Fable:Time
studio
ArtistShama Rahman
CoverFable.Time.jpg
Released16 June 2013
Recorded2011
Genre
Length27:38
Language

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]

References

  1. ^ Majumdar, Abhishek (2013). Harlesden High Street. Oberon Books. p. 5. ISBN 9781783190249.
  2. ^ "Shama Rahman". IdeasTap. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Shama Rahman". Green Man Festival. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  4. ^ Otsao, Jamie (12 April 2013). "Exclusive: Shama Rahman - Reflections". Glasswerk Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  5. ^ "4th Webisode from Sitarist Storyteller Shama Rahma". festivalsforall. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2014.