Fable:Time
| Fable:Time | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by Shama Rahman | |
| Released | 16 June 2013 |
| Recorded | 2011 |
| Genre | Folk, jazz, spoken word |
| Length | 27:38 |
| Language | English, Bengali |
Fable:Time is the debut studio album by British musician Shama Rahman, released on 16 June 2013.[1]
Composition
Recorded in 2011, Fable:Time features musicians from Bengal, Britain and around the world, it was recorded with support from Gabriel Prokofiev's Non-Classical studios and with production from Guildhall composer Christopher Bartholomew. There were also electronic/dubstep remixes from French dubstep producer Son of a Pitch. Her band also had accompaniment with live drawing, which was used in the album.[2]
The dramatic and storytelling album combines influences from everywhere Rahman has lived, visited, experienced and loved in – at least three continents. Some of her spoken word pieces are featured in this album and has led her to perform at the DSC Literary Festival and Hackney Word Festival.[2]
Release
The album was released on 16 June 2013. Each song on the album unveils a chapter in an overall story about how time affects us - its illusions, deceptions and myths. The album mimics the non-linearity of time and is on a circular track listing. From this, she has visualised one overall narrative by creating a series of eight videos which are all episodes in a series. The first episode "Reflections" received critical acclaim from Gilles Peterson.[3][4][5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reflections" | 04:11 |
| 2. | "26 Hour Baby" | 04:25 |
| 3. | "Coast" | 05:02 |
| 4. | "Bolte Paro Ki (Can You Tell Me Why?)" | 04:08 |
| 5. | "Time" | 06:08 |
| 6. | "Partial" | 04:18 |
| 7. | "Warrior" | 05:52 |
| 8. | "Jokhon" | 03:34 |
Total length: |
27:38 | |
References
- ↑ Majumdar, Abhishek (2013). Harlesden High Street. p. 5.
- 1 2 "Shama Rahman". IdeasTap. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
- ↑ "Shama Rahman". Green Man Festival. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
- ↑ Otsao, Jamie (12 April 2013). "Exclusive: Shama Rahman - Reflections". Glasswerk Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
- ↑ "4th Webisode from Sitarist Storyteller Shama Rahma". festivalsforall. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2014.