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Crimson

by Hudson

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    The story of a castaway's rebellion and a battle for justice. A genre-spanning folk rock concept album written and recorded in one week in rural Washington State.

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1.
The Belfry 02:38
Like a fish washed up on shore My face is pressed hard against the floor The songs I hear, the sights I see, Echoes through the belfry Crumbling stone settled with dust All overgrown and red with rust The waning light the colored glass Becoming night at last The coming night at last How did I get here And where was I before Now I am like a fish washed up on shore My mind was made I'd climb the spiral stairway And ring the bell to find If I'm the only soul out here
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Was that an echo or an answer to my call Will I perish here or be rescued after all The veil of blue where sea meets sky Is pierced by sails drifting by Is this skiff with friend or foe Should I descend to the shore below As they approach, my fate turns clear I see two aboard as the skiff draws near Turn my back and run Or stay and hold my ground I stand tall on this solid rock As a new courage is found These foreboding times have brought unrest A divided land puts all to the test But hark, the crimson flag is raised Lets me recall the past few days This color of the rebel cause Whos courageous fight for freedom was oppressed By rulers wearing crowns of gold Bearers of the royal crest To those of us fighting to be free Bound and gagged and brought out to see Thrown overboard with one last breath: Crimson flag or bring me death
3.
A father with his daughter and a falcon overhead Could have sailed on by but stopped for me instead The flag they bear so high with pride Their cause like mine is dignified They flee from reign of kings unjust Whos many years of ruling has brought us much mistrust So to the open sea they sailed Where few with crimson flags prevail They welcomed me with open arms No longer a need to feel alarmed We are but two, supplied for three And could use the help in these times of need There's been word of a meeting place For those who need to hide their face So let's set sail and point our bow Our time is short, we must hurry now Take flight our falcon guide Show us the way and we'll be by your side In three days or maybe four We'll reunite with our friends ashore Provisions to stock and plans we must make As swift as we can, so let's make haste We must take back what is rightfully ours And overthrow these wicked powers
4.
In the distance dark clouds are storming Sends out a warning Secure the ropes Batten down the hatches Crippling wind tears at the sail's patches All hands on deck The waves are swelling If we'll survive there is no telling I feel the rain down upon me Lightning strikes
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From Afar 00:54
Ragged sails, clouds overhead Guide returns from afar
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Smoke rising up ahead Fires on the beach This camp that we have sought Finally been reached So put the anchor down Despite these dark times Good cheer's abound They gave us many tasks as we sailed up To gather firewood or try our luck At hunting for our evening meals Or forging our swords of wood and steel A band five hundred strong Ready for the day To siege the castle walls And drive the king away Now follow me up the mountain ridge Careful now across this old bridge So falcon take flight in the air Bring us a fox, a bird, a hare
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The Falconer 02:34
Our land is no place for a family Let alone a child Since I was a young one We've lived in exile Stayed in hiding so as not to be revealed We raised this falcon to catch our meals With hundreds gathered here All with one purpose that is clear We'll use the falcon skills To aid our band in the final kill
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We set sail in the morning We set sail at the first light Our hearts were missing Missing the ones we've lost We set sail in the morning We set sail with our heads held high The ones we remember Held in our minds But we're not lost
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Say your prayers to the one above Keep in your hearth the ones you love And hold on tight to your crimson shield A last resort we will not yield Cast your arrows to the castle walls Storm the palisades when the falcon calls Show no mercy to the enemy What will be will be Falcon may your aim be true Carry stealth upon your wing He took flight with his talons spread Dove with grace towards the king's royal head With one last breath the king is dead
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Years of unrightful ruling Brought to an end this day Now our children's future Saved by a bird of prey

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The story of a castaway's rebellion and a battle for justice with an unlikely hero. Written and recorded in one week in rural Washington State.

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released January 4, 2012

Composed, performed, recorded and produced by John Boswell and Will Crowley. Female vocals by Katherine Crowley. Artwork by Dillon Vessels.

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Hudson Bellingham, Washington

Hudson is a folk rock band specializing in concept albums. Each album is written and recorded over the course of a musically immersive seven days, and tells a unique story.

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