Hull Urban Opera Collective presents Neil Balfour performing The Cold Song (What Power Art Thou) from Purcell's opera 'King Arthur.'The audio & video in this performance was a continuous LIVE recording by artsongstory.Director: Russell PlowsMusical Director: Benjamin NewtonPerformance: Neil Balfour (www.neilbalfour.com)Audio & Video Recording: Ben RawlesDesigner: Liz Dees & Charles Huckvale at Apus ProductionsMakeup and Wigs: Venice MarshallA beaten, abused and broken down Yeti is paraded around Hull as entertainment for onlookers to marvel and gawp at. Mid-performance the Yeti's inner-beast starts to surface and he pleads for help from the audience. It's one last attempt at breaking free. However, the power of 'the cane' returns him back into his box.LYRICSWhat power art thou, who from belowHast made me rise unwillingly and slowFrom beds of everlasting, everlasting snowSee'st thou not how stiff, how stiff and wondrous oldFar unfit to bear the bitter coldI can scarcely move or draw my breathLet me, let me freeze again to deathemail: info@artsongstory.comwww.artsongstory.comwww.huoc.co.uk