love

This is our land; this is where we belong
Here between mountain and sea
Here is our future and here is our past
And here, we are destined to be

This is our land; this is where we belong
These are our fields and our farms
God gave us protection and gave us the right
And gave us the strength in our arms

Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
Over our mountains and valleys of green
Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
And shining Your light from above
All over this land that we love

This is our land; this is where we will stay
And fight for the right to be here
This is the land where our fathers have spilled
Their blood and their sweat and their tears

This is our land; this is where we belong
And where we intend to remain
We'll drive the invader back over the sea
Again and again and again and again and again and again

Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
Over our mountains and valleys of green
Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
And shining Your light from above
All over this land that we love

Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
Over our mountains and valleys of green
Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
And shining Your light from above

Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
Over our mountains and valleys of green
Thank you, Lord, for a new day dawning
And shining Your light from above
All over this land that we love
All over this land that we love

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Storm
• New
• Day
• Dawning

[chlomiester364]

Love the lord for giving us celtic thunder. Na d a new day dawning

[faeriegirl20]

thank you lord for celtic thunder.....



[5643557]

@bellaishot1 True dat

[Friendsrule4ev]

i love you guys<3

[bellaishot1]

Yes indeed, Thank you Lord for a new day dawning. Without You, we're nothing.

[chrysalidebleueable]

just one word : fantastic!!!!!!!

[ThunderGleek]

Thank you lord, for this new song.

[SuperTiger753]

@NeelieNuala True dat

[singertati]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[singertati]

I love how dramatic they are! :p But, so far, best CT has performed!!!!! I LOVE this!!!!