The Lovers are Mary Doumany and Jeremy Alsop, a Melbourne-based duo who have been writing and recording together since 1990. Black Orchid, their second album, is a voyage of discovery, a work of eclectic beauty five years in the crafting. It displays a wide range of influences - folk, Celtic and medieval as well as jazz and rock. The Lovers refuse to be limited by others' definitions, however for a musical reference point think Sarah McLachlan, Loreena McKennitt or Enya.
Every song is a unique journey.
Songs are living things, they need time to grow strong. If you want to find something in this world, you have to get lost. Extreme beauty can be only a fleeting thing.