WILD
HARBOUR & OTHER STORIES - an intimate solo project by Scottish
singer-songwriter ADAM ROSS (aka Randolph's Leap) 2019/2020 Singer-songwriter
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Adam Ross aka Randolph's
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Singer-songwriter Adam Ross (Randolph’s Leap) is proud to present
Wild Harbour & Other Stories.
This intimate solo project will preview songs from an exciting new folk music
and theatre piece, alongside songs from Adam’s extensive back-catalogue.
Adam is currently writing an album of original songs inspired by the
novel Wild Harbour by Scottish author Ian Macpherson. Written in 1936, the
haunting story predicts the outbreak of a world war and documents its impact
through the journal entries of the central character, Hugh, who refuses to
fight. Hugh and his wife, Terry, flee to a remote part of the Scottish Highlands
and begin a life of utter secrecy and self-sufficiency, residing in a cave and
living off the land. The story depicts the dread and horror of the oncoming war,
the difficult choice of pacifism, the practical adversities of the characters’
new life and the inevitable, tragic consequences. These darker themes are
counterbalanced by the beauty and serenity of the Cairngorms landscape and the
love and optimism shared by the protagonists. Changing seasons is another key
theme, as their summer idyll gives way to an unforgiving autumn.
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Wild Harbour & Other Stories - Adam
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This striking novel is relatively unknown, partly due to the author’s
tragic death in a motorcycle accident at the age of 39, but it is a story that
continues to resonate strongly with audiences. Work is underway to develop a
script and present the songs as part of a theatre performance, however, this
special performance is an opportunity to hear the songs as stripped-back
works-in-progress. Adam will also perform a selection of new and old Randolph’s
Leap songs, including those from the popular theatre show The Isle of Love.
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Adam Ross aka Randolph's
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AVAILABILITY INCLUDES NOVEMBER,
DECEMBER 2019 + MARCH, MAY & SUMMER FESTIVALS 2020*
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