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The Mystery

Let yourself go  ...


Like the guard on a platform Van's harp signals the journey's beginning. Revolving patterns on synth, piano and harp carry us to "within reach of the sun" via Faith, Alchemy and Ancient Greece. Into the mystery once more.

Open up your heart, be joyous, dance, sing and give thanks.

Be alive in the mystery and turn all your dirt into gold.

Open up your heart to the one.


That's all I know ...


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