52 episodes young + Halloween

A small measure of how busy I’ve been with the Save the Forest campaign and the release of my book Tomorrow, We Will Live Here is how long it has taken me to mention this wonderful podcast. Colin Fraser, our intrepid producer, did an excellent job of splicing together the choicest moments of the past year of podcasts featuring some of our favourite moments. If you’ve not listened to our podcast, this is a great example of the variety and talent on display every week. Also, since it was Halloween, we have the world-premier of White Heath‘s version of Goethe’s ‘The Erlking’. It is a fantastic track for any time of year. So make sure to give it a listen if you haven’t already! Here’s the link to info about the Erlking, including lyrics in German & English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Erlk%C3%B6nig Ryan

Image: Pumpkin and grapefruit carved by Ben, watermelon by Chris, canteloupe by Robert © Chris Scott

In our anniversary edition we look back on the podcasts we’ve produced over 52 episodes. Featuring a few excerpts from the past year including the Itinerant Poetry Librarian at StAnza, Kim Edgar’s musical response to John Glenday, Owen Sheers, Kei Miller, Kapka Kassabova and David O’Docherty. We also feature a brand new Halloween track – the Erlking – by a great friend of the Forest and the podcast, White Heath. Presented by Ryan Van Winkle. Produced by Colin Fraser of Anon Poetry Magazine. Music by Ewen Maclean. Twitter: @byleaveswelive & @anonpoetry. Mail: splpodcast@gmail.com

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First published Friday 29 October, 2010

About White Heath

White Heath are an Edinburgh-based 5 piece who recently signed to Glasgow record label Electric Honey – one time home to Biffy Clyro and Belle & Sebastian. They are currently recording their as yet untitled debut album with producer Jim Sutherland and engineer Graeme Steel at Stow College. Watch this space for upcoming gigs, releases and news.

Revisit the podcasts these excerpts feature in: