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The Song of Semiramis

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Lisa writes,

I’m a professional songwriter and wrote this song after reading Magic Breaks. Inspired by Kate meeting Semiramis in Mishmar, the song is written from a Matriarch’s pov and tells the story of a mother’s love for her son, his eventual betrayal, and her promised vengeance.

I hope that you enjoy it even half as much as I’ve enjoyed obsessing over your works. Xo

 

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjLFqIMQUVE]

This is amazing! Wow. I’d love to buy this track.

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  12. A couple of weeks ago you showed artwork someone drew of Nevada and Rogan’s first meeting, and now a song inspired by a Kate novel. That has got to be the coolest feeling knowing that your art inspired other artists.

    I wonder if an author has ever set up a storefront to be a clearing house for fan-inspired art? Probably too much effort, but it would be cool. I’d buy that Nevada/Rogan picture and this song.

  15. Ilona, what’s the proper pronunciation for Semiramis? Is it suh-MEER-a-mis or semi-RAH-mis? Or maybe something else. Renee pronounces it the first way in #7 and the second way in #9. Inquiring minds want to know! 🙂

    • According to the OED it’s pronounced si-miramis with the accent on the first syllabul. Per Dictionary.com
      it’s pronounced su MIR amis.

  21. Freaking awesome!! Kate’s first time meeting her grandmother is in my top ten favorite KD scenes. This is a nice underscore for Roland’s clash with Semiramis on Mishmar’s bridge.

  26. That did it, heading back to reread the series again. I will be hearing that song when Kate hits Mishmar.

    Your stuff has become my favorite escape.

  40. Gorgeous song, what a tribute! It brings to mind a song by Sevdaliza https://youtu.be/9t7SclAXoQw

    Added bonus: i think Kate would look like her. Tall, long dark hair, striking looks but not “pretty”. If I recall correctly Sevdaliza is Persian, but I could be wrong so don’t hold that against me.

    This music video makes me think of the matches, but obviously Kate wouldn’t be out belly dancing for an audience without a damned good reason. And Kate doesn’t have hooves…

  42. Mesmerising and beautiful ? A lovely tribute to what is a great scene in the book ?

  46. “I’m awake” Power words capturing the horror and focus of a woman who conquered her “fears” held a child she loved and saw him clearly despite his gifts of towers. Incredible song. Incredible piece of art. I am still trembling from the notes, the words and the feelings both arose in me.

  47. Omg WOW – I just saw this!!! Thank you so much for sharing the song on your blog!!! And a huge thank you to everyone for the kind comments – I’m truly touched.

    We normally write music for other artists and don’t actually release many songs ourselves (we put together that video as an easy way to share the song with you), but will post the iTunes link as soon as I have it… It can take a few days.

    (Ilona and Andrew, I will email you the mp3)

    Thank you again!!

  51. Beautiful music and words. Truly amazing. I, too, will now go back and reread the book.

  53. woow… i really like it. since i’ve recently read the books again, i remember the scene very clearly and i think the song fits very well 🙂 great job 🙂

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