Both works on this recording represent settings of profound poets that capture some essences of lives lived. Richard Rolle speaks about spiritual awakening in "The Fire of Love," while William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" allows us a glimpse into simple, joyous views of the world. Writes James Jordan: The music on this recording magically allows us to explore both simple and innocent concepts of love and also helps to guide each of us to deeper exploration of our own spirituality through the words of Rolle and Blake. These works by Patrick Hawes seem to bookend beautifully those deeply human aspects that teach us of both love and wonder through words that relay the moral and personal intensity of life's journeys. The messages of these scores lie in the marriage of the words and the music and the powerful metaphors that are presented in both works. Truly, in the words of Rolle, "We were impelled to sing."

Tracklist:

The Fire Of Love: No. 1, This Fire
The Fire Of Love: No. 2, This Is The Love
The Fire Of Love: No. 3, Eternal Praises
The Fire Of Love: No. 4, In Paradise
The Fire Of Love: No. 5, The Angel's Praise
The Fire Of Love: No. 6, Endless Love
Songs Of Innocence: No. 1, Introduction
Songs Of Innocence: No. 2, The Shepherd
Songs Of Innocence: No. 3, The Echoing Green
Songs Of Innocence: No. 4, The Lamb
Songs Of Innocence: No. 5, The Little Boy Lost
Songs Of Innocence: No. 6, A Cradle Song
Songs Of Innocence: No. 7, The Divine Image
Songs Of Innocence: No. 8, A Dream
Songs Of Innocence: No. 9, On Another's Sorrow

UPC: 785147009221
Label: Gia Publications
Release Date: 2.5.21
Format: CD

Hawes / Same Stream / Jordan - Fire of Love (CD)