Tides of Ancestral Unity
Lagoon Pate Voices
Carolinian
About
This Carolinian track pulses with polyrhythmic layers from slit drums (pate), sticks, and canoe percussion, driving call-and-response vocals in a communal chant that evokes ancestral seas and spiritual gatherings. Unamplified group singing builds from introspective whispers to festive invocations, capturing the natural acoustics of open island ceremonies. Rhythmic vocal patterns and layered percussion create an immersive, unifying experience rooted in Northern Mariana traditions.
Lyrics
Oh, oh, oh Spirits rise From depths below Whispers call Through waves we know Ancestors sing In endless rise Hear the voice of the ancient sea We hear, we hear it calls to me Feel the hands that guide our way We feel, we circle hearts unite Waves that carry dreams so true They carry, they carry Me and you Waves that carry dreams so true They carry, they carry Me and you Ocean pulls us Tied to memory Side by side Wherever it he calls Feel it grow Hearts in motion Let it flow Oh, we get it Together as one Under stars so bright Ancestor winds fill the night Voices rise in joyful flight Preside the tide Oh, community strong In the endless sea Chant the right Eternally unity Unity We sing with me Who awaits the sleeping In time, our voice is strong Side by side Eternally you We sing with glee And for the power, let it rain Just pour it down Why should we pain? Voyage forth on waves of grace In sacred space The right amends, oceans spread The right amends, our faithful friend Without end, build it higher Souls ignite, journey through the veil of grace Night All we gather as one Under stars so bright Ancestor winds fill the night Voices rise Preside the bond Oh, community strong In the endless sea It's with us Wild and free Unity, uniting with glee Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Here eternally, eternally, fall in love with me The right to stay So stay Wise
Tides of Ancestral Unity
Lagoon Pate Voices
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