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PALACE ON THE HILL we would walk this way in the morning past the palace on the hill the hill you would hold my hand in the sunlight by the palace on the hill it always had the clearest view you'd say be still and breathe it in, the light, the clouds, the breeze look to the trees it's my favourite place to go when I feel alone the palace on the hill the hill now I watch the world go by from my window and I start to wonder where will we go when we get older will our feet remember all these roads as we grow older as we grow older and breathe it in, the light, the clouds, the breeze and hear the song in the trees you heard it once before this wistful hymn is calling still come to the palace on the hill where where will we go as we grow older as we grow older tell me, will your feet remember these roads as we grow as we grow tell me, where where will we go as we grow older as we grow older will your feet remember these roads as we grow older and will you still feel the same thrill when you see the view that you once knew the palace on the hill the hill
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Childhood 06:28
CHILDHOOD Φύγαμε Κίνησε ο καιρός Μακριά Και πώς να θυμηθείς το όνειρό σου που πέταξε; Και πώς να ξεχάσεις τότε που ήσουνα παιδί; departure moments became aeons at distance recollecting early dreams in flight what was a child pages turning
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Life 09:54
LIFE in deserts so vast the only guide is the stars above time’s constant pace seasons ever change, compass points remain north I face ships in the night boldly bear their scars from each passing tide winds ever blow, wait until the spring grass will grow   a voice in the dark said have patience every experience steers joy need not wait till the morning don’t forget your home   eyes on the stars my feet carve paths through this land we call life   eyes on the stars my feet carve paths through this land we call life eyes on the stars my feet carve paths through this land we call life heart, fail me not mind, fix your sight   a voice in the dark said have patience every experience steers joy need not wait till the morning don’t forget your home With the light that crowns dark clouds above joy need not wait till the morning it’s where you find your home   eyes on the stars my feet carve paths through this land called life heart, fail me not mind, fix your sights on this path through life
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Circus Lane 03:25
CIRCUS LANE quiet calls the evening weightless sun soaks the April flowers cobble stones and lamp light soothe my eyes sleepy clouds above me and the whisper of a love that lasts if you wait for morning the haze will pass if I were a rich man I would move the earth and skies make the road unending and walk for miles lovers never last the day heartaches always cling on strangers never hold my gaze roses always wither away
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Anna Back 04:40

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DEBUT ALBUM BY MARIA GRAPSA SEXTET

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released November 3, 2023

All songs composed & arranged by Maria Grapsa
Lyrics for Palace on the Hill, Life & Circus Lane by Becca Wilkins
Childhood poem by M.Grapsa (in Greek), English interpretation by J.Brandler

Maria Grapsa: piano
Becca Wilkins: vocals
Matthew Kilner: tenor saxophone on all tracks except Life: Emma Rawicz
Liam Brennan: alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
Tommy Fuller: double bass on all tracks except Life: James Owston
Kai Chareunsy: drums
Tom Pountney, Torin Davies: guitars on Anna Back

Recording & Mixing: Niccolò Conti
Mastering: Tom Waterman
Production: Ben Markland, Maria Grapsa
Artwork: TUSKS Media
Cover Photo: Maria's sister, 1985

Recorded Summer 2023

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℗ 2023 Musical Dojo Records 


SPECIAL THANKS:
To everyone involved in this album's creation – musicians Becca, Matthew, Liam, Tommy, and Kai, as well as engineers and producers Niccolò, Ben, and Tom – heartfelt thanks. Your creativity and talent have given life to this music, making it sound truly remarkable. Special thanks to my mentors and tutors – George Kontrafouris, Peter Edwards, Gary Crosby, Cecilia Stalin, Sara Colman, and Ed Puddick – for their invaluable role in shaping me into the musician I am today. Many thanks to Lara and Tusks Media for their exceptional artwork design, my sister Marina for her powerful posing at the age of 5 and for being an ongoing source of inspiration and strength, and my nephew Odysseas for memorizing and reciting the poem I wrote for the song "Childhood."

A heartfelt appreciation goes out to HELP MUSICIANS and all the individuals who contributed to the Go Fund Me campaign, helping to cover some of the expenses of this album. I also want to express my thanks to my parents, brother, and grandmother for their unwavering support and presence throughout my life and career choices. Lastly, a very special thanks to my husband Joshua for his continuous support, encouragement, and love. I am grateful for his involvement in this and other music projects, as well as his creation of the English version of the poem "Childhood."

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Maria Grapsa London, UK

Piano song, improvisation & modern jazz writing are the means that Maria portrays her musical journey. As a classically trained, explorative jazz musician, she empowers her sextet to flow free form through original compositions; steam hard in tenor jazz and intricate, emotionally-charged cinematic ballads. Maria’s Greek roots and folk, middle-East, Latin influences, meet jazz in a unique way. ... more

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