A few traditional songs plus new original, Xanthoria. Recorded live one morning without rehearsal in one take. Edited with minimal mastering for an authentic experience.
Released May 8, 2023.
Mary and the Soldier, Banks of the Bann and Red is the Rose are all traditional.
Xanthoria - lyrics and composition by Daniel Hester
Discography
The Current discography of Daniel Hester:
Sanguine Meadows LP (Nov 2022), Reflections in the Substrate and the Rhizines EP (Feb 2023), Xanthoria EP (May 2023).
A new concept album of original songs is currently in the works!
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A mixture of original and traditional songs.
A long project that started as a small conceptual EP in early 2020 and grew into a full album, actualised in late 2022. Recorded more like live album rather than a studio album.
Released November 14, 2022.
On the First Rebellion, All On a Rosy Morn of June and Four Loom Weaver are traditional.
Uncertain Storms, Changing Seasons, Daylights End, Midnight Sun, The Song of Morning Light, The Devotion of Dancing Beetles and Sanguine Meadows - lyrics and compositions by Daniel Hester.
4 traditional songs that act as the substrate or rhizines* to many folk traditions and cultural themes.
Released February 20, 2023.
*the root-like anchoring structure of lichens.
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