The Border is a song written and performed by Eleanor Lee.
This is a rough version to feature on her first album, and mixed as a submission for the Lynsey De Paul Prize 2015. The song was recorded by Jamie Beau, and features additional vocals by members of Derby Rock and Pop choir, in the Exeter Arms, Derby.

Lyrics:
Tell me, have we crossed the border
Have we cut the ties, that seemed to hold us back
Well we're standing, I think we'll go forward
You have your shoes and books packed, and I'll carry mine

Well now, put on your best dress
I think we should celebrate, once in a while

The waiting, is nearly over
You got waht you asked for, and that gives me hope
You say, you have slowed down some
I'm still climbing a mountain, too big for my boots

Well now, put on your best dress
I think we should celebrate, once in a while
I'm happy, happy you're moving
Though I'll miss the firelight, and the snowbells in Spring

Never knew when we'd be saying goodbye
We've just gotta move on
Never knew when we'd be saying goodbye
We've just gotta move on

The Border Rough Mix 1

Splashes of Colour is a song written and performed by Eleanor Lee. Piano recorded by Jamie Beau.
This is a demo version for the Lynsey De Paul Prize 2015.

Splashes of Colour was written in 2013. It is a song about falling in love, the rest I will leave open to interpretation. This song was inspired by my singing lessons in the classical tradition at the time, particularly Gabriel Fauré's Claire De Lune, due to the poetic language and the complexity of the piano against the smoothness of the vocal melody.

Lyrics:
I awake, for the first time in years
With the sound of symphonies in my ears
If I hadn't been sleeping, it would not seem so loud
But I'm glad I awoke with you

Splashes of colour burst from the trees
Vividly dancing, disrupting my peace
I'm overwhelmed by you

My senses bombarded, both night and day
Relentlessly they move me on

Splashes of colour burst from the trees
Vividly dancing, disrupting my peace
I'm overwhelmed by you

Splashes Of Colour Demo_July2015

Recorded Summer 2012 by Rob Bullock of Open Road Music.
Bass by Mark Prentice, drums by Rob Bullock. Vocals, piano & guitar by Eleanor Lee. Lyrics, music & arrangement by Eleanor Lee.

Bright Spark Demo

Recorded Summer 2012 by Rob Bullock of Open Road Music.
Piano, guitar & vocals by Eleanor Lee. Music & arrangement by Eleanor Lee.

Some Kind Of Summer_Demo

Written by Eleanor Lee
Recorded Summer 2012 by Rob Bullock of Open Road Music.
Vocals, guitar & harmonium by Eleanor Lee. 
Additional harmonies by Ed Priestnall, Annetta Smith, 
Helen Fox-White & Neil White.

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