Song: Heading Home

Music by: Ben & Dom

Notes: I read a commentary by Ailey Jolie, saying, "You cannot breathe your way out of patriarchy." She was observing that regulating the body's emergency responses is good to do as a way of caring for ourselves -- but not if it means simply increasing our ability to tolerate a situation that is causing our bodies to cry "emergency." We need to breathe and steady ourselves, as this song of Ben & Dom's does so beautifully -- and the reason is to bring ourselves even more fully into the present, ready to respond effectively to what actually is because we have the capacity to look directly at what is not working. So let this song bring you home to yourself -- whole, rested, and ready.

Songwriter Info: Ben & Dom are a singing duo, weaving their voices around songs old and new. Ben takes the high notes and Dom takes the low notes (most of the time). Their lyrics touch on friendship, nature and what it means for two men to sing together in this modern day. 

Sharing Info: Ben & Dom say: "We would love this song to be sung and shared in any circle. It is a parting song suitable for lots of different situations and occasions. If you feel like you want to share the song we have sheet music and teaching tracks available on our website. There is a tiered pricing structure to suit groups of different sizes and setups. If the cost is any kind of challenge for you then please be in touch and we can send you the materials free of charge. "

Song Learning Time Stamps:

Start time of teaching: 00:04:04

Start time of reprise: 00:18:29

Links:

Ben & Dom's website: www.BenAndDom.com

Ben & Dom's Bandcamp: https://benanddom.bandcamp.com

Buy score for Heading Home: https://benanddom.bandcamp.com/ 

Essay of Ailey Jolie: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16LcZ7iR43/ 

Nuts & Bolts: 4:4, major, 3-part harmony

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