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Whispers of the Wind
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'Whispers of the Wind' is a song about connecting with the spirit of the land and the Māori people who came before us. It follows the quiet moment after a hard climb through the New Zealand high country a few years ago — boots dusty, and the awe of it all — when the world opens up and you feel something deeper than just a view.

I'm trying to capture the stillness at the top of the ridge, where the wind carries more than just air — it carries memory. You can almost hear the voices of the old ones in the trees, feel their footsteps in the stone, and sense their stories in the land below. It’s not just about the beauty of the place, but about what that place holds: history, spirit, and belonging.

Set to a simple acoustic tune, the song lets the words breathe.
Gemma takes on the lead vocal here as she has an ethereal celtic tone in her voice suited to the Celtique style we got going on here.

I asked Garni to join us on this song to put down a layer of synth pads/string sections to add to the airiness I was trying to capture here. The instrumental break gives you space to take it all in — like sitting back and just listening to the wind.

'Whispers of the Wind' is about respect — for the land, for the ancestors, and for the stories that still live all around us.

Gemma: Lead vocals and Tin Whistle
Piotr: Guitar, Drum and Mix
Garni: Synths
Mojca: Lyrics and Backing Vocals
Released: 17-May-2025
Category: Folk
Application: Pro Tools
File type: mp3
File size: 12.1 Mb
Plays: 19
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 19
Weekly downloads: 0
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
WHISPERS OF THE WIND
by Mojca Czarka

Verse 1

Dust on my boots, breath running slow,

Climbed through the silence where only winds go.

Now I sit still, where the kea flies free,

Sky all around, and the world under me.

Chorus

High on the ridge, I feel their flame,

The old ones whisper in the mountain's name.

Their footsteps linger in stone and sky

I see with their eyes when the clouds drift by.

Verse 2

The valleys below hold stories untold,

Carved in the earth, in the rivers and gold.

I hear the songs in the rustle of trees,

Their spirit lives on in the breath of the breeze.

Chorus

High on the ridge, I feel their flame,

The old ones whisper in the mountain's name.

Their footsteps linger in stone and sky
I see with their eyes when the clouds drift by.

INSTRUMENTAL

Bridge
The wind speaks names I’ve never known,
Echoes of fire, of flesh, of bone.
I close my eyes and feel them near,
Their voices rising, strong and clear.

Chorus

High on the ridge, I feel their flame,

The old ones whisper in the mountain's name.

Their footsteps linger in stone and sky
I see with their eyes when the clouds drift by.
Comments
artist
Do we know how lucky we are on IBandstand to witness such beautiful and masterful work ? I hope so ! Amazing mix, sound, vocals, instrument choices ... and Gerald's spot on adds .. Bravo to all involved...
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5 days ago
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beautiful.  This song is brought from heaven delivered by angels.  What a voice.  Masterpiece.
artist
wonderful song, the beautiful voice reminds me of Enya but also Amy Lee, but a sort of fusion with an enchanting song, well done to all!!! =)
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4 days ago
artist
Thank you for asking me to join in with you guys!
It was so good to work with professionals like you three. Hope to collaborate again. 
Also thanks to the folk who are listening too. Much appreciated!
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4 days ago
admin
Epic. Each musician did their part excellently.
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4 days ago
artist
Beautiful!
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4 days ago
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Thank you everyone.
@Dyl Oh your words are so kind. That means a lot coming from somebody as talented as you are!
@TrebleFace thank you so much, I tuly apprecaite reading this
@morfadrena thank you. Gemma is Scottish and has very strong passion for Celtic music, I agree with you she does have an Enya-ish sound.
@Garni it was so good to have you onboard for this one. Hope we can work together again soon. Thank you for your patience with me and Piotr :)
@Dr_J Thank you kindly, yes I am very lucky to work with these two professional musicians and Garni's icing on the cake gave this song a bit more polish.
@Petra thank you so much
4 days ago
A beautiful listen.. Kudos to all involved
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Very professional, taste and skill.
we still want music like this.
Bravissimi
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4 days ago
Wow. What a masterpiece. So beautiful.
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3 days ago
artist
Like rarified mountain air, pure, clean and beautiful.
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3 days ago
artist
this speaks to me of where real truth can be perceived, not just in the ideas of humans, but in the things we can experience in the natural world all around us. it reminds me of how we are each just a small part of a vast planet filled with things we just barely understand...  and how we need to keep expanding ourselves to understand this. thank you so much
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3 days ago
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You are very good.like your blues song and i will say it again,you have  a voice that idenifies and thats gold.Garni my friend great as always.Good collab all the way around
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2 days ago
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Really super nice   The vocals and instrumentation are very soothing to hear.   The song iiself is a real treasure.  Very good work here.
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1 day ago
artist
Oh some more lovely comments. Thank you kind people.
@Sociallite1957 I am glad you enjoyed this, appreciate your support
@Musicleft Thank you. yes the music industry has changed so much, I still love writing and performing when I can
@KennethLavrsen your comment is so kind, a masterpiece? I do my best :)
@Bowman this was inspired by a really hard bush hike in New Zealand last year and I did my best to capture the spirit of the place, with all the sounds around me. I sensed so much on this walk :)
@SmokeyVW I am very much a nature girl at heart and every moment I can I am sitting on a hill overlooking scenery or just taking in the vibes of the places I visit. Hard to explain but I got a lot of that in New Zealand.
@morgan102 thank you kindly. Garni was great to work with and very patient with Piotr and myself
@Venturesome thank you so much, much appreciated.
16 hours ago
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