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Music and lyrics written by O'Hooley/Tidow (HUM 2021) - all rights reserved
Folk duo O’Hooley and Tidow have captured the pride of the Pennines in a specially-commissioned song for the launch of a new park.
Belinda O’Hooley and wife Heidi Tidow who are probably most well known for creating the Gentleman Jack theme tune have thrown their support behind the launch of the newly formed South Pennines Park.
An alternative National Park covering 460 square miles of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester — was launched on 8 September.
In their new role as ambassadors of the park, the duo have written a beautiful song called Chimneys, Moors and Me; the lyrics of which, capture the beauty of the landscape, juxtaposed with the industrial heritage and imposing buildings.
The pair recorded a special message while recording their music video at Halifax Minster near to their home in Huddersfield.
Belinda said: “We have found the work incredibly inspiring. The song is all about the absolute love we have for where we live and the pride that’s in the communities in the South Pennines. It’s written with love and it’s not just about a place, it’s about the people. The song is going around our heads 24 hours a day.”
Belinda said the South Pennines Park area is often overlooked because of being “too industrial.” “The area has big mills and imposing structures nestled in the most beautiful moorland, and miles of canals. It’s a history lesson on our doorstep. It’s the juxtaposition that makes it unique.
“The South Pennines Park is like an underdog. There’s so much spirit and energy and positivity. We feel a real sense of creativity and love for the place.”
Speaking about the benefits of having such a variety of amenities on your doorstep, Belinda said: “Nature is so important for your mental health and wellbeing – and it became even more beneficial during lockdown. It made us take a closer look at what’s on our doorstep.”
Belinda and Heidi, who have been hand-picked as park ambassadors, say they hope the song makes people think of their happy place – the place they call home.
Belinda added: “We have put a lot of personal experiences into the song and we hope it brings people home. We hope it brings those feelings of love, and heart, and the pulse of where you’re from.
“We have a duty, as ambassadors of South Pennines Park, to visit more places on the map.”
lyrics
CHIMNEYS, MOORS & ME
I found myself in a wood
Cos I could
Cos I couldn’t go anywhere else
Little things in my head
Hunker down and divide
Little griefs around a fire
Spreading outwards drifting far
Scorching everything in sight
Breathing out
Our places don’t fit the bill
Too much concrete, urban spill
Rawtenstall to Shibden Hall
Chimneys, moors and me
Too industrial, so much rain
Bursts of green against the grey
From the window of this train
Bringing us home again
Realised I’m still outdoors
Flat topped hills and dry stone walls
I am free on this burning moor
River valleys with wooded sides
Lunar landscape at Stoodley Pike
Who decides where beauty lies
Crowded peaks, or a home-made pie
Mushy peas on the side
When its damp outside
Our places don’t fit the bill
Too much concrete, urban spill
Scammy Dam to Heptonstall
Chimneys, moors and me
Too industrial, so much rain
Bursts of green against the grey
From the window of this train
Bringing us home again
Fish n chips without the sea
Hankie of sand at the reservoir
Millionaires without the cash
Cheers, we’re happy as we are
How the wind feels on my face
All the things I cannot say
All the tears I cannot mend
All the tears I cannot shed
Hide the feeling from myself
Beneath this hug of trees
I’m breathing in
Our places don’t fit the bill
Brutal beauty of mills and hills
Black Dyke brass to Gracie Fields
Chimneys, moors and me
Water, grit, blood and dirt
We’re the proudest folk on earth
Pennines pulsing through our veins
Bringing us home again
credits
from Chimneys, Moors & Me,
released September 8, 2021
Vocals & piano: Belinda O'Hooley
Vocals: Heidi Tidow
Cello: Miriam Skinner
Bass Guitar and acoustic guitars: Michele Stodart
Drums: Laurence Hunt
Mixed & Mastered by Neil Ferguson
Commissioned by Pennine Prospects (2021)
Logo by Ben Stone
Artwork by Martin Rowsell
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