The past few years have seen a resurgence in the appreciation of Scottish ballads. But there’s something new on the scene: a fantasy novel series that combines these traditional music and stories with otherworldly elements, like alien elves and other strange creatures. Meet “Rhymer”, a series of six books written by author and Edinburgh University… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
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‘Rhymer’ Combines
In recent years, the musical landscape has become saturated with a variety of genres and artists, but few have been as ambitious and unique as Rhymer. Rhymer, the collaboration between Scottish folk artist Kathryn Joseph and prog-rockers Pinact, blurs the boundaries between traditional music and modern rock. By combining haunting Scottish ballads with elements of… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
‘Rhymer’ Combines
Fancy yourself a fan of Scottish Ballads? Love fantasy creatures like aliens and elves? Then the Scottish indie musical project ‘Rhymer’ is something you definitely want to check out! ‘Rhymer’ is the brainchild of songwriters and musicians Gillian Anderson and Craig Ferguson, who set out to combine the traditions of Scottish folklore with fantasy and… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
‘Rhymer’ Combines
The traditional art of ballad-telling has been a longstanding practice in Scotland for centuries. Now, a comedic fantasy musical stage show called ‘Rhymer’ has taken Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and brought it into the 21st century with an unexpected twist. The show combines traditional Scottish ballads with alien elves to create a unique and entertaining… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
‘Rhymer’ Combines
The modern music world was abuzz last week with the announcement of a collaboration project between the Scottish indie-folk band, Rhymer, and the alien elves from the northern dimension. For the uninitiated, Rhymer is a group of traditional Scottish songsters who have been playing acoustic arrangements of ancient ballads around the Highlands and Islands for… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
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In the formative years of the modern fantasy genre, works like J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and C. S. Lewis’ “Narnia” series helped to inspire a generation of authors to explore the world of fantasy literature. Now, one new writer is challenging that idea with the release of their new novel, Rhymer. Rhymer is… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
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‘Rhymer’ is an award-winning new Scottish ballad musical from the creative team of Steven Spielberg, J.R.R. Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis. This eccentric fusion of Scottish folk tradition, fantasy and science fiction tells the story of Merlin and Melanie who are drawn into a wild adventure to save the kingdom of Lyronth from an alien invasion.… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
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Scottish culture has a long and beautiful history of traditional ballads that often feature tales of brave heroes, mysterious creatures, beloved characters, or even just beloved songs. Now, two Edinburgh-based musicians have combined the classic sound of Scottish ballads with a modern twist—a sci-fi noir concept album featuring alien elves. The album, entitled Rhymer, is… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
‘Rhymer’ Combines
The traditional world of Scottish ballads has recently been combined with alien elves in an exciting new game called ‘Rhymer’. Developed by the award-winning game design team at Gyre, Rhymer features a unique combination of Scottish culture, aliens, and elves, taking the well-known Scottish form of music and storytelling to a whole new level. The… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines
‘Rhymer’ Combines
The traditional music landscape of Scotland has been revolutionized with the emergence of a unique collaboration between traditional singers and alien elves. The song writers, known as Rhymer, have been drawing inspiration from both alien lore and the Scottish ballad tradition to create a truly unique and enthralling sound. Rhymer, a duo of Lisa Mc… Continue reading ‘Rhymer’ Combines