Robert Burns: a collection of poems and songs

· Almost Tangible · Narrated by Full Cast
4.7
7 reviews
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2 hr
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Robert Burns like you've never heard him before.

Set within modern and vivid soundscapes, this collection gives Burns' texts new resonance. From the soullessness of a call-centre through the simple joy of a baby’s nursery to the horror of the battlefields and all the way into space, this is a visceral roller-coaster through the poems and songs of Scotland’s National Bard.

Produced by multi-award winning, immersive audio company Almost Tangible.

Chapters:

1 - Full Burns Sound-Journey (All poems)

2 - A Man's A Man for a' That (Eilidh Loan)

3 - A Poet's Address to his Love-Begotten Daughter (Lewis Rae)

4 - Address to a Haggis (Sophia McLean)

5 - Ae Fond Kiss, and Then we Sever (Eilidh Loan)

6 - A Red Red Rose, sung (Joshua Manning, Steph MacGaraidh, Sophia McLean)

7 - A Red Red Rose, spoken (Eilidh Loan)

8 - Auld Lang Syne (Joshua Manning, Steph MacGaraidh, Sophia McLean)

9 - Belles of Mauchline/To Ruin (James Robinson/Sam Garioch)

10 - Bottle and Friend (Tom Vanson)

11 - Epitaph for a Friend (Brigit Forsyth)

12 - Gin I Were a Baron's Heir (Peter Gardiner)

13 - John Anderson, my Jo (Ross Sutherland)

14 - My Heart's in the Highlands (Ross Sutherland)

15 - Pretty Peg (Sam Garioch)

16 - Scots Wha Hae (Peter Gardiner)

17 - Sweet Afton (James Robinson)

18 - Tam O'Shanter (Steph MacGaraidh)

19 - The Bonny Earl of Murray (Brigit Forsyth)

20 - To a Louse (Joshua Manning)

21 - To a Mountain Daisy (Sophia McLean)

22 - To a Mouse (Joshua Manning)

23 - To the Toothache (Tom Vanson)

24 - Ye Banks and Braes (Tracy Wiles)


Director: Carl Prekopp

Sound Designer/Composer: Jon Nicholls

Production Manager: Alex Lynch

Exec Producer: Charlotte Melén

Cover Design: Tom Prekopp

Ratings and reviews

4.7
7 reviews
Mr. Wilkin
July 21, 2020
A wonderful collection and a unique, modern take on Scotland's national bard. I've always loved Burns' poetry and this is an incredible way to experience it either as a fan or a newcomer. The talented cast and the atmospheric sound effects mesh really well and it's also a great way to relax. Honestly can't recommend enough!
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Iona Campbell
August 20, 2020
The work of Robert Burns is beautifully brought to life by the whole cast and production in this collection. The voice acting is excellent throughout, and the soundscapes really work to give the collection a contemporary, yet often timeless feel. Wonderfully executed, I'd heartily recommend to Robert Burns fans, as well as those unfamiliar with his work. A great way into his poetry.
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weefree29
July 20, 2020
An astonishing soundtrack of Burns poems, truly immersive. Another great piece from Almost Tangible, 5 stars
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