Gatekeeper Chants

We invoke Manannan (Words by Sable) - MP3 (629K) - PDF (Music)

We invoke Manannan / Opener of every Gate
We invoke Manannan / Opener of every Gate
He will reach us / He will teach us
And reveal our fate
He will reach us / He will teach us
And reveal our fate

Manannan Chant (Words Trad.) - MP3 (553K) - PDF (Music)

God of the Sea, to you we say
Manannan Mac Lir
Please part the veil, so that we may
Bring the wise ones here
Open up the watery veil
To the spirits domain
In your coracle, we may sail
To where our hearts remain

Manannan Song - MP3 (1.43M) - PDF (Music)

(Words by Carroll Burnham III, music by Phoenix)

This chant is sung in two parts. Part A is sung by the majority of the people and is composed of two lines that repeat as long as Part B is being sung. Part B is sung by one or two strong singers and is sung over part A. It is also more free form and can be embellished as the spirit moves them.

Part A: Manannan, we call to you.
Manannan, we call to you.

Part B: Keeper of the hidden paths
we call upon you now
part the mist that hide the way
our passage to allow.

Help us reach the Shinning Ones
to help our wisdom grow
open up the gateways
let communication flow.

Manannan we call upon you
to open up the gate

Gatekeeper open the portals - MP3 (382K) - PDF (Music)

(Words and music by Richard MacKelly)

Gatekeeper open the portals,
Between the Gods and mortals,
Power freely flows,
As our magic grows.

Last updated - 4/5/04