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If you want to make music from nature would you go the Antarctic and ask to be marooned for the day on a volcanic island with just the penguins for company? One Scottish composer did just that with the Royal Navy and the British Antarctic Survey. The musician is a native of Edinburgh and he wanted to track in audio and on film the changing nature of the cold continent. I am a big fan of the frozen world of the Antarctic and when I was 16 I volunteered for the all year round expedition there, but they told me to come back when I had a skill they wanted, like a butcher! So I never joined the British Antarctic Survey. Which is just as well, as did you know that they ask you to have your appendix removed if it hasn’t been taken out already as the nearest hospital is thousands of miles away in Argentina, and not a great hospital at that? I still have my appendix, so even now I’m ruled out.
The Edinburgh artist was able to commune deeply with nature in this changing southern hemisphere. The wildlife is completely isolated from human interaction, so the composer was inundated with curious penguins, unafraid of him, but fascinated by something new. But the changes that are taking place over the continent are well underway and he reports the sound of running water where there should only be ice and stillness. The musician has a series of performances set for Scotland where he’ll premiere his work in sound and in film. We wish him well in this noble venture.
And as it’s a blog about James Pirie above all else I have to say please take a look at the final reductions in our end of season sale. There are some lovely bargains to be had in this limited time sale and I can recommend a few for you. There’s the thistle shaped Flower of Scotland Whisky Tumblers from Royal Scot Crystal in a superb presentation box. They have 60% off and come with free delivery and free gift wrapping, just tick the pox at checkout.
There’s the stylish Stirling Wine Glasses also from Royal Scot Crystal, a snip again at 60% off and you can get free gift wrapping, just tick the pox at checkout.
And there’s the barrel shaped Elgin - 6 Gin & Tonic Tumblers from Royal Scot Crystal They have some imperfections, but also a massive 70% off.
