Joan La Barbara - Erin

"Erin was commissioned by VPRO Radio and recorded in Hilversum, Holland in May 1980. Inspired by a photograph of a father carrying the coffin of his son, a member of the IRA who died during the hunger strike, Erin creates an imaginary vision of Ireland, a fantasy blending playful and sombre reveries, Joycean characters, conversations and folklore with the discovery of language, all ending in a rich, multiphonics choir, a dirge for the fallen." (CD liner notes by Joan La Barbara).

[joanlab]

"Erin" was first released on "as lightning comes, in flashes" LP my own label Wizard Music (RVW 2283), then re-released on "Sound Paintings" cd (Lovely Music LCD 3001). Johann Johannsson and I communicated about his wanting to use part of this in the filmscore for "Arrival" and it became the main theme running through the entire score.

[davidbatetc]

3:10 - Heptapod B (from "Arrival" soundtrack)

[joanlab]

The text above is my program note for the recording describing the inspiration for this composition.

[soundgardener]

It's not all about you, Barb!