ArtistDavid ShrubsoleAlbumThe AncientsLabelNational Theatre Production MusicCat.No.NT012

Dramatic Rites and Rituals.Choral Works with Timpani

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Sad Myth – David Shrubsole
Sad, forlorn voices and oboe. Loss and despair. What cannot be restored.
Sad Myth – David Shrubsole
(Original)
0:56
30s
Sad Myth – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:29
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Chant of War – David Shrubsole
War chants, percussion. Drops to mystical voice at 0:38. Empires forged with fire and conflict.
Chant of War – David Shrubsole
(Original)
1:21
30s
Chant of War – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:30
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Rise of Mars – David Shrubsole
Low, deep voices. Abstract tension and climax. Horrid revelation. Build 12"- 20"
Rise of Mars – David Shrubsole
(Original)
0:28
30s
Rise of Mars – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:30
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Elyseum Voices – David Shrubsole
Sad, mystical voices and dulcimer. Other worldly, heavenly and poignant.
Elyseum Voices – David Shrubsole
(Original)
1:04
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Temple Sword – David Shrubsole
War drums and dark voices. Sinister power, conflict. Ends with sword slash fx.
Temple Sword – David Shrubsole
(Original)
0:31
30s
Temple Sword – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:30
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Wall of Troy – David Shrubsole
Percussion and sword fx. Marching onwards.
Wall of Troy – David Shrubsole
(Original)
0:46
30s
Wall of Troy – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:31
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Solitude and Loss – David Shrubsole
Slow, sad oboe and voices. Reflective and lonely.
Solitude and Loss – David Shrubsole
(Original)
1:13
30s
Solitude and Loss – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:30
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Agamemnon's Victory – David Shrubsole
Heroic, belligerent male voices and percussion. War and battle, power and empire.
Agamemnon's Victory – David Shrubsole
(Original)
1:02
30s
Agamemnon's Victory – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:29
60s
Agamemnon's Victory – David Shrubsole
(60s)
1:02
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Pike and Drum – David Shrubsole
Busy, percussive. The war moves on, and nothing slows its path.
Pike and Drum – David Shrubsole
(Original)
0:25
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Sacred Call – David Shrubsole
Mystical, atmospheric voices. Druids, temples, supernatural mysteries.
Sacred Call – David Shrubsole
(Original)
1:42
30s
Sacred Call – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:30
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Ghosts of the Ancients – David Shrubsole
Mystical, atmospheric rising to deeper portentous deep voices, strings, tolling bell and sword fx. Builds at 1'35"
Ghosts of the Ancients – David Shrubsole
(Original)
2:06
30s
Ghosts of the Ancients – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:30
60s
Ghosts of the Ancients – David Shrubsole
(60s)
1:00
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Dragon Dance in the Stars – David Shrubsole
Low voices mingle with heavy Chinese percussion. Dark and mechanical. War-like dance, tribal tribute.
Dragon Dance in the Stars – David Shrubsole
(Original)
1:14
30s
Dragon Dance in the Stars – David Shrubsole
(30s)
0:30
From the album The Ancients (NT012)
Ancient Grudge – David Shrubsole
Tense and suspenseful introduction. Cello, female voices, and percussion. Feeling of expectation.
Ancient Grudge – David Shrubsole
(Original Mix)
2:54
From the album Romeo & Juliet - complete (NT010)
This Holy Shrine – David Shrubsole
Simple sad sustain vocal/string sounds. Sombre and cold. Death, loss.
This Holy Shrine – David Shrubsole
(Original Mix)
0:52
From the album Romeo & Juliet - complete (NT010)
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