Ploughing Old Patterns, Raising New Ground

The Song of the Cave is a vision quest where we descend into the undersurface of myth. We recommend listening in a quiet place. If you wish, before your start, gather some materials to draw with and on and light a candle to hold the space sacred.CREDITSThe Song of the Cave was written and read by FourthlandInstrumental sounds, bells, drum and flute recorded and played by Fouthland 2020-2021The piece is edited by Fourthland and includes found sounds and field recordings by FourthlandThese audio journeys formed part of a series of listening sessions that Fourthland organised with Legion Projects in the winter of 2021/22. They each form the conceptual starting points of book chapters that will be part of a publication we are developing together of Fourthland’s work. Do follow us on social media to hear updates about the project. Ploughing Old Patterns, Raising New Ground is commissioned and produced by Matthew-Robert Hughes and Una Hamilton Helle of Legion ProjectsThe theme tune is composed by Stephen CroweGraphic design is by Blue FirthAdditional editing by Una Hamilton HelleThis project has been supported by Arts Council EnglandTo listen to other episodes in the series visit www.legionprojects.com

The Eye of the Wind is a sound journey that guides the space between our inner and outer callings.We recommen listening in a quiet place. Before you start, you might want to light a candle to guide you in your journey and if you wish, you can also gather some materials to respond to the journey after it is finished. This could be reams of fabric, stones or sticks from your surroundings or some pigment, ink or soil to make marks with. You can also just close your eyes and listen.CREDITSThe Eye of the Wind was written, read and edited by FourthlandInstrumental sounds played & recorded by FouthlandThe piece includes found sounds and field recordings by FourthlandThese audio journeys formed part of a series of listening sessions that Fourthland organised with Legion Projects in the winter of 2021/22. They each form the conceptual starting points of book chapters that will be part of a publication we are developing together of Fourthland’s work. Follow us on social media to hear updates about the project. Ploughing Old Patterns, Raising New Ground is commissioned and produced by Matthew-Robert Hughes and Una Hamilton Helle of Legion ProjectsThe theme tune is composed by Stephen CroweGraphic design is by Blue FirthAdditional editing by Una Hamilton HelleThis project has been supported by Arts Council EnglandFor more information on the series and to listen to other episodes in the series visit www.legionprojects.com 

The Old Doors and the Golden Horn is a meditative sound journey by Fourthland for listening to in a private place.Before you start we recommend you find a candle to light while on your journey and something to draw with and on. You can also choose to anoint your wrists with some golden oil (olive oil, linseed oil etc) to mark the start of your journey. CREDITSThe Old Doors and the Golden Horn was written and read by FourthlandInstrumental sounds, bells, drum and flute recorded and played by Fourthland 2020-2021The piece is edited by Fourthland and includes found sounds and field recordings by FourthlandThese audio journeys formed part of a series of listening sessions that Fourthland organised with Legion Projects in the winter of 2021/22. They each form the conceptual starting points of book chapters that will be part of a publication we are developing together of Fourthland’s work. Follow us on social media to hear updates about the project. Ploughing Old Patterns, Raising New Ground is commissioned and produced by Matthew-Robert Hughes and Una Hamilton Helle of Legion ProjectsThe theme tune is composed by Stephen CroweGraphic design is by Blue FirthAdditional editing by Una Hamilton HelleThis project is commissioned by Legion Projects and has been supported by Arts Council EnglandFor more information on the series and to listen to other episodes in the series visit www.legionprojects.com 

The Avebury Enigmaby Ox Art (Annabel Pettigrew and Rob MacPherson)The Avebury Enigma is a guided walk, audio collage and exploration of the sacred landscape at Avebury. What is it about Avebury that people find so enchanting? We walk, dowse, and record the stones and landscape, communing with the energy and pop culture mythologies to divine our obsession and response.SHOW NOTES & CREDITS‘The Avebury Enigma’ is an original recording by Annabel Pettigrew and Rob MacPherson, and was commissioned by Legion ProjectsOriginal music is composed by Rob MacPherson.The Books referenced are‘The Sun and The Serpent’ by Paul Broadhurst and Hamish Miller‘Mysterious Britain’ by Janet & Colin Bord‘Monica Sjöö’ by Legion Projects‘Folk Horror: Hours Dreadful and Things Strange’ by Adam Scovall‘The Living Stones’ by Ithell Colquhoun‘The Modern Antiquarian’ by Julian CopeAudio excerpts from the original TV series ‘Children of The Stones’, ITV, 1977, used with kind permission.Audio excerpt from the radio documentary ‘Happy Days, The Children of The Stones’ by Stewart Lee for BBC Radio 4, 2012, used with kind permission.Audio excerpts from the original soundtrack to ‘Lucifer Rising’ by Bobby Beausoleil, 1980. Used with kind permission.Audio excerpt from ‘Journey to Avebury’ by COIL, 2006. Permission requested.Audio excerpts from TV documentary ‘The Modern Antiquarian’ by Julian Cope, 2000. Permission requested.Audio excerpt from ‘Jack O The Green’, 1997. Artist unknown. Accessed via YouTube;https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4Fqm1rlIA&feature=youtu.beOriginal recordings of live gatherings and songs performed by revellers at Avebury, led in the most part by Pagan Priest Gordon Rimes, and ‘Keeper of The Stones’ Arch Druid of Avebury Terry Dobney, collected by Annabel Pettigrew and Rob MacPherson, 2012-2023. Used with kind permission.‘Children of The Stones’ Original TV Soundtrack by Sidney Sager and The Ambrosian Singers, reissued by Trunk Records, 2022. Used with kind permission.With thanks to Lally MacBeth from Stone Club, Una Hamilton Helle and Matthew-Robert Hughes.SERIES NOTESPloughing Old Patterns, Raising New Ground is commissioned and produced by Matthew-Robert Hughes and Una Hamilton Helle of Legion ProjectsThe theme tune is composed by Stephen CroweGraphic design by Blue FirthAdditional editing by Una Hamilton HelleThis project has been supported by Arts Council EnglandMore info at legionprojects.com

A sound commission by Paul KindersleyA grotesque fairy-tale based on an amalgamation of folklore and myth. The Ballard of William Hazelnut is based on Paul's childhood love of Agatha Christie audiobooks and the strong memories of companionship he had with the radio. The play mines Paul's previous trilogy of playscripts where characters were born from personal biography, memory and fairytale.SHOW NOTES & CREDITSThe Ballad of William Hazelnut was written and directed by Paul KindersleyRecording, Editing and Composing was by Philip CornettStarring:Richard Heffer as The NarratorTamsin Heatley as William HazelnutJenny Runacre as OwlWynifred, Aldous and Vincent Kindersley as The TreesPloughing Old Patterns, Raising New Ground is commissioned and produced by Matthew-Robert Hughes and Una Hamilton Helle of Legion ProjectsThe theme tune is composed by Stephen CroweGraphic design by Blue FirthAdditional editing by Una Hamilton HelleThis project has been supported by Arts Council EnglandMore info at legionprojects.com

A sound commission by Arianne Churchman & Benedict DrewThe Limitless Field is a radiophonic space, a dream, an active dismantling of borders and a redrawing of lines. Emerging from worlds within this world, we take up ploughs, drawing new lines between traditions and acts of resistance. We travel through winter customs and traditions, stopping at points of misrule and role reversal. Our lines draw new relations, not of upwards power, but of lines that draw across to support and empower. We dismantle the field's borders, and begin our limitless dreaming.SHOW NOTES & CREDITSSound design, readings and background music: by Arianne Churchman & Benedict Drew.Arianne Churchman read the following texts:Rites and Riots by Bob PeggIn Comes I: Performance Memory and Landscape by Mike Pearson,The Seasons by Nick GroomAnd Folk Song in England by A.L. Lloyd Field recordings used:Old Glory Molly performing The Buck at The Middleton BellOld Glory Molly performing The Cutty Wren at Middleton Village HallOld Glory Molly performing The Buck at The Geldeston LocksMusic used:My Darling Ploughman Boy by Jimmy McBeath from The Folk Songs Of Britain Volume 1: Songs Of CourtshipThe Plough-Jags from All Round England & Back Again: English Customs And Traditions (Various artists)Diggers Song from the film Winstanley, 1975, directed by Andrew Mollo and Kevin BrownlowThe World Turned Upside Down by Red Leicester ChoirThe Rigs of the Time by Arianne Churchman & Benedict Drew The Snows by Arianne Churchman & Benedict Drew Ploughing Old Patterns, Raising New Ground is commissioned and produced by Matthew-Robert Hughes and Una Hamilton Helle of Legion ProjectsThe theme tune is composed by Stephen CroweGraphic design by Blue FirthAdditional editing by Una Hamilton HelleThis project has been supported by Arts Council England