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As The Days Begin to Lengthen

Rob Harbron

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As The Days Begin to Lengthen

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Over five days in January 2023, I wrote and recorded a tune each day inspired by the lengthening of the days and the turning point of the year. The tunes usually began as a melody in my head while out walking. On my return I'd begin recording each tune, working quickly to get each tune finished in a day.

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Over five days in January 2023, I wrote and recorded a tune each day inspired by the lengthening of the days and the turning point of the year. The tunes usually began as a melody in my head while out walking. On my return I'd begin recording each tune, working quickly to get each tune finished in a day.

I explored layering and multi-tracking on all but one of these tunes, sometimes including multiple concertina parts and also making extensive use of the guitar and mandolin. I'm really pleased with the results - an immersive, reflective and optimistic set of instrumentals to mark the beginning of the new year.

'A Minute More Each Day' is a reminder that even in the dark days of early January, each day is longer and brighter than the day before. 'Perihelion' takes its name from the earth’s closest approach to the sun, which ironically takes place on January 6th, in the depth of winter. 'Sundogs' describes an atmospheric phenomenon where high altitude reflection cause the appearance of a smaller second sun. An old proverb declares that 'As the days begin to lengthen, the cold begins to strengthen' which provides the inspiration for the fourth tune. The final piece is named 'Besinox' and the name is an attempt to coin a phrase for the day in late January when it is finally light for eight hours out of every twenty-four.

Originally released exclusively to the Hudson Records subscriber club, I'm delighted to be making this music more widely available now. Happy listening!

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Meanders

Rob Harbron

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Meanders

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New solo album from Rob Harbron. Original compositions and settings of traditional tunes played on solo English concertina.

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The Servants' Ball

The Servants' Ball

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The Servants' Ball

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Flock & Fly

Rob Harbron & Emma Reid

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Flock & Fly

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Recorded in Sweden in 2015 and featuring lovely artwork by Lizzy Doe

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