It's easy to see the troubles in this world, perhaps too easy. I suppose it helps us cope with struggles in life, as our eyes focus on the challenges we need to deal with. But twenty years ago, who would have thought that Ireland would find peace and reconciliation? That instead of angry young men with guns and bombs, tourists would roam their streets....
Eileen Ivers is an Irish fiddle player, who has teamed up with Tommy Pipes (perhaps best known for being one of the original Blues Brothers). Their band, Immigrant Soul, has never been mainstream music, so you may not have heard it, but if you get a chance to, you are in for a treat.
Tommy has the most soulful deep voice, which is perfect with Eileen Iver's music. And as an Irish songwriter, Eileen hits on topics that have been big in Irish culture, including the struggles that country has been through. One song they perform beautifully together, Reconciliation, is an old remake, and it just plays across the soul. We all hope and pray the middle east will someday enjoy the fruits of such peace, although that may only come with the reign of our Messiah. In the meantime, let us celebrate with Ireland their hard won victory.
Reconciliation
(Ron Kavana)
When summertime has gone and autumn winds are threatening
To blow our love away 'tis then love will be tested
Arm in arm we'll stand, side by side together
To face the common foe who would tear our love asunder
All ye fairweather friends, where are you now we need you?
Gone like the Autumn rains on dark December mornings
When hard times come around like dark and stormy weather
There's only you and I, my love, to shelter one another
Now there's a time to fight and there's a time for healing
As the sun will melt the snow on clear bright April mornings
Our fight has run its course, now's the time for healing
So let us both embrace sweet reconciliation
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