On Un:Bound we are all about stories. Those stories mostly come to us through , but there are many traditions of story telling and I see no reason we should be exclusive to the printed page.
Today then I am doing somethin a bit different. I want to draw your attention to a more traditional and often overlookd method of storytelling. The combining of a narrative with music to share history and myth.
Jordan Reyne is a New Zealand musician who tells stories through her albums. Her latest was commissioned by the New Zealand arts council and is a 'noir folk' album that tells the story of one of New Zealands first pioneers and sets her against the character 'History'.
Jordan's voice and haunting music create an incredible sense of atmosphere. There is a clear narrative thread and the battle with 'History' gives fantastic shape to the story. The lyrics are evocative and beautiful and the music sets pace and mood controlling the emotional journey. Each track is a pleasure but listening to the album as a whole is the experience of listening to a bard at work, drawing you in and holding you while the story unfolds. There is no doubt that Jordan is a storyteller as much as she is a musician.
You can find out more about Jordan and listen to some of her music here.
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