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Night of Silence

from HOLIDAY SINGLES by Naomi LaViolette

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“Night of Silence”
By Naomi LaViolette & Amy Hawkins

Story behind the song:
My dear friend Amy Hawkins, is quite the poet, and she came to me with these beautiful words about the struggle of being alone during the holidays. This is something we both have experienced, so it definitely hit home for me. Many people have a hard time during the holidays. The season, while meant to be joyful, often can bring sorrow when we consider our lives and how they may have turned out in ways we didn’t want or expect. But in Amy’s poetry, there is also a journey from sadness to peace, found in sacred spaces and nature. She graciously allowed me to work on the words and create the music with her, so this song is truly collaborative.

lyrics

The season swells with Noel
Lights are shining, yuletide dawning
Here I am alone
Looking past gold and glass
A future lost, cold as the frost
Oh where is home?

Carols ring, choirs sing
Candles burning, memories swirling
All around me
Here I stand with open hands
I’m drawing near and I hear
Echoes of joy

In this night of silence
My broken past is left behind
Dreams are born from ashes
So beautiful as they rise

Tears flow, walking through the snow
I can’t see the path before me
But hope still burns
A velvet sky, arching high
Warmed by starlight, all is bright
And love returns

In this night of silence
The light of heaven shines
Peace, be still, I’m not alone
I’m filled by grace divine

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from HOLIDAY SINGLES, track released November 23, 2018
Composed by Amy Hawkins and Naomi LaViolette
Published by LaViolette Music (ASCAP)

Piano and vocal performed by Naomi LaViolette
Produced by Steve Sundholm, Naomi LaViolette, and Naomi’s Patreon supporters
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Steve Sundholm
Artwork by Ivy Newport
Graphic Design by Kiel Bishop

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Naomi LaViolette Portland, Oregon

A gifted songwriter and versatile pianist from the Pacific Northwest, Naomi LaViolette’s critically acclaimed recordings have earned her comparisons to Norah Jones, Sara Bareilles, and Sarah McLachlan. Her roots are deep in classical music—she has a master’s degree in classical piano performance—but she has also immersed herself in jazz standards, folk songs, soul, pop, and gospel. ... more

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