A Northumbrian musician has composed a piece of music to mark the anniversary of the Sycamore Gap tree felling.

The iconic tree, a symbol of the Northumbrian landscape, was cut down in an act of vandalism last year.

Kathryn Tickell, a figure in the Northumbrian music scene, was 'deeply moved' by the event.

She said: "It all started nearly a year ago when I woke up to an avalanche of messages.

"The news of the Sycamore Gap tree being cut down had spread like wildfire, and everyone was in shock.

"People started asking me if I was going to write a tune for the tree, and I realised that this was something I could do to honour its memory."

Her new piece, Sycamore Gap, will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, and can also be found on her Bandcamp pageHer new piece, Sycamore Gap, will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, and can also be found on her Bandcamp page (Image: Supplied)

Initially, Ms Tickell considered creating an uplifting piece, reflecting upon the nature of sycamore seedlings.

However, she ultimately decided that a lament would be the most fitting tribute.

The composition, titled 'Sycamore Gap,' began as a solo piece for Northumbrian pipes, capturing the 'haunting and dramatic essence of the landscape'.

During the recording process at a studio in Thropton, the piece evolved.

The musician said: "The engineer suggested adding a pipe organ, and it just worked.

"Then we added a subtle drum roll, some rustling leaves, and wind noise to evoke the spirit of the place."

Ms Tickell has been awarded the OBE for services to folk music, and also the Queen’s Medal for Music for her contribution to British music, the first non-classical recipient of this award.

'Sycamore Gap' will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, as well as on her Bandcamp page, on its release on September 20.

Ms Tickell, who is also the deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, said: "Sycamore Gap represented the region's rich history, landscape, and heritage, and everyone was shocked when it was suddenly no longer with us.

"I hope that this piece of music will stimulate people's memories of the tree and serve as a lasting tribute to a real Northumbrian icon."