John Harle & Marc Almond The Tyburn Tree

John Harle & Marc Almond The Tyburn Tree
The Tyburn Tree is an epic song cycle that shines a lantern into the terrifying corners of London's history. The infamous Tyburn gallows at Marble Arch, where convicts were hung in public, providing a gory spectacle for the masses; the dark labyrinths and alleyways frequented by Jack the Ripper, Spring Heeled Jack and other murderous legends. Followed by the plight of ordinary people in William Blake’s poignant visions and the trapped spirits behind the origins of nursery rhyme London Bridge is Falling Down... all provide compelling material for this new collection of songs.

Marc Almond is our ringmaster-style tour guide through these tales from the shadows. In turn darkly humorous and heroic, Almond’s unique voice combined with Harle’s pulsating score promises an overwhelming experience.

John Harle and Marc Almond will be joined by their musicians and soprano Sarah Leonard.

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Published: 11-Feb-2014: (2243)