Child Owlet // Debbie Armour - pt 1

Old Tunes Fresh Takes

This episode we're joined by Debbie Armour who is asking you to reimagine the dark tale of Child Owlet, with themes of incest, cuckoldry and grisly execution. Debbie is a Glasgow based musician, working primarily with traditional song. Broadly, her work is motivated by ideas of persistence, resonance and deep cultural roots. In her primary project, Burd Ellen, she uses British and international traditional song to explore women's narratives. She is also a founder member of critically acclaimed contemporary folk a cappella group Green Ribbons.

Check out Burd Ellen’s album Says The Never Beyond here.

/// TAKE PART ///

Charts: example score, chords & lyrics (.pdf)

Playlist: Spotify playlist of existing versions of Child Owlet.

Find a quick guide on how to submit here.

Debbie will be back again to listen to your takes in the second part of this episode released Monday 19 July. Remember to get your takes to us by Monday 12 July to feature! Drop us a message if you have any questions.

/// COMMUNITY ///

If you’re interested in getting deeper into the conversation, come and join our group on Facebook. There’s been some amazing chats over the last month with people sharing demos, feedback and ideas.

Meetup: If you’d like to join us for a chat about old tunes, we’re also having an informal Zoom meetup on Saturday 26 June at 11:00. Stay for the hour or just pop in to say hi!

/// MUSIC CREDITS ///

4:30 - Coventry Carol - Burd Ellen

9:42 - Cutty Wren - Burd Ellen

14:30 - Sans Day Carol - Burd Ellen

20:25 - Hela’r Dryw Bach - Burd Ellen

26:15 - Corpus Christi Carol - Burd Ellen

32:23 - Chylde Owlet - Ewan MacColl

36:27 - Child Owlet - Fay Hield

38:48 - Child Owlet - Eric

43:43 - Child Owlet - Steeleye Span

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