RED IS THE ROSE
‘Red is the Rose’ is an old Irish ballad that can be traced back to the 1700’s. It celebrates the natural world and speaks of a deep love for the land and a sacred union to the earth. I adapted some lyrics in keeping with the spirit of tradition. To my mind this sets the story in Cumbria – my heart's own true north and the land of my deepest allegiance.
BLACK IS THE COLOR
The colour black has a wide range of associations: it can be linked to death, mourning, evil magic and darkness, but also symbolizes elegance, wealth, fertility, restraint and power. This is a hauntingly beautiful love song from the 18th century.
