Moorscape

from Moorscape - Album by John Reed

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MOORSCAPE is the moody title track. It is probably more of a rock song than a folk song but somehow carries the spirit of the album. It is a warning to us all that this special landscape will only continue to exist if we begin to look after it properly. ‘Sights to see but not to speak of now’ is a comment about humankind’s tendency to put things off until it is too late. Check out the video of this stunning landscape here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOS7Xt-I_24&feature=youtu.be

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MOORSCAPE

Beyond the valley, beyond the fell
Sights to see but not to speak of…now

Beneath the clouds, beneath the sky
Sights to see but not to speak of…now

Shaped by folds of rock and time
Constant martyr to mankind
Now it’s for us to decide
Where its future lies

Fires burn, buzzards fly
Sights to see but not to speak of…now

Bitter cold, bracing wind
Sights to see but not to speak of…now

Shaped by folds of rock and time
Constant martyr to mankind
Now it’s for us to decide
Where its future lies

Distant storm clouds gathering
Sights to see but not to speak of…now

Weather systems whistle in
Sights to see but not to speak of…now

Shaped by folds of rock and time
Constant martyr to mankind
Now it’s for us to decide
Where its future lies

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from Moorscape - Album, track released April 4, 2016
JOHN REED: Cittern, Vocals
RAJENDRA JADEJA: Tabla
HEYGAMAL: Additional Vocals, Production
EMMA PERRY: Additional Vocals

© Lyrics and music to all songs copyright John Reed 2016. All Rights Reserved

All recordings © and ℗ ND4PRM 2016

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John Reed Manchester, UK

John is a Blackpool born singer-songwriter from Manchester whose songs cover themes of social injustice, environment, politics, and life

In 2020, John joined producer Ali Karim and Jo Beth Young in releasing "The Peasants' Revolt" (as NIGHTSONG) in December 2020.

His new album in collaboration with Ali Karim "Breathe" will be released on 1st October 2021. Look out for the full album YouTube!
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