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Hallstatt (live @aliveproductions)

by Blue Mallee

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Hallstatt was written whilst travelling in Austria and picking up a mysterious virus in Salzburg and then finding sanctuary in a small town named Obertraun. Planning to visit Hallstatt situated on the other side of the lake, these words were penned down whilst bed bound in Obertraun and later formed into a song back in Sydney, Australia during the 2020 COVID lockdown.

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surrounded by snow clad mountains
on the edge of Obertraun is a lake
i love the view out my window
i love watching the view change
especially in the lowest light - when the quiet is a peacefulness
that i would only expect for my last rest

the devil is on my coat tail
the devil is a reaching hand
the devil is a following shadow
the devil wears my hat
in the form of that bus driver, or was it that fast food dealer?
something is slowly taking me - on a steep hill with a crooked back
and its freezing outside, or is the freeze within me?
o' don't you follow me down - to Hallstatt

i would dearly love to stay a little longer
two days seems too soon to turn back
back along those train rattled tracks
o' weary traveller - with a stubborn backpack
and the fever is taking hold
more than i can fend
and the thermostat doesn't seem to turn on
i'm so tired, losing strength
and it is christmas time - viewed in the lowest light
sleep comes easily here - in Hallstatt

o' Obertraun - won't you take me over - to Hallstatt

surrounded by snow clad mountains
on the edge of Obertraun is a beautiful lake
i love the view out my bed window
i love watching the view change
especially at the lowest light
when the quiet is a peacefulness
that i'd like to visit again - for my final rest.

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released November 1, 2020

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Blue Mallee Sydney, Australia

Blue Mallee are an original act that showcase folk music ambience, primal rhythms, soaring vocals, storytelling and great banter. This all translates towards this duo pushing the boundaries of contemporary indie folk music with traditional influences and dreamlike soundscapes. Blue Mallee have fostered a wide music following and have played multiple music venues and festivals in NSW. ... more

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