{"product_id":"clive-nolan-song-of-the-wildlands-earbook","title":"Clive Nolan - \"Song of the Wildlands\" [Earbook]","description":"\u003cp\u003eProgressive rock legend Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon, Shadowland) is back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\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\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003cp\u003eClive 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\u003cp\u003eThe Earbook is a vinyl-size hardback book containing four discs:\u003cbr\u003eCD 1: The original album “Song of the Wildlands”\u003cbr\u003eCD 2: Special Instrumental version of “Song of the Wildlands”, plus bonus: The Narration performed by Ross Andrews.\u003cbr\u003eDVD\/Blu-ray: The Making of “Song of the Wildlands” – Feature Documentary by Neil Monaghan.\u003cbr\u003eInside the book, you will find a sumptuous compendium of amazing artwork by David Wyatt, photographs, English and Old-English lyrics, and numerous details about the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eLine-up:\u003cbr\u003eClive Nolan – Orchestration, keyboards, and programming\u003cbr\u003eVicki Swan – Nyckelharpa\u003cbr\u003eMark Westwood – Electric Guitar\u003cbr\u003eStig Andre Clason – Acoustic Guitar\u003cbr\u003eArnfinn Isaksen – Bass Guitar\u003cbr\u003eScott Higham – Drums\u003cbr\u003eGeir Johansen – Extra Percussion\u003cbr\u003eBirgitte Njå – Lur\u003cbr\u003eMorten Clason – Flute\u003cbr\u003eRoss Andrews – Narrator\u003cbr\u003eRyan Morgan – Vocals (Beowulf)\u003cbr\u003eChristina Booth – Vocals (Tyra)\u003cbr\u003eGemma Ashley – Vocals (Solveig)\u003cbr\u003eNatalie Barnett – Vocals (Freja)\u003cbr\u003eEnsemble Anonym – Plainchant\u003cbr\u003eThe “Wildland Warriors Choir” – Choir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Story Begins\u003cbr\u003e2. There’s a Threat\u003cbr\u003e3. Crossing the Ocean\u003cbr\u003e4. Beowulf’s Promise\u003cbr\u003e5. Grendel Attacks\u003cbr\u003e6. Celebration\u003cbr\u003e7. The Hag’s Revenge\u003cbr\u003e8. Journey\u003cbr\u003e9. Underwater Cavern\u003cbr\u003e10. Rewards\u003cbr\u003e11. Beowulf, the King\u003cbr\u003e12. Dragon Fire\u003cbr\u003e13. The Warrior Dies\u003cbr\u003e14. Funeral Pyre\u003cbr\u003e15. The Story Ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Story Begins [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e2. There’s a Threat [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e3. Crossing the Ocean [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e4. Beowulf’s Promise [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e5. Grendel Attacks [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e6. Celebration [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e7. The Hag’s Revenge [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e8. Journey [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e9. Underwater Cavern [Instrumental]\u003cbr\u003e10. 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