Fable:Time is the debut studio album by British musician Shama Rahman, released on 16 June 2013.[1]
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Released | 16 June 2013 |
Recorded | 2011 |
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Length | 27:38 |
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Composition
editRecorded 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
editThe 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
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Reflections" | 4:11 |
2. | "26 Hour Baby" | 4:25 |
3. | "Coast" | 5:02 |
4. | "Bolte Paro Ki (Can You Tell Me Why?)" | 4:08 |
5. | "Time" | 6:08 |
6. | "Partial" | 4:18 |
7. | "Warrior" | 5:52 |
8. | "Jokhon" | 3:34 |
Total length: | 27:38 |
References
edit- ^ Majumdar, Abhishek (2013). Harlesden High Street. Oberon Books. p. 5. ISBN 9781783190249.
- ^ a b "Shama Rahman". IdeasTap. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. 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.