Essentially a tragedy of ambition, this historical epic on the life of the Scots-born hero of the American Revolution was Julian's first major work.

You can listen to a selection of MP3 files of songs from the show by clicking on the folowing links:

Freedom Arise [2.6MB]
The Battle of Flamborough Head [4.2MB]
Song to Me [2.8MB]
Peace is Ours [2.3MB]
Quartet [3.5MB]
Home Again [3MB]

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The original cast recording CD is available to buy online from Dress Circle in central London. Customers in North America may prefer to order through CD Baby in Portland, Oregon. (Ordering is secure and straightforward whichever site you choose. You can listen to most of the songs at CD Baby, too). This attractive product includes a 24-page full-colour booklet with photos, info and full lyrics. The album is also available digitally from i-tunes - just search for The Freedom Company.

Click here for the John Paul Jones website, where you'll find reviews, photos and a plot synopsis. This musical is scored for a theatre orchestra of 16 players, 9 principal voices and a 30-strong company. The first production was presented in Edinburgh by the Freedom Company in 2001, where it was enthusiastically received.