Ballads

A rich tapestry of lyrical narratives, this volume gathers a series of ballads that echo across distant seas and rugged highlands. Each piece unfolds like a sung story, weaving myth, duty, and the everyday pulse of community into a melodic form. Listeners will feel the rhythm of ancient cultures as the verses carry both the grandeur of legend and the intimacy of personal tale.

Among the most striking is a Tahitian legend that follows the youthful fisherman Támatéa on a fateful voyage, his simple mind contrasted with the looming expectations of kings and priests. The poem blends vivid seascapes, forest shadows, and the haunting voice of the god‑like Rahéro, offering a snapshot of island life, sacrifice, and reverence for song. Interspersed with Scottish and Marquesan verses, the collection invites you to travel through diverse lands, hearing each culture’s unique cadence while sharing a universal love of heroic melody.