At Swefn's Edge: Recent Episodes
At Swefn's Edge
Cinematic Dreamscapes.
“Swefn” is an Old English word meaning dream.
We are two riverboat dwellers with a passion for creating musical dreamscapes.
We can provide music & sound design for film, theatre & audiodrama.
Spoken word performances, poetry & storytelling.
To mark the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare on Friday 23rd April 1616
Vocals, Recorder, Harp & shruti - Kate Millner Live Percussion - Rik Daniels Guitars, Bass, Oud, Sitar Keyboards, Flute & Production - Michael Parker
excerpts from A Midsummer Night's Dream,The Tempest, Macbeth & King Lear by William Shakespeare
All music: © At Swefn's Edge https://linktr.ee/atswefnsedge
To mark the end of a challenging year, some uptempo tracks to lift the spirits as we look to new beginnings. Here's to a new & improved 2021! ©2020 At Swefn's Edge https://linktr.ee/atswefnsedge
Hibernation. Stillness. Warmth. Reflection. Snow. Frost. A time to take stock, before moving on. A soundscape to accompany Yule, Winter Solstice 2020
Music & Vocals by At Swefn's Edge Poetry by Martin Pallot
© At Swefn's Edge https://linktr.ee/atswefnsedge
"Fire" - Full moon November 2020. Acknowledging bonfire night and the tradition of fireworks for different celebrations in various cultures and religious ceremonies, including Diwali. It is released at the time of year when a good fire is needed to warm the heart and calm the mind. The dark months have arrived. We need to see the light. Or turn to music to get us warmed up a little!
Music written & performed by At Swefn's Edge
© At Swefn's Edge www.atswefnsedge.com
Episode 3: "The Thin Veil" To mark the full moon & Samhain, Hallowe'en 31st October 2020, when the veil is thinnest between the world of the dead and the world of the living.
Music written & performed by At Swefn's Edge
© At Swefn's Edge www.atswefnsedge.com
To mark Mabon (Autumn Equinox September 2020) a journey through the wheel of the year noting the changing seasons. Featuring poetry from Martin Pallot, John Donne & William Shakespeare. With guest musicians Terry Craig on violin, additional percussion from Rik Daniels & Didgeridoo/Fujara from Gareth Knight
music written & performed by At Swefn's Edge
©2020 At Swefn's Edge www.atswefnsedge.com
Episode One:
To mark the full moon of September 2020, a journey to explore all aspects of the lunar cycle & it's attributes using music, spoken word & field recordings.
Featuring poetry by William Shakespeare. Additional synthesizers from Ray Firing. Additional percussion by Rik Daniels.
music written & performed by At Swefn's Edge
©2020 At Swefn's Edge www.atswefnsedge.com