"Naseby" uploaded by wildthornrose

A recording of my old choir, the New Zealand Youth Choir, from back in 2003 (I think). We're singing a beautiful piece by Anna Griffiths (also a choir member at the time) who set music to the text by James K Baxter. The poem is called Naseby, which is a tiny ex-gold-mining village nestled in the magnificent uplands of Central Otago, New Zealand.
I don't own the rights to any part of this video - it is strictly a fanvid for my own amusement.
Also apologies to Anna Griffiths for not asking her permission to upload this. I hope she'll forgive me. (Hey Anna, we should definitely catch up some time!!!)
Love to all the members of NZYC who I never keep up with but who remain in my heart forever.

Here is the text:

Unchanging mountain scars carry their mane of snow
So for a thousand years the yellow broom will blow
When the great wave is spent, and earthquake broods no longer,
And iron armament has fed an ocean hunger,
When darkness on their breast lover by lover lie
And soldier calm at rest knows not his enemy
Then the dark peaks will hold their peace beyond our knowing
While over sunken gold the yellow broom is blowing.

James K Baxter 1926-1972

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[harpmaddy1233]

So beautiful!