{"product_id":"clive-nolan-song-of-the-wildlands-cd","title":"Clive Nolan - \"Song of the Wildlands\" [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eProgressive rock legend Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon, Shadowland) is back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The new outing, entitled “Song of the Wildlands”, is based around one of the most important examples of Old English literature – the Anglo-Saxon poem 'Beowulf' which was written possibly around 1000 AD and is one of the oldest existing English poems. A suitable 'Viking' spirit is given to the musical material by adding more traditional instruments to the orchestral textures (keyharp, psalmodikon, lyre, etc.) as well as a much-extended percussion section. While presenting a classical structure with rock energy alongside the evocative infusion of more folk-influenced flavors, this album is Clive Nolan's own and unique interpretation of what 'Viking music' could have been like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOn top of that, the album features a 200-voice choir singing in Anglo-Saxon (Old English), recorded all over the world during the lockdown in spring 2020. The initial idea was to see if such an experiment was even possible, but it soon turned into a huge international project and resulted in a powerful choral sound forming the backbone of the whole album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The lyrics sung by the choir were translated into Old English by a historical consultant specializing in the culture of medieval England, Professor Christopher Monk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Clive Nolan:\u003cbr\u003e 'I believe that the artwork and presentation of this album are extremely important as well. I want this to be something people can immerse themselves in and to re-live this great story.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Song of the Wildlands\" has gathered a vast number of artists, including four soloists, an international 200 voice choir, and a rock band, resulting in a highly impressive musical and visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Line-up:\u003cbr\u003e Clive Nolan – Orchestration, keyboards, and programming \u003cbr\u003eVicki Swan – Nyckelharpa\u003cbr\u003e Mark Westwood – Electric Guitar\u003cbr\u003e Stig Andre Clason – Acoustic Guitar\u003cbr\u003e Arnfinn Isaksen – Bass Guitar\u003cbr\u003e Scott Higham – Drums\u003cbr\u003e Geir Johansen – Extra Percussion\u003cbr\u003e Birgitte Njå – Lur\u003cbr\u003e Morten Clason – Flute\u003cbr\u003e Ross Andrews – Narrator\u003cbr\u003e Ryan Morgan – Vocals (Beowulf)\u003cbr\u003e Christina Booth – Vocals (Tyra)\u003cbr\u003e Gemma Ashley – Vocals (Solveig)\u003cbr\u003e Natalie Barnett – Vocals (Freja)\u003cbr\u003e Ensemble Anonymous – Plainchant\u003cbr\u003e The “Wildland Warriors Choir” – Choir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Story Begins\u003cbr\u003e 2. There's a Threat\u003cbr\u003e 3. Crossing the Ocean\u003cbr\u003e 4. Beowulf's Promise\u003cbr\u003e 5. Grendel Attacks\u003cbr\u003e 6. Celebration\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Hag's Revenge\u003cbr\u003e 8. Journey\u003cbr\u003e 9. Underwater Cavern\u003cbr\u003e 10. Rewards\u003cbr\u003e 11. Beowulf, the King\u003cbr\u003e 12. Dragon Fire\u003cbr\u003e 13. The Warrior Dies\u003cbr\u003e 14. Funeral Pyre\u003cbr\u003e 15. The Story Ends\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crime Records Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503302734006,"sku":"CR20.0030CD","price":209.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6412\/0758\/files\/CliveNolan-SongoftheWildlands-Earbook-4000x4000.jpg?v=1768400289","url":"https:\/\/7cfvsw-ft.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/clive-nolan-song-of-the-wildlands-cd","provider":"Crime Records Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}