‘The High Priestess and the Hierophant’ is the new single from Burd Ellen, a Glasgow-based project featuring Debbie Armour (Alasdair Roberts, Green Ribbons) and Gayle Brogan (Pefkin, Electroscope). Debbie says: “I’m a long-time collector and lover of tarot, and I’ve recently become drawn to the idea of finding parallels between interpretation of traditional song and the art of divination. Gayle and I are bringing together a new collection of songs that reflect the ideas, archetypes and imagery of the Major Arcana. ‘The High Priestess and the Hierophant’ is the first of these works. It’s a version of ‘Fair Annie’ (Child 62), a song which looks at patriarchy, arranged marriage, the complexities of maternal love and the bonds of sisterhood”.
- 1 The High Priestess And The Hierophant
- 2 Mother, Go And Make My Bed
