Northern Flyway - Northern Flyway (2018)

Northern Flyway is a large scale, ambitious 75 minute music and visual production devised by Jenny Sturgeon and Inge Thomson.

Humans have always looked to the birds. In mythology, they are carriers of souls, messengers to the gods, our familiars. In ecology, they are our measure, our meter, they mark the seasons. In this new body of work, Jenny and Inge seek to explore the nature and rhythms, birdsong, myths and movements of man’s winged companion. The work will incorporate birdsong, vocal and instrumental mimesis and new lyrical material as well as a lush visual skyscape of flocks, skeins and murmurations. Due to the current socio-political temperature, the themes of migration are topical - comparisons can be drawn between the geographical movements of birds and humans, resulting in a powerful and resonating new work.

Jenny - harmonium, vocals
Inge - accordion, electronics, vocals
Sarah Hayes - flute, keys
Jason Singh - electronics, mimesis
Magnus Robb - viola, sampling
Projection, set design and lighting will be curated by Simon Gane and Ben Everett.

Stage wear will be designed and created by textile artist Neila Nell. Northern Flyway will be set against a landscape of bird images to create an intense visceral audio-visual experience. This is an innovative and exciting new project.

Tracklist:
01. Northern Flyway - Flyway
02. Northern Flyway - Rosefinch
03. Northern Flyway - No Barriers No Border
04. Northern Flyway - The Gannets
05. Northern Flyway - Curlew
06. Northern Flyway - Lost Lapwing
07. Northern Flyway - We Are The Morning
08. Northern Flyway - The Eagle
09. Northern Flyway - Loch Carron Flame
10. Northern Flyway - Nomad
11. Northern Flyway - The Owls
12. Northern Flyway - Huggin And Munnin