The Present Tense: Songs of Sydney Carter
The songs of Sydney Carter are an enigma. To fit them neatly into one of the accepted categories – folk, religious, satire or protest is not adequate. They have depth, integrity, and make us face and question our innermost thoughts and conflicts. This is the man who wrote "Lord of the dance", but also "I want to have a little bomb like you".
This short film of the title song was made in 1972 for Sydney Carter's Australian tour.
Artist
Track Listing
- The present tense Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Standing in the rain Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- George Fox Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- When they shouted hosanna Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Lord of the dance Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The crow on the cradle Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Every star shall sing a carol Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- I want to have a little bomb like you Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Bird of heaven Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Travel on Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Judas and Mary Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Friday morning Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Bitter was the night Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The vicar is a beatnik Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The mask I wore Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
Performers
Composers
Sydney Carter
Sydney Carter (1915-2004) was an English poet, folk singer and songwriter. He has been described as a hymn-writer on the strength of his song "Lord of the Dance".
Sydney Carter
Sydney Carter (1915-2004) was an English poet, folk singer and songwriter. He has been described as a hymn-writer on the strength of his song "Lord of the Dance".
Where to buy
The Present Tense: Songs of Sydney Carter is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through
Apple Music.
The Present Tense: Songs of Sydney Carter is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.
Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.
Product details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Release date
- 1972
- Copyright
- © 1968 Reflection Records
- Phonogram
- ℗ 1970 Move Records
- Categories
- Folk music, Vocal
- Catalogue number
- MD 3005
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574300529
