Freedom Calls

Recorded live at the Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells in London, February 1989 The Grand Union Orchestra brings a broad sweep of international talents together in one band. There are musicians from every continent playing a wide variety of instruments, some exotic, some familiar. FREEDOM CALLS is the third of Tony Haynes's compositions for the band. Set to lyrics commissioned from writers from Jamaica, South Africa and Chile. "Freedom Calls" is about the struggle for liberty in different parts of the world, throughout history, with particular reference to South Africa today. FREEDOM CALLS was first performed at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh during the Festival in August 1988. The recording - based on a series of live performances at the Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells in February 1989 - was released in July 1989 to coincide with the bicentennial of the French Revolution.